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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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Keith Bradtmiller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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