Waynedale Obituaries

Justine R. (Brite) Walter, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. Born Feb. 21, 1924 on a farm near Preble, she was the daughter of Julius and Gertrude (Geels) Brite. She graduated from Decatur Catholic High School. …

Nöella Kruse, 101, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Hospice Home. She was born on Jan. 23, 1918, in Lublé, France. She married Henri Janssens, losing him during World War II in Belgium. She then met and married Charles Kruse, …

John M. “Jack” Sallee, 88, of Fort Wayne passed away on July 25, 2019. He was born on March 24, 1931, in Lowell, Indiana, a son of the late John Sallee and Neva (Iliff) Losievski. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He worked as a truck driver, …

Albert “Ben” Haugh, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed to spirit, June 8, 2019. He was born on the home farm, March 20, 1936, near Valley, rural LaFarge, WI. The son of Delma Dolan Haugh and Joseph W. Haugh. He attended school in Valley and Hillsboro. Ben …

Woodrow “Bear” A. Ormiston Sr., 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital. He was born April 2, 1944 in Fort Wayne to the late Harold and Dorothy Ormiston. He worked as a Teamster Truck Driver. Woody is survived …

Glenn Charles “Chuck” Walbridge, 83, died Thursday, June 13, 2019.Born February 17, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Glen and Frances Walbridge. He grew up in Anderson, Indiana and was a graduate of Anderson High School and served for …

Opal Faye Williamson, 88, of Fort Wayne passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was born on May 1, 1931, in Hope, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Hugh and Armittie (Sims) Spears. She worked at home caring for and raising her family. She was a member …

Gerald Leon Loyd, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Lutheran Life Villages. He was born May 30, 1928 in Portland, IN to the late Bert and Wilma (Bechdolt) Loyd. He served as a U. S. Marine during the Korean War and was a member …

David L. Rowe, 63, of Fort Wayne, passed on Saturday, April 27, 2019. He was born on March 19, 1956 to Raymond E. Rowe and Bonnie B. West. He loved to spend his time camping, fishing, and with his family and friends. He retired from Food Marketing …

Theresa A. Bireley, 93, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 in Merrillville, IN. She was born July 19, 1925 in Seattle, Washington to the late James and Ethel (Foreman) Cunningham. She was a very active and involved member of St. …

Loretta (Nana) Loy, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Loretta married Jay Loy in 1955. He preceded her in death in 1992. Together they raised seven children who survived her; Mike, Greg, Laurie, Marty, Traci, Robyn, and …

Betty J. Loveless, 94, of Ossian passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital. She was born on February 12, 1925 in Allen County, a daughter of the late Herschel Reed and Claudia McCoy. She was a long time employee at McJohn’s …

Paul F. Bunsold, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital. He was born January 30, 1932 in Muncie to the late John R. and Mabel (Smith) Bunsold. He was a Sergeant in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. Paul worked as an owner-operator …

Beverly A. Giant, 86, of Fort Wayne passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 22, 1933, a daughter of the late Jerome and Beatrice (Bodie) Schoeph. She graduated from Elmhurst High School. …

Bertha Brittingham Garrett, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at her home. She was born March 24, 1926 in Gibson County, Indiana to the late Robert and Anna (Hunt) Brittingham. She was a graduate of Mt. Olympus High School …

Danny L. Archbold, 75, of Fort Wayne passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was born February 9, 1944 in Wells County to the late Marshall and Hilda (Schwartz) Archbold. Danny retired from Verizon after 41 years and was a member of the IBEW. …

Margaret E. Foland Bauer, age 101, of Fort Wayne peacefully passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born January 24, 1918 to the late Clarence and Katherine Foland. She was the first female in the South Side High School Marching Band. …

Delores “Dodie” (Johnson) Henemyer, 92, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, after a brief illness. Dodie was born the youngest of eight children in challenging circumstances and not expected to live long. She …

BETTY JEAN HETRICK, 93, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Hospice Home. Betty was born February 24, 1925 in Topeka, Indiana to the late Leonard and Beatrice (Hall) Ross. She was a graduate from Wawaka High School. Betty …

GEORGE L. TYNER, 93, of rural Yoder, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at home. He was born August 12, 1925 in Gilford County, North Carolina to the late Cossie and Lena (Jones) Tyner. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He was …

Shirley D. Morken, 76, passed away November 15, 2018 in Fort Wayne surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Arkansas to the late Clarence and Jewell Bryan. She worked at several high-end restaurants in Fort Wayne including Carriage …

Joan Retha (Snyder) Klenke, 88, of Fort Wayne was called home by her Savior on Saturday December 1st. She was the eldest daughter of James and Alma (Vanhorn) Snyder. She graduated with the class of 1948 from Central High School. She worked for …