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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Margaret Domenichelli

Margaret Domenichelli

Dec 23, 2023

Margaret Renee Domenichelli, died on December 23, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN. She was widow of Arthur Robert Domenichelli (d. 1990). They shared 15 years of marriage together. Born in San Francisco, CA, she was the daughter of Joseph Carlo and Margaret Carlo (née Camuffo). She graduated from Westmoor High School, San Francisco, CA in 1961. Upon...

Rhonda Irven

Rhonda Irven

Dec 23, 2023

Rhonda Elizabeth Irven, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Rhonda was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther (Boddy) Griffiths. She graduated from South Side High School. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandma to her family. Besides taking care of her family, Rhonda was a secretary at Washington Center...

Vera Jean “Jeanne” Burnett

Vera Jean “Jeanne” Burnett

Dec 22, 2023

Vera Jean "Jeanne" Burnett, 72, of Fort Wayne, died peacefully on December 22, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1951 in Carmel, Indiana to Gilbert and Denzell Long. She moved to Fort Wayne in 1982 with her husband, Kevin Burnett, where she built a beautiful life for herself and her family. Jeanne was an avid reader who loved crosswords,...

William "Bill" Sansom

William "Bill" Sansom

Dec 21, 2023

William V. "Bill" Sansom, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Golden Years Homestead. Born in Fort Wayne, Bill was the son of the late George and Evelyn (Johnson) Sansom. He graduated from Snider High School. Bill loved everything about water. He started off by being a lifeguard at Club O. This led him to own and operate...

Brian Silva

Brian Silva

Dec 21, 2023

Brian P. Silva, 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday December 21, 2023. Brian was a New Haven High School graduate and earned a bachelor degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He was employed at Parkview Regional Medical Center for the last 5 years. Brian enjoyed watching NASCAR and observing planes and jets. Brian is survived by his son, Zach...

Audrey Farrance

Audrey Farrance

Dec 21, 2023

Audrey L. Farrance, 99, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Audrey was a daughter of the late Desford and Lucille (Perse) Fox. She was a 1942 graduate of North Side High School. She served our country proudly, while in the U.S. Navy during WWII. During...

Charlotte Kruchten

Charlotte Kruchten

Dec 21, 2023

Charlotte Ann Kruchten, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at The Waters of Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Charlotte was a daughter of the late William and Alice (Bellis) Flory. She graduated from Central Catholic High School. Charlotte worked for Lincoln Financial for 31 years, retiring in 2005. She was a member of St. Vincent de...

Marie E. Murdock

Marie E. Murdock

Dec 21, 2023

Marie E. Murdock, 70, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and worked with children, adults, and families at different agencies for 40 years. She was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Richard C. Waikel; her son,...

John Nommay

John Nommay

Dec 20, 2023

John Raymond Nommay, 63, died on Tuesday December 20th at home. He was born on August 25, 1960 in Fort Wayne to the late Walter and Milka Nommay. He graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School and Colorado University and worked for Chemical Bank, Fort Wayne National bank, and Essex Wire. For the last twenty years he was the offensive line...

Marianti Mangos

Marianti Mangos

Dec 18, 2023

Marianthi Mangos passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 surrounded by family, after a brave battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was born in 1937 in Visheni, Greece to Boris and Stefanka Borshoff. When she was nine years old, Marianthi and her older brother, Tom, were taken from war-stricken Greece, and moved to an orphanage in Hungary, where they remained until...

Susan Grepke

Susan Grepke

Dec 18, 2023

Susan Kay Grepke, age 72, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Robert and Leona Cragg. Susan loved caring for children, and was an excellent baker known for her sugar cookies. She was a proud member of the American Legion Post 82 and VFW Post 857....

Patricia Fisher

Patricia Fisher

Dec 17, 2023

Patricia "Pat" J. Fisher, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday December 17th 2023 with her family by her side. Pat was born in St Marys, Ohio in 1934 to the late Jesse and Erma Harner. She was the youngest of 13 siblings. Pat loved to play cards and spend time with family and friends. She will be remembered...

Luann St. John

Luann St. John

Dec 17, 2023

Luann St. John, age 69, formerly Luann Boyer and Luann Nixon passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Franklin, IN to the late Lonnie and Letha Nixon. Luann worked over 25 years in the employee benefits division at Lincoln Financial Group and later in insurances sales with AAA and MetLife. Her crowning achievement was...

Rebecca Mankowski

Rebecca Mankowski

Dec 17, 2023

Rebecca Jean Mankowski, age 80, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Kendallville, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Henry and Hilda Lesher. Rebecca worked as a CNA for many years and had a great love for her people. She loved gardening, flowers, animals and most of all her family, who will...

Joan Dyben

Joan Dyben

Dec 16, 2023

Joan Elizabeth Dyben, the baby in a family of nine, the caboose to the Dyben train, God's gracious gift. Joan's story did not end the way we would have wanted but there sure were chapters of her life that filled our lives with joy and laughter. The bible talks about a merry heart does good like a medicine and her...

David Haberkorn

David Haberkorn

Dec 16, 2023

David "Dave" Karl Haberkorn, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Theodore E. and Esther (Hauke) Haberkorn on September 20, 1947 in Fort Wayne. Dave a graduate of Eastside High School, was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from Verizon. He...

Larry E. Satterthwaite

Larry E. Satterthwaite

Dec 15, 2023

Larry E. Satterthwaite, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born to the late Lawrence F. and Mary M. (Paul) Satterthwaite on November 6, 1938 in Fort Wayne. Larry graduated from South Side High School in 1957. He was a veteran of the US Army. Larry retired from Navistar after a life-long career. He...

Rebecca Goulet

Rebecca Goulet

Dec 14, 2023

Rebecca C. Goulet, age 77, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Elmer and MaryJane Kessens. Rebecca completed her college degree from ITT at the age of 50 finishing at the top of her class. She worked as an electrical engineer, was a talented seamstress, and most of all...

Michael Hohman

Michael Hohman

Dec 14, 2023

Michael "Mike" Thomas Hohman, 58, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Sandra (Wheeler) and the late Thomas Hohman in Fort Wayne on November 4, 1965. He graduated from North Side High School in 1984 and Purdue University with an electrical engineering degree. Mike worked...

Patricia Eberle

Patricia Eberle

Dec 13, 2023

Patricia L. Eberle, age 65, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Decatur, IN to the late Harold Johnson and Madonna Johnson of Fort Wayne, who survives. Patricia enjoyed spending time with family especially her granddaughter, and her grand dogs. She is survived by her three daughters, Patrice Usher of New Haven, IN, Penny...

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