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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Rosaria Husted

Rosaria Husted

Aug 29, 2022

Rosaria M. "Rose" (Mondello) Husted, 79, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Rose was a daughter of the late Phillip and Victoria Mondello. Before starting a family, she worked as a secretary in Chicago. She later balanced motherhood while working as a bartender at the Oasis in St. Joe as well as an office assistant at...

Janet Mata

Janet Mata

Aug 29, 2022

Janet J. Mata, age 65, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Joseph and Doris Ford. Janet worked in retail with several local stores and also at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. She formerly attended Waynedale United Methodist Church where she participated in several plays. She had a love...

Anna Storck

Anna Storck

Aug 28, 2022

Infant Anna Lynn Storck, passed away peacefully in her mother's arms on Sunday, August 28, 2022. She was born in Fort Wayne on August 14, 2022 to Andrew Storck and Michelle Storck. Anna is also survived by her three siblings, Marleigh, Avery, and Maclin. A service is 11:00 am, Friday, September 2, 2022 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services,...

Cindy Baker

Cindy Baker

Aug 28, 2022

Cindy Sue Baker, 59, of Cromwell, passed away in Fort Wayne on Sunday August, 28th, 2022 surrounded by her family. Cindy loved her children and grandchildren and will be dearly missed. Cindy attended Concord High School and she was a manager for Wendy's Restaurant where she was employed for nearly 30 years. Cindy is survived by her loving husband of...

Neil Shultz

Neil Shultz

Aug 28, 2022

Neil Franklin Shultz, 89, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Born near Brimfield, Indiana, Neil was a son of the late Schuyler and Ethel Shultz. Neil served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked 23 years at International Harvester, and 10 years at Pepsi. Later in...

Lois Walsh

Lois Walsh

Aug 27, 2022

Lois Walsh, age 101, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2022. She was born February 10,1921 in Jamestown, ND, the fourth of five children born to the late Charles Elliott Andre and Lulu Wood Andre. Lois graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in early childhood development. She worked as a teacher during WWII in the Kaiser Shipyards...

Tiffin Dalton

Tiffin Dalton

Aug 25, 2022

Tiffin Markstrom (Haut) Dalton, age 48, joined her ever loving heavenly father on August 25, 2022. She was born November 26, 1973 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was a graduate of Snider High School and enjoyed embroidery, stuffed animals, and the zoo. Every day was a great day for Tiffin and she enveloped everyone she met with a warm smile...

Gale Linnemeier

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

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

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

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

Kamron Lawrence

Aug 21, 2022

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Lois Kaufman

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

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

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

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

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...

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