All Obituaries

Danny Lee Gansert   71, of Fort Wayne, passed away March 29, 2021. Born January 11, 1950 in Connersville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Ralph Edmond and Betty (Burns) Gansert. He was a member of Blackhawk Ministries and was a general contractor for many years.   He was never more at home than when he was on the water in his boat. He was always quick to lend a helping hand and loved to make people laugh.   Dan is survived by his sons, Alex and Aidan Gansert;...

Robert (Bob) S. Hartman   96, of Ft. Wayne passed away on Feb 20, 2021 in Parkview Hospital. He was born on March 25, 1924 in Ft. Wayne to the late Sylvester and Dorothy Hartman. He was a WW2 Navy vet. He belonged to American Legion Post 296. He loved cats.   He is survived by his children Stephen Sr. (Kristina Harris) and Jeff (Brenda); grandchildren Teri Lynn, Stephen Jr. (Amanda Musser), Andrew, Amanda, Brendan, and Veronica Hartman. 10 great grandchildren and a...

    James (Jim) W. Noll   84, passed away Saturday, March 20, at Saint Anne Communities in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Jim was born Dec. 4, 1936, to Harold and Charlotte (Teders) Noll. He was married to Sally (Becker) for 54 years. She preceded him in death. Jim attended Most Precious Blood School, Fort Wayne, Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne, and Indiana-Purdue Universities at Fort Wayne. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jim was employed by...

Michalina Nikolaenko Born May 25th, 1925 in Ukraine Laid to Rest March 17th 2021 in Fort Wayne Indiana   Preceded in death by husband Wasil Nikolaenko Sr., 2 sons Wasil Nikolaenko Jr., and Pete Nikolaenko   Leaves behind sons Joseph(Gwen) and Nick(Tracie) 3 daughters Olga, Lydia, and Antionia(Ricky Jackson) and a host of grandkids and great grandkidson

Harold W. Murray passed away at the age of 52 on Feb 9th 2021 preceded in death by his parents Allen and Mary Romine(Mills) survived by his son Jesse Murray(Monika Kreckmann) and daughter Emily Murray(Travis Ruppert) 5 grandkid. Jaymee Murray , Lilyth Keeckmann, Amora Ruppert ,Donald Ruppert and Madalyn Ruppert. His brother John Murray and sisters Rosemary Harris and Theresa (Mike) Mowery. Nieces Sarah Brown, Magdelana(Jacob) Hammond Cierra Murray, Evie Enright. Newphews Tony(leesa)...

  DELMA M. GUITARD Delma Guitard, who was known by those who loved her as a devout Catholic, a force of nature and a fierce advocate for people in need, died on February 6 at age 88. She and her husband Robert (“Bob”) met in Berlin, New Hampshire. They were high school sweethearts. They were married 47 years until his death in May of 2000. Over the 21 years Delma lived without Bob, she never stopped talking about how much she missed him. Delma often spoke about growing up...

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...