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...
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...
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...
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...
Patsy Dressler
Nov 11, 2025
Patsy S. Dressler, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 11, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital Downtown. She was born on March 28, 1944, in Fort Wayne, to the late John and Eva (Summers) Marvel. Patsy dedicated her life to caring for others, both professionally and personally. An integral part of Ft. Wayne Pools, she spent over 20 years providing...
Joseph Geller
Nov 5, 2025
Joseph D. Geller, 81, of Churubusco, passed away on November 5, 2025, at his home. Joseph was born in Fort Wayne on March 3, 1944, to the late Donald and Jennie (Spice) Geller. He spent his formative years in Allen County and graduated from Arcola High School in 1962. He was a loving husband to Etta Anne Fitch, to whom...
Patricia Hess
Oct 31, 2025
Patricia Hess, 90, of Fort Wayne, went home to be with Jesus on October 31, 2025, at Byron Wellness Center, Fort Wayne. Pat was born in Garrett on August 26, 1935, to the late Max and Gladys (Steffen) Diederich. She spent her formative years in Garrett and graduated from Garrett High School in 1953. In November 1953, she married Howard...
Joanellen Schoelles
Oct 31, 2025
On October 31, 2025, JoanEllen Schoelles, a beacon of compassion and love, passed through the gate of death to eternal life. Born on May 21, 1930, in Buffalo, NY, JoanEllen lived a life marked by generosity, faith, and a feisty spirit that touched everyone she met. She loved animals. Always, when she called, she asked first, "How are the dogs?"...
Mardell Rhodes
Oct 30, 2025
Mardell Rhodes, 90, of Churubusco, entered into eternal rest on October 30, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville. Mardell was born in Smith Township on October 28, 1935, to the late Harry and Florence (Green) Blessing. She spent her younger years in Eel River Township and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1954. On April 30, 1955, she married the...
Harold Mcglothlin
Oct 24, 2025
Harold E. McGlothlin, 85, of Churubusco, passed away on October 24, 2025, at The Waters of Columbia City. He was born in Richlands, VA, on April 18, 1940, to the late Charlie P. and Bethel E. (Shelton) McGlothlin. Harold served in the United States Air Force. On January 15, 1965, he married Lois Boyd. He was a member of the...
Hilda King
Oct 23, 2025
Hilda M. King, 83, of Churubusco, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Kosciusko County on April 2, 1942, to the late Carl and Mildred (Hyndman) Wince. Hilda was raised in Whitley County by her grandparents, Dewey and Goldie Wince. She graduated from Columbia City High School in 1960. Hilda...
Olene Stureman
Oct 20, 2025
Olene Ann Stureman, 78, of Kimmell, passed away on October 20, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 4, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Glenn and Neva (Sherer) Shaffer. She spent her formative years in Spencerville, Ohio, and graduated from Spencerville High School. She later earned an associate's degree from Huntington University. On August 12, 1978,...
Terry Tucker
Oct 13, 2025
Terry Lee Tucker, 79, of Huntertown, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, at the Auburn Village Nursing Home. Terry was born at Garrett Hospital on January 1, 1946, to Howard and Rita Mae (Leach) Tucker. As a baby, he lived on the family farm in Huntertown. The family later moved to the Wallen Road area, and he attended Washington Center...
