Feb 21, 2026

With profound sadness and unwavering faith in God's promises, we announce the passing of Mary "Virginia" Daniel, a devoted wife, loving mother, faithful Christian, and cherished friend. She entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on February 21, 2026.

Mary "Virginia" Daniel was born July 3, 1928, in Springfield, Illinois, to Frank Lee and...

Feb 15, 2026

William "Bill" Ray Bell, 81 of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing Home. He was born on February 20, 1944, the son of the late Russell and May (Francher) Bell. He married Colleen Murphy.

Bill graduated from Arcola High School before he joined The United States Air Force. After his time...

Feb 13, 2026

Bruce W. Heffelfinger, 80, passed away on February 13, 2026.  Born in Fort Wayne on January 18, 1946, Bruce was the son of the late Joseph and Fern (Goheen) Heffelfinger.  He graduated from Northside High School in 1964 and proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy SeaBees with a tour in Vietnam in 1968.  He graduated from Ball...

Feb 10, 2026

Frances Fifer, 97 of Fort Wayne went to be with Jesus Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on June 20, 1928, in Leslie, Michigan, and she was a daughter of the late Eli and Ruth (Smith) Sell. She married the love of her life Donald on Valentine's Day 1945 and they were together...

Feb 7, 2026

Claudia Ann Diefenbacher, 83 of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Peabody Nursing Home in North Manchester. She was born April 13, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of John and Violet (Long) Baker.

She loved flowers and kept a meticulously landscaped yard where she enjoyed watching the various animals eating from the feeders....

Feb 7, 2026

Thomas Purdham, 87 of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 2, 1938, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a son of the late Fountain and Ola (Wilson) Purdham.

Tom had a successful career as a design engineer with Navistar and International Harvester. He was a very special and...

Jan 27, 2026

Patricia A. Fair, 72 of Fort Wayne passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 after a long battle with dementia. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Timothy Fair, son Kip E. Hampshire; three granddaughters, one grandson and one great grandchild. A small worship gathering will be held at a later date.

Jan 25, 2026

Beatrice Ann Gulley came into this world on January 19th, 1940., the youngest of four daughters born to Robert and Jeannie (Mausness) Gulley. Her father wanted a boy, but he did the next best thing – called her Bobbie.

She grew up in a small house on Reynolds St. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, walking to school, playing...

Jan 25, 2026

Dorothy "Dottie" Steffen, 82, passed away on January 25, 2026.  She was born on August 18, 1943, to the late Robert and Laura (Noble) Britton.  She was married to Larry J. Steffen, who passed away in 2022.

Dottie graduated from Northside in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was determined, strong-willed and stubborn; it was her way or no...

Jan 24, 2026

Glenn F. Lebrecht, local music teacher and church choir director, died peacefully on January 24, 2026.  He was the loving husband of Ruth Ann (Bracy) Lebrecht with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. He was born November 12, 1930, in Springfield, IL to G. Frank and Leah Lebrecht but grew up in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from...