David Gordon
Oct 4, 2025
David Gordon, 62, of South Whitley, passed away on October 4, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 9, 1962, in Canton, OH. David was a hardworking individual who never shied away from a challenge. He was a proud graduate of Churubusco High School. David spent his professional years as a Heavy Equipment Operator at Levy,...
Nancy Geiger
Sep 30, 2025
Nancy J. Geiger, 87, of Churubusco, went to her heavenly home at 6:45 a.m., surrounded by her family, on September 30, 2025. She was born on May 1, 1938, in Farmland, a daughter of the late Ward "Dick" and Mojeska (Garringer) Slaughter. She spent her formative years in Randolph County and graduated from Monroe Central High School. Nancy was married...
Clyde Ford Iii
Sep 27, 2025
Clyde Edward Ford, III, 70, of Albion, passed away on September 27, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 26, 1955, at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, AZ, to the late Clyde and Caroline (Lanza) Ford, Jr. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and graduated from Northside High School. Clyde was a devoted husband to...
Lora Bridegan
Sep 25, 2025
Lora Bridegan, 86, of Churubusco, passed away on September 25, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born in Churubusco on August 3, 1939, to the late John Franklin and Marie Estella (Claxton) Addis, Sr. She spent her formative years in Churubusco. She attended Collins School and was part of the first graduating class of Churubusco High School. She...
Max Berkes
Sep 24, 2025
Max Kenneth Berkes, 75, of Albion, passed away on September 24, 2025, at Parkview Hospital. He was born on July 16, 1950, in Wolf Lake, to the late Kenneth and Wilma (Schurich) Berkes. Max was a devoted husband, father, and friend who lived his life with a dedication to his family and a passion for his work. He married his...
Jane Spurgeon
Sep 20, 2025
Jane M. Spurgeon, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away on September 20, 2025, at Parkview Regional Hospital. She was born in Kendallville on August 31, 1960, to the late Rexford and Janet (Hahn) Miller, Sr. Jane graduated from Carroll High School in 1978. She loved to cross-stitch, crochet, create crafts, go camping, and was especially fond of her cats. Jane...
Max Utterback, Sr.
Sep 17, 2025
Max W. Utterback, Sr., 74, of Huntertown, passed away on September 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 27, 1951, in Roanoke, to the late Woodrow and Georgia (Odom) Utterback. Max, a respected and beloved figure in his Huntertown community, was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to his family and his work. After graduating from...
Marvin Keesling
Sep 9, 2025
Marvin Rex Keesling, 85, of Churubusco, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Miller's Merry Manor Oak Point. Marvin was born on September 24, 1939, to the late Walter and Edna (Bowman) Keesling. He was married to Carolyn Burton on August 21, 1959. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2021. He worked for Nicholson File Foundry for 20...
Edward Mcclure
Sep 8, 2025
Edward D. "Ed" McClure, 79, of Fort Wayne, was called home peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Wayne on June 2, 1946, to the late Fred and Dolores (Kessinger) McClure. On January 23, 1965, he married Mary Lou Wood in Fort Wayne, and they celebrated their 60th wedding...
Robert "Bob" Skinner
Sep 6, 2025
Robert "Bob" Paul Skinner, 80, of Churubusco, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1945, in Fort Wayne, to the late Clyde and Anna Jane (Burry) Skinner. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School. Bob was married to Mary Jo Longsworth on March 7, 1965. Together, the couple...
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...
