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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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Marilyn Mcqueary
Mar 16, 2024
Marilyn Marie McQueary, 77, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Marilyn was born on February 14th, 1947, (a Valentines Day baby), in Logansport, Indiana. She was born to the late Rita M. and Louis A. Dailey. Marilyn graduated from Logansport High School in 1965. She then attended for one year at International Business College. Marilyn worked for Wrights Beauty...
Pamela Garrett
Mar 14, 2024
Pamela Joy Garrett, age 63, gained her angel wings March 14, 2024 unexpectedly in Fort Wayne, IN, at 6:45 am. She was born February 17, 1961 to the late Dennie and Mary (Louise) Brambley. She married Leslie R. Garrett July 2, 1977. She enjoyed being a stay at home mom to her 3 children Noah, Hiedi and Matt before working...
Linda Landin
Mar 14, 2024
Linda A. Landin, age 72, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Joseph Laswell and Mabel Meeks, graduated from South Side High School, and attended Indiana University where she studied accounting. Linda enjoyed spending time at the lake, playing euchre, golf and especially time with her grandchildren and granddogs....
Gregory Blackburn
Mar 13, 2024
Gregory S. Blackburn, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Gregory was the son of the late William L. and Sarah J. (Turk) Blackburn. Greg graduated from Northside High School and earned his Bachelors Degree in Human Resources from IVY Tech. He had just retired after working many...
Carl Garringer
Mar 13, 2024
Carl E. Garringer Sr., 82, of New Haven, IN passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home. Carl was employed with North American Van Lines in the maintenance Department for 20 years. He enjoyed anything to do with cars; car shows, car racing, and simply working on them. Carl was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and...
Phyllis Urbine
Mar 12, 2024
Phyllis Ann Urbine, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Evelyn Fisher. Phyllis graduated from New Haven High School. During her working years Phyllis worked for Sears and Dr. Hagedorn and Dr. Gabrek's office. She enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her flowers, and...
Carl "Eddie" E. Miller
Mar 11, 2024
Carl "Eddie" Edward Miller, age 72, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was a talented artist working as a freelance painter. Eddie is survived by his significant other, Christina Winkler; and his nephew, Tony Moon. A private memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
Sonya Taylor
Mar 10, 2024
Sonya L. Robison-Taylor, 55, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Sonya is survived by her daughter, Morgan (Andres) Garcia; grandchildren, Zayla, Mariana, and Victor; mother, Pamela Culmann Miller; siblings, Dawn Miller, Jimmy Robison, Connie "Kati" Robison-Turrin, and Marty Robison. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Robison; brother, Dale Robison. A memorial service...
Penny Mccullough
Mar 10, 2024
Penny L. McCullough, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Bell County, Kentucky, Penny was the daughter of the late Marcus and Judy Noe. Penny retired from ITT after a 26-year career. She was an avid volunteer at Rescue Mission and soup kitchen. Penny enjoyed walking, baking, 2-step dancing and bonfires, playing Bingo...
David Myers
Mar 9, 2024
David Allan Myers, age 83, passed away on March 9, 2024. Dave was born and raised in Fort Wayne. He graduated from North Side High School and attended IU Bloomington. He and his brother, Bill, spent their careers running the family business, V.R. Myers Pump & Supply, Inc. Dave also founded and ran Utility Marketing Concepts, Inc. An avid outdoorsman,...
Adriana "Annie" Vanpatten
Mar 8, 2024
Adriana "Annie" M. VanPatten, age 24, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Fort Wayne to Michael Fowlkes and Amanda VanPatten. Annie worked in the restaurant industry as a manager. She is survived by her fiancé, Kevin Nikirk; son, Kaleb Nikirk; brother, Christopher Fowlkes; sister, Sara Fowlkes;...
David Wehrly
Mar 8, 2024
David "Dave" Lon Wehrly, 93, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital. He was born to the late Keith and Edna (Cummins) Wehrly in Portland, IN on January 7, 1931. He served in the US Air Force. Dave married Eva Lou in 1953. He worked in automotive for 40 years before retiring. He...
George Moore
Mar 7, 2024
George Edward Moore, age 79, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Paterson, NJ to the late George Moore and Ellen Thomas. George worked as a truck driver with Hiner Transport and JAT of Fort Wayne for over 50 years, logging over 3 million miles. He is survived by his wife of 25 years,...
Kosmas Skembos
Mar 6, 2024
Kosmas Pereklis Skembos, 93, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Born in Polykerasou, Kastoria, Greece/Macedonia on February 22, 1931, in a small village called Cheresnitsa to the late Pereklis and Sultana Skembos. In his youth, he took care of fields, livestock, his younger brother, ill father and his mother with such strength and endurance. He survived a war-torn life...
Ryan Saffer
Mar 6, 2024
Ryan J. Saffer, 39, passed away on March 6, 2024 in Fort Wayne. Ryan was born in Fort Wayne to Bill and Kathi, who survive. He was a 2004 graduate of Snider High School. Ryan is also survived by his brother, Austin Saffer, many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Sean Saffer; and his...
Glay Bu
Mar 5, 2024
Funeral service for Glay will begin at 11:00 am Friday March 8, 2024 with visitation one hour prior at 10:00 am at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
Jackson Diehm
Mar 4, 2024
Jack 'Squishy' Diehm, age 14, passed away March 4, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and attended FWVA. Jack loved traveling with his mom (the inseparable pair) and their endless shenanigans which included, rock picking on beaches, crossing lighthouses off their lighthouse passport, following the road, wherever it may lead all while jamming out to their...
Richard Butt
Mar 2, 2024
Richard "Coach" Butt, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving wife Karen and family. Richard was born July 30, 1936, to Don and Mary Butt in Andrews, Indiana. Richard graduated from Huntington High School in 1954. He was a member of the 1958 class of Manchester College with...
Ronald Williams
Mar 2, 2024
Ronald C. Williams, age 70, of New Haven, IN passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Rexford, KS to the late Ivan and Oma Williams. Ron owned and operated his own IT business and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He was actively involved in both the Allen County and Adams Township...
Dennis Caloger
Mar 2, 2024
Dennis G. Caloger, 87, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. Born August 7, 1936, in Springfield, Il. He married Susan R. Davis on August 1, 1981, in Chicago, Il. He is survived by his wife, Susan R. Caloger; sister, Mary Kay Caloger; two stepchildren, Aaron M. (Suzette) Davis and Lisa S. (Andrew) Georgi; three step-grandchildren, Russell (Kristina) Loftis, Melanie Georgi,...
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