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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James Widmann

James Widmann

Nov 7, 2020

James L. "Jim" Widmann, 93, passed away, Saturday, November 7, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jim was the son of the late John and Carolyn Widmann. Jim served our country as a U.S. Air Force veteran. Jim worked for American Hoist for many years prior to his retirement. He enjoyed word searches, cross word puzzles, and listening to music....

Andrea Lovett

Andrea Lovett

Nov 7, 2020

Andrea Michelle Lovett, 29, went home to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Andrea was the daughter of Douglas and Tina Lovett Sr. Being in the presence of Andrea brought so many people joy and an instant friendship. Andrea absolutely loved the Headwaters Church Family. She enjoyed bowling in the Special...

Barbara Duncan

Barbara Duncan

Nov 6, 2020

Barbara L. Duncan, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 6th. Born to Clyde and Martha Chance in West Frankfort, IL. She married William Duncan in Kincaid, IL on November 17, 1951. After moving several times, her family planted roots in Fort Wayne where she raised her family. Her most cherished moments were spent with her family, especially her...

Linda Rasor

Linda Rasor

Nov 6, 2020

Linda Sue Rasor, born on June 3rd 1950, went walking with the angels on November 6th 2020. Linda was the 3rd child of four to Elsy and Wilber Maggert. She was loved by all and had a love for all. Linda was always there with a helping hand to others and putting her best foot forward. She was blessed!! She...

Lee Desmonds

Lee Desmonds

Nov 4, 2020

Lee Robert Desmonds, 60, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Lee was the son of the late Robert and Helen Desmonds. Lee graduated from North Side High School, and worked as a forklift driver at Mattel for 25 years. Most recently he worked for Benchmark Human Services. Lee enjoyed bowling, playing word searches, collecting...

Jacob Sperry

Jacob Sperry

Nov 4, 2020

Jacob Sperry, 28, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 4th. Born in Crawfordsville, IN, to Michael and Vicki Sperry. Jacob was a 2011 graduate of Northrop High School, He studied creative writing at Ball State University where he enjoyed being a part of the CRU ministry. He spent his summers working at Lost Valley Ranch in Colorado where he...

Eleanor Allen

Eleanor Allen

Nov 3, 2020

ELEANOR ANNA ALLEN, 100, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Peace be still. Born Dec. 17, 1919, in Valparaiso, Ind., she was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. She attended Central High School and Evanston Collegiate Institute. Her strong Christian faith was the central pillar of her life. She volunteered over 80 years...

Jeannie Carver

Jeannie Carver

Nov 3, 2020

Jeannie Lorraine Carver, 64, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky Jeannie was the daughter of the late Garrette and Walda Martin. Jeannie worked as a case worker for the State of Indiana during her working career. She loved playing bingo, gambling, and spending time with her precious family. Surviving are her siblings, Brenda (James) Bowman, Bonnie...

Elizabeth Ludwig

Elizabeth Ludwig

Oct 31, 2020

On October 31, 2020, Elizabeth "Liz" Ludwig passed away surrounded in love by her family both near and far. She was 81 years old. Born in the hollers of Dover, Tennessee, she was one of 9 siblings born to Lonnie and Mabel (Ford) Wallace. After meeting at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, Liz married Dale E. Ludwig on August 7, 1958....

Nathan Turnbow

Nathan Turnbow

Oct 31, 2020

Nathan "Brownie" Turnbow, 83, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Morris Chapel, Tennessee, Brownie was the son of the late Nathan and Mary Turnbow. On October 26, 1957, he married his sweetheart, Charlotte Stanley. He was the founder of Brownie's Drywall and retired in 1999. He was a devoted Christian and...

Valerie Brown

Valerie Brown

Oct 28, 2020

Valerie Rose Brown, 76, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home Wawaka, IN. She was born Fort Wayne to the late Val and Betty Harmeyer. Valerie worked at as a production engineer within the manufacturing industry. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Brown of Fort Wayne, Shelia Phillips of Huntington, IN, and Sharon (Randy) Nicodemus of Columbia...

William Farina

William Farina

Oct 26, 2020

William "Bill" John Farina, 78, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020. Born in Detroit, Michigan Bill was the son of the late Tom and Frances "Fran" Farina. Bill earned his bachelors degree in education from Indiana University in 1967. He was a special education teacher in Columbus, Ohio prior to move to Fort Wayne. He worked in radio as a...

Thomas Garrity

Thomas Garrity

Oct 26, 2020

Thomas Michael Garrity, 65, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in DeWitt, IA, to the late Raymond and Catherine Garrity, on September 9, 1955. Tom was a devoted man of Christ who lived his life to serve others - he was always the first to volunteer to help anyone in need. From a young...

Richard Barrett

Richard Barrett

Oct 24, 2020

RICHARD ROY "RICH" BARRETT, 63, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on October 24, 2020 at home surrounded by family following a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in South Bend, IN to the late Harry Barrett and Dawn Barrett who survives, of Fort Wayne. Most recently, Rich worked at Dekko as a Commodities Specialist before his illness. His...

Marlene Chandler

Marlene Chandler

Oct 24, 2020

Marlene Joyce (Clark) Chandler, age 87, passed away on October 24, 2020 in Greenwood, IN of natural causes. Marlene was born in Ferndale, MI on January 30, 1933. Her parents were the late Victor E. Clark and Estella Clark (Holmes). She graduated from South Side High School in Fort Wayne, IN in 1951. On February 14th, 1953, Marlene married the...

Jeffrey Lewis

Jeffrey Lewis

Oct 21, 2020

Jeffrey Allen Lewis, 63, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Edward and Ruth Lewis. Jeff worked as an industrial spray painter for 25 years at Ottenweller Corporation and attended Grace Point Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carol Lewis of Fort...

Ashley Fahlsing

Ashley Fahlsing

Oct 21, 2020

Ashley Nicole Fahlsing, 36, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Richard Klemn and Sandra Fahlsing. Ashley worked for her family's restaurant, Klemn Candlelight Café as a waitress. She is survived by her daughter, Aaliyah Henderson of Fort Wayne; siblings, and Angie Klemn, Brian Klemn, Jennifer (Jamie) Payton all...

Elizabeth Leppek

Elizabeth Leppek

Oct 21, 2020

Elizabeth Leppek, 47, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday Oct 21st at home, surrounded by her family. Liz was a 1992 graduate of North Side High School. Some of her interests include being a lover of nature, visiting with friends on her front porch, scrapbooking, snuggling with her cats, gardening, and being an Indiana Master Naturalist. She was employed...

Teresa Rearick

Teresa Rearick

Oct 21, 2020

Teresa Rearick, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away on October 21st, peacefully, at home surrounded by her family. Some of Terri's interests include fishing, reading, Notre Dame football,Chicago White Sox baseball, walking, loving all animals especially her cat Chloe. She will be remembered for how she loved and cared for her friends and family. Terri retired from Ingram Book in...

Garnett Mcbane

Garnett Mcbane

Oct 20, 2020

Garnett Marie (Shirey) McBane, went home to be with Jesus on October 20, 2020. Born April 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Katherine Shirey. Garnett graduated from North Side High School in 1952. She retired from TMP Worldwide in 2001 after 10 years of services, and after retirement she enjoyed dog sitting. Garnett was a...

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