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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 Koeneman
Sep 25, 2018
Richard Koeneman, 85, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born in Hoagland, Indiana, Richard was the son of the late Ervin and Vera Koeneman. Richard earned his degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, and his degree in Education from the University of Saint Francis. He was a teacher with East Side High School for over 30 years. He loved...
Patrick Zent
Sep 25, 2018
Patrick Anthony "PZ" Zent, 67, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Patrick was the son of the late James and Rose Zent. Patrick graduated from Central Catholic High School. He was a plumber and pipe fitter with Shambaugh and Sons for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of...
Arlene Konley
Sep 24, 2018
Arlene Konley, age 81, passed away September 24, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Michigan to the late John and Ethel Frehse. Arlene was a teacher for over 40 years in the Indiana Public Schools. She was a member of Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church, the Gideon Auxillary, and the Indiana State Teacher's Association. She is survived by...
Laurie Clawson
Sep 22, 2018
Laurie Ann Clawson, 58, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Grover and Phyllis Belcher. Laurie enjoyed having cookouts, birdwatching, and hanging out with her family and friends. Surviving are her children, Tara Clawson, Jacob (Sara) Clawson, Courtney Clawson, Kanan Clawson; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Linda Doll, and Grover (Glenda) Belcher, and...
Russell Perry
Sep 21, 2018
Russell David Perry, 29, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, September 21, 2018 after a battle with pneumonia. Russell was born in Fort Wayne with Cerebral Palsy to Mark William Perry and Barbara Ann Perry who survive. Russell loved bananas and the sound of his hands rubbing on balloons. Surviving along with his parents are his brother Rolland...
Marion Odom
Sep 21, 2018
Marion Odom, 91, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. Born in Barnwell, South Carolina, Marion was the son of the late Howard and Josephine Odom Sr. Marion was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his family. Marion had the God given ability to build anything with his imagination and his hands. He enjoyed reading the Bible and sharing with...
Daniel Bartnick
Sep 20, 2018
Daniel Bartnick, age 78, passed away September 20, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He was born in St. Louis, MO to the late Mitchell and Virginia Bartnick. Daniel worked for KV Pharmaceuticals for 2 years and more recently as a chemist with Sensient Flavors for over 30 years. He was a member of the Society of Flavor Chemists, the American Chemical...
Terry Nagel
Sep 19, 2018
Terry J. Nagel, age 67, passed away September 19, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Peru, IN to the late Richard Kerschner and Margaret Zehrung of Leo, IN who survives. Terry worked at Mark Fore Sales, a family-owned company as a Trophy Division Supervisor. She is survived by her husband Larry Nagel of Roanoke; daughter, Janie Dalrymple of...
Janie Moody
Sep 18, 2018
Janie Beth Moody, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Janie was born on October, 20, 1933 in Flint, Michigan to the late William Walter and Adella Ross. She was an executive secretary during her working career. Janie had a true servants heart and unwavering faith in the Lord. Surviving are...
Robert Dinse
Sep 16, 2018
Robert C Dinse, 68, Of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, September 16, 2018. Bob is retired from the City of Fort Wayne. In his spare time, you would find Bob at the golf course. He loved golfing and has won many tournaments. Bob will be greatly missed by his wife, Deborah Dinse, of 39 years; daughters...
John Sauter
Sep 15, 2018
John M. Sauter, 75, passed away September 15, 2018 surrounded by his family singing his favorite songs per his last request. He was born May 12, 1943 to the late Norbert and Marjorie (Kelleher) Sauter. A lifetime resident of Fort Wayne, he attended and graduated from St. Peter's grade school and Central Catholic High School. He worked at Bueter-Sauter Market,...
John Gasper
Sep 15, 2018
John S. Gasper, of Leo, passed away on Saturday,with his loving wife by his side. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, John served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. John is survived by his wife Christine; Son, Steve of CT; Daughter, Barbara McKown of AZ; sister, Ann Altavilla of PA; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He...
Richard Mueller
Sep 14, 2018
Richard D. Mueller, 85, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Richard was the son of the late Martin and Esther Mueller. He served our country as a US Navy Korean War veteran. Richard worked for Aramark for 40 years prior to his retirement in 2005. He enjoyed golfing, watching the Chicago White Sox and spending...
David Tinsley
Sep 11, 2018
David Alexander Tinsley, age 50, passed away Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 in Fort Wayne, IN while serving his community. He was born in Bloomington, IN to Albert and Bonnie Tinsley of Spencer, IN who survive. David was a graduate of Owen Valley High School of Spencer, IN and later completed his Bachelor's degree from Ball State University. He proudly served...
Sheryl Pandoff
Sep 5, 2018
Sheryl Lynn Pandoff, 64, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sheryl was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Pandoff. She was a dental technician for 42 years. She was a member of St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church. Sheryl loved spending time with her family especially her nephew Nicholas. Surviving are her brother, Ron...
Daniel Thiel
Sep 4, 2018
Daniel Kent Thiel, 79, of Garrett, IN died September 4, 2018. Dan was born in Fort Wayne to the late Lewis Thiel and Valera Opliger. He was a North Side graduate, a marine reserve for 8 years and a NIPSCO service man for 34 years. Dan and his wife, Mary lived in a saltbox house in the woods that they...
Liam Smith
Sep 1, 2018
Liam Hui Matthew Smith, 1, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on September 1, 2018. Liam enjoyed watching whatever his big sister was doing, taking stroller rides in the neighborhood, crawling around the living room, trying new foods, and his teddy bear. Surviving are his parents, Kyle and Heather Smith of Fort Wayne; sister, Brooklyn Smith; grandparents,...
Mary Ann Hile
Sep 1, 2018
Mary Ann Roemer Hile, 80, passed away September 1, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Frederick and Irene Geise. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1956. Mary Ann worked at Visiting Nurse Services for 24 years and at Indiana Tech for 10 years, retiring from there in 2004. Most recently she...
Barbara Sholund
Aug 31, 2018
Barbara J. (Ridge) Sholund, 79, of Fort Wayne died Friday, August 31, 2018, at St. Anne's Home. She grew up in Lima, Ohio and later lived in South Bend and Fort Wayne, Indiana, as well as Springfield, Ohio, with her husband, the late LeRoy (Lee) Sholund. Barb graduated from Lima Senior High School and worked in secretarial roles, as well...
Ricky Pelmear
Aug 30, 2018
Ricky J. Pelmear, 40, passed away August 30, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, and worked as a cook for Hilton Fort Wayne. Ricky enjoyed helping others and playing World of Warcraft. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Pelmear of Fort Wayne; his stepchildren, BoBo, Lilly Pad, and Warrior; and many friends. He was preceded...
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