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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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...

Phyllis Franklin

Phyllis Franklin

May 3, 2025

Phyllis Franklin, 83, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Portland, IN to the late Merle and Geraldine Strock. Phyllis was a nurse at Harlan Elementary School for ten years until she transitioned to becoming an ICU nurse at Parkview for 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed...

James Thompson

James Thompson

May 2, 2025

James D. Thompson, age 88, of Auburn, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 2, 2025.  He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Fred and Angela Thompson, James led a life filled with dedication, service, and passion.James proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy before embarking on a successful...

Faith Purkiser

Faith Purkiser

May 2, 2025

Faith Anne (Shaw) Purkiser, 50, passed away on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. She was born in Fort Wayne on March 2nd, 1975 to Patricia Blasco and the late Marion J. Prine. She graduated from Wayne High School in 1993. Faith loved her boys Owen and Henry fiercely. Her husband Matt was the love of life since 1993 when they...

Phillip Moser

Phillip Moser

Apr 30, 2025

Phillip W. Moser, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Gerald Moser and Marietta Swaine. Phillip enjoyed reading his Bible and spending time putting together model cars and planes. Phillip is survived by his sisters, Cheryl Fleener (Gary), Carolyn Austin (Steve), and Deborah Holbrook (Stuart). He was also preceded...

Frederick Sleet

Frederick Sleet

Apr 29, 2025

Pastor Frederick Alexander Sleet, 73, of Fort Wayne, was born March 29, 1952, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Frederick Lloyd Sleet and Mary Helen Alexander Sleet.  He is the oldest of 5 children, being the only son.  His 4 sisters are Cynthia Gentry; Pamela Sleet, Nettie Newsome and Ingrid Sleet. Nettie Newsome, passed away at the age of 57,...

James Woolf

James Woolf

Apr 29, 2025

James D. Woolf Jr., 67, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late James Woolf Sr. and Carolyn Woolf. James enjoyed his 30 plus years career at Powerplant Service. Outside of his work, he enjoyed sitting in his garage listening to music and enjoying a nice...

Jean Reesman

Jean Reesman

Apr 28, 2025

Jean Reesman, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Raymond and Dorothy Roddy. While small in stature, her impact on others was big..

She faced cancer six times with unwavering grace and determination. Her resilience was only matched by her boundless...

Evelyn Kahlenbeck

Evelyn Kahlenbeck

Apr 27, 2025

Evelyn L. Kahlenbeck, 100, went Home to the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born to the late Harold and Nellie (Sheets) Scribner on December 3, 1924. In her 100 years of life, she loved her family and friends and was a farm wife who did everything from milking cows to taking care of her flowers and vegetable...

Emmalee Kathleen Jordan

Emmalee Kathleen Jordan

Apr 26, 2025

Emmalee Kathleen, a precious soul who blessed her family with her arrival on December 4th, 2013, peacefully entered heaven on April 26th, 2025, succumbing to injuries sustained as an infant. Though her time on earth was brief, Emmalee, with her calming spirit, profoundly touched the lives of all who knew her. For the family, this day, while filled with deep...

Laureen Thomas

Laureen Thomas

Apr 26, 2025

Laureen "Lori" Elizabeth (Finley) Thomas, 68, passed away at her home at Big Cedar Lake on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1957, in Beloit, Wisconsin to Steve, Sr. and Faye (Gensrich) Finely.  Lori married her high school sweetheart, Doug Thomas, in 1975.  She will be remembered as a compassionate, caring person who brought light to...

James C. Hilgemann

James C. Hilgemann

Apr 26, 2025

James C. Hilgemann, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late James Albert Hilgemann and Betty J. (McKown) Godschalk in Fort Wayne on December 30, 1942. He was a life-long Fort Wayne resident and graduated from Concordia High School. James married Sue Upole in 1972....

Jerry Mckinny

Jerry Mckinny

Apr 26, 2025

Jerry Dean McKinny, age 79 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 26th 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 26th, 1945, Jerry was a devoted mother, a hardworking professional, and a beloved member of her community. She dedicated over 30 years of service to Magnavox, where she was known for her commitment, integrity, and...

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