Michael "Mike" J. Pressler
Oct 13, 2023
Michael "Mike" J. Pressler, 71, of Fort Wayne, IN passed into Heaven on October 13, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born January 18, 1952, he was a graduate of North Side High School in 1970. Mike worked for 40 years as a State Equipment Installer for GTE/Verizon. He was very involved in all things soccer including...
Marla Branstetter
Oct 12, 2023
Marla Branstetter, was born in Lagrange, IN on November 8, 1956 to Dorothy A. Yoder (Shipe) and Amos T. Yoder. She spent her life as a loving mother and grandmother, gregarious and generous friend to all, and hard worker. Growing up on a poultry farm and working as a CNA in high school gave Marla insight she carried into the...
Sherry Woodward
Oct 12, 2023
Sherry L. Woodward, 76, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Sherry was a daughter of the late Ted and Evelyn (Kinsey) Robinson. Sherry graduated from Concordia High School. She worked as a machinist with Tokheim during her working years. She enjoyed crafts, painting, and jewelry. Sherry enjoyed spending time with her family and cherished her...
Saw Moo
Oct 12, 2023
Our beloved little brother, Saw Moo, of Fort Wayne, took his last breath peacefully on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 at the age of 14. He was born to Kyi Lay and Ma Pan in Boise, ID on December 16th, 2008. Along with his parents, Saw is survived by his siblings Jimmy Lay, Aye Star, Sa Lar, Nay Thar, Hay Moo,...
Mary Klopfenstein
Oct 11, 2023
Mary M. (Steiner) Klopfenstein, 97, formerly of Huntington, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 11, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family. Mary's passions were her faith, her family, teaching, and lifelong learning. Mary was born on May 4, 1926, in Woodburn, to Ezra and Barbara (Gernhardt) Steiner. Mary graduated from Woodburn High School...
Richard Shumacker
Oct 11, 2023
Richard "Dick" Harold Shumacker, Jr., age 96, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Canadian Lakes, Michigan, passed away on October 11, 2023. He was born on February 17, 1927, to Richard Harold and Maurine (Casper) Shumacker in Toledo, Ohio, where he grew up playing baseball and street hockey. Dick graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1945 where he was an...
Richard Clark
Oct 11, 2023
Richard Malcolm Clark, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Richard was a son of the late Malcolm and Mary Clark. He graduated from Central High School. Richard worked in quality control at General Electric for many years, prior to his retirement. Richard was an avid baseball fan,...
Chad Noble
Oct 9, 2023
Sgt. Chad Allen Noble, 36, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday October 9th, 2023 at his home. Chad was a 2006 graduate of New Haven High School. He enlisted in the United States Army in 2005 with a desire to serve his country, which he did for 10 years. He was stationed at Fort Benning, GA, before being deployed...
Carol Davis
Oct 8, 2023
Carol Etta Davis, age 72, passed away, October 8th, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Frankfort, IN to the late Royal Tunis and Ruth Tunis. Carol worked for Miami County (IN) in the unemployment office. Carol is survived by her husband, Frank Davis of Peru, IN. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
James Lofback
Oct 4, 2023
James Sheppard Lofback, 74, died peacefully at home on October 4, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1949 in Torrance, California and later moved to Melbourne, Florida with his family. His love of the ocean in Florida became his passion. This passion inspired him to learn to surf and work as a lifeguard for many years. He later served...
Jeremy Steele
Oct 3, 2023
Jeremy Paul Steele, age 44, of Auburn, IN passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne to Kerry and Nancy Steele of Columbia City, IN. Jeremy was a graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School and later completed his Master's degree from the University of St. Francis in Healthcare Administration. He worked in Medical...
Ralph "Mike" Bowser
Oct 3, 2023
Ralph "Mike" Bowser, age 73, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his home in Columbia City, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Ralph and Jean Bowser. Mike proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. Mike worked as an engineer and as supervisor of housekeeping for the V.A. Medical Center where he...
Lois Hatfield
Oct 2, 2023
Lois "Chris" Hatfield, 79, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully on Monday October 2nd, 2023. Chris worked for FWCS and also for Meijer's from where she retired. She enjoyed bus trips that were offered by Land Cruise, going to Tincaps games, working out at Turnstone and going out to eat. She was unassuming and was very soft spoken. Chris is...
Syphanh Matha
Oct 1, 2023
Syphanh Matha, 75, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Sayaboury, Loas, Syphanh was a son of the late Phoumy and Phila Matha. While in Laos, he earned his nursing degree and served as a nurse. He moved to the United States in June of 1979. Syphanh worked for Magnavox prior...
Lisa Ludwig
Sep 30, 2023
Lisa A. Ludwig, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday September 30th, 2023. Lisa was born in Fort Wayne to the late John and Ann Campbell. She was a 1976 graduate of Northrop High School. She spent many years working for the medical practice of Dr. Robert Schleinkofer, and after that she worked for several other medical offices in...
Jeanette Divine Wilt
Sep 29, 2023
Jeanette Divine Wilt, 81, passed away peacefully on her birthday, September 29, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born September 29, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan to Arthur and Helen (Fritz) Divine. Jeanette moved to Toledo, Ohio as a young girl where she stayed until 2008 before moving to Auburn to be closer to family. She married Richard Wilt, Sr. on...
Thomas Crooke
Sep 29, 2023
Thomas Emmert Crooke, 70, peacefully passed away at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne on September 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Crooke Scott and father, Donald F. Crooke. Tom grew up in Evansville, IN and graduated from High School in Worthington, OH. Later, he lived in New Castle and Indianapolis before moving to Columbia...
James Maxfield
Sep 28, 2023
James Alan "Jim" Maxfield, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home surround by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Jim was the son of the late O.W. "Pete" and Helen Maxfield. He graduated from Leo High School and attended Purdue University. Jim started working for Scherer and Maxfield...
James Rolleston
Sep 28, 2023
James T. Rolleston passed away September 28th at Parkview Regional Hospital. He was born on Long Island, NY January 26th, 1950, to Thomas and Viginia Rolleston. Jim grew up in Bethpage, NY met and married his high school sweetheart Cynthia Schafer on August 19, 1972. They were married for 51 years and have two sons, Patrick James of Bear River...
Diana Ballard
Sep 28, 2023
Diana K. Myers Ballard, age 60, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at her home in Auburn, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Bill and Kate Myers. Diana was an excellent cook and a devoted homemaker to her family and an avid animal lover who enjoyed caring for all the neighborhood cats. She is survived...
