Hailey Perozo
Feb 1, 2024
Hailey G. Perozo, age 17, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at her home. She was born in Pembroke Pines, FL to Wilfredo Perozo and Alyssa (John) Perozo-Dickerson. Hailey was raised in St. Louis, MO by her mother and loving step-father, John. Hailey will be remembered for her creative mind and her love of art, music, and...
Barbara Mcdowell
Feb 1, 2024
Barbara Ann McDowell, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. She was born to the late Donald and Mary (White) Beaty on December 18, 1947 in Fort Wayne. She retired as a nurse from the Byron Health Center after 25 years. Barbara loved to garden, being outdoors, to babysit the kids in the family, her cat,...
Leanne Tupper
Jan 30, 2024
Leanne M. Tupper, 48, of Fort Wayne passed away on January 30, 2024. Leanne was a passionate Daughter of the Nile for 10 years. She was an Eastern Star for 3 years. Leanne was such a beautiful soul. She was a loving mother of 3, a wonderful daughter, proud sister, devoted aunt, amazing grandmother, and a faithful friend. She loved...
Virginia Flesher
Jan 29, 2024
Virginia E. Flesher, 94, passed away on Monday January 29th, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in New York City, New York. Virginia married Claire William Flesher on October 9, 1949 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Virginia worked for Home Life Insurance in New York and also in Omaha, Neb. She spent the next couple of years as a...
Lori Gibbons
Jan 29, 2024
Lori Lynn Gibbons passed away at 4:25pm on January 29,2024 surrounded by family after a valiant and courageous fight with a long-term illness. Lori was born on May 6th, 1962 in Fort Wayne to Ron and Mary Peters, she grew up in New Haven, IN and graduated from Woodlan High School. Lori was tiny but mighty and was afraid of...
Michael Ward
Jan 27, 2024
Michael "Mike" Jon Ward, 59, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born to Janice Elaine (Welborn) and the late William A. Ward in Wabash, IN. He graduated from Synder High School in 1982. Mike was a history buff, musician, and artistic. Along with his mother, Mike is survived by...
Steven Buchanan
Jan 27, 2024
Steven Lee Buchanan, 66, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Indianapolis, Steven was a son of the late Harold and Lorene (Elliot) Buchanan. Steven graduated from Carmel High School and earned his bachelors degree in Construction Engineering. Steven met his bride to be 52 years ago as they were childhood...
Becky Phillips
Jan 26, 2024
Rebecca Kaye "Becky" Phillips, 42, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Becky was the daughter of John and Patricia (Rose) Corcoran. Becky worked for Bob Evans serving as Assistant Manager at their Wabash Restaurant prior to working for their Fort Wayne location serving as Assistant Manager. Becky was a devoted wife, caring daughter, loving mother,...
Donald Smith
Jan 26, 2024
Donald E. Smith, age 84, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Joseph and Ruth Smith. Don worked his career as a steamfitter and was an active member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #166 for 57 years and served as an instructor for apprentices. He proudly served his...
Inez Burch
Jan 26, 2024
Inez Jean Burch, age 85, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Scottsdale, AZ, and Napa, CA, passed away Friday, January 26th, 2024 at her home, where she was surrounded by her three loving daughters and faithful companion Rico the chihuahua. Inez was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Oscar and Viola Carnes. She worked as a nurse with the...
Steven Cervi
Jan 25, 2024
Steven Allen Cervi, age 79, of New Haven, IN passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Des Moines, IA to the late Hal and Wilma Cervi. Steven worked his career in both manufacturing and construction, working for WA Sheets. He enjoyed model trains and most of all spending time with family especially his grandchildren....
Geneva Hammond
Jan 25, 2024
Geneva G. Hammond, age 85, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Decatur, IL, to the late Perry and Mattie Summers. Geneva worked for over 46 years at the Fort Wayne State Hospital as a beautician, CNA, and nursing assistant. Geneva was a farm-girl at heart, and loved to spend time...
Lisa Audrey Null
Jan 25, 2024
Lisa Audrey Null, born on March 3, 1951, passed away on January 25, 2024, after bravely battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her loving children, William Douglas Holdeman and Lauren Jean-Marie Holdeman, her brothers William S. Null (Lauren Thaler) and Michael C. Null (Paula Allen Greene), and four cherished grandchildren, Aryanna & Alayah Holdeman, and Camari &...
Dawn Wilson
Jan 25, 2024
Dawn L. Wilson, 48, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dawn was a daughter of the late Paul and Joann (Manter) Troutman. Dawn graduated from Elmhurst High School. She worked for Walmart for 20 years and served in their customer service department. Dawn had a love for animals at a young age and volunteered...
Sandra Billingslea
Jan 23, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" Kay Billingslea, age 70, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Sandy was born on September 1, 1953 in Beverly, KY and was the daughter of Woodrow and Violetta Asher. She graduated college with an Associates Degree in Nursing. Sandy loved spending time with family, reading scripture, playing Scrabble, quilting,...
David Kuruda
Jan 23, 2024
David Robert Kuruda, age 41, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024. He was the son of August and Yevonne Kuruda. He graduated from Naperville North High School in Naperville, IL. David loved animals, he enjoyed playing video games, riding his bike around town, working at Wal-Mart where he was awarded Employee of the Month and several food...
Barbara Knoblauch
Jan 23, 2024
Barbara Jean Knoblauch, 72, of Fort Wayne passed away on January 23, 2024 in the comfort of her home. Barb was born August 6, 1951 and was the daughter of Norm and Paula Schroeder. She graduated from Concordia High School and Indiana University Fort Wayne. Barb was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was employed by Sunny Schick...
Evelyn Brown
Jan 22, 2024
Evelyn Brown, 92, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Passed away on Monday January 22, 2024 at her home. Evelyn was a hard worker and retired from GE after 33 years of service. Evelyn was one special lady and was loved by so many. She touched so many hearts in a very big and special way. She was admired and cherished by...
Lilia Caruso
Jan 22, 2024
Lilia T. Caruso, age 96, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 in LaGrange, IL. She was born in Colombia, South America to the late Ruben and Rosa Maria Martinez. Lilia was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Fort Wayne and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Chicago. Lilia was a homemaker and spent her life taking care...
Virginia "Ginny" Doenges
Jan 20, 2024
Virginia Ann Doenges, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 20, 2024. Ginny, as she was known to her friends, was born June 26, 1934, in Toronto, Ontario. She was the only child of Rev. Edwin and Virginia Leverenz. Moving from Toronto to Hattiesburg, MS at age 7, was the start of many family moves, brought about through her father's decision...
