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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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Terrence Gant
Aug 14, 2025
Terrence Emanuel Gant , age 58, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Gary, Indiana, Terrence was the son of the late Emanuel Gant and Margaret Lee (Williamson) Johnson, who survives. He was a proud graduate of Gary Roosevelt High School. During his...
Valerie Serrine
Aug 14, 2025
Valerie J. Serrine age 80, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Monroe, NY. She is survived by two children and preceded in death by one daughter. If you are a relative of Valerie, please call Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 260-424-5000.
Erin Baker
Aug 13, 2025
Erin Baker, 49, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Flemington, New Jersey to the late William and Judith Gillen. She grew up in Clinton, New Jersey and Hyde Park, New York. She was a 1994 graduate of FDR High School and attended Dutchess Communtiy College, before moving to Fort Wayne. She was...
Carol Korte
Aug 12, 2025
Carol Jean Korte, 84,went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August, 12, 2025. Born in Covington, Kentucky, Carol was a daughter of the late Norbert and Louise (Ramage) Bass. Carol worked as an executive assistant with North American Van Lines for many years, until her retirement. Surviving...
Ruth Lengacher
Aug 11, 2025
Marilyn "Ruth" Lengacher , age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, Ruth was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne and proud to be a North Side Redskin. She built a career in sales, working for multiple corporations...
Timothy Leffler
Aug 11, 2025
Timothy Charles Leffler, 39, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. When it comes to Tim, there are so many words to describe him as a person. He was caring, motivated, creative, hardworking, loving, self-starter, stubborn and the list goes on. He loved his children beyond measure. His son, Brylan, 14, of Mishawaka, Rylinn, 9, and Leon,...
Kyong Clark
Aug 10, 2025
Kyong S. Clark, 76, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Won Son Yi and Chang Soon Yi. "Kyong was not neat and proper; she was an opinionated cuckoo bird that loved her grandbabies, her son, and her daughter. She lived a life of servitude to the Lord and did...
Judith Mcclendon
Aug 10, 2025
Judith Kay McClendon, 73, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England to the late George and Gene Tate. Judy retired from CSX Railroad as a tower operator and previously served as a runaway counselor for Children's Services in Youngstown, OH. She was a proud member of the YMCA Silver Sneakers...
Deborah "Debbie" Gordy
Aug 9, 2025
Deborah "Debbie" Gordy, 68, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Fort Wayne after a valiant fight against breast cancer for over two years. She was born in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Rosemary Cottrell. Debbie served the community as a registered nurse for over 30 years at Parkview and other hospitals. Some of her hobbies included bird...
Thomas C. Maddux
Aug 6, 2025
Thomas C. Maddux, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at home with family. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Frank and Phyllis Maddux. He was a huge sports fan who particularly loved hockey, baseball, and golf. He shared a love for classic Buicks with his wife Vicki. He was a true friend to...
Sonia Finn
Aug 3, 2025
Sonia Finn, 90 passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Muncie, IN to the late Herman and Barbara Smith. Sonia had many interests including singing and listening to music, staying active in the golfing community, and enjoying her winters in Florida for many years. She will be remembered for co-founding Service Electric alongside...
Terry Craig
Aug 3, 2025
Terry A. Loving Craig , age 71, passed away on August 3, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Terry was a proud graduate of North Side High School. He found his calling in the kitchen, working as a chef and cook at Parkview Hospital and the State School, where his dedication, skill, and work ethic left a lasting impression. Terry...
Dana Bowman
Aug 1, 2025
Dana Lee Bowman, 75, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 1, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dana was a daughter of the late Gilbert Belcher and Wilma Smith. Dana graduated from North Side High School. She married the love of her life Thomas Bowman on August 23, 1969. Dana enjoyed crocheting...
Mary Rose
Jul 31, 2025
Mary Lou Rose , 85, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. Born on August 6, 1939, to Estill and Hester Carroll, Mary was raised with strong values of faith, family, and simplicity. She was confirmed and later baptized in the river in front of her childhood home—an experience that marked the beginning of her lifelong devotion to the Lord....
Wanda Cisna
Jul 30, 2025
Wanda June Cisna, 74, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Fort Wayne. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday August 5, 2025, at 6:00 pm located at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street) with visitation from 5:00 pm until the service.
Andrew Peterschmidt
Jul 30, 2025
Andrew "Andy" Peterschmidt, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025. Andy was born in Fort Wayne and spent over 40 years in the flooring industry. He worked as an installer and later as a service manager, earning respect throughout the field for his experience, expertise and work ethic. He loved Colorado, the mountains, skiing, white-water rafting,...
David Watts
Jul 29, 2025
David Watts, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Northern Lakes Nursing Home after an extended battle with alzhiemers disease. He was born in Portland, Indiana on October 6, 1953. Son of the late Raymond H. and Ella J. (Arnold) Watts, of New Haven, Indiana. David married Vicki L. Mills from Fort Wayne on February 3, 1982....
Susan Scheeler
Jul 28, 2025
Susan Ann Scheeler, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Susan was a daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Strasburg) Heidbrink. She graduated from South Side High School. Susan met the love of her life Kirk Scheeler...
Jennifer Bauer
Jul 28, 2025
Jennifer Irene Bauer, 55, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday July 28th, 2025. She was born in Fort Wayne to Crayton and Peggy McCleery, who survive. Jennifer was a graduate of New Haven High School class of 1989. She was a lifelong Fort Wayne resident and worked for Bolt Custom Trucks in New Haven for nearly 15 years. Jennifer...
Gerald Wilson
Jul 27, 2025
Gerald "Gerry" F. Wilson, 87, passed away on Sunday July 27, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne. Gerry was an accomplished chef and was employed at the Fort Wayne Country Club for many years. He then went on to teach the next generation of culinary arts students at Ivy Tech Community College. He was loved by all who knew...
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