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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Glen M. Lee
Feb 22, 2026
Glen M. Lee, 70, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born to the late Harry and Geneva (Jones) Lee on May 4, 1955 in Reidsville, NC. Glen graduated from Reidsville High School and received his bachelor’s from North Carolina Central University. He retired from Wick’s Lumber and Contractor’s Warehouse. Glen was...
Robert "Bob" Edward Soden II
Feb 22, 2026
Robert (Bob) Soden (76) of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away on February 22, 2026. Born in West Virginia, he spent most of his early life in Kirkwood, Missouri. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University in 1971, he began his career at Gary, Indiana’s US Steel. Bob loved to fix things and enjoyed his job as an engineering manager at US...
Don M. Zollinger
Feb 22, 2026
Don Mark Zollinger, age 64, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Paul Sr. and Nancy Zollinger. Don proudly worked as a Pipe Fitter with the Local 166. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing music, was an avid Minnesota Vikings and motorsports fan, and...
Jerry Eugene Dunlap
Feb 20, 2026
Jerry E. Dunlap, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Van Wert, Ohio, Jerry was a son of the late Rev. Howard and Ruth (Alspaugh) Dunlap. Jerry graduated from South Side High School and continued his studies at Fort Wayne Bible College and LeTourneau...
Gregory "Greg" Luce
Feb 20, 2026
Gregory “Greg” Luce, 62, of Fort Wayne, passed away at home on Friday, February 20, 2026. He was born to the late Teddy Leroy and Barbara Jean (Shaw) Luce on February 4, 1964 in Fort Wayne.
Greg worked several jobs throughout his life: Atz’s Ice Cream, US Cable-Westinghouse Cable Division (built the first cable wire system in the area), JAT Trucking,...
Jon Halstead
Feb 20, 2026
Jon Richard Halstead, of Redford, Michigan, passed away on February 20th 2026, in Auburn, Indiana; just days before his 68th birthday. Born on March 2, 1958, to Barbra Reinhart and Eugene Halstead, Jon lived a life defined by loyalty, strength, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to his family.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved sister, Donna, and...
Nancy L. Capper
Feb 20, 2026
After a brief illness Nancy Lou Capper, 92, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully into her Savior’s arms on early Friday morning. Born in Davenport, Iowa, on September 14, 1933, to James and Charlene Cox, Nancy grew up in DeWitt, Iowa, where she married Richard Capper on August 5, 1955, and they had three children. Nancy...
Susan K. Cook
Feb 19, 2026
Susan K. Cook, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was born to the late William and Helen (Orme) Housholder on January 30, 1946 in Fort Wayne. She graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University. Susan retired after 40 years at Parkview Hospital as a Director of Patient Access Services. She loved traveling to England, Italy, Paris,...
Judith H. Archer
Feb 19, 2026
Judy H. Archer, age 82, passed away February 19, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Richard and Maxine Easley. Judy owned and operated several local businesses, including Statewood Beauty Salon, where she loved to serve others and met many friends. When Judy wasn't working, she enjoyed time at Lake Wawasee, and...
Teresa Ann Colelli
Feb 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Teresa Ann Colelli
Teresa Ann Colelli, 60, of Fort Wayne, passed into the arms of her Savior on February 18, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1966, to Gregory Colelli and Marylynn Butt.
Teresa was a devoted mother to Sarah Frank, Bret Frank, and Solomon Suarez, and a proud and loving grandmother to Selena Suarez. She is...
George T Wall
Feb 17, 2026
George T. Wall, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born to the late George E. and Saville G. (Sprunger) Wall on September 9, 1940 in Fort Wayne. George graduated from Central High School in 1959. He served in the Air Force for four years from 1960 to 1964. George also served in the...
Daniel Lee Middleton Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
Daniel Lee Middleton, Jr., age 53, passed away February 17, 2026 in Traverse City, MI. He was born in Decatur, IL to the late Daniel Middleton and Doris Middleton, who survives. Danny is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sondra Middleton; siblings, Kathy (Phillip) Barrish, Trina (Timothy) Stemple, Jessica (Marvin) Bland, and Andrew (Jessica) Middleton; and many nieces and...
Michael Lee Bates
Feb 16, 2026
Michael Lee Bates, 79, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Michael was a son of the late William and Mildred (Schellenbach) Bates. Michael graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1964. Later in life, he fulfilled a personal goal by earning his bachelor’s degree from IPFW in his forties—an...
Tiffany Marie Neuhaus
Feb 16, 2026
Tiffany Marie Neuhaus, 37, passed away at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with brain cancer on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born in Apple Valley, California, Tiffany was the daughter of Jason Barkley and Nicole (Donald) Welty Sr. Tiffany graduated from North Side High School, where she met the love of her life, Joshua Neuhaus. They...
Gladys Mae Felker
Feb 14, 2026
Gladys Mae Felker, 81, joyfully entered the loving arms of her precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her devoted family. Her journey began in Edwards, Mississippi, where she was born to the late Willie Bea (Crowder) Fowler and lovingly raised by her grandparents, George and Ruth Robinson. It was in...
Betty Nell Randall
Feb 14, 2026
Betty Nell Randall, 83, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1942 in Freeport, TX. Betty was passionate about painting and crocheting.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Louwanna (Thomas) Wilson; daughter-in-law, Missy Green; grandchildren, Cai Wilson, Liam Wilson, Cameron (Amber) Green, and Chelsea Green; two great-grandsons and one...
Madonna Marie Reynolds
Feb 13, 2026
Madonna Marie Reynolds, 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 13, 2026. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Madonna was the daughter of the late Howard and Georgian (Allgeier) Hoevel. She graduated from Bishop Luers High School and later earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Indiana University. Madonna worked for GTE for...
David Allen Hieber
Feb 12, 2026
David Allen Hieber, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, David was the son of the late Rudolph and Mildred (Kimmel) Hieber. David graduated from New Haven High School, Class of 1959. He married the love of...
Joseph S. Lengacher
Feb 12, 2026
Joseph S. Lengacher, 95, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana surrounded by his family. Born to Elmer and Emma (Stoll) Lengacher on April 6, 1930 in Montogomery, Indiana, he was the oldest of 11 children. He married Doris (Jean) and together they had 4 children. Surviving are: Jeff (Myra),...
Arron Thompson
Feb 12, 2026
Arron Thompson, age 49, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Downtown Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Orange, Texas, and loved caring for her family as a homemaker. Arron was survived by her husband, Darami Thompson; children, Ashley Head-Franklin, Malyk Head, Marklynn Thompson, and Drauna Thompson; her grandson, Luke; and two sisters, Melissa Stricker and Heather Head. She was...
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