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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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Patrick Lothamer

Patrick Lothamer

Nov 28, 2017

Patrick J. Lothamer, 50, passed away November 28, 2017 Born in Fort Wayne, IN He was the son of Louis and Dorothy Lothamer. Patrick enjoyed spending time at the park and going to the zoo, but most of all spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Lothamer, brothers Terry Lothamer, John (Barbara) Lothamer, Paul...

Mary Heemsoth

Mary Heemsoth

Nov 28, 2017

Mary Edith Heemsoth, 87, of Fort Wayne died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Village of Pine Valley. She was born December 8, 1929 in Fort Wayne to the late Newton and Dorothy Lucille (Liedolf) Kelso. Mary retired from the City of Fort Wayne. She loved her family and was a wonderful grandmother. Surviving are her son, Ronald F. Lopshire;...

Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson

Nov 27, 2017

Sarah Marie Wilson, 39, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. She was born in Fort Wayne on June 21, 1978 to the late Rick and Victoria (Riley) Theobald. Sarah was a member of the Impact Community Church and had been employed with Parker-Hannifin Sporlan Division and the Eaton Corp. She is survived by her husband, Jeremy...

Michelle Wyatt-Wheeler

Michelle Wyatt-Wheeler

Nov 25, 2017

Michelle Wyatt-Wheeler, 58, passed away November 25 , 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, IN She was the daughter of Mitchell Wyatt and Mary E. Wyatt. Michelle was a Cosmetologist at Shelly and Company Beauty Salon. She is survived by her husband, Jon Wheeler, sons, James and Anthony Wyatt , Brother Gregory Williams, sister, Bridgett Wyatt four grandchildren and 1 great...

Carlton Borcherding

Carlton Borcherding

Nov 22, 2017

Carlton Borcherding, 54, passed away November 22, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, IN He was the son of Juanita and Walter Borcherding. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy as a Gunners Mate Techician. He was a Logistic Warehouse Supervisor. He was an avid Blackhawk Hockey fan and loved dogs. He is survived by his mother Juanita Borcherding,...

Larry Long

Larry Long

Nov 12, 2017

Larry Long, 80, passed away November 12, 2017. Born in Galion, Ohio. He was the son of Harold and Hazel Long. He married Carol Kaufman on August 27, 1956 He was a Warehouse Manager at North American Vanlines and worked twenty years at Lake end sales. He was an avid reader and Bears fan. He is survived by children, Michael...

Carol Long

Carol Long

Nov 12, 2017

Carol Long, 78, passed away November 12, 2017. She was born in Chicago Illinois to parents Abraham and Marcella Kaufman, they preceded her in death. Carol enjoyed crocheting and doing ceramics. Surviving are children Michael (Sheila) Long, Sr. daughters, Jori Vorndran, Laura (Michael) Hubbard and Dawn Sierra 12 grand children 19 great Grandchildren, sisters Shirley Spizzrarri and Nancy Cruz. She...

Shirley Squires

Shirley Squires

Nov 5, 2017

Shirley Jean Squires, 35, of Fort Wayne died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on March 24, 1982 in Winter Haven, FL, she was the daughter of the late William and Obby (Martin) Spence. Shirley was a homemaker and a graduate of the University of Phoenix. Surviving are her husband, Scott Squires; daughter, Abryanna Maxwell; step-daughter,...

Helen Gribler

Helen Gribler

Nov 1, 2017

Helen G. Gribler, 94, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Born on December 21, 1922 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edwin W. and Hellen L. Lent. Helen retired from Parkview Health in 1985. Surviving are her children, Marla Gribler of Fort Wayne; Judi Shuler of Fort Wayne; Peggy (Oscar) Odem of Trout...

David Tinnel

David Tinnel

Oct 28, 2017

David Ray Tinnel, 50, of Fort Wayne died Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1967 in Decatur, a son of Billy Ray Tinnel and the late Rita K. (Bowen) Jaurigue. David was retired from the Fort Wayne City Utilities where he had worked for 30 years. Surviving is his daughter, Kacey Tinnel; son, Kody (Cory Allen)...

Ruth Cummings

Ruth Cummings

Oct 23, 2017

Ruth Cummings, 93, passed away October 23, 2017. Ruth was born in Ft. Wayne Indiana. She was the daughter of Alfred Mitchell and Dorothy Lighthill Fox. She was self-employed as a talented knitting Finisher. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Steve) Wente and Linda (Cliff) Andersen. Also surviving are Three Grandchildren, Three Great- Grandchildren and One Great-Great Granddaughter. She...

Lawrence Auker

Lawrence Auker

Oct 19, 2017

Lawrence D. "Don" "Larry" Auker, 85, of Fort Wayne passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born in Wabash County on January 27, 1932, a son of the late Fred H. and Catherine L. (Baker) Auker. Larry retired from Zollner Piston after 43 years of service where he was a supervisor. Surviving are his children,...

Frank Cechvala

Frank Cechvala

Oct 14, 2017

Frank R. Cechvala, 78, passed away October 14, 2017. Born in Ford City, PA. He was the son of Frank and Isabella Kovalovsky Cechvala. Frank honorably served in the Navy as an Electronics Technician aboard the USS Frontier. He graduated with a Bachelors degree in Engineering and Mathematics from Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne. During his career he memorably...

Randall Hossler

Randall Hossler

Oct 11, 2017

Randall W. Hossler, 64, of Ft. Wayne Indiana passed away Wednesday October 11, 2017. Randall was born in Wabash Indiana to Richard and Rosalie Warner Hossler. He was was a graduate of Ivy tech and retired from Parkview Hospital and St. Joseph hospital as a respiratory therapist. He was an avid Cubs fan, IU basketball fan. He also enjoyed watching...

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...

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