Obituaries
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.
Veleria Monique Carlisle
Aug 19, 2026
Veleria Monique Carlisle, age 70, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 12, 1956, in Chicago, IL, to the late Alfred and Betty (Jackson) Carlisle.
Veleria graduated from Heritage High School in Fort Wayne. She was a devoted homemaker and mother who cherished her family. She enjoyed drawing, shopping,...
JC Sloan
Aug 18, 2026
JC (Conger) Sloan, age 62, passed away on August 18, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. JC was born in Geneva, NY on July 8, 1964, to Gloria (Kinney) Niles and Stanley Conger. After high school, she graduated from Bryant & Stratton College with a bachelor’s degree in business management.
Throughout her life, JC was known to have a huge care-giving soul....
Asuzeta Margarita Suarez Figueroa
Aug 18, 2026
Asuzeta Margarita Suarez Figueroa, age 79, of Goshen, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, IN.
Asuzeta was born on February 12, 1947, in Porlamar, Venezuela, to the late Ildefonzo Suarez and Maria Figueroa. She graduated from high school and went on to devote her life to being a loving mother and grandmother.
Asuzeta...
David James Kluka
Aug 12, 2026
David “Dave” James Kluka, age 71, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on August 11, 1955, in Berwyn, Illinois, to the late John and Berenice Kluka.
Dave was a graduate of Morton West High School in Berwyn and continued his education at Morton College....
Jann Marie Janda
Aug 11, 2026
Jann Marie Janda, 68, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. Jann was born in Watseka, Illinois, and raised in Kankakee, Illinois with her twin sister Jill by their amazing parents, Inez and Royal Schroeder. She was proudly the mom of six children, and beloved owner of Gibbs, the Australian Shepherd. Jann lived life fully, always there...
Mary Ellen Saunders
Jul 23, 2026
Mary Ellen Saunders, age 77, passed away peacefully at her residence.
Private family services will take place at a later date.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, IN.
Judy Helen Heck
Jul 20, 2026
Judy Helen Heck, age 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Judy was born on July 21, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Millard and Helen (Cook) McClintock. She graduated from New Haven High School and, in August 1962, married the love of her life, Ronald Heck, in Michigan. Together...
Ronald "Ron" A. Kelley
Jul 18, 2026
Ronald A. Kelley, 72, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Born on December 10, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Ron was the son of the late David and Cleo Kelley. Following his graduation from high school, he dedicated many years to working in shipping and receiving for both Acro and Peg Perego, where...
Ronald "Ron" Roma Hess
Jul 16, 2026
Ronald Roma Hess, age 86, of Wolcottville, Indiana, passed away on July 16, 2026, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville, Indiana.
Ron was born on December 1, 1939, in Auburn, Indiana, to the late Roma and Murriel (Saunders) Hess. He spent his early years in Auburn before attending Ball State University, where he met the love of his life, Judith...
William "Buzz" Alan Voelker
Jul 10, 2026
William Alan "Buzz" Voelker departed from this life on July 10, 2026, at age 64. Bill was born and died in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He lived and worked at locations around the world as an engineer for firms including PeopleSoft and Andersen Consulting. Bill was baptized at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in 1962 and graduated Concordia Lutheran High School in...
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...
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