All Obituaries

James R. Wilkins, 40 of Churubusco, passed away on September 25, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne on June 28, 1978, to Frank and Carolyn (Roy) Wilkins. Graduated from Churubusco High School in 1996, attended Ball State and IPFW. Member of Faith Lutheran Church Churubusco. He loved writting poetry, his son Frankie, being outdoors. James married Amy (Gaff) Wilkins on August 28, 2018 in Fort Wayne. He was a Journeyman Electrician and also worked...

Jesse "J.D." D. LaRue, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor, Fort Wayne. Born in Numrick, OH, on June 29, 1937, to the late Gilbert and Amelia (Steph) LaRue. After high school he served in the United States Army. J.D. was a over the road truck driver from more than 30 years. Jesse is survived by his son, Mike (Lynda) LaRue; his daughters, Margert Reust; his brother, Delbert (Patty) LaRue; several grandchildren and great...

Dennis Richard Reiling, 73, of Churubusco, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Wayne, on February 9, 1945, to the late James and Madeline (Kissner) Reiling. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and graduated from Northside High School. After high school Dennis served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam. Dennis was married to Linda Hutton in Fort Wayne, on November 30, 1968. The couple owned and operated the Watering...

Virginia P Jackson, 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, on October 20, 1923, to Roy and Erin (Wright) Peters. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne. Virginia was married to Larry Jackson in Churubusco, on June 13, 1964. She retired from Dana Corp. in 1977 after 15 years. She enjoyed reading. In her youth she enjoyed traveling and bowling. Virginia is survived by...

Jason R. Jones, 44, of Columbia City, passed away on September 20, 2018, in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, on August 19, 1974, to Robert Jones and Lorena Rigsby. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and attended Northrop High School the class of 1993. Jason was married to Nikki Snider in Fort Wayne, on March 10, 2018. He liked working on cars with his brother Clayton. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Jason is survived by his wife, Nikki (Snider) Jones; his six...

June E. (Englehart) Myers, 80, of Huntertown, passed away on September 14, 2018, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Born in Fort Wayne, on December 25, 1937, to the late Eugene and Henrietta (Leedy) Englehart. She spent her formative years in Huntertown and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1955. June married Edward E. Myers in Huntertown, on November 17, 1956, and were married for 59 years.  He preceded her in death on September 30, 2016. June is survived by four children,...

Brad L. Myers, 70, of Kendallville, passed away at 4:43 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at his home. Born in Fort Wayne, on December 13, 1947, to the late Ralph and Viola (Foreman) Myers. He spent his formative years in New Haven, Metz, Angola, San Jose, Cal. and Decatur, graduating from Belmont High School in 1968. He graduated from Indiana College of Mortuary Science in 1970. Brad was married to Karen Sue Noll in the St. Marks Methodist Church in Decatur, on May 26, 1968. He...

James B Flaherty, 82, of LaOtto, passed away on September 12, 2018, at his home. Born in Chicago, IL, on August 22, 1936, to James and Xavie (Benton) Flaherty.  He spent his formative years in Chicago and Colorado. James moved to Churubusco in 1963 to work at Victor Oil.  He founded Precision Piston in Churubusco in 1972.  He still went into work everyday. James is survived by his companion of 37 years, Sandy Krider; his son, Rick (Pat) Flaherty; his daughers, Denise...

John C. Bradley, 93, of Cromwell, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Parkview Noble Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, on July 26, 1925, to the late John C. and Rowena (Height) Bradley I. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne. After high school he went to serve his county in the United States Army in the 11th Div. 5th Infantry, during World War II. He was married on July 30, 1950, to Martha Ellen Bowers. The couple lived in Fort Wayne until his...

James S. Bishop, 75, of Columbia City, passed away on September 11, 2018, at The Hearth at Sycamore Village. Born in Saratoga Springs, NY, on August 15, 1943, to the late Lawrence and Frances (Patty) Bishop. He moved to Fort Wayne as a child, graduating from South Side High School in 1961. He owned and operated Busco One Stop for 16 years. He also owned and operated Bishop's Auto Palace. James married Anita (Megies) Bishop in Cromwell on March 1, 1985. He loved working on his classic...