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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Henrietta Young

Henrietta Young

Aug 21, 2026

Henrietta Young, 84, passed away August 21, 2026, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky. Henrietta retired from Magnavox after working there for 30 years. She enjoyed shopping, dining, and having lunch with her children and grandchildren. She was such a nurturing person who invested everything in her family. Her top priority was making sure her family was...

Dale Marvin Henderson

Dale Marvin Henderson

Aug 19, 2026

Reverend Dale M. Henderson, 79, a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, went home to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Dale was the son of the late James and Marie (Gebauer), and welcomed by maternal grandparents Franz Hugo and Augusta, and fraternal grandparents Michael and Katherine. Dale’s life was...

Pay Wee

Pay Wee

Aug 18, 2026

Pay Wee, 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2026. She was born in Hpa-An, Mynamar. A visitation for Pay will take place on Monday August 24, 2026 from 10-11 am with her funeral service from 11a-1pm, all at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St, Fort Wayne. Burial will follow at Prairie Grove...

Beth I. Schiebel

Beth I. Schiebel

Aug 18, 2026

Beth Schiebel, 86, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. Beth lived a fulfilling life serving students in public schools and at her dance studio. Graduating from Ball State with a master's in education, Beth taught 1st grade at Francis Slocum and Glenwood Park Elementary schools. Her greatest passion, however, was teaching tap dance to students...

Robert Marshall Vonderau

Robert Marshall Vonderau

Aug 16, 2026

Robert “Marshall” Vonderau, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Fort Wayne Marshall was the son of the late Robert and Alberta Vonderau. Marshall Vonderau was a storyteller. He wasn’t on social media, but he was the most socially connected man I knew. He called his friends and cousins every day. He valued...

Beth Diann Boswell

Beth Diann Boswell

Aug 12, 2026

Beth Diann Boswell, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, following a brief illness. Born in Akron, Ohio, Beth was a daughter of the late Eldon Paul and Evelyn Aileen (McKee) Neher. Beth was a lifelong learner and dedicated nurse. She graduated from Hillside High School in Hillsdale, Michigan (1959). She earned her Nursing...

Sherry Ann Gibbs

Sherry Ann Gibbs

Aug 12, 2026

Sherry A. Gibbs, 48, passed away August 12, 2026, at home. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Sherry enjoyed spending time with her family at the lake. She was a people person who always had a smile on her face. She loved her three sons and her dog Brutus.

Sherry is survived by her three sons, Austin Niman, Mitch (Ally) Niman,...

Mary O'Grady

Mary O'Grady

Aug 12, 2026

Mary O’Grady, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Robert and Donna (Ellis) Markey SR on January 4, 1961. She graduated from North Side High School. Mary worked at Saint Anne Home & Retirement Community as the Head Cook. She had a green thumb and especially...

Ann Marie Holmes

Ann Marie Holmes

Aug 12, 2026

Ann Marie Holmes NEE Dobbertien, 69, of Monroeville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. She was born May 10, 1957 to the late Henry L. Dobbertien and Rita A. Pinger in Battle Creek, MI. She attended St. Phillips Catholic School, graduated 1975. She attended KCC in Battle Creek, MI and graduated with an LPN. She worked at Leila...

Thomas Dustin Liggett

Thomas Dustin Liggett

Aug 12, 2026

Thomas Dustin Liggett, age 81, passed away on August 12, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Eleanor Dustin Liggett and Thomas Liggett III. Tom proudly served in the US Army Reserve and worked as the Director of Financial Aid at Ivy Tech Fort Wayne. Tom loved all things cars, especially Volkswagens. He...

Paul I. Gleixner

Paul I. Gleixner

Aug 12, 2026

Paul I. Gleixner, age 76, passed away on August 12, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Mechanicsburg, PA, to the late Levi and Theda Gleixner. Paul worked for Navistar in Reliability Engineering. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 47, and in his free time he enjoyed woodworking. Paul is survived by his loving...

Valerie Ann Busse

Valerie Ann Busse

Aug 11, 2026

Valerie Ann (Moellering) Busse, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Paul Carl Moellering and Vivien Anne (Becca) Moellering Minier. Valerie was a 1961 graduate of North Side High School. After high school, she was married to Keith Busse and had four children. She was...

Tom Doty

Tom Doty

Aug 11, 2026

Tom Doty, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026.

Born in Fort Wayne to Frank and Luwilda (Richard) Doty, Tom grew up alongside four step-siblings. In 1959, he proudly joined the United States Marine Corps.

Tom married his first wife, Gloria, in 1962. He is survived by his five children: Kirk (Diane) Doty, Kaylynn Doty-Bolinger, Kari (James) Shockley,...

Justin W. Griffith

Justin W. Griffith

Aug 11, 2026

Justin W. Griffith, 48, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026. He was born to Connie Marie Saylor and the late Harry Rodger Griffith on March 9, 1978 in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Snider High School and Motorcycle Mechanic Institute. Justin remodeled homes for SMS Property, was a brick layer, and code inspector. Justin loved his daughters,...

Oliver Wayne Rowbotham

Oliver Wayne Rowbotham

Aug 10, 2026

Oliver Wayne Rowbotham was born into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 10, 2026. He was born to his loving parents Karl Wayne Rowbotham Sr and Lauren Couture.

Along with his parents, Oliver is survived by his siblings, Karl Jr, Allan, Anabel, Leila, Dallas, Robert, Marni and Merida; and his loving grandparents and family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Remembering...

Berta Joyce Detmers-Doty

Berta Joyce Detmers-Doty

Aug 10, 2026

Berta (Waynick) Detmers-Doty, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, peacefully entered the loving arms of her Savior on August 10, 2026, surrounded by family. Born January 3, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, Berta was the daughter of Bertie Waynick and Annie Lucille Hayes. She grew up in Warren, Michigan, and later made Fort Wayne her home. Berta’s strong faith was a defining...

Harley David Fuson

Harley David Fuson

Aug 9, 2026

Harley David Fuson, age 35, passed away on August 9, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Clarksville, Indiana, Harley will be remembered for living his life to the fullest. He loved time on the road riding his motorcycle, enjoyed fishing, and enjoyed every moment spent with his family. Harley worked hard and took pride in his career in construction,...

The Reverend Gerry Wayne Mohr

The Reverend Gerry Wayne Mohr

Aug 7, 2026

The Reverend Gerry Wayne Mohr, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026, after a seventeen-year journey with Alzheimer's disease that he faced with quiet courage. Born June 5, 1943, in East Los Angeles, California, to Wayne Seeman Mohr and Kathleen Marie Mohr (Brighton), Gerry lived a life defined less by where he went than...

Randy Rudel Van Auken

Randy Rudel Van Auken

Aug 7, 2026

Randy Van Auken, 76, of Fort Wayne, was a proud veteran, loving husband, devoted father, and dedicated family man whose presence touched the lives of all who knew and loved him. He was a strong-minded, dependable man who lived by his principles and values and was never afraid to speak his mind. Randy was genuine and true to himself—a one-of-a-kind...

Norma M. Pruitt

Norma M. Pruitt

Aug 7, 2026

Norma M. Pruitt, 81, passed away at Parkview North surrounded by her loving family on August 7, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Louis and Helen Baughman. Norma retired from the Indiana Department of Transportation after working there for 24 years as a dispatcher. She was extremely crafty and really enjoyed...

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