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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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Andrew Wysong
Aug 6, 2023
Andrew Nathan Wysong, 28, "Nicest guy you'll every know", is how Andrew will be remembered by family and friends. His smile and generosity were contagious. Andrew enjoyed sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kobe Bryant, video games and music. He graduated from Carroll High School in 2014 and worked at Kroger for 10 years. Andrew was born on June 11, 1995...
Clara Glackin
Aug 6, 2023
Clara Lou Glackin, 95, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. She was born on November 4, 1927 a daughter of the late Harold and Mary Curtis. Clara graduated from North Side High School. A group of her peers gathered each month for a pinochle card club for 70 years. During her earlier years, Clara was an executive secretary for...
Larry Waters
Aug 5, 2023
Larry M. "Red" Waters, 75, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away at home on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Larry, the eldest son and one of six children, was born on February 2, 1948, to Orville and Marjorie (Rice) Waters in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Known for raising Cain on the north side of Fort Wayne (and, if we're being honest, the...
Linda A. Redmaster
Aug 4, 2023
Linda A. Redmaster, 70, of Fort Wayne, went Home to the Lord on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born to the late Melvin and Patricia (Sullivan) Wetterlin in St. Paul, MN on September 7, 1952. Linda graduated from North Central High School in 1970 and Indiana University in 1974. Her first teaching job was in Kuwait from 1976 to...
Cynthia S. Coy
Aug 3, 2023
Cynthia "Cyndi" S. Coy, 68, of Fort Wayne passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born on July 25, 1955 in Hicksville, OH to the late Roger and Alice (Revert) Coy. Cyndi graduated from Fairview High School in 1973 in Sherwood, OH. She retired from General Tire in Bryan, OH after 25 years. She was very involved in...
Karen Wegman
Aug 2, 2023
Karen Diane Wegman, 63, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Born in Avilla, Karen was a daughter of the late Richard and Mary Weimer. Karen graduated from Northrop High School. During her working years Karen worked for several factories including; Guardian Industries in Auburn. Karen's perfect morning was her coffee, eggs and bacon and talking with her family. She...
Julia Peterson
Jul 30, 2023
JULIA MAY PETERSON, 80, of Fort Wayne, Ind., joined her heavenly father on Sunday, July 30, 2023. She is united with her parents, Harold and Isabel Berkheiser; husband, David Peterson; daughter, Sarah Davis; and brother, Ansel "Jerry/Kraut" Berkheiser. She is survived by her twin sister, Jeanette (Berkheiser) Boerger; son, John (Brooke) Davis; daughter, Anne (Ron) Davis-Burley; bonus children, Lisa (Jason)...
Steven Holmes
Jul 30, 2023
Steven Thomas "Stevie" Holmes, 34, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Born in South Bend, Stevie was the son of the Dennis "Denny" Holmes and the late Carmella (Griffin) Holmes. He had been working for IPC in Goshen. Stevie was a charismatic, loyal, funny and animated kinda guy. He loved deeply, loved his music, especially playing the drums. He...
Jeffrey Skinner
Jul 29, 2023
Jeffrey Dale Skinner, age 59, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Marion, IN. He was born in Lorain, OH to the late William Skinner and Wilma Wooten. Jeff worked in operations for the Walmart Distribution Center in Gas City, IN. He was an avid bowler participating in several leagues and will be remembered for his cooking, especially breakfasts with...
Marsha Fancil
Jul 29, 2023
Marsha Fancil, 71, of New Haven, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born to the late Harold and Audrey (Neher) Fancil on February 29, 1952, in Warsaw, IN. Marsha retired from Golden Years Assisted Living after working for nine years as a QMA. She loved to take care of her patients. She loved to fish, watching WWE,...
William Klemme
Jul 29, 2023
William H. Klemme, age 80, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in San Tome, Venezuela to the late George and Amalia Klemme. William worked as a Spanish Professor at Cornell University and more recently at IPFW. He also served as a translator for several businesses and at the Allen County Courthouse. William was a...
Tom L. Becker
Jul 28, 2023
Tom L. Becker, age 80, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 in Fort Wayne surrounded by family. He was born in Kendallville, IN to the late Everett and Mary Becker. Tom worked 26 years at Fort Wayne Foundry and Pontiac Foundry and most recently 12 years at Ward Corporation. He will be remembered as a true outdoorsman who loved fishing...
David Dell
Jul 26, 2023
David Alan Dell, 59, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, David was a son of the late Paul Dell and Dorothy Dell who survives. David graduated from Snider High School. He earned his master's degree in human resources. He worked for the Government in the Medicaid sector for many years along with working for Lassus...
John Reeder
Jul 26, 2023
John Woodrow Reeder, 75, passed away surrounded by his daughters on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Born in Anderson, Indiana, he was the eldest son of the late Woodrow and Martha Reeder. John attended Highland High School and Ball State University. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam War and then worked for the U.S. Post Office, retiring after 26...
Charles Thomas
Jul 24, 2023
Charles Lee Thomas, 12, of Fort Wayne, passed away on July 24th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Charlie was born in Fort Wayne to his loving parents, Scott and Laurie Thomas. Charlie was excited to start his 6th grade year at Jefferson Middle School. He recently received his Arrow of Light from the Cub Scouts making the transition to becoming...
Jeffry Graham
Jul 22, 2023
Jeff D. Graham, 54, passed away unexpectedly on July 22nd 2023. He was a beloved Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Friend to many. Jeff was born on March 27th 1969 to Daniel and Barbara Graham in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jeff was a life long resident of Fort Wayne. He graduated from NorthSide High School in 1987. Jeff went on...
Russell Currin
Jul 20, 2023
Russell E. Currin, 51, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, July 20th, 2023 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Russ worked for Tri State Warehouse. Per the family's wishes, there are no services scheduled at this time.
Boris Gosheff
Jul 20, 2023
Boris N. Gosheff, 76, departed his earthly journey on July 20, 2023, to await the glorious second coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Boris was born on November 30, 1946, to Naum and Stephana Gosheff in Elwood City, PA, moving to Fort Wayne shortly thereafter. After graduating from South Side High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in...
Sue Chaille
Jul 20, 2023
Sue Ann Chaille, 81, passed away peacefully in Fort Wayne on July 20, 2023, after an extended illness. Ann was born on December 9, 1941, to George and Maurine (Campbell) Hitz. She grew up in Anderson, Indiana, and was one of the first graduates of Madison Heights High School. She graduated from Depauw University. She worked as a schoolteacher in...
Benjamin "Benji" Tretter
Jul 18, 2023
Benjamin Johnathon Tretter (Benji) aka Reverend Slug Slime passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He leaves behind his brothers Joseph (Sarah) Tretter, Steven Tretter, his beloved children Ella Tretter (Princess Poopenhagle), Alaina Guin, Masen Newland, Stacy Tretter (Creep), and Eli Tretter (Bug), his grandson Mateo Lyles (Sly), and his grandson on the way Micah Benjamin Newland, his sweetheart Jara Adkins...
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