Lavada L. Stieglitz
Jan 31, 2025
Lavada Lillian Stieglitz,100, peacefully died on Friday, January 31, 2025, at The Cedars in Leo, Indiana, where she was lovingly cared for in the last years of her life. She was born September 10, 1924 to George H., Sr. and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Stieglitz in McLean County, IL. God gifted Lavada with a cheerful spirit, and she will always be remembered...
Gary Ausbun
Jan 30, 2025
Rev. Gary Wayne Ausbun, 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Fort Wayne. Born in Hugoton, Kansas, on August 28, 1935, Gary was the son of the late James and Susie (Nicholes) Ausbun. He graduated from Hugoton High School, where he excelled in athletics, earning...
Hazellee Sommer
Jan 26, 2025
Hazellee Sommer, 92, passed away on January 26, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1932, in Randolph County, IN, daughter to the late Ernest and Reba (Marsh) Cook. Hazellee graduated from Saratoga HS, IN, and was united in marriage to Glendon L. Sommer in 1951. Hazellee was a homemaker for most of her life and...
Roger Silvers
Jan 25, 2025
Roger Lane Silvers, age 73, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away peacefully Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his home . He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Oat and Edna Silvers and was a graduate of South Side High School. Roger worked the front counter at Central Supplies and valued the relationships he made throughout the years. ...
Marna Sue (Davis-Panyard) Farris
Jan 25, 2025
Marna Sue (Davis-Panyard) Farris, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1956. She is survived by her husband, Barney Farris Jr; 3 children, Brian Panyard, Barney Dee Farris III (Alesia) and Tara (Bryan) Balfantz; 8 grandchildren, Jenna (Trevor) Slone, Elizabeth Farris, Austin Farris, David Farris,...
Ila Tata
Jan 24, 2025
Ila Tata, 79, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Oscar and Mary Crupe. Ila Mae Tata was an amazing woman who shared her steadfast faith and religion with her family and friends. As she often shared her story with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, she was...
Nancy Wilson
Jan 24, 2025
Nancy Louise Wilson (née Wood) passed from this world and met her family who preceded her in death at the Gate on January 24th, 2025. Her extraordinary life began on June 26th, 1960, when she was born to Mary Lou Augusta Wood Moe (née Kruger) and Robert Emery Wood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the beloved youngest of four children...
Kenneth "Skip" Hilgeman
Jan 20, 2025
Kenneth M. "Skip" Hilgeman, 68, passed away on January 20, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born on May 23, 1956, Ken was known for his unwavering kindness and respect toward others. He lived his life with calmness and a smile. In his personal life, Ken was a devoted husband to his wife, Martha "Mert", whom he met and fell in...
John Harris
Jan 18, 2025
John Thomas Harris, age 84, went to live with the Lord on January 18, 2025. Reunited with him again are the loved ones who preceded him in death including his parents, Curtis and Adah Harris, dearly loved grandson, Justin Hoag as well as many pets who were also family to him. And joyously meeting for the first time are he...
Christanne Deitering
Jan 18, 2025
Christanne Lee Deitering, 56, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Christanne was the daughter of the late George Randall Bauer and Cheryl Kay Bauer who survives. Christanne graduated from Woodlan High School and earned her bachelors degree from Indiana Tech. During her working career, she worked...
Joanna Nakos
Jan 18, 2025
Joanna (Antonopoulos) Nakos died peacefully Saturday, January 18, 2025. Joanna was born on September 23, 1937 to Nikos and Helen Antonopoulos in Myceane, Greece. Her Grandfather, Dimitri Dassis, accompanied the German archeologist Heinrich Schliemann when he discovered the ancient City of Myceane and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. When the gold cup of Agamemnon was unearthed, Schliemann wanted to drink...
Walter Sorrells
Jan 18, 2025
Walter “Stan” Sorrells, 68, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Calumet City, Stan was the beloved son of the late Walter and Mary Sorrells. Stan was a man of unwavering faith, devoted to his Lord and Savior. His love for music was evident every time he picked up his guitar, especially...
Barbara Helton
Jan 17, 2025
Barbara Ann Helton, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away suddenly on January 17, 2025. Devoted wife, mother, and community volunteer, Barbara's legacy is one of steadfast faith, love, and service. Born and raised in Bluffton, Barbara dedicated much of her life to helping others. She was a beloved volunteer at The Rescue Mission and the Cass Street Bike Shop, where...
Lisa Mitchell
Jan 17, 2025
Lisa May “Nana” Mitchell, 63, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lisa was a daughter of the late Halbert C. and Bonnie Lou (Baller) Pursley. Lisa graduated from Leo High School. Lisa worked for Wieland Furniture in Grabill for 10 years. She met the love of her life Darrell while he was working with...
Jon Ingleman
Jan 16, 2025
Dr. Jon D. Ingleman, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away on January 16, 2025 after a long illness. He was an Orthodontist and Dentalfacial Practitioner from 1968 until he retired in 2019. The many loves of his life include his wife Judy of 35 years, his family, traveling, photography, spending time with nature, his motorcycle riding group, physical fitness, his...
Mark Grimes
Jan 14, 2025
Mark Delbert Grimes, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Max Grimes and Sandra Vick of Fort Wayne, who survives. Mark was extremely passionate about his favorite sport, football. From high school games, to his cherished Indianapolis Colts, you could regularly find him enjoying watching football. Mark...
Kevin Jenks
Jan 14, 2025
Kevin Bruce Jenks, 62, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025. Born on April 12, 1962, Kevin was the beloved son of Bruce and Gloria Jenks. A proud graduate of Leo High School, Kevin built a meaningful career after joining the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 166 in 1989, where he remained a dedicated member for 35...
Richard Sims
Jan 12, 2025
Richard "Dick" Sims,87, of Fort Wayne passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Dick was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana a son of the late Melvin and Dorothy Sims. He graduated from Elmhurst High School, where he made many friends and met his wife to be Beverly McMullen. While at Elmhurst, Dick was very athletic and was involved in their...
Cynda Clark
Jan 12, 2025
Cynda Clark, 76 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away January 12, 2025, at home. Cynda was born September 17, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio. The daughter of the late Marilyn Castle and Robert Elder. Cynda retired from Lutheran Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and her three fur babies, as well as reading her favorite author,...
Natasha Jones
Jan 12, 2025
Natasha Lynn Mildred Jones, age 36, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Cleveland, OH, after a hard-fought health battle. She was born in Fort Wayne to Daniel and Sandra Jones, who survive. Natasha was a graduate of Elmhurst High School and worked at McDonald's for 13 years, as well as at Lexy's Pizza. Natasha had...
