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Mary Louise Norris, 82, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on November 27, 2023. She was born on November 3, 1941, in Indianapolis and grew up in North Vernon, IN. Mary will be deeply missed by her sisters Margaret, Jane, Ruth, and Josephine, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her father Ralph Waldo Norris, mother Margaret Rose Norris, half-sister Louisa Norris, and half-brother… Read more...
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SGM Donald D. McCormick, USA (Ret’d), 88, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Black River Falls WI, died Monday November 27, 2023. He was born in Black River Falls on April 18, 1935, the son of (the late) Raymond and Marcella (Murray) McCormick. Donald, or “Donnie” as he was affectionately known to family & friends, graduated from Black River Falls High School with the Class of ’53. He was an avid sportsman and athlete; he… Read more...
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Helen Mae Spieth Tatman, 94, was born June 29,1929, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and passed away peacefully Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Kissimmee, Florida, with Darrell and Terri by her side. Helen was born the fifth of 15 children. She attended St. Andrew Grade School and Central Catholic High School. One of her first jobs was at Wayne Knitting Mill where she met and worked with her future father-in-law, Al Tatman. Helen met Howard at… Read more...
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With great sadness, the family of Nancy Ann Westendorf, 61, of Leesburg and formerly of Fort Wayne, announce her passing on November 24, 2023. Nancy was the 5th of 9 children of Dorothy Evelyn and Joseph Neil Westendorf. She was born with Down Syndrome, but that didn’t worry her one bit. She graduated High School from Cardinal Center and being a fast runner, participated in the Special Olympics. She also loved to swim - even… Read more...
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Christopher Wade Thatcher, a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend, died unexpectedly on November 23, 2023, at the age of 57. Chris graduated from Homestead High School in 1985, attended Vincennes University, and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, where he made lifelong friends. Chris worked at Dana Incorporated for nearly 35 years as a journeyman/millwright, as a union leader for 10 years, and was a proprietor for the Blue Moon restaurant… Read more...
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Donna Jean (Miller) Sefton, 84, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday November 22, 2023. Donna was born in Pittsburgh PA on September 17, 1939, one of the sixteen children of (the late) Francis and Viola (Schaffer) Miller. In Fort Wayne, she attended St. Jude Catholic Church and worked for several years as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital. A career change led her to Essex Wire, where she was employed as an inspector, and from… Read more...
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Michael Isaiah Espinoza, 24, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born in Fort Wayne on March 14, 1999 to Craig and Cynthia (Espinoza) Mohas. Michael attended Northside High School. He was a member of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Michael had recently started his own painting business which he was very proud of. He will fondly be remembered for loving bowling, fishing, playing cards, playing… Read more...
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Dorothy M. Hensinger, 97, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Sage Bluff. She was born on August 18, 1926 in Fort Wayne to the late Everett and Julia (Bobay) Litchfield. On January 22, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina she married Daniel J. Hensinger. Mrs. Hensinger retired as a cook for Elmhurst High School. Dorothy enjoyed bingo, going to casinos, playing cards, coloring, painting, puzzles, reading, and loved watching Notre Dame and… Read more...
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Pedro “Pete” Garcia, Jr., 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Pete was born on March 16,1958, in El Paso, TX, the son of (the late) Pedro H. Garcia, Sr. and Maria del Rayo ("Rayito”) Garcia. He served his country proudly and faithfully in the US Air Force and the Indiana Air National Guard from 1980-2014. Pete specialized in… Read more...
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Marshall Smith, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday November 20, 2023. He was born in Fort Wayne on April 2, 1941, the son of (the late) Arza and Leona Smith. Mr. Smith honorably answered his country’s call and served in the US Air Force. On April 28, 2001, Marshall married Kathryn Kulleck in Fort Wayne. He enjoyed baking, woodworking, painting, and gardening. Marshall will be fondly remembered as “The Hoosier Pie Guy”. He is… Read more...