Obituaries
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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Todd Davis
Nov 6, 2025
Todd Davis, 81, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Auburn, Indiana. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jack and Marjorie Davis. Todd was an extremely talented man with numerous passions who served in many different capacities. He was the proud founder of O'Sullivan's Pub which has been a long-standing popular spot in Fort Wayne. He helped...
Merri Hillard
Nov 6, 2025
Merri Alice Hillard was born on March 30, 1964 in Portsmouth, VA and adopted by Robert Malcom Hillard and Kathryne B Hillard . Both remained in her heart and were always remembered in her "home" no matter where she lived. She was called home to be with the Lord on November 6,2025 in Fort Wayne, IN. Merri worked as a...
Nancy Miller
Nov 4, 2025
Nancy J. Miller, age 74 , passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Robert and Geraldine Lytle and a graduate of Central Catholic High School and also attended Indiana University. Nancy worked as a wine steward at Krogers for many years and was a longtime...
Richard Waters
Nov 4, 2025
Richard Wayne Waters Jr., 67, of Pleasant Lake, IN passed away on November 4th, 2025. He was born on January 2nd, 1958 in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of Richard Waters Sr. and Donna (Bauer) Waters. Rick graduated from Bishop Luers in 1976. He played hockey with the Fort Wayne Youth Hockey travelling team for several years. He retired as...
Robert "Bob" Lonnie Hudson
Nov 4, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lonnie Hudson, age 85, was born in Toledo, Ohio, on October 29, 1940, and passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Bob was the beloved son of Lonnie Uri Hudson and Martha Geraldine Hudson. He graduated from Toledo Scott High School in 1958. He dedicated more than forty-five years to the automotive industry, most notably at Manchester Auto...
Rhonda Jackson
Nov 4, 2025
Rhonda Genice Jackson, age 67, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at home. She was born on July 23, 1958, in Perry County, Kentucky, to Ethel Bradley. Rhonda leaves to mourn her passing, her partner, Dennis Swanson; grandchildren, Casin Goins, Taylor Goins, Abbey Swanson, Bree Swanson, Luke Swanson, Grant Swanson, Chase Craib, and Chloe Craib. Also surviving are her sister...
Norma Troutner-Troyer
Nov 4, 2025
Norma J. Troutner-Troyer, 83, of Fort Wayne, IN, went Home to the Lord on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was born to the late Frank and Helen (Mosshammer) Waikel on February 5, 1942 in Fort Wayne, IN. She graduated from South Side High School and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed cake decorating, dancing,...
Vera Harper
Nov 3, 2025
Vera (Vicki) Katherine Harper went to be with our Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born to Nolan and Mildred (Lowe) Lewis on June 4, 1928 and was joined in marriage to George L. Harper in August of 1949. To this union were born two daughters, Linda Hayden White, Westfield and Paula Wright, wife of Dick Wright,...
John Fisher
Nov 2, 2025
John Fisher, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, friend, and the best grandpa ever. He will be remembered most for his big heart, his protective nature, and the love he had for those closest to him. There was never a stranger...
Janet Suter
Nov 2, 2025
Janet Suter, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the age of 87. Janet Ruth Mosel was born August 17, 1938, at home in Convoy, Ohio to Arthur Wilson Mosel and Inez Marie (Murphy) Martin. She grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from Southside High School in 1956. In 1963, Janet met Jack...
Steven Smith
Nov 1, 2025
Steven Edward Smith, 61, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on May 15, 1964, on Grand Forks Air Base in North Dakota. Steven was the son of Larry and Janice Smith. He Grew up alongside his brother Timothy Smith, forming bonds that would remain strong throughout his life. Steven had deep appreciation for classic entertainment...
Richard Gorges
Nov 1, 2025
Richard W. "Dick" Gorges, 91, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 1, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by family. Born and raised in the Keene, NH, area, Dick earned a degree in mechanical engineering and shared over 50 years of business expertise with General Electric, Tierra Concepts, Santa Fe, NM, S & J Auto Parts, Keene,...
Betty Pack
Nov 1, 2025
Betty J. Pack, age 94, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in Baldwin Park, CA to the late Gregory and Rachel Fraijo. Betty loved caring for her family as a homemaker and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Betty is survied by her children, Richard Pack, Robbie (Dean)...
Teresa Jones
Oct 31, 2025
Teresa Lynn Jones, 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away at her home on Friday, October 31, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Teresa was a daughter of the late James Howard and Frances (Bronaugh) Burt. Teresa graduated from Wayne High School and received her bachelor's degree from Indiana Tech. She served as a social worker for the Charis House...
Gary Spangler
Oct 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gary "Cork" Spangler It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cork — a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, caring brother, and proud Navy veteran — who passed away peacefully at home on October 30. He was 80 years old. Born on October 22, 1945, in San Diego, California,...
Keaton Whitman
Oct 28, 2025
Keaton Antonio Whitman Our precious six-month-old son, the light in our eyes, left us to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Keaton was born April 29, 2025. He was the first and only child of Kendall and Demi Whitman. Keaton was loved immensely from the moment we learned of his coming to the very last...
Thomas Boester
Oct 27, 2025
Thomas J. Boester, 70, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. Tom was born in Fort Wayne and graduated from Northrop High School class of 1974. Tom was a sports fan and enjoyed watching college football, IU basketball and the Green Bay Packers. He looked forward to watching his grandchildren play little league at Georgetown. Tom was...
Steven Mcelhoe
Oct 27, 2025
Steven E. "Steve" McElhoe, 76, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Steve was the son of the late Harold and Georgianna (Hansen) McElhoe. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He graduated from North Side High School and later...
Kevin Knepper
Oct 27, 2025
Kevin Paul Knepper peacefully passed away into the arms of his Lord, early Monday morning, October 27th, at Parkview Hospital. He was 67 and lived in Fort Wayne, IN, all of his life. Kevin enjoyed collecting, freshwater and exotic fish, home brewing in his younger years, cooking and was a movie buff. He was a proud father, who talked about...
Mary Garns
Oct 26, 2025
Mary T. Garns, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Fort Wayne. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of the late Lester and Gertrude Shutt. Mary was a proud entrepreneur, owning and operating her own wallpaper business for many years. She later worked as a supervisor in the paint department at Lowe's,...
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