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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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Richard Roth

Richard Roth

Apr 13, 2019

Richard Alan Roth, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on March 13th 2019. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Elmer J. Roth and Lucille S. Roth. Dick graduated from Hoagland High School In 1966. He is a graduate of Indiana University (IPFW) with a degree in accounting. He worked at Lincoln National Bank...

George Wiegmann

George Wiegmann

Apr 12, 2019

George H. Wiegmann, age 62, passed away Friday, April 12th, 2019 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Helmut Wiegmann and Madonna Wiegmann of Fort Wayne. George drove a truck for several local construction companies. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Bears and Cubs fan. George is survived by his wife, Lola Wiegmann of...

John Murchland

John Murchland

Apr 10, 2019

John Michael Murchland, 71, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Born in Monroeville, Indiana, John was the son of the late Olen and Ruth (Johnson) Murchland. John served our country as a US Navy veteran. Surviving are his daughters, Ruth Murchland, Katherine (Danny) Gray; grandchildren, Lance, Mercy, Ethan, Severin, Nevaeha; siblings, Barb Murchland, and, Katherine (John) Essex. John was preceded...

Edwin Rainey

Edwin Rainey

Apr 9, 2019

Edwin Thomas "Ed" Rainey, 65, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ed was the son of the late Robert and Mina Rainey. Ed graduated from Snider High School. He worked in the flooring industry throughout his working career at Haber and Sons and Brunswick Bowling Alley. Ed was an avid baseball enthusiast and a Yankees...

Joanne Williams

Joanne Williams

Apr 8, 2019

Joanne Williams, 61, of Fort Wayne died on April 8th, 2019 after losing a seven year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a graduate of Snider High School, where she was active in orchestra and drama. She was also a graduate of both Purdue and Indiana Universities with degrees in communications and education. She taught radio and television production at...

Phyllis Harig

Phyllis Harig

Apr 6, 2019

Phyllis Ann Harig, 77, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. Born in Garrett, Indiana, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Dorsie and Violet Boyd. Phyllis was a longtime breakfast cook at the Leo Café for 30 years as well as a cook at Amanda's in Grabill. She also worked for Walmart for 15 years. She was a loving wife,...

Helen Fine

Helen Fine

Apr 1, 2019

Helen G. Fine, 95, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Helen was the daughter of the late Nathan and Anna Hendelman. Helen was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She was a member of The Congregation Achduth Vesholom. Helen enjoyed shopping, antiques, cooking, and spending her winters in Florida. Surviving are her children,...

Michael Roush

Michael Roush

Mar 31, 2019

Michael Glenn "Mike" Roush, 54, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mike was the son of the late Harold Glenn and Jessie Marilyn Roush. Mike was known as "The Jerky Man" Big Mike's Jerky. Mike was a proud member of Ducks Unlimited. Mike loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and tending to his greenhouse. He also...

Gloria Gager

Gloria Gager

Mar 30, 2019

Gloria J. Gager, age 72, passed away March 30, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Harvey, IL to the late Alexander and Eileen Stolarz. Gloria worked as a bank teller and as the head cashier for the Kroger Company. She was a member of the Fort Wayne Street Rod Club. FWSRA supported several charities including Turnstone and an...

Deborah Moyer

Deborah Moyer

Mar 30, 2019

Deborah Lynn Moyer, 60, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Deborah was the daughter of the late Robert and Frances Joan (Sims) Poling. She worked at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Fort Wayne for over 30 years prior to her retirement. She loved spending time at the lake and going to Florida each year. Deborah is...

Janyce Keller

Janyce Keller

Mar 29, 2019

Janyce L. Keller, age 76, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on March 29, 2019. She was born in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Joseph Harris and Ruth Harris-Johns. Janyce worked as a teacher for Fort Wayne Community Schools for 35 years. She is survived by her children, Joe (Angie) Keller, Julie (Nate) Delagrange, and Jenna (Joel) Allen; grandchildren,...

Mary Locke

Mary Locke

Mar 28, 2019

Mary K. Locke, age 57, passed away March 28, 2019 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Bruce and Nancy Badiac. Mary is survived by her husband of 35 years, Denny Locke of Fort Wayne; children, Courtney Locke of Indianapolis, IN and Mitchell Locke of Fort Wayne; and sister, Julie (Terry) Bobay of Fort Wayne....

Robert Cox

Robert Cox

Mar 28, 2019

Robert Cox, age 92, passed away March 28, 2019 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Carl and Anna Cox. Robert worked as a salesperson his entire career for Ball Drug Company and most recently for Light and Bruening before retiring. He was an active member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church and served as head usher....

Phillip Bennett

Phillip Bennett

Mar 25, 2019

Phillip Eugene Bennett, 75, went home to be with Lord and Savior Jesus, Monday, March 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Phillip was the son of the late Lawrence and Waneta Bennett. He graduated from South Side High School. Phillip worked at Zollners for 30 years prior to earning his nursing degree...

Walter Meslo

Walter Meslo

Mar 25, 2019

Walter R. Meslo, age 74, passed away March 25, 2019 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Pontiac, MI to the late Arthur and Hildred Meslo. Walter worked 25 years for Deister Machine and most recently at Wal-Mart. He was a member of Parkwood Church of God. Walter is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sharlene Meslo, of Fort...

Kevin Sieber

Kevin Sieber

Mar 22, 2019

Kevin Michael Sieber, 55, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Friday, March 22, 2019. Born in Tonawanda, New York, Kevin was the son of the late Phillip Sieber, and Robert and Kathleen Buchanan. Kevin managed several sports bars on and off the Ohio State Campus. Kevin then worked as the General Manger of Panera Bread...

Jack Lapointe

Jack Lapointe

Mar 20, 2019

Jack "Akshun" LaPointe, age 68, passed away March 20, 2019 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late William and Erma LaPointe. Jack worked as a truck driver for 25 years. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. Jack was survived by his wife, Judith...

Jack D. Keller

Jack D. Keller

Mar 19, 2019

Jack D. Keller, age 71, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on March 19, 2019. He was born in Morenci, MI to the late Richard and Bertha Keller. Jack worked as a truck driver for 35 years. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janyce Keller of Fort Wayne; children, Joe (Angie) Keller, Julie (Nate) Delagrange, and...

Mildred Messmer

Mildred Messmer

Mar 19, 2019

Mildred Faye Messmer, 91, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Born in Brookside, Kentucky, Mildred was the daughter of the late Andrew and Ellen Smith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandma to her family. She loved music, playing piano, and traveling. Surviving are her children, John (Gail) May, Linda (Scott) Schwartz, Karen (Eugene) Endris, Robert (Melanie) Messmer, Larry...

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