Lynn Steven Allen, 64, passed Saturday, February 16, 2019. Born in Bluffton, but raised in Markle, he was a son to the late Ival and Lois (Slater) Allen. Lynn graduated from Norwell High School; he played in the Marching Band as well as the Stage Band. He had worked for Zumbrun Construction Company and Essex Wire & Cable until he was disabled. His first love was the lake, spending time fishing and relaxing. He was an avid Cubs fan and loved the fact that he got to see them win the World Series and was also a Colts fan, IU & Purdue basketball fan. He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 43 years, Sharen Allen; daughter, Lindsay (Chris) Dempsher; siblings, Dennis (Joyce) Allen, Susan Allen, and Gary (Karen) Allen; and his two furry friends, Maggie Mae and Zoey, who always made him smile and who he loved dearly; nieces, nephews, great niece and great nephews, who he enjoyed spending time with all. Memorial Service is 11 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Hawks. Calling is also 4-7 pm., Friday, February 22, 2019 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Lupus Foundation.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; February 18, 2019

Maureen Alexandra Arata, age 65, passed away of natural causes on July 15, 2019, at her home in North Hollywood, California. An Indiana native, Maureen graduated from Indiana University with a double major in Music-Piano Performance, and English. Her love of foreign films (and freely acknowledged fear of performing) led her to Los Angeles where she worked throughout her career as a Casting Director. This work later expanded into Screen Writing and Producing. Maureen's remarkable ability to find new talent also applied to books and music, and her family fondly remembers her shared favorite discoveries. While processing some challenging experiences in an ever evolving entertainment industry, Maureen randomly found and began drawing with a colored pencil. This chance event led her to become a self-taught oil painting and mixed media artist (maureenarata.com) . Maureen stated in a recent bio that in painting she found "the road that never ends". Her artwork was accepted into several acclaimed curated shows and her spirit lives on in all of her lifetime creations, as well as in the memories of those she leaves behind. These include members of St. Monica's Catholic Church where she was active as a greeter; colleagues and friends in Los Angeles; and an extensive family network of aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents (alive and deceased). She is survived by her loving parents Dr. James and Jane Arata, siblings Elaine Arata (Mark Pecevich), Cynthia Heinze, Nancy Arata, James Arata Jr. (Gina), Cheryl Arata, Tim Arata (Loretta Jones), and Lisa Yde (Mark). Maureen was a proud aunt of 11 fabulous nieces and nephews and their equally adored spouses and children. Services will be held on July 30, 2019, at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Arcola. The 10:30 a.m. visitation will be followed by a memorial mass at 11:30 a.m.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 22, 2019

David Earl Back, 55, of Ashley died Saturday, July 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1964, in Albion, Michigan, to Hargis and Dixie (Coburn) Back. Mr. Back had worked as a machinist in Battle Creek, Michigan, until he became disabled. Surviving are three daughters, Tessa (Jason) O'Dell of Ashley, Brandy (Kenneth) McLaughlin of Angola, and Vanessa Back of Denver, Colorado; a son, David Back of Denver, Colorado; five grandchildren; his mother, Dixie Back of Eckford, Michigan; a sister, Penny Back of Eckford, Michigan; and two brothers, Carl Back of Eckford, Michigan, and Berlin Back of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his father. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Ashley Church of God, 101 North Gonser Avenue, Ashley with the Reverend Robert Neace officiating. Preferred memorials are to the family for funeral expenses. Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Steuben County, IN; July 8, 2019

Evelyn Michelle "Shelly" (Mowery) Baker, 53, of Kendallville died Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 6:20 a.m. at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange. She was born May 2, 1966, in Kendallville to Eugene Manford and Dorothy Ann (Powell) Mowery. She was a lifetime area resident and a homemaker. Shelly was first and foremost a Christian and loved going to church. She enjoyed watching CSI, being outside, and helping at the New Hope Club House. Being full of life right to the very end, Shelly was an awesome and amazing person. She enjoyed people and caring for others. Surviving are two daughters, Brandi (Bill) Blankenbeckler of Kendallville and Cree (David Elam) Baker of Winchester, Kentucky; a son, Brian (Stephanie) Stevens of Key West, Florida; four grandchildren, Helena Stevens, Brian Stevens, Jr., Natalie Blankenbeckler, and Remy Blankenbeckler; and her significant other, Steve Kilburn of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Brian Eugene Mowery. A celebration of life service will be Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 4 p.m. at New Life Tabernacle, 609 Patty Lane, Kendallville with the Reverend John Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 6, 2019, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the church. Preferred memorials are to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; July 1, 2019

Bruce Karl Baughn, 88, of Decatur, Angola, Indiana, Yorktown, Indiana, and Jensen Beach, Florida, died of an aortic aneurysm May 17, 2019 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born and raised in Decatur. He was married to Annabelle Roop. They retired on their lake home in Angola in 1988. Bruce was one of the founding members of the Signa Boat Company. He finished his boating career with Formula Thunderbird Boat Company. He was an avid fisherman and woodworker. He spent many summers on fly fishing trips to Red Lake, Ontario. His best memories were at the lake cottage surrounded by his family. Among survivors are his son, David (Suki) Baughn of Jensen Beach and Yorktown; grandchildren: Jeff (Regina) Laux, Joe Laux, Jennifer (Dr. Jeff) White, Julie (Joe) McCullaugh; and great-grandchildren, Mason, Ella, Addison, Avery Laux, Miles and Molly White, and Grafton McCullaugh. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Helen Baugh; sister, Patricia Drake; wife, Annabelle Roop Baughn; daughter, Sharyl Baughn Laux Ulrich; and second wife, Harriet Rutkauskas Baughn. No services will be held. Online condolences may be sent to davidallanbaughn@gmail.com For those who feel the need, please say a prayer for Bruce or make a contribution to your favorite charity in his name.
Published in Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN on May 21, 2019

On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, Joshua David Beck, loyal son and brother, suddenly passed away in his home at age 41. Joshua was born March 23, 1978 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and grew up in and around Fort Wayne. He graduated from South Side High School in 1996. He enjoyed working hard and spent most of his working career in service for the construction industry, and for local sports teams, the Komets and TinCaps. Joshua was committed to his friends, and endlessly supported those in his community who were also living with mental illness. Joshua was a devout Christian. He desired a righteous life and spoke to others about God at every chance he could. He loved his family and talked to his mom every single day. Joshua was a masterful chess player and loved movies and martial arts. Joshua was adored by all who knew him because of his kind and compassionate heart. Joshuawanted to go back to school and dreamed of being able to help others with mental illness. He will be deeply missed. Joshua was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Beck and maternal grandparents James T. Perkins and Mary Jane King Perkins. He is survived by his paternal grandfather James T. Beck, parents, David and Elaine Beck, sister Tess Beck, brother Marshal Warner, sister Carmen (Jordan) Dillon, and sister Anita (Chris) Woodard. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday June 18, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Homes-Lakeside Park, on Lake Ave. The viewing will begin at 8:30 a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 10:30 a.m.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Hom, Adams County, IN; June 29, 2019

Jane Evelyn Becker, 55, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on January 24, 1964 in Decatur, Indiana to the late William J. and Evelyn R. (Bleeke) Becker. Jane was a member of Headwaters Church on Wallen Road Ft. Wayne; Former member of the Decatur Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, and Korean Veterans Association. She graduated from Bellmont High School in 1983. Following graduation, she attended International Business College, in Fort Wayne. Jane worked at Norwest Bank in Ft. Wayne. Jane is survived by a sister, Nadine E. (Wilbur) Miller of Decatur; brother, Dennis W. (Jessica) Becker of Decatur; sister, Teresa L. Becker of Decatur; sister, Doreen S. Becker; sister, Rhonda A. (Mark) Mendenhall of Kendallville, Indiana; sister, Linda K. Becker of Decatur; three nieces; three nephews; three step-nieces; one step-nephew; and two great-nieces. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home - Decatur with Pastor Andrew Lyons officiating. Family and friends will be received from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home - Decatur. Preferred memorials are to be made to the family (Checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes). Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Hom, Adams County, IN; June 29, 2019

Michael A. Beitler, 36, of Decatur, IN, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019, as the result of an auto accident. He was born on December 30, 1982, in Decatur, IN, the son of Michael L. Beitler and Peggy (Orme) Hedrick. He was a self-employed mechanic, did concrete work, and assisted with farming. Michael was an outdoorsman and enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting. He liked working on cars and small engines. He loved his dog Cole, but above all, he loved and cherished his daughter, Londyn. He is survived by his parents, Peggy (Joe) Andrews; partner, Hilary Shirk; daughter, Londyn Shirk; maternal grandmother, Carol (John) Geels; maternal grandfather, Delmer (Gloria) Orme all of Decatur; numerous aunts and uncles. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, with visitation 2 hours prior from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Chris Everett. Memorials may be made to the family.
Haggard-Sefton-Hirsch & Zelt Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; May 25, 2019

Jon Owen Bennett, 60, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Bluffton, IN to the late Charles W. and Lucy Mae (Bunch) Bennett. He was a graduate of Indiana University and received his master's degree of science and education with a focus in school administration. Jon married Carol (Siener) Bennett in 1984 and she survives. He worked for both Blutton and Huntington School Cooperation and retired in 2018. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Jonenjoyed fly fishing and spending time with his family. Surviving are his children, Brandon (Dana) Bennett and Brett Bennett; sister, Susan (Michael) Monnot; step-mother, Marge Bennett; close friends, Jeff Gresley and Jeff Bushee; and several nieces and nephews. Jon was also preceded in death by siblings, Connie Hanen, Dick Bennett, and Larry Bennett. Memorial Mass 11:00 am Friday, July 12, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; July 9, 2019

Richard H. "Dick" Blue, 76, of Kendallville passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 5:53 a.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born May 31, 1943, in Kendallville to Donald J. and Glenna G. (Gates) Blue. They preceded him in death. He was a 1961 graduate of Kendallville High School. Richard and his brother, Larry, known as the Blue's Brothers, purchased Big Blue Market in 1975 located on South Main Street in Kendallville, and worked as owners and meat cutters. Once retired from Big Blue Market, Richard owned Blue's Lawn Care. Richard enjoyed going to the woods, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his beloved family. He will be remembered for his fun-loving personality, his work ethic, his contagious laugh, and love for living life to the fullest. Surviving are a daughter, Amy Blue Sage of Kendallville; four grandchildren that were his pride and joy, Lauren (Josh) Weimer, Morgan (Kevin) Rupert, Ashlyn Sage, and Sean Sage all of Kendallville; two great-grandchildren that are due later this year; a sister, Carol (Bill) Moree of Auburn; a brother, Larry (Caryl) Blue of Kendallville; and his beloved dog and man's best friend, Marley. A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date at the location of his chosen resting place. Preferred memorials are to Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology, 11143 Parkview Plaza, Suite 100, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46845.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; June 30, 2019

Mary Frances Bricker, 72, of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away Thursday, June 26, 2019. She was born on May 4, 1947, the daughter of Jimmie Lou and Virginia Mae (Newvine) Fowler. She married Kevin Bricker on August 1, 1981. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, scrapbooking and photos. Surviving relatives include her husband, Kevin Bricker; daughters, Kelsie Bricker; Kimberly Bricker; grandchildren, Khia, and Marsean all of Ft. Wayne, IN; brother, David Roy (Chris) Fowler of Delta, OH. Funeral services will be 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 7, 2019, at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Homes - Maplewood Park, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen Co, IN; June 29, 2019

Andrea Kristen Brown, age 25, of Huntington, died at 10:40 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2019 at her home. Visitation will be from 4 - 6 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will immediately follow at 6 p.m. Monday at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Ken Thompson officiating. Preferred memorials are to Huntington County Humane Society, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Andrea was born on February 17, 1994 in Huntington, the daughter of Randy Brown and Tracy Burnworth. She attended Huntington North High School. She enjoyed crochet and animals and loved spending time with her kids. Survivors include her father, Randy Brown of Florida, her mother and stepfather, Tracy Burnworth and Daniel Junker of Huntington, children Mia Henson and Keegan Henson, both of Huntington, a brother, Caden Loew of Fort Wayne, a grandmother, Linda Groves of Huntington, and an aunt, Sherry Carrell, also of Huntington.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; June 29, 2019

