Patricia Hess
Oct 31, 2025
Patricia Hess, 90, of Fort Wayne, went home to be with Jesus on October 31, 2025, at Byron Wellness Center, Fort Wayne. Pat was born in Garrett on August 26, 1935, to the late Max and Gladys (Steffen) Diederich. She spent her formative years in Garrett and graduated from Garrett High School in 1953. In November 1953, she married Howard...
Joanellen Schoelles
Oct 31, 2025
On October 31, 2025, JoanEllen Schoelles, a beacon of compassion and love, passed through the gate of death to eternal life. Born on May 21, 1930, in Buffalo, NY, JoanEllen lived a life marked by generosity, faith, and a feisty spirit that touched everyone she met. She loved animals. Always, when she called, she asked first, "How are the dogs?"...
Mardell Rhodes
Oct 30, 2025
Mardell Rhodes, 90, of Churubusco, entered into eternal rest on October 30, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville. Mardell was born in Smith Township on October 28, 1935, to the late Harry and Florence (Green) Blessing. She spent her younger years in Eel River Township and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1954. On April 30, 1955, she married the...
Harold Mcglothlin
Oct 24, 2025
Harold E. McGlothlin, 85, of Churubusco, passed away on October 24, 2025, at The Waters of Columbia City. He was born in Richlands, VA, on April 18, 1940, to the late Charlie P. and Bethel E. (Shelton) McGlothlin. Harold served in the United States Air Force. On January 15, 1965, he married Lois Boyd. He was a member of the...
Hilda King
Oct 23, 2025
Hilda M. King, 83, of Churubusco, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Kosciusko County on April 2, 1942, to the late Carl and Mildred (Hyndman) Wince. Hilda was raised in Whitley County by her grandparents, Dewey and Goldie Wince. She graduated from Columbia City High School in 1960. Hilda...
Olene Stureman
Oct 20, 2025
Olene Ann Stureman, 78, of Kimmell, passed away on October 20, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 4, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Glenn and Neva (Sherer) Shaffer. She spent her formative years in Spencerville, Ohio, and graduated from Spencerville High School. She later earned an associate's degree from Huntington University. On August 12, 1978,...
Terry Tucker
Oct 13, 2025
Terry Lee Tucker, 79, of Huntertown, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, at the Auburn Village Nursing Home. Terry was born at Garrett Hospital on January 1, 1946, to Howard and Rita Mae (Leach) Tucker. As a baby, he lived on the family farm in Huntertown. The family later moved to the Wallen Road area, and he attended Washington Center...
Margaret Boyer
Oct 8, 2025
Margaret L Boyer, 94, of Churubusco, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, in Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett. She was born on May 19, 1931, in Kosciusko County to the late Roy and Madelyn (Thompson) Sheets. She spent her formative years in Whitley County and graduated from Churubusco High School. Margaret married her beloved husband, Robert Boyer, on July...
David Gordon
Oct 4, 2025
David Gordon, 62, of South Whitley, passed away on October 4, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 9, 1962, in Canton, OH. David was a hardworking individual who never shied away from a challenge. He was a proud graduate of Churubusco High School. David spent his professional years as a Heavy Equipment Operator at Levy,...
Nancy Geiger
Sep 30, 2025
Nancy J. Geiger, 87, of Churubusco, went to her heavenly home at 6:45 a.m., surrounded by her family, on September 30, 2025. She was born on May 1, 1938, in Farmland, a daughter of the late Ward "Dick" and Mojeska (Garringer) Slaughter. She spent her formative years in Randolph County and graduated from Monroe Central High School. Nancy was married...
Clyde Ford Iii
Sep 27, 2025
Clyde Edward Ford, III, 70, of Albion, passed away on September 27, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 26, 1955, at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, AZ, to the late Clyde and Caroline (Lanza) Ford, Jr. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and graduated from Northside High School. Clyde was a devoted husband to...
Lora Bridegan
Sep 25, 2025
Lora Bridegan, 86, of Churubusco, passed away on September 25, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born in Churubusco on August 3, 1939, to the late John Franklin and Marie Estella (Claxton) Addis, Sr. She spent her formative years in Churubusco. She attended Collins School and was part of the first graduating class of Churubusco High School. She...
Max Berkes
Sep 24, 2025
Max Kenneth Berkes, 75, of Albion, passed away on September 24, 2025, at Parkview Hospital. He was born on July 16, 1950, in Wolf Lake, to the late Kenneth and Wilma (Schurich) Berkes. Max was a devoted husband, father, and friend who lived his life with a dedication to his family and a passion for his work. He married his...
Jane Spurgeon
Sep 20, 2025
Jane M. Spurgeon, 65, of Fort Wayne, passed away on September 20, 2025, at Parkview Regional Hospital. She was born in Kendallville on August 31, 1960, to the late Rexford and Janet (Hahn) Miller, Sr. Jane graduated from Carroll High School in 1978. She loved to cross-stitch, crochet, create crafts, go camping, and was especially fond of her cats. Jane...
Max Utterback, Sr.
Sep 17, 2025
Max W. Utterback, Sr., 74, of Huntertown, passed away on September 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 27, 1951, in Roanoke, to the late Woodrow and Georgia (Odom) Utterback. Max, a respected and beloved figure in his Huntertown community, was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to his family and his work. After graduating from...
Marvin Keesling
Sep 9, 2025
Marvin Rex Keesling, 85, of Churubusco, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Miller's Merry Manor Oak Point. Marvin was born on September 24, 1939, to the late Walter and Edna (Bowman) Keesling. He was married to Carolyn Burton on August 21, 1959. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2021. He worked for Nicholson File Foundry for 20...
Edward Mcclure
Sep 8, 2025
Edward D. "Ed" McClure, 79, of Fort Wayne, was called home peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Wayne on June 2, 1946, to the late Fred and Dolores (Kessinger) McClure. On January 23, 1965, he married Mary Lou Wood in Fort Wayne, and they celebrated their 60th wedding...
Robert "Bob" Skinner
Sep 6, 2025
Robert "Bob" Paul Skinner, 80, of Churubusco, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1945, in Fort Wayne, to the late Clyde and Anna Jane (Burry) Skinner. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School. Bob was married to Mary Jo Longsworth on March 7, 1965. Together, the couple...
Bill Fast
Sep 3, 2025
Billy J. Fast, 89, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in the care of Cornerstone Hospice in Oxford, Florida. A beloved son of Cecelia and John Fast was born on October 1, 1935. Bill lived a life of service to the Lord, devoted to bringing others into His kingdom. He found joy in volunteering and faithfully served as an...
Roger Barnhart
Aug 31, 2025
Roger Dean Barnhart, 90, formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 1:29 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Parkview Whitley. Mr. Barnhart was born on May 7, 1935, in Delta, Ohio, the son of the late Irving and Evangeline (Clingaman) Barnhart. He spent his formative years in Utah and California, graduating from Salinas Union High School and California State Polytechnic...
