Kelley Jo Barker
Oct 15, 2024
Kelley Jo Barker, 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Hammond, Indiana, Kelley was the daughter of Timothy and Gayle (Wagner) Berg. Kelley could be simply described as a shining light in life, living for Christ and her family. God gifted Kelley...
Lana Jean Schaefer
Oct 15, 2024
Lana Jean Schaefer, age 77, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late James and Paula Pepple. Lana is survived by her two daughters, Shelly (Gilbert) Stueber and Stacey Selby; 5 grandchildren, Joshua (Julie) Worden, Jaremy Worden, Sawyer (Adam) Strong, Garrett Stueber, and Delaney (Marc) Baumann; 10 great-grandchildren; and...
Ruth Ann Myers
Oct 14, 2024
Ruth Ann Myers, age 58, left us too soon on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Bluffton, IN to Thomas and JoAnn Huffman. Ruthann graduated from Snider High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Dennis and they welcomed two twin girls. She enjoyed reading, music, crime shows, and documentaries. She spent most of her...
Thomas Glover
Oct 14, 2024
Thomas Glover, age 76, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Harley and Mary Glover. Thomas was a kind and simple man. He loved his cats aka the boys and he loved his family very much. He will be missed by all those who love him. He...
Herbert Summers
Oct 13, 2024
Herbert "Herb" E. Summers, 78, passed October 13, 2024. Born on October 4, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Walter H. and Catherine E. (Smith) Summers. Herb attended Rudisill, Forest Park, Lakeside Junior High and graduated from North Side High School, class of 1964. Herb was a gifted athlete. In baseball he was an all-star catcher (Marsh Foodliner-Lawton...
Jennifer Adair
Oct 13, 2024
Jennifer Adair, 80, passed away Sunday, October, 13th, 2024, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Ross and Elizabeth Slater. Jennifer graduated from Southside High School in 1962 and then graduated from Ravenscroft Beaty College in 1963. Jennifer worked as an executive secretary for the principal at Memorial Park Middle School for 30 years...
Esther Kersjes
Oct 13, 2024
Esther Gladys Kersjes, 91, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Esther was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothea (Wenzel) Hartman. Esther earned her Associates Degree from Aquinas College. She married Robert Kersjes on April 30, 1955. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and caring grandma to her family. Esther was a...
Richard Snouffer
Oct 12, 2024
Richard I. Snouffer, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was a veteran of the US Army. He graduated from Indiana University School of Law and practiced in Fort Wayne for over fifty years. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cynthia L. Snouffer; six children; one step-daughter; and 11 grandchildren. Memorial contributions may...
Daniel Augustyniak
Oct 11, 2024
Daniel R. "Dan" Augustyniak, 47, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dan was a son of the late Anthony Augustyniak and Joyce Augustyniak who survives. Dan graduated from Heritage High School. Dan worked for Wayne Pipe for many years and was currently a delivery driver. Dan cherished the time with his children and enjoyed...
James (Sam) Sampiere
Oct 10, 2024
James (Sam) Sampiere, age 58, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, in Fort Wayne. Sam was born in Derby, Connecticut, and was a man of many trades. He helped out with the Allen County Amateur Radio Technical Society and was extremely good with anything electrical. He served as a fire control technician in the United States Navy and wore the...
Margot Turner
Oct 7, 2024
Margot Jean Turner, age 76, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Louisville, KY, to the late John and Edith Heck. Margot lived a life of faith, family and friends. Her most cherished moments were spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. During the summer months Margot could be found by the pool,...
Walter Mendenhall
Oct 6, 2024
Walter "Bud" Mendenhall, age 89, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Charles and Laurine Mendenhall. Bud proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy and was an active board member at the Veteran's National Memorial Shrine and Museum and a previous member of the Korean...
Janet Herbst
Oct 6, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Janet Herbst of Fort Wayne, Indiana, on October 6th, 2024 at the age of 84. Janet was born on July 30th, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Dwight and Helen (Kuhn) Barker. Janet was known for her strong will, fighting spirit, and love for her family and friends. She...
Kevin Johnson
Oct 6, 2024
Kevin Eugene Johnson, 60, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Kevin was born to the late Johnny Ray and Phyllis Ann (Leedy-Conner) Johnson in Peru, Indiana on July 12, 1964. Kevin was always willing to help anyone in need, no matter how great the task...
Sharon Baker
Oct 5, 2024
Sharon Kay Baker (Brunt), age 82, passed away and was proceeded in death by Charles and Louis Brunt. She is survived by her loving husband RV Baker and sister Bonnie Robinson; loving mother of Robin Becher-Goddard (Carlos), and Russ Baker (Joanne); cherished grandmother of Eric Becher (Maria), Brad Becher (Becky), Nic Becher (Ali), Jordan Baker (Alyssa), Kyle Baker (Megan), Maddie...
Lucia Brown
Oct 5, 2024
Lucia Donias Brown, 49, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, after a courageous 13-year battle with brain tumors. Born to late Justo and surviving Lucia Donias, Lucia's nurturing spirit and vibrant personality touched the lives of all who knew her. Lucia was a devoted wife to her husband, Brian Brown, with whom she shared 30...
George "Scoot" Cutting Jr.
Oct 5, 2024
George "Scoot" Cutting, Jr., age 55, passed away, October 5th, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late George Sr. and Doris Strall. George loved cooking and making meals for people to enjoy. He really enjoyed listening to rock and roll and watching wrestling on tv. One of his favorite activities was to reminisce...
Cleodis Brown
Oct 5, 2024
Cleodis Brown, 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Also known as Pap, Pappy and the jovial Happy Pappy, he was born in Lima, Ohio, and was a son of the late Theotis and Annie Thelma Brown. Pap served our country proudly as a Vietnam War Army veteran. He was...
Aaron Blackshear Jr.
Oct 4, 2024
Aaron Blackshear, Jr., age 79, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Danville, GA to the late Aaron and Mildred Blackshear. Aaron worked 28 years in the construction industry and was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Fred R. Morris. He is survived by his wife,...
Roger Clark
Oct 4, 2024
Roger Alan Clark, age 73, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, IN to the late Kenneth Clark and Eva Martin. Roger proudly served his country as a member of U.S. Army for over 20 years earning several commendations including a Bronze Star. After his time in the military, Roger worked assistant building...
