Mary Zimmerman
Jan 2, 2021
Residence in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born October 7, 1918, in Grabill, IN, to Bertha and Noah Witmer. For many years her parents owned and operated the general store in Grabill, and she, with her four sisters, helped serve customers at the store. She graduated from Leo (IN) High School in 1936, and then attended Manchester College, earning a...
K. Michael Simminger
Jan 1, 2021
K. Michael Simminger, 79, passed away January 1, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Michael was the son of the late K. Edward and Luella Simminger. He faithfully served as a pastor of the LCMS for over 45 years. He was most recently a member of his baptismal home church, Emmaus Lutheran. Surviving are his children, Sarah (Michael) Grasch, Rebecca...
Jeffrey Moore
Jan 1, 2021
Jeffrey T. Moore, Jr., age 30, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 in Fort Wayne. Jeffrey enjoyed gatherings with friends and family. He was loved by many and will be missed. He is survived by his father, Jeffrey Drake and mother, Virginia Moore; son, Jayden Moore; siblings, Jejuan Moore, Justin Rice, and Italia (Elijah) Nchang; and grandparents, Wilethon Boyce and...
John Gaspar
Dec 30, 2020
John R. Gaspar, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Green Bay, WI to the late John and Arlene Gaspar. John proudly served his country as a member of the US Navy. He spent most of his working career in the Navy, and most recently he worked for Engineering Professional Service and Raytheon...
Jack Godfrey
Dec 30, 2020
Jack L Godfrey. 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday Dec 30th due to complications from Covid-19. He retired from BF Goodrich in 2010 after 42 years of service. Everybody loved Jack! He enjoyed family, friends, golf and the Yankees. His passions included coaching his own children in sports, and following his grandchildren's interests and activities. Jack was ever...
Robert Decker
Dec 29, 2020
Robert W. Decker Jr., 63, of New Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Dupont Hospital. Born in Newton, New Jersey, Robert was the son of the late Robert and Virginia Decker Sr. Robert was a truck driver during his working career. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Dorothy Decker; children, Brenda (Kurt) Gallmeyer, Robert (Jackie) Decker, Lee...
David Mueller
Dec 29, 2020
Rev. David C. Mueller,81, passed away December 29, 2020 following a brief illness. David was given life by his Creator and born on August 10, 1939 to Arthur and Gertrude (Wuerffel) Mueller in Mt. Prospect, IL. Beginning in high school, his parents sent him away for school to go through "the system" to prepare to become a Lutheran pastor. After...
Vern Miller
Dec 29, 2020
Vern Leroy Miller, 76, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born July 9, 1944 in Fort Wayne to the late Charles Leroy Miller and Helen Katherine Miller (Preston). He attended Bloomingdale Elementary School & then North Side High School graduating in 1962. Vern started working at Hefner Chevrolet at the age 15, then Johnnie's on...
Laura Mann
Dec 29, 2020
Laura Louise (Henderson) Mann, 75, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Laura was the daughter of the late Edward and Amelia Henderson. She earned an associate's degree from Columbia College and a bachelor's degree in English from the University of North Texas at Denton. Laura served as a program...
Helen Batuello
Dec 29, 2020
Helen M. Batuello, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 29th in Fort Wayne. Born in Bicknell, IN in 1927 to the late Emil and Violet Stremming. Helen married Baptiste Batuello in 1947 in Bicknell. They raised their family in Indianapolis where she resided until she moved to Fort Wayne 3 years ago. Helen owned and operated her own court...
Sean Fleming
Dec 29, 2020
Sean Vincent Fleming, 32, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Sean was the son of Timothy Fleming and Barbara Ramsey. Sean graduated from South Side High School, class of 2006. Sean was a proud United States Marine Corp. veteran. Sean loved coming home from a long day of work and playing his PlayStation. He enjoyed teasing...
Nancy Lee (Smith) Murphy
Dec 28, 2020
Nancy Lee (Smith) Murphy, 84, died on Monday, December 28, at Parkview Randallia Hospital due to complications from COVID-19. A native of Fort Wayne, Nancy was a graduate of St. Paul's Lutheran School and Concordia Lutheran High School. Among her places of employment, Nancy especially enjoyed working in Student Services of Concordia High School and took great pride in being...
Ernest Wheeler
Dec 28, 2020
Ernest Wheeler Jr., age 62, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Ernest and Elizabeth Wheeler. Ernest worked as a fork lift operator for several local companies. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Wheeler of Fort Wayne; son, Ernest Wheeler of Raleigh, NC; step-children, Gregory...
Bonnie Decamp
Dec 28, 2020
Bonnie Virginia DeCamp, 79, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Robert Goeglein and Kathryn (Kloepper) Goeglein- Bruick. She graduated from New Haven High School. Bonnie served as a cook at St. Peter's Lutheran grade school for 8 years. She also worked for Goeglein's Reception Hall, prior to...
Booker Washington
Dec 26, 2020
Booker T. Washington, 84, passed away December 26, 2020 in Fort Wayne, IN. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
Ricardo "Tony" Araujo
Dec 22, 2020
Ricardo "Tony" Batista Araujo, 63, of Fort Wayne, IN, by way of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Queens, New York passed away on December 22, 2020. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 24, 1957, son of the late Severino and Oliveira "Edith" Araujo. Tony loved to have a good time with his friends and family. He...
Michael Maiville
Dec 21, 2020
Michael Allen Maiville, 54, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Herman Maiville and Karen Gutierrez, who survives. Michael will be remembered as a loving son and husband. He is also survived by his wife, Julie Maiville; step-mother, Carol Maiville; siblings, Brian Maiville, Leonard (Lisa)...
Willie Carlisle
Dec 20, 2020
Willie Ray Carlisle, affectionately called Ray, was born July 9, 1959 to his late parents, Marvin & Annie Mae Carlisle, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was called home by his savior on Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was employed by FXI for 28 years. In 2017, he became an ordained minister through Wings of Deliverance THC. He enjoyed reading his...
Timothy Maki
Dec 19, 2020
Timothy Wayne Maki, 58, passed away unexpectedly during a hunting trip at Pigeon River Fish Wildlife Area on December 19, 2020. Born in Kansas City, MO, Timothy was the son of the late Elmer and Ruth Maki. Surviving are his brother, Erland (Jacqueline) Maki; niece, Samantha (Jonathan) Sturges, Nicole (Zachary Schwaiger) Maki, great nieces, Clara and Grace Sturges. Service is...
Cynthia Lozano
Dec 19, 2020
Cynthia Teresa Lozano, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Saginaw, MI to the late Francisco and Teresa Castillo. Cynthia was a devoted wife, loved to care for her family tremendously, and enjoyed spending time gardening and celebrating holidays. Cynthia had a strong faith in God...
