Fort Wayne, IN Obituaries

June Edwards, born on October 12, 1937, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 88. She was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas. A graveside service will be held at Laurel Land Memorial Park Ceme...

Adella Catalina Reagan, born on March 4, 1947, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 78. She was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas.

Anna Beth Bratton, born on November 24, 1938, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 87. A memorial service will be held at Laurel Land Funeral Home in the Main Chapel, located at 7100 Crowl...

*** Terry Leon Holston, passed peacefully on New Year’s Day at home, He left behind a legacy of creativity, craftsmanship, music, and deep devotion to the things he loved. Terry was a remarkably gifte...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nicole Carolyn Lange 41 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed from this life on December 29, 2025, at home. “Nikki” as she was known to many and as “Cole” in childhood was born December 28, 1...

Teresa “Terry” Arenholz (Purtell, Ortiz), born January 13, 1943, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grand...

Wayne Kelin Masur, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at his home in Weston, Florida, surrounded by family and loved ones. Wayne was born on March 10, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvan...

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.

Stephen Grant Cobb, born on December 22, 1944, in Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 81. 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...

Alan Raymond Billet, 62, of Plantation, FL, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, FL. Born May 8, 1963, in Indianapolis to Raymond and Janette Billet, Alan made Sou...

Francisca “Frances” Mauricio, 92, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Born on May 11, 1933, in Malakoff, Texas, to Jose and Hilaria Heredia, Frances lived...

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...

Marjorie Ann Slack passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on November 14, 1933. Marjorie was a resident of Cape Coral, Florida.

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.

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,...

On December 29th, 2026, Benedicta Salinas Veliz passed in her home. She was 79 years of age with a smile that could light any room and make all sadness disappear. She was Born December 3, 1946 in Ci...

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.

Keith Robert Christianson, 81, died Monday, December 29, 2025, peacefully, at The Terrace at Fort Wayne Assisted Living, with his youngest son at his bedside. He was born on June 17, 1944 in Superior ...

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.

Madalene C. Smitley passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at Coventry Meadows Memory Care Facility where she had been a resident for four years. She was born June 10, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to...

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, ...

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...

John Robert Porter, 76, passed away December 27, 2025, at his home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on February 20, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of the late Robert Frederick and Mabel Irene Porter-B...

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...