James "Jeb" Bubp Jr., age 69, of Portland died Friday July 12, 2019 in IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie following complications from an extended illness. He was born in Portland on December 29, 1949 the son of James "Pete" and Capitola "Capi" (Armontrout) Bubp. He had worked at J&P Custom Plating for many years. He was a 1968 Portland High School graduate. Jeb had been active in the Portland community having served on Jay County Community Center, Rotary Club, Habitat for Humanity and United Way. Surviving are two sons Corby Bubp (wife Jennifer) of Carmel and Christopher Bubp of Seoul, South Korea, one daughter Julie Hummel (husband Cameron) of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, his mother Capi Bubp of Portland, a sister Lana Ninde (husband Mike) of Bryant and six grandchildren. A celebration of life will take place Thursday July 18, 2019 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the Jay County Boy's Club.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Jay Co, Indiana; July 18, 2019

Gloria Mae Caine-Follis, 93, passed away peacefully of June 27, 2019 surrounded by loving family. Mae was born June 24, 1926 in Rome, GA to George and Delia (Branson) York. She and her twin brother Stanley were the oldest of 10 children. She spent her childhood in Bell Co. Kentucky, moving to Ft. Wayne in 1955. Mae was employed as a waitress first with Azars and then various restaurants in the city before retiring. She was known for her fashionable styles, quick wit, and never taking life seriously. She was truly a princess. She survived and will dearly be missed by her daughter Carolyn (Phillip) Harding, sons Charles (Claudia) Capps, and Rick (Sharlyn) Capps. Six grandchildren - Cindy, Carrie, Josh, Jordan, Gerrod and Noah. Also surviving are 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and a host of step children and step grandchildren. Surviving are sisters Jean (Bob) Breidert, Mary Lee Zell, Wanda McCue and brothers Earl (Betty) York and Kenneth York. Mae also was a special Aunt to so many nieces and nephews too numerous to name whom shall miss her dearly. She was preceded in death and has reunited with son Michael, granddaughter Christina, great granddaughter Celia, sister Helen Gilbert, brothers Stanley, Willard and Charlie York and lastly husbands Earnest Capps, Harold Caine and Ned Follis. Funeral services will be 7:30 PM, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home - Covington Knolls, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Pastor Gary Green will officiate the service. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1:00 until 3:00 PM & 6:00 until 7:30 PM at the funeral home. In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests all memorials to Northridge Baptist Church 1300 E Cook Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 1, 2019

Von E. "Bud" Call, 73, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, January 31, 2019 at CHP Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. Bud was born on July 2, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana to Earl "Woody" & Lucy Ann (Terrell) Call. He married Suzanne Werst on June 26, 1965 in Decatur. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1964. Bud attended Praise Point Church in Willshire, Ohio. He was a member of the Moose Lodge # 1311 in Decatur, Shane's Aerie Eagles #1292 in Rockford, & the Willshire Sportsman's Club. He was a former member of the American Legion Post # 207 in Willshire. He retired in 2007 from Central Soya in Decatur with 43 years of service. Bud loved golfing, fishing, & bowling. He was a great bowler having several perfect 300 games and also bowling an 800 series. He was an avid IU basketball fan and Chicago Bears fan. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Call of Willshire, OH; two sons, Scott (Deb) Call & Brooks (Tina) Call both of Rockford, OH; daughter, Tiffany (Mike DiCillo) Lewis of Brook Park, OH; two brothers, Vernon Call of FL & James Call of Monroeville, IN; brother-in-law, Richard (Rita) Werst of Celina, OH; and seven grandchildren, Eleesha Long, Jordan Feldes, and Ocean, Quinn, Keagan, Giovanna, & Rowan DiCillo. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, James Werst. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2019 at Praise Point Church in Willshire, Ohio with Pastor Brandon Baker, Pastor Mark Ralph, & Pastor Brad Kittle officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 of Decatur. Family & friends will be received from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Preferred memorials are to Praise Point Church or CHP Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN; 2/2/2019

Sharon Kay Carsrud, 75, passed away on January 16, 2018. She was born in Muncie, IN on January 24, 1942. Sharon worked as a Licensed Practicing Nurse at various nursing homes before her retirement. Her hobbies included playing bingo, poker, and slot machines. Sharon also enjoyed attending hockey games, and would travel to various cities to watch games live. She was an avid Blackhawks and Chicago Cubs fan. Sharon is survived by her mother, Marjorie Rhoades; children, James (Denise) Hill, Jeffrey Hill, Paul (Christina) Williams, Jacqueline (Victor) Lopez, and Tomena (Marvin) Williams; 18 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and her step-brother, Gary Muncie. She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Gibson; step-mother, Bonnie Gibson; and grandchildren, Janice Kay Harmon and Kimberly Hill. A funeral service will take place at 11AM on Monday, January 22, 2018 at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805, with calling 2 hours prior. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Tomena Williams.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; January 18, 2018

May 14, 1953 -- December 29, 2017
Barry W. Cheeks, 64, of Constantine, MI, died at 5:30 pm on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Community, Centreville, MI. He was born on May 14, 1953 in Welch, WV, to Charlie M. and Ethel Mae (Robinson) Cheeks. Survivors include his son, Earl Cheeks of Constantine, MI; two grandchildren and several brothers. He was preceded in death by his father. Barry had worked at Asics Foundry and later as a plant supervisor for Simplex Paper Miller in Constantine, MI. He had served in the US Marine Corps. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
Miller/Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, IN; December 29, 2017

Adeline Lavera Coe, 92 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born on November 25, 1926, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Claude and Sadie (Steele) Corts. She was a Captain in the Army National Guard. Adeline went to Ball State University, where she received her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, Followed by attending Butler University getting her Media Specialist Degree and took additional graduate work at Indiana University in guidance and counseling. She was a teacher at Carroll, Concordia Lutheran and Leo HighSchools. She was a life member of Disabled American Veterans Ladies Auxiliary and served as the State Commander of DAV Auxiliary Department of Indiana in 1992-1993, during that time she received the Distinguished Hoosier award. Adeline also volunteered at the VA Medical Center for several years and in 1977 held the position of DAVA national Publicity Chairman. She was a lifetime member of VFW Kekionga Post 1421 where she started the first VFW Auxiliary in 1979. A member of American Legion Post 24 in Bradenton, Florida, Navy Club USA Ship 245 in New Haven, Indiana, and Marine Corps League in Fort Wayne. She also chartered the first auxiliary for Amvets Post 33 in Fort Wayne where she served as the first President. She is a member of the Allen County Retired Teacher Association and the National Education Association. She is a member of Pi Lambda Theta, having served as its President and been in the organization 50 years. She was also active in Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Bradenton, Florida, receiving the Silver Circle Award for 25 years in 2002. She was a former member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Surviving her are her children; Jay Whetsel, Merline (William) Jann, Candace (Sam) Terrell, Sharon (Gene) France; 7 stepdaughters; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Proceeding her in passing are her first husband, Harold Brumbaugh; second husband, William Whetsel; third husband Glen Smith, and most recent spouse, Richard Coe;brother, Calvin Corts; 3 stepsons; 2 stepdaughters. A Funeral Service will be at 11 am on Monday, July 15, 2019, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held from 2-5pm & 7-9pm on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral home Lakeside 1140 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805. Memorial contributions to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bradenton, Florida.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 11, 2019

Ermal Lester Crabill Jr., 81 , passed away Thursday June 27, 2019 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on August 3, 1937 in Rochester, IN to Ermal and Dorothy Crabill. Ermal has been a residence of Akron Indiana for 25 years... prior to that Rochester . He was a pattern maker at Shaw box in muskegon Michigan where he resided for 18 years before moving back to his home state of Indiana. Ermal enjoyed farming , hunting & fishing. He spent time traveling back & forth to visit his daughter & grandkids. Ermal is survived by his Daughter Kimberly Heikkila (husband Victor) of Muskegon, MI, grandchildren Dylan & Onna Heikkila . Nephew Richard Grimm of Rochester, Indiana. Ermal is preceded by his parents Ermal and Dorothy Crabill, sister Lorene Grimm. Family has requested to have a private memorial service at a later date.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 9, 2019

Olive "Grace" Darrah, 83, of Geneva, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, February 22, 2019 at Dunkirk-Millers Merry Manor. Grace was born on December 27, 1935 at home - on Rock Fork Road in Morehead, Kentucky to the late James Lowell Thompson and late Rena Jane (Roberts) Thompson. She spent many years with her partner Rex Jay Darrah. She was employed for many years as a seamstress in numerous factories. She also was an escort for her dear partner Rex while traveling the country delivering mobile homes. Grace enjoyed spending her mornings at McDonald's with her dear friend Ellen Hirschy. She was a very talented seamstress, and loved crocheting. She always had a camera with her, capturing all of life's important moments. She is survived by her daughter, Suzette Renee Wills of Marble Falls, Texas; son, Richard Jay Darrah of Cumming, Georgia; daughter, Sharon Crago of Geneva, Indiana; sister Maryme Marie McDonald of Michigan City, Indiana; two grandsons, Dustin Crago and Nicholas Michael Wills; and two great-grandchildren, Thomas Allen Ethan Wilson and Destiny Wildermuth. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Robert Alford; five sisters, Elsie Thompson, Clara Ritchie, Beulah Masters, Annie Logan, Rosa Nellie Johnson; four brothers, Kelly Thompson, Fred Thompson, Lester Thompson, and Jessie Thompson; and Grace's four legged best friend Scottie. Per Grace's wishes there will be no services. Preferred memorials are to the American Diabetes Association.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN; 2/24/2019

Carolyn K. Young Deck, age 92, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Sunday January 7, 2018. Carolyn was born December 12, 1925 the daughter of the late Russell and Wilda Young. Carolyn attended St. Joseph United Methodist Church for some time before she began attending Brookside Church. She worked as a ladies' clothing manager at Hutner's and LS Ayers, she then worked as an assistant for optometrists for about 30 years before her retirement at the age of 74. She volunteered at Parkview Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, The Rescue Mission and St. Mary's soup kitchen in her spare time. Carolyn enjoyed traveling near and far any time she had the opportunity. More than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family. Carolyn is survived by; daughter, Andrea Kelley; granddaughter, Amy (Marcus) Hardiek; great grandson, Spencer Hardiek, niece Reida Zezula; nephews, Lynn Woods and Douglas Woods. Carolyn was preceded in death by her spouse Theodore W Deck; father Russell Allen Young and mother Wilda Irene Young; sister Mary Elizabeth Woods. A funeral service for Carolyn will be held Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815, with calling from 12:30pm to 1pm. A visitation will occur Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Brookside Church or The Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; January 10, 2018

Brodie Allen DePew, age 36, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his home in Kendallville. Brodie was born in Angola, Indiana on July 28, 1982 to Danny James DePew and Nancy Lynn (Poe) Cluster. Survivors include:
Mother and step father, Nancy and Tom Cluster of Kendallville. Father and step mother, Danny and Nellie DePew of Wolcottville.
Paternal grandparents, James and Rosella DePew of Auburn. Step grandfather, Jack Cluster of Auburn.
Sister, Tonya and Brad Rummel of Corunna. Sister, Angel and Brad Schiek of Waterloo. Sister, Karrie and Ryan Wood of Hamilton.
Sister, Kira and Justin Kline of Hamilton. Sister, Brittany DePew of Ashley.
Step brother, Brian and Lorri Shepherd of Ligonier. Step brother, Eric Shepherd of Auburn.
Step sister, Amanda and Brandon Schwartz of Middlebury.
Many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Willard and Janet Collingsworth and Oakley Poe, Jr.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 5:00 PM. Pastor Paul Patton will officiate the service. Memorial donations may be made in support of the family.
Hite Funeral Home, Albion, Indiana; July 3, 2019

Mary Evangeline Gregory Devine, 85 passed away February 12, 2019 at Kingston Residence Care in Fort Wayne. Mary was born in Rockingham County, NC to the late John and Mary Lou Gregory on March 2, 1933. She went to school in Draper. She married Robert Devine on September 11, 1956. She worked at General Electric most of her life. She enjoyed family, vacationing, reading, and bingo. Surviving are her children, Brian (Debra) Devine, Dan (Jill) Devine, and Marie (Michael) Berry; five grandsons Curtis, Jacob, Logan Devine, Mitchell and Mathew Berry; two great-grandchildren Malachi and Ohana Berry. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Robert Devine, first child Robert Jr. Devine, and her brothers Marvin and Milton Gregory. Memorial service 1:00 pm Friday, February 22, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park with memorial visitation from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana. The Devine family wishes to extend sincerest thanks to the staff at Kingston Residence Care on Winchester Rd. for their unending care and comfort they gave to their mother.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; February 15, 2019

