Harriet Metz
Jun 10, 2023
Harriet A. "Rat" Metz, 70, passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center on June 10, 2023. She was born on February 12, 1953 in Kendallville Indiana to the late Harry and ArDella Frymier Metz. She lived her entire life in Albion. She was a graduate of Central Noble High School and earned her BS in Education from Goshen College. She...
Dorothy A Carpenter
Jun 9, 2023
Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Carpenter, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on June 9, 2023, due to poor health at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne on June 26, 1933, to the late Edward J. and Ethel F. (Harbor) Sullivan. Known to those who loved her as Dottie, she attended Churubusco Elementary and High School, graduating in 1951. Dottie...
Dennis Mcguire
Jun 3, 2023
Dennis J. McGuire, 68, of Kendallville, passed away on June 3, 2023. He was born in Churubusco on March 11, 1955, to the late James and Arlene (Cox) McGuire. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School. As the saying goes, "A man's work is from sun to sun, but a mother's work is never...
Phyllis Imbody
Jun 1, 2023
Phyllis M. Imbody, 87 of Churubusco, passed away on June 1st, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born on December 2nd, 1935, in Fort Wayne, to the late Ellsworth and Dolores (Rondot) Crick. Phyllis was married to Cyrus "Dan" Imbody in Fort Wayne, on June 14, 1952. He preceded her in death on March 25, 2005. Phyllis was a...
Gary Parker
May 31, 2023
Gary Lee Parker, 82, of Churubusco, passed away on May 31, 2023, at his home. He was born on December 17, 1940, in Garrett, to the late Don and Alvah Parker. Gary spent the majority of his life residing in Churubusco. He was a member of the Fellowship of Wesley Chapel Church. As the Bible says, "The Lord is close...
Deborah White
May 31, 2023
Deborah Sue White, a humble and compassionate woman, passed away on May 31, 2023, at the Life Care Center of Fort Wayne. Born on July 13, 1974, in Columbia City, Deborah was known for her loving nature and affinity for southwestern things. She also cherished her cats. She was a graduate of West Noble High School and spent most of...
Esther Coleman
May 29, 2023
Esther Lou Coleman, 92, of Churubusco, passed away on May 29, 2023, at the Waters of Columbia City. She was born on September 9, 1930, in Fort Wayne, to the late Charles and Louise (Deuitch) Schoaff. Esther was married to Donald Manley on May 22, 1954. He passed away in 1983. She was later married to William A. Coleman on...
Connie Bair
May 29, 2023
Connie Sue Bair, a compassionate, empathetic, and loving individual, was born on September 4, 1943, in Wolf Lake. She spent her life dedicated to her family and friends, and her passion for numbers led her to a successful 35-year career in banking. Connie passed away on May 29, 2023, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and a life well-lived. After...
Donald Bingham
May 29, 2023
Donald David Bingham, born September 10th, 1932, left us on Monday, May 29th, 2023. Don was a son to Elson E Bingham & Dorthea (Egly) Bingham. After High School graduation, Don served in the United States Army for two years during the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge, he married Alma Joan (Richards) Bingham on May 18th, 1954. They just...
Killian Warrick
May 19, 2023
With love, we celebrate the life and cherish the memory of Killian Warrick, affectionately known as "Kai", whose spirited presence filled our lives with joy. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 19, 2023, Kai brought light into the world with his enchanting smile, his engaging laughter, and his unabashed love for rock music and, quite uniquely, playing with his...
Tammie Bonar
May 5, 2023
Tammie L. Bonar, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born in Muncie, on August 21, 1961, to the late Richard "Dick" and Wilma (Mohler) Hardman, Sr. She spent her formative years in Matthews. Tammie worked at Dana in Fort Wayne for 20 years. After Dana, she worked at...
Anthony Griggs
May 3, 2023
Anthony "Tony" E. Griggs, 43, of Churubusco, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne, on December 23, 1979, to Roderick and Stephanie (Foti) Griggs. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and attended Northrop High School. Tony was a landscaper and also enjoyed working at the speaker workshop. In his...
Richard Born
Apr 28, 2023
Richard D. Born, 68, of Columbia City, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Waters of Columbia City. He was born in Columbia City, on May 22, 1954, to the late Frederick and Phyllis (Rollins) Born. He spent his formative years in Churubusco. After high school he served in the United States Army. Richard was married to Linda...
Eleanor "Jean" Leffers
Apr 25, 2023
Eleanor "Jean" Leffers, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in Allen County on May 15, 1930, to the late Harry and Laura (Bolinger) Felger. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne. Jean was married to Donald Leffers, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, in Arcola,...
Joan Wilson
Apr 23, 2023
Joan Duncan Wilson, 67 passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 23 with her family at her side. She had courageously battled Mucosal Melanoma for 14 months. Born in Fort Wayne on June 16, 1955, she was the daughter of Ernest Duncan and Hulda (Kruse) Duncan. Joan was a 1973 graduate of Churubusco High School. She went on to...
Joshua Refeld
Apr 21, 2023
Joshua Allen Refeld, 36, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly, on April 21, 2023. He was born in Fort Wayne to Brian Brooks and Robin Refeld. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne. Josh was married to Tia Noll, in Fort Wayne, on August 15, 2019. He loved to be outside and enjoyed working as a landscaper for Landscape...
Shirley Greene
Apr 10, 2023
Shirley Greene, 87, formerly of Garland, Texas, and most recently of Columbia City, went to her Heavenly home, on Monday, April 10, 2023, at her daughter's home in Columbia City. She was born in Lost Creek, West Virginia, to the late Arlie and Hazel (Golden) Forrester. Shirley retired from Kroger after 29 years of service. Following her retirement, she worked...
Emerson Forster
Apr 3, 2023
Emerson Forster, 1 month, of Churubusco, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. He was born in Fort Wayne on February 22, 2023, to Colby Forster and Emilee Banks. Emerson loved to be swaddled and loved his paci. He was a daddy's boy. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his big brother, Wyatt; his maternal grandparents, Jeremy...
Kevin Bowser
Mar 31, 2023
Kevin Willard Bowser, 38, of Churubusco, passed away at his home on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born in Fort Wayne, on August 1, 1984, to Ron and Peg (Kleber) Bowser. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School. He later earned his associate degree from the Iron Workers Local #147 as a welder....
Kent Davis
Mar 29, 2023
Kent Davis, 70, of Columbia City, passed away, on Wednesday, March 29,2023, at his home. Kent was born in Columbia City. He retired from Dana Weathered. Kent loved baking, fishing, and bitchin. He will be missed. Kent was preceded in death by his mother-Bonnie Jean, his father-Walter, and his brother-Brent. He is survived by his daughter-Mandy (Lee) Firth of TX,...
