Phyllis Franklin
May 3, 2025
Phyllis Franklin, 83, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Portland, IN to the late Merle and Geraldine Strock. Phyllis was a nurse at Harlan Elementary School for ten years until she transitioned to becoming an ICU nurse at Parkview for 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed...
James Thompson
May 2, 2025
James D. Thompson, age 88, of Auburn, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Fred and Angela Thompson, James led a life filled with dedication, service, and passion.James proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy before embarking on a successful...
Faith Purkiser
May 2, 2025
Faith Anne (Shaw) Purkiser, 50, passed away on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. She was born in Fort Wayne on March 2nd, 1975 to Patricia Blasco and the late Marion J. Prine. She graduated from Wayne High School in 1993. Faith loved her boys Owen and Henry fiercely. Her husband Matt was the love of life since 1993 when they...
Phillip Moser
Apr 30, 2025
Phillip W. Moser, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Gerald Moser and Marietta Swaine. Phillip enjoyed reading his Bible and spending time putting together model cars and planes. Phillip is survived by his sisters, Cheryl Fleener (Gary), Carolyn Austin (Steve), and Deborah Holbrook (Stuart). He was also preceded...
Frederick Sleet
Apr 29, 2025
Pastor Frederick Alexander Sleet, 73, of Fort Wayne, was born March 29, 1952, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Frederick Lloyd Sleet and Mary Helen Alexander Sleet. He is the oldest of 5 children, being the only son. His 4 sisters are Cynthia Gentry; Pamela Sleet, Nettie Newsome and Ingrid Sleet. Nettie Newsome, passed away at the age of 57,...
James Woolf
Apr 29, 2025
James D. Woolf Jr., 67, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late James Woolf Sr. and Carolyn Woolf. James enjoyed his 30 plus years career at Powerplant Service. Outside of his work, he enjoyed sitting in his garage listening to music and enjoying a nice...
Jean Reesman
Apr 28, 2025
Jean Reesman, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Raymond and Dorothy Roddy. While small in stature, her impact on others was big..
She faced cancer six times with unwavering grace and determination. Her resilience was only matched by her boundless...
Evelyn Kahlenbeck
Apr 27, 2025
Evelyn L. Kahlenbeck, 100, went Home to the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born to the late Harold and Nellie (Sheets) Scribner on December 3, 1924. In her 100 years of life, she loved her family and friends and was a farm wife who did everything from milking cows to taking care of her flowers and vegetable...
Emmalee Kathleen Jordan
Apr 26, 2025
Emmalee Kathleen, a precious soul who blessed her family with her arrival on December 4th, 2013, peacefully entered heaven on April 26th, 2025, succumbing to injuries sustained as an infant. Though her time on earth was brief, Emmalee, with her calming spirit, profoundly touched the lives of all who knew her. For the family, this day, while filled with deep...
Laureen Thomas
Apr 26, 2025
Laureen "Lori" Elizabeth (Finley) Thomas, 68, passed away at her home at Big Cedar Lake on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1957, in Beloit, Wisconsin to Steve, Sr. and Faye (Gensrich) Finely. Lori married her high school sweetheart, Doug Thomas, in 1975. She will be remembered as a compassionate, caring person who brought light to...
James C. Hilgemann
Apr 26, 2025
James C. Hilgemann, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late James Albert Hilgemann and Betty J. (McKown) Godschalk in Fort Wayne on December 30, 1942. He was a life-long Fort Wayne resident and graduated from Concordia High School. James married Sue Upole in 1972....
Jerry Mckinny
Apr 26, 2025
Jerry Dean McKinny, age 79 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 26th 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 26th, 1945, Jerry was a devoted mother, a hardworking professional, and a beloved member of her community. She dedicated over 30 years of service to Magnavox, where she was known for her commitment, integrity, and...
Debbie Harkless
Apr 26, 2025
Deborah K. "Debbie" Harkless, 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Debbie was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on December 6, 1953 to the late Robert and Gwendolyn Thomas. Debbie was then raised in Davisburg, Michigan. During her working years, Debbie worked in medical billing and retired from Parkview Hospital. She loved the beach and spent the...
Tom Dosen
Apr 26, 2025
Tom Dosen, 70, died peacefully on Saturday evening at St. Anne's Community. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his daughter Andrea Dosen, his son Jacob (Melissa) Dosen and his stepson Steven (Emily) Butler. Tom worked for the Allen County Highway Department for 42 years retiring in 2018. Tom enjoyed sports (especially the Chicago Teams), model railroading and gardening. Tom...
Anh Le
Apr 25, 2025
It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of Anh Le at the age of 16 on April 25, 2025. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend to so many. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 10, 2009 to Chanh Le and Kimhong Dinh. She was always a joy to the family each day she...
Rachel Baker
Apr 24, 2025
Rachel Elizabeth Baker nee Weinrich was born 5 December 1978 to William and Barbara Weinrich. She was baptized into the holy Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit at Zion Lutheran Church, later she was confirmed and communed in that church. Rachel graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School (1997), and in 2001 received her Bachelor of Science degree in...
Dan Harm
Apr 24, 2025
Dan Harm, 75, of Fort Wayne, went Home to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 24 th , 2025 at home. He was born to the late Norman and Maxine Helen (Husk) Harm in Detroit, MI on June 19, 1949. He graduated from Quincy High School in Michigan. Dan was a long-time member of County Line Church of God in...
Daniel Young
Apr 22, 2025
Daniel W. Young age 56, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Tilford and Alice Young. Daniel worked as a service technician for TruckPro and Reilley Trucking. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and most of all, spending time with his family. Daniel is survived by his ...
Lois Johnson
Apr 22, 2025
Lois Elliott Johnson (nee McCabe),91, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born in Rochester, NY on April 4, 1934 to Charles and Esther McCabe and raised in the small town of Honeoye Falls. After moving to Indiana in 1956, she's called Fort Wayne home since 1958. Lois spent over 25 years in the banking industry, working her way to...
Mary Clifford
Apr 22, 2025
Mary Lou Clifford, age 79, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St. have been entrusted with the arrangements.
