Feb 7, 2026

Claudia Ann Diefenbacher, 83 of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Peabody Nursing Home in North Manchester. She was born April 13, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of John and Violet (Long) Baker.

She loved flowers and kept a meticulously landscaped yard where she enjoyed watching the various animals eating from the feeders....

Feb 7, 2026

Thomas Purdham, 87 of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 2, 1938, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a son of the late Fountain and Ola (Wilson) Purdham.

Tom had a successful career as a design engineer with Navistar and International Harvester. He was a very special and...

Jan 27, 2026

Patricia A. Fair, 72 of Fort Wayne passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 after a long battle with dementia. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Timothy Fair, son Kip E. Hampshire; three granddaughters, one grandson and one great grandchild. A small worship gathering will be held at a later date.

Jan 25, 2026

Beatrice Ann Gulley came into this world on January 19th, 1940., the youngest of four daughters born to Robert and Jeannie (Mausness) Gulley. Her father wanted a boy, but he did the next best thing – called her Bobbie.

She grew up in a small house on Reynolds St. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, walking to school, playing...

Jan 25, 2026

Dorothy "Dottie" Steffen, 82, passed away on January 25, 2026.  She was born on August 18, 1943, to the late Robert and Laura (Noble) Britton.  She was married to Larry J. Steffen, who passed away in 2022.

Dottie graduated from Northside in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was determined, strong-willed and stubborn; it was her way or no...

Jan 24, 2026

Glenn F. Lebrecht, local music teacher and church choir director, died peacefully on January 24, 2026.  He was the loving husband of Ruth Ann (Bracy) Lebrecht with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. He was born November 12, 1930, in Springfield, IL to G. Frank and Leah Lebrecht but grew up in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from...

Jan 20, 2026

Stanley Kruckeberg, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born July 17, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Christian "Bud" and Laverne "Dutchie" (Oetting) Kruckeberg.

Stan attended Bethlehem Lutheran School and graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School. He went on to earn a degree in Forestry from Purdue University. Shortly...

Jan 19, 2026

Francina Kendall, 97, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at home. She was born November 24, 1928, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Francis and Elva (Watson) McCombs. She married Harold Kendall, who preceded her in death in 2016.

Surviving are her children; Michael (Nancy) Kendall, Russell (Melanie) Kendall and Debbie (Greg) Branson; 9...

Jan 17, 2026

Lynnette K Brink, 78, born June 25, 1947, in Eau Claire Wisconsin, was received into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

She graduated from Muskegon (MI) High School, from Muskegon Community College with an Associate in Arts Degree (Social Studies), from the University of Michigan with an AB Teacher's Certificate (English and History), and...

Jan 4, 2026

Brenda Cozad, 76 of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 31, 1949, in Fort Wayne but grew up in New Haven.

She worked at H & R Executive for many years and served as a Teacher's Aide at Unity Lutheran School. She was a...