Wayden Bennett
Oct 3, 2022
Wayden Lane Bennett, 13, received his heavenly wings on Monday, October 3, 2022. Wayden was born in Muncie, Indiana on June 24, 2009 a son of Ronald Lane Bennett Jr, and Chantel Marie Bennett. Wayden was a eighth grade student at Angola Middle School where he was a part of the Angola Football Team. Wayden was a boys boy, loved...
Klaus Rode
Sep 28, 2022
Klaus D. Rode, 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Fort Wayne. Born in Germany, Klaus was a son of the late Julius and Terese Rode. Klaus was a graduate of New Haven High School and Indiana-Purdue University in Fort Wayne. He worked at B.F. Goodrich and retired as an engineer from Cooper Standard Automotive. He served...
Lori Franke
Sep 27, 2022
Lori R. Franke, age 51, of Churubusco, IN passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Robert and Barbara Stano. She was a graduate of Snider High School. Lori worked 26 years at Parkview Hospital, most recently as a project coordinator. Lori will be remembered for her love of traveling,...
Richard "Bud" Weingart
Sep 27, 2022
It is with great sorrow that the family of Richard R. (Bud) Weingart announces his passing on September 27, 2022 at the age of 81. Born in Terre Haute, IN. Bud was the only son of the late Marcella (Bollig) McCullum. Surviving Bud are his children, Wendy Weingart-Hammond, Rick Weingart, Austin Kellam, Johanna Kellam-Weingart; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Joann...
Jeffery Smith
Sep 26, 2022
Jeffery Smith, 57, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday September 26th, 2022 at his home. Jeffery worked for AAM. Jeffery love to fish, working on cars, and listening to his music loudly. Jeffery is survived by his loving wife Mary; his children, Darryle Bassett, Jeffery Jr (TaMeshia) Smith, Ionday (Ada) Smith, Noah Sr. (Katie) Smith, Joshua Henderson, Ronald Smith,...
Mark Souder
Sep 26, 2022
Mark Souder, age 72, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2022 at his home. He was born July 18, 1950 in Fort Wayne to Edward and Irma (Fahling) Souder. Mark grew up in Grabill, the area where his great-great grandfather settled in 1848. He graduated from Leo HS (1968), Indiana University at Fort Wayne (1972) and the...
Wayne Waters
Sep 26, 2022
Wayne Arthur Waters, 93, cherish husband, father, and Grandpa, passed away peacefully at home on Monday September 26. Born on March 9, 1929, Wayne was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. He graduated from Huntertown High School in 1947. At school he played in the band, was in the Junior and Senior Class Plays, ran track, was on the softball...
Douglas Gillenwater
Sep 25, 2022
Douglas Lee Gillenwater, 66, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Doug was a son of the late Walter Wayne and Thelma Lorene (Harvey) Gillenwater. He graduated from New Haven High School. He was a truck driver during his working career for several companies. On Doug's perfect day, he...
Victor Claus
Sep 25, 2022
Victor M. Claus, age 70, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
Shelya Shteynberg
Sep 23, 2022
Shelya M. Shteynberg, age 96, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Vapniarka, Ukraine and spent most of her life living in Russia. Shelya worked in retail as a bookkeeper. She is survived by her son, Igor (Anna Dizengof) Shteynberg of Fort Wayne. Shelya was preceded in death by her parents, Moses and Feiga...
Romeo Gallone
Sep 22, 2022
Romeo A. Gallone, 94, passed away September 22, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Sacriston, England on December 15, 1927 to the late Genesio and Diomira Gallone. Romeo owned his own window covering business in Fort Wayne. He lived in London, England during the blitz of WWII, an experience that remained vividly in his memory and had affected...
Donald "Kidd" Kidd
Sep 22, 2022
Donald "Kidd" Kidd, age 52, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to Thomas and Jessie Kidd, who survive. Kidd served his community as an officer with the Fort Wayne Police Department for 17 years and most recently as a detective. He was also a proud member of the PBA and FOP...
Teresita Harbin
Sep 21, 2022
Teresita de Jesus Harbin, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was born to the late Gilberto and Quirina (Arriaga) Vasquez in Chicago, IL on June 21, 1961. She graduated from South Side High School and attended Indiana University. Teresita was a manager at S&V Liquors. She enjoyed music and playing tennis. She was affectionally...
Henry "David" Freon
Sep 19, 2022
Henry "David" Freon, age 59, passed away peacefully September 19, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born September 24, 1962 to Henry P. Freon and Sandra Stephan, both survive. David was born, raised, and lived in Fort Wayne and attended Northrop High School graduating in 1981. He later became the head coach of the Northop Girls Softball team. David was...
Joan C. Jones
Sep 19, 2022
Joan C. Jones (Née Galt) passed away peacefully Monday, September 19th, 2022 at her residence in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the age of 87. Joan was born April 4th, 1935, in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland to parents James Galt and Agnes Campbell Galt. Born before the start of World War II, being the fifth child out of seven, Joan grew up...
Anthony Sikorski
Sep 19, 2022
Anthony "Tony" Sikorski, 64, of Huntertown, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Tony was born in Coldwater, Mich. To Gordon and Clara Sikorski. He was known as a generous, light-hearted soul. Tony added a bright light to a room wherever he went. He loved the simple things in life and spending time with his precious family....
Abbigail Mae "Abbi" Hord
Sep 16, 2022
Abbigail Mae "Abbi" Hord, 21, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 16, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Abbi the daughter of Darrell Hord and the late Sara (Wolfe) Fields. Abbi was a very talented young lady who was studying to earn her degree to become a Registered Nurse. She was currently working for Kingston Care. Abbi spent her time caring...
Barbara Artherhults
Sep 16, 2022
Barbara Lorraine Artherhults, 93, died Friday, September 16, 2022 at Park Place Senior Living. She was born in Converse, Indiana to the late Ruth and Aubrey Drook on March 28, 1929. She retired from the Fort Wayne/Taylor Bible College after twenty years. Barbara was a member of Huntertown United Methodist Church and The Pastor's Bible Study. Her husband Carl passed...
Clarence Bratton
Sep 16, 2022
Clarence W. Bratton, 81, passed away Friday, September16, 2022. Born in Jonesboro Hodge, Louisiana, Clarence was a son of the late William Bratton and Martha Vaughn. He worked for General Motors for 23 years prior to working from Concordia Seminary for 5 years. He was a member of Headwaters Church. Clarence enjoyed working on cars, collecting model cars, listening to...
Timothy Broyles
Sep 16, 2022
Timothy J. Broyles, 68, of Fort Wayne, entered into his eternal reward on Friday September 16th, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. Tim worked at North American/Sirva for 35 years retiring in 2017. He was a faithful member of First Assembly of God, Fort Wayne since 1986. His passion to honor the Lord and his love for people...
