Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Noble County The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were booked …read more.

Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Noble County The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Nickolus George Toepfer WARSAW — A Churubusco man was recently arrested after robbing the Warsaw Walgreens location in January. Nickolus George Toepfer, 32, 6120 E. CR 500N Number 30, Churubusco, is charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 3 felony; pharmacy robbery, a level 4 felony; and being a habitual offender. On Jan. …read more.

WARSAW — Two Whitley County men face charges of drug-dealing after two alleged incidents in one day. In the first case, Donald Alan Boseker, 57, 402 W. Pleasant St., Churubusco, is charged with dealing in a narcotic drug, a level 2 felony; and possession of a narcotic drug, a level 4 felony. Boseker is charged …read more.

Everett Zolman, 76, of Churubusco, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Parkview Hospital. Born in Wolf Lake, on May 8, 1943, to the late Dale and Thelma (Parker) Zolman. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1961. Zolman was married to Kimberly (Geiger) in Gatlinburg, TN, on …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Seth J. Thompson, 20, Columbia City, died from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash Friday evening, Jan. 3, The accident occurred at 10:13 p.m. at 5709 N. 450E. Officials with Whitley County Sheriff’s Department report Thompson was northbound on CR 450E in a 2007 Chervolet, when it failed to negotiate a curve. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility:

WINONA LAKE — The Cougars played evenly with their guests in the second half but were already down by more than 20 points in an eventual, 40-17 loss to Churubusco Tuesday.

Alyssa Kristin Mahan Bachelder, 28,of Churubusco, passed away Tuesday, Oct.1, 2019, in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 20, 1991, in Columbia City, a daughter of Chris K and Susan S. (Crouse) Mahan. Her formative years were spent in Washington Township, Whitley County and she graduated from Columbia City High School in 2010. She continued …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee claimed three dual golf wins Wednesday in a quad at South Shore.

Neil E Hanni, 69, Churubusco, died June 25, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Ravenna, Ohio, on Oct. 8, 1949, to the late Edwin and Willa (Thomas) Hanni. He spent his formative years in Stow, graduating from Stow High School in 1967. He received his bachelors degree from Kent …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee earned three team wins Wednesday afternoon in girls golf action.

SYRACUSE — A Goshen man was arrested after using counterfeit bills at local gas stations. Damian Lee Cassidy, 19, 2606 S. Main St., Goshen, is being charged with counterfeiting, a level 6 felony. On June 3, an officer with the North Webster Police Department responded to a report of a subject using counterfeit bills at …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

SYRACUSE – Wawasee will look forward to hosting baseball and softball scrimmages Friday.

A pair of area wrestling matches were put on hold Wednesday due to fog.

Richard “Louie” Geiger, 69, Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22, 2017, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1948, in Wolf Lake, to the late Tonny and Venus (Herron) Geiger. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1966. Geiger was married on Feb. 3, 1973, …read more.

Martha Ann Egolf, 85, Churubusco, passed away at 2:48 p.m. Dec. 11, in Fort Wayne. Born on April 22, 1932 in Whitley County, a daughter of Abraham and Ruth (Beavers) Nestel. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1950. She was married on Oct. 1, 1950 to Russell …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian used a fast start to jump out to early leads, then held off visiting Churubusco in a convincing, 47-34 home win Tuesday night.

Torchia A. Fry, 76, Churubusco, passed away on Sept. 26, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on Aug. 6, 1941, in Kokomo, she was a daughter of Wayne and Naomi (Phillips) Byrd. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. She retired from C and A Tools in Churubusco. Torchia …read more.

Catherine Fleetwood, 91, Churubusco, passed away at 5:35 a.m.  August 17, 2017,  at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. She was born July 23, 1926 in rural Churubusco. She was the only daughter of Clarence and Mable (Hibbs) Raypole. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1944. Catherine married …read more.

W. Leone Gross, 91, Churubusco, and widow of Gerald L. Gross, passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Lutheran Life Villages, Pine Valley. Mrs. Gross was born Jan. 15, 1926 in Churubusco, the only child of Everence and Mabel (Green) Bonar, and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1944. On Oct. …read more.

