Ralph Killworth
Jun 5, 2020
Ralph E. Killworth, Sr., of Churubusco, passed away on June 5, 2020, at his home. Born in Whitley County, not far from his current home, on December 21, 1929, to the late Newton and Flossie Katherine (Fulk) Killworth. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1948. Ralph was married to Myrna Jones in Sumpter,...
Glenn Kissell
Jun 3, 2020
Glenn W. Kissell, 33, of Columbia City, passed away on June 3, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, on November 20, 1986, to William and Belva (Sutton) Kissell. He spent his formative years in Markle and Northwest Allen County where he attended Carroll High School. Glenn was married to Stephanie Branning on August 2, 2014. He was a proud father of...
Carl Fick
Jun 2, 2020
Carl M. Fick, 96, of Fort Wayne Lake Township, passed on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at his residence. Born on May 25, 1924, in Lake Township to the late Paul and Flora (Linnemeier) Fick. He graduated from Arcola High School in 1942. Carl married Virginia M. Klaehn on August 28, 1948, in Fort Wayne. They had been married for 71...
Rodney Hyser
Jun 1, 2020
Rodney Lee Hyser, Sr., 56, of Columbia City, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020, at his home. Born in Fort Wayne, on February 27, 1964, to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Colpetzer) Hyser, Sr. He spent his formative years in Collins, attending Churubusco High School. Rodney was married to Torri Treace in Columbia City, on Feb. 21, 2010. He...
Kenneth Butler
Jun 1, 2020
Kenneth R Butler, 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020, at his home. Born in West Palm Beach, FL, on August 29, 1944, to the late Donald and Lillian (Thompson) Butler. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Northside High School in 1963. He served in the United States Air Force and was...
Joan Mercer
May 30, 2020
Joan E. Mercer, 74, of Columbia City, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Parkview Hospital. Born in Ann Arbor, MI, on August 10, 1945, to the late Adrian and Hilda (McClean) Bixby. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Elmhurst High School. Later she graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington. Joan was married to Rex...
Chad Hamilton
May 21, 2020
Chad Lee Hamilton, 41, of Fort Wayne, formally of Churubusco, passed away on May 21, 2020, at Sage Bluff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Bluffton, on November 24, 1978, to Robert and the late Sandra (Lacoax) Hamilton. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School. Chad worked at McDonald's in Churubusco and also at Easterseals...
Timothy Smith
May 17, 2020
Timothy C Smith, 74, of Columbia City, formerly of Garrett, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, on April 5, 1946, to the late Charles and Mary Virginia (White) Smith. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, graduating from Central Catholic High School. After high school, he proudly served...
Rex Rollins
May 14, 2020
Rex M. Rollins, 63, of Churubusco, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Whitley County, on December 15, 1956, to the late Alfred and Martha (Rowe) Rollins. He spent his formative years in Churubusco. After high school he served in the United States Army. Rex was married to Brenda Wyatt. She preceded him...
Keith Petrie
May 11, 2020
Keith W. Petrie, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, at Life Care of Fort Wayne. Born in Owensboro, KY, on March 25, 1947, to the late Stuart and Retha (Howard) Petrie. He spent his formative years in Owensboro, KY, graduating from Western Kentucky University and Tulane University. He worked as a corporate attorney for Exxon...
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...
