John Church
Jun 25, 2024
The beloved John Phillip Church, Jr. joyfully went home to be with the LORD on June 25, 2024. John was born to John Phillip Church, Sr and Gladys Darlene Bertelson Church on July 21st, 1955, in Lansing, Michigan. John attended Battle Creek Central High School and Kellogg Community College for business management. John participated in his school's orchestra playing violin...
Barbara Ward
Jun 23, 2024
Barbara Ann Ward, age 71, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Hayti, Missouri to Clifton and Jenny Robbins. Barbara really enjoyed to read and was a gifted crocheter. You could find her watching sci-fi film's like Star Trek and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, as well as her favorite show, General Hospital. Barbara...
Charlotte Bacon
Jun 23, 2024
Charlotte Joanne Bacon (Gephart), 91, surrounded by her loving family, departed from this life to be with our Lord on Sunday June 23, 2024 (Two days shy of her 67th wedding anniversary). Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 1st, 1932, to the late Elmer and Berneice Gephart. She graduated from North Side High School in 1952. She was a...
John Hayward
Jun 21, 2024
John Frederick Hayward, 56, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, John was the son of Donald and Jacqueline Hayward who survive. John graduated from North Side High School. He proudly served our country while being in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm and earned the rank of E-4. John lived in Cincinnati,...
Thomas Smith
Jun 19, 2024
Thomas Stanton Smith, age 80, passed away June 19, 2024 at his home in Leo, IN. He was born in Jay County, Indiana to the late Milton and Marjorie Smith. Tom proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and was a recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Silver Star. He worked over 45 years...
Bettie Marucci
Jun 18, 2024
Bettie R. Marucci 91 of Charleroi passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2024 at The Residence at Hilltop. Born in Johnstown on November 16, 1932, she was the daughter of John and Helen Tilley Mishler. Bettie was retired from Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana where she was the director of Human Resources. She was a former member of St....
Stephen D. Smith
Jun 18, 2024
Stephen D. Smith, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away early Tuesday morning on June 18th, 2024. Steve was born on July 30th, 1947, to the late Carl and Ruth Smith. Steve had worked in banking most of his life. He leaves behind his loving wife, Beverly of almost 30 years; his daughter, Sara (Andrew) Shaw and their children, Mika and...
Kathy Shephard
Jun 14, 2024
Kathy Shephard, age 72, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Geneva, IN to the late Forest and Helen Beer. Kathy is survived by her beloved husband Ronald Shephard; children, Ronnie (Gayle) Shephard, Dax (Stephanie) Shephard, Toby (Melissa) Shephard, Tara (Ben) Meyer, CiGi (Aaron) Zehner; seventeen grandchildren, and twenty-four great-grandchildren. She was preceded...
Julie Eby
Jun 14, 2024
Julie Ann Eby, 62, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born in Fort Wayne on May 20, 1962 to Maryann (Click) Neuhouser and the late Dwight Allen Neuhouser. Julie graduated from Leo High School. She worked at North Wood Middle School and was a flight attendant for several years with Republic Airways. Julie loved...
Oma Gaskill
Jun 12, 2024
Oma "Jean" Gaskill, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024. Jean was born in Oneida, TN. She was raised by her parents, Ida and Walter Stanley. Jean was a woman of great faith who knew no stranger, and always had a warm meal for family and friends. She was a longtime member of Bible Baptist Church,...
Elizabeth Love
Jun 10, 2024
Mary "Elizabeth" Love lost a long-fought battle with Lupus on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born in Bluffton, Ohio on September 6th, 1950 to the late Thomas and Ruth (Miller) Friskney. She lived a life surrounded by love and an appreciation for simple pleasures. She loved to spend afternoons watching the birds, playing her favorite hymns on the piano...
Harold Mckenzie
Jun 8, 2024
Wilbur "Harold" McKenzie, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday June 8, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in a cabin in Barnetts Creek, KY on May 15, 1938, to the late Mitchell & Grace McKenzie. He attended school in Flat Gap. Harold enlisted and served in the Air Force from 1956-1960. Harold relocated to Fort Wayne, IN shortly after...
Kent Stapleton
Jun 6, 2024
Kent Stapleton, 86, passed away on June 6, 2024. Kent was born on February 26, 1938 to the late Wayne and Margaret (Bitz) Stapleton in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Kent grew up in several communities such as Butler, IN; Tuscon, AZ; Roll, IN; New Haven, IN, and spent most of his life in Fort Wayne. As a career home builder, Kent...
Diana Kellogg
Jun 6, 2024
Diana Lynn Kellogg, 58, went to her heavenly home on June 6, 2024. She is survived by her sister, Rita Kellogg, and her cousins, Jim and Susan Witmer and family. She will be missed by her housemates and friends at Pathfinders Services in Huntington IN; as well as by her many friends at Huntington Church of Christ. A celebration of...
Jerome Westendorf
Jun 6, 2024
On early Thursday evening, June 6th, Jerry Westendorf, aged 89, left the party. He had partook of all life's buffet had to offer, the sweet, the sour, and everything in between. And he relished it, was appreciative of it, and realized what a gift it was. Like all good party goers, Jerry contributed greatly to the event. Whether it be...
Montie Reardon
Jun 4, 2024
Montie P. Reardon, 74, passed away on June 4th, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a lifelong resident. Montie retired from Matel Power Wheels after almost 20 years and served in various positions within the local union. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, three sisters and his beloved partner Linda Anne Spurr. Surviving are several...
Jerry Stephens
Jun 4, 2024
Jerry W. Stephens, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday June 4th, 2024 at his home. Jerry was born to the late Wayne and Ella Stephens in Marietta, OH. He was a member of the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department where he served for 36 years. Jerry retired from Bowmar in 2019, he was previously employed at Magnavox. Jerry...
Bob Polston
Jun 4, 2024
Robert "Bob" Polston, age 65, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Richard and Margaret Polston. Robert was a bright man of many talents. He spent many years as a financial advisor for Ameriprise, volunteered as a firefighter, wrote several books, and cared for young people as a...
Cordarro Hughes
Jun 2, 2024
Cordarro M. Hughes, age 37, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Auburn, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Maurice Knight and Helen Roman, and is survived by his children and siblings. He was preceded in death by his grandmother and his brother. Memorial donations may be given to the family. To sign the online...
Carol Gear
Jun 1, 2024
Carol Gear, age 71, passed away Saturday, June 1st, 2024, in Auburn. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Jack and Mary Gear. Carol received her master's degree from Indiana University and dedicated her career to teaching. She started her teaching career at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and retired at Riverdale Elementary after 37...
