Alecia M. Courtney, 68, Claypool, died at 11:24 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born June 14, 1955. On April 16, 1976, she married Danny Schlemmer Sr., who preceded her in death in 2011. On Sept. 1, 2012, she married … Read More
Velma L. (Wright) Brubaker Porter, 86, LaFontaine, died at 11:38 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at home. She was born March 2, 1937. Her first husband, James Brubaker, preceded her in death in 1967. On June 16, 1973, she married Charles K. Porter, who survives. She also is … Read More
Louise (Mullins) Thompson, 84, Wabash, died at 10:22 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Wabash Parkview Hospital. She was born Jan. 6, 1939. On July 13, 1957, she married Vernon Thompson, who survives. She also is survived by four children, Teresa (Dan) Snyder, LaFontaine, Gregory (Traci) Thompson, Wabash, … Read More
Larry Lee Black, 57, Wabash, died at 5:22 p.m. Nov. 22, 2023, at Majestic Care, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 13, 1966. He is survived by his life partner of 37 years, Alison Spenser, Wabash. He also is survived by one son, Steven Bernon Black, Wabash; his … Read More
Christina L. (Owen) Swafford, 67, Wabash, died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at home. She was born Oct. 30, 1956. On May 12, 1994, she married Johnny Swafford, who preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by her mother, Donna Copeland, Wabash; four sons, … Read More
Charles “Chuck” Lee Dwyer, 94, Wabash, and also of Lake Wawasee, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born April 21, 1929. He is survived by his longtime companion, Rita Schroll; two sons, Scott (Mike) Dwyer, Fort Wayne, and David (Mindy) … Read More
Terry Lee Hiple, 84, Wabash, died at 9:49 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. He was born June 12, 1939. On May 28, 1961, he married Dixie Martin, who preceded him in death in 1990. On Nov. 25, 1992, he married Regina (Harper) Brane, … Read More
Ronald D. “Ron” Dunnaway, 65, Wabash, died at 8:58 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at home. He was born April 19, 1958. He is survived by three brothers, James (Patricia) Dunnaway, Gibsonton, Fla., Roger Dunnaway, Flint, Mich., and Paul (Theresa) Dunnaway, Tampa, Fla.; and three sisters, Bonnie (Norm) … Read More
Jerry S. Shenefield, 91, LaFontaine, died at 9:07 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at home. He was born Aug. 26, 1932. On April 13, 1952, he married Rita Mae Ricks, and they had five children. On Nov. 26, 1969, he married Virginia Snodgrass, and they had two children; … Read More
Ralph E. Heiser, 92, LaFontaine, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 2, 1930. On Oct. 9, 1955, he married Rosemary Coty, who survives. He also is survived by two sons, Kerry Heiser, Wabash, and Tony Heiser, LaFontaine; two daughters, Marsha … Read More
Brian E. Moore, 62, Wabash, died at 6:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at his sister’s residence. He was born Feb. 3, 1961. On Aug. 5, 1989, he married Janet Hapner, who preceded him in death in 2014. He is survived by two daughters, Nicole (Trent) Parson, Denver, … Read More
Deborah A. “Debbie” (Crist) Chenoweth, 74, LaFontaine, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at home. She was born Dec. 13, 1948. On July 1, 1967, she married Danny Chenoweth, who survives. She also is survived by one son, Douglas (Jody) Chenoweth, LaFontaine; two granddaughters; and one … Read More
Robert E. “Bob” Lee Jr., 87, Wabash, died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at home. He was born Jan. 18 1936. On Jan. 5, 1973, he married Betty Ann Hughes, who survives. He also is survived by one son, Christopher (Lynn) Lee, Sweetser, Ind.; three daughters, … Read More
Tamara Sue “Tammie” Mahan, 63, Wabash, died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at home. She was born July 21, 1960. On July 23, 1977, she married Jay Mahan, who survives. She also is survived by six sons, Joseph (Beth) Mahan, Fort Wayne, Steven Mahan, Wisconsin, and … Read More
William H. “Bill” Bayliss II, 63, Wabash, died at 6:24 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Majestic Care of New Haven. He was born Oct. 21, 1959. He is survived by one son, William “Colt” Bayliss, Warsaw; one daughter, Destynee Bayliss, Lagro; and one brother, Carl (Michelle) Bayliss, … Read More
Constance L. “Connie” McMinn, 87, LaFontaine, died at 12:43 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Jan. 25, 1936. On Sept. 11, 1960, she married Richard McMinn, who survives. She also is survived by one son, Brian (Linda) McMinn, Rushville; one daughter, Lorene … Read More
