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FRANK JAMES SEDLACEK, 67, of Greers Ferry, Ark., formerly of Fort Wayne, died Sunday at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark. He was a retired supervisor of the catalog department at Dana Corp., having been employed there for 39 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, president of Greers Ferry Optimist Club, president of the AARP Chapter in Greers Ferry, an EMS ambulance driver and a city councilman for Greers Ferry. Surviving are his wife, Viola Jenneve; two daughters, Lynn Kozicki of Ingleside, Ill., and Diane Taylor of Monee, Ill.; a sister, Charlotte Bell of Sherman, Texas; and three grandchildren. Memorial services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fairfield Bay Baptist Church, Arkansas. Memorials to the church or Greers Ferry EMS. Arrangements by Olmstead Funeral Home Inc., Heber Springs, Ark.
Notice dated Wed, Feb. 05, 2003
MARJORIE R. WAGNER, 81, died Monday at her daughter's home in Hamilton. Born in Goodland, she was a homemaker. Surviving are a daughter, Sandy Orr of Hamilton; a son, Bill of Fort Wayne; a sister, Lorene McNeil of Goodland; and three brothers, Leo Marion and Howard Marion, both of Goodland and Harold Marion of Rensselaer. Her husband, Eugene C., died in 1996.
Services at a later date. Calling from 4 to 7 p.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Burial in Apples Chapel cemetery, Paoli. Memorials to Visiting Nurse Service's Hospice Home or American Cancer Society.
Notice dated Wed, Feb. 05, 2003
JUANITA P. ARANDA, 73, died Thursday at Heritage Park Nursing Home. Born in San Antonio, Texas, she was a nurse at several nursing homes in Fort Wayne and San Antonio, retiring in 1987 after 30 years. Surviving are three sons, Robert and Mario, both of San Antonio, and John of Fort Wayne; seven daughters, Delia Herrera of Warner Robins, Ga., Yolanda Moaddeb of West Palm Beach, Fla., Irma Gomez, Cynthia Suarez and Janice Aranda, all of Fort Wayne, Diana Tala-mantes of Huntertown and Peggy Aranda of Dallas; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Private family services. No calling. Burial in San Fernando cemetery, Texas. Memorials to Heartland Hospice. Arrangements by Northeast Indiana Cremation Society, 4602 Newaygo Drive.
Notice dated Sun, Feb. 09, 2003
JOAN G. HODDE, 69, died Saturday at Harborside Healthcare Center, New Haven. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a development office manager with the University of St. Francis, retiring in 1987. Surviving are a son, Harry M. of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Sandra K. Hodde of Fort Wayne; a brother, Richard C. Michael of Fort Wayne; and a grandchild. Prayers at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St., followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 W. State Blvd. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, with rosary at 4:30 p.m. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Memorials to queen of Angels Catholic Church or Lighthouse for the Blind.
Notice dated Sun, Feb. 09, 2003
MILDRED KILE, 93, of Columbia City, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Friday at University Park Nursing Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Whitley County, she worked at General Electric Co. for one year, Blue Bell for two years and was a cook at Etna Troy School for four years. Her husband, Roscoe J., died in 1990. Surviving are two daughters, Bonnie McKibben and Patricia Little, both of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Heady of Columbia City; and a sister, Alice Elzey of Hemet, Calif. Services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Troy Presbyterian Church, Columbia City, with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial in South Whitley cemetery. Memorials to the church.
Notice dated Sun, Feb. 09, 2003
RUBY D. LLOYD, 84, of Fort Wayne and St. Petersburg, Fla., died Thursday in St. Petersburg. Born in Benton Harbor, Mich., she retired in 1992 as a nurse's aide for Gulf View Nursing Home after 20 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, R. Richard Rodebaugh. Surviving are her husband, Clyde E.; a son, William A. Kelley of St. Petersburg; five daughters, Donna M. Hanlon of East Liverpool, Ohio, Wanda S. Sigler of Clearwater, Fla., Katherine J. Damann of Seminole, Fla., Rosetta P. Kelley of Danbury, Conn., and Nancy R.A. Shaffer of St. Petersburg; a stepson, Dennis E. Lloyd of Fort Wayne; a stepdaughter, Linda M. Lloyd of Fort Wayne; four sisters, Rosetta P. Scott, Helen L. Mettert, Carlie W. Kelley and Mary R. Woods; and three stepgrandchildren. Services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial in Highland cemetery. Memorials to Sherman Street Church of God.
