Scot Geiger
Sep 24, 2020
Scot M. Gegier, 58, of Fairbanks, Alaska, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, in Columbus, OH, while visiting family. Born in Springfield, MA, on March 21, 1962, to Pete and the late Donita (Swoverland) Geiger. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and Fort Wayne, graduating from Snider High School in 1981. He moved to Alaska following high school...
Julie Shaffer-Mchenry
Sep 24, 2020
Julie M. Shaffer-McHenry, 56, of Churubusco, passed on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at her home. Born on May 21, 1964, in Gary, IN, to Basil L. and Linda (Weller) Shaffer. She graduated from Hobart High School in 1982. Julie loved embroidery, sewing and butterflies. She is survived by one son, Mark McHenry; mother, Linda Shaffer; three sisters, Rebecca (Gerald) Thompson,...
Norman Decker
Sep 23, 2020
Norman Lee Decker, 74, of Churubusco, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Fort Wayne VA Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Auburn, on December 1, 1945, to the late William and Katherine (Smith) Decker. He spent his formative years in Auburn, graduating from Auburn High School in 1964. After high school he earned his barber license from...
Howard Gordon
Sep 22, 2020
Howard Leroy Gordon, 86, of LaOtto, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at his home. Born in Noble County, on January 13, 1934, to the late Jesse and Bessie (Pippenger) Gordon. He spent his formative years in Noble County, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1952. Howard was married to Rosalie Rosenogle in Columbia City, on February 8, 1954....
Linda Claymiller
Sep 21, 2020
Linda M. Claymiller, 63, of Albion, passed on Monday, September 21, 2020, at her home. Born on March 6, 1957, in Pennsylvania to Herbert Brown and Mary (Jones) Breiner. Linda worked at Dana, in Albion, as a packer for over 25 years. She loved to watch the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburg Steelers. She is survived by three sons; Paul...
Robbie "Rob" Parish
Sep 21, 2020
Robbie "Rob" Thomas Parish, 42, of Churubusco, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020, at his home. Born in Fort Wayne, on July 16, 1978, to April Parish. He spent his formative years in Churubusco. Rob worked as a carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Local 232, in Fort Wayne. He loved motorcycles, woodworking, wood cutting and his...
Ann Shroyer
Sep 19, 2020
Ann A. Shroyer, 94, of Albion, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at her home at Bear Lake. Born in Danville, IL, on February 11, 1926, to the late John and Pearl (Sigafoose) Smith. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1944. Ann was married to Ray Shroyer, on June 10,...
Theaplus "Theo Redmond
Sep 15, 2020
Theaplus "Theo" Lee Redmond, 19, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, in Youngstown, OH. Born in Chicago, IL, on December 4, 2000, to Theaplus Redmond, Sr. and Justine Procter. He spent his formative years in Northeastern Ohio and Fort Wayne, graduating from Northside High School in 2020. He was a standout safety on the football team...
Kathy Lefever
Sep 14, 2020
Kathy D. LeFever, 68, of Churubusco, passed away on September 14, 2020, at her home. Born in Whitley County, on August 8, 1952, to the late Ralph and Mildred (Decker) LeFever. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1970. She retired from C & A Tool, where she worked as a polisher. Kathy is...
Hilda Shively
Sep 5, 2020
Hilda I. (Sloffer) Shively, 102, of Churubusco, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at North Ridge Village in Albion. She was born on January 25, 1918, in Allen County, to the late Milo and Bertha (Dunten) Sloffer. Hilda was married to Paul B. "Pete" Shively on June 26, 1936, in Marion. He preceded her in death on March 22,...
James Mclaughlin
Sep 5, 2020
James E. McLaughlin, 70, of Churubusco, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Wayne, on October 4, 1949, to the late John and Vivian (Krot) McLaughlin. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from South Side High School. He also attended Purdue University. James was married to Rebecca Anderson at...
Nathan Chaney
Sep 2, 2020
Nathan Linn Chaney, 29, of LaOtto, passed away on September 2, 2020, in Dekalb County. Born in Auburn, on January 12, 1991, to the Bryan Chaney and Melissa Swadley. He spent his formative years in LaOtto, graduating from East Noble High School in 2009. Nathan worked for Adventure Homes in Garrett. He loved spending time with his son, Carter and...
Theo Goble
Aug 29, 2020
Theo Alexander Michael Goble, 1, of Churubusco, went to be with the Lord on, Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, on August 27, 2019, to Adam and Kimberly (Brineman) Goble. He was truly a gift from God! He loved to eat and was a happy chunky baby boy. He has left a hole that...
Barbara Wagner
Aug 29, 2020
Barbara Ann (Evard) Wagner, 86, of Huntertown, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Parkview Randallia Hospital. Born on August 9, 1934, in Columbia City, to the late Clem and Edith (Miller) Evard. She graduated from Columbia City High School in 1952. She was a member of Life House Church Huntertown and Huntertown Lions Club. Barbara was awarded the...
Susan Rettig
Aug 26, 2020
Susan R Rettig, 57, of Fort Wayne, passed away on August 26, 2020, at Coventry Meadows. Born in Bluffton, on April 19, 1963, to the late John W and Helen (Miller) Stinnett, Sr. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Homestead High School. She worked as an Insurance Agent for 1st Source Bank. She was enjoyed by...
Ward Scott
Aug 22, 2020
Ward Allen Scott, 62, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Albuquerque, NM, on March 24, 1958, to the late Harry and Linda (Kuhn) Scott, Sr. Ward was married to Nancy Bauer in Fort Wayne, on December 28, 1995. He worked as a drywall finisher/carpenter for his whole career. More...
Daniel Emrich
Aug 20, 2020
Daniel James Emrich, 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away on August 20, 2020, at Lutheran Health in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, on March 7, 1970, to James "Jim" and Karen (Gresley) Emrich. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1988. Daniel then attended IPFW and earned his degree in technology followed by earning his bachelors degree in civil...
Ida Smith
Aug 19, 2020
Ida Lorean Smith, 61, of Churubusco, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at her home. Born in Revenna, OH, on August 9, 1959, to the late Roger Addis and Mary Cramar. Ida was married to Timothy W. Smith in Fort Wayne, in 1991. She was a manager at Family Dollar for many years. She loved camping, hiking and most...
Ray Boggs
Aug 19, 2020
Ray A Boggs, 91, of Churubusco, passed away on August 19, 2020, at the farm in Whitley County. Born in Whitley County, on October 9, 1928, to the late Harmon and Clara (Owen) Boggs. He spent his formative years in rural Churubusco, graduating from Albion High School in 1946. Ray was married to Betty Geiger in Churubusco, on June 19,...
Glenn Geiger
Aug 18, 2020
Glenn Allen Geiger, 66, of Huntertown, passed away on August 18, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Churubusco, on July 19, 1954, to the late Glen and Mary (McGuire) Geiger. Glenn married Brenda Doan on August 20, 1979. She preceded him in death in 2006. He worked as a Custodian at Concordia Lutheran Church...
