Obituaries

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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William "Bill" Bledsoe

William "Bill" Bledsoe

Sep 17, 2021

William Michael "Bill" Bledsoe, 74, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, September 17, 2021 with family at his side. Born on December 26, 1946 in Fort Wayne, Bill was a son of the late William and Delores Bledsoe. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Cherie Bledsoe; children, Jeff Bledsoe, Randy (Shelly) Bledsoe, Justin Pate, Stefanie (James)...

Catherine Payne

Catherine Payne

Sep 17, 2021

Catherine Louise "Cathy" Payne, 77, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Dupont Hospital. Born in Anderson, Indiana, Cathy was the daughter of the late Robert Bowers Moore and Helen Louise (Watson) Moore of Anderson, IN. She earned her bachelor degree from Fort Wayne Business College. She worked as an administrative assistant for many years at Central Soya, prior to...

Marsha Scheitlin

Marsha Scheitlin

Sep 17, 2021

Marsha Jo Scheitlin, 64, of Leo, IN, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on September 17, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center following a car accident. She was born September 9, 1957, in Paulding, OH to Darl and Iva (nee Funk) Stoller. Marsha was a member of the Leo Apostolic Christian Church, and embraced her relationship with her...

Jackie Shuler

Jackie Shuler

Sep 15, 2021

Jackie Norman "Jack" aka "Crazyhorse" Shuler Jr., 60, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Jack was the son of the late Jackie and JoAnn Shuler Sr. Jack was an automotive painter for Creative Liquid Coating in Kendallville for over 10 years. He absolutely loved riding his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle....

Edward Belonge

Edward Belonge

Sep 14, 2021

Edward N. Belonge, 57, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his home. He was born in Mishawaka, IN and worked as a Manufacturing Engineer with Riverside Manufacturing LLC of Huntertown, IN. He enjoyed his career, especially when mentoring the next generation through the company internship program. Edward served briefly as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He loved...

Mary Mcgrew

Mary Mcgrew

Sep 14, 2021

Mary E. McGrew, 88, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Christine Eliopulos. Mary worked as head of export for the Brunswick Corporation for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the daughters of...

Rebecca "Becky" Inniger

Rebecca "Becky" Inniger

Sep 13, 2021

Rebecca Sue "Becky" Inniger, 76, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 13, 2021. Born in Wauseon, Ohio, Becky was a daughter of the late Harley and Dorothy (Baum) Goldsmith. Becky earned her bachelors degree from Fort Wayne Bible College. She married Stan Inniger at the Pettisville Missionary Church in Pettisville, Ohio, on August 5,...

Michael Brown

Michael Brown

Sep 11, 2021

Michael Clark Brown, 84, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Riverside, CA and obtained his Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside. Michael proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. He worked 23 years in Warren, OH as a Production Manager for Alcan Aluminum and more recently for...

Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Smith

Sep 9, 2021

Kenneth Jack Smith, age 74, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Eccles, WV to the late Elmer and Gladys Smith. Ken worked as a respected supervisor with Food Marketing for over 32 years. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy and was member of Christ's Hope Ministries and...

Kathy Young

Kathy Young

Sep 9, 2021

Kathy Young, 67, was tragically killed in an accident Thursday, September 9th, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Scottsville, KY to the late James and Rebecca Herald. Kathy had worked at General Electric for 22 years. Most recently she worked for Regal Beloit until her retirement. Kathy had a passion for quilting and loved working on challenging quilt...

M. Helene Keys

M. Helene Keys

Sep 9, 2021

M. Helene Keys, 85, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, September 9, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Helene was the daughter of the late Wayne and Clara Bechtel. She graduated from South Whitley High School. She worked for Shambaugh and Son's and Hagerman Construction for many years until her retirement. Member of St. Vincent...

Bobby Compton

Bobby Compton

Sep 7, 2021

Bobby Ray "Bob" Compton, 56, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Parkview Randallia Hospital. Born in Columbia, Tennessee, Bob was the son of the late Robert and Ruby Compton. Bob served our country as a U.S. Army veteran. He was a nursing home administrator for several companies for over 20 years. Bob enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing guitar, but...

Mary Lou Guy

Mary Lou Guy

Sep 6, 2021

Mary Lou Guy, age 93, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born December 5, 1927 in Kokomo, IN to the late Earl D. and Mary E. (Morris) Calvin the third born of five children and only daughter. Two brothers, Malcolm Calvin and Richard Calvin preceded her in death with brothers Earl Calvin and Dr. James Calvin surviving. She...

Mark Penrod

Mark Penrod

Sep 5, 2021

Mark Allan Penrod, 60, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Hartford City, Indiana, Mark was a son of Allan and Jane Penrod who survive. Mark graduated from Southern Wells High School class of 1979. He served our country as a U.S. Army veteran. He worked for Peyton's Northern for 32 years prior to...

Jack Jerraid

Jack Jerraid

Sep 5, 2021

Jack Vernon Jerraid, 87, of Fort Wayne, peacefully passed away on September 5, 2021. Jack was devoted to his "first wife", Norma Clark Jerraid, of sixty-eight years whom he married on Valentine's Day, 1953. Transitioning from rural Noble and Whitley counties, he had a long career at the Dana Corporation, and traveled the world working on projects. He was a...

Terry Clover

Terry Clover

Sep 5, 2021

Terry L. Clover, age 53, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He worked as a driver for the Amish Community. Terry enjoyed making model cars, loved wolves and racing cars. He is survived by his significant other, Monica Grier; two step-children, Brittney Grier and Jacob Grier all of Fort Wayne; and two step-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will...

John "Jack" Rourke

John "Jack" Rourke

Sep 3, 2021

John R. "Jack" Rourke, 98, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at St. Anne Home and Retirement Community in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Joliet, Illinois, Jack was the son of the late William and Eliza Rourke. Jack served our country in the Navy during WWII and was a survivor of the Battle of Leyte Gulf. He owned and operated...

Ralph Crowe

Ralph Crowe

Sep 2, 2021

Ralph Duane Crowe, 75, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Kendallville, Indiana, Ralph was the son of the late Ralph Perry and Iva Bernice Crowe. Ralph worked for Wells Fargo Advisors and worked his way up to being First Vice President. He took great passion in his work and absolutely loved taking care...

A San

A San

Sep 1, 2021

A San, 69, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He was born in Burma(now Myanmar) country and lived in Logansport, Indiana. He raised his four daughters by selling groceries in the refugee camp, Thailand. A San only finished basic education level due to his home country's civil war, he came to United State in 2008...

Barbara Stano

Barbara Stano

Aug 31, 2021

Barbara Ann Stano, 84, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Barbara was the daughter of the late George and Stella Brooks. During her youth, Barbara worked on the family dairy farm and grocery market. Barbara was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother to her family. She enjoyed watching the birds, gardening, flowers, playing Bingo,...

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