Michael LeRoy Bishop, 69
Michael LeRoy Bishop, 69, Akron, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on October 28, 2024, at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. . . . .
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Waynedale Obituaries
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.
James A. “Jim” Lloyd, 77
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. . .
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In Loving Memory
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. . .
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Dora Saylor, 84
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 . . .
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Ray A. Lovett, 84
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, . . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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 . . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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Note Regarding Local Obituaries In The Waynedale News
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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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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. . .
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