Joan Kessler
Oct 2, 2021
Joan Kessler, 93, of formally of Churubusco, passed away on October 2, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor - Columbia City. She was born in Fort Wayne, on February 1, 1928, to the late Lyman and Pauline (Sines) Blanchard. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1946. Joan worked at Omni Source for more...
Clois "Pete" Childres
Sep 27, 2021
Clois Lee Childres, 72, of Churubusco, passed away on September 27, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Osceola, AR, on January 14, 1949, to the late Clois Lee and Dorothy (Hefner) Childres. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1967. After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy from 1968-1972. He worked at Deister Machine Corp. as...
Dorette Hess
Sep 27, 2021
Dorette J. Hess, 87, of Huntertown, formerly of Kendallville, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, at her residence. She was born April 22, 1934, in Huntington to the late Jesse and Doris (Wiley) Dungan. On June 8, 1952, Dorette married Merlyn Hess in Avilla. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2009. She graduated from Kendallville High School in...
Terrence Uecker
Sep 26, 2021
Terrence "Terry" J. Uecker, 53, of Churubusco, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born in Fort Wayne, on May 26, 1968, to Bernard and Marlene (Lawyer) Uecker. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1986. Terry was married to Kristi Wells in Albion, on June 12, 1998. He...
Carolyn Keesling
Sep 25, 2021
Carolyn Sue Keesling, 81, of Churubusco, passed away on September 25, 2021, at her residence. Carolyn was born in Anderson, IN, on February 18, 1940, to the late Harvey and Fern (Buchanan) Burton Sr. She graduated from Markleville High School in 1958. Carolyn attended Parkview Nazarene Church. She was a preschool teacher for many years, and was a foster mother...
Ricky Shaw
Sep 20, 2021
Ricky Doyle Shaw, 66, of Churubusco, passed away on September 20, 2021, at his home. He was born in Huntington, on March 7, 1955, to the late Meredith and Lucy (Duncan) Shaw. He spent his formative years in Huntington, attending Huntington North High School. Rick loved to watch westerns and war movies. He had a big heart and would do...
Virginia Merrill
Sep 16, 2021
Virginia L Merrill, 76, of Wolcottville, passed away on September 16, 2021, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born in Fort Wayne, on March 4, 1945, to the late Edward and Mary (Lotter) Gaunt. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Northside High School in 1963. Virginia was married to Steven B. Merrill in Fort...
Tamara "Tami" Geiger
Sep 13, 2021
Tami D. Geiger, 54, of Churubusco, passed away on September 13, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in Columbia City, on December 13, 1966, to the Ausburn "Henry" and Peggy (LeFever) Thompson. She spent her formative years in the Blue Lake area and attended Churubusco High School. Tami was married to Brian Geiger in...
Orrin "Doc" Jinnings
Sep 12, 2021
Orrin "Doc" H. Jinnings, 91, of Churubusco, passed away on September 12, 2021, at Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne. He was born in Edon, OH, on December 1, 1929, to the late Dr. Loren and Dorothy (Ridenour) Jinnings. He spent his formative years in Garrett, graduating from Hamilton High School in 1947. Orrin was married to Patricia Myers...
Kimberly Shirey
Sep 8, 2021
Kimberly A. Shirey, 54, of Huntertown, passed away on September 8, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born in Grand Forks, ND, on August 17, 1967, to Stephan and Monica (Brautzsch) Shirey. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Northrop High School in 1986. She received her Bachelor's Degree from WGU in 2016. For the...
Martha Kuehner
Sep 6, 2021
Martha L. Kuehner, 75, of Columbia City, passed away on September 6, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Fort Wayne, on September 18, 1945, to the late Charles C. and Wilma D. (McKinzie) Scott. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne and graduated from Southside High School, in 1963. Martha was married to Lloyd Barker, Sr. on...
Caroline Groce
Aug 30, 2021
Caroline F. Groce, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on August 30, 2021, at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Indianapolis, on December 28, 1944, to the late Albert and Frances (Hazle) Carter. She spent her formative years in Indianapolis, where she attended Decatur High School. Caroline was married to Robert Groce in Indianapolis. He preceded her...
Danny Hoffman
Aug 27, 2021
Danny K. Hoffman,74, of LaOtto, loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather, died suddenly and unexpectedly on August 27, 2021, at his home. Dan grew up in Akron and graduated from Akron High School, in 1965. He moved to the big city to complete his B.A. in Mechanical Technology at Purdue Fort Wayne before enlisting in the Army National Guard. After...
Dorothy "Dottie" Scott
Aug 26, 2021
Dorothy "Dottie" Lee Scott, 79, of Huntertown, passed away on August 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Maytown, KY on January 12, 1942, to the late Vice Roy and Lula (Lewis) Lykins. On July 30, 1960, she married Paul E. Scott in West Union, OH. She graduated from West Union High School in 1960. Dottie is survived...
Norma Juillerat
Aug 23, 2021
Norma J. Juillerat, 85, of Churubusco, passed away on August 23, 2021, at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne, on April 27, 1936, to the late John and Irma (Knake) Ford. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1954. Norma was married to Larry Juillerat in Ari, on August 8, 1975. Larry...
Cecelia "Cele" Tomlins
Aug 21, 2021
Cecelia "Cele" A. Tomlins, 93, formerly of Churubusco, passed away on August 21, 2021, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fingal, ND, on January 10, 1928, to the late John and Anna (Millner) Morth. She spent her formative years in Valley City, ND, graduating from St. Catherine's High School in 1945. She then graduated from...
Joseph Malcolm
Aug 21, 2021
Joseph E. Malcolm, 80, of Huntertown, passed away on August 21, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Fort Wayne, on September 16, 1940, to the late Ralph and Bernice Malcolm. He spent his formative years in Huntertown and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1958 and was vice president of his senior class. After high school, he served...
Lois Herendeen
Aug 20, 2021
L. Ann Herendeen, 83, of Churubusco, passed away on August 20, 2021, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born in Albion, on October 19, 1937, to the late Clayton and Mildred (Stevenson) Smith. She spent her formative years in Albion, graduating from Albion High School in 1955. Ann was married to Max E. Herendeen in the Asbury...
Cynthia Leazier
Aug 16, 2021
Cynthia A. Leazier, 63, of Avilla, passed away on August 16, 2021, at her residence. Born in Fort Wayne, on February 4, 1958, to the late Robert H. And Marian E. (Smith) Shuler. She graduated from New Haven High School. Cynthia was a member of the ASPCA, Wounded Warrior Project and Disabled American Veterans. She enjoyed gardening and birds, loved...
Glenys Mills
Aug 16, 2021
Glenys Edna (Rowe) Mills, 82, of Churubusco, passed away on August 16, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Brinsmade, ND, on February 5, 1939, to the late Leo and Mabel (Fahlsing) Rowe. Glenys was a member of Churubusco United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post 157, and Churubusco VFW #3846. Glenys married Henry K. Mills on April 2,...
