Linda K. Wiegman, 80, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went to her heavenly home on April 4, 2026, in Fort Wayne after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born October 11, 1945, in Bluffton, Indiana, to Ralph Meyer and Josephine (Liechty) Meyer. She graduated from Bluffton High School in 1963 and went on to Ball State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1967 and a Master of Arts in Education in 1972. Linda devoted her career to serving children as an elementary school ...

Patricia Ann (Hindenlang) Johnson, age 73, of Avilla, passed away April 4, 2026, at Kendallville Manor. Patricia was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on May 28, 1952, to the late Carl Edward Hindenlang and Joanna (Offord) Hindenlang. She was employed in the past with Kraft, Uniform Printing, Pent Plastics and Group Dekko.  Patricia found joy in life's simple pleasures and in the people she held closest. She enjoyed decorating for the holidays, reading and crafting. More than anything she ...

William Gordon Ashmore, age 77, of Kendallville, passed away March 30, 2026, at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. Mr. Ashmore was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on May 16, 1948, to the late Freeman Ashmore and Christine Kate (Griffin) Ashmore. He graduated from Landrum High School in South Carolina and was owner/operator of an automotive care and detailing business. Survivors include: Daughter, Sandi and Chris Maners of Albion. Three grandchildren, Tabbetha Moran of Albion; John and ...

James Earl Jackson, age 75, of Leo, passed away on March 26, 2026, and is now at peace in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. James was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 19, 1950, to the late James Edgar Jackson and Erlene Catherine (Chamberlin) Jackson. He graduated from Leo High School in 1968 and entered into the United States Air Force where he honorably served his country from 1970-1972. He married Suzanne Hetrick on September 23, 2000, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ...

Sandra Lee (Walters) Parisot, age 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away March 24, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Parisot was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 19, 1943, to the late Dale Walters and Wanda (White) Walters. She first married Ross Gambrell who preceded her in death in 1977. She later married Ronald Parisot who also preceded her in death in 2012. Sandy was employed with the U.S. Food Service in customer service.  Survivors include: Son, Kevin and ...

Leroy Charles "Chuck" Pratt, age 80, of Kimmel, died March 23, 2026, at home. Mr. Pratt was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on September 26, 1945, to the late Leroy Charles Pratt, Sr. and Leanna (Tassler) Pratt. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Chuck was employed with Dexter Axle, and he was liked by all his friends and neighbors. There will be no services held. 

Sandra Louise (Stabe) Hagerty, age 87, of Kendallville, passed away March 21, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Mrs. Hagerty was born in Garrett, Indiana, on February 13, 1939, to the late Harold F. Stabe and Lorene B. (Hissong) Stabe. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1956 and married Jim Adam Hagerty on April 2, 1966, at St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Sandy was a longtime employee of Kraft Foods where she retired in 1995 after 30 years of service.  She ...

Beverly Ann (Benz) Schweizer, age 90, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully at TowneHouse Retirement Community where she resided on March 19, 2026. She was married to her husband, Richard Walter Schweizer, for 62 years. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, service, and compassion. She was a devoted and loving mother of five children and was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. For many years, Beverly was an active volunteer in her community. ...

Paul Frederick Topping, 77, passed away on March 19, 2026, in Marion, IN. Born on October 1, 1948, Paul dedicated much of his life to service, both as a medic in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later at the Marion VA Hospital. Paul is remembered for his profound love for his family and his country. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971, including a crucial stint in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. He continued his commitment to service in the Army Reserves from 1975 to ...

Mikaela Tish Forker, age 27, of Kendallville, died in a car crash March 12, 2026. Mikaela was born in Auburn, Indiana, on June 15, 1998, to James Lee Smith and Marissa Ranae (Forker) Gonzalez. She was a 2016 East Noble High School graduate and was attending mechanics trade school. She was employed by Goodyear in Fort Wayne as a mechanic. She loved spending time playing with her kids, Viktoria and Ezra, her dog, Gypsy, going fishing, spending time outdoors and being with her family and ...