Aug 4, 2025

Shannon Ila Skiles, 61, of Fort Wayne passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 4, 2025, at home. Shannon was born on May 22, 1964, in Newport Beach, California, a daughter of William and Arlene (Adams) Skiles. She married Bryan Jenisch.

Shannon graduated from Kona High School in Hawaii and went on to become a licensed Cosmetologist. She was...

Aug 1, 2025

W.C. Storry, of Bowling Green, Kentucky and a native of Hale County-Akron, Alabama, entered  into rest on, August 1, 2025, at the age of 81 years, 8 months, and 27 days. W.C. was the 15th of 16 children born to the late Washington "Wash" Story and Annie Bell Williams Story.

W.C. was of the Baptist faith and...

Jul 31, 2025

Bertha was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 3, 1926. She was the youngest of five children born to William and Emma Rippel. She attended Denby High School along with actor Wally Cox (voice of the cartoon's Underdog). Other notable alumni through the years include singer, Sonny Bono, televangelist Jack Van Impe, and actress Julie Harris. Bertha sang in...

Jul 29, 2025

David F. Hart, 71, went to his final rest on July 29, 2025. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 17, 1954. He graduated from South Side High School, class of 1973. He joined the Navy after high school and then returned to Fort Wayne after his Naval Service. He worked at a few odd jobs before...

Jul 22, 2025

Jackie Denise Garrett-Anderson passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born April 11, 1963, in Fort Wayne, the daughter of Thadeus and Dorothy (Greene) Hill. She was married to Dewane "Cat Dr." Garrett until his passing in 2003. She then married Michael Anderson; he survives.

Jackie loved working in her flower...

Jul 20, 2025

Kathy A. Fraelich, 74 of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday July 20, 2025, at Majestic Care. Born November 26, 1950, in Warren, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Larry and Ruth (Campbell) Keen.

Kathy lived a life filled with warmth, light and laughter. She had a contagious smile that could brighten any room and a joyful...

Jul 16, 2025

Dennis Paul "Denny" Buesching, 69 of Fort Wayne passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Denny was born February 13, 1956, in Fort Wayne, the son of Paul and Dorothy Marie (Bischoff) Buesching. He married Kathy Hathaway, sharing 45 years together.

Denny was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. He enjoyed many sports: baseball, basketball, football, and...

Jul 16, 2025

Melissa Janette Coy (Trojan), age 40, of Pierceton, Indiana, ran into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by her husband and son and held tightly in the love of Jesus.

Melissa was born in North Webster, Indiana, to Scott and Debby Trojan. She spent her life loving fiercely, laughing loudly, and serving others...

Jul 15, 2025

Robert (Bob) Taylor, 92 years of Leo, IN, passed away peacefully July 15, 2025. He was born March 1, 1933, to Edward and Grace (Van Dusen) Taylor.

He met Elaine Lehman at Fort Wayne Bible College. They were married on August 27, 1955. They would have celebrated 70 years of marriage this August. He was a pastor...

Jul 14, 2025

Randal Kohlhepp, 71 of New Haven passed away Monday July 14, 2025, at Majestic Care of New Haven. He was born on October 23, 1953, in Fort Wayne, the son of Roy and Frances (Tilbury) Kohlhepp.

Randal worked hard throughout his life. He enjoyed bowling, drinking an ice-cold Dr Pepper while watching baseball and his favorite NASCAR...