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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Kelly Manning

Kelly Manning

Mar 23, 2021

Kelly Jo Manning, 52, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida after her five month battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kelly was the daughter of Verl and Kyris Johnson who survive. She graduated from Carroll High School. Kelly was a very creative imagination and put her creativity to use in making many crafts. She...

B. Dollene Claybaugh

B. Dollene Claybaugh

Mar 23, 2021

B. Dollene Claybaugh, 88, passes away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Dollene was the daughter of the late Fred and Edna Helton. She earned her bachelors degree from IPFW and her master's degree from St. Francis University. She was an educator for FWCS for 20 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of First...

Patricia Hormann

Patricia Hormann

Mar 21, 2021

Patricia A. Hormann, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Born in Bluffton, Indiana, Patricia was the daughter of the late Kenneth Harnish and Beulah Hale. Patricia was the business manager at Lutheran Hospital for over 50 years, prior to her retirement. During those years she was an advocate for bringing dialysis...

Lesley Uhey

Lesley Uhey

Mar 20, 2021

LESLEY ANN UHEY, 80, passed away on Saturday March 20, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born in San Diego, CA at a naval base on September 24,1940 to the late Leslie J. and Thelma M. Stansbury. Lesley loved dancing, watching football, nature, spending time with her husband Ronald and her family. She was a kind gentle hearted person and...

Lillian Embick

Lillian Embick

Mar 20, 2021

Lillian C. Embick, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior whom she dearly loved on Saturday, March 20, 2021. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend. She loved serving others all her life. She learned to play piano as a young child and used it most of her life to benefit others. After being...

Rev. Harold E. Graham

Rev. Harold E. Graham

Mar 20, 2021

Rev. Harold E. Graham, 67, of Fort Wayne, IN met his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Harold graduated from Taylor University and served as Associate Pastor at Fellowship Missionary Church and most recently was a Chaplain at Lifeline Youth and Family Services. Harold loved God, his wife, bass fishing, making and giving gifts of his famous barbeque...

Christopher Campos

Christopher Campos

Mar 19, 2021

Christopher Scott Campos, 48, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He loved serving the community as a reserve firefighter and rescue diver for Johnson Township; a reserve police officer for the Wolcottville Police Department and Andrews Police Department, a 911 dispatcher for LaGrange County, and most recently a corrections officer for the Huntington Police Department. Christopher is...

Mary Ford

Mary Ford

Mar 19, 2021

Please join us to celebrate the life of a great woman, wonderful mother, Mimi, and dearest friend. Mary Ford brightened everything she did and she was a huge staple in everyone's lives. Mary Ford (Monhollen) was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late William and Nancy Monhollen (Woods). Surviving relatives include her children, Cierra Monhollen, Crystal Clendenen (Monhollen), Alexandria...

Gloria Wall

Gloria Wall

Mar 18, 2021

Gloria Gene Wall died March 18, 2021, following an extended decline. She was born on May 31,1925, to Myrtle (Faulkner) and Ralph Overly, and was the only daughter in a family of 4 children. She graduated from North Side High School in 1944, and went on to become a supervisor in the IBM department at International Harvester, retiring after 15...

Lori Good

Lori Good

Mar 17, 2021

Lori Lynn Good, 60, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was born on September 3, 1960 at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Huntington, Indiana to the late Paul and Marilyn Good. She grew up in Huntington and Whitley County. Lori graduated in 1980 from Whitko High School in South Whitley, Indiana and spent most of her...

Lynda Pontenberg

Lynda Pontenberg

Mar 17, 2021

Lynda Kay (Loterbour) Pontenberg passed away in the early morning hours of March 17, 2021. She was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Mason City, IA on March 23, 1940 to Ruste and Veloris Loterbour. She spent her childhood playing golf and teaching swimming at the Girl Scout Camp in Clear Lake, IA. Lynda graduated from St. Joseph High School...

Caleb Zepeda

Caleb Zepeda

Mar 13, 2021

Caleb Enrique Zepeda, 21, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his home in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Caleb was a son of Carlos Zepeda and Tara Ramirez. He graduated from North Side High School and attended Ivy Tech in their criminal justice program. Caleb was a family man. He so enjoyed spending time with his family...

Danny Lime

Danny Lime

Mar 11, 2021

Danny Albert Lime. age 75, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home in New Haven, IN. He was born in Ashland, OH to the late Albert and Louise C.S. Lime. Danny worked in sales and management with several companies always focused on customer relationships. He was actively involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Junior Achievement of Northern...

Marcianna Parker

Marcianna Parker

Mar 9, 2021

Marcianna Parker, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Chicago, IL, Marcianna was the daughter of the late Anna Erwin. She graduated from North Side High School. During her working years, Marcianna was a nurse with multiple hospitals. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother to her family. Surviving are her children,...

Edith Fenstermacher

Edith Fenstermacher

Mar 8, 2021

Infant Edith Abbey Fenstermacher, passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born to Andy and Danielle Fenstermacher. A service will be held 1pm, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Come2Go Ministries, 323 W. Baker St., with calling 2 hours prior beginning at 11:00 am. The link to virtually access the service is http://www.youtube.com/come2goorg. Fairhaven Funeral Home...

Kayla Harmon

Kayla Harmon

Mar 7, 2021

Kayla Harmon, 31, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday March 7th at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Kayla graduated from Eastbrook High School in Marion, IN. She was employed by Star Bank as a personal banker for several years before becoming a branch manager with 5/3 Bank. Kayla cherished her time as a mother and wife...

Vicki Hudson

Vicki Hudson

Mar 5, 2021

Vicki Lynn Hudson, 62, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Owahu, Hawaii to the late Dale Blackburn and Shirley Williams. Vicki spent most of her life taking care of others. She was a member of a Persian cat enthusiasts club. Vicki is survived by her children, Nicholas Hudson, Timothy Hudson,...

Scott Stauffer

Scott Stauffer

Mar 3, 2021

Scott Walter Stauffer, 66, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 3,2021, at 5:05 a.m. at his home. Mr. Stauffer was born on May 16, 1954 to Walter and Ilo (Baker) Stauffer. His parents preceded him in death. He married Tammy Kay Ecklor on October 6. 1990. Mr. Stauffer was a graduate of Elmhurst High School. He was...

Richard Neu

Richard Neu

Mar 3, 2021

Richard Neu, 89, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Born October 19, 1931 in Jackson, Michigan he was the son of the late Andrew and Elsie Neu. Dick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He spent 70 years in the food wholesale industry. He loved to hunt, camp, hike, fish and go boating in the...

Leon Woods

Leon Woods

Mar 2, 2021

Leon E. Woods, 71, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Salisbury, MO and later moved to Fort Wayne. He enjoyed the outdoors, music, and going for walks. He was well liked by all who knew him. He is survived by his girlfriend, Marjorie Snawder of Fort Wayne. Leon was preceded in death by...

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