Joel Fehring
Oct 15, 2024
Joel Fehring, 30, of Churubusco, passed away on October 15, 2024, in Clay County Kansas. He was born in Kettering, Ohio on November 15, 1993, to John and Rhonda (Rhodes) Fehring. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 2012. Joel was a devoted son, a beloved brother, and a loved friend. His life,...
Sandra Thomas
Oct 4, 2024
Sandra Jean Thomas, known to all as Sandy, passed away on October 4, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Fort Wayne, on July 19, 1953, to the late William and Virgina (Wormcastle) Panyard. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne and graduated from Central Catholic High School. She dedicated her career to managing the office of the...
Don Ashbaugh
Oct 1, 2024
Don Ashbaugh of Fort Wayne, passed away on October 1, 2024, at Kingston at Dupont. He was born on March 18, 1944, in Oakwood, OH, to the late Ray and Helen (Craft) Ashbaugh. Don was a beloved father, brother, and community member, known for his dedication to his family and his lifelong commitment to Dairy Farming. Graduating from Arcola High...
Curtis Sherman
Sep 26, 2024
Curtis P. Sherman, 65, passed away on September 26, 2024, at Dupont Hospital. He was born in Columbia City on May 30, 1959, to the late Clyde "Red" and Esther (Ohlwine) Sherman. He was a graduate of Carroll High School, Class of 1977, and held fond memories of his upbringing in Arcola. Curt was a beloved brother and friend who...
Jerry Parish
Sep 21, 2024
Jerry A. Parish, 85, of Churubusco, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, at Park Place Senior Living, Fort Wayne. He was born in Churubusco on December 7, 1938, to the late Orville and Grace (Deen) Parish. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1956. Jerry was married to Nancy L. Bower on...
Hendrix Alderman
Sep 18, 2024
Hendrix Hayes Alderman, of Churubusco, was born in Fort Wayne on September 18, 2024, and passed away on the same day. Despite his brief time with us, Hendrix left a mark on the hearts of his family. Hendrix is survived by his loving parents, Derek & Rachel Alderman; his siblings, Grayson Laux, Raelynn Alderman, and Holden Alderman. The family invites...
Craig Humphries
Sep 12, 2024
Craig Steven Humphries, 72, of rural Churubusco, passed away on September 12, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne on December 9, 1951, to the late Harvey "Clair" and Mary Frances (Pletcher) Humphries. He grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from South Side High School in 1970 and later from Purdue...
Betty Barnett
Sep 12, 2024
Betty L. Barnett, 100, of Huntertown, passed away on September 12, 2024. Betty was born on January 27, 1924, in Fort Wayne, to the late Paul and Olava (Snowberger) Burns, where she spent her formative years and proudly graduated from South Side High School. Betty was a dedicated homemaker, providing a warm and loving environment for her family. On October...
Randy Baughman
Sep 11, 2024
Randy Gene Baughman, 72, of Ossian, passed away on September 11, 2024, in Keystone. He was born on May 24, 1952, in Wolf Lake, to the late Gene Baughman and Marilyn (Holbrook) Shenfeld. Randy was a retired over-the-road truck driver known for his love of the open road, a profession that suited his adventurous spirit. His passion for exploring never...
Joshua Monroe
Sep 9, 2024
Joshua James Monroe, 47, of Churubusco, lost his brave fight with cancer on September 9, 2024. Josh had many interests and hobbies. An accomplished artist, Josh also enjoyed cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Josh loved creating art and he was versatile in multiple media including but not limited to graphite, oil, acrylic, plaster, 3D designs,...
Judy Clifford
Sep 7, 2024
Judy J. Clifford, 79, of Churubusco passed away on September 7, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 21, 1945, in Wolf Lake, to the late Leonard and H. Naomi (Gordon) Frazier. She spent her formative years in Allen County and graduated from Huntertown High School. Judy, a lifelong resident of Indiana, was a cherished member of the...
Rosemary Berry
Sep 7, 2024
Rosemary J. Berry, 94, of rural Churubusco, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her home in Smith Township. Mrs. Berry was born in Churubusco on June 10, 1930, a daughter of the late Trevor and Berenice (Gross) Bonar and spent her formative years near Churubusco. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1948 and did additional study at...
Deborah Butler
Sep 2, 2024
Deborah K. Butler, 69, of Kendallville, passed away at her home on September 2, 2024. She was born in LaGrange on December 5, 1954, to the late Ernest and Pauline (Lovelace) Combs. She spent her formative years in Rome City, graduating from East Noble. Deborah was a long-time resident of Rome City, known for her strong work ethic. She dedicated...
Zachary Nolan
Sep 1, 2024
Zachary Grant Nolan, 27, of Churubusco, passed away on September 1, 2024. He was born on March 12, 1997, in Fort Wayne, to Larry and Jeanne (Fisher) Nolan. Zachary was a beloved son, father, and companion. He was a resident of Churubusco. He never married but was in a loving companionship with Bernadette Wyss and shared two beautiful children with...
Donald "Jake" Waltenburg
Aug 30, 2024
Donald "Jake" Jacob Waltenburg, 91 of Fort Wayne, passed away on August 30, 2024, at StoryPoint, Fort Wayne. He was born on January 25, 1933, in Rome City, the ninth child of the late Henry Edward and Regenia Francis (Murphy) Waltenburg. Jake spent his time as a youngster living in Rome City and Fort Wayne, and graduated from Central High...
Doris Malcolm
Aug 28, 2024
Doris Jean Malcolm, 80, of LaOtto, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne on July 21, 1944. She spent her formative years in Allen County and graduated from Huntertown High School. Jean was a devoted wife to the late Kenneth Malcolm, whom she married on May...
Jeffrey Winebrenner
Aug 27, 2024
Jeffrey Alan Winebrenner, 55, of Albion, a beloved son, husband, father, and brother, passed away on August 27, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born in Fort Wayne on November 2, 1968, to Oran and Carol (Rice) Winebrenner. He spent his formative years in Allen County and graduated from Carroll High School in 1987. Jeff was a dedicated...
Nancy Ford
Aug 24, 2024
Nancy E. Ford, 91, of Fort Wayne, a devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, at Parkview Hospital Randallia. She was born on September 18, 1932, in Fort Wayne, to the late Robert and Virginia (Kinerk) Meshberger. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne. Nancy graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1950 and furthered her...
Paul Christlieb
Aug 24, 2024
Paul Alan Christlieb, 94, formerly of Churubusco, passed away on August 24, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 30, 1930, in Ege, to the late Frank and Bessie (Addis) Christlieb. He attended Haag and LaOtto Elementary School and was a proud graduate of Huntertown High School, class of 1948, where he held the distinct honor...
Laura Dettmer
Aug 24, 2024
Laura Jane Dettmer, 76, of Huntertown, passed away on August 24, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 26, 1948, in Muncie, to the late James and Mary (Wallace) Duffy. Laura graduated from Muncie Central High School and later pursued her higher education at Ball State University and IPFW. Laura was married to Richard Dettmer at St. Lawrence...
