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.
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. and Lavon “Betty” (Hougendobler) Leininger. She was a lifelong member at . . .
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. His locally owned . . .
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. He attended Elmhurst High School and worked in . . .
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. As a youth, he enjoyed Boy Scouts and attained its highest rank, Eagle Scout, . . .
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. She was a graduate of Richlands High School . . .
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 . . .
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. Lowe and Ruth (Laws) Lowe. He honorably served his country in the United States . . .
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. and Pearl Chilcote. Merle was an Allen . . .
Walter Charles Denney, 88, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Born in Yoder, Indiana on August 13, 1934, he was a son of the late Roscoe and Frieda (Kuntz) Denney. Walt was a lifetime truck driver owning his own business . . .
Avril Elizabeth Drake, age 84 of Huntington, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. She was born on April 1, 1938 in Sandycove, Ireland the daughter of the late Robert and Anne (Harding) Bailey.
Avril’s formative years were spent as . . .
The Allen County Board of Commissioners was saddened to learn about the death of Indiana State Police Master Trooper James R. Bailey, who fell in the line of duty March 3, 2023. The Commissioners recognize the dangerous job our local and state law . . .
Ronald Alan Sorg, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital. Ronald was born March 18, 1946 in Fort Wayne, son to the late Delbert and Dwaine (Muldoon) Sorg. He was a graduate of Bishop Luers High School and worked . . .
Gary Lee Houck, age 69, of Roanoke, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.
Gary was born on February 21, 1953, in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Melvin and Betty (Scheiman) Houck. He married . . .
Verill Rider, 88, passed away February 24, 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born October 15, 1934 in Rush County, Indiana. His parents were Elmer J. and Alice Genevie (Bair) Rider. He attended Fairview Elementary School in Fayette County Indiana and . . .
William H. West, 90 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on February 12, 2023. He was born on October 28, 1932 to Bernard & Flora (Keeton) West. Hobbies included Hunting, Fishing, Outdoors work, and Gospel singing. William worked at I & M.
He . . .
Doris Marie (Ehlinger) Barker, 105, of Fort Wayne, died peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022, at The Village at Pine Valley nursing facility in Fort Wayne.
Doris was born in Defiance, OH on October 7, 1917, to her late parents, Merl and Adeline Ehlinger. . . .
Keith Royal Ridenour, 88, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home. He was born in Continental, Ohio, twin son to the late Harley and Opal Ridenour. Keith was a graduate of Central High School and owned and operated Ridenour . . .
Tina Meyer, 61, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 24th, 2022. Tina: a mother, friend, and confidant and will be greatly missed by many, namely her sons, Cory Byall and Tristan Byall. She was born the youngest of five to a hard-working . . .
Margaret “Peg” Marie Minick, 65, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, October 14, 2022. She was a caring wife, daughter, sister, stepmother, and friend. Born April 15, 1957 to the late John and Dorothy Hanley in Albany, NY. After graduating high school, . . .
Eleanor June Grile, 83 passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital. She was the beloved wife of John and was his steady rock in their 63 years of marriage. Eleanor took on many roles in her lifetime as a devoted and dedicated wife, . . .
John Greenwood Hoppe, 98, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born Aug. 16, 1924, in Dewey, Oklahoma, he was a son of the late Fannie Greenwood Hoppe and John D.A. Hoppe. He graduated from Lamar . . .
Harriet “Jane” Van Hoozen, 98, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Five Star Senior Living. Born November 24, 1923 to the late Delbert and Bessie (Flickinger) Manes, she was the fifth daughter of 11 children. She was a 1942 . . .
Carolyn S. Kumfer, 83, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born August 1, 1938 in Allen County, Indiana. She was a daughter of the late Lewis and Opal (Smith) Walling. Carolyn worked as a secretary for Anthony Wayne Church for 37 years. She was . . .
James E. Ebbing, 87, of Fort Wayne, was carried away by the angels on May 5, 2022. Jim attended St. Pat’s and graduated from C.C. He was a Korean War Navy Veteran, retired firefighter, tree trimmer, junkman, real estate flipper and totem pole carver. . . .
Thomas W. Andrews, 94, of Fort Wayne passed away Sunday May 22, 2022.
He was a loving and dedicated husband for 71 years to his deceased wife Dorothy, loving father to his children Diane (Dave) Scheer, Tim (Jody) Andrews, and David Andrews (deceased) . . .
Mrs. Patricia Marie Samuels (Freygang), “Pat”. Patricia, lovingly nicknamed “Pat” was born March 7, 1955, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to parents Richard and Martha Freygang. She graduated from Elmhurst HS, and St. Joseph School of Nursing as an . . .
Harvey Cocks Jr. has taken his final bow and left the stage.
Harvey may not have been “born in a trunk,” as the saying goes, but as the scion of a theatrical family, he did sleep in one as a baby. He was born April 3, 1925 in Glen Cove, Long Island. . . .
Geraldline Lenora (Harmon) Garvin peacefully passed into eternal life March 25, 2022. Born July 22, 1922, in Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Garvin peacefully passed March 25,2022, at Lutheran Life Villages South.
Mrs. Garvin was a life-long educator, Golden Life . . .
Howard K. Harz, 76, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Harz; son, Keith (Lori) Harz; daughter-in-law, Lisa Harz; grandchildren, Bryan (Kari) Harz, Candice (Adam) Kaiser, Derik (Alanna) . . .
Errol Franklin Stech, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born July 17, 1944 in Huntington County to the late Benjamin Franklin and Geneva (Ervin) Stech. Errol retired from Mompers after 31 years of service. He was a mentor and coach . . .