Georgia A. Brennan
Apr 30, 2026
Georgia A. Brennan, age 77, passed away April 30, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late parents, George and Dorothy. For more than 30 years, Georgia served Fort Wayne Community Schools as a teacher’s assistant and in a variety of other positions. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert...
Milton R. Ashby
Apr 29, 2026
Milton Ray Ashby passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Born in New Castle, Indiana, he was the son of the late William and Doris (Marvin) Ashby. Milton graduated from New Castle High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1971. He met the love of his life, Barbara Benner, in 1958, and they were married on...
Lucius Bearfield Jr.
Apr 28, 2026
Lucius Bearfield Jr.
1948-2026
Lucius Bearfield Jr., 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026.
Lucius was Born in Marion Alabama on March 27th, 1948 to Lucius Bearfield Sr and Rosie Bearfield (Fowlkes). Lucius attended McCulloch Elementary School through 6th grade and he finished his schooling at Central High School. Lucius will be remembered as...
Bonnie Louise Havener
Apr 28, 2026
Bonnie L. Havener, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 28th after a courageous health battle. Bonnie grew up in Fort Wayne. She attended South Side High School. She lived for some time in rural Allen County. She was living in Fort Wayne enjoying the early years of her retirement when she passed. Bonnie created the most amazing...
Sandra Jean Farlow
Apr 26, 2026
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Farlow (Lahrman), 73, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Fort Wayne. Born on February 3, 1953, in Fort Wayne to Woodrow and Hilda Lahrman, Sandy lived a vibrant and fulfilling life marked by her love for family, adventure, and the simple joys of life. Sandy graduated from Elmhurst High School and...
Patricia Ann Fynquist
Apr 25, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Ann Fynquist, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the age of 90. She was born in Decatur, Iowa to the late Leo and Olive (Orfield) Dobson on December 28, 1935. Pat was one of 12 children.
After retiring from serving as a paralegal, Pat became quite a skilled “stitcher” excelling at needlepoint and quilting....
Angel Buchanan
Apr 25, 2026
Tia “Angel” Buchanan, 47, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Angel was born on January 8, 1979, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. From the very beginning, she carried a warmth and light that lived up to her name. She was a woman of deep passion, compassion, quiet strength,...
Chrys Ann Kurtz
Apr 24, 2026
Chrys Ann Kurtz, 80, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Oakland, California, Chrys was a daughter of the late Derald “Pete” and Doris (Furnish) Yoder. Chrys was a graduate of Leo High School. In 1965, she married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Kurtz, and together they shared more...
Carol A. Tyndall
Apr 23, 2026
Carol Annette Tyndall, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026.
Carol lived a full and meaningful life defined by curiosity, compassion, and a deep love for her family and community. A lifelong learner, she was a proud graduate of Butler University and carried her passion for knowledge into both her career and personal life.
She dedicated her...
Mearl Joseph Neumann
Apr 22, 2026
Mearl Joseph Neumann, age 98, went peacefully into God's heavenly embrace on April 22, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Herman Karl and Mary Edith (Martin) Neumann. Mearl proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He earned the Purple Heart medal for his bravery...
Mark A. Griffis Sr.
Apr 22, 2026
Mark Griffis Sr, 58, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on April 22, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born on October 4th, 1967 to the late Arthur and Susan Griffis in Fort Wayne, IN. Mark spent his days working at Valbruna Slater Steel and enjoyed spending time with his family. Mark is survived by his three children, Jessica (Austin) Smith,...
Teresa Marie Koshurin
Apr 22, 2026
Teresa Marie Koshurin, 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Fort Wayne, Teresa was a daughter of the late Carroll and Frances (Byers) Runnion. She graduated from Northrop High School, Class of 1979. Teresa began working at McDonald’s in 1995, where she would go on to dedicate the next 30 years of her...
Terry L. Shoemaker
Apr 22, 2026
Terry L. Shoemaker, 78, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday April 22, 2026, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Irvin and Carma Shoemaker.
Terry graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1966 and graduated from Crown College in St. Paul, Minnesota with a BA in history. He retired from Dana Corp. in Ft. Wayne...
Adam Scott Cameron
Apr 20, 2026
Adam Scott Cameron, 52, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the beloved son of Danny and Susan Cameron.
Adam was a proud owner and operator of Custom Signs Unlimited, where he served alongside his family. Outside of work, Adam was a true outdoorsman; he was an avid hunter and fisherman who...
Cathryn C. Dashley
Apr 19, 2026
Cathryn (Cathy) Donges Dashley, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away April 19, 2026, at 61 years old. She was born January 30, 1965, in Frankfurt am Mein, Germany, to Christel Donges. As a young child, Cathryn immigrated from Germany to Huntertown, Indiana, by way of Van Wert, Ohio. After graduating from Carroll High School in 1983, Cathryn...
Laverne "Vern" D. Van Drunen
Apr 19, 2026
Laverne "Vern" Van Drunen, 72 , passed away on April 19, 2026, at home. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Frank and Marge Van Drunen.
He was an employee of North American Van Lines for 24 years, and he retired from Belmont Beverage. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and being with his dog, Quincy and two cats, Abbey...
Anatalia Maria Thorp
Apr 19, 2026
Anatalia Maria “Anita” Thorp, 88, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born in Pampanga, Philippines, Anita was a daughter of the late Nazerio Bautista and Maria (Milagros Guillermo) Manabat. Anita married the love of her life, Donald Thorp, on September 7, 1959. They started a family in the Philippines while Don...
Marion Heaton Amick Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Marion Amick, age 91, passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 18, 2026, at his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Born on January 8, 1935, in Columbus, Indiana, Marion was the son of the late Helen and Marion Amick. A lifelong learner with a sharp mind, Marion graduated with a...
Alicia LaSha Manes
Apr 18, 2026
Alicia LaSha Manes, 46, passed away April 18, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Marion, IN, to Anthony and Jacqueline McCray and was raised by her late grandmother, Mary Goree. A devoted homemaker, Alicia cared for her family with love. She will be remembered for her musical gifts and her joy in singing and dancing, as well...
Patsy Lou McCormick
Apr 18, 2026
Patsy Lou McCormick, age 75, of Albion, IN, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Garland Patrick and Donna Castill. Patsy built a long and fulfilling career in hospitality, serving as a hotel manager for Hilton and Marriott properties across the country. She approached life with a sense...
