Elizabeth Love
Jun 10, 2024
Mary "Elizabeth" Love lost a long-fought battle with Lupus on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born in Bluffton, Ohio on September 6th, 1950 to the late Thomas and Ruth (Miller) Friskney. She lived a life surrounded by love and an appreciation for simple pleasures. She loved to spend afternoons watching the birds, playing her favorite hymns on the piano...
Harold Mckenzie
Jun 8, 2024
Wilbur "Harold" McKenzie, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday June 8, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in a cabin in Barnetts Creek, KY on May 15, 1938, to the late Mitchell & Grace McKenzie. He attended school in Flat Gap. Harold enlisted and served in the Air Force from 1956-1960. Harold relocated to Fort Wayne, IN shortly after...
Kent Stapleton
Jun 6, 2024
Kent Stapleton, 86, passed away on June 6, 2024. Kent was born on February 26, 1938 to the late Wayne and Margaret (Bitz) Stapleton in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Kent grew up in several communities such as Butler, IN; Tuscon, AZ; Roll, IN; New Haven, IN, and spent most of his life in Fort Wayne. As a career home builder, Kent...
Diana Kellogg
Jun 6, 2024
Diana Lynn Kellogg, 58, went to her heavenly home on June 6, 2024. She is survived by her sister, Rita Kellogg, and her cousins, Jim and Susan Witmer and family. She will be missed by her housemates and friends at Pathfinders Services in Huntington IN; as well as by her many friends at Huntington Church of Christ. A celebration of...
Jerome Westendorf
Jun 6, 2024
On early Thursday evening, June 6th, Jerry Westendorf, aged 89, left the party. He had partook of all life's buffet had to offer, the sweet, the sour, and everything in between. And he relished it, was appreciative of it, and realized what a gift it was. Like all good party goers, Jerry contributed greatly to the event. Whether it be...
Montie Reardon
Jun 4, 2024
Montie P. Reardon, 74, passed away on June 4th, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a lifelong resident. Montie retired from Matel Power Wheels after almost 20 years and served in various positions within the local union. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, three sisters and his beloved partner Linda Anne Spurr. Surviving are several...
Jerry Stephens
Jun 4, 2024
Jerry W. Stephens, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday June 4th, 2024 at his home. Jerry was born to the late Wayne and Ella Stephens in Marietta, OH. He was a member of the New Haven Volunteer Fire Department where he served for 36 years. Jerry retired from Bowmar in 2019, he was previously employed at Magnavox. Jerry...
Bob Polston
Jun 4, 2024
Robert "Bob" Polston, age 65, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Richard and Margaret Polston. Robert was a bright man of many talents. He spent many years as a financial advisor for Ameriprise, volunteered as a firefighter, wrote several books, and cared for young people as a...
Cordarro Hughes
Jun 2, 2024
Cordarro M. Hughes, age 37, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Auburn, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Maurice Knight and Helen Roman, and is survived by his children and siblings. He was preceded in death by his grandmother and his brother. Memorial donations may be given to the family. To sign the online...
Carol Gear
Jun 1, 2024
Carol Gear, age 71, passed away Saturday, June 1st, 2024, in Auburn. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Jack and Mary Gear. Carol received her master's degree from Indiana University and dedicated her career to teaching. She started her teaching career at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and retired at Riverdale Elementary after 37...
Arthur Blauvelt
May 30, 2024
Arthur Roy Blauvelt, Jr., 77, of Fort Wayne, fell asleep in death on Thursday, May 30, 2024. His work ethic, and always being early were his trademarks. He was a sheetmetal craftsman, entrepreneur/owner of Blauvelt & Sons Heating and Air Conditioning, and with the local utility company, NIPSCO. Many will remember fondly his generosity as a host at the lake,...
Kathleen Lansky
May 30, 2024
Kathleen "Kathi" Lansky, 73, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kathi was the daughter of the late Carroll and Catherine (Chandler) Spridgeon. She graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School and earned her degree to become and R.N. from St. Joseph School of Nursing. During her working years, Kathi was a Registered Nurse. She enjoyed...
Steven Glock
May 28, 2024
Steven Randolph Glock, 87, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28. Steve ("Doc") was born in Indianapolis in 1936, to the late Dr. Wayne and Blanche Glock and was the oldest of their five children. Steve graduated from Northside High School class of 1955, where he dated and later married his beloved high school sweetheart, Joyce Sharpe....
Don H. Zulager
May 28, 2024
Donely Howard "Don" Zulager, 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Don was a son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Hess) Zulager. Don served our country proudly while in the U.S. Army 3rd Armored Division "Spearhead". During his working years, Don was a grassroots manufacturing...
Alan Faulkner
May 27, 2024
Alan Joseph Faulkner, age 41, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Thomas Faulkner and Kathryn (Darrin) Poling, who survives. Alan worked 10 years as a workflow coordinator for Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream. He was a member of the Freedom Riders of Indiana Chapter 1. He was also a...
Josephine Hale
May 27, 2024
Josephine Thomas Hale, 82, received her wings and eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 27, 2024. She was born on May 5, 1942, in Clay County, Alabama to the elate Prince Albert and Katie Dale Thomas. Josie graduated from Hooper City High School in Alabama and later married David Hale. She was a loving...
Robert Jones
May 26, 2024
Robert (Bob) Jones, 89, passed away May 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1934, in Peru, Indiana to Orville and Vivian Jones. After graduating with a journalism degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, Bob served in the US Army from February 1957 to February 1959 where he was stationed at Fort Polk Louisiana. Bob then...
Peggy Mckeeman
May 23, 2024
Peggy D. McKeeman, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday May 23, 2024, at her home. Peggy was born to the late Harley and Letha Bushee in Ossian, IN. She was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary. Peggy was the recipient of The Sagamore of the Wabash. Peggy is survived by her daughters, Becky (Steve) Butler, Laura (Jinx)...
Taryn Burger
May 23, 2024
Taryn Michelle Burger (nee Hyduk), 38, passed away on May 23, 2024 in Ft. Wayne, IN. Taryn was born on April 18, 1986 in Cedar Rapids, IA to the late Kevin and late Crissa (Finn) Hyduk. Her immediate family included her devoted brother, Jason, who proceeded her in death. Taryn graduated from Linn-Mar High School in Marion, IA and earned...
Wendy Rowlett
May 22, 2024
Wendy Kaye Rowlett passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Gene and Mary Kuklinski. Wendy enjoyed caring for her family as a homemaker and was an auxillary member of Amvets Post 33. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Don Rowlett; children, Dan (Kim) Rowlett, Chris (Elaine)...
