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ANNA MERCELLA LOWE, 85, died Friday at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Walkerton, she was a school teacher for 29 years, retiring in 1979. Her husband, Myron Jay, died in 1995. Surviving are two sons, James Jay and Roger Douglas, both of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Carolyn Parrot of Fort Wayne; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Grace Stevenson. Services at 10 a.m. Monday at Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St., with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 6810 Old Trail Road. Burial in Butler cemetery. Memorials to the church.
Notice dated Sat, Nov. 30, 2002
CALVIN T. NEUHOUSER, 74, died Thursday at home. Born in Allen County, he had worked at Slaughter Hardware Wholesalers in Fort Wayne for 37 years and retired in 1991 as a sales representative from Kruse Hardware in Cincinnati after 10 years. Surviving are his wife, Fern L.; three sons, Joseph S. and Kenton J., both of Fort Wayne, and Frederick W. of Ithaca, N.Y.; a daughter, Connie Neuhouser of Kenwood, Calif.; two sisters, Eva Leis of Fort Wayne and Mary Crossgrove of Leo-Cedarville; a brother, Dr. David L. of Upland; and two grandchildren. Services at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Leo cemetery, Leo-Cedarville. Memorials to Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice or Lutheran Hospital Heart Transplant Fund.
Notice dated Sat, Nov. 30, 2002
ANNA E. PARKER, 88, died Thursday in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Recovery, Ohio, she was a homemaker. Surviving are a son, William of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Phyllis Fitzwater of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Services at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road. Calling from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Notice dated Sat, Nov. 30, 2002
GLEDA A. PLATTNER, 86, of North Manchester, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Friday at Peabody Home, North Manchester. Born in Whitley County, she was a homemaker. Surviving is her husband, Howard. Services at 2 p.m. Monday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Calling from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Burial in South Park Annex cemetery, Columbia City. Memorials to Peabody Home.
Notice dated Sat, Nov. 30, 2002
JUAN AGUIRRE SR., 55, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Thursday. He worked at University of the Incarnate Word as a shop technician. He was preceded in death by a son, Gilbert. Surviving are his wife, Nancy; a daughter, Jacqueline Aguirre; his parents, Mateo and Consuelo Aguirre; two sons, Juan Jr. and Adrian; five sisters, Maria A. Vasquez, Felipa Lozano, Gloria Vasquez, Maria Antonia Aguirre and Rosa Luero; and three brothers, Luis Sr., Mateo Jr. and Joseph F. Sr. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady's Chapel at the University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. Calling after 3 p.m. Monday at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, San Antonio, with rosary at 7 p.m. Burial in Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
ROBERT R. BOLTE, 68, died Tuesday at home. Born in Holland, Mich., he previously worked at NASA at the Johnson Space Craft Center as a testing engineer, had formerly owned Eten House in Holland and retired from General Electric Co. in 1996 after 28 years. He was a Korean War Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Sara-Jo; two daughters, Karalene Yarbrough of Madison, Wis., and Paula-Jo Pyrchla of Fort Wayne; a son, Jonathan of Rantoul, Ill.; two grandchildren; and a sister, Leslie Gelders of Ada, Mich. Services at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Dykstra Northwood Chapel, Holland, Mich. Calling from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial in Pilgrim Home cemetery, Holland. Memorials to Hospice of Holland.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
KAY CHRISTOPH, 72, died Saturday at home. Born in Valparaiso, she retired in 1991 as a licensed practical nurse at Parkview Hospital and had been a co-owner of K&R; Pest Control in Fort Wayne. She was past president of Village Woods Neighborhood Association. Surviving are her husband, Robert E. Sr.; two daughters, Cindy Adams of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Sherie S. Christoph of Fort Wayne; two sons, Robert E. Jr. and Michael E., both of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Carol Sanders of Phoenix; and a brother, Donald Herrick of Valparaiso. Services at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Third United Presbyterian Church, 4700 S. Anthony Blvd., with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Cancer Services of Allen County.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
