Obituaries
Debora Kay Riedel
Nov 3, 2026
Debora Kay Riedel, age 68, passed away at her home in Topeka, Indiana, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born on June 23, 1958, to Betty Lou (Fought) Riedel and Vernon Riedel in LaGrange, Indiana. She attended Topeka Elementary School and workshops at the School of Opportunity in Howe, Indiana.
Debbie was a life-long resident of LaGrange County. Raised in...
Phillip John Cutler
Nov 2, 2026
Phillip John Cutler, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2026. There are no services scheduled at this time and upon the family's request cremation will take place.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, IN.
Jimi King III
Nov 2, 2026
In Jimi King III, age 44, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2026, at his residence.
Jimi was born on July 6, 1982, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Jimmie King Jr. and Belinda (Bright) Weaver. He was a 2001 graduate of Paul Harding High School.
Jimi had a passion for life and a personality that was impossible...
Kandra Kay Foulk
Oct 31, 2026
Kandra Kay Foulk, age 60, of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at The Waters of LaGrange in LaGrange, Indiana.
Kandra was born on January 5, 1966, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late John and Fannie (Miller) Mast. She was a high school graduate and a dedicated employee who spent 10 years working at Walmart in Kendallville,...
Alfredo Torres Rivera
Oct 25, 2026
Alfredo Torres Rivera, age 36, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Born on April 26, 1990, in Puebla, Mexico, Alfredo graduated from high school in Mexico before making his way through life and building connections with those around him. He worked in the restaurant industry as a server, where he had the...
Theodore “Tee” Edwin Blotter
Oct 14, 2026
Theodore “Tee” Edwin Blotter, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1966, in Fremont, Indiana, to Theodore B. Blotter and Darlene K. Weller.
Mr. Blotter graduated from Fremont High School. He worked in maintenance at Reliable in Kendallville for 16 years before continuing his career in manufacturing as a laborer at Forest River...
Larry L. Frick
Oct 13, 2026
Larry L. Frick, 79, of Angola, Indiana, passed away on October 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1947, in Angola, Indiana, to the late Leonard Earl Frick and Dorothy Louise (Leas) Frick.
Larry graduated from Mongo High School in Mongo, Indiana, and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On...
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...
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