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Arlene M. Kinder, 88, of Fort Wayne passed away, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, surrounded by family. Born January 26, 1933 in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Mary Ann Kiel. She graduated in 1951 from Central Catholic High School. Arlene was an advocate and very active in the community for people with special needs, especially for her Down syndrome son John. She was an active member of St. Vincent de… Read more...
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Mary Wunderlin, 64, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 11, 2021. Mary was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on March 12, 1957 to the late Reppard & Helen Starnes. Mary graduated from Saint Phillip Catholic Central in 1975 and Western Michigan University in 1979. She and Brian met while working at Meijer and traveled around looking for their forever home when they found Fort Wayne in 1998. She ran the office… Read more...
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Mary Ann Riebenack passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 5th, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born in Anderson, Indiana to Franklin and Stella Smith. After graduating from high school, Mary Ann went on to college and graduated from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, where she met her future husband, Walter, while he was attending the University of Notre Dame. While… Read more...
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Mary Elizabeth Voors, 98, of Fort Wayne died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Parkview Hospital Hospice, Fort Wayne, IN. Mary was born on May 3, 1923 in Fort Wayne. Mary loved her family, her Catholic faith, and anything sweet to eat; she was always willing to share a smile and conversation with anyone. Born the same year in which the U.S. Attorney General gave women of America the legal green light to wear slacks anywhere… Read more...
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Charles (Charlie) L. Murphy, 81, of Fort Wayne died June 1, 2021 at Saint Anne Home, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Charles was born October 5, 1939 in Lima, Ohio to Alfred T. Murphy and Rose (Clancy) Murphy, both deceased. Charlie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Teresa (Kramer) Murphy, and daughter Lisa (Jeff) Polhamus. Also surviving are two grandsons, Christopher (Kylene) Polhamus of Syracuse, Indiana, Brian Polhamus of Bellevue, Kentucky; granddaughter, Sara Polhamus, of… Read more...
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Stephen McAvoy, 80, of Fort Wayne was born to eternal life June 3, 2021. Stephen was the son to Harold and Esther McAvoy of New Rochelle, NY. Stephen is survived by his wife of 57 years, Maria McAvoy; children Kevin (Maria) McAvoy, Stephanie (Richard) Arcuri, Elizabeth (Joe) Ecklund, Cathy-O (Ken) Vandenberghe, Red (Karl) O'Keefe and Patrick McAvoy; and his17 grandchildren. He was devoted to his family, friends, and community. He was fiercely loyal, generous and… Read more...
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Mildred (Millie) Sabones, 94, of Fort Wayne (previously LaPorte) went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Millie was born on December 12, 1926 in Michigan City, Indiana and was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Nespo. Millie loved her family and friends dearly and also her Catholic faith. She was very proud of all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved watching sporting events and was an avid fan… Read more...
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James (Jim) Edward Horrell, 76, of Fort Wayne died June 3, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. James was born November 2, 1944 in Fort Wayne. Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years Marilyn Klingenberger Horrell; children Benjamin (Cheryl) Horrell, Miranda (Joel) Rockey, Nicholas (Beth) Horrell; 7 grandchildren, Megan (17), Kyle (14), Olivia (12), Nolan (10), Elliott (5), Isaac (3), and Noah (newborn). James was preceded in death by his father, Esta… Read more...
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Jennifer L. Carney, 63, of Fort Wayne died June 6, 2021 at home. Jennifer was born November 17, 1957 in Fort Wayne, and was the daughter of the late Donald and Carolyn Boyle. She was a member of St. John Fisher Catholic Church. She is survived by her children; Christian (Audrey) Carney of Fort Wayne, IN, Mitchell (Shauna) Carney of Woodburn, IN, Natalie (Michael) DeVore of Fort Wayne, Genevieve Carney of Fort Wayne, Marisa (Brian)… Read more...
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Rita J. (Rehrer) Carteaux, 93, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. Rita was born June 30, 1927, in Akron, OH, daughter of the late Cloyd Rehrer and Elizabeth (Zuber) Rehrer. After the death of her parents at a young age, Rita was raised at Saint Vincent Villa Catholic Orphanage. Rita attended Central Catholic High School and later worked in food and custodial services at FWCS for over 30 years. In 1946, Rita… Read more...
