Fort Wayne, IN Obituaries

Charles Allen Bigham, a resident of Fort Mohave, Arizona, was born on September 19, 1964, and passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 61.

Richard Joseph Karp passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on August 17, 1936.

Mr. Lloyd Elwood Yancy, born on November 12, 1974, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 51. He was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas. A visitation will be held at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Di...

Joan Ellen Valenti passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on February 25, 1951, in Huntington, New York. Joan was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Shirlene Simpson, lovingly known as “Nanny,” passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on October 19, 1944. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rodney Delucia. Sh...

Shirley Marie Taylor, born on May 26, 1939, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 86. Shirley was a resident of Burleson, Texas. Visitation will be held at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort W...

Leonard Charles Dicenzo of Crowley, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born in Whitney, Texas on November 24, 1944. Leonard made his way to Arlington, Texas, where he worked fo...

Winifred O'Connor, born on May 14, 1929, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 96. She was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Vicky French, born on September 26, 1952, in Fort Myers, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 73. Vicky resided in Fort Myers, Florida.

Mary Ellen Margaret Shingleston, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, surrounded by her family and biggest fans. She was born December 2, 1940, in Detroit, MI, to ...

James Ernest Howie, 85, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born in Tarrant County on November 8, 1940. James Howie graduated from Northside High School and received ...

If life were measured by how many chapters one could fit into a single lifetime, Ron Erickson would have run out of pages decades ago. After 86 years spent collecting experiences, careers, friends, an...

Richard Christopher Arizaga Sr., born on January 25, 1964, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 61. He was a resident of Bullhead City, Arizona.

Alan Charles Lewis, 76, died suddenly on January 12, 2026. He was born on July 17, 1949, to Alan and Marian (Healy) Lewis in Detroit, MI. Alan was the oldest of 7 boys and 1 girl. At the age of 7, Ala...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Harold Parnell, who went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2026 at the age of 76. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle ...

William "Bob" Robert Mayes, aged 71, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, located at 2401 Southwest 6...

John McKay, formerly of Balcarres, SK, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 87 years. He was born on August 12, 1938, in Preston, England. John was predeceased by his parents Jack and Hilda...

Terrence F. Hurley, born on October 24, 1948, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 77. He was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Sharon A.S. Johnson was born on July 15, 1963, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Sharon passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 62. Sharon was a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Funeral service will be...

Stephen Simmons, 63, of Burleson, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born in Dallas County, Texas on February 23, 1962. Stephen graduated from Boyd High School. He married Diana Go...

Gary Lee Reinlasoder was born on November 13, 1947, in Morris, Illinois. He passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 78. He was a resident of Fort Mohave, Arizona.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ With deep love and gratitude, we Celebrate the Life of Phillip E. Clancy, who received his wings on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana surrounded...

Eric Glynn Johnson was born on June 15, 1965, in Fort Worth, TX. To parents Nathaniel and Viola Johnson. Eric attended school in the FWISD and graduated from R.L. Paschal High School in 1983. Eric beg...

Derek Lee "Dirk" Spencer was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 29th 1989. He passed away in sleep in his home the morning of January 13th 2026, with his beloved dog Diesel by his side. He is ...

Ada Christine "Chris" Little Martin, 100, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Golden Years Homestead. Bo...

Carl Ellison, born on October 27, 1958, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 67. Carl was a resident of Detroit, Michigan.

Barry Todd Roos passed away comfortably in his home on the morning of January 8, 2026, at the age of 59. He was constantly surrounded by loved ones during his final days, and prayers in his final mome...

Angela Kay Otts, 47 of Fort Smith, Arkansas died January 13, 2026. She was born July 28, 1978 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Bill and Francis Ann Otts. She graduated from the Little Rock Chris...

Albert "Bert" James Erskine, born on April 15, 1938, in Mount Vernon, New York, to the late Albert Sr. and Harriet Erskine, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 87 in North Manchester, IN. ...

Dalia Raquel Paniagua, born on April 29, 1953, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 72. A committal service will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, located at 12777 State ...

Marian Zetta Dart, born May 12, 1938, in Medford, Oregon to Hubert and Eva Gibson, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Marian was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmo...

Gerhard (“Garry”) J. Baumer, 84, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on January 11, 2026, following complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Munich, Germany, in 1941 to ...

Anna Thủy-Tiên Thị Lê, cherished as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and great‑aunt, entered eternal rest on January 11, 2026 — the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord — in Dalworthington Garde...

Mr. Jerry White, born on September 11, 1948, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 77. A visitation will be held at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, located at 4000 Miller Avenue, Fort W...

Vicki Lynn Martens, age 67, passed away on January 9, 2026. Vicki was born on November 8, 1958. She was a resident of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Urbano Licea, born on May 18, 1947, in Cuba, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 78. Urbano was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARTY WOOD Ride easy, cowboy. March 4, 1961 ~ January 6, 2026 Funeral Service: Saturday January 17, 2026, at 2:00pm. Laurel Land Funeral Home & Memorial Park 7100 Crowley Road For...

Bernice Green Ragland was born on March 1, 1941, in Durant, Oklahoma, to D.L. and Edith Green. She attended Brewer High School, where she graduated with honors. Throughout her career, Bernice worked ...

Verlin Earl Houdek was born on December 21, 1943, one mile south of Munden, Kansas, on the family farm. He passed away on the 10th of January at the age of 82 yrs. at the Mira Vista Nursing Home in Fo...

Nicholas C. Nelson, aged 88, passed away on January 11, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1937. Nicholas was a resident of Lauderhill, Florida.

Joanne Barbara Dallas, born on May 11, 1930, in Dover, Ohio, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 95. Joanne was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

Greg Stebbins passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by those whom he loved on January 8, 2026. Greg was born on August 8, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, to Gary and Vrina Stebbins. The family mov...

Donald William Birkmaier passed away peacefully at the age of 88, leaving a legacy of love and creativity. He was born on October 11, 1937, in College Point, New York, to John and Mildred Birkmaier. ...

Rita Rose Wagner 1947-2026 Rita Rose Wagner died in the early morning hours of January 10, 2026 at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Rita was born on February 13. 1947 in the Bronx, New York. S...

Kristi K. Roemer, born on April 5, 1969, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 56. She was a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Anthony F. Durkin, 1937 – 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, and father, Margaret and Paul Durkin; his brother, Paul Durkin Jr.; and his sister, Peg Fetters. Anthony was born in Philadelp...

On January 8, 2026, the world lost an incredible soul. Dave Garretson, age 71, a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully. Dave was born on April 5, 1954, to Gertrude (Daly) an...

Ruthanne (Whitbey) Smith, 92, passed away peacefully to her "Heavenly home" on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Up until the end Ruthanne was still guiding her family in faith, maint...

Linda Matthews, 80, a lifelong resident of Ft. Myers, FL passed away on January 8, 2026. Born April 5, 1945, to Areeta Gala and Jessie Hawkins. She is survived by her husband Jimmy Matthews, daughter...

Doyle Curtis Litton, a beloved and hard-working individual, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the extraordinary age of 100. Born on July 16, 1925, in Cooperative, Kentucky, Doyle lived a life full o...