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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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Tara Haas
Jul 13, 2022
Tara Marie Haas, 47, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tara was a daughter of the late Jerry and Pamela Nuttle. Tara graduated from Elmhurst High School. She was a loving mom, and caring grandma to her family. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, reading, going on walks and spending quality time with her family. Surviving are...
Joseph Murphy
Jul 12, 2022
Joseph Michael "Joe" Murphy, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana Joe was the son of the late Vincent and Iantha Murphy. Joe worked as an inspector with PHD for over 30 years, prior to his retirement. He was extremely active in the Fort Wayne Obedience Training Club for many years. Surviving are his wife,...
Keith Gotsch
Jul 12, 2022
Keith Allen Gotsch, age 61, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Marcus and Betty Gotsch. He received his B.S. in Engineering from Purdue University Ft. Wayne and M.B.A. from Indiana Wesleyan University. Keith was a dedicated employee of Zimmer Biomet for 27 years, retiring as...
Alyssa Schall
Jul 11, 2022
Alyssa M. (Hawthorne) Schall, 39, of Leo, Indiana went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday morning, July 11, 2022 at her residence. She was born on September 11, 1982 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to James and Patricia Hawthorne. She was a member of the Harvest Fellowship Church in Fort Wayne. Alyssa was a 2000 graduate of Leo Highschool...
Kathy Hackworth
Jul 10, 2022
Kathy L. Hackworth, age 54, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Atlanta, GA to Thomas Billions, who survives of Kingston Springs, TN and the late Gail Billions. She graduated from Paul Blazer High School of Ashland, KY. Kathy was the owner and operator of Once...
John Ohneck
Jul 8, 2022
John Wayne Ohneck, 73, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. He graduated from North Side High School, where he played baseball and ran hurdles. John worked for Rae Magnet Wire for over 30 years. He also worked for the Allen County Highway Dept., State Highway and Haag Drugs. John was an active member of First Christian Church, serving as...
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...
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