Karen Taylor
Jul 15, 2025
Karen Taylor, March 4, 1961-July 15, 2025. Karen was the friendliest person who never met a stranger. She was nearly always cheerful, shining her light on everyone she knew. Despite her many life challenges and circumstances, she never lost her smile or happy disposition. She was resilient, strong, funny, and always willing to help those who needed it....
Eric Farr
Jul 13, 2025
Eric Gene Farr, Sr., 68, of Fort Wayne, passed on peacefully Sunday July 13, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 24, 1957, to the late Lila M. Farr-Alford and the late Willie F. Chrisp Sr. in Canalou, Stoddard County, Missouri. Eric served in the United States Air Force for 26 years. Eric...
Lisa Pressler-Clark
Jul 13, 2025
Lisa Marie Pressler-Clark, age 68, surrerenderd her fight against cancer on July 13, 2025. She was born in Huntington, IN to the late Willam Pressler and Sandra J. Cotton. She graduated from Huntington North High School in 1975, and from Purdue University in 1978 with a nursing degree. She later married the love of her life, Ron in 1989. Lisa...
Robert Barrett
Jul 13, 2025
Robert Allen Barrett, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Robert was the son of the late David L. and Maxine (Schulte) Barrett. He graduated from South Bend Central High School and earned his Master's Degree from Indiana University. Robert taught at Purdue Fort Wayne for over 40 years in...
Nancy Chapman
Jul 12, 2025
Nancy Simmons Chapman November 30, 1951 – July 12, 2025 Nancy Simmons Chapman, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of creativity, service, music, and compassion. Nancy was born on November 30, 1951, to Allen F. Simmons and Elizabeth (Van Arnam) Simmons. She grew up in a close-knit family...
Kenneth Miller
Jul 12, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" V. Miller, 58, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 with his family by his side. Ken graduated from North Side High School class of 1986. Ken drove a tow truck for Parker Towing for nearly 20 years. He held several jobs as an auto mechanic and also repaired small engines. Ken was a Komet...
Michael Hoehn
Jul 11, 2025
On July 11, 2025, Michael Duane Hoehn, age 77, of Spencerville, Indiana passed away at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Mike retired from Menards in 2010 where he worked as a Contractor Salesperson. His earlier years were spent working various sales jobs in the home improvement field. In his retirement years, he was a groundskeeper for an estate near Spencerville, IN. Fishing,...
Norma Feller
Jul 11, 2025
Norma Jean Feller, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in South Bend, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Edna Woodcox.
Norma was a dedicated antique dealer and appraiser, known for her keen eye and appreciation for history and craftsmanship. She will be lovingly remembered by...
John Alexander
Jul 10, 2025
John Alexander, 97, of Fort Wayne, passed into eternity on Thursday, July 10, 2025 to be with his Savior Jesus Christ. Upon graduating from Tri-State (Trine) University in 1953, he was employed by General Electric and then went into industrial sales with National Mill Supply. In 1975, he was promoted to manage the Industrial Division. In 1985, he founded American...
Rebecca Clough
Jul 10, 2025
Rebecca Gayle Clough (nee Nunley), beloved wife, mother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. Born April 26, 1946, in Henderson, Kentucky, Rebecca was the cherished daughter of W.C. and Marie Nunley, who preceded her in death. Rebecca's life was marked by unwavering dedication to service and community. Her career spanned diverse roles, each reflecting her compassion...
Terrence Brubaker
Jul 9, 2025
Terrence L. "Terry" Brubaker, age 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Claude and Sara Brubaker, Terry was a proud lifelong resident of the community.
He was the owner of Brubaker Refrigeration, where he built a reputation for hard...
Catherine J. Osterholt-Searles
Jul 9, 2025
Catherine J. Osterholt-Searles, 58, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Catherine was a daughter of the late Herman Osterholt and Jeanette Osterholt who survives. Catherine graduated from Wayne High School. She was a beloved daughter, a loving mother, wonderful sister, and caring aunt to her family. You could often find Catherine outdoors tending to...
Stephanie Richardson
Jul 8, 2025
Stephanie Beth Richardson, 43, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Stephanie was a daughter of Steven Richardson Sr. and Beth (McKeever) Richardson who preceded her in death in 2018. Stephanie graduated from Snider High School. She worked in retail sales for several companies. Family was her main priority in life. She cherished her time...
Linda Castator
Jul 8, 2025
Linda M. Castator, 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, June 8th, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne as one of seven siblings, Linda graduated from Central High School. She retired from the City of Fort Wayne after many years of service. Linda is survived by her daughter, Judy Ann (Mark) Peters; son, Jeff Castator; grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie) James, Jordan...
Deborah Cristofano
Jul 8, 2025
Deborah K. Cristofano, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in LaPorte, IN to the late Ralph and Mary Harness, Deborah built a life grounded in dedication and resilience. She began her career as an office manager in her father's plumbing business and most recently at TruckPro.
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Seth Felger
Jul 7, 2025
Seth S. Felger, 28, passed away on July 7th, 2025 as the result of an automobile accident in Florida, where he had recently moved. He was born in Fort Wayne on May 21, 1997. Seth is survived by his parents, Chris and Leah Felger(Wilcoxson); his sister Taylor (Chad) Jahn; he was the uncle to two nephews; his grandparents, Lowell and...
Sandra Maloney
Jul 7, 2025
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Maloney, 72, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Wheelwright, Kentucky, Sandy was a daughter of the late Boyd and Stella Thornsbury. Sandy graduated from Wheelwright High School, class of 1971. She married Michael Maloney on February 12, 1977 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. During her working years, Sandy did clerical...
Deverl Whitehead
Jul 7, 2025
Deverl E Whitehead, formerly of Grabill, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on May 13, 1936, in Pierceton, Indiana, to Dale and Margaret (Garner) Whitehead. For the past four years, he resided at Heritage Pointe in Fort Wayne, where he received compassionate and dedicated care. On August 14, 1966, Deverl...
Timothy Hodgin
Jul 7, 2025
Tim "Scooter" Hodgin, 74, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at home in Goodyear Arizona on Monday, July 7, 2025, after a very recent diagnosis of cancer. Tim was born on April 26, 1951, in Winchester Indiana to the late Douglas and Laura Rae Hodgin. He spent most of his youth in the southern Ohio region. His family moved...
Steven P. Ellingwood
Jul 5, 2025
Steven P. Ellingwood, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. He was born on August 25, 1952 to the late Robert Eugene and Lou Ann (Gallmeier) Ellingwood in Fort Wayne. Steve graduated from Concordia High School in 1970. He retired as an electrician at Auburn...
