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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Birgit Enyeart

Birgit Enyeart

Aug 28, 2021

Birgit Enyeart, 61, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Germany to the late Johannes Becker and Elisabeth Becker. Birgit was trained as a butcher's assistant and spent many years working at Target. She loved cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Elisabeth Enyeart and Robert Enyeart...

Dennis Eilers

Dennis Eilers

Aug 28, 2021

Dennis R. Eilers, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away August 28, 2021. He was born June 5, 1944 to the late Thomas and Ethel Eilers, and was raised in Nappanee, IN. Dennis proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for Magnavox/Raytheon for 42 years. His best times were at Coldwater Lake, on his sailboat, playing pool at the...

Kevin Messmann

Kevin Messmann

Aug 27, 2021

Kevin Lee Messmann, 52, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Dennis Messmann and Geraldine Halbrook, who survives, of Fort Wayne. Kevin worked for McCoy Bolt Works, Keystone Schools, and most recently at Steel Dynamics for 13 years. He was a member of City Church and formerly a member...

Thomas Sappenfield

Thomas Sappenfield

Aug 27, 2021

Thomas W. Sappenfield, age 77, of Fort Wayne passed away on August 27, 2021. He was born August 10, 1944, in Ft. Wayne, IN. He was the only child of Martha (Bacon) (Sappenfield) Vonderau and William C. Sappenfield. Tom was a graduate of Central High School and a veteran of the United States Army. During his working career; he worked...

Deborah Knerr

Deborah Knerr

Aug 26, 2021

Deborah J. Knerr, age 68, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late George and Jean Snyder. Deb enjoyed teaching preschool in Harlan, Leo, and Fort Wayne and most recently worked as a receptionist with Parkview Health. She enjoyed traveling...

John Moody

John Moody

Aug 26, 2021

John William Moody, 76, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Terre Haute, IN to the late William and Kathryn Moody. John served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era. For 45 years, he worked for International Paper as both the maintenance superintendent and electrician. John was...

Rodney Cary

Rodney Cary

Aug 26, 2021

Rodney "Rod" Wayne Cary, 46, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in Nashville, Tennessee Rodney was the son of the late Shelton Wayne Cary and Patsy Cary who survives. Rod graduated from Northrop High School class of 1993. There he met the love of his life, Tonya (Goodman) Cary and started a wonderful...

Mary Beghtel

Mary Beghtel

Aug 25, 2021

Mary Ellen Beghtel, 56, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late Edward Patycola and Dottie Patycola, who survives, of Fowlerville, MI. Mary worked as a paralegal for Carson Law Firm. She will always be remembered as a caring wife and mother. Mary is survived by her husband of 13...

Robert Havener

Robert Havener

Aug 25, 2021

Robert Lee Havener Sr. entered into eternal life with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. On December 20, 1936, Bob was born to Robert and Alta (Martin) Havener. On July 24, 1954, he married the love of his life, Phyllis Williams, who preceded him in death. Bob worked for the Fort Wayne Newspapers...

Michael Dixon

Michael Dixon

Aug 24, 2021

Michael Paul Dixon, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Born in Gary, Indiana, Michael was the son of the late John and Helen Dixon. He served our nation as a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. During his working career he was a heavy machinery operator. Surviving are his children, William (Rose) Dixon, Jeffery (Tina) Dixon, Terry Dixon, Lisa (Cory)...

Drenda Kurtz

Drenda Kurtz

Aug 23, 2021

Drenda Kae Kurtz, age 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 23, 2021. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio on April 16, 1944, where she lived until she was 10 years old. She then moved with her family to Kendallville, Indiana. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1962. She was incredibly involved in school...

Paul Miller

Paul Miller

Aug 22, 2021

Paul A. Miller, 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Paul was born December 1, 1954 to the late Hester and Bertha Miller. Left to cherish his memory are his life long sweetheart and wife Pamela Clancy-Miller, daughters Patrice (Marcus) Coleman, Shampree Miller, Iesha Miller and Shakela Miller of Fort Wayne, IN,...

Kristina Kinniry-Datta

Kristina Kinniry-Datta

Aug 22, 2021

Kristina Kay Kinniry-Datta, 54, passed away August 22, 2021 at her home in Huntington, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Thomas Kinniry and Rita Kinniry (nee Egts), who survives, of Fort Wayne. Kristina graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School, Class of 1985, and served as captain of her pom pom squad. She later graduated from the...

Michael Hughes

Michael Hughes

Aug 21, 2021

Michael Edward Hughes, of Ft. Wayne, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 21st after an extended illness. He was born on November 23, 1942 in Carroll County, KY, the son of Arthur (Eke) and Nancy (Hoskins) Hughes. He was a graduate of Carroll County High School and attended the University of Kentucky until he entered the management program with Sears,...

Debbie Whitfield

Debbie Whitfield

Aug 21, 2021

Debbie Jean Whitfield, 63, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 in New Haven, IN. She was born in Des Moines, IA to the late Donald and Nellie Pettit. She worked at several local retail stores and restaurants. Debbie will be remembered for the love and care she showed her family. She is survived by her significant other, Wilbert Shelby of...

Marie Phipps

Marie Phipps

Aug 20, 2021

Marie Phipps, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, August 20th at Park Place Senior Living. She was born in Lebanon, TN to the late Reed and Bonnie Claywell. Marie worked for Fort Wayne Community Schools for 22 years as a secretary. She was a member of Blackhawk Ministries, The Indiana Two Steppers-Mavericks, and Twilight Twenty Homemakers. Marie also...

Teri Wolfe

Teri Wolfe

Aug 20, 2021

Teri Jean Wolfe, 49, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 20th, 1972 to Lewis C. Wolfe and Rae Lee (Wolfe) Moriarity, Teri was known from the beginning for her open, joyous smile and dazzling blue eyes. A 1991 graduate of Wayne High School, Teri spent most of her life in and around...

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...

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