Barbara Gernhardt
May 1, 2022
Barbara L. Gernhardt, age 91, of Fort Wayne went home to be with her Lord on May 1, 2022. She was a charter member of Highland Bethel Evangelical Church. She is survived by her children, Angela (Todd) Seiman, Gregg (Brandy) Gernhardt, Jeff (Marlie) Gernhardt, Rick (Angie) Gernhardt, and Dan (Danielle) Gernhardt; 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Susan Chambers and...
Kristina Smith
Apr 29, 2022
Kristina Marie Pugh Smith, 61, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, April 29th, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 4th, 1960, in Charlotte, MI. as the daughter of Marie Eleanor Archer Pugh and William Arthur Pugh. Kris was baptized in the name of the Triune God in the same year at First Congregational Church of Charlotte,...
Mollie Roesler
Apr 28, 2022
Mollie Roesler, 93, passed away, Thursday, April 28, 2022. Mollie grew up in Decatur, Illinois and married John Roesler after she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Millikin University. John and Mollie moved to Peoria, Illinois in the mid-1950s where they raised their three children. They spent the winter months of their later years in Naples, Florida. John passed away in...
Connie Helmuth
Apr 28, 2022
Connie Jo Helmuth, 74, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Connie was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Eleanor Bailey. Connie graduated from Leo High School and attended Goshen College. After school she worked for Brotherhood Mutual. Connie and her husband Leland moved to Colorado...
Karen Wrigley
Apr 27, 2022
Karen L. Wrigley, 76, of Churubusco, passed away on Wednesday, April 27th 2022. She worked for North American Van Lines for many years, and most recently IPFW where she retired from in 2010. Karen is survived by her sons, Patrick (Cindy) Wrigley, and Michael (Kimberly) Wrigley all of Churubusco; grandchildren, Kye and Bobbie; brother, Michael (Sally) Stookey of Ca. She...
Karen Richardson
Apr 27, 2022
Karen L. Richardson, age 70, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Richard and Ethel Crick. Karen worked over 20 years as a collections clerk for Allen Collections Agency. She grew up attending Simpson United Methodist Church and more recently a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Karen is survived...
Teresa Mitchell
Apr 27, 2022
Teresa M. Mitchell, age 54, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Kenneth and Marguerite Forester. Teresa was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband 26 years, Terry Mitchell of Fort Wayne; and her sister, Christina Robinson of Fort Wayne. Teresa...
Eleanor "Joy" Johnson
Apr 26, 2022
Eleanor "Joy" Johnson, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Born in Weymouth, MA, Eleanor was a daughter of the late Albert Maslen and Ruby (Smith) Bourns. She graduated from Braintree High School and earned her Associates degree from Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene and Bachelors degree in Social Work from University of Southern Florida. She worked as a dental...
Ann Couture
Apr 24, 2022
Ann E. Couture, age 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, April 24th, 2022. She was born in Ashland, WI to the late Dayton and Amy Meirhofer. Ann loved caring for her family as a homemaker and was a faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Raymond) Converset of Fort Wayne, Nancy (Drew) Hoffman...
Audrey Wall
Apr 21, 2022
Audrey "Jean" Wall, age 79, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Van and Carrie Bowman. Audrey worked at Magnovox for over 20 years and a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, and loved spending time with family, friends, and her cats and dogs. Audrey...
Patrick Woodman
Apr 21, 2022
Patrick K. Woodman, age 68, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born in Traverse City, MI to the late Earl and Jessie Joan Woodman. He is survived by wife of 34 years, Sherry Woodman; sons, Josiah Woodman of Fort Wayne and Charlie (Lauren) Woodman all of Fort Wayne; grandsons, Oliver, Theodore, and Daniel; brother, Mike...
Gary Kendrick
Apr 20, 2022
Gary T. Kendrick, age 68, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late John and Rita Kendrick. Gary had a long career as an Ironworker with the Local 147. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kristie Kendrick of Fort Wayne;...
Keith Wyss
Apr 19, 2022
Keith Alan Wyss, 66, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Keith was a son of the late Arnold and Geraldine "Gerry" Wyss. Keith graduated from New Haven High School and attended IPFW. Keith served our city as a career paramedic for TRAA. Keith then was a salesman and educator for Parr/Bound Tree Medical. For the...
Rev. Thomas E. Calhoun, Jr.
Apr 18, 2022
Rev. Thomas E. Calhoun, Jr., age 72, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. He was born in Louisville, KY to the late Thomas Sr. and Yvonne Calhoun. Thomas spent his career in ministry, pastoring several churches. He served his country as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. He will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father,...
Carole White
Apr 16, 2022
Carole Diane (Yearsley) White, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 16, 2022, while surrounded by her closest loved ones. She was born on September 16, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Gilbert and Agnes Yearsley. On July 12, 1975, she married the love of her life, Paul Joseph White; their marriage persevered for...
Russell Glaser
Apr 16, 2022
Russell George Glaser, 71, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 surrounded by his wife Kathaleen, daughter, Heather, and granddaughter Erica. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Russell was a son of the late Russell J. and Betty M. Glaser. Russell graduated from Snider High School. He served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War earning several medals. He worked...
Richard Hodupp
Apr 16, 2022
Richard Martin Hodupp, 72, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Marion, Indiana, Richard was a son of the late James Hodupp and Doris Hodupp who survives. He graduated from Madison Grant High School, earned his bachelors degree in agriculture from Purdue University and his masters degree in horticulture from Michigan State University. He worked...
Peter Springer
Apr 15, 2022
Peter F. Springer, 65, of Fort Wayne, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, April 15th 2022, surrounded by his family. Pete was born in Fort Wayne to the late Jean and Sally Springer. He graduated from St Augustine Seminary in Holland, MI, then attended Villanova University before moving back to Fort Wayne to complete his degree in business administration...
John "Jack" Neiger
Apr 15, 2022
John Earl "Jack" Neiger, 86, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, Jack was the son of the late John Lester and Elizabeth (Mattern) Neiger. Jack attended Keystone Junior College. He was a stock broker in PA prior to his move to Fort Wayne where he owned and...
Todd May
Apr 11, 2022
Todd Quentin May, 58, passed away at his home in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi on Monday April 11, 2022. Born in Columbia City, Indiana on October 6, 1963, Todd was the son of Quentin May and Judith (Grant) May Badgley. He graduated from Paul Harding High School, received his B.S. degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. and was a...
