All Obituaries

Ellen McBride, 85, of Churubusco, passed away at 3:15 a.m., on Monday, January 7, 2019, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Fort Wayne. She was born in Columbus, OH, on February 5, 1933, to the late, Milo and Helen (Harsh) Terry. She spent her formative years in Albion, graduating from Albion High School in 1951. Ellen married Ronald McBride on August 2, 1953. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2014, after 60 years of marriage. She retired from Northwest Allen County Schools in...

Charles E. Jones, 82, of Albion, passed away on January 6, 2019, at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville, IN. Born in Huntington, VT, on May 7, 1936, to the late, Clifford and Hazel (Mitchell) Jones. He spent his formative years in Connecticut. He worked as a tree surgeon with Knapp Tree Services in Fort Wayne for over 50 years. Charles is survived by one son, Charles (Brenda) Jones Jr.; two daughters, Della Swinson of FL, Lori (Chuck) McCarthy of New Haven, CT; two brothers, Orvis Jones of...

June M. Lock, 83, of Churubusco, passed away at 6:10 a.m., on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born in Fort Wayne, on May 15, 1935, to the late, William and Emily (Smith) Herbst. As a child, she lived in Fort Wayne and Pennsylvania before her family settled in Churubusco as a young teenager. June was married on May 16, 1953, to Arthur Lock at Immaculate Conception Church in Ege. She owned and operated June's Beauty Shop...

Deborah Dea Sonnenberg, 68, of Angola, passed away on December 31, 2018, at Lutheran Health Hospital. She was born July 30, 1950, in Auburn, to the late, Earl and Charlotte Krontz. Deborah graduated from Edgerton High School and went to Fairbault Community College where she got her bachelor's degree in accounting. She worked at Lectron in Hamilton for many years. Her hobbies included sewing and embroidery. Deborah is survived by her husband, Richard H. Sonnenberg Sr. of Angola;...

Michael J. Ardhuerumly, 38, of Churubusco, passed away at 9:50 AM, on December 29, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born in Fort Wayne, on June 8, 1980, to Michael and Elizabeth (Cutter) Ardhuerumly. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1999. He worked at Avalign Technologies for the last few years. Michael was a son, brother and a daddy. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and...

Lee Zeigler, 62, of Wawaka, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. Born in Columbia City, on October 9, 1956, to the late, Donald and Dorthy (Cunningham) Zeigler. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1976. Lee enjoyed trap shooting, pulling tractors and county fairs. Lee is survived by sisters, LuAnn (J.C.) Workman and Diane (Joe) Wolf; two brothers, Max (Jennifer) Zeigler and...

Paul W. Schaefer, 86, of Arcola, passed away on December 26, 2018, at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. Born in Fort Wayne, on December 12, 1932, to the late, Carl and Bertha (Linnemeier) Schaefer. He spent his formative years in Arcola, graduating from Arcola High School in 1951. After high School he served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. Paul was married to Norma Thiele at St. Marks Lutheran Church, on November 12, 1955. He worked at Arrow Motor Trucking for 17 years. He...

Alfred "Al" DiGregory, 101, of Churubusco, passed away on December 20, 2018, at his home in Churubusco. He was born March 26, 1917, in Cook County, IL, the son of Joseph and Josephine (Cimaglia) DiGregory. He lived in Fort Wayne all of his life and graduated from South Side High School. Al was a four year army veteran of World War II. In 1950 Al married Evelyn Maxine Gaff in Fort Wayne, where they lived until 1962. They then moved to the Churubusco area. Maxine preceded him in...

Wesley Lee Smith, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 10:27 a.m., on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Northwoods Village. Born in Allen County, on May 8, 1938, to the late, Charles and Helen (Butt) Smith. He spent his formative years in rural Allen County, graduating from Huntertown High School. Lee was married to Wavalene Evans in Gomer, Ohio, on November 14, 1959. She preceded him in death on August 20, 2009, after nearly 50 years of marriage. He was employed at International Harvester in...

David B. Brady, 87, of Churubusco, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018, at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Born in Fort Wayne, on November 1, 1931, to John and Elsey (Conner) Brady. He spent his whole life in Green Township. After high school David served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. David married Sueanne Pounds in Fort Wayne, on May 22, 1954. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2015. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator and belonged to the...