Luis Ortiz
Jan 8, 2026
Luis Samuel Ortiz, 53, of Garrett, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 25, 1972, in Havana, Cuba, to the late Pedro Orlando Ortiz and Arabia Megret Matenzo. Luis, known for his love for his family, his incredible drawing skills, and his passion for music, was a beloved father, brother, and friend. After...
Mary Fletcher
Jan 6, 2026
Mary T. Fletcher, 94, of Churubusco, passed away on January 6, 2026, at Oak Pointe. She was born on January 16, 1931, in Fort Wayne, to the late Walter and Anna (Schmitt) Gadomski. Mary spent her formative years on a farm in Swan Township and graduated from Avilla High School in 1949. On November 3, 1951, she was united in...
Beatrice Leitch
Jan 3, 2026
Beatrice J. Leitch, 96, formerly of Churubusco, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Ashton Creek. She was born on August 18, 1929, in Larwill, to the late Paul and Alta (Hawk) Egolf. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, where she graduated from Churubusco High School in 1947. She was married to Max "Skip" Leitch in Ligonier on...
Sharon Alby
Dec 29, 2025
Sharon Rose Alby, 84, of Albion, died peacefully, to the song Amazing Grace, on December 29, 2025, at Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village Nursing Home in Avilla. She was born on October 27, 1941, in Columbia City, to the late Joseph and Ella (Sheets) Born. She graduated from Knightstown High School. Sharon married Richard Alby on November 15, 2001; he...
Donald Mcdaniel
Dec 29, 2025
Donald R. McDaniel (1953-2025) of Churubusco was born to mother Mildred and father Richard McDaniel on October 12, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio. Affectionately known as Donnie by his friends and family growing up, Don was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1971 and took classes at IPFW for many years. He married his wife, Marlene, in...
Rebecca Creech
Dec 26, 2025
Rebecca Creech, 95, of Churubusco, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Miller's at Oak Pointe. She was born on September 10, 1930, in Breathitt, KY, to the late Ben "Bennie" and Nancy (Rowe) Clemons. Rebecca was a devoted wife, married to Russell Creech on May 11, 1946, with whom she built a beautiful life and family in Churubusco....
Denny Bunn
Dec 26, 2025
Dennis L. "Denny" Bunn, 76, of Huntertown, passed away on December 26, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 3, 1949, in Garrett, to the late Donald E. and Christine (Hallmark) Bunn. He attended Elmhurst North High School, class of 1968. Denny married Gwendolyn Turner on August 31, 1984, in Waynedale. He worked for the Teamsters Union Local...
Thomas Waggoner
Dec 26, 2025
Thomas Waggoner, 54, of Churubusco, passed away on December 26, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1971, in Fort Wayne, to Michael and Deborah (Sanders) Waggoner. Thomas spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1990 and later from IVY Tech. Tom was married to Crystal Doehrman in Churubusco on May 30,...
Tracy Krider
Dec 15, 2025
Tracy Lianne Krider, 66, of rural Churubusco, passed away peacefully with her children at her side on December 15, 2025. She was born June 8, 1959, in Lafayette, to the late Robert (Max) and Noreeta (Herr) Pearson. She spent her formative years in Allen County and graduated from Churubusco High School. Tracy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and...
Christenna Bearman
Dec 14, 2025
Christenna 'Kay' Bearman, 82, of Churubusco, passed away on December 14, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 10, 1943, in Harrisburg, Illinois, to the late Bernie and Juanita (Garner) Irvin. Her life journey led her from West Virginia to New Mexico and Virginia before settling in New Haven in 1954. There, she met and married...
Brice Overman
Dec 14, 2025
Brice D. Overman, 78, of Albion, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1947, in Fort Wayne, to the late Frederick and Elia (Elliott) Overman. He dedicated his professional life to the mechanical industry, working first as a Mechanic Technician for Pontiac Garden Center and later on as a Fuel Attendant at Fortmeyer's Truck Stop....
Michael Shively
Dec 11, 2025
Michael Shively, 82, of Churubusco, passed away on December 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 19, 1943, in Wolf Lake, to the late Charles Allen and Crystal (Deutsch) Shively. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School. He married Arlene at the Churubusco United Methodist Church on April 29, 1967. After...
Bonnie Spoerke
Dec 1, 2025
Bonnie Spoerke, 83, of Columbia City, passed away on December 1, 2025. She was born on March 11, 1942, in Fort Wayne, to Maltha M. Burk. Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Noble and Whitley Counties and was educated at Wolf Lake School. Bonnie married Paul H. Spoerke on November 2, 1968, in Columbia City. He preceded her in death...
Donald Fry
Dec 1, 2025
Donald L. Fry, 87, of Churubusco, passed away on December 1, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 27, 1938, in Fort Wayne, to the late James W. and Ethel M. (Graves) Fry. He graduated from Arcola High School in 1956. Don married Roxane L. Smith on August 20, 1988, in Churubusco. He worked at Pilsbury...
Steven Winebrenner
Nov 27, 2025
Steven A. Winebrenner, 73, of Churubusco, passed away on November 27, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital He was born on June 10, 1952 in Kendallville, to the late Ty and Evelyn (Phend) Winebrenner. He spent his formative years in Albion and graduated from Central Noble High School in 1970. He received his Bachelors degree in Education from Indiana University in 1974,...
Joshua Carroll
Nov 23, 2025
Joshua Carroll, 38, of Churubusco, passed away on November 23, 2025, in Fort Wayne. He was born on November 24, 1986, in Fort Wayne, to Phil and Angela (Burman) Carroll. Joshua, a lifelong resident of Churubusco, graduated from Churubusco High School in 2005. He passionately pursued a career at Jiffy Lube, where he brought his intricate knowledge and love for...
Norman Gregory
Nov 22, 2025
Norman Glen Gregory, 83, of Churubusco, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on November 22, 2025, at his home. Norman was born on September 3, 1942, in Noble County to the late Earl and Irene (Halsey) Gregory. After his formative years, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, Norman...
Brenda Blessing
Nov 17, 2025
Brenda Lou Blessing, 64, of rural Fort Wayne, passed away on November 17, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. She was born December 26, 1960, in Huntington, to Ned and Judy (Riggers) Short. She spent her formative years in Huntington and was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. She graduated from Huntington North High School in 1980. She...
Sandra Elser
Nov 13, 2025
Sandra J. Elser, 88, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Kingston Residents. She was born on December 9, 1937, in Bryan, Ohio, to the late Paul and DeElda (Gaff) Knafel. She spent her formative years in Albion and Eel River Township and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1955. After graduating from high school, she...
Linda Wierschke
Nov 12, 2025
Linda L. Wierschke, 83, formerly of Wolf Lake and Columbia City, passed away on November 12, 2025, at Miller's at Oak Point. She was born on March 29, 1942, in Wolf Lake, to the late Paul and Regina (Scattergood) Bair, Sr. Linda spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1960. She then served her country...
