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.

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.

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.

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.

Don Johnson, 71, Columbia City, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at his home. He was born June 23, 1945, in Wolf Lake to Robert and Hazel (Green) Johnson and spent most of his life in the Churubusco area. Don graduated from Churubusco High School in 1963, International Business College in 1965, …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.

Leon “Short” Wayne Maley, Sr., 56, passed away at 11:13 a.m. Nov. 13, 2016 at his home in San Diego, Cal. He was born on April 12, 1960 in Columbia City, a son of Leo and Mary Ann (Jacob) Maley. Leon spent his formative years in Chicago, and graduated from De La Sale High School …read more.

James D. Stout, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 10:59 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at his home in Columbia City. James Stout was born June 29, 1940 in Fort Wayne, a son of Darwin and Viva (Hagan) Stout. He spent his formative years in Arcola, and graduated from Arcola High School in 1958. After high …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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Isabelle L. Maggart, 96, a resident of Columbia City, and formerly of rural LaOtto, passed away at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City, where she had been a patient for over two years. Isabelle was born in Collins, on April 15, 1920, a daughter of Frank E. …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.

Vera Lucille (Ross) Dodd, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 7:19 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at Parkview Whitley, Columbia City. Mrs. Dodd was born Nov. 27, 1925, in Benton County, a daughter of Earnie P. and Bertha (Zolman) Cripe. She spent her formative years in Whitley and DeKalb Counties. March 3, 1942, she was married …read more.

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.

Cholene M. Anderson, 82, a resident of Merriam and wife of Herbert E. Anderson, Sr., passed away at 12:32 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, after becoming ill unexpectedly at her home. Mrs. Anderson was born on Sept. 21, 1933, in Green Township, a daughter of Ira S. and Helen E. (Gay) Schlotterback. As a child …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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marjorie Irene Leininger, 87, a former resident of Fort Wayne and widow of Ted L. Leininger, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at the home of her daughter following an extended illness. Mrs. Leininger was born on March 31, 1928, in Akron, a daughter of Granville and Esther (Harris) Dawson, and moved …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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gordon J. “Ski” Wierschke, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 6:09 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Mr. Wierschke was born on Sept. 16, 1939, in Polar, Wis., a son of John and Addie (Ledingham) Wierschke. He spent his formative years in Polar, Wis. Following high school he served …read more.

Betty Jean Kaiser, 79, a resident of Warren and wife of Rev. William W. Kaiser, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne with her family by her side. Betty was born on Sept. 2, 1936, in Mishawaka, a daughter of Clyde and Gladys (Hamilton) Perkey. …read more.

Etta I. Lopshire, 92, formerly of Churubusco, and widow of Warren R. Lopshire, passed away at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She had been taken there from Northridge Village Assisted Living in Albion where she had resided for the past year. Mrs. Lopshire was born on Jan. 14, …read more.

William H. “Skeet” Fletcher, 87, Churubusco, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Fletcher was born in Jackson, Ky. on March 27, 1928, a son of Doc and Maude (Stamper) Fletcher. He moved to the Collins-area as a youth with his parents, and served with …read more.

Margaret Adena Fairchild, 75, Columbia City, passed away at 3:58 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Fairchild was born on Dec. 25, 1939, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Parker) Hyser. She spent her formative years in Roanoke, and attended Roanoke High School. …read more.

Marsha K. Elward, 62, Churubusco, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. Born on Nov. 8, 1952, to Robert and Florence Wafer in Fort Wayne, Marsha graduated from South Side High School in 1971. She married her high school sweetheart Robert Elward on May 25, 1973, and they had three …read more.

Nancy Sue Traxler, 78, a resident of Fort Wayne and formerly of LaOtto, passed away at 3:39 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne with her family by her side. Nancy was born on Nov. 13, 1936 in Swan Township in Noble County, a daughter of William D. and …read more.

Estel L. Murphy, 81, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System in Fort Wayne. He had been in failing health for some time and had been a patient there for one day. Mr. Murphy was born on Dec. 13, 1933, in …read more.

Samuel Burton Meredith Sr., 68, Columbia City, passed away at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at his home in Columbia City. Mr. Meredith was born on March 20, 1947, in Fort Wayne. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, and graduated from Central High School. On April 21, 2006 he was married in …read more.

Edwin L. Gordon, 80, Huntertown, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Mr. Gordon was born on June 11, 1935, in Allen County, a son of Herbert and Wanda (Strite) Gordon. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High School in …read more.

