All Obituaries

Ricky Doyle Shaw, 66, of Churubusco, passed away on September 20, 2021, at his home.  He was born in Huntington, on March 7, 1955, to the late Meredith and Lucy (Duncan) Shaw.  He spent his formative years in Huntington, attending Huntington North High School. Rick loved to watch westerns and war movies. He had a big heart and would do anything for anyone.  Ricky is survived by three sisters, Deborah (Terry) Ward, Lori (Michael) Stewart and Terry McComb; his...

Virginia L Merrill, 76, of Wolcottville, passed away on September 16, 2021, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.  She was born in Fort Wayne, on March 4, 1945, to the late Edward and Mary (Lotter) Gaunt.  She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Northside High School in 1963. Virginia was married to Steven B. Merrill in Fort Wayne, on December 26, 1966.  The couple lived throughout Southern Indiana. They settled in Noble county in 1980. She was...

Tami D. Geiger, 54, of Churubusco, passed away on September 13, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  She was born in Columbia City, on December 13, 1966, to the Ausburn "Henry" and Peggy (LeFever) Thompson.  She spent her formative years in the Blue Lake area and attended Churubusco High School. Tami was married to Brian Geiger in Columbia City, on May 20, 2006. For the last 30 years she has worked in the janitorial industry. She had been a long...

Orrin "Doc" H. Jinnings, 91, of Churubusco, passed away on September 12, 2021, at Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Edon, OH, on December 1, 1929, to the late Dr. Loren and Dorothy (Ridenour) Jinnings.  He spent his formative years in Garrett, graduating from Hamilton High School in 1947. Orrin was married to Patricia Myers on February 17, 1951. He founded Hercules Machinery Corp., in 1964. He retired in 1994, after 30 years of service. Doc was a...

Kimberly A. Shirey, 54, of Huntertown, passed away on September 8, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Grand Forks, ND, on August 17, 1967, to Stephan and Monica (Brautzsch) Shirey.  She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Northrop High School in 1986. She received her Bachelor's Degree from WGU in 2016. For the last five years, she has worked as the accounting manager for Mahoney Foundries. Kimberly was a DIY Queen. She enjoyed...

Martha L. Kuehner, 75, of Columbia City, passed away on September 6, 2021, at her residence.  She was born in Fort Wayne, on September 18, 1945, to the late Charles C. and Wilma D. (McKinzie) Scott. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne and graduated from Southside High School, in 1963.  Martha was married to Lloyd Barker, Sr. on October 16, 1964, he preceded in death on May 17,1968. Later she was married to David A. Kuehner, on June 22, 1974, in Fort Wayne. He...

Caroline F. Groce, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on August 30, 2021, at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Indianapolis, on December 28, 1944, to the late Albert and Frances (Hazle) Carter.  She spent her formative years in Indianapolis, where she attended Decatur High School. Caroline was married to Robert Groce in Indianapolis. He preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 2011. She was self-employed as an interior designer. Caroline also spent time working for the...

Danny K. Hoffman,74, of LaOtto, loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather, died suddenly and unexpectedly on August 27, 2021, at his home. Dan grew up in Akron and graduated from Akron High School, in 1965.  He moved to the big city to complete his B.A. in Mechanical Technology at Purdue Fort Wayne before enlisting in the Army National Guard.  After completing his service, he joined Iron Workers' Local 147.  He worked for many years for G&L Corporation and...

Dorothy "Dottie" Lee Scott, 79, of Huntertown, passed away on August 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Maytown, KY on January 12, 1942, to the late Vice Roy and Lula (Lewis) Lykins.  On July 30, 1960, she married Paul E. Scott in West Union, OH. She graduated from West Union High School in 1960. Dottie is survived by her husband of 61 years, Paul E. Scott; four daughters, Monica Sue (Neil) Hamilton, Tonie (Bill) Zeker, Terrie Carter and Nicole (Jason) Walker;...

Norma J. Juillerat, 85, of Churubusco, passed away on August 23, 2021, at her home.  She was born in Fort Wayne, on April 27, 1936, to the late John and Irma (Knake) Ford.  She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1954. Norma was married to Larry Juillerat in Ari, on August 8, 1975.  Larry preceded her in death on June 30, 1999. As a young woman she worked at People's Trust Bank in Fort Wayne and American Fletcher National...