Obituaries

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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Mi Than Cho Aye

Mi Than Cho Aye

May 16, 2025

Mi Than Cho Aye, 60, of Fort Wayne passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at her lovely home peacefully. She was born in Paung, Mon State, Myanmar on November 25, 1965. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Mawlamyine University in 1987. She worked as a middle school teacher from 1987 to 2013 in Myanmar. She...

Judith Weaver

Judith Weaver

May 15, 2025

Judith Ann (Rech) Weaver, 76, passed away at home on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Judy is survived by her two brothers, Stephen (Wendy) Rech, and Michael (Karen) Rech; husband, Steven Weaver; three sons, David (Veronica) Wagner, Jeff Wagner, and Chris Wagner; one daughter, Jennifer (Jeremy Jones) Wagner; stepchildren, Michael Weaver, and Elaine (Ken) Daly; six grandchildren, Sidney (Luke) Kidd, MacKenzie...

Lois Kelley

Lois Kelley

May 15, 2025

Lois A. Kelley, age 91, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Born in Muncie, IN, to the late Charles and Nola Wyne, Lois dedicated her life to family, faith, and service. She worked at Parkview Hospital, Manager of Court Rooms of America, Diamond Jim's Water Park, and a financial coordinator for Granite Ridge...

Janet Pennell

Janet Pennell

May 15, 2025

Janet "Jan" Sue Pennell, age 80, of New Haven, IN passed into God's loving embrace on Thursday, May 15 th , 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne , IN, on September 5 th ,1944 to the late Charles E. and Mary R. Tackwell, Jan was baptized at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and confirmed at Mount Calvary...

Loydd Waikel

Loydd Waikel

May 14, 2025

Loydd Vernon Waikel (74) passed away after a 2.5-month battle with Esophageal Cancer. Born July 1 st , 1950, to Lyle Vernon and Dorothy June Waikel, he proudly served in two tours during Vietnam in 1968-1969 and again in 1970-1971 with the 101st Airborne Division. He later served in 1981 with the 197th Infantry, going all over the world to...

Debra Shuster

Debra Shuster

May 14, 2025

Debra Kay "Deb" Shuster, 62, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after her battle with small cell lung cancer.  Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Deb was a daughter of the late Richard "Dick" and Rosie (Miller) Doan.  Deb was a devoted wife to her husband Tom, a caring mother to her three children, and a loving grandmother to her...

Florose Trzynka

Florose Trzynka

May 13, 2025

FloRose M. Trzynka, 96, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Kingston Residence in Fort Wayne.  Born in New Haven, Indiana, FloRose was the daughter of the late Carl and Georgia (Wise) Bock.  FloRose married the love of her life, Eugene Trzynka and they spent 74 years of marriage together until his passing in 2022.  During her life she...

Denise Richards

Denise Richards

May 13, 2025

Denise Armeda Richards (Brink), age 62, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on February 10, 1963, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Denise lived a life marked by creativity, devotion to family, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys that brought people together. Denise was the beloved wife of Randy Richards, who preceded her in death. Together...

Renee Price

Renee Price

May 13, 2025

Renee Price, 62, of Fort Wayne, passed away on May 13, 2025. Renee was born in in Chicago, Illinois in 1963 to Betty Faye Torrence and Robert Middleton. Renee found God at a young age. She attended Westcott Elementary School. She went on to to attend Kennedy King Community College while she was caring for her first born son Marchello....

Daniel Roth

Daniel Roth

May 12, 2025

Daniel Paul Roth, 81 of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on May 12, 2025 with his family by his side. Born on July 28, 1943 in Fort Wayne to Magdalen A. (Hoffelder) and Paul J. Roth, Dan was the firstborn of seven children. Dan graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1961 and went on to obtain his Bachelor's in...

N. Jean Schendel

N. Jean Schendel

May 11, 2025

N. Jean Schendel Findley , 69, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on May 11, 2025. She graduated from DeKalb High School, earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from IPFW, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Valparaiso University School of Law, and practiced medical malpractice defense for 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Michael D Findley; her daughters,...

Mary Neuhaus

Mary Neuhaus

May 11, 2025

Mary Ellen Neuhaus, age 49, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on May, 11, 2025.  She joins her parents Terry and Betty Neuhaus in their eternal home.  Mary worked in accounting for Shambaugh & Son.  Mary is survived by her boyfriend/husband, Rick Lukins;  two sons, Cody (Breann) Daraban and Seth Werling;  daughter, Stella Werling;  granddaughter, Isabella;  sisters, Jeanene Quinn, Lora...

Kyong Chasse

Kyong Chasse

May 10, 2025

Kyong Mo "Mark" Chasse, of Fort Wayne,  passed away on Saturday May 10, 2025. Funeral Services for Mark will be held on Tuesday May 20th, 2025 at 11 am with visitation beginning 1 hour prior at FairHaven Funeral Home, 6557 N. Clinton St. Visitation will also be held on Monday May 19, 2025 from 5-7 pm also at the funeral...

Deborah Christensen

Deborah Christensen

May 10, 2025

Deborah Lee Christensen, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025.  Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Deborah was the daughter of the late Bernard and Shirley (Hill) Kubas.  During her working years, Deborah worked for several medical offices prior to her retirement.  She absolutely loved to cook.  You would often see her on her phone looking up recipes to improve her...

Yolonda Stout

Yolonda Stout

May 9, 2025

"Lonnie" Yolonda Renee (Fisher) Stout age 67, passed away on May 9, 2025 peacefully with family after many years of fighting three different types of cancer. She was born September 20, 1957 to Donald Francis and Margaret "Madalene" Fisher of Churubusco where she was raised with her siblings. She grew up involved in 4-H, FHA. Girl Scouts and church activities....

Melvin Smith

Melvin Smith

May 7, 2025

Melvin Smith, 96, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William and Velma Smith. He will be remembered as a wonderful father and husband, who cherished his wife Nancy for 50 years. He found great joy in being with his wife on Lake Erie in their boat, or on...

Cheryl Coty

Cheryl Coty

May 7, 2025

Cheryl Praxedes Coty, 64, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Cheryl was a daughter of the late Donald and Victoria (Miller) Coty.  During her working years she worked for CPI for many years.  Cheryl loved to go shopping.  She was married to Frederick Topp and he...

Leanne Gonzalez

Leanne Gonzalez

May 5, 2025

Leanne Lynn Gonzalez, age 45, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on May 5, 2025. Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Leanne brought light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew her. A 1998 graduate of Northrop High School, Leanne pursued her passion for justice and earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. She dedicated many years of her professional...

Amy Henline

Amy Henline

May 5, 2025

Amy M. Henline, age 48, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late William Lomont and Janet Lomont, who survives. Amy enjoyed her work at Ophthalmology Consultants and was very musical as she will be remembered for her beautiful voice.  She also loved theatre and spending time with...

Betty Scott

Betty Scott

May 3, 2025

On May 3, 2025, Betty Jewel Scott left Fort Wayne, Indiana and went to heaven, where she will celebrate her 80th birthday with the Lord and her beloved husband of 50 years, Richard Scott. Betty was born on May 6, 1945, in Huntington, Indiana, to Emma Irene Dunn and Dartmouth Beady. They, along with her brothers...

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