Obituaries

Aug 9, 2025

Deborah "Debbie" Gordy, 68, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Fort Wayne after a valiant fight against breast cancer for over two years. She was born in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Rosemary Cottrell. Debbie served the community as a registered nurse for over 30 years at Parkview and other hospitals. Some of her hobbies included bird...

Aug 6, 2025

Thomas C. Maddux, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at home with family. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Frank and Phyllis Maddux. He was a huge sports fan who particularly loved hockey, baseball, and golf. He shared a love for classic Buicks with his wife Vicki. He was a true friend to...

Aug 3, 2025

Sonia Finn, 90 passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Muncie, IN to the late Herman and Barbara Smith. Sonia had many interests including singing and listening to music, staying active in the golfing community, and enjoying her winters in Florida for many years. She will be remembered for co-founding Service Electric alongside...

Aug 3, 2025

Terry A. Loving Craig , age 71, passed away on August 3, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Terry was a proud graduate of North Side High School. He found his calling in the kitchen, working as a chef and cook at Parkview Hospital and the State School, where his dedication, skill, and work ethic left a lasting impression. Terry...

Aug 1, 2025

Dana Lee Bowman, 75, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 1, 2025.  Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dana was a daughter of the late Gilbert Belcher and Wilma Smith.  Dana graduated from North Side High School.  She married the love of her life Thomas Bowman on August 23, 1969.  Dana enjoyed crocheting...

Jul 31, 2025

Mary Lou Rose , 85, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. Born on August 6, 1939, to Estill and Hester Carroll, Mary was raised with strong values of faith, family, and simplicity. She was confirmed and later baptized in the river in front of her childhood home—an experience that marked the beginning of her lifelong devotion to the Lord....

Jul 30, 2025

Wanda June Cisna, 74, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Fort Wayne. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday August 5, 2025, at 6:00 pm located at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street) with visitation from 5:00 pm until the service.

Jul 30, 2025

Andrew "Andy" Peterschmidt, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025. Andy was born in Fort Wayne and spent over 40 years in the flooring industry. He worked as an installer and later as a service manager, earning respect throughout the field for his experience, expertise and work ethic. He loved Colorado, the mountains, skiing, white-water rafting,...

Jul 29, 2025

David Watts, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Northern Lakes Nursing Home after an extended battle with alzhiemers disease. He was born in Portland, Indiana on October 6, 1953. Son of the late Raymond H. and Ella J. (Arnold) Watts, of New Haven, Indiana. David married Vicki L. Mills from Fort Wayne on February 3, 1982....

Jul 28, 2025

Susan Ann Scheeler, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Susan was a daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Strasburg) Heidbrink.  She graduated from South Side High School.  Susan met the love of her life Kirk Scheeler...

Jul 28, 2025

Jennifer Irene Bauer, 55, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday July 28th, 2025. She was born in Fort Wayne to Crayton and Peggy McCleery, who survive. Jennifer was a graduate of New Haven High School class of 1989. She was a lifelong Fort Wayne resident and worked for Bolt Custom Trucks in New Haven for nearly 15 years. Jennifer...

Jul 27, 2025

Gerald "Gerry" F. Wilson, 87, passed away on Sunday July 27, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne. Gerry was an accomplished chef and was employed at the Fort Wayne Country Club for many years. He then went on to teach the next generation of culinary arts students at Ivy Tech Community College. He was loved by all who knew...

Jul 27, 2025

Kyler "KyKy" Jackson Harless Born August 18, 2007, in Fort Wayne, Indiana Kyler "KyKy" Harless was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew him. Known for his infectious smile, high fives, and boundless energy, KyKy brought joy wherever he went. He was the kind of person who made others feel seen, loved, and appreciated. He especially loved...

Jul 27, 2025

Melissa Jeane Duncan Smith, 60, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 27, 2025, after a courageous seven-year battle with ocular melanoma. Born to William Dean and Barbara Lou Chance Duncan, Melissa was a beloved sister, wife, mother, aunt and friend. She is survived by her loving husband, Timothy Lawrence Smith, children Jordan Leigh...

Jul 27, 2025

Carolyn Irene Roberts passed away on July 27, 2025 at age 82. Born in Fort Wayne, IN in 1942, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. For her family, and so many who knew her, the pain of losing Carolyn is immense. The memories shared, over time, will attempt to fill the void of her passing. Carolyn was...

Jul 27, 2025

Carol G. Luebke, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by family in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne to the late John and Virginia Atkison, Carol began her career in 1965 at Magnavox/Raytheon, where she served as an engineering technician until her retirement in 1996.

Carol had a...

Jul 26, 2025

Jared Scott Huth, age 33, was taken from us too soon in a tragic car accident on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the beloved son of Scott (Tara Hill) Huth and Pamela (Brian) Ripke.

Jared worked as a sales engineer at Sweetwater and was a talented lampworker and guitar...

Jul 25, 2025

Richard Dale Schrenk, age 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 25, 2025.  He was born on December 7th, 1938, in Chicago, IL to Elmer and Delila Schrenk. While in Chicago, Richard's father worked for Janice's grandfather, and as it happened, Richard met his future wife as an infant. As a child, Richard's family...

Jul 22, 2025

Jenna Nicole Warford, 34, of Huntertown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jenna was the beloved daughter of Howard and Chrisdeana Welch, who survive her. A proud member of her community, Jenna worked as a teacher's aide at Huntertown Elementary School, where her warmth and humor touched the lives of so many students...

Jul 22, 2025

Linda Moore, 50, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN. Linda is survived by her husband Allen Potter; children, Brittany (Riley) Ross, Bethany Hakey-Moore, Emilee Potter; and Billy Hollon; brother, William Bundy; and granddaughter, Willow Ross. She was preceded in death by her mom, Pamela Listenberger; sister, Tracy Hakey; and father,...