Randall Katz
Jul 22, 2025
Randall "Randy" Katz, 56 of Albion, passed away on July 22, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 11, 1968, in Kendallville to Mike and Bert (Winebrenner) Katz. He spent his formative years in Rural Albion and graduated from Central Noble High School. A long-time resident of Albion, Randall was a skilled fabricator and welder, employed...
Lavern Mills
Jul 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and a lump in our throat that we remember the life of our beloved Lavern "Bud" Mills, a man who not only knew how to fix a carburetor but also how to bring a smile to your face. Lavern was born on May 19, 1950, in the bustling city of Fort Wayne, and he...
Gale Schaefer
Jul 17, 2025
Gale Schaefer, 93, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 5, 1932, in Green Township in Noble County, to the late Lloyd and Hazel (Snell) Schaefer. He spent his formative years in Avilla and graduated from Avilla High School. Gale was a beloved father, a dedicated Master Mason, and a friend to...
Carrie Hoot
Jul 12, 2025
Carrie L. Hoot, 46, of Fort Wayne, passed away at her home on July 12, 2025. She was born in Port Huron, Michigan, on July 27, 1978, to Daniel and Bobbie-Jean (Henderson) Stokan. Carrie spent her formative years in Port Huron, graduating from Port Huron High School. A beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, Carrie's marriage led her to Fort...
Richard "Rick" Niman
Jul 1, 2025
Richard Lee "Rick" Niman, 47, of Churubusco, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Wayne on January 9, 1978, to Kerry and Kaye (Mitchell) Niman. On September 3, 2024, he married Janel Johnson at Eel River Baptist Church. Rick was a warehouse manager with Interstate Batteries for 26...
William Joy
Jun 28, 2025
William Allen Joy, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born in Fort Wayne on July 20, 1963, to William and Margie (Dorsett) Joy. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1981 Following high school, William enlisted in the United States...
Douglas Shearer
Jun 26, 2025
Douglas Andrew Shearer, 51, of Churubusco, passed away on June 26, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 21, 1974, in Columbia City to Donald and Sharon (Sheldon) Shearer. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1993. He is renowned for his meticulous craftsmanship in carpentry and his passion...
David Page
Jun 25, 2025
David R. Page, 71, of LaOtto, passed away on June 25, 2025, at his home. He was born in Waukegan, IL, on September 28, 1953, to the late Paul and Lucille (Egolf) Page. He spent his formative years in Noble County and graduated from East Noble High School. After high school, he served in the United States Air Guard. David...
Wanda Walcutt
Jun 21, 2025
Wanda Ann Walcutt, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born in Churubusco on February 12, 1939, to the late Joseph and Anastasia (Molargik) Konger. She spent her formative years in Allen County and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1957. Wanda was married to Jack E. Walcutt in November...
Nancy Crowe
Jun 19, 2025
Nancy Mae "Bunny" Crowe, 84 1/2, of Decatur, passed away on June 19, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. She was born on December 12, 1940, in Churubusco to the late James Arthur and Ruth (Decker) Crowe. Nancy spent most of her life in her native Indiana. Her free spirit led her to reside in various places, starting in Churubusco, then to...
Stephen Dannenfelser
Jun 18, 2025
Stephen Dannenfelser, 80, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Coventry Meadows. He was born in Fort Wayne on January 2, 1945. Stephen was adopted by Freeman and Helen (Fuhrman) Dannenfelser, and he spent his formative years in Fort Wayne. He left high school early to serve in the United States Navy, and upon his return, he received his GED....
Martin Miller
Jun 13, 2025
Martin "Joe" Miller, 58, of Churubusco, passed away on June 13, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne on October 3, 1966, to the late Thomas and Helen (Hilt) Miller. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and attended Bishop Dwenger before graduating from Northrop High School. Joe was a beloved husband, father, and friend who...
James Powers
Jun 13, 2025
James C. Powers, 89, of Staten Island, NY, sadly passed away on June 13, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1936, in Fort Wayne, to the late Donald and Irene Susan (Ackerman) Greve. He spent his formative years in Indiana then received a bachelors degree from NYC University. James retired from James Powers Professional Artist, Inc. after 40 years...
Terry Holmes
Jun 12, 2025
Terry Holmes, 76, of Churubusco, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born in Bluffton on September 4, 1948, to the late Francis "Link" and Wilda (Brickley) Holmes. He spent his formative years in Bluffton and graduated from Bluffton High School. Terry was a proud and dedicated Army veteran during the Vietnam War, following his time...
Beverly Schaefer
Jun 7, 2025
Beverly Jane Schaefer, 89, of Churubusco, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Fort Wayne on July 3, 1935, to the late Elmer Allen and Mabel (Chaney) Runyan. She graduated from Rome City High School in 1953. On April 7, 1957, she married Gale Lee Schaefer. Beverly was a...
Delbert Cripe
Jun 1, 2025
Delbert Cripe, 93, of Columbia City, passed away on June 1, 2025, at Miller's at Oak Pointe. He was born in Fowler on April 14, 1932, to the late Earnie and Bertha (Zolman) Cripe; he spent his formative years in Whitley County. As a proud veteran of the United States Army, Delbert served his country from June 30, 1949, to...
Mathew Wolfe
May 27, 2025
Mathew C. Wolfe, 49, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away at 7:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born in Fort Wayne on December 22, 1975, to Randy L. and Cathleen B. (McComb) Wolfe. He loved the St. Lois Cardinals Baseball team. Mathew is survived by his daughter, Karisa (Devin) Heath; his son, Taylor Fisher; his parents, Randy...
Mark Hyndman
May 18, 2025
Mark Hyndman, 67, of Columbia City, passed away at home on May 18, 2025. Mark was born to the late Roger and Barbara Hyndman on December 4, 1957, in Columbia City. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School. Mark had a successful career as a Shipping Supervisor at Tower Automotive. He was a loving...
Marilyn Gross
May 16, 2025
Marilyn Gross, 90, of Churubusco, passed away on May 16, 2025, at Miller's Merry Manor at Oak Pointe. She was born in Columbia City on December 21, 1934, to the late Jesse and Velma (Crawford) Nicodemus. She spent her formative years in Whitley and Allen County and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1952. Marilyn married Donald E. Gross in...
Sherrey Blad
May 8, 2025
Sherrey Ellen (Zavodny) Blad went to be with her Savior on May 8, 2025. Sherrey was born in Gary, Indiana on October 10, 1942 to Stephen and Dorothy (Hodges) Zavodny. She moved to the Hamlet area with her parents in 1951. She graduated from Hamlet High School in 1961 and Ball State University in 1964. She married John Blad on...
