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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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Timothy "Tim" Cummings

Timothy "Tim" Cummings

Feb 28, 2023

Timothy Allan "Tim" Cummings, 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in Fort Wayne, Indiana under the care of hospice. Born in Key West, Florida, Tim was the oldest child of the late Thomas and Dolores "Dody" Cummings. Timothy graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1971, where he was recently inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame. He earned...

Kenny Statler

Kenny Statler

Feb 28, 2023

Richard Kennett "Kenny" Statler, AKA Ornery, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Born in Angola, Indiana, Kenny was a son of the late Ernest "Slats" and Cupidell Statler. He graduated from North Side High School. He was a project manager for many years with Preferred Incorporated. Kenny enjoyed anything with an engine. He loved riding his motorcycle,...

Pamela Barrett

Pamela Barrett

Feb 27, 2023

Pamela Sue Barrett, age 81, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in South Bend, IN to the late Kenneth and Rebecca Rerick. Pamela worked in accounting for GTE telecommunications and attended The Cathedral of St. James of South Bend, IN and Trinity Episcopal Church of Fort Wayne. She was a member and very active...

Nancy Lambert

Nancy Lambert

Feb 25, 2023

Nancy H. (Haas) Lambert, 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. She was born to the late Glenn and Wilma (Huff) Haas on July 5, 1951 in South Bend, IN. Nancy graduated from Argos High School in 1969. She married Michael Lambert in Argos, IN on November 27, 1971. She was a member of American Legion...

Sherrel Gordon

Sherrel Gordon

Feb 25, 2023

Sherrel Grace Gordon, age 74, passed away Saturday, February 25th, 2023 in Fort Wayne. She was born in SC to the late Edward Bailey and Grace Parrett. Sherrel loved to care for her family as a homemaker and attended Light of Christ Church of Harrison, AK. She is survived by her children, Ken (Rhonda) Gordon, Dana (Chris) Reber, Kim (Bob)...

Cynthia "Cindy" J. Doyal

Cynthia "Cindy" J. Doyal

Feb 24, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" J. Doyal, age 75, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Russell Dixon and Dixie Bailey. Cindy was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School and attended college at St. Francis and IPFW. She worked for more than 35 years at both Lutheran and Dupont Hospitals, and after retirement she...

Ashley Givands

Ashley Givands

Feb 24, 2023

Ashley Nichole Givands was born December 20th,1988 in Vancouver, WA to the late Eric Givands and Vanessa Givands. She passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023 at home at the age of 34. She attended Crestline Elementary in Vancouver, WA Ashley accepted JESUS CHRIST as her LORD and SAVIOR and implemented GOD'S Love to everyone she knew. On August 3,...

Norval Brotherton

Norval Brotherton

Feb 22, 2023

Norval Max Brotherton, age 90, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Muncie, IN to the late Jay and Jesse Brotherton. Norval served his country as a member of the US Army. He began his career at International Harvester and later was the owner and operator of Brotherton Heating and Cooling....

Thomas Mcclain

Thomas Mcclain

Feb 21, 2023

Thomas William McClain, age 90, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Michigan to the late John and Sarah McClain. Thomas was survived by his children, Thomas (Jenny) McClain II, Greg McClain, Paul (Diane) McClain, and Lisa (Dave) Sexton; 10 grandchildren; and his brother, Ronald (Vickie) McClain. He was preceded in death by his...

Daniel Fultz

Daniel Fultz

Feb 20, 2023

Daniel H. Fultz, 75, formerly of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, in Florida. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Daniel was the son of the late Herbert and Juanita (Weaver) Fultz. Daniel graduated in 1965 from New Haven High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Daniel worked for International Harvester for over...

Ronald Shappell

Ronald Shappell

Feb 20, 2023

Ronald Merle "Ron" Shappell, 86, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. Born in Lansing, Michigan, Ron was a son of the late Frederick and Vivian (Myers) Shappell. Ron was a truck driver with Super Value for 40 years, prior to his retirement. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Ron loved coaching, playing, and watching softball and baseball....

Michael Kirchoff

Michael Kirchoff

Feb 20, 2023

Michael E. Kirchoff, 73 of Leo IN, formerly of Cayuga IN, Danville IL and Saint Augustine FL passed away at 11:47pm Monday, February 20th, at Parkview Heart Institute in Ft Wayne IN. Mike was born July 26, 1949 to Edwin and Norva (Kirchoff) Hahney-Rogers. He was raised in Cayuga, IN by his grandparents, Morris and Grace Kirchoff. Mike is survived...

Phil Wilson

Phil Wilson

Feb 19, 2023

Phillip R. Wilson ("Phil"), 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away early on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving wife and three daughters. Phil will be missed for his kindness, positive spirit, quiet grit and determination. He was a devoted follower of Christ and this was seen in every aspect of his life, not the least of...

Carolyn S. Meyers Stevens

Carolyn S. Meyers Stevens

Feb 18, 2023

Carolyn S. Meyers Stevens, age 81, passed away February 18, 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born March 19, 1941 to the late Melvin Smith and Anna Mae Shepard. Carolyn graduated from Springfield High School of Ohio in 1959 and later moved to Fort Wayne in 1976 and worked for North American Van Lines. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, camping,...

Roger Davie

Roger Davie

Feb 16, 2023

Roger Davie was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 20, 1940. He was proud of his Chicago roots. He met and married the love of his life, Dorothy, in 1969; they were married for over 50 years! They raised 4 sons and 1 daughter together. Sadly, Billy & Bobby ("the B boys") both preceded Roger in death. Their sons Mike...

Mary Spice

Mary Spice

Feb 16, 2023

Mary Louise Spice died peacefully on Feb. 16 at age 95. A lifelong Fort Wayne resident, she was a beloved mother and a faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She saw the best and brought out the best in everyone around her. A graduate of Central High School and Indiana University, she also was a diligent and talented worker, notably...

Isaias Arellano

Isaias Arellano

Feb 15, 2023

Isaias Arellano, age 63, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Florencia Zacatecas, Mexico and worked locally in landscaping and construction. Isaias loved spending time with his family and he will be dearly missed. He is survived by his loving children, Carlos (Crystal Straub) Arellano, Ana Arellano, Omar Arellano, and Haley...

Ted Baumgartner

Ted Baumgartner

Feb 15, 2023

Ted Baumgartner, 76, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born in Petroleum, Indiana, Ted was a son of the late Paul and Mary Jane (Wade) Baumgartner. Ted graduated from Petroleum High School, and attended Taylor University. He worked for Warner Gear in Auburn, served as quality control manager at Zemco, prior to being a truck driver for Vomac until his...

Constantine Juras

Constantine Juras

Feb 15, 2023

Constantine Edward Juras, age 98, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 surrounded by his family in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Racine, WI to the late Constantine and Victoria Juras. Constantine proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corp. and spent the majority of his career working for Wisconsin Pattern as a pattern...

Shelly A. Voelker

Shelly A. Voelker

Feb 15, 2023

Shelia (Shelly) Voelker, 63, of New Haven, IN, lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer, Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born to Vonda (surviving) and the late Fred Turner, in Fredericktown, OH, on August 11, 1959. Recently retired, she loved spending time with her family and grand pups, planting flowers, jigsaw puzzles, getting her nails done, taking vacations with her friends,...

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