Marna J. (Sage) Widmer, 63, Leo, passed away at 7:25 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Marna was born on Nov. 1, 1951, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Russell and Fern (Rhodes) Sage. She spent her formative years in Huntertown, and graduated from Carroll High School in 1970. …read more.

Nancy A. Sherman, 66, a resident of Merriam, passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe in Columbia City following an extended illness. She had been in declining health for some time and had been a patient there for the past two weeks. Nancy was born in Fort …read more.

Ann M. Stoll, 67, a resident of rural Albion and wife of James R. Stoll, passed away at 8:16 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at the Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She had been in failing health for several months, and had been a patient there for the past two weeks. Mrs. Stoll was …read more.

Robert L. Elward, 85, of Coldwater, Mich., formally of Ligonier, passed away at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at the Laurels of Coldwater in Coldwater, Mich. Mr. Elward was born on Dec. 12, 1929, in Fort Wayne, a son of Robert and Mary (King) Elward. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, and …read more.

Carol Scott, 65, of Los Osos, Calif., passed away at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Carol was born on Nov. 30, 1949, in Ojai, Ca, a daughter of John and Beverly (Bauer) Scott. The surviving relatives include a son: Matthew Allie, Cayucos, Calif.; a daughter: Gwyn …read more.

Christina Kaye Keyes, 46,  Churubusco, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug.  23, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne surrounded by her family. Mrs. Keyes was born on Feb.  2, 1969, in Winamac, a daughter of Mickey and Connie (Lowery) Baker. She spent her formative years in Rochester, and graduated from Rochester …read more.

Brooks O. Heffley, 54, Churubusco, passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at his home. He had been in failing health for three years, but had been more seriously ill for the past year. Heffley was born Sept. 1, 1960, in Fort Wayne, a son of Harold D. and Helen J. (Timmerman) Heffley, and was a lifelong …read more.

Joanne B. Johnston, 83, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at her home following a brief illness. Joanne was born in Fort Wayne on Jan. 6, 1932, a daughter of Luther K. and Opal G. (Cripe) Johnston. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1950 and was a …read more.

Todd A. “Goose” Guisinger, 46, a resident of Butler and a native of Tri-Lakes, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following an illness of two years. Todd was born on May 23, 1969. He spent his formative years on Shriner Lake and graduated from …read more.

William E. Berry, 84, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015 at his home in Smith Township following an extended illness. Mr. Berry was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 26, 1930, a son of Everette M. L. and M. Bernice (Deem) Berry, and spent his formative years near …read more.

M. Phyllis Gordon, 92, a resident of rural Churubusco and widow of Sanford D. Gordon, passed away at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at her home in Smith Township. Mrs. Gordon was born on April 18, 1923, in Eel River Township, a daughter of Neil J. and Alma M. (Grady) Walker. She spent her …read more.

Ronald W. Rohrer, 60, a resident of rural Churubusco and well-known Churubusco businessman, passed away unexpectedly and was found on Monday morning, July 27, 2015, at his home in Smith Township. Mr. Rohrer was born in Columbia City on Sept. 22, 1954, a son of Ralph and Louise (Hitzemann) Rohrer. He spent his formative years …read more.

Margaret B. Rekeweg, 99, a resident of High Lake near Albion and widow of Wilbur D. Rekeweg, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Rekeweg was born on Feb. 6, 1916, in Ravenna, Neb., a daughter of Frederick and Amanda (Bohn) Stein, and spent her formative years there until …read more.

Donna R. Hibbs, 77, of Churubusco, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Hibbs was born on Jan. 5, 1938 in New Amsterdam, a daughter of Floyd and Evaleen (Voyles) Froman. On April 17, 1954 she was married in New Amsterdam, to Devillo “Jack” Hibbs. She was …read more.

Thomas M. Scherschel, 72, of Churubusco, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Mr. Scherschel was born on Sept. 27, 1942, in Fort Wayne, a son of Martin and Velma (Bobay) Scherschel. He spent his formative years in New Haven, and graduated from Central Catholic in …read more.

Sandra Kay (Herron) Speakman, of Churubusco, passed away shortly before 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at Parkvew North Hospital in Fort Wayne from complications of heart disease. Sandy was born on Dec. 27, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Emily (Waters) Herron. She spent her youth in Whitley, Noble and Allen …read more.

