Janis Chayka
May 15, 2024
Janis Marie (Hunt) Chayka, 65, passed away on May 15, 2024, at her home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Leonard Chayka; her seven children: Julie (Anthony) Auchtung, Kimberly Chayka, Elizabeth (William) Evans, Emily (Michael) Liechty, Brayden Chayka, Kathryn (Wesley) Shappell, and Laura (Joshua) Buesching; and four grandchildren: William, Alexander, Abigail, and Leah....
Rick Skinner
May 14, 2024
Rick Skinner, age 69, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Charlie Skinner and Doris Skinner (nee Simpson), Rick spent most of his life in Fort Wayne, graduating from Northrop High School and Indiana University. He is sadly missed by his loving wife Jackie, his...
Paul Gochenaur
May 13, 2024
Paul V. Gochenaur, 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away on May 13, 2024. He was a wonderful husband for Connie J. Gochenaur, and a loving father for Vicki R. (Jeff) Haines, Traci M. Bixler, and Cindi L. (Curtis) Hull. Paul drove semi and tour bus all of his adult life and never had an accident. He loved talking to others...
Nancy Sanders
May 12, 2024
Nancy Everson Sanders, 74, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born in Uniontown, Alabama, Nancy was a daughter of the late John and Sarah (Hudson) Everson. Nancy earned her associate degree from Selma University. During her working years, Nancy worked as a supervisor for Target until her retirement. Nancy had...
Russell Mccord
May 11, 2024
Russell E. McCord, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Russell was a son of the late Russell E. McCord Sr. and Ona (Maughmer) McCord. Russell served our country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He attended Fort Wayne Bible College. He worked in quality control at General...
Jean Greene
May 11, 2024
Jean Greene, the loving wife of Jim Greene more than 64 years died suddenly on Saturday night, the 11th of May, 2024. Jean was the critical element in holding and supporting the marriage together these many years. She not only gave birth, but always was available for the two wonderful daughters who survive her, Jill Ries, the wife of Darrin...
Judith Schwartz
May 10, 2024
Judith Darlene Schwartz, born August 5, 1942, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 10, 2024. She is waiting patiently for her husband William of 62 years, her daughter Cheri (Scott) Dellinger; their three children; son, Brett (Kristy) Beachy, children Timothy, Abigail, and Michael; son, Kyle (Emily) Dellinger, and their son Joshua; daughter, Kelsey...
Halie Marie Nelson
May 9, 2024
Halie Marie Nelson, 20, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Halie was the daughter of Russell and Shonda (York) Nelson. Halie graduated from Northrop High School, class of 2022. While attending Northrop, Haile was an exceptional talent in softball. Halie played travel ball for Summit City Thunder. She was a four-year member...
Christopher Hummer
May 7, 2024
Christopher Thomas Hummer, age 47, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at his home. He was born in Auburn, IN to Michael (Slater Frosch) Hummer and Julie Bonjour, who survive. Christopher was a graduate from DeKalb High School in 1994 where he participated in the band and later graduated with his bachelor's degree from IPFW. He worked...
Robin Waikel
May 7, 2024
Robin Sue Waikel, 63, of Fort Wayne, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Born in Marion, Indiana, Robin was a daughter of the late Robert and Carrol (Marley) Boucher. Robin married Loydd Vernon Waikel on February 14, 1979. She worked for Scotts/Kroger for 35 years. Robin was the first one out on the porch to watch a storm...
Gary E. Onz
May 6, 2024
Gary E. Onz, 73, of Angola, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Gary was born in Austria to Josef and Maria Onz. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Gary retired from Slater Steel and was also co-owner of Hy-Tec Fiberglass. He enjoyed spending time with his family and riding his Harley...
Larry G. Williams
May 6, 2024
Larry G. Williams, 82, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Born in Wabash, Indiana, Larry was a son of the late Lawrence and Marjorie (Rubsam-Marks) Williams. Larry served our country proudly while service in the Indiana National Guard. During Larry's working years he spent a majority of it working as a type setter for the Catholic paper and Fort...
Cynthia Simerman
May 3, 2024
Cynthia "Cindi" Ann (Ruoff) Simerman, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1951 in Jackson, MI, the daughter of the late Frederic Lexington II and Isabelle Lousie (Hoverstock) Ruoff. She graduated from North Side High School in 1969. Cindi was a sales assistant for over 30 years for Merrill Lynch...
Nataliia Kravets
May 3, 2024
Nataliia Kravets, 47, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 beside her loving husband, Anatolii Kravets, daughter, Oleksandra Davidson,and nephew, Hlib Hlukhov. She was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine on June 19, 1976 to Alla Ternovetska and the late Valerii Ternovetskii. Nataliia was a beloved wife of Anatolii Kravets of 26 years and a devoted mother of her...
Peter Bojrab
May 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Robert Bojrab, on May 2, 2024 in Avilla Indiana at the age of 82 following a prolonged illness, surrounded by his family who loved him. Born on April 25, 1942, Peter was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana. After graduating from Northside High School in 1960, he...
Laura Stillabower
May 2, 2024
Laura Jo Stillabower, age 71, passed away Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 surrounded by her family in Fort Wayne. She was born in Logansport, IN to the late Elvis and Lucille Broadley. Laura enjoyed wildlife, feeding the deer and gardening. She enjoyed eating at Don Halls enjoying the prime rib, and listening to her favorite local musician "Joe Justice." Above all,...
Brian Bowers
May 2, 2024
Brian M. Bowers, age 31, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, to Teresa Bowers and Richard Weimer, who survive. Brian was employed by Green Recycling and enjoyed video games and his work. He is survived by his siblings, Ashley Bowers and William Bowers; grandfather, Melvin (Brenda) Bowers;...
Timothy Norris
Apr 30, 2024
Timothy James Norris, 67, of Huntertown, IN, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis, beside his loving wife, Kristi. He was born in Elkhart, IN, to the late James and Jewel Norris. Tim was a devoted husband of 40 years to Kristi and a loving father to his nine children: Danielle (Christy), Beau (Kelly), Luke (Kristen),...
Dani Zahm
Apr 28, 2024
Danielle "Dani" Zahm, 61, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on April 26, 1963, Dani was the fifth child and third daughter of the late Eldon and Patti (Hiser) Zahm. Dani graduated from Northrop High School and attended IPFW. During her working years, Dani was an Administrative Secretary for Raytheon. Dani adored nature and...
Jaime Estevez
Apr 25, 2024
Jaime Estevez, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born in Colombia to the late Pompilio Estevez Peña and Ana Dolores Rodriquez de Estevez on June 2, 1943. He enjoyed soccer, music, cooking and gardening. Jaime was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Jaime is survived by his children, Shane, Yanira, Esperanza, Ivonne,...
