Everette Vester Smith, age 71, of Defiance, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at home.  Mr. Smith was born June 28, 1947 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Bud and Daisy Kathleen (Vining) Smith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, 5 years active duty and 19 years of honorable service in the Tennessee National Guard. Everette was an auto mechanic for 15 years and worked at Defiance Metal Products for 9 years before retiring in 2009. He married Alice Christine...

Thomas John Burris, age 77, of Fort Wayne, died September 4, 2018 at Renaissance Village in Whitley County, Indiana.  Mr. Burris was born December 24, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late John James and Ruth Marie (Kummer) Burris. He graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1958 and was retired from Zollner Piston.  Survivors include: Son, Terry Burris of Columbia City. Son, Aaron Burris of Lake Wawasee. Two grandchildren: Abbey Burris and Shelbie Reuille and...

Nova Lynn Schwartz died September 4, 2018 at DeKalb Health, Auburn.  Her parents are Jacob Adam Schwartz and Andrea Lynn (Jetmore) Schwartz of Huntington.  Her twin brother is Jet Wilder Schwartz.  Nova’s grandparents are Mari Carey of Georgia; Martin Schwartz of Bedford, Indiana; and Nola and Charles Jetmore of Roanoke, Indiana. Her great grandfather is Lester Carey of Fort Wayne. There will be a gathering of family and close friends on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at...

Patricia Dorthella Tillapaugh, age 85, died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at St. Anne Nursing Home in Fort Wayne.  Mrs. Tillapaugh was born June 1, 1933 in Ionia, Michigan to the late Gerald and Evelyn (Simmons) Parker. She graduated Greenville High School, Greenville, Michigan and married Harley Winslow Tillapaugh on November 21, 1953 in Ionia, Michigan. He preceded her in death December 16, 2002.  Mrs. Tillapaugh was a homemaker and member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,...

Gervis Edward Hentz, Jr., 82, of Markle, passed into God's arms Friday, August 31, 2018 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Bluffton, Indiana.  Mr. Hentz was born May 18, 1936 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to Gervis Edward Hentz, Sr. and Anne (Alisauckas) Hentz. He was preceded in death by his eldest son Gervis Edward Hentz III . He graduated from North Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and honorably served his country in the United States Navy.  He also served...

Vicki Elaine Slattery, age 59, died Monday, August 27, 2018 at home.  Ms. Slattery was born on February 12, 1959 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Donald Richard Slattery and Carmen Floral (Ortstadt) Seemann.  She enjoyed attending community events, spending time with her grandchildren, watching football and fishing. She was a devoted Indianapolis Colts fan. Survivors include: Mother, Carmen Seemann of Fort Wayne. Daughter, Ashley Marie Slattery of Fort Wayne. Daughter, Leslie...

Albert Charles Silk, age 90, of Waynedale, Indiana, died at home on Friday, August 17, 2018.  Mr. Silk was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on November 3, 1927 to George Albert Silk and Ruth (Guyer) Silk. He was a United States Army WWII veteran. Albert was a retired truck driver and security guard. He was a member of the Teamsters union. His daughter, Shelley Vogelgesang survives him in Fort Wayne as well as five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. There are no services...

Carl D. Grenzenbach, age 85, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne.  Mr. Grenzenbach was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 3, 1932 to Carl H. and Erma (Gephart) Grenzenbach.  He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.  He married Gertrude J. Koldeway on June 16, 1962 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne and she preceded him in death on February 8, 2014.  Carl was a retired truck driver for HWI and Dana...

Harry Neville, Jr. age 94, passed away August 14, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mr. Neville was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 15, 1924 to Harry Neville, Sr. and Pearl (Hartman) Neville. He was a United States Navy WWII veteran honorably serving his country from 1943-1946.  He married Deloris Claymiller on August 9, 1947 and she survives him. They were married 71 years. He retired from Western Electric after 37 years as a communications technician. Harry was a member of...

June Louise Koontz, age 87, of rural Fort Wayne, died Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Mrs. Koontz was born June 25, 1931 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Frederich and Agnes (Heidrich) Vaughn.  She graduated from Arcola High School in 1949 and attended International Business College for one year.  She married Gordon Henry Koontz on July 25, 1959 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Arcola. June was a homemaker and mother while raising her...