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Debra Joan Kessler, 61, of Fort Wayne died unexpectedly at home on June 27, 2020. She was a daughter of the late Junior and Joan Applegate. Deb was born on July 11, 1958 in Fort Wayne and grew up in Harlan, Indiana. She was a member of Saint Jude Catholic Church. Early on she spent the majority of her time in tax preparation with H.R. Block. Later, she was the owner of several Liberty Tax… Read more...
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Shirley Ann Bertels, 83, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Shirley was born September 18, 1936 in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Rosella Smith. She was a nun in the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration Mishawaka, IN for many years and was also a registered nurse at Lutheran Hospital retiring in 2003. She was a graduate of Loyola University in 1960. Shirley is survived… Read more...
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Tracy Lynn "Spunky" Rau, 44, of Fort Wayne died June 27, 2020 . Tracy was born July 6, 1975 in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Parish. Before her illness, Tracy worked in clerical positions for some local businesses. Over the years, Tracy inspired many people with her motivational speeches. On November 4, 2000, Tracy married William Rau who survives. Tracy enjoyed riding motorcycles and weightlifting with her… Read more...
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Jane Frances Till, 86, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Jane was born April 26, 1934 in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Pauline Till. She graduated from Saint Francis College. Jane was a Chaplain at St. Joseph Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 2010. She volunteered at Dupont Hospital and Saint Anne Home. Jane is survived by brother, Herman Till of Brandon, FL; and several nieces… Read more...
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Diane Marie Lassus, 81, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. Diane was born May 29, 1939 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late William and Marian Lassus. She was a member of the John Chapman Kiwanis. She attended Central Catholic High School. Diane is survived by her sons, David (Jennifer) Hogan, Daniel (DeAndra McFarland) Hogan both of Fort Wayne; grandsons, William, Andrew, and Christopher Hogan. Diane was preceded in… Read more...
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Jean G. Streicher, 91, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Born on January 27, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Catherine Suelzer. Jean was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and St. Mary's College. Jean was a champion for those less fortunate, always volunteering her time to help in any way she could. She loved to volunteer at the St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, the Ave Marie House, and the… Read more...
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Stephen "Steve" M. Bowland, 70, of New Haven passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne with his wife and son at his side. Steve was born August 20, 1949 in Fort Wayne, the son of the late Mark Bowland and Velma Snodgrass, who survives. He was a member of American Legion Post 330, where he was a past Post Commander, American Legion Riders Post 330, VFW Post 2457, where he… Read more...
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Sharon A. DeTurk, 79, of Kendallville, originally from Fort Wayne, IN, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. Sharon was born September 6, 1940 in Lima, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Josephine Shaw. Her husband John “Jack” preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by daughters, Kim DeTurk (Don) Bonnice of Dade City, FL; Teresa (Norm) Strater of Ashley, IN; granddaughter, Ashley (Eric) Stamper; grandson Andrew (Whitney) Strater; great… Read more...
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Leonard Michael Sieradski, Jr., 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed into eternal life on June 15, 2020. Leonard was born to the late Leonard and Eleanore Sieradski on January 31, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, Illinois and earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Physics at the University of Dayton, Ohio. He earned his Master’s of Science degree in Physics from Purdue University. A gifted scientist and inventor,… Read more...
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Steven E. Bowen, 63, of New Haven passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Steven was born September 26, 1956 in LaPorte, IN, a son of the late Forrest Bowen and Patsy Bowen who survives. Steven is survived by his wife Maria; daughters, Stephanie Bowen, and Sharon Bowen; granddaughters, Auri William, and Niyele William. He was preceded in death by his brother. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 pm,… Read more...
