Jeffrey Peterson
Sep 21, 2023
Jeffrey Jon Peterson, age 54, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1987. He worked as an outside salesman for Lee Supply, Ft. Wayne and loved his coworkers and clients, many of which became friends. Previously, he was a plumber for 18 years and...
Nils Merriman
Sep 21, 2023
Nils Mark Merriman, 65, of Ossian, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born to the late Mark D. and Armenda Ruth (Smith) Merriman in Fort Wayne on December 15, 1957. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1976. Nils worked at Tokheim, Two Ladies and a Bus and he retired from B.F. Goodrich Tire. He enjoyed golfing,...
Robert "Bob" E. Smith Jr
Sep 21, 2023
Robert "Bob" E. Smith Jr., 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born to the late Robert and Rose Smith on September 23, 1947 in Fort Wayne. Bob was a part-time owner of Accel Drywall and a race car driver for many years. He was a Hall of Fame inductee at Avilla Motor Speedway...
Rhonda Andrews-Woodruff
Sep 21, 2023
Rhonda Marie Andrews-Woodruff, age 61, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Defiance, OH to the late LeLand and Marcella Andrews. Rhonda worked as an estimator with Fox & Fox for 35 years. Rhonda was the sole proprietor of R. Andrews Art, specializing in Acrylic Abstracts and Charcoal Portraits of pets. She also was...
William Marino
Sep 19, 2023
William J. Marino, age 63 passed away surrounded by his family on September 19, 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and currently a resident of Fort Wayne, IN. Bill was a retired printer and certified recovery specialist who devoted his life to family and helping others. His loved ones...
Glen Grate
Sep 18, 2023
Glen F.Grate, 78 of Fort Wayne, IN, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 25, 1945, in Auburn, IN, to George and Laura Edith (Thomson) Grate. He grew up in Corunna, IN and graduated from Avilla High School. He married Carolyn Bojrab, Sept. 13th 1980 at St Alban's Episcopal Church where they had been long...
David Rockey
Sep 16, 2023
David R. Rockey, 89, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
Dr. Linda M. Finke
Sep 16, 2023
Dr. Linda M. Finke, 74, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Born in Indianapolis, Linda was a daughter of the late Jon and Dorothy (Houk) Glenn. Linda earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Indiana University. She furthered her education and received her master's in nursing from the University of Cincinnati and earned her PhD. in educational leadership from...
Roger Hoevel
Sep 15, 2023
Roger Alan Hoevel, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly while playing his last round of golf on Friday, September 15, 2023. Roger, the son of the late Harold and Virginia (McCormick) Hoevel, graduated from North Side High School in 1968 and earned his Bachelor's degree in Education from Arizona State University in 1972. Roger first met the love of...
Stanley Eix
Sep 15, 2023
Stanley Allen "Shorty" Eix, 70, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born to the late Walter Charles and Goldie Eleanor (Moyer) Eix on July 15, 1953. Stanley graduated from North Side High School in 1971. He retired from Berger Auto Parts and Service in 2018. He was a member of First Eel River Baptist...
Donna Loveless
Sep 15, 2023
Surrounded by loved ones, Donna Loveless went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, September 15, 2023. Donna was born in Subic Bay, the US Naval Base in the Philippines on November 26, 1959, to Donald and Anatalia (Anita) Thorp. In 1961, Donna moved to Michigan with her family and then in 1964, moved to New Haven, Indiana....
Don Stauffer
Sep 14, 2023
Don Richard Stauffer, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Don was the son of the late Richard and Florence (Zeimmer) Stauffer. Don graduated from Harlan High School and earned his bachelor's degree in business from Indiana University. He worked for General Electric for 37 years, prior to his retirement. Don enjoyed golf, watching...
Jenean Gibbons
Sep 13, 2023
Jenean Karen Gibbons, 86, of Fort Wayne went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 13, 2023 at Park Place Senior Living surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 11, 1937 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Howard "Tommy" and Ruth Longsworth. After graduating from Northside High School she attended Parkview School of Nursing graduating...
Cris Davis
Sep 10, 2023
Cris Alan Davis, 57, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2023 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to parents Robert Davis and Judith Sherwood on October 16, 1965, in Garrett, Indiana. Our dad graduated from high school in 1984. After high school, he went on to trade school and obtained his welding certificates. Most of our...
Courtney Conley
Sep 9, 2023
Courtney Elizabeth Conley, 43, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 unexpectedly. She was born in Watertown, WI, on August 1, 1980. Courtney was a spirited child who loved animals, the green earth, and her teddy bear, Bear. She was active in basketball and track in junior high in Cedar Falls, IA. She was the valedictorian...
Angie Raptis
Sep 9, 2023
Angie K. Raptis, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was born to the late Von and Fani Filippou in Florina, Greece. Angie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Angie is survived by her husband, Chris Raptis Sr.; sons, Nico Raptis and Chris Raptis Jr.; grandchildren, Zoe Marie Raptis, Tomas David Raptis, Alexander Christopher...
Vial Thang
Sep 9, 2023
Vial Do Thang, 45, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ciin Go Mang on April 30, 2023. Funeral service for Vial Do Thang will be on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10:00 am at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN...
William "Bill" Roger Love
Sep 8, 2023
William "Bill" Roger Love, 84, of Harlan, went Home to the Lord, on Friday, September 8, 2023. He was born to the late Deering and Viola (Cunningham) Love on January 13, 1939 in Spencer, WV. Bill was a minister where he started in Apopka, FL, Kingsport, TN, Charlottsville, VA, Danville, VA, and then most recently Abundant Life in Fort Wayne,...
Jackie M. Lacey
Sep 8, 2023
Jackie M. Lacey, age 72, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. She was born in Carlisle, PA to the late William Russell and Drucilla Yana. Jackie worked in Fort Wayne for RKO Bottling, A.A. Billian Company, and Wagner and Associates. She raised her three girls and later was a devoted and loving grandmother to three young boys....
Babs Link Kruse
Sep 7, 2023
Babs Link Kruse, age 90, of Wolcottville, IN passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, to the late L. Norman and Marie Link. Babs worked as an interior decorator for Empire Homes as well as the bookkeeper for Wayne Kruse Real Estate. She loved animals, feeding birds, spending time in nature especially...