CHURUBUSCO — The Whitko baseball team enjoyed a big win over rival Churubusco Tuesday night.

A short recap of the boys basketball regionals featuring area teams.

BOURBON – Triton wrestling saw several peaks and valleys in a split of dual matches with Churubusco and Manchester Wednesday night.

FORT WAYNE — A crash on U.S. 33 just north of Churubusco claimed the life of 86-year-old Edward Dahm, co-founder of Mike’s Carwash.

CHURUBUSCO — A bus has reportedly crashed north of Churubusco.

Jonathan Shepler, 16, Churubusco, passed away at 2:48 p.m. Dec. 6, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born July 21, 2000 in Fort Wayne, the son of Mark Shepler and Jodi (Gump) Shepler. Jon spent his formative years in Churubusco, and was a Sophomore at Churubusco High School. Jonathan was diagnosed with Duchenne …read more.

Eloise S. Juillerat, 95, formerly of Churubusco, died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla where she had been a resident since October 2011. She was born Sept. 21, 1921 in Whitley County, a daughter of Ratio “Ted” and Callie (Herstel) Smith. With an exception of a short time …read more.

Laura L. Cremeens, 57, passed away Nov. 18, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 14, 1959 in Bryan, Ohio, to Alden and Carol (Joseph) Knapp. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1979. She was married April 29, 2000 in Churubusco …read more.

Kevin Kirk Heflin, Jr., 25, Churubusco, passed away Nov. 16, 2016 in Allen County. Born Sept. 25, 1991 in Toledo, Ohio, to Kevin and Traci (Smith) Heflin. Kevin spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and attended Snider High School. He was employed at the Magic Wand in Churubusco. In his free time he enjoyed …read more.

CHURUBUSCO – A big second half carried Churubusco past Lakeland Christian Academy in girls hoops Tuesday night.

Sharon E. Strater, 65, Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:32 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born  June 9, 1951 in Wolf Lake, a daughter of James A. and Doris (Rohr) Mangus. She spent her formative years in Noble County, and graduated from West Noble High …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko fell 20-6 to Churubusco in a Class 2-A football sectional semifinal game Friday night.

Donald Herron Jr., 57, Churubusco, passed away at 4:01 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Mr. Herron was born June 16, 1959 in Columbia City, a son of Donald R. and Gail (Stoops) Herron, Sr. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.

Alverda “Bine” Fogle, 91, Churubusco, passed away at 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at University Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Fogle was born on Sept. 27, 1924, in Green Township, a daughter of Forest A. and Hazel (Pippenger) Geiger. She spent her formative years in Green Township, and graduated from Churubusco High School. …read more.

Harold Lee Kirkpatrick, 63, Fort Wayne, passed away at 8:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 in Fort Wayne. Mr. Kirkpatrick was born Feb. 20, 1953 in Wolf Lake, a son of Frank and Alice (Powell) Kirkpatrick. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and attended Churubusco High School. After high school he joined the United …read more.

Charles Jim Meier, 80, Churubusco, passed away at 5:24 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at his home in Churubusco.

Daniel D. Wilkins, 51, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at his home in Kimmell. He was born to the late Donald C. and Sylvia Mae (Cannon) Wilkins on Aug. 10, 1965, in Columbia City. On Sept. 23, 1995, he married Kristy M. Wilkins in Ligonier. He had a …read more.

Frederick K. Green Sr., 80, Churubusco, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at home in Churubusco. Mr. Green was born on March 26, 1936, in Allen County, a son of Charles F. and Gwendolyn (Hoover) Green. He was employed at Dana, Churubusco, and retired in 1995 after 32 years. Mr. Green was …read more.

Virginia Ruth McBride, 95, Churubusco, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Avilla.

Max Pearson, 81, Columbia City, formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home in Columbia City.

Michele Bailey, 49, Churubusco, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 28, 1966, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Larry and Jerri (Moss) Cooney. She spent her formative years in Minnesota, and moved back to Fort Wayne after graduation. She enjoyed …read more.

