Christopher Starks
Aug 28, 2023
Christopher Andre Starks, 55, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Christopher was the son of James E. Starks and the late Jonnie (Brown) Starks. He was baptized as a young man at Friendship Baptist Church. Christopher graduated from Northrop High School and earned his bachelors degree from Indiana University in General Studies. During his...
Edward Mcgiffin
Aug 27, 2023
Edward A. McGiffin, 74, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne. He was born on April 23, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA. His family moved to Maple Heights, a suburb of Cleveland, OH and then to Portsmouth, OH to accommodate his father's job with the railroad. Edward graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1967....
David Lauer
Aug 27, 2023
David Edward Lauer, 77, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, David was the son of the late Anthony Edward and Clara (Sorg) Lauer. David graduated from Bishop Luers High School. He served our country proudly, in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Essex for 26 years prior to working for Envelope...
Stacy Kaplan
Aug 27, 2023
Stacy Ellen Kaplan, 52, of Fort Wayne, IN, and Marco Island, FL, passed from this life to be with Jesus on August 27th, 2023. She left us after an extended illness she faced with great strength and courage. She loved her husband, Mark, president of R. A. Kaplan Inc.; her son, Nicholas, a Ph.D. student at the University of Washington;...
Lillian Fowlkes
Aug 25, 2023
Lillian DeYampert Fowlkes, sweetly known as "Sis" to her grandchildren, humorously known as "Old G.o.a.t". Lillian DeYampert Fowlkes was born November 18, 1930, to Lillian Nabors DeYampert and Speed DeYampert. Sis was a twin who proceeded her in death and the youngest of her 2 brothers William and Elbert who also proceeded her in death. Lillian confessed her life to...
Raymond Lee Pulver Jr.
Aug 24, 2023
Ray (60) passed away August 24, 2023, after courageously battling Leukemia and related illnesses for decades. Ray was born August 19, 1963 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to parents Raymond (Sr.) and Janice (Feagler) Pulver. He graduated from Leo Jr/.Sr. High School with the class of 1982. Ray was an outstanding baseball player and was recognized as an All-State pitcher. After...
Betty Deselm
Aug 23, 2023
Betty Alice DeSelm, 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. She peacefully went home to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Betty was born to Aubrey and Dora Lash on January 1, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the middle daughter of three girls. In her younger years, she was an incredible athlete lettering in multiple...
Ronald Graddy
Aug 23, 2023
Ronald Howard "Ron" Graddy, 66, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in LaGrange, Indiana. Born in Greenfield, Indiana, Ron was a son of the late Ervin Howard and Virginia Graddy. Ron was a construction contractor during his working years. Ron cherished his family and loved spending time with them. He had a passion for animals, even though he always...
Vince Metheny
Aug 23, 2023
Vince Edward Metheny, 39, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, losing the fight to a long and enduring battle with degenerative disc disease, chronic pain, and depression. Born in Lagrange, Indiana, Vince was the son of Eric and Marsha (Munger) Metheny. Vince graduated from Woodbury High School in Woodbury, Minnesota. From an early age, Vince found his passion for...
Keith Kelso
Aug 23, 2023
Tribute to an incredible man. My husband, Companion, best friend, lover, and father, Keith L. Kelso, stepped into glory @4:30 A.M. Wednesday, 2023. to meet his Saviour and King. Keith's eyes are upon Yeshua, He's looking full into His wonderful Face. All the things of earth are all fully dim, He's welcomed by The Lord of glory and grace. The...
Francis Byanskie
Aug 23, 2023
Francis Eugene Byanskie, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 at 3:22 pm, at The Waters of Fort Wayne. Gene worked at the People's Dairy for many years before beginning a 2nd career and eventually retiring from Kresge Warehouse. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed golf and bowling, but most importantly, he loved his family and...
Jeffrey "Jughead" Poling
Aug 22, 2023
Jeffrey A. "Jughead" Poling, 62, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Born in Gas City, Indiana, Jeff was a son of the late Richard Poling and Barbara Blackburn. Jeff was an honorable, standup guy, devoted husband, great dad, awesome grandpa and a reliable friend. Jeff was all about service to others. He was a volunteer firefighter...
Benson Osmon Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
Benson Osmon, Jr, age 85, of Fort Wayne passed away with family by his side August 22, 2023. He was born in Plainville, IN to the late Benson and Sarah (Woolbright) Osmon. Benson proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. He worked in the agricultural industry starting as a boy on his family farm in Daviess...
Sally Paschal
Aug 21, 2023
Sally M. Paschal, 92, of Fort Wayne and Hamilton Lake, passed away on Monday, August 21 st, 2023. She was born in Wisconsin to the late John and Hazel Hursh. Sally was raised in Auburn, IN where she graduated from Auburn High School before completing her undergraduate studies at Purdue University. Sally spent her 30 year career with Navistar in...
Barbara Keener
Aug 21, 2023
Barbara Ellen (Streitmatter) Keener, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died midday surrounded by her family on August 21, 2023, and is now with the Lord. Barbara graduated from Woodruff High School, Peoria, Illinois, and earned her associate's degree from Fort Wayne Bible College. Her hobbies included crocheting afghans for family and friends, assembling puzzles, working out at Curves, and spending...
Tracy Tindall
Aug 20, 2023
Tracy A. Tindall, 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 20 th, 2023. Tracy graduated from Churubusco High School class of 1991. Tracy was a devoted servant and follower of Christ. He volunteered in many roles over the years including; as an Armor Bearer for Pastor Jay Scott, he was involved in children's ministry at The Chapel,...
Helen Waters
Aug 20, 2023
Helen M. Waters, age 93, of Fort Wayne passed away August 20, 2023 and went home to her Heavenly Father. She was born September 16, 1929 at home in Eel River Township and was the 7th child to the late Merle and Gertrude (Gause) Gump. She married Wayne Waters on November 18, 1950. Helen was a member of Beacon Heights...
Carolyn Potts Flock
Aug 19, 2023
Carolyn Potts Flock, 91, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:11 am. She was born to the late Raymond and Helen (Rukes) Kerr in Bridgeton, IN on December 9, 1931. She graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1949. Carolyn married the late Willard Potts on August 19, 1950 in Brazil, IN. She was involved with...
Herbert Chandler
Aug 18, 2023
Herbert R. Chandler, 89, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. Born in New Haven, Herbert was a son of the late Robert and Thelma Chandler. Herbert graduated from Central Catholic High School. He worked for Falstaff Brewing for 38 years, prior to his retirement. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Herbert took up running and...
Jack Meredith
Aug 18, 2023
Jack (John) Meredith of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away from complications of stomach cancer on Friday, August 18, surrounded by his family. Jack was born February 24, 1948, in Johnstown, PA, second son and third child of Isaac Milton and Myrna Louise (Roberts) Meredith. Jack grew up in Cleveland, OH. He was on the wrestling team at West Tech High...
