| Friday, February 10 2012 |  ELSIE E. ALTER, a heart that beat for 91 years, finally rested on January 28, 2012. She is survived by eleven children, Alan, Rorie, Nick, Mark, Lisa, Clayton, Laure, Hugh, Brian, Paul, and Maury; and 12 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, IN with visitation ½ hour prior to the service. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Read more... | | Friday, February 10 2012 | | LARRY DEAN STANNARD, 58, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at his Fort Wayne residence. He was born October 12, 1953 to Robert A. and Jean(Humrickhouse) Stannard. Mr. Stannard retired from Hoosier Wire and Die in 2001.
Surviving are his father of Fort Wayne; sisters, Marcia Stannard and Teresa (Thomas) Penny, both of Fort Wayne; brothers, Robert L. (Carol) Stannard of Monroeville and Kenneth Eugene (Julie) Stannard of Tye, Texas; and seven nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by ... Read more... | | | Friday, February 10 2012 | CHARLES CLAYTON LANDRUM, 54, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital. He was born May 14, 1957 in Breathitt County, Kentucky to Clay and Loretta (Spencer) Landrum. Mr. Landrum worked as a truck driver.
He is survived by his mother; sister, Vicki Schilling; brother, Marcus Landrum; special friend, Jeanne Chase; and niece, Tara Schilling; all of Fort Wayne.He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral service were on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at El ... Read more... | | Friday, January 27 2012 | | JUDITH A. RUDNY, 77, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at St. Anne Home and Retirement Community. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Judith worked with Lincoln National Life Insurance for 15 years, retiring in 1995.
Surviving are her son, Ted J. (Cathy) Rudny of Coppell, Texas, daughter, Cathleen M. Rudny, Laura J. (Mike) Rosswurm both of New Haven, grandchildren, David, Patrick, and Lauren Winn, and former son-in-law, David (Darlyn) Winn.
Judith was preceded in death by husband Eugene Rudny, dau ... Read more... | | | Friday, January 27 2012 | CINDY LOU RICHARDSON, 58, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fort Wayne on February 9, 1953, she was a life-long resident.
She was the daughter of the late Paul R. Casteel and Patricia I. Casteel.
Cindy has been the caterer at Brookwood Golf Club for the past 22 years.
"Those who knew Cindy always commented on her kind, joyous sprit and infectious smile. She was the consummate hostess, and nothing made her happier than entertaining in her ho ... Read more... | | Friday, January 27 2012 | JOHN C. "JACK" NICHTER, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at Coventry Meadows. He was born November 4, 1928 in Fort Wayne to the late George and Ethel (Brown) Nichter.
Mr. Nichter retired from Slater Steel in 1985. He was a life-long member of St. Therese Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. Mr. Nichter was an Army Veteran, a member of American Legion #241, and volunteered for RSVP where he enjoyed working in many capacities, including, working in the pol ... Read more... | |