Arthur L. Resler, 78, rural Churubusco, passed away at 8:11 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 at North Ridge Villiage in Albion. Mr. Resler was born on Jan. 18, 1938 in Green Twp, Noble County, a son of Kenneth J. and Fannie (Roberson) Resler. He spent his formative years in Green Twp, and graduated from Churubusco …read more.

Robert Lee Ostrander, 87, Fort Wayne, passed away at 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Robert was born on June 10, 1929, in Ligonier, a son of Lymon Earl and Minnie (Merriman) Ostrander. He served his country in the Unites States Army, in Germany and Korea. On Nov. 9, 1952, …read more.

Donald R. Herron Sr., 79, Churubusco, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2016, at his home, with family by his side.

Eunice J. Vinogradov, 72, Churubusco, passed away at 8:53 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Terry L. Warner, 61, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, passed away at 8:42 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at his home. He had been in declining health since September. Terry was born in Cuba, N.Y., on Aug. 1, 1954, a son of Marvin and Marian (Linderman) Warner, and moved to the Woodburn-area …read more.

James A. Addis, 64, Churubusco, passed away at 5:26 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at home in Green Township.

Robert Zolman, 90, a former resident of Churubusco, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Presence Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He had been a resident there since 2009 and had been in declining health for the past six months. Mr. Zolman was born on Aug. 20, 1925, in Eel River Township, …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko downed its county rival by a score of 14-6 Monday evening.

CHURUBUSCO — There isn’t just one word to describe how the past year has been for 12 year old Karsten Courtney.

Dorothy L. Bressler, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 6:57 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on Nov. 3, 1930 in Milford,she was the daughter of Cecil H. Huntley, Sr. and Lydia L. (Norton) Huntley. Dorothy was an area resident until 1984, when she moved to Texas for …read more.

Ralph E. Oldt, Jr., 65, of New Lenox, Ill. passed away at 4:19 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late Ralph Sr., and Elaine Ruth (Flaherty) Oldt. Ralph was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He …read more.

Thomas A. Fitzcharles, 62, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 1:27 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was taken to the hospital on Monday. He was diagnosed with cancer in November. Thom was born on May 9, 1953, in Edgerton, Ohio, a son of Donald and …read more.

Loren “Ike” M. Gaerte, 79, Albion, passed away at 6:14 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home in rural Albion. Mr. Gaerte was born on Sept. 27, 1936, in Whitley County, a son of Russell C. and Julia (Conner) Gaerte. He spent his formative years in Noble County, and graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.

Michael A. Cramer, 69, of rural Huntertown, passed away at 4:54 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Cramer was born on April 3, 1947, in Fort Wayne, a son of Wilbur L. and Catherine (Lynch) Cramer. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

Weather has interrupted Triton baseball; Whitko track, softball and baseball; and future games for Grace College.

BOURBON – The Triton-North Judson girls tennis match for Wednesday has been postponed.

Gerald L. Gross, 93, a resident of rural Churubusco and prominent Eel River Township farmer, passed away at 2:02 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Lutheran Life Villages Pine Valley in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.

Gerald L. Gross, 93, a resident of rural Churubusco and prominent Eel River Township farmer, passed away at 2:02 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Lutheran Life Villages Pine Valley in Fort Wayne following an extended illness. Among the surviving relatives are his widow: Leone, to whom he was married for over 71 years; his …read more.

Carol S. Green, 70, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County and wife of James H. Green, passed away at 1:31 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She had been battling cancer since 2014, and had entered the hospice home on Friday. Carol was born on …read more.

Robert Cowles Smith, 88, Churubusco, died at 8:55 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Northridge Village in Albion where he had been a resident since April 2015. He was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Towanda, Pa., a son of Edwin Valentine and Genevieve Augusta (Cowles) Smith. He graduated as the valedictorian in his class from …read more.

Ralph E. Oldt, Jr., 65, of New Lenox, Ill. passed away at 4:19 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late Ralph Sr., and Elaine Ruth (Flaherty) Oldt. Ralph was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He …read more.