Notice dated Sun, Feb. 09, 2003
PATRICK K. "PAT" RAVER, 64, died Friday at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana. Born in Milford, Ill., he was a self-employed carpenter and construction worker for 25 years and a former Marine Reserve member. Surviving are his wife, Donna; a daughter, Cindy Huchlebee of Orlando, Fla.; five sons, Greg Paul Raver of Pine Top, Ariz., Tim Jay Raver of Mesa, Ariz., David Williams of Andrews, Kevin K. Raver of Showlow, Ariz., and Michael E. Wood of Sebring, Fla.; three brothers, Mike of Tempe, Ariz., Steve of Kentucky and Sonny of Ossian; three sisters, Martha Singleton of Kokomo, Marion Clark of Texas and Bonnie Smith of Ossian; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Graveside services at 1 p.m. Monday at Riverside cemetery, Andrews. Calling from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder, Andrews Chapel. Memorials to the family in care of the funeral home, 233 N. Main, Andrews, IN 46702. Condolences to drvgfuneral@skyenet.net.
Notice dated Sun, Feb. 09, 2003
AMANDA RUSSELL, 65, of Providence, R.I., formerly of Fort Wayne, died Feb. 1. Born in Gainesville, Ala., she was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Eugene Sr.; three daughters, Aretha Russell, Evette Henderson and Sonya Russell, all of Providence; four sons, Eugene Jr. of Providence, Tony of Fort Wayne and Richard and Danny, both of Hyattsville, Md.; 11 sisters, Louella Benson of Augusta, Ga., Ruth Ellington and Arlesia Hughes, both of Fort Wayne, Frankey Moore of New York, Derry Hudson of Fairfield, Ala., Flota Phillips of Santiago, Calif., Lea-trice Ellington of Phoenix, Shirley Moore of Utah, Ophelia Thomas of Dayton, Ohio, Martha Denver and Mary Lewis, both of Cincinnati; 13 brothers, Eddie Ellington and Robert Long, both of Porter, Ala., George Long of Ensley, Ala., John Long of Fort Wayne, Elbert Ellington of Indianapolis, Rufus Ellington, Nathaniel Ellington, Frank Ellington, Johnny Ellington, Hezalee Ellington, Willie Ellington and Tony Ellington, all of Utah, and M.C. Long of Bakersfield, Calif.; and 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Exie, and son, Maverick. Services were held in Providence. Arrangements by Bright Funeral Home, Providence.
Notice dated Sun, Feb. 09, 2003
NORMA ANDERSON, 85, died Tuesday at Canterbury Nursing Home. Born in Fort Wayne, she had been a laborer at Ballstran Warehouse for 10 years. Surviving are two sons, Herbert E. of Merriam and Robert A. of Woodburn; a daughter, Darlene K. Riley of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orton B. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 Wells St., with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church.
Notice dated Thu, Jan. 02, 2003
WAVA M. DAVIS, 80, died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Muncie, she was a Realtor at Bunt Real Estate, retiring after 16 years. Surviving are her husband, Robert "Bob"; a son, Robert "Rob" of Montrose, Colo.; a daughter, Diane Billman of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services at 10 a.m. Saturday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Notice dated Thu, Jan. 02, 2003
MOSES RENCHER, 59, died Sunday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Uniontown, Ala., he retired from General Motors Corp. Surviving are two daughters, Lori Rencher of Indianapolis and Joanna Lane of Cincinnati; a son, Hassan of Oakland, Calif.; two sisters, Billie Lou Alexander and Karla Brooks, both of Fort Wayne; three brothers, John Rencher, Ernest Rencher and Roger Brooks, all of Fort Wayne; two stepsons, Amed Hughes and Malik Hughes, both of Seaside, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Milan Mitchel of Seaside, Calif.; his companion, Rosetta Cummings of Fort Wayne; and 18 grandchildren.
Services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Deliverance Cathedral, 1315 S. Hanna St. Calling from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ellis Funeral Home, 1021 E. Lewis St. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Notice dated Thu, Jan. 02, 2003
ETHEL LOREE SCHAPER, 84, died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Allen County, she was a cook at Bob's Restaurant in Woodburn, retiring in 1983. Surviving are a son, Thomas E. of Woodburn; two daughters, Juanita L. Voltz and Marna J. Davis, both of Fort Wayne; five granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erhardt A., in 1981, and a son, Gerald Lynn, in 1945. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, 7616 Bull Rapids Road, with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hockemeyer Funeral Home, 17629 Indiana 37, Harlan. Burial in Zion Lutheran Church cemetery. Memorials to Zion Lutheran Church, American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.
Notice dated Thu, Jan. 02, 2003
OREL A. SPRUNGER, 85, died Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Berne, he worked in flight operations at Essex Wire, retiring in 1980 after 14 years. He was also an office manager at Trans America Freight Lines for 16 years. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Ellen L.; a daughter, Suzanne Baker of Fort Wayne; and a brother, Kenneth L. of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen. Services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive, with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to the church.
