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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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Clint Lewis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Margaret Lortie

Margaret Lortie

Nov 18, 2023

Margaret Beth Lortie, 62, of Waterloo, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Golden Years Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Paul and Billie (Taylor) Lortie in Fort Wayne on September 7, 1961. She graduated from St. Francis University with her bachelor's in nursing. Margaret worked as an RN at Lutheran Hospital and at...

Virginia Quance

Virginia Quance

Nov 17, 2023

Virginia May Quance, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born in Milan Center, Indiana, on March 30, 1927, Virginia was the daughter of the late Everett Giles and Helen Eugenia (Spindler) Hutker. Virginia married the love of her life Raymond P. Quance on October 19, 1946 and they enjoyed 75 years of marriage together. Raymond...

Kyi Lay

Kyi Lay

Nov 17, 2023

Kyi Lay, (69), of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on November 17, 2023. Kyi Lay, was born to Daw Shwe Zin and Oo Pun Shwen, on August 12, 1954, in Burma. He was a loving dad and grandfather. Kyi Lay was a man of few words, but his love for his family was always felt through his actions. He enjoyed...

Robert Rider

Robert Rider

Nov 16, 2023

Robert Wayne Rider, age 90, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Royce and Martha Rider. Robert served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. He was the owner and operator of his trucking business and also worked 44 years for Mays Stone and...

Danny Maucher

Danny Maucher

Nov 15, 2023

Danny "Dan" L. Maucher, age 66, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Fort Wayne after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. He will be missed for his quick and witty one-liners! He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and former member of West Creighton Avenue Christian Church. He thoroughly enjoyed singing in the choirs and playing handbells....

David Laws

David Laws

Nov 15, 2023

David Preston Laws, 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at his home with family by his side. David was born an only child on June 27, 1945 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late George Huber and Reba Ione (Hammond) Laws. He was a 1963 graduate of North Side High School and received a B.S. degree in Civil...

Carol Lyons

Carol Lyons

Nov 15, 2023

Carol J. Lyons, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday November 15, 2023 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. She was born in Huntington, IN to the late Charles and Edna Weaver. Carol was a graduate of Elmhurst High School class of 1964. She enjoyed camping, and spending time with her family. Carol retired from Parker Hannifin. She is survived by...

Lucille Nahrwold

Lucille Nahrwold

Nov 15, 2023

Lucille M. Nahrwold, 93, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born to the late Gottlieb and Bertha (Wilsky) Hunsicker on November 13, 1930. Lucille retired as an RN. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Lucille is survived by her children, Richard (Sherry) Nahrwold of Fort Wayne, Carol (Tim) Bristow of New Haven,...

Richard Beerman

Richard Beerman

Nov 15, 2023

Richard P. Beerman, 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was born on May 26, 1938, to the late Henry P. Beerman and Lorraine E. Smith. Richard retired from The Navistar (International Harvester) Design Center as a Clay-Modeler after 26 years. After that he and his former wife...

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