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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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Margaret Foreman
Nov 22, 2020
Margaret Bernice Foreman, 94, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020. Born in Auburn, Indiana, Margaret was the daughter of the late Ernest and Edna Grogg. Margaret was a loving wife, mom, grandma, and sister to her family. She enjoyed creating needle point, reading, and playing piano. Margaret lived in Englewood, Florida for over 25 years. While in Florida, she was...
Lula Reynolds
Nov 21, 2020
Lula Mae Blackshear Reynolds, 77, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Danville, GA to the late Dan and Mildred Blackshear. In 1961, she and her husband moved to Fort Wayne in search of a better life. Lula joined the Spiritual Israel Church and it's army where she served on the Motherboard and was...
Lynette Cooper
Nov 21, 2020
LYNETTE WIMS-COOPER, 80, was born to the late Jack Wims, Sr. and Chaney Hood Wims on March 1, 1940, in Marion, Alabama. She departed this life on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Coventry Meadows Healthcare Center where she peacefully transitioned from this life to her eternal home. Lynette graduated from Central High School in 1958, and was one of two...
Daryl Butler
Nov 20, 2020
Daryl Patrick Butler, 71, started on his magical mystery tour on Friday, November 20, 2020. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on August 16, 1949, he was the son of the late Rose Mary Baron and Jim Spraberry. Described as many people's "favorite" person, Daryl had his way of connecting with people. His quick wit, sly twinkle in his eye, and...
Roger Gerold
Nov 17, 2020
Roger D. Gerold, 89, of Van Wert, died on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 7, 1930, in Sandusky, Ohio, the son of the late Wilbert and Neva (Irvin) Gerold. He served our country as a proud U.S. Navy veteran during the Korean War. He earned his bachelors degree in business from Ohio University....
Jacquelyn "Jacky" Anne Daily
Nov 17, 2020
Jacquelyn "Jacky" Anne Daily, 89, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born February 16, 1931 in New Haven, IN to the late Owen and M. Lucille Richhart and was a 1949 graduate of New Haven High School. Jacky loved caring for her family as a homemaker and also worked as an administrative assistant for North...
David Vendrely
Nov 17, 2020
David C. "Dave" Vendrely, 72, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Dave was the son of the late Cletus and Miriam Vendrely. Dave graduated from Leo High School and attended IPFW. Dave was a High School and College Basketball Referee for 45 years which he loved dearly. During his working career he was a brick...
Geraldine "Gerrie" Watson
Nov 16, 2020
Geraldine "Gerrie" Helen Watson, 80, of Albion, Indiana and Seattle, Washington, died November 16, 2020 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Gerrie was born July 24, 1940 to Helen and Henry Wojciechowski and was the oldest of five siblings. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles L. Watson. She is survived by her remaining family: a...
Daniel Muldoon
Nov 16, 2020
Daniel H. Muldoon Jr. passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on Monday, November 16, 2020. Born in Washington D.C., Dan was the son of the late Daniel Muldoon Sr. and Virginia Luttrell. He served our country as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Special Forces and later as a combat platoon leader in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division...
Harold Connell
Nov 15, 2020
Harold Edward Connell, 78, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Manchester, NH to the late Raymond and Helen Connell. After serving 20 years as a detective on the Fort Wayne Police Department, Harold was the owner of I.S.I., an industrial security firm, and Tri-States Attorney Services. He was also one...
Robert Seidel
Nov 14, 2020
Robert Richard Seidel, 44, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Stephan Seidel and Teresa (Richard) Page, who survives, of Titusville, FL. He is also survived by his wife, Doris Seidel of Fort Wayne; children, Kerrigan Seidel and Kyle Seidel both of Roanoke, IN; siblings, Michael...
Paula Barnhart
Nov 12, 2020
Paula K. Newman Barnhart, 74, of Fort Wayne passed away at Lutheran Hospital on November 12, 2020. She was born June 11, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Paul & Gertrude (Desch) Billman. She graduated from Bishop Luers High School and held various jobs, the last being with ITT Aerospace. She loved animals and would daily feed the...
James Wrixon
Nov 11, 2020
James Richard Wrixon was born on March 22, 1930. He was a loving husband, loving & nurturing father of 7 Children, and has 14 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. James was a dedicated and practicing Catholic and he used his gifts to serve others. He earned an Undergraduate Degree from Niagara Falls University and A Masters of Business Administration (MBA)...
Richard Harris
Nov 11, 2020
Richard Lee Harris, 90, a patient, kind, man, and a loving husband and father, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Fort Wayne. Richard was born in Logansport, IN to the late Raymond and Hazel Harris. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and worked for years as a district manager for Shoe Corporation of America....
Duane Fouts
Nov 10, 2020
Duane Edward Fouts, 75, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Deedsville, IN to the late Herbert and Geneva Fouts. Duane worked as an industrial electrician for 41 years. He served as past president of the Local 2034 Machinist Union of Churubusco, IN. Duane is survived by his wife, Regina Fouts of Fort Wayne;...
Bree Tarney
Nov 10, 2020
Bree Ann Tarney, 48, passed away November 10, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, graduated from North Side High School in 1990, and attended IPFW. Bree worked in the mortgage business for over 20 years and most recently at Hallmark Home Mortgage. She will be remembered as a strong willed and wonderful mother. She loved her...
Leamond Miller
Nov 9, 2020
Leamond "Dave" Miller, 72, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dave was the son of the late Russel and Lucy Miller. Dave graduated from Central High School. He served our country as a proud Army veteran. During his working career, Dave worked in the maintenance field and as a security officer. Dave and his wife...
George Wilmer
Nov 8, 2020
George W. Wilmer, 87, passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family. George was born on March 23, 1933, at the Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake, IN. George excelled at all sports, especially track and basketball where he was a three-year varsity starter and leading scorer. After graduating from Wolf Lake High School...
Christos Nakos
Nov 8, 2020
Christos N. Nakos was born in Dimitsana, Greece on January 29, 1937 and perished on November 8, 2020. His father, Nikos Nakos, predeceased him six months prior to his birth, his mother, Georgia Nakos, passed away when he was six months old. He lived with his Aunt Anastasia until he was nearly eight years old when she died. His Aunt...
Stanley Shaffer
Nov 8, 2020
Stanley Eugene "Stan" Shaffer, 90, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. Born in Decatur, Indiana, Stan was the son of the late Gilbert and Alta Shaffer. Stan graduated from Monroeville High School. He served our country as a Korean War Navy veteran. Stan worked for Lincoln Life for over 40 years, prior to his retirement. Stan loved IU sports, the...
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