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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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Debbie Harkless
Apr 26, 2025
Deborah K. "Debbie" Harkless, 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Debbie was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on December 6, 1953 to the late Robert and Gwendolyn Thomas. Debbie was then raised in Davisburg, Michigan. During her working years, Debbie worked in medical billing and retired from Parkview Hospital. She loved the beach and spent the...
Tom Dosen
Apr 26, 2025
Tom Dosen, 70, died peacefully on Saturday evening at St. Anne's Community. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his daughter Andrea Dosen, his son Jacob (Melissa) Dosen and his stepson Steven (Emily) Butler. Tom worked for the Allen County Highway Department for 42 years retiring in 2018. Tom enjoyed sports (especially the Chicago Teams), model railroading and gardening. Tom...
Anh Le
Apr 25, 2025
It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of Anh Le at the age of 16 on April 25, 2025. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend to so many. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 10, 2009 to Chanh Le and Kimhong Dinh. She was always a joy to the family each day she...
Rachel Baker
Apr 24, 2025
Rachel Elizabeth Baker nee Weinrich was born 5 December 1978 to William and Barbara Weinrich. She was baptized into the holy Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit at Zion Lutheran Church, later she was confirmed and communed in that church. Rachel graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School (1997), and in 2001 received her Bachelor of Science degree in...
Dan Harm
Apr 24, 2025
Dan Harm, 75, of Fort Wayne, went Home to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 24 th , 2025 at home. He was born to the late Norman and Maxine Helen (Husk) Harm in Detroit, MI on June 19, 1949. He graduated from Quincy High School in Michigan. Dan was a long-time member of County Line Church of God in...
Daniel Young
Apr 22, 2025
Daniel W. Young age 56, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Tilford and Alice Young. Daniel worked as a service technician for TruckPro and Reilley Trucking. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and most of all, spending time with his family. Daniel is survived by his ...
Lois Johnson
Apr 22, 2025
Lois Elliott Johnson (nee McCabe),91, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born in Rochester, NY on April 4, 1934 to Charles and Esther McCabe and raised in the small town of Honeoye Falls. After moving to Indiana in 1956, she's called Fort Wayne home since 1958. Lois spent over 25 years in the banking industry, working her way to...
Mary Clifford
Apr 22, 2025
Mary Lou Clifford, age 79, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St. have been entrusted with the arrangements.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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