Myrna Rosa Gonzalez Gonzalez
May 21, 2026
Myrna Rosa Gonzalez Gonzalez, age 74, of Cidra, Puerto Rico, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Myrna was born on July 2, 1951, in Cidra, Puerto Rico, to Virginia Gonzalez and Santiago Gonzalez. She was the youngest of 12 children. After graduating from Gautier Benitez High School in 1969, Myrna attended the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus,...
Rita Mary Baccarella
May 21, 2026
Rita Mary (Sokolowski) Baccarella, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, following a valiant three-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on May 7, 1945, Rita was a proud native of Bayonne, New Jersey. She grew up in the city, attending Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grammar School...
Mildred E. Leatherman
May 20, 2026
Mildred Ellen Leatherman, 91, passed away peacefully and met her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Walter and Helma Schaper. Mildred married the love of her life, Allen Leatherman, on October 17, 1953, and they shared 72 wonderful years as husband and wife.
Mildred was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Braeden Jason Quinn
May 20, 2026
Braeden Quinn “Jason Fanning”, 52, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday May 20th, 2026. Braeden graduated from Homestead High School class of 1992 and then he attended Purdue University. He was currently employed with Southern New Hampshire University as a financial advisor. Braeden was a talented artist. He had a gift for drawing from a very young age. Family...
Ross Donald Carolus
May 18, 2026
On Monday, May 18, 2026, Ross Donald Carolus returned home to his Heavenly Father. It was far too soon by all accounts. Born on November 17, 1962 to Alan and Doris Carolus, Ross was the second of four boys. He spent his childhood in Freedom, NY and enjoyed working at the Morgan’s farm across the street and on his Uncle...
Steven Eugene Bennett
May 16, 2026
Steven Eugene Bennett, age 70, passed away May 16, 2026, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN, surrounded by his children. He was born in Marion, Indiana to the late Ralph and Doris Elaine Bennett. Steven worked as both an HVAC technician and an electrician at Slater Steel for 15 years and, most recently, at the VA Hospital. He enjoyed...
Ida H. Purvis
May 16, 2026
Ida H. Purvis, age 75, passed away on May 16, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Barrie Leroy Peterson
May 16, 2026
Barrie L. Peterson, age 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a profound legacy of faith, family, and mentorship. Born on August 11, 1942, in Moline, Illinois, Barrie was the beloved son of Virgil and June Peterson. On August 31, 1963, he married the love of his life, Judy (Anderson) Peterson....
Charles Irvin Keller
May 15, 2026
Charles Irvin Keller, a cherished husband, devoted father, loving grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away on May 15, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was 83 years old. Born on June 3, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, Charles was the son of the late Floyd and Florence Keller. He spent his formative years...
Carol Jean Strayer
May 15, 2026
Carol Jean (‘Lovey’) Strayer, age 83, joined our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on Friday, May 15, 2026. She was born on May 1, 1943, in Garrett, IN to Bernard and Edith Lower. She was married to Norman Strayer in Kendallville, IN on May 8, 1965. Carol was a graduate of Kendallville High School (Class of 1961), Manchester...
Hermon Ababu Minda
May 15, 2026
Hermon Ababu Minda, age 25, passed away May 15, 2026, in South Bend, IN. She was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Ababu Minda Yimene and Tsion Teklu Maru, who survive. She graduated from Canterbury High School in 2018 and later graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor's degree in communication and film studies in 2022. Hermona, as everyone called...
Patricia Marie Bennett
May 14, 2026
Patricia Marie Bennett, age 69, passed away May 14, 2026 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN, surrounded by her family. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Arthur and Virginia Hastings. Patricia worked for the Fort Wayne Newspapers as an administrative assistant and, most recently, as an assistant librarian and in the lunchroom for Fort Wayne...
Noah Michael Price
May 13, 2026
Noah Michael Price, 19, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the city where he was born. A proud 2025 graduate of Huntington North High School, Noah was a vibrant and active young man who brought light and life to every room he entered. Full of life and vitality, Noah was a young man who found...
Anthony Allen Amstutz
May 13, 2026
Anthony Allen “Tony” Amstutz, 61, went to his heavenly home by the grace of his Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tony was a son of the late Donald and Gloria (Panning) Amstutz. Tony graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School, class of 1983, where he played tennis, baseball, and basketball. He continued playing...
Ruth Ann Davis
May 13, 2026
Ruth Ann Davis, age 64, passed away May 13, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Claire, MI to the late Robert Geyer and Frances Straw. Ruth was a dedicated employee at Klopfenstein Inn and Suites where she was a dedicated employee for 11 years. She will be remembered for her love of Mickey Mouse and her generous...
Gretchen Agnes Fuhrmann
May 12, 2026
We praise and thank God for the life of Gretchen A. Fuhrmann, age 103, who passed away May 12, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in New Haven, IN to the late Herman and Lydia Kohlmeier. She worked 27 years as an order processing clerk for Navistar, retiring in 1981. Gretchen was a faithful member of Suburban Bethlehem...
Elisabeth Ruth Halla Lima
May 12, 2026
Elisabeth Ruth Halla “Lisa” Lima, 79 (always 35), passed away peacefully at her home surrounded with lots of love by her family on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born in Munich, Germany, Lisa was a daughter of the late Hans and Ruth (Schmidt) Holzer. She moved to America in 1979, where she would go on to build a life centered around...
Norma Marie Gasper
May 12, 2026
Norma M. Gasper, 101, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday May 12, 2026. She was born in Mulberry Grove, Illinois to the late Ruhe and Velma Keel.
Norma traveled extensively with her husband as he served in the United States Air Force. She worked at and retired from General Electric. Norma was a very devoted wife, mother, and Grammy to...
Julee Dyan Bouchie
May 9, 2026
Julee Dyan Bouchie, age 50, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Defiance, Ohio. Julee worked for several years as a dispatcher with Verizon and most recently served as a County Clerk with the Allen County Small Claims Court. She found happiness in simple, meaningful places, caring for animals, exploring new destinations, and especially spending time at the beach, where...
Luis Angel Muñiz
May 9, 2026
Luis Angel Muñiz-Cales, born September 23, 1953, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, passed away on May 9, 2026. He was a devoted father, proud veteran, and respected public servant whose life was marked by dedication, service, and love for his family. Luis was raised in San Francisco, California, where he built the foundation of a life defined by hard work and...
