Phil Wilson
Feb 19, 2023
Phillip R. Wilson ("Phil"), 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away early on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving wife and three daughters. Phil will be missed for his kindness, positive spirit, quiet grit and determination. He was a devoted follower of Christ and this was seen in every aspect of his life, not the least of...
Carolyn S. Meyers Stevens
Feb 18, 2023
Carolyn S. Meyers Stevens, age 81, passed away February 18, 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born March 19, 1941 to the late Melvin Smith and Anna Mae Shepard. Carolyn graduated from Springfield High School of Ohio in 1959 and later moved to Fort Wayne in 1976 and worked for North American Van Lines. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, camping,...
Roger Davie
Feb 16, 2023
Roger Davie was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 20, 1940. He was proud of his Chicago roots. He met and married the love of his life, Dorothy, in 1969; they were married for over 50 years! They raised 4 sons and 1 daughter together. Sadly, Billy & Bobby ("the B boys") both preceded Roger in death. Their sons Mike...
Mary Spice
Feb 16, 2023
Mary Louise Spice died peacefully on Feb. 16 at age 95. A lifelong Fort Wayne resident, she was a beloved mother and a faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She saw the best and brought out the best in everyone around her. A graduate of Central High School and Indiana University, she also was a diligent and talented worker, notably...
Isaias Arellano
Feb 15, 2023
Isaias Arellano, age 63, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Florencia Zacatecas, Mexico and worked locally in landscaping and construction. Isaias loved spending time with his family and he will be dearly missed. He is survived by his loving children, Carlos (Crystal Straub) Arellano, Ana Arellano, Omar Arellano, and Haley...
Ted Baumgartner
Feb 15, 2023
Ted Baumgartner, 76, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born in Petroleum, Indiana, Ted was a son of the late Paul and Mary Jane (Wade) Baumgartner. Ted graduated from Petroleum High School, and attended Taylor University. He worked for Warner Gear in Auburn, served as quality control manager at Zemco, prior to being a truck driver for Vomac until his...
Constantine Juras
Feb 15, 2023
Constantine Edward Juras, age 98, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 surrounded by his family in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Racine, WI to the late Constantine and Victoria Juras. Constantine proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corp. and spent the majority of his career working for Wisconsin Pattern as a pattern...
Shelly A. Voelker
Feb 15, 2023
Shelia (Shelly) Voelker, 63, of New Haven, IN, lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer, Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born to Vonda (surviving) and the late Fred Turner, in Fredericktown, OH, on August 11, 1959. Recently retired, she loved spending time with her family and grand pups, planting flowers, jigsaw puzzles, getting her nails done, taking vacations with her friends,...
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...
