Obituaries

Jul 29, 2025

David Watts, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Northern Lakes Nursing Home after an extended battle with alzhiemers disease. He was born in Portland, Indiana on October 6, 1953. Son of the late Raymond H. and Ella J. (Arnold) Watts, of New Haven, Indiana. David married Vicki L. Mills from Fort Wayne on February 3, 1982....

Jul 28, 2025

Susan Ann Scheeler, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Susan was a daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Strasburg) Heidbrink.  She graduated from South Side High School.  Susan met the love of her life Kirk Scheeler...

Jul 28, 2025

Jennifer Irene Bauer, 55, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday July 28th, 2025. She was born in Fort Wayne to Crayton and Peggy McCleery, who survive. Jennifer was a graduate of New Haven High School class of 1989. She was a lifelong Fort Wayne resident and worked for Bolt Custom Trucks in New Haven for nearly 15 years. Jennifer...

Jul 27, 2025

Gerald "Gerry" F. Wilson, 87, passed away on Sunday July 27, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne. Gerry was an accomplished chef and was employed at the Fort Wayne Country Club for many years. He then went on to teach the next generation of culinary arts students at Ivy Tech Community College. He was loved by all who knew...

Jul 27, 2025

Kyler "KyKy" Jackson Harless Born August 18, 2007, in Fort Wayne, Indiana Kyler "KyKy" Harless was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew him. Known for his infectious smile, high fives, and boundless energy, KyKy brought joy wherever he went. He was the kind of person who made others feel seen, loved, and appreciated. He especially loved...

Jul 27, 2025

Melissa Jeane Duncan Smith, 60, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 27, 2025, after a courageous seven-year battle with ocular melanoma. Born to William Dean and Barbara Lou Chance Duncan, Melissa was a beloved sister, wife, mother, aunt and friend. She is survived by her loving husband, Timothy Lawrence Smith, children Jordan Leigh...

Jul 27, 2025

Carolyn Irene Roberts passed away on July 27, 2025 at age 82. Born in Fort Wayne, IN in 1942, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. For her family, and so many who knew her, the pain of losing Carolyn is immense. The memories shared, over time, will attempt to fill the void of her passing. Carolyn was...

Jul 27, 2025

Carol G. Luebke, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by family in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne to the late John and Virginia Atkison, Carol began her career in 1965 at Magnavox/Raytheon, where she served as an engineering technician until her retirement in 1996.

Carol had a...

Jul 26, 2025

Jared Scott Huth, age 33, was taken from us too soon in a tragic car accident on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the beloved son of Scott (Tara Hill) Huth and Pamela (Brian) Ripke.

Jared worked as a sales engineer at Sweetwater and was a talented lampworker and guitar...

Jul 25, 2025

Richard Dale Schrenk, age 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 25, 2025.  He was born on December 7th, 1938, in Chicago, IL to Elmer and Delila Schrenk. While in Chicago, Richard's father worked for Janice's grandfather, and as it happened, Richard met his future wife as an infant. As a child, Richard's family...

Jul 22, 2025

Jenna Nicole Warford, 34, of Huntertown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jenna was the beloved daughter of Howard and Chrisdeana Welch, who survive her. A proud member of her community, Jenna worked as a teacher's aide at Huntertown Elementary School, where her warmth and humor touched the lives of so many students...

Jul 22, 2025

Linda Moore, 50, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN. Linda is survived by her husband Allen Potter; children, Brittany (Riley) Ross, Bethany Hakey-Moore, Emilee Potter; and Billy Hollon; brother, William Bundy; and granddaughter, Willow Ross. She was preceded in death by her mom, Pamela Listenberger; sister, Tracy Hakey; and father,...

Jul 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Heidi Ann Thessin Heidi Ann Thessin, age 78, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 21st, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Heidi brought light and love to all who knew her through her boundless creativity, deep faith, and generous spirit. A woman of many...

Jul 21, 2025

Curtis Carleton Beecher, age 69, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne to the late Arthur and Nancy Beecher, Curtis proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a calibration technician with Magnavox and later ITT. Curtis was an avid cyclist, often...

Jul 21, 2025

Janet K. Carpenter, 56, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Janet earned her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees in mathematics from IPFW. She also held an A.S. in Computer Science. She specialized in helping students fill in the holes in their mathematic abilities. Janet was very loved and will be greatly missed by...

Jul 21, 2025

Michael Leroy Snider, 66, of Fort Wayne, IN died on Monday, July 21, 2025 at home.  Mike was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on November 24, 1958 a son of the late Edwin and Dixie Snider.  Mike graduated from Norwell High School and was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church.  He spent 27 years in his early working life...

Jul 20, 2025

Thet Aung OO, 41, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Myanmar. Thet Aung OO is survived by his wife, Angel White; children, Izayah OO, Stella OO, Mie OO, Skai OO, Htet OO; father, Yarzar OO; mother, and Myint OO. A visitation will be held at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N....

Jul 20, 2025

Richard Gorney, age 69, peacefully left this earthly world, to finally be free, on Sunday evening, July 20, 2025 from the Life Care Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  He was born  on June 13, 1956 to Frank and Dorothy (Sroka) Gorney, in Wheeling, IL, where he was raised and graduated.  He was born with cerebral palsy and due to the...

Jul 20, 2025

Debra Sue Davis (Barge), 61 of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday July 20, 2025. Debra is survived by her son, Rickey Barge; sister, Patty (Dan Meyer) Emrich; niece, Danielle (Eric Williams) Hartig. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Georgie Barge; and nephew Donny Barge. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday July 25, 2025,...

Jul 19, 2025

Robert Orville "Bob" McCarthy, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. Born on April 13, 1939, in Syracuse, New York, Bob lived a life defined by curiosity, kindness, and a deep appreciation for the natural world. Bob earned his bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Physics from Indiana Tech, a foundation that supported his lifelong passion...