All Obituaries

Richard "Brent" Yearling, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne.  Brent was born in Fort Wayne, on December 21, 1952, to the late Richard and Mary (King) Yearling.  He spent his formative years in Northwest Allen County, graduating from Carroll High School. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, Colts Football, Komet Hockey, and I.U. Basketball. Brent is survived by his brother,...

Alton L. Gross, 89, of LaOtto, passed away on June 8, 2021, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born at home in Allen County, on March 1, 1932, to the late Ernest and Mildred (Owen) Gross.  He spent his formative years in rural Allen County, graduating from Huntertown High School in 1952.  After High School, Alton served in the United States Army from 1952 - 1954. Alton was married to Marilyn Poe in Churubusco, on August 3, 1957. Alton built homes for 50...

Zidania "Dana" Faye Geiger, 64, of Avilla, passed away on June 8, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  Born in Garrett, on May 9, 1957, to Bill Miller and the late Glenda Days.  She spent her formative years in Noble County, graduating from East Noble High School in 1975. Dana was married to Terry Geiger in Jamaica, on November 25, 2000. She worked for Cox Cable of Fort Wayne, at Time Temporary in accounting, the Sit N Bull, and most recent...

Dianne J. (Wallace) Papenbrock, 78, of Muncie, formerly of Churubusco passed Saturday, June 5, 2021, at her residence. She was born December 20, 1942, in Muncie to the late William and Marcile D. (Kiefer) Wallace. In November 1982, she married Thomas E. Papenbrock. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2013. Dianne worked at Kraft foods for many years, she retired in 1996.  She was a member of the Churubusco VFW, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Columbia City Eagles. Her...

Philip Allen Hakey, 79, of Albion, passed away on May 31, 2021, at his residence. Born in Fort Wayne, on January 18, 1942, to the late Robert A. and Rosemary (McCoy) Hakey. Philip married Lucille Mae Wagner on July 7, 1962. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2019. He worked for Meyer Stamping in Fort Wayne for 29 years. Philip was a member of Wolf Lake Methodist Church, Albion Eagles # 2455, and Wolf Lake Lions Club. He loved fishing, woodworking, restoring old cars, and...

Sally Jean (Shively) Waltenburg, 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away on May 29, 2021, at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living in Fort Wayne. Born in Churubusco, on June 19, 1933, to the late C. Allen and Crystal B. (Deutsch) Shively. She graduated Salutatorian from Churubusco High School in 1951. Sally married Donald “Jake” Waltenburg, on December 26, 1952. She worked for Sears Roebuck in the Accounts Payable Department for 25 years. Sally retired in 2007 from Concordia Theological Seminary...

Ralph "Gene" E. Killworth, 65, of Churubusco, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at his lifelong home.  He was born in Columbia City, on September 3, 1955, to the late Ralph and Myrna (Jones) Killworth, Sr.  He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1973. As a kid, he bailed hay. He then worked for nine years at the Whitley County Hospital. Gene retired from Dana, Fort Wayne, after 23 years. His favorite place to visit...

Carol E. Grogg, 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away on May 25, 2021, at Parkview Hospital Randallia.  She was born in Kendallville, on September 17, 1941, to Robert and Eileen (Crofoot) Wendt.  She spent her formative years in Kendallville, graduating from Kendallville High School in 1960. Carol was married to Phil Grogg in Kendallville, on March 3, 1963.  She enjoyed doing crafts, quilting, knitting, cross-stitch, and sewing. She really just enjoyed all crafts. Carol was also a...

Roger D. Chaffin, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away on May 24, 2021, at Silver Birch Assisted Living in Fort Wayne.  Born in West Virginia, on August 20, 1952, to the late Herbert H. and Rose M. (Boley) Chaffin. Roger married Sheri L. Baughman in Fort Wayne. She preceded him in death. He worked as a chef for many years in the Fort Wayne area. Roger is survived by his two stepsons, Tony and Jeremy Geiger; three brothers, Herbert, Larry, and Jack; three sisters, Connie,...

Jerry E. Gaerte, 68, of Albion, passed away on May 21, 2021, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City.  He was born at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake, on April 29, 1953, to Gene and Mary Ann (Geiger) Gaerte.  He spent his formative years in Noble County, graduating from Central Noble High School in 1972. Jerry was married to Carolyn "Candy" Smith at Big Lake Church of God in Whitley County, on December 11, 1982. He retired from Dexter Axle in 2009, after 32...