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Brian Schmitz, 63, of Fort Wayne, died November 23, 2019 surrounded by loving family and friends. Brian was born to the late Ronald and Juanita Schmitz in Fort Wayne. He worked 42 years at Sabert Corp, formerly Mullinix Packages, where he was Director of Administration. His passion consisted of helping many figure out life’s hurdles and giving them a helping hand. He enjoyed a very close network of many friends and family. He loved music… Read more...
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PIERRE G. de CALONNE, 72, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Fort Wayne. Pierre was born April 10, 1947, in Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timor (Indonesia), a son of the late Antoine and Agnes de Calonne. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Parish. Although he was born in Southeast Asia, he served proudly for 13 years in the United States Navy. He was a combat service medic for two tours… Read more...
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Robert R “Bob” Kiester, 97, of Fort Wayne died November 18, 2019 at Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne, IN. Robert was born November 27, 1921 in Henryetta, OK and was the son of the late Herb and Clara Kiester. Bob served our country in the U S Army Air Corp during WW II and retired as a Lt Col in the Air Force Reserves. He became a plumber and owner of Kiester Plumbing for 34… Read more...
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Dora P. Villalon, 94, of Fort Wayne passed November 16, 2019. Dora was born July 28, 1925 in Los Ebanos, TX. She is survived by sons, Roy (Caroline) Villalon of Las Vegas, NV, Oscar (Ruth) Villalon of Sandusky, OH, and Gilberto Villalon of Sandusky, OH; daughter, Josephine V. (George) Pena of Fort Wayne; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and daughter-in-law Lupe. Dora was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and… Read more...
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Christina M Florin, 84, of Fort Wayne died November 11, 2019 at Saint Anne Home, Fort Wayne, IN. Christina was born September 8, 1935 in Karlsbad, Czechoslovakia. She was the daughter of the late Rudolf and Juliana Lackner. Christina was a member of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and was the cafeteria mgr at Lakeside Middle School for 25 years. She was a very talented seamstress, a wonderful cook, and enjoyed gardening, traveling and camping.… Read more...
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Gary L Brown, 70, of Fort Wayne, died November 10, 2019 at Ashton Creek Health and Rehab Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Gary was born June 27, 1949 in Du Bois, PA. He was the son of the late Edward and Vivian Brown. He was a truck driver at U S Food Service for 32 years, retiring in 2004. Gary loved being at the lake, spending time on the water, boating with family and friends. Gary… Read more...
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Jorge V Vazquez, 47, of Fort Wayne died November 9, 2019 in Fort Wayne, IN. Jorge was born May 10, 1972 in Mexico. He was a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church FW. Jorge is survived by his Wife Alicia Vazquez to whom he celebrated their 29th anniversary with on the day of his passing; Two Sons, Eric Vazquez, Jorge Vazquez; Daughter, Juliana Vazquez; Three Sisters, Maria (Carlos) De La Luz Vazquez, Yolanda (Roberto) Vazquez,… Read more...
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Edith S. Roberts, 74, of Fort Wayne passed away November 3, 2019 at Heritage Park Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. Edith was born December 2, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Edmund and Katherine Butler. She retired from Pro Fed Federal Credit Union in 2006. Edith is survived by her loving husband Donald W.; son, Donald A. (Kelly) Roberts of Evanston, IL; daughter, Jennifer (Carlos) Luna of Woodland Hills, CA; and… Read more...
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Mark Tippmann, 34, of New Haven, died Friday, November 1, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born November 3, 1984 in Fort Wayne. He was the son of the late Vincent P Tippmann Sr and Lois Lerch Tippmann, who survives. Mark is a special down syndrome young man who should be remembered not by his special needs, but rather his special gifts: sharing his unconditional love, giving great speeches at weddings,… Read more...
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Thomas C. Kessen, 75, passed away into heaven on Oct. 31, 2019, the eve of “All Saints Day”. Tom was Born on 2/13/1944 in Fort Wayne, and was the son of the late John H. & Mildred J. Kessen. Tom attended St. Patrick’s Grade School & graduated in 1962 from Central Catholic High School where he was president of his band class & received numerous music awards in State individual & band competition. Tom excelled… Read more...
