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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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Carol Mosley
Jun 10, 2019
Carol Sue Mosley, 71, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019. Born in Bellevue, Ohio, Carol was the daughter of the late Charles and Martha Keys. Carol worked for GE and BAE Systems for 40 years, prior to her retirement. She enjoyed sewing, doing crafts, fishing, camping, and traveling. She loved her family and cherished her time with her grandchildren. Surviving...
Reed Napier
Jun 9, 2019
Reed E. Napier 81 passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 9, 2019. Born in Pineville Kentucky, Reed was the son of the late John and Rosie Napier. After working at Tokheim for 33 years, Reed retired in 1999. Reed enjoyed sitting on his porch sipping coffee, reading his bible, tending to his yard and reminiscing with family and friends. He was...
Rodney Severine
Jun 8, 2019
RODNEY G. SEVERINE, 90, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Towne House in Fort Wayne, Ind. Born in Tekamah, Neb. on Aug. 27, 1928, he was the son of Glenn Axel and Sigrid Adele (Ekstrand) Severine. On Aug. 21, 1949 he married the love of his life, Maribelle Scott in Tekamah. She survives. He proudly served in the...
Robert Tepin
Jun 8, 2019
Robert C. "Bob" Tepin, 69, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bob was the son of the late Charles and Jessie Tepin. Bob worked for Kenosha Auto Transport as a transport engineer for 30 years, prior to retirement. Bob served as trustee for Jefferson Township for 4 years, and ran Jefferson Township Park for 7...
Debra Kunkle
Jun 6, 2019
Debra "Deb" Kunkle MSN, RN, 60, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 19, 1958. She graduated from Heritage High School. She continued her education at Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing where she met the love of her life W. Barry Kunkle and they shared...
Maxine Combs
Jun 3, 2019
Maxine Combs, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3rd, 2019 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in West Virginia to the late Elmer and Ida McGinnis. Maxine was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by children, Charles (Becky Pope) Combs and Kathy Combs both of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and...
Steven Eshcoff
Jun 1, 2019
Steven Robert Eshcoff, 66, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born August 15, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Ind., he was the son of Robert and Nadejda (Natka) Eshcoff. Steve graduated from South Side High School and was an alumni of Wabash College and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity Steve and his father owned...
Carl Artherhults
May 30, 2019
Carl Artherhults, 90, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Carl was a member of Huntertown United Methodist Church. He will be lovingly missed by his family and friends. Carl is survived by his wife of 70 years, Barbara Artherhults; sons, Randall (Kathleen) of Woodburn, Roger (Sheree) of Leo, Eric (Dawn) of Melrose, Florida; grandchildren, Randy, Ty, Amanda; four great-grandchildren;...
Daniel Lobdell
May 29, 2019
Daniel Patrick Lobdell, 64, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Daniel was the son of the late Edwin and Marita Lobdell. Daniel had a kind heart and loved to strike up a conversation with anyone. He had a lifelong love of sports, and especially loved competing as a youth in swimming and baseball. Daniel loved...
Cheryl Jones
May 29, 2019
Cheryl Diane Jones, 62, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Born in Hartford City, Indiana, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Paul Oyler and Margaret Oyler who survives. Cheryl was a registered nurse for over 40 years with Parkview Hospital, Lutheran Medical Group and Women's Health Advantage. Cheryl's perfect day was being "Meemaw" loving on her grandchildren. She was...
James Pocock
May 29, 2019
James Richard Pocock, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Born in Dennison, Ohio, James was the son of the late Charles and Lenora Pocock Sr. James worked at St. Paul Lutheran Church for over 20 years prior to his retirement. He could fix anything and loved his job. His fun loving and hyper personality will always be remembered. James...
Paul Elkins
May 26, 2019
Paul D. Elkins, age 65, passed away May 26, 2019 in Fort Wayne. Paul proudly served his country as a member of the US Army. He worked for Momper Insulation for 12 years. Paul is survived by his daughter, April Strahm of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren; and siblings, Cathey (Sherman) Bowers of Arcola, IN, and Linda Demaree of Summerville, SC....
Charles "Charlie" Ray Vogts
May 24, 2019
Charles "Charlie" Ray Vogts, age 74, passed away May 24, 2019 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Waynedale, IN to the late Charlie and Anna Marie Vogts. He graduated from Columbia City High School. Charlie worked at Dana Corporation for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Agnieszka Jacewicz of Ontario, Canada; children, C. Todd (Daphne) Vogts of...
Gale Jackson
May 23, 2019
Gale M. Jackson, age 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Lloyd and Ida Conley. Gale always held leadership positions at a high level with companies such as International Harvester, Magnavox, and Great Western. She is survived by her children, Pamela Bentz of Indianapolis, IN, Scot (Carol)...
Ronnie Thoreson
May 20, 2019
Ronnie I. Thoreson, age 75, passed away Monday, May 20th, 2019 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Jackson, MN to the late Iven and LaPearl Thoreson. Ronnie worked as a computer engineer for 30 years. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Navy. He is survived by his children, Erik (Jamie) Thoreson of Dayton, OH...
Rita Aytes
May 17, 2019
Rita Ann Aytes, 72, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. Born in Tennessee, Rita was the daughter of the late William and Wilma Rose. Rita was the owner and operator of Lafayette Bait and Tackle in Detroit, Michigan, a family owned store for 60 years. She attended Three Rivers Baptist Church. Rita enjoyed reading, watching Detroit sports team, and spending...
June Thompson
May 16, 2019
June Marie Thompson, 92, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in LaPorte, Indiana, June was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Nevada Baker. June was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her family. She enjoyed reading, playing solitaire on her kindle and traveling with her husband Thomas in their RV together. Surviving are her daughter,...
Frederick Meeks
May 16, 2019
Frederick H. "Fred" Meeks, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Fred was the son of the late Roy and Esther Meeks. He graduated from Central High School where he met his loving wife of 61 years Sally (Chambers) Meeks who survives. Fred owned Meeks Floor Covering and spent 30 years in the floor covering industry....
Larry Freeman
May 16, 2019
Larry C. Freeman, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday. He leaves behind a blended family of beloved children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Wife, Ricci, Brian (Pam), Kristy (John), Melissa (Aaron), Cindy (Eric), Carrie (Scott), Alyssa (Garrett); Madison; Lauren; Aubree; Izzy; Lilly; Matthew; Nathan (Carly); Zeke; Zane; Drew; Mila; Harper. Siblings; Susie (John); Bob. Mother; June and many nieces and...
Roland Falk
May 14, 2019
Roland Harold Falk, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Heritage Pointe in Fort Wayne. Born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Roland was the son of the late Harold and Olga Falk. Roland grew up in Beaver Dam, WI until the age of 14 when he moved to Dixon, Illinois. He graduated from Dixon, High School and attended Rockford Business...
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