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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Neil Shultz

Neil Shultz

Aug 28, 2022

Neil Franklin Shultz, 89, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Born near Brimfield, Indiana, Neil was a son of the late Schuyler and Ethel Shultz. Neil served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked 23 years at International Harvester, and 10 years at Pepsi. Later in...

Lois Walsh

Lois Walsh

Aug 27, 2022

Lois Walsh, age 101, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2022. She was born February 10,1921 in Jamestown, ND, the fourth of five children born to the late Charles Elliott Andre and Lulu Wood Andre. Lois graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in early childhood development. She worked as a teacher during WWII in the Kaiser Shipyards...

Tiffin Dalton

Tiffin Dalton

Aug 25, 2022

Tiffin Markstrom (Haut) Dalton, age 48, joined her ever loving heavenly father on August 25, 2022. She was born November 26, 1973 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was a graduate of Snider High School and enjoyed embroidery, stuffed animals, and the zoo. Every day was a great day for Tiffin and she enveloped everyone she met with a warm smile...

Gale Linnemeier

Gale Linnemeier

Aug 25, 2022

Gale Lee Linnemeier, age 75, of Fort Wayne entered his Heavenly home on Thursday, August 25th, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Otto and Helen Linnemeier. Gale worked inside sales for 30 years with several companies and most recently he drove a bus for 10 years with Fort Wayne Community Schools. He was...

Adalynn "Tank" Marie Letner

Adalynn "Tank" Marie Letner

Aug 24, 2022

Adalynn "Tank" Marie Letner, age 1, passed away August 24, 2022 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Adalynn was born in Fort Wayne on July 27, 2021 to Andrew Nye and Kayla Letner of Fort Wayne. She will be remembered as a happy baby who loved to smile and dance. Adalynn will be dearly missed by all....

Robert Reighter

Robert Reighter

Aug 23, 2022

Robert "Bob" Dean Reighter, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Born in Allen County, Indiana, Bob was the son of the late Ralph and Chloe (Snellenberger) Reighter. Bob served our country during WWII and the Korean War as an Army Air Corp/ U.S. Air Force veteran. During his working years, Bob worked for and taught at the Local Plumbers...

Hannah Klimek

Hannah Klimek

Aug 23, 2022

Hannah Aileen Klimek, 27, of Fort Wayne passed away on August 23rd 2022 and now lives with and in Jesus and our memories. The brightest flower in the gardens of our hearts, she loved music (especially Taylor Swift & John Mayer), art, and helping others. She is survived by her parents Gary and Tammy, brothers Benjamin (Brandy) Klimek, Luke (Cydney)...

Kamron Lawrence

Kamron Lawrence

Aug 21, 2022

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Lois Kaufman

Lois Kaufman

Aug 20, 2022

Lois Kaufman, 97, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, August 20th 2022. She graduated from Northside High School, class of 1942, and was a proud Redskin. Lois worked as a bookkeeper for area businesses including Magnavox, Patterson Fletchers, and Kunkle Valve. Lois was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church on West Jefferson, in Fort Wayne. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts,...

Ginger Ridgley

Ginger Ridgley

Aug 20, 2022

Ginger Ridgley, 70, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday August 20th 2022. Ginger was born in Decatur, IN to the late William and Pauline Roughia. She loved spending time with her family and will be dearly missed. Ginger enjoyed going to casinos, shopping the clearance aisles, cross stitching, and traveling with her husband Randy, and anything that involved her...

Etta Voltz

Etta Voltz

Aug 20, 2022

Etta J. Voltz, age 69, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, August 20th, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Middlesboro, KY to the late Patsy Kreigh. Etta worked as a security guard with several local companies. She enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana University basketball. Most of all she loved spending time with family. Etta is survived...

Pamela Putt

Pamela Putt

Aug 19, 2022

Pamela Putt, 80, of Fort Wayne passed away with both of her daughters by her side. She was born to the late Laura and Jim Thomas. Pam graduated from Southside High School and her licensed practical nurses training in 1962. She worked as an office nurse in Fort Wayne, and as a medical surgical nurse at East Town Osteopathic Hospital...

Joann Troutman

Joann Troutman

Aug 19, 2022

Joann Cathrine Troutman, 75, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Joann was a daughter of the late Herbert and Mary (Howe) Manter. She graduated from Central High School. She worked for K-Mart for 25 years prior to working for Wal-Mart for 13 years. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and baking. Joann also loved animals and traveling...

Jerome Gould

Jerome Gould

Aug 18, 2022

Jerome L. Gould, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Fort Wayne. Born in Erie, PA, Jerome was a son of the late Robert and Irene Gould. Jerome served our country in the U.S. Coast Guard. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Notre Dame in accounting. During his working years,...

Beverly Nichols

Beverly Nichols

Aug 17, 2022

Beverly A. Nichols, age 80, passed away peacefully August 17, 2022. Bev was born Oct 12, 1941 to the late Vivian & Wendell Haggerty. She grew up in Findlay, OH before moving to Woodburn, IN in the early 1970's. Bev met her husband of 43 years, Gary at a Parents without Partners dance and they were inseparable! They married November...

James Mcnutt

James Mcnutt

Aug 17, 2022

James Francis "Jim" McNutt Jr., 76, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Jim was a son of the late James Sr. and Elisa (Jeffrey) McNutt. Jim graduated from Kendallville High School. Following High School graduation, Jim joined the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. During his working years, Jim worked at Dana for 30...

Joshua Walters

Joshua Walters

Aug 16, 2022

Josh Walters, age 39, departed for his eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, August 16th. He was a loving husband to wife, Shannon, and father to his two beautiful children, Faith and Isaiah. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. Josh was a true original, an old soul with a great passion for living and a never...

Annabelle Fisher

Annabelle Fisher

Aug 15, 2022

Annabelle "Annie" Fisher, 97, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Annie was a daughter of the late Eugene and Jennie Fox. Annie was a loving wife, devoted mother, and caring grandmother to her family. Annie enjoyed bowling, going out to eat, but most importantly spending time with her family. She was a member of St....

Edward Wegman

Edward Wegman

Aug 15, 2022

Edward William "Ed" Wegman, 67, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ed was a son of the late Ewald and Ruth Wegman. During his working years, Ed worked for Conrail Railroad laying railroad tie's and driving a boom truck. He loved music and playing guitar. He was a great cook loved breakfast food and made...

Evelyn Scarpa

Evelyn Scarpa

Aug 14, 2022

Evelyn Eve "Nina" Scarpa, age 69, of Fort Wayne, IN went to be with her Creator on Sunday August 14, 2022. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born October 31, 1953, In San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, to Ernesto and Primitiva Vargas. Evelyn was an AMAZING woman. There aren't enough words to describe her. She...

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