Byron Shively
Dec 1, 2020
Byron Ray Shively, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away on December 1, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN. Born on June 3, 1955, to the late James "Joe" and Annabelle (Stickler) Shively, he graduated from Churubusco High School. He drove truck for many years and was a hard worker. In his younger years, he loved...
Joan Herron
Nov 26, 2020
Joan L. Herron, 68, of Churubusco, passed away on November 26, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Wayne, on February 26, 1952, to the late George "JR" and Ruth (Walker) Dafforn. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1970. Joan was married to Reynard Herron, at Waynedale United Methodist Church, on...
James Bianski
Nov 26, 2020
James L. Bianski, 91, of Ege, passed away on November 26, 2020, at his home due to COVID-19. Born in Ege, on July 15, 1929, to the late Frank and Leona (Richards) Bianski. He spent his formative years in Ege, graduating from Avilla High School in 1948. James was married to Phyllis Hurst in Ege, on February 18, 1950. He...
Robert Schaefer
Nov 26, 2020
Robert F. Schaefer, 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 26, 2020, at his daughter's residence. Born in Washington Township, IN, on October 17, 1926, to the late Charles and Clara (Linnemeier) Schaefer. He spent his formative years in Lake Township, graduating from Arcola High School in 1945. Robert was married to Shirley (Koeneman) in Monroeville, on September 21,...
Clifford Smith
Nov 26, 2020
Clifford C. "Cliff" Smith, 66, of Churubusco, passed away on November 26, 2020, at his residence. Born in Columbia City, on March 7, 1954, to the late Donald R. and Margaret (Hutsell) Smith. Cliff graduated from the Police Academy in 1979. He worked at the Churubusco Police Department until he was promoted to town marshall, serving from 1982-86. Cliff was...
Timothy "Tim" Berdelman
Nov 24, 2020
Timothy "Tim" Lee Berdelman, 60, of Huntertown, passed away peacefully, on November 24, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fort Wayne, on May 10, 1960, to the late Dave and Dora (Whan) Berdelman. He was a life-long resident of Huntertown, graduating from Carroll High School in 1979. He then attended Purdue University. He worked for...
Jane Hoover
Nov 22, 2020
Jane Ann Hoover, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 22, 2020, at her home. Born in Fort Wayne, on October 4, 1947, to the late Charles and Virginia (Meyer) Hetfield. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Southside High School in 1965. She graduated from IU Med as a Physical Therapist. She worked as a...
Joan Kurtz
Nov 22, 2020
Joan Marlene Kurtz, 88, of rural Allen County, passed away at her home, on November 22, 2020. Born in Allen County, on March 17, 1932, to the late Lawrence and Ruth (Green) Cox. She spent her formative years in Lake Township, graduating from Arcola High School and International Business College. Marlene was married to Kenneth W. Kurtz at St. John's...
Edward Mckinley
Nov 21, 2020
Edward McKinley, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Allen County, on June 4, 1937, to the late Earl and Helen (Rodgers) McKinley. He spent his formative years in Allen County, graduating from Huntertown High School. After high school Edward volunteered to serve his county in the United States...
Helen Blessing
Nov 19, 2020
Helen Louise Blessing, 94, of Rural Fort Wayne, passed away on November 19, 2020, at her home. Born in St. Joe Township, Allen County, on June 12, 1926, to the late Otto and Laura (Feusner) Busche. She spent her formative years in Allen County, attending St. Peter's Lutheran School. Helen was married to Milan "Bob" Blessing in Fort Wayne, on...
Donald Wies
Nov 19, 2020
Donald Paul Wies, 93, of Huntertown, passed away on November 19, 2020, at his residence. Born September 28, 1927, in Fort Wayne, to the late Joseph C. and Beulah (Starkel) Wies. Donald served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1951. He married Neoma "Dolly" McCormick. She preceded him in death on April 19, 2004. Donald was a member of the North...
Shannon Heitkamp
Nov 16, 2020
Shannon D. Heitkamp, 44, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 15, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Kendallville, IN on August 17, 1976, to David Heitkamp and Terra Tremaine. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1995. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from IPFW in 2007. On September 18, 2018, he married Ann Imbody in...
Naomi Gaff
Nov 14, 2020
Naomi Gaff, 95, of Churubusco, passed away November 14, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. She had been in rehabilitation at Miller's, in Columbia City, for several months after a hip fracture. With Covid-19 restrictions, it was devastating for her being alone there. After a sudden health decline, she was brought home to spend her remaining days in the...
Charles "Chuck" Mathieu
Nov 12, 2020
Charles "Chuck" S Mathieu, 72, of Churubusco, passed away on November 12, 2020, at Miller's at Oak Pointe. Born in Churubusco, on September 14, 1948, to the late Ralph and Nellie "June" (Craig) Mathieu. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1966. Chuck was married to Rebecca "Becki" Avery in Churubusco, on December 10,...
Joan Ostermeier
Nov 7, 2020
Joan J. Ostermeier, 83, of LaOtto, passed away on November 7, 2020, Auburn Village Nursing Home. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, on August 18, 1937, to the late Jule and Maryann (Righley) Jeanmougin. Joan married Thomas Ostermeier. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1984. Joan was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for family gatherings. She was...
Keith Krueckeberg
Nov 6, 2020
Keith P, Krueckeberg, 33, of Pierceton, passed away on November 6, 2020, at his residence resulting from an accident. Born in Decatur, on February 18, 1987, to Donald W. and Penny (Elser) Krueckeberg. Keith loved working on motorcycles and cars. Other hobbies were woodworking, music, fishing and cooking. He loved his dogs and his newest siberian husky, "Storm". He was...
Judith Mapes
Nov 5, 2020
Judith I. Mapes, 79, of Churubusco, passed away on November 5, 2020, at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley. Born in Fort Wayne, on September 13, 1941, to the late Hollis and Mildred (Foust) Maple. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Central High School in 1959. Judy was married to Ronald Mapes in Fort Wayne. He...
Alan Keller
Nov 5, 2020
Alan D Keller, 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 5, 2020, after battling an extended illness. Born in Charleston, WV, on October 27, 1970. He enjoyed many happy childhood days there, and he was proud of his West Virginia heritage. Alan attended Columbia City High School and studied at Ohio State University. He worked in the family businesses...
William Smith
Oct 31, 2020
William J. Smith, 95, of Columbia City, passed away on October 31, 2020, at Miller's at Oak Pointe in Columbia City. Born in Broughton, Pennsylvania, on August 5, 1925, to the late Joseph and Agnes (Sorger) Smith. He spent his formative years in Mansfield, Ohio, graduating from Mansfield High School. William served in the United States Navy during the World...
Thomas Larkin
Oct 28, 2020
Thomas Michael Larkin, 66, of Churubusco, passed away on October 28, 2020, at his lake home in Churubusco. Born in Gary, on July 13, 1954, to the late Thomas and Gloria (Schibley) Larkin. He spent his formative years in Chicago, graduating from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1972. Thomas was married to Karen Ogorzaly at St. Michael Catholic...
