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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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Joyce Sprunger

Joyce Sprunger

Sep 9, 2024

Joyce Elaine Sprunger, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 9, 2024. She was born in Guilford, New York on June 20, 1943. Joyce was the daughter of the late Anton and Lucy Belle (Rosa) Yaeger. Joyce grew up in a large, farming family and graduated from Afton High School in Afton, New...

Margery Gehman

Margery Gehman

Sep 7, 2024

Margery I. Gehman, age 89, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Berne, IN to the late Orlando and Violet Lehman. Margery worked 26 years at Brotherhood Mutual, where she retired as an underwriter in 2000. She was an active member Brookside Church, and several women's Christian fellowship groups. She will be remembered...

Frank Hernandez Jr.

Frank Hernandez Jr.

Sep 7, 2024

Frank J Hernandez, Jr, 68, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Frank was born in Fort Wayne on June 25, 1956, to the late Frank Hernandez Sr. and Shirley Greene. He lived in the Fort Wayne area his whole life. Frank married the love of his life, Angela K Hernandez on August 4, 1978, who...

Janice Hieber

Janice Hieber

Sep 6, 2024

Janice Marie Hieber, age 73, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Arthur and Wilma Hieber. Janice worked 41 years as a faithful teacher in the Lutheran schools most recently St. Peters Lutheran School. She was also a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and...

Paul G. Domrow

Paul G. Domrow

Sep 6, 2024

Paul G. Domrow, 94, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2024. He was born to the late Paul Gerhardt and Minnie A. Domrow Sr. in Toledo, OH on December 4, 1929. He graduated from Blue Island High School and Ball State University. Paul proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War....

David Langohr

David Langohr

Sep 6, 2024

David Franklin Langohr, 79, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, David was a son of the late Orville and Mary (Romery) Langohr. David graduated from Central Catholic High School. David served our country and was an Air Force veteran. He earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his working years, David worked at National...

David Johnston

David Johnston

Sep 5, 2024

David J. Johnston, 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Kenneth and Beverly (Burtch) Johnston on June 10, 1945 in Fort Wayne. He graduated from North Side High School in 1963. He was a member of American Legion Post 499. Dave was a proud...

Ronald Dresser

Ronald Dresser

Sep 5, 2024

Ronald Wayne Dresser, age 72, known for his kind, loving, and humorous personality, left this earthly world on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Huntington, IN to the late James and June Dresser. In addition to being a Respiratory Therapist for over 40 years, Ron held a degree in Theology from Baptist Bible College that...

Millicent Wilson

Millicent Wilson

Sep 5, 2024

Millicent A. Wilson, age 75, passed away Thursday, September 5th, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Shaw, MS to the late Willie Wilson and Frances Smothers, who survives. Millicent retired from Lincoln Life Insurance spending her career in customer service. She is also survived by her two brothers, Mel Bure and Henry (Beverly) White; cousin, Janice Richardson;...

Athena Goins

Athena Goins

Sep 5, 2024

Athena Anne Goins, 48, suddenly passed away Thursday, September, 5th, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Cincinnati, OH 1/18/1976 at 12:25 am. Athena is survived by her children, Casen Goins, and Taylor (Aubrey) Goins; mom, Rhonda (Dennis) Jackson; and dad, John (Karen) Hodges; She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Athena was adored by many. She...

Keith Woods

Keith Woods

Sep 4, 2024

Keith A. Woods, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Keith was the son of the late Wilbur Woods and Dona Cereghino. Keith graduated from Norwell High School. During his working years, Keith worked for Eco Labs and was a journey carpenter with Hagerman Construction for over...

Robert Steinbacher

Robert Steinbacher

Sep 4, 2024

Robert Carl "Rob" Steinbacher, 54, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Rob was the son of Lary and Carolyn (Porter) Steinbacher. Rob graduated from Wayne High School. He worked as a parts salesman for Selking International for the past 17 years. Rob was a sports fan. He...

Bradley Root

Bradley Root

Sep 3, 2024

Bradley Scott Root, age 63, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Marilyn Slaven

Marilyn Slaven

Aug 31, 2024

Marilyn Slaven, 90, passed Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Thomas and Dorthy White. She grew up in California and her love for traveling back there never faded throughout the years. Marilyn's number one priority was her family. She loved making memories with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren over the...

Alice Johnson

Alice Johnson

Aug 31, 2024

Alice Shields Johnson, age 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN, surrounded by family. Alice found joy in so much of life. She loved to cook, garden, volunteer, and most of all spend time with those she loved. She had a fierce and thoughtful heart, and was motherly to all around her. Her favorite...

Sandra Heine

Sandra Heine

Aug 30, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" DeLoris Joan Heine, went Home to the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born in Alexandria, Louisiana to the late Nicolas and Evelyn (Piehl) Oliva. Sandy is survived by her children, Michelle D. (James) Thomas, PhD of Columbus, OH and Robert E. (Jacki) Podschlne of Fort Wayne; grandsons, Blake R. (Taylor) Podschlne of Fort Wayne, Carson...

Amanda Daenens

Amanda Daenens

Aug 28, 2024

Amanda Daenens, age 52, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Fort Wayne with family and friends. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN. Mandy was a a beautiful person who had a beautiful heart. She loved to dance and write poems. She was free-spirited, who loved her family and friends well. She was a wonderful loving...

Parker “Pj” James Eugene Billman

Parker “Pj” James Eugene Billman

Aug 27, 2024

Parker "PJ" James Eugene Billman, 18, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana PJ was a son of April Croy and Joshua Billman. PJ attended Wayne High School. PJ earned his welding certificate and was working to become a welder. Parker was fearless. He had a hilarious and goofy sense of humor,...

Steven Howard

Steven Howard

Aug 27, 2024

Steven W. Howard, age 68, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Robert and Barbara Howard. Steve worked as an inside parts sales representative at Stoops Freightliner. He was a member of Eagles Lodge #3512, loved vacationing at the beaches of North Carolina and Florida, boating on the...

Ray Lovett

Ray Lovett

Aug 26, 2024

Ray A. Lovett, 84, walked into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, August 26, 2024, after battling a sudden onset illness. Ray was admitted to Lutheran Hospital on August 13, 2024, where he was later transported to Stillwater Hospice on August 19, 2024, where he was surrounded with kind and supportive care from staff and many visits from family...

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