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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Ba Pham

Ba Pham

Aug 19, 2021

Ba (Betty) Thị Pham, phap danh Lệ Ánh, age 85, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021, due to congestive heart failure. She was born October 2, 1936, in Long An, Vietnam. She eloped and married her longtime friend and love, Minh Huu Tran. Ba (Betty) Thi Pham was the daughter of Pham Văn Quân and Nguyễn Thị Thân. Ba...

Ronald Ashby

Ronald Ashby

Aug 19, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Lee Ashby, 79, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021. Born March 23, 1942 in New Castle, IN., he was the son of Doris and William Ashby. He was married to his eternal companion, Peggy on September 19, 1964. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he served faithfully for 55 years....

Horst Teifert

Horst Teifert

Aug 19, 2021

Horst Teifert, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday August 19th at The Cedars in Leo. He was a surveyor with Allen County. Horst is survived by his wife, Cecilia; son, Norbert Lee (Deborah). There will be a memorial service on Thursday August 26th, at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N Clinton St) at 6 pm with...

Stacy Manon

Stacy Manon

Aug 18, 2021

Stacy D. Manon, age 59, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Perry Harter and Sharon Harter, who survives, of Fort Wayne. Stacy worked as a manager with Gymboree for 25 years. She was an avid Colts, Pacers, and Cubs fan and she loved the arts....

Colleen Rowlett

Colleen Rowlett

Aug 16, 2021

Colleen Jane Rowlett, 93, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, August 16, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Colleen was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lela Kleeberg. Colleen graduated from Concordia High School and earned her masters degree in nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for the VA Hospital for many...

Hilda Caywood

Hilda Caywood

Aug 15, 2021

Hilda Caywood, 102, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. Born in Flint, Indiana Hilda was a daughter of the late Paul and Beulah Arnold. She worked as a unit secretary with Parkview Hospital for 13 years, prior to her retirement in 1984. She was an active member at Brookside Community Church and served as a mentor to young married women....

Jeanne Rhodes

Jeanne Rhodes

Aug 15, 2021

Jeanne M. Rhodes, 75, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She worked over 30 as an LPN and more recently retired from Lincoln Life where she worked in data entry. Jeanne was a former member of the Spiritualist Church of Divine Science. She is survived by her husband, Robert R. Rhodes Jr. of Fort Wayne; children, Denise...

Kathy Pettit

Kathy Pettit

Aug 14, 2021

Kathy Elaine Pettit, 67, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Huntington, Indiana, Kathy was the beloved daughter of Floyd Sheckler and the late Thais Sheckler (née Fields). She graduated from Huntington North High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Indiana University. She was a devoted Christian and member...

Bonnie Farnsworth

Bonnie Farnsworth

Aug 11, 2021

Bonnie Lou Farnsworth, 92, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her home. She was born in Lima, OH to the late Elmer Bowen and Evelyn Crockett. Bonnie loved caring for her family as a homemaker, and later opened and operated Calico Peak Gift Shop in Leo, IN. She was a gifted artist, and featured many of...

Lynn Bercot

Lynn Bercot

Aug 11, 2021

Lynn Ann Bercot, 66, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Born in Portland, Indiana Lynn was the daughter of the late Fred and Bertha Ineichen. Lynn retired from the United States Postal Service after many years of service. She was a member of Waynedale United Methodist Church. Lynn enjoyed writing poetry and traveling around the world. Surviving is her son,...

Nancy Pyle

Nancy Pyle

Aug 10, 2021

Nancy Ann Pyle, 78, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Nancy was a daughter of the late Walter and Marie Gallmeier. She graduated from North Side High School. She went on to attend Parkview School of Nursing for 3 years, earning her bachelors degree from IPFW. Nancy then earned her...

Drake Shammas

Drake Shammas

Aug 8, 2021

Drake Shammas, 18, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and a 2021 graduate of Heritage High School. Drake was a talented musician, he also loved skateboarding and animals. He is survived by his parents, Elie and Sheila Shammas of Hoagland, IN; siblings, Dominiq "Nick" Slone of Fort Wayne, Mariah Smith of...

Tim Orman

Tim Orman

Aug 7, 2021

Tim K. Orman, 84, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. Born in Indiana, Tim was the son of the late Mildred Cromwell. Tim served our country as an Air National Guard veteran. He worked as a data processing manager during his working years. Tim was an avid hunter of pheasants and quail, and you could often time find him on...

Ruth Dorney

Ruth Dorney

Aug 6, 2021

Ruth Dorney went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 6th 2021. Ruth had been a piano teacher since February of 1961. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Bob) Farrer; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 2001. Funeral services will be held at Christ's Church (3131 S....

Linda Gosnell

Linda Gosnell

Aug 6, 2021

Linda Sue Gosnell, 71, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. Born in Peru, Indiana Linda was the daughter of Wilma (Copeland) Neaville who survives. She worked at H & R Block for 20 years as a senior tax analyst. She took pride in her yardwork and gardening, was an incredible artist and painter, and cherished the time spent with her...

Suzanne Wegner

Suzanne Wegner

Jul 31, 2021

Suzanne Wegner, age 52, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Berne, to William Lehman of Berne, IN and the late Barbara Lehman. Suzanne worked as an elementary school teacher with Fort Wayne Community Schools for over 20 years. She was a member of First Assembly of God and grew up attending the First...

Kathy Brown

Kathy Brown

Jul 30, 2021

Kathy "THE LEGEND" Brown, 58, gained her angel wings and ascended to heaven on Friday, July 30, 2021. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Anna and Lloyd Brown. She was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed poetry, making dreamcatchers, watching soap operas, and spending time with friends and family. Surviving are her...

Victor Jackson

Victor Jackson

Jul 30, 2021

Victor "Smokey" Jackson, 60, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Terrell, AR. He was born to the late William "Sun" Jackson and Lula Mae Jackson, who survives, of Detroit, MI. Surviving are his children, Tereon Bell, Qiana Crigler, Shante Bell, Megan Bell, Waddell (Nicole) Minor, Victor Antonio (Natalie) Jackson Jr.,...

Klayton Reas

Klayton Reas

Jul 30, 2021

Klayton Matthew Reas, age 29, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to Matthew (Susan) Reas and Heather (Jeff) Wolff both of Fort Wayne. Klay was a graduate of Homestead High School where he played baseball, the sport he loved. He had a passion for music, and was an avid song writer....

Jason Sprang

Jason Sprang

Jul 30, 2021

Jason Paul Sprang, 46, of Muncie, IN passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 in Muncie, IN. He was born in Fort Collins, CO to Paul (Lynn) Sprang of John's Creek, GA and Marlena (Dennis) Mulligan of New Haven, IN. Jason worked 23 years as a retail manager for Macy's. He enjoyed bicycling, music, tacos, and spending time outdoors surrounded by...

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