Lou Ann Leazier
Jun 12, 2024
Lou Ann Leazier, 68, of Churubusco, passed away on June 12, 2024, at Parkview Hospital. She was born on April 3, 1956, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Carl and Betty (Travis) Stott. Lou Ann married Tim Leazier on May 14, 1994, at the Ideal Fish and Game Club, in Churubusco, and together they built a life full of...
Dorothy Nitz
Jun 12, 2024
Dorothy M. Nitz, formally of Fort Wayne, passed away on June 12, 2024, Miller's at Oak Point in Columbia City. She was born on July 16, 1940, in New Haven, to the late Raymond and Sophie (Wiese) Busche. Dorothy spent her formative years in rural Allen County and graduated from Woodburn High School in 1958. Dorothy was married to James...
Tammy Randall
Jun 12, 2024
Tammy Randall, 56, of Churubusco, passed away on June 12, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 2, 1967, in Fort Wayne, to Steven and Nancy (Tepin) Gillenwater. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, before moving out to Colorado with her family. She was married to her loving husband, Drake Randall, on April 4, 1987, in Colorado....
Peggy Earnhart
Jun 7, 2024
Peggy Earnhart, 87, of Albion, passed away on June 7, 2024 at Ascension Sacred Heart Village in Avilla. She was born on April 28, 1937, in Albion, to the late Donald and Mable Malee (Engle) Halferty. A lifelong resident of Albion, Peggy was a proud graduate of Albion High School, class of 1955, and married the love of her life,...
Norman Brown
May 27, 2024
Norman Brown, 80, of Auburn and formerly of Churubusco, passed away on May 27, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 10, 1943, in Springfield, OH, to the Late Kay and Martha (Anderson) Brown. He spent his formative years in Springfield and graduated from Springfield High School. Norman was married to Judith Staley...
Joan Gray
May 21, 2024
Joan R. Gray, 85, of Churubusco, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, at her home. She was born in Auburn, on May 31, 1938, to the late Claude Victor and Velda Mae (Fulk) Sherwood. She spent her formative years in rural Churubusco and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1956. Joan married her beloved husband, Stanley Gray, on August...
Charles Lehman
May 20, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Eugene Lehman, 73, of Churubusco, passed away on May 20, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. A native of Columbia City, Chuck was born on August 2, 1950, to Harold and Lucy Lehman. He was a dedicated family man, a lover of drag racing, and a proud member of the Churubusco American Legion Post 157. Charles married his...
David Leazier
May 17, 2024
David E. Leazier, 68, of Ari, passed away on May 17, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 4, 1955, in Fort Wayne, to the late Harold and Mildred (Hohnhaus) Leazier. He spent his formative years in Green Center and attended Churubusco High School. David, who resided in Ari, was a dedicated family...
Fabian Garlitz
May 11, 2024
Fabian Joseph Garlitz, 45, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 20, 1978, in Rockford, IL. He and his sister, Charo Lane, were adopted by Leo and Kathy (Breunlin) Garlitz in 1985. Fabian spent his formative years in northern Indiana where he attended Avilla Middle School and graduated...
Dianna Longardner
May 4, 2024
Dianna Louise (Hess) Longardner, of Avilla, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 4, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on November 4, 1952, in Decatur, to parents, Robert and Ida (McClish) Hess, Dianna lived a life that was as rich and vibrant as her personality. Dianna enjoyed collecting antiques and going to auctions with her husband...
Gorgean Dice
Apr 28, 2024
Gorgean Elenore Dice, 89, of Huntertown, passed away at her home on April 28, 2024. She was born in Fort Wayne on November 29, 1934, to the late Walter and Frances (Seifer) Fox. She spent her formative years in Huntertown and graduated from Huntertown High School. After she graduated from Huntertown High School in 1953, she married the love of...
Kemal Tulley
Apr 24, 2024
Kemal Tulley, 82, formerly of Churubusco, passed away on April 24, 2024, at his home in Bradenton, Florida. He was born on November 10, 1941, in Bedford, to the Late Chester and Bertha (Richards) Tulley. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School. Kemal was married to Dianne (St. George) Bobay, on September 23, 1988,...
Dailey Bixler
Apr 21, 2024
Dailey Bixler, 83, of Albion, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on January 30, 1941, in Salem, to the late Raymond and Audrey (Tinkham) Bixler. He spent his formative years in Linn Grove and graduated from Hartford Center in 1959. Dailey loved to play basketball and basketball was how...
Doloras Fulk
Apr 20, 2024
Doloras Rae (Grammer) Fulk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Orchard Pointe. Born on May 25, 1932, in Adrian, Michigan, Doloras spent her formative years growing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a 1950 graduate of Central High School and a 1953 graduate of Methodist Hospital Nursing School. Doloras married Paul Fulk in February of 1954,...
Marilyn Meyer
Apr 19, 2024
Marilyn Jean "Jeannie" Meyer, 89, of Columbia City, passed away on April 19, 2024, at Parkview Whitley. She was born on March 11, 1935, in Albion, to the late Alvia and Eva (Diffendafer) Hawk. Jeannie is known for her lifelong dedication to her family and her community. Jeannie met her husband Dale Meyer, at the age of 16, whom she...
Bradley Sanders
Apr 16, 2024
Bradley Sanders, 68, of Churubusco, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 11, 1955, in Fort Wayne, to Thomas and Bonnie (Ragan) Sanders. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and graduated from Northrop High School in 1974. Bradley was a cherished son, brother, father, and grandfather. He had...
Leslie Roberson
Apr 14, 2024
Leslie "Les" David Roberson, 76, of Churubusco, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, at Bethlehem Woods, in Fort Wayne He was born on October 23, 1947, in Wolf Lake, to the late Jesse Howard and Martha Ellen (Teague) Roberson. He spent his formative years in Allen County and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1966. Les married Sharon Barron...
Craig Stephan
Apr 12, 2024
Craig M. Stephan, known affectionately as "Craigerbomb," 57, of Fort Wayne, passed away on April 12, 2024, at Parkview Randellia. He was born on August 13, 1966, in Fort Wayne, to Norman and Ruth (Ward) Stephan. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and graduated from Northside High School in 1985. He later attended Indiana University. Craig was a...
William "Billy" Cooper
Apr 3, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William "Billy" Gene Cooper Jr., a loving husband, doting father, and an accomplished carpenter. Born on September 6, 1974, in Madison, Indiana, to parents, Billy Cooper & Sandra Cooper Janson, Billy embraced life with an ambitious spirit and resilience that was infectious to those fortunate enough to be in...
Sophia Browning
Mar 28, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Sophia Kay Browning, who was born and departed on the same date, March 28, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. As the adage goes, "The brightest stars burn out fastest," and Sophia, though her time was fleeting, left an indelible mark on the hearts of those...
