Harper's Community Funeral Home

03/31/2026

Helen Louise Purvis, 100, of New Haven, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Ashton Creek, Fort Wayne. Born in West Layette, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Clara Belle (Boyd) Jones. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven. She was a 1942 graduate of West Lafyette…

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03/24/2026

Kathleen Louise Wall, 78, of New Haven, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at home. Born in Woodburn, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Sophia (Witte) Lampe. She worked for Luginbill Wire Die, New Haven. Kathleen enjoyed reading, gardening, and painting.

She is survived by her son,…

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03/23/2026

Mark Joseph Franzen, 61, of Monroeville, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at home. Born in Le Mars, Iowa, he was the son of the late Merlin and Diane (Hilger) Franzen. He was a member of St. John Fisher Catholic Church, Fort Wayne.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ann Marie (Gordon)…

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03/22/2026

Doris Ann Wiedemann, 89, of New Haven, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at The Terrace, Fort Wayne. Born April 21, 1936, and baptized the same day at home in New Haven to the late Alvin and Esther (Bohnke) Hermann. She attended St. Peter’s Lutheran school which was a one room schoolhouse...

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03/22/2026

For the first time in school history, the New Haven Bulldogs are heading to the STATE FINALS for boys basketball!

New Haven 59
Columbia City 55

Tarvar Baskerville scores 15 of his 17 points in the final quarter including the game-winner with 2.4 left. Jadrien Ezell with 16.

In their final games, Landon Richmond led all scorers with 21 points and well over 10 rebounds and Owen Marshall with 13. They will face Indianapolis Cathedral for a 3A state championship!

03/20/2026

03/20/2026

Beth Lynn Harding, 84, of Coldwater, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at The Cedars, Leo. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Helen (Smith) Parks. She attended New Haven United Methodist Church. She retired from Navistar after 43 years. Beth enjoyed…

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03/19/2026

Gerald “Gene” Eugene Bennett, 78, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Sollie and Jessie Mae (Tarkington) Bennett. He retired in 2007...

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03/14/2026

New Haven Bulldogs are Regional Champions!!! First time in school history!!!!

New Haven- 64
West Lafayette- 49

03/13/2026

Jeffrey Wayne Becker, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Fort Wayne, Jeff was the son of the late Carl and Charlotte (Wiese) Becker. He graduated from New Haven High School in 1971 and...

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03/08/2026

Paul Richard Miller, 66, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Canada, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marita (Meyer) Miller. He enjoyed TV Western’s, playing basketball, attending Fort Wayne Tincaps baseball games, and...

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03/08/2026

Congratulations Bulldogs!

Boys Basketball Sectional Champions!!! New Haven’s first sectional title in 6 years.

New Haven 74
Marion 60

New Haven advances to Regionals to play West Lafayette!