Fort Wayne, IN Obituaries

Shelba Jean Shaw, 89, passed on August 4, 2026, having been born on November 5, 1936, in Grabill, Indiana, and residing in Leo, Indiana. Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Monday, August 24, 2026, at...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Patsy Jane (née Frantz) Matthews was 93 years of age when she passed peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026. She was born in Jackson Township, Packerton, Indiana on Februar...

Jo Ellen (Culpepper) Martin, 85, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, surrounded by her family following a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jo was born on March 14, 1941, in B...

Anna Lee Allendorph, a mom, grandma, great grandma, aunt, sister, and friend, affectionately known as “Annie” passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1929, in Xenia, Ohio...

Doris Wilma Klug passed on August 3, 2026, at the age of 99, having been born on July 1, 1927, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and residing in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Diana L. Monnier passed on July 31, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on June 22, 1959, Diana lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Emma Graber 82, Grabill (District 6) passed away Saturday August 1, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born October 13,1943, in Fort Wayne, IN to the late David & Anna (Graber) Schmucker. O...

Cindy Nadine Peters, 69, passed away July 28, 2026 at Parkview Hospital/Hospice following a courageous five year battle with lung cancer. Cindy Was born August 2, 1956 in LaPorte, IN, the daughter of ...

Maria del Refugio Flores-Cruz passed on July 25, 2026, at the age of 55, having been born on December 20, 1970, and residing in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Mikel Patric Fort passed on July 28, 2026, at the age of 41; born June 12, 1985, in Great Lakes, Illinois, Mikel later resided in Logansport, Indiana.

Wanda D. Smith passed on July 30, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on November 8, 1931, a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Smead. Wanda had built a community of friends at the Fort Wayn...

In Loving Memory of Shelby Jean Heist Shelby Jean Heist, nee Bryant, age 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 27, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1943, in Somerset, PA, ...

Wilma R Anderson passed on July 30, 2026, at the age of 98; born November 17, 1927, in Mulberry or Frankfort, Indiana, Wilma later resided in North Manchester, Indiana.

Larry Joe Clark, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on July 27, 2026. Larry was born on May 16, 1944, in North Liberty, Indiana, to the late Eldon and Gloria Clark. He was preceded in death by hi...

Alton N. White Jr. passed on July 29, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on November 13, 1936, a son of the late Alton and Erma White. Alton worked at East Allen County Schools and Fort Wayne Commu...

Mildred Lucille "Lucy" Moore, 102, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, peacefully passed on July 28, 2026, at her residence in Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne on April 9, 1924 to Char...

Clayton Andrew Kordes, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Clayton was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, family member, and friend. He will be remembered ...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ James Leroy Alt, 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana was born October 12, 1946, in LaPorte, Indiana, to the late Willis Evert and Gertrude Mae (née Webb) Alt, he passed peacefull...

Michael Roy Perri passed on July 27, 2026, at the age of 75, having been born on December 29, 1950. Michael Roy Perri was a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Vivian Mae Fleckenstein, 102, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on July 27, 2026. She was born May 28, 1924, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and remained a lifelong resident of the community she called home...

*** Georgia Ann (Schuelein) Rieck, 87, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, July 27, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages. Born September 19, 1938, in Enid, OK, she was the daughter of the late Robert G. Schuelein ...

Charles “Chuck” Earl Manor, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on July 24, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Charles and Clarebell (Brown) Manor. Charles was...

Margaret Ann Baier Stephens, 78, of Roanoke, IN, died July 25, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on July 25, 1948, to the late Arthur and Virginia Yeagley Baier. An active member of Fort Wayne...

Vivan Rae (Williamson) Ogden, formerly of Bluffton, IN and North Ft. Myers, FL, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on July 26, 2026 at the age of 92. Vivian Rae Williamson was born t...

Anna "Chris" Greene, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on June 6, 1936. She enjoyed a long life sharing her journey with family an...

David Lee Rice, age 73, passed away on July 24, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1952 in Kankakee, Illinois to the late Duard and Harriet (White) Rice. Throughout his life, Dave was known for a stead...

Robert N. (Big Mac) McKenzie passed away on July 25, 2026, with his family members present, he was 73. He was the son of Robert D. and Clara M. (McReynolds) McKenzie on June 8, 1953, at Ball Memorial ...

