Gregory Bender

Sep 4, 2021

Gregory George Bender, 77, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away September 4, 2021.  He was born February 20, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Howard and Annabelle (Graham) Bender.

Greg proudly served our country in the Air Force for six years.  He was happily married to his bride, Deborah (Lesh), for 33 years until her passing...

Richard Beck

Sep 4, 2021

Mr. Beck's family has chosen no public services per his wishes.

Alice Marie Ward

Aug 28, 2021

Alice Marie (Brooks) Ward, 86, of Fort Wayne passed away August 28. She was born November 6, 1934 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Paul and Nora (Phelps) Brooks.

Alice married her late husband, Alvis Ward, on November 19, 1954, and together they raised six children. She worked at Caldwell General for more than 30 years before...

Gary L. Smith

Aug 27, 2021

Gary L. Smith, 64, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Friday, August 27, 2021.  He was born December 16, 1956 in Newton, New Jersey to the late Gerald and Violet (Elston) Smith.

Gary proudly served in the United States Army for six years.  He went on to become a security guard.  He was married to his beloved...

James E. Rhodes

Aug 21, 2021

James E. Rhodes, 74, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 at Parkview Regional.  Born January 1, 1947, in Fort Wayne.  He was the son of the late Ernest and Helen Rhodes.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rebecca Rhodes of Leo; children Kimberly (Michael) Graham, Michelle (Devin) Dafforn, and Andrea (Timothy) Martin; 5 grandchildren and...

Susan Gene Treace

Aug 20, 2021

Susan Gene Treace, 41, of Ft. Wayne, passed way, Friday, August 20, 2021. She was born in Ft. Wayne, on May 4, 1980, to Roger and Jolinda (Thornton) Treace, they survive.

She is also survived by her siblings: Brothers:Roger Treace and his wife Edina; Joshua Treace and his wife Kayla and Tyler Treace;...

June Irene Hook

Aug 19, 2021

June Irene Hook, 79, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. June was born in Mansfield, Ohio, on June 17, 1942, to the late Melvin P Garvin and Edith M. (Lust).

She was retired from General Electric, where she was an assembly-stock room keeper; she retired after 35 years of service. June had...

Joan Emerick

Aug 17, 2021

Joan  Emerick, 91, passed away Tuesday, August, 17, 2021. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN she was the daughter of the late Glen and Geneive Courtney. Joan married Harold Emerick he preceded her in death in 2008. Joan was a homemaker. She enjoyed living on lake of the woods and riding in her Pontoon boat. You would see her driving...

Keith Alan Peters

Aug 14, 2021

Keith Alan Peters, 66, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on August 14th 2021. Keith loved God, his Family and his Work. He was a loyal and accomplished employee of Lutheran Health network for over 46 years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and enjoying the beauty of nature. He found joy in...

Norma Shelton

Aug 12, 2021

Norma J. Shelton, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Born in Greentown, IN. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth (Parker) Ballard.

Norma was known as a loving wife and mother and a loyal friend too many.

She was a partner with late husband, Rev....