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Betty Irene Edwards-Potts
Betty Irene Edwards-Potts, 74, of Fort Wayne, who enjoyed playing cards, bingo and building puzzles, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at Saint Anne Home.
The Fort Wayne native retired in 1989 from Lincoln National Bank as a proof operator after 13 years of service. Surviving are her daughters, Elaine Mowan of New Haven, Joan Potts of Fort Wayne and Susan K. Bedra of Roseville, Mich.; sons Donald Edwards of Fort Wayne and Albert Potts of Elwood City, Pa.; a brother, Donald Greve of Churubusco; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Edwards; her second husband, Wilbert E. Potts; a daughter, Tammy Edwards; two brothers; and a sister. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb& Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials are to Cancer Services of Allen County or Saint Anne Home.
Information provided by D.O. McComb& Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., 426-9494.
Ada A. Heller
Ada A. Heller, 90, of Fort Wayne, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at Heritage Park Nursing Home.
The Petersburg native was a homemaker. Surviving are her daughter, Loretta Foy of Fort Wayne; sons Lawrence of Fort Wayne and Stephen of Indianapolis; sisters Rose Grime of Sarasota, Fla., Mary Swartzendurber and Betty Lambright, both of Goshen, Dorothy Ankiem of Saginaw, Mich, Annabelle Emmertt of New Paris and Carolyn Stephens of McKinney, Texas; brothers Walter Aschliman and John Aschliman both of Goshen, Dale Aschliman of Sarasota, Fla., and Ervin Aschliman of Grand Rapids, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert, and a son. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Putnam St., with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Funeral Home, Wayne Street Chapel, 420 West Wayne St. Burial will be at Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials are to the church.
Information provided by Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Funeral Home, Wayne Street Chapel, 420 West Wayne St., 424-1525.
Dorothy R. Close
Dorothy R. Close, 76, of Fort Wayne, who enjoyed traveling, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at home.
The Lowell native was a homemaker and had been treasurer of Waynedale Neighborhood Association. Surviving are brothers Dean Osburn of Hebron, Duane Osburn of Anderson and Dale Osburn of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Fort Wayne time, 1 p.m. Hebron time, Tuesday at Hebron Cemetery, Hebron. There is no calling. Memorials are to Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice.
Information provided by Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home,6810 Old Trail Road, 747-3186.
Stevan R. Mowery
Stevan R. Mowery, 51, of New Haven, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at home.
The Fort Wayne native worked at Dana Corp. in Fort Wayne for 30 years before retiring this year. Surviving are his wife, Pam; a daughter, Jody Sexton of Fort Wayne; sons Ronnie and Justin, both of New Haven; his father, Donal of Fort Wayne; sisters Elaine Stellhorn, Linda Bledsoe and Judi Ramon, all of New Haven, Vicky Cole of Texas, and Debbie Spieth of Fort Wayne; brothers Kenneth of Fort Wayne and Danny of Florida; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elmarie, a sister and a brother. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at E. Harper& Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven, with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at IOOF Cemetery. Memorials are to the family.
Information provided by E. Harper& Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E. New Haven, 493-4433.
Larry R. West
Larry R. West, 60, of Fort Wayne, a member of New Haven Eagles Lodge 3164, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at home.
The Antwerp, Ohio, native worked for 32 years at Zollner's in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Sharon; daughters Tami Slattery of Hicksville, Ohio, and Lori Smith of Defiance, Ohio; stepsons Robert Woods, Danny Woods Jr. and Michael Woods, all of Fort Wayne, and Martin Thomas of Kendallville; stepdaughters Sherry Rhinehart and Bonnie Woods, both of New Haven, and Paulette Hair and Lisa Dye, both of Fort Wayne; a brother, Robert of Hicksville, Ohio; sisters Janet Cramer of West Unity, Ohio, and Sandra Lockhart of Antwerp, Ohio; five grandchildren; 15 stepgrandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp, Ohio, with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today with an Eagles service at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be at Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp, Ohio. Memorials are to the family.
Information provided by Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp, Ohio, 1-419-258-5684.
Vada E. Ebel
Vada E. Ebel, 90, of Fort Wayne, a member of Zion Lutheran Church, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at Hospice Home.
The Fort Wayne native worked at the Allen County Assessor's Office. Surviving are her daughters, Lorinda Galland and Ruth Brown, both of Fort Wayne; a son, Dr. Theron A. of Tampa, Fla.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klaehn, Fahl& Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling two hours before services and also from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Prairie Grove Cemetery. Memorials are to the church, St. Jude Children's Hospital or Lutheran Hour.
Information provided by Klaehn, Fahl& Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, 424-1525.
David A. Norris
David A. Norris, 64, of Fort Wayne, a member of the Eagles Lodge, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at home.
