Nov 20, 2023

John Lee Hamil passed away peacefully into the loving care of his Lord on November 20, 2023, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on May 14, 1937, in Thomaston, Georgia, John was the son of the late Eulas and Bessie (Smith) Hamil. He graduated from Muskegon High School in Muskegon, Michigan, and attended Ferris State College in Big Rapids, Michigan,...

Nov 19, 2023

Michael G. Mendez, 59, passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2023. He was born on June 15, 1964, a son of Miguel Mendez who survives, and the late Jessie Mendez.

Michael was a graduate of Northside High School. He worked as an investigator for Charter Communications. In his spare time, he was a world wide...

Nov 18, 2023

Dorothy Janette Hower, 98, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Lutheran Life Villages at Inverness in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Dixon, OH, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Walter W. and Iona G. (Gilbert) Bucher. She married Donald Hower in 1947, who preceded her in death on June 7, 2007. She worked as a head...

Nov 16, 2023

Hedwig "Heddy" Saine, 94, passed away on November 16, 2023. She was born in Kurant, Kreis Drachow, Wolhynien, a German settlement on November 12, 1929. She was a daughter of the late Rudolf and Rosalie Gust.

Heddy arrived in the United States December 13, 1951, through Ellis Island. She then lived in Minnesota for several months before...

Nov 16, 2023

James J. Berles, 66, died on November 16, 2023. Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia; children by choice, Ethan (Kara Massey) Jones, Alexander Jones and Madeline (Tyler) Ellis; grandchildren, Noah Jones, Brayden Jones and Rian Ellis; brother, Michael J. Berles; stepmother, Linda (Phil) Schubert; mother-in-law, Christa Fairhurst; sisters-in-law, Deborah Fairhurst and Mary Jo Baughman; brother-in-law, Eric Fairhurst;...

Nov 4, 2023

Vern O. Smith, 91, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Vern was a son of the late Vern O. and Brooxie (Loman) Smith. He served honorably in the United States Army. Vern married Marlene Smith on March 26, 1983 at First Baptist...

Nov 1, 2023

Shirley Walbridge, born in Anderson, IN January 25, 1938 to Cecil and Mildred Skaggs. Shirley passed away in Fort Wayne, IN on November 1, 2023. Shirley Walbridge was a beloved friend, aunt, sister, grandma and mom. She was an excellent gardener and cook. She loved her flower garden and gifting fresh bouquets to her loved ones. Baking and candy...

Oct 27, 2023

Barbara Ann Bowman, 67, passed away on October 27, 2023. She was born in St. Charles, Ill. a daughter of the late Robert Scott and Dorothy Scott, who survives. She worked in telecommunications for a number of years and continued to work until her passing. She and her husband were members of Pleasant Chapel Community Church in Roanoke, IN....

Oct 27, 2023

Gloria Lynn Gonzalez, 73, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at home in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Helen (Ross) Johns. Gloria married Robert J. Gonzalez on September 17, 1965 and he survives. She worked as an RN at St. Joseph Hospital for 18 years. Gloria...

Oct 25, 2023

Betty Joan Richardson, 92, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on October 25, 2023. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on May 23, 1931, a daughter of the late William and Helen Richardson. Betty worked for the Fort Wayne Newcomers for many years, and was also the general manager at WXKE. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking...