JoAnn E. Bryie
Apr 3, 2026
JoAnn E. Bryie, age 83, passed away April 3, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Ondis and Doris Teel. JoAnn worked for many years as a legal secretary and later served in the traffic division of the local court system. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and, most of all, spending time with her...
Jill Marie Spencer
Apr 2, 2026
Jill Marie (Sands) Spencer, born in Bluffton, IN at Caylor-Nickel Clinic on April 4th, 1954, passed away on April 2nd, 2026 at the age of 71 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, IN. Jill passed peacefully, surrounded by her family. She studied nursing at St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Wayne, IN, earning her nursing degree...
Joseph Byron Schrock
Apr 1, 2026
Joseph Byron Schrock, age 80, passed away April 1, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Bloomington, IL, to the late Joseph B. and Esther A. Schrock. Byron celebrated 80 years of adventures and passed his love for adventures, mountains, and the great outdoors on to his kids and grandkids. If there was a path existing, Byron was...
Michael George Rongos
Mar 31, 2026
Michael George Rongos, 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on March 31, 2026. Born on December 17, 1959, in Fort Wayne, Michael was the son of George Rongos and Nadiza “Jeane” Rongos. After the passing of his birth mother, Jeane, when he was still young, Michael was blessed to be raised with the love of two remarkable women. Though...
Timothy James Springer
Mar 31, 2026
Timothy James Springer, 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tim was the son of the late Ancil James and Erika (Teifert) Springer. Tim was a proud graduate of North Side High School. Shortly after graduation, he was recruited by Moss Engineering, where he began his career as a draftsman. He...
Betty Jean Schiffbauer
Mar 31, 2026
Betty Jean Schiffbauer (Bradley), age 95, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on March 31st, 2026. Betty was born on August 5th, 1930, in Sumner County, Tennessee, to Mabel and Oliver Bradley. She later made her home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and quiet devotion. Betty shared a beautiful love story with...
Janice Joan Wolfe
Mar 30, 2026
Janice Joan Wolfe, 40, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. Born on October 13, 1985, in Denver, Colorado, Janice was a strong, beautiful, creative, and lively soul who brought light wherever she went. Janice was known for her creativity, her love of collecting, and her incredible ability to build or fix just about anything. She is survived by her...
Peggy Helen Brock
Mar 30, 2026
Peggy H. Brock, 67, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Peggy was the daughter of the late Harold and Bessie (Murphy) Stabler. She graduated from Leo High School, Class of 1977. During her working years, Peggy was a longtime retail associate at K-Mart on Illinois Road,...
Joseph Henry Amstutz
Mar 29, 2026
Joseph Henry “Hank” Amstutz was surrounded by his family when he went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on March 29th, 2026.
Born on May 5th, 1961, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Joe served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps before moving into a career in aerospace developing satellites. He held many positions across his life and...
Richard Arthur Wright
Mar 29, 2026
Richard Wright, Rick to most, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones this March.
Rick was born in Watertown, Wisconsin, to Harold and Eleanore. He grew up on his family’s dairy farm alongside his 9 siblings. There he made many memories that created the great stories we all heard of. As a teenager he met the...
Kevin Devere Adam
Mar 28, 2026
Kevin Devere Adam, 68, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kevin was a son of the late Loren and Jacqueline (Stouder) Adam. Kevin married the love of his life, Pamela on July 7, 1982. They had a strong loving marriage until her passing in 2015. Kevin graduated from Elmhurst High School and went on...
Lucille Faye Grieshaber
Mar 28, 2026
Lucille Faye Grieshaber, also known as Lucy, passed way on March 28th, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft Wayne Indiana from complications of a long hard fight with 'the c-word'. Born on 9-21-1958, to Clarence and Julian Mullen. She was raised at the Marsh Foundation alongside her sisters, Chris and Nancy. There she discovered the warmth of family through her...
Lynne Annette Altenburger
Mar 28, 2026
Lynne Annette Altenburger, 63, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lynne was the daughter of Daniel and Janice (Poling) Rines, who survive. Lynne graduated from Northrop High School, class of 1981. She worked for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for many years, where she was known...
Dorcas Elaine Boness
Mar 27, 2026
Dorcas “Dordy” Elaine Boness, 94, passed away after a long illness with loving family present on March 27, 2026, at her home in Park Place Senior Living, Fort Wayne. Born on July 3, 1931, to Reverend Arno C. Scholz and Louise M. Scholz in Hot Springs, South Dakota, where her father was pastor at a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) church, Dorcas...
John Thomas Donley Jr.
Mar 27, 2026
John "Johnny" Thomas Donley Jr., 38, rode off to Heaven to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27th, 2026. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to John and Vicki Donley.
Johnny was a passionate motorcyclist from the age of five, finding his peace and truest joy on the winding roads with the wind in his hair. He lived life...
Dan Esterline
Mar 27, 2026
Dan Esterline, 67, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born to the late Howard and Charlene (Forker) Esterline on May 3, 1958, in Fort Wayne. He was a 1976 graduate of Carroll High School. Dan had served 27 years on the Fort Wayne Fire Department, retiring as Captain in 2016. He was proud to...
Mary Louise Barney
Mar 27, 2026
Mary Louise Barney, 80, went home to be with her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mary was the daughter of the late Mike and Ida Marie (Frantzreb) Barretta. Mary attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne. She continued her education at Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois, where she...
James "Jim Canavera
Mar 25, 2026
James “Jim” Canavera was a force of nature who left us on March 25, 2026. He never did anything halfway. If you knew Jim, you know he was stubborn, difficult, and relentless in his beliefs. He was a man who valued experience and grit, living with an unyielding spirit that made him seem a man out of his time. His...
Nancy Ann Kelley
Mar 24, 2026
Nancy Ann Kelley, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Nancy was born in Xenia, OH to the late Dwight and Ethel Bennett. She studied at The Ohio State University and earned her master’s degree from St Francis University. Nancy taught in Fort Wayne area schools for nearly 30 years. In retirement she continued to teach...
Jo Elaine Schiel
Mar 24, 2026
Jo Elaine Schiel, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Bluffton, IN to the late Joegene and Romanel Biberstine. Elaine was someone who made a positive impact on those around her and brought joy to their lives. She often shared jokes to make people laugh, even if they were not great...
