Kathleen Horst
Jul 10, 2026
Kathleen Horst, age 73, passed away on July 10, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Paterson, NJ, to the late Harold and Elizabeth Lutz. Before her retirement, Kathleen worked at American Electronic Components of Elkhart, IN, and more recently at Utilimaster of Wakarusa, IN, as a Quality Assurance Technician. She is survived by her husband of 31...
Patricia Ann Nash
Jul 9, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Ann Nash, 77, passed away on July 9, 2026, at home. She was born in Kankakee, Illinois on October 28, 1948. Pat found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially at family reunions and with her grandchildren. She enjoyed tending to her garden, caring for her flowers, relaxing with her morning cup of coffee, and...
Gregory Robert Harjer
Jul 8, 2026
Gregory Robert Harjer, 74, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026. Born in Muskegon, Michigan, on February 15, 1952, Greg spent his childhood there and remained deeply connected to the community that shaped him. Greg attended Muskegon Catholic Central School through his junior year before graduating from Spring Lake High School. Throughout his life he was known for his strong...
Josephine Hadassah Patricia Richardson
Jul 8, 2026
Josephine Hadassah Patricia Richardson, lovingly known as "Josie," passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 8, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the age of eight. Born on March 27, 2018, in Toledo, Ohio, Josephine was the most joyful, pure, and beautiful soul her family has ever known. Her radiant smile could light up an entire room, and...
Carol Ann Crawford
Jul 7, 2026
Carol Ann Crawford, age 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on July 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Donald and Mary Jenkins. Ann worked in customer service for ProFed and was known for her willingness to do any job asked of her. She was an active...
Gary L. Duval
Jul 5, 2026
Gary Duval, born March 27, 1965, passed away on July 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion to the people he loved. Gary found joy in the simple things, dirt racing, camping under open skies, and spending time with family who meant the world to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth...
Thomas Albert Swihart
Jul 4, 2026
Thomas A. Swihart passed on July 4, 2026, at 2:28 a.m., surrounded by his family. Tom was born on June 10, 1940, his father’s birthday, to James and Irene Swihart. He was the third child in a family of seven boys. He attended Washington Township grade school and graduated in 1958 from North Side High School in Fort Wayne. He...
Thelma McCool
Jul 4, 2026
Thelma J. McCool, 101, of Huntertown, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. She was born in Kokomo, IN on June 12, 1925 to the late Alba and Ressie (Fife) Newport. She retired from Magnavox. Thelma loved dogs and enjoyed crafting.
Thelma is survived by her children, Daniel (Tina) O’Vadka of Peru, IN, Thomas McCool of Titusville, FL, and Barbara Reece...
Todd Alan Boyer
Jul 2, 2026
Todd Alan Boyer, 60, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Columbia City, Indiana. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Todd is survived by his father, Sheldon Neil Boyer; siblings, Debra (Steve) Bonham, Michelle (John) Bourne, and Michael (Marci) Boyer; step siblings, Lisa, Brian, and Mark Butler; and uncle, Jerry Boyer.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Cunningham;...
Deborah Ann Bohr
Jul 2, 2026
Deborah Ann (Kautenburger) Bohr
Deborah was a lifelong learner and proud graduate of Arcadia High School and attended Northern Arizona University. She built a life centered on faith, family, kindness, and finding joy in simple things.
Deborah was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Bohr, and by her parents, Wallace and Ann Kautenburger.
She is lovingly remembered by her brother, Jim...
Benjamin Bradley Johnson
Jul 2, 2026
Benjamin Bradley Johnson, age 21, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Elizabethtown, KY. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on June 24, 2005, and was a 2024 graduate of Northrop High School.
Ben was completing his certification as a Journeyman Electrician and was employed by LA Electric and currently by CM Electrical Solutions. He was highly involved in SkillsUSA,...
Adrien D'Shon Carey
Jul 2, 2026
Adrien D'Shon Carey "AC" "Boogie", 22, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 29, 2003, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, AC was the beloved son of Angela Carey. From an early age, AC...
Paul Edward Young
Jul 2, 2026
Paul E. Young, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday July 2nd, 2026. Paul served our country proudly in the United States Navy for 20 years where he serviced and maintained helicopters. He is survived by his brother, Mick (Susan) Young; his best friend, Debby Foreman; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Paul was preceded in death by several brothers...
Janis L. Gatke
Jul 1, 2026
Janis L. McQueen Gatke, 90, passed away into the arms of Jesus on July 1, 2026, in Angola, Indiana. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Ralph and Louella McQueen Janis devoted her life to caring for her family as a homemaker. She loved bowling, golfing at Canterbury, camping, boating, and playing bingo, and she found joy...
Elizabeth Ryan Overholt
Jun 30, 2026
Elizabeth Overholt of Harlan, IN, passed away on June 30th, 2026 at the age of 16. She was born on October 7th, 2009, to Ryan and Jaime Overholt in Fort Wayne, IN. Elizabeth was being Homeschooled and was entering her Junior year. She was enjoying her work as a barista at Genesis House in Antwerp, OH. Elizabeth enjoyed being with...
Mark Edward Tester
Jun 30, 2026
Mark Edward Tester, 77, passed away on June 30, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Huntington, Indiana. Mark enjoyed his profession as a barber, where he loved getting to know his clients. He created many long-term friendships through his work and kindness to people. Mark was proud to serve his county as an Army veteran, where he...
Robert Glenn "Bob" Boxell
Jun 29, 2026
Robert Glenn "Bob" Boxell
July 5, 1941 - June 29, 2026
Robert Glenn "Bob" Boxell, 84, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Bob was proud to be an ironworker and a member of Ironworkers Local 147. He worked for many years for G & L Corporation in Fort Wayne, IN, before retiring as a site foreman/supervisor. Bob loved living...
John Philip Ingermann
Jun 29, 2026
John P. Ingermann, 81, of Fort Wayne, IN, formerly of Brookville, IN, passed away on Monday June 29th, 2026. John graduated from Connersville High School in 1963, then on to Ball State University where he was the class of 1967. John spent his 39 year career with the Franklin County School Corporation as a Speech Pathologist. He also coached boys...
Lawrence Albert McFadden
Jun 28, 2026
Lawrence A. McFadden of Fort Wayne, Indiana, left this world on Sunday, June 28, 2026. He was 71 years old. Larry was born on July 2, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents, Donald and Nicolette McFadden. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Thomas. He is survived by his significant other, Patricia Kowalczyk, brother, Richard (and...
Jeannie Michelle Lemert
Jun 28, 2026
Jeannie Shaffer Lemert, 66, left behind the pain of this earth and ran into the arms of her family in heaven on June 28, 2026. God, in his perfect timing, reunited Jeannie with her eldest son, Roy, on the 15th anniversary of his passing. Jeannie was born to John “Jack” Shaffer and Marilyn Ward on October 8, 1959 in Columbus,...
