James Michael Turner
Jun 15, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James (Jim) M. Turner, 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who left us on June 15, 2026. . Born on Dec. 30 1944 in Muncie, Indiana, Jim was the beloved child of Elmira P. Turner and James H. Turner. He served with honor and pride during the Vietnam War as a member of...
Alan Glenn Orr
Jun 15, 2026
Alan Glenn Orr, 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Alan was the only child of the late Robert G. and Helen (Carpenter) Orr. Alan graduated from Central High School, Class of 1951, and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1952...
Fran Bolton
Jun 14, 2026
Mary Frances Bolton died at home in Huntington, Indiana, on June 14th. "Fran" was born in Franklin, Kentucky, July 27, 1942, to Mamie Irene Holmes Meador and Joseph Herbert Meador. She had 4 older brothers, Everett, Jim, Bill and Charlie. The family migrated to the Indianapolis, Indiana area in the mid 40s. She spent her formative years in the Greenwood...
Per Ter
Jun 13, 2026
Per Ter, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Myanmar on January 15, 1930.
Per loved to spend time in the garden and take care of her flowers. She will be remembered as a very kind woman who loved her family very much. Everybody who knew her...
Charles Joseph Grueb
Jun 13, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Joseph Grueb 71, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2026. He was born August 20, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana a son of the late Charles J. and Marianne (Bakle) Grueb. He grew up in Harlan, Indiana where he later raised his five children. Chuck was well known in the community and will be...
Jason Clinton Byerly
Jun 12, 2026
Jason Clinton Byerly, 42, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 12, 2026. Born on October 31, 1983, Jason lived a life defined by love, laughter, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to the people he cared about most. Jason is survived by his wife, Ashley, and daughter, Harris, who were the center of his world....
Tina K. Bennett
Jun 12, 2026
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Tina K. Bennett, who entered eternal rest on June 12, 2026, at the age of 61, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Though her absence leaves an immeasurable void, her love, generosity, and unwavering dedication to her faith, family and...
Elizabeth Ann Gerber
Jun 11, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Gerber, 76, of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville. She was born October 14, 1949 in Sterling, CO to Luella Ulla (Spanjer) Duddie. Elizabeth graduated from Haxtun High School in 1967 and completed the Secretarial School program in Denver, CO. She married the love of her life, Judson Edward Gerber,...
Sue Plumley
Jun 10, 2026
Sue Plumley, 94, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. Sue was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Sue was born October 2, 1931, to the late Louis K. and Margaret Eithel (Longanecker) Sowers of Convoy, OH. She graduated from Convoy High School in 1950. On January 29, 1955, she married Chalmer Ray Plumley of...
Trevor Paul Huntington
Jun 10, 2026
Trevor P. Huntington, 54, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday June 10th, 2026. Trevor had been employed with Pizza Hut and the Grabill Inn. He was a devoted Komet Hockey fan. Trevor was a tinkerer always working on cars and fixing things. He is survived by his children, Matthew and Lauren; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Lisa (Rich), Heather (Todd), Brandon...
Martin "Tom" Platt
Jun 10, 2026
Martin "Tom" Platt, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Portland, Indiana to the late Virgil and Ann Platt. Tom is survived by his two children, Shayne (Laura) Platt; Machelle (Bill) Ellsworth, four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Dave; and sister, Jackie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother,...
George Michael Trueblood
Jun 9, 2026
George “Mike” Trueblood, 69, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. Mike was born on July 21, 1956, in Lafayette, Indiana, a son of the late George and Rose Marie (Lockwood) Trueblood. Mike graduated from R. Nelson Snider High School, Class of 1974. In 1983, he married the love of his life, Cynthia...
Suzanne Marie Rhen
Jun 9, 2026
Suzanne Marie “Sue” Rhen, 78, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving husband on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sue was a daughter of the late Edward and Loretta (Deininger) Meinzen. Sue graduated from Bishop Luers High School and later fulfilled a lifelong dream by earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the...
Caroline L. Keisler
Jun 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Caroline Keisler.
Caroline Keisler passed away on June 8, 2026 surrounded by the love of those who knew her best. Her passing leaves an immeasurable absence in the lives of her family, friends, and especially her life partner, who loved her deeply.
Caroline was a curious soul who found joy in life's simple moments. She...
Ronald Eugene Eastman
Jun 8, 2026
Ronald Eastman of Wabash Indiana began his eternal journey on June 8th 2026. Ron was born in Fort Wayne to the late Etelka M. and Benjamin W. Eastman. Ron was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and spent the majority of his service time in Germany. Upon returning home to Fort Wayne from his service, he met his first wife Rebecca...
Linda S. Brand
Jun 8, 2026
Linda Brand, age 69, passed away on June 8, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Coldwater, Michigan, to the late Richard Bliss and Etola Boullion. Linda proudly served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany, traveling extensively throughout her service time. She was a devoted caretaker for her family and was known for her helpful,...
Stephen H. Zimmerman
Jun 8, 2026
Stephen H. Zimmerman, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Gerald and Betty Zimmerman. Stephen built a distinguished career in information technology, retiring at age 65 after serving as an IT Business Systems Analyst at Eaton Corporation in Michigan. Earlier in his career,...
Jill Marie Sivitskis-Kresal
Jun 6, 2026
Jill Sivitskis-Kresal, 60, formerly of Rockdale, Illinois and most recently of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Jill was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend whose greatest joy in life was spending time with the people she loved. Whether she was gathered around the table with family, sharing stories and laughter, or...
Opal Marie Hartman
Jun 5, 2026
Opal Marie Hartman was born into the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:59 pm. She is loved by her parents, Joel and Breann Hartman. She was lovingly named Opal after the precious gemstone, reflecting the beauty and immeasurable value she held in the hearts of her parents. Her middle name was chosen in honor of her...
Dave DeSelm
Jun 5, 2026
Dave DeSelm was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at Lutheran Hospital on Fairfield Avenue to Jim and Betty DeSelm on March 23, 1951. He grew up in south Fort Wayne, spending formative years in a house on Tillman Road. He attended John S. Irwin Elementary, Ben Geyer Junior High, and Elmhurst High School (‘69). He was an Eagle Scout, a...
