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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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Michael Niemeyer
Dec 12, 2023
Michael Lee "Mike" Niemeyer, 61, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mike was a son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (France) Niemeyer. He graduated from Bishop Luers High School. Mike was in the Scouts and earned the honor of being an Eagle Scout. Mike worked for the Do It Best Corporation for 37...
Alan Louden
Dec 11, 2023
Alan Jay Louden, age 63, of New Haven, IN passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Richard and Mary Lou Louden. Alan worked as a custodian with East Allen County Schools for 28 years. He was a member of Harvest Fellowship Church, and an avid bowler. Alan is survived...
Kenneth Modesitt
Dec 11, 2023
Kenneth Lee Modesitt, PhD, age 82, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on December 11, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on March 8, 1941 to the late C. Keith and Lorene Modesitt. Ken retired from IPFW as an Emeritus professor of Computer Science. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Fort Wayne and will...
Yee Zhu
Dec 9, 2023
Yee Yee Zhu, a caring wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 9, 2023 at the age of 76. She was born in Thaton, Burma, and was the fourth of seven siblings. A kind and generous woman, Yee enjoyed cooking, cleaning, gardening, and practicing her religion. She loved spending time in the kitchen, making delicious, nutritious, and creative...
Rebecca Rickman
Dec 9, 2023
Rebecca Lynda June Rickman, 72, of Fort Wayne passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born to the late Robert Arthur and Evelyn June (Lord) Volkert in Newburyport, MA on April 13, 1951. She was a homemaker, loved cats, avid collector, and loved doing arts and crafts with her grandchildren. She also taught her grandchildren life guidance and...
Rebecca Manning
Dec 8, 2023
Rebecca K. Manning, 35, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday December 8th 2023. She graduated from Snider High School and was employed at Barnes and Noble. Some of her interests include her favorite movie, Nightmare Before Christmas, watching Doctor Who, Duke basketball, Harley Quinn and DC Comics, and listening to her favorite band, 30 Seconds to Mars. Rebecca is...
Cheryl Adams
Dec 7, 2023
Cheryl Elaine Adams, 72, of Roanoke, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Cheryl was born on October 2, 1951 to the late Wayne and Wanda Avery in Dearborn, Michigan. After Cheryl graduated from Taylor Center High School in 1969, she went on to marry her loving late husband Jim Adams on August 14, 1970. Cheryl and Jim went...
Kathleen Klemme
Dec 7, 2023
Kathleen Dent Klemme, age 80, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Aland C. and Agnes K. Dent. Kathy worked as a French and Spanish teacher at Bishop Dwenger High School for over 40 years where she was belovedly known as Madame or Señora Klemme to generations of students....
Nadejda "Natka" Eshcoff
Dec 6, 2023
Nadejda "Natka" Eshcoff, passed from this life on December 6, 2023 (the feast of St. Nicholas) at the age of 97. Natka was born on July 8, 1926 in Detroit, MI. She was the daughter of Nicola Panoff and Dana Simbowa, who immigrated to the United States from Breznista, Macedonia. Natka was the oldest of three children who were born...
Clint Lewis
Dec 5, 2023
Clint Lewis, Jr., age 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Fishers, IN. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Clint and Molly Lewis. Clint worked for the United States Government as a computer specialist, and more recently with Northrop Grumman. He was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church. Clint is survived by...
Linda Hullinger
Dec 3, 2023
Linda S. Hullinger, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday December 3rd 2023. She was a 1967 graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School. Linda is survived by her sisters, Sandy (Terry) Bilger, and Vicki (Craig) Moravec. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements entrusted to FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Kenneth Rayle
Dec 1, 2023
Kenneth B. Rayle, age 91, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Continental, OH to the late Albert and Anna Rayle. Kenneth worked his career in the printing industry, first at the Henry County Review and later retiring from the Hubbard Company. He formerly attended St. John United Church of Christ of Holgate, OH....
Jessie Kidd
Nov 28, 2023
Jessie Ann Kidd, age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Berry, AL to the late Eugene and Eva Kelley. Jessie worked as a Real Estate Broker for over 40 years, mostly with Remax. She was a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church, and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Jessie...
Kenneth E. "Kenny" Brower Ii
Nov 28, 2023
Kenneth Earl "Kenny" Brower II, 57, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne Kenny was the son of the late Richard L. Brower and Julia (Knight) Brower who survives. Kenny attended Snider High School. Kenny was a lifelong painter working for Fisher Decorating prior to working for Everything Etc. for the past 15...
Raymond Johnson
Nov 25, 2023
Raymond E. Johnson, 74, of South Whitley, died Saturday November 25 2023. Raymond graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School, and Cum Laude from Purdue University with a bachelor degree in Animal Science. He was offered a spot at Cornell University Veterinarian School, but he had already decided that he wanted to become a lifelong dairy farmer. He was a kind...
Teddie Allen “Ted” Murray
Nov 25, 2023
Teddie Allen "Ted" Murray, 66, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ted was a son of the late William Murray and Elois Townley. He graduated from North Side High School. Ted began his working career in the tool and die sector before working for ITT. His love for cars,...
Joseph “Joe” G. Gomez
Nov 23, 2023
Joseph "Joe" G. Gomez, 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of the late Melquiades and Teresa (Gonzales) Gomez. Joe graduated from Central High School. He worked as a machine operator at Tetra Pak for 42 years prior to retirement. Joe loved to...
Robert Schaffner
Nov 22, 2023
Robert "Bob" Harold Schaffner, 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born to the late Harold and Mary (Cunningham) Schaffner on October 21, 1936, in Indianapolis, IN. Bob spent his career in Commercial HVAC Sales which brought him and his family to Fort Wayne in the early 1970s. He enjoyed auto racing, boating, and...
Roger Detamore
Nov 21, 2023
Roger Clayton Detamore, 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Born in Huntington County, Indiana, Roger was the son of the late Ralph and Lesta (Smith) Detamore. Roger graduated from Jefferson Center High School. He served our nation proudly, while in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Roger started...
Constance Gregory
Nov 18, 2023
Constance K Gregory, 89, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Ryder, North Dakota to the late Rev. Elias Kristensen and Inga Bjorngjeld Kristensen on December 15, 1933. Connie graduated from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Wayne and practiced as an...
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