Jerry W. Geisleman
Mar 29, 2026
Jerry W. Geisleman, born June 7, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2026. Jerry was a devoted family man whose passions included fishing, gardening, and an enduring love for cars. He took great joy in drag racing, attending car shows, camping, and traveling, especially his trips to Colorado to visit family and experience...
Jody L. (Barton) York
Mar 28, 2026
Jody L. Barton-York, 54, born on March 4, 1972, and raised in St. Clair, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2026, in Fort Wayne. Jody was a lively, adventurous spirit — a true country boy with a big personality — whose warmth, humor, and unmistakable energy left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Jody lived life...
Donald Ray Rush
Mar 20, 2026
Donald Ray Rush, 89, lived a life as full and vibrant as the stories he so loved to tell. Born on June 23, 1936, and raised humbly in Mentone, Indiana, he was the youngest of eight children—a beginning that shaped his resilience, humility, and deep appreciation for family. From those early days, Don carried forward a spirit of determination and...
Janet Louise Frede
Mar 18, 2026
Janet Louise Frede, a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, hearing the words, “well done, good and faithful servant.” Born on January 16, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Janet’s life was marked by her boundless kindness, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Janet was known for her vibrant spirit and a wide array...
Shirley Marie Kanning
Mar 18, 2026
Shirley Marie Kanning, 89, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to her Lord and Savior. She was born on April 22, 1936, in Fort Wayne, a daughter to the late Elmer and Helen Buuck. She married Charles “Kent” Kanning, sharing 62 years together.
She found happiness in life’s simple and beautiful moments. Whether traveling to new places, enjoying...
Susan Marie Baumgardner
Mar 15, 2026
Susan Marie Baumgardner, 78 of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at home with family by her side. She was born on August 3, 1947, in Fort Wayne to the late Earl and Luella (Jacobs) Bryant.
Susan was loving, kind and sweet. She loved people and knew no strangers. She enjoyed Sudoku, Candy Crush, Facebook, jigsaw puzzles and shopping....
Edward Wayne Peterson
Mar 8, 2026
Edward Wayne Peterson, 88 of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. Ed was born on April 14, 1937, in Fort Wayne to the late George and Maxine Peterson. He married Norma Shipley, sharing 62 years together before her passing on January 5, 2019.
Ed was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne and graduated from Central...
Deborah Rose Minich
Mar 8, 2026
Deborah Rose "Debbie" Minich, 66 passed away March 8, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Huntington's Disease. Debbie was born on May 18, 1959, in Fort Wayne to the late James and Dorothy Cunningham.
Debbie loved to have fun and had a joyful spirit. She truly enjoyed being around people and made those around her...
Darlene K. Updegrove
Mar 4, 2026
Darlene K. Updegrove, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was called home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2026. She was born on August 25, 1942, in Williamstown, Pennsylvania.
She is reunited in heaven with her mother, Geraldine Shomper, and her daughter, Kammy Updegrove, and likely her many dogs who were her companions.
Darlene...
Michael H. "Mike" Durnell
Mar 1, 2026
Michael H. "Mike" Durnell, 82 of Fort Wayne went to be with Jesus Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. Mike was born on April 4, 1943, in Fort Wayne, the son of Howard and Ruth (Wiehe) Durnell. He married Shirley Sorg; she survives.
He was a hard worker, retiring from BF Goodrich in...