Carolyn Sue Herstad
May 16, 2026
Carolyn Sue Herstad passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born in Terre Haute on January 9, 1935, she was the daughter of the late George and Evelyn Roeback. She married Kedric "Ked" Herstad, sharing 70 years together before his passing in 2023.
Sue enjoyed many activities including cooking, crocheting, crossword puzzles, reading, traveling, camping, and painting. She was a woman...
Alfred "Al" Louis Figel
May 15, 2026
Alfred “Al” Louis Figel, 73, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on December 4, 1952, at Methodist Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Al lived a life defined by service, athleticism, humor, and deep devotion to family and friends.
Al is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Meribeth; his daughters, Molly (Tim) Ittenbach...
Bonnie Jo Walowich
Apr 30, 2026
Bonnie Jo Walowich, 90, of Oakdale, California, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born in Fort Wayne, Bonnie dedicated her life to faith, family, and service. She spent over 50 years running children’s daycare, where she cared for and positively influenced generations of families. In 2015, Bonnie moved to California to be closer to...
Memorial Day 2026
This Memorial Day we honor our fallen service members for their strength and bravery. It is with profound gratitude that we remember the men and women for their commitment and service to our Nation. Their memory lives on in the hearts of their families and friends.
We at Covington Memorial would like to thank our service members and their families for...
Roy E. Treace
May 20, 2026
Roy E. Treace, 70, born on January 24, 1956, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on May 20, 2026, in his hometown of Fort Wayne. He was a dedicated machinist at Trelleborg, where his skills earned him several awards, reflecting his hard work and sharp expertise.
Roy’s passions were diverse and vibrant. He enjoyed barbecuing and smoking meat and had a...
Penelope "Penny" Henshaw
May 18, 2026
Penelope “Penny” Henshaw, 86, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, in the comfort of her home while receiving compassionate care from Luminary Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on April 30, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she was raised, Penny was a proud graduate of Elmhurst High School. She lived a life rooted in faith, family,...
Alvin R. VanDuser
May 18, 2026
Alvin R. VanDuser, 89, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1936, in Aurora, Illinois to the late Alvin B. and Thelma (Bigford) VanDuser.
Alvin worked as a truck driver and retired from Boughton Trucking. Outside of work he enjoyed watching Nascar and working on cars. He spent time rebuilding cars with...
Rickie Allen McSorley
May 2, 2026
Rickie “Rick” Allen McSorley, 76, of Churubusco, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home. He was born December 26, 1949, in Fort Wayne to the late Arthur and Jennie V. (Payne) McSorley.
Rick was a member of the 1970 graduating class of Snider High School. He married the love of his life, Betsy Lambert, on July 1, 1980, sharing...
Kathryn L. Clark
May 1, 2026
Kathryn Luella Clark, affectionately known as Kathy, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on July 7, 1931, in Danville, Illinois, Kathy was the daughter of Donald and Ruby Bunch.
Kathy had a profound love for travel, journeying with friends and church groups to destinations such as California, Ireland, Jerusalem, and Canada. In earlier years, Kathy...
Irmhild Niederholtmeyer
Apr 30, 2026
Irmhild “Irma” Niederholtmeyer, 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 30th 2026. Her life began within the bustling district of Wintersdorf-Altenburg, East Germany on August 28th 1944 to the late Fritz and Frieda Kroeber. Her childhood consisted of playing in the streets and walking to school along the Kirchgasse. After her initial immigration to West Germany at...