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Marianne L. Cox, 83, of Leo, IN, died peacefully January 12, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family. Marianne was born September 8, 1940 in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn, IN. She graduated from Central Catholic High School and earned her degree in Education from the University of Saint Francis. She went on to earn her Masters of Education from IU. She spent the majority of… Read more...
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Frederick F. Jehle, 84, of Fort Wayne, died Friday January 12, 2024. Fred was born in McPherson KS on June 1, 1939, the son of (the late) Leo and Helen (Sieger) Jehle. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Benedictine College and served in Army Intelligence during the Cold War. Following his time in the service, Fred earned his PhD from Catholic University of America. Fred worked as a Spanish professor at IPFW for 33 years.… Read more...
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Joan B. Kerr, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne. She was born on September 25, 1931 in Columbia City to the late Cornelius and Sylvia (Sheets) Sheehan. Mrs. Kerr attended the Saint Joseph Hospital School of Nursing and then worked as a nurse for Saint Joseph Hospital. Joan enjoyed Crochet and helping out at Saint Henry’s Catholic Church. She is survived by her children,… Read more...
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Stanley Jude Krahn, 90, of Fort Wayne passed away January 8, 2024 at his residence. Stanley was born in Fort Wayne and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He graduated from South Side High School and attended Butler University and was a US Army Korean War Veteran. He was an X-ray technologist at St. Joseph Hospital and International Harvester. Stanley is survived by his partner Bill Schlorb, niece Anne and nephews… Read more...
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Darrell Rex Richmond, 83 of Harlan, IN passed away January 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rex was a remarkable outdoorsman who embraced the beauty of nature throughout his adventurous life. His heart belonged to the great outdoors where he found joy in hunting, fishing, trapping and the wonder of birds and trees. His cherished Minnesota cabin was a sanctuary of love and tranquility for him. For the past few years Rex has… Read more...
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Laurie G. Hojak, 61, of Franklin OH and formerly of Ft. Wayne, died Friday January 5, 2024 in Kettering Hospital, Kettering OH. Laurie was born in Fort Wayne on October 17, 1962, the third of the ten children of James and Helene (Sorg) Spieth. She earned her degree in nursing and was employed as a Registered Nurse at St. Leonard’s in Centerville OH. On October 5, 1991, she married Bruce E. Hojak, who survives along… Read more...
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Shirley A. Alter, 89, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Saint Anne Home, Fort Wayne, IN and is now in the arms of Jesus. Shirley was born August 2, 1934 in Oil City, PA to the late Ralph and Eleanor (Downes) Baldridge and was a graduate of Newport News High School. She met the love of her life Joe, while he was serving in the army stationed in Virginia.… Read more...
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Christopher Izekiel Easton Jr., age 15, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Born on July 11, 2008, he was the son of Christopher Easton Sr. and Jeanneth Hogle. Chris was a Sophomore at North Side High School in Fort Wayne. He loved sports, including basketball and football. Chris enjoyed playing video games and just hanging out with his friends. He loved dancing and was not afraid to show off… Read more...
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Gigi Maria Weber, age 60, of Big Lake in Columbia City, IN passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on September 10, 1963, in Montreal, Quebec Canada, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Canant) Barile. Gigi moved to Indiana as a child and considered it her true home. In her younger years, she worked at Bosch Kautex as a shipping supervisor. Later, she was the… Read more...
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Dorothy C. Schott, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at her residence. She was born on July 2, 1927 in Carthagena, Ohio to the late Henry and Theresia (Homan) Kunkler. In 1949 she married the love of her life, Robert A. Schott. Dorothy was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. She is survived by her children, John… Read more...
