All Obituaries

Raymond Lee Gaff, 92, of Meza, AZ, formerly of Churubusco and Muncie, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Muncie Estates. He was born in Churubusco on October 31, 1929, to the late Thomas and Maude (Bennett) Gaff. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School. Raymond served in the United States Navy Reserve for four years following high school. He was married to Betty Bricker, in Fort Wayne, on February 15, 1953. She preceded him in death...

Dylan Scott Morefield, 22, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was born in Noblesville, on October 7, 1999. He was the son of Christopher Morefield and Carla Marie Bacon. He spent his formative years helping his father maintain the Blue Ridge Estates in Churubusco. He took his knowledge he gained from that time and took his skills to the world. Dylan enjoyed spending time with his family and working on cars with his dad. He also enjoyed bowling and family trips to Lake...

Ellen A. Griffis, 76, of Garrett, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne, on December 21, 1945, to the late Normand and Veronica (Wable) Howard. She spent her formative years in Payne, Ohio and graduated from Payne High School. Ellen was married to Richard Griffis in LaOtto, on August 4, 1978. She worked at CNC Packing, the Flowerpot, and LaOtto Meats for 13 years. Ellen was a member of the Garrett Flower Garden Club and the Dekalb County...

Brian A. Semprini, 42, of Huntertown, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice Home. Brian was born in Coldwater, Michigan, on November 11, 1979, to Robert Brian Semprini and Kelly Lee Forte. He spent his formative years in Huntertown and attended Carroll High School. He was a welder at ADM in Huntertown for 10 years. He enjoyed playing with his kids, going to car shows, and enjoying a meal with friends. He had a need for speed on the road and the lake. Brian is...

Barbara E. Fritz, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.   She was born in Churubusco, on January 30, 1938, to the late George W. and Velma (Ferguson) Lincoln. She spent her formative years in Northwest Allen County and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1956.   She was married to Kenneth P. Fritz in Fort Wayne, on September 7, 1957.   Barbara was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church-Lake Township. She was also...

Jerry L. Insley, 77, of Churubusco, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on April 23, 1944, in Wolf Lake, to the late Barney and Maxine (Klemm) Insley. He spent his formative years at Blue Lake and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1962. He was a life-long resident of Churubusco. Jerry was married to Sandy Franklin in Churubusco on April 18, 1964. Sandy moved in next door her junior year of high school, and they found each other...

David Lynn Moser, 62, of Huntertown, passed away on April 18, 2022, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Rensselaer, IN. He was born on August 20, 1959, in Adams County, to Loren and Grace (Liechty) Moser. On June 8, 1985, he married Amy L. Fuller in Uniondale, IN. He graduated from South Adams High School in 1977. After high school, he attended Huntington College and he earned his master's degree from Saint Francis College. David competed in the hunter/jumper circuits for many years....

James "Jim" McGuire, 89, of Churubusco, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at his home.  He was born in Columbia City, on September 20, 1932, to the late Joseph & Alice (Ardern) McGuire. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School.  Jim was married to Jean Butler on October 25, 1996, in Fort Wayne.   Jim owned and operated McGuire Asphalt and retired after 30 years of service. In addition to the asphalt...

Margaret "Peggy" Hoot, 96, of Huntertown, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Grey Stone Nursing & Rehab in Fort Wayne. She was born in Kokomo on December 9, 1925, to the late C. Leland & Mary Ann (Ziegler) Rogers. She spent her formative years in Kokomo and graduated from Chippewa High School in 1944 and attended Manchester College. Peggy was married to Darrell William Hoot on September 12, 1947. The couple lived in the Churubusco, Ege, LaOtto, and Huntertown...

Ira "Skip" Francis Schlotterback, 86, of Albion, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born on April 27, 1935, in Green Township, to the late Ira S. & Helen (Gay) Schlotterback. He spent his formative years in Noble County and graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1953. Skip was married to Martha Lung in Albion, on June 12, 1954. She preceded him in death on July 11, 2016, after 62 years of marriage. He was later married to Shirley Hile on April...