Michael Mason
Mar 11, 2023
Michael Matthew Mason, 59, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 11th, 2023. Michael was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 15, 1963. He lived with his parents, splitting time between Fort Pierce, Florida and the family cabin in Michigan, until 2009, when he moved to live with his brother, Daniel, and his family in Fort Wayne, Indiana....
Justin Bills
Mar 9, 2023
Justin "Juice" Douglas Bills, 42, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was born to Douglas Paul Bills and Lorraine (Rowe) Barnes on November 6, 1980 in Fort Wayne. Justin graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School. He worked for Safety Kleen for 20 years. Justin enjoyed spending time with his kids, working out, pull tabs, being outdoors,...
James Jackson
Mar 8, 2023
James "Jim" Alan Jackson, 67, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Born in Logansport, Indiana, Jim was a son of the late James M. Jackson and Helen Grubb. Jim graduated from Logansport High School and earned his bachelors degree in accounting and business at BSU. During his working years, Jim served...
Michele Wagner
Mar 7, 2023
Michele Marie Wagner, age 57, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, a graduate of Purdue University, and she loved serving others as a social worker. Michele is survived by her husband of 36 years, William Wagner of Fort Wayne; son, Justin Wagner of Haviland, OH; and brother, John Hansen. She was...
Judith Herbst
Mar 7, 2023
Judith May Herbst was born on February 12, 1938, in White Cloud, Michigan, the daughter of Rev. Edward and Frieda (Schubert) Lang. She was washed in the waters of Holy Baptism and later confirmed in the faith by her father. Judy attended St. James Lutheran School and Crestwood High School, both in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She continued her education at...
Caron Gillenwater
Mar 5, 2023
Caron Lynette "Diehl" Gillenwater, 51, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Caron was the daughter of Thomas and Christine (Coy) Diehl, was the eldest of 6 siblings and grew up in New Haven, IN. Caron went to St. John's Catholic School from K-8th grade and...
Alfred Goff
Mar 4, 2023
Alfred "Spud" Parker Goff, 85, of Auburn, went Home to the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born to the late Shelton and Mary Katherine (Glover) Goff in Decherd, TN. He graduated from Huntland High School in Huntland, TN. Spud proudly served in the U.S. Army. He married Susan Claycomb in Fort Wayne on September 5, 1999. He...
Ernest Marksberry
Feb 28, 2023
Ernest Lee Marksberry, went to be with Jesus on February 28, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his wife of 40 years and his children. In his 72 years on this earth, Ernie has had many accomplishments and accolades. However, if you were to ask him, he would be the first to deflect and proclaim his greatest pursuit was that...
Timothy "Tim" Cummings
Feb 28, 2023
Timothy Allan "Tim" Cummings, 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in Fort Wayne, Indiana under the care of hospice. Born in Key West, Florida, Tim was the oldest child of the late Thomas and Dolores "Dody" Cummings. Timothy graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1971, where he was recently inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame. He earned...
Kenny Statler
Feb 28, 2023
Richard Kennett "Kenny" Statler, AKA Ornery, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Born in Angola, Indiana, Kenny was a son of the late Ernest "Slats" and Cupidell Statler. He graduated from North Side High School. He was a project manager for many years with Preferred Incorporated. Kenny enjoyed anything with an engine. He loved riding his motorcycle,...
Pamela Barrett
Feb 27, 2023
Pamela Sue Barrett, age 81, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in South Bend, IN to the late Kenneth and Rebecca Rerick. Pamela worked in accounting for GTE telecommunications and attended The Cathedral of St. James of South Bend, IN and Trinity Episcopal Church of Fort Wayne. She was a member and very active...
Nancy Lambert
Feb 25, 2023
Nancy H. (Haas) Lambert, 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. She was born to the late Glenn and Wilma (Huff) Haas on July 5, 1951 in South Bend, IN. Nancy graduated from Argos High School in 1969. She married Michael Lambert in Argos, IN on November 27, 1971. She was a member of American Legion...
Sherrel Gordon
Feb 25, 2023
Sherrel Grace Gordon, age 74, passed away Saturday, February 25th, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in SC to the late Edward Bailey and Grace Parrett. Sherrel loved to care for her family as a homemaker and attended Light of Christ Church of Harrison, AK. She is survived by her children, Ken (Rhonda) Gordon, Dana (Chris) Reber, Kim (Bob)...
Cynthia "Cindy" J. Doyal
Feb 24, 2023
Cynthia "Cindy" J. Doyal, age 75, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Russell Dixon and Dixie Bailey. Cindy was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School and attended college at St. Francis and IPFW. She worked for more than 35 years at both Lutheran and Dupont Hospitals, and after retirement she...
Ashley Givands
Feb 24, 2023
Ashley Nichole Givands was born December 20th,1988 in Vancouver, WA to the late Eric Givands and Vanessa Givands. She passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023 at home at the age of 34. She attended Crestline Elementary in Vancouver, WA Ashley accepted JESUS CHRIST as her LORD and SAVIOR and implemented GOD'S Love to everyone she knew. On August 3,...
Norval Brotherton
Feb 22, 2023
Norval Max Brotherton, age 90, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Muncie, IN to the late Jay and Jesse Brotherton. Norval served his country as a member of the US Army. He began his career at International Harvester and later was the owner and operator of Brotherton Heating and Cooling....
Thomas Mcclain
Feb 21, 2023
Thomas William McClain, age 90, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Michigan to the late John and Sarah McClain. Thomas was survived by his children, Thomas (Jenny) McClain II, Greg McClain, Paul (Diane) McClain, and Lisa (Dave) Sexton; 10 grandchildren; and his brother, Ronald (Vickie) McClain. He was preceded in death by his...
Daniel Fultz
Feb 20, 2023
Daniel H. Fultz, 75, formerly of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, in Florida. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Daniel was the son of the late Herbert and Juanita (Weaver) Fultz. Daniel graduated in 1965 from New Haven High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Daniel worked for International Harvester for over...
Ronald Shappell
Feb 20, 2023
Ronald Merle "Ron" Shappell, 86, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. Born in Lansing, Michigan, Ron was a son of the late Frederick and Vivian (Myers) Shappell. Ron was a truck driver with Super Value for 40 years, prior to his retirement. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Ron loved coaching, playing, and watching softball and baseball....
Michael Kirchoff
Feb 20, 2023
Michael E. Kirchoff, 73 of Leo IN, formerly of Cayuga IN, Danville IL and Saint Augustine FL passed away at 11:47pm Monday, February 20th, at Parkview Heart Institute in Ft Wayne IN. Mike was born July 26, 1949 to Edwin and Norva (Kirchoff) Hahney-Rogers. He was raised in Cayuga, IN by his grandparents, Morris and Grace Kirchoff. Mike is survived...