Dorothy Jean Dove, age 86, of Kendallville, died January 23, 2019 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. Mrs. Dove was born in Steuben County, Indiana on April 6, 1932 to the late Harry and Arlene (McClish) Dove. She was a nurse's aide at local nursing homes. There are no surviving family members other than her "family" at the Northeastern Center in Kendallville. Memorial services will take place at a later date.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland, IN; February 10, 2019

James "Jim" Richard Dunphy, 57, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away at 10:05 AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his home in Indianapolis. He was born on Saturday, October 28, 1961, in Wabash, IN. Jim was a 1979 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a former manager of Circle K and a big sports fan. Survivors include: Mother - Norma "Joan" (Grandstaff) Dunphy, Indianapolis, IN, Daughter - Caitlyn Dunphy, TX, Son - Matthew Dunphy, TX, Brother - Jonathan (Suzanne) Grandstaff-Dunphy, Indianapolis, IN, Sister - Jayne (Ralph) Duncan, Payneville, KY and Sister - Melodye (Dan) Dollar, Marion, IN. He was preceded in death by his Father - John Dunphy. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be set for a later date. Services will be held at Oak Chapel United Methodist Church, 1335 Jadden Rd. Marion, IN 46953.
Glancy Funeral Homes, IN; February 18, 2019

Perrin (Pete) Durling, 77, passed away at home on February 18, 2019 after a long, valiant struggle with cancer. He was born and raised in Michigan, the son of the late Howard and Marion Durling. In his younger days, he enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, and in his retirement he loved golf. Pete was a graduate of Michigan State University, and obtained a Master's Degree from Indiana University. He was employed by Navistar for 40 years, and retired as a product manager. After retiring, he enjoyed working at Lakeside Golf Course. Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Elane Gerding Thomas; children, Rob (Heather), Cheryl (Paul); step-daughter, Molly (Matt); 6 grandchildren; siblings, Howard (Sue) and Harold (Vivian) Durling. Pete will be remembered as a "gentle giant" with winking blue eyes. He cherished his beloved dogs, Two-Two and Teddy. He was a man of few, but wise words. In lieu of funeral services, a private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or the Allen County SPCA.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; February 19, 2019

Kim E. Eady, 66, of Decatur, IN, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. He was born in Decatur, IN, on September 18, 1952, the son of the late Theodore D. and Alvera (Cully) Eady. On March 27, 1975, he married Kathie M. Hammond. He retired in 2014 from the Maintenance Department at Bunge after 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathie Eady; a son, Chad (Tracey) Pruden, 2 daughters, Tammy (Pat) Tracey and Michelle Eady; 2 brothers, Dave Eady and Jeff Eady; a sister, Sue Eady all of Decatur; 5 granddaughters, Makenzie, Megan, Morgan, Lillian, and Jordyn. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Larry Henry and Steve Eady. Per Kim's Request a Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice.
Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; June 12, 2019

William H. "Bill" Eden, 78, of Auburn and formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at The Laurels of DeKalb Nursing Home in Butler. He was born Oct. 21, 1940, in Lorain, Ohio, to the late Henry E. and Kathryn S. (Cawal) Eden. Bill graduated from Auburn High School in 1958 and then went on to serve in the Illinois National Guard. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts. Bill worked as a librarian at the Oak Park Library in Oak Park, Illinois. He also worked for the University Library at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and the Eckhart Public Library in Auburn, retiring in 1998. He was a former member of the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Bill loved film making and was known as a film buff. He also was an avid reader. Bill is survived by numerous friends in the Auburn and Chicago areas. Per the request of Bill, no services will take place. Memorials may be directed to the Eckhart Public Library, 212 W. 12th St., Auburn, IN 46706.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, Auburn, IN; February 27, 2019

September 19, 1950 -- June 30, 2019
Steven D. Edwards Sr., 68, of Shipshewana, died at 5:20 pm, on Sunday, June 30 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on September 19, 1950, in Three Rivers, MI, to George Edwards and Bonieta (Drake) Maxson. Surviving are son, Steven (Heather) Edwards Jr. of West Lafayette; three grandchildren; significant other, Linda Lotfi of Stroh; two sisters, Linda Toppings of WV, Connie Little of IN; two brothers, Gary Edwards, Frank (Sharlene) Herington both of IN; five step children, Sherrie (Steve) Koenig, Kim (Larry) Garver, Tina (Ron) Drake, Margaret (Dennis) Tam, Angel Wells; 19 step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, George Edwards; two wives, Jeannie Edwards, Carolyn Edwards; sister, Marsha Maxson; step-son, Harry Wells. Steven was a 20 year Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He previously worked as a crane operator at Sturgis Iron and Metal and a driver for the Amish community. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, July 13 followed by a 4:00 pm funeral service at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street, Middlebury. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial donation be given to the American Cancer Society, to honor Steven's long fight with lung and throat cancer.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; July 6, 2019

Jeanne Marguerite Ellingson, 87, recently of Huntertown, Indiana died January 29, 2019. Jeanne was born October 27, 1931 in Albert Lea, MN to Anton Peter and Minna J. (Schatterer) Axelson. Jeanne was retired as a Bank Officer and Vice President of Marketing for Western State Bank in Sioux Falls, SD. Throughout her life she was active in her community, theater and her church. She often said her marriage on November 25, 1951 to Clair C. "Mick" Ellingson in Ellendale, MN, began a 67 year love affair with the love of her life. Jeanne is survived by her loving husband, Clair "Mick" Ellingson, children, Eric (Patrice) Ellingson, Kristi (George) Hamilton, Juli (Randy) Huber, grandchildren, Rebekah (Gunnar) Vagenius, Rachelle Huber, Rae Anne (Steven) Hebnes, Kathrein Huber, Claire, Sarah, Kathleen, Elizabeth, and Erick John Ellingson, great grandchildren, Laura (Chris) Vagenius Mills, Tobe Rey Carias, Minna Vagenius, Theodor and Fritz Hebnes, great-great grandchild, Harrison Mills, and siblings Shirley Jenson and Jimmy Axelson and numerous nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents and grandson Caleb Huber. There are no services or visitation planned at this time. Memorial gifts may be directed to Alzheimer's Disease Research C/O Bright Focus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., Clarksburg, MD 20871.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; February 5, 2019

Sally Jean Eulitt, age 80, of Kendallville, died Monday, February 11, 2019 at Life Care Center, LaGrange. Ms. Eulitt was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 31, 1938 to Clyde Wilbur "Bill" Eulitt and Frances Elizabeth "Betty" (Kern) Phillips. She graduated from Northside High School in 1957 and was employed for 22 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She also provided in-home nursing care for challenged children for 15 years. She was a member of First Christian Church in Kendallville where she taught Sunday school and was an AWANA leader. Survivors include: Sister, Sue Forkert of Fort Wayne. Brother, Earl and Nancy Eulitt of Kendallville.
Several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM at First Christian Church in Kendallville with a gathering time an hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church. Arrangements entrusted to Hite Funeral Home.
Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville, IN; February 12, 2019

Arthur R. Evans was called to his maker six months ago on December 21, 2018, in Pharr, Texas. The family will have a Memorial Mass and a luncheon to recognize his life. Art was raised and spent his whole life in the Portland, Indiana. The Evans family settled in the Jay County area in the mid - 1800's. Art married Lena Cahue and was married for 49 years until her death 15 years ago. He worked most of his life as a union member of the operating engineers, Local 103. He had a short stent as the Superintendent of the Jay County Highway Department. Art was also well known in the community for his skills as a "recycling engineer", well into his 80's. Art was a very avid hunter and trapper which he enjoyed into his later years. Art was very proud of his family, all five children graduated from college and in his terms have "done well". Art is leaving behind four sons and a daughter. Bruce and Loretto Armstrong of Carmel, IN; David and Marie of Pharr, TX; Chris and Bill Abernathy of Eden Prarie, MN; Tony and Mary Lee of Indianapolis and Eric and Kim of Ft. Wayne, as well as 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The family would like to invite family and friends to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Saturday June 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM for a Mass of Remembrance with a luncheon/social time to follow. Baird-Freeman Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Jay County, IN; June 11, 2019

Carol E. Forero, 71, of Kendallville, formerly of Churubusco, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at her residence. She was born September 11, 1947, in Bluffton to Paul and Velma (Collins) Harris. Mrs. Forero retired as a dietary manager at a nursing home in Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Wolcottville Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are her husband, Norberto Forero of Kendallville; two sons, Bryan Wolff of Fort Wayne and Keith Wolff of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters, Cindy Abbott of Tennessee and Cheryl Shulaw of South Dakota. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 10, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Wolcottville Seventh Day Adventist Church. Preferred memorials are to the donor's choice. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville, IN; February 7, 2019

Gregory A. Frauhiger, 61, of Craigville, passed away Monday afternoon, July 1, 2019, at his residence. Greg was born in Bluffton on March 13, 1958, to Thomas J. and Rose Marie (Moser) Frauhiger, they both survive and reside in Bluffton. He was a 1976 Norwell High School graduate. Greg went on to be a Construction Weld Inspector for the Plumbers & Steamfitters Union Local #403 in California. Greg had many hobbies including, hiking and river rafting. He enjoyed listening to music, and his love of classic cars, traveling and trying exotic foods. In addition to his parents, Greg is survived by a son, Trevor (Jill) Frauhiger of Prospect, KY; three grandchildren, Anders, Winifred and Ramsey Frauhiger of Prospect, KY; three brothers, Doug (Jill) Frauhiger, Kerry (June) Frauhiger and Kenny (Lynnette) Frauhiger all of Bluffton; a sister, Deborah (Rob) Moon of Craigville; his companion of many years, Theresa Hummer. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 5:00 PM at Goodwin - Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel, in Bluffton. Nile Bucher and Art Ringger will officiate services. Receiving of friends will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the funeral home on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Memorials may be given to the World Wildlife Foundation.
Goodwin Funeral Homes, Wells County, Indiana; July 1, 2019

Dennis Paul Fuleki, age 60, of Kehei, Hawaii passed away May 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born on July 22, 1958 in Fort Wayne, IN the son of the late Joseph Fuleki and the late Helen (McDonald) Fuleki . Dennis had been on disability, but had previously worked in the construction and landscaping business in Hawaii. Prior to moving to Hawaii 14 years ago, Dennis was raised in Ft. Wayne before moving to Decatur and then Auburn. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion. Dennis enjoyed sports…especially the Pittsburgh Steelers! In college sports he followed the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and in the NBA, it was the Boston Celtics. He had an easy going personality and was able to make friends very easy. Survivors include his daughter; Chelsea Minnich of Fort Wayne, IN; three brothers; Emery "Vince" (Karen) Fuleki of Auburn, IN, Joseph (Teresa) Fuleki of Fort Wayne, IN, Gary Fuleki of Rome City, IN; two grandchildren; Ruger Minnich and Ruby Minnich; several nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death by two brothers: Roger Fuleki and Ronald Fuleki; two sisters-in-law; Marsha Fuleki and Susanne Fuleki. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday July 13, 2019 at the residence of Gary Fuleki ,102 W 1050 N, Rome City, IN. The family ask that everyone bring a dish with them to share.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; June 15, 2019

Daniel W. Fulk, 48, of Cromwell, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was born on August 15, 1970 in LaGrange, Indiana to Jack Fulk and Joann (Baker) Heiman. Daniel is survived by his mother, Joann Heiman of Cromwell; sister, Debra Fulk of Hartsdale, NY and half-brother, Ted Fulk. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Fulk. Daniel was a car enthusiast, enjoyed being a mechanic, fishing, hunting and had a passion for car racing. No services are planned at this time. A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center in Ligonier. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Yeager Funeral Home, LaGrange, IN; June 25, 2019

