Aug 30, 2025

Hedwig "Heddy" Pratt, 83, of Columbia City passed away peacefully at her grandson's home on Saturday, August 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 25, 1941, in Steinheim, Germany, she was the daughter of Franz and Else (Peter) Dietrich. She married Russell Wayne Pratt Sr. on January 30, 1960, with whom she shared many...

Aug 27, 2025

Carol D. Jeffrey, 92, of Fort Wayne, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1933, in Jasper, Indiana, an only child and daughter of Roy and Clara (Schmidt) Jeter. She attended Saint Catherin's all girls catholic school in Fort Wayne. She married Donald Jeffrey, who preceded her in death...

Aug 25, 2025

Robert "Bob" Elsner, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed peacefully at Kingston Residence on Monday, August 25, 2025.

He was born on February 10, 1943, to Harry and Judy Elsner. Bob grew up in Salem, Ohio, and graduated from Salem High School in 1960. A proud Quaker, he was a key member of the 1960 football team...

Aug 23, 2025

Leona "Jean" (Clark) Banks passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN.

Jean was born on July 4, 1927, in Portsmouth, OH, to parents Chester L. and Wilma B. (Ham) Clark.  She moved to Fort Wayne, IN, when she married Thomas E. Fleckenstein (deceased) in 1949 and lived here until she moved to Florida...

Aug 21, 2025

Emerson W. Moses, 84 of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1940, in Kenton, Ohio, son of Warren and Mary Ve (Collins) Moses. He married Dee Ann Devore; she survives. Also surviving are four children, Darrel Moses, Gene Moses, Jim (Laura) Moses and Pamela (Matthew) Moses Maple; 10 grandchildren and eight...

Aug 17, 2025

On the evening of August 17, Lee passed away at the age of 98. Lee was born to Howard and vera Worthman of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from North Side High School and from Barber School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lee opened Lee's Barbershop in Waynedale, Indiana where he operated his business for twenty years. He then worked for...

Aug 12, 2025

Paul David Glass, Jr., 83 of Yoder, Indiana went to his eternal home with Jesus at 7:14 pm, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne. Paul was born October 15, 1941, in Kendallville, the son of Paul David Sr. and Marge Glass. He married Rebecca "Becky" Lou Hurt; she went to be with Jesus on...

Aug 10, 2025

Shannon Ashlei (Brown) Ladd, 37, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2025, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on July 6, 1988, in Sturgis, Michigan, Shannon's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with love for her family, an infectious laugh and a joy for life's simple pleasures.

Shannon found delight in shopping, pampering herself, and...

Aug 10, 2025

Ralph E. Doty, 96 of Fort Wayne passed away August 10, 2025, at Coventry Meadows. He was born on July 17, 1929, in Hoagland, a son of Irvin A. and Florence B. (Battenburg) Doty. He married Irene Vickers on May 23, 1953, and were happily married for 72 years.

Ralph honorably served his country in the United...

Aug 8, 2025

William "Bill" E. Graham, 68 of Avon, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Indiana University West Hospital. Bill was born on May 4, 1957, in Fort Wayne, a son of James D. and Mary E. (Vancamp) Graham, He married Yalanda Ledsinger on August 26, 2000.

Bill graduated from Northrop High School and continued his...