John Smeltzer
Sep 20, 2024
John Harry "Homer" Smeltzer, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024. He was born to the late Edwin R. and Isabelle (Franklin) Smeltzer Jr. in Bluffton on March 1, 1956. John graduated from Norwell High School in 1975. He proudly served in the Army National Guard. John was the former Post Commander, Honor Guard Commander and...
Jeanné Wickens
Sep 19, 2024
Jeanné Margaret Wickens (Curry), 57, of Roanoke, IN, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on January 28, 1967, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Paul and Charlotte Curry (Coles), Jeanné lived a life defined by love, generosity, and a deep sense of community. A 1985...
Donavon David Tracey
Sep 17, 2024
David Tracey, age 61, passed away Tuesday, September, 17, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. David was a great man that had a rough childhood. He always wanted kids and a family. He was a father that loved his children with all of his heart. He always told them "you guys are my whole world"....
Marie Kanning
Sep 16, 2024
Marie Ann (Toepfer) Kanning passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Peru, Indiana on September 8, 1941, to the late Clemens and Helen (Kaiser) Toepfer. She married Gerald (Jerry) L. Kanning of Fort Wayne at St. John's Lutheran Church, Peru, Indiana on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1965, and they were blessed with...
Rev. Donald G. Fischer
Sep 16, 2024
Rev. Donald G. Fischer, age 93, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Washington Courthouse, OH to the late Waldemar and Ruth Fischer. Donald proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. He also served as pastor for the Trinity Lutheran Church of Ligonier, IN and was the owner of Donald...
Linda Schenkel
Sep 14, 2024
Linda S. (Leamon) Schenkel, 82, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Byron Health Center. Born February 3, 1942 in Fort Wayne, daughter of John F. and Betty J. (Easley) Leamon. After high school, Linda worked for Lincoln National Life for 5 years. Starting in 1975, she worked in various positions at FWCS, retiring in 2007 from the...
David Keuneke
Sep 11, 2024
David Keuneke passed away in his apartment at Fort Wayne's Georgetowne Place on September 11, 2024. He was 76. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, he was the firstborn son of the late Otto and Carolyn Keuneke (nèe Smallwood.) David attended Concordia Evangelical Lutheran School and Concordia High School, and was a lifetime member of the Concordia Lutheran Church. He...
Halena Mcmullen
Sep 10, 2024
Halena K. McMullen, age 53, passed away on September 10, 2024, at her home. Halena had a deep love for the outdoors, finding joy in fishing, camping, gardening, and spending time in nature. She cherished her family above all else, especially her children, grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Chunk. Halena is survived by her spouse of 15 years, Michael Raska;...
Edward Grim
Sep 10, 2024
Edward Allen Grim, age 90, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Lloyd and Ruth Grim. Edward was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School and later the Concordia Teacher's College of Chicago, IL. He began teaching at Nassau Christian Lutheran School of Long Island, NY, before returning...
Oscar Whitelow
Sep 9, 2024
Oscar "Slack" Whitelow Jr. was born at home in Ripley, Tennessee to parents Ruby (Barbee) and O.B. Whitelow on October 26th, 1928. He passed in his home on the 9th of September, 2024 at the age of 95. Oscar grew up and spent many years of his life in his home state of Tennessee. Eventually, his work brought him to...
Joyce Sprunger
Sep 9, 2024
Joyce Elaine Sprunger, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 9, 2024. She was born in Guilford, New York on June 20, 1943. Joyce was the daughter of the late Anton and Lucy Belle (Rosa) Yaeger. Joyce grew up in a large, farming family and graduated from Afton High School in Afton, New...
Margery Gehman
Sep 7, 2024
Margery I. Gehman, age 89, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Berne, IN to the late Orlando and Violet Lehman. Margery worked 26 years at Brotherhood Mutual, where she retired as an underwriter in 2000. She was an active member Brookside Church, and several women's Christian fellowship groups. She will be remembered...
Frank Hernandez Jr.
Sep 7, 2024
Frank J Hernandez, Jr, 68, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Frank was born in Fort Wayne on June 25, 1956, to the late Frank Hernandez Sr. and Shirley Greene. He lived in the Fort Wayne area his whole life. Frank married the love of his life, Angela K Hernandez on August 4, 1978, who...
Janice Hieber
Sep 6, 2024
Janice Marie Hieber, age 73, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Arthur and Wilma Hieber. Janice worked 41 years as a faithful teacher in the Lutheran schools most recently St. Peters Lutheran School. She was also a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and...
Paul G. Domrow
Sep 6, 2024
Paul G. Domrow, 94, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2024. He was born to the late Paul Gerhardt and Minnie A. Domrow Sr. in Toledo, OH on December 4, 1929. He graduated from Blue Island High School and Ball State University. Paul proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War....
David Langohr
Sep 6, 2024
David Franklin Langohr, 79, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, David was a son of the late Orville and Mary (Romery) Langohr. David graduated from Central Catholic High School. David served our country and was an Air Force veteran. He earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his working years, David worked at National...
David Johnston
Sep 5, 2024
David J. Johnston, 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Kenneth and Beverly (Burtch) Johnston on June 10, 1945 in Fort Wayne. He graduated from North Side High School in 1963. He was a member of American Legion Post 499. Dave was a proud...
Ronald Dresser
Sep 5, 2024
Ronald Wayne Dresser, age 72, known for his kind, loving, and humorous personality, left this earthly world on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Huntington, IN to the late James and June Dresser. In addition to being a Respiratory Therapist for over 40 years, Ron held a degree in Theology from Baptist Bible College that...
Millicent Wilson
Sep 5, 2024
Millicent A. Wilson, age 75, passed away Thursday, September 5th, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Shaw, MS to the late Willie Wilson and Frances Smothers, who survives. Millicent retired from Lincoln Life Insurance spending her career in customer service. She is also survived by her two brothers, Mel Bure and Henry (Beverly) White; cousin, Janice Richardson;...
Athena Goins
Sep 5, 2024
Athena Anne Goins, 48, suddenly passed away Thursday, September, 5th, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Cincinnati, OH 1/18/1976 at 12:25 am. Athena is survived by her children, Casen Goins, and Taylor (Aubrey) Goins; mom, Rhonda (Dennis) Jackson; and dad, John (Karen) Hodges; She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Athena was adored by many. She...