Tracy Dawn Gambler, 41 of New Haven, Indiana passed away on June 23, 2019. She was born June 18, 1978, in Phoenix, Arizona to Richard Pirtle and Peggy Lewis. She is survived by her son, Wayne Pirtle, her mother, Peggy Lewis, Sister, Tina Pirtle, a host of extended family members and a special friend Barbara Burgo. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Pirtle, and her brother, Richard Pirtle Jr. Services will be held on Friday, July 5, 2019, 2 PM at Mungovan Simple Cremations & Funerals, 2114 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN with visitation there from 1 PM. Cremation will follow the service.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 5, 2019

Judy Goff, 77, of New Haven, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Majestic Care West, Fort Wayne. Born April 5, 1942 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Francis "Punk" M. and Dolly A. (Coggeshell) Jones. She married Carl Goff on December 28, 1988 in New Haven. She loved spending time with her husband as they sat around and tell each other jokes, and never repeating the same ones. She also loved cats and reading, especially James Patterson novels. Survivors include her husband, Carl Goff, of New Haven; children, David (Cyndi) Nolt, of Huntsville, Ala., Gary (Kate) Nolt, of Wilmington, NC, John (Rosealle) Nolt, of Columbus, Ga. and Michael Nolt, of Omaha, Neb., step-children, Anita (Charles) Bender, of Larwill and Jerry Goff, of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Anthony, Shelia, Ashley, Nick, Elias, Dimitri Nolt, all of Huntsville, Ala. and Alex Nolt, of Fort Wayne; step-grandchildren, Amy Goff, of Columbia City, Kelli (George) Powell, of Portage, Amanda (Teri) Grycza, of Larwill, Karly (Billy) Hass, of Claypool, Jessy Lucas, of Wabash and Scarlet (Josh) Bender, of Warsaw; and step-great-grandchildren, Kayden Norman, Kaydra Grote, Kali Miller, all of Columbia City, Zachari Powell, of Portage, Adilynn Hall, of Claypool, Danika Lucas, of Wabash and William Hall, of Claypool. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Jackie Nolt; step-granddaughter, Brandi Bender; and step-great-grandchildren, Nicholas Adkins, Peyton Bender, and infant Justice Bender-Wheaton. Per Judy's wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. With a love for animals, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Humane Society of Whitley County
DeMoney & Grimes Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; July 18, 2019

Marilyn Erna Haley, 87, died Sunday June 16, 2019. She was born on February 21, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Erna Anderson. Marilyn was a member of the Coventry Baptist Church and active in the church along with Red Hat Club. On September 29, 1956 she married Frank Mulholland Haley who died on July 27, 1988. They are survived by their children; Cathy (Rick) Connerley, Dr.Robert (Roxann) Haley, grandchildren, Erick, Justin, Amy, Ross, great-grandchildren, Maylin, Morgan, Jacob, Angel on the way, and Nixon. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Frank Mulholland Haley and brother Robert Anderson. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday June 21, 2019 at the Coventry Baptist Church, 10926 Aboite Center Rd,, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. Dr. John Blair will officiate.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; June 17, 2019

Kaylynn S. Hampshire, 57, of Churubusco, passed away on July 21, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, on January 28, 1962, to the late Kenneth and Diann (Perry) Hampshire, Sr. She spent her formative years in rural Allen County, attending Carroll High School. She worked at BRC in Churubusco and Fort Wayne for the last 32 years. Kaylynn is survived by her son, Mike Hampshire of Churubusco; a brother, Russell (Deb) Hampshire of Columbia City. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kenneth Hampshire Jr. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Friday, July 26, 2019, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. In Lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the American Diabetes Association.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; July 22, 2019

Neil E. Hanni, 69, of Churubusco, passed away on June 25, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Ravenna, Ohio, on October 8, 1949, to the late Edwin and Willa (Thomas) Hanni. He spent his formative years in Stow, graduating from Stow High School in 1967. He received his Bachelors Degree from Kent State University in 1971 and his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ohio State in 1975. In 1976, Neil moved to Churubusco and worked with Dr. Don Welsh at Churubusco Veterinary Clinic. Neil took ownership and operated the clinic until his retirement. Neil lived in Churubusco for the last 43 years, a community in which he loved. He was very active in the Whitley County Republican Central Committee serving as treasurer and also in the local government over the years. He served on the board of the Blue River Senior Apartments. He had a passion for travel, loved nature and animals. Neil is survived by his sister, Sharon M. (Bob) Carr of Cuyahoga Falls, OH.; a brother, Dennis C. (Clair) Hanni of Hartville, OH.; three nephews, Michael, Matthew Carr and Robert Crawford. Memorial Services will take place at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home on Friday, July 5, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., with Pastor Rick Van Horn, officiating. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 5, 2019, from 5:00 p.m., until 7:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Churubusco Public Library or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Whitley Co, IN; June 26, 2019

Tangie K. Harrel, age 40, of Corunna passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 3, 1979 in Auburn. Tangie was a 1998 graduate of Garrett High School. She married Sean J. Harrel on July 22, 2000 in Auburn. He resides in Corunna. Tangie worked as a guest service representative at Parkview Ortho in Fort Wayne for 14 years. She and her family attended Pine Hills Church in Kendallville and she was a support member for the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department. She loved spending time with her family! Survivors Include: Her husband; Sean Harrel of Corunna. Son; Carson Harrel of Corunna.
Daughter; Morgan Harrel of Corunna. Daughter; Chloe Harrel of Corunna.
Father and mother; Kim and Terri Oster of Fort Wayne.Mother and father; Lisa and Jeff Davis of Fort Wayne.
Grandmother; Kay Oster of Garrett. Grandfather; Jack Davis of Fort Wayne. Grandmother; Betty Harrel of Kansas City, Missouri.
Father-in-law and mother-in-law; Jeff and Patty Harrel of Lakeland, Florida.
Sister and brother-in-law; Kylie and Shaun Kemery of Fort Wayne.
Sister; Ashley Brown of Fort Wayne. Sister; Jessica Davis of Fort Wayne. Brother; Markus Oster of Fort Wayne.
Brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Adam and Melissa Harrel of Orlando, Florida.
Aunts and uncles; Kerry and Alicia Oster, Kami and John Bodey, Kasey and Kerry Shultz, Tammy Johnson, Tonda Jackson, Cindy and Denny Mandick, Katherine and James Myers, Mike and Paulette Balazs, Richard and Brenda Balazs, James and Cindy Balazs, Susan and Timothy Sparks, Daniel and Holly Balazs, Donald and Mischel Balazs and Jennifer Harrel.
Her God children; Zander Treesh, Brycelyn Treesh, Chesney Treesh and Abel Treesh.
She was preceded in death by her a grandfather; Larry Oster, grandmother; Janet Davis and grandparents; Robert and Kathryn Rex and Shirley and Raymond Loriot. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center Street in Auburn. Additional visitation will be held on Saturday one hour prior to the funeral service from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Pine Hills Church, 4704 Carroll Road in Fort Wayne with Pastor Mark Buwalda officiating. Memorial donations may be directed to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, New York 10036 and the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department, 1111 US 6, Corunna, Indiana 46730.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb Co, Indiana; July 5, 2019

Joyce Heston, age 71, of rural Portland, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019, in St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Portland March 30, 1948, the daughter of Francis and Grace (Prescott) Jenney. She was married December 30, 1967, to Randy Heston who survives. She was a 1966 Portland High School graduate and Ambers Beauty School. She had worked in banking and in the Clerks Office in the Jay County Courthouse. She was a member of West Walnut Street Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband Randy, one son Gregory Heston (wife Yvonne) of Knoxville, TN; one daughter Amanda Campbell (husband Rory) of Portland, two brothers John Jenney (wife Glenda) of Goshen, IN and Jim Jenney (wife Kristi) of Portland, Eight grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be Monday, June 17, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Gil Alicea presiding. Visitation will be Monday from 2:00 - 5:30 PM. Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society or Pregnancy Care Center.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Jay County, IN; June 12, 2019

Carroll D. Hiester, 80, of Bluffton, IN passed away Thursday morning July 18, 2019 at Adams County Memorial Hospital in Decatur, I He was born on March 4, 1939 to George A. and Marcella (Ladig) Hiester, they preceded him in death. Carroll married Janice A. (Kaufman) on April 7, 1972 in Tennessee, she survives in Bluffton. Following high school, Carroll enlisted in the United States Marines in 1957, then onto the United States Army. He served in numerous tours in Viet Nam. Carroll spent his last years of military service in the National Guard, he retired from the military and was a disabled American Veteran. After leaving the military he worked maintenance and security positions for several area factories. He retired in 2001 from Wal-Mart in Bluffton. Carroll was a member of the American Legion Post 111 and Moose Lodge in Bluffton. Carroll is survived by his wife, 3 sons, Mike (Terri) Hiester of Nashville, TN, Jim Pursley of Ossian and Rex Pursley of Bluffton; 5 daughters, Diana (Robert) Ferguson of Tennessee, Kathy (Don) Hile of Bumpass, VA, Tammy Hiester, Debbie (Scott) Hiester, Teresa (Jeff) Schmidt of Ossian; a brother, Keith (Jo) Hiester of Decatur, IN. He was preceded in death by a son, David Hiester, a sister, Alice Gephart. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the Goodwin - Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel, 3220 East SR 124, Bluffton, IN Dr. Bryson E. Bell will officiate services. American Legion Post 111 in conjunction with the United States Army Honor Guard will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home, and 1 hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion Post 111.
Goodwin Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; July 19, 2019

Samuel A. Hyde, 71 passed away on July 10, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital. He was the son of the late Raymond and Francis Hyde. He was the owner of Hyde Brothers Books. He is survived by his wife: Marilyn, son: Jacob (Ciara) Hyde 0f Huntington, daughter: Victoria L. Jaurqui of Ft. Wayne, brother: Joel H. Hyde of Ft. Wayne, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son: Benjamin Hyde. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-6 at D.O. McComb and Sons F.H., 1140 Lake Ave., Ft. Wayne, IN.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 11, 2019

Wanda Jennings, 83, of Hernando, Florida, and formerly of Pretty Lake died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at 4:50 p.m. at the home of her daughter at Pretty Lake. She was born July 10, 1935, in Portland to Kenneth and Dorothy (Hall) Shepherd. On August 18, 2012, at Fremont she married Loren M. Jennings. He survives in Hernando, Florida, and Fremont. Mrs. Jennings had worked over 30 years as a housekeeper at her summer residence, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Fremont. She was a member of the Inverness Church of God in Inverness, Florida, and Grace Baptist Church in Angola. Also surviving are a daughter, Denise (Jack) Landers of Wolcottville; a son, Jerry T. (Mary Jo) Sires of Gillette, Wyoming; two stepdaughters, Cheryl (Dewayne) Chermie of Akron, Ohio, and Jeanie (Chris) Brown of Argos; two stepsons, Rocky T. (Vickie) Stanski of Pretty Lake and Chris Jennings of Lansing, Michigan; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Phyllis (Don) Amari of Inverness, Florida, Peggy Lykins of Inverness, Florida, and Kaye Parra-Kelly of Hernando, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Patsy Alameida; a brother, Donald Shepherd; and a grandson, Steven Sires. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, July 20, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, 140 Lane 201, Barton Lake, Fremont. Preferred memorials are to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46825 or to Parkview Noble Home Health & Hospice, 1836 Ida Red Road, Kendallville.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, IN; July 5, 2019

Margaret "Maggie" N. Keim, 79, of Avilla, passed away on July 20, 2019. Born in Auburn, IN, on July 19, 1940, to the late James and Mary (Refner) Webb, graduating from Auburn High School in 1958. Margaret married James W. Keim on July 24,1961 who also survives. She worked as a Bus Driver for East Noble Community Schools for 24 years. President Indiana Appaloosa Association for 40 years, 4-H Volunteer and Stabled and Showed Appaloosa Horses. Survived by one son Robert Keim of Avilla; Grandson Robert James Keim of Oklahoma; two sisters Mary Lou Longfellow of Bronson, MI and Francis Miller of Auburn ; one brother James Webb of Bronson, MI She is preceded in death by sister Cheryl Webb. Visitation will be 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursday July 25, 2019 at Sheets and Childs Funeral Home, 206 N. Main Street, Churubusco, IN 46723. Services will begin at 6:00 PM. on Thursday. Memorials to Riley Childrens Hospital or Noble County 4-H.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; July 21, 2019

