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DONALD PATRICK HUARD, 66, of Monroeville, Ind., passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in his home surrounded by family. Don was a construction contractor and man of character who built a family business; Donald P. Huard Construction, with his uncle James Pallick of Fort Wayne. Huard Construction primarily serviced customers in Northeast Indiana and the surrounding area for over 38 years. He prided himself in quality work at a reasonable price and employed… Read more...
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Sylvia S Thoza, 89, of Fort Wayne died January 1, 2023 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. Sylvia was born the late John and Grace Rotta on July 8, 1933 in Tx. She was a member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene. Sylvia is survived by four daughters and three sons. there will be no services. Read more...
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On Saturday, December 3, 2022, Michael H. Seleme, of Fort Wayne, IN was welcomed into the arms of his heavenly Father. For many years, Michael served the Hispanic community and Girl Scouts of America. Recently, he treasured time with his coworkers, taking pride in their creation of beautiful and functional constructions. Michael will always be remembered by his family and friends as a man whose heart was filled with love. Love for his city, nature,… Read more...
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Russell (Buster) L. Gallaway, of Hamilton Indiana died December 30, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Russell was born to the late James and Margaret Gallaway on March 20, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Russell is survived by children, Tim (Mary) Gallaway and Todd (Josette Rider) Gallaway; grandchildren Kaitlynn Gallaway (Brent Cousino), Trevor (Kayla) Gallaway, Cameron (Bre) Gallaway, Logan (Krista) Gallaway, Grace Gallaway. Great grandchildren, Averie, Ensley and Easton Gallaway, and sister… Read more...
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David Nichols, local author and founder of The Nichols Company, died in his home early this New Year’s Eve due to complications from frontotemporal dementia. He was 66 years old. A Fort Wayne native, Dave worked at Coney Island as a teenager and, in his telling, was the only employee in the restaurant’s history who couldn’t commit customers’ orders to memory. His penchant for always having a notepad handy went on to suit him as… Read more...
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Kevin "Mike" Adams passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Adams; brothers, John (Lori) Adams, James (Ginnie) Adams, Charles "Larry" Comstock; sister, Elizabeth Comstock. Kevin was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Adams; father, Maurice Adams; mother, Ann Comstock; step-father, Charles Comstock; brother, Patrick Adams. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Divine Mercy Funeral… Read more...
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Benita Herrera de Aguilar, 74, of Fort Wayne died December 29, 2022 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. Benita was born September 27, 1948 in Matamoros, Mexico. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, married for 55 years. Benita was employed by General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 2006. Benita is survived by Manuel C. Aguilar; son, Manuel E. (Mary) Aguilar; Guillermo Aguilar; sister Maria Portales (Manuel) and grandaughter Samantha (Sophie) Aguilar.… Read more...
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Stephanie Ostrowski, 43, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Stephanie was born in Fort Wayne and graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School. She attended Ball State and Indiana Wesleyan University. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Stephanie had a smile that lit up a room with her dimples, a heart of gold that she wore on her sleeve, and an endless love to help anyone or animal in… Read more...
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Georgina Raquel Balestra passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 30, 2022. Born January 30, 1928, in Cuba she spent her youth in Juan Díaz, Sagua de Tánamo, her family's large rural property devoted to cultivating coffee and sugar, where she loved growing up. Georgina attended college in North Carolina, then returned to Havana, Cuba where she met the love of her life, Claude Balestra, of Paris, France. Married in 1953, they… Read more...
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Geralyn S. Perez, 55, of Fort Wayne passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Geralyn was born in Fort Wayne and graduated from Elmhurst High school and retired from VA Northern Indiana Health Care. She was a veteran of the US Army and served during Operation Enduring Freedom and was a member of American Legion Post 82. She was proud to serve in the military protecting the country she loved. Geralyn loved music and enjoyed… Read more...
