Larry R. Nichols
Oct 29, 2026
Larry R. Nichols, 78, passed away October 29, 2026, in New Haven, Indiana. He was born in Greencastle, IN to the late Bob and Anne Nichols.
Larry served his country as a Vietnam veteran in the United States Army. He enjoyed playing softball and golfing with his friends and was a huge Purdue fan.
Larry is survived by his three children, Craig...
Karen E. Roberts
Oct 28, 2026
Karen E. Roberts 75, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on October 28, 2026. She was born in Valparaiso, IN to the late Bernard and Ethel Phillips.
Karen graduated from Purdue University (BS Math) and Indiana University (MBA). She retired from Parkview Hospital as a Vice President in the finance department after many years of loyal service.
Left behind to cherish her...
Kenneth Francis Ross
Oct 26, 2026
Kenneth F. "Ken" Ross, 79, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, following an extended battle with pancreatic cancer. Born July 12, 1947, Ken was the first of five children for Norbert and Viola (Dreiling) Ross of Hays, Kansas. He grew up with a strong sense of family, community, history, and communication. He enjoyed listening to older storytellers reminisce, many more...
Nancy Lee Screeton
Oct 25, 2026
Nancy Neff Screeton, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Born on March 1, 1936, in Danville, Illinois, Nancy was the daughter of the late William and Norma (Murphy) Neff. She spent most of her life in Fort Wayne, where she graduated from Central High School. Nancy married the love of her life, Howard Screeton, who preceded her...
Hazel Evangeline Miller
Oct 24, 2026
Hazel Evangeline Miller, age 13, passed away on October 24, 2026, at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born, raised and adored in the Southwest community of Fort Wayne, IN. Hazel was a student at Summit Middle School and was active and baptized in her family's church, The Chapel. In addition to her parents, Chris and Kasie Miller,...
Helen May Esterline Laws
Oct 24, 2026
Helen May Esterline Laws, 81, passed away on October 24, 2026 at her home with family by her side. She was born on March 20, 1945 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Lawrence and Helen (Thompson) Hallien. She was a 1963 graduate of North Side High School and received a B.A. degree in Education from Concordia Teachers College (Concordia...
Barbara Mae Neilson
Oct 23, 2026
Barbara M. Neilson, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday October 23, 2026 at Heritage Park Nursing Home. Barb retired from Peerless Cleaners. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Willcutts; daughter, Diana (Dawn) Griffin-Luce; son, Robert (Angel) Griffin; Daughter, Angela (Robert) Marshall; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Nichols. Barb was preceded in death by her siter,...
Beverly Ann Schwartz
Oct 23, 2026
Beverly Schwartz, 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday October 23, 2026. She was born in Decatur, Indiana. Beverly retired from Waterfield Mortgage as a payroll specialist. She loved to travel and backpack. She also enjoyed putting puzzles together and reading. Beverly is survived by her children, Sherry Steiner, Leslie (Douglas) Ahlfeld, and David (Michelle) Schwartz; 8 grandchildren; and...
Pamela Lynne Robinson
Oct 22, 2026
Pamela Lynne Robinson, age 66, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to David DeWeese, who survives, and the late Bette DeWeese. She was a 1979 graduate of North Side High School. Pam dedicated 12 years of her career to Lincoln Financial and previously worked in the banking industry. She enjoyed...
John Russell Swanson
Oct 22, 2026
John R. Swanson, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2026. John served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife Caroline Swanson. John will be laid to rest with military honors at Lancaster Cemetery on Wednesday October 28, 2026 at 1:00pm.
Melinda Elise Taylor
Oct 22, 2026
Melinda E. Taylor, 47, of Leo, IN, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2026. Melinda was a graduate of Leo Jr Sr High School and then earned a degree in massage therapy. She was a massage therapist for over 25 years and owned her own massage therapy spa. Melinda loved to travel and spend time with her family at the...
Dennis Eugene Kever
Oct 22, 2026
Dennis “Denny” E. Kever, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2026. Denny is survived by his wife of 43 years, Velvet Kever; children, Kari, Rodney, Douglas, and Eric. Per Denny’s request, he will be cremated and no services will be held.
Sharon Eleane Wood
Oct 22, 2026
Sharon Eleane Wood, age 80, passed away October 22, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Marvin and Lettie Logsdon. Sharon will be remembered for her engaging personality and her love of garage sales and thrifting. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she cherished deeply....
Arthur Paul Klausmeier
Oct 21, 2026
Arthur Paul Klausmeier was born May 10, 1942, in Evansville, Indiana, to Arthur H. and Gertrude (Meyer) Klausmeier, and he died on October 21, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
At the age of two weeks, Art was reborn in Holy Baptism at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Evansville, and at the age of 14, he was confirmed in the Christian faith...
Mark G. Hemsoth
Oct 21, 2026
Mark G. Hemsoth, age 67, passed away on October 21, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to Robert (Stephanie) Hemsoth, who survives, and the late Carol Hemsoth. Mark graduated from Snider High School and spent his career working in construction, a profession he took great pride in. He was an avid Los Angeles Rams fan...
Debra K. Waikel
Oct 20, 2026
Debra K. Waikel, age 69, passed away on October 20, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Decatur, IN, to the late Wayne and Betty Fisher. Debra had a deep love for the outdoors, especially camping, and took great pride in creating award-winning campsites, earning recognition for having the best campsite. She was also an avid NASCAR enthusiast...
Raymond Strong
Oct 18, 2026
Raymond Strong, age 75, passed on October 18, 2026, at home surrounded by love and family. Born October 16, 1951, in Evanston, IL, to the late Richard & Lahlet Strong Raymond, he and his siblings grew up in Evanston and graduated from ETHS. Raymond went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and upon returning home,...
Anthony Udell Blankenship
Oct 17, 2026
Anthony Udell Blankenship, age 71, passed away on October 17, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Gary, IN to the late Thomas and Emma Blankenship. Anthony proudly worked as a maintenance engineer for several steel mills in Northeast Indiana. His true passion was music. He was a member of the Songwriters Guild of America and BMI. He'll...
Jerry Michael Perkins
Oct 17, 2026
Jerry M. Perkins, 74, of Angola, passed away on Saturday October 17th 2026. Jerry was born in Dayton, OH. to the late Bradley and Virginia Perkins. Jerry served his country honorably in the United States Army as an MP. He did many jobs over the years including working for the City of Angola Water Department and Maintenance at NUCOR. Jerry...
John Thomas Ach
Oct 17, 2026
John Thomas Ach
June 12, 1940 – October 17, 2026
John Thomas Ach, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, surrounded by his family.
John was born in the small community of Montana Mines, West Virginia, to John and Ida Ach. He grew up attending a one-room schoolhouse next door to his childhood home and later attended Fairmont...
