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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Reva Hartman

Reva Hartman

Jul 19, 2019

Reva L. Hartman, 92, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late John and Florence Hawk. Reva was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church of Huntertown, IN. She is survived by her children, Debbie (Steve) Worrell, Ron Hartman, Matt (Sandie) Hartman, Rod Hartman, Dan Hartman, Mark (Debbie) Hartman, and Robert...

Jennifer Cicora

Jennifer Cicora

Jul 17, 2019

Jennifer A. Cicora, 46, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Barberton, OH. She is survived by her children, Jasmyn Cicora, Steven Wetzel, Elizabeth Wetzel, and Derrick Cicora; grandson, Tyler; her parents Robert and Cathy Cicora; brothers, Brian Cicora and Nicholas Walter; and mother, Randa K. Walter.. A private family service will be held...

Laura L. "Deedee" Dancer

Laura L. "Deedee" Dancer

Jul 17, 2019

Laura L. "Deedee" Dancer, 64, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Huntington, IN to the late, Jerry Meehan and Shirley Manning. Laura worked with Partner's First for over 20 years as a bank teller. She is survived by her 3 sons, Gabe Dancer of Huntertown, IN, Adam Dancer of Fort Wayne; and Nick...

Oliver Rocha

Oliver Rocha

Jul 16, 2019

Oliver Tlalli Rocha, July 5, 2016 to July 16, 2019. He was loved by so many and will forever be in our hearts. He lit up the room with his infectious laugh. He was active and energetic, rambunctious and loving. Oliver could run circles around you and just laugh when you couldn't keep up. He would run up to you...

Michael Hoskins

Michael Hoskins

Jul 16, 2019

Michael J. Hoskins, 62, passed away Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 in Fort Wayne after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Gary, IN to the late Harry and Joan Hoskins. Michael is survived by his sister, Gayle (Ernest) Garr of Fort Wayne; 1 niece; and 2 nephews. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Julie Hoskins....

Jean Skinner

Jean Skinner

Jul 14, 2019

Jean Marie Skinner, 99, passed away on July 15, 2019 at the Hearth at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne IN. Born in Montpelier IN in 1920 to Amy and Carl Gallmeyer, Jean spent much of her childhood in Memphis, TN. She married her husband Bill in 1940. The couple lived at Blue Lake near Churubusco where they raised their family....

Clyde Mcclain

Clyde Mcclain

Jul 14, 2019

Clyde "Freddie" McClain, 89 , passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2019 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Cairo, IL to the late Thomas and Ethel McClain. Clyde worked as a pressman with Colwell Printing for over 30 years. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Clyde is survived by...

Jeffrey Brennan

Jeffrey Brennan

Jul 13, 2019

Jeff Brennan, 53, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday July 13th. Jeff was a graduate of Tri-State University and worked as a mechanical engineer, most recently for Fort Wayne Metals. His most cherished memories include making pancakes on Saturday mornings, baking chocolate chip cookies with his 4 daughters, and his famous "dad jokes". Jeff was a kind and humble...

Clyde Shields

Clyde Shields

Jul 10, 2019

Clyde P. Shields, 66, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Born in Long Beach, California, Clyde was the son of the late Sam and Dorothy Shields. Clyde was a Vietnam War Army veteran. He owned and operated Shields Painting in California and Indiana for 40 years. He enjoyed traveling with his family, working and racing with his son Jason, casinos,...

Ronald Tabron

Ronald Tabron

Jul 10, 2019

Ronald Jeffrey Tabron, 58, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ronald was the son of the late Reynold Tabron and Barbara Coleman who survives. Ronald graduated from South Side High School. Ronald loved cooking, and was an avid player of cross word puzzles and word searches. He also enjoyed watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune....

Clifford Patterson

Clifford Patterson

Jul 9, 2019

Clifford Patterson, 61, passed away July 9th, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN. Cliff was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma at St. Francis Hospital to Leonard and Helga Patterson. Raised in Tulsa along with brother Ralf and sister Patty, Cliff enjoyed childhood exploring the world around him, always under the watchful eye of his older brother Ralf, and of course both of the...

John Barnets

John Barnets

Jul 9, 2019

John H. Barnets, 72, passed away July 9, 2019 in Fort Wayne, IN. He is survived by his son, Andrew (Angela) Barnets of Fort Wayne, IN; 2 grandchildren; and 3 brothers. Service is 6:00 pm, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 with calling 2 hours prior beginning at 4:00 pm at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St. Memorials...

Linda Springer

Linda Springer

Jul 8, 2019

Linda S. Springer, 70 , went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 8, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, IN to the late Richard and Inez Joan Yount. Linda is survived by her sons, Aaron (Heather) Springer and Erick (Jodie) Springer both of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren, Alexandrea, Samuel, and Hannah; and sisters,...

Edith Arnett

Edith Arnett

Jul 6, 2019

Edith M. Arnett, 92 , passed away Saturday, July 6th, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Daniel and Mary Ray. Edith worked at Magnavox retiring in 1993. She was a member of Colony Heights Church of Christ. Edith is survived by her sons, Terry Arnett, Timothy Arnett, and Robert Arnett all of Fort...

Georgia Kruse

Georgia Kruse

Jul 5, 2019

Georgia K. Kruse, 64, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Park Rapids, MN to the late Harry and Claudine McMillen. Georgia worked for AT&T, formerly Centennial since 1987 primarily as a project manager. She is survived by her husband Daniel J. Kruse; son, Jon D. Kruse both of Fort Wayne;...

Beverly Van Harlingen

Beverly Van Harlingen

Jul 5, 2019

Beverly Ann Van Harlingen, 76, passed away Friday, July 5th, 2019 in Leo, IN . She was born in Edwardsburg, MI. Beverly worked as a nurse with Elkhart General Hospital and area nursing homes. She is survived by her children, Brian (Marilyn) Van Harlingen of Torrance, CA, Jennifer (John) Thonert of Fort Wayne; and 4 grandchildren, Allison, Andrew, Jackson, and...

Henry Sanders

Henry Sanders

Jul 5, 2019

Henry Sanders, 69, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Uniontown, AL to the late Cleveland Gipson and Estella Haywood. Henry worked as a railroad worker with Norfolk & Southern for 20 years. He was a member of Fellowship Missionary Church of Fort Wayne. Henry is survived by his wife, Nancy Sanders...

Joan Swope

Joan Swope

Jul 4, 2019

Joan Christine Swope (nee: Main), ​passed away on July 4, 2019 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of ​96. She was born on September 5, 1922, in Idaho Falls, Idaho and graduated from Carthage High School (IL) and continued her education at Carthage College (IL), where she met her husband, Paul Hugh Swope. They were married on March 7,...

Daniel Deventer

Daniel Deventer

Jul 4, 2019

Daniel "Dan" Edward Deventer, 66, of Leo, IN passed away on July 4, 2019 in Fort Wayne, IN. Dan was born in Fort Wayne, on May 1, 1953, the son of Merton and Berdetta Deventer. He graduated from Leo High School in 1973 and was a member of the Boy Scouts where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He...

Jimmy Hall

Jimmy Hall

Jul 3, 2019

Jimmy Hall, 24, passed away Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 at his home. He was an avid photographer and enjoyed nature and being outdoors. He attended the First Christian Church of Fort Wayne. Jimmy is survived by his father, Jimmy Joe Hall; mother, Ruth Hanna; sisters, Bethany Dubois and Julia (Justin) Schwartz; nieces, Abigail and Zoey; and his grandparents, Pat and...

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