Stanley "Stan" Kruckeberg
Jan 20, 2026
Stanley Kruckeberg, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born July 17, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Christian "Bud" and Laverne "Dutchie" (Oetting) Kruckeberg.
Stan attended Bethlehem Lutheran School and graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School. He went on to earn a degree in Forestry from Purdue University. Shortly...
Francina Kendall
Jan 19, 2026
Francina Kendall, 97, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at home. She was born November 24, 1928, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Francis and Elva (Watson) McCombs. She married Harold Kendall, who preceded her in death in 2016.
Surviving are her children; Michael (Nancy) Kendall, Russell (Melanie) Kendall and Debbie (Greg) Branson; 9...
Lynnette K. Brink
Jan 17, 2026
Lynnette K Brink, 78, born June 25, 1947, in Eau Claire Wisconsin, was received into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
She graduated from Muskegon (MI) High School, from Muskegon Community College with an Associate in Arts Degree (Social Studies), from the University of Michigan with an AB Teacher's Certificate (English and History), and...
Brenda Cozad
Jan 4, 2026
Brenda Cozad, 76 of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 31, 1949, in Fort Wayne but grew up in New Haven.
She worked at H & R Executive for many years and served as a Teacher's Aide at Unity Lutheran School. She was a...
Antonio Garza
Jan 3, 2026
Antonio Garza, 81 of Fort Wayne passed away January 3, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 3, 1944, in Rio Hondo, Texas to Loreto and Felipa (Guillen) Garza. He married Julia Castillo; she survives.
He enjoyed traveling, driving, walking and watching the Dallas Cowboys. He had a good sense of...
Julie Kay Allen
Jan 2, 2026
Julie Kay Allen, 81, of Fort Wayne, went to be with Jesus Friday, January 2, 2026, at Kingston in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 18, 1944, in Lagro, Indiana, to Noel and Mary (Schafer) Huffman. She married Rex Allen, who passed away on January 12, 2020.
Julie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She...
Virginia "Ginnie" I. Shelton
Dec 28, 2025
Virginia "Ginnie" I. Shelton, 92 of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 6, 1933, in Saegertown, Pennsylvania to Ernest and Ruby Snyder.
Ginnie enjoyed cleaning and loved having a clean house. She loved red and enjoyed going to garage sales, watching her favorite show,...
Octaviano Ramirez
Dec 27, 2025
Octaviano Ramirez Sr., 98 of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born on August 25, 1927, in Cotella, Texas, the son of Alfredo and Pauline (Rivas) Ramirez.
He was a hard worker throughout his life. He enjoyed Wild Cherry drops, cookies and coffee and enjoyed watching Western Movies. Most of...
Marion S. Partin
Dec 27, 2025
Marion S. Partin, 85 of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 30, 1940, in Harlan, Kentucky to Robert and Louise (Jackson) Partin.
He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed joking around with friends and family. He enjoyed singing Karaoke and playing the guitar at church....
Linda Louise Davis
Dec 25, 2025
Linda Louise Davis, 76, went to her eternal home on Thursday, December 25th, in Denver, Colorado. Even though her passing has left an enormous void in the hearts of her family and friends, we remember her for the profound impact she had on the lives of those who knew her and for her unwavering faith in God.
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