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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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Vince Metheny
Aug 23, 2023
Vince Edward Metheny, 39, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, losing the fight to a long and enduring battle with degenerative disc disease, chronic pain, and depression. Born in Lagrange, Indiana, Vince was the son of Eric and Marsha (Munger) Metheny. Vince graduated from Woodbury High School in Woodbury, Minnesota. From an early age, Vince found his passion for...
Keith Kelso
Aug 23, 2023
Tribute to an incredible man. My husband, Companion, best friend, lover, and father, Keith L. Kelso, stepped into glory @4:30 A.M. Wednesday, 2023. to meet his Saviour and King. Keith's eyes are upon Yeshua, He's looking full into His wonderful Face. All the things of earth are all fully dim, He's welcomed by The Lord of glory and grace. The...
Francis Byanskie
Aug 23, 2023
Francis Eugene Byanskie, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday August 23rd, 2023 at 3:22 pm, at The Waters of Fort Wayne. Gene worked at the People's Dairy for many years before beginning a 2nd career and eventually retiring from Kresge Warehouse. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed golf and bowling, but most importantly, he loved his family and...
Jeffrey "Jughead" Poling
Aug 22, 2023
Jeffrey A. "Jughead" Poling, 62, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Born in Gas City, Indiana, Jeff was a son of the late Richard Poling and Barbara Blackburn. Jeff was an honorable, standup guy, devoted husband, great dad, awesome grandpa and a reliable friend. Jeff was all about service to others. He was a volunteer firefighter...
Benson Osmon Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
Benson Osmon, Jr, age 85, of Fort Wayne passed away with family by his side August 22, 2023. He was born in Plainville, IN to the late Benson and Sarah (Woolbright) Osmon. Benson proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. He worked in the agricultural industry starting as a boy on his family farm in Daviess...
Sally Paschal
Aug 21, 2023
Sally M. Paschal, 92, of Fort Wayne and Hamilton Lake, passed away on Monday, August 21 st, 2023. She was born in Wisconsin to the late John and Hazel Hursh. Sally was raised in Auburn, IN where she graduated from Auburn High School before completing her undergraduate studies at Purdue University. Sally spent her 30 year career with Navistar in...
Barbara Keener
Aug 21, 2023
Barbara Ellen (Streitmatter) Keener, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died midday surrounded by her family on August 21, 2023, and is now with the Lord. Barbara graduated from Woodruff High School, Peoria, Illinois, and earned her associate's degree from Fort Wayne Bible College. Her hobbies included crocheting afghans for family and friends, assembling puzzles, working out at Curves, and spending...
Tracy Tindall
Aug 20, 2023
Tracy A. Tindall, 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 20 th, 2023. Tracy graduated from Churubusco High School class of 1991. Tracy was a devoted servant and follower of Christ. He volunteered in many roles over the years including; as an Armor Bearer for Pastor Jay Scott, he was involved in children's ministry at The Chapel,...
Helen Waters
Aug 20, 2023
Helen M. Waters, age 93, of Fort Wayne passed away August 20, 2023 and went home to her Heavenly Father. She was born September 16, 1929 at home in Eel River Township and was the 7th child to the late Merle and Gertrude (Gause) Gump. She married Wayne Waters on November 18, 1950. Helen was a member of Beacon Heights...
Carolyn Potts Flock
Aug 19, 2023
Carolyn Potts Flock, 91, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:11 am. She was born to the late Raymond and Helen (Rukes) Kerr in Bridgeton, IN on December 9, 1931. She graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1949. Carolyn married the late Willard Potts on August 19, 1950 in Brazil, IN. She was involved with...
Herbert Chandler
Aug 18, 2023
Herbert R. Chandler, 89, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. Born in New Haven, Herbert was a son of the late Robert and Thelma Chandler. Herbert graduated from Central Catholic High School. He worked for Falstaff Brewing for 38 years, prior to his retirement. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Herbert took up running and...
Jack Meredith
Aug 18, 2023
Jack (John) Meredith of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away from complications of stomach cancer on Friday, August 18, surrounded by his family. Jack was born February 24, 1948, in Johnstown, PA, second son and third child of Isaac Milton and Myrna Louise (Roberts) Meredith. Jack grew up in Cleveland, OH. He was on the wrestling team at West Tech High...
Todd Snyder
Aug 17, 2023
Todd Wayne Snyder, age 58, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne to Walter Snyder of Fort Wayne and the late Patricia Snyder. Todd enjoyed his work as a truck mechanic at Bertolini Trucking of Ohio. He is also survived by his siblings, Tony Snyder of Fort Wayne, Tamara...
Barbara Watson
Aug 16, 2023
Barbara Lou Watson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Born in San Diego, California, Barbara was the daughter of the late Harold and Crystabel (Wood) Doerr. She worked for Zollner's as a purchasing agent for 30 years prior to her retirement. Following retirement she worked for Meijer for 10 years, where she met so many nice co workers...
David Mckeeman
Aug 13, 2023
David "Dave" Arnold McKeeman, 82, of Fort Wayne, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1940 in Ligonier, IN, the 7th of 11 children of Goldie and John McKeeman. As a small boy, Dave grew up in Ligonier. His family would later move to Harlan, Indiana. This...
Hyland Plimpton
Aug 11, 2023
Hyland W. "Hy" Plimpton Jr., 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Tarrytown, New York, Hyland was a son of the late Hyland and Addie Plimpton Sr. Directly following high school, Hyland served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1956-1964. He...
Lori A. (Main) Shephard
Aug 9, 2023
Lori A. (Main) Shephard, 53, of Hamilton, Indiana, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born in Fort Wayne to Linda Sue (France) Main and the late Joe Barva on December 16, 1969. She went to North Side High School. Lori enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, loved to be on the back...
Brenda Webster-Leon
Aug 8, 2023
Surrounded by her loving family, Brenda Marie "MyMom" Webster-Leon held our hands as she left for Heaven on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. She lives on in her favorite people; her grandchildren - Isaiah, Emarie, Isabelle, Olivia, Maleah, Emma, Bob Marley and Lucy and her children - Kenny (Andrea) ,Brianna (Dave) & Brittan (Matt). MyMom was also Mom to Kameron, Devin...
Donald Nobles
Aug 7, 2023
Donald P. Nobles, 79 of Ossian, IN surrounded by his loving family went home to the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023. Don was born in Fort Wayne to Carl and Edna (Hart) Nobles. He graduated from South Side High School in 1962. He served with the Brethren Voluntary Service from 1964-1966 giving service in Europe by restoring a nursing...
Margaret Bogle
Aug 7, 2023
Margaret (Marge) Ann Bogle, age 87, of New Haven, IN passed away peacefully in her home Monday, August 7, 2023, with family present. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her beloved parents Donald and Thelma Dietsch. Marge was a graduate of Whitmer High School and Toledo University where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi...
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