Teddy Swihart
Nov 14, 2023
Teddy P. Swihart, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday November, 14 2023 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Teddy was born to the late James and Irene Swihart. He served our country in the United States Air Force. Teddy worked as a sheriff's deputy in Okaloosa County, FL, and also owned his own retail store in Asheville, NC. Teddy is...
Kenneth Crace
Nov 13, 2023
Kenneth P. Crace, age 71, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late William and Isabel Crace. Kenneth retired from his work in masonry. He is survived by his son, Matthew; grandchildren, Dallas and Cash; and siblings, Daniel Crace, Susan Crace, and William Crace. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services...
Victoria Cox
Nov 12, 2023
Victoria Elaine Schaefer, age 32 of Fort Wayne, IN was called home to God in the early morning hours on Sunday, November 12, 2023, when she and her husband Evan Daniel Cox were hit head on by a suspected drunk driver. Victoria (Tori to her family, Vickey to her friends and Aunt Vick's to so many) was born on August...
Evan Cox
Nov 12, 2023
Evan Daniel Cox (26) of Fort Wayne, IN suddenly passed away with his wife, Victoria Elaine Cox (32) on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Evan was born in Anderson, IN on July 11, 1997 to his parents Brenda and Dobie Cox. In his childhood, Evan AKA: Dingo, Pig 3, Slade, was sweet, sensitive, shy-at times, and a mamas boy. Evan loved...
Jackson Garton
Nov 11, 2023
Jackson Taylor Garton, 17, of Fort Wayne Indiana, a senior at Carroll High School, was welcomed into heaven and his savior's arms on November 11th, 2023, just one week shy of his 18th birthday. We are certain that both his maternal and paternal grandmothers, Mendy Stump and Keila Garton were there to welcome him with open arms. Jack was born...
Roy Jeffery
Nov 10, 2023
Roy W. Jeffery Sr., 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born to the late Walter and Helen (Hunt) Jeffery on February 2, 1948 in Belle, WV. He retired from OmniSource after 41 years. Roy enjoyed hunting. He loved his family and his pets. Roy is survived by his loving wife, Susan Jeffery; children,...
Mary Leffel
Nov 9, 2023
Mary Louise Leffel, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mary was a daughter of the late Carl and Matilda Harber. She graduated from Central Catholic High School. During her working years, Mary helped in the cafeteria at East Allen Community Schools and served as a secretary. Mary's main focus...
Katie Selby
Nov 9, 2023
Katie Nicole Selby, age 31, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne to Paul (Kathy) Selby and Stacey Selby both of Fort Wayne. Katie was a graduate of Indiana University at Bloomington and currently pursuing her master's degree in social work, planning to graduate this December. Katie had a passion for working...
Pamela Williams
Nov 8, 2023
Pamela F. Williams, age 70, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in San Diego, CA to the late Walter Childers and Sandra (Munger) Williams. Pamela worked as a receptionist for Plymouth Congregational Church and as a retail clerk. She loved spending time in the mountains and caring for her cats. Pamela is survived by...
James Kurtz
Nov 7, 2023
James W. Kurtz, 79 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 7th after a short bout with cancer. He was born on May 31, 1944 to Wade and Paquita (Ihrie) Kurtz of Kendallville, Indiana. Growing up in Kendallville, Jim was surrounded by many aunts, uncles, and cousins of which he spent a great deal of time. He was...
Kara Hersey
Nov 7, 2023
Kara was our beloved daughter, sister, auntie, and friend who shared her love of life with everyone she met. She is preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Susan Hersey and brother Kevin. She is survived by her parents: Bill and Cheri Blunier, siblings: Marie (Reece) McConkey, Andrea Hersey, Beth (Ben) Leamon, Emily (Isaac) White, Carrie (Nathan) Pulley, Billy...
Jean Uhrick
Nov 6, 2023
Irma "Jean'' Uhrick,88, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Jean was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mabel (Hazelet) Springer. Jean graduated from New Haven High School where Jean met the love of her life, Richard Uhrick. Jean and Richard were married for 70 lovely years together until his passing in May of...
John Schafer
Nov 6, 2023
John E. "Jack" Schafer, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday November 6, 2023, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehab. Jack was the son of the late George J. and Evelyn M. Schafer. He graduated from Central Catholic High School class of 1957. After graduation he went to work in the printing industry and later owned a successful printing...
Calvin Wheeler
Nov 5, 2023
Calvin John Wheeler, Jr., 95, of Fort Wayne, IN died on November 5, 2023. Cal was born in South Haven, MI on January 1, 1928 to the late Calvin and Elva (Rice) Wheeler. He attended South Haven High School and then Michigan College of Mining and Technology where he received a degree in engineering. He worked for General Electric in...
Donald Coffelt
Nov 5, 2023
Donald David Coffelt, age 70, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born on December 17, 1952 in Fort Wayne to the late Gerald and Jeanne Coffelt. Donald was an avid car enthusiast and made a lifetime career in the automotive industry. He owned several auto body shops in Fort Wayne and will be remembered as...
Sheree Artherhults
Nov 4, 2023
Sheree Renee Artherhults, 68, of Leo, Indiana, passed away in our family home on November 4, 2023, after a prolonged illness. She was born in Fort Wayne to Gene and Carolynn Lowden and graduated from South Side High School in 1973. She studied nursing and enjoyed that career for over 40 years in the Parkview Health system. She is survived...
William Richards
Nov 3, 2023
William E. Richards, age 61, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Ronald Richards and Sandra Bradshaw. William proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army National Guard. He worked as a roofer for 38 years, most recently alongside his...
William "Bill" R. Wykoff
Nov 1, 2023
William "Bill" R. Wykoff, age 69, passed away November 1, 2023 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Madison, IN and was a graduate of Wayne High School. In his early years, Bill worked in the restaurant industry in Fort Wayne, and later for medical and business suppliers as a delivery driver. He loved all types of...
Ruby Thorn
Oct 31, 2023
Ruby Frances Thorn was born in Nashville, TN, on March 15, 1943, to Ernest and Martha Martin. She moved to Fort Wayne at an early age. Ruby graduated from South Side Highschool in 1961. Upon graduation she began work as a legal secretary. In later years she worked retail at L.S. Ayres where she was known for her smile. She...
Dennis Adkins
Oct 31, 2023
Dennis W. Adkins, age 77, formerly of Abilene, TX passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Abilene, TX to the late James and Mary Adkins. Dennis served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy Submarine Service. He owned and operated his own auto body shop in Texas and will be remembered as...
