James Moore
Apr 9, 2025
James W. Moore, age 88, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Jesse and Florence Moore. James worked as a custodian for over 20 years with South Side High School and was 65 year member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, where he loved to get involved and...
Judith Johnson
Apr 8, 2025
Judith Lee Johnson, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Detroit, MI, to the late William and Evelyn Eger. Judith worked as a registered nurse for a local neurologist and also with the American Red Cross. She was a past leader of the North Side High School Band...
Matthew Mcbride
Apr 8, 2025
Matthew D. McBride age 49, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and a graduate of Northop High School. Matthew worked at Kroger, and in his free time he enjoyed both playing and watching sports. He attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Matthew is survived by his father, Doug McBride; mother, Ann McBride;...
Gregory Gotsch
Apr 8, 2025
Gregory Michael Gotsch started his eternal life in heaven on April 08, 2025. Greg's journey on this Earth was marked by his steadfast love and faith in God. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" John 3:16. His faith guided his...
Andria Deck
Apr 4, 2025
Andria Dawn Deck, age 51, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne, to her father, David Gillenwater, who preceded her in death; and her mother, Denise Gillenwater, who survives. Andria worked in medical billing and was known for her focus on details. She will be remembered for her sarcastic and witty...
Tom Edmondson
Apr 3, 2025
Thomas Leonard "Tom" Edmondson, 70, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany Tom was a son of the late Guy and Romilda (Rohrig) Edmondson. During his working years, Tom was a proud union truck driver for several companies before his retirement. Simply put, Tom was a great son, dad,...
Dorene Arnett
Apr 3, 2025
Dorene K. Arnett, age 77, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late Richard and Mildred Vale. Dorene worked as a telemarketer where she excelled in connecting with others and sales. She was a former member of the Leo United Methodist Church, she loved flowers, and was an avid gardener. ...
Shandareen Sanders
Apr 3, 2025
Shandareen Lelita Sanders passed away at home on April 3, 2025. Born on June 12, 1972, Shandareen brought joy, laughter, and love into the lives of all who knew her. She accepted Christ into her life at an early age. A proud graduate of Paul Harding High School, Shandareen was known for her strong work ethic and dedication, most recently...
Scott Reader
Apr 3, 2025
Scott Reader , 66, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born and raised in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Donald and Lavon Reader. Scott dedicated 40 years of his life to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 305, where he was a proud member. He had a passion for...
Mark Richmond
Apr 1, 2025
Mark Anthony Richmond, age 68, passed away Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Elijah Richmond and Ethel Lee Jordan. Mark proudly served his country as a member of the US Army. He also served as a postal worker, loved music, and was an avid record collector. Mark...
Ruth Chambers
Apr 1, 2025
Ruth Anne Chambers, 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Parkview North. She is a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Social Work. Ruth was active in the community. She enjoyed playing bridge with friends and family. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Roberta (Bill) Warriner; son, Richard (Dee), four grandchildren, Robert...
Casey Wyatt-Patterson
Apr 1, 2025
Casey Wyatt-Patterson, 43, passed away April 1, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN, where he was born. Casey was a proud donut business owner who passionately served his community for many years. He often brought in his niece and nephews for some donut making fun. Casey was a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed cheering them...
Maureen Shepherd
Apr 1, 2025
Maureen Joanne (Tapp) Shepherd was born on August 21, 1960 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she lived her whole life. She passed on April 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. Maureen was one of nine children. She worked as a nursing home aide, in her father's meat market, and as a bank teller for many years before working for Aetna...
Timothy Hartman
Mar 29, 2025
Timothy (Tim) Paul Hartman, 54, passed away peacefully March 29, 2025. Tim courageously battled glioblastoma brain cancer for 17 months with undaunted faith, a determined spirit and an incredible sense of humor. Tim's goal from his diagnosis was to live as long as he could for "his girls". Tim is survived by his devoted wife Kimberly (Kim), loving daughters Madison...
Teresa Gotschall
Mar 29, 2025
Teresa Gotschall, 64, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN. Teresa graduated from Paul Harding High School and spent many years enjoying her work for Wells Fargo Bank. She loved nature and could often be found spending time in her flowerbed, gardening, and taking care of all...
Lisa Quirk
Mar 28, 2025
Lisa Jo (Kern) Quirk, 66, left her loving family on Friday March 28, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lisa was born February 2, 1959 in Muncie, Indiana. A 1977 graduate of Muncie Central High School, Lisa spent her younger years on the tennis court or in the pool, where she was an avid swimmer and lifeguard. Her summers were filled...
Barbara Wynn
Mar 28, 2025
Barbara Ann Wynn, 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on March 28, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ruth and Elmer "Red" Vining. Barbara dedicated over 30 years of her career to GTE/Verizon before spending more than a decade working with Fort Wayne Community Schools. She was a devoted mother,...
Orval Haaff
Mar 27, 2025
Orval Eli Haaff, Jr. went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2025 at the age of 99. He died peacefully in his home at Georgetown Place surrounded by family. He was born in Indianapolis August 27, 1925 to Clare and Orval Haaff, Sr. As a product of growing up in the Great Depression, he learned to survive the...
Donald "Don" Lindsey
Mar 26, 2025
Donald Allen Lindsey, 75, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Born in Peoria, Illinois Don was the son of the late Harold and Faye (Bayles) Lindsey. Don graduated from Pekin Community High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing from Western Illinois University. He served our country in the Air...
Anthony Heidrich
Mar 26, 2025
Anthony Lee Heidrich, age 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away on March 26, 2025, after a long illness. His life was a legacy of love, compassion and unwavering faith. Anthony, "Tony" was born on June 28, 1944, to Charles Henry Heidrich and Mable Pauline Schmitt in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After graduating from North Side High School in Fort Wayne, IN...
