Kevin Briggs
Dec 5, 2024
Kevin Briggs, 47, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was born to Rebecca (Kienzler) Jacks and the late Steven A. Briggs on February 9, 1977 in Kendallville, IN. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1995. He loved the New York Yankees, collecting...
Angela Searles
Dec 4, 2024
Angela K. Searles,59, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Passed away on Wednesday December 04,2024. Angie was a devoted volunteer at Cross Borders. Angie is survived by her daughter, Amanda (Roxy Ryan) Manning; brother, Steve Carbaugh. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Manning; parents, Floyd and Mary Carbaugh. Funeral service for Angie will be on Friday, December 13, 2024...
Doris Wappes
Dec 4, 2024
Doris D. Wappes, age 88, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Russell and Ethel LeFever. Doris worked as an office administrator at 7up Bottling Company and was a member of the American Legion. She is survived by her children, Mike (Karen) Wappes and Pam (Larry) Burns; grandson Matthew...
Thomas Drake
Dec 3, 2024
Thomas "Duck" Drake, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio to the late James and Wilma Drake. Thomas loved making people laugh. He will be remembered as a man who always had a joke. Throughout his life, he tried his hardest to be the best version of himself he possibly...
William "Bill" Jauregi
Dec 2, 2024
William "Bill" Jauregi, 69, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, in New Haven. Bill found joy working very hard in the drywall construction industry. Bill is survived by his daughter, Patricia Jauregi; step-son, David Vincent, and nephew, Chuck Lehman. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Janet Jauregi. A burial for Bill will take place at Concordia Gardens...
Robert Pate
Nov 30, 2024
Robert John Pate, 55, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Robert was a son of the late Russell and Virginia (Miller) Pate. Robert earned his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Iowa State and his Master's Degree in Agronomy...
Joan Taller
Nov 27, 2024
Joan Mary Taller, 63, of Huntertown, IN went to be in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born to the late Lawrence and Gertrude Metcalf on April 10, 1961 in Elkhart, IN. Joan held many roles in her lifetime. Most recently, she enjoyed filling in as office administrator for Resurrection Lutheran Church, and was also...
Tamra Frazier
Nov 27, 2024
Tamra (Tammy) Frazier, 58, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN. Tammy was a devout Christian and her faith helped her through some of the toughest days in her 4 year battle with kidney cancer. She graduated from Snider High School and Indiana University. working for the past...
Kathryn Boeslund
Nov 27, 2024
Kathryn "Kathy" Boeslund, age 75, passed away on November 27, 2024. She was born April 5, 1949 in Bluffton, IN to Nathan & Ruth (Miller) Maddux. She married the love of her life, Ken, in October of 1975 and was the proud mother of her daughters, CJ and Sarah. Kathy had a servant's heart and a soul for the mistreated,...
Marilyn Kuhens
Nov 27, 2024
Mrs. Marilyn Kuhens of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Parkersburg, daughter of William H. and Dorthy M. Bailey. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and attended Apostolic Bible Institute in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She loved to serve her community as a Sunday school teacher at The...
Pastor Joe Simpson Jr.
Nov 27, 2024
Pastor Joe Simpson Jr., age 75, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Joe and Maudie Simpson. Joe worked his career as a lineman, beginning at the Local IBEW and later retiring from Northeastern REMC. He also faithfully served 44 years as a pastor...
John Bower Jr.
Nov 27, 2024
In Loving Memory of John Watson Bower Jr. 2/27/1954 – 11/27/2024 John Watson Bower Jr., 70, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Aberdeen, Maryland to the late Anita A. and John W. Bower, Sr., leaving behind a legacy of passion, intellect, humor, and craftsmanship. Raised in Auburn, Indiana, John carried immense pride for...
Richard Larimore
Nov 26, 2024
Richard Ray Larimore, 68, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went to his heavenly home on November 26th, 2024 after a year-long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He fought until the last minute and wanted to be present for his family and grandkids as long as he could. Richard was born in Shelbyville, IL to Wallace and Alice Larimore on November 28,...
Roy Tope
Nov 23, 2024
Roy T. Tope, 85, of Woodburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Golden Years Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born on April 21, 1939, in Connersville, Indiana, to the late Roy and Helen (Richardson) Tope and grew up in Glenwood, Indiana. A dedicated scholar, he graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor...
Lester Niles
Nov 22, 2024
Lester William "Bill" Niles, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born to the late Lester and Rosie (Wiffy) Niles on July 31, 1952 in Syracuse, IN. Bill was a welder for 25 years and then a truck driver for 24 years. He loved gardening and spending time with his grandkids. Bill is survived...
Mary Clegg
Nov 21, 2024
Mary Lou Clegg passed on to her reward on 21 November 2024. She was born 1 October 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Franklin Treece and Lucille Riggenbach. She graduated from South Side High School in 1961 and was married to John W. Klopfenstein in 1962 and Michael B. Clegg in 1990. She attended Calvary Presbyterian Church. She...
Martin Blessing
Nov 19, 2024
Martin Gerald Blessing (Marty) went home to be with his Lord the morning of Tuesday, November 19th, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Michele and son Brian (Bianca) of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Rainer (Tammy) Blessing of Tega Kay, South Carolina; and Ralph (Beth) Blessing of Indianapolis, Indiana; in-laws Tom and Judy Wiese of Lima, Ohio and Rachel...
Pashalis Evangelidis
Nov 17, 2024
Pashalis "Pete" Evangelidis, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 after an extended illness. He was born to Paschalis (posthumously) and Maria Evangelidis in Lefkadia, Greece. He was raised in a lovingly blended family by his mother and stepfather Theodore Diamonditis. He proudly served in the Greek military before immigrating to the United States at the age of 22....
Brenda Smith
Nov 16, 2024
Brenda Lee Smith, age 52, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. She will be remembered as a beautiful fiancé, sister, aunt, and daughter. She leaves behind her fiancé, Randy Cooley; brothers, David and Thomas (Amy); and her sisters, Laura (Thomas) and Tammy. She will join those who preceded her in death, her grandpa, Irwin Herny; and...
Christopher Harding
Nov 16, 2024
Christopher Michael Harding, age 49, was called home on November 16, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne on February 16, 1975 to Terry and JoAnn Harding, who survive. He was a 1993 graduate of Northrop High School and worked at L.H. Stamping and most recently at XY Tool. Christopher enjoyed racing Go Karts with dad,...
