Lisa Audrey Null
Jan 25, 2024
Lisa Audrey Null, born on March 3, 1951, passed away on January 25, 2024, after bravely battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her loving children, William Douglas Holdeman and Lauren Jean-Marie Holdeman, her brothers William S. Null (Lauren Thaler) and Michael C. Null (Paula Allen Greene), and four cherished grandchildren, Aryanna & Alayah Holdeman, and Camari &...
Dawn Wilson
Jan 25, 2024
Dawn L. Wilson, 48, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dawn was a daughter of the late Paul and Joann (Manter) Troutman. Dawn graduated from Elmhurst High School. She worked for Walmart for 20 years and served in their customer service department. Dawn had a love for animals at a young age and volunteered...
Sandra Billingslea
Jan 23, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" Kay Billingslea, age 70, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Sandy was born on September 1, 1953 in Beverly, KY and was the daughter of Woodrow and Violetta Asher. She graduated college with an Associates Degree in Nursing. Sandy loved spending time with family, reading scripture, playing Scrabble, quilting,...
David Kuruda
Jan 23, 2024
David Robert Kuruda, age 41, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024. He was the son of August and Yevonne Kuruda. He graduated from Naperville North High School in Naperville, IL. David loved animals, he enjoyed playing video games, riding his bike around town, working at Wal-Mart where he was awarded Employee of the Month and several food...
Barbara Knoblauch
Jan 23, 2024
Barbara Jean Knoblauch, 72, of Fort Wayne passed away on January 23, 2024 in the comfort of her home. Barb was born August 6, 1951 and was the daughter of Norm and Paula Schroeder. She graduated from Concordia High School and Indiana University Fort Wayne. Barb was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was employed by Sunny Schick...
Evelyn Brown
Jan 22, 2024
Evelyn Brown, 92, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Passed away on Monday January 22, 2024 at her home. Evelyn was a hard worker and retired from GE after 33 years of service. Evelyn was one special lady and was loved by so many. She touched so many hearts in a very big and special way. She was admired and cherished by...
Lilia Caruso
Jan 22, 2024
Lilia T. Caruso, age 96, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 in LaGrange, IL. She was born in Colombia, South America to the late Ruben and Rosa Maria Martinez. Lilia was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Fort Wayne and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Chicago. Lilia was a homemaker and spent her life taking care...
Virginia "Ginny" Doenges
Jan 20, 2024
Virginia Ann Doenges, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 20, 2024. Ginny, as she was known to her friends, was born June 26, 1934, in Toronto, Ontario. She was the only child of Rev. Edwin and Virginia Leverenz. Moving from Toronto to Hattiesburg, MS at age 7, was the start of many family moves, brought about through her father's decision...
David Armstrong
Jan 20, 2024
David Jon Armstrong, 64, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, following a three year battle with lung cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, David was a son of the late Robert E. and Nila (Koeneman) Armstrong. David graduated from Northrop High School and earned his undergraduate degree at Vincennes University and then his advanced degree from Purdue in Computer Science....
Esther Martz
Jan 19, 2024
Esther Martz passed away on Friday January 19, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; sons, Brian, and Aaron. Per Esther's wishes no services will be held at this time.
Rita Freiburger
Jan 19, 2024
Rita C. Freiburger, 72, of Fort Wayne, Ind, passed away on Friday January 19, 2024. Rita was intelligent and wise and graduated from Central Catholic in 1969 with honors. On September 9, 1972 she wed Norbert Freiburger and they have been happily married for 51 years. Rita retired from the V.A. in 2014 after 33 years of service. She will...
Donald Brown
Jan 18, 2024
Donald Gene Brown, 79, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Auburn and Albion, IN passed away on Thursday, Jan 18, 2024 at Parkview Randalia in Fort Wayne, IN. Born June 14, 1944 in Kendallville, In, he was the son of Arby Don & Ruth Etta Brown. He was the youngest of 4 children. His passions were farming and driving. He married...
Phyllis Shappell
Jan 18, 2024
Phyllis Shappell, 84, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Burl and Violet Muter. Phyllis graduated from North Side High School. Phyllis was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandma to her family. She enjoyed being outdoors, tending to her garden, plants and her landscape. She truly embraced...
Janet Bulmahn
Jan 17, 2024
Janet Kay Bulmahn, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home in New Haven, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Clarence and Elsie Koenig. She graduated from New Haven High School in 1962 and was a member of the National Honor Society. After high school, Janet was employed by International Harvester for 12 years...
Marguerite Reilly
Jan 17, 2024
Marguerite "Marge" Reilly, 76, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home after she battled and gave it all she had to a 10 year battle with myelofibrosis. Born in Jackson, Michigan, Marge was a daughter of the late Stanley and Evelyn Reilly. Marge retired from Meijer after a 27 year career. The biggest thrill...
Duane Pontenberg
Jan 16, 2024
Duane W. Pontenberg, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, at the age of 84. Duane was born to DeVere and Agnes Pontenberg on February 24, 1939 in Elma, Iowa, and was the youngest of six children. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Mason City, Iowa, in 1957. He also attended Mason City Junior...
Paul Joseph Watters
Jan 16, 2024
Paul Joseph Watters, age 88, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born May 26, 1935 in Pennsylvania. Paul served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. If you are a family member of Mr. Watters or know someone who is, please call Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 260-424-5000. Services...
Carlotta Wilson
Jan 15, 2024
On Monday, January 15, 2024, the Lord called Carlotta Elia Wilson, 87, Home to be with Him. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Born in Cotulla, Texas, Carlotta was a daughter of the late Ygnacio and Carlota Moreno. Carlotta lived in Grabill with her granddaughter Victoria (Brennan) Howard who had been taking great love and care...
Rickey Miller
Jan 15, 2024
Rickey Lee Miller, age 71, passed away Monday, January 15th, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Warsaw, IN to the late Carl Miller and Jean Miller, who survives. Rickey enjoyed playing poker with his sons. He is survived by his sons, Mike (Carrie) Miller of Angola, IN and Joe Miller of Goshen, IN; grandchildren, Brittany Miller, Brian...
Zachary Leahy
Jan 15, 2024
Zachary N. Leahy, age 43, passed away while surrounded by family on Monday, January 15, 2024, in Fort Wayne. Zach was born in Fort Wayne to Pat and Kathy Leahy, who survive. He was a 1998 graduate of Woodlan High School and a 2002 graduate of Purdue University. While in West Lafayette, Zach was a member of the Purdue Marching...
