Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services

12/26/2025

Jamie E. Woods, age 54, of Wolcottville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Jamie was born on June 30, 1971, in Sturgis, Michigan, to Rick Woods and Connie (Cundiff) Woods. He attended Lakeland High School in LaGrange, Indiana. Jamie worked diligently for many years as a roofer in the R.V. industry, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication.

In his free time, Jamie enjoyed the outdoors. He found peace in fishing and kayaking and appreciated time spent in nature.

At this time, no services are scheduled. Cremation will take place.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

View Jamie E. Woods's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/26/2025

There’s a lot to think about when you start estate planning! That’s why having a checklist can be so helpful. Read the article below to learn how you can make your own estate planning checklist.

Estate planning can be intimidating, but a checklist can help! Click here to learn how to make a personalized estate planning checklist.

12/25/2025

Have the happiest Christmas! May your day be filled with laughter, fun, festive activities, and the presence of those you love.

12/24/2025

Most of us are familiar with A Christmas Carol, the tale of an old man and his ghostly visitors. But do you know the real-life struggles that inspired the story? Discover more in the article below!

Moral outrage and the need for a hit: Dickens' most festive offering was born of surprising origins - and transformed Christmas in the process

12/22/2025

12/21/2025

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12/19/2025

Packages Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Pictured are some of our affordable and fully customizable funeral and cremation service packages. At Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services, we are proudly family-owned and operated, and we believe every family deserves compassionate, dignified care, without unnecessary financial burden.

We are committed to serving families with transparency, respect, and pricing options designed to fit any budget, while honoring each life in a meaningful way.

For more information or to discuss your needs, please contact one of the owners directly at 260-336-4659 or email hessfuneralhome@gmail.com.

12/19/2025

When you’re grieving during the holidays, intentionally including healing actions in your day can be helpful in finding the balance between grief and joy. To help you honor your loved one’s memory this season, check out these 8 Christmas keepsake crafts that will help you remember that special person and give you a keepsake for many Christmases to come.

Looking to honor a lost loved one this holiday season? Check out these 8 Christmas keepsake crafts that will help you cherish their memory.

12/16/2025

December 2025 Holiday Giveaway!🎄🎅

We will announce 4 winners at the end of the month on December 30, 2025 and each will receive a 15.00 dollar gift card to Cookie Cottage in Fort Wayne, IN. 🍪

To enter is simple: 😎
• Like/React to the post
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Friends and supporters, we have officially opened our Fort Wayne, IN location off Maplecrest Road and are honored to be serving the Greater Fort Wayne community. For anyone who needs any assistance with anything funeral service related, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to the owners at 260-336-4659 or shoot us a text. 🙏

-Craig, Abby, Jim Hess.

12/16/2025

Announcing open house giveaway winners and December giveaway!

12/15/2025

Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services is proud to announce that we have officially opened our doors and are now serving the Greater Fort Wayne community.

We specialize in providing a warm, family-centered approach while caring for families and friends during life’s most difficult moments. Our goal is to make every family feel supported, respected, and truly cared for.

We offer affordable funeral and cremation packages for every budget and work with every family who calls upon us. It is our honor to serve each family as if they were our own.

Unlike corporate funeral homes, we provide 24/7 direct access without a third-party answering service. When you call, you reach us directly, and we respond immediately without delay.

For more information, please visit www.hessfuneralhome.com or call 260-336-4659 at any time.

Rooted in traditional family values and compassionate service, we believe you are never just another number. At Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services, you are family.

“Our family serving your family.”
— The Hess Family: Abby, Jim, and Craig Hess