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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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Victoria Bennett

Victoria Bennett

Dec 3, 2022

Victoria "Vickie" Dolores Bennett, 91, of Fordsville, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born in East Chicago, IN to the late Andrew and Anna Dlugopolski. Vickie graduated from Bishop Noll High School in Hammond, IN. She married the late Gerald Bennett Sr. in 1960 and he preceded her in death in 1993....

Margery E. Springer Thompson

Margery E. Springer Thompson

Dec 1, 2022

Margery E. Springer-Thompson, age 88, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, IN to Elerie and Anna Bower. Margery worked and retired as a food stamp clerk. She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Thomas) Hakes, Deidre (Donald) Britton, and Delbert (Lisa) Springer all of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brother,...

Charles "Chuck" K. Black

Charles "Chuck" K. Black

Dec 1, 2022

Charles "Chuck" K. Black, age 51, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Huntington, IN. He was born in Columbia City, IN to the late Jack and Sandra Black. Chuck worked on a shrimp trawler in Alabama and more recently in construction, masonry, and as a painter. He was a member of the VFW post 2689 Auxiliary and was an...

William Wigge

William Wigge

Nov 30, 2022

William "Wil" Wigge, currently of Florida, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was a 2018 graduate of Carroll High School. Wil was a passionate writer. He loved the performing arts, pop culture, and super heroes. One of his favorite activities was fan casting and Wil hosted a podcast called, The...

Kathleen Campbell

Kathleen Campbell

Nov 30, 2022

Kathleen H. Campbell, age 76, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at The Waters of Fort Wayne. She was born in Lucas County to the late John and Ellen Hallauer. Kathleen married her late husband, Robert Campbell on Aug. 9, 1990, in Grovertown, IN. She is survived by her children, Karrie (Greg) Nickell, William L. (Sandra) Campbell...

William Amstutz

William Amstutz

Nov 30, 2022

William E. Amstutz, age 67, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late John Amstutz and Betty Parker. William worked over 30 years for Phelps Dodge and Rea Wire. He loved playing pickleball and was an avid Komets fan. He is survived by his children, Scott (Kimberly) Amstutz of Toledo,...

John Angel

John Angel

Nov 29, 2022

John Patrick Angel, 79, passed away on November 29, 2022, from medical complications at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. John was born in Fort Wayne to the late Thomas Edward Jr. and Katherine Neda (Kavanaugh) Angel on November 27, 1943. Former grade school student of Most Precious Blood Catholic School, John graduated from Northside High School in Fort Wayne...

Infant Ewan Johnson

Infant Ewan Johnson

Nov 28, 2022

Infant Ewan Johnnie Johnson, of Zanesville, IN, passed away Monday, November 28th, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his parents, Sean Johnson and Jessica Holzman; siblings, Vera Johnson and Kian Johnson; maternal grandparents, Mary Beth Holzman and Joseph Holzman Jr. and Lisa McLean; paternal grandparents, Johnnie and Diana Johnson; several uncles, aunts, and cousins. A memorial gathering will...

Dianna Evangelidis

Dianna Evangelidis

Nov 26, 2022

Dianna K. Evangelidis, 75, died November 26, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 23, 1947 in Huntington, IN to Billy J and Betty R (Blickenstaff) Bunch. She graduated from North Manchester High School, and continued her education earning her RN from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Wayne, IN. She loved being a...

John Alcorn

John Alcorn

Nov 26, 2022

John Thomas "Tom" Alcorn, 89, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. Born in Kentucky, Tom was a son of the late Johnnie and Liberty (Woods) Alcorn. Tom enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and going to the casino. Surviving are his children, Debbie (JD) Arnett, Willard, Tammy, Clyde, Mary; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Jimmie and Carl. Tom was preceded in...

Diann Mcnabb

Diann Mcnabb

Nov 25, 2022

Diann Louise McNabb, 53, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. Born on June 8, 1969 she was the daughter of the late Robert and Donna (Ellis) Markey. She graduated from North Side High School class of 1988. Diann worked at the Townhouse Retirement Home for 35 years, being a CNA, that she loved! She was a...

Edward Evans

Edward Evans

Nov 25, 2022

Edward A. "Ed" Evans III, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ed was the son of the late Samuel and Paula Evans. Ed graduated from North Side High School and was a Master Mechanic, with a passion for building race car motors. Ed was adventurous and a thrill-seeker. He was also an entrepreneur, owning...

Rebecca Nichols

Rebecca Nichols

Nov 25, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" Colleen Nichols, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. She was born to the late Eugene and Gladys (Riddle) Fitzsimmons on January 25, 1949 in Crawfordsville, IN. Over 17 years Becky took care of children out of her home and for ten years worked at Tampa Tannery. Becky was a very devout Christian and...

Raymond Moyer

Raymond Moyer

Nov 24, 2022

Raymond A. Moyer, 97, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. Born in Troy, Ohio, Raymond was a son of the late William and Henrietta Moyer. He graduated from Staunton High School in 1943. Following school, he served in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman during WWII. In 1947, he married Ruth Aughbaugh and they had 71 years together, prior to...

Tiron Beard

Tiron Beard

Nov 24, 2022

Tiron Bernard Jarvacus Beard, age 30, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne to Bernard Beard of Fort Wayne and Reana Beard of Memphis, TN, both survive. He was a graduate of North Side High School Class of 2010 and later he completed his Associate Degree from International Business College. Tiron was...

Antoinette Allen

Antoinette Allen

Nov 22, 2022

Antoinette Marie Allen, 76, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Antoinette was a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Mileski. She worked at Sears for 41 years, prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Antoinette enjoyed most of all spending time with her family. She also enjoyed hiking,...

Christin Nemeth

Christin Nemeth

Nov 22, 2022

Christin Joy Nemeth, 38 of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away November 22, 2022. Christin attended Northrop High School. She worked many years as a waitress in the hospitality industry. Christin was known affectionally as, "Teetee", to her best friend Ashley and her husband Casey's children. Surviving Christin is her mother Mary Nemeth (Whitehouse), brothers and sister-in-laws, Mitch (Bethany) Nemeth, Emery...

Melvin Simpson

Melvin Simpson

Nov 18, 2022

On November 18, 2022 our father, Melvin Ray Simpson, surrounded by his family transitioned to heaven above. Melvin was born to Vernon and Josephine Simpson on February 19, 1943. Mel was raised in Geauga County, Ohio along with his older brother Ray (Joanne Farrow) and younger sister Linda (Tracy Hull). Our father attended Chagrin Falls High school where he met...

Leroy Schwartz

Leroy Schwartz

Nov 16, 2022

Leroy W. Schwartz, age 79, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born in Delaware, OH to the late Leroy and Seyna Schwartz. Leroy worked in sales in the restaurant industry and away from work he loved spending time with family. He is survived by his sons, Scott (Linda) Schwartz, Nick (Shileigh) Schwartz, and Josh Schwartz...

Michiel Taritas

Michiel Taritas

Nov 14, 2022

Michiel Allen "Mike" Taritas, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, November 14, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mike was a son of the late George Jr. and Patricia Taritas. Mike attended Central High School and graduated from Snider High School. During Mike's working years, he was a salesman throughout and spent...

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