Mar 16, 2022

Richard L. Knittle, 88, of Fort Wayne passed away March 16, 2022.  He was born December 23, 1933 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Horace and Cecil (Ireland) Knittle.

Following high school, Richard joined the United States Army and served briefly during the Korean War.  For 34 years, he worked as store manager, then later as...

Mar 16, 2022

Betsy Lynn (Lambert) McSorley, 64, of Fort Wayne, passed away March 16 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 22, 1958 in Fort Wayne to the late Jack and Inus Jean Lambert. Betsy graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1976. Soon after high school, Betsy finished cosmetology school where she earned her cosmetology license....

Mar 16, 2022

Michael D. Russell, 65, of Huntington passed away in his home March 16.  He was born April 1, 1956 to the late John and Marguerite (Thompson) Russell.

Mike is survived by his companion, Pamela Betenson; siblings, Kevin (Debbie), Kendra (Al), Wesley (Sherry), Beth, Sara (Brent), Barb (Dave), Nola, Beth, Tammy, and Allen (Monica); and many nieces and...

Mar 12, 2022

Elizabeth "Joy" Joan Crousore, 89, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, March 12 surrounded by her family.  She was born October 1, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Joy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence Crousore; son; and her two siblings.

She will be forever remembered by her 7 children and many, many grandchildren...

Mar 7, 2022

Jeffrey Lynn Terrell 65, who loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ passed away on March 7, 2022; just  two days before his 66th birthday  He is survived by his mother Monabelle Terrell, brothers Gary (Judy) Terrell, and Sam(Candy) Terrell and 1 niece and 5 nephews. Proceeded him in  death was his father Homer D. Terrell, and sister Linda...

Mar 6, 2022

Tyler J. Langston, 28, of Fort Wayne, left this world too soon on March 6.  He was born April 27, 1993 in Fort Wayne to Tim and Carole (Witte) Langston.

Tyler enjoyed quiet evenings at home with his girlfriend, Katherine Klopsch, and their furbabies, Finn and Arya. He was reserved, with a good sense of humor and...

Mar 4, 2022

Kenneth L. Ridenour, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away March 4, 2022. Ken and his twin brother, Keith, were born April 26, 1934 in Continental, OH. Ken and his wife, Marilyn, were married in 1955. Ken served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, and in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1958 to 1962. Ken and...

Mar 3, 2022

Daniel Aren Meeks, 64, of Ft. Wayne passed away March 3 with his wife, Kathy, by his side.  He was born May 29, 1957 in Ft. Wayne to the late George and Ruth (Stemmler) Meeks.

Dan graduated high school and eventually went into the police academy and was on the Ft. Wayne Police Department for 34 years...

Mar 3, 2022

Olivia Zakhi Puryear, 93, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully March 3, 2022 in her home surrounded by her daughters.  She was born May 6, 1928 in Fort Wayne to the late Ioan "John" and Anghlina (Sas) Zakhi.

Olivia married her late husband, Roy Puryear, on June 4, 1949 and together they raised two daughters.  She worked...

Mar 1, 2022

Norma Jean (Hornett) Rhoades, 93, of Ft. Wayne passed away March 1, 2022 with her daughter by her side.  She was born April 13, 1928 in Auburn, IN to the late Charles and Helen (Brown) Hornett.

Norma married her husband, David Rhoades on July 3, 1964 and were together for 48 years until his passing in 2012. ...