Virginia Evans, 98, passed away Saturday morning, July 25, 2026, at home. She was born December 24, 1927, in Orland, IN to Floyd 0. and Lissie (Fair) Stayner. She graduated from Orland High School in ...

Michael "Mike" Ray Downs, 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026. Mike was born on January 14, 1960, in Tipton, Indiana, to Earl Wayne Downs and Eva (Ray) Downs. He spent most of his lif...

Mary Elizabeth (McCarroll) Kelsaw (age 87) of Fort Wayne, Indiana was born on May 5, 1939, in Marion, Alabama to Floyd D. and Willie Mae (Smith) McCarroll and passed away on July 23, 2026, in Fort Wa...

Sean Thomas Goodpaster, 40, of Fort Wayne passed away on July 21, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1985, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Sean worked at Dryers for several years. He was a member of the Fort Wa...

Tad Zeus Chow passed on July 20, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on April 21, 1953, Tad lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Kyla May Steger passed away on July 20, 2026, having been born on September 27, 2012, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Surviving her are her father, Ryan Matthew Steger; mother, Zin Steger; brother, Julian Win...

Robert Fosnaugh, 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 21, 2026. Robert was born in Monroe, Indiana on August 31, 1938, son of the late Arthur and Francille (Nidlinger) F...

Theornia (Dansby) Starks was born on May 22, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the only child of Roosevelt and Callie (Rencher) Dansby, who both preceded her in death. Early Thursday morning at 1...

Mary Henrietta Jones, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on July 21, 2026. Born October 10, 1934, in Churubusco, Indiana, Mary was the daughter of Harry and Eva Avis. Mary lived a life marked by...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Martha Jane Trammell passed on July 22, 2026, at the age of 60, was born on February 22, 1966, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Claude and Lillie (nee'. Rattler) Gipson. As...

Donna Rae Syndram, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana joined her family of angels in heaven on July 20, 2026. Donna was born on July 27, 1938, daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Woodward. After her mothe...

Mike A. Velarde, 92, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of California, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. He was born September 2, 1933, in Van Nuys, California, a son of the late Miguel and Felic...

Helen R. Topp passed on July 21, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on August 17, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter to the late Charles V. and Lois B. (Kinslow) Studle. Helen began her nursin...

*** Barbara Jane Kerch, 93, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died peacefully on July 20, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice Home. Barbara was born on August 13, 1932, in Roanoke, Indiana, to the late Edward and ...

Carrol Jeannette Creed, 81, of Fort Wayne passed away on July 19, 2026. She was born on March 29, 1945 in Bluffton, Indiana, daughter of the late Charles and Ruby (Ruble) Lewis. Carrol was a member of...

Theresa Joann Marie “Terry” Raypole (née Skelly), 75, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on July 21, 2026 surrounded by family and love. Terry was born on June 12, 1951, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Jeanne...

Phyllis Joan Warner, 91, of Fort Wayne, passed away on July 21, 2026, at Kingston Residence of Fort Wayne. Born November 24, 1934, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (U...

Mildred Jean Shroyer, 94, passed away July 20, 2026, at Mayfield Manor, in Lexington, KY. She was born on August 13, 1931, in Jefferson City, TN, the daughter of John Deadrick and Emma Lou Collins. ...

Drue Michael Conrad passed unexpectedly, on July 18, 2026, at the age of 48. He was born on November 12, 1977, and was a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Drue was a graduate of Snider High School and...

Sheryl Marie Milledge, 79, passed away July 19, 2026, at Heritage Park of Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on January 6, 1947, in Fort Wayne, IN. Sheryl attended Precious Blood Elementary School, Franklin...

N. Gregg Jackson, 82, of Coldwater, Michigan, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. Born in Muncie, Indiana, in 1944, Gregg was the son of the late Norman Jackson and Maxine Pond. He proudly served i...

Eugene Robinson Sr. passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 24, 1946, to the late Burnie and Thelma (Lively) Robinson. Eugene lived a life marked by steady dignity and a quiet ...

Larry Kenton Bailey, 86, of Fort Wayne, IN and previously of Waynedale, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Warren, IN on May 28, 1940, to...