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Ned Baumgartner, 81, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday May 27, 2023 in his residence. Born on October 4, 1941, the son of (the late) Dale and Helen Pauline (Acker) Baumgartner, Ned grew up in Decatur and graduated from Decatur High School with the Class of ’59. After a short time at Ball State University, his zeal for figuring out how things worked and his tenacious talents for fixing most anything led to an apprenticeship and… Read more...
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Fredrick E. Cartwright (Rick) passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his own home, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Bath, North Carolina, Rick graduated from Bath High School in 1969 before departing the coastal town to pursue his passion for drawing and art. He moved to Fort Wayne in 1975 after earning his bachelor’s degree in Art Education from then Pembroke State University (University… Read more...
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James Brandt Griffith, 102, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born in Fort Wayne on April 11, 1921, the son of Lauren and Theresa Griffith. He was preceded in death by his brothers: John, Larry, Neil, Donald and Thomas Griffith, along with his sisters Virginia Hannum and Sister Mary Richard Griffith. James loved his siblings and his large extended family. He was an IU Basketball and Notre Dame football fan.… Read more...
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Philip J. Huizing, 94, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2023. Philip (Opa) was born May 17, 1929 in Hilversum, Netherlands and came to America in 1954. He was a chef at The Van Orman Hotel, Zoli's Restaurant and Ramada Inn, all in Fort Wayne. He is survived by daughters, Jennifer (Kirk) Rice, Elissa (Anthony) Wittwer and Katrina (Jeff) Hays, sons, Philip (Jennifer) Huizing and John Huizing. Philip has three… Read more...
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Sharon Surine, 89, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, May 22, 2023 at Saint Anne’s Home in Fort Wayne. Sharon was born on March 31, 1934 in Fort Wayne and was the daughter of the late Paul and Gladys Phillips. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and a member of Saint Therese Catholic Church. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother; and enjoyed spending time with her family. Sharon is survived… Read more...
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Brian Knipscheer, age 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born on August 24, 1972, in Worcester, MA and grew up in West Boyleston, MA. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and honorably served his country for four years. After his military service, Brian attended IPFW and earned a bachelor’s degree in business and accounting from Indiana University. On June 22, 1996, he… Read more...
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Mary Patricia Baldus, 89, of Fort Wayne, entered our Lord’s eternal embrace on May 8th, 2023. She was born July 5th, 1933, in Ellicottville, NY, a tiny ski village in the foothills of the Allegany Mountains. She was a graduate of Villa Maria College in Erie, PA, Magna Cum Laude, with a B.S. in Home Economics. She then taught high school for four years in Euclid, OH. She married Hugh Joseph Baldus in 1959, and… Read more...
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Patricia M. Whetstone, 79, of Columbia City, died Wednesday May 24, 2023, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living. Pat was born in LaPorte on March 16, 1944, the daughter of (the late) Adam and Doris (Hurley) Rowe. She married Larry Whetstone on November 23, 1971, and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2023 after 51 years of marriage. Pat attended Columbia City United Methodist Church and was the co-founder of their family business, Whetstone… Read more...
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Madelane (Brydels) Bender beloved wife, mother and grandmother died Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Anne Home surrounded by family, and the caring staff at St. Anne's and Hospice. She was very loved and will be missed dearly. She was 94 years old. A fantastic cook and baker, Madelane was born on March 10, 1929 in Alexandria, LA to Blondena and Jules Brydels. In 1952, Madelane met Bob Bender, stationed at Alexandria Air Force Base.… Read more...
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Diane (Schoenle) Burch, 79, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2023. Born November 16, 1943, Diane was the daughter of the late Paul and Donna Schoenle. Diane married the love of her life, Jerry Morris Burch, her surviving husband of 51 years. She retired from banking and finance in 2013. Diane was an active member of St. Jude Catholic Church and St. Vincent DePaul Society. She volunteered at Parkview… Read more...
