Dale Brewer
Jan 12, 2025
Dale T. Brewer, age 81, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, and worked as an engineer. He is suvived by his wife, Hideko Brewer. A visitation will beheld from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Fairhaven...
Cynthia Helton
Jan 11, 2025
Cynthia Diane Helton, age 69, of Ossian, IN passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Muncie, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Glen Linksy and Geraldine Linksy. Cynthia loved caring for her family as a homemaker, and was a certified natural health professional for 30 years. She enjoyed spending her extra time working out at the...
Carl Castetter
Jan 11, 2025
Carl D. Castetter, 58, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on January 11, 2025, following an extended and courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 9, 1966, in Everett, Massachusetts, Carl was the son of the late Carl D. Castetter Sr. and Marie Pollicelli (Palmerini). Carl grew up in Boston, where his love for the city's sports culture became one of...
Edythe Vibbert
Jan 10, 2025
Edythe Lavern Vibbert, age 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 10, 2025. Born in Oklahoma in 1925, she lived a life filled with remarkable resilience, love, and faith, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Edythe was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clyde Vibbert, her son-in-law, Clayton Turner Jr., her grandson, Clayton...
Simon C. Wagler
Jan 9, 2025
Spencerville, Indiana, Simon "Jim" Cletus Wagler, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Parkview Regional Hospital located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On April 21, 1936, Simon was born in Daviess County, Indiana, to William and Mary (Yoder) Wagler. Simon married Martha Viola Steury on November 26, 1965. Simon now resides with Jesus in heaven, rejoicing with those that...
Samuel "Sam" Lawrence Tash
Jan 9, 2025
Samuel "Sam" Tash , 93, of North Manchester, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his residence in North Manchester, IN. Born in Scottsburg, IN, on August 27, 1931, he was the son of Lawrence and Thelma (Wolff) Tash. Sam retired from Fort Wayne National Bank in 1995. He began performing with Audiences Unlimited in...
Herbert Didier Iii
Jan 6, 2025
Herbert (Herb) Raymond Joseph Didier III left this earth peacefully on January 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Herb was born the first son of Herbert Raymond Joseph Didier Jr. and Lillian Diane Beyer (Swift) in Boise, Idaho on September 13, 1983. Herb was the best big brother to brother Raymond Didier and LaRae Bane (Didier). He was blessed to...
Karl Frick
Jan 5, 2025
Karl G. Frick, 71, of Leo, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born on June 19,1953 in Sycamore, IL to Edward and Eva Frick. He graduated from Concordia Teachers College of River Forest, IL and earned a Master's from Indiana University. In 1985, he married Karen Lorenzen in Fort Wayne. They later moved to Leo with...
Julie Barkley
Jan 5, 2025
Julie Ann Barkley, 56, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on January 5, 2025. Born on December 3, 1968, Julie graduated from North Side High School, a place where she formed many lifelong friendships and memories. Known for her kind nature, caring attitude, and great sense of humor, Julie touched the lives of many. Playing sports or living life, Julie...
Tina (Mackin) Abdullah
Jan 5, 2025
Tina (Mackin) Abdullah, 58, passed away peacefully at the same home she grew up in on January 5, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Tina's life was a beautiful reflection of love, faith, and joy. A devoted wife, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend, she cherished her family above all else. She held dear the countless moments of joy at family gatherings,...
Casey Deleon
Jan 5, 2025
Casey Jones Deleon, age 28, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN and worked in construction. He will be remembered for being a loving and caring father and for his fun-loving spirit and personality. Casey's favorite thing to do was to spend time with his daughter, Sophia, who...
Anthony Paul Mwaniki Wamue
Jan 4, 2025
Anthony Paul Mwaniki Wamue, age 48, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya and will be remembered as a caring and generous man who loved his family. Anthony is survived by his children, Annika, Deisha, Isaiah, Sofia, and Elise; mother, Virginiah Wangui Kairo; brothers, Alex and John; and nephew, Micah. He was...
Randy Thelen
Jan 3, 2025
Randy Ray Thelen, 73, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born to Arlene (Pline) Thelen and the late Hilary Anthony Thelen on November 30, 1951 in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1970. Randy married Marsha Christman on September 5, 1970. He retired from NIPSCO after over...
Linda Seidner
Jan 2, 2025
Linda M. Seidner, 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Columbia City, Indiana, Linda was a daughter of the late Dale and Ardeth Frank. Linda earned her bachelor's degree in education from Bob Jones University and her master's degree in elementary...
Angela Ellis
Jan 2, 2025
Angela (Oldham) Ellis, 48, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 5, 1976, in Fort Wayne, Angie was a proud graduate of Harding High School, class of 1994, and lived most of her life in the city, with a brief period in Indianapolis. She earned her associate degree...
Molly Farris
Jan 1, 2025
Molly Louise (Swanson) Farris (March 4, 1949 – January 1, 2025) Molly (New Haven, IN) was born to Manford and Lorraine Swanson of Lafayette, Indiana March 4th, 1949. She attended Rossville High School and graduated in 1967. She attended Purdue/West Lafayette for a year considering a career in teaching, but decided to switch to Ivy Tech in Lafayette to pursue...
Jocelyn Acker
Dec 30, 2024
Jocelyn L. Acker, 85, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. Jocelyn was born in Akron, Ind. To the late Norman "Clair" and Lousie Moore. She graduated from Indiana University and then became a teacher at Bellmont High School in Decatur, Ind. She later became a paralegal and worked for Baker and Daniels Law Firm. She...
Robert Cooley
Dec 30, 2024
Robert W. Cooley, age 31, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne on November 30, 1993. Robert worked in customer service for Nosh and most recently with Amazon. Robert enjoyed being with his friends, especially playing World of Warcraft, watching Anime, and attending live concerts by American pop punk, hardcore, and alternative...
John Mays
Dec 30, 2024
John Michael Mays, age 60, of Orlando, FL passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in West Palm Beach, FL and was the son to Hal Mays JR, who survives and the late Pamela Fowle. John worked 25 years as an electrical engineer for Smurfit Westrock. He enjoyed time on the boat shrimping, scalloping,...
Max Hunter
Dec 30, 2024
MAX LEE HUNTER (80), of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away, Monday, December 30, 2024, at Golden Years Homestead. Born in Jasper County, Indiana, Max was the son of the late Orville and Velma Hunter. Max graduated from Morocco High School with the dream of becoming an Indiana State Police (ISP) Trooper. For a short while, Max lived that dream and...