The Fort Wayne native worked for Dana Corp. as an inspector for 39 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 82. Surviving are his wife, Patsy; daughters Cynthia L. Stoll of New Haven, and Denise Lynn Chapman and Jodie R. Paris, both of Fort Wayne; a son, Joe Diedrich-Norris of Fort Wayne; stepsons Gary G. Lahr of Lake Dallas, Texas, Terry L. Lahr of Hamilton, Mich., and Keith W. Lahr of Fort Wayne; sisters Deanna Meditz of Defiance, Ohio, and Carolyn Hobbs of Fort Wayne; brothers Dennis and Michael, both of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel; a stepdaughter, Deborah K. Lahr; and two brothers. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home, 1327 Wells St., with calling one hour before services and also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials are to the donor's choice.
Information provided by C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home, 1327 Wells St., 422-4232.
Patrick E. Byrd, Jr.
Patrick E. Byrd Jr., 27, of Fort Wayne, a graduate of Snider High School, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital.
The Fort Wayne native worked for National Tube Form Co. Surviving are his son, LaVaughn; his parents, Patrick and Tanya; a brother, Tyan; sisters Kiesha and Tosha Byrd; grandmothers Mary Bryant and Luella Williams, both of Fort Wayne; and grandfathers Riley Morgan of St. Louis and Roosevelt Warren of Fort Wayne. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Turner Chapel AME Church, 836 E. Jefferson Blvd. Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Micheaux Funeral Home, 1338 Eliza St. Burial will be at Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials are to the family.
Information provided by Micheaux Funeral Home, 1338 Eliza St., 426-8813.
Marie E. Dent
Marie E. Dent, 86, of Fort Wayne, a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Lutheran Home.
The Fort Wayne native retired from Lutheran Hospital. Surviving are her daughters, Jacquelin R. Clark of Gurnee, Ill., and Roberta A. Culp of Fort Wayne; a sister, Ruth Plattner of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lutheran Home Chapel, 6701 S. Anthony Blvd., with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hockemeyer& Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road. Burial will be at Covington Memorial Gardens.
Information provided by Hockemeyer& Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road 485-8500.
Leland F. Berning
Leland F. Berning, 75, of Fort Wayne, a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at home.
The Fort Wayne native was a World War II Navy veteran and retired in 1989 from American Electric Power after 40 years of service. He had volunteered at several area organizations, including Freimann-Foellinger Botanical Conservatory and Lutheran Home. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn J.; daughters Sharon K. Hudson of Huntertown and Patricia A. Trier of Fort Wayne; sons Daniel E. and James M. , both of Fort Wayne; and sisters Marguerite McDaniel of Crawsfordsville, Althea Koenig of Defiance, Ohio, and Abita Schroer of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by a brother. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1126 S. Barr St., with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hockemeyer& Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road. Burial will be at Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials are to the church, Parkview Home Health and Hospice, Camp Lutherhaven, Lutheran Home or Trinity Lutheran Church in Ligonier.
Information provided by Hockemeyer& Miller Funeral Home,6131 St. Joe Road, 485-8500.
LaVerne M. "Cy" Harader
LaVerne M. "Cy" Harader, 90, of Fort Wayne, an Embassy Theatre volunteer, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Parkview Hospital.
The Jewell, Ohio, native was a teacher and a principal, retiring in 1977. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie; daughters Carol Ewing of New Haven and Dayna Simpson of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, William H., and a brother. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb& Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials are to Simpson United Methodist Church.
Information provided by D.O. McComb& Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., 426-9494.
Lawrence E. Schooley
Lawrence E. Schooley, 89, of Fort Wayne, a member of First Baptist Church, Muncie, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at Kingston Care.
"He was an avid gardener and woodworker." The Missaukee County, Mich., native had been superintendent at Central Indiana Gas Co. for 35 years before retiring in 1978. Surviving are his wife, Betty J.; a daughter, Phyllis S. Thompson of Fort Wayne; a sister-in-law, Nina Schooley of Bluffton; and several nieces and nephews. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Elm Ridge Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, Muncie, with calling one hour before services. Memorials are to the church or Northeast Indiana Hospice Home.
Information provided by Klaehn, Fahl& Melton Funeral Home,420 W. Wayne St., 424-1525.
Clarence Horner
Clarence Horner, 77, of Fort Wayne, a World War II U.S. Army veteran, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at home.
"Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards and painting." The Elton, Pa., native retired in 2000 from Scott's Foods as a meat cutter. Surviving are his son, Lee G. of Tennessee; daughters Leona D. Brimm and Lelia D. Steup, both of Fort Wayne, and Lynne D. Horner of Decatur; brothers Dean, Richard and Raymond, all of Johnstown, Pa.; 18 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie E., and a son, Clarence Jr. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb& Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 296 will be at Prairie Grove Cemetery. Memorials are to the World War II Veterans Memorial.
