All Obituaries

Jane Ann Hoover, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 22, 2020, at her home. Born in Fort Wayne, on October 4, 1947, to the late Charles and Virginia (Meyer) Hetfield. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Southside High School in 1965. She graduated from IU Med as a Physical Therapist. She worked as a Physical Therapist at various places through the years. She retired from Miller's Merry Manor in 2013. She was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran...

Joan Marlene Kurtz, 88, of rural Allen County, passed away at her home, on November 22, 2020. Born in Allen County, on March 17, 1932, to the late Lawrence and Ruth (Green) Cox. She spent her formative years in Lake Township, graduating from Arcola High School and Indiana Business College. Marlene was married to Kenneth W. Kurtz at St. John's Lutheran Church of Lake Township, on September 19, 1954. She was first employed as the secretary for the Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, a job she...

Helen Louise Blessing, 94, of Rural Fort Wayne, passed away on November 19, 2020, at her home. Born in St. Joe Township, Allen County, on June 12, 1926, to the late Otto and Laura (Feusner) Busche. She spent her formative years in Allen County, attending St. Peter's Lutheran School. Helen was married to Milan "Bob" Blessing in Fort Wayne, on June 14, 1947. Bob preceded Helen in death on March 18, 2020. After she was married, she became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Lake...

Donald Paul Wies, 93, of Huntertown, passed away on November 19, 2020, at his residence. Born September 28, 1927, in Fort Wayne, to the late Joseph C. and Beulah (Starkel) Wies. Donald served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1951. He married Neoma "Dolly" McCormick. She preceded him in death on April 19, 2004. Donald was a member of the North Webster American Legion Post 253, 4-H Allen County, Horse and Pony Leader and Good SAM Member. Before the passing of Neoma "Dolly",...

Shannon D. Heitkamp, 44, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 15, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Kendallville, IN on August 17, 1976, to David Heitkamp and Terra Tremaine. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1995. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from IPFW in 2007. On September 18, 2018, he married Ann Imbody in San Francisco, CA. He worked as a sales manager for Don Ayres Honda for 16 years, and most recently at Evans Toyota in sales....

Naomi Gaff, 95, of Churubusco, passed away on November 14, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Churubusco, on December 7, 1924, to the late Marion and Estella (Green) Nelson. She spent her formative years in Churubusco. Naomi was married to Wilbur Gaff in Columbia City, on July 3, 1943. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2008. She was a member of the Churubusco Church of the Nazarene. Naomi is survived by five daughters, Marsha Hoffman, Marna (Jerry) Hinen, Annabeth...

Charles "Chuck" S Mathieu, 72, of Churubusco, passed away on November 12, 2020, at Miller's at Oak Pointe. Born in Churubusco, on September 14, 1948, to the late Ralph and Nellie "June" (Craig) Mathieu. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1966. Chuck was married to Rebecca "Becki" Avery in Churubusco, on December 10, 1966. The couple raised their family in Churubusco. He worked for Shelton's IGA,...

Joan J. Ostermeier, 83, of LaOtto, passed away on November 7, 2020, Auburn Village Nursing Home. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, on August 18, 1937, to the late Jule and Maryann (Righley) Jeanmougin. Joan married Thomas Ostermeier. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1984. Joan was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for family gatherings. She was incredibly creative and always made the most amazing birthday cakes, award- winning Halloween costumes, and beautiful displays. Joan...

Keith P, Krueckeberg, 33, of Pierceton, passed away on November 6, 2020, at his residence resulting from an accident. Born in Decatur, on February 18, 1987, to Donald W. and Penny (Elser) Krueckeberg. Keith loved working on motorcycles and cars. Other hobbies were woodworking, music, fishing and cooking. He loved his dogs and his newest siberian husky, "Storm". He was a construction worker and worked for several companies around the area. Keith is survived by his parents,...

Alan D Keller, 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 5, 2020, after battling an extended illness. Born in Charleston, WV, on October 27, 1970. He enjoyed many happy childhood days there, and he was proud of his West Virginia heritage. Alan attended Columbia City High School and studied at Ohio State University. He worked in the family businesses through the years. He started at their ice cream stores located in SW Florida.  Alan was a graphic designer at their Fort...