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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Lois Hitter

Lois Hitter

Oct 18, 2018

Lois Hitter, 86, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. Born in Wilton, North Dakota, Lois was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nettie Brostrom. Lois was a waitress during her working years until her retirement. She enjoyed watching classic tv shows, westerns, and game shows. Surviving are her children, Rebecca Skeard, Kevin (Nery) Mitchell, Erik (Janet) Salmon; 13 grandchildren;...

Ashley Meiss

Ashley Meiss

Oct 17, 2018

Ashley Elizabeth Meiss-Lewis, age 31 has returned to her heavenly home. Ashley was born in Van Wert, Ohio to Thomas and Susan Lewis. She was a very loving and caring mother, daughter, sister and friend. Ashley served our country as a US Army Military Police Veteran stationed in Iraq, Romania and Germany earning the rank of Sergeant. The most important...

Ferome Castillo

Ferome Castillo

Oct 13, 2018

Ferome K. Castillo, 63, passed way Saturday, October 13, 2018. Born in Garrett, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Mattie Choinski. Ferome worked for General Electric. She loved her catholic religion and singing. Surviving are her son, Gregory Webb; 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. Mass of Christian Resurrection will be 11 am, Tuesday, October...

Donna Ries

Donna Ries

Oct 12, 2018

Donna R. Ries, age 74, passed away October 12, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Brazil, IN to the late Raymond and Ruby Selby. Donna worked at Zollner Piston and most recently at Sam's Club for 10 years. She is survived by her children, Susan (Brendan Kendregan) Cole, and John (Brenda) Cole both of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren,...

Marvin "Sonny" Howe, Jr.

Marvin "Sonny" Howe, Jr.

Oct 12, 2018

Marvin "Sonny" Howe, Jr., age 60, passed away October 12, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Rushville, IN to the late Marvin and Jeanette Howe. Sonny worked in construction for over 40 years, in 2008 he started his own business, Howe Plastering, LLC. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Howe; children, Michelle Howe, Rebecca (Matt) Souder,...

Louise Bell

Louise Bell

Oct 11, 2018

Louise E. Bell, age 87, passed away October 11, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Ralph and Lucia Romano. Most recently she worked at Magnavox before retiring. Louise will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who always put the needs of others first. Her feisty personality and the way she...

Mary Wright

Mary Wright

Oct 11, 2018

Mary L. Wright, age 89, went to be with Jesus October 11, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Salvatore and Maia Fingello. Mary enjoyed caring for her family as a homemaker. She was a member of Alliance Community Church. She is survived by her children, Pamela Wright, Nancy Wright, Donna Wright, Scott Wright...

Ataya Kaser

Ataya Kaser

Oct 7, 2018

Ataya Renee Kaser, age 14, passed away October 7, 2018 in Leo, IN. She was born in Plymouth, IN and was currently a freshman at Leo High School where she participated on the volleyball team. She is survived by her parents, Ryan and Corie Walls of Leo, IN; sister, Kaylee Walls of Leo, IN; grandparents, Terry (Lori) Kaser of Clovis,...

Ann Cook - Hargrove

Ann Cook - Hargrove

Oct 7, 2018

Ann T. Cook-Hargrove, age 36, passed away October 7, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her husband, Keith Hargrove of Fort Wayne; her children, Stephon and Eva; her father, Eugene Cook; siblings, Brandon Cook and Stephanie Cook. Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Maureen Cook: and sister, Shauna Cook. Service is 6:30 pm, Wednesday, October 17,...

Beverly Messmann

Beverly Messmann

Oct 6, 2018

Beverly J. Messmann, 62, passed on into the Arms of Jesus Saturday, October 6, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Beverly was the daughter of the late Paul and Barb Wurm. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister to her family. She enjoyed her many years in Hawaii and cherished her time...

Michael Kloepper

Michael Kloepper

Oct 6, 2018

Michael A. Kloepper, age 78, passed away October 6, 2018 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Carl and Louise Kloepper. Mike worked at the Tokheim Corporation for 43 years. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Marine Corp. Mike was also a member of the American Legion...

Eugene Gottfried

Eugene Gottfried

Oct 6, 2018

Eugene Fay Gottfried, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Eugene was the son of the late William and Ethel Gottfried. He honorably served our country as a Korean War US Army veteran. He worked for Planet Instrument, Peter Eckrich, and Colonial Pizza prior to working...

Rebecca Brown

Rebecca Brown

Oct 4, 2018

Rebecca L. Brown, 75, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018. Born in Logansport, Indiana Rebecca was the daughter of Earl and Phyllis (Moore) Busch. She was a surgical RN nurse with Logansport Hospital for many years. Rebecca was very active in her church and traveled on several medical mission trips. Surviving are her children, Kim James, Scott (Elisa) Graham, Jenni(Randy)...

Richard Mosher

Richard Mosher

Oct 4, 2018

Richard "Dick" L. Mosher, age 93, passed away October 4, 2018 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Floyd and Cecilia Mosher. Dick was the owner and operator of several used car lots around Fort Wayne. He proudly served his country as member of the US Army during WWII. Dick was also...

Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch

Oct 4, 2018

Michael Joseph "Mike" Lynch, age 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away on October 4, 2018, with his family by his side after a heart disease, and short illness due to cancer. He was born on October 4, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph Michael and Rose Lynch. Mike Lynch proudly and diligently served as a member of the...

Terianna Thomas

Terianna Thomas

Oct 2, 2018

Terianna Jordan Thomas, 20, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Terianna was the daughter of Matthew and Lisa Thomas. Terianna graduated from Northside High School, class of 2017. She was a house teacher at Apple Jacks Daycare and the salad girl at Venice Restaurant. Terianna enjoyed her cartoons, puzzles, working and being around children and...

Douglas Morse

Douglas Morse

Sep 30, 2018

Douglas W. Morse passed away on 9-30-2018. Private services to be held by the family. Arrangements entrusted to FairHaven Funeral and Cremation Services.

Dana Hammond

Dana Hammond

Sep 28, 2018

Dana L. Hammond, age 62, passed away September 28, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to F. Darrell Hammond and Geneva Hammond. Dana will be remembered as a loving mother who enjoyed caring for her family, friends, and her dog, Delanie. She is survived by her three children, Stephanie Frazier of Fort Wayne, Heath Gaham of...

Larry Brown

Larry Brown

Sep 27, 2018

Larry A. Brown, age 69, passed away September 27, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Larry was born in Fort Wayne to the late, Gerald and Alma Brown. He worked as bartender for Deer Park Tavern for 27 years. Larry was a nationally ranked shuffleboard player competing all over the country. He also was a member of the Son's of the American...

Skip Skinner

Skip Skinner

Sep 26, 2018

Skip A. Skinner, age 57, passed away September 26, 2018 in Leesburg, IN. He was born in Marion, IN to the late Charles and Joyce Skinner. Skip worked for BioMed in Warsaw, IN. He is survived by his daughter, Kari (Alan) Daniel of Fort Wayne; and his 2 grandchildren, Cooper and Violet. A private family service will be held at...

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