Information provided by D.O. McComb& Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140Lake Ave., 426-9494.
Margaret Louise Griffith
Margaret Louise Griffith, 82, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at Lutheran Hospital.
The Lafayette native was a homemaker. Surviving are her sons, David of Wabash and Donald of Peru; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H., four sisters and two brothers. Services are 7 p.m. Tuesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel, Wabash, with calling from 4 p.m. until time of services. Memorials are to Lutheran Hospital Intensive Coronary Care Center.
Information provided by Grandstaff-Hentgen Manchester Avenue Chapel, Wabash, 1-260-563-8879
Robert A. Miller
Robert A. Miller, 80, of Fort Wayne, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Saint Anne Home.
The Fort Wayne native retired in 1985 after 43 years as a tool-and-die repairman at General Electric. He had been a member of American Legion Post 31. Surviving are his son, Larry E. of Fort Wayne; daughters Roberta A. Anweiler of New Haven and Mary A. Stetler of Fort Wayne; a sister, Virginia Rosenberger of Gainesville, Fla.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes A. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11337 U.S. Highway 27 S., Hessen Cassel, with calling one hour before services. Calling will also be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at E. Harper& Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorials are to Masses or Cancer Services of Allen County.
Information provided by E. Harper& Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E.,New Haven, 493-4433.
Eugene I. Carpenter
Eugene I. Carpenter, 77, of Fort Wayne, a retired custodial engineer, died Thursday, April 4, 2002, at Parkview Hospital.
The Fort Wayne native retired in 1988 from Fort Wayne Community Schools after 16 years of service. He was a longtime member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1, former member of American Legion Post 47 and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are daughters Debra J. Lefevra of Huntertown, Rebecca A. Douglas of Fort Wayne and Lori Myers of Churubusco; a son, Timothy L. of Fort Wayne; a brother, Adam B. of New York; a sister, Doris Allison of Florida; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon R., eight brothers and six sisters. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb& Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with calling one hour before services and also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial with military graveside services will be at Prairie Grove Cemetery. Memorials are to the donor's choice, American Heart Association or American Lung Association.
Information provided by D.O. McComb& Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, 426-9494.
Franklin D. Coffin
Franklin D. Coffin, 78, of Fort Wayne, a retired advertising sales representative, died Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at Golden Years Homestead.
The Cambridge, Mass., native retired in 1988, had worked at several Indianapolis companies and was a member of Christ Church at Georgetown. He was formerly of Carmel, a member of ATO fraternity and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are a son, Franklin D. Jr. of Columbus; stepsons Mike and Richard Jones, both of Indianapolis, and Randy Jones of Greenfield; a daughter, Ellen Waite of Fort Wayne; a stepdaughter, Susan Jones of Brookston; and 12 grandchildren. His wife, Jean E., preceded him in death. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Leppert& Hensley Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel, Carmel, with calling from 10 a.m. to noon. Burial will be at Carmel Cemetery, Carmel. Memorials are to the church.
Information provided by Leppert& Hensley Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel, Carmel,1-317-846-2091.
Bernice E. Larson
Bernice E. Larson, 86, of New Haven, a member of National Catholic Order of Foresters, died Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital.
The New Haven native was a homemaker, member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Harvest House and Rosary Sodality. Surviving are her husband, Fred; sons Paul J. of New Haven, David E. and Stephen J., both of Fort Wayne, and Daniel R. of Seneca, S.C.; daughters Rita E. Chislaghi of Beaver Creek, Ohio, Theresa M. Larson of Eau Claire, Wis., Mary A. Larson of Denver, Joan R. Lawrence of Fort Wayne, Monica R. Larson of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, and Patricia A. Trowbridge of Leo-Cedarville; a brother, Philip L. Schnelker of Fort Wayne; sisters Eleanor Ehinger and Hilda Snyder, both of New Haven; 24 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St., New Haven, with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday with an 8:30 p.m. vigil service at E. Harper& Sons Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven. Memorials are to Masses or St. John's Catholic School Education Fund.
Information provided by E. Harper& Sons Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven, 493-4433.
Edward G. Dancer
Edward G. Dancer, 91, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Lowell, Mich., died Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at Parkview Hospital.
The Michigan native retired in 1970 from Kroger's as vice president after 45 years of service. Surviving are a daughter, Jacquelyn Brooks of New Haven; two sisters; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence, and his second wife, Rosamond. Graveside services are 1 p.m. (Michigan time) Monday at Chubbick Pinewood Cemetery, Kent County, Mich. There is no calling.
Information provided by E. Harper& Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven, 493-4433.
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