Obituaries
Janice Irene Schramm Hultman
Oct 6, 2026
Janice Irene Schramm Hultman
May 11, 1953-October 6, 2026
Jan Hultman passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, surrounded by her immediate family members, after a complex battle with cancer. She was ushered Home in song, as her husband and kids sang “Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King.”
Jan’s life contained multitudes and her legacy will live on...
Michael "Mike" Lynn Relue
Sep 26, 2026
Michael “Mike” Lynn Relue, age 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went home to Heaven on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Mike was born on July 27, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Louis and Vivian (Fox) Relue. He graduated from Central High School in Fort Wayne and continued his education at an apprentice school for drafting, where he developed exceptional engineering...
Gary W. Brown
Sep 25, 2026
Gary W. Brown, age 75, of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, at The Waters of LaGrange in LaGrange.
Gary was born on May 9, 1951, in Wolcottville, Indiana, to the late Harold Brown and Lorayne (Ramsby) Martin. He graduated from the Indianapolis School for Deaf in Indianapolis, Indiana, and later worked in maintenance at Pokagon State Park....
Richard Willison
Sep 21, 2026
Richard Ord Willison, 79, died at his home in Ft. Wayne, IN on September 21, 2026. Rich was born on February 19, 1947, in Kittanning, PA to Willard and Fannie (Livengood) Willison. He was a 1966 graduate of Redbank Valley High School in New Bethlehem, PA where he was a standout athlete. Rich worked for GTE/Verizon for 35 years. He...
Michael Leroy Mowery
Sep 20, 2026
Michael “Mike” Leroy Mowery, age 67, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at his residence. He was born on November 25, 1958, in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Max Herendeen and Beverly Henline.
Mike was a graduate of Paul Harding High School in Fort Wayne. He proudly served his country with the United States...
James "Jim" Joseph Barrand
Sep 19, 2026
James “Jim” Joseph Barrand, age 70, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his residence.
Jim was born on March 21, 1956, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Jack Eugene and Mary Jane (Seltenright) Barrand. He graduated from Southside High School in Fort Wayne in 1973. He continued his education...
Sara Ann Stahl
Sep 17, 2026
Sara Ann Stahl, age 56, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her residence. She was born on December 18, 1969, in Columbia City, Indiana, and was a graduate of Central Noble High School in Albion, Indiana.
Sara was a hardworking woman who dedicated many years of her life to working as a sales associate...
John Henry Jones
Sep 16, 2026
John Henry Jones, age 75, of New Haven, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Majestic Care of New Haven. He was born on March 7, 1951, in Lexington, MS, to the late Lewis and Bessie Mae (Ingram) Jones.
John graduated from Jacob McClain High School in Lexington, MS, and continued his education at Saint Junior College, also in...
Jennifer Annette Caldwell
Sep 14, 2026
Jennifer Annette Caldwell, age 34, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on November 27, 1991, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Jennifer attended Elmhurst High School in Fort Wayne. She was a loving homemaker who took great pride in keeping her home clean, comfortable, and tidy. She cherished the...
Anna “Pete” Jean Brackmann
Sep 11, 2026
Anna Jean "Pete" Brackmann (97) passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Friday, September 11th, 2026. She was surrounded by family and caretakers in her Meadows Assisted Living apartment in Brownsburg, IN. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward R. Brackmann.
Pete was born in Pine Bluff, AR, the only child of Anna and Arthur Peterson....
Rosa “Kathy” Kathleen Smith
Sep 10, 2026
Rosa “Kathy” Kathleen Smith, age 72, of Yoder, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Kathy was born on February 11, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Charles William and Rosa Ann (Eastes) Crawford. She graduated from Homestead High School in Fort Wayne in 1972 and went on to pursue...
Carlos Alberto Morales Avendano
Sep 9, 2026
Carlos Alberto Morales Avendano, age 55, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on June 18, 1971, in Managua, Nicaragua, to Leonte Morales and Maria Avendano.
Carlos graduated from high school and dedicated many years of his career to working as a glass technician. He had a variety of interests and enjoyed sports, cooking, dancing,...
Judith Ellen Watts
Sep 7, 2026
Judith Ellen Watts, age 88, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on September 11, 1937, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to the late George and Marie Gessl. Judith graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan and continued her education, earning an associate’s degree. She was employed by Purdue University in West...
Briella Kate Witmer
Sep 5, 2026
Briella Kate Witmer, infant daughter of Allan James and Lori Kate Witmer, was stillborn on September 5, 2026.
She is survived by her parents, Allan James and Lori Kate Witmer, along with her family and loved ones.
A private burial was held at the cemetery.
The family appreciates the prayers and sympathy of their family, friends, and community during this time of sorrow....
Carol A. Ferris
Sep 3, 2026
Carol A. Ferris, age 76, of Warsaw, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN.
She was born on January 20, 1950, in Angola, IN, and was raised in Pleasant Lake, IN, by the late Robert and Betty (Baker) Ferris. Carol graduated from Angola High School in 1968, where she was an exceptionally...
Eugene "Gene" Merlin Sarrazine
Aug 30, 2026
Eugene Merlin Sarrazine, 79, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2026.
Eugene was born on June 14, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Norman and Florence (Bowers) Sarrazine.
Eugene began his career at International Harvester before spending 29 years at Midwest Tile and Concrete, from which he retired. However, work was never his true...
Phoebe Blanche Thomas
Aug 29, 2026
Phoebe Blanche Thomas (née Lee), 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on the evening of August 29, 2026, at Heritage Park in Fort Wayne.
Phoebe was born December 29, 1938, in Oilton, Oklahoma. Soon after, her family relocated to Browns, Illinois, where she was raised. She attended Edwards County Senior High in Albion, Illinois. After graduating, she began working for Snap-on...
Roberto Bixano Arizmendi
Aug 28, 2026
Roberto Bixano Arizmendi, de 57 años, de Fort Wayne, Indiana, y anteriormente de Ciudad de México, México, falleció en paz, rodeado de su amada familia, el viernes 28 de agosto de 2026, en su residencia.
Roberto nació el 20 de abril de 1969, en Ciudad de México, México, hijo de Carlos Bixano Ruanova y Sabina Arizmendi Osorio. Después de completar sus...
Cheryl L. Blondell
Aug 26, 2026
Cheryl L. Blondell, age 73, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Cheryl was born on October 23, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late August W. and Hildegard R. (Springer) Blondell. She was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School and continued her education at Lutheran School of...
Charles Allen Boyd
Aug 20, 2026
Charles Allen Boyd, age 85, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his residence.
There are no services scheduled at this time and upon Mr. Boyd's wishes, cremation will take place.
Private interment will take place at a later date.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, IN.
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