Alan "Al" Lee Martin, 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born to the late Gordon A. Martin Sr. and Gladys Mae (McClish) Martin on May 9, 1950 in Lebanon, IN. Al proudly served in the US Marines and US Navy. Al married Vanessa on...
Robert Franklin "Bob" Rondot, 92, beloved husband of DeEtte Rondot, passed away on August 30th, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Fort Wayne on December 24th,1932 to the late Alfred Blase Rondot and Frances Magdalene (App) Rondot. Bob graduated from Fort Wayne International College in 1952 and went on to work as an accountant...
Gayle H. Chobot, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Gayle was a daughter of the late Douglass and Gertrude (Johnson) Hoffmann. She was a member of Headwaters Church. Surviving are her husband, Stephen Chobot; sons, Trevor (Rachel) Chobot, Kevin (Alisa Bowman) Chobot; grandchildren, Kara, Peter, Valerie,...
Karen A. Flickinger, age 81, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Born in Logansport, Indiana, Karen was the daughter of the late William and Oneida (Snyder) Kiesling. She pursued her passion for education, earning both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Education from Indiana University. At IU, she joined the Kappa Delta sorority and remained involved with it throughout...
James Leroy Walton, age 55, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Wakarusa, Indiana, James was the son of Robert Walton and the late Ann (Petry) Walton. He spent his working years serving as a custodian and was known for his dedication and hard work. James was a faithful attendee of...
Eileen (Carpenter) Konger Cole, 90 years young, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, spread her wings and flew on a new path towards Heaven, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Family was everything to Eileen and her face literally lit up in their presence. She could plan a celebration like no other! Her creative, adventurous spirit will live on through her family. Mom...
Wilma Ann Forks, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in New Haven, Indiana, to the late Elmer and Emma Werling. Wilma graduated at New Haven High School and International Business College. She served by working in several places including working for Charlie Seyfert at Seyfert's Potato Chips and serving as a bookkeeper at...
Anita Effie (Mattison) Geier , age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 26, 2025. She was at peace with the end of her life, ready to go home to the Lord, and experienced no pain in her final days. Born on November 3, 1931 in Elmira, NY, Anita was known for her love...
Brenda N. Payne, age 83, an avid collector, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her children, Eric, Miki, Tami, Jenny, Barbara, Kimmy, Natalie, Chrissie, Micki, Bart, and Kevin; and many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and several siblings. A calling will be 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Wednesday,...
L. Jean Webster, 87, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Huntington, IN to the late Herman and Irene Elsten. Everybody loved Jeannie and she never met a stranger. She and Bill had a wonderful life together for 65 years. Jean is survived by her two daughters, Deborah E. (Greg) Warren, Pamela (James) Bly;...
Alfred "Al" Gordon Reed, age 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Born in Scottsboro, Alabama, Al was the son of the late Alfred R. and Berta V. (James) Reed. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1965, achieving the rank of Airman First...
September 30, 1947 – August 23, 2025 Mary Pfister, age 77, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her. Born on September 30, 1947, in Long Beach, California, Mary lived a life full of compassion, warmth, and love. She had a heart that welcomed everyone and a gentle spirit that...
Janet D. Smith, age 78, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Fort Wayne. She was born near Harlen, IN to the late Mervin and Verna Lengacher. Janet enjoyed her work as a nutritionist at the Health Food Shop in Fort Wayne. Janet is survived by her husband, Lorin K. Smith; and siblings, Milton (Monica) Lengacher, Nyla Lengacher, and Bethene...
William "Bill" C. Kuehl, 85, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Phoenix, passed away on August 23, 2025. Bill served his country in the US Army Reserves. He was the owner of the Sunburst Inn, a bed and breakfast in Phoenix, AZ for over 20 years. He also worked at International Harvester in Melrose Pk, IL. Bill is survived by his...
Matthew "Matt" Steven Jacobs, 57, of Fort Wayne, returned home to the Lord on Friday, August 22, 2025. He courageously battled bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) for the last three years of his life. Matt was born to Steven Earl Jacobs and Candace (Candy) Diane (Johnson) Jacobs in Fort Wayne on March 28, 1968. After graduating from Paul Harding High School,...
Dorothy May Coppolino, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family after courageously battling cancer for six years Dottie was born in Fort Wayne to the late Edward and Cleo Worden. She was a Snider High School graduate. Dottie worked at Piere's Entertainment Center as a manager for...
The life of Betty Claire Verschaffel. Betty Claire Verschaffel (DeVos) was born on August 27th, 1935, in Lokeren, Belgium. She was the youngest daughter of Petrus DeVos and Martha Mathijs. She had a sister Lena and brother Roger who is a happy 96 years old. She immigrated to the United States with her husband (former) Honore Verschaffel in...
Steven Ariel Lopez, age 22, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Fort Wayne, Steven was the beloved son of Leonardo Lopez and Carmen Villavicencio, who survive him. He was a proud 2025 graduate of Northrop High School. Steven found joy in life's simple pleasures - watching television, spending time outdoors, swimming at...
Jennifer Katherine McDaniel, 59, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Orlando, Florida, Jennifer lived a life marked by love, faith, and a heart devoted to serving others. Jennifer faithfully served as a nurse throughout her career, beginning at the bedside and later devoting her talents to administrative leadership and...
Tim Hendrickson, 62, of Fort Wayne, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born to Cherry Ambrose and the late Marvin Hendrickson in Auburn on November 23, 1962. Tim graduated from Logansport High School and IUPU. He married his sweetheart, Veira Ellis, on July 9, 1983. Tim worked 30 years at Stonhard. He was a...