Waynedale Obituaries

Mrs. Patricia Marie Samuels (Freygang), “Pat”. Patricia, lovingly nicknamed “Pat” was born March 7, 1955, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to parents Richard and Martha Freygang. She graduated from Elmhurst HS, and St. Joseph School of Nursing as ... Read more

Geraldline Lenora (Harmon) Garvin peacefully passed into eternal life March 25, 2022. Born July 22, 1922, in Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Garvin peacefully passed March 25,2022, at Lutheran Life Villages South. ... Read more

Theresa E. Hosler, 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Theresa was born June 19, 1956 in Lafayette, Indiana. She was born to the late Nicholas Hogan and Sally (Mulligan) Hogan who survives. Theresa was a member of Waynedale United ... Read more

Errol Franklin Stech, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born July 17, 1944 in Huntington County to the late Benjamin Franklin and Geneva (Ervin) Stech. Errol retired from Mompers after 31 years of service. He was a mentor and ... Read more

Peace came to Robert L. Stark on December 11, 2021, at home. Born January 5, 1947, Bob was a true Waynedale guy. He was a lifetime member of Waynedale United Methodist Church, attended Elmhurst High School and a graduate of Purdue University. ... Read more

Kiester, Rose A.; born in Cranston, RI and in 1948 moved to Fort Wayne, IN; passed away Dec. 12, 2021; age 94; preceded in death by her husband Ralph; mother of Michael (Mary Beth) Kiester, Deeann (late Matthew) Priebe & Thomas Kiester; grandma ... Read more

Richard “Dick” L. Sherwood, 82, of Fort Wayne passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born on October 6, 1939 in Fort Wayne. Dick was a son of the late James B. and Thelma Mae (Price) Sherwood. He served two years in the United States Army. ... Read more

Sandra J. “Sandy” McMillen, 83, of Fort Wayne passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021. She was born on April 27, 1938 in Roanoke, Indiana, a daughter of the late William E. Maitlen and Ruth R. (Mills) Maitlen –Smith. She was a 1958 graduate of ... Read more

Dona M. Boester, 96, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on September 24, 2021. She was born on February 24, 1925 in Fort Wayne. She was a daughter of the late Ross and Lela Wiles. Dona retired from GE after several years of work. She was a member of ... Read more

Patricia “Patt” Virginia Proegler, 94, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born on September 28, 1926 in Allen County to the late Chester and Caroline (Beckman) Minnich. Patt was a lifetime member of St. Joseph ... Read more

Just recently, we lost the life of a great woman who was a waitress at Azar’s in Waynedale for the past 40 years, Rose Bridge. ... Read more

Sue Ramsey, 72, passed away, Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was born September 18, 1948 in Fort Wayne, IN. Sue was a daughter of the late Robert and Velma (Woods) McConnell. Sue graduated from Ravenscroft Beauty College and obtained her cosmetology ... Read more

Delores M. Zelt, 81, a resident of Fort Wayne for 47 years, born in Clinton, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Being a military wife to her beloved husband Ray, she lived in several states and overseas through the years. She ... Read more

Norma J. Trainer, 82, of Fort Wayne, IN was delivered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Her death came as a shock to everyone as Norma was relatively healthy. She caught COVID in the nursing home and passed away. She worked ... Read more

Ned A. Brickley, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. Ned enjoyed small engine repair. Gas engines, euchre, and antiques. Ned served four year in the Air National Guard. He was a foreman with the Indiana State Highway ... Read more

Ruth E. Lauer, 71, Marion, went to be with the Lord at 4:07 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Marion General Hospital in Marion. She was born in Marion on Thursday, May 19, 1949, to Merritt and Helen (Stevens) Usher. ... Read more

Linda Hammer, 75, passed away on November 22, 2020. She was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on June 19, 1945, the daughter of the late Robert and Cora Bell “Betty” Dollarhite. ... Read more

Jimmie T. Imel, 88, of Ossian passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born on July 14, 1932, son of the late Belva (Rollie) and Mabel Imel. He served in the army during the Korean War. In 1961, he started Imel Insurance which he owned and ... Read more

Fallis Aldridge Jr, 82, Passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 9, 2020 with his loved ones at his side. He was born on July 18, 1938 in Sulphur, Kentucky, but lived the majority of his life in Waynedale. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Aldridge ... Read more

Edith Ellen Armington, 85, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Edith was born January 9, 1935 in Allen County to the late Elmer G. and Frances N. Pfeiffer. She was a graduate of Elmhurst High School and worked as ... Read more

Allan E Herring, 53, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday September 19th. Allan is survived by his parents; Melvin and Barbara Herring; brother Jeff; and sister Elaine (Chris) Rowlett; and 2 very special nieces, Heather and Courtney. Visitation ... Read more