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Recent Obituaries in Fort Wayne, IN
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Fort Wayne, IN area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Steven Schillereff
Dec 28, 2021
Steven J. Schillereff, 57, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Born in Wheat Ridge, CO, Steven was the son of the late Herbert and Lorna Schillereff. Steve graduated from Wheat Ridge High School and went on to earn a scholarship to play baseball in college. He attended several different universities before graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a...
Julie Keesler
Dec 27, 2021
Julie Marie Keesler, 62, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Julie was a daughter of the late Edward Rieg and Connie Rieg-Ebbing. Julie worked for many years at Rhoades Automotive and most recently at Don Ayres Honda. She enjoyed going out to eat with her sister and friends and...
Nicole Cichocki
Dec 26, 2021
Nicole Ann Cichocki, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, and a daughter to the late, Lois Cichocki. She enjoyed cheering on the Alabama football team with friends and family, as well as playing Scrabble and challenging others to the best word possible. She also enjoyed baking, especially cookies,...
Thomas Reynolds
Dec 25, 2021
Thomas Reynolds, age 69, passed away Saturday, December 25th, 2021 in Fort Wayne. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. If you are a family member please call Fairhaven at 260-424-5000.
Vernon Lee
Dec 25, 2021
Vernon Eric Lee "V. Man" took eternal rest on December 25, 2021. He was born October 9, 1962, in Fort Wayne, IN to Horace and Rosemary Lee. Vernon was baptized at an early age at Jerusalem Baptist Church and attended Pilgrim Baptist Church throughout his childhood years. Vernon was a member of Light of the World, under Pastor Cornelius Hill...
Justin Nahrwold
Dec 24, 2021
Justin Lewis Nahrwold, 40, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 2, 1981, Justin was the son of Gary and Renita Nahrwold. Justin graduated from New Haven High School, class of 2000. The loves of his life were his three daughters. Justin was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, and he became a...
Brittany Deck
Dec 24, 2021
Brittany Noel Deck, age 30, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to Don (Tina) Wilson and Karen (David) Deck. Brittany will be remembered as a loving mother and caring person to all she knew. She is survived by her sons, Korbin Deck and Jacob Chacon Jr.; siblings, Alyssia...
Earl Saylor
Dec 23, 2021
Earl Saylor, 84 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully on December 23,2021. He was Born October 5,1937 in Harlan County Kentucky to the late Lloyd and Francis Saylor of Harlan County Kentucky. Earl worked many years for the Brock Candy Company in Chicago, Illinois. Eventually Earl started to work for the W.H. Hutchinson & Son where he was a...
Dion Calzada
Dec 19, 2021
Dion Calzada, 68, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Santa Rosa, Texas on March 31, 1953. Dion worked for the Allen County Highway Department as a parts manager for 31 years, prior to his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, watching John Wayne movies, taking random trips, and most importantly spending time...
William Gaier
Dec 18, 2021
William J. "Bill" Gaier, 72, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Hartford City, Indiana, Bill was a son of the late Cary and Opal Gaier. Bill graduated from Petroleum High School. He served our country as a U.S. Army veteran. Bill worked for Partners and Shuttlebug. Bill was quiet, strong, patient, funny and...
Ronnie Guiff
Dec 18, 2021
Ronnie Lee Guiff, 74, of New Haven, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the night of Saturday, December 18th, 2021. He was welcomed there by his father, Harry and his grandson, Joshua. Ronnie is survived by the love of his life of 52 years, Esther. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Loretta; his brother, Ray...
Carol Bergmeier
Dec 17, 2021
Carol A. Bergmeier, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus, on Friday, December 17, 2021. Born in Xenia, Ohio, Carol was a daughter of the late Harold and Carrie Roderick. Carol graduated from North Side High School, class of 1964 and earned her bachelors degree from Grace College. She was an English and Literature Teacher with Lakewood...
Paul Runyon
Dec 16, 2021
Paul Warren Runyon, 75, passed away December 16, 2021 at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Paul was born July 9, 1946 in Cadillac, MI, the son of the late Lawrence and Leilah (Hartgerink) Runyon, the second of nine children. On November 29, 1969, Paul married Barbara Rank at Burr Oak Missionary Church. During their 52 years of marriage, Paul...
Mary Ward
Dec 15, 2021
Mary Lou Ward, 71, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by much love. Born in Bluffton, Indiana, Mary was a daughter of the late Gerald and Ilene Chapman. Mary grew up in Portland and she attended Portland High School. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother to her family. She enjoyed watching the...
Raymond P. "Ray" Quance
Dec 15, 2021
Raymond Paul Quance, 96, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Born in Auburn, Indiana, Raymond was the son of the late William and Martha Quance. Ray married the love of this life Virginia (Hutker) in 1946 and they enjoyed 75 years of marriage together. Ray graduated from Auburn High School, earned his bachelors from Purdue University and his masters from...
Bobbie Pearson
Dec 15, 2021
Bobbie J. Pearson, 70, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Born on August 16, 1951 in Greenwood, Mississippi, Bobbie was a daughter of the late Roosevelt and Margaret Seay. Bobbie enjoyed spending time with her family, counseling with others, doing ministry work, swimming, crafting, and traveling. Bobbie was a virtuous woman who loved Jesus Christ. Bobbie loved smiling, especially to...
Francis Ward
Dec 15, 2021
Francis W. Ward, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Eastman, WI to the late Joseph and Roxana Ward. Francis worked with AC Nielsen as a Marketing Research Field Representative and proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He was a devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan from the...
Jeffrey Kinniard
Dec 14, 2021
Jeffrey Alan "Jeff" Kinniard, 65, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Jeff was the son of the late Russell Kinniard and Margaret (Nagy) Benham. Jeff proudly graduated from Kent State University. He proceeded to have a successful career in the insurance business that took him and his family from Columbus, OH to...
Timothy Hampton
Dec 14, 2021
Timothy Lee Hampton, 70, was born on January 21st, 1951 in Holy Springs, Mississippi. He departed this life December 14, 2021 at the Chateau Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Lee Hampton Thirkhill and mother, S.E. Hampton, and siblings E.W. James Hampton, Barbara Jean Hampton, Qudell Hampton Andrews, and Perry Hampton. He leaves three children...
Danny Martin
Dec 12, 2021
Danny Martin, 86, of Huntertown, IN passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 in New Haven, IN. He was born in Estel, KY to Joel and Gusta Martin. Danny worked as an electrician for over 50 years. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. Danny enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. He is survived...
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