Carol A. Tyndall
Apr 23, 2026
Carol Annette Tyndall, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026.
Carol lived a full and meaningful life defined by curiosity, compassion, and a deep love for her family and community. A lifelong learner, she was a proud graduate of Butler University and carried her passion for knowledge into both her career and personal life.
She dedicated her...
Mearl Joseph Neumann
Apr 22, 2026
Mearl Joseph Neumann, age 98, went peacefully into God's heavenly embrace on April 22, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Herman Karl and Mary Edith (Martin) Neumann. Mearl proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He earned the Purple Heart medal for his bravery...
Mark A. Griffis Sr.
Apr 22, 2026
Mark Griffis Sr, 58, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on April 22, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born on October 4th, 1967 to the late Arthur and Susan Griffis in Fort Wayne, IN. Mark spent his days working at Valbruna Slater Steel and enjoyed spending time with his family. Mark is survived by his three children, Jessica (Austin) Smith,...
Teresa Marie Koshurin
Apr 22, 2026
Teresa Marie Koshurin, 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Fort Wayne, Teresa was a daughter of the late Carroll and Frances (Byers) Runnion. She graduated from Northrop High School, Class of 1979. Teresa began working at McDonald’s in 1995, where she would go on to dedicate the next 30 years of her...
Terry L. Shoemaker
Apr 22, 2026
Terry L. Shoemaker, 78, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday April 22, 2026, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Irvin and Carma Shoemaker.
Terry graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1966 and graduated from Crown College in St. Paul, Minnesota with a BA in history. He retired from Dana Corp. in Ft. Wayne...
Adam Scott Cameron
Apr 20, 2026
Adam Scott Cameron, 52, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the beloved son of Danny and Susan Cameron.
Adam was a proud owner and operator of Custom Signs Unlimited, where he served alongside his family. Outside of work, Adam was a true outdoorsman; he was an avid hunter and fisherman who...
Cathryn C. Dashley
Apr 19, 2026
Cathryn (Cathy) Donges Dashley, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away April 19, 2026, at 61 years old. She was born January 30, 1965, in Frankfurt am Mein, Germany, to Christel Donges. As a young child, Cathryn immigrated from Germany to Huntertown, Indiana, by way of Van Wert, Ohio. After graduating from Carroll High School in 1983, Cathryn...
Laverne "Vern" D. Van Drunen
Apr 19, 2026
Laverne "Vern" Van Drunen, 72 , passed away on April 19, 2026, at home. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Frank and Marge Van Drunen.
He was an employee of North American Van Lines for 24 years, and he retired from Belmont Beverage. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and being with his dog, Quincy and two cats, Abbey...
Anatalia Maria Thorp
Apr 19, 2026
Anatalia Maria “Anita” Thorp, 88, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born in Pampanga, Philippines, Anita was a daughter of the late Nazerio Bautista and Maria (Milagros Guillermo) Manabat. Anita married the love of her life, Donald Thorp, on September 7, 1959. They started a family in the Philippines while Don...
Marion Heaton Amick Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Marion Amick, age 91, passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 18, 2026, at his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Born on January 8, 1935, in Columbus, Indiana, Marion was the son of the late Helen and Marion Amick. A lifelong learner with a sharp mind, Marion graduated with a...
Alicia LaSha Manes
Apr 18, 2026
Alicia LaSha Manes, 46, passed away April 18, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Marion, IN, to Anthony and Jacqueline McCray and was raised by her late grandmother, Mary Goree. A devoted homemaker, Alicia cared for her family with love. She will be remembered for her musical gifts and her joy in singing and dancing, as well...
Patsy Lou McCormick
Apr 18, 2026
Patsy Lou McCormick, age 75, of Albion, IN, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Garland Patrick and Donna Castill. Patsy built a long and fulfilling career in hospitality, serving as a hotel manager for Hilton and Marriott properties across the country. She approached life with a sense...
Matthew Lynn Robinette
Apr 17, 2026
Matthew (Matt) L. Robinette, 38, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2026. He is the son of Jeff and Cindy Robinette. He was a devoted husband, son, educator, and friend. Matt grew up attending Mary Bryan Elementary, Southport Middle School, and graduated Southport High School in 2006, and he was very involved in planning for their 20th reunion. He completed...
Michael Joseph Denner
Apr 16, 2026
Michael J. Denner, 71, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Michael was a son of the late Gus and Mildred (Dellenbaugh) Denner. He earned his Associates Degree from IVY Tech in Welding. He served our country while in the U.S. Army. Michael worked for Lincoln Manufacturing for 10 years. Surviving are his sisters, Patricia...
Patricia Ann Mason
Apr 16, 2026
Patricia A. Mason, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Golden Years in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Toronto, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Iris Wylie. Patricia dedicated over 30 years to North American Van Lines, where she worked from 1974 until 2007. She then joined the team at Vera Bradley, where...
Blake Andrew Kiessling
Apr 15, 2026
Blake Andrew Kiessling, 36, of Hot Springs, AR, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on April 15, 2026. He was born on November 8, 1989 in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Snider High School in 2008 and Indiana University Bloomington in 2013. Blake worked as a journeyman electrician for the IBEW 295 in Buffalo NY. He loved skateboarding, played...
Richard Raymond Capper
Apr 15, 2026
Richard Raymond Capper, 94, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in his home from a subdural hematoma and is now with his Savior. Born at home in DeWitt, Iowa, on February 4,1932, to Leon and Norma Capper, Richard graduated from DeWitt High School, served in the Korean War, and married Nancy Cox Capper on August 5,...
James E. Stoltz
Apr 14, 2026
James E. Stoltz, a devoted educator, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born on August 15, 1942, and passed away on April 14th at home, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith, and family.
Born to Gahlon and Virginia Stoltz, James dedicated his life to learning and helping others. He earned his master’s degree from Indiana University and went on to...
Youvat "Yogi" Picklesimer
Apr 13, 2026
Youvet "Yogi" Picklesimer, age 70, passed away April 13, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born to the late Jesse and Marie Picklesimer. A memorial gathering is 4:00 pm Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Neighbors House Church, 12828 Main Street, Leo, IN. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com
Michael Casey
Apr 13, 2026
Born James William Reynolds on August 15, 1948 in Fort Wayne, IN, he had his name changed to Michael Monroe "Bill" Casey as a young child when he was adopted by his step-father. He passed into the loving arms of Jesus peacefully at home on April 13, 2026 after a brief fight with cancer at the age of 77. Bill...
