All Obituaries

Monica Ann Laughlin 82, of Ft Wayne passed away Nov. 11, 2020. She was born in Ft. Wayne on Dec. 2, 1937 to Charles and Estelle Gable.   She is survived by her husband of 61 years Michael, her 3 sons Pat (Kris), Tony (Michelle), and Pete(Stacey), 2 sisters Carol (Russ) Hare and Cindy (Dave / decd) Roth. 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and one on the way.   Monica loved to bake , enjoyed crafts, and visiting Shipshewana.   Memorial Mass will be Sat. Dec. 5, 2020 at...

  Rose M. Bridge (Wobler) 58 passed away unexpectedly at home. She was a beloved waitress at Azars in Waynedale for over 40 years.  Rose considered her customers and coworkers her second family.   Rose is survived by her daughter, Rachel Bridge; three sisters, Laurie Murphy, Betty Messing and Diana Kammar; four nieces and great nieces, Michaela (Haydn and Meghan); Natasha, Miranda and Jessica (Emberle).  She also leaves behind close family friend Robin Stove. She was...

Dean F. Toor 98, born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 10, 1922 to Atlee and Rose Toor who preceded him in death. Dean went to see the Good Lord Thursday, November 19, 2020. Dean was a World War II veteran. He worked for the State of Indiana Homeland Security as a boiler inspector for more than 50 years and retired at the age of 94. Dean enjoyed horses and owned many successful race horses. He was kind and generous to his neighbors and friends and enjoyed watching the kids ride bikes and...

Dennis J. Nichter   85, of New Haven, passed away at his home on November 1, 2020. Dennis worked for Hoagy Wrecker Service for many, many years. In addition, he also worked for the Roller Dome, Swanson Garage, and DeHaven Chevrolet.   Dennis is survived and will be missed by his brother Max Lordier of Ft. Wayne, and his sister LuAnn (Greg) Hinshaw of Norfolk VA. He is also survived by a nephew Matt (Kari) Lordier, and nieces Stacey Parker, Angie (Pat) Filler, Helen Scorpio and...

John W. Heller 82, of Orland, passed away Sunday September 20,2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. John was born in Fort Wayne to Mother Ada (Heller) Rouch, and father William Heller. His mother was later remarried to his step father Norman Rouch. John is survived by Daughters Tracey (Phillip) Sanders. Christine (Chris) Brown and Grandchildren Kelly Sanders. Sydney Brown, Sawyer Brown. He attended Central High school. John worked at Rogers Market, and retired from...

GEORGE R. TOPP also known as “Crowbar” age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday September 23, 2020, surrounded by family. He was born March 14, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Alfred and Bernice (Gebert) Topp. He married Agnes Mungovan in 1960, in Fort Wayne. He worked for Fort Wayne City Utilities as an inspector. George truly loved life, especially when he was fishing, going to Baer Field Race Way, NASCAR races, Amusement Parks, traveling, camping at Manapogo...

Jessie Rose Miller 92 entered into the Lord’s presence on Sunday August 9, 2020. She was born in Allen County April 27, 1928. Rose loved her family, gardening and feeding every stray cat in the neighborhood. Survivors include sons Robert (Faye) Stanton, Raymond “Moe” (Rena) Miller of Ft. Wayne. Daughters Patricia (Matthew) Mack Churubusco, Elizabeth (David) Barnette St. Petersburg, Florida and Trudy “TJ” Louis Vosmeier Ft. Wayne and sister Helen Mowan Ft....

Eddie Howard Johnson Military honors pending

Anthony "Tony" Wayne Carcione 82, of Fort Wayne Indiana passed on July 13, 2020 in Fort Wayne.  Born in Fort Wayne February 25, 1938.  He was the son of the late Sylvester and Elizabeth Carcione. Tony was a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School and then served in the U.S. Army.  He later worked for Wayne Home Equipment in Fort Wayne Indiana.  He attended St Peter's Catholic Church in Fort Wayne.  He is survived by sons Andrew of Minneapois,...

Helen Elizabeth Foy Ransburg   was born March 16, 1935, and died at age 85 on April 27, 2020.   She was born in Ft. Wayne and was one of 6 children born to Hayward Foy and Blanche (Reif) Foy.  Helen’s father was a physician and her mother was a nurse.  She graduated from Northside High School in Ft Wayne.  Helen attended Kent State in Ohio and Indiana University in Bloomington.  She was a Delta Gamma.  She obtained her master’s degree in...