Obituaries
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.
Carlos Roberto Torrijos
May 30, 2026
Carlos Roberto Torrijos, age 22, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Carlos was born on August 2, 2003, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Efrain Torrijos and Andrea (Hill) Bartley. He attended South Side High School and was known for his vibrant personality, kind heart, and infectious smile. Carlos had a passion for music and especially enjoyed...
Sandra "Sandy" Lynn Burkhead
May 29, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Burkhead, age 60, of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Sandy was born on August 15, 1965, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Jerry Wayne Albaugh and Vona Mable (Buckland) Burkhead. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 1984. On June 2, 2015, she married the love of her life, Jim J. Burkhead,...
Kam Go Niang
May 27, 2026
Kam Go Niang, age 47, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Kam was born on October 11, 1978, in Burma to Kham Do Nang and Vung Liang Cing. In 2008, she married Kham Lam Khai in Burma.
Kam is survived by her husband, Kham Lam Khai; a son, Mang Sian Lian;...
Aubrey M. Bradford Jr.
May 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Aubrey Marshall Bradford Jr.
August 7, 1937 – May 26, 2026
Aubrey Marshall Bradford Jr., beloved husband, father, friend, and faithful servant of Christ, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 26, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on August 7, 1937, in Waco, Texas, Aubrey was the son of Aubrey Marshall Bradford Sr....
Clinton "Wayne" Smith
May 23, 2026
Clinton “Wayne” Smith, age 57, of Arcola, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his residence. Still loving his are his mother, Janet Smith, and 3 sisters, Kendra, Dena, Ann, and a few select friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Flavel Smith. There are no services scheduled at this time and cremation will take...
Grant "Nash" Aleksander Reef
May 21, 2026
Grant “Nash” Aleksander Reef, age 38, of Fort Wayne, IN, formerly of Parchment, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1987, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Stacy Micah Wicks and Tiffany Ann (Reef) Owens.
Nash graduated from Martin High School in Martin, MI, in 2005. On September 2, 2023, he proposed to the love of...
Larry L. Mock
May 21, 2026
Larry L. Mock, age 82, of Auburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. Born on March 1, 1944, in Portland, Indiana, Larry lived a life defined by hard work, independence, and a wide range of talents and interests.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army, carrying with him the...
Lon Wayne Minnich
May 20, 2026
Lon Wayne Minnich, age 69, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on May 20, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Minnich was born on September 1, 1956, in Goshen, IN to the late Ralph A. and Mary L. (Barron) Minnich. He graduated from Goshen High School in Goshen, IN. Lon was previously employed as a laborer for Turtle Top. He loved being...
Cing Ngaih Lun
May 18, 2026
Cing Ngaih Lun, age 44, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North in Indianapolis. Mrs. Lun was born on March 8, 1982, in Burma to Lang Suan Thang and Niang Khan Vung.
Cing was a loving mother, grandmother, and devoted homemaker who cherished caring for her family and home. She enjoyed watching Burmese,...
Carlos Heredia
May 16, 2026
Carlos Heredia-Parra, age 58, of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Carlos was born on October 7, 1967, in Michoacán, Mexico, to Salvador Heredia and Elvira Parra. On December 21, 1988, he married the love of his life, Eva Avila, in Simiroa, Michoacán,...
Charles Michael Bowles
May 12, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Michael Bowles passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Charlie was born on February 15, 1974, to Peggy (Chadwell) Bowles and David F. Bowles in Louisville, KY. In 1992, he graduated from Atherton High School in Louisville. For all his working life, Charlie was an electrostatic painter, working first at...
Glenn Terry
May 11, 2026
Glenn Terry, age 72, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Terry was born on February 4, 1954, in Garrett, Indiana, to the late Shelby Terry and Helen (Sawyer) Gibson. Glenn attended Prairie Heights High School and later obtained his GED. He married Crystal Landrum at their residence in Kendallville, Indiana.
Glenn was a...
Christopher Licatesi
May 8, 2026
Christopher Licatesi, age 66, of Marion, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, after a long illness at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.
Chris was born on October 16, 1959, in Chicago, to John and Patricia (Burke) Licatesi. Chris worked in various manufacturing positions, including time with General Motors in Willow Springs, IL.
Chris spent most of his life in...
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