All Obituaries

Sheila L. Ehinger, 46, of Churubusco, passed away on November 28, 2021, at her residence.  Born in Fort Wayne, IN, on March 14, 1975, to the late James and Rose (Walters) Addis. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1994.  Sheila married Rodney Ehinger on July 1995, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was a machine operator at Dexter Axel for 18 years, and currently worked at Tenneco in Ligonier. Sheila is survived by her husband of 26 years, Rodney; one son, Drey (Keesia) Ehinger;...

Keith Rollins, 41, of South Whitley, passed away on November 24, 2021, on his little farm in South Whitley.  He was born in Fort Wayne, on December 22, 1979, to the Ed and Paula (Richards) Rollins.  He spent his formative years in Noble County, graduating from Central Noble High School in 1998. Keith was married to Pamela Kuhn in North Webster, on February 14, 2015.  The couple built their little farm in South Whitley to raise their daughter Paisley. He worked as a Crane...

Virgilia “Jill” Ann Burkhart, 80, of Churubusco, passed away on November 24, 2021, at Kingston Healthcare in Fort Wayne. Jill was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on February 17, 1941, to the late Robert and Marie Wallace. She graduated from Concordia High School. She married Joseph L. Burkhart on January 23, 1961, in Fort Wayne, IN. He preceded her in death on October 18, 1993. She was an office secretary at Gloyd Concrete. Jill is survived by one daughter, Violet (Kevin Runkle)...

Linda Smith, 93, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 17, 2021, at Lutheran Downtown Hospital. She was born on August 28, 1928, in Connersville, to the late John B. and Pearl Ann (Harrison) Allen. On October 25, 1946, she was married Raymond D. Smith Sr. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2004. Linda was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She loved collecting dolls and doing crafts. She is survived by two sons, John E. Smith and Raymond...

Charles Christian Hansen, 63, of Churubusco, passed away on November 11, 2021, at his home.  He was born on November 22, 1957, to the late Melvin and Valda (Gilbert) Hansen.  He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School. Charles was married to Musange Shyaka in Columbia City, on November 22, 2019.   He has worked as a Project Manager for C & A Tool in Churubusco, since 1983. He was a member of the Churubusco VFW Post...

Luann Ellis Kleinschmidt, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at Park Place. She was born on March 14, 1937, in Portland, OR to the late David and Dorothy (Rogers) Ellis. Luann was an active member of Saint Alban's Episcopal Church. She loved volunteering at the church and golfing with her friends. Luann is survived by her children, Richard (Julie) Jennings of Punta Gorda, FL, Robert (Jamie) Jennings of Scottsdale, AZ, Jenifer (Jeffrey) Warner of Huntertown,...

Dave, 60, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 8, 2021, at his home.  He was born in Fort Wayne, on April 5, 1961, to the late Lloyd and Verna (Perry) Kindlesparger.  He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Northrop High School in 1979. Dave was married to Christine Balser in LaOtto, on January  5, 1985.   He worked for Interior Product Supply for the last 10 years. Before that he worked for Moss Engineering. Dave did...

Phyllis Ann (Harrold) Anderson, 95, of Churubusco, passed away on November 5, 2021, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born in Churubusco, on October 18, 1926, to the late Murry and Lois (Geiger) Harrold. Phyllis was a member of the Churubusco United Methodist Church, Eastern Star and was a 4-H Leader. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1945. She loved to read western books and enjoyed quilting. Phyllis was married to Eldon D. Anderson on February 19, 1950. He preceded her...

Mary Lou (Lengerich) Gaerte, 76, of Avilla, passed away on November 3, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Hospital.  Born in Decatur, on September 14, 1945, to the late Elmo and Genneva (Smith) Lengerich. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1963. Following high school, she received her nursing degree from St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1966. Mary married "KP" Kevin Gaerte on October 1, 1966. He preceded her death in 2002. She was a registered nurse at several hospitals...

Robert Walter "Bobby" Kuzniar, 73, of Churubusco, passed away on October 31, 2021, at his home.  He was born in Phoenix, AZ, on November 19, 1947, to the late Julius and Dolores (Warpinski) Kuzniar. He spent his formative years in Oak Lawn, IL, and graduated from St. Laurence High School in 1965. After high school, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He served from 1966-1969, during which he was in Vietnam from December 1967 to January 1969.  He was a...