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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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Marceil "Marcy" Kanning
Oct 16, 2020
Marceil Esther "Marcy" Kanning, 87, went to her eternal home on Friday, October 16, 2020. Born March 17, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Marcy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend. She was a lifelong teacher, serving at several Lutheran schools in Fort Wayne. For many years she taught fourth graders at Holy Cross Lutheran School, and...
Ann Dahlkamp
Oct 13, 2020
Ann Elizabeth (Havener) Dahlkamp, 47, entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 13. She was born in Ft. Wayne, IN, to Robert L. Havener Sr, of Fort Wayne and the late Phyllis J. (Williams) Havener. Ann worked for RediMed for over 16 years. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, where she shared her...
Carol Collins
Oct 13, 2020
Carol Ann Collins, 67, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Perry Beck and Josephine Boyle. Carol will be remembered by the enormous size of her heart, her friendly nature, and a willingness to do anything for anyone. She worked over 20 years for Oley's Pizza and gave her...
Mildred "Millie" Robison
Oct 13, 2020
Mildred "Millie" Robison, 97, went peacefully home to Jesus on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. She was born December 2, 1922 to Frank and Mary Stuckey who preceded her in death. Millie was married on November 30, 1946 in Leo, IN to Robert R. Robison for 67 years. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2013. She worked at GE...
Berdetta Deventer
Oct 12, 2020
Berdetta Mae Deventer, 87 passed away on Monday October 12, 2020 at Goshen Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born November 26, 1932 to the late William and Emma Burns, and grew up on a farm outside of Butler, IN. Berdetta retired from General Electric in 1991, after 25 years of service, and was a life-long member of the...
Richard Scott
Oct 12, 2020
Richard "Dick" "Scotty" Scott, 76, was asked by the Lord to mow the lawns in heaven. Richard agreed, provided he has a John Deere zero-turn. Richard was born in Columbia City on October 14, 1943. He graduated from Roanoke High School in 1962 and met his wife of 56 years while working at Fisher Engineering. Betty and Richard were married...
Wilbur Frederick "Fred" Billman
Oct 12, 2020
Wilbur Frederick "Fred" Billman, 93, passed away Monday, October 12th, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born March 27, 1927 in Farmer, OH to the late Wilbur Sr. and Reba (Laub) Billman. He worked in the components department at Magnavox for over 41 years. Fred proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during WWII. He attended...
Cheryl Chaney
Oct 8, 2020
Cheryl Christine Chaney, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at IU Health University Hospital of Indianapolis. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late, Norman and Marie LeClerc. Cheryl will be remembered as a strong and wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who loved caring for her family. Cheryl enjoyed cooking, shopping, and pictures of her grandchildren....
Martha Blood
Oct 8, 2020
Martha J. Blood, 96, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Angola, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late William and Alta Miller. Martha and her husband lived over 40 years in Fort Wayne and later on Skinner Lake of Albion, IN and also spent winters in Scottsdale, AZ. She worked in the accounting department for the...
Thomas Marshall
Oct 6, 2020
Thomas W. Marshall, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his home, with his wife, Sue Ann (Shivley) Marshall by his side. Tom was born on September 8, 1953 in Corpus Christi, Texas the son of the late Thomas W. Marshall Sr., and Florence Alice "Tookie" Marshall. Tom moved to Fort Wayne in May of 2000 from Corpus...
James Rosselot
Oct 5, 2020
James W. Rosselot Jr., 64, passed away Monday, October 5th, 2020 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late James Rosselot Sr. and Jacquelyn (John) Mowat who survives of Fort Wayne. James was a 1974 graduate from Northop High School where he played football and earned all-city for 3 years. He worked as...
Norma Crocker
Oct 4, 2020
Norma Joann Crocker, 89, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Norma was the daughter of the late Lee and Waneta Hammer. Norma graduated from South Side High School. During her working career, Norma worked for White Swan Deli and Kroger Deli for 20 years. She was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church. Norma enjoyed...
Charles Mcdonald
Oct 3, 2020
Charles Lee "Chuck" McDonald Jr., 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born in Kendallville, Indiana, Chuck was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Evelyn McDonald. He served our country as a proud Army Green Beret Paratrooper during the Vietnam Era. Chuck earned his master's degree in education from IPFW. He worked with International Harvester...
Jeffrey Eastwood
Oct 3, 2020
Jeffrey D. Eastwood, 60, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday October 3rd 2020. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Jeff was a member of Pathway Community Church. Some of Jeff's interests included photography, hunting and supporting the Allen County SPCA. He cherished his family and will be greatly missed. Jeff is survived by his daughter, Kelli (Zach) Menz; grand...
Lonny Janes
Oct 2, 2020
Lonny L. Janes, 57, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lonny was the son of the late Everett "Bud" Janes Sr., and Nancy Janes who survives. Lonny attended New Haven High School. He served our country as an Army veteran. Lonny was a truck driver and a truck mechanic throughout his working career. He enjoyed...
Debra Liming
Oct 1, 2020
Debra Kay "Deb" Liming, 66, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020. Born in Peru, Indiana Deb was the daughter of the late William DeVinney and Shirley Sparks. Deb graduated from North Side High School. She was a waitress at Bill's Palace for many years prior to her retirement. Deb loved arts and crafts, camping, animals, and going to the Fort...
Keith Lipp
Sep 29, 2020
Keith Allen Lipp, 68, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne on November 28, 1951. Keith proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. A private family service will be held at a later date. To sign the online obituary, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com
Lydia Doerschler
Sep 28, 2020
Lydia Ann (Dunham) Doerschler, 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Golden Years Homestead. She was born on January 7, 1939, in Haviland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles W. and Laura (Schlatter) Dunham. She married John H. Doerschler in 1973 of Kalamazoo, Michigan who preceded her in death. Lydia was a 1957...
Anita Lee
Sep 27, 2020
Anita Jo Lee, 54, passed away Monday, September 27, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late L. Wayne Byrd and Katherine Byrd who survives of Fort Wayne. Anita loved caring for her family as a homemaker and always made family a priority in her life. She enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles, art, and diamond painting....
Bernice Polston
Sep 26, 2020
Bernice L. Polston, 89, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Grand Island, NE to the late Jim and Henrietta Jensen. Bernice worked as a nurses aid. She enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and most of all caring for her family. Bernice is survived by her children, Sherry Smith of Sevierville, TN, Walter (Kathleen) Polston...
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