Heidi Thessin
Jul 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Heidi Ann Thessin Heidi Ann Thessin, age 78, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 21st, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Heidi brought light and love to all who knew her through her boundless creativity, deep faith, and generous spirit. A woman of many...
Curtis Beecher
Jul 21, 2025
Curtis Carleton Beecher, age 69, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne to the late Arthur and Nancy Beecher, Curtis proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
He worked as a calibration technician with Magnavox and later ITT. Curtis was an avid cyclist, often...
Janet Carpenter
Jul 21, 2025
Janet K. Carpenter, 56, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Janet earned her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees in mathematics from IPFW. She also held an A.S. in Computer Science. She specialized in helping students fill in the holes in their mathematic abilities. Janet was very loved and will be greatly missed by...
Michael Snider
Jul 21, 2025
Michael Leroy Snider, 66, of Fort Wayne, IN died on Monday, July 21, 2025 at home. Mike was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on November 24, 1958 a son of the late Edwin and Dixie Snider. Mike graduated from Norwell High School and was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church. He spent 27 years in his early working life...
Thet Aung Oo
Jul 20, 2025
Thet Aung OO, 41, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Myanmar. Thet Aung OO is survived by his wife, Angel White; children, Izayah OO, Stella OO, Mie OO, Skai OO, Htet OO; father, Yarzar OO; mother, and Myint OO. A visitation will be held at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N....
Richard Gorney
Jul 20, 2025
Richard Gorney, age 69, peacefully left this earthly world, to finally be free, on Sunday evening, July 20, 2025 from the Life Care Center in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on June 13, 1956 to Frank and Dorothy (Sroka) Gorney, in Wheeling, IL, where he was raised and graduated. He was born with cerebral palsy and due to the...
Debra Davis
Jul 20, 2025
Debra Sue Davis (Barge), 61 of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday July 20, 2025. Debra is survived by her son, Rickey Barge; sister, Patty (Dan Meyer) Emrich; niece, Danielle (Eric Williams) Hartig. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Georgie Barge; and nephew Donny Barge. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday July 25, 2025,...
Robert Mccarthy
Jul 19, 2025
Robert Orville "Bob" McCarthy, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. Born on April 13, 1939, in Syracuse, New York, Bob lived a life defined by curiosity, kindness, and a deep appreciation for the natural world. Bob earned his bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Physics from Indiana Tech, a foundation that supported his lifelong passion...
Margaret Bockman
Jul 19, 2025
Margaret "Margy" E. Bockman, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Margy was born and raised in Ypsilanti, MI, to the late Hollet and Gladys Allison. She was a member of the Covenant UMC in The Villages, FL. Margy also belonged to the Sounds of Hope, church choir and the handbell choir. She married the late David Bockman in...
Wendy Louise Kelley
Jul 19, 2025
Wendy Louise Kelley, 71, of Fort Wayne, fell into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Wendy fought a courageous battle of breast cancer since 1997 and bone cancer since 2010. She had an incredible relationship with her oncologist Dr. S. Nattam and was his longest surviving cancer patient. As a cancer...
Barbara L. Werling
Jul 18, 2025
Barbara L. Werling, 90, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, July 18, 2025. She was born to the late Edwin David and Evelyn Kathryn (Juergens) Hipkins on July 20, 1934 in Holland, MI. She graduated from Concordia High School. Barbara was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church. She was a teacher in Peru, IN and an art and reading...
Charles "Chuck" C. Roberts
Jul 18, 2025
Charles "Chuck" C. Roberts, 88, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Chuck was born to the late Charles E. and Cecile (Billings) Roberts on June 25, 1937 in Vandercook, MI. He proudly served in the US Army. He graduated from North Side High School and Purdue University. Chuck retired as an engineer for International Harvester/Navistar after...
Jeff Barbour
Jul 17, 2025
Jeff Barbour, 48, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He loved being outside and riding in his Trans AM with his beloved dogs. He enjoyed building and fixing computers, and found joy in talking and working with the elderly and handicapped. Jeff is survived by his father, Jack (Shari Thomas)...
Larry Misner
Jul 17, 2025
Larry DeLoyd Misner of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away on July 17, 2025, after a full 87 years of life. Larry was born on Feb. 9, 1938 to Helen and DeLoyd Misner in Buck Creek, Ind. He excelled in basketball and baseball at Buck Creek High School before graduating in 1956. Larry worked his tail off as an asphalt raker...
Rodney Kelsaw
Jul 17, 2025
Rodney Lamont Kelsaw Sr., 35, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. Rodney was a dedicated strong-willed and minded, family oriented, playful, all around amazing father, son, brother, partner, friend and relative. He earned his GED in 2008, but was very knowledgeable and great teacher in all aspects of life. He is survived by his parents,...
Donovan Cammalleri
Jul 16, 2025
Donovan Leonardo Cammalleri, 15, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He was born to Frank Cammalleri and Giovanna Follo on February 14, 2010 in Emporia, KS. Donovan was starting his 10 th grade year at Snider High School where he was in the marching band. His two passions were the Snider Mighty Panthers Marching Band and...
Marjorie Wright
Jul 16, 2025
Marjorie G. Wright, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born to the late Raymond S. and Irene (Matthews) Groo on May 8, 1939, in New Brunswick, NJ. Marge married Edward A (Binky) Wright December 1955. Edward passed away December 2014. Together they raised a family of 6 children. They were both born in...
Barbara Coleman
Jul 16, 2025
Barbara L. Coleman, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Idona Holland.
Barbara dedicated her career to serving others as a customer service representative at NIPSCO. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, she was an...
Carol Pyle
Jul 15, 2025
Carol J. Pyle, age 84, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne to the late Paul and Bertha Hitzeman, Carol dedicated her career to quality control and found her greatest joy in spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Pam (Phil) Maroney, Jack (Janice)...
Rosalie Crawford
Jul 15, 2025
Rosalie Ann Crawford (nee Mongosa), 86, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on July 14, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1939, in Roanoke, IN to Homer and Goldie Mongosa. Memorable events in her life revolved around raising 9 children, her career in nursing, and being a proud member of the Miami Indian tribe. While working as a nurse...
