Norleen Davenport
Mar 13, 2025
Norleen Davenport, 76, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Warsaw, IN to the late Rex and Joan Symonds. A true servant at heart, Norleen dedicated her life to uplifting and helping others. Whether through a warm embrace, a word of encouragement, or a simple act of service, she embodied the belief that a...
Catharine Kile
Mar 12, 2025
Catharine Ruth Kile, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at the age of 65, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on November 15, 1958, Catharine was a vibrant spirit whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Catharine is survived by her devoted husband,...
Alegria Fine
Mar 11, 2025
Alegria Aserraf Fine, 63, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Morocco to the late Isaac and Sultana Aserraf. Alegria worked as a teacher's assistant at South Side High School and she enjoyed working alongside her coworkers and with her students. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Neil Fine; children, Nathan...
Joan Gilpin
Mar 11, 2025
Joan (Williams) Gilpin, 96, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Roanoke, IN. She was born on February 4, 1929, in Lima, OH to the late Harley and Lena Williams. Joan attended Fort Wayne Bible College. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother (grandma great). She taught Bible stories in Child Evangelism Fellowship for over 45 years. She...
Norma Shaffer
Mar 11, 2025
Norma Jean Shaffer, 92, passed away at Kingston Residence on March 11, 2025, surrounded by loving family. She was born December 20, 1932 near Monroeville, Indiana to Hazel and Andrew Gerardot. She was married for over 70 years to the love of her life, Stanley Shaffer. Norma created the home everyone would want to grow up in and have for...
Alceon Smith
Mar 10, 2025
Alceon E. Smith, 89, of Fort Wayne, Ind. passed away peacefully on Monday March 10th, 2025. She worked in the accounting departments at Sears and Kaman Industries. Alceon will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, gardening, crossword puzzles and word searches. She is survived by her children, Rick Smith, Randy Smith, Kory (Patricia) Smith; grandchildren,...
Elizabeth Duff
Mar 10, 2025
Elizabeth Jane Duff passed into heaven Monday, March 10, on her 85th BIRTHDAY! She was born in Irvine, KY, into a family of 13, and grew up on a picturesque farm. She moved to Fort Wayne and successfully worked in the banking industry. She also was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Surviving are her children M. Elaine (Jim) Berning, of...
Earl Kinnison
Mar 10, 2025
Earl Kinnison, 102, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 10, 2025. Born in Greenville, Ohio, Earl was a son of the late Walter and Osa (Hixson) Kinnison. Earl met the love of his life Pearl "Louise" Palmerton at a roller-skating rink and from that day they spent the next 80 years together...
Stephanie Robinson
Mar 7, 2025
Stephanie K. Robinson, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1952, to Gorman and Helen (Karst) Ludwig. She graduated from Bishop Luers High School in 1970 and worked at the Do It Best corporate office for nearly 40 years before retiring in 2011....
Timothy Jackson
Mar 7, 2025
Timothy Floyd Jackson, age 61, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on Fort Wayne's birthday, October 22, in 1963 to the late Robert and Mary Jackson. Tim worked locally as a welder and maintenance repair technician for several companies. Tim was a jack of all trades and could often be...
Sherry Bennett
Mar 7, 2025
Sherry L. Bennett, 93, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born to the late Allen Roy and Sylvia Bernice (Gunkel) Tucker on March 13, 1931 in Fort Wayne. Sherry graduated from Griffith High in 1947. Before retirement, she was a retail clerk at Wal-Mart. Sherry is survived by her...
Mary Nonemaker
Mar 6, 2025
Mary Helen Nonemaker, 96, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Passed away on Thursday March 6, 2025. Mary is survived by her children, Sheila (Russ) Wyss, Brian Nonemaker, John (Judy) Nonemaker, and Lori (Diana) Nonemaker; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack in 2009; and daughter in law, Beth Nonemaker. Per Mary's wishes there will...
John "Jack" Orr
Mar 5, 2025
John "Jack" Orr, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Jack was born in Roanoke, Indiana a son of the late Harold and Johanna (Beltz) Orr. Jack worked for International Harvester for over 35 years, prior to his retirement. Jack is survived by his daughter, Lois Shears; sons, Ronald Orr and Bryan Orr; 6 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Jack...
Marion Mettler
Mar 2, 2025
Marion L. Mettler, 80, of Fort Wayne and previously of Appleton, NY, passed away at her daughter's home on March 2, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1945 to the late George and Sarah Adams. Marion retired from Harrison Radiator, a division of General Motors. She is survived by her husband, Charles Mettler of New York; son, Leander (Dolores)...
Judith Hughes
Mar 2, 2025
Judith Arlene Vevia, age 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away in her home on March 2, 2025. Judith was born on November 20, 1932, to the late Rosena Cameron and James Vevia. After her time as a homemaker, Judith was an employee of Fort Wayne Community Schools for 25 years as a Custodian. Judith never missed a birthday or special...
Josie Williams
Mar 2, 2025
Josie Ann Williams, 26, a loving mother, daughter, and sister, passed away on March 2, 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne on April 16,1998 to Darren A. Williams and April D. Wills, Josie was a graduate of Homestead High School and Indiana-Purdue University Indianapolis. Above all, Josie was a loving and devoted mother to her...
Denise S. Sanders
Feb 28, 2025
Denise S. Sanders, 66, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born to the late Lloyd and Verna (Perry) Kindlesparger in Fort Wayne on April 7, 1958. She graduated from Northrop High School and Parkview Methodist School of Nursing. Throughout her career she was an Operational Lead at Parkview Randallia and she helped start the...
Shirley Turner
Feb 28, 2025
Shirley Ann Turner, 77, of New Haven, went Home to the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born to the late Elmer and Lillie Helen (Littrell) Crutchfield in Middlesboro, KY on February 26, 1948. Shirley graduated from Bell County High School in 1966. She married the late Donald Turner on September 22, 1967. Shirley retired from General Electric...
Adam Connelly
Feb 25, 2025
Adam Joseph Connelly, 60, of Fort Wayne, IN went home to be with his beautiful Savior February 25, 2025 surrounded in song and prayer by his loved ones. Adam was born on May 12, 1964, the youngest of Dr. Richard and Helen (Rozgony) Connelly's four sons. After graduating in 1983 from Snider High School he furthered his education at IPFW...
Lillie Rau-Inman
Feb 25, 2025
Lillie Mae Rau-Inman, 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Born in Roark, Kentucky, Lillie was a daughter of the late Jarvis and Elizabeth (Brock) Taylor. Lillie was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother to her family. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Lillie was active at "taking her exercise" at Planet Fitness, she loved Coney Island and...
