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Paul E. Rice, 81, of Fort Wayne, died Monday December 25, 2023 at Majestic Care. Paul was born in Huntington on January 21, 1942, the son of (the late) James E. and Iva (Jackson) Rice. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church and was an avid fan of IU Basketball; he enjoyed NASCAR and following his favorite driver, Mark Martin. Paul retired from Avis in 2016. He is survived by Barbara A. Rice,… Read more...
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Our precious mother Barbara Anne (Shaw) Blackwell, age 99, left her earthly home to be with our Lord, along with all the angels and saints and those who have gone before her, on Christmas Eve. She joins our father, Carroll David Blackwell, her loving husband of 51 years. Barbara was born on September 15, 1924, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was the oldest of four children of Orrice and Elvira (Draths) Shaw. Her three brothers… Read more...
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In Loving Memory of Carolyn Marcele Offerle (Steigmeyer) February 15, 1934 - December 24, 2023. Carol Offerle, age 89, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 15, 1934, in Ft Wayne, she was the youngest of the six children of the late Clement and Helen (Freiburger) Steigmeyer. She joins her five siblings in eternal rest: Mary Federspiel (Kenny), Dave (Suzy), John (Betsy - surviving), Susie Haffner (John), and Paul… Read more...
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Janet M. Linker, 85, of Ft. Wayne, died Friday December 22, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital. Janet was born in Ft. Wayne on June 25, 1938, the daughter of (the late) Andrew and Dorothy (Noll) Schuhler. She graduated from Central Catholic with the Class of ’56. Janet was devout in her faith and was an active member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and their Rosary Society. She was an avid league bowler for many… Read more...
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Kathleen (O’Neil) Herald, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born on Feb 9, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late David and Florence (Monroe) O’Neil. Katie graduated from Ursuline High School and Youngstown State University. Following graduation, she taught elementary education at St. Nickolas School in Youngstown. In 1965 she married “Irish” Mike Herald and then moved her family to Fort Wayne in 1972. Katie had as many friends as she… Read more...
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Lynne R. Bowland, 70, of New Haven, died Monday December 18, 2023. She was born August 8, 1953 in Springfield IL, the daughter of (the late) Raymond A. and Naomi (Lutz) Minden. A Norwell High School graduate, she worked in the marketing dept. at Lincoln Life and retired in 2014 after 35 years with the company. Lynne married Stephen M. Bowland on August 24, 2002 and he preceded her in death on June 11, 2020.… Read more...
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Lawrence E. Ludberg, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Georgetown Place in Fort Wayne. He was born on January 21, 1943 in Hammond to the late James and Helen (Smith) Ludberg, but spent his formative years in Stony Creek, Canada. Lawrence attended Purdue University. Mr. Ludberg retired from Alcoa Aluminum in Lafayette after 33 years and then went on to work at Chrysler in Kokomo. He enjoyed photography, gardening, reading,… Read more...
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Doris Fogel, nee Warschawski of Northbrook, IL passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 13, 2023. She was the wife of the late Sam Fogel. She is survived by her sons Arthur (Susie), Daniel (Deborah), and daughter Deborah Charen (Andrew), and her eight grandchildren, Annie Fogel (28), Lucy Fogel (26), Ellie Fogel (25), Sarah Fogel (23), Johnny Fogel (19), Jacob Charen (26) Emily Charen (24) and Rebecca Charen (22). Doris was born in Berlin,… Read more...
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Joseph Keith Arnold, 75, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away peacefully on December 12 at Lutheran Life Villages. He was born May 23, 1948, in Lafayette, IN to Keith and Connie (Quinn) Arnold. He graduated from Bishop Luers High School in 1966. Joseph retired from General Telephone (GTE) after thirty years of service. Blessed with many talents, Joe participated in a wide array of activities and pastimes. He excelled in strength training and football and… Read more...
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It is with the deepest sadness that the family of Michelle Ann Diaz, most fondly known as “Shelly,” announce her passing on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Shelly, the oldest of 10, played the role of big sister of the family to perfection. Offering loving guidance and care to her fellow siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews, the presence of Shelly will be heavily missed and her unconditional love and helping hand will be her legacy remembered.… Read more...
