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Katherine Gant Kelly, 64, of Ft. Wayne, IN peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Kathy was born to Nancy (Gant) Curda and the late William Gant in Elmhurst, IL on November 26, 1958. Throughout her childhood, Kathy enjoyed playing the role of big sister to her admiring sisters, Dotty and Patty. She loved fashion from an early age and put her best foot forward at every occasion - a trait that… Read more...
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Charles David (Tyke) Bitler passed away at home on Saturday, November 18th. Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Georgianna M. Bitler; his father, David C. Bitler; his aunt, Virginia M. Braun; his uncle, C. Robert Braun; and his granddaughter, Isabella M. Fern. He is survived by his wife, Chris Bitler; his son, Andrew (Gina) Bitler; his daughter, Abby (Josh) Fern, his sister, Barbara (Randy) Kirby, his grandchildren, nieces, and a nephew. Charles was… Read more...
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Lisa K. Wetzel, 67, of Fort Wayne passed away after a lengthy battle with myelofibrosis on November 16th, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice. Lisa was born on February 27th, 1956 in Fort Wayne to the late Paul and Doris Klage. She was a devoted mother, wife, grand-mère and child of God. Lisa is survived by her husband of 41 years, Patrick Wetzel; son, Joseph (Rachel) Wetzel; daughter, Abigail (Christian) Puls; four grandsons Sidney, Julian, and Maxwell… Read more...
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Joyce A. Kring, 76, of Fort Wayne passed away on November 15, 2023. Joyce was born on January 31, 1947, in Jumping Branch, WV. She received her cosmetology license in 1968 and remained a beloved hairstylist throughout her life. She is survived by her daughter, Pam (Tom) Kleber, son, Todd (Heidi Hyland) Arnos, sister, Jaunita (John) Overmyer, brother, Jerry Meadows, grandchildren, Eric (Hannah) Conrad and RaeNell Arnos, great-grandchildren, Weston and Cecelia Conrad, and sister-in-law, Deb… Read more...
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Tim Lawrence, 51, of Coldwater, MI, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 from heart failure. Born Sept. 9, 1972, in Ft. Wayne, IN, he was the son of Barbara (Botts) Lawrence and the late Ron Lawrence. Tim had a joyous childhood growing up on Elmbrook Dr. with his brother Pat, enjoying the simple pleasures of a 1970’s neighborhood full of great families, kids, sports, running around, and adventure. He was blessed to have two… Read more...
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Richard L. Baker, 75, died Tuesday November 14, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital. He was born in Lagrange on June 6, 1948, the son of David Baker, Sr. and Pansy M. (Dekay) Baker. Richard retired as a lineman for the City of Sturgis (MI) after 22 years there. He was also employed as a truck driver. Richard enjoyed the time spent with family & friends, fishing, shopping or talking on his CB radio. He is… Read more...
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Robert L. Everest, age 90, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023. Bob was born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 14, 1933, to the late William and Bernice (Blandin) Everest. He grew up in Niagara Falls, NY and attended Niagara Falls High School, graduating with the class of 1951. Bob and the love of his life, Joan Shanabrook, met in high school and were married on November 15, 1952.… Read more...
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Joan A. (Joni) Kinder, 80, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, passed away enveloped by the love of her family and friends, on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born March 11, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana, she was raised by her beloved mother, Annis (Blue) Bergman, in the Ft. Wayne area. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in Ft. Wayne in 1961. She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas J. Kinder, in 1963. He was the love… Read more...
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Paul Douglas Staight, 90, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday November 12, 2023 at Grey Stone Health & Rehabilitation Center. Doug was born in Fort Wayne on May 24, 1933, the son of the late A. Paul and Elvah (Flashbaugh) Staight. After graduating from Northside High School, Doug enlisted in the Air Force to serve his country. Upon returning to Fort Wayne, he began working at Magnavox, where he met the love of his life, Marie… Read more...
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William A. “Bill” Lawson, 91, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on October 12, 1932, to (the late) William and Thelma (Burns) Lawson. He grew up in Clinton, Indiana and attended Clinton High School where he participated in the marching band and worked his after-school hours in the family business. Shortly after graduating, Bill met and married… Read more...
