Ann Smith Lainhart
Apr 5, 2026
The Lainhart family announces the passing of Ann Smith Lainhart, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, who passed away on April 5th at Ashton Creek Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she had lived for the past five years. Raised in Cincinnati, she was the daughter of Dr. William Lainhart and wife Kay, and the sister of Steve. She...
Steven A. Bergman
Apr 5, 2026
Steven A. Bergman, 71, of Hamilton, IN, passed away on Sunday April 5, 2026 at The Laurels of Dekalb. Steve was born in Coldwater, OH to the late Arthur and Bridgid Ann Bergman. Steve worked as an escort driver for oversized transportation vehicles. Steve enjoyed cycling and his pet Jack Russell.
Steve is survived by his siblings, Marilyn (Pat) Tebbe, Stan...
Michael Leroy Frederick
Apr 4, 2026
Michael Leroy Frederick, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Jones; brothers, Richard Frederick and Ronald Frederick; and parents, Paul and Phyllis Frederick.
Isaac C. Myers
Apr 4, 2026
Isaac C. Myers, age 19, passed away on April 4, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital to James Myers and Shelby Kieler, who survive. Isaac had a passion for music and spending time outdoors fishing. He loved time spent with his family, above all, his precious daughter, Novella. He will be remembered...
Ethel "Cid" M. Fick
Apr 4, 2026
Ethel "Cid" M. Fick, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, with family by her side. She was born on September 7, 1938, in Penn Township, Jay County, Indiana. Cid brought so much joy to those around her with her fun-loving spirit and wonderful sense of humor. Above all, she loved her family deeply and...
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...
Barbara Jean Eagleson
Apr 2, 2026
Barbara Jean Eagleson, 68, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on April 2, 2026. She was born on October 29, 1957, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Duane and Jean McQueen (Ensley). Barbara was a 1976 graduate of South Side High School. Throughout her life, she worked as a mortgage underwriter at Waterfield and later worked at Sandpoint Greenhouse, where she...
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,...
Kyle Adam Downs
Mar 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kyle Downs
It is with a heavy heart and a dusting of flour that we announce the passing of Kyle Downs, a man who lived a life as layered and colorful as his signature kitchen creations. A beloved son, a devoted brother, and a loving uncle, Kyle’s journey was anything but conventional, and he wouldn't have had...
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...
