Diana Susan Lohr
Jan 12, 2026
Diana Susan Lohr, age 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and lived a life rooted in love, faith, and family. She was a beloved daughter of the late Jerry Hettinger and Joy Hettinger, who survives her. Diana was a graduate of Northrop High...
Sharron Ann Jones
Jan 11, 2026
Sharron Ann Jones, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 1, 1939, to the late Victor and Lois Slain.
Sharron is survived by her son, Lon (Melody) Jones; eight grandchildren, Beth (Matt) Janney, Corey (Jamie) Baker, Austin (Kelsey) Erler, Alyssa (Jeff) Reed, Caleb (Sarah) Baker, Morgan (Travis) Brooks, Markiah (Shania) Love,...
Joan M. Calhoun
Jan 10, 2026
Our beloved Joan M.Calhoun went home to be with Jesus at age 68, on January 10, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. Joan was a loving and faithful wife to her cherished husband, Thomas of 35 beautiful years of marriage. She adored him and was deeply grateful for the love, care, and devotion he showed her. Their marriage was a...
William Thoms
Jan 10, 2026
William Edward Thoms, age 64, passed away January 10, 2026, at his home in Fort Wayne. Bill held a deep allegiance to and love for his country throughout his life. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed watching western movies, and found his greatest joy in time spent with his family. Bill was a deeply loving and devoted husband, and he...
Duncan James Daniels
Jan 9, 2026
Duncan James Daniels was born sleeping on January 9, 2026. He will be dearly missed by his entire family.
Duncan is survived by his loving parents, Lindsey and Derek Daniels; maternal grandparents, Vicki and Don Swanson; paternal grandparents, Gary Daniels and Becky Carter, and Jake and Leslie Miller; sister, Lilian Daniels; and brother, Wyatt Daniels.
To honor the family's need for quiet...
Don Allan Heckber
Jan 9, 2026
Don A. Heckber, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Ossian, Indiana, to the late Raymond and Mary Heckber. Don enjoyed working for Zollner Pistons, where he retired. He loved nature and appreciated traveling with his wife. He was a true farm man and loved his...
Daphanie Rae Perry
Jan 9, 2026
Daphanie Rae Perry, age 51, passed away on January 9, 2026 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Coldwater, MI, and worked in merchandising for Lewis Bakery. Daphanie will be remembered for the deep love and unwavering care she poured into her family. She found joy in cooking for those she loved, and her meals were...
Joseph Leo Thomas
Jan 9, 2026
Joseph L. Thomas, 80, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at The Cedars. He was born on September 24, 1945 in Paulding, Ohio to the late Isaac and Mabel Thomas. Joseph received multiple college degrees and worked for GTE phone company. Before retiring to the family farm, he served as a telecommunications consultant in Europe. He was an avid...
Earnestine Sykes
Jan 9, 2026
Earnestine Sykes, age 81, passed away January 9, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Marion, Alabama to the late General Jackson and Fannie Burnett. Earnestine owned and operated her own childcare business. She will be remembered for the selfless love she showed the children she cared for. Earnestine was a...
Lewis G. Roby
Jan 8, 2026
Lewis G. Roby, age 74, passed away January 8, 2026, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Medina, OH, to the late Frank and Bettyann Roby (Fisher). He graduated in 1973 with a BA in History from Principia College, where he met his future wife, Alix Haynes. Later, in 1981, he completed his Master's Degree in...
Ricky Lee Kimmel
Jan 8, 2026
Ricky "Rick" L. Kimmel, age 72, passed away January 8, 2026. He worked for 30 years as a sheet metal worker with Local 20 and, later, before his retirement, worked at Wayne Metals. Rick was a former member of the Fort Wayne Masons and loved spending time in the outdoors with family and friends, hunting, fishing, and shooting. Rick is...
Judith Louise Baumgartner
Jan 7, 2026
Judith Louise (Ridlen) Baumgartner, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Georgetown Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne. Born on September 30, 1942, in Garrett, Indiana, she was the first child of the late Robert James and Florence Adele (Carlin) Ridlen. Judy graduated from South Side High School, Class of 1960. She went on to have an illustrious...
Janet Schram
Jan 6, 2026
Janet Schram, 69, of Fort Wayne, passed away on January 6, 2026. Arrangements by FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Donald "Ray" Pilling
Jan 6, 2026
Donald "Ray" Pilling, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Columbia City IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Vernon and Mary Pilling and was blessed to have the late Lloyd and Lois Grimes as foster parents. Ray loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed spending his summers on the lake where he would go...
Garrett Brian Zandstra
Jan 6, 2026
Garrett Brian Zandstra, 78, of Fremont, Indiana, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2026 after a brave battle with melanoma and prostate cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on March 25, 1947 in Hammond Indiana, the son of Garrett and Dorothy (Koelikamp) Zandstra, the oldest of their 5 children. Gary graduated from Illiana High School...
Louis Neal Repkie
Jan 6, 2026
Louis “Louie” Neal Repkie, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. A devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Louie was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Born in Bay City, MI, Louie built a life centered on family, hard work, and quiet strength. Louis worked for Prestolite Corporation and...
Beth Ann Bay
Jan 4, 2026
Beth Ann Bay (Ball), 71, passed into God's loving arms on January 4, 2026, after succumbing to Altzheimers/Dementia. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 25, 1954.
Beth worked at the US Post Office as Postmaster Relief and Allen Dental Lab. She later invested into her family and became a homemaker for many years. She was a gifted writer...
Katherine Linn Rolf
Jan 3, 2026
Katherine “Kathy” (Klas) Rolf, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born in Worthington, Minnesota, she moved with her parents to Fort Wayne, Indiana at a young age, where she resided for the remainder of her life. Kathy lived a life firmly rooted in faith, family, and love. She attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne,...
Teresa Anne Charais
Jan 3, 2026
Teresa A Charais, 69, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday January 3rd at home. She attended St Patrick's elementary school, Central Catholic High School for two years and completed High School at Bishop Luers. She graduated from IPFW with a bachelor's degree in business and marketing. She started working at the age of 16 at Rogers Market. After earning her...
Rebecca Blair Horin
Dec 31, 2025
Rebecca Blair Horin, age 36, entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 31st, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on August 13th, 1989 to Terry and Linda Horin in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. She was a graduate of Middle Township High School where she competed successfully on the swim team and...
