Patrick Donald Grant
Aug 7, 2026
Patrick Donald Grant, 68, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. He was born to the late Donald and Margaret (Falvey) Grant in Brooklyn, NY on October 21, 1957. He graduated from Manheim Twp High School in Lancaster, PA where he grew up and met his wife, Patricia “Patty” Groff. He worked for Disney Marketing and...
Carol Lee McCoy Weick
Aug 7, 2026
Carol McCoy Weick, age 79, of Fort Wayne, IN, joins her loving family in heaven today, August 7, 2026. She was born on November 2, 1946, to Doug and Ruth Warden. She is survived by her loving family, David McCoy, Sean McCoy, and Angie McCoy Doty, daughter-in-law and wife of her late son JJ McCoy, who passed in 2019. Carol...
Wayne Eugene Beer
Aug 6, 2026
WAYNE EUGENE BEER, 94, went to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born May 31,1932 in Milford, Indiana, son of Myrtus and Emma (Schori) Beer. He was preceded in death by his father when he was about two...
Gregory Francis Follis
Aug 6, 2026
Gregory F. "Gregg" Follis
1952-2026
Gregg Follis, 74, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, in Angola, Indiana. Gregg leaves a legacy of family, community and great stories.
Born March 17, 1952, to the late Frank and Hazel (Gowen) Follis, Gregg graduated from Bishop Luers High School. He and Sue Follis spent 43 years owning the Sit 'n Bull in LaOtto, Indiana, where...
Johanna Catherine Herber
Aug 6, 2026
Johanna "Jo" Catherine Herber, 68, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2026. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Thomas and Maxine Morris.
Jo worked as a secretary at Lincoln Elementary, where she was known for her kindness, dedication, and genuine love for children. She found great joy in encouraging and caring for the students she met.
She enjoyed...
Kyle H. Pendergrass
Aug 6, 2026
Kyle Harman Pendergrass, 87, passed away on August 6, 2026, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Richlands, Virginia, to the late Erston and Virginia Pendergrass.
Kyle worked on the railroad for 37 years, serving as a conductor. Outside of work, he enjoyed working in the garden and watching his favorite Westerns. Most of all, Kyle will be remembered for his...
Sue C. Blake
Aug 5, 2026
Sue Carol Blake (née McGraw), age 89, of Fort Wayne, IN, died at Parkview Regional Medical Center, on August 5, 2026, from complications of heart failure. Sue was born in Bolair, West Virginia on November 25,1936, to Lucian and Ruth (Seacrist) McGraw. She was the second of their five children. She married her childhood sweetheart, James W. Blake, Sr., her...
Sheila Kay Jones
Aug 5, 2026
Sheila K. Jones, 67, passed away August 5, 2026, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Gene and Thelma Harter. Sheila enjoyed spending time outdoors and had a deep appreciation for nature. She especially loved visiting the park, where she found joy in watching children play and taking in the simple moments of everyday...
Brian Wayne White
Aug 4, 2026
Brian White, 54, of Fort Wayne and Winamac, Indiana passed away from his fight with Colon Cancer on August 4, 2026. Brian is survived by his wife, Jennifer (Hughes)of Fort Wayne, his mother, Kathleen K. White, his estranged sister Lisa White, and his beloved niece, Kaylynn R. White both of Winamac, Indiana. Preceding Brian, was his father, Jerry Wayne White...
Michael Carl Bender
Aug 3, 2026
Michael Carl "Mike" Bender, 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 3, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mike was the son of the late Vilas Carl and Dorothy (Pankop) Bender. He graduated from Elmhurst High School with the Class of 1969. On a blind date, Mike met the love of his...
Diana Lynn Byers
Aug 3, 2026
Diana L. Byers, 70, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday August 3rd, 2026, at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Elijah “Sandy” and Doris Richmond. Diana was a graduate of Northside High School.
Diana was a waitress at Bandidos at Georgetown for over 25 years. She later worked at Meijer on 37 in the deli...
James "Jim" Allen Sours
Aug 2, 2026
James “Jim” Allen Sours, 74, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026. He was born in Speedway, IN on March 21, 1952 to the late Allen Andrew and Mildred (Petrie) Sours. Jim graduated from Huntington North High School. He retired from Offset One Inc after 39 years. He enjoyed organ music, fishing with his friend, Mike Dahman, spending time with his...
John Leslie Markins
Aug 2, 2026
John Leslie Markins, 83, passed peacefully from this life into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 2, 2026. Born on March 2, 1942, in Peebles, Ohio, John lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, hard work, and service to others. On July 1, 1966, John married the love of his life, Diana English. Together they...
Grayson James Gonser
Aug 1, 2026
Grayson James Gonser was born into the arms of Jesus and was joined with his brothers, Keeton and Bentley on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Dupont Hospital. He was born to his loving parents, Brianna Whiteman and Tyler Gonser.
Along with his parents, Grayson is survived by his siblings, Blayne Whiteman, Emmalynn Whiteman, and Brayden McPheeters.
A Celebration of Life will be...
Ann Louise Saylor
Aug 1, 2026
Ann Louise Saylor, 86, of Ft. Wayne, IN, a loving mother and loyal friend, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by family, on August 1, 2026. She has been joyfully reunited in Heaven with Jerry, her loving husband of almost 68 years.
Ann was spunky, incredibly caring, and never afraid to stand her ground. Family was everything and her warm spirit...
Viola Lavera Gillingham
Aug 1, 2026
Viola Lavera (Wendel) Gillingham, 93, died Aug. 1, 2026, at Sage Bluff Health & Rehab Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born Oct. 30, 1932, in Huntington County, Indiana, to Glenn E. and Clara B. (Schenkel) Wendel, who preceded her in death. Lavera, as she was known to friends, was a spitfire who chose to live as a redhead...
Tameka Lashae McGraw
Jul 31, 2026
Tameka Lashae McGraw age 49, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born on May 28, 1977, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Lucius and Jeanette Bearfield. As a little girl she was happy and active, and she loved people- traits that she carried throughout her entire life. Tameka graduated from Snyder High School...
James B. Krumlauf
Jul 31, 2026
James B. Krumlauf, 84, passed away July 31, 2026 in Auburn, IN.
He is survived by his three children; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A private memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
Charlene Bewley
Jul 30, 2026
Charlene Bewley, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday July 30th, 2026.
Charlene married Larry Bewley in Whiting, IN in 1950.
Charlene is survived by her husband, Larry; daughter, Sara; son, Jack; 1 grandchild, Isa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Jessie Baiden; 2 brothers, Bruce and Richard; 2 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday August...
Diana Marie Darr
Jul 29, 2026
Diana Marie Darr, age 75, passed away July 29, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Churubusco to the late Edward and Francis Schwalm. Diana enjoyed playing bingo and euchre with her friends, and most of all, she loved spending time with family, especially over Sunday dinner, which she loved to host. Diana is survived by her sons,...
