IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Michael
Doneff
May 20, 1970 – November 14, 2025
Obituary
Michael G. Doneff, 55, a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, died November 14, surrounded by family and friends after a brave battle with cancer. He was the only child of the late George and Faye (Atkinson) Doneff.
Michael was a career grocery man, working 10 years at Meijer and 22 years for Kroger's at the Dupont and Georgetown stores. Customers loved Michael and would seek out his lane because he was the best full-time bagger ever, not to mention the countless shoes he wore out pushing carts. He had also worked for his father and several restaurants.
He is survived by several aunts, uncles, and many cousins.
A public visitation will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at FairHaven Funeral Home in Fort Wayne from 6-8 pm. A funeral service will take place the following day on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11 am located at Fairhaven Funeral Home with visitation from 10am until the service. A burial will take place following the service at Lindenwood Cemetery.
Michael was a career grocery man, working 10 years at Meijer and 22 years for Kroger's at the Dupont and Georgetown stores. Customers loved Michael and would seek out his lane because he was the best full-time bagger ever, not to mention the countless shoes he wore out pushing carts. He had also worked for his father and several restaurants.
He is survived by several aunts, uncles, and many cousins.
A public visitation will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at FairHaven Funeral Home in Fort Wayne from 6-8 pm. A funeral service will take place the following day on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11 am located at Fairhaven Funeral Home with visitation from 10am until the service. A burial will take place following the service at Lindenwood Cemetery.
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Services
Visitation
November
20
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Second Visitation
November
21
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services
10:00 - 11:00 am
Service
November
21
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Starts at 11:00 am
Interment
November
21
Lindenwood Cemetery
Starts at 12:30 pm
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