Elizabeth “Bette” Simpson, 79, of the Churubusco area, passed away surrounded by her family Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born on May 2, 1936 in Newton, Iowa, she was a daughter of Elgia and Lena (Combs) Meade. She was one of nine children. Growing up in central Iowa, …read more.