June Shaw
May 10, 2020
June A. Shaw, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on May 10, 2020, at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, IN. Born in Lexington, MO, on June 18, 1938. She spent her formative years in Higginsville, MO. June relocated to this area to be near her grandchildren. She retired from General Motors in 1998. She enjoyed reading and watching movies....
Lois Smith
May 10, 2020
L. Darlene Smith, 87, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Eel River Twp., passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, in Fort Wayne. Born in Huntertown, on Nov. 17, 1932, to the late Howard and Jessie (Ott) Dice. She spent her formative years in Huntertown, graduating from Huntertown High School in 1950. She graduated from Parkview School of Nursing in 1954....
Eileen Pontius
Apr 19, 2020
Eileen Pontius, 81, of Churubusco, passed away on April 18, 2020. The gates of Heaven opened and angels ushered her home. Born of Syrian decent to the late Charley and Mary (Nomoura) Younis. Eileen was one of eight children raised in the Christian faith and lived her life for God until the end. She spent her formative years in Green...
Brian Riecke
Apr 18, 2020
Brian R. Riecke, 56, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2020. Brian was and avid fan of Cubs baseball and Purdue basketball. He also enjoyed vacationing to Florida and warm weather. He worked for many years in the food industry. He is survived by his daughters that were his world, Magan E. Riecke of Fort Wayne and...
Dorothy Duff-Harmeyer
Apr 18, 2020
Dorothy Duff Harmeyer, 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away on April 18, 2020, at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne. Born in Lake Twp., Allen County, on January 30, 1926, to the late Paul and Edith (Felger) Holt. She spent her formative years in Arcola, graduating from Arcola High School in 1944. Dorothy was married to Duane Duff, on February...
Donald Petelle
Apr 11, 2020
Donald R Petelle, 91, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Huntley, IL, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Fort Wayne. Born in Chicago, IL, on February 26, 1929, to the late Walter and Marie (Hansen) Petelle. He spent his formative years in Chicago, graduating from Lane Technical High School in 1947. He then graduated from Carthage College in 1950. Donald...
Wren Noyes
Apr 11, 2020
Wren Sophia Noyes, of Churubusco, passed away on April 11, 2020, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, on April 8, 2020, to Derek and Brytne (Prater) Noyes. Her time on earth was short, but she will live forever in the hearts of her family. Wren is survived by her parents, Derek and Brytne Noyes; her big...
John Logan
Apr 9, 2020
John C. Logan, 57, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Gary, IN, on February 10, 1963, to the late Lester and Florence (Hosea) Logan. He spent his formative years in Gary, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1981. After high school, John served in the United States Coast Guard from 1981...
Sharon Kirkpatrick
Apr 3, 2020
Sharon L. Watson- Kirkpatrick, 77, of Churubusco, passed away on April 3, 2020, at her home. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, on February 20, 1943, to the late Gene and Wilhelmena (Shull) Quickery. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1961. Sharon worked as a CNA for Millers. She then became a home health...
Maxine Potter
Apr 3, 2020
Maxine L. Potter, 95, of Huntertown, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at her home. Born in Hicksville, OH, on May 6, 1924, to the late Fred and Florence (Carver) Wonderly. She spent her formative years in Mark Center, graduating from Mark Center High School. Maxine was married to Walter Potter in Huntertown, on December 20, 1947. He preceded...
Donna Targgart
Apr 3, 2020
Donna M. Targgart, 90, of Churubusco, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at her home. Born in Fort Wayne, on October 23, 1929, to the late Donald and Etta (Crabill) Nolt. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1947. Donna was married to Thomas Targgart in Lancaster, on July 12, 1947. He preceded...
Billy Hand
Apr 1, 2020
Billy D. Hand, 77, of Auburn, formerly of Huntertown, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at his home. Born in Huntington County, on September 1, 1942, to the late William and E. Marie (Warstler) Hand. He lived in Huntington County until he was twelve. Then his family moved to the farm in Huntertown, where he graduated from Huntertown High...
Terry Fosnaugh
Mar 30, 2020
Terry Neil Fosnaugh, 78, of Huntertown, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital. Terry was born in Fort Wayne, on March 7, 1942, to the late Walter and Marie (Stockman) Fosnaugh Mason. He spent his formative years in Huntertown and attended Huntertown High School. Terry was married to Patricia Kahn of Fort Wayne, on December 15, 1961....
Susan Norton
Mar 30, 2020
Susan E. Norton, 65, of Huntertown, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at her home. Born in Fort Wayne, on February 1, 1955, to the late Gene and Betty (Gladieux) Place. She spent her formative years in Huntertown, graduating from Elkhart Memorial High School in 1973. Sue was married to Steve D. Norton in Fort Wayne. He preceded her...
Jonathan Hill
Mar 29, 2020
Jonathan L. Hill, 54, of Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his home. Born in Columbia City, on September 13, 1965, to J. L. "Jack" and Betty (Claxton) Hill. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, attending Churubusco High School. He worked at C & A Tool & Engineering in Churubusco for more than 25 years....
Sharon Addis
Mar 23, 2020
Sharon Kay Addis, 55, of Churubusco, passed away on March 23, 2020, at Heritage Park Healthcare. Born in Fort Wayne, on May 25, 1964, to the late John and Nancy (Walters) Addis Jr. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1982. She worked at ITT for 15 years. Later she worked for Recare in...
Betty Smith
Mar 22, 2020
Betty J. Smith, 89, of Churubusco, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at The Oaks Home in Columbia City. Born on January 10, 1931, in Eel River Township to the late Paul and De Elda (Gaff) Knafel. She graduated from Huntertown High School. Betty was happily married since September 1, 1977, to William J. Smith. She was baptized at...
William Scheurich
Mar 20, 2020
William H. Scheurich, 78, of rural Avilla, passed away on March 20, 2020, at his home. Born in Kendallville, on January 23, 1942, to the late Howard and Jessie (Snell) Scheurich. He spent his formative years in Albion, graduating from Albion High School in 1960. William was married to Dorthy Bowers in Hopewell Presbyterian Church, on June 8, 1962. He...
Everett Zolman
Mar 19, 2020
Everett Zolman, 76, of Churubusco, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Parkview Hospital. Born in Wolf Lake, on May 8, 1943, to the late Dale and Thelma (Parker) Zolman. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1961. Everett was married to Kimberly (Geiger) in Gatlinburg, TN, on September 22, 2005. He retired...
Adabelle Hart
Mar 18, 2020
Adabelle Hart, 88, of Churubusco, passed away on March 18, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Oakland City, IN, on January 3, 1932, to the late Lowell and Fern (Bass) France. Adabelle was married to Gailen Hart in Wolcottville, on November 28, 1953. She worked at Dana Weatherhead in Columbia City, before retiring from Silgan after 15 years....