Notice dated Thu, Jan. 02, 2003
WILLIE NORVELL WILLIAMS, 62, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Dec. 15. He was born in Acmar, Ala. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Ann; two daughters, Lisa Walcott of Birmingham, Ala. and Kimberly Anderson of New York; seven grandchildren; a brother, Thomas B. Jr. of Flushing, N.Y.; two sisters, Helen Cook of Margaret, Ala. and Brenda Williams-Ricks of Fort Wayne; his father, Thomas B. Sr. of Fort Wayne; and his mother, Willie Edna Williams of Acmar, Ala. His daughter, Crystal L. Washington, died in 1993. Services were Dec. 15 in Astoria, N.Y. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery, Astoria, N.Y.
Notice dated Thu, Jan. 02, 2003
CHARLOTTE P. ANDERSON, 86, died Monday at Renaissance Village. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, she was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; a daughter, Carol Guth of Fort Wayne; a son, Jerry Anderson of Roanoke; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Thompson Funeral Home, Youngstown, with calling one hour before services.
Notice dated Wed, Jan. 08, 2003
CARRIE L. SNYDER BARNHART, 94, died Dec. 29 at The Towne House. Born near Rossville, she was a nurse at Home Hospital in Lafayette from 1955 to 1965. Her first husband, John W. Snyder, died in 1979 and second husband, David E. Barnhart, in 2000. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Bennett of Lafayette; a stepdaughter, Susan Smallwood of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a stepson, Robert Barnhart. Graveside services were held at Rossville cemetery. Memorials to Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 or Churubusco United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Hippensteel Funeral Home, Lafayette.
Notice dated Wed, Jan. 08, 2003
GEORGE "BUD" C. DILL JR., 86, died Monday at home. Born in Newman, Ill., he retired in 1981 as a tester from Tokheim Corp. after 32 years. Surviving are his wife, Neva Arlene; a daughter, Ruth A. Batchelder of Fort Wayne; a son, Richard Laesch of Fort Wayne; a sister, Edna M. Kaiser of Newport Beach, Calif.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three half brothers, Roy Ed Dill of Murrieta, Calif., and Roger Dill and Charles Dill, both of Bloomington, Ill.; and three half sisters, Patty R. Fisher, Wanetta Piatt and Peggy Sue Norton, all of Bloomington, Ill.
Services at 1 p.m. Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road. Calling from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Burial in Highland Park cemetery. Memorials to Parkview Home Health Care & Hospice.
Notice dated Wed, Jan. 08, 2003
MARY A. SWATHWOOD FATZINGER, 69, died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Jonesboro, she was a homemaker. Surviving are a daughter, Cindy J. Marino of Jeffersonville; a son, Michael G. of Grand Prairie, Texas; her father and stepmother, Floyd O. and Juanita Swathwood of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Marcia A. Needler of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Avinell L. "Abby" Galloway of LaOtto and Kathy K. James of Larwill; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R.
Services at 1 p.m. Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to Simpson United Methodist Church, Breast Cancer Association or donor's choice.
Notice dated Wed, Jan. 08, 2003
ROBERT J. GLOY, 60, died Sunday at home. Born in White Pigeon, Mich., he was owner of Gloy construction. Surviving are his wife, Dee A.; two sons, Dean N. of Dumfries, Va., and Todd A. of Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Janice Anthony of Sun City West, Ariz.; his father, Alvin L.H. Gloy of Phoenix; and four grandchildren. Memorial services at 3 p.m. Thursday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling one hour before services. Memorials to The Gorilla Foundation, P.O. Box 620530, Woodside, CA 94062.
Notice dated Wed, Jan. 08, 2003
ROSIE L. JACOBS, 75, died Monday at home. Born in New Market, Ala., she worked at the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center for 25 years. Surviving are her husband, Alma; a son, Carlis of Dallas; a daughter, LaVonne Petty of Fort Wayne; two brothers, James L. Battle of New Market, Ala., and Adam Battle Jr. of Ottisville, N.Y.; two sisters, Ollie Howard of New Market and Amy Pearson of Huntsville, Ala.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, 2200 Covington Road, with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Burial in Highland Park cemetery.
Notice dated Wed, Jan. 08, 2003
DOROTHY G. VODDE LITTLEFIELD, 85, died Monday at Regency Place. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a homemaker. Surviving are five daughters, Sharon K. Littlefield, Kathleen A. Booker, Linda M. Adams and Jane E. Martzall, all of Fort Wayne, and Connie S. McClurg of Huntertown; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her husband, Harold L., died in 1982. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1020 Capital Ave., with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Turnstone Center.
Notice dated Wed, Jan. 08, 2003
