Betty "Jo" Thomas
Jan 12, 2024
Betty "Jo" Thomas, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Golden Years Nursing Home. She was born to the late John and Louise (Van Cleave) Buchanan on October 13, 1947 in Monticello, IN. She graduated from Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, IN and then received her associates from the International Business College in accounting....
Kathleen Petersen
Jan 10, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Kathleen Frances Petersen (Gerrity) of Fort Wayne, IN. Kathy died at age 67 on January 10th, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. Kathy is now in the loving arms of Jesus. She was a great mother to her daughter and son. She was also a grandmother to four grandchildren. Kathy immensely enjoyed her...
Ted L. Tiefel, Jr.
Jan 8, 2024
Ted L. Tiefel, Jr., age 43, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Portsmouth, VA to Ted (Perri) Tiefel of Fort Wayne and the late, Tammy Doran. Ted devoted his life to his God and family, and was dedicated to addiction therapy, working as a group facilitator at Avenues Recovery Center...
Fay Mccallister
Jan 8, 2024
Fay E. McCallister, age 96, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 in Fort Wayne. Born January 3, 1928 in Fort Wayne to the late Frederick and Nettie (Rose) Holmes, she graduated from Central High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. Fay was a past member of First Presbyterian Church and she enjoyed traveling with her...
Rick L. Wood Sr.
Jan 8, 2024
Richard "Rick" L. Wood Sr., 71, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, entered into God's Kingdom on January 8, 2024, after a short battle with aggressive liver cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Rick attended South Side High School. After graduation, he joined the Army at Fort Hood, Texas. After his service, he worked as a machinist at Slater Steel for...
John Bartrom
Jan 7, 2024
John was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Gena and Robert Bartrom. John, or John Michael to his family, had big ideas, aspirations, and dreams from the beginning. He wasn't one to follow the crowd or go with the flow. His goal was to be the biggest, the fastest, the loudest, the smartest, the most fun, and the most loved....
Armonie Nasan Lowe-Darden
Jan 7, 2024
Infant Armonie N. Lowe-Darden, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne to his surviving parents, Dwan Lowe and Serrina Darden. Armonie is also survived by his brothers, August Lowe and Aries Darden; maternal grandparents, Michelle Turner, Michael Turner Jr., Debra (Tom) Schlup; paternal grandparents, Duane Boone and Latisha Lowe;...
Steven Lloyd
Jan 6, 2024
Steven R. Lloyd, 69, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Passed away on Saturday January 6, 2024. Steven was born to the late Dr. Robert and Virginia Lloyd in Fort Wayne. He worked in sales for Essex Wire, he also sold real estate as an agent for Coldwell Banker, and he worked part time for Fastenal. Steven is survived by his sister,...
Dennis Quirk
Jan 6, 2024
Dennis Michael Quirk, 78, died on January 6, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Rose (Cox) and Thomas Quirk. He was predeceased by his brother Donald Quirk and sister Mary Shay. He was married to Lisa (Kern) Quirk and has two children, daughter Sarah Quirk of Connecticut and son Devin Quirk of...
Diane Crowe
Jan 5, 2024
Diane Ellen (Feller) Crowe, 76, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born to the late Emory Samuel and Kathryn Sophia (Owen) Feller on January 28, 1947 in Kendallville. Diane was a homemaker. She was a member of North Park Community Church. Surviving are her children, Warren Crowe and Rhonda Crowe; brother, Robert (Romane) Feller; and brother-in-law, Elton...
J. David Young Jr.
Jan 5, 2024
Jonathan David Young Jr. passed away on January 5, 2024. Born on August 5, 1939, in Muncie, IN, to Mary M. (Welch) and Jonathan Young, David's life was one marked by kindness, a gentle nature, and a commitment to others. David was born in Muncie, and lived 2 years in Panama before returning to Muncie where he graduated in 1957...
Phyllis Ward
Jan 3, 2024
Phyllis I. (Mendenhall) Ward, 83, of Fort Wayne, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family on January 3, 2024 at her son's home. She was born June 25, 1940 in Hawarden, Iowa, the adopted daughter of John C. Mendenhall and Margareta F. (Leyh) Mendenhall, and the biological daughter of Milo M. and Harriet M. Bedard....
Gary Sutter
Jan 2, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Alan Sutter, 68, on January 2, 2024. He peacefully passed, surrounded by his loved ones. Gary was born on July 16, 1955, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Harold Sutter and Rosalie (Miller) Sutter Hazen, who lovingly survives him. He spent his early years in South Whitley, where...
Lina Tran
Jan 1, 2024
Lina Tran passed away on January 1, 2024. On February 23, 2001, Lina was born to Vietnamese parents Khang Tran and Phon La. She was raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she attended Northrop High School. At Northrop, Lina participated in show choir and eventually went on to become the Valedictorian of her graduating class. A graduate of Indiana University,...
Arbella Falls
Jan 1, 2024
Arbella E. Falls, age 100, was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 1, 2024 while surrounded by her family as she passed from her earthly home in Fort Wayne to her new home in Heaven. Arbella was born in Zanesville, IN on September 19, 1923 to her parents, Willis and Dessie Mae Branstrator. "She was a...
Phuoc Phan
Dec 30, 2023
Phuoc Van Phan, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825) from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Funeral service will be on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 10:00 am at the funeral home.
Nancy Skiver
Dec 28, 2023
Nancy Ann (Thompson) Skiver, 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on December 28, 2023. Nancy was born in Laporte, IN on July 6 1942 to Arthur and Bernice Thompson. She survived being the middle child between her brothers Max and Kitt. She married J. Michael Skiver on May 7, 1966 in South Bend and endured 57 years of marital...
Amanda Eicher
Dec 28, 2023
Amanda D. Eicher, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Grabill, Amanda was a daughter of the late Eli and Sue (Bontrager) Miller. Amanda worked as a seamstress at Souders for 15 years. Amanda and her husband Lavern founded Amanda's Bakery...
Cianá Lece Bales
Dec 27, 2023
Cianá Lece JoLee Bales, passed away December 27, 2023 in Fort Wayne. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Peter Ford
Dec 27, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Peter J. Ford of Fort Wayne, IN, on December 27, 2023. He was an avid golfer, traveler, and Rock Steady boxer, and his kind nature will be forever remembered by all who knew him. Peter's genuine wish to help others led him through a lifelong career in Human Resources....
