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Deanne R. Rybolt, 69, of New Haven passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 10, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Deanne was born July 5, 1954, in Fort Wayne. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, friend and will be dearly missed by all. She graduated from Snider High School and was the office manager at Dr. Randy Vollmer DDS. Deanne is survived by husband, Tony Rybolt, Sr. of New Haven; sons,… Read more...
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Dominick X. Knipper, 34, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully, December 10, 2023, at his home in Fort Wayne. Dominick was born June 11, 1989, in Fort Wayne, the son of Hedi Knipper. Dominick loved the ocean. He especially loved to boogie board in the surf in California. Writing horror and thriller stories was his passion and he dreamed of having one of his books published someday. Movies also played an important role in his… Read more...
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Gaylord L. Brake, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday December 10, 2023. The Connersville native was born November 20, 1940, the son of (the late) F. Joseph and Neoma (Anderson) Brake. He married the love of his life, Barbara (Malcolm) Brake on February 14, 1974. Gaylord, or “Lordy”, as was his nickname, was a railroader who retired in 2000 from Norfolk & Southern after 43 years with the company. He enjoyed working outside, tending… Read more...
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Gloria M. Yagodinski, 92, of New Haven, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home of natural causes. Born November 19, 1931 in New Haven, she was the daughter of (the late) Morton M. “Hap” and Erma A. (Rose) Hathaway. She married William J. Yagodinski on September 3, 1955. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, she attended the University of Saint Francis earning a bachelor’s degree in education and taught at New Haven High… Read more...
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Perla Alicia G. Nieto, 59, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Perla was born in Mercedes TX on September 28, 1964, the daughter of the late Jose “Garcita” Garza and Antonia Flores Garza. She graduated from Mercedes High School with the Class of ’83 and went on to earn her degree from Pan American University. Perla married Jose J. Nieto on August 8, 1992, who survives along with their children, Crystal… Read more...
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Earl H. Wittkamper, 85, passed away peacefully December 7, 2023, with loving family at his side. Earl leaves a formidable legacy as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He married his high school sweetheart, Judy, in 1960, and together they remained steadfast and strong, raising three children together into adulthood. Earl doted especially on his grandkids and great-grandkids, being many times over “Grampa, Paw-Paw, Great Paw-Paw,” or whatever name little mouths could form… Read more...
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Robert D. Passwater, born on February 17, 1939 and passed away on December 6, 2023. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Timma) of 47 years, sons R. Scott (Dawn), Grant W. (Sherri) and five grandchildren, Samuel Passwater (Patchewan), Ellen Gray (Sam), K. Michelle Passwater, Hayley Smith (Ben), Spencer Passwater and two great-grandchildren Emma and Auralia. He is survived by his sister-in-law Marcia (Ray) Tinkel and their children. He was preceded in death by his… Read more...
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Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Reed, RN, 76, of Terre Haute IN passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Kathy was born in Decatur on August 4, 1947, the daughter of (the late) Lyle and Harriett (Shockey) Mallonee. On August 30, 1969, Kathleen married Dr. Richard J. Reed, who survives along with their children, Sarah Reed Tibbett and Scott (Julie) Reed, and their grandchildren, Hannah Reed, Jonathan Reed, Chloe Reed, and Mia Tibbett. Kathleen was a graduate of… Read more...
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Rita M. Gallucci, 93, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday December 6, 2023, at Lutheran Life Village at Inverness. Rita was born in Figline, Cosenza (Italy) on November 1, 1930, the daughter of the late Peter M. and Filomena Cundari. She received her master’s degree in biology from Marygrove College in Detroit, but it was said that she “earned her PhD in motherhood”. Rita married Frank L. Gallucci (Sr.) on July 24, 1954, and he… Read more...
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Alan A. Alter, 74, of Vista, California and formerly of Fort Wayne, died December 4, 2023 in Vista. Al was born in Fort Wayne on June 13, 1949, the oldest of eleven children born to (the late) Edgar J. and Elsie (Ryan) Alter. He graduated from Bishop Luers High School with the Class of ’67 and attended IPFW before joining the US Marine Corps, where he served his country proudly and with distinction during the… Read more...
