Nancy Jean Wigent
Apr 4, 2026
Nancy Jean Wigent, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, at the age of 62.
Born in Huntington, Indiana, Nancy later moved to Fort Wayne where she met her husband of 31 years, Steve Wigent. Steve and Nancy had two daughters, Vanessa (married to Billy) and Natalie (married to Brock). Nancy was preceded in...
Curtis D. Wittwer
Apr 3, 2026
Curtis D. Wittwer, born August 23, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away April 3, 2026, in Spencerville, surrounded by his family at home. Curtis lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, and treating others with loyalty, while always doing things his own way.
A proud Vietnam veteran, Curtis served in the United States Marine Corps. After his military service,...
Rosalind Anita Ridley
Apr 3, 2026
Rosalind Anita was the only child born to the union of Juanita Bramlette Wilson and Rufus Felix Wilson on December 23, 1941 in Nashville, Tennessee. She spent her early childhood there under the tender loving care of her mother and grandparents, Carl and Mary Bramlette. In 1953, she and her mother moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana where she attended Hanna...
Jerry W. Geisleman
Mar 29, 2026
Jerry W. Geisleman, born June 7, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2026. Jerry was a devoted family man whose passions included fishing, gardening, and an enduring love for cars. He took great joy in drag racing, attending car shows, camping, and traveling, especially his trips to Colorado to visit family and experience...
Jody L. (Barton) York
Mar 28, 2026
Jody L. Barton-York, 54, born on March 4, 1972, and raised in St. Clair, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2026, in Fort Wayne. Jody was a lively, adventurous spirit — a true country boy with a big personality — whose warmth, humor, and unmistakable energy left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Jody lived life...
Donald Ray Rush
Mar 20, 2026
Donald Ray Rush, 89, lived a life as full and vibrant as the stories he so loved to tell. Born on June 23, 1936, and raised humbly in Mentone, Indiana, he was the youngest of eight children—a beginning that shaped his resilience, humility, and deep appreciation for family. From those early days, Don carried forward a spirit of determination and...
Janet Louise Frede
Mar 18, 2026
Janet Louise Frede, a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, hearing the words, “well done, good and faithful servant.” Born on January 16, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Janet’s life was marked by her boundless kindness, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Janet was known for her vibrant spirit and a wide array...
Shirley Marie Kanning
Mar 18, 2026
Shirley Marie Kanning, 89, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to her Lord and Savior. She was born on April 22, 1936, in Fort Wayne, a daughter to the late Elmer and Helen Buuck. She married Charles “Kent” Kanning, sharing 62 years together.
She found happiness in life’s simple and beautiful moments. Whether traveling to new places, enjoying...
Susan Marie Baumgardner
Mar 15, 2026
Susan Marie Baumgardner, 78 of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at home with family by her side. She was born on August 3, 1947, in Fort Wayne to the late Earl and Luella (Jacobs) Bryant.
Susan was loving, kind and sweet. She loved people and knew no strangers. She enjoyed Sudoku, Candy Crush, Facebook, jigsaw puzzles and shopping....
Edward Wayne Peterson
Mar 8, 2026
Edward Wayne Peterson, 88 of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. Ed was born on April 14, 1937, in Fort Wayne to the late George and Maxine Peterson. He married Norma Shipley, sharing 62 years together before her passing on January 5, 2019.
Ed was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne and graduated from Central...