Wilma Forks
Aug 26, 2025
Wilma Ann Forks, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in New Haven, Indiana, to the late Elmer and Emma Werling. Wilma graduated at New Haven High School and International Business College. She served by working in several places including working for Charlie Seyfert at Seyfert's Potato Chips and serving as a bookkeeper at...
Anita Geier
Aug 26, 2025
Anita Effie (Mattison) Geier , age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 26, 2025. She was at peace with the end of her life, ready to go home to the Lord, and experienced no pain in her final days. Born on November 3, 1931 in Elmira, NY, Anita was known for her love...
Brenda Payne
Aug 25, 2025
Brenda N. Payne, age 83, an avid collector, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her children, Eric, Miki, Tami, Jenny, Barbara, Kimmy, Natalie, Chrissie, Micki, Bart, and Kevin; and many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and several siblings. A calling will be 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Wednesday,...
L. Jean Webster
Aug 24, 2025
L. Jean Webster, 87, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Huntington, IN to the late Herman and Irene Elsten. Everybody loved Jeannie and she never met a stranger. She and Bill had a wonderful life together for 65 years. Jean is survived by her two daughters, Deborah E. (Greg) Warren, Pamela (James) Bly;...
Al Reed
Aug 24, 2025
Alfred "Al" Gordon Reed, age 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Born in Scottsboro, Alabama, Al was the son of the late Alfred R. and Berta V. (James) Reed. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1965, achieving the rank of Airman First...
Mary Pfister
Aug 23, 2025
September 30, 1947 – August 23, 2025 Mary Pfister, age 77, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her. Born on September 30, 1947, in Long Beach, California, Mary lived a life full of compassion, warmth, and love. She had a heart that welcomed everyone and a gentle spirit that...
Janet Smith
Aug 23, 2025
Janet D. Smith, age 78, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Fort Wayne. She was born near Harlen, IN to the late Mervin and Verna Lengacher. Janet enjoyed her work as a nutritionist at the Health Food Shop in Fort Wayne. Janet is survived by her husband, Lorin K. Smith; and siblings, Milton (Monica) Lengacher, Nyla Lengacher, and Bethene...
William Kuehl
Aug 23, 2025
William "Bill" C. Kuehl, 85, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Phoenix, passed away on August 23, 2025. Bill served his country in the US Army Reserves. He was the owner of the Sunburst Inn, a bed and breakfast in Phoenix, AZ for over 20 years. He also worked at International Harvester in Melrose Pk, IL. Bill is survived by his...
Matthew Jacobs
Aug 22, 2025
Matthew "Matt" Steven Jacobs, 57, of Fort Wayne, returned home to the Lord on Friday, August 22, 2025. He courageously battled bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) for the last three years of his life. Matt was born to Steven Earl Jacobs and Candace (Candy) Diane (Johnson) Jacobs in Fort Wayne on March 28, 1968. After graduating from Paul Harding High School,...
Dorothy Coppolino
Aug 22, 2025
Dorothy May Coppolino, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family after courageously battling cancer for six years Dottie was born in Fort Wayne to the late Edward and Cleo Worden. She was a Snider High School graduate. Dottie worked at Piere's Entertainment Center as a manager for...
Betty Verschaffel
Aug 22, 2025
The life of Betty Claire Verschaffel. Betty Claire Verschaffel (DeVos) was born on August 27th, 1935, in Lokeren, Belgium. She was the youngest daughter of Petrus DeVos and Martha Mathijs. She had a sister Lena and brother Roger who is a happy 96 years old. She immigrated to the United States with her husband (former) Honore Verschaffel in...
Steven Lopez
Aug 22, 2025
Steven Ariel Lopez, age 22, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Fort Wayne, Steven was the beloved son of Leonardo Lopez and Carmen Villavicencio, who survive him. He was a proud 2025 graduate of Northrop High School. Steven found joy in life's simple pleasures - watching television, spending time outdoors, swimming at...
Jennifer Mcdaniel
Aug 21, 2025
Jennifer Katherine McDaniel, 59, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Orlando, Florida, Jennifer lived a life marked by love, faith, and a heart devoted to serving others. Jennifer faithfully served as a nurse throughout her career, beginning at the bedside and later devoting her talents to administrative leadership and...
Tim Hendrickson
Aug 19, 2025
Tim Hendrickson, 62, of Fort Wayne, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born to Cherry Ambrose and the late Marvin Hendrickson in Auburn on November 23, 1962. Tim graduated from Logansport High School and IUPU. He married his sweetheart, Veira Ellis, on July 9, 1983. Tim worked 30 years at Stonhard. He was a...
Erin Schlabach
Aug 19, 2025
Erin Christine Bertsch Schlabach, 39, of Fort Wayne, entered into her Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born to Todd and Robin (Caywood) Bertsch in Fort Wayne on January 24, 1986. Erin graduated from Leo High School and Ivy Tech Community College with a degree in baking and pastry arts. She worked in medical billing. Erin adored...
Nelson Bailey
Aug 19, 2025
Nelson Jacky Bailey passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2025. He was born on September 18,1946, in Salyersville, Kentucky to Frank and Nancy Bailey. He proudly served his country as an army veteran. On October 13, 1982, He married the love of his life, Arlene Miller. Together they built a life full of love, family, and success. Nelson...
Donald Borches
Aug 18, 2025
Donald W. Borches, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday August 18th, 2025. He was born in Kentucky to the late Wilbur and Lucille Borches. After graduating High School, Don served in the US Army Active Reserves. He then graduated from Ohio College of Applied Sciences with a degree in Civil Engineering. During his career Don was employed by...
Peter Johnson
Aug 17, 2025
Peter Hoyt Johnson, age 78, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Peter was the son of the late Elwood and Barbara Johnson. He pursued his passion for science and engineering, earning his bachelor's degree in both Chemical and Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University in Massachusetts. Peter and his family moved to Fort Wayne in December...
David Smith
Aug 15, 2025
David "Dave" Paul Smith I, 70, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born to the late Robert and Ruth (Grible) Smith in Fort Wayne on October 19, 1954. He graduated from the University of Kansas. Dave was a skilled engineer who made tools and designed and built machines. Dave is survived by his loving...
Marceline Kile
Aug 15, 2025
Marceline Ruth Kile, 99, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born to the late John Shortess and Idyle Fern (Johnson) McClure on April 7, 1926 in Olney, IL. Marceline grew up in Sullivan, IL. She was a Cadet Nurse during WWII. After raising 3 children, she worked as a...