Donita L. (Swoverland) Geiger, 74, Churubusco, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 16, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Donald F. and Cordelia (Katie) (Carriger) Swoverland. She spent her formative years in Whitley County, and graduated from Churubusco …read more.

Nancy R. Harter, 75, a resident of rural Fort Wayne and widow of Francis M. Harter, Jr., passed away at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. She had been in failing health since January and had been a patient there for the past five weeks. Mrs. Harter was …read more.

Michelle Marie McEntee, 28, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:43 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mrs. McEntee was born on Jan. 17, 1988, in Des Moines, Iowa. She spent her formative years in Wabash, and graduated from Wabash High School in 2006. On July 6, 2015, she …read more.

Terry E. Ickes, 75, Fort Wayne, passed away at 10:08 a.m. peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at his home in Fort Wayne. Mr. Ickes was born on June 3, 1940, in Garrett, a son of Eugene V. and Lucy “Sis” (Bryie) Ickes. He spent his formative years in Hartford …read more.

Ellen (Gaff) Knafel Griffin, 95, formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne. Although she had been in declining health, she had been more seriously ill since January. Mrs. Griffin was born in Larwill on March 4, 1920, a daughter …read more.

Evelyn M. Clouse, 91, Churubusco, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. The beloved wife and mother of four was born to Earlin and Mary (McClain) Budd on Oct. 26, 1924, in Noble County. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Harold E. McClure, Sr., 75, Churubusco, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 30, 1940, in Senora, Ky., he was the son of Fred and Dolores (Kessinger) McClure. His family moved up from Kentucky and lived in Allen County then moved to Whitley County in 1953. …read more.

Harold E. McClure, Sr., 75, Churubusco, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Loretta J. (Lewis) Pedigo, 70, a resident of rural Churubusco, and wife of Walter L. Pedigo, passed away at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home in Noble Township with her family by her side. She had been in declining health for nearly three years, and had been more seriously ill for the …read more.

Violet “LaVon” Steffen, 97, Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at 5:28 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. Mrs. Steffen was born on Jan. 29, 1919, in Allen County, a daughter of Edward E. and Mabel (Geiger) Gordon. She spent her formative …read more.

Walter L. Hatch, 90, Churubusco, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at his home in Churubusco. Mr. Hatch was born on May 5, 1925, in Allen County, a son of Howard and Leah (Sloffer) Hatch. He spent his formative years in Hunterrtown, and graduated from Huntertown High school in 1943. On May …read more.

Frances I. (Gross) Eby, 86, a resident of Fort Wayne and widow of James L. Eby, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Grey Stone Health and Rehab Center with her family by her side. Frances was born in Eel River Township on March 6, 1929, a daughter of Jasper and Laura …read more.

Pauline Richardson, 69, Fort Wayne, passed away at 11:18 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. Mrs. Richardson was born on Dec. 28, 1946, in Matewan, W. Va., a daughter of Taylor and Eva (Dorton) Napier. She spent her formative years in Aflex, Ky., and graduated from Belfry High School in …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Lincolnway District of the Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts of America has been awarded a gold rating in the BSA’s “Journey to Excellence.” Lincolnway District serves 43 scouting units in Kosciusko and Whitley counties. The Journey to Excellence award recognizes achievement in five separate categories of district operation including; membership …read more.

Lynn Edward Palmer, 77, Churubusco, passed away at 7:44 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Larry A. Pressler, 65, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, passed away at unexpectedly at 7:43 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at his home in Eel River Township from the results of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Pressler was born in Fort Wayne on Aug. 11, 1950, a son of Gene and Ruth …read more.

Brannen D. Paris, 40, Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly at 5:43 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at his home in Churubusco with his son Korbin at his side. His family is thankful for the emergency responders who work so hard to revive him. Mr. Paris was born on April 25, 1975, in Fort Wayne, a son …read more.

ELKHART — Lillian M. Hawley, 88, died 4:08 a.m. at Elkhart General Hospital. Lillian was born Feb. 3, 1927, in Berne to Paul W. and Agnes (Ratz) Shoemaker. Hawley graduated as a registered nurse through Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne and worked for nursing home throughout Indiana and Illinois. Hawley lived a full life. At the …read more.

