Maureen Shepherd
Apr 1, 2025
Maureen Joanne (Tapp) Shepherd was born on August 21, 1960 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she lived her whole life. She passed on April 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. Maureen was one of nine children. She worked as a nursing home aide, in her father's meat market, and as a bank teller for many years before working for Aetna...
Timothy Hartman
Mar 29, 2025
Timothy (Tim) Paul Hartman, 54, passed away peacefully March 29, 2025. Tim courageously battled glioblastoma brain cancer for 17 months with undaunted faith, a determined spirit and an incredible sense of humor. Tim's goal from his diagnosis was to live as long as he could for "his girls". Tim is survived by his devoted wife Kimberly (Kim), loving daughters Madison...
Teresa Gotschall
Mar 29, 2025
Teresa Gotschall, 64, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN. Teresa graduated from Paul Harding High School and spent many years enjoying her work for Wells Fargo Bank. She loved nature and could often be found spending time in her flowerbed, gardening, and taking care of all...
Lisa Quirk
Mar 28, 2025
Lisa Jo (Kern) Quirk, 66, left her loving family on Friday March 28, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lisa was born February 2, 1959 in Muncie, Indiana. A 1977 graduate of Muncie Central High School, Lisa spent her younger years on the tennis court or in the pool, where she was an avid swimmer and lifeguard. Her summers were filled...
Barbara Wynn
Mar 28, 2025
Barbara Ann Wynn, 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on March 28, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ruth and Elmer "Red" Vining. Barbara dedicated over 30 years of her career to GTE/Verizon before spending more than a decade working with Fort Wayne Community Schools. She was a devoted mother,...
Orval Haaff
Mar 27, 2025
Orval Eli Haaff, Jr. went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2025 at the age of 99. He died peacefully in his home at Georgetown Place surrounded by family. He was born in Indianapolis August 27, 1925 to Clare and Orval Haaff, Sr. As a product of growing up in the Great Depression, he learned to survive the...
Donald "Don" Lindsey
Mar 26, 2025
Donald Allen Lindsey, 75, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Born in Peoria, Illinois Don was the son of the late Harold and Faye (Bayles) Lindsey. Don graduated from Pekin Community High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing from Western Illinois University. He served our country in the Air...
Anthony Heidrich
Mar 26, 2025
Anthony Lee Heidrich, age 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away on March 26, 2025, after a long illness. His life was a legacy of love, compassion and unwavering faith. Anthony, "Tony" was born on June 28, 1944, to Charles Henry Heidrich and Mable Pauline Schmitt in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After graduating from North Side High School in Fort Wayne, IN...
William Gatchell
Mar 26, 2025
William "Bill" Clark Gatchell, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was born to the late Millard Clark and Catherine Louise (Ryan) Gatchell on February 25, 1948 in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Bellevue High School in Michigan and Michigan State University. Bill proudly served in the US Marines during Vietnam. He retired from the...
Patricia Starnes
Mar 25, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Ann Starnes, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born to the late Leonard R. and Mary M. (Fender) Floyd. Pat married Jeffrey Starnes January 5, 1990 in Fort Wayne. Pat worked as a cashier for several years. She loved putting puzzles together. She was a member of Waynedale Baptist Church. Pat...
Patricia Jones
Mar 25, 2025
Patricia A. (Franks) Jones, 87, joyfully accepted her wings to heaven on March 25, 2025. She will be missed daily by those who loved her, but those same people will celebrate that her crooked fingers now point straight again, her feet no longer cause her pain, and her memory now serves her well. She was born in Wawaka, IN, and...
Martha Bendel
Mar 25, 2025
Martha R. Bendel, 94, a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, passed peacefully into God's loving arms on March 25, 2025. Born on January 16, 1931, to Claren P. and Gladys M. Squires, she graduated from Central High School, where she was a member of the band. It was there that she met her future husband, Donald. They were married for...
Paul Mason
Mar 23, 2025
Paul D. Mason, 55, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Paul was a son of Bill and Pat (Wylie) Mason. Paul graduated from New Haven High School and earned his CNC certificate through IVY Tech. During his working years, Paul worked for Kyocera Precision Tools for many...
William "Bill" Furge
Mar 22, 2025
WILLIAM "BILL" FURGE, 76, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth Furge. Bill was a longtime accounts payable manager at ITT/L3Harris where he retired after over 30 years of dedicated service. He was also a former...
Nikki Tellman
Mar 22, 2025
Nikki Lynn Tellman, 35, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Born in Wabash, Indiana, Nikki was a daughter of Bradley and Peggy (Huber) Shane. Nikki graduated from Lakeland Christian Academy and earned her cosmetology degree from Master's Cosmetology School. Nikki was a very talented hairdresser. While hard at work making others look their best, she...
Mozella Harvard
Mar 21, 2025
Mozella Harvard, 84, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, in Fort Wayne at her home. She was born in Jeffersonville, Georgia. Mozella is survived by her husband, James T Burks and her children; Melvin (Ali) Harvard, Darren (Carie) Harvard, James Harvard, Timothy Burks, and Shalom Harvard; grandchildren, Laveasea (Jesse) Harvard, Darren (Tamara) Harvard Jr., Devon (Kayla) Harvard, Danisha (DaVonte) Holliness,...
Donald Baker
Mar 21, 2025
Donald Paul Baker, 52, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Wayne on February 3, 1973 to the late Don and Pauline (Nix) Baker. Don graduated from Bishop Luers in 1991 and Indiana University. His passion was playing basketball, he also enjoyed hiking, fishing, and playing...
Marvin "Bud" Hamilton
Mar 21, 2025
Marvin "Bud" Hamilton III, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born to the late Marvin and Susanna (Flaningam) Hamilton Jr on December 21, 1943 in Indianapolis. He was an alumnus of Taylor University, Florida Bible College, and Liberty University. Throughout his career he was a National Championship Winning, Hall of Fame College Men's...
Alan Talmage
Mar 21, 2025
Alan R. Talmage, age 87, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville, IN to the late Ernest and Dorothea Talmage. Alan proudly served as a Captain for the U.S. Army and returned home to work as a farmer. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Gideons International, and several...
Stacy Beck
Mar 20, 2025
Stacy M. Beck age 36, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fayetteville, NC to Dalton Gale and Lenora (Earl) Lamar. Stacy worked in construction and enjoyed fishing in his free time. He loved Ohio State athletics, the Cleveland Browns, and most of all, surrounding himself with friends and family. ...
