Austin R. Saffer
Oct 15, 2026
Austin R. Saffer, 35, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at home. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of William and Kathi Saffer who survive. Austin was a 2010 graduate of Northside High School and attended Ivy Tech. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ryan and Sean Saffer.
A Celebration of Life will...
Reatha M. Conner
Oct 15, 2026
Reatha M. Conner, age 93, passed away on October 15, 2026, at her home in Fort Wayne, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Carl and Thelma Fuller. Reatha was an avid bowler who enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping, canoeing, and snowmobiling. Most of all, she cherished caring for her family as a devoted homemaker. She is...
Dolores E. Pollick
Oct 14, 2026
Dolores E. Pollick, 89, passed away October 14, 2026. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to James and Elaine Vining.
She was very proud to be a stay-at-home mom and housewife. In her retirement she and her husband Chuck owned the Bar and Grille "The Winning Circle." She and Chuck were snowbirds and would spend their winters in Florida. She...
Jeffrey Alan Nott
Oct 14, 2026
Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Nott, 62, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Born in Garrett, Indiana, Jeff was the son of the late Harold Nott and M. Jeanette (Atwater) Nott, who survives. He graduated from Woodlan High School, class of 1983. During his working years, Jeff worked at several factories before retiring. Jeff married the love of his life, Stephanie...
Gerry Allen Cox
Oct 13, 2026
Gerry Allen Cox, 87, passed away on October 13, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Fort Wayne to Myron and Hazel Cox. Gerry was a simple man who found happiness in life’s little pleasures. He loved fishing, cheering on his beloved Indiana Hoosiers, watching baseball and college sports, playing euchre, and sharing laughs and good times with...
Jennifer Lynn Meehan
Oct 13, 2026
Jennifer L. Meehan, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2026. Jenni was born to the late Robert and June Meehan in Evansville, IN. Jenni graduated from Huntington Catholic High School. She went on to earn bachelor’s degrees in biology from Manchester University and nursing from Purdue University. Jenni worked for the University of Ohio in cardiac...
Carolyn Ilene Whitman
Oct 11, 2026
Carolyn Ilene Whitman, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Kimmell, Indiana, Carolyn was a daughter of the late Rev. Claude and Dora (Halsey) Lawson. She married the love of her life, Earl Whitman, on February 25, 1956. He preceded...
Felipe Ortiz-Rios
Oct 11, 2026
Felipe Ortiz-Rios, 70, went to eternity on October 11, 2026, at home in peace with his family. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico to Elpidio Ortiz and Esther Rios. He was later adopted by Margarito Contreras and Eva Prado.
Felipe was a hard worker and very friendly. He loved to serve at Avalon Missionary Church. He enjoyed playing with his...
David Wayne Kruse
Oct 11, 2026
David "Dave" W. Kruse, age 66, passed away on October 11, 2026, at his home in Churubusco, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to Wayne Kruse, who survives, and the late Babs Kruse. Despite appearances, Dave was patient. He tolerated his trees being mowed over in the yard. He tolerated teenagers wrecking the cars he gave them. He tolerated...
Bill McAbee
Oct 11, 2026
Bill McAbee, 87, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jay County, IN on August 7, 1939 to the late Earl McAbee and Mary Mae Landers. He graduated from Portland High School in 1957. Bill proudly served and retired from the US Air Force after...
Mary Ellen Howey
Oct 10, 2026
Mary E. Howey, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday October, 10th 2026. Mary was born in Fort Wayne to the late Vernon and Mary Pilling. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casinos, traveling, and visiting the Silver Lake Dunes. Most importantly, she loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mary worked at Park Center in...
Flora Delight LaBarbera
Oct 9, 2026
Flora Delight (Easterday) LaBarbera, 95, passed away Friday, October 9th at her home in Fort Wayne, IN.
She was born September 5, 1931, in Noble County, Indiana, the daughter of George S. and Vera Nina (Bitting) Easterday. She graduated from Columbia City High School where she was in the marching band. She also attended Indiana Business College in Fort Wayne.
Delight had...
Mary R. Scott
Oct 9, 2026
Mary R. Scott, 63, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Fort Wayne on October 20, 1962. Mary graduated from North Side High School. She was a talented hairstylist for many years in Fort Wayne and Auburn. Mary loved to travel and spending time outdoors. She enjoyed going to...
Daniel Joseph Dienelt
Oct 8, 2026
Daniel Joseph Dienelt, born on July 7, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on October 8, 2026.
Dan graduated from Concordia High School before continuing his education at Hillsdale College, where he played football. He went on to build a 48-year career as a State Farm Insurance agent, serving individuals and families and building lasting relationships throughout his many years...
Susan Frances Aquafresca
Oct 8, 2026
Susan Frances “Suzy” Aquafresca, 65, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Suzy was the daughter of the late Harry Nordstrom and Gloria Parker. She attended Shrewsbury High School in Shrewsbury, MA and attended Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, MA. Suzy initially dabbled in selling Mary Kay before...
Vicki Lynn Kim
Oct 5, 2026
It is with grief but incredible joy that we share with you the passing of Vicki L. Kim to eternity with Christ. She was born in Connersville, Indiana and passed away peacefully on October 5th at the age of 75. After serving the Lord her whole life, that legacy continues in her four sons who all love and serve the...
David Michael Eberts
Oct 5, 2026
David Michael Eberts, age 69, passed away on October 5, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI, to the late Bill and Joyce Eberts. He was an entrepreneur at heart, and his deep appreciation for music was one of life's greatest pleasures. David is survived by his wife, Youie Eberts; children, Brandon (Keirsten) Eberts and...
Scott Lee Ellenberger
Oct 4, 2026
Scott Lee Ellenberger, 67, passed away on October 4, 2026, in Huntington, Indiana. He was born in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Robert and Katherine Ellenberger. Scott grew up in Berne and graduated from South Adams High School. He spent much of his working life at Innovative Packaging Corporation in Huntington, where he worked in maintenance before recently retiring. Scott...
Keith Cuci
Oct 3, 2026
Keith reached the arms of our Lord on the early morning of October 3rd, 2026, at 1:38 am after a gradual decline of health.
He spent his last moments at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN surrounded by the ones he loved the most and helpful caregivers.
Keith was born October 2nd, 1974, in Hammonton, NJ to his father Michael Cuci and...
William H. Ryan
Oct 2, 2026
William H. "Bill" Ryan, 78, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away at his home on October 2, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Irean Floyd. Bill proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He dedicated 30 years of service to Dana Corporation before...
