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ALLEN LEROY “AL” SCHEIDERER, 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Parkview Hospice Randallia. Born January 5, 1944, in Huntington, Indiana, Al was the son of the late Fred A. and Melba Lee (Kraft) Scheiderer. He married Alice Jane “Janie” Schroeder on January 24, 1970; she survives in Fort Wayne. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran. Al graduated from Decatur High School in...

Thomas David Scott, Jr., age 92, of Kendallville, passed away at his home on November 25, 2023. Mr. Scott was born in War, West Virginia on January 5,1931 to the late Thomas David Scott, Sr. and Birdie Mae (Stumbo) Scott. He honorably served his country from 1949-1953 in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Evelyn Mae Hicks on April 3, 1960 in Brimfield, Indiana. Evelyn preceded him in death on March 5, 2019. Dave was employed in the past with Newnam Foundry and...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Janis Doreen Swank, age 89, of Kendallville, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo, Indiana where she had been living since September 2023. Mrs. Swank was born in Stroh, Indiana on September 4, 1934 to the late Emmett Shippy and Mildred (Johnson) Shippy. She graduated from New Carlisle High School in 1954 and married Donald Lee Swank on January 1, 1955 in Kendallville, Indiana. Don preceded her in death June 8, 2019. Janis was...

Regina Kaye Mooney, 59, of Kendallville, Indiana, lost her battle with cancer on November 23, 2023. She was born on August 16, 1964, in Connersville, Indiana, to the late Marion Wayne Morgan and Ruthalee Morgan of Union City, Indiana. Regina was the beloved wife of David Mooney (Urbana, IL) and the loving mother of Kaley Mooney (Kendallville, IN) and Zachary Mooney (Greenville, SC). She was also a proud grandmother to Karman Mooney. Regina dedicated over 30 years of her life to her career...

Delores Jean (Ridenour) Porter, age 81, of Turkey Lake, Lagrange, Indiana, passed away on November 22, 2023 at home. Mrs. Porter was born in Garrett, Indiana on March 4, 1942 to the late Russell C. Ridenour and Lillian M. (Garrison) Ridenour. She married Eugene Walter Porter on January 2, 1960 in Michigan and he preceded her in death December 21, 2022. Delores was employed by Walmart in the past.  Survivors include: Son, Charles Porter of LaGrange. Daughter, Diana Porter of...

Patricia Ann (Reed) English, age 71, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly Howell, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Mrs. English was born and raised in Howell, Michigan on November 7, 1952 to James and Clarice (Anderson) Reed. When she in high school, she was involved in marching band and played the saxophone.  She took much pride that her grandkids were in involved in music and band and art too. Patricia loved art and was an...

Geraldine (Gee) Robinson ,61, of Kendallville Indiana passed away November 20, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born February 6, 1962 in Kendallville to Denver and Martha (Swander) Gibson. Gee enjoyed cooking for family, spoiling her grandkids, family game night, traveling, decorating for the holidays and helping others.  Surviving is her beloved husband Milton Robinson, daughter Jennifer Gibson, grandson Little Cub Gibson, daughter Jamie Gibson, grandson...

Sherry Diane Sowards, age 76, of Avilla, Indiana, passed away November 19, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Sherry was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 17, 1947 to the late Ora G. and Mary K. (Traughber) Davis. Sherry was always the life of the party! An avid gardener and NASCAR fan. She loved to fish and be on the lake. Every Christmas the grandkids would look forward to their big box of assorted homemade cookies made special by Grandma! She was loved by...

Wayne Lawrence Ithier, age 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away November 18, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Mr. Ithier was born in New York, New York on May 3, 1948 to the late Joaquin “Jack” Ithier and Anastasia (Lampros) Ithier. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a four-time Purple Heart recipient. Wayne was a construction contractor for many years.  Survivors include: Companion and life...

Edward Allen Aby, 54, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Parkview Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana He is survived by his son, Derek (Wendy) Aby; two grandchildren, Hailey Aby and Trae Aby; brothers, Rick Jenkins and Bill (Trish) Aby; and sisters, Tammy (Randy) Mason and Emily (Jerry) Schlund; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Jean (Smith) Aby; his father, William Aby and his grandparents. Ed loved the Indianapolis Colts, country music,...