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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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Pearl Kinnison
May 14, 2020
Pearl "Louise" Kinnison, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, Louise was the daughter of the late Earnest and Imo Palmerton. Louise met the love of her life Earl Kinnison at a roller skating rink and from that day they spent the next 80 years together....
Nancy Herman
May 14, 2020
Nancy L. Herman, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Born in Berwyn, Illinois Nancy was the daughter of the late Melvin and Myrtle Rowland. Nancy graduated from Richmond High School, earned her bachelors degree in education from Ball State Teachers College, and her master's degree in education from the...
Thomas Depew
May 9, 2020
Thomas R. Depew, 75, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Thomas and Marylou Depew. Thomas devoted his life to service and protection working as the chief of police for Dillon, MT and also as an MP with the presidential helicopters out of Quantico VA. He proudly served his...
Martin Rowe
May 5, 2020
Martin L. Rowe, 66, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Born in Angola, Indiana Martin was the son of the late Leroy and Marian Rowe. Martin graduated from Angola High School. He owned and operated Housewrights Inc., a plumbing company, for the past 26 years. He loved being with his family playing games, camping, hiking, and a good joke. Martin...
Jennings Nguyen
May 5, 2020
Jennings Thao Nguyen, 57, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Born in Vietnam, Jennings was the son of the late Kiem and Beo Nguyen. Jennings earned his bachelor's degree in education from Ball State University. He taught mathematics at South Side High School and helped his wife run their hair salon, Modern Hair Design. Outside of work, he could've...
Larry Amstutz
May 5, 2020
Larry Lee Amstutz, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Born in Harlan, Indiana Larry was the son of the late Howard and Dorothy Amstutz. Larry served our county as a US Army veteran. During his working career Larry was a truck driver and teamster for several companies prior to his retirement. He loved being outdoors...
Richard Newman
May 4, 2020
Richard L. Newman, 80, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Edwin and Elvira Newman. Richard was a truck driver for Lake End Sales and Gateway. He attended Our Lady of Good Hope. Richard is survived by his wife, Delores Newman of Fort Wayne; daughter, Tammy (Craig Eppley) Smith...
Kimberly Thompson
May 4, 2020
Kimberly Thompson, 57, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 4, 2020. Born in Decatur, Indiana, Kimberly was the daughter of the late Charles Scott and Virginia and Kenneth Koenig who survive. Kimberly managed at Subway for many years prior to her retirement. On her perfect day Kimberly would be outdoors camping and fishing, doing her crochet, and perhaps dancing. She loved...
James Frances
May 3, 2020
James T. Frances, 95 passed away Sunday May 3rd. He was the Founder of F and M Tile and Terrazzo Company. James enjoyed photography, travel, art, and music. He served in the US Army in World War II, in the European theater that landed in Normandy. He engaged in battles in France, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. James was preceded in death...
Marylou Taylor
May 3, 2020
Marylou (Felts) Taylor met her Lord, Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was born at St Joseph hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana, March 5, 1927, Marylou is preceded in death by C.Wayne Taylor, daughter Diane Taylor and son, Timothy Taylor. Marylou is also preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Anna (Tassler) Felts of Fort Wayne, IN, sisters, Ramona (Felts)Eicher Fort...
Jennifer Halley
May 2, 2020
Jennifer Ellen Halley, 68, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Winchester, Indiana to the late Leon and Phyllis Halley. Jennifer worked as an administrator and educator all over the world. Jennifer graduated in 1969 from Winchester Community High School. She attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana and graduated in 1973 with a...
Gary Wooten
Apr 30, 2020
Gary D. Wooten, 63, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. Born in Muncie, Indiana Gary was the son of the late Earl and Patty Wooten. Gary graduated from Muncie Central High School and earned his associates degree from Ivy Tech. Gary was in the distribution industry during his working career. He owned and operated Warehousing by Wooten, and had been...
Nicky Lamb
Apr 29, 2020
Nicky Lee Lamb, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Born in Warsaw, Indiana, Nicky was the son of the late Elmer and Martha Lamb. Nicky retired from Bishop Dwenger High School as head of maintenance. He is survived by his daughters, Michele Winchester, Kimberly Neuhaus; and companion Joann Dennis; along with many other family members and friends. A memorial...
Jacquelyn Pauley
Apr 29, 2020
Jacquelyn Marie Pauley, 67, of Grabill, IN passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Theodore and Virginia Doxsee. Jacquelyn worked 10 years in admissions at St. Joesph Hospital, she previously worked for Graber and Graber Concrete and Standard Federal Bank. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of gardening,...
Merle Yockey
Apr 29, 2020
Merle L. Yockey, 87, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Born in Plymouth, Indiana Merle was the son of the late Owen and Blanche (Parker) Yockey and was married to his wife Betty for 64 years. Merle served our country as a Korean War Army veteran. Merle was a remarkable man who was a long time Toro salesman for Kenney...
Norma Woebbeking
Apr 26, 2020
Norma (Schaper) Woebbeking, 84, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at The Cedars in Leo, IN. Born January 4, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Alvina Schaper. She worked at Woodburn Diamond Die for over 25 years. She married Roland Woebbeking, who predeceased her in 2018 after 60 years of...
Barbara Scott
Apr 24, 2020
Barbara A. Scott, 87, of Fort Wayne passed away on April 24, 2020. She was born on August 29, 1932 in Fort Wayne to the late Otho and Fern Barbier. Barbara graduated from Central High School. She worked at K-mart for 30 years retiring in 1996. Barbara is survived by her son, Michael of Fort Wayne; siblings, Richard of Titusville,...
Maribelle Severine
Apr 24, 2020
Maribelle Scott Severine, 91, passed away from natural causes April 24, 2020 at the Towne House in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Tekamah, NE January 21, 1929 to David Clark and Dorothy (Thompson) Scott. On August 21, 1949 she married the love of her life, Rodney G. in Tekamah. They were married nearly 70 years before Rod's death...
Kendee Simpson
Apr 23, 2020
Kendee Jolee Simpson, age 8, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Fort Wayne to Kenyatta and Dawn December Simpson. Kendee attended Holland Elementary and had special love for music. She is also survived by her siblings, Qeyocha Greene, Kenyatta Simpson Jr., Javon Wright Jr., and Trey Cook; maternal grandmothers, Ruby Bonner and Dorothy...
Jean Loar
Apr 23, 2020
Jean A. Loar, 88, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Carthage, NY to the late Fred and Maddie Trembly. She loved caring for her family as a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Ronald (Lisa) Clark of Fort Wayne, David (Barb Weber) Clark of Fort Wayne, Stephanie (Loren) Doppelt of Paletine, IL;...
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