Janice A. "Jan" Keller, 82, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Jan attended Central High School, graduating in 1954. After High School, she worked as an administrative assistant with Livingston, Dildine, & Haynie Law Firm, retiring in 1965 to raise a family. Jan was a lifetime member of the YWCA and founding member of the International Friends Group. Jan was very active with the Girl Scouts. She imparted a great appreciation of nature to her children, nieces, & nephews and was a generous hostess of family and friends at Lake Papakeechie. She enjoyed gardening, camping and hiking, tennis, fencing, and cross country skiing, completing American Birkebeiner two times, a feat she was especially proud of. In her later years, Jan treasured sitting outdoors and bird watching, particularly hummingbirds and cardinals. She was an avid reader of mystery novels, relished playing board games with family, and was a highly competitive Gin Rummy player, at which she excelled. Jan was an enthusiastic fan of the Ft Wayne Tin Caps and Chicago White Sox. Surviving are her children Bethany A. Keller and David B. Keller Jr. both of Fort Wayne; sisters, Carol Shoda of Columbia City, IN, Marcia (Edward) Wagoner of Middlebury, IN, Middy Kever of Columbia City, IN, and Tammy (Don) Howard of Port Charlotte, FL; and 5 furry grandbabies. Jan was preceded in death by husband, David B. Keller Sr; father, Joseph Peterson; mother, Margaret Peterson; and Sisters Sharon Puckett and Joan Kleespie. Memorial service will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Limber Lost Girl Scout Counsel, Angel Fund at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control, or Donor's Choice.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home; Fort Wayne, IN; January 25, 2018

Boyd David Kelley, age 74, of Rome City, died July 10, 2019 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fort Wayne. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. There are no services scheduled.
Hite Funeral Home, Albion, Indiana; July 14, 2019

Geneva native dies in fire
Paul W. Kelley, 52, Anderson attorney and native of Geneva, was killed early Sunday morning in a fire which broke out in a downstairs bedroom of his home in Anderson. Kelley practiced law in Anderson since graduating from the Kentucky University Law School in 1947. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley were asleep when the fire started in the bedroom. Mrs. Kelley was able to escape the fire and run next doo, but Kelley was overcome by smoke as he reached the front door. Fireman believe Kelley may have been smoking in bed. He was born in Geneva and had lived in Anderson for the past 26 years. He was a graduate of Geneva high school and the University of Kentucky Law School. Kelley, a World War II veteran, was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic church. He was a trustee in the Elks club, a member of the Moose lodge and commander of the American Legion post 1949. He was also a member of the 40 & 8. Kelley is survived by the widow, Sara; a son, Patrick Kelley, serving in the Peace Corps in Ecuador, South America, and a brother, Vincent, Anderson. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Anderson.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Ind., Thursday, March 22, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Sandra K. Kolter, 65, of Decatur, IN passed away at her residence on July 3, 2019. Sandra was born in Decatur on April 10, 1954, to James R. and Marilyn L. (Egly) Johnson. She was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church and worked as a homemaker. Sandra was truly a matriarch and a mother figure to many and loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren unconditionally. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting, and the Christmas season especially watching holiday movies. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn L. Johnson of Decatur; companion of 29 years, Michael K. Kolter of Decatur; a son, Mark (Amie) McBride of Decatur; 3 daughters, April McBride of Decatur, June (Rick) Stagen of South Bend and Summer (Justin) Brown of Decatur; 4 brothers, Ed (Nan) Johnson of Alliance, OH, Mike (Ellen) Johnson of Decatur, Randy (Susie) Johnson of Rome City and Robert (Sheba) Johnson of Geneva; 2 sisters, Penny (Dave) Doty of New Haven and Becky (Dave) Masterson or Berne; her dog, Zoey; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Jim Johnson in 1998, a son, Randy L. Weiland in 2011, 2 grandchildren, Angel Brown, and Daniel McBride. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2019, at Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home with calling 2 hours prior to service from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Ernie Suman. Memorials are to A.C.C.F. Angel Cancer Fund.
Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; July 3, 2019

Judith Anne (Bash) Lee passed away at home on July 4, 2019 after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Fort Wayne on June 2, 1937. Her parents were David W. and Florence (Kendrick) Bash. She lived almost all of her life on the north side of Fort Wayne. She attended the Franklin School and North Side High School where she graduated in 1955 and was an honors student. She then attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio where she graduated in 1959 receiving a B.A. in history. She married William Lee in September of 1959. Judy was an avid reader all of her life. She was interested in fiction and non-fiction, plays, poetry, biography and history. She read to her children and grandchildren, and not just at bedtime. New Yorker cartoons, stories in the newspaper, information on road trips, crossword puzzles, and poetry were all part of her repertoire. She was a member of the Ex Libris book club for over fifty years. She served for many years on the board of the Friends of the Allen County Public Library. She was very interested in Lincolnania and was a member and strong supporter of The Friends of the Lincoln Collection for many years. She also loved art, music and theater and autumn trips to New York City that combined all these passions. For decades she annually attended The Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario, The Shaw Festival in Niagara Falls, Ontario and the Chautauqua Institution in Jamestown, NY. She served on the board of the Fort Wayne Civic Theater and was instrumental in the presentation of the world premiere of the play, Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury. She was also a supporter of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. She attended virtually every public concert presented by the Philharmonic for over forty years. In addition she served as home room mother at Forest Park Elementary School many different school years, including chaperoning school trips. Of all her volunteer work, she especially enjoyed serving as the chair of the Community Arts Council of Arts United. She was a member of the Pi Chapter of Psi Iota Xi for over forty years. Under the influence of her son Rich she watched more episodes of The Simpsons than anyone of her generation. She especially enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters. Judy loved the water-Lake Gage, Lake Michigan, and the Gulf of Mexico. Judy loved convertibles and lived life with the top down. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bill; her three children Cathy Lee(Bruce Kingsbury), Mark Lee (Jan Chalupny) and Rich Lee (Sally Rauber); two granddaughters, Katherine and Caroline; sister, Roberta (Bash) Hall; and brothers, David Bash and Charles Bash. A memorial service will be at 11am on July 10, 2019 at the Trinity English Lutheran Church, 450 W Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 with visitation one hour prior, with a light luncheon to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Allen County Public Library.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; July 8, 2019

Colleen K. Clauser Lehman, 90, Berne passed away January 24, 2018 at Swiss Village where she was a resident. She was born to Edgar and Katherine Schug Clauser on August 8, 1927. She married Richard L. "Dick" Lehman on July 20, 1947. Colleen was a faithful member of the First Mennonite Church where she taught Sunday School, a Mission Band member, and active in various other activities. She and her husband owned and operated the Richard's Jewelry Store in Berne for many years. She was a Girl Scout Leader, involved in Migrant Day Care, and served on the county Democratic committee and enjoyed traveling. Above all she loved her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include 3 daughters; Linda Steury of Berne, Dawn (Tym) Desanto of Nashville, TN, Jan (David) Melinski of St. Petersburg, Fla., 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceding in death are her parents, husband, sister, Marilyn Clauser and 1 grandson. Preferred memorials are to Camp Friedenwalds /or Mennonite Disaster Service.
Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; January 24, 2018

Matthew Ryan Lehman, 33, of Shipshewana, died at 10:19 pm, on Monday, January 2, at Goshen Health Hospital, Goshen, after a battle with cancer. Matthew was first diagnosed with cancer in 2014 and only given 13 months to live; He beat all odds living well over 13 months. He was born on June 27, 1983, in Phoenix, AZ, to Melvin R. and Phyllis (Rosendaul) Lehman. Surviving along with his parents in Shipshewana are a sister, Heidi (Luke Swihart) Lehman Wilbourn of Shipshewana; his soulmate, Kyla Shepherd of Hudson; grandmother, Jean Rosendaul of LaGrange; five nieces and nephews, Mikey, Quincy, Journey, Macy and Mason and a sister-in-law, Donna Lehman of Albany, OR. He was preceded in death by his brother, Justin Lehman, grandparents, Daniel & Ida Mae Lehman and Richard Rosendaul. Matthew was a 2002 graduate of Westview High School where he was active in FFA, he later attended Vincennes University. He was an aspiring comedian with a goal to share laughter with everyone. He had worked for 10 years at Pac-A-Sac in Shipshewana and was currently working for West Edge Novelties in Howe. Matthew had received Shipshewana's Outstanding Citizen of the Year award. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 7:00 pm on Friday January 6, followed by a funeral service at 7:00 pm at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury. Memorials may be given to Miller-Stewart Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, IN; January 3, 2017

Lois M. Loof, 93, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Sunday June 30, 2019 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana. She was born on September 12, 1925 in Milbank, South Dakota the daughter of the late Effner W. Trapp and the late Estella F. (Helm) Trapp. She married Harold A. Loof on September 26, 1947 and shared 71 years together before he passed away on July 6, 2018. She was a member of Valley Baptist Church in Milbank, South Dakota. Lois was a farmer's wife, who faithfully served her husband on the farm. After retirement Lois and Harold spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona. They became full time residents in 2010. Lois and Harold enjoyed traveling to Germany, England, Hawaii, and Alaska, as well as taking many cruises with family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Jean (Rick) Myers of Grand Blanc, MI and Mary (Steven) Sommer of Berne, IN; son, Tom (Marilyn) Loof of Chandler, AZ; sister-in-law, Verlyn Loof; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces in nephews. Lois was preceded in death by two sisters, Irma Jean Trapp in infancy and Judy Winkleblack ; and two brothers, Vernon & Duane Trapp. Funeral services will be held at a later date at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank, South Dakota. Preferred memorials can be given to Gideon's or Sunshine Acres in Mesa, Arizona. Arrangements are being handled by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel, Berne, Indiana.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes, Adams County, Indiana; July 1, 2019

Beth Ann Maag, 51, of Berne, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 5, 2019, at her residence. She was born on January 24, 1968 in Van Wert, Ohio. Beth was a member of the Tuesday Night Group at the First Mennonite Church. She worked at Bluffton Family Eye Care, she loved her job. Beth was an avid photographer. She had passion for caring for people and making sure everybody was loved. She had good sense of humor but also with a wonderful smile. She is now free to dance in the Purple Rain (Prince). She is survived by her daughter, Joy Miller of Bluffton; parents, Jerry A. and Bonnie Flueckiger of Berne; brother, Mark (Kim) Flueckiger of Huntington; brother, David (Debbie) Flueckiger of Fort Wayne; and numerous cousins. Beth is preceded in death by grandparents, Herman and Luetta Cook and grandmother, Shirley (Williams) Reeves. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel, in Berne. Pastor Jerry A. Flueckiger will be officiating. Family and friends will be received from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel, in Berne. Preferred memorials are to be made to the Tuesday Night Group at First Mennonite Church.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes, Adams County, Indiana; 5/5/2019

Garrett - Andrew Gustin Maddox, 32, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, at his home in Garrett. A gathering of friends and family will take place from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center St., Auburn. Memorials may be directed to the Feller and Clark Funeral Home to help with expenses.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, Indiana; July 6, 2019

Annette Irene (Logan) Mains passed away peacefully on July 20, 2019, after an extended illness. Born in Kendallville, IN on October 4, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Margaret Logan. She was a 1964 graduate of Kendallville High School. On September 3, 1966, she married her high school sweetheart, David Mains. Her entire life, Annette served as a mother to many, community leader, and volunteer. She served as an elected member of the Fort Wayne Community School Board. She was the recipient of a PTA State Life Membership, selected as a recipient of the Outstanding Service to Youth Award by the PTA local Council, and was awarded the Vicki Steffen Memorial Award. A dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, throughout her life she was an active member at Wallen Baptist Church and The Chapel. In 1995, she formed the nonprofit AnnetteMains Ministries, Inc. and began Heritage Mission school. The school moved from her home to a borrowed facility and eventually to a dedicated Christian boarding school in Huntertown, where she welcomed and cared for many children for the next two decades. In recent years, she became heavily involved in rejuvenating the Christ Child Festival in Fort Wayne which later became known as Christmas in the Park. Through her efforts, countless mission projects were accomplished, including dresses sent to Africa, patriotic quilts and books sent to servicemen overseas, hygiene kits for the homeless, and diaper kits and health-care kits sent to Haiti. Her passions were prayer and serving others. She led a uniquely dedicated and purposeful life fulfilling those passions. Annette is survived by husband, Dave; sons, Ben (Deanna) Mains and Adam (Amy) Mains; grandchildren, Noah, Abby, Daniel, Nathan, and Mehedia, and other children she loved as her own: Chelsea, Belay, Zenash, Desirea, Sewlanchi, Desta, Dirshaye, Tizeta, Meseret, Abebech, and Kalkidan. She was preceded in death by granddaughters, Hannah, and Jessica Mains; and by a sister, Kay Berg; and brother, Lee Logan. Funeral service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at The Chapel, 2505 West Hamilton Road South, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at The Chapel. It would be her wish that memorials in her name be made to Heritage Mission.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 22, 2019

