All Obituaries

Jeanette M. Vachon   92, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2020.She was the daughter of the late Clement and Catherine Doyle. Surviving are her children, Stephen A (Sue) Vachon, Michael P. (Beth) Vachon, Linda Vachon, Carol L. Vachon-Heath, Diane M. Vachon; grandchildren Rachael (Joel) Waggy, Christopher (Megan) Heath and Anthony Heath, Jacob (Suzanne) Vachon, Jesse Vachon, Katy (Rob) Limon, Casey Vachon, Cory (Emily) Scott; great grandchildren Amelia, Alex, Claire, Vivian, and...

Virgil Lee Kemper 90, of Ft. Wayne, IN, died on Thursday, January 2, 2020 @9:33am at Parkview North Hospital.   He was born in St. Henry, OH and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He married Elizabeth Mae Burnham who preceded him in death. He was employed by GTE for 37 years during which time they had six children; Cynthia L Mays of Zolfo Springs, FL, Gary E. Kemper of Leo, IN; Karolyn K. Blum and Virgil E. Kemper of Ft. Wayne, IN; Mark B. Kemper of Sebring, FL; Lee W....

James A. Chaney 68, passed on Friday September 13, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late Dale and Ruth Chaney. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving his country during the Vietnam War. He is survived by sons, Todd (Sherri) Chaney, Jamie (Karen) Chaney, and Chad (Beth) Chaney; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Sharon, Tom and Pat. Memorial Service is at 11 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2019, at Tom Mungovan Funeral Home.

SUSAN "SUZY" KAY SCHAFER   On Sunday, September 8, 2019, Susan "Suzy" Kay Schafer (69), mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully in her home in Ft. Wayne, IN.   She was born to Richard and Maxine Schafer on July 15, 1950. She was the older sister to Steve Schafer (deceased), Carol Laughlin of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Jan Schafer of Cincinnati, OH. She was a dedicated mother to two children and two grandchildren. She was always known for her love...

Reina M. Gladieux   90, of Ft. Wayne, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2019 at the St. Anne Nursing Home. She was born in Ft. Wayne to Stephen and Virginia Robinson. Reina is survived by her children; Virginia Hoekman, Sandy (Kurt) Richardson, Maureen Gladieux, Louis (Karen) Gladieux III, Jason (Laurie) Gladieux and Margee (Pete) Tippmann. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis, her parents and step-mother...

James R Steel 91, of Ft Wayne passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2019. He was born April 6, 1928 to Raymond and Edith Steel. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Ch. and loved spending time with family. He especially loved traveling to Texas to see his grandkids. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Counsel 451, and was an avid Reds fan. He is survived by his wife Suzanne; children James J (Kellie) Steel, and Kate (Patrick) Hancock. Two grandchildren Charlotte and Joseph...

Betty L. Rolape passed away on Monday July 1st, 2019 at the age of 93.  Betty was born on Nov. 21st, 1925 in Fort Wayne, IN.  She was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Katherine Kuhl and raised for the majority of her childhood years by her late Sister and Brother in Law Grace & Ross Meyer.  Betty was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed participating in Harvest House events with her friends.  Betty married Thomas Rolape on May 12th, 1956 and...

   MARY JANE OAKES, 99, died on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Kingston Care Center surrounded by her family. Born Jan. 16, 1920 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Jessie Pearl Sullivan, and was stepdaughter of Ethel Harbor Sullivan. She was educated in Catholic school and grew up in Fort Wayne. Mary was a homemaker and volunteer in the Catholic church all her adult life. She cared about the people she met. She was lovingly cherished and cared for by her...

TERRY L. McKEEVER Terry L. McKeever, 67 of San Diego, CA, passed away on Monday, April 8th, 2019. He passed peacefully in Indiana with his family near. Born January 3, 1952 to Roger & Gloria (VanDissen) McKeever. He is survived by son, Andrew (Jen) McKeever and daughter Abbey (Aaron) Winteregg and 4 grandchildren: Corey, Quinn, Maggie & Brinley, who he was immensely proud of.   In his own words, Terry was an Entrepreneurial Nonconformist. No need to look it up; it means that...

DONNA JEAN VACHON (BAUERMEISTER) 90, passed away on March 28, 2019 at Heritage Park Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband Richard Neil Vachon; children, Neil (Vicki) Vachon, Lisa (Matthew) Crates, and Jerry (Alejandra) Vachon. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, sisters Carol and Michele and sister-in-law Marilyn. She was preceded in death by her brother Earnest and sister Anne. A graveside service will be held on Monday April 1, 2019, 12 noon at the Catholic...