Charlotte G. Davis
Mar 19, 2026
Charlotte G. Davis, age 88, of Warsaw, IN passed away March 19, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Winnipeg, Mantitoba to the late Peter and Mary Tinski. Charlotte lived with grace and style, always impeccably dressed and beautifully herself. She loved her family and cherished her grandchildren. Charlotte is survived by her children, Sabrina Davis, Troy Davis,...
Eugene "Gene" Evans
Mar 19, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Evans, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born to the late Ishmael and Irene (Roy) Evans on September 2, 1936 in Muncie, IN. He was a proud graduate of North Side High School Class of 1955 and International Business College. Gene was a CPA and CFO throughout his career, he retired...
Karen Armstrong
Mar 19, 2026
Karen Armstrong, age 83, passed away on March 19, 2026, at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Ivin and Margaret Botteron. Karen devoted her life to caring for her family as a homemaker and found purpose in serving others. She was an active volunteer with Taylor Chapel, where she helped distribute...
Nai Rot Chan
Mar 18, 2026
Nai Rot Chan was born on December 3, 1971, in Paung Township, Mon State, Myanmar. He lived a life defined by dedication, humility, and a deep commitment to both his family and his community. In 1990, he married Mi Than Cho Aye, and together they built a loving family. They were blessed with a son, Min Htaw Lawi, born in...
Shelly Marie Koenig
Mar 18, 2026
Shelly Marie Koenig, 62, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Shelly was the daughter of the late Thomas and Arlene (Hannie) Panyard. She graduated from South Side High School, Class of 1982. Shelly dedicated 27 years of service to Lincoln Financial, where she built many...
Sally Kay Roe
Mar 16, 2026
Sally Kay (Kern) Roe, 83, passed away at home on Monday, March 16, 2026 in Fort Wayne with her three daughters right by her side. Sally was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana January 3, 1943, to the late Harold and Dora (Short) Kern. Sally attended Southside High School before moving to Wausau, WI, where her parents purchased a jewelry store....
Linda K. Chapman
Mar 16, 2026
Linda K. Chapman, 82, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born to the late Adam and Esther (Jones) Gelbaugh in Warsaw on February 26, 1944. She graduated from Warsaw High School and retired from Zimmer in Warsaw.
Linda is survived by her children, Michelle (Robin) Elder, Michael (Dawn) Brandenburg, and Matthew Brandenburg; grandchildren, Zachary (Chelsea) Elder,...
Thomas Leroy Baumgartner
Mar 15, 2026
Thomas L. “Tom” Baumgartner, 88, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Park Place Senior Living, surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tom was the son of the late Willis and Alice (Taylor) Baumgartner. Tom graduated from South Side High School, where he met the love of his life, Judy Lepper. The two were married in...
Philip C. Ross
Mar 14, 2026
Philip C. Ross, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Phil was born June 21, 1940, in Dayton, OH to the late Irvine “Ted” E. and Elisabeth L. (Brown) Ross. After graduating from North Side High School and Taylor University, he married Barbara Driver on June 25, 1966.
Phil was a long-time member of Memorial Baptist Church...
Ruthanne M. Nietert
Mar 13, 2026
Ruthanne M. Nietert, 77, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Fort Wayne. She died at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne. Ruthanne was born on March 15, 1948. the daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth (Krudop) Nietert. She attended St. Peter's Lutheran School and confirmed her faith in 1962. In 1966, she graduated from...
Ellen Marie Kelder
Mar 13, 2026
Ellen Marie Kelder passed away in the presence of her son and daughter on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on July 7th, 1948. Ellen grew up in Butler, Indiana, and graduated from Edgerton High School in 1966. Ellen had an amazing sense of humor and loved...
Willard Dale Friedle
Mar 13, 2026
Willard Dale Friedle, 95, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Midland, Michigan, Willard was a son of the late Lester and Victoria (Lepper) Friedle. He graduated from Midland High School and went on to earn both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University....
Carl F. Scholz
Mar 11, 2026
Carl F. Scholz, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away March 11, 2026 to his eternal home in Heaven. Born May 9, 1933, at home in Buckskin, IN, to Fred and Gertrude Scholz he was raised on the family farm with brother Reuben and graduated from Mackey High School. Carl left the farm and matriculated to Purdue University, earning a degree...
Debra Jo Curtis
Mar 11, 2026
Debra Jo Curtis, age 69, passed away at her home on March 11, 2026, in New Haven, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Jack and Myra Sorlie, and was a proud graduate of South Side High School, Class of 1974. Debra worked for many years as a receptionist at a Pediatric Center in Connecticut, where...
JoAnn Denise Bastress
Mar 10, 2026
JoAnn Denise “Jo” Bastress, 72, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jo was the daughter of the late Albert “Al” Reed and Mary Ann (Goeglein) Reed. Jo graduated from Snider High School, Class of 1972. It was there that she met the love of her life,...
Laura June Dalrymple
Mar 10, 2026
Laura “June” Dalrymple, 98, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday March 10th, 2026. June was born in East Lansing, Michigan, was raised on the family farm and lived most of her adult life in Michigan and Florida. June was a world traveler. June loved to host parties, especially at Christmas. She loved to dance, and she loved playing cards...
Vivian Irene Krumlauf
Mar 10, 2026
Vivian I. Krumlauf, age, 80, passed away March 10, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. She is survived by her husband, James Krumlauf; three children; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. A private memorial gathering will be held at a later date. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com
Lois R. O'Brien
Mar 9, 2026
Lois R. O'Brien, age 98, passed away March 9, 2026, at her home in Arizona. Burial will take place in Fort Wayne, IN. Arrangement has been entrusted to Fairhaven Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Jeffrey Wayne Robinette
Mar 9, 2026
Jeffrey Wayne Robinette, age 63, passed away on March 9, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Norton, Virginia, to the late Clifford and Virginia Robinette. Jeff proudly served in the US Army for 3 years, and was stationed in Germany for two years. He served faithfully as a Pastor in Fort Wayne, IN, for over 22 years....
James Eugene Bachman
Mar 9, 2026
James Eugene Bachman, Pastor Emeritus of Roanoke Baptist Church, was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2026, after being diagnosed with stage four cancer in January of 2022. He had served the Lord faithfully ever since trusting in Him for salvation as a seventeen-year-old. His greatest passion was being able to help...
