Esther Causey
Dec 19, 2024
Esther Nadene Ray, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on September 30, 1976, in Warsaw, Indiana, Esther lived a life filled with love and laughter that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. A woman of remarkable spirit and unwavering strength, Esther was known for her outspoken...
Paul Lutz
Dec 19, 2024
Paul David Lutz, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Paul was a son of the late Paul E. and G. Joan (Harvey) Lutz. Paul graduated from North Side High School. While at North Side, Paul met the love of his life Linda Geradot and they shared 62...
Janice Whitelow
Dec 18, 2024
Janice Lynne Whitelow (Stalter) was born to Dorothy and Delmar Stalter in Elkhart, Indiana, on July 29th, 1953. She passed away in her home, surrounded by family, on the 18th of December 2024, at the age of 71. Janice's upbringing found her traveling across Indiana, before settling in Fort Wayne. There, she had three children, Alyssa, Jerry, and James. She...
Troy Gillum
Dec 18, 2024
Troy Gillum, a proud and devoted patriot, passed away at 61 on Thursday, December 18, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Columbia City, IN. Troy leaves behind a legacy of service, faith, and love. As a charter life member of the Marine Corps League Pride and Purpose Detachment, he served as a Past Commandant, District Vice Commandant and...
Deborah Sowles
Dec 15, 2024
Deborah Sue (Menke) Sowles, 73, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at home with family by her side. Deborah was born May 15, 1951, to the late Wanda Helberg and John Menke. She graduated from R. Nelson Snider High School in 1969 and then went on to receive her Master Beauty Culturist License. She married...
Ralph Garman
Dec 13, 2024
Ralph "Bo" E. Garman, Jr., age 58, departed this world on December 13, 2024 peacefully at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Auburn, IN on April 15, 1966 to Ralph Garman Sr. and Nancy Garman. Ralph leaves behind three sisters, Darlene Polk of Fort Wayne, Ellen (Timothy Swick) Garman of Hardenville, MO, and RoseMary (John) Vaughn...
Dorothy Rioux
Dec 13, 2024
Dorothy A. (Wheat) Christman Rioux, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born on March 26, 1934 to the late John and Helen (Bookout) Wheat in Portland, IN. Dorothy is survived by her children, Cyndie (Les) Zorger, Rick (Terri) Christman, Amy Christman, Rose (Bruce) Terrell, Tim (Sheryl) Christman, Beth (Kevin) Marhenke, David (Julie) Christman,...
Ralph Brinkman
Dec 12, 2024
Ralph W. Brinkman Jr, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Ralph was born in Defiance, OH. to the late Ralph Sr and Martha Brinkman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, but most importantly he loved spending time with his family. Ralph was committed to his career as a manager of Kroger and...
Kenneth Schaab
Dec 12, 2024
Kenneth John Schaab, Sr., age 67, of Fort Wayne Indiana passed away on December 12th, 2024, at his home. Kenneth was born October 6th, 1957, to Thomas Sr. and Rosella Schaab. Kenneth was an accomplished football star in high school. He also enjoyed playing guitar, welding, woodworking, and working on vehicles. He was a talented artist. After graduating from Northrop...
Matthew David Haller
Dec 12, 2024
Matthew David Haller, DMD, died with faith and peace on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at home in Fort Wayne, IN, concluding a courageous 10 year battle with Myotonic Dystrophy, an inherited, incurable, and utterly debilitating nerve and muscle disease. He endured the myriad indignities and debilitations that myotonic dystrophy imposes but never never lost his true strength: trust in the...
Joan Bredemeyer
Dec 11, 2024
Joan Viola Bredemeyer, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Joan was the only child of the late Raymond and Flora (Roehm) Karr. Joan graduated from Central High School and attended Fort Wayne Art School on a full scholarship. She was a talented artist and...
Robert W. Coons Jr.
Dec 8, 2024
Robert W. Coons Jr., aged 53, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Madison, IA, he was the son of the late Robert Coons Sr. and Bobbie Wardlow. Rob was a plumber, a volunteer firefighter, and, more recently, a truck driver. He was passionate about motorcycles and loved his biker community. He leaves...
Michael Hahn
Dec 8, 2024
Michael C. Hahn, age 47, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Columbia, MO to the late, James Hahn, and his mother, Carol Hahn who survives. Michael proudly served his country as a member of the US Air Force during the Second Gulf War. He worked in sales for Airmark Services and was a...
James Keeler
Dec 7, 2024
In loving memory of James Edward Keeler, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, who passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Herb and Ruth (Hilker) Keeler, James lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family. James, affectionately known as Jim, brought warmth and...
Betty Allan
Dec 7, 2024
Betty L. Allan, 90, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. She was born in the late Earl and Norma Wagner. Betty retired from Magnavox/Philips after 31 years and 21 years at Parkview Hospital. Betty is survived by her daughter Deb and a host of family and friends. Honoring her request, there will be no services....
Rothern Price
Dec 7, 2024
Rothern "Joey" Price, 69, of Fort Wayne, passed away on December 7, 2024. Joey was born in Chicago, Il and grew up in Boys Town in the area of 79th street. He attended Westcott Elementary and Calumet High School. Joey worked at Spiegel's in Chicago. He was also employed at Fleetwood RV in Decatur, IN. He met his wife, Renee...
Jon Sauers
Dec 7, 2024
Jon Eric Sauers, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Chincoteague, Virginia, to the late James and Betty Sauers. Jon graduated from New Haven High School and was one of six siblings. He spent many years serving as a taxi driver in Fort Wayne. He also had a strong passion for...
Phyllis Eakright
Dec 6, 2024
Phyllis Joan Eakright, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 6, 2024. Born in Larwill, Indiana, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Frank and Mabel Eley. Phyllis married Robert Lee "Squirrel" Eakright on May 14, 1950 in Silver Lake, Indiana. They were married nearly 68 years until his passing in 2018....
Donna Morrow
Dec 6, 2024
Donna Morrow, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born on November 3, 1929, in Butler, IN to the late Jay R. and Carrie M. (Marks) Thompson. Donna married the late Raymond A. Morrow on November 30, 1947 in Butler, IN. She retired from Rogers Market. She was a very active member of Parkwood...
Maria Onz
Dec 5, 2024
Maria T. Onz, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away in her home, on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born on May 9, 1928, in Sierning, Austria, she immigrated to America in 1956 with her husband and son. Along with being a devoted homemaker, she worked at Wayne Co-operative Milk Producers Inc. as a Dairy Lab Technician in the 1950's and 60's,...
