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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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Gary Stahl
Jan 30, 2017
Gary Stahl, 68, passed away January 30, 2017. Gary was born in Fort Wayne, IN to Wayne And Thelma Stahl He was a graduate of New Haven High School. He was a welder by trade. He was a true gear head and enjoyed going to car shows and was a member of many Pontiac clubs. He is survived by three...
Thomas O'Grady
Jan 26, 2017
Thomas R. O'Grady, 85 passed away January 26, 2017 at Parkview Regional Hospital. He was born January 10,1932 in Batavia, NY to Thomas A. and Cola M. (Bushman) O'Grady. He married Rosemarie G. "Rosie" (Regone) on November 29, 1952 in Lime Rock, NY who survives. He retired as Engineer with United Technologies. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather...
Edward Pelak
Jan 22, 2017
Edward "Ed" Pelak, 73, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, MI. Born in Detroit, he was the son of the late John and Angeline Pelak. He was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven where he served as an usher for many years. He retired in...
Dorothy Stockman
Jan 16, 2017
Dorothy Stockman, 87, beloved Mom, Grandma, Great- Grandma and Great-Great Grandma, passed away, Monday, January 16, 2017. She was born in Continental, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Blanche Wright. She is survived by sons, Norman (Linda) Edwards, Larry Stockman, David Stockman, Rick Stockman and James Stockman. Daughters, Patricia Stockman and Kathy (Robert) Johnson; one sister Elsie Tressler. 19 Grandchildren,...
Theresa Ferguson
Jan 8, 2017
Theresa E. "Teri" (McGrath) Ferguson 57, of Huntertown, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Born August 6, 1959 in Knox, IN, to Thomas and Jane (Thomas) McGrath. Survivors include Life Partner, Shirley McMillian of Huntertown, IN; Sisters, Magie Rotering of Fort Wayne, and Molly McGrath of Knox, IN. Brothers, John of Knox, IN, Patrick...
Sondra Dejarnett
Jan 5, 2017
Sondra Lee (Glaser) DeJarnett 68, passed away January 5, 2017 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. She was born November 11, 1948 in South Bend, IN., the daughter of Russel and Betty (Reed) Glaser. She was in the 1st class to graduate from Snider High School in 1966. She retired from Lincoln Life after 35 years of employment. Sondra loved to...
Charles Ware
Jan 2, 2017
Charles Ray Ware, 85, passed away January 2, 2017. Charles was born in Huntington, IN to Ray Ware and Mary Ware. He worked for General Electric for many years. He enjoyed Fishing and was an avid IU basketball and Cubs fan. Surviving are his wife Leota Ware; son, Dan Ware; daughters Carol Flinn and Kathi Ware; brothers Harold (Bonnie) Ware,...
Kathleen Fisher
Jan 2, 2017
Kathy Ann Fisher, 69, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 Kathy was born in Braddock, PA to Joseph and Judy Buzzard. She was a Registered nurse for many years. She enjoyed scrapbooking and loved her grandsons dearly. Surviving are her mother Judy Buzzard, two daughters Jennifer and Amy Fisher and three grandsons; one brother Ken (Kathy) Buzzard. She was preceded...
Tonja Brace
Jan 1, 2017
Tonja Marie (Kallsen) Brace, 48, went home to be the Lord on January 1, 2017, surrounded by her family, after a year-long battle with breast cancer. She was born April 27, 1968, in Nashville, Tenn. to Carl and Pat Bartlett Kallsen. She was a stay-at-home mom for several years before becoming a volunteer and eventually a full-time employee of the...
Marilyn Proctor
Dec 30, 2016
Marilyn Jane Proctor, 68, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. Marilyn was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Russell and Elsie Cowell. Marilyn retired from Lake City bank. She was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening, bowling, playing golf and euchre. Surviving are her husband, Ron Proctor, daughters; Marci (Aaron) Stier and Erin Proctor. Four grandchildren and...
Vicki Messmann
Dec 28, 2016
Vicki Messmann, 65, beloved Mom and grandma, passed away December 28, 2017. She was born in Ft. Wayne, IN the daughter of E.R. Tony Hile and Henrietta Hile. She was a 1969 graduate of Central Catholic School. She retired from Ft. Wayne Community Schools in special education routing. She attended Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. She enjoyed shopping and going...
Glenda Ohneck
Dec 26, 2016
Glenda D. Ohneck, 65, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. She was born in Fort Wayne to Gerald and Eugenia (Stabler) Ohneck. Glenda graduated from Snider High School in 1970 and continued her schooling at Michiana College where she received an associate's degree in business. She is survived by one daughter, Heather (Philip) Barnes of Fort Wayne; Mother, Joyce...
Edna Heck
Dec 21, 2016
Edna Mae Heck, 76, passed away December 21, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Edna was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Leora and Blanch Sweet. She married Eddie Heck on May 15, 1971. She retired from Magnavox after working 34 years. She was a member of Central Church. Her and Eddie volunteered for many years at the Dove's nest....
Gary Weicht
Dec 17, 2016
Gary Weicht, 75, passed away December 17, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Gary was born in Ft. Wayne Indiana to Olen and Aetna Weicht. He was a 1960 graduate of Fremont High School. He retired from City Link Bus. He was an avid Elvis Presley Fan. Surviving are one brother Larry Weicht, two nieces and one nephew. He was...
Kim Newport
Dec 15, 2016
Kim E. Newport, 68, beloved Husband, father, grandfather and Great grandfather passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. Born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Kim was the only son of Kenneth and Edna Newport. He was a self-employed carpenter and made many beautiful pieces. He is Survived by his loving wife, Elaine Newport of Ft. Wayne, two sons; Thomas (Kendall) Clark and...
Geryl Kelly
Dec 10, 2016
Geryl Kelly, 59, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. Geryl was born in Fort Wayne, IN to Arnold D. and Barbara (Mathos) Soares. She married Tom W. Kelly on February 28, 1989 in Redondo Beach, CA. Geryl was a decoder with the post office for 13years and she had a passion for cooking. She is survived by her husband Tom...
Ann Miracle
Dec 2, 2016
Ann Miracle, 62, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Parkview Hospital. She was a beloved wife of 38 years, mother and grandmother. She was a daughter of John and Delores Haggenjos. And married Roger Miracle in 1978, he survives. She was a graduate of Bishop Luers High School and attended Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne. She was a...
Eugene Grillo
Nov 25, 2016
Eugene Grillo, 81, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, passed away Friday November 25, 2016. Eugene was born in South Bend, IN, the son of Dr. Donald Grillo and Ursuline Grillo. He married the love of his life, Caralee Grillo, on June 18, 1955. He attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Eugene was an avid Notre Dame fan and...
Viola Phillips
Nov 19, 2016
Viola Mae (Moss) Phillips, 81, entered her Heavenly home surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Parkview Hospital North Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Petosi, Missouri to Ed Moss and Ethel (Moss) Higgins. Viola was a restaurant owner, garment factory worker, sheep farmer, and a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. "An all-around loving family...
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