Jim Winans
Jan 20, 2022
James "Jim" Winans, 78, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday January 20th 2022. Jim was born to the late Kenneth and Charlotte Winans (Huth), in Fort Wayne. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School (1961), International Business College, and Saint Francis College. Jim served in the Army during the Vietnam era. He retired after 38 years in...
Kay Rea
Jan 20, 2022
S. Kay Rea, 83, of Fort Wayne, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 20th 2022. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Bertha (Moore) Roe. She was born and raised in Tipton, IN and was a graduate of Tipton Highschool. Kay is survived by her husband, David; She was preceded in death by 5 brothers,...
Samantha Ray
Jan 19, 2022
Samantha Lee Ray, age 21, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to Charlie and Renee Ray of Fort Wayne. Samantha was a 2018 graduate of Carroll High School and attended Purdue Fort Wayne. She also worked in customer service with Majestic Security. Samantha will be remembered for her loving and caring...
Brian Meadows
Jan 19, 2022
Brian Terry Meadows, 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born on October 15, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Brian was the son of the late William and Madeline Meadows. Brian graduated from Elmhurst High School class of 1968, and earned his bachelors degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University...
Kathleen Myers
Jan 19, 2022
Kathleen Sue (Stuckey) Myers, 68, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born on July 19, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana Kathleen was a daughter of the late Clayton Stuckey and Arlene (Yoder) Stuckey who survives. Kathy faithfully followed her husband to Philadelphia nine years ago for a job and to share supporting roles in a youth theater/mentoring program directed by...
David Aker
Jan 18, 2022
David Lee Aker, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, David was a son of the late Russell Aker and Alice Moser. David was a homebuilder for over 60 years, having owned and operated Dave Aker Builder. He enjoyed golfing, outdoor home projects, watching IU sports, and he loved animals...
Henry J. Hacker
Jan 14, 2022
Henry Joseph Hacker, age 84, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Carroll, IA to the late Henry Sr. and Anna Hacker. Henry worked as an electrical engineer for Magnavox, retiring after 45 years from Raytheon. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sara Hacker of Fort Wayne; children, Jim (Julie) Hacker,...
Geraldine "Gerry" Gerig
Jan 14, 2022
Geraldine R. Gerig, 94, was welcomed into her heavenly home Friday, January 14th at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. She was Born in Woodburn, IN April 25, 1927 to Chris and Rose Gerig. Gerry attended the Fort Wayne Bible Institute and then graduated from nursing school in Chicago, IL. She served as a medical missionary in Sierra Leone, West Africa...
Dennis Waters
Jan 14, 2022
Dennis Lee Waters, 74, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. Born in Wolf Lake, Indiana, Dennis was a son of the late John and Ilene Waters. Dennis graduated from Central High School class of 1965. He proudly served our country as a Vietnam War Navy Seabees veteran. Dennis worked for Dana for 32 years, prior to his retirement. Dennis enjoyed...
Marc Lansky
Jan 13, 2022
Marc A. Lansky, 87, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN. Marc was born in Detroit, MI, to the late David and Rose Lansky, but moved to Fort Wayne at an early age. He attended Indiana University (IU) and the IU School of Law and then practiced law at his own private practice in Fort Wayne for...
Charleen Donley
Jan 13, 2022
Charleen Kay Donley, 80, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Albion, Indiana, Charleen was a daughter of the late Charles Kirkpatrick and Audrey Luther. Charleen worked at Sears and Ann's Hallmark Store but her main focus was being a wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She was active in organizing...
Frederick Toenges
Jan 11, 2022
Frederick Arthur Walter George "Fred" Toenges, 93, died peacefully on January 11, 2022, in his sleep of natural causes. He was born to the late Arthur F. and Myrtle Toenges of Fort Wayne. Fred was a proud graduate of St. Paul's Lutheran School and Northside High School, Class of '46. He attended IU Fort Wayne and wanted to be an...
Neal Jordan
Jan 11, 2022
Neal E. Jordan 73, passed away Tuesday January 11, 2022. Born on February 24, 1948, in Oceanside, CA he was the son of the late Donald E. Jordan and Jeniece L. Jordan. Neal was a storage manager for 44 years and an established property owner in Fort Wayne and surrounding area. He was a radio man in the Vietnam War...
Michael Federspiel
Jan 11, 2022
Michael R. Federspiel, age 64, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Hicksville, OH, to the late Bert Federspiel and Maxine Federspiel, who survives, of Fort Wayne. Michael retired from the DANA Corporation after 30 years of service, and most recently worked as a truck driver. He was a member of Grabill Missionary Church...
Grant Brock
Jan 11, 2022
Grant Richard Brock, 38, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Grant was the son of Richard and Peggy Brock who survive. Grant graduated from North Side High School, class of 2001. Grant had been working with Circle Logistics as a Logistics Coordinator. He enjoyed watching IU Basketball, going to...
Mary Carbaugh
Jan 10, 2022
Mary F. Carbaugh, age 78, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio to the late George and Goldie Kagafas. Mary loved caring for her family as a homemaker and was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Angie Searles of Fort Wayne; Steve Carbaugh of...
Richard "Scotty" Sarazen
Jan 10, 2022
Richard "Scotty" Sarazen, 36, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Scotty was a son of Richard "Rich" and Beth Sarazen. Scotty graduated from Northrop High School. He enjoyed his job as a delivery driver. Scotty loved the outdoors. He enjoyed bass fishing, kayaking, and hanging out with his family, friends, and their kids. Surviving...
Jerry Haines
Jan 9, 2022
Jerry K. Haines, 86, of North Manchester, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Jerry was born in Elwood, Indiana on August 6, 1935 to Kathryn (Cook) Frazier. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Rosemary Haines, his mother, his step-father, William Frazier, and son-in-law, Charles Jamerson. Jerry is survived by a son, Jeffery (Vicki)...
Judith Freiburger
Jan 9, 2022
Judith Ann Freiburger, 86, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born in Columbus Grove, Ohio, Judith was a daughter of the late Orville Fruth and Doris Rogalski. Judith was a teachers aid at Wayne High School in the Special Education Department. She enjoyed her time at the lakes and loved quilting. Surviving are her children, Jan (Craig Hamilton) Himmelein, Douglas...
Fay Royce
Jan 9, 2022
Fay Jean Royce, age 89, passed from this life to the next on January 9, 2022 with a heart full of expectation, hope and faith. She was born at 3pm on February 21, 1932. Her mother said, "the Sun came out when she was born," and she has been a sunflower ever since. She was fortunate to have her parents...
