Gwyneth Bunsold
Feb 4, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gwyneth Eloise June Bunsold, born on February 4, 2025. Tragically, Gwyneth's life was cut short on February 4, 2025, the same day she came into this world. Although Gwyneth's time with us was brief, she brought immense joy and love to those around her. Her beautiful spirit touched the hearts of...
Dale Frauhiger
Feb 4, 2025
Dale E. Frauhiger, age 83, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Bluffton, IN to the late Earl and Ann Frauhiger. Dale worked his career in both equipment and trucking sales, and will be remembered for being trustworthy, loyal, and honest. He was discerning and intentional with conversation and made it...
Curlis Hicks
Feb 4, 2025
Curlis Hicks Sr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Fort Wayne. Born in Kentucky, Curlis was a son of the late Ezra and Polly (Combs) Hicks. Curlis spent 44 hard working years at Fort Wayne Foundry and Ward Corporation until his retirement. You could often find Curlis out in his garage working on cars. He had a...
Quentin Hoskins
Feb 3, 2025
Quentin Avery Hoskins, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1996 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Shanon Frantz and Brian Hoskins. Quentin Hoskins served in the Army under Sergeant Sheets. Growing up Quentin always loved anything that had to do with the Army. He told us he was going to be a...
Janice Circle
Feb 2, 2025
Janice Elaine Circle, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Janice was the daughter of the late Benjamin Eastman and Etelka (Cashdollar) Wonderly. Janice graduated from Arcola High School class of 1956. She married the love of her life Charles Circle in 1957 and they spent 42 years together until his passing in 1999. ...
Toni Osmon
Feb 1, 2025
Toni A. (Collison) Osmon passed into the arms of her Savior with family by her side on February 1, 2025. Toni was the seventh child born to Martin and Ruth (Rose) Collison. Toni graduated from Washington High School and was a member of the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church where she played the piano and sang. Toni married the love...
Richard "Dick" Martin
Feb 1, 2025
Richard "Dick" Dale Martin was born December 23, 1937, and passed away on February 1, 2025, in Parkview Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. He was 87 years young. A native of Fort Wayne, he loved and was proud of his hometown. His interests included fishing, chess, pets, politics, gambling, and "medicinal" marijuana. Dick loved to travel and had even gone...
Ted B. Erick Iv
Jan 31, 2025
Ted B. Erick IV, born March 12, 1953, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and curiosity, A devoted husband, Ted shared 46 wonderful years with his wife, Kathleen. Together, they built a loving family that includes their sons Scott (Samantha), Steven (Melissa), and Christopher (Courtney), as well as four...
Lavada L. Stieglitz
Jan 31, 2025
Lavada Lillian Stieglitz,100, peacefully died on Friday, January 31, 2025, at The Cedars in Leo, Indiana, where she was lovingly cared for in the last years of her life. She was born September 10, 1924 to George H., Sr. and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Stieglitz in McLean County, IL. God gifted Lavada with a cheerful spirit, and she will always be remembered...
Gary Ausbun
Jan 30, 2025
Rev. Gary Wayne Ausbun, 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Fort Wayne. Born in Hugoton, Kansas, on August 28, 1935, Gary was the son of the late James and Susie (Nicholes) Ausbun. He graduated from Hugoton High School, where he excelled in athletics, earning...
Hazellee Sommer
Jan 26, 2025
Hazellee Sommer, 92, passed away on January 26, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1932, in Randolph County, IN, daughter to the late Ernest and Reba (Marsh) Cook. Hazellee graduated from Saratoga HS, IN, and was united in marriage to Glendon L. Sommer in 1951. Hazellee was a homemaker for most of her life and...
Roger Silvers
Jan 25, 2025
Roger Lane Silvers, age 73, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away peacefully Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his home . He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Oat and Edna Silvers and was a graduate of South Side High School. Roger worked the front counter at Central Supplies and valued the relationships he made throughout the years. ...
Marna Sue (Davis-Panyard) Farris
Jan 25, 2025
Marna Sue (Davis-Panyard) Farris, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1956. She is survived by her husband, Barney Farris Jr; 3 children, Brian Panyard, Barney Dee Farris III (Alesia) and Tara (Bryan) Balfantz; 8 grandchildren, Jenna (Trevor) Slone, Elizabeth Farris, Austin Farris, David Farris,...
Ila Tata
Jan 24, 2025
Ila Tata, 79, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Oscar and Mary Crupe. Ila Mae Tata was an amazing woman who shared her steadfast faith and religion with her family and friends. As she often shared her story with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, she was...
Nancy Wilson
Jan 24, 2025
Nancy Louise Wilson (née Wood) passed from this world and met her family who preceded her in death at the Gate on January 24th, 2025. Her extraordinary life began on June 26th, 1960, when she was born to Mary Lou Augusta Wood Moe (née Kruger) and Robert Emery Wood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the beloved youngest of four children...
Kenneth "Skip" Hilgeman
Jan 20, 2025
Kenneth M. "Skip" Hilgeman, 68, passed away on January 20, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born on May 23, 1956, Ken was known for his unwavering kindness and respect toward others. He lived his life with calmness and a smile. In his personal life, Ken was a devoted husband to his wife, Martha "Mert", whom he met and fell in...
John Harris
Jan 18, 2025
John Thomas Harris, age 84, went to live with the Lord on January 18, 2025. Reunited with him again are the loved ones who preceded him in death including his parents, Curtis and Adah Harris, dearly loved grandson, Justin Hoag as well as many pets who were also family to him. And joyously meeting for the first time are he...
Christanne Deitering
Jan 18, 2025
Christanne Lee Deitering, 56, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Christanne was the daughter of the late George Randall Bauer and Cheryl Kay Bauer who survives. Christanne graduated from Woodlan High School and earned her bachelors degree from Indiana Tech. During her working career, she worked...
Joanna Nakos
Jan 18, 2025
Joanna (Antonopoulos) Nakos died peacefully Saturday, January 18, 2025. Joanna was born on September 23, 1937 to Nikos and Helen Antonopoulos in Myceane, Greece. Her Grandfather, Dimitri Dassis, accompanied the German archeologist Heinrich Schliemann when he discovered the ancient City of Myceane and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. When the gold cup of Agamemnon was unearthed, Schliemann wanted to drink...
Walter Sorrells
Jan 18, 2025
Walter “Stan” Sorrells, 68, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Calumet City, Stan was the beloved son of the late Walter and Mary Sorrells. Stan was a man of unwavering faith, devoted to his Lord and Savior. His love for music was evident every time he picked up his guitar, especially...
