Kevin Knepper
Oct 27, 2025
Kevin Paul Knepper peacefully passed away into the arms of his Lord, early Monday morning, October 27th, at Parkview Hospital. He was 67 and lived in Fort Wayne, IN, all of his life. Kevin enjoyed collecting, freshwater and exotic fish, home brewing in his younger years, cooking and was a movie buff. He was a proud father, who talked about...
Mary Garns
Oct 26, 2025
Mary T. Garns, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Fort Wayne. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of the late Lester and Gertrude Shutt. Mary was a proud entrepreneur, owning and operating her own wallpaper business for many years. She later worked as a supervisor in the paint department at Lowe's,...
James Walcutt
Oct 26, 2025
James V. Walcutt, 86, of Fort Wayne passed away October 26th surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 24, 1939 in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Angola High School in 1958 and then served his country in the U.S. Navy. Jim retired from International Harvester and moved to Churubusco. He enjoyed 20 years performing in many local bands....
Janlee Winn Lewis Myers
Oct 25, 2025
Janlee Winn Lewis Myers, 84, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Born in Garrett, Indiana on June 8, 1941, Janlee was a daughter of the late Irvin William and Betty Winn McCulloough Lewis. Janlee was an executive secretary with the American Red Cross for 15 years. She was a long-time member of the Women's Auxillary, Post 82. She was...
Deborah Starewich
Oct 25, 2025
Deborah Sue Starewich, 67, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her family, after courageously fighting ALS. Though she has now lost her battle with this devastating disease, Deborah is finally at peace, free from suffering, and rejoicing in Heaven as her faith declares: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe...
Arlene Repine
Oct 24, 2025
Arlene L. Repine, 84, of Fort Wayne, went into the arms of her Savior on Friday, October 24, 2025. She was born to the late Forrest and Meryl (Applegate) Ashton in Harlan, IN on October 30, 1940. She attended Central High School. Arlene married the late Larry Repine in June 1966. She retired from Magnavox after 36 years and was...
Matthew Fultz
Oct 22, 2025
Matthew Edward Fultz, 75, went to his heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Matt was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Matt was a Gold Life Master, and member of the Fort Wayne duplicate bridge club, who made many friends while playing. He took after his father Edward and learned the art of brick masonry as his career, which he...
Frances Foster
Oct 21, 2025
Frances R. Foster of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born May 11, 1938, in Terre Haute, Indiana to George and Idella (Jackson) Burnham. She graduated from Flora High School in 1956 and attended IU Nursing School. She was a stay-at-home mother and was very active in many volunteer organizations, including president of...
David Morimanno
Oct 21, 2025
David A. Morimanno, age 63, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Bishop Mike Morimanno and Ronda Morimanno, who survives. David worked as a tool and die maker at Mahoney Foundries, Inc., and enjoyed serving customers and friends as a business owner of a local machine...
Richard Trent
Oct 20, 2025
Richard "Rich" E. Trent, 62, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday October 20th, 2025. Rich was born in Jacksonville, IL to William "Bill" and Charlotte Trent. He graduated from Northrop High School in Fort Wayne. He then went on to serve his country in the United States Army as an MP. Rich is survived by his wife of 38...
Thomas Kohl
Oct 20, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Scott Kohl, age 57, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Joseph and Shirley Kohl. Tommy worked as a cook at several local restaurants and bars. Tommy was a big football fan and really enjoyed watching games on TV. He liked golf, which he...
Valerie Abron
Oct 19, 2025
Obituary for Valerie Jean (Wills) Abron Valerie Jean (Wills) Abron , of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family on October 19, 2025 . Valerie was born in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Marvin E. Wills and Mattie Jean Wills . She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Beatrice Lewis...
Richard Reinert
Oct 18, 2025
Richard P. Reinert, age 78, passed away Saturday, October 18th, 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. on March 6, 1947 he was born in Tracy, MN to the late Elmer and Ruth Reinert. He is survived by his brother, Donald Reinert. A private family memorials will be held at a later date. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com
Susan Cuddeback
Oct 16, 2025
Susan Kay Cuddeback, 75, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Susan is survived by her husband, Bruce Cuddeback; and 2 sons, Todd Allen Bridges and Randy Lee Bridges.
David Switzer
Oct 16, 2025
David E Switzer, age 78, died peacefully on October 16, 2025. Born in 1947, Dave was a Communications Professor and Amateur Umpire who traveled North America umpiring all levels of international baseball tournaments. Dave spent most of his life in Fort Wayne, living in Wabash, IN; Champaign, IL and Albany, NY as well. Dave is survived by his wife Jo,...
Ellen Jackson
Oct 16, 2025
Ellen "Ellie" Jane Jackson, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on October 16, 2025. The Ossian native was born on July 5, 1944, a daughter of the late Orville and Della (Springer) Hilsmier. Ellen graduated from Ossian High School in 1962 and went on to become a licensed beautician after finishing Warner Beauty College in 1963. Ellen cut hair for...
Lisa Gillingham
Oct 15, 2025
Lisa Marie Gillingham, 46, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was called to Heaven on October 15, 2025. Lisa was born on July 18, 1979, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is survived by her mother, Cindy Gillingham; father, David Gillingham; daughter, Allie Allen; son, Tyler Moran; sister, Nikki Gillingham; brother, Dale Gillingham; nephew, Noah Gerig; aunt, Sherry (Jim) Doyle; aunt, Karen (Mike)...
Paul Babits
Oct 15, 2025
Paul David Babits Fort Wayne, Indiana December 24, 1960 – October 15, 2025 On October 15, 2025, Paul Babits of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was 64 years old. Paul was a beloved husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, coach, and friend whose passion, humor, and faith inspired everyone who...
Xune Vongphachanh
Oct 14, 2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that the family of Xune Vongphachanh announces his passing on October 14, 2025, at the age of 87. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the warmth and love of his granddaughter and great-granddaughter. Xune was born on September 13, 1938, in Vientiane, Laos, and immigrated to the United States in 1978...
Harold Russell
Oct 14, 2025
Harold Raymond "Pete" Russell, 96, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at The TowneHouse Retirement Community. Pete was born on October 3, 1929, in Altoona, PA. His parents were Raymond and Virginia Russell. He was the 3rd of four sons born to them, and he acquired his nickname of "Baby Pete" after his mother's own nickname of Pete. That...