John Alexander
Jul 10, 2025
John Alexander, 97, of Fort Wayne, passed into eternity on Thursday, July 10, 2025 to be with his Savior Jesus Christ. Upon graduating from Tri-State (Trine) University in 1953, he was employed by General Electric and then went into industrial sales with National Mill Supply. In 1975, he was promoted to manage the Industrial Division. In 1985, he founded American...
Rebecca Clough
Jul 10, 2025
Rebecca Gayle Clough (nee Nunley), beloved wife, mother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. Born April 26, 1946, in Henderson, Kentucky, Rebecca was the cherished daughter of W.C. and Marie Nunley, who preceded her in death. Rebecca's life was marked by unwavering dedication to service and community. Her career spanned diverse roles, each reflecting her compassion...
Terrence Brubaker
Jul 9, 2025
Terrence L. "Terry" Brubaker, age 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Claude and Sara Brubaker, Terry was a proud lifelong resident of the community.
He was the owner of Brubaker Refrigeration, where he built a reputation for hard...
Catherine J. Osterholt-Searles
Jul 9, 2025
Catherine J. Osterholt-Searles, 58, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Catherine was a daughter of the late Herman Osterholt and Jeanette Osterholt who survives. Catherine graduated from Wayne High School. She was a beloved daughter, a loving mother, wonderful sister, and caring aunt to her family. You could often find Catherine outdoors tending to...
Stephanie Richardson
Jul 8, 2025
Stephanie Beth Richardson, 43, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Stephanie was a daughter of Steven Richardson Sr. and Beth (McKeever) Richardson who preceded her in death in 2018. Stephanie graduated from Snider High School. She worked in retail sales for several companies. Family was her main priority in life. She cherished her time...
Linda Castator
Jul 8, 2025
Linda M. Castator, 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, June 8th, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne as one of seven siblings, Linda graduated from Central High School. She retired from the City of Fort Wayne after many years of service. Linda is survived by her daughter, Judy Ann (Mark) Peters; son, Jeff Castator; grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie) James, Jordan...
Deborah Cristofano
Jul 8, 2025
Deborah K. Cristofano, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in LaPorte, IN to the late Ralph and Mary Harness, Deborah built a life grounded in dedication and resilience. She began her career as an office manager in her father's plumbing business and most recently at TruckPro.
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Seth Felger
Jul 7, 2025
Seth S. Felger, 28, passed away on July 7th, 2025 as the result of an automobile accident in Florida, where he had recently moved. He was born in Fort Wayne on May 21, 1997. Seth is survived by his parents, Chris and Leah Felger(Wilcoxson); his sister Taylor (Chad) Jahn; he was the uncle to two nephews; his grandparents, Lowell and...
Sandra Maloney
Jul 7, 2025
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Maloney, 72, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Wheelwright, Kentucky, Sandy was a daughter of the late Boyd and Stella Thornsbury. Sandy graduated from Wheelwright High School, class of 1971. She married Michael Maloney on February 12, 1977 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. During her working years, Sandy did clerical...
Deverl Whitehead
Jul 7, 2025
Deverl E Whitehead, formerly of Grabill, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on May 13, 1936, in Pierceton, Indiana, to Dale and Margaret (Garner) Whitehead. For the past four years, he resided at Heritage Pointe in Fort Wayne, where he received compassionate and dedicated care. On August 14, 1966, Deverl...
Timothy Hodgin
Jul 7, 2025
Tim "Scooter" Hodgin, 74, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at home in Goodyear Arizona on Monday, July 7, 2025, after a very recent diagnosis of cancer. Tim was born on April 26, 1951, in Winchester Indiana to the late Douglas and Laura Rae Hodgin. He spent most of his youth in the southern Ohio region. His family moved...
Steven P. Ellingwood
Jul 5, 2025
Steven P. Ellingwood, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. He was born on August 25, 1952 to the late Robert Eugene and Lou Ann (Gallmeier) Ellingwood in Fort Wayne. Steve graduated from Concordia High School in 1970. He retired as an electrician at Auburn...
Benita "Bunny" Closson
Jul 2, 2025
Benita "Bunny" Closson passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. She is survived by three children, Mike Closson, Eric Closson, and Michelle (Keith) Walker; two grandkids and three great-grandkids. A public visitation will take place at Fairhaven Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. A burial at Covington...
Frances Huff
Jun 30, 2025
Frances Gail Dorton Huff, 88, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. Born in Scott County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Margaret Bowen Dorton. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jon C. Huff, her son, Robert Lee McClellan, and her daughter, Margaret Kathrine McClellan. She was...
Bruce Chamberlin
Jun 29, 2025
Bruce D. Chamberlin, 80, of Spencerville, Indiana, closed his eyes for the last time on this earth and opened them in the arms of Jesus on June 29, at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Fort Wayne. He was the son of Sears Hill Chamberlin and Helen Virginia McCollum and was born in Auburn, New York, on May 28,...
Heath Saylor
Jun 28, 2025
Heath Saylor, 58, passed away June 28th, 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born to Phyllis and Eugene, who have preceded him in death. He was a welder for 27 years at PWC Fabrication. He loved hunting, riding his motorcycle with his friends and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Tammy,...
William Petroff
Jun 28, 2025
William S. Petroff Jr. of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on June 28, 2025. Born February 12, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio, William served as Staff Sergeant for four years in the United States Air Force as a Russian Language Intelligence Specialist and Voice Interceptor Processing Specialist. He served overseas in Japan and Türkiye. He was awarded the Small Arms Expert...
Matthew Weimer
Jun 27, 2025
Matthew Lee Weimer, 57, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Growing up, he liked to play baseball with his friends. He loved to fish at Lake Erie and really enjoyed ice fishing. Matthew is survived by his sister, Melinda (Tom) Muntzinger; brother, Rick Weimer; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful...
Sharon Kay Napier
Jun 26, 2025
Sharon Kay Napier, age 78, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Elmer Napier and Hazel May McCoy and was a lifetime resident Cleveland,OH. Sharon devoted her life to caring for others both as a homemaker and as a dedicated nurse's aide.
Sharon will be remembered...
Kenneth Aikins
Jun 26, 2025
Kenneth Gene Aikins died on June 26th, at Dupont Hospital after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Ken was born on June 2nd, 1952, to Gale E. and Lucille V. Aikins. He was a graduate of Carroll High School in 1971. Following his graduation, he became a proud member of the United States Air Force, and subsequently,...
