Matthew Wetzel
Jan 5, 2023
Matthew Eric "Matt" Wetzel, 47, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Matt was the son of Jack Wetzel and the late Sharon Wetzel. Matt graduated from Snider High School and attended North Central University. He worked as a meat cutter with Meijer for the past 20 years. Matt enjoyed bowling, golfing, camping, going to...
Pastor John Hamer
Jan 4, 2023
Pastor John Hamer, 78, of Fort Wayne, was given the crown of everlasting glory on January 4, 2023, having passed away from Multiple System Atrophy. After receiving his B.S. and M.A. from BSU where he was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, he taught band for 12 years before answering God's call to the Holy Ministry. Later, he graduated...
Thomas Warner
Jan 2, 2023
Thomas Michael Warner, 69, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio, Thomas was a son of the late Morgan and Helen (Davis) Warner. He was a Norton High School graduate. He served as the General Manager at Meyer Plastics where he worked for 25 years, prior to his retirement. Thomas enjoyed golf and watching the Cleveland Browns...
Betty Garcia
Jan 1, 2023
Betty Anne Garcia, age 69, went home to be with her Lord on January 1, 2023, while she was at Parkview Randallia Hospice surrounded by loving family. Betty was born January 19, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, to John Perez and Helen (Clark) Garcia who preceded her in death. She graduated from Hillsdale High School, in Hillsdale, Michigan, in 1971 and...
Kimberlee Baughman
Jan 1, 2023
Kimberlee Jolene Baughman, age 64, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in South Bend, IN and was a 1976 graduate of Northrop High School. Kim enjoyed working with children as a preschool teacher and was longtime member of Leo United Methodist Church and the Greyhound Companions. She is survived by her husband of 41...
Tracey Holland
Jan 1, 2023
Tracey E. Holland, age 57, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Fort Wayne. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
Manuel "Ferd" Fernandis
Jan 1, 2023
Manuel J. "Ferd" Fernadis, 96, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Ferd was the son of the late Manuel and Oma Fernandis. Ferd faithfully served on the U.S.S. Lymon in the Pacific during WWII. He worked with Dana for 43 years prior to his retirement. He served as past commander of American Legion Post #296,...
Jack Fleming
Dec 31, 2022
Jack L. Fleming, 73, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Northwest Ind. passed away on Saturday, December 31st 2022. Jack was born in Chicago Heights, IL to the late John and Rita Fleming. He owned Pals Ford Dealership, in Knox, Ind. Some of Jack's interests included woodworking, Notre Dame football, and most importantly, spending time with his grandchildren. Jack is survived...
Daniel Couture
Dec 30, 2022
Daniel J. Couture, age 65, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 in Fort Wayne, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Donald and Catherine Couture. Daniel enjoyed golfing, fishing, sporting events, time in Florida, and most of all spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal (Ron)...
Evangeline Lott
Dec 30, 2022
Evangeline "Evie" Ripley Lott, 3, of Fort Wayne, went into the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Fort Wayne to her loving parents, Matthew and Lindsay (Garigen) Lott on January 10, 2019. Evie lived a life of vibrant joy and adventurous curiosity. She loved everything and everybody...
John Singleton
Dec 30, 2022
John Thomas Singleton Jr., age 76 died peacefully at home while surrounded by family on December 30, 2022. John was born in Monticello, Arkansas to John T. Singleton Sr. and Ladell Swindell. He graduated from Joplin High School prior to enlisting in the Army. He was proud to serve his country and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After...
Craig Newgent
Dec 30, 2022
Craig J. Newgent, age 57, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home. He was born in Rhode Island to the late Bob and Evelyn Newgent. Craig owned his own property maintenance and repair business, CNM Services, LLP. He is survived by his best friend and life partner, Michelle Marn of Fort Wayne; former partner, Patricia...
Steven Hahn
Dec 30, 2022
Steven Roy Hahn, 61, of Fort Wayne, fell into the arms of his Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born on November 20, 1961 in Cleveland, OH to Roy and Juanita (Fetter) Hahn. Steven served in the United States Air Force for four years. In 1992 he graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's degree in Business...
Logan Thomas Watkins
Dec 29, 2022
Logan Thomas Watkins, age 27, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and is survived by his parents, Sean and Kimberly Watkins. Logan will be remembered for his big smile and the love he always demonstrated to his family. "Now it is his time to run free". He is also survived by...
Shirley Zemaitis
Dec 29, 2022
Shirley (Veydt) Zemaitis,81, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. Born in Colliers, West Virginia, Shirley was a daughter of the late Emile and Birtie Veydt. Shirley was a loving wife, devoted mother, and caring grandmother to her family. During her working years she worked for American Chicle prior to her first retirement. She most recently worked for Cracker Barrel in...
Brian Thornson
Dec 28, 2022
Brian Craig Thornson, age 60, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Len and Margaret Thornson. Brian graduated from Purdue University where he played football and later became a member of the John Purdue Club. Brian worked over 33 years as a State Farm Agent. He had a great...
Ryan Means
Dec 28, 2022
Ryan Ray Means, age 49, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, to Loren (Jovetta) Means of Fort Wayne and Sally Kinsey of Fort Wayne. Ryan worked at East Haven Tavern was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose 1480 of New Haven. He is also survived...
Dorothy Overholt
Dec 26, 2022
Dorothy E. Overholt, age 89, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Dearborn, MI to Homer and Burnis Ayers. Dorothy worked as an executive assistant with Peter Eckrich & Sons and as an administrative assistant with Edgewood Chiropractic Center. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, the Red Hat Society, and also participated...
Allen Olson
Dec 25, 2022
Allen Juel Olson, age 76, of Fort Wayne, Ind. was welcomed to his heavenly home on December 25, 2022. He was born in Madison, WI. on February 8, 1946, to the late Juel Leroy and Edna Annabelle (Severson) Olson. Allen worked in a wire mill for over 20 years and was a painter by trade for many more years. He...
Jack Mougin
Dec 24, 2022
Jack Stewart Mougin, 90, of Fort Wayne, was ushered to heaven on December 24th, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on February 14th, 1932, in Fort Wayne, where he lived a full, vibrant life. Jack graduated from Northside High School in 1952, where he played football and basketball, and met his high school sweetheart,...
