Austin Seiman
Sep 28, 2023
Austin Seiman, age 19, had his life tragically taken from him September 28, 2023. He was a graduate of New Haven High School. A young man with unlimited potential enjoyed his time playing soccer on recreational club, and for high school teams. His U-12 Sports Club team won the Indiana State Challenge Cup. Austin was an avid fan of soccer...
Frank Lepera
Sep 27, 2023
Frank C. Lepera, age 86, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Hamiliton, OH to the late Frank P. and Esther Lepera. Frank proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a facilities manager for the DeBartolo Corporation and previously as a tradesman with the Chrystler Corporation....
Myrtle Olinger
Sep 27, 2023
Myrtle Frances "Fran" Olinger, 86, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Born in Kentucky, Fran was a daughter of the late Jim Marshal and Ora Evelyn (Kidd) Hollars. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother to her family. Surviving are her children, Dr. Timothy (Julie) Olinger, Mark A. (Marie) Olinger; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; and daughter-in-law,...
Ruth Abels
Sep 26, 2023
Ruth E. Abels, age 94, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born June 3, 1929 in Preble, IN to the late Milton and Treva Werling. She met George Abels at a Bledsoe's Beach Lake James dance and later married on October 22, 1950. Ruth worked in childcare for many years and was a member of...
Daniel J. "Dan" Hoffman
Sep 26, 2023
Daniel Joseph "Dan" Hoffman, 74, peacefully left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, Dan was the only child of Daniel and Betty (Young) Hoffman. He graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1967 and received his associates in business from IPFW. Dan worked for North American Van...
Tracey Fogleson
Sep 25, 2023
Tracey A. Fogleson, 57, passed away after an unexpected illness, on Monday September 25th,2023 at his home surrounded by his family and close friends. He was originally from Avilla, IN, but has resided in Fort Wayne since 2015. Tracey was a 1985 East Noble High School graduate. He loved the Lord, his family and friends, and especially his fiancé, Pam...
Dennis Quance
Sep 22, 2023
Dennis Max Quance, age 76, a graduate of Elmhurst High School '65, died peacefully under hospice care in Fort Wayne on September 22, 2023. A private service is planned. Memorials may be made to Stillwater Hospice.
Darwin Cox
Sep 22, 2023
Darwin E. Cox, age 59, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Charles and Mary Cox. Darwin proudly drove a school bus for East Allen County Schools and was a member of the Maumee River Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He will be remembered for his artistic...
Jeffrey Peterson
Sep 21, 2023
Jeffrey Jon Peterson, age 54, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1987. He worked as an outside salesman for Lee Supply, Ft. Wayne and loved his coworkers and clients, many of which became friends. Previously, he was a plumber for 18 years and...
Nils Merriman
Sep 21, 2023
Nils Mark Merriman, 65, of Ossian, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born to the late Mark D. and Armenda Ruth (Smith) Merriman in Fort Wayne on December 15, 1957. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1976. Nils worked at Tokheim, Two Ladies and a Bus and he retired from B.F. Goodrich Tire. He enjoyed golfing,...
Robert "Bob" E. Smith Jr
Sep 21, 2023
Robert "Bob" E. Smith Jr., 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born to the late Robert and Rose Smith on September 23, 1947 in Fort Wayne. Bob was a part-time owner of Accel Drywall and a race car driver for many years. He was a Hall of Fame inductee at Avilla Motor Speedway...
Rhonda Andrews-Woodruff
Sep 21, 2023
Rhonda Marie Andrews-Woodruff, age 61, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Defiance, OH to the late LeLand and Marcella Andrews. Rhonda worked as an estimator with Fox & Fox for 35 years. Rhonda was the sole proprietor of R. Andrews Art, specializing in Acrylic Abstracts and Charcoal Portraits of pets. She also was...
William Marino
Sep 19, 2023
William J. Marino, age 63 passed away surrounded by his family on September 19, 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and currently a resident of Fort Wayne, IN. Bill was a retired printer and certified recovery specialist who devoted his life to family and helping others. His loved ones...
Glen Grate
Sep 18, 2023
Glen F.Grate, 78 of Fort Wayne, IN, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 25, 1945, in Auburn, IN, to George and Laura Edith (Thomson) Grate. He grew up in Corunna, IN and graduated from Avilla High School. He married Carolyn Bojrab, Sept. 13th 1980 at St Alban's Episcopal Church where they had been long...
David Rockey
Sep 16, 2023
David R. Rockey, 89, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
Dr. Linda M. Finke
Sep 16, 2023
Dr. Linda M. Finke, 74, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Born in Indianapolis, Linda was a daughter of the late Jon and Dorothy (Houk) Glenn. Linda earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Indiana University. She furthered her education and received her master's in nursing from the University of Cincinnati and earned her PhD. in educational leadership from...
Roger Hoevel
Sep 15, 2023
Roger Alan Hoevel, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly while playing his last round of golf on Friday, September 15, 2023. Roger, the son of the late Harold and Virginia (McCormick) Hoevel, graduated from North Side High School in 1968 and earned his Bachelor's degree in Education from Arizona State University in 1972. Roger first met the love of...
Stanley Eix
Sep 15, 2023
Stanley Allen "Shorty" Eix, 70, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born to the late Walter Charles and Goldie Eleanor (Moyer) Eix on July 15, 1953. Stanley graduated from North Side High School in 1971. He retired from Berger Auto Parts and Service in 2018. He was a member of First Eel River Baptist...
Donna Loveless
Sep 15, 2023
Surrounded by loved ones, Donna Loveless went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, September 15, 2023. Donna was born in Subic Bay, the US Naval Base in the Philippines on November 26, 1959, to Donald and Anatalia (Anita) Thorp. In 1961, Donna moved to Michigan with her family and then in 1964, moved to New Haven, Indiana....
Don Stauffer
Sep 14, 2023
Don Richard Stauffer, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Don was the son of the late Richard and Florence (Zeimmer) Stauffer. Don graduated from Harlan High School and earned his bachelor's degree in business from Indiana University. He worked for General Electric for 37 years, prior to his retirement. Don enjoyed golf, watching...
