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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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Victor Claus
Sep 25, 2022
Victor M. Claus, age 70, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
Shelya Shteynberg
Sep 23, 2022
Shelya M. Shteynberg, age 96, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Vapniarka, Ukraine and spent most of her life living in Russia. Shelya worked in retail as a bookkeeper. She is survived by her son, Igor (Anna Dizengof) Shteynberg of Fort Wayne. Shelya was preceded in death by her parents, Moses and Feiga...
Romeo Gallone
Sep 22, 2022
Romeo A. Gallone, 94, passed away September 22, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Sacriston, England on December 15, 1927 to the late Genesio and Diomira Gallone. Romeo owned his own window covering business in Fort Wayne. He lived in London, England during the blitz of WWII, an experience that remained vividly in his memory and had affected...
Donald "Kidd" Kidd
Sep 22, 2022
Donald "Kidd" Kidd, age 52, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to Thomas and Jessie Kidd, who survive. Kidd served his community as an officer with the Fort Wayne Police Department for 17 years and most recently as a detective. He was also a proud member of the PBA and FOP...
Teresita Harbin
Sep 21, 2022
Teresita de Jesus Harbin, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was born to the late Gilberto and Quirina (Arriaga) Vasquez in Chicago, IL on June 21, 1961. She graduated from South Side High School and attended Indiana University. Teresita was a manager at S&V Liquors. She enjoyed music and playing tennis. She was affectionally...
Henry "David" Freon
Sep 19, 2022
Henry "David" Freon, age 59, passed away peacefully September 19, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born September 24, 1962 to Henry P. Freon and Sandra Stephan, both survive. David was born, raised, and lived in Fort Wayne and attended Northrop High School graduating in 1981. He later became the head coach of the Northop Girls Softball team. David was...
Joan C. Jones
Sep 19, 2022
Joan C. Jones (Née Galt) passed away peacefully Monday, September 19th, 2022 at her residence in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the age of 87. Joan was born April 4th, 1935, in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland to parents James Galt and Agnes Campbell Galt. Born before the start of World War II, being the fifth child out of seven, Joan grew up...
Anthony Sikorski
Sep 19, 2022
Anthony "Tony" Sikorski, 64, of Huntertown, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Tony was born in Coldwater, Mich. To Gordon and Clara Sikorski. He was known as a generous, light-hearted soul. Tony added a bright light to a room wherever he went. He loved the simple things in life and spending time with his precious family....
Abbigail Mae "Abbi" Hord
Sep 16, 2022
Abbigail Mae "Abbi" Hord, 21, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 16, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Abbi the daughter of Darrell Hord and the late Sara (Wolfe) Fields. Abbi was a very talented young lady who was studying to earn her degree to become a Registered Nurse. She was currently working for Kingston Care. Abbi spent her time caring...
Barbara Artherhults
Sep 16, 2022
Barbara Lorraine Artherhults, 93, died Friday, September 16, 2022 at Park Place Senior Living. She was born in Converse, Indiana to the late Ruth and Aubrey Drook on March 28, 1929. She retired from the Fort Wayne/Taylor Bible College after twenty years. Barbara was a member of Huntertown United Methodist Church and The Pastor's Bible Study. Her husband Carl passed...
Clarence Bratton
Sep 16, 2022
Clarence W. Bratton, 81, passed away Friday, September16, 2022. Born in Jonesboro Hodge, Louisiana, Clarence was a son of the late William Bratton and Martha Vaughn. He worked for General Motors for 23 years prior to working from Concordia Seminary for 5 years. He was a member of Headwaters Church. Clarence enjoyed working on cars, collecting model cars, listening to...
Timothy Broyles
Sep 16, 2022
Timothy J. Broyles, 68, of Fort Wayne, entered into his eternal reward on Friday September 16th, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. Tim worked at North American/Sirva for 35 years retiring in 2017. He was a faithful member of First Assembly of God, Fort Wayne since 1986. His passion to honor the Lord and his love for people...
Thomas Hohman
Sep 16, 2022
Thomas E. "Tom" Hohman, 84, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Tom was a son of the late Norbert and Irene Hohman. Tom worked as an accountant with Fort Wayne City Utilities for over 30 years, prior to his retirement. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his two grandchildren....
Richard Spice
Sep 15, 2022
Rick Spice, 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his home. He was born to the late Charles Jr and Frances (Roberson) Spice on June 12, 1943 in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Huntertown High School in 1961. He married Jane Oldfather on September 10, 1966. Rick served honorably in the United States Air Force....
Auron Renkenberger
Sep 15, 2022
Infant Auron Skye Renkenberger, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was the son of Ryan and Brittani Renkenberger. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
Robert White
Sep 15, 2022
Robert G White, 79, of New Haven, died at Parkview Supportive Care, on September 15th, 2022, with his wife by his side. Bob was born on February 10th, 1943 in Three Rivers, Mich., to the late Edward and Gertrude (Peterson) White. Bob graduated from Northside High School and served in the US Air Force. He retired from Northern Indiana Public...
Robert Fisher
Sep 14, 2022
Robert Jean Fisher Jr., age 65, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Robert Sr. and Carole Pollock. Robert worked for MasterSpas and enjoyed watching football and NASCAR. He is survived by his siblings, Mary Grosjean, Michael Fisher, Steve (Tammy) Fisher, and Carolyn (Tim) Wallace. Robert was preceded in...
Delbert Johnson
Sep 12, 2022
Delbert Clarence "Del" Johnson Sr., 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Monday, September 12, 2022. Born in Livingston, Illinois, Del was a son of the late Clarence and Lucille Johnson. Lucille passed away early in Del's life and Clarence remarried Bessie Johnson. He served our country by being a U.S. Army veteran serving in...
Danny Ellis
Sep 11, 2022
Danny Alan Ellis, age 78, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Jesse and Lois Isabel Ellis. Danny worked at GE for over 33 years and was a member of the Trinity Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley Ellis of Fort...
Charlotte Dippel
Sep 11, 2022
Charlotte L. Dippel, 90, of Ossian, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Lutheran Life Villages. She was born to the late Paul Sr. and Esmeralda (Kottmeier) Heinicke on March 12, 1932 in Evansville, IN. She graduated from Central High School in Evansville in 1949. She married Roland Dippel on July 26, 1959. He preceded her in death in...
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