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Isaiah D. Martyne, age 28, of rural Portland passed away Friday. He was born in Portland October 27, 1990 the son of David Martyne and Deelisa Teeters. He had attended Jay County High School and had worked in several factories. Surviving are his father and step mother David and Cheryl Martyne of Portland, his mother and step father Deelisa Anderson (husband Robert) of Portland, sister Angela Rose Koenig (husband Darrell) of Portland and grandmother Mary Hardesty of Deerfield Memorial services will be held at a later date. Baird-Freeman Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Jay County, Indiana; Sunday, July 14, 2019

Stella Mae Capps Mason-Sgourakis, 78, passed away peacefully at her earthly home on June 21, 2019, and is now in her Heavenly home walking the streets of pure gold. Stella was born on July 17, 1940, in Middlesboro Kentucky; she was a 1958 Graduate of Bell County High School in Pineville, Kentucky. She married Raymond Mason on July 9, 1959, and they moved to Fort Wayne, IN in 1966. Jesus has placed an incredible crown on jewels upon her head, and of course, her nail polish and earrings match. She was met at the pearly gates by the love of her life, Raymond Mason, whom she has waited forty years to be reunited with. Stella was an incredible lady who loved the Lord more than anything. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into her heart at the age of 7 and found so much comfort following the Lord. She often said she would not have survived the loss of her husband if it wasn't for her Faith and her daughter. She brought so much joy, laughter, and comfort to the world. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Stella retired in 1995 from Continental Grain Company (Wayne Feeds) after 29 years of service. She also retired from Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital in 2010 after 13 years of service. Stella, not one to ever stop, worked at H&R Block as a client service professional for the past 7 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory and try to live without her, her only child and loving daughter Kimberly Ann Mason-Waikel and her favorite son-in-law Brian. Her most prized treasure and source of pure joy, her grandson, Kaleb Nicholas Waikel. Her "bonus" grandsons who she was so proud of and loved like her own, Andrew Isiaah Waikel and Jacob Allen Waikel. Her "bonus" great-grandchildren Emily and Eli Waikel. Her brothers Ottis (Darlene) Capps of Harlan KY, Carl Ray (Donna) Capps of Ewing, VA, her only sister Mary "Skeet"(Maxwell) Southern of Middlesboro, KY, sister-in-laws Gladys Phillips, Jackie Barton, and Peggy Capps, and three nieces and eight nephews. She also leaves behind many friends that will miss her dearly, especially her dear friends Wanda McCue and Peggy Morgan. She was preceded in death by her parents Esco and Nellie Capps, Brothers Charles "Pat" Frye, Esco "June" Capps Jr., Calvin Capps, nephews Charles B. Frye and Gary Lynn Carter and niece Sharon Frye. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 28, 2019, at 10 A.M at the First Assembly of God, 1400 W Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 2 P.M to 4 P.M and from 6 PM to 8 PM at D.O McComb and Son Funeral Home, Pine Valley, 1320 E Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contribution may be made to The First Assembly of God church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; June 24, 2019

Michael L. McCoy, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at home, surrounded by his family and friends following a short battle with cancer. Mike resided in Columbia City nearly all his life. He was born Nov. 20th 1948 to Robert and Donna (Burns) McCoy. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1967 and attended Ball State for a short period prior to being drafted in 1970. Mike very proudly served our country in the U.S. Army as a Vietnamese interpreter during the Vietnam war. Upon his return home to Columbia City in 1972, Mike went to work in numerous positions, nearly all of which provided him with the opportunity to befriend many!! He worked as a heavy equipment operator for his family business, R.L. McCoy & Sons. He also served in the Allen County Sheriff's Reserve Corp. He taught self-defense classes to, as he put it, "anyone who would sit and listen". More recently, Mike served on numerous committees, including the Alcoholic Beverage Commission of Whitley County as well as the River Greenway just to name a few. Mike loved to go "Jeeping" and, in fact, would volunteer to take kids from Riley Hospital Kid's Camp on Jeep rides. Mike did a little bit of everything and was, therefore, able to do or fix just about anything. No task was too tall. His positive attitude toward work and other people was infectious and unparalleled. Clearly, that charm worked on his wife, Sandi. He and Sandi were married, here in Columbia City, on June 11, 2004. Mike was instrumental in the life and growth of their children, Kelly and Aubrey. He was an amazingly attentive father to them from the moment he stepped into their lives. Mike was life and light to his family. Mike truly had a gift, a gift to engage people, make them feel good and to make them smile. This was so very obvious in his most recent job where he maintained all the heavy equipment at Eagle Glen Golf Course. He greeted the golfers going out and then consoled the golfers as they came off and both times he gave them a story and a smile. This amazing man, patriot/veteran, husband, father and friend will be greatly missed but never forgotten! Mike is survived by his wife, Sandi McCoy, his children, Kelly Boyd and Aubrey Lee, his siblings, Mark McCoy (Theresa), Marcie (Chuck) Bayman and many nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Donna McCoy. A gathering of family and friends will take place at a later date. Arrangements with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Humane Society of Whitley County or Parkview Whitley Home Health Care and Hospice.
DeMoney & Grimes Funeral Home, Whitley Co, Indiana; July 18, 2019

Richard "Dick" Menefee, 82, passed away at home on July 16, 2019. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on January 31, 1937, the son of the late Oscar and Lucille Menefee. Richard was a member of the Muncie North Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He loved to help others learn about Jehovah God. He also enjoyed picking his guitar and watching the team he once played for, the Cubs. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Elizabeth "Ann" Menefee; children, Richard (Rhonda) Menefee Jr., Brian (Barbara) Menefee, Wayde Menefee, Glenn (Mindi) Menefee, Lugena (David) Platt, Dean (Conella) Menefee; step-daughter, Shannon (Nathan) Jones, and Brian (Lori) Gamble; 88 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings, Kenneth (Patricia) Menefee, Ralph (Barb) Menefee, and Susie Menefee. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and spiritual family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marcella "Muffet"; son, Eric Menefee; step-daughter, Ginger Spoor; and sisters, Mary Moffett, Margaret Brown and Louise Menefee Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46807 with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Jehovah Witnesses.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 22, 2019

Emma Lou Merkler, 5 months old, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Emma was born on January 30, 2019, in Fort Wayne, IN. Emma was a fighter and very feisty. She spent her entire life in the NICU and endured surgery after surgery and fought through. Her middle name Lou means "Warrior" and she portrayed that meaning to the fullest. Emma was a great hand-holder and loved when her mother sang her favorite song "A Thousand Years," to her. She was loved by many and will be missed. Survivors include her mother, Sara Merkler, grandfather, David Merkler, Uncles; John (Alycia) Merkler, Joseph (Melissa) Merkler, many cousins; Noah, Tyler, Ayden, Ella, Kerrington, Elijah, Ryan, and Grace. She was preceded in death by her twin brothers; Jacob David Merklerand Lucas Paul Merkler, grandmother, Lou Ann Merkler, and cousin, Gabriel Merkler. Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019, at 11 am with calling 2 hours prior from 9am-11am at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 917 West Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Officiating the service will be Pastor Dan Schaffer. Memorial donations may be directed to Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 17, 2019

Ezra Miller, Jr., 66, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He was a self-employed Amish Taxi driver. Ezra was a dependable driver and friend. He is survived by his fiance Barbara Graber, daughters Amanda (Craig) Mae Cassidy, Tammy Miller, Carolyn Miller, brother Amos Miller, Louis Miller, sister Mildred Miller, brother-in-law Lavern Schwartz, step-sons John Graber, Christopher Gillingham, Kevin Gillingham,stepdaughters Carol Ann Lane, Jynette Odell, Maryetta Burket, Barbie Thomson and Marcia Payton and grandchildren Dalton, Nova, Damion and Darrian Cassidy, step-grandchildren Spencer Graber, Stephen Graber, Chad, Josh and Zachary Lane, Alianna and Caden Gillingham, Symantha and Mackensie Odell, Jacob Burket, Patrick and Ashlee Thomson, Alexis and Ethan and Logan Payton Preceded in death are his parents Ezra and Buella Miller, sister Rosie, Lydia, Ruby and Mary, brother Noah. Services will be at 1 pm Sunday, July 21, 2019, at the home of Sam Lengacher 9314 Graber Rd., Grabill, IN 46741 with visitation 9-1. Visitation will also be 6-9pm Saturday, July 20, 2019. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Funeral Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 18, 2019

Anna Catherine Morgan, 88, passed peacefully Monday, April 1, 2019. Born in Paris, Kentucky, she was a daughter to the late Dudley Kenny Lawrence and Eugenia Burton (Walton) Lawrence. She moved to Indiana with her future brother and sister in law, Catherine and Stanley Sturgeon during the depression. Anna graduated in 1950 from Howe High School in Indianapolis. She then met and married the love of her life, Harvey. Anna was a devoted wife to her late husband of over 45 years, Harvey Lee Morgan, he passed in 1997. Anna was a wonderful mother, she would take her children on adventures and the memories of going to the pool, her southern home cooked meals, the fried chicken and the house smelling like homemade cookies; Anna was an amazing grandmother; she enjoyed taking long walks and searching for geodes with the kids. Anna's warm smile always welcomed you; she was a dedicated caretaker to her family and friends. She was an avid gardener, liked to read and traveled. Anna is survived by daughters, Jo Linda Morgan of Corvallis, Oregon and Janet Lee (William C., Sr.) Jack; sister, Lorraine Inman; only granddaughter, Jessica (Michael) Simpson; grandsons, Ian (Kami) Haynes, Chris Jr. (Tabytha) Jack, Rob (Samantha) Jack and Mike (Mindy) Jack; and great grandsons, Christopher, Mason, Austin, Caden, Camren, Gavin, Malachi, Cooper and Carson. Anna is also preceded in death by siblings, Clarence Lawrence, Lola Conant, Pauline Morrison Sarah Miller, Marie Hefner; and also two infant brothers, Dudley Eugene Lawrence and Marion Clay Lawrence. Per Anna's request a private family memorial service will be held.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; April 2, 2019

David Earl Morr, 71 of Kendallville died Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 3:39 p.m. in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born October 3, 1947, in Kendallville to George Earl "Stub" and Hannah Ruth (Sedgwick) Morr. On October 16, 1971, he married Diana Cordial. David was a lifetime area resident and a 1966 graduate of Kendallville High School. Mr. Morr had worked as a form maker at Kendallville Foundry and also worked for his dad who owned Morr Foundry in Kendallville. Surviving is his wife, Diana Morr of Kendallville; and three brothers, Dean Morr of LaGrange, Michael Morr of Kendallville, and Stephen Morr of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Shirley Morr Powers, and Amber Morr Smith; and an infant brother, Clinton Ray Morr. There will be no services. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; July 17, 2019

Julia Mildred (Shaw) Nash, 95, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Parkview Randallia. Mrs. Nash was born on August 22, 1923 in Elbert County, Georgia to John William and Essie Mildred (Mann) Shaw. On April 26, 1940, she married Charlie Nash in Georgia. Julia worked as a press operator for Coverall Rental for 40 years before retiring She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, and lawn care. Julia was very active and played with the neighborhood children and taught them several dances she had learned as a little girl during the depression. She loved spending quality time with her family, grandchildren, and loved ones. Survivors include her children, Ruth (Spencer) Reese of Auburn, IN and Wayne (Patricia) Nash of Fort Wayne, IN, 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and a brother, Robert Louis (Annie) Shaw of Bowman, GA. She was preceded in death by her spouse, parents, 9 siblings, and 2 twin grandchildren, Greg and Craig Nash. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 10am at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; June 25, 2019

