Marilyn Kuhens
Nov 27, 2024
Mrs. Marilyn Kuhens of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Parkersburg, daughter of William H. and Dorthy M. Bailey. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and attended Apostolic Bible Institute in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She loved to serve her community as a Sunday school teacher at The...
Pastor Joe Simpson Jr.
Nov 27, 2024
Pastor Joe Simpson Jr., age 75, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Joe and Maudie Simpson. Joe worked his career as a lineman, beginning at the Local IBEW and later retiring from Northeastern REMC. He also faithfully served 44 years as a pastor...
John Bower Jr.
Nov 27, 2024
In Loving Memory of John Watson Bower Jr. 2/27/1954 – 11/27/2024 John Watson Bower Jr., 70, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Aberdeen, Maryland to the late Anita A. and John W. Bower, Sr., leaving behind a legacy of passion, intellect, humor, and craftsmanship. Raised in Auburn, Indiana, John carried immense pride for...
Richard Larimore
Nov 26, 2024
Richard Ray Larimore, 68, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went to his heavenly home on November 26th, 2024 after a year-long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He fought until the last minute and wanted to be present for his family and grandkids as long as he could. Richard was born in Shelbyville, IL to Wallace and Alice Larimore on November 28,...
Roy Tope
Nov 23, 2024
Roy T. Tope, 85, of Woodburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Golden Years Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born on April 21, 1939, in Connersville, Indiana, to the late Roy and Helen (Richardson) Tope and grew up in Glenwood, Indiana. A dedicated scholar, he graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor...
Lester Niles
Nov 22, 2024
Lester William "Bill" Niles, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born to the late Lester and Rosie (Wiffy) Niles on July 31, 1952 in Syracuse, IN. Bill was a welder for 25 years and then a truck driver for 24 years. He loved gardening and spending time with his grandkids. Bill is survived...
Mary Clegg
Nov 21, 2024
Mary Lou Clegg passed on to her reward on 21 November 2024. She was born 1 October 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Franklin Treece and Lucille Riggenbach. She graduated from South Side High School in 1961 and was married to John W. Klopfenstein in 1962 and Michael B. Clegg in 1990. She attended Calvary Presbyterian Church. She...
Martin Blessing
Nov 19, 2024
Martin Gerald Blessing (Marty) went home to be with his Lord the morning of Tuesday, November 19th, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Michele and son Brian (Bianca) of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Rainer (Tammy) Blessing of Tega Kay, South Carolina; and Ralph (Beth) Blessing of Indianapolis, Indiana; in-laws Tom and Judy Wiese of Lima, Ohio and Rachel...
Pashalis Evangelidis
Nov 17, 2024
Pashalis "Pete" Evangelidis, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 after an extended illness. He was born to Paschalis (posthumously) and Maria Evangelidis in Lefkadia, Greece. He was raised in a lovingly blended family by his mother and stepfather Theodore Diamonditis. He proudly served in the Greek military before immigrating to the United States at the age of 22....
Brenda Smith
Nov 16, 2024
Brenda Lee Smith, age 52, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. She will be remembered as a beautiful fiancé, sister, aunt, and daughter. She leaves behind her fiancé, Randy Cooley; brothers, David and Thomas (Amy); and her sisters, Laura (Thomas) and Tammy. She will join those who preceded her in death, her grandpa, Irwin Herny; and...
Christopher Harding
Nov 16, 2024
Christopher Michael Harding, age 49, was called home on November 16, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne on February 16, 1975 to Terry and JoAnn Harding, who survive. He was a 1993 graduate of Northrop High School and worked at L.H. Stamping and most recently at XY Tool. Christopher enjoyed racing Go Karts with dad,...
Steven Haller
Nov 13, 2024
Steven J. Haller, age 69, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Lafayette, IN to the late Allen and June Haller. Steven was a resident at the Easter Seals Arc of Allen County; and an avid NASCAR fan. He is survived by his siblings, Marlene (Jerry) Kelley, Michelle (Joe) Nycum, Ann Shirk, and Sandra...
Craig Houston
Nov 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family shares news of the fast and unexpected passing of Craig Alan Houston, age 63, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Wabash, IN. Craig was born on July 19, 1961, in Rensselaer, IN, where he graduated from Rensselaer Central High School in 1979. He was a member of 4-H and was active in...
George Polinuk
Nov 12, 2024
George Alexander Polinuk, 90, of LaOtto, Indiana passed away on November 12, 2024 at Sacred Heart Village in Avilla where he resided since March of 2024. George was born on March 29, 1934 in Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada the son of the late Nicoli and Anne Polinuk. George came to the United States in the early 1950's to for the Komet...
Avril Christensen
Nov 12, 2024
Avril L. Christensen, 95, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2024. Born in Kezar Falls, Maine, Avril was a daughter of the late Frederick and Nellie (Stacy) Hammond Sr. During her working years, Avril worked mostly bookkeeping for several firms until her retirement. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and was always up for playing cards. She was a member of Bethany...
Amelia Jackson
Nov 12, 2024
Beloved daughter, Amelia Christine Jackson, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN. Amelia is survived by her loving parents, Daniel and Hannah Jackson; maternal grandparents, Chris and Sharan Carroll; aunts, Stephanie Carroll, Shannon Allali, Holly Carroll, and Jennifer Crain; and Uncle; Austin Todd. A memorial service will take place on Friday,...
Pauline Reynolds
Nov 11, 2024
PAULINE (KING) REYNOLDS, 102, passed away on November 11, 2024. Born in Huntington, IN, she was a daughter of Chester A. and Gladdys L. (Miller) King. Pauline graduated from International Business College and worked as an executive secretary for Frank's Dry Goods in Fort Wayne until her marriage to Cecil Reynolds in 1950. He preceded her in death in 1990....
Lyman Klewe
Nov 11, 2024
Lyman Ellsworth Klewe, 95, recently of Fort Wayne, IN, but formally from Akron, OH, passed away November 11, 2024. He was born June 23, 1929, in Kent, OH. Lyman's career was as a journeyman in tool and die and he worked in multiple shops in the Akron area. He retired from Hoover in Canton, OH in 1997. Lyman met the...
Ruth Krauter
Nov 10, 2024
Ruth Marie Krauter, age 85, of Columbia City, IN and formerly of Janesville, WI passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born in Janesville, WI to the late Norman and Alice Cleveland and a 1958 graduate of Janesville Senior High School. Ruth loved surrounding herself with music, especially playing the organ and piano, and was an avid Brewers fan....
Norma Strimmenos
Nov 9, 2024
Norma Strimmenos passed away peacefully at St. Anne Home and Retirement Community on November 9, 2024 at the age of 93 surrounded by her family. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was the youngest of 4 sisters. After graduating from Central Catholic High School, she married George Strimmenos in 1956. She then embarked on a 50 year career,...
