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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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Terry Putt
Jun 22, 2018
Terry J. Putt, 78, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne. Terry was born to the late Joseph and Irene (Bowers) Putt on August 3, 1939. He attended Elmhurst HIgh School, graduating in 1957. He worked 36 years for Tokheim Corporation before retirement in 1994. He enjoyed old movies, watching wildlife, reading the paper, enjoying...
Seang Im
Jun 22, 2018
Seang Im, 88, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date.
Amanda Salyer
Jun 21, 2018
Amanda Sue Salyer, age 37, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Amanda was born in Fort Wayne, and worked as a hair stylist for 9 years with the Forum Salon. She attended Pathway Community Church and formerly Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Stryker Salyer of Fort Wayne; mother, Pam (Tom)...
Shari Fout
Jun 16, 2018
Shari Ann (Kincaid) Fout, 46 of Findlay, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Findlay. Shari was born on May 30, 1972 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Roy and Sharon (Springer) Kincaid. Shari worked in sales for 98.9 The Bear. She was known for her willingness to always help others in need. She is survived by her husband,...
Carl Cawlfield
Jun 11, 2018
Carl W. Cawlfield, 74, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at his home in Huntington, Indiana. He was born on January 25, 1944 in San Francisco, California. Carl served our country as a US Army radio operator. He earned two masters degrees one in psychology from San Francisco State and one in education from IU. He worked for P&O Orient...
Joseph Bercot
Jun 8, 2018
Joseph D. Bercot, age 59 , of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, June 8th, 2018. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late, Dale and Lillian Bercot. Joe is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lynn Bercot; son, Shannon Joseph (Jenelle) Bercot; sister Vicky Bercot Holloway; nephew, Michael Holloway; and his mother-in-law, Bertha C. Ineichen all of Fort...
Heidi Thompson
Jun 7, 2018
Heidi L. Thompson, age 34 , of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, June 7th, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to Joseph and Vickie Malott who survive. Heidi worked in the accounting department at Riverside Manufacturing in Huntertown. She was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church. Heidi's focus in life was on the care of her...
Lillian Crosley
Jun 7, 2018
LILLIAN M. CROSLEY, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Fort Wayne. She was retired from General Electric. Lillian is survived by step-children, Linda Crace, Carole Zehr, Tom Crosley, and John Crosley; two grandsons, Brett and Jeff Bradtmiller; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Bradtmiller; second husband, Robert Crosley; and son, Larry...
Robert Sommer
Jun 4, 2018
Robert "Bob" David Sommer, 92, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away June 4, 2018 in Concord, NC. Bob was born on April 9, 1926 in Fort Wayne to the late Barbara Marie Stauffer Sommer and Rev. Lester Ira Sommer. Bob was a WWII veteran of the US Navy and a graduate of Purdue University. He worked as a Patent Agent...
Timothy Byrd
Jun 4, 2018
Timothy R. Byrd, age 46 , of Decatur, IN passed away Monday, June 4th, 2018 at his home. The family has entrusted FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services in handling the arrangements.
Robert Crow
Jun 2, 2018
Robert W. Crow Sr. age 73 , passed away Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne on May 18,1945 to the late Clyde and Eva Crow. Robert worked as a tool and dye maker. He is survived by his children, Marnie (Dane) Carnahan of Hudson, IN; Pamela (Jeff) Howard of Butler, IN; Robert Crow,...
Marilyn David
Jun 1, 2018
Marilyn David, 79, of Fort Wayne passed away at home on June 1st with her devoted husband by her side. Her faith in Christ never wavered. In addition to being a loving wife, mother, and sister, Marilyn served the community in several roles during her life, including as a police officer, parole officer, career counselor and elementary school teacher. Marilyn...
Phyllis Landin-Redding
May 30, 2018
Phyllis L. Landin-Redding, age 86, passed away Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Monticello, KY to the late Preston and Bessie Barnett. Phyllis is survived by her children, Linda Berning of Fort Wayne; Janice (Mark) Kaiser of Roanoke, IN, Carolyn Winchester of Hoagland, IN, and David Landin of Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren....
Janice Little
May 28, 2018
Janice L. Little passed away May 28, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Private services will be held at a later date. FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
John James
May 28, 2018
John W. James Jr., 78, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana John was the son of the late John W. James Sr. and Juanita James who survives. John served our country as a U.S. Army veteran. John worked for Zollner Pistons for 30 years prior to retiring. After retirement from Zollner's he worked in maintenance...
Larry Shaw
May 26, 2018
Larry B. Shaw II, age 47, in Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, May 26th, 2018 along with his wife, Amber Shaw and son, Elijah Shaw. He is survived by his children, Larry III, Ryan, Michael, Nicole, Adrian, Xavier, and Devan. The family will receive friends Friday, June 8, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at FairHaven Funeral Home and...
Amber Shaw
May 26, 2018
Amber Shaw, age 43 , passed away Saturday, May 26th, 2018 along with her husband, Larry Shaw II and her son, Elijah Shaw. She is survived by her children, Xavier Shaw, Darian Royal, and Devan Shaw; mother, Dawn (Terry) Heindselman; and her father, Rob Harrison. The family will receive friends Friday, June 8, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm...
Ann Fuller
May 26, 2018
Ann Marie Fuller, 68, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. Born in Spokane, Washington, Ann was the daughter of Richard Simons and Lisa Atherton. Ann worked as a bookkeeper for 25 years. She enjoyed arts and crafts, reading, and cooking. Surviving are her children; John (Laura) Stanley of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Melissa (Shannon) Wright of Spokane, WA, William Mason of...
Elijah Shaw
May 26, 2018
Elijah Shaw, age 12, passed away Saturday, May 26th, 2018 along with his parents, Larry and Amber Shaw.. He is survived by his siblings, Xavier Shaw, Darian Royal, and Devan Shaw. The family will receive friends Friday, June 8, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Private family services will be held at...
Molly Schory
May 22, 2018
Molly K. "Moo" Hoffman Schory born July 22, 1963, took her last breath May 22, 2018 after a one-round fight with cancer that kicked her butt. She was a Senior Underwriter with K & K Insurance with over 30 years of dedicated service. Molly will be greatly missed by her adoring best friend and husband, David Schory. She was stepmother...
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