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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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Erle Hodge
Mar 22, 2024
Erle William Hodge, 68, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. Born in Marion, Indiana, Erle was a son of the late Dale Hodge and Mary Price. Erle graduated from Marion High School, class of 1974 and from the Ironworker Local 147 Apprenticeship class of 1979. He met the love of his life when he was just 12 years of...
Dennis Miller
Mar 22, 2024
Dennis Edwin Miller was born May 27, 1949 to Gerald Miller and Corky Miller in Fort Wayne, IN. He died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. Denny graduated from Eastside High School in Butler, IN Class of 1967. He actively served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from...
Kay Lynne Slattery Hill
Mar 21, 2024
Kay is now reunited with her beloved husband and soul mate, James H. Hill, II; her grandparents; father, Donald Richard Slattery and her many four-legged children. Do not grieve for Kay as she is finally at peace. She has won the war against her failing body and the separation from Jim. Kay was a true force to be reckoned with....
Christian Stauffer
Mar 20, 2024
Christian Stauffer, age 91, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Daniel and Anna Stauffer. Chris developed a fierce work ethic from an early age and quickly established himself in the home building industry. For 50 years, Chris Stauffer Homes was a leading home builder in Fort Wayne and...
Ronald Miller
Mar 19, 2024
Ronald Lee Miller, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully in his Suffolk, Virginia home on March 19, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1940, in Goshen, Indiana to parents Herbert "Sam" and Vivian (Biddle) Miller. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1960, and cherished his time in Stuttgart, Germany. Upon returning to Fort Wayne, he...
Rebecca Marquis
Mar 18, 2024
Becky Marquis, age 72, passed away, Monday, March 18, 2024, at her home in Fort Wayne, IN, surrounded by her family. She was born in Evansville, IN to the late Gordon and Wilma Bennett (Allison) and graduated from Westville High School where she was a cheerleader and worked in her family's restaurant. She is survived by her husband of 52...
Emily Robin Brooks
Mar 17, 2024
Emily Robin Brooks, age 39, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Robert Brooks and Sherllyn Hale, who survives. Emily loved caring for her family as a homemaker, was involved with Autism Speaks, enjoyed video games, true crime podcasts, Jeffree Star Makeup, and collecting purses. She...
Donald R. "Don" Porter
Mar 17, 2024
Donald Revel "Don" Porter, 90, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Don was the son of the late Lucile (Ehle) Gehring. After graduating from Central High School in 1951, Don enlisted into the military serving in both the Marine Corps and the Air Force from 1953-1962. Don...
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...
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