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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Homer Caulley Sr.

Homer Caulley Sr.

Apr 21, 2025

Homer Caulley Sr., 82, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Waterloo, Ohio to the late Earl and Martha Caulley. Homer loved to fish, and would go to the lake with family every opportunity he had. He was man of many trades, who most recently, worked as a printing pressman. He was a longtime...

Sue Forkert

Sue Forkert

Apr 20, 2025

Sue Ann Forkert, 88, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away at her home on Easter morning, April 20, 2025. She was born in Fort Wayne on February 26, 1937 to the late Clyde W. Eulitt and Frances Elizabeth (Kern) Phillips. She graduated from Northside High School in 1955. After graduation, she took a job as a window dresser for Wolf...

Kenneth Moilanen

Kenneth Moilanen

Apr 20, 2025

Kenneth W. Moilanen, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away on April 20, 2025. He was born on August 22, 1928, in Lakota, North Dakota. Ken was a charter member of Messiah Lutheran Church, where he served on the Church Council and the Building Committee. He was an electrical contractor for 60 years and was the president of the Fort Wayne...

Timothy Plumb

Timothy Plumb

Apr 19, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Plumb, 54 of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday April 19th, 2025. Tim was born in Indiana, grew up in Tucson, AZ., then returned to Fort Wayne. He worked for Guardian Industries in Auburn, then he started his career at Steel Dynamics in Butler where he worked for 20 plus years. Tim was a Country Line Dancer, which...

George Gardner

George Gardner

Apr 19, 2025

George C. Gardner, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.  Born in Cleveland, Ohio, George was the son of the late William and Kathryn Gardner.  George graduated from Snider High School.  He worked for North Eastern Construction Company for several years, prior to him and his wife Mary Kay founding Gardners Tool Supply.  Together they owned and operated their...

Richard Stone

Richard Stone

Apr 18, 2025

Richard Bartley Stone, age 52, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN.   He was born in Louisiana, MO on November 4th, 1972, to the late, James Richard Stone and Kathryn Stone-Kelly (Jeff Lesley), who survives.  Richard (aka: Rich, Richie, Uncle Itchy, Crazy Rich) grew up in Elsberry, MO. Loved being on the water in the bottoms of...

Jean Dray

Jean Dray

Apr 18, 2025

Jean Dray, 96, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died on April 18, 2025. Born February 6, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Gladys (Goldner) Conrad. She is survived by her son, Larry Dray; daughters, Nancy Gerding and Diane Hofer; grandchildren, Brandon (Autumn) Ball, Jennifer (Patrick) Kuhlman, Elizabeth (Bryan) McGovern, Benjamin...

Corbin Gallmeier

Corbin Gallmeier

Apr 17, 2025

Corbin "Corb" James Gallmeier, 61, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Thursday, April 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Philip and Roberta (Crosby) Gallmeier in Garrett on August 2, 1963. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1982 and ITT in 1984. He married Leslie Wilson on May 1, 2004. Corb was...

Rebecca Pope

Rebecca Pope

Apr 17, 2025

Rebecca Pope, 72, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Herman and Virginia Vitz. She attended Huntington High School where she graduated and went on to enjoy a long and flourishing carreer as a medical courier. She will be deeply missed by her partner, Charles "Chuck" Combs. To...

Patrick Cirillo

Patrick Cirillo

Apr 16, 2025

Patrick J. Cirillo age 58, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his home in LaOtto, IN.   He was born at the military base, Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC to Patsy Cirillo, who survives and the late, Marion Cirillo.  Patrick retired from the Local 669 Sprinkler Fitter's Union.  He  enjoyed riding his motorcyle, playing the drums, and Penn State Football. ...

Daniel Ledsome

Daniel Ledsome

Apr 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Ledsome, a beloved husband, and father, who departed this world on April 15th, 2025, at the age of 71. Born in Akron, Ohio, Daniel lived a life dedicated to educating others. A near-lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, he dedicated his career to teaching college mathematics, nurturing countless young...

Jean Mendenhall

Jean Mendenhall

Apr 15, 2025

Jean Mendenhall, age 86, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Churubusco, Indiana, to the late Joseph and Ruth Hyndman. Jean loved working in her various flower and vegetable gardens, relaxing admiring her flowers on the swing in the backyard, and visiting with friends, family and neighbors on the front porch. She retired...

Dianna Galbraith

Dianna Galbraith

Apr 15, 2025

Dianna L. Galbraith age 75, passed away Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 in Fort Wayne.  She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Ronald and Jaquline Koenig.  Dianna is survived by her two sons, Tim Galbraith and Andy Galbraith; and siblings, Carolyn Baker, Ron (Randi) Koenig, Georgianna (Tom) Richardson, Robert (Pamela) Koenig.  A private memorial will be held at a...

Deborah Judy

Deborah Judy

Apr 15, 2025

Deborah Anne Judy, age 76, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home in New Haven, IN.  She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Robert Shaw and Margaret (Metheny) Connor.  Deb worked her career as a dental hygienist for over 40 years and loved caring for people in her role.  She was a member of Faith...

Nancy Hoshour

Nancy Hoshour

Apr 14, 2025

Nancy Hoshour, 63, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Nancy was a daughter of the late Harold and Sophie (Fiedler) Vonderau.  Nancy graduated from Woodland High School.  During her working years, Nancy worked for ITT.   While there her feisty personality gave way to a nickname her coworkers tagged her...

Kathleen Twohig

Kathleen Twohig

Apr 14, 2025

FORT WAYNE IN, LOUDON TN, WHITING IN; Kathleen (Stofcik) Twohig, 80, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, in Fort Wayne Indiana. She was born on November 16, 1944 in Whiting, Indiana to the late Peter and Mary Stofcik. She was a resident of the Whiting-Robertsdale community. She was a graduate of George Rogers Clark High School, Class of 1962....

Steven Karst

Steven Karst

Apr 12, 2025

Steven T. Karst, 75, of Auburn, went Home to the Lord on Saturday, April 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Huntington, IN to the late Richard and Lilah (Cook) Karst on April 24, 1949. Steven graduated from Huntington Catholic High School and Ivy Tech. He proudly served in the US Marines in the Vietnam War....

Nancy Mertz

Nancy Mertz

Apr 12, 2025

Nancy Mertz, 58, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 17, 1966 Nancy was a daughter of Dianne Mertz.  She had resided at the Waters Nursing Home.  She is survived by her mother, Dianne Mertz, brother, Brian Mertz; her aunt, Judy Jugloff; and...

Marion Prine

Marion Prine

Apr 12, 2025

Marion "Jimmie" James Prine

June 25, 1943-April 12, 2025

Born in Fort Wayne, June 25, 1943 to James and Margaret (Spice) Prine, Jim passed away peacefully at home with family by his side April 12, 2025.

He served our country honorably in the USMC from October 1961-October 1967.

Jimmie enjoyed fishing...

Tommy Shears

Tommy Shears

Apr 11, 2025

Tommy Lee Shears, 73, passed away peacefully at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 9th, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Glen E. Shears and Mary C. (McHenry) Shears Tucker. Tommy graduated from Leo High School in 1970 and went on to earn his Bachelor of...

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