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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Christopher Zuber

Christopher Zuber

Apr 7, 2020

Christopher A. Zuber, age 58, passed away Tuesday, April 7th, 2020. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Jerry and Shirley Zuber. Christopher served his country as a member of US Air Force. He, his father, and brother operated Diamond Sign for over 38 years. He was a "Friend of Bill" for 28 years. Christopher will be missed...

Joan Michel

Joan Michel

Apr 6, 2020

Joan M. Michel, 86, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Gerald and Elsie Waldrop. Joan worked as a secretary with B.F. Goodrich Tire plant for many years and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Joan is survived by her children, Cheryl (Bob) Chojnacki of East Dundee,...

Gaylord Widner

Gaylord Widner

Apr 5, 2020

Gaylord Herbert Widner, Jr., 67, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Herb graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School and earned a B.A. from Arkansas State University. Herb worked in construction for several companies including his own, Widner Paving, Inc. Herb's true passion was coaching and working with the youth. He was a cherished...

Thomas Walls

Thomas Walls

Apr 4, 2020

Thomas Adrian Walls, 70, died peacefully at his home in the early morning of April 4, 2020 in Ft. Wayne. Tom was born Nov 20, 1949 in Lansing, MI and spent most of his childhood in Aurora, OH. Tom moved to Fort Wayne in 1965 graduating from Snider High School in 1968. After high school Tom attended Indiana University Bloomington...

Gary Littleworth

Gary Littleworth

Apr 4, 2020

Gary Michael Littleworth, MAC USN, 76, retired finally, 4 April 2020 at 1708. Born in Brighton, Michigan Gary was the son of the late James and Ethel Littleworth. Gary served 30 years in the U.S. Navy. He obtained the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer and served as the Master at Arms. During his career he served with nothing held...

Donald Whan

Donald Whan

Apr 3, 2020

Donald Earl Whan, 67, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Kendallville, Indiana, Donald was the son of the late Jack and Mary Whan. Donald graduated from East Noble High School and earned his bachelors degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management in 1974 from Purdue University. Donald worked in food services for FWCS for...

Sharon Solloway

Sharon Solloway

Apr 1, 2020

Sharon R. Solloway, 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Marco Island, Florida. Born September 13, 1940 in Huntington, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Herb and Edna Bauer. Sharon graduated from Huntington Catholic High School in 1958. She worked at Our Sunday Visitor and retired after 25 years as a secretary at...

Michelle "Dunyale" Tolliver

Michelle "Dunyale" Tolliver

Apr 1, 2020

Michelle "Dunyale" Tolliver, 55, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Warsaw, IN to the late Leonard Adams, Jr., and Eva Owens of Silver Lake, IN. Dunyale worked as a secretary for IPFW for over 10 years. She was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church and loved to volunteer for Ascension...

Richard Hamilton

Richard Hamilton

Apr 1, 2020

Richard Hamilton, 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Richard had attended Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, Indiana and continued his education at the University of Michigan where he graduated in 1950. He moved to Fort Wayne and began a long career with International Harvester/Navistar. He spent many years as a member of the Barbershop quartet in Fort Wayne...

Sondra Rocke

Sondra Rocke

Mar 26, 2020

Sondra Lee Rocke (Ratliff, Ray), 79 of Fort Wayne, passed away March 26, 2020 . "She was a beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt, Niece and Friend". Sondra was born August 25, 1940, the daughter of Charles and Pauline Ratliff. Sondra was a 1958 graduate of Logansport High School. She had worked at Sturgis, Griffith and Trent Inc, Fort Wayne Chamber...

Georgi Bahtovski

Georgi Bahtovski

Mar 26, 2020

Georgi Bahtovski, 74, passed away Thursday, March 26th, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Bitola, Macedonia to the late Nikola Bahtovski and Anastasija Bahtovska. He is survived by his wife, Ljiljana Bahtovska; daughters, Emilija (Romeo), Anita (Carlos) and Hristina; 2 grandsons, Nickolas and Andrej-Joahim; and brother, Tome (Danica) Bahtoski. There will be a private service at St. Nicholas...

Lauren Riehle

Lauren Riehle

Mar 25, 2020

Lauren Riehle, 49, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, at her home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by loved ones following a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, as Lauren Bainbridge Cammack. She worked for years as an Occupational Therapist but her true calling was found in her work as an Inner Life Coach (http://sacredinnerjourney.com/),...

Lee Milan

Lee Milan

Mar 25, 2020

Lee Artis Milan was born on April 7, 1941, as one of four children of the late Joe and Robbie Milan of Byhalia, MS. He made his transition to eternal rest on March 25, 2020, in Fort Wayne, IN. He's survived by his wife of 55 years Frances; daughter Char Milan of Odenton, MD, son Brian Milan (Patrice) of Fredericksburg,...

Robert Heemsoth

Robert Heemsoth

Mar 25, 2020

Robert H. Heemsoth, Jr., 78, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Robert and Francile Heemsoth. Robert graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1959 and served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He was the owner and operator of the Waterbed Shed. He is...

Roger Peters

Roger Peters

Mar 24, 2020

Roger Charles Peters, 80, formerly of Schoolcraft, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Thomas and Marjory Peters. Roger was a good son, father, brother and uncle. Roger was a good athlete and thrived in high school sports. He also enjoyed competing after graduation and was well known for his ability to...

Mary D. Perugini

Mary D. Perugini

Mar 23, 2020

Mary D. Perugini, 77, went home to Jesus on Monday, March 23, 2020 at her home in Fort Wayne surrounded by her family. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Wilbur and Josephine Carder. Mary was the president/owner of People's Mortgage Company and previously worked as a local real estate agent. She was a member of North Park...

Jeff Moore

Jeff Moore

Mar 21, 2020

Jeff J. Moore, 60, passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday, March 21, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Jeff was the son of the late Wendell and Joanna Moore. Jeff graduated from North Side High School. He owned and operated Wings N Things Fabrication for 25 years. Jeff had a true passion for racing. He raced Go Karts for over 35...

Janice Larmore

Janice Larmore

Mar 20, 2020

JANICE GALBREATH LARMORE passed away peacefully on Friday March 20, 2020. Born on June 27, 1940 in Findlay Ohio she is the daughter of Dr. Walter and Sara (Newton) Galbreath. Jan attended Purdue University and received her Bachelor of Science in Education. Upon graduating she married Philip Larmore and moved to Bloomington Indiana. She taught school for several years in...

Daniel Edquid

Daniel Edquid

Mar 18, 2020

Daniel P. Edquid, 64, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at St Vincent Hospice of Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Mt. Vernon, MI and was the son to the late Arthur Edquid and Linda Edquid of Fort Wayne. Dan attended County Line Church of God for the past 25 years. You could find him in the Tech booth for...

Idella Windom

Idella Windom

Mar 16, 2020

Idella Windom, 90, got her wings and went to heaven to walk with the angels on March 16, 2020 after a brief illness. Idella was born December 9, 1929, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Reverend Willie Davis and Evelyn (Blair) Evans. In 1936, she moved to Fort Wayne with her late sister, Annie Mae Muff and her late...

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