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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...
Nina Hoover
Aug 17, 2020
Nina R Hoover, 92, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on August 17, 2020, at Story Point Senior Living Community in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, on May 14, 1928, to the late Harry and Blanche (Deck) Underwood. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from South Side High School in 1946. Nina was married to William "Bill"...
Ernest Knisely
Aug 14, 2020
Ernest Manford Knisely 73, of Markle, passed away on August 14, 2020, at his home. Born in Flint, MI, on October 5, 1946, to the late Paul and Pearl (Miles) Knisely. He spent his formative years in Auburn, graduating from Auburn High School in 1964. Later he graduated from International Business College in 1966. Ernie served in the United States...
Jack Walcutt
Aug 12, 2020
Jack E. Walcutt, of Huntertown, passed away on August 12, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center Hospital. Born in Huntertown on March 14, 1936, to the late James and Josephine (Byerley) Fosnaugh. He spent his formative years in Huntertown, graduating from Huntertown High School in 1954. After high school Jack was drafted in the US Army. Jack married Wanda Konger...
Sasha Subash
Aug 11, 2020
Sasha Subash, 25, of Singapore, passed away on August 11, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Singapore on January 2, 1995, to Subash Neelakantan and Bapsy Rozario. She spent her formative years in Singapore and was attending Purdue University Fort Wayne. She worked as a final policy coordinator intern at Titan Title Services LLC. Sasha adored music, travel,...
Theodore Bowser
Aug 8, 2020
Theodore M. Bowser, 71, of Garrett, passed away on August 8, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Wayne, on March 1, 1949, to the late Theodore and Kathryn "Kate" (King) Bowser, Sr. Theodore was married to Darlene Cox. She preceded him in death. He worked for Waste Management for more than thirteen years as an industrial waste...
Mark Knepper
Jul 28, 2020
Mark F Knepper, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Norman, OK, on August 7, 1954, to the late Maynard and Mary (Bode) Knepper. He spent his formative years in Cincinnati, OH, graduating from high school there. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1976. After college, Mark...
Steven Bricker
Jul 27, 2020
Steven M Bricker, 60, of Avilla, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, at his home Born in Fort Wayne, on June 27, 1960, to Dale and Marilyn (Eisenhut) Bricker Sr. He spent his formative years in New Haven, graduating from New Haven High School in 1979. Steven was married to Jeannine Swain in Fort Wayne, on May 21, 1994....
Dale Tarr
Jul 26, 2020
Dale E. Tarr, 35, of Kendallville, passed on July 26, 2020, in Avilla. Born in Columbia City, on October 26, 1984, to Levi and Lisa (Allman) Tarr. Dale was married to Cara Portmess in Churubusco, on August 24, 2013. He worked as a tool maker at Creative Liquid Coating in Kendallville. Dale was an amazing husband and father. His family...
Joan Pressler
Jul 24, 2020
Joan L. Pressler, 91, of Churubusco, passed away on July 24, 2020, at North Ridge Nursing Home in Albion. Born in Churubusco, on November 11, 1928, to the late Elmer and Ellen (Haines) Gordon. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1946. Joan was married to Max Pressler on July 17, 1948. He preceded...
Karen Smith
Jul 23, 2020
Karen L. Smith, 82, of Churubusco, passed away on July 23, 2020, at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley. Born in Whitley County, on November 10, 1937, to the late Curtis and Julia (Connor) Gaerte. She spent her formative years in Whitley County, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1955. Karen was married to Roger Smith on July 7, 1958....
Jesse Hand
Jul 13, 2020
Jesse Max Hand, 74, of Garrett, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, at his home. Born in Huntington County, IN, on October 24, 1945, to the late William and Estella (Warstler) Hand. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Jesse married Jacque Cartwright in Huntertown, on December 2, 1967. He worked at Dana in Fort...
Paula Stephens
Jul 10, 2020
Paula Lee Johnson-Stephens, 64, of Columbia City, passed away on July 10, 2020, at Miller's at Oak Pointe. Born in Fort Wayne, on August 11, 1955, to the late Harry and Gloria (Boggs) Johnson. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School. Paula spent part of her adult life in Arkansas. She loved the atmosphere of...
Merrill Hackett
Jul 10, 2020
Merrill Keith Hackett, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away on July 10, 2020, at his home. Born at his home on Taylor Street, on November 5, 1929, to the late Walter and Alverta (Scherrer) Hackett. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from South Side High School. Merrill was married to Edith Auld in the West Wayne Methodist...

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