Daniel L. Weidner

Jun 1, 2025

Daniel L. Weidner, 66 of New Haven passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born July 5, 1958, in Fort Wayne to Gerald Weidner and Helen (Ray) Helm. He later united in marriage to Pamela Miles in 1980. He proudly served in the US Army for 7 years earning medals for his expertise with...

Michael "Mike" W. Treace

May 31, 2025

Michael "Mike" W. Treace, 73 of Avilla passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his home with family by his side. Mike was born November 17, 1951.

Mike enjoyed racing, fishing, camping, going on vacation and driving truck. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Mike is survived by his wife of...

Dennis "Mike" Michael Kreider

May 31, 2025

Dennis "Mike" Michael Kreider, 76 of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at home. He was born June 23, 1948, in Wolf Lake, Indiana to Charles and Helen (Hull) Kreider. Mike met Sandra Hemsoth while attending College and later married her on August 5, 1972.

Mike honorably served his country in The United States Army...

David Lee Schumm

May 28, 2025

David Lee Schumm, 51, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, May 28th. He was born on November 21st, 1973, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Walter and Gail (Gariepy) Schumm.

David worked as a manager in the shipping department at Cadillac Coffee. He was a very loving person who enjoyed fishing, football, his dogs, and spending...

Marilyn Smith

May 28, 2025

Marilyn Smith, age 74, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 25, 1951, to Donald Young and Devona Barker (Morrical), Marilyn lived a life marked by kindness, laughter, and deep devotion to family and friends. Marilyn graduated High School in 1970. She married William John "Jack" Smith, on...

David Frank Vinson

May 28, 2025

David Frank Vinson, 71, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025. He was born on May 18th, 1954, to Leonard and Patricia (Wharton) Vinson.

He worked in IT for North American Van Lines and was a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Wayne. He liked music, art and painting. He had a...

Colton Lee Smith

May 26, 2025

Colton Lee Smith, 20, passed away unexpectedly Monday May 26, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born January 29, 2005, in Fort Wayne to Randy Smith and Brittany Kirchner.

Colton enjoyed spontaneous road trips, listening to music, playing video games, basketball and hanging out with family and friends. He enjoyed learning to cook and eating family meals....

Mary Lucille Cole

May 24, 2025

Mrs. Mary Lucille Cole, age 93, of Hoagland Indiana passed away Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2025, at home with family by her side. She was born October 27, 1931, in Buffton, Indiana, the youngest of eight children of Henry and Nellie Gilliom.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Samuel Cole. She is...

Joseph Kent Sowder

May 20, 2025

Joseph Kent "Joe" Sowder, 59, of Fort Wayne passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was born April 13, 1966, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Joseph M. and Alice (Bernard) Sowder.

He graduated from Concordia High School and Grace College. He enjoyed playing slow-pitch softball, baseball and basketball. Joe enjoyed spending time with family and friends....

Ronald Neal Shaffer

May 19, 2025

Ronald Neal Shaffer, 97 of Fort Wayne passed away May 19, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital. Ron was born July 10, 1927, in Central City, Pennsylvania, the son of Ralph and Blanch (Cook) Shaffer. He married Patricia Jane Petrovick; she preceded him in death January 15, 2020.

Ron honorably served in the United Navy during WW II...