Jan 18, 2022

Richard W. Gruesbeck, 87, of Fort Wayne passed away in his home surrounded by his family January 18.  He was born January 12, 1935 in Fort Wayne to the late Carl and Josephine (Ulshafer) Gruesbeck.

Richard proudly served in the Marines at the end of the Korean War repairing tanks.  When he returned from duty, he married...

Jan 16, 2022

Robert Perez, 73, of Fort Wayne passed away at Lutheran Hospital January 16, 2022.  He was born August 7, 1948 in Sunnyside, Washington to the late Andres and Gladys (Williams) Perez. Robert was a hard working man, making his living as a truck owner/operator.  He married his beautiful wife, Susie (Gonzalez) on September 25, 1965 and spent 56 wonderful...

Jan 15, 2022

Terry L. Bodine, 74, died January 15, 2022 in Indianapolis where he had lived for 2 years. Born June 1, 1947 in Fort Wayne, he attended Emmaus Lutheran Schools, South Side High School and received a B. S. in Business from Indiana University. Terry worked first at Lincoln National Life Insurance where he was introduced to the world of...

Jan 13, 2022

Jewel Mullins Swink went to be with the Lord Jesus Thursday January 13, 2022, at Parkview Hospice, Fort Wayne.  Born in Dorton,  Kentucky April 20, 1935, "Julie" was the daughter of the late Calvin and Cassie Mullins.

Julie worked at Peter Echrich, L.S. Ayers, and retired from Lincoln Life and Macy's.  She loved Jesus and worked with...

Jan 12, 2022

Jane Ellen Neiger, 60, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Parkview Hospital. While we are brokenhearted we take comfort in knowing she is free from pain. Jane was full of life--silly, funny, and genuine. She was welcoming to everyone she met--treating people with kindness and openness...

Jan 9, 2022

Allen W. Zoch, 84, of Fort Wayne, died on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Allen was born in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of Wilbert and Ernestine Zoch.  He resided in Fort Wayne till 1973 when he moved to Whitley Co., IN.  He returned to Fort Wayne in 2017.

He was...

Jan 6, 2022

Nancy Fay Jones Robinson, age 76, currently of Dickson, TN and formerly of Fort Wayne, IN, passed from this life on January 6, 2022. She was born on October 25, 1945 in Indian Mound, Tennessee to the late Clifton and Delia Green Jones.

She was a huge Chicago Cubs fan and was passionate about her NASCAR races....

Jan 4, 2022

Joan Elizabeth (Beeching) Thayer, 82 , of Fort Wayne passed away January 4, 2022. She was born November 10, 1939 in Fort Wayne to the late Charles and Elizabeth (Sanford) Beeching, Sr.

Joan graduated from North Side High School, Class of 1959. She married Larry Thayer and together they raised two children. Joan went on to earn...

Dec 30, 2021

Jack C. Zurbrugg, 83, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully December 30.  He was born December 13, 1938 in New Haven, Indiana to the late Merle and Geraldine (Hanefeld) Zurbrugg.

Jack graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School and joined the Army.  After his time was up as a soldier, he went to work for Zollner Piston, where...

Dec 29, 2021

Sarah Jean (Phillips) Childers, 72, of Huntington passed away December 29.  She was born March 26, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Robert and Ora Jean (Kelley) Phillips.

Sarah was married to William Childers for 15 years before his passing in 1986.  She raised her three children on a little farm in Huntington while working...