Carol Davis
Oct 8, 2023
Carol Etta Davis, age 72, passed away, October 8th, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Frankfort, IN to the late Royal Tunis and Ruth Tunis. Carol worked for Miami County (IN) in the unemployment office. Carol is survived by her husband, Frank Davis of Peru, IN. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
James Lofback
Oct 4, 2023
James Sheppard Lofback, 74, died peacefully at home on October 4, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1949 in Torrance, California and later moved to Melbourne, Florida with his family. His love of the ocean in Florida became his passion. This passion inspired him to learn to surf and work as a lifeguard for many years. He later served...
Jeremy Steele
Oct 3, 2023
Jeremy Paul Steele, age 44, of Auburn, IN passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne to Kerry and Nancy Steele of Columbia City, IN. Jeremy was a graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School and later completed his Master's degree from the University of St. Francis in Healthcare Administration. He worked in Medical...
Ralph "Mike" Bowser
Oct 3, 2023
Ralph "Mike" Bowser, age 73, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his home in Columbia City, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Ralph and Jean Bowser. Mike proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. Mike worked as an engineer and as supervisor of housekeeping for the V.A. Medical Center where he...
Lois Hatfield
Oct 2, 2023
Lois "Chris" Hatfield, 79, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully on Monday October 2nd, 2023. Chris worked for FWCS and also for Meijer's from where she retired. She enjoyed bus trips that were offered by Land Cruise, going to Tincaps games, working out at Turnstone and going out to eat. She was unassuming and was very soft spoken. Chris is...
Syphanh Matha
Oct 1, 2023
Syphanh Matha, 75, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Sayaboury, Loas, Syphanh was a son of the late Phoumy and Phila Matha. While in Laos, he earned his nursing degree and served as a nurse. He moved to the United States in June of 1979. Syphanh worked for Magnavox prior...
Lisa Ludwig
Sep 30, 2023
Lisa A. Ludwig, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday September 30th, 2023. Lisa was born in Fort Wayne to the late John and Ann Campbell. She was a 1976 graduate of Northrop High School. She spent many years working for the medical practice of Dr. Robert Schleinkofer, and after that she worked for several other medical offices in...
Jeanette Divine Wilt
Sep 29, 2023
Jeanette Divine Wilt, 81, passed away peacefully on her birthday, September 29, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born September 29, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan to Arthur and Helen (Fritz) Divine. Jeanette moved to Toledo, Ohio as a young girl where she stayed until 2008 before moving to Auburn to be closer to family. She married Richard Wilt, Sr. on...
Thomas Crooke
Sep 29, 2023
Thomas Emmert Crooke, 70, peacefully passed away at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne on September 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Crooke Scott and father, Donald F. Crooke. Tom grew up in Evansville, IN and graduated from High School in Worthington, OH. Later, he lived in New Castle and Indianapolis before moving to Columbia...
James Maxfield
Sep 28, 2023
James Alan "Jim" Maxfield, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home surround by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Jim was the son of the late O.W. "Pete" and Helen Maxfield. He graduated from Leo High School and attended Purdue University. Jim started working for Scherer and Maxfield...
James Rolleston
Sep 28, 2023
James T. Rolleston passed away September 28th at Parkview Regional Hospital. He was born on Long Island, NY January 26th, 1950, to Thomas and Viginia Rolleston. Jim grew up in Bethpage, NY met and married his high school sweetheart Cynthia Schafer on August 19, 1972. They were married for 51 years and have two sons, Patrick James of Bear River...
Diana Ballard
Sep 28, 2023
Diana K. Myers Ballard, age 60, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at her home in Auburn, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Bill and Kate Myers. Diana was an excellent cook and a devoted homemaker to her family and an avid animal lover who enjoyed caring for all the neighborhood cats. She is survived...
Austin Seiman
Sep 28, 2023
Austin Seiman, age 19, had his life tragically taken from him September 28, 2023. He was a graduate of New Haven High School. A young man with unlimited potential enjoyed his time playing soccer on recreational club, and for high school teams. His U-12 Sports Club team won the Indiana State Challenge Cup. Austin was an avid fan of soccer...
Frank Lepera
Sep 27, 2023
Frank C. Lepera, age 86, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Hamiliton, OH to the late Frank P. and Esther Lepera. Frank proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a facilities manager for the DeBartolo Corporation and previously as a tradesman with the Chrystler Corporation....
Myrtle Olinger
Sep 27, 2023
Myrtle Frances "Fran" Olinger, 86, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Born in Kentucky, Fran was a daughter of the late Jim Marshal and Ora Evelyn (Kidd) Hollars. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother to her family. Surviving are her children, Dr. Timothy (Julie) Olinger, Mark A. (Marie) Olinger; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; and daughter-in-law,...
Ruth Abels
Sep 26, 2023
Ruth E. Abels, age 94, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born June 3, 1929 in Preble, IN to the late Milton and Treva Werling. She met George Abels at a Bledsoe's Beach Lake James dance and later married on October 22, 1950. Ruth worked in childcare for many years and was a member of...
Daniel J. "Dan" Hoffman
Sep 26, 2023
Daniel Joseph "Dan" Hoffman, 74, peacefully left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, Dan was the only child of Daniel and Betty (Young) Hoffman. He graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1967 and received his associates in business from IPFW. Dan worked for North American Van...
Tracey Fogleson
Sep 25, 2023
Tracey A. Fogleson, 57, passed away after an unexpected illness, on Monday September 25th,2023 at his home surrounded by his family and close friends. He was originally from Avilla, IN, but has resided in Fort Wayne since 2015. Tracey was a 1985 East Noble High School graduate. He loved the Lord, his family and friends, and especially his fiancé, Pam...
Dennis Quance
Sep 22, 2023
Dennis Max Quance, age 76, a graduate of Elmhurst High School '65, died peacefully under hospice care in Fort Wayne on September 22, 2023. A private service is planned. Memorials may be made to Stillwater Hospice.
Darwin Cox
Sep 22, 2023
Darwin E. Cox, age 59, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Charles and Mary Cox. Darwin proudly drove a school bus for East Allen County Schools and was a member of the Maumee River Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He will be remembered for his artistic...
