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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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Janice Koorsen

Janice Koorsen

Jul 21, 2024

Janice Kay Koorsen, age 77, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her home in Avilla, IN. Born to the late James and Madeline Reiling in Fort Wayne, Janice devoted her life to caring for her family as a homemaker and cherished every opportunity to travel with her loved ones and share the joy of the Lord. She is...

Kyle Trabel

Kyle Trabel

Jul 21, 2024

Kyle Trabel passed away at his home on July 21, 2024 at the age of 33 in Four Oaks, North Carolina. His loss is felt deeply by both his family and friends who knew and loved him. Kyle had an infectious laugh and a contagious smile that he shared with everyone. He had a big heart along with that smile...

John James

John James

Jul 20, 2024

John F. James, Jr., 67, died Saturday, July, 20, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. John was an honest, caring, hard working man who always put his family first. He had many life long friends. You could count on John to do things right and get things done. He was a firefighter and medic with St. Joe Township Fire...

Damon Osmon

Damon Osmon

Jul 19, 2024

Damon Osmon, passed away peacefully on July 19th, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on July 10th, 2024. Damon will be dearly missed, and is survived by his loving parents, Cloee Hardy, and Jack Osmon; maternal grandmother, Lisa Buchanan; maternal grandfather, Mike Hardy; maternal step-grandmother, Rheason Hardy; paternal grandmother, Renee Denmark; aunts, Hannah Ray, Leah Osmon, and Chloe Osmon;...

Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler

Jul 19, 2024

Michael Stephen Chandler, age 60 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Friday July 19, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born Monday April 20, 1964 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of James T. Chandler and Margaret H. (Didier) Chandler. Michael was the fraternal twin to his beloved sister Beth Ann...

Joshua Crews

Joshua Crews

Jul 18, 2024

Joshua Taylor Crews, 23 years old, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, in Indianapolis. Joshua was born in Sylvania, Ohio, and lived in Fishers, Indiana. In 2019, Josh graduated from Carroll High School and was given the "Honors with Distinction" award. He was a highly accomplished swimmer during his high school years. In the fall of 2019, as...

Robin Trimm

Robin Trimm

Jul 18, 2024

Elaine "Robin" Trimm, 63, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Robin was a daughter of the late Edward Horn and Elaine Feldner who survives. Robin attended Snider High School. During her working years, Robin did factory work, food services and most recently had worked for Meijer for the past several...

Melvin Nelson

Melvin Nelson

Jul 17, 2024

Melvin E. Nelson passed away in his sleep on July 16th, 2024. He was 92 years young. Melvin was born in Beresford, South Dakota and was raised on a small farm. He had a sister, Clarice Nelson Will. They lived near his many uncles and aunts. He was valedictorian of his high school class and attended South Dakota School of...

Joyce Linda Briggs (Emma Peele-Bellerjeau)

Joyce Linda Briggs (Emma Peele-Bellerjeau)

Jul 14, 2024

Joyce Linda Briggs (Emma Peele-Bellerjeau), 72, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was preceded in death by parents Ida and Lester Briggs and three brothers, Lester, Tim, and Andy. She enjoyed traveling throughout her life for many years. She is survived by three siblings, Judy Chamberlain, Joan (Ron) Segall...

Sheryl Arnett-Buckner

Sheryl Arnett-Buckner

Jul 11, 2024

Sheryl Ann Arnett-Buckner, 65, of Troy, OH, passed away Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Sheryl was born in Troy, Ohio on October 1st, 1958, a daughter of Delina Mae Arnett (Pain), of Norwich, Connecticut and the late Max Eugene Arnett of Troy, Ohio. Having an artistic talent, Sheryl enjoyed gardening, crochet and sewing. Bestowing her...

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...

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