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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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Brooks Quaye
Jan 15, 2024
Brooks B. Quaye, age 57, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born in Liberia, to the late Karwo Quaye and Nancy Barford. Brooks worked in manufacturing and retail for several local companies. He is survived by his wife, Mamie Quaye; seven children, Wulu Quaye, Isaac Quaye, Emmanuel Quaye, Maruth Quaye, Cheryl Quaye, Hannah Quaye, and...
Holly Johnson
Jan 14, 2024
Holly Johnson, 64, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family, following her brave 10 year battle with cancer. Born in Warsaw, Holly was a daughter of the late Donald Schue and Eileen Schue, who survives. Holly graduated from Warsaw High School, class of 1978....
John Hartman
Jan 14, 2024
John F. Hartman, age 79, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Gerald and Lillian Hartman. John owned and operated John Hartman Excavating alongside his sons and always enjoyed spending time on the family farm. He attended County Line Church of God and was a car enthusiast,...
Norma "Dottie" Roberts
Jan 14, 2024
Norma "Dottie" Roberts, 94, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Born in Edon, Ohio, Dottie was a daughter of the late William and Thelma Herman. Dottie graduated from Edon High School. During her working years, Dottie worked for NAVL for 30 years, prior to her retirement. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother to her family....
Louise Keller
Jan 13, 2024
Louise M. Keller, age 92, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late August and Welma Meyer. Louise spent her career employed by various local doctors' offices. After completing her LPN certification at the age of 58 she was employed at Sacred Heart and Lutheran Homes of Fort Wayne. She...
Justin Ijames
Jan 13, 2024
Justin C. Ijames, 35, of Fort Wayne, passed away on January 13, 2024. He was a loving husband to Katy, a devoted father to Parker, a nephew to his Uncle Scott, and a brother to Brandon. Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marlene and Bob Brandt. Justin was a man of many talents. Given his ambitious attitude he...
Charlotte Kaiser
Jan 13, 2024
Charlotte Jean (Mull) Kaiser, 88, of Fort Wayne, joined our loving Creator on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was born September 9, 1935, in Allen County, Indiana to Elmer and Ruth (Miller) Mull. She married Howard C. Kaiser on September 29, 1956. Surviving are her sons, Mark (Janice) of Roanoke, Carl, Lynn (Susan) and Philip of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Corinne...
Robert Kaplan
Jan 12, 2024
Robert Allen Kaplan (Bob), born December 18, 1930, in Plymouth, Indiana, peacefully passed away in his Orland, Indiana home on January 12, 2024, at the age of ninety-three. A proud veteran of the Korean War, Bob served with distinction in the United States Navy Submarine Service. Initially assigned to the USS Carbonero, he later transferred to the USS Charr. As...
Betty "Jo" Thomas
Jan 12, 2024
Betty "Jo" Thomas, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Golden Years Nursing Home. She was born to the late John and Louise (Van Cleave) Buchanan on October 13, 1947 in Monticello, IN. She graduated from Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, IN and then received her associates from the International Business College in accounting....
Kathleen Petersen
Jan 10, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Kathleen Frances Petersen (Gerrity) of Fort Wayne, IN. Kathy died at age 67 on January 10th, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. Kathy is now in the loving arms of Jesus. She was a great mother to her daughter and son. She was also a grandmother to four grandchildren. Kathy immensely enjoyed her...
Ted L. Tiefel, Jr.
Jan 8, 2024
Ted L. Tiefel, Jr., age 43, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Portsmouth, VA to Ted (Perri) Tiefel of Fort Wayne and the late, Tammy Doran. Ted devoted his life to his God and family, and was dedicated to addiction therapy, working as a group facilitator at Avenues Recovery Center...
Fay Mccallister
Jan 8, 2024
Fay E. McCallister, age 96, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 in Fort Wayne. Born January 3, 1928 in Fort Wayne to the late Frederick and Nettie (Rose) Holmes, she graduated from Central High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. Fay was a past member of First Presbyterian Church and she enjoyed traveling with her...
Rick L. Wood Sr.
Jan 8, 2024
Richard "Rick" L. Wood Sr., 71, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, entered into God's Kingdom on January 8, 2024, after a short battle with aggressive liver cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Rick attended South Side High School. After graduation, he joined the Army at Fort Hood, Texas. After his service, he worked as a machinist at Slater Steel for...
John Bartrom
Jan 7, 2024
John was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Gena and Robert Bartrom. John, or John Michael to his family, had big ideas, aspirations, and dreams from the beginning. He wasn't one to follow the crowd or go with the flow. His goal was to be the biggest, the fastest, the loudest, the smartest, the most fun, and the most loved....
Armonie Nasan Lowe-Darden
Jan 7, 2024
Infant Armonie N. Lowe-Darden, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne to his surviving parents, Dwan Lowe and Serrina Darden. Armonie is also survived by his brothers, August Lowe and Aries Darden; maternal grandparents, Michelle Turner, Michael Turner Jr., Debra (Tom) Schlup; paternal grandparents, Duane Boone and Latisha Lowe;...
Steven Lloyd
Jan 6, 2024
Steven R. Lloyd, 69, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Passed away on Saturday January 6, 2024. Steven was born to the late Dr. Robert and Virginia Lloyd in Fort Wayne. He worked in sales for Essex Wire, he also sold real estate as an agent for Coldwell Banker, and he worked part time for Fastenal. Steven is survived by his sister,...
Dennis Quirk
Jan 6, 2024
Dennis Michael Quirk, 78, died on January 6, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Rose (Cox) and Thomas Quirk. He was predeceased by his brother Donald Quirk and sister Mary Shay. He was married to Lisa (Kern) Quirk and has two children, daughter Sarah Quirk of Connecticut and son Devin Quirk of...
Diane Crowe
Jan 5, 2024
Diane Ellen (Feller) Crowe, 76, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born to the late Emory Samuel and Kathryn Sophia (Owen) Feller on January 28, 1947 in Kendallville. Diane was a homemaker. She was a member of North Park Community Church. Surviving are her children, Warren Crowe and Rhonda Crowe; brother, Robert (Romane) Feller; and brother-in-law, Elton...
J. David Young Jr.
Jan 5, 2024
Jonathan David Young Jr. passed away on January 5, 2024. Born on August 5, 1939, in Muncie, IN, to Mary M. (Welch) and Jonathan Young, David's life was one marked by kindness, a gentle nature, and a commitment to others. David was born in Muncie, and lived 2 years in Panama before returning to Muncie where he graduated in 1957...
Phyllis Ward
Jan 3, 2024
Phyllis I. (Mendenhall) Ward, 83, of Fort Wayne, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family on January 3, 2024 at her son's home. She was born June 25, 1940 in Hawarden, Iowa, the adopted daughter of John C. Mendenhall and Margareta F. (Leyh) Mendenhall, and the biological daughter of Milo M. and Harriet M. Bedard....
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