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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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Steven Hahn
Dec 30, 2022
Steven Roy Hahn, 61, of Fort Wayne, fell into the arms of his Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born on November 20, 1961 in Cleveland, OH to Roy and Juanita (Fetter) Hahn. Steven served in the United States Air Force for four years. In 1992 he graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's degree in Business...
Logan Thomas Watkins
Dec 29, 2022
Logan Thomas Watkins, age 27, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and is survived by his parents, Sean and Kimberly Watkins. Logan will be remembered for his big smile and the love he always demonstrated to his family. "Now it is his time to run free". He is also survived by...
Shirley Zemaitis
Dec 29, 2022
Shirley (Veydt) Zemaitis,81, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. Born in Colliers, West Virginia, Shirley was a daughter of the late Emile and Birtie Veydt. Shirley was a loving wife, devoted mother, and caring grandmother to her family. During her working years she worked for American Chicle prior to her first retirement. She most recently worked for Cracker Barrel in...
Brian Thornson
Dec 28, 2022
Brian Craig Thornson, age 60, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Len and Margaret Thornson. Brian graduated from Purdue University where he played football and later became a member of the John Purdue Club. Brian worked over 33 years as a State Farm Agent. He had a great...
Ryan Means
Dec 28, 2022
Ryan Ray Means, age 49, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, to Loren (Jovetta) Means of Fort Wayne and Sally Kinsey of Fort Wayne. Ryan worked at East Haven Tavern was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose 1480 of New Haven. He is also survived...
Dorothy Overholt
Dec 26, 2022
Dorothy E. Overholt, age 89, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Dearborn, MI to Homer and Burnis Ayers. Dorothy worked as an executive assistant with Peter Eckrich & Sons and as an administrative assistant with Edgewood Chiropractic Center. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, the Red Hat Society, and also participated...
Allen Olson
Dec 25, 2022
Allen Juel Olson, age 76, of Fort Wayne, Ind. was welcomed to his heavenly home on December 25, 2022. He was born in Madison, WI. on February 8, 1946, to the late Juel Leroy and Edna Annabelle (Severson) Olson. Allen worked in a wire mill for over 20 years and was a painter by trade for many more years. He...
Jack Mougin
Dec 24, 2022
Jack Stewart Mougin, 90, of Fort Wayne, was ushered to heaven on December 24th, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on February 14th, 1932, in Fort Wayne, where he lived a full, vibrant life. Jack graduated from Northside High School in 1952, where he played football and basketball, and met his high school sweetheart,...
Carl Kallsen
Dec 24, 2022
Carl Kallsen 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday December 24, 2022. Born in Hicksville Ohio, Carl was a son of the late Leonard Kallsen and Hazel (Smith) Sabo. Carl proudly served his country in the United States Army and later continued to show his patriotism by supporting POWs for many years. He...
Sue Beck
Dec 24, 2022
Sue Anne Beck, 81, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sue was a daughter of the late Jack and Marvel "Bonnie" Kitzmiller Sr. Sue graduated from North Side High School. She worked for several companies doing clerical services in her working years. Sue was often caught...
Kaylee Langer
Dec 24, 2022
Kaylee Renae (Ables) Langer, 27, of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Huntertown, IN, went Home to the Lord on December 24, 2022, with her baby. Kaylee was born in Fort Wayne, IN to Robert "Bobby" and Lynn (Riley) Ables on April 11, 1995. Kaylee married Maxwell "Max" Langer on December 22, 2019, in Fort Wayne. She graduated from Carroll High School...
Nancy Burns
Dec 23, 2022
Nancy, D. Burns, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, December 23rd, 2022 surrounded by her family. Nancy graduated from LaPaz High School in LaPaz, Ind. in 1966. She was previously employed in an accounting office and a dental office. Nancy also owned her own business, Glass Impressions, where she specialized in glass etching for awards and trophies. Her...
Joshua Corah
Dec 22, 2022
Joshua James Corah, age 36, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne to Joseph and Janet Corah, who survive, of Fort Wayne. Joshua was a 2004 graduate of Northrop High School where he was the drum major for the Big Orange Pride Marching Band. He later received his Bachelor's degree from Ball...
Ralph Taylor
Dec 21, 2022
Ralph Gordon Taylor, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022. Ralph served in the United States Navy. He was an iron worker and retired from Don R. Fruchey Inc. Ralph was a member of the St Joe Athletic Club. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Cecilia Nyman; son, Geoff (Adam Schmidt) Taylor; grandson R.J. Nyman; sister,...
William Forth
Dec 20, 2022
William "Bill" Forth, 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Born in Cedarville, Indiana, Bill was a son of the late James and Jean Forth. Bill graduated from Leo High School. He owned and operated HFM Enterprises during his working career which built and remodeled many homes over the years. Bill loved his job and enjoyed traveling. He is...
Myrtle Knepper
Dec 20, 2022
Myrtle "Lee" Knepper, 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Born in Rogersville, Tennessee Lee was a daughter of the late Edward and Pearl Case. Lee worked as a supervisor for North American Van Lines for over thirty years prior to her retirement. She was a devoted member of the Fort Wayne Duplicate Bridge Club, becoming a Life Master...
Roscoe Crane
Dec 19, 2022
Roscoe, F. Crane, 97, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday December 19th with his loving wife, Mary, by his side. Roscoe served in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War. In his free time, he loved to golf and had several holes in one during his career. He worked 37 years for Western Kentucky Gas Company....
Carl Graber
Dec 19, 2022
Carl E. Graber, age 85, passed away December 19, 2022 at his home in New Haven after a long illness. He was born in Allen County to the late Francis and Verda Graber and was a graduate of Leo High School and Goshen College. Carl worked in Fort Wayne IN, where he spent the last 45 years of his life...
Sengdoune "Zach" Phothirath
Dec 18, 2022
Sengdoune "Zach" Phothirath, age 20, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to Souvannaseng and Hanefa Phothirath of Fort Wayne. Zach was a sophomore at Indiana Tech studying computer science. He attended St. John's Lutheran Church, and loved spending time with friends and family. Zach is also survived by...
Pamela Springer
Dec 18, 2022
Pamela A. Springer, 62, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Pamela was a daughter of the late Frederick and Anna Springer. Pam was a talented and prolific knitter and has requested for many of her beautiful creations be donated to Mustard Seed. She imagined one of her beautiful afghans brightening the life of a...
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