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...
Susan Gay Geisler
Mar 22, 2026
Susan (Sue) Geisler, 65, formerly of Kankakee, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Sue was a vivacious woman whose warmth and humor shown bright much like the sunflower she loved so much and drew people in. She spent more than 30 years as a nail technician, where she built lasting relationships with her clients.
Sue was deeply committed to her...
Marciel Ann Elmer
Mar 22, 2026
Marciel A. Elmer, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Marciel was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Ethel W. (Uhrick) Meyer. Marciel attended Northside High School and dedicated many years of service to the community as a bus driver for Southwest Allen County Schools. Beyond her professional life, she was a...
Craig Culver Hoffman
Mar 22, 2026
Craig C. Hoffman, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Born on Oct. 13, 1939 in Shawano, Wisconsin, Craig was the son of the late Lawrence and Erma (Siebert) Hoffman and was raised in Gresham, Wisconsin. Craig graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in Seward, Nebraska, and continued his education...
Bruce Michael Willibey
Mar 22, 2026
Bruce Michael Willibey, age 69, passed away on March 22, 2026, at his home in Huntertown, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Gilbert and Dorothy Willibey. Bruce worked for 39 years at Rae Magnetic Wire as a maintenance mechanic, where he was known for his ability to fix anything. His skill and problem‑solving spirit made...
Vicky Lynn Runion
Mar 21, 2026
Vicky (Victoria) Lynn Runion, passed away on March 21st, 2026, at 11:30am at Parkview Hospital (Randallia), in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born October 2nd, 1956, to Robert and Barbara Stano and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. Vicky married Robert (Joe) June 6th, 1999, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Vicky was preceded in death by her parents, Barbara and Robert Stano,...
Thomas Joseph Miller
Mar 21, 2026
Thomas J. Miller, age 89, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne on August 1, 1936 to the late Donald and Lucille Miller. Tom proudly served his country as a member of the US Marine Corps, and he was an active member of American Legion Post 409 in Leo, IN. Tom...
Eric Roller
Mar 20, 2026
Eric M. Roller, age 58, passed away on March 20, 2026, in Auburn, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Mayo Roller; his brother, Brian Ray Roller; and his twin brother, Kevin Roller, who passed in infancy. Eric is survived by his three children, Dylan M. Roller, Andrew Jacob Roller, and Reagan Lou Roller, who were the...
Mark A. "Happy" Mong
Mar 20, 2026
Mark A. Mong aka “Happy”, 68, of Monterey, IN and Bradenton, FL, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Thomas and Janice (Brockway) Mong on May 20, 1957 in Union City, IN. Mark loved everything outdoors. He was a jack of all trades but most of his career...
Craig Penland
Mar 20, 2026
Craig A. Penland, age 63, passed away March 20, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Auburn, IN to the late Jack and Jayne Penland. Craig worked for many years as a dedicated truck driver, taking great pride in the miles he logged and the people he served along the way. Craig is survived by his wife, Mary...
David John Schlie
Mar 19, 2026
“You’re dating Schlie? Really?!” After about the third person asking Abbie this, she turned to David and incredulously laughed, “What did you do?” …and the Legend that is David Schlie was formed.
David John Schlie, age 56, entered the world on Saturday, October 11, 1969. The youngest of seven children born to the late David S. and Elaine Schlie, he learned...
Anthony "Tony" W. Vance
Mar 19, 2026
Anthony “Tony” W. Vance, 74, went Home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born in Cario, IL on February 19, 1952. Tony grew up in Paduah, KY and retired as a Harley Davidson technician.
Tony is survived by his sisters, Joyce and Carolyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew James and Ella...
