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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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...

Alysa Meyer

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

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

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...

Herbert Orr

Herbert Orr

Aug 10, 2022

Herbert D. Orr, 76, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Herbert was a son of the late Harold and Johanna (Beltz) Orr. He served our country proudly in the U.S. Navy. Herbert worked as a UAW worker for International Harvester for 30 years, prior to his retirement. He...

Joseph Veach

Joseph Veach

Aug 10, 2022

Joseph William Veach, age 83, passed away August 10, 2022 at the Fort Wayne VA Medical Center. He was the son of the late Pauline Davis and Ward Veach. Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1964 and was stationed in Germany. He worked for AEP for 30 years, retiring in 1999. Joe is survived by his wife of...

Kathryn Vonderau

Kathryn Vonderau

Aug 10, 2022

Kathryn Vonderau (Kate) was born September 1927 to Carl and Emma Vonderau of Fort Wayne, Indiana. She joined her two older brothers Kenneth and Raymond. The family lived in south Fort Wayne. Kate was a baptized member of Zion Lutheran church. She attended Zion Lutheran Elementary School and graduated from South Side High School in 1945. While in high school,...

Ellen Burgstahler

Ellen Burgstahler

Aug 9, 2022

Ellen Hartzell Burgstahler, age 99, passed to her eternal heavenly home on August 9, 2022. She was born August 31, 1922 in Treaty, IN to the late Lewis and Pearl Knee. During her career she did bookkeeping and tax preparation for approximately one hundred clients annually. Along with several other women, she helped break the glass ceiling for woman in...

Gary Tieman

Gary Tieman

Aug 8, 2022

Gary Nile Tieman, age 63, in Fort Wayne passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Edward and Rosemary Tieman. Gary is survived by his siblings, Gregory (Cindy) Tieman and Trina (Michael) Mills. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Tieman. Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services...

Jon Thomas

Jon Thomas

Aug 8, 2022

Jon C. Thomas, 74, of Fort Wayne passed away Monday, August 8, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late James and Laura Thomas. Jon Graduated in 1975 from the University of Michigan with a PhD in astrophysics. He taught astronomy at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill for five years. After teaching, Jon started working for...

Gary Nemeth

Gary Nemeth

Aug 8, 2022

Gary Thomas Nemeth, 68, of Fort Wayne, IN., passed away on August 8, 2022 with his loving and devoted wife Mary of forty-five years by his side. Gary was an honest, hardworking father who always put family first. Prior to falling ill, Gary loved to spend time at their lake home on Barton Lake. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, playing...

Paul Neff

Paul Neff

Aug 8, 2022

Paul Bruce Neff, 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 8, 2022. Born in Harrisburg, PA, Paul was the son of the late Bruce Neff and Olive Crum. Paul proudly served our country as an Air Force Veteran. During his working years, Paul worked for Sears Roebuck for over 35 years. He moved to...

Milka Skembos

Milka Skembos

Aug 8, 2022

Milka Tamy Skembos, passed away on Monday August 8th, 2022. She was born in the Village of Porodin, in the country of Bitola, in the Republic of Yugoslavia, Macedonia. Milka immigrated at the age of 19, with her sister to Dearborn, Mi. to be with her father on August 14th, 1954, following the sudden death of her mother. Milka loved...

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