PATRICK W. CONWAY, 84, of Seymour, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Saturday in Seymour. Born in Lafayette, he retired as a manager at Montgomery Ward and was a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Vivian; three daughters, Patricia Ross of Titusville, Fla., Georgia Dahnke of Columbus, Ohio, and Cathy Vandewalker of Canal Winchester, Ohio; a son, Dr. Michael of Seymour; 19 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Services at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling two hours before services. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to donor's choice.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
EMMA M. DIVER, 96, died Saturday at Lutheran Home. Born in Germany, she was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius P. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Hilda Reed and William David, both of Fort Wayne. Services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Henry Catholic Church, 2929 E. Paulding Road, with calling one hour before services. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Memorials to Masses. Arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
ROBERT DOMKE, 93, died Friday at Heritage Park. Born in Bay City, Mich., he was owner of B&D; Sales. His wife, Ruth, died this year. Surviving are two daughters, Sallie Kent of Lawrenceburg and Roberta Keefer of Fort Wayne; and five grandchildren. Service pending at Tom Mungovan Funeral Home, 2221 S. Calhoun St. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
ALAN L. FREEMAN, 73, died Friday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, he retired in 1991 as a truck driver at Preston Trucking Co. in Fort Wayne and had also worked part time at Fort Wayne Auto Auction. He was a Korean War Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Trudy; two daughters, Karen Taylor of Ocklawaha, Fla., and Cheryl Smith of Columbia City; a son, Steven E. Finton of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to donor's choice.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
MARY JANE JAMES, 89, died Thursday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Brown-station, Ala., she retired from Magnavox after 33 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson, and a daughter, Ruby Kimball. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Lightening of Fort Wayne; two sons, Albert "Bottie" and Gerald "Huntsey, " both of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1331 Gay St. Calling from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Ellis Funeral Home, 1021 E. Lewis St. Burial in Lindenwood cemetery.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
EUGENIA R. KINGREY, 88, died Friday at home. Born in Fort Wayne, she retired as an experimental lab technician at General Electric Co. after more than 37 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, George. Surviving are a son, Elwood E. Fry of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren, Eugenia Fry-Warner and David W. Fry, both of Fort Wayne and Renee Fry of San Diego; two great-grandchildren; a brother; and two sisters. Services at 11 a.m. Monday at United Faith Presbyterian Church, 1616 W. Main St., with calling one hour before services. Burial in Lindenwood cemetery. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
EVELYN E. KUEHNER, 89, died Saturday at Lutheran Home. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a homemaker. Her husband, Frank, died in 1965. Surviving are four daughters, Dorothy L. Close, Barbara A. Kuehner and Doris E. Stone, all of Fort Wayne, and Donna J. Borsos of Huntington; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Catholic cemetery Chapel, 3500 Lake Ave., with calling two hours before services. Memorials to S.P.C.A. Arrangements by Tom Mungovan Funeral Home, 2221 S. Calhoun St.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
DR. EDWARD D. MILLER, 75, of Fort Myers Beach, Fla., formerly of Fort Wayne and Sidney, died Wednesday. Born in Sidney, he practiced ophthalmology in Fort Wayne from 1954 to 1987 and was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Jocelyn "Jeri"; three daughters, Vicki Craig of Walkerton, Debbie Hildebrand of Edina, Minn., and Becki Drury of Plano, Texas; three stepchildren, Craig Sechler of Fort Wayne and Karen Sechler-Linn and David Sechler, both of St. Joe; a sister, Joan Sovay of Apache Junction, Ariz.; and 13 grandchildren. Memorial services at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fort Myers Beach. No calling. Memorials to Hope Hospice of Lee County, 9470 HealthPak Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. Arrangements by Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home & Crematory, Fort Myers.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
DON R. "PETE" ST. JOHN, 67, died Friday at home. Born in Hicksville, Ohio, he retired in 1994 from Uniroyal-Goodrich Tire Co. after 25 years and was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Doris of New Haven; two sons, Nathan D. and Jeffrey S., both of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren; and three sisters, Mae Bartrom of Salt Springs, Fla., Janis Grover of Fort Wayne and Margaret Randol of Garrett. Services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Parkview Home Health & Hospice or Wee Haven, Garrett.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
