Robert Lenz
Feb 13, 2023
Robert Arthur Lenz, age 73, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Arthur and Janice Lenz. Robert worked in transportation services for 44 years and was a lover of music and a talented musician. He enjoyed sports, especially golf, watching football, and spending time at the lake. Most of...
Rev. Ronald Francis, Phd
Feb 10, 2023
Rev. Ronald R. Francis, PhD, 81, was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 10, 2023. He graduated from Curtis High School, Staten Island, New York City, NY, in 1959. He completed all of his undergraduate and graduate work in Arizona receiving his Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Arizona in 1973....
Niles Huser
Feb 10, 2023
N. Richard "Dick" Huser died peacefully at his home on February 10, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lois Ann Huser (Lagemann), and his three children, Richard A. Huser (Laura), Rhonda Huser Whitacre (Jeff), and Ronald E. Huser (Laura), as well as six grandchildren: Shannon Sperber, Elizabeth Huser Grossnickle, Erica VanCamp Dice, Sarah VanCamp Shisler, Michael...
Frederick Habegger
Feb 9, 2023
Frederick "Fred" Matthew Habegger, 43, of New Haven, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born to Frederick Max Habegger and the late Ella Christina (Dishong) Habegger in Fort Wayne, IN on May 11, 1979. He graduated from New Haven High School in 1997 and from Purdue University in 2002. While in college during summer break he worked...
Gladys Teekaram
Feb 9, 2023
Gladys R. Teekaram, age 91, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born on Hogg Island, Guyana to the late Balgobin and Baghoo Ramdhani. She worked as the head teacher for several schools in Guyana. Currently she is a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church. She is survived by her children, Arnold (ZsuZsa)...
James Jordan
Feb 8, 2023
James C. Jordan Jr., 97, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, James was a son of the late James Sr. and Ida Mae Jordan. James served our country proudly during WWII while in the U.S. Navy. James attended Hume-Fogg vocational school in Nashville Tennessee majored in Electrical Engineering. He moved to Fort Wayne Indiana with Virginia...
Robert Fosnough
Feb 8, 2023
Robert Fosnough, 81, died peacefully on February 8, 2023, after an extended hospitalization. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph, brothers, Phil and Mike, and mother, Margaret. Survived by wife Nancy; son Pete (wife Jody), daughter Jennifer (husband Heath); grandchildren Morgan (husband Alex), Nathan, Hayden, Nicole, Peyton; great-granddaughter Genevieve. Robert grew up in Marion, Indiana. He earned his...
James Janeway
Feb 8, 2023
James W. "Jim" Janeway, 73, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Born in Sterling, Illinois, Jim was a son of the late James and Wilma (Anderson) Janeway. Jim graduated from Central High School, class of 1968. He served our county proudly, while in the U.S. Air Force serving as a K-9 officer. He spent a year in S. Korea and...
Koula Stavretis
Feb 8, 2023
Koula "Vasiliki" J. Stavretis, age 60, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Ioannis "John" and Alexandra Stavretis. Koula worked locally in retail, most recently at J.C. Penney. She will be remembered for her warm smile, infectious laughter, and the kindness and generosity she showed to...
Eric Jackson
Feb 8, 2023
Eric S. Jackson, 47, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday February 8th, 2023 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Eric was a hard worker and was passionate about landscaping and design. He enjoyed, camping, kayaking, cooking, and being social with friends. Eric owned and operated his own business, Eric Jackson Landscape and Design. Eric loved his 2 daughters dearly. Eric is...
Brett Knuth
Feb 7, 2023
Brett Knuth, 63, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Brett was a son of the late Richard and Patricia (Kirkpatrick) Knuth. Brett graduated from Elmhurst High School. He worked for Big C Lumber for many years. Brett was a devoted husband, loving father, and caring grandfather for his family. He loved spending time with...
Herbert "Pete" Trier, M.D.
Feb 7, 2023
Herbert "Pete" Trier, M.D., age 95, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Born on December 2, 1927, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was the son of the late Herbert and Anna Trier. Dr. Trier attended St. Paul's Lutheran School and graduated from Central High School in 1946. He then served in the United States Army, being...
Tracie Hoffman
Feb 6, 2023
Tracie Orlena Hoffman, age 78 , of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Audie and Julia Murdock and was a graduate of Purdue University in 1982. Tracie worked as a registered dietician and was an active member of the First Wayne Street United Methodist Church. She...
Debra Arnett
Feb 6, 2023
Debra Ann Arnett, 67, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Deb was a daughter of the late Robert Stephens and Nancy (Beck) Long. Deb attended Prairie Heights High School. Deb and her husband James owned and operated Fort Wayne Hitch for many years. She had been managing the Angola Subway and loved being there...
Daniel Rupert
Feb 4, 2023
Daniel "Danny" Rupert, 71, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Danny was the son of the late Patricia Melton and Wilbur Rupert. Danny owned and operated his own car business, Discount Auto for many years. He was a lifelong car and motorcycle enthusiast, spending his time looking for that one special project to restore. A...
Joshua Hernandez
Feb 3, 2023
Joshua Hernandez, 31, of Fort Wayne, went to be with The Lord on Friday, February 3rd 2023. Josh was born in Weslaco, Tx. He was a passionate photographer. Josh loved his boys and he will be missed greatly. Josh is survived by his sons, Laban and Nehemiah Hernandez; sister, Valerie Parrish; mother, Norma (Tim) Byers. The funeral service for Josh...
Jackie "Jack" Edward Wilson
Feb 3, 2023
Jackie Edward "Jack" Wilson, 74, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. Born in Louisa, Kentucky, Jack was a son of the late Hugh and Della (Kidd) Wilson. He served our country proudly in the U.S. Air Force. Jack worked for Norfolk Southern for 35 years, prior to his retirement. He enjoyed watching television, listening to bluegrass music and watching all...
Elaine Jones
Feb 2, 2023
Elaine Mary Jones, 62, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Angola, went Home to the Lord on Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born to the late Leo and Marjorie (Smock) Beaubien on May 31,1960 in Trenton, MI. Elaine retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed quilting. Elaine was a devout Christian and was a member of Promise Ministries and...
Lorene Mason
Feb 1, 2023
Lorene Mason, age 94, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Columbus, IN, to the late John and Coy Green. An avid swimmer with her husband, Chester, for more than forty years, they both loved Indiana University basketball. Lorene was active in her church and especially loved her...
Joyce Zimmanck
Jan 30, 2023
Joyce Ardell Zimmanck, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. She was born October 26, 1932 in Monroeville, IN, she was the youngest daughter of Edward and Emma Emrich. Joyce graduated from South Side High School and International Business College. She married Earl W. Zimmanck on July 8, 1953 and raised five children together. Early on,...
