Gary Sutter
Jan 2, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Alan Sutter, 68, on January 2, 2024. He peacefully passed, surrounded by his loved ones. Gary was born on July 16, 1955, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Harold Sutter and Rosalie (Miller) Sutter Hazen, who lovingly survives him. He spent his early years in South Whitley, where...
Lina Tran
Jan 1, 2024
Lina Tran passed away on January 1, 2024. On February 23, 2001, Lina was born to Vietnamese parents Khang Tran and Phon La. She was raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she attended Northrop High School. At Northrop, Lina participated in show choir and eventually went on to become the Valedictorian of her graduating class. A graduate of Indiana University,...
Arbella Falls
Jan 1, 2024
Arbella E. Falls, age 100, was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 1, 2024 while surrounded by her family as she passed from her earthly home in Fort Wayne to her new home in Heaven. Arbella was born in Zanesville, IN on September 19, 1923 to her parents, Willis and Dessie Mae Branstrator. "She was a...
Phuoc Phan
Dec 30, 2023
Phuoc Van Phan, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825) from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Funeral service will be on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 10:00 am at the funeral home.
Nancy Skiver
Dec 28, 2023
Nancy Ann (Thompson) Skiver, 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on December 28, 2023. Nancy was born in Laporte, IN on July 6 1942 to Arthur and Bernice Thompson. She survived being the middle child between her brothers Max and Kitt. She married J. Michael Skiver on May 7, 1966 in South Bend and endured 57 years of marital...
Amanda Eicher
Dec 28, 2023
Amanda D. Eicher, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Grabill, Amanda was a daughter of the late Eli and Sue (Bontrager) Miller. Amanda worked as a seamstress at Souders for 15 years. Amanda and her husband Lavern founded Amanda's Bakery...
Cianá Lece Bales
Dec 27, 2023
Cianá Lece JoLee Bales, passed away December 27, 2023 in Fort Wayne. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Peter Ford
Dec 27, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Peter J. Ford of Fort Wayne, IN, on December 27, 2023. He was an avid golfer, traveler, and Rock Steady boxer, and his kind nature will be forever remembered by all who knew him. Peter's genuine wish to help others led him through a lifelong career in Human Resources....
Russell Poor
Dec 26, 2023
Russell F. Poor, 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Born on June 21, 1931, in Hazard, Kentucky, Russell was a son of the late Lowell and Maude (Sumner) Poor. They moved to Celina, Ohio when he was the age of 10. Russell graduated from Neptune High School, class of 1951 where he was active in basketball and baseball....
Dennis Kinsey
Dec 24, 2023
Dennis A. Kinsey, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on December 24, 2023 at his home and surrounded by his family. He was just shy of his 74th birthday which would have been on December 25th. Dennis was born in Fort Wayne to the late Robert and Barbara Kinsey. He was a proud North Side Redskin graduating in 1968. Dennis...
Thomas Krick
Dec 23, 2023
Thomas David Krick, 87, was called home by our heavenly father on December 23, 2023 after an acute illness. He is reunited with his beloved Barbara. He was born March 14, 1936 to the late John and Grace Krick and he grew up in Auburn. He was in the Indiana National Guard, an X-ray technician, and ultimately a realtor in...
Margaret Domenichelli
Dec 23, 2023
Margaret Renee Domenichelli, died on December 23, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN. She was widow of Arthur Robert Domenichelli (d. 1990). They shared 15 years of marriage together. Born in San Francisco, CA, she was the daughter of Joseph Carlo and Margaret Carlo (née Camuffo). She graduated from Westmoor High School, San Francisco, CA in 1961. Upon...
Rhonda Irven
Dec 23, 2023
Rhonda Elizabeth Irven, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Rhonda was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther (Boddy) Griffiths. She graduated from South Side High School. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandma to her family. Besides taking care of her family, Rhonda was a secretary at Washington Center...
Vera Jean “Jeanne” Burnett
Dec 22, 2023
Vera Jean "Jeanne" Burnett, 72, of Fort Wayne, died peacefully on December 22, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1951 in Carmel, Indiana to Gilbert and Denzell Long. She moved to Fort Wayne in 1982 with her husband, Kevin Burnett, where she built a beautiful life for herself and her family. Jeanne was an avid reader who loved crosswords,...
William "Bill" Sansom
Dec 21, 2023
William V. "Bill" Sansom, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Golden Years Homestead. Born in Fort Wayne, Bill was the son of the late George and Evelyn (Johnson) Sansom. He graduated from Snider High School. Bill loved everything about water. He started off by being a lifeguard at Club O. This led him to own and operate...
Brian Silva
Dec 21, 2023
Brian P. Silva, 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday December 21, 2023. Brian was a New Haven High School graduate and earned a bachelor degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He was employed at Parkview Regional Medical Center for the last 5 years. Brian enjoyed watching NASCAR and observing planes and jets. Brian is survived by his son, Zach...
Audrey Farrance
Dec 21, 2023
Audrey L. Farrance, 99, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Audrey was a daughter of the late Desford and Lucille (Perse) Fox. She was a 1942 graduate of North Side High School. She served our country proudly, while in the U.S. Navy during WWII. During...
Charlotte Kruchten
Dec 21, 2023
Charlotte Ann Kruchten, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at The Waters of Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Charlotte was a daughter of the late William and Alice (Bellis) Flory. She graduated from Central Catholic High School. Charlotte worked for Lincoln Financial for 31 years, retiring in 2005. She was a member of St. Vincent de...
Marie E. Murdock
Dec 21, 2023
Marie E. Murdock, 70, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and worked with children, adults, and families at different agencies for 40 years. She was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Richard C. Waikel; her son,...
John Nommay
Dec 20, 2023
John Raymond Nommay, 63, died on Tuesday December 20th at home. He was born on August 25, 1960 in Fort Wayne to the late Walter and Milka Nommay. He graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School and Colorado University and worked for Chemical Bank, Fort Wayne National bank, and Essex Wire. For the last twenty years he was the offensive line...
