Erin Schlabach
Aug 19, 2025
Erin Christine Bertsch Schlabach, 39, of Fort Wayne, entered into her Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born to Todd and Robin (Caywood) Bertsch in Fort Wayne on January 24, 1986. Erin graduated from Leo High School and Ivy Tech Community College with a degree in baking and pastry arts. She worked in medical billing. Erin adored...
Nelson Bailey
Aug 19, 2025
Nelson Jacky Bailey passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2025. He was born on September 18,1946, in Salyersville, Kentucky to Frank and Nancy Bailey. He proudly served his country as an army veteran. On October 13, 1982, He married the love of his life, Arlene Miller. Together they built a life full of love, family, and success. Nelson...
Donald Borches
Aug 18, 2025
Donald W. Borches, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday August 18th, 2025. He was born in Kentucky to the late Wilbur and Lucille Borches. After graduating High School, Don served in the US Army Active Reserves. He then graduated from Ohio College of Applied Sciences with a degree in Civil Engineering. During his career Don was employed by...
Peter Johnson
Aug 17, 2025
Peter Hoyt Johnson, age 78, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Peter was the son of the late Elwood and Barbara Johnson. He pursued his passion for science and engineering, earning his bachelor's degree in both Chemical and Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University in Massachusetts. Peter and his family moved to Fort Wayne in December...
David Smith
Aug 15, 2025
David "Dave" Paul Smith I, 70, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born to the late Robert and Ruth (Grible) Smith in Fort Wayne on October 19, 1954. He graduated from the University of Kansas. Dave was a skilled engineer who made tools and designed and built machines. Dave is survived by his loving...
Marceline Kile
Aug 15, 2025
Marceline Ruth Kile, 99, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born to the late John Shortess and Idyle Fern (Johnson) McClure on April 7, 1926 in Olney, IL. Marceline grew up in Sullivan, IL. She was a Cadet Nurse during WWII. After raising 3 children, she worked as a...
Terrence Gant
Aug 14, 2025
Terrence Emanuel Gant , age 58, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Gary, Indiana, Terrence was the son of the late Emanuel Gant and Margaret Lee (Williamson) Johnson, who survives. He was a proud graduate of Gary Roosevelt High School. During his...
Valerie Serrine
Aug 14, 2025
Valerie J. Serrine age 80, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Monroe, NY. She is survived by two children and preceded in death by one daughter. If you are a relative of Valerie, please call Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 260-424-5000.
Erin Baker
Aug 13, 2025
Erin Baker, 49, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Flemington, New Jersey to the late William and Judith Gillen. She grew up in Clinton, New Jersey and Hyde Park, New York. She was a 1994 graduate of FDR High School and attended Dutchess Communtiy College, before moving to Fort Wayne. She was...
Carol Korte
Aug 12, 2025
Carol Jean Korte, 84,went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August, 12, 2025. Born in Covington, Kentucky, Carol was a daughter of the late Norbert and Louise (Ramage) Bass. Carol worked as an executive assistant with North American Van Lines for many years, until her retirement. Surviving...
Ruth Lengacher
Aug 11, 2025
Marilyn "Ruth" Lengacher , age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, Ruth was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne and proud to be a North Side Redskin. She built a career in sales, working for multiple corporations...
Timothy Leffler
Aug 11, 2025
Timothy Charles Leffler, 39, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. When it comes to Tim, there are so many words to describe him as a person. He was caring, motivated, creative, hardworking, loving, self-starter, stubborn and the list goes on. He loved his children beyond measure. His son, Brylan, 14, of Mishawaka, Rylinn, 9, and Leon,...
Kyong Clark
Aug 10, 2025
Kyong S. Clark, 76, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Won Son Yi and Chang Soon Yi. "Kyong was not neat and proper; she was an opinionated cuckoo bird that loved her grandbabies, her son, and her daughter. She lived a life of servitude to the Lord and did...
Judith Mcclendon
Aug 10, 2025
Judith Kay McClendon, 73, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England to the late George and Gene Tate. Judy retired from CSX Railroad as a tower operator and previously served as a runaway counselor for Children's Services in Youngstown, OH. She was a proud member of the YMCA Silver Sneakers...
Deborah "Debbie" Gordy
Aug 9, 2025
Deborah "Debbie" Gordy, 68, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Fort Wayne after a valiant fight against breast cancer for over two years. She was born in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Rosemary Cottrell. Debbie served the community as a registered nurse for over 30 years at Parkview and other hospitals. Some of her hobbies included bird...
Thomas C. Maddux
Aug 6, 2025
Thomas C. Maddux, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at home with family. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Frank and Phyllis Maddux. He was a huge sports fan who particularly loved hockey, baseball, and golf. He shared a love for classic Buicks with his wife Vicki. He was a true friend to...
Sonia Finn
Aug 3, 2025
Sonia Finn, 90 passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Muncie, IN to the late Herman and Barbara Smith. Sonia had many interests including singing and listening to music, staying active in the golfing community, and enjoying her winters in Florida for many years. She will be remembered for co-founding Service Electric alongside...
Terry Craig
Aug 3, 2025
Terry A. Loving Craig , age 71, passed away on August 3, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Terry was a proud graduate of North Side High School. He found his calling in the kitchen, working as a chef and cook at Parkview Hospital and the State School, where his dedication, skill, and work ethic left a lasting impression. Terry...
Dana Bowman
Aug 1, 2025
Dana Lee Bowman, 75, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 1, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dana was a daughter of the late Gilbert Belcher and Wilma Smith. Dana graduated from North Side High School. She married the love of her life Thomas Bowman on August 23, 1969. Dana enjoyed crocheting...
Mary Rose
Jul 31, 2025
Mary Lou Rose , 85, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. Born on August 6, 1939, to Estill and Hester Carroll, Mary was raised with strong values of faith, family, and simplicity. She was confirmed and later baptized in the river in front of her childhood home—an experience that marked the beginning of her lifelong devotion to the Lord....