Fort Wayne, IN Obituaries

Anna Beth Bratton, born on November 24, 1938, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 87.

Wayne Kelin Masur was born on March 10, 1938, in Fort Lauderdale. He passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 87. He was a resident of Weston, Florida. A visitation will be held at Forest Lawn...

Stephen Carl Nave, born on November 29, 1952, in Peoria, Illinois, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 73. He was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Maureen O'Neill Phillips, born on March 21, 1958, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 67. She was a resident of Live Oak, Florida. A Service of Remembrance is pending at Hodges Funeral Ho...

Sandy Wright, 96, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born on April 29, 1929, in Crawfordsville, Indiana to the late George W. and Hatty C. (née Seiter) ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Philip D. Schwalm on December 27, 2025 at his home, with his sister by his side. He was born on December 16, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the...

Jordan Smith, 37, a beloved father, brother, and son, passed away on December 28, 2025. Born on April 13, 1988, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jordan’s life was a testament to persistence, laughter, and lov...

Sylvia Jane Wafler, a resident of Lehigh Acres, Florida, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on February 23, 1947.

Dil Mohamad Bin Nur Mohamad passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 60. He was a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Gina Marie Godsell, aged 58, passed away on December 30, 2025. Gina was born on April 1, 1967. Gina was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

LCDR (Ret.) Charles William Tidwell, 85, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on December 29, 2025. He was born December 27, 1940, on the family farm in Point,...

Randy V St. Jean, born on April 19, 1951, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Randy was a resident of Plantation, Florida. A funeral service will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, ...

Lurlene Holmes Woodson passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 96. She was a resident of Forest Hill, Texas. A visitation will be held at East Saint Paul Baptist Church, located at 5300 Oak G...

Peter Georg Hilger, passed away on December 28, 2025 in the comfort of his home, at the age of 88. Peter's Celebration of Life will commence on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 at the KRAEER - F...

Elliot J Maehl, born on August 9, 1945, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Bullhead City, Arizona.

Mary Pantin, born on February 22, 1940, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 85. Mary was a resident of Sunrise, Florida.

Donna Marie Mantooth, 67, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born on October 11, 1958, in Long Beach, CA to the late Gerald and Helena Furka Lenzie. Donna retired fro...

Randy Allen Chapin was born on February 12, 1960, in San Jarnigan. He passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a resident of Everman, Texas.

Mamad Rahin, aged 53, passed away on December 29, 2025. Born on January 1, 1972, he was a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Omar Hugo Pecorelli passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on August 6, 1945, Omar was a resident of Lehigh Acres, Florida.

James Randy Brooks, 69 of Oakland Park, Florida, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center. Randy was born July 27, 1956 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of the late Mer...

Joyce Marie McDevitt, 95, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on December 29, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Milburn and Melva Mundorff. After completing her sch...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Debra Ann Fagan, who left us December 27th 2025 at the age of 74. She was a beloved nana, mother, daughter, sister, and friend and her presence w...

Emily Roberta Everett, 89, passed away December 29, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on August 20, 1936, in Lisbon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond Boot...

Mr. Terry Smith, born on December 21, 1960, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 65. A service titled "Celebration of His Life" will be held at Christland Baptist Church, located at 5762 F...

Jerry Lynn Baumgardner, 76, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1949, to the late, Fred Howard and Wanda June (Wolf) Baumgardner. Jerry loved his family, f...

Robin William Roof, born on December 7, 1951, in Silver Creek, New York, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 74. Robin was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Matthew Matejcic, age 77, of Fort Lauderdale passed away on December 29, 2025 in the comfort of his home. At the time of his passing Matt was in the hearts and minds of those he loved the most. Matt'...

Carolyn Kay Ewing, 85, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on December 27, 2025. Born in Woodburn, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Saloma (Hochstetler) ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Billie Marie Anderton, who went to be with our Lord on December 28, 2025 at the young age of 83. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great gra...

Dorothy Jameson passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on January 13, 1936. Dorothy was a resident of Davie, Florida.

Michael William Denihan, born on April 21, 1950, in Salem, passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida.

Glenn Dinkheller, 79, passed away on December 27, 2025 at his home in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on March 26, 1946 in Quincy, Illinois to Arthur and Addie (Jording) Dinkheller and grew up in W...

Simion Patrascu, age 81, passed away on December 27, 2025. A resident of Vero Beach, he was born on August 3rd, 1944, in the Republic of Moldova. He dedicated his career to public service, receiving h...

Dave Taylor, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1948, in Dekalb County, Indiana, son of the late Vincent Taylor and Joanne (Gerry) Helmsing. Dave wa...

Julian was born May 26th, 1935 in Stovall North Carolina to the parents of Charles David & Helen Elliot Winston. He graduated from Stovall High School & spent 3 years in the Army. For the past 52 yea...

Patricia Caywood, born on December 21, 1943, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 82. A visitation will be held on January 6, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Ho...

Rita (Jansen) King was called home to her eternal rest on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the age of 82. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members. Born August 9, 1943, Rita was a...

Nickie’s Life Story God received another angel into heaven on December 26, 2025, when Angelique (Nickie) left this earth for heavenly joy at the young age of 52. Nickie passed peacefully with her sis...

Kim "Pops" Hinton, 72, passed away on December 23, 2025. He was born on January 23, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, son of the late Wilbur and Betty (Shafer) Hinton. Pops enjoyed watching tv, playing po...

John D. Evans Jr., 90, of Fort Lauderdale, FL , passed away on December 27, 2025 in Fort Pierce, FL. Born on June 7, 1935 in Waco, Texas, he was the son of John D. Evans Sr. and Hazel Evans. He atten...

Bryce Rogers Chadwell Sr. passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on March 12, 1949. Bryce was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Ilene I Dacosta, born on March 21, 1942, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 83. She was a resident of Pembroke Pines, Florida. A visitation will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, locate...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James (Jim) E. Cumbee Sr., who left us on December 24th, 2025, at the age of 92. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His p...

Robert Edward Bishop, aged 86, passed away on December 24, 2025. A visitation will be held at Shannon Rufe Snow Drive Funeral Chapel, located at 6001 Rufe Snow Dr, Fort Worth, Texas, 76148, on Januar...

Bonnie (Bender) Putt, 82, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on December 23, 2025. Bonnie was born January 10, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Paul and Charline Bender. She grew up on Packa...

Alisa Bingham, born on June 14, 1964, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 61. No services are scheduled at this time.

Ernie Russell Robertson was born on February 14, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas, and passed away on December 24, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol Robertson, his daughter Cyndi Holder an...

Rita Maria Haskins, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 72 Rita was a resident of Watauga, Texas. Rita Haskins was born on October 22, 1952, and passed away on December 21, 2025; at the...

Doris Jean (Rhoads) Beaty passed away on December 25, 2025, at age 94. Doris was a wife, mother, and professional educator. Her career in education spanned classrooms, libraries, counseling offices, ...