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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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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...
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...
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