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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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Matthew David Haller
Dec 12, 2024
Matthew David Haller, DMD, died with faith and peace on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at home in Fort Wayne, IN, concluding a courageous 10 year battle with Myotonic Dystrophy, an inherited, incurable, and utterly debilitating nerve and muscle disease. He endured the myriad indignities and debilitations that myotonic dystrophy imposes but never never lost his true strength: trust in the...
Joan Bredemeyer
Dec 11, 2024
Joan Viola Bredemeyer, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Joan was the only child of the late Raymond and Flora (Roehm) Karr. Joan graduated from Central High School and attended Fort Wayne Art School on a full scholarship. She was a talented artist and...
Robert W. Coons Jr.
Dec 8, 2024
Robert W. Coons Jr., aged 53, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Madison, IA, he was the son of the late Robert Coons Sr. and Bobbie Wardlow. Rob was a plumber, a volunteer firefighter, and, more recently, a truck driver. He was passionate about motorcycles and loved his biker community. He leaves...
Michael Hahn
Dec 8, 2024
Michael C. Hahn, age 47, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Columbia, MO to the late, James Hahn, and his mother, Carol Hahn who survives. Michael proudly served his country as a member of the US Air Force during the Second Gulf War. He worked in sales for Airmark Services and was a...
James Keeler
Dec 7, 2024
In loving memory of James Edward Keeler, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, who passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Herb and Ruth (Hilker) Keeler, James lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family. James, affectionately known as Jim, brought warmth and...
Betty Allan
Dec 7, 2024
Betty L. Allan, 90, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. She was born in the late Earl and Norma Wagner. Betty retired from Magnavox/Philips after 31 years and 21 years at Parkview Hospital. Betty is survived by her daughter Deb and a host of family and friends. Honoring her request, there will be no services....
Rothern Price
Dec 7, 2024
Rothern "Joey" Price, 69, of Fort Wayne, passed away on December 7, 2024. Joey was born in Chicago, Il and grew up in Boys Town in the area of 79th street. He attended Westcott Elementary and Calumet High School. Joey worked at Spiegel's in Chicago. He was also employed at Fleetwood RV in Decatur, IN. He met his wife, Renee...
Jon Sauers
Dec 7, 2024
Jon Eric Sauers, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Chincoteague, Virginia, to the late James and Betty Sauers. Jon graduated from New Haven High School and was one of six siblings. He spent many years serving as a taxi driver in Fort Wayne. He also had a strong passion for...
Phyllis Eakright
Dec 6, 2024
Phyllis Joan Eakright, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 6, 2024. Born in Larwill, Indiana, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Frank and Mabel Eley. Phyllis married Robert Lee "Squirrel" Eakright on May 14, 1950 in Silver Lake, Indiana. They were married nearly 68 years until his passing in 2018....
Donna Morrow
Dec 6, 2024
Donna Morrow, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born on November 3, 1929, in Butler, IN to the late Jay R. and Carrie M. (Marks) Thompson. Donna married the late Raymond A. Morrow on November 30, 1947 in Butler, IN. She retired from Rogers Market. She was a very active member of Parkwood...
Maria Onz
Dec 5, 2024
Maria T. Onz, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away in her home, on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born on May 9, 1928, in Sierning, Austria, she immigrated to America in 1956 with her husband and son. Along with being a devoted homemaker, she worked at Wayne Co-operative Milk Producers Inc. as a Dairy Lab Technician in the 1950's and 60's,...
Kevin Briggs
Dec 5, 2024
Kevin Briggs, 47, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was born to Rebecca (Kienzler) Jacks and the late Steven A. Briggs on February 9, 1977 in Kendallville, IN. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1995. He loved the New York Yankees, collecting...
Angela Searles
Dec 4, 2024
Angela K. Searles,59, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Passed away on Wednesday December 04,2024. Angie was a devoted volunteer at Cross Borders. Angie is survived by her daughter, Amanda (Roxy Ryan) Manning; brother, Steve Carbaugh. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Manning; parents, Floyd and Mary Carbaugh. Funeral service for Angie will be on Friday, December 13, 2024...
Doris Wappes
Dec 4, 2024
Doris D. Wappes, age 88, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Russell and Ethel LeFever. Doris worked as an office administrator at 7up Bottling Company and was a member of the American Legion. She is survived by her children, Mike (Karen) Wappes and Pam (Larry) Burns; grandson Matthew...
Thomas Drake
Dec 3, 2024
Thomas "Duck" Drake, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio to the late James and Wilma Drake. Thomas loved making people laugh. He will be remembered as a man who always had a joke. Throughout his life, he tried his hardest to be the best version of himself he possibly...
William "Bill" Jauregi
Dec 2, 2024
William "Bill" Jauregi, 69, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, in New Haven. Bill found joy working very hard in the drywall construction industry. Bill is survived by his daughter, Patricia Jauregi; step-son, David Vincent, and nephew, Chuck Lehman. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Janet Jauregi. A burial for Bill will take place at Concordia Gardens...
Robert Pate
Nov 30, 2024
Robert John Pate, 55, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Robert was a son of the late Russell and Virginia (Miller) Pate. Robert earned his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Iowa State and his Master's Degree in Agronomy...
Joan Taller
Nov 27, 2024
Joan Mary Taller, 63, of Huntertown, IN went to be in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born to the late Lawrence and Gertrude Metcalf on April 10, 1961 in Elkhart, IN. Joan held many roles in her lifetime. Most recently, she enjoyed filling in as office administrator for Resurrection Lutheran Church, and was also...
Tamra Frazier
Nov 27, 2024
Tamra (Tammy) Frazier, 58, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN. Tammy was a devout Christian and her faith helped her through some of the toughest days in her 4 year battle with kidney cancer. She graduated from Snider High School and Indiana University. working for the past...
Kathryn Boeslund
Nov 27, 2024
Kathryn "Kathy" Boeslund, age 75, passed away on November 27, 2024. She was born April 5, 1949 in Bluffton, IN to Nathan & Ruth (Miller) Maddux. She married the love of her life, Ken, in October of 1975 and was the proud mother of her daughters, CJ and Sarah. Kathy had a servant's heart and a soul for the mistreated,...
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