Noah Michael Price
May 13, 2026
Noah Michael Price, 19, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the city where he was born. A proud 2025 graduate of Huntington North High School, Noah was a vibrant and active young man who brought light and life to every room he entered. Full of life and vitality, Noah was a young man who found...
Anthony Allen Amstutz
May 13, 2026
Anthony Allen “Tony” Amstutz, 61, went to his heavenly home by the grace of his Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tony was a son of the late Donald and Gloria (Panning) Amstutz. Tony graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School, class of 1983, where he played tennis, baseball, and basketball. He continued playing...
Ruth Ann Davis
May 13, 2026
Ruth Ann Davis, age 64, passed away May 13, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Claire, MI to the late Robert Geyer and Frances Straw. Ruth was a dedicated employee at Klopfenstein Inn and Suites where she was a dedicated employee for 11 years. She will be remembered for her love of Mickey Mouse and her generous...
Gretchen Agnes Fuhrmann
May 12, 2026
We praise and thank God for the life of Gretchen A. Fuhrmann, age 103, who passed away May 12, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in New Haven, IN to the late Herman and Lydia Kohlmeier. She worked 27 years as an order processing clerk for Navistar, retiring in 1981. Gretchen was a faithful member of Suburban Bethlehem...
Elisabeth Ruth Halla Lima
May 12, 2026
Elisabeth Ruth Halla “Lisa” Lima, 79 (always 35), passed away peacefully at her home surrounded with lots of love by her family on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born in Munich, Germany, Lisa was a daughter of the late Hans and Ruth (Schmidt) Holzer. She moved to America in 1979, where she would go on to build a life centered around...
Norma Marie Gasper
May 12, 2026
Norma M. Gasper, 101, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday May 12, 2026. She was born in Mulberry Grove, Illinois to the late Ruhe and Velma Keel.
Norma traveled extensively with her husband as he served in the United States Air Force. She worked at and retired from General Electric. Norma was a very devoted wife, mother, and Grammy to...
Julee Dyan Bouchie
May 9, 2026
Julee Dyan Bouchie, age 50, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Defiance, Ohio. Julee worked for several years as a dispatcher with Verizon and most recently served as a County Clerk with the Allen County Small Claims Court. She found happiness in simple, meaningful places, caring for animals, exploring new destinations, and especially spending time at the beach, where...
Luis Angel Muñiz
May 9, 2026
Luis Angel Muñiz-Cales, born September 23, 1953, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, passed away on May 9, 2026. He was a devoted father, proud veteran, and respected public servant whose life was marked by dedication, service, and love for his family. Luis was raised in San Francisco, California, where he built the foundation of a life defined by hard work and...
Diana Lynn Dickinson
May 9, 2026
Diana Lynn Dickinson, age 77, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Angola, Indiana. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Horace and Juanita Tribolet. Diana worked for 27 years as an administrative assistant for NIPSO, retiring in 2007. She enjoyed going for walks and living a healthy lifestyle, and she loved boating, snowmobiling, and time spent with...
Robert W. Ward
May 8, 2026
Robert W. Ward, 64, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born to late Alvis and Alice (Brooks) Ward on December 9, 1961 in Fort Wayne. Robert worked in construction for many years. He loved cars, Harley Davidson, and bowling.
Robert is survived by his children, Robert (Jillian) Ward and Krista Ward both of Fort Wayne;...
Carolyn Sue Haines
May 7, 2026
Carolyn Sue Haines, 91, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Thursday May 7th, 2026. She was born to the late George and Marjorie Schisler in Geneva, IN.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Susan Baumgartner of Geneva, Stanley Kim (Jennie) Haines of Portland, Mark (Teresa) Haines of Fort Wayne, Jeff Haines of Ossian, Robin (Tom ) Mack of Leo, and...
David Bower
May 7, 2026
David O. Bower, age 86, passed away on May 7, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on January 9, 1940, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Verne and Oral Bower. David proudly served in the United States military. He grew up with a strong agricultural background and enjoyed raising dairy cattle in his younger years. Later in life,...
Thomas Gregory Bastress
May 6, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Gregory Bastress, 71, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on February 5, 1955. Tom, along with his father and brothers, owned and operated Automotive and Industrial Supply (operating as Napa Auto Parts) for over 50 years until his retirement. Tom found joy in spending...
Luis E Claudio
May 6, 2026
Forever in our hearts, Luis E. Claudio, 43, of Fort Wayne, passed away on May 6, 2026. Luis was the friendliest person you could meet and had the sweetest personality. He was loved by all who knew him.
Luis is survived by his sons, Javier and Micah Claudio; daughter, Daniela Claudio; mother, Elizabeth Striegel; father, Jose E. Claudio; sisters, Aracelys Claudio...
Jeffery Charles Steele
May 5, 2026
Jeffery Charles Steele was born on December 31,1961, in Stoughton, WI to Stanley Douglas Steele and Ruth Ries Steele.
He died on May 5th, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital.
He grew up In Janesville, WI going to school at Adam's, St Mary's, Marshall junior high school and Craig Senior High.
He moved to Peachtree city, Georgia in 1983. He worked construction until 1998 and...
Sharion Ann Diemer
May 4, 2026
Sharion A. Diemer, 77, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late Junior and Edith Calhoun.
She loved traveling and being involved in a few car clubs, including the Wheelin Dealers and the Fort Wayne Street Rod Association. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandkids and her...
Daniel R. Stratton
May 2, 2026
Daniel R. Stratton
October 14, 1942 — May 2, 2026
Dan Stratton passed away on May 2, 2026 at 83 years old. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he grew up in Bay City, Michigan before putting down roots in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1974. For the last 30+ years, Leo, Indiana was home.
Dan lived life on his own terms. You could find him...
Walter Deaton Pelfrey
May 1, 2026
Walter Deaton Pelfrey, 87, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Columbia City, Indiana. Walt was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky to the late Samuel and Kizzie Pelfrey. Walter was an extremely humble and gentle soul. Walt was a proud Navy veteran and former Whitley County Deputy Sheriff. He was a longtime member of the American Legion along with...
Tina Louise Ratliff
Apr 30, 2026
Tina Ratliff, 57, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was born in Fort Wayne to Sharon Listenberger and the late Rick EZ Jewett on November 3, 1968. She graduated from High Peoria High School in AZ in 1988. Tina loved the Indianapolis Colts, hunting, bowling, Fort Wayne Senior Games, bingo, animals...
Mary Lou McCleary
Apr 30, 2026
Mary Lou (Gossard) McCleary, 95, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Lima, Ohio, to the late Avery and Marie Gossard. She lived most of her life on a farm in Lafayette, Ohio, where she raised three children with her husband, Glenn (deceased). Mary is survived by one of her children, Ronald (Della)...
