Barbara Helton
Jan 17, 2025
Barbara Ann Helton, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away suddenly on January 17, 2025. Devoted wife, mother, and community volunteer, Barbara's legacy is one of steadfast faith, love, and service. Born and raised in Bluffton, Barbara dedicated much of her life to helping others. She was a beloved volunteer at The Rescue Mission and the Cass Street Bike Shop, where...
Lisa Mitchell
Jan 17, 2025
Lisa May “Nana” Mitchell, 63, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lisa was a daughter of the late Halbert C. and Bonnie Lou (Baller) Pursley. Lisa graduated from Leo High School. Lisa worked for Wieland Furniture in Grabill for 10 years. She met the love of her life Darrell while he was working with...
Jon Ingleman
Jan 16, 2025
Dr. Jon D. Ingleman, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away on January 16, 2025 after a long illness. He was an Orthodontist and Dentalfacial Practitioner from 1968 until he retired in 2019. The many loves of his life include his wife Judy of 35 years, his family, traveling, photography, spending time with nature, his motorcycle riding group, physical fitness, his...
Mark Grimes
Jan 14, 2025
Mark Delbert Grimes, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Max Grimes and Sandra Vick of Fort Wayne, who survives. Mark was extremely passionate about his favorite sport, football. From high school games, to his cherished Indianapolis Colts, you could regularly find him enjoying watching football. Mark...
Kevin Jenks
Jan 14, 2025
Kevin Bruce Jenks, 62, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025. Born on April 12, 1962, Kevin was the beloved son of Bruce and Gloria Jenks. A proud graduate of Leo High School, Kevin built a meaningful career after joining the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 166 in 1989, where he remained a dedicated member for 35...
Richard Sims
Jan 12, 2025
Richard "Dick" Sims,87, of Fort Wayne passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Dick was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana a son of the late Melvin and Dorothy Sims. He graduated from Elmhurst High School, where he made many friends and met his wife to be Beverly McMullen. While at Elmhurst, Dick was very athletic and was involved in their...
Cynda Clark
Jan 12, 2025
Cynda Clark, 76 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away January 12, 2025, at home. Cynda was born September 17, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio. The daughter of the late Marilyn Castle and Robert Elder. Cynda retired from Lutheran Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and her three fur babies, as well as reading her favorite author,...
Natasha Jones
Jan 12, 2025
Natasha Lynn Mildred Jones, age 36, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Cleveland, OH, after a hard-fought health battle. She was born in Fort Wayne to Daniel and Sandra Jones, who survive. Natasha was a graduate of Elmhurst High School and worked at McDonald's for 13 years, as well as at Lexy's Pizza. Natasha had...
Dale Brewer
Jan 12, 2025
Dale T. Brewer, age 81, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, and worked as an engineer. He is suvived by his wife, Hideko Brewer. A visitation will beheld from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Fairhaven...
Cynthia Helton
Jan 11, 2025
Cynthia Diane Helton, age 69, of Ossian, IN passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Muncie, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Glen Linksy and Geraldine Linksy. Cynthia loved caring for her family as a homemaker, and was a certified natural health professional for 30 years. She enjoyed spending her extra time working out at the...
Carl Castetter
Jan 11, 2025
Carl D. Castetter, 58, of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on January 11, 2025, following an extended and courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 9, 1966, in Everett, Massachusetts, Carl was the son of the late Carl D. Castetter Sr. and Marie Pollicelli (Palmerini). Carl grew up in Boston, where his love for the city's sports culture became one of...
Edythe Vibbert
Jan 10, 2025
Edythe Lavern Vibbert, age 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 10, 2025. Born in Oklahoma in 1925, she lived a life filled with remarkable resilience, love, and faith, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Edythe was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clyde Vibbert, her son-in-law, Clayton Turner Jr., her grandson, Clayton...
Simon C. Wagler
Jan 9, 2025
Spencerville, Indiana, Simon "Jim" Cletus Wagler, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Parkview Regional Hospital located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On April 21, 1936, Simon was born in Daviess County, Indiana, to William and Mary (Yoder) Wagler. Simon married Martha Viola Steury on November 26, 1965. Simon now resides with Jesus in heaven, rejoicing with those that...
Samuel "Sam" Lawrence Tash
Jan 9, 2025
Samuel "Sam" Tash , 93, of North Manchester, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his residence in North Manchester, IN. Born in Scottsburg, IN, on August 27, 1931, he was the son of Lawrence and Thelma (Wolff) Tash. Sam retired from Fort Wayne National Bank in 1995. He began performing with Audiences Unlimited in...
Herbert Didier Iii
Jan 6, 2025
Herbert (Herb) Raymond Joseph Didier III left this earth peacefully on January 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Herb was born the first son of Herbert Raymond Joseph Didier Jr. and Lillian Diane Beyer (Swift) in Boise, Idaho on September 13, 1983. Herb was the best big brother to brother Raymond Didier and LaRae Bane (Didier). He was blessed to...
Karl Frick
Jan 5, 2025
Karl G. Frick, 71, of Leo, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born on June 19,1953 in Sycamore, IL to Edward and Eva Frick. He graduated from Concordia Teachers College of River Forest, IL and earned a Master's from Indiana University. In 1985, he married Karen Lorenzen in Fort Wayne. They later moved to Leo with...
Julie Barkley
Jan 5, 2025
Julie Ann Barkley, 56, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on January 5, 2025. Born on December 3, 1968, Julie graduated from North Side High School, a place where she formed many lifelong friendships and memories. Known for her kind nature, caring attitude, and great sense of humor, Julie touched the lives of many. Playing sports or living life, Julie...
Tina (Mackin) Abdullah
Jan 5, 2025
Tina (Mackin) Abdullah, 58, passed away peacefully at the same home she grew up in on January 5, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Tina's life was a beautiful reflection of love, faith, and joy. A devoted wife, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend, she cherished her family above all else. She held dear the countless moments of joy at family gatherings,...
Casey Deleon
Jan 5, 2025
Casey Jones Deleon, age 28, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN and worked in construction. He will be remembered for being a loving and caring father and for his fun-loving spirit and personality. Casey's favorite thing to do was to spend time with his daughter, Sophia, who...
Anthony Paul Mwaniki Wamue
Jan 4, 2025
Anthony Paul Mwaniki Wamue, age 48, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya and will be remembered as a caring and generous man who loved his family. Anthony is survived by his children, Annika, Deisha, Isaiah, Sofia, and Elise; mother, Virginiah Wangui Kairo; brothers, Alex and John; and nephew, Micah. He was...
