Daniel Jay Beal
Jan 18, 2026
Daniel Jay Beal, age 68, passed away January 18, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Bozeman, Montana, to the late Ernest and Ethel Beal. Daniel worked his career as a construction superintendent in the Atlanta, GA area. He loved spending time outdoors, riding his motorcycle, and caring for his dogs.
Daniel is survived by his daughters, Lauren (Jorge)...
Gregory Leo Rocha
Jan 17, 2026
Gregory Leo Rocha,61, of New Haven, passed away on Saturday January 17,2026 at his home. Greg was born in Toledo, OH and grew up in Akron. He graduated from Central Hower Highschool class of 1983. He was an avid Browns fan and always cheered for The Ohio State University. He loved sports of all kinds including NASCAR. Greg was a...
John Howard Melton
Jan 17, 2026
John Howard Melton, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born to the late Albert and Ruth (Price) Melton in Middlesboro, KY on March 17, 1941. John proudly served in the US Army. He was an excellent welder, fabricator, and mechanic. John enjoyed gardening, loved to cook and grilled the best BBQ. He was...
Shirley Ann Mackey
Jan 16, 2026
Shirley Ann Mackey (Tuck), 76, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on January 16, 2026 at home with family after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for 3 years. She was born March 11, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Patricia and Harlow Tuck. Shirley was a loving wife, wonderful mother and devoted grandmother. She was a woman of...
Anne Vining Larson
Jan 15, 2026
Anne V. Larson, 82, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Berkeley, CA., passed away on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Anne was born in Lafayette, IN to the late Leland and Ruth (Coby) Vining.
She earned her undergraduate degree from Purdue University and her master’s degree from William & Mary. Anne spent her career in elementary education.
She was previously a member of Blackhawk...
Alan Richard Behm
Jan 15, 2026
Alan Richard Behm, age 66, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Neenah, Wisconsin, Alan was a son of the late Vernon R. Behm and Gladys W. (Chapman) Behm. During his working years, Alan was entrusted with the care and maintenance of several downtown buildings, where he took great pride in ensuring they were...
Michael Todd Harris
Jan 13, 2026
Michael Todd Harris, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Michael was a son of Michael and Sonja (Strength) Harris.
Michael was a graduate of Snider High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Mobile in Alabama. Michael possessed...
David Trout
Jan 13, 2026
David L. Trout, age 63, passed away on January 13, 2026, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Huntington, IN, he was the son of Donald and Helen Trout, who survive him. A graduate of South Side High School, David spent his career doing what he loved, cooking. He worked as a cook at Casa’s, where his talent...
Sharron Ann Jones
Jan 11, 2026
Sharron Ann Jones, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 1, 1939, to the late Victor and Lois Slain.
Sharron is survived by her son, Lon (Melody) Jones; eight grandchildren, Beth (Matt) Janney, Corey (Jamie) Baker, Austin (Kelsey) Erler, Alyssa (Jeff) Reed, Caleb (Sarah) Baker, Morgan (Travis) Brooks, Markiah (Shania) Love,...
William Thoms
Jan 10, 2026
William Edward Thoms, age 64, passed away January 10, 2026, at his home in Fort Wayne. Bill held a deep allegiance to and love for his country throughout his life. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed watching western movies, and found his greatest joy in time spent with his family. Bill was a deeply loving and devoted husband, and he...
Don Allan Heckber
Jan 9, 2026
Don A. Heckber, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Ossian, Indiana, to the late Raymond and Mary Heckber. Don enjoyed working for Zollner Pistons, where he retired. He loved nature and appreciated traveling with his wife. He was a true farm man and loved his...
Daphanie Rae Perry
Jan 9, 2026
Daphanie Rae Perry, age 51, passed away on January 9, 2026 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Coldwater, MI, and worked in merchandising for Lewis Bakery. Daphanie will be remembered for the deep love and unwavering care she poured into her family. She found joy in cooking for those she loved, and her meals were...
Joseph Leo Thomas
Jan 9, 2026
Joseph L. Thomas, 80, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at The Cedars. He was born on September 24, 1945 in Paulding, Ohio to the late Isaac and Mabel Thomas. Joseph received multiple college degrees and worked for GTE phone company. Before retiring to the family farm, he served as a telecommunications consultant in Europe. He was an avid...
Earnestine Sykes
Jan 9, 2026
Earnestine Sykes, age 81, passed away January 9, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Marion, Alabama to the late General Jackson and Fannie Burnett. Earnestine owned and operated her own childcare business. She will be remembered for the selfless love she showed the children she cared for. Earnestine was a...
Lewis G. Roby
Jan 8, 2026
Lewis G. Roby, age 74, passed away January 8, 2026, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Medina, OH, to the late Frank and Bettyann Roby (Fisher). He graduated in 1973 with a BA in History from Principia College, where he met his future wife, Alix Haynes. Later, in 1981, he completed his Master's Degree in...
Ricky Lee Kimmel
Jan 8, 2026
Ricky "Rick" L. Kimmel, age 72, passed away January 8, 2026. He worked for 30 years as a sheet metal worker with Local 20 and, later, before his retirement, worked at Wayne Metals. Rick was a former member of the Fort Wayne Masons and loved spending time in the outdoors with family and friends, hunting, fishing, and shooting. Rick is...
Judith Louise Baumgartner
Jan 7, 2026
Judith Louise (Ridlen) Baumgartner, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Georgetown Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne. Born on September 30, 1942, in Garrett, Indiana, she was the first child of the late Robert James and Florence Adele (Carlin) Ridlen. Judy graduated from South Side High School, Class of 1960. She went on to have an illustrious...
Donald "Ray" Pilling
Jan 6, 2026
Donald "Ray" Pilling, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Columbia City IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Vernon and Mary Pilling and was blessed to have the late Lloyd and Lois Grimes as foster parents. Ray loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed spending his summers on the lake where he would go...
Garrett Brian Zandstra
Jan 6, 2026
Garrett Brian Zandstra, 78, of Fremont, Indiana, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2026 after a brave battle with melanoma and prostate cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on March 25, 1947 in Hammond Indiana, the son of Garrett and Dorothy (Koelikamp) Zandstra, the oldest of their 5 children. Gary graduated from Illiana High School...
Louis Neal Repkie
Jan 6, 2026
Louis “Louie” Neal Repkie, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. A devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Louie was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Born in Bay City, MI, Louie built a life centered on family, hard work, and quiet strength. Louis worked for Prestolite Corporation and...
