Eloise Anna Rose Slater
Jul 4, 2024
Eloise Anna Rose Slater was born sleeping on July 4, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. Eloise is survived by her loving parents, Hannah and Kevin Slater; and six siblings, Isabelle, Landon, Elliott, Norah, Ingrid, and Jack. She was preceded in death by baby Daisy. A funeral service will be held at Fairhaven Funeral Home (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne,...
Harold Heck
Jul 4, 2024
Harold T. Heck, 72, of Huntertown, passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born in Fort Wayne on November 23, 1951 to the late Marshall and Betty (Cartwright) Heck. Harold served in the US Army where he received Purple Heart and Bronze Star during the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed fishing all the lakes up north. Harold is survived by...
Dennis Clawson
Jul 2, 2024
Dennis K. Clawson, age 67, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home in Fort Wayne surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Phyllis Clawson. Dennis worked as a master machinist for Quadrant. After retirement, he loved gardening and watching both the Detroit Lions and I.U. Basketball. Most of all he loved...
Justine "Tootie" Whitelow
Jul 2, 2024
Justine "Tootie" Whitelow, 57, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 2, in her home. Justine leaves behind her wife Jennifer (Carroll) Whitelow, daughter Jenelle Whitelow, son Justin Whitelow, her Grandfather Oscar and Grandmother Janice Whitelow, five sisters Sophia Taylor, Toni Snipes, Jewell Snipes, Cassandra Snipes, and Jenae Mathews. Nieces/Nephews Nia Neylon, Emmarya Gray, Amari Ash, Aniya Ortiz, Geionna Ortiz, Britney Taylor,...
Barbara Kellogg
Jun 30, 2024
Barbara Annette (Plasterer) Kellogg was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana into a large and loving Catholic family. She excelled in school, finding a particular interest in science, which continued through her life. She attended Saint Mary's College in the fall of 1973, and soon met her best friend and soul mate, Kevin, who attended the University of Notre Dame (just...
Gloria Laird
Jun 29, 2024
Gloria Laird, 84, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was born to the late Glen and Sue (Ryan) Hack in Wabash County, IN on December 2, 1939. She graduated from the International Business College where she met her husband. She married John David Laird on August 1, 1959. Gloria retired from PNC...
Clifford R. Andersen
Jun 27, 2024
Clifford R. Andersen, age 78, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Cook, IL to the late Harry and Ruth Andersen. Cliff proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and worked as a truck driver for Towne Air Freight. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Linda...
Steven W. Burnworth
Jun 27, 2024
Steven W. Burnworth, age 75 of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away Thursday, June 27th, 2024. Steven is survived by his wife Susan; sons, Shane (Katie) Burnworth, and Scott (Jody) Burnworth; and 6 grandchildren. Steve worked many years in various positions in the automotive industry. He loved being around the water and boating. A celebration of life will be scheduled for...
Concepcion Morua
Jun 27, 2024
Concepcion "Connie" Morua, 72 of Fort Wayne, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday June 27, 2024. Connie was born in Brownsville, Tx. Connie leaves with us a legacy of love and faith. She embodied kindness, welcoming all into her life and home with open arms, she knew no stranger. Her smile and laugh was contagious...
Donna Byanskie
Jun 25, 2024
Donna Scottine Byanskie, 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, at 9:38 pm, in Fort Wayne, IN. She worked at People's Dairy, where she met Francis, the love of her life. She also worked at International Harvester, and Edgewood Chiropractic Center. She was a very talented piano player and enjoyed taking vacation trips to Gatlinburg TN,...
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,...
