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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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Jack Robinson
Apr 1, 2017
Jackie Lee "Jack" Robinson, 78, passed away April 1, 2017. Jackie was born in Portland, IN. He was the son of John S. Robinson and Violet V. Robinson. Jackie was a veteran of the United States Army reserves. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 241. He was a proud member of the Sheriff's Department reserves and...
Jacqueline Nichols
Mar 31, 2017
Jacqueline A. Nichols, 73 of Fort Wayne died Friday, March 31, surrounded by her family and friends in her home. Jackie was a homemaker and loved caring for her family. She was an active member of The Chapel and served on the communion committee and also sang in the choir. Jackie was also a hospice volunteer and volunteered for Super...
Barbara Bunnell
Mar 31, 2017
Barbara Ann Bunnell passed away March 31, 2017. Barbara was born in Lagrange, Indiana, on June 4, 1933, to Clarence E. Grate and Ruah Grate. She graduated from Lagrange High School in 1951 and married Donald Bunnell on June 30 the same year. Professionally, she served her community at Lutheran Hospital for 35 years, and in her retirement she most...
Carole Alter
Mar 26, 2017
Carole A. (Mooney) Alter, 82 of Fort Wayne passed away March 26, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 2, 1934 in Louisville, KY to James Mooney and Helen Marie (Hester). She was a bookkeeper at Dr. Phillip McKean DDS. for 6 years. Carole graduated from IPFW in Fort Wayne, IN. She was on Chancellors List in 1983 for...
Annita Willis
Mar 21, 2017
Annita Willis, 60, beloved mother and grandmother passed away Tuesday March 21, 2017 Born in Ft. Wayne, IN the daughter of Nicholas and AnnaMarie Riegling. Annita was a member of St.Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She was a photographer. She is Survived by one son, Jason Willis; two daughters, Rebecca (Winston) Enos and Melissa (Seth) Albert; four grandchildren AnnaMarie, Lily, Gabrielle,...
Gregory Alford
Mar 13, 2017
Gregory Andrew Alford, 53, passed away March 13, 2017. Gregory was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Stanley and Carolyn Alford. He was a 1982 Graduate of Northrop High School and then attended and graduated from Ivy Tech Community College with a welding degree. He worked at Transformations by Weiland and was very talented in woodworking. He also enjoyed fishing....
Carolyn Wildey
Mar 9, 2017
Carolyn Jean Wildey, 58 passed away at her residence Thursday March 9, 2017. She was born June 2, 1958 in Fort Wayne, IN to Richard and Marcille (Bercot) Wildey. Carolyn worked at Hoover Magnavox and lastly at the GM plant for 20yrs. Carolyn graduated from Northrup High School.Carolyn loved living at Blue Lake in Churubusco, IN and driving her pontoon...
Deborah Coffee
Mar 7, 2017
Deborah Coffee 65, passed away Tuesday at Summit City Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born October 23, 1951 in Fort Wayne, IN to Richard and Joan (Taylor) Miller. She was employed at ARA Food Services for 6yrs. Surviving include 3 daughters Amanda Coffee of FW, Tammy Sheckler of FW, and Danielle Sheckler of Columbia City, IN, 5...
Patricia Reed
Mar 6, 2017
Patricia "Pat" Ann (Didrick) Reed 66 of Fort Wayne passed away Monday March 6, 2017 at Parkview Randallia Hospital with family at her side. She was born December 27, 1950 in Fort Wayne, IN. to Edward and Mary (Phillips) Didrick. She was married to Richard (Rick) Reed on October 21, 1989 in Fort Wayne, IN. Pat enjoyed the water and...
Robert Bailer
Mar 4, 2017
Robert James Bailer, 58, passed away on March 4, 2017. He was the son of Robert J. Bailer Sr and June Brown. Robert worked at Fresh New start as support staff. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his mother, June Brown, his fiancé, Janice Kittle and her children Krystal (Zach) Hart, Kristina Kittle, Kayta (Jason)...
Elnora Mcqueen
Mar 3, 2017
Elnora "Jean" McQueen, 80, passed away March 3, 2017. Elnora was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana the daughter of Maxwell and Alice Ensley. Jean married Duane McQueen on November 24, 1956. She was a 1955 graduate of Southside High School in Ft. Wayne. She retired from Tokheim as an Executive Secretary. She was a member of Eastern Star. and Jean...
Eddie Kreienbrink
Feb 25, 2017
Eddie A. Kreienbrink, 83, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at North Woods Village Fort Wayne, IN. He was born June 6, 1933 in Fort Wayne to Ed and Emma (Martin) Kreienbrink. He was married to Carol M. (Kroemer) Kreienbrink she survives. Eddie graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Pharmacy. Surviving relatives include 4 daughters, Elise (Brad) Oren,...
Keith Bradtmiller
Feb 16, 2017
Keith Allen Bradtmiller, 59, passed away February 16, 2017 with his family by his side. Keith was born in Fort Wayne, In. and was the son of Richard and Virginia Bradtmiller, who preceded him in death. Keith graduated from Elmhurst High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Valparaiso University. He was the Chief Financial Officer for...
Raymond Silva
Feb 15, 2017
Raymond P. Silva, 82, passed away February 15, 2017. He was born in Monroe, Indiana and was the son of Vincent and Trinidad Silva. He was a 1952 graduate of Central Catholic High school in Ft. Wayne, IN and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Raymond retired from Dana corporation after working there for 39 years 9...
Karen Brandon
Feb 12, 2017
Karen Ann Brandon 64, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away February 12, 2017 at Parkview Randalia Hospital. She was born August 5, 1952 in Fort Wayne, IN to Jack and Lois (Horner) Schweigel. She graduated from New Haven High School in 1970. Karen married Jerry Brandon on April 9, 1983. She was a Security Officer with Universal Security for 5...
Cynthia Anker
Feb 5, 2017
Cynthia A. Anker, 62 of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday February 5, 2017. She was born August 4, 1954 in Fort Wayne, IN to Robert L. Lill and Joan (Gillieron) Lill. She worked at Hall's Orchard House and later Hall's Tavern at Coventry as a hostess and manager for 27years. She loved to play softball, and was an avid sports...
Marqueena Chalmers
Feb 3, 2017
Marqueena K. Chalmers (born May 20, 1948) passed away on February 3, 2017 at Parkview Hospital. Marquie was a breast cancer survivor and an avid participant in the annual March to Cure Breast Cancer. After earning her Bachelor's degree from Ball State University in Deaf Education, Marquie had a storied career in helping people in need, including work as a...
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...
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