Richard Gorges
Nov 1, 2025
Richard W. "Dick" Gorges, 91, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 1, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by family. Born and raised in the Keene, NH, area, Dick earned a degree in mechanical engineering and shared over 50 years of business expertise with General Electric, Tierra Concepts, Santa Fe, NM, S & J Auto Parts, Keene,...
Betty Pack
Nov 1, 2025
Betty J. Pack, age 94, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Baldwin Park, CA to the late Gregory and Rachel Fraijo. Betty loved caring for her family as a homemaker and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Betty is survied by her children, Richard Pack, Robbie (Dean)...
Teresa Jones
Oct 31, 2025
Teresa Lynn Jones, 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away at her home on Friday, October 31, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Teresa was a daughter of the late James Howard and Frances (Bronaugh) Burt. Teresa graduated from Wayne High School and received her bachelor's degree from Indiana Tech. She served as a social worker for the Charis House...
Gary Spangler
Oct 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gary "Cork" Spangler It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cork — a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, caring brother, and proud Navy veteran — who passed away peacefully at home on October 30. He was 80 years old. Born on October 22, 1945, in San Diego, California,...
Keaton Whitman
Oct 28, 2025
Keaton Antonio Whitman Our precious six-month-old son, the light in our eyes, left us to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Keaton was born April 29, 2025. He was the first and only child of Kendall and Demi Whitman. Keaton was loved immensely from the moment we learned of his coming to the very last...
Thomas Boester
Oct 27, 2025
Thomas J. Boester, 70, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. Tom was born in Fort Wayne and graduated from Northrop High School class of 1974. Tom was a sports fan and enjoyed watching college football, IU basketball and the Green Bay Packers. He looked forward to watching his grandchildren play little league at Georgetown. Tom was...
Steven Mcelhoe
Oct 27, 2025
Steven E. "Steve" McElhoe, 76, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Steve was the son of the late Harold and Georgianna (Hansen) McElhoe. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He graduated from North Side High School and later...
Kevin Knepper
Oct 27, 2025
Kevin Paul Knepper peacefully passed away into the arms of his Lord, early Monday morning, October 27th, at Parkview Hospital. He was 67 and lived in Fort Wayne, IN, all of his life. Kevin enjoyed collecting, freshwater and exotic fish, home brewing in his younger years, cooking and was a movie buff. He was a proud father, who talked about...
Mary Garns
Oct 26, 2025
Mary T. Garns, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Fort Wayne. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of the late Lester and Gertrude Shutt. Mary was a proud entrepreneur, owning and operating her own wallpaper business for many years. She later worked as a supervisor in the paint department at Lowe's,...
James Walcutt
Oct 26, 2025
James V. Walcutt, 86, of Fort Wayne passed away October 26th surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 24, 1939 in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Angola High School in 1958 and then served his country in the U.S. Navy. Jim retired from International Harvester and moved to Churubusco. He enjoyed 20 years performing in many local bands....
Janlee Winn Lewis Myers
Oct 25, 2025
Janlee Winn Lewis Myers, 84, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Born in Garrett, Indiana on June 8, 1941, Janlee was a daughter of the late Irvin William and Betty Winn McCulloough Lewis. Janlee was an executive secretary with the American Red Cross for 15 years. She was a long-time member of the Women's Auxillary, Post 82. She was...
Deborah Starewich
Oct 25, 2025
Deborah Sue Starewich, 67, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her family, after courageously fighting ALS. Though she has now lost her battle with this devastating disease, Deborah is finally at peace, free from suffering, and rejoicing in Heaven as her faith declares: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe...
Arlene Repine
Oct 24, 2025
Arlene L. Repine, 84, of Fort Wayne, went into the arms of her Savior on Friday, October 24, 2025. She was born to the late Forrest and Meryl (Applegate) Ashton in Harlan, IN on October 30, 1940. She attended Central High School. Arlene married the late Larry Repine in June 1966. She retired from Magnavox after 36 years and was...
Matthew Fultz
Oct 22, 2025
Matthew Edward Fultz, 75, went to his heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Matt was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Matt was a Gold Life Master, and member of the Fort Wayne duplicate bridge club, who made many friends while playing. He took after his father Edward and learned the art of brick masonry as his career, which he...
Frances Foster
Oct 21, 2025
Frances R. Foster of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born May 11, 1938, in Terre Haute, Indiana to George and Idella (Jackson) Burnham. She graduated from Flora High School in 1956 and attended IU Nursing School. She was a stay-at-home mother and was very active in many volunteer organizations, including president of...
David Morimanno
Oct 21, 2025
David A. Morimanno, age 63, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Bishop Mike Morimanno and Ronda Morimanno, who survives. David worked as a tool and die maker at Mahoney Foundries, Inc., and enjoyed serving customers and friends as a business owner of a local machine...
Richard Trent
Oct 20, 2025
Richard "Rich" E. Trent, 62, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday October 20th, 2025. Rich was born in Jacksonville, IL to William "Bill" and Charlotte Trent. He graduated from Northrop High School in Fort Wayne. He then went on to serve his country in the United States Army as an MP. Rich is survived by his wife of 38...
Thomas Kohl
Oct 20, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Scott Kohl, age 57, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Joseph and Shirley Kohl. Tommy worked as a cook at several local restaurants and bars. Tommy was a big football fan and really enjoyed watching games on TV. He liked golf, which he...
Valerie Abron
Oct 19, 2025
Obituary for Valerie Jean (Wills) Abron Valerie Jean (Wills) Abron , of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family on October 19, 2025 . Valerie was born in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Marvin E. Wills and Mattie Jean Wills . She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Beatrice Lewis...
Richard Reinert
Oct 18, 2025
Richard P. Reinert, age 78, passed away Saturday, October 18th, 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. on March 6, 1947 he was born in Tracy, MN to the late Elmer and Ruth Reinert. He is survived by his brother, Donald Reinert. A private family memorials will be held at a later date. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com
