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Elizabeth Hope Schenkel, 83, of Fort Wayne died unexpectedly of natural cause, November 14, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Elizabeth was born to the late Joseph and Bessie Busse on May 15, 1938 in Covington, KY. She was a graduate of the University of Dayton and a teacher. She was a loving wife, mother and devoted grandmother. Later in life she worked at Pine Valley Country Club. She had a strong devotion to… Read more...
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce L. Stephen (Steve) Schultheis, 79, of Fort Wayne died in an accident on November 12, 2021. Steve was born March 15, 1942 in Fort Wayne. He was the owner/founder of Schultheis Insurance Agency from 1975-2007. He lived in Fort Wayne his entire life and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Indiana Business College. Steve got his start in the grocery business and then… Read more...
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Nancy Eifrid, 85, passed away early Wednesday morning, Nov. 10, 2021, after a brief hospice stay. Nancy grew up in Ft. Wayne and was the daughter of the Late Dr. Joseph Lill and Loretta Graf Lill. She attended St. Johns Elementary and Central Catholic High School. She married out of high school. She worked various jobs but among her favorite were serving lunches at St Vincent de Paul and working at Hall's Restaurants. Her greatest… Read more...
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James "Jim" Edward Geary passed away peacefully of natural causes, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 9, 1951 to the late Pat and Betty Geary. He was a 1970 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a graduate of Ivy Tech. He had worked at Fruehauf and American Hoist. Jim enjoyed traveling, gourmet cooking, reading, painting, kayaking, and fishing. Jim is survived by his wife of… Read more...
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Laura B. Tilkins, 68, of Fort Wayne died November 10, 2021. Laura was born March 14, 1953 in Fort Wayne, IN, a daughter of the late Lester and Joan Ashe. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and former choir member. Laura volunteered at St. Joe Hospital and the Community Center. She was a lover of jewelry, crafting, family fishing trips, flowers and gardening. Laura enjoyed spending time with her family and… Read more...
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Kathleen Marie Clem, 65, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born August 22, 1956, in Fort Wayne she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Joan Mount. Kathy worked at Power Wheels for many years and ended her career at Deco. She is survived by her loving partner, Raymond Schenkel; siblings, Eugene V. Mount, Jr., Michael D. (Sharla) Mount, Alice A. (Terry) Koczor, Mary… Read more...
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Phyllis A Heinze, 87, of Angola passed away on November 8, 2021, in Fort Wayne, IN. Phyllis was born October 2, 1934, in Fort Wayne, the daughter of the late Leonard J. And Flora C. Sordelet. Phyllis was a member of St. Anthony of Pauda Catholic Church in Angola. A woman of faith, prayer was her constant companion. She loved playing bingo and being crafty. Phyllis enjoyed watching sporting events, especially Notre Dame and the… Read more...
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Robert Eugene Landstoffer, 89, of Fort Wayne, IN died November 6, 2021 at Parkview Regional North Medical Center. Robert was born to the late Frank and Donna Landstoffer on April 22, 1932 in Yoder, IN. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church as well as the American Legion Post 499 and VFW-New Haven. Robert served proudly in the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He was an employee at both… Read more...
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LEWIS B. NATKIEL, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Fort Wayne. Born in Boston, Mass., on Oct. 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Albertha Natkiel. Lewis worked at General Motors for 33 years until his retirement in 2007. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and very devoted in his faith. Lewis was an avid fisherman and accomplished his lifelong dream of owning a… Read more...
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Curtis R. Little, 79, of Fort Wayne passed away, November 4, 2021 at Heritage Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne, IN. Curtis was born September 1, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan, a son of the late John and Helen Little, and John Bogie. He was a member of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church New Haven, IN and 4th Degree Knight. He also served in the U.S. Navy. Curtis was an Electronic Technician at AT&T for… Read more...
