James Blake
Nov 18, 2025
James Willard Blake, Sr. (1935-2025) James Willard Blake, Sr., age 90, of Fort Wayne, IN, died at home on November 18, 2025 after a long, hard fought battle with dementia. "Jimmy", as he was known in his early years, was born in Clifftop, WV in 1935 to Clarence and Lure Blake, the second of their four children and the only...
Kelly K. "Moose/ Big Mac" Rainey
Nov 18, 2025
Kelly K. "Moose/ Big Mac" Rainey, 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born to Chere (Hensley) Stirlen-Heck and the late William Robert Rainey on April 11, 1962 in Fort Wayne. She graduated from Wayne High School. Kelly was a member of the Moose Lodge. She worked for Hattersley and Sons and was...
Rosemary Latham
Nov 18, 2025
Rosemary Elaine Latham, age 78, of New Haven, IN passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born in Van Wert, OH to the late Carl and Nelleta Reidenbach. Rosemary loved caring for her family as a homemaker and later worked as a nurse. She was a former member of Epiphany Lutheran Church and enjoyed sewing, music, and dancing. Most...
Randle Lee Moles Sr.
Nov 17, 2025
Randle Lee Moles Sr., age 80 , of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Majestic Care of New Haven. He was born in Decatur, AL to the late Emmitt Moles and Earline Mahathy. Randle worked in construction as a roofer and was involved in the roofing of the Follinger Theater at Franke Park. He was an avid...
Chris Petersen
Nov 17, 2025
Chris Bennet Petersen , 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 17, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, Chris was a son of the late James Petersen and Florence Mitchell. Driven by a desire to serve and distinguished by his athletic and personal integrity, Chris earned his place at...
Jenna Keckler
Nov 17, 2025
Jenna Keckler age 74, formerly of Kenton, OH, passed away peacefully November 17,2025. Jenna was born on July 27,1951 to Joe and JoAnna Lones. She is survived by her mother, Jo Anna Lones; a daughter, Amy (Jason) Ashby; brothers, Jerry (Jan), and Jed Lones; a sister Jayne (Bob) Inbody; 2 granddaughters, Hannah (Nick Black) Lackey, and Natalie (Paul) Lackey; special...
Dennis Johnson
Nov 17, 2025
Dennis Allen Johnson age 79, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 in Venice, FL. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Leonard and Leon Johnson. Dennis graduated from Hoagland High School and continued his education at Ball State obtaining a Master's Degree. While attending Ball State he was an all-conference volleyball player. Dennis...
Jerry Coble
Nov 17, 2025
Jerry Lee Coble, 77, of Clarksville , Ind, and most recently living in Fort Wayne with his son, Nathan, and family, passed away on November 17th 2025. Jerry was born in New Albany, Ind. After high school he served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years and courageously fought in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, and...
Michael Doneff
Nov 14, 2025
Michael G. Doneff, 55, a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, died November 14, surrounded by family and friends after a brave battle with cancer. He was the only child of the late George and Faye (Atkinson) Doneff. Michael was a career grocery man, working 10 years at Meijer and 22 years for Kroger's at the Dupont and Georgetown stores. Customers...
Boyd Tarney
Nov 14, 2025
Boyd M. Tarney, 78, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. Boyd was a Marine Veteran and a mechanic at NIPSCO. Boyd was an avid outdoorsman, world traveler, sports fan, and golfer.
Boyd was the son of the late Marshall O. and Hattie Mae (Magill) Tarney. Boyd is survived by his loving wife of...
Carol Wagner
Nov 13, 2025
Carol Marie Wagner, 71, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at home. She was born on October 1, 1954 to the late Eugene W. and Alice Louise (Hunt) Gee in Defiance, OH. She graduated from Defiance High School, Northwest Tech and had Wilton Cake Decorating Certification. On October 7, 1978 she married the...
Roselyn Schoditsch
Nov 12, 2025
Roselyn A. Schoditsch, 84, of Ft Wayne, passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025, with her devoted husband by her side. Roselyn loved her family. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and caring for her home. Roselyn was a member of Our Hope Lutheran Church in Huntertown where she belonged to the Ladies Guild and was active in various other areas...
Mary Franco
Nov 12, 2025
Mary Ann Franco Thorp, 61 of New Haven, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, with her family by her side. Born in Hillsdale, Michigan to Donald Wayne Thorp and Maria Anatalia Thorp. Mary lived a life defined by grace alongside her strength, and fierce compassion for others. Her smile and sense of humor lit up every room. She...
Elizabeth Overman
Nov 12, 2025
We are sad to announce the passing of Elizabeth "Betty" Overman. She passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 after recently celebrating her 100th birthday. Her passion for genealogy carries with the love for her family. Elizabeth is survived by her four children, Phillip, Dennis (Elaine), David Overman, and Linda Hinrichs; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...
Judy Woods
Nov 11, 2025
Judy A. Woods, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Marion, AL to her late mother, Mary Martin. Judy retired from Mullinix Packages, INC after working there many years and making many friends. She was a faithful member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church where she...
Lora Thrasher
Nov 10, 2025
Lora Ruth Thrasher, 56, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Richmond, Indiana to Ron and Carolyn Allen. Lora was a talented project manager and consultant at Cornerstone. Other recent employment included Medical Protective and Briljent where she was known for argyle socks and candy cane pens at Christmas. Lora...
Richard Oberlin
Nov 9, 2025
Richard "Dick" Oberlin, 95, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dick was a son of the late Glenn and Mary "Geneva" (Hagerty) Oberlin. Dick graduated from Central High School, Class of 1949. He married Ilo Ann Patten on December 18, 1987, in Fort Wayne, Indiana....
Gale Horton
Nov 9, 2025
Gale D. Horton, 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. He is survived by his son, Gregory (Sarah) Horton; daughter, Kathryn (Mark) McComb; three grandchildren, Quinton (Jenni) Horton, Brittany Horton, and Alex McComb; and four great-grandchildren. At his request there will be no services. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Charles Barrett
Nov 9, 2025
Charles P. Barrett, 73, of Leo, passed away on Sunday, November 9th, 2025. He was born to the late Raymond and Barbara Barrett in Fort Wayne. After high school, Charles served in the United States Marine Corp. for 4 years. Charles retired from Cooper Standard as an industrial mechanic. He enjoyed woodworking, and most recently collecting coins as a hobby....
