Bill Fast
Sep 3, 2025
Billy J. Fast, 89, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in the care of Cornerstone Hospice in Oxford, Florida. A beloved son of Cecelia and John Fast was born on October 1, 1935. Bill lived a life of service to the Lord, devoted to bringing others into His kingdom. He found joy in volunteering and faithfully served as an...
Roger Barnhart
Aug 31, 2025
Roger Dean Barnhart, 90, formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 1:29 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Parkview Whitley. Mr. Barnhart was born on May 7, 1935, in Delta, Ohio, the son of the late Irving and Evangeline (Clingaman) Barnhart. He spent his formative years in Utah and California, graduating from Salinas Union High School and California State Polytechnic...
Jerry Mccoy
Aug 26, 2025
Jerry Lee McCoy passed into eternity on August 26, 2025, two days after his 85th birthday. He was surrounded by loving family members and hospice caregivers in his home in Williamsburg, VA. Jerry was born in Wolf Lake, IN, to Harold and Sylvelda McCoy. He grew up in Churubusco, IN, and lived there as a young adult after graduating from...
Walter Carpenter
Aug 24, 2025
Walter Lee Carpenter, lovingly known as Walt, 76, of Tri-Lakes, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 16, 1949, in Churubusco, to the late Benjamin and Phyllis (Kreger) Carpenter. Walter spent his life in Indiana, making Tri-Lakes his home. He was committed to his trade at Lincoln Food Services, from where he...
John Mclemore
Aug 23, 2025
John Corbitt McLemore, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on August 23, 2025, at Parkview Randallia. He was born on October 9, 1948, in Hazard, KY, to the late Biram and Lenora (Francis) McLemore. He spent the first part of his formative years in Hazard before moving to Fort Wayne, and graduated from South Side High School. After graduating from...
Harold Traxler
Aug 15, 2025
Harold Traxler, 89, of Huntertown, passed away on August 15, 2025, at Betz Nursing Home. He was born in Kendallville on September 30, 1935, to the late Howard and Frances (Lemper) Traxler. He spent his formative years in Avilla on the family farm and graduated from Avilla High School. He was married to Lori Williams in Auburn on January 19,...
Peggy Russell
Aug 11, 2025
Peggy Lynn Russell, 78, of Churubusco, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in Fort Wayne on July 1, 1947, to Donald and Dorothy Clifford. Peggy graduated from Northside High School in 1965. On October 3, 1992, she married James Edward Russell. She was a member of the Fellowship of...
Deborah Morris-Contadeluci
Aug 8, 2025
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Contadeluci, age 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on April 29, 1958, Debbie was a proud graduate of North Side High School, Class of 1976. She will be remembered most for her deep love for her family. Her greatest joy in...
Debra Parks
Aug 3, 2025
Debra Ann Parks, 70, of Churubusco, passed away on August 3, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 29, 1954, in Columbia City, to the late Herbert and Virginia (Fletcher) Bulmer. Debra was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Debra was known for her warmth and kindness. Her love for her family was profound and shaped...
Randall Katz
Jul 22, 2025
Randall "Randy" Katz, 56 of Albion, passed away on July 22, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 11, 1968, in Kendallville to Mike and Bert (Winebrenner) Katz. He spent his formative years in Rural Albion and graduated from Central Noble High School. A long-time resident of Albion, Randall was a skilled fabricator and welder, employed...
Lavern Mills
Jul 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and a lump in our throat that we remember the life of our beloved Lavern "Bud" Mills, a man who not only knew how to fix a carburetor but also how to bring a smile to your face. Lavern was born on May 19, 1950, in the bustling city of Fort Wayne, and he...
Gale Schaefer
Jul 17, 2025
Gale Schaefer, 93, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 5, 1932, in Green Township in Noble County, to the late Lloyd and Hazel (Snell) Schaefer. He spent his formative years in Avilla and graduated from Avilla High School. Gale was a beloved father, a dedicated Master Mason, and a friend to...
Carrie Hoot
Jul 12, 2025
Carrie L. Hoot, 46, of Fort Wayne, passed away at her home on July 12, 2025. She was born in Port Huron, Michigan, on July 27, 1978, to Daniel and Bobbie-Jean (Henderson) Stokan. Carrie spent her formative years in Port Huron, graduating from Port Huron High School. A beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, Carrie's marriage led her to Fort...
Richard "Rick" Niman
Jul 1, 2025
Richard Lee "Rick" Niman, 47, of Churubusco, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Wayne on January 9, 1978, to Kerry and Kaye (Mitchell) Niman. On September 3, 2024, he married Janel Johnson at Eel River Baptist Church. Rick was a warehouse manager with Interstate Batteries for 26...
William Joy
Jun 28, 2025
William Allen Joy, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born in Fort Wayne on July 20, 1963, to William and Margie (Dorsett) Joy. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1981 Following high school, William enlisted in the United States...
Douglas Shearer
Jun 26, 2025
Douglas Andrew Shearer, 51, of Churubusco, passed away on June 26, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 21, 1974, in Columbia City to Donald and Sharon (Sheldon) Shearer. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1993. He is renowned for his meticulous craftsmanship in carpentry and his passion...
David Page
Jun 25, 2025
David R. Page, 71, of LaOtto, passed away on June 25, 2025, at his home. He was born in Waukegan, IL, on September 28, 1953, to the late Paul and Lucille (Egolf) Page. He spent his formative years in Noble County and graduated from East Noble High School. After high school, he served in the United States Air Guard. David...
Wanda Walcutt
Jun 21, 2025
Wanda Ann Walcutt, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born in Churubusco on February 12, 1939, to the late Joseph and Anastasia (Molargik) Konger. She spent her formative years in Allen County and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1957. Wanda was married to Jack E. Walcutt in November...
Nancy Crowe
Jun 19, 2025
Nancy Mae "Bunny" Crowe, 84 1/2, of Decatur, passed away on June 19, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. She was born on December 12, 1940, in Churubusco to the late James Arthur and Ruth (Decker) Crowe. Nancy spent most of her life in her native Indiana. Her free spirit led her to reside in various places, starting in Churubusco, then to...
Stephen Dannenfelser
Jun 18, 2025
Stephen Dannenfelser, 80, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Coventry Meadows. He was born in Fort Wayne on January 2, 1945. Stephen was adopted by Freeman and Helen (Fuhrman) Dannenfelser, and he spent his formative years in Fort Wayne. He left high school early to serve in the United States Navy, and upon his return, he received his GED....
