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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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Denise Motes

Denise Motes

Jul 27, 2020

Denise Rae Motes, 65, passed away peacefully Monday, July 27th, 2020 at her home in Fort Wayne surrounded in love by her family. She was born in Fort Wayne to late Lewis and Edwina Stocker. She is survived by her husband, Scott Motes of Fort Wayne; sons, Adam Motes and Westin Motes both of Fort Wayne; siblings, Anita Teusch of...

Katherine Price

Katherine Price

Jul 26, 2020

Katherine Lorraine Price, 74, passed away Sunday, July 26th, 2020 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Middlesboro, KY to the late Joe and Retha Marsee. Katherine worked several jobs during her life, including service as the Mayor's Citizens Advocate for the City of Fort Wayne; worked at a women's shelter; and employment at an in-home...

Francis Farr

Francis Farr

Jul 26, 2020

Francis "Pete" Farr, 92, Fort Wayne, IN died July 26, 2020. He was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA July 12, 1928. He was the son of Francis O. Farr and Jennie E. Fenstermacher, both deceased. Raised in Schuylkill Haven he graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School in 1946. He was a 4-year Navy veteran of the Korean conflict. After graduating...

Hedwig Speed

Hedwig Speed

Jul 26, 2020

Hedwig Anna "Hedy" Speed, 83, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hedy was the daughter of German immigrants, the late Ernst and Martha Schrof. Hedy earned her master's degree in business from IPFW. In her Fort Wayne work life, she held leadership positions at International Business College and Lincoln Life then later was administrative director for...

David Peterson

David Peterson

Jul 26, 2020

David Peterson, 71, of Churubusco, passed away on Sunday July 26th at home. David was born on May 13, 1949 to the late Don and Edythe Peterson, in Muskegon, MI. He spent his career of 37 years with ITT in Fort Wayne as Senior Staff Scientist. David is survived by his wife, Becky; children, Mark (Suzanne) Peterson, Chris Peterson, Stephanie...

Herbert Banks

Herbert Banks

Jul 25, 2020

HERBERT LEE BANKS, 74, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at home. Born in Cape Girardeau, MO, April 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Nathaniel Banks and the late Louise Payton. Herb retired from the USPS after over 35 years of service. Herb served in the US Army from 1964-1967. Herb was a past 2 term...

Cynthia Scheumann

Cynthia Scheumann

Jul 25, 2020

Cynthia "Cindy" Jeanne (Vendrely) Scheumann was called home unexpectedly to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born on March 30, 1941 in Fort Wayne the daughter of the late Cletus and Miriam Vendrely. She was a proud graduate of Leo High School and always loved spending time with her classmates at every class reunion. Cindy also...

Kenny Bahr

Kenny Bahr

Jul 24, 2020

Kenny Joe Bahr, 74, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. Born in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kenny was the son of the late Kenneth and Loretta Bahr. Kenny worked over 30 years in the Agriculture Industry during his working career, retiring from CTB Inc. Kenny attended Pathway Community Church. He enjoyed taking care of his cars, woodworking in his shop, traveling...

David Hughes

David Hughes

Jul 24, 2020

David Lee Hughes, 90, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, David was the son of the late W.O. and Gala Hughes. He graduated from North Side High School. While at North Side High School he met his future wife Peggy Stultz. They were married for 70 years prior to her passing in 2018. David worked...

Patricia Leverton

Patricia Leverton

Jul 20, 2020

Patricia Ann Leverton, 67, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Patricia was the daughter of the late Donald and Irmalee Leverton. She attended Harlan High School and graduated from Woodland High School. Patricia worked for Meijer for many years, prior to her retirement in 2007. She loved reading, going on cruises, and spending time with...

Jimmie Bock

Jimmie Bock

Jul 20, 2020

Jimmie D. Bock Sr., 73, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Herbert "Dale" and Dorothy Bock. Jimmie served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. He enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, and racing go-karts with his grandson. Jimmie is survived by his wife...

Jacqueline Coley

Jacqueline Coley

Jul 19, 2020

Jacqueline D. Coley, 58, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 in New Haven, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to James and Lula Mae Reynolds of Fort Wayne. Jacqueline worked as mechanic for the Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robbins, GA, also as an architect for Forster Welding, Inc of Macon, GA, and most recently at Wal-Mart of...

Mary Smoley

Mary Smoley

Jul 16, 2020

Mary Smoley, 94, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2020. Mary lived in Norton, Ohio for 38 years, moving there from Akron, Ohio. Mary was a member of Grace Church in Norton, OH. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Andrew Smoley in 2007, whom she was married to for 60...

Breanna Waldenville

Breanna Waldenville

Jul 15, 2020

Breanna Therese Waldenville, 25, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Breanna was the daughter of Corey Waldenville and the late Carolyn Mudrack. Breanna attended Northrop High School. Breanna like her mom Carolyn, loved to care for her residence at Majestic Care. She loved her children and cherished each moment with them. Surviving are her children,...

Allen Haas

Allen Haas

Jul 15, 2020

Allen "Al" F. Haas, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Frederick and Glennis Haas. Al worked as a environmental specialist for the Allen County School Corporation and more recently at Dupont Hospital. He is survived by his niece, Angie (Craig Tindell) Durnell; nephew, Matt (Rose) Durnell; 4...

Willadene Werner

Willadene Werner

Jul 13, 2020

Willadene "Billie" Werner, 97, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at the TowneHouse Retirement Community in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Billie was born May 7, 1923 in Richmond, Indiana the daughter of the late William and Edith Lichty McMahan and raised by her uncle and aunt, Vernon and Esther Lichty Doddridge. Billie graduated from Richmond High School, and earned her bachelors...

Taya Brown

Taya Brown

Jul 11, 2020

Taya Lace Brown, 21, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to Cheryl Brown of Fort Wayne and Reginald Baker of Missouri. Taya enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, and relaxing around the swimming pool. She is also survived by her sisters, Valerie, Shanice, and Bella; and 6 nieces. Calling...

Carolyn Mudrack

Carolyn Mudrack

Jul 10, 2020

Carolyn Sue Mudrack, 49, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Cecil "Butch" Mudrack and Susan Duncan who survives. Carolyn graduated from Carroll High School. Carolyn worked for several nursing homes and loved to care for her residents. She had a fun and adventurous personality. She loved having family...

John Green

John Green

Jul 9, 2020

John L. Green, 83, passed away, Thursday, July 9, 2020. John was born in Ridgeville, Indiana on August 26, 1936. Arrangements have been entrusted to FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Steven Dreyer

Steven Dreyer

Jul 5, 2020

Steven D. Dreyer, 67, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Wabash, IN to Wanda Dreyer of Huntington, IN and the late Donald Dreyer. For the past 20 years, Steve was the owner and operator of Tech of Fort Wayne Tire Repair and he previously worked as a car hauler and a semi driver....

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