David L. Bonar, 83, a resident of Churubusco and well-known Churubusco businessman, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at the family residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Bonar was born in Churubusco on Aug. 2, 1932, a son of Trevor H. and Berenice N. (Gross) Bonar, and graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.

Terry Pippenger, 67, of Churubusco, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Pippenger was born Sept. 16, 1948 in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Lee and Gladis (Cole) Harlan. She graduated from Wawaka High School in 1966. On June 11, 1966 she was married in Kendallville …read more.

Marjorie J. Tomlinson, 87, a resident of Churubusco and widow of Edward A. Tomlinson, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She had been in failing health for some time and had entered the hospice home on Thursday, Dec. 3. Marjorie was born in …read more.

Robert Lewis, Jr., 68, Churubusco, and well-known local pharmacist, passed away unexpectedly at 11:23 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at his residence. Bob was born in Schenectady, N.Y. on July 17, 1947, a son of Robert and Merlin (Brassard) Lewis, Sr. He spent his formative years in Schenectady and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School …read more.

Keith M. Dice, 86, of rural Fort Wayne, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at Ashton Creek in Fort Wayne. Mr. Dice was born on Nov. 22, 1929, in Fort Wayne, a son of Howard and Jessie (Ott) Dice. He spent his formative years in Huntertown, and graduated from Huntertown High School …read more.

Edwin Parker Jr., 90, a former resident of Churubusco and more recently of Fort Wayne, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne. Mr. Parker was born Feb. 22, 1925, in Fort Wayne, a son of Edwin E. and Ila (Guiff) Parker. He spent his formative years in Churubusco …read more.

Shelvy Jean Fast, 79, a resident of Green Township in Noble County and wife of Billy J. Fast, was received into the arms of her Loving Savior on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne from injuries received in an auto accident on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Shelvy Jean was born …read more.

Irene H. Pulfer, 94, a former resident of Churubusco, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at the Christian Care Center in Bluffton following an extended illness. Irene was born in Wells County on Jan. 17, 1921, a daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth (Kipfer) Pulfer. Her early years were spent in Huntertown before …read more.

Kathlene M. Barnhart, 68, Churubusco, passed away at 6:48 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at her home in Churubusco. Mrs. Barnhart was born on Sept. 30, 1947, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Raymond and Vera (Stephenson) Alter. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, and graduated from South Side High School in 1966. …read more.

Dorothy E. Decker, 70, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She had been in declining health since January. Decker was born on Feb. 13, 1945, in Trigg County, Kentucky, a daughter of Wilton and Mildred (Francis) Lancaster. She spent her …read more.

Melinda A. “Mendy” Stump, 61, of Albion, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 at her home. She was born Jan. 29, 1954 in Kendallville, a daughter of Lee G. and Ann H. (Butler) Boggs. Her formative years were spent in Avilla, Cromwell and Skinner Lake near Albion. She graduated from Central Noble High …read more.

David H. Fenker, 78, a resident of rural Churubusco in Noble County, passed away at 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at the Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He had been in failing health for the past year and had been a patient there for the past two months. Mr. Fenker was born in …read more.

Mary “Francie” Strack, 85, Fort Wayne, passed away at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 5, 1930, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Marion Joseph and Mary Regina (Hinen) Harber. She attended St. Paul’s Catholic Church School and graduated from Jefferson Center High School. On Sept. …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Five persons were injured, one fatally. in a two vehicle accident at 7:51 p.m. Sunday at 5210 E. US 33, in Whitley County. Katelynn C. Keller,21, Millstone Run, Churubusco, died later at Parkview Regional Medical Center from injuries suffered in the accident.

Dianna L. Anderson, 59, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Nov. 14, 2015, at the family residence in Smith Township. Dianna was born on Jan. 16, 1956, at Wolf Lake, a daughter of Eldon D. and Phyllis (Harrold) Anderson She spent her formative years on the family farm in Smith Township …read more.

CHURUBUSCO – Whitko stayed red hot, picking up a 54-45 girls basketball win in Turtletown Saturday night.