Mildred Ruth Nash (Benninghoff), age 102, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. She is survived by sons; Charles, David, and Michael; and daughters; Janis, Karen, Jeanne, and Sue. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2019, from 1-4pm at D.O McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Funeral service will be on Monday, July 22, 2019, at 1 pm with calling one hour prior from 12-1pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; July 17, 2019

Russell Lee Neat, 88, of Fort Wayne passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was born on May 3, 1931, in Fort Wayne to the late William and Blanche (Miller) Neat. Russell served in the U.S. Airforce in Germany and Korea. He was a Deacon and member for many years at the New Beginnings Church. Enjoyed playing in his band Brand X., riding motorcycles, woodworking and animals. Surviving him are his daughters: Caroll (Wilbur) Fowler and Bonnie (Bruce) Terry; son, George Heil; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Proceeding him in passing are his wife, Lorraine (McKay) Neat; sisters, Gertrude, Jean, and Wanda; and brothers, Robert, Lynn, William, Lyle, Cletus, and Owen; son-in-law, James; and friend of the family Virginia Pflueger. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at the D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home 6301 Fairfield Ave Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held from 2-4pm & 6-8pm on June 24, 2019, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran Life Villages and the ASPCA.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; June 24, 2019

Jeanne Lorraine Nicolet, age 70, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Jeanne was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 27, 1948 to the late William W. and Alice (Bellis) Flory. Jeanne was married to her best friend for over 51 years. She believed in the power of prayer and was a living testimony of kindness and selfless love. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and closest friends. She had an indescribable bond with her sisters. Jeanne's eyes lit up when she was with her grandkids. She enjoyed playing cards and Scrabble, tackling puzzles, sewing and was known for her love of Pepsi. Jeanne found passion in her career as Assistant Director at the Allen County Election Board. After retirement, she graciously volunteered her time with the elections and served at her home church, Our Lady of Good Hope. Survivors include: Husband, Kenneth Nicolet of Fort Wayne.
Son, Phillip Nicolet of Fort Wayne. Son, Randy Nicolet of Fort Wayne.
Daughter, Laura Nicolet of Fort Wayne. Daughter-in-law, Amy Nicolet of Fort Wayne.
Six grandchildren: Danielle Nicolet, Brian Hibbard, Anthony Nicolet, Desiree Nicolet, Grace Nicolet, and Ellie Nicolet.
Sisters, Kathy Wright of Fort Wayne. Sue Gabel of Fort Wayne. Charlotte Kruchten of Fort Wayne.
Brothers, Bill Flory of Fort Wayne. Don Flory of Fort Wayne. Mike Flory of Fort Wayne.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne with visitation from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM prior to the mass. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Good Hope or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Hite Funeral Home, Albion, Indiana; July 14, 2019

Richard A. Norris, 62, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Friday morning, February 15, 2019 at his residence following an a period of declining health since late 2017. He was born on March 9, 1956 in Pontiac, Michigan to Harold Norris, who preceded him in death on September 9, 2015, & Delight (Wagner) Norris, who preceded him in death on February 20, 2016. Rick was united in marriage to Shawn Hoffman on July 28, 2000 at the Antioch Lutheran Church in Hoagland, Indiana. Rick was a member of the Monroeville United Methodist Church, the Monroeville Chamber of Commerce, and the American Legion Post #420 in Monroeville. He was an engineer and metallurgist in the foundry / molten metal industry. He had been employed by various foundries in the states of Indiana, Wisconsin, and New York, including Ward Aluminum in Fort Wayne. Rick was a veteran of the United States Air Force, being honorably discharged in 1975 at the conclusion of the Vietnam War. Rick enjoyed helping his dad restore and work on many classic cars and trucks including a 1929 Model A. He and Shawn loved attending car shows. Before his health problems, he was very involved the sporting and school events of his children and grandchildren. He was a former junior high wrestling coach; which happened to coincide with his son's wrestling career also. As his daughter Amber played softball, Rick also helped in coaching those teams as well. Rick came from a military family. He traveled the world with his parents while his dad was in the United States Air Force. He attended 20 different schools before graduating from East Noble. He often spoke of his time in Okinawa from 1964 - 1966. While there, he and his friends loved to explore the island, which led to adventures such as finding live bombs. The bomb squad on the island knew him by name. He also would scale the cliffs and found skeletons and guns in a cave / machine gun nest. After settling back in the States, he started racing go-carts, which became a family affair. He loved his time at the races with his parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Golf was an important part of his life for many years. Many days he would hit over 100 golf balls in the morning before going to work. His parents and son also played, and he loved time spent on the courses with them and his daughter and son-in-law. One of his dreams was to walk the Augusta National Golf Club. He is survived by his wife, Shawn Norris of Monroeville; four daughters, Amber (Matt) Palmer of Wolcottville, Angela (Andrew) Giese of Redmond, WA, Tara Scheumann of Fort Wayne, & Shannon Scheumann of Beaverton, OR; son, Cameron (Melissa) Norris of Fort Wayne; & five grandchildren, Saige Norris, Eden Norris, Maya Norris, Rowyn Norris, & Aidan Palmer. In keeping with Rick's wishes, his body was cremated and private services will be held at a later date. Preferred memorials are to Monroeville United Methodist Church; Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne; or Wreaths Across America. Please mail memorials to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home- 520 N. 2Nd. St. Decatur, IN 46733.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN; 2/18/2019

Lillian R. Northup, 90, of Albion, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, Indiana. She was born on May 27, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana to Ivan and Fay (Pointer) Ott. Lillian married William Northup. He passed away in 2007. Lillian is survived by her daughters, Evelyn (Dennis) Prince of Albion and Ellen (Dale) Horsfall of Middlebury; sons, Ernest (Gwyn) Leitch of Polland, Indiana, Edwin Leitch of Robbins, North Carolina, Eldon (Darla) Leitch of Wolf Lake, Indiana; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Elaine Leitch; brothers, Cliff and Fred Ott Lillian was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Albion, Indiana. No service is planned at this time. A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center in Ligonier. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Yeager Funeral Home, LaGrange, Indiana; July 1, 2019

Janet S. Allen-Patch, 76, of Portland, IN, formally of Montpelier, passed away at 7:40 AM on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on Thursday, March 26, 1942, in Muncie, IN. She married Stanley Patch in September OF 1998 IN Portland, IN. Janet was a High School graduate of Blackford High School. Janet was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church in Portland, IN. She worked at the Torch Light Restaurant and at a Nursing Home. She also cleaned many people's houses. She loved to proclaim how much she loved Jesus but most of all how she loved her family and friends. She also loved to play the piano and sing. She will be sadly missed by her Husband - Stanley Patch, Portland, IN, Son - Tony (Helen) Billman, Pennville, IN, Son - Matthew (Wife-Lori) Billman, Hudson, FL, Son - Nathan (Wife-Angela) Billman, Zanesville, IN, Son- Clinton Billman, Bluffton, IN, Son - Charles (Wife-Emily) Billman, East Brunswick, NJ, Step Daughter - Kimberly (Husband-John) Lehman, Berne, IN, Step Son - Mark Patch, Bryant, IN, Step Daughter - Karen (Husband-Ray) Wilson, Portland, IN, Step Son - James Patch, Bunker Hill, IN, 2 Sisters, 2 Brothers, 35 Grandchildren, and 17 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Father - Eugene Allan, Mother - Eva (Wanita)Allan, and 8 Brothers & Sisters. There will be a private family visitation at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home Montpelier. Preferred memorials are to be made to the Funeral Home to help the family during these difficult times.
Glancy Funeral Homes (IN); February 1, 2019

William D. Pease, 89, of Geneva, IN, passed away at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Swiss Village in Berne, IN. He was born on Saturday, August 31, 1929, in Spencer County, IN. He was a resident of Geneva for the last several years. William was also a US Army Veteran. There will be no calling hours and no services. Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.
Downing & Glancy Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; July 12, 2019

Edwin Burdett Perkins, Jr., age 78, died Thursday, June 27, 2019. Mr. Perkins was born in Auburn, Indiana on October 24, 1940 to the late Edwin B. and Hilda A. Perkins, Sr. He graduated from Purdue University School of Pharmacy in West Lafayette and married Diane Copeland in Auburn. Ed was a pharmacist in Kendallville for many years and past member of the Kendallville Elks Lodge, F&AM Lodge, Scottish Rite, Shrine Club, and Lions Club. He was past president of the Kendallville Chamber of Commerce, Factory Sites Board of Directors, Cole Foundation Advisory Committee, Kendallville Bicentennial planning committee, East Noble School Board past president, and the Kendallville Park and Recreation Board. He was a member of the Indiana Pharmaceutical Association, Fort Wayne Track Club, Public Merchants Association and Professional Affairs committee. He was a former campaign director of the Kendallville United Way Fund Drive and a past Kendallville Citizen of the Year. Survivors include: Wife, Diane Perkins of Kendallville.
Daughter, Beth and Ned Broadwater of Zionsville.
Sons, Greg and Brenda Perkins of Indianapolis. Son, Andrew and Claudia Perkins of Carmel.
Four grandchildren: Austin and Sara Broadwater and Samuel and Mia Perkins.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at Hite Funeral Home on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 6:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Kendallville Parks Department.
Hite Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; July 6, 2019

Edward C. Peterson, 62, of Willshire, OH, passed away at his residence. Ed was born in Decatur to the late Wayne E. and Celeste R. (Miller) Peterson. Ed married Marilyn Wolfe; she preceded him in death on August 6, 1995. Ed was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. He was a truck driver, worked at Thunderbird, did construction and also transported Amish crews. Ed is survived by his companion Ruth Courtney of Willshire; 2 brothers, Eugene "Pete" Peterson of Washington State and John Peterson of Decatur; a sister, Marjorie (Greg) Minch of Decatur; an uncle, Eugene (Minnie) Miller of Decatur; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister Marilyn Christen. A Memorial Funeral Liturgy will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Fr. Jose Panamattathil, VC will be officiating. In Lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to the Family. Arrangements handled by Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.
Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, Decatur, IN; July 10, 2019

Harold "Fred" Rawles, 70, a lifelong resident of Albion, IN, who never knew a stranger, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at home at 12:37 am. He was born on February 25, 1949 the son of Harold Woodrow and Martha (Ananias) Rawles in Kendallville, IN. October 8, 1967, he married Sharon K. Hibbs at Merriam Christian Chapel in Merriam, IN. He is survived by his bride of nearly 52 years, Sharon Rawles of Albion, IN; three children, Kelly (Darren) Fry, Wendy G. Rawles, and Mathew Fred (Kristy) Rawles, all of Albion; six grandchildren, Amber (Matt) Spencer, Arian (Josh) Gunder, Alyssa (Simon) Weeks, Alex (Skyler) Dierkes, Kyle Garett, Wyatt Matthew Rawles; five great-grandsons; a brother, Rick Allen Rawles; and a sister, Billie Higginbotham both of Albion, IN He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Roger D. Rawles; a brother-in-law, Tommy "Tom" Higginbotham; and a sister-in-law, Jane Sue Rawles. Fred graduated from Albion Jefferson High School in 1967 and was a dairy farmer all of his life. He started milking cows when he was 4 years old and delivered milk as an adult. Fred was very influential in the Noble County 4H programs for several decades and was also integral in the FFA programs. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, playing chess, gas station gossip, and trips to the "Fishing Boat". Fred also served on the Albion town council and the BZA board. Above all, he was a devoted husband, a beloved father and grandfather, and an adopted dad to many. Family and friends will be received from 2-8 pm on Wednesday July 24, 2019 at Destiny Family of Faith, 445 N Riley St., Kendallville, IN 46755. A funeral service will be held in Fred's honor at 10 am on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the church with Pastor Mike Albaugh officiating. Pall bearers are Rick Rawles, Kevin Steele, Wayne Deihm, Alan Freels, Simon Weeks, Joe Halsey, Matt Rawles, and Stan Jacob. Honorary pall bearers are Kyle Garett, Wyatt Rawles, Matt Spencer, Skylar Dierkes, and Josh Gunder. A private cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Destiny Family of Faith.
Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, Indiana; July 18, 2019

Dr. Joseph Hill Richardson, 91, passed away June 21, 2019. Joe was married to Joan Grace Richardson, who preceded him in death. He is survived by three children and six grandsons. Aside from his private practice in internal medicine, Joe was a pilot and scuba diver who possessed a lifelong love of learning, teaching, and the great outdoors. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 1, 2019

