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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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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
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
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
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
Aug 21, 2022
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Alysa Meyer
Aug 14, 2022
Alysa Adelina Meyer, age 18, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne to Tyler Meyer of Fort Wayne and Kacy Meyer of Spencerville, IN. Alysa formerly attended Leo High School and was actively involved as a summer camp counselor with the Brookside Church youth group. She enjoyed working with...
Carol Cummins
Aug 13, 2022
Carol Ann (Durnell) Cummins, 83, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Carol was a daughter of the late George and Marie Roos. Carol attended South Side High School. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and caring grandmother to her family. During her working years she worked for Kingsford and American Sealants, Inc. prior to...
Marquel Cook
Aug 13, 2022
Marquel Lynn Cook, age 60, passed away August 13, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 3,1962 in a car on a country road to his late parents, Carol and Darlo Cook. Marquel was a skilled tradesman who enjoyed roofing and gutter installation. He worked hard and completed jobs with the utmost standards for several local contractors and...
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