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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Judy Lopez

Judy Lopez

Jul 9, 2024

Judy Lopez, 65, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 9, 2024. Judy was born on October 29, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to George and Nadiza Jeane Rongos. Jeane passed away when Judy was five years old. Her father George remarried, and while Judy always cherished the memories of her mother Jeane, she was blessed to be...

Major Mark Brown

Major Mark Brown

Jul 8, 2024

Major Mark Brown, age 69 passed away on July 8, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Evansville, IN to the late James and Irene Brown. Mark proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. After his time in the military, he was an ordained minister within The Salvation Army. He was...

Gary White

Gary White

Jul 8, 2024

Gary Keith White, age 73, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Kentland, IN, to the late Ernest and Alice White. Gary spent most of his life in Roann, IN, and later in life moved to Fort Wayne. He worked over 40 years as a truck driver, most recently working for...

Bruce Schlosser

Bruce Schlosser

Jul 7, 2024

Bruce Alan Schlosser, 70, passed away on July 7, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on April 22, 1954, in Garrett, Indiana, Bruce was known for his charming and witty personality. Bruce graduated from DeKalb High School in 1972 and attended Oakland City College on track and basketball scholarships. He dedicated his career to public service as a civil servant,...

Wade Fry

Wade Fry

Jul 7, 2024

Wade Fry, 88, a man of unwavering faith and a heart full of love, passed into heaven on July 7, 2024. Wade's legacy was his devotion to following the Lord's Great Commission, which is Jesus' command to his disciples to spread the Gospel and make disciples of all nations and his family. He brought countless people to the Lord and...

David Kelker

David Kelker

Jul 6, 2024

David Stephen Kelker, 74, passed on July 6, 2024 at Kingston At Dupont. David was born on July 22, 1949 at St. Joseph Hospital, the son of Edward Glenn and Maxine Elizabeth (Baker) Kelker. He attended St. Patrick Grade School and was a 1967 graduate of Central Catholic High School. A United States Army veteran, David served from 1969 to...

Kenneth Boeslund

Kenneth Boeslund

Jul 6, 2024

Kenneth (Ken) Boeslund, age 74, passed away in his home Saturday July 6, 2024. He was born September 18, 1949, in Ogden, Utah, to Norman & Gwen (Marshall) Boeslund. He married the love of his life, Kathy, in October of 1975 and was the proud father to his two daughters CJ and Sarah. Ken was "Papa Bear" to everyone who...

Alice Deangelo

Alice Deangelo

Jul 5, 2024

Alice Fay DeAngelo, 80, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan, on June 10, 1944, Alice was a daughter of the late Warren Everett and Mary Margaret (Hall) Kurtz. Alice was an avid crocheter, antique collector, reader, and she loved to travel. She met and married Don after they were coworkers in the US Post Office....

William Redmaster

William Redmaster

Jul 5, 2024

William Randall "Bill" Redmaster, 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 5, 2024. Born in Goshen, Indiana, Bill was a son of the late William and Betty Rose Redmaster. Bill earned his bachelor's degree in education from Indiana State University and his master's degree in education from Indiana University. Bill married Linda...

Lorraine Reser

Lorraine Reser

Jul 5, 2024

Lorraine Elizabeth Reser, 89, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Roseville, Michigan, died on July 5, 2024. She was born on December 14, 1934, in Shooks, Minnesota, to John and Clara (Schriener) Dockendorf. Lorraine had many fond memories of growing up on a farm in northern Minnesota with her parents and siblings. She moved to the Detroit area as a...

Eloise Anna Rose Slater

Eloise Anna Rose Slater

Jul 4, 2024

Eloise Anna Rose Slater was born sleeping on July 4, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. Eloise is survived by her loving parents, Hannah and Kevin Slater; and six siblings, Isabelle, Landon, Elliott, Norah, Ingrid, and Jack. She was preceded in death by baby Daisy. A funeral service will be held at Fairhaven Funeral Home (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne,...

Harold Heck

Harold Heck

Jul 4, 2024

Harold T. Heck, 72, of Huntertown, passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born in Fort Wayne on November 23, 1951 to the late Marshall and Betty (Cartwright) Heck. Harold served in the US Army where he received Purple Heart and Bronze Star during the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed fishing all the lakes up north. Harold is survived by...

Dennis Clawson

Dennis Clawson

Jul 2, 2024

Dennis K. Clawson, age 67, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home in Fort Wayne surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Phyllis Clawson. Dennis worked as a master machinist for Quadrant. After retirement, he loved gardening and watching both the Detroit Lions and I.U. Basketball. Most of all he loved...

Justine "Tootie" Whitelow

Justine "Tootie" Whitelow

Jul 2, 2024

Justine "Tootie" Whitelow, 57, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 2, in her home. Justine leaves behind her wife Jennifer (Carroll) Whitelow, daughter Jenelle Whitelow, son Justin Whitelow, her Grandfather Oscar and Grandmother Janice Whitelow, five sisters Sophia Taylor, Toni Snipes, Jewell Snipes, Cassandra Snipes, and Jenae Mathews. Nieces/Nephews Nia Neylon, Emmarya Gray, Amari Ash, Aniya Ortiz, Geionna Ortiz, Britney Taylor,...

Barbara Kellogg

Barbara Kellogg

Jun 30, 2024

Barbara Annette (Plasterer) Kellogg was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana into a large and loving Catholic family. She excelled in school, finding a particular interest in science, which continued through her life. She attended Saint Mary's College in the fall of 1973, and soon met her best friend and soul mate, Kevin, who attended the University of Notre Dame (just...

Gloria Laird

Gloria Laird

Jun 29, 2024

Gloria Laird, 84, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was born to the late Glen and Sue (Ryan) Hack in Wabash County, IN on December 2, 1939. She graduated from the International Business College where she met her husband. She married John David Laird on August 1, 1959. Gloria retired from PNC...

Clifford R. Andersen

Clifford R. Andersen

Jun 27, 2024

Clifford R. Andersen, age 78, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Cook, IL to the late Harry and Ruth Andersen. Cliff proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and worked as a truck driver for Towne Air Freight. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Linda...

Steven W. Burnworth

Steven W. Burnworth

Jun 27, 2024

Steven W. Burnworth, age 75 of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away Thursday, June 27th, 2024. Steven is survived by his wife Susan; sons, Shane (Katie) Burnworth, and Scott (Jody) Burnworth; and 6 grandchildren. Steve worked many years in various positions in the automotive industry. He loved being around the water and boating. A celebration of life will be scheduled for...

Concepcion Morua

Concepcion Morua

Jun 27, 2024

Concepcion "Connie" Morua, 72 of Fort Wayne, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday June 27, 2024. Connie was born in Brownsville, Tx. Connie leaves with us a legacy of love and faith. She embodied kindness, welcoming all into her life and home with open arms, she knew no stranger. Her smile and laugh was contagious...

Donna Byanskie

Donna Byanskie

Jun 25, 2024

Donna Scottine Byanskie, 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, at 9:38 pm, in Fort Wayne, IN. She worked at People's Dairy, where she met Francis, the love of her life. She also worked at International Harvester, and Edgewood Chiropractic Center. She was a very talented piano player and enjoyed taking vacation trips to Gatlinburg TN,...

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