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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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Dellas Burns
Jul 8, 2022
Dellas Burns Sr., 73, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. Born in Clay County, Kentucky, Dellas was a son of the late Green and Marie (Ahause) Burns. Dellas served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. During his working years he worked in the flooring industry as an installer and salesman. Anyone who knew Dellas, knows he...
Timothy Dickmeyer
Jul 7, 2022
Timothy Gordon "Tim" Dickmeyer, 68, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tim was a son of the late Gordon and Mary (Weidner) Dickmeyer. Tim graduated from South Side High School where he was a football star. He worked at Zollner Piston for 30 years prior to working for the Allen County Public Library for 14...
Victor Schlatter
Jul 7, 2022
Victor Kent Schlatter, 91, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 at his home in Castanhal, Pará, Brazil. Victor (VK) was born in Leo, Indiana, on March 16, 1931. Victor's father, Adam Schlatter, died before Victor was born. He was raised by his mother Mildred Schlatter. Victor committed his life to Christ and was baptized in the Apostolic Christian Church of...
Mary Fitzgerald
Jul 5, 2022
Mary Jane Fitzgerald, 73, passed away Tuesday, July, 5, 2022 at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mary was a daughter of the late Carl and Betty Keller. She graduated from Central Catholic High School. Mary went on to Beauty College, and worked for several salons during her career. She also became a realtor working...
Kay Welker
Jul 4, 2022
Kay L. Welker, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, July 4th, 2022. Born February 22,1941 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Mildred Kirbach. Kay enjoyed decorating, shopping, the beach and spending time with family. She fought a battle with Alzheimer's Disease for several years. She is survived by her husband of 55...
Jeffrey Englert
Jul 4, 2022
Jeffrey C. Englert, age 52, of Leo, IN passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to Michael (Claudia) Englert, who survives, and the late Carol Englert. Jeff served on the Fort Wayne Fire Department for 15 years. He also worked as a bingo caller at the American Legion Post 202, Chuck's Shoe...
Carl Neuhaus
Jul 4, 2022
Carl W. Neuhaus Jr., age 36, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne to Carl and Cindy Neuhaus of Fort Wayne. Carl worked as an electrician with Service Electric and was a proud member of IBEW Local 305 where he served as union steward. Carl always showed a need to help and...
Perry Ehresman
Jul 2, 2022
Perry R. Ehresman, age 69, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Armour, SD to the late Norman (Dorothy) Ehresmann and Marlene (Lou) Probst. Perry was employed by Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation for 43 years and retired as Deputy Director of Leisure Services in 2015. Perry worked with community groups and served on...
Marjorie Davis
Jul 1, 2022
Marjorie Lois Davis, age 94, of Fort Wayne and formerly of LaGrange, IN passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born July 15, 1927 in Muncie, IN to the late Lawrence Coulson and Esta Schuck. Marjorie loved caring for her family as a homemaker, she also previously worked in sales and at West Floor Covering of Auburn, IN. She...
Robert Girton
Jun 30, 2022
Robert G. Girton Jr., age 74, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Robert and Lorene Girton. Robert served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Robert worked for Phelps Dodge and also called Bingo...
Janet Sutton
Jun 29, 2022
Janet L. Sutton, 79, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday June 29, 2022. Born in Wabash, IN to the late Clarence Bowers and Norma (Don) Bollock. Janet loved antiques, crafts and motorcycles. She fought a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, she fought hard for over 20 years and never gave up. Janet is survived by her long time husband...
Sandra Berger
Jun 28, 2022
Sandra Ann Berger, age 74, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Richard and Wanda Pedersen and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Sandy made many friends working the coffee cart at multiple Parkview locations and previously at Hall's Factory as a bartender for...
Michael Kelly
Jun 27, 2022
Michael Louis Kelly, age 71, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Glenn and Lucille Kelly and a 1969 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Michael was the owner and operator of Kelly's Annealed Baits Inc. He served his country as a medic in the Air...
Delbert Allen
Jun 27, 2022
Delbert C. "Del" Allen, 76, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. Born in Portland, Oregon, Del was a son of the late Alvin and Marybell Allen. Del served our country proudly while in the Navy. He owned and operated Del's General Home Service for over 30 years. Del was a regular at Rich's Café in New Haven and spent each...
Terence Wims
Jun 26, 2022
Terence J. Wims, age 51, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne to Harold (Kathryn) Wims and Alice (Glen) Wims-Lee both of Fort Wayne and graduated from South Side High School and excelled at track and performed in several plays. He worked as a computer technician and also in real estate. Terence...
Judy Neilson
Jun 25, 2022
Judy Ann Neilson, 79, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. Born on August 6, 1942, in Mount Clemens, MI, she resided most of her life in New Haven, Indiana. She retired from Sinclair International after 25 years of service. Surviving are her son, Roy (Deb) Neilson; grandchildren, Trent Neilson, Jeffrey Metzger and...
Rusty Resor
Jun 25, 2022
Rusty R. Resor, 39, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Rusty was the son of the late Eugene Resor and Debra Resor who survives. Rusty attended Leo High School. Rusty had a natural ability to be able to create, build, and fix anything he put his mind too. He was a jack of all trades...
Jeffrey Moilanen
Jun 24, 2022
Jeffrey Allen Moilanen, 60, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jeffrey was a son of the late Robert and Dolores Moilanen. Jeffrey lived his life in Indiana, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky. Most of his life he was an electrical contractor. Surviving are his children, Sean Michael Moilanen, Tara Kate Moilanen both of Florida; brother,...
Bette Campbell
Jun 23, 2022
Bette Campbell 55 of Auburn passed away June 23, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Bette was Born May 25 1967 in Auburn to James Turner and Marlyn (Creager) Turner. Bette graduated from Dekalb high school in 1985 and was a coach for the gymnastics team. Bette worked at the Auburn Walmart for over 27 years. On July 3...
Michelle Hughes
Jun 23, 2022
Michelle "Chelley" Hughes, 52, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday June 23rd 2022. Michelle was born in Wabash County , IN, and grew up in North Manchester where she graduated from N. Manchester High School class of 1988. She then earned a bachelors degree from Indiana University. Michelle worked for Latham The Pool Company for 25 plus years. She...
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