Philip C. Ross
Mar 14, 2026
Philip C. Ross, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Phil was born June 21, 1940, in Dayton, OH to the late Irvine “Ted” E. and Elisabeth L. (Brown) Ross. After graduating from North Side High School and Taylor University, he married Barbara Driver on June 25, 1966.
Phil was a long-time member of Memorial Baptist Church...
Ruthanne M. Nietert
Mar 13, 2026
Ruthanne M. Nietert, 77, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Fort Wayne. She died at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne. Ruthanne was born on March 15, 1948. the daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth (Krudop) Nietert. She attended St. Peter's Lutheran School and confirmed her faith in 1962. In 1966, she graduated from...
Ellen Marie Kelder
Mar 13, 2026
Ellen Marie Kelder passed away in the presence of her son and daughter on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on July 7th, 1948. Ellen grew up in Butler, Indiana, and graduated from Edgerton High School in 1966. Ellen had an amazing sense of humor and loved...
Willard Dale Friedle
Mar 13, 2026
Willard Dale Friedle, 95, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Midland, Michigan, Willard was a son of the late Lester and Victoria (Lepper) Friedle. He graduated from Midland High School and went on to earn both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University....
Carl F. Scholz
Mar 11, 2026
Carl F. Scholz, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away March 11, 2026 to his eternal home in Heaven. Born May 9, 1933, at home in Buckskin, IN, to Fred and Gertrude Scholz he was raised on the family farm with brother Reuben and graduated from Mackey High School. Carl left the farm and matriculated to Purdue University, earning a degree...
Debra Jo Curtis
Mar 11, 2026
Debra Jo Curtis, age 69, passed away at her home on March 11, 2026, in New Haven, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Jack and Myra Sorlie, and was a proud graduate of South Side High School, Class of 1974. Debra worked for many years as a receptionist at a Pediatric Center in Connecticut, where...
JoAnn Denise Bastress
Mar 10, 2026
JoAnn Denise “Jo” Bastress, 72, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jo was the daughter of the late Albert “Al” Reed and Mary Ann (Goeglein) Reed. Jo graduated from Snider High School, Class of 1972. It was there that she met the love of her life,...
Laura June Dalrymple
Mar 10, 2026
Laura “June” Dalrymple, 98, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday March 10th, 2026. June was born in East Lansing, Michigan, was raised on the family farm and lived most of her adult life in Michigan and Florida. June was a world traveler. June loved to host parties, especially at Christmas. She loved to dance, and she loved playing cards...
Vivian Irene Krumlauf
Mar 10, 2026
Vivian I. Krumlauf, age, 80, passed away March 10, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. She is survived by her husband, James Krumlauf; three children; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. A private memorial gathering will be held at a later date. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com
Lois R. O'Brien
Mar 9, 2026
Lois R. O'Brien, age 98, passed away March 9, 2026, at her home in Arizona. Burial will take place in Fort Wayne, IN. Arrangement has been entrusted to Fairhaven Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Jeffrey Wayne Robinette
Mar 9, 2026
Jeffrey Wayne Robinette, age 63, passed away on March 9, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Norton, Virginia, to the late Clifford and Virginia Robinette. Jeff proudly served in the US Army for 3 years, and was stationed in Germany for two years. He served faithfully as a Pastor in Fort Wayne, IN, for over 22 years....
James Eugene Bachman
Mar 9, 2026
James Eugene Bachman, Pastor Emeritus of Roanoke Baptist Church, was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2026, after being diagnosed with stage four cancer in January of 2022. He had served the Lord faithfully ever since trusting in Him for salvation as a seventeen-year-old. His greatest passion was being able to help...
Ivin J. Craven Sr.
Mar 7, 2026
Ivin J. Craven, Sr., age 82, passed away on March 7, 2026, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in High Point, NC, to the late Ivan Jesse and Mary Craven. Ivin proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. After his service, he worked at Water Furnace of Fort Wayne for...
Elizabeth A. Harris
Mar 6, 2026
Elizabeth Alitza Harris (Corky), age 55, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was held by her children as she transitioned into Heaven.
Elizabeth owned and operated her own beauty salon, Lizziebella’s Hair Design, for over 13 years. She believed her business was where she was able to minister. She established a clientele...
Jeanette Ilene Bearfield
Mar 5, 2026
Jeanette Ilene Bearfield (Allison) passed away on Thursday March 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old. Jeanette was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 10, 1948, to James Allison and Ruby Allison (Storey). She was the oldest of the "Allison 12" that was soon to come. She worked at Lutheran Hospital on Fairfield Avenue for...
Carol Mae Scherer
Mar 4, 2026
Carol Scherer of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went home to the Lord surrounded by her family on March 4, 2026. She was born in Avon Lake, Ohio, on September 4, 1932, and graduated in 1950 from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio. At age 18, Carol married the love of her life, Albert E. Scherer, on October 20, 1950....
D.R. Murphy, AKA Murph
Mar 4, 2026
D.R. Murphy, 70 AKA Murph, MRFDOG, Owner of McMurphy’s Rock & Roll Restaurant passed peacefully on March 4th, 2026, with his beloved wife Shari by His Side. Murph was born July 12th, 1955 the youngest of 5 children born to the late George and Elenora Murphy. When Murphy was around 5 years old, he met a Neighbor boy named Al....
Elaine Marie Eckhardt
Mar 4, 2026
Elaine M. Eckhardt, 69, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Arrangements by FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Susan Carol Snell
Mar 3, 2026
Susan Snell, 83, ran into the arms of her Savior on March 3, 2026. Susan was born in Fort Wayne to the late Alvin and Geraldine (Follis) Pratt. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Joan (Don) Kline, and brother David Pratt.
Susan married the love of her life, David, in 1964. She is survived by daughters Kimberley (Chris)...
Nancy Sue Mahan
Mar 3, 2026
Nancy S. Mahan, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Nancy was the daughter of the late Carl and Janet Ostermeier. She married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Mahan, and together they shared 68 beautiful years of marriage. They met as teenagers at church camp through...
