Obituaries
Cynthia "Cindy" Dawn Harden
Jul 2, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Dawn Harden, age 71, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Cindy was born on January 15, 1955, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1973. She was employed by the Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne for many years before retiring after 22 years...
Mary Ellen Gladys Hart
Jul 1, 2026
Mary Ellen Gladys (Johnson) Hart, age 84, formerly of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Cameron Hospital in Angola, Indiana. Mary Ellen was born on March 21, 1942, in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late Arthur Edward and Viola Emma (Straub) Johnson. She was later joined at home by her brother, Emmitt Arthur Johnson.
During her early childhood,...
Richard Robert Young
Jun 29, 2026
Richard “Dick” Robert Young, age 74, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages on Anthony Boulevard.
Dick was born on November 8, 1951, in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Robert Arnold and Genevieve Mary (Obert) Young. In 1970, he graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School and continued his education at the...
Terry Eugene Hively
Jun 25, 2026
Terry Eugene Hively, age 81, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and Pastor James Gier, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Hively was born on September 18, 1944, in Chelsea, MA, to the late Homer Hively and Ada (Roberts) Hively Miller. Terry was raised in Columbia City, IN, and graduated from Elmhurst...
Craig D. Lehman
Jun 25, 2026
Craig D. Lehman, age 47, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 6, 1979, in Decatur, IN, to Gaylord “Pete” and Thelma (Tweedy) Lehman.
In 1997, Craig graduated from Belmont High School in Decatur, IN. He continued his education, earning a bachelor’s degree in science from Purdue University Fort...
Myron A. Stevens
Jun 23, 2026
Myron A. Stevens, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Bethlehem Woods while in hospice. He was born on May 1, 1941, in Decatur, IN.
Myron graduated from Monroeville High School in 1960. After graduation, Myron Joined the United States Army serving in Vietnam as part of the Air Borne Division.
In 1967, he married Mary Lay and...
Donnie Ray Carroll
Jun 20, 2026
Donnie Ray Carroll, age 71, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Fort Wayne. He was born on October 22, 1954, to the late Viola Carroll and the late Jesse Carroll in Texas. Donnie worked for a time at Mayneland Farm in Naperville, Illinois and worked in the Horticulture Department at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois....
Sharon Lee Drew
Jun 19, 2026
Sharon Lee Drew, 87, from Albion, Indiana. went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2026 at Parkview Hospital, Lagrange. She was surrounded throughout her last days by her loving family.
She was born in Fort Wayne. IN to Gilbert P. and Elizabeth H. (Rainey) Malott. She attended Elmhurst High School and later attended Withlacoochee School of Nursing in Inverness,...
Michael "Mike" J. Nern
Jun 17, 2026
Michael “Mike” J. Nern, age 75, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mike was born on December 26, 1950, in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Clarence and Luetta (Haugk) Nern. He was a 1969 graduate of Snider High School. Mike worked in manufacturing for most of his...
Kimberly K. Warkentine
Jun 15, 2026
Kimberly K. Warkentine, age 66, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at home in Angola, Indiana. She was born on July 31, 1959 in Marshall, Illinois, to the late John Kirchner and the late Doris (Rasner) Kirchner. Kim graduated from Marshall High School in Illinois, then attended Lincoln Trail College where she completed her Associate in Applied Science degree...
Elizabeth Ann Bade
Jun 12, 2026
Elizabeth A. Bade, age 72, went to be with her Lord on June 12, 2026. She was the daughter of Richard and Mildred (Bowers) Griffith. She graduated from Bethlehem Grade School and Concordia High School.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Bade; children, Sarah Waters, Mike Meeker, David (Bianca) Bade, Brad Riehle, and Ross (Vickie) Riehle; sisters, Pat (Larry) Bobay...
Mike C. Mason
Jun 11, 2026
Mike C. Mason, of Illinois, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Private family services will be held with a private burial to follow. Arrangements and care entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, IN.
Harold E. Chester
Jun 11, 2026
Harold E. Chester, age 84, of Howe, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Chester was born on March 6, 1942, in Fort Wayne, IN, to Albert and Bernice (Studle) Chester.
Harold is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth Chester; three children, Faron Chester, Tracy (Steve) Ferrell, and Clint (Bianca)...
Jonas Lengacher
Jun 6, 2026
Jonas Lengacher, age 74, of New Haven, IN, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1951, to the late Joseph and Maggie Lengacher.
Jonas was a man of few words, but when he spoke, people listened. He was laid-back by nature, easy to be around, and never met a stranger. With a heart of gold and...
William Michael West
Jun 4, 2026
William Michael West, age 63, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Glenbrook Rehab and Skilled Nursing in Fort Wayne. Mr. West was born on August 2, 1962. There are no services scheduled at this time and cremation will take place upon his wishes. Arrangements and care entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services...
Deborah Lee Galloway
Jun 3, 2026
Deborah Lee Galloway, age 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, IN.
Deborah was born on January 12, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Rex and Alberta (Nofzinger) Heckman. She graduated from South Side High School in Fort Wayne in 1966. Deborah dedicated 20 years of service to...
Christina Marie Eilers
Jun 2, 2026
Christina Marie Eilers, age 57, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on October 11, 1968, to the late Barbara Snyder and the late Dennis Eilers in Minnesota. At the age of three, Christina was adopted by Diane Eilers, who survives. Christina grew up in Fort Wayne, attending Southside High School and graduating from...
Glenn "Howard" Cottier Jr.
Jun 2, 2026
Glenn “Howard” Cottier Jr., 76, of Harlan, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Howard was born on May 2, 1950, in Auburn, California, to the late Glenn Howard Cottier Sr. and Ruby (Collins) Gardner. He graduated from Leo High School and continued his education at Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). On June 3, 1972, he...
Wilburn Taylor Jr.
Jun 1, 2026
Wilburn Taylor Jr., age 65, of Huntington, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on November 20, 1960, in Manhattan, New York, to Wilburn Taylor Sr. and Delphenia McLauren. Wilburn graduated from high school and entered the workforce, where he enjoyed a career as a truck driver for...
Dennis W. Stiller
Jun 1, 2026
Dennis W. Stiller, age 67, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Private family services will take place with cremation to follow upon Dennis's request.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, IN.
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