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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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Charles Pippenger

Charles Pippenger

Oct 5, 2017

Charles W. Pippenger, 67, of New Haven died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on March 27, 1950, he was a son of the late Andrew and Edyth (Baker) Pippenger. Charles was retired from B. F. Goodrich where he worked as a journeyman carpenter. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Surviving are...

Michael Angel

Michael Angel

Oct 5, 2017

Michael W. Angel, 60, of Fort Wayne died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Dupont Hospital. He was born on October 6, 1956 in Fort Wayne to the late William and Almeda (Driver) Angel. Michael was a printer with R. R. Donnelley for 25 years retiring in 2008. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. Surviving is his daughter, Angie (Todd) Cross...

David Powley

David Powley

Sep 25, 2017

David Bryan Powley, 55, passed away September 25, 2017. David was born in Orrville, Ohio to parents Charles Powley and Norma Condry. They preceded him in death. He attended Bowling Green State University and was an Avid Colts fan. He loved to travel and enjoyed spending time in nature with his wife. He was always willing to lend a hand...

Jack Yates

Jack Yates

Sep 22, 2017

Jack A. Yates, 76, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born on November 30, 1940 in Harman, VA to the late Ezra and Roxie (Estep) Yates. Jack was a U. S. Navy veteran and a retiree of General Electric. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Yates; grandchildren, Matthew Allen Baumgartner;...

Norma Wells

Norma Wells

Sep 22, 2017

Norma J. Wells, 82, of Fort Wayne passed away at her residence Friday, September 22, 2017. She was born November 6, 1934 in Hammond, IN to the late David and Mary (Busick) Lewis. She was a member of St. Joe Community Church. She is survived by her children, Judy Ann Wells La Flash of Arizona; Karen Wakeland Longardner of Fort...

Romauld Solomon

Romauld Solomon

Sep 18, 2017

Romauld John "Solo" Solomon, 44, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. Romauld was born in Trinidad Tobago, the son of Martin Solomon and Emiline Solomon. He was a machinist at Avalign Technologies. Romauld enjoyed spending time with family and friends and enjoyed all types of music. Surviving is his wife, Jamie Solomon, sons, Jonyvan and Mason Johnson and daughter Mattie...

Joan Davis

Joan Davis

Sep 10, 2017

Joan Jane (Hubartt) Davis, 88, died on Sept. 10, 2017, born May 2, 1929. How we loved that spunky and spirit-filled Joan! She was servant-hearted and always spoke the truth in love. Though only 13 when her mother died, she became the mother of six and loved us with a fierce and beautiful love. Momma knew, "When the car leaves...

Florence Miller

Florence Miller

Sep 8, 2017

Florence P. Miller, 97, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at University Park Nursing Home. She was born March 17, 1920 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Albert and Leona (Brown) Day. Florence was an LPN having worked for St. Joseph and Parkview Hospitals before retiring. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Baron and son, Arnold...

Frederick Shane

Frederick Shane

Sep 7, 2017

Frederick W. Shane, 57, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was born in Fort Wayne on May 27, 1960, a son of N. Virgil and Margaret O. (Seifert) Shane. Fred was a surveyor with Stoody Associates and he was a member of American Legion Post 499. He enjoyed playing corn hole, euchre, fishing and spending time...

Sandra Shrader

Sandra Shrader

Sep 2, 2017

Sandra R. Shrader, 76, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Hope, IN, died Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Kingston Care Center. She was born on February 23, 1941 in Monterey, TN to the late Herman B. and Effie M. (Cates) Matheny. She had hoped to become a nurse but instead began what became her most important calling by becoming a...

Sharon Wetzel

Sharon Wetzel

Aug 30, 2017

Sharon Wetzel, 75. passed away August 30, 2017. Born In Columbus, Ohio, Sharon was the Daughter of Clarence and Louise Aukerman. Sharon was a Nanny and was very active in her Church First Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed playing board games and spending time with her family. Surviving is her husband Jack Wetzel, sons, Matt (Rose) Wetzel, Tim (Nikki)...

Pamela Hattery

Pamela Hattery

Aug 28, 2017

Pamela Jo (Pammie Jo) Hattery, 74, passed away on August 28, 2017 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was a graduate of North Side High School where she met the love of her life, Jim. They recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in August. Pam lived life...

Noah Mcdonnell

Noah Mcdonnell

Aug 28, 2017

Noah "Ben" Benjamin McDonnell passed away August 28, 2017. Noah was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The son of Arthur D. McDonnell and Geraldine McDonnell. Noah was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. He was a Foreman at Almet Incorporated for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing games, and spending time with his family. He is survived by...

Diane Raypole

Diane Raypole

Aug 28, 2017

Diane "Nana" Raypole, 63, passed away August 28, 2017 at home with her family by her side. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth Furge. Diane was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church and a longtime dental assistant. Nana loved spending time with her grandchildren and vacationing with...

Carol Andrews

Carol Andrews

Aug 26, 2017

Carol J. Andrews, 76, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017. Born in Muskegon, Michigan to LaVere and Angeline Bollenbacher, both preceded her in death along with her step-mother, Dorothy Bollenbacher. After raising her children, she opened Classic Flowers and Gifts in Auburn. Years before, she had a ceramic shop in southern California for a few years. She was an avid...

Rena Belton

Rena Belton

Aug 20, 2017

RENA S. BELTON, 92, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Lutheran Life Village. She was born in Columbia, SC on March 14, 1925 to the late Eddie and Louisia (Nelson) Greene. Rena was a Foster Grandparent and a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. She liked to sew, listen to gospel and blues music, but most importantly...

Albert Bliven

Albert Bliven

Aug 20, 2017

Albert F. Bliven, 87, passed away August 20, 2017. Albert was born in Colchester, Illinois. The son of Frank and Rosalea Bliven. Albert was a member of First Christian Church in Colchester Illinois and Cedar Creek Church of Christ in Leo, Indiana. He also was a Free Mason and a member of the Lions club. He was the past President...

John Knapp

John Knapp

Aug 19, 2017

"Bob" John R. Knapp, 73, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. He was born in North Manchester on December 24, 1943 to the late Wilbur G. and Mildred (Arnold) Knapp. Bob was a U. S. Army veteran. He retired from Zollner Piston where he worked as a machinist. Surviving are his wife,...

Jacqueline Hermance

Jacqueline Hermance

Aug 19, 2017

Jacqueline Grace Hermance, 91, passed away August 19, 1017 at Parkview Hospital Randalia. Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, she was the daughter of John and Edith Allett. She married Lloyd Hermance on June 8, 1952 he survives. Jacqueline was a homemaker and her sons say a "Very good One at that." She was an active knitter and loved pets. She...

Vicki Spear

Vicki Spear

Aug 19, 2017

Vicki Jean Spear, 60, passed away August 19, 2017 in Albion, Indiana. She was the daughter of Stanley and Jean McBride. Vicki graduated from New Haven High School and was the office Manager for Amerigas. She enjoyed going to Shipshewana, Vera Bradley and enjoyed going to their time share in Florida with her family. Surviving is her husband of 41...

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