The latest obituaries of Waynedale (Fort Wayne), Indiana residents can be found here as well as wake, visitation and burial information. Feel free to share your condolences as a comment.
Lucinda May Tesch, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Born in Three Rivers, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Chester and Emmie (Ream) Barton. She worked at Haworth for several years. She enjoyed cooking, . . .
Norma Donna Jean Lee, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born February 14, 1935, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Donna worked as a Registered Nurse, having worked for Lutheran Hospital, Dr. Ernest Anderson, and as a County Health . . .
David E. Wall, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away unexpectedly in Valdosta, Georgia on Saturday, May 3, 2025, on his way home from Florida, surrounded by family. David was born on August 12, 1938, in Culver, Indiana, a son of the late Edwin and . . .
Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend offers the following statement on the death of Pope Francis:
“Today, Easter Monday, Pope Francis, reached the end of his earthly pilgrimage. He passed from this life to the one promised . . .
John Herbert Grile, 87, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor June (Tracey) and a devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather. John graduated from Elmhurst High School and . . .
Betty Lucille Gibson, 101, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Betty was born October 7, 1923 and married Orval E. Gibson, June 29, 1946. They were charter members of St. Therese Catholic Church.
She was a homemaker and . . .
Marilyn J. Janson, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. She was born on August 20, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Harold and Harriett (Tew) Olds. Marilyn was a graduate of East Lansing High School and received . . .
Michael LeRoy Bishop, 69, Akron, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on October 28, 2024, at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. . .
James A. “Jim” Lloyd, 77, of Ft. Wayne, IN. passed away Monday morning at his residence.
Jim was born in Ft. Wayne, on April 27, 1947, to Garrett E. and Marilyn J. (Smith) Lloyd, both parents preceded him in death. He married Susan Lynne (Stanton) . . .
In Loving Memory of Jacob Dylan Sanders Born October 30, 1994.
On what would have been your 30th birthday, we remember your kind heart, your laughter and the love you brought into our lives. Though you are no longer with us, you remain forever in . . .
Dora Saylor, 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024. She was born on July 23, 1940, to Wilk and Fronie Collett in Clay County, Kentucky. Dora attended Red Bird Mission School in Clay County before earning her associate . . .
Ray A. Lovett, 84, walked into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, August 26, 2024, after battling a sudden onset illness. Ray was admitted to Lutheran Hospital on August 13, 2024, where he was later transported to Stillwater Hospice on August 19, . . .
The Waynedale News values the sensitivity and privacy of our community members, especially in times of loss. We wish to clarify that we do not proactively seek out local obituaries to include in our publication. To publish an obituary, we require explicit . . .
Steven Marshall Ray, 69, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Steven was born February 10, 1955 in Fort Wayne, son to the late Richard and Barbara Ray. He worked for Perfection Biscuit Company. Surviving are his sister, Sue Ann Reed; brother, . . .
Kerry Joseph Blanchette, 70, passed away at home on June 27, 2024, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Lafayette, IN on August 18, 1953, to the late Everal L. and Rita T. (Billings) Blanchette. Kerry graduated in 1971 from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary . . .
James “Jamie” K. Farris Jr, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away on June 24, 2024.
A carpenter by trade, Jamie was an avid outdoorsman that loved deer hunting and fishing. You could often find him belting out the lyrics to his favorite Rolling Stones . . .
Hermann Quake, 83, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024 at Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was 83. Born in Germany on September 8, 1940, . . .
Marjorie “Marge” Norton, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Marge was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 13, 1934, daughter of the late Charles and Gladys (Sipe) Long. She was a 1953 graduate of Central High School and retired . . .
Vivian JoAnn Gorrell, 92, of Fort Wayne passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. JoAnn was born September 8, 1931, in Jefferson City, Missouri to Fred and Evelyn (Rudolph) Watkins. She was a 1949 graduate of Elmhurst High School. JoAnn married Leonard . . .
The Waynedale News values the sensitivity and privacy of our community members, especially in times of loss. We wish to clarify that we do not proactively seek out local obituaries to include in our publication. To publish an obituary, we require explicit . . .
The city of Fort Wayne and the state at large have been engulfed in mourning following the peaceful passing of Mayor Tom Henry on March 28, 2024, after a medical emergency related to his battle with cancer. Mayor Henry’s unwavering commitment to . . .
Joel A. Hoehn, 67, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2024.
Joel was born on September 6, 1956 in Silver Lake, Indiana, to Robert & Norma Hoehn. He had one older brother, Jeff. His family later moved to Waynedale, Indiana where he was a graduate . . .
Jacqueline Jo Groves, 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away on March 8, 2024 surrounded by the love and care of her family, knowing she was going to a whole “new world” after a two-year fight with cancer. She was sung to, prayed over, and held until her . . .
The Board of Commissioners extends its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Jerry Vandeveer. His influence in Allen County was expansive and touched the lives of many.
Community members may have met Jerry at The Wood Shack, an architectural . . .
The Board of Commissioners was saddened to learn of the passing of Fort Wayne’s First Lady, Cindy Henry. She was an amazing partner and supporter for Tom Henry in his role as Mayor of our county’s largest city, but an important Allen County figure . . .