OBITS
KATHERINE E. ORT
KATHERINE E. ORT, 93, of Monroeville, passed away Monday, March 7, 2011, 11:20 a.m., at The Village of Heritage. Born Dec. 14, 1917 in Payne, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Vern L. and Esther G. (Snyder) Spencer. She was a homemaker and retired in 1973 from Western Auto as a Bookkeeper after 14 years of service. She was also employed by General Electric. She was a member of the St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church in New Haven and the Do Better home Economics Club. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and cooking. Surviving are sons, Wilbur N. (Mary) Ort of New Haven and Allen R. (Roz) Ort of Monroeville; daughters, Ladonna K. (Ronald) Bowers of Woodburn and Patricia A. (Donald) Sarrazine of New Haven; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Norbert S. Ort on May 1, 1994; daughter, Marilyn J. Ritchhart on Aug. 23, 1970; and brothers, Harold E. Noah L., and Ronald R. Spencer. Prayer service is 9:25 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2011 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church, New Haven. Father Stephen Colchin officiating. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the funeral home with vigil service at 8 p.m. Burial in St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church Cemetery. Preferred memorials to St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church; National Kidney Foundation
or St. Louis Academy. For compelte obituary information and to sign the online guestbook visit www.zwickjahn.com
ROBERT D. MARQUARDT
ROBERT D. MARQUARDT, 85, of Monroeville, died on Monday, March 7, 2011, 6:25 p.m., at Lutheran Hospital. Born April 25, 1925, in Monroeville, he was the son of the late Edward Mar-quardt and Bertha (Salway) Marquardt. He married Opal P. Feasby on July 28, 1945, in Monroeville; she passed away on Nov. 9, 1999. He attended Monroeville Church of the Nazarene for over 50 years. He was a graduate of Hoagland High School Class of 1943. He was an avid IU fan, and was a great sideline referee. He raised and bred horses and was the biggest fan of his grandchildren and great-grandchild ren. He was owner of Robert Marquardt Construction for over 50 years; owner of Allen Sewer & Septic Service; was a farmer; developer of Willow Run addition in Monroeville; a homebuilder; dug ditches for the county and for the states of Indiana and Ohio; and was member and former Assistant Chief of the Monroeville Volunteer Fire Dept. from 1947 to 1969. Surviving are his daughters, Sandra S. Marquardt (husband, John Webster) of Convoy, Ohio, Kathy M. (Robert) Enterline Jr. and Connie Jo (Rex) Reinhart, both of Monroeville; companion, Cleotha "Toey" Hart of Monroeville; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Opal P. Marquardt on Nov. 9, 1999; five brothers, Albert, John, Raymond, Otto, and Arthur; three sisters, Opal Saam, Edith Bowers and Maebelle Hart; grandson, Danny L. Doctor; great-grandsons, Jonah and Joseph Hoffman. Service is 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Monroeville Church of the Nazarene, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Brent Hickman, the Rev. David Taylor, the Rev. Dale Worcester officiating. Calling also from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2011, and from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville. Burial in Monroeville Memorial Cemetery. Preferred memorials to Monroeville Church of the Nazarene, Monroeville Fire Dept or Monroeville EMS. For complete obituary information and to sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com
GRACE R. LONG
GRACE R. LONG, 92, of Ft. Myers, formerly of Monroeville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. Born Dec. 9, 1918, in Decatur, she was the daughter of Charles and Hazel Salway. She is survived by her children, Paul (Geraldine) Gaskill of New Palestine, Ind., Kenneth (Kay) Gaskill of Indianapolis, Joan (Steve) Wright of Fremont, and Lois (Bill) Panyard of Ft. Myers, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Diane Gaskill of Van Wert, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Marion Ramsey of Fort Wayne and Ruth Brown of Lady Lake, Fla. She was preceded in death by her son, Terry L Gaskill, in 2010. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Grace's name to hospice. Arrangements by National Cremation & Burial Society (239)995-1113.
ROGER DEAN SNIDER Sr.
ROGER DEAN SNIDER, SR, 75, of Monroeville, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. Born to the late Wilmer and Blanche (Rich man) Sni der on Sept. 6, 1935, he served his country in the Indiana Air National Guard. He was activated to the United States Air Force, serving in France during the Berlin Crisis of 1961. He married Lutisha Mackey on Dec. 18, 1965. He was a belliever in Christ jesus. He was a member of the East Allen County Church of Christ. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 330 and VFW of New haven. He owned and operated Snider's Garage, and had formerly worked at Kunkle Valve and Quake Manufacturing in fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Lutisha Snider of Monroeville; sons, R.D. (Renna) Snider of Monroeville, Rex L. (Caryn) Snider of Fremont and Eric L. (Holly) Snider of Cincinnati, Ohio; 4 granddaughters; 4 grandsons. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Snider. Service is 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, with visitation one hour prior to service, at Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville. The Rev. Everett Confer officiating. Visitation also from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb 13, 2011, at the funeral home. Burial in Odd Fellow's Cemetery in New Haven. For complete obituary information and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.zwickjahn.com
BARBARA A. (MENDENHALL) CAMPBELL
BARBARA A. (MENDENHALL) CAMPBELL, 83, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011. Born Dec. 5, 1927, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Murray J. and Alice M. Mendenhall. She attended Fort Wayne Central High School, graduated from Ball State University, and finished her Masters Devree at IUPUI. She taught 4th grade at Monroeville Elementary for 14 years from 1971 to 1984. She loved watching sports, taking walks, and most of all, loved her family. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, John L. Campbell, their three children, John (Janice) Campbell Jr, of Fort Wayne, Sarah A. Campbell of Joliet, Ill. and David (Laurie) Campbell of Fishers, Ind.; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Murray J. Mendenhall, Jr., and Keith H. Mendenhall. Service is 11 a.m. Monday, with visitation one hour prior to service at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, Fort Wayne. Visitation is also from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be given in her memory to Waynedale United Methodist Church or Parkview Home Health & Hospice. www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com