James D. Hibbs, 55, of Churubusco, passed away at 6:32 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at his home in Churubusco. Mr. Hibbs was born on Jan. 27, 1960 in Auburn, a son of Devillo “Jack” and Donna (Froman) Hibbs. He spent his formative years in Churubusco. He was self employed as a farmer and handy man. …read more.

Jason Daniel Spurgeon, 29, a resident of Fort Wayne and a native of rural Allen County, passed away unexpectedly early on Monday, June 29, 2015, at his home. Jason was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 1, 1985, a son of Dan J. and Jane (Miller) Spurgeon.  He spent most of his formative years in Allen …read more.

Dalton D. Brady, 13, of Collins, passed away at 4:02 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Dalton was born on June 20, 2002, in Columbia City, a son of David and Brandy (Rice) Brady. He spent his formative years in Collins, and attended Churubusco Middle School. He …read more.

Glen L. Nicodemus, 83, of rural Churubusco, passed away at 1:48 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following a brief illness. Glen was born in Jefferson Township near Columbia City on March 21, 1932, a son of Jesse and Velma (Crawford) Nicodemus. On June 1, 1952 he was …read more.

Claude Keith Tarr, 68, of Churubusco, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at VA Hospital in Marion. Mr. Tarr was born on March 8, 1947, in Bluffton, a son of Claude C. and Florence (Maddux) Tarr. He spent his formative years in Jefferson Twp., Grant County, and graduated from Hartford City High …read more.

Francis M. Harter, Jr., 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Signature Health Care in Fort Wayne. Mr. Harter was born on Sept. 23, 1935, in Churubusco, a son of Francis M. and Jessie (Freeman) Harter. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

Claude Keith Tarr, 68, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion. Arrangements are pending with Sheets and Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco.

Charles L. “Chuck” Gudakunst, 72, a resident of Columbia City and formerly of rural Churubusco in Noble County, passed away at 6:48 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.  He had entered the hospice home on Thursday evening, but had been in failing health for the past six …read more.

James “Jim” W. Streby Sr., 48, of Columbia City, passed away at 3:42 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his home. Mr. Streby was born on March 6, 1967, in Fort Wayne, a son of Kenneth Streby and Linda (Lambert) Kuehner. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, and graduated from South Side High …read more.

Charles F. Rollins, 81, of Churubusco, passed away at 6:46 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Mr. Rollins was born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Churubusco, a son of Marvin and Florence (Deck) Rollins. On June 29, 1984 he was married in Allen County to Betty (Heffelfinger) Geiger. …read more.

Charlene (Fuhrman) Bailey, 99, a former resident of Churubusco and more recently of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.  She had been a patient there for over five years. Mrs. Bailey was born on April 28, 1916, near Marion, a daughter of Charles and Faye (Smith) Barnhouse.  …read more.

Martha (Tomlinson) Bushong, 88, of Albion, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Northridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. Mrs. Bushong was born on Nov. 2, 1926, in Hillsdale County, Michigan, a daughter of Charles Mory and Mary (Tucker) Wilkins. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

Evelyn Maxine DiGregory, 96, a resident of rural Churubusco and wife of Alfred DiGregory, passed away at Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe in Columbia City following a lengthy illness. Mrs. DiGregory was born on Aug. 31, 1918, in Thorncreek Township in Whitley County, a daughter of LeVerr (Gaff) Shanabarger, …read more.

Cynthia S. McBride, 57, a resident of rural Albion and wife of George Hayes McBride, passed away at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at her home. She had been in declining health since September. Mrs. McBride was born in Columbia City on Jan. 28, 1958, a daughter of Paul T. and Verdonna “Tootie” (O’Connell) Konger. …read more.

Floyd K.  Boland, 76, of rural Columbia City, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, at his home in Smith Township. Mr. Boland was born on Jan. 12, 1939 in Columbia City, a son of Roy F. and Anna (Bauermeister) Boland. He spent his formative years in Columbia City. He was employed at Falstaff Brewery Co., and …read more.

Phylis M. Zolman, 87, a former resident of Churubusco and wife of Robert Zolman, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015, at the Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, with her family by her side. Mrs. Zolman was born in Churubusco on July 29, 1927, a daughter of Merl and Fanny (Hossinger) Leitch. She …read more.

Sharon A. Diffendarfer, 73, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away at 3:20 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She had been in declining health since July and had entered the hospital on Tuesday. Sharon was born on June 13, 1941, a daughter of John Henry and Eileen (Kilgus) …read more.