David Armstrong
Jan 20, 2024
David Jon Armstrong, 64, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, following a three year battle with lung cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, David was a son of the late Robert E. and Nila (Koeneman) Armstrong. David graduated from Northrop High School and earned his undergraduate degree at Vincennes University and then his advanced degree from Purdue in Computer Science....
Esther Martz
Jan 19, 2024
Esther Martz passed away on Friday January 19, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; sons, Brian, and Aaron. Per Esther's wishes no services will be held at this time.
Rita Freiburger
Jan 19, 2024
Rita C. Freiburger, 72, of Fort Wayne, Ind, passed away on Friday January 19, 2024. Rita was intelligent and wise and graduated from Central Catholic in 1969 with honors. On September 9, 1972 she wed Norbert Freiburger and they have been happily married for 51 years. Rita retired from the V.A. in 2014 after 33 years of service. She will...
Donald Brown
Jan 18, 2024
Donald Gene Brown, 79, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Auburn and Albion, IN passed away on Thursday, Jan 18, 2024 at Parkview Randalia in Fort Wayne, IN. Born June 14, 1944 in Kendallville, In, he was the son of Arby Don & Ruth Etta Brown. He was the youngest of 4 children. His passions were farming and driving. He married...
Phyllis Shappell
Jan 18, 2024
Phyllis Shappell, 84, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Burl and Violet Muter. Phyllis graduated from North Side High School. Phyllis was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandma to her family. She enjoyed being outdoors, tending to her garden, plants and her landscape. She truly embraced...
Janet Bulmahn
Jan 17, 2024
Janet Kay Bulmahn, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home in New Haven, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Clarence and Elsie Koenig. She graduated from New Haven High School in 1962 and was a member of the National Honor Society. After high school, Janet was employed by International Harvester for 12 years...
Marguerite Reilly
Jan 17, 2024
Marguerite "Marge" Reilly, 76, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home after she battled and gave it all she had to a 10 year battle with myelofibrosis. Born in Jackson, Michigan, Marge was a daughter of the late Stanley and Evelyn Reilly. Marge retired from Meijer after a 27 year career. The biggest thrill...
Duane Pontenberg
Jan 16, 2024
Duane W. Pontenberg, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, at the age of 84. Duane was born to DeVere and Agnes Pontenberg on February 24, 1939 in Elma, Iowa, and was the youngest of six children. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Mason City, Iowa, in 1957. He also attended Mason City Junior...
Paul Joseph Watters
Jan 16, 2024
Paul Joseph Watters, age 88, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born May 26, 1935 in Pennsylvania. Paul served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. If you are a family member of Mr. Watters or know someone who is, please call Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 260-424-5000. Services...
Carlotta Wilson
Jan 15, 2024
On Monday, January 15, 2024, the Lord called Carlotta Elia Wilson, 87, Home to be with Him. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Born in Cotulla, Texas, Carlotta was a daughter of the late Ygnacio and Carlota Moreno. Carlotta lived in Grabill with her granddaughter Victoria (Brennan) Howard who had been taking great love and care...
Rickey Miller
Jan 15, 2024
Rickey Lee Miller, age 71, passed away Monday, January 15th, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Warsaw, IN to the late Carl Miller and Jean Miller, who survives. Rickey enjoyed playing poker with his sons. He is survived by his sons, Mike (Carrie) Miller of Angola, IN and Joe Miller of Goshen, IN; grandchildren, Brittany Miller, Brian...
Zachary Leahy
Jan 15, 2024
Zachary N. Leahy, age 43, passed away while surrounded by family on Monday, January 15, 2024, in Fort Wayne. Zach was born in Fort Wayne to Pat and Kathy Leahy, who survive. He was a 1998 graduate of Woodlan High School and a 2002 graduate of Purdue University. While in West Lafayette, Zach was a member of the Purdue Marching...
Brooks Quaye
Jan 15, 2024
Brooks B. Quaye, age 57, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born in Liberia, to the late Karwo Quaye and Nancy Barford. Brooks worked in manufacturing and retail for several local companies. He is survived by his wife, Mamie Quaye; seven children, Wulu Quaye, Isaac Quaye, Emmanuel Quaye, Maruth Quaye, Cheryl Quaye, Hannah Quaye, and...
Holly Johnson
Jan 14, 2024
Holly Johnson, 64, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family, following her brave 10 year battle with cancer. Born in Warsaw, Holly was a daughter of the late Donald Schue and Eileen Schue, who survives. Holly graduated from Warsaw High School, class of 1978....
John Hartman
Jan 14, 2024
John F. Hartman, age 79, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Gerald and Lillian Hartman. John owned and operated John Hartman Excavating alongside his sons and always enjoyed spending time on the family farm. He attended County Line Church of God and was a car enthusiast,...
Norma "Dottie" Roberts
Jan 14, 2024
Norma "Dottie" Roberts, 94, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Born in Edon, Ohio, Dottie was a daughter of the late William and Thelma Herman. Dottie graduated from Edon High School. During her working years, Dottie worked for NAVL for 30 years, prior to her retirement. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother to her family....
Louise Keller
Jan 13, 2024
Louise M. Keller, age 92, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late August and Welma Meyer. Louise spent her career employed by various local doctors' offices. After completing her LPN certification at the age of 58 she was employed at Sacred Heart and Lutheran Homes of Fort Wayne. She...
Justin Ijames
Jan 13, 2024
Justin C. Ijames, 35, of Fort Wayne, passed away on January 13, 2024. He was a loving husband to Katy, a devoted father to Parker, a nephew to his Uncle Scott, and a brother to Brandon. Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marlene and Bob Brandt. Justin was a man of many talents. Given his ambitious attitude he...
Charlotte Kaiser
Jan 13, 2024
Charlotte Jean (Mull) Kaiser, 88, of Fort Wayne, joined our loving Creator on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was born September 9, 1935, in Allen County, Indiana to Elmer and Ruth (Miller) Mull. She married Howard C. Kaiser on September 29, 1956. Surviving are her sons, Mark (Janice) of Roanoke, Carl, Lynn (Susan) and Philip of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Corinne...
Robert Kaplan
Jan 12, 2024
Robert Allen Kaplan (Bob), born December 18, 1930, in Plymouth, Indiana, peacefully passed away in his Orland, Indiana home on January 12, 2024, at the age of ninety-three. A proud veteran of the Korean War, Bob served with distinction in the United States Navy Submarine Service. Initially assigned to the USS Carbonero, he later transferred to the USS Charr. As...
