John Hemphill
Aug 21, 2022
John D. "Possum" Hemphill, 60, of Columbia City, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Beaver Falls, PA, on June 20, 1962, to the late John and Lois Hemphill. He spent his formative years in Beaver Falls. Possum worked as an over-the-road trucker for many years. In his retirement, he enjoyed trading, selling,...
Michael Strong
Aug 20, 2022
Michael Strong, 71, of Churubusco, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his home with his family. He was born in Fort Wayne on October 13, 1950, to Cecil and Lavon (Disler) Strong. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School. After high school, he was drafted into the United States Army during the...
Kevin Guffey
Aug 12, 2022
Kevin Ray Guffey, 38, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at his home. He was born in Huntington, on December 8, 1983, to Kenny R. and Sandra (Hall) Guffey. He spent his formative years in Northwest Allen County and attended Carroll High School. Kevin enjoyed spending time outside in the garden and listening to music. He...
Robert Filler
Aug 12, 2022
Robert "Bob" Allen Filler, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne, on June 26, 1954, to the late Dale and Margaret (Baumgartner) Filler. He attended New Haven and Heritage High School. Bob was a handy man most of his life. He worked in home repair and ran...
Nicholas Reith, Jr.
Aug 9, 2022
Nicholas Reith Jr., 59, of Fort Wayne, passed away on August 9, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1963, in Fort Wayne, to Nick and Irene (Hilger) Reith. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne. Nick was married in Fort Wayne, on August 28, 1987, to Annette Leon. Nick loved the outdoors, camping, and going on adventures with...
Mary Bridegan
Aug 6, 2022
Mary J. Bridegan, 88, of Albion, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Ascension Sacred Heart. She was born on April 5, 1934, in Albion, to the late Elvin & Cecilia (Rickey) Bridegan. Mary enjoyed living on the lake. She was a member of Charter Oak Church. She is survived by her brother, Elvin "Bud" (Lora) Bridegan; several nieces...
Thad "Joe" Zolman
Aug 3, 2022
Thad "Joe" Zolman, 75, of Churubusco, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Parkview Hospital Randallia. He was born on March 25, 1947, to the late Archie and Grace (Simon) Zolman. They made their home in Swan Township, Noble County. Joe was a good student. He started school in Ligonier and later attended Merriam and Wolf Lake schools. In...
Daniel Vincent
Aug 1, 2022
Daniel B. Vincent, 62, of Churubusco, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at his home. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on July 12, 1960, to the late Ernest and Alice (Wygladalski) Vincent. He moved to Fort Wayne in 1972 and graduated from Harding High School. Daniel worked as a kitchen manager for Casa Restaurant for 34 years. For...
Karen Myers
Jul 31, 2022
Karen Myers, 73, of Kendallville, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Kendallville. She was born on March 1, 1949, in Decatur, to the late Carl & Claudine (Gallogly) Noll. She spent her formative years in Decatur and graduated from Decatur High School. She later received her Registered Nursing License from St. Joseph School of Nursing. Karen was married...
Mark King
Jul 29, 2022
Mark W. King, 60, of Columbia City, passed away on July 29, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 16, 1962, in Columbia City, to the late Edger and Grace (Long) King. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1980. Mark was married to Brenda Britz in Columbia City, on...
Clifford Bitting
Jul 29, 2022
Clifford J. Bitting, 81, of Albion, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022, at his Albion residence. He was born on September 29, 1940, in Whitley County. He was the son of the late Ford and Emeline (Beezley-Thorn) Bitting. Cliff grew up in Merriam and attended Wolf Lake High School, graduating in 1958. He married Charla Sherman on October...
Carol Mettert
Jul 29, 2022
Carol Mettert, 86, of Churubusco, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville. She was born on September 19, 1935, in Fort Wayne, to the late Elmer and Dorothy (Mosshamer) Lamley. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne and attended Central Catholic High School. On June 12, 1954, she was married in Fort Wayne to...
Sharon Herron
Jul 28, 2022
Sharon K. Herron, 79, of Churubusco, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice. She was born on September 24, 1942, in Fort Wayne, to the late Orval and Virginia (Erickson) McBride. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1960. In 1961, she graduated from International Business College. Sharon was married...
Connie Nestel Teghtmeyer
Jul 27, 2022
Connie (Gross) Nestel Teghtmeyer, 85, of Churubusco, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Parkview Randellia Hospital. She was born on August 8, 1936, in Whitley County, to the late Guy and Lois (McGuire) Gross. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School. Connie was married in Churubusco to Roger Lee Nestel on October 3,...
Lois Grim
Jul 24, 2022
Lois Edith Grim, 91, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Bright Star Senior Living. She was born on October 9, 1930, in Lake Township, Allen County, Indiana, to the late Paul and Edith (Felger) Holt. She spent her formative years in Lake Township. Lois was married to Maurice "Morry" Grim on January 20, 1952. He...
Paul Garvison
Jul 22, 2022
Paul S. Garvison, 66, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 24, 1956, in Fort Wayne, to the late Clifford and Iva Lucille (Orr) Garvison. Paul was married to Mary Ann on July 14, 2016. Paul was a member of the Fort Wayne Beagle Club...
Doris Baker
Jul 16, 2022
Doris E. Baker, 93, of Garrett, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her home. She was born on June 21, 1929, in Fort Wayne, to the late Ferman and Marian (Cross) Bloom. She spent her formative years in Allen County. Doris was married to Vernon Baker on July 22, 1947. He preceded her in death on December 30,...
Karen Vongunten
Jul 15, 2022
Karen Jane (Malcolm) Von Gunten, of Greenfield, IN, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at IU Methodist Hospital, in Indianapolis. Born in Fort Wayne on January 5, 1948, to the late John H. "Hank" and Phyllis Maxine (Sible) Malcolm, Karen spent her formative years in the Churubusco area and graduated from Huntertown High School. Karen was married to John...
Randall Slone
Jul 13, 2022
Randall Slone, 65, of Churubusco, passed away at his residence, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Randall was born on December 18, 1956, in Knott County, KY, to the late John L. and Ethel (Caudill) Slone. He spent his formative years in Noble County and graduated from West Noble High School in 1975. He worked in the frame repair department at...
Jacqueline Hand
Jul 5, 2022
Jacqueline Sue Hand, 72, of Garrett, passed Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Garrett, on September 15, 1949, to the late Robert and Donna (Buchanan) Cartwright. She graduated from East Noble High School in 1967. After high school, she graduated from IPFW where she earned her degree in nursing in 1982. Jacque married Jesse M....
