Waynedale Obituaries

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September 27, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Editor’s Obituary Note

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. . . Read More

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September 27, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Steven Marshall Ray, 69

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. . . Read More

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July 5, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Kerry Joseph Blanchette, 70

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. . . Read More

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July 5, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

James “Jamie” K. Farris Jr, 65

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 . . . Read More

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July 5, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Hermann Quake, 83

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. . . Read More

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June 7, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Marjorie “Marge” Norton, 89

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. . . Read More

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May 10, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Vivian JoAnn Gorrell, 92

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. . . Read More

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April 26, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Note Regarding Local Obituaries In The Waynedale News

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April 12, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Mayor Tom Henry’s Legacy Remembered

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. . . Read More

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March 29, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Joel A. Hoehn, 67

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. . . Read More

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March 29, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Jacqueline Jo Groves, 87

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. . . Read More

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March 1, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

On The Passing Of Jerry Vandeveer

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 . . . Read More

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February 2, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

On The Passing Of Cindy Henry

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 . . . Read More

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January 19, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Donald M. Roebel, 75

Donald M. Roebel passed away on January 2, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Don was born September 9, 1948, in Fort Wayne, to the late Ralph and Jean (Earhart) Roebel. . . Read More

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January 19, 2024 The Waynedale News Staff

Dr. Sterling Ramon DeMond, 85

Dr. Sterling Ramon DeMond, 85, died peacefully on Jan. 4, 2024. He is survived by wife, Mary Ann Lehman DeMond, children JoJean Thompson, Ramon DeMond, & Janelle Bauer and siblings Helen Noble & Douglas DeMond. . . Read More

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December 11, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Perla Alicia G. Nieto, 59

Perla Alicia G. Nieto, 59, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Perla was born in Mercedes TX on September 28, 1964, the daughter of the late Jose “Garcita” Garza and Antonia Flores Garza. . . Read More

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December 11, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Richard C. Freygang, 98

Richard C. Freygang, 98, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on November 11, 2023. He was born on August 21, 1925 to Carl and Clementine Freygang, the oldest of six kids. . . Read More

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December 11, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Janice E. Leininger, 78

Janice E. Leininger, 78, of Ossian, Indiana passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. Janice was born on January 17, 1945 in Yoder, Indiana, a daughter of the late Clyde B. . . Read More

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December 11, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

On The Passing Of Randy Strebig & Allison Wheaton

The Allen County Board of Commissioners was saddened to hear about the tragic loss of two important Allen County figures – husband and wife, Randy Strebig and Allison Wheaton. Randy Strebig founded Strebig Construction 43 years ago. . . Read More

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September 29, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Dwight L. Umber, 88

Dwight L. Umber, 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away on September 10, 2023, under the care of Compassus Hospice. Dwight was born on December 14, 1934, in Ft. Wayne, IN, to Lester and Bertha (March) Umber. . . Read More

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September 15, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Philip A. Stark, 69

Philip A. Stark, 69, of Lebanon, IN passed away unexpectedly on July 20 in his home. He was born on November 9, 1953, in Fort Wayne, IN to John and Ann (Deindoerfer) Stark. . . Read More

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September 15, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Hester Ruth Harnish, 85

Hester Ruth Harnish, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Hester was born December 24, 1937 in Richlands, Virginia, daughter to the late Earl Charles and Martha Jane (Russ) Street. . . Read More

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July 21, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Loren K. Allison, 69

Loren K. Allison, 69, of Fort Wayne, was the proprietor of the Law Offices of Loren K. Allison. He practiced exclusively in all areas of Business, Bankruptcy, and Employment Law. He attended Waynedale Elementary, Kekionga Junior High School, and Elmhurst . . . Read More

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May 26, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Val Douglas Lowe, 73

Val Douglas Lowe, age 73, of Columbia City, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at his residence. Val was born in Pineville, Kentucky on July 3, 1949, to the late Finley M. . . Read More

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May 26, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff

Merle Louis Chilcote, 94

Merle Louis Chilcote, 94, went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior, while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Merle was born June 1, 1928 in Allen County to the late Louis W. . . Read More

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