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Jerald P. “Jerry” Klausing, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 26, 1950 to the late Elmer J. and Jeanette I. (Miller) Klausing in Lima, Ohio. Jerry grew up in Leipsic, Ohio and then went on to Bowling Green State University. He later received his Masters Degree from Purdue. Mr. Klausing began his career as a teacher and administrator for Fort Wayne Community Schools… Read more...
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Laura L. Martin, 58, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital. She was born on June 7, 1965 in Fort Wayne to the late James A. and Mary Ann (Beckman) Bangert. Ms. Martin worked as a dedicated bookkeeper for nearly forty years. Laura enjoyed hanging out with her family, card and dice games, game shows, and especially loved the Real Housewives and True Crime. Laura also enjoyed taking wine… Read more...
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Antonia O. Munoz, 89, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday October 22, 2023, at Grey Stone Health & Rehabilitation Center. Antonia was born on December 4, 1933, in El Alto de Dolores in Madera, Chihuahua (Mexico), the daughter of (the late) Fransisco and Aurora (Quezada) Olivas. On December 28, 1952, she married Trinidad Munoz, who preceded her in death on January 25, 2011, after 58 years of marriage. Antonia was a homemaker and a wonderful wife,… Read more...
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Shirley Lauer, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born on January 9, 1934 in Fort Wayne to the late Norbert J. and Eptha (Fitzgerald) Getz. Mrs. Lauer was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. Shirley enjoyed reading, Knitting, Crocheting, reading daily devotions, watching birds and butterflies and playing with her dog. She gave the BEST hugs and was known for them by all that knew… Read more...
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Jackie L. Heil, 81, of Fort Wayne passed away at home Saturday, October 21, 2023. Jack was born September 2, 1942 in Celina, OH, to the late Ralph and Mary Jane Heil. Jack spent his early childhood in Fort Recovery, OH and later childhood in Syracuse, IN. He served in the United States Air Force. Jack worked as a Machinist at GE for 37 years. Jack is survived by wife, Barbara Heil; three daughters, Deborah… Read more...
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Joseph A. Brown, 65, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Joe was born March 19, 1958 on St. Joseph's Feast day. He graduated from New Bremen High School, and then the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, and a leader within Rekindle the Fire, and the Diocesan Men's Conference. He was a 3rd degree Knight with… Read more...
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Michael W. Klein, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 4, 1942 in Fort Wayne to the late Willis and Evelyn (Sutton) Klein. Mike was a 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School and then went on to graduate from Indiana University Bloomington. On April 16, 1966 in Fort Wayne he married Joan Schultheis. He honorably served his country in the United States Army… Read more...
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Julie Palermo, 64, of Fort Wayne ended her battle with pancreatic cancer on October 18, 2023 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. Julie was born February 18, 1959 in Fort Wayne. She was a long time parishioner of Saint Jude Catholic Church where she also sent her 2 children to school. She graduated from IPFW and was a Registered Nurse at Lutheran Hospital for over 20yrs. More than anything else on earth Julie loved… Read more...
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Loretta “Jean” Richter, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born on March 8, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and AnnMarie (Davis) Borden. Jean grew up in Kendallville, IN and was a graduate of Kendallville High School. On November 12, 1951, she married the love of her life, Maynard Richter, whom she met by chance at a drive-in. Together, they built… Read more...
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Harold G. Merkler, 84, of Fort Wayne, died Monday October 16, 2023. He was born in Fort Wayne on March 14, 1939, the son of the late Frank T. and Gazel (Wabel) Merkler. Harold, or “Howie” as he was known by family and friends, graduated from Northside High School with the Class of ’58, went on to earn his degree from Purdue University and served his country proudly in the US Navy. Harold was an… Read more...
