Wyona Imogene Short
Jun 4, 2026
Wyona Imogene “YY” Short, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away on June 4, 2026. Wyona was born on November 2, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Harry and Mildred E (Hertel) Meyer. She graduated from Southside High School (Fort Wayne, IN) and worked for a time at Lincoln Life. A Christmas party at the Gospel Temple was the first meeting...
Diana Lea Coss
Jun 4, 2026
Diana Lea Coss, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Born in Rockford, Illinois, Diana was the only child of the late Dennis and Erma (Mitchell) Hanson. Diana married the love of her life, Larry Coss, on April 17, 1971, in Rockford, Illinois. Together they shared 55 years of marriage,...
Arno Kurt Wagenhaus
Jun 4, 2026
Arno Kurt Wagenhaus, 92, of Fort Wayne passed away on Thursday June 4th, 2026. He was born in Halle, Germany and moved to the United States in 1961. Arno and his wife fled East Germany and were eventually sponsored by the Lutheran Church which brought them to Fort Wayne. Arno was a Master Wood Worker and he was the owner...
Pamela Jean Hullinger
Jun 4, 2026
Pamela J. Hullinger, 71, of Harlan, Ind. passed away on June 4th, 2026. Pam grew up in Defiance County, OH. and attended Fairview High School. She was employed with the United States Postal Service for 30 years.
Pam was a church leader and scout leader. She also served as leader of the Harlan Christian Youth Center. Pam was currently attending services...
Joanne Mae Kraase
Jun 3, 2026
Joanne Mae Kraase, 87, went to the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Edwin and Laverne Keller. Joanne lived her entire life as a faithful Christian and she deeply loved the Lord. At the age of five years old, she went to church with a friend. After...
Wesley James Cook
Jun 3, 2026
Wesley James Cook, 66, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was born to the late James Cook and Clara (Wilson) LeCount in Fort Wayne on November 6, 1959. Wesley proudly served in the US Marines. He was married to the late Joyce Cook and they had 30 beautiful years together. Wesley loved fishing and camping....
Tsukako Murdock
Jun 3, 2026
Tsukako "Sue" Murdock, 95 of Fort Wayne, IN departed this earth on June 3, 2026. Sue was born in Yokosuka, Japan. She survived the bombings of World War II and only completed an eighth-grade education. She met her future husband, Glenn Murdock at a skating rink while he was stationed in Yokosuka with the US Navy during the Korean War,...
Peggy Lynn Miller
Jun 2, 2026
Peggy Lynn Miller, age 82, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, on June 2, 2026. Peggy was born in Wabash County, IN on September 12, 1943 to Oscar and Juanita Harman (nee Luckenbill), but would live the majority of her life and years between Fort Wayne, IN and Greater Cincinnati. Above all, Peggy will be...
Gary Lee Shuler
Jun 1, 2026
Gary L. Shuler, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday June 1st, 2026. He was born to the late Ronald and Barbara Shuler in Fort Wayne.
Gary graduated from Elmhurst High School class of 1971. He then went to work for General Electric, Harvester, Falstaff, and Heritage Food Service. He eventually was employed with the City of Fort Wayne Park...
Robert "Bob" Wayne McFeters
Jun 1, 2026
Robert "Bob" Wayne McFeters, 89, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Bob worked for Sears for 37 years, and he loved to fish and play bingo.
Bob is survived by his three children, Ronda, Angel, and Penny (Michael) Campbell; five grandkids; 14 great-grandkids; and 13 great-great-grandkids.
Roy Whitehead
May 31, 2026
Roy Whitehead
September 22, 1944 – May 31, 2026
Roy Whitehead, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Wahiawā on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaii, Roy lived a life defined by deep purpose, boundless empathy, and an unwavering commitment to caring for others.
Above all else, Roy loved his family and cared fiercely for people....
Geronimo Opliger
May 31, 2026
Geronimo Opliger, 78, of LaOtto, IN, passed away on Sunday May 31, 2026. Per his request, there will be no gathering.
Melissa Lynn Butterworth
May 31, 2026
Melissa Lynn Butterworth, 46, went to her heavenly home to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 31, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 14, 1979, in Columbus, Ohio, Melissa was a daughter of Michael and Kristy (Combs) Butterworth. Melissa graduated from Reynoldsburg High School in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. She went on to earn...
Carol Renee Lee
May 30, 2026
Carol Renee Lee, age 68, passed away May 28, 2026, at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Arthur Lee and Betty Clinger. Carol is survived by her children, Dan (Theresa) Lee, Ted (Bobbie Wood) Lee, and Gina (Troy) McKee; grandchildren, Nathan, Sky, Addison, Jackson, Noel, Tyler, Sophia, Aria, and Benjamin; siblings, Barbara...
Wende Jo Stamets
May 30, 2026
Wende Jo Stamets, 74, of Fort Wayne passed away on Saturday May 30th 2026 at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Derald “Pete” and Doris Yoder. Wende graduated from Leo High School class of 1970.
She was a gifted decorator, and she really enjoyed creating beautiful floral arrangements. Wende loved her family and being grandma to...
James Paul Baldwin Jr.
May 29, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James Paul Baldwin Jr., known lovingly to all as Jimmy, passed away on May 29, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on September 28, 1973, in Fort Wayne, IN, Jimmy lived his entire life in the city he called home, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough...
John Charles O'Connor Jr.
May 27, 2026
John C. O’Connor Jr., 78, of Zanesville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at his home after a battle with cancer. John was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, class of ’66. He’s an alumnus of Saint Francis College '70 (B.A.) '77 (M.S.), where he played basketball, golf, and soccer and met his wife. He and Barbara...
Bruce James Gerbers
May 27, 2026
Bruce James Gerbers, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bruce was a son of the late James R. and Ruth M. (Adams) Gerbers. He graduated from Woodlan High School. Bruce married the love of his life, Victoria Leis, and together they shared 55 years of marriage before her passing in 2021. Side by...
Clifford Eugene Stookey
May 26, 2026
Clifford Eugene “Cliff” Stookey, 64, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Cliff was a son of the late Albert and Margaret (Dirig) Stookey. Cliff graduated from North Side High School, class of 1980. During his working years, he worked for Pines of America and Mattel before later becoming a truck driver. Cliff had a...
Jeanne Elaine Britten
May 25, 2026
Jeanne E. Britten, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jeanne was a daughter of the late Willard and Mildred (Kelly) Britten. Jeanne began her education at Central Catholic School and later graduated from North Side High School. During her working years, she was employed in the automotive...