ERICK SWARDSON, 30, of McKenzie, Tenn., formerly of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday at University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, Ky. Born in Chicago, he was a mechanical engineer with Dana Corp. since 1995. Surviving are his wife, Raquel; his parents, Dale and Mary Swardson of Munster; a son, Gabriel of McKenzie; a daughter, Moriah of McKenzie; three foster children, Blake, Drew and Brice, all of McKenzie; a sister, Amie Swardson of Baltimore; and his grandmother, Margaret Kramer of Munster. Services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with calling four hours before services. Memorials to Gabriel and Moriah Swardson in care of Citizens Financial Services, 1720 45th St., Munster, IN 46321.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
JAMES R. SWIHART, 89, died Saturday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, he retired as a maintenance worker at General Electric Co. and was also a general contractor. He was a member of the Sheriff Reserve and of Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department. He was former constable for Washington Township. Surviving are six sons, Thomas, Michael, Phillip and Donald, all of Fort Wayne, Larry of New Haven and Teddy of Goshen; a sister, Juanita Allen of Fort Wayne; 21 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene, and son, Robert. Services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St., with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Burial in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic cemetery. Memorials to American Heart Association or St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
CLAIRE J. DAVIS TILL, 66, died Wednesday at home. Born in Fort Wayne, she was an apartment manager with Franklin Partnership for 20 years and a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Louis H.; a daughter, Deborah Anderson of Waterloo; and two sons, Gregory and Jeffery, both of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Davis and Robert Davis, both of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Mary Fenker of South Milford. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 W. State Blvd., with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with rosary at 8:30 p.m.
Burial in Highland Park cemetery. Memorials to Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice or Queen of Angels School.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
JESSE VENTERS JR., 82, died Wednesday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Indianapolis, he retired in 1984 from the maintenance department of the VA Medical Center and was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor P.; four daughters, Renee Venters, Patricia Ludy, Carla Edwards and Cynthia Beloch, all of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peters Catholic Church, 518 E. DeWald St., with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, with military graveside rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8147. Memorials to Parkinson's Association.
Notice dated Sun, Dec. 01, 2002
LELAND H. BRADLEY, 79, died Monday at Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Redkey, he retired in 1980 from International Harvester Co. after 35 years and had also worked as a manager at Steelcrete for 15 years. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Surviving are his wife, Mary L.; two sons, David L. of Fort Wayne and Dirk A. of New Haven; three daughters, Claudia L. Lane and Susan J. Duffey, both of Fort Wayne, and Leann M. Pendarvis of Huntertown; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Kenneth G. of Oakland, Calif., Burton R. of Santa Monica, Calif., and Norman R. of Fort Wayne; and a sister, M. Joanne Hawkins of Tuscany, Ariz.
Services at 11 a.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Burial in Highland Park cemetery. Memorials to American Red Cross or National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Notice dated Wed, Nov. 27, 2002
THOMAS COOPER CRAWFORD, 79, died Monday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Rock Island, Tenn., he retired as a radar specialist with the Marine Corps after 37 years and had received the rank of chief warrant officer. He had served in World War II in the South Pacific and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Joan; a daughter, April Deaton of Fort Wayne; five sons, Thomas Jeffrey Crawford of Ohio, Mark C. Crawford of Ventura, Calif., Greg Brattain of New Haven, Lance Brattain of Fort Wayne and Eric Brattain of Albion; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services at 11 a.m. Friday at American Legion Hall Post 47, 6424 St. Joe Road, with military services by Post 47 and U.S. Marine Corps honor guard. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Northeast Indiana Cremation Society, 4602 Newaygo Drive.
Notice dated Wed, Nov. 27, 2002
