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Mary C. Smith, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Saint Anne’s Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on February 28, 1933 in Wolf Lake to the late George and Ruby (Wolf) Strouse. On May 15, 1954 in Precious Blood Catholic Church in Fort Wayne she married Walter J. Smith, he preceded her in death in 2004. Mrs. Smith worked as a Bank Teller. Mary enjoyed playing bingo & cards,… Read more...
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Kristina L. Ryan, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. Born on December 18, 1961, she was the daughter of Richard and Connie Moreno. Kristina was raised in Fort Wayne and graduated from Bishop Luers in 1980. She was employed at TI Automotive as an Engineer for over 20 years. When not working, Kristina enjoyed traveling the globe as often as she could. She was a lover of art and music… Read more...
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Gary S. Hort, 73, of Fort Wayne, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 while surrounded by family. He was born on February 10, 1950 in Eau Claire, WI to the late Carl and Irma (Whitwam) Hort. Gary, a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, began working at BF Goodrich in Eau Claire, WI (later transferring to Woodburn, IN) following his military service and remained there until his retirement in 2007. Gary enjoyed woodworking, spending… Read more...
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With a great sadness, yet blessed, the family of Dorothy Evelyn (Bennett) Westendorf, 91, announce her passing on April 18, 2023, at her home and surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was the 2nd youngest of 6 children of the late Russell and Evelyn Bennett, Fort Wayne, IN. She graduated from Central Catholic High School and later married Joseph Neil Westendorf (surviving) in October of 1953, starting a family that eventually grew to 9 children.… Read more...
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Sharon Mary (Zoch) Hipskind, cherished wife, mother, grand and great-grandmother passed away at age 87 on April 17, 2023. She spent her last hours surrounded by her family and friends. Sharon was born in Fort Wayne on February 10th, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Germaine and Erhard Zoch. Sharon was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, and Holy Cross College in Notre Dame Indiana. As a registered nurse, she was a… Read more...
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Claude J. Balestra,68, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on April 16, 2023, surrounded by family at Lutheran Hospital. Claude was born on September 3, 1954, in Havana, Cuba. His formative years were spent across multiple countries in Europe and South America. He made his home in Fort Wayne in 1973 and began his 44 year-long career at Fort Wayne Metals, starting on the production line and working his way up to a senior position… Read more...
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Pamela A. Runkel, 59, of Fort Wayne died April 15, 2023 at her residence in Fort Wayne, IN. Pam was born in Fort Wayne and loved spending time with her grandkids She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Cole, brother, Jeff (Shirley) Jackson, mother Dorothy Jackson, companion of 28 years Stan Harrell , 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren . Pam was preceded in death by her father, Jack Jackson, brothers Rick and Calvin Jackson,… Read more...
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Gloria R. Vowles, 87, of New Haven, died Friday April 14, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital. Gloria was born in Fort Wayne on November 30, 1935, the daughter of (the late) Samuel and Mary (Schepis) Ferraiolo. She graduated from Central Catholic with the Class of ’53 and continued on to earn her degree from Mundelein College (now Loyola University) in Chicago in 1957. Gloria was a schoolteacher at St. John the Baptist and later worked… Read more...
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Matthew A. Ostermeyer, 46, of Fort Wayne, passed away suddenly Wednesday April 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 17, 1976 in Decatur to Anthony Ostermeyer and Michelle Ross. On July 9, 2005 he married Julie Garcia. Mr. Ostermeyer worked as a Field Service Engineer for Philips Heath Care. He attended Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. For several years Matt was a coach for Saint Joseph Little League. Matt… Read more...
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Diane C. Teusch, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born on September 23, 1948 in Fort Wayne to the late Ford and E. Jean (Decamp) Carroll. On October 7, 1972 in Saint Charles Catholic Church she married James Teusch. Diane enjoyed going to the lake, shopping and visiting with her family and friends. She was always seen at her grandchildren’s sporting events. Diane… Read more...