Services for Bertha Pearl Roe, 87, who died at 2:20 am yesterday in Crow's Haven Nursing Home where she had been a patient three years, will be at 2:30 Sunday in South Side Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Roe, a Fort Wayne native, had been a practical nurse in the area for several years. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Delta Lannen and Mrs. Lillian Hegerfeld, both of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Virginia Wilson and Mrs. Marjorie Keller, both of Hudson; and a son, Franklin of Fort Wayne. Calling will begin at 1 pm Sunday in the church. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Klaehn's South Anthony Funeral Home.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); Saturday, June 14, 1975
Contributor: HoosierGirl88

July 9, 1938-Feb. 19, 2019
Donald L. Schisler, age 80, of Venice, Florida, passed away on Feb. 19, 2019. He was born in Portland, Indiana, on July 9, 1938, to Donald and Virginia Schisler. He and his wife Sharon moved from Bluffton, Indiana, to Plant City in 1990, then three months ago to Venice. Donald was an excellent baseball and basketball player in high school and in college, earning a college scholarship for basketball. He also enjoyed playing golf and cards. Donald was a cabinet builder, making many items for his family. Surviving family members include his wife, Sharon; sons Doug Schisler (Teresa), Tim Schisler (Cheri) and Dean Schisler; grandchildren LeeAnn, Eric, Corey, Caleb, Preston, Ryan, Danielle, Kyli, Trey, T.J. and Matt; eight-great grandchildren; and three sisters, Judy Daniels (Dan), Kay Cain (Mike) and Joan Alberson (Jim). There will be a service on March 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nazarene church in Berne, Indiana, (604 Sprunger St.). To share a memory of Donald or to send a condolence to the family visit farleyfuneralhome.com.
Commercial Review, Portland, Indiana; Monday, February 25, 2019
Contributed by Elaine Mihm Geyer

Robert J. (Bob) Schumm, 69, of Rockford, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 15, 2019. He was born in Decatur, Indiana, on March 4, 1949, son of the late Elbert R. and Elva (Martin) Schumm. Bob was a lifelong resident of Rockford and a 1967 graduate of Parkway High School. In 1968, he married Barbara Huffman, who survives. He is also survived by two brothers Elbert R. (Karen) Schumm of Seven Mile, Herb (Paula) Schumm of Loveland and a sister, Jane (Gary) Fisher of Rockford; four children: Eric (Mary Lynn) of Findlay; Joel of Indianapolis; Jon (Nicole) of Celina; and Deborah (Jason) Rollins of Rockford; and ten grandchildren: Rachael, Anna, Zachary, Isaac, Cora, and Eli Schumm; Seth, Caleb, Faith, and Trent Rollins. Bob was employed in the lumber and construction business his entire life, beginning with his grandfather and father and continuing at Rockford Lumber and Bruns Building/Rockford Construction Services. Bob volunteered on the Rockford Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from 1979-2012. He served on several community boards and was recognized as Rockford Citizen of the Year in 1988. He was a member of New Horizons Community Church, Rockford, and involved in many of its ministries. Bob's body was donated to the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the New Horizons Community Church, 833 S. Main St. Rockford, Ohio 45882, with Rev. Kenneth Meyer officiating. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Camp Cotubic (c/o Schumm Building Project), 2158 County Road 25 N., Bellefontaine, OH 43311, where Bob frequently volunteered on construction projects. Condolences may be shared on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com
Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, OH; 7/23/2019
Contributed by Sharon Schaffner

DIES AFTER OPERATION,
John Shambaugh Was Brother of Fort Wayne Attorney
John Shambaugh, 74 years of age, died Tuesday afternoon at his home, near Leo, In Cedar Creek township, after a long illness. He had been recently removed to his home, after undergoing an operation a few weeks ago in the Lutheran hospital here. The widow and the following relatives survive: One brother, William It. Shambaugh, a well-known local attorney; three sisters, Mrs. Malinda Steele. of Auburn; Mrs. Isabel Bratton, of Edgerton; and Mrs. George Viherg. of this city; two sons, Frank Shambaugh, of Fort Wayne, and Merle Shambaugh, of Michigan; and one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Goldsmith, of Maysville. Thu funeral services will be held from the residence, near Leo, at 2 o'clock, Friday afternoon.
Fort Wayne Sentinel (IN); August 25, 1921
Contributor: Scott Bowmar

Virginia Lee Shook, age 82, of rural Auburn, died Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Shook was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 28, 1936, to the late Allen and Violet (Feaster) Shirey.
Survivors include: Husband, Sheridan Shook of Auburn.
Daughter, Carol and Richard Mustain of North Chesterfield, Virginia. Son, Gary Shook of Auburn.
Three grandchildren: Gregory Thomas of Garrett, Thomas Hare of Big Long Lake, Allen Thomas of Auburn and a step-grandchild, Alexandria Hamilton.
Sister, Kathleen Kahn of Fort Wayne.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Valerie Aberle and sister, Nadine Manter.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, 1716 Werling Road, New Haven, Indiana with a gathering of family and friends at 12:00 noon.
Hite Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; July 18, 2019

Thomas Paul Sodano Sr., 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away on July 19, 2019 at North Woods Memory Care Assisted Living Facility. Born on September 6, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late Lawrence and Mabel (Perry) Sodano. He attended Trott Vocational High School and fibbed about his age to join the National Guard of New York State in 1947. In 1951 he joined the U.S. Navy, serving as an Electrician's Mate Third Class on the destroyer U.S.S Coates during the Korean War. After being Honorably Discharged, he attended Indiana Tech via the G.I. Bill, majoring in mathematics, later receiving a B.S. Degree in 1960. While a Tech student he met the love of his life, Sonja (Dietz) Sodano, later marrying on Feb. 1 1960. Tom's first job out of college took him and Sonja to Hartford, Connecticut where he was employed by the United States Aircraft Research Laboratories. They moved back to Fort Wayne for a brief time when Tom worked for I.T.T. Federal. His next job took him to Akron, Ohio where he worked for Goodyear Aerospace. He then returned to Fort Wayne securing employment with Magnavox Defense where he was a Systems analyst for Automated Design Processes, making significant advancements in artificial intelligence, retiring in 1989.He was a talented individual who enjoyed wood working as a hobby. One project he was very proud of was making the 14 Stations of the Cross for St. Aloysius Church, in Yoder, Indiana. He enjoyed Roman History and made three trips to Rome, two with IPFW class tours. Tom was survived by his wife of 59 years, Sonja (Dietz) Sodano; sons, Dr. Thomas (Dr. Linda) and Michael (Jackie) Sodano; grandchildren, Stephanie, Anthony, Quentin, and Vincent; great-grandchildren, Madison, McKenzie, Darian, and Darasia; great-great granddaughter, Brielle; and sister, Ellen Glassman. Proceeding him in passing are his brothers; Robert and David Sodano. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Knolls Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held from 2-4pm & 6-8pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 17, 2019

Daniel Paul Squatrito, 72, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne. He was born on August 13, 1946 in San Jose, CA to the late Salvatore and Bernice (Logston) Squatrito. Daniel served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked as a designer, engineer and department manager for ELS, Sunnyvale, CA; Magnavox, Navistar, Fort Wayne, IN; and was a consultant for GE, Fort Wayne, IN. Surviving are his wife, April McVaugh; daughter, Mary Catherine Messmann; son, Robert Michael Squatrito; sisters, Catherine (Peter) Montez, Maria (James) Foulker, Judy Hackett, Celeste Squatrito, and Betty (Charlie) Squatrito-Martin; brothers, Joe (Linda) Squatrito and Fred (Melissa) Squatrito; and numerous nieces and nephews. Daniel was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Annsleigh Johanna Messmann. Private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Kate's Kart or Books from the Heart.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; April 3, 2019

Ronald Wayne Stoller went home to be with his Lord on June 16. 2019. Ron was born in Fort Wayne, IN on June 8, 1934 and was married to Joanne Woerner in Tremont, IL on April 24, 1955. A man of deep faith and commitment, he was a long-time member of The Chapel. Ron was an entrepreneur and businessman throughout his adult life. He was both a commercial real estate developer as well as the founder and owner of a number of retail stores in the Fort Wayne area: Stoller's Lighting and Fireplace Shoppe, Workspace Solutions and Stoller's Antique Mall to name a few. Ron was heavily involoved with the Gideons for many years, and also served on the boards of the National Fireplace Institute and the American Lighting Association. He loved working on complex puzzles, was a voracious reader, and supported many Christian and conservative political causes. Ron is survived by his sons, Rick(Debra) Stoller of Parker, CO, Brent(Tracy) Stoller of Fort Wayne, IN, Brad(Tanya) Stoller of Colleyville, TX, Daughter Tami Spuller of Fort Wayne, IN sister Elaine Erb of Fort Wayne and 10 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joanne ( Woerner) parents Jesse E. and Katherine W. Stoller brothers Norman, Maurice, Verlin and George Stoller, sisters Evelyn Stoller, Carol Huber, Eleanor Fischer and Twila Stoller. Funeral Services will be held 10 A.M Saturday June 22, 2019 at The Chapel, 2505 W Hamilton Rd S, Fort Wayne with 1 hour of calling prior. Visitation will be held Friday June 21, 2019 from 2-4 P.M and 6-8 P.M at D.O Mccomb and Sons Pine Valley, 1320 E Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to The Chapel.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; June 17, 2019

Billy W. Tollett, age 65, of Huntington, died at 1:36 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington is handling arrangements.
Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington, IN; Saturday, July 20, 2019

Tony J. Tomei, Jr 76, of Churubusco, passed away on July 6, 2019, at his home in Churubusco. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, on August 7, 1942, to the late Tony Tomei Sr and Angelina (Sellaro) Lash. He spent his formative years in rural Markle, Indiana graduating from Union High School and was an avid baseball and basketball player. He excelled as an athlete and received many awards. Tony spent many years farming and owned his own concrete business with his father. He worked at International Harvester for some time as well. He also drove a semi for Snyder for many years. Tony lived in New Port Richey, Florida for the latter portion of his life where he retired from Fox Hollow Golf Course. Later he returned to Indiana to be closer to most of his children and grandchildren. He was a big University of West Virginia fan and one of the hugest Yankees fans ever. He was never seen without his Yankees hat on. Tony is survived by Dick Lash; six children, Perry Tomei, Mike (Nikki) Tomei, Sheri Tomei Bunnell, Marci (Michael) Six, Kelsie Tomei and Brandon Tomei; seven grandchildren, Nick, Danielle, Aurra, Halle, Harrison, Christopher and Giovanni; one great-grandson, Zaedyn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tony Tomei Sr. and Angie Lash; his brother, Gary Lash and his son, Timothy. There will be no services planned at this time per Tony's request. Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date. Memorials to the family.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Whitley County, IN; July 9, 2019

Ruby W. Walker, 79, passed away on July 3, 2019. She was born in Columbia, Miss. on July 13, 1939, the daughter of the late Willey and Gaylushia Womack. Ruby was a teacher for 30 plus years before her retirement. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Oscar Walker; children, Debbie and Rosalind Walker; grandchildren, Miles and Maegan Walker and Alicea Pulinairo; sisters, Joyce, Mary, Martha, Barbara; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Kemel, Robert, Willy, and George. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 11, 2019

Bobby Joe Wallen, 56, of Rome City died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 1:03 p.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born May 21, 1963, in LaGrange County to Burley and Gearldene "Jewel" (Terry) Wallen. His father preceded him in death on April 26, 1996, and his mother on October 20, 2018. Bobby had recently accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He had worked at Starcraft Boats and RV in Topeka. Bobby was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed deer hunting and loved being outdoors. Surviving are three sisters, Geraldine Gannon of Kendallville, Brenda Wallen of Kendallville, and Jody Wallen of Kendallville; three brothers, Donald (Vickie) Wallen of Wawaka, David (Lori Vosburgh) Wallen of Wolcottville, and Dallas Wallen of Rome City; eight nieces and nephews, Jeremy (Josephine) Wallen, Nathan Wallen, Naomi (Keith) Wooten, Adrian Reidenbach, Michael (Lindsay Owsley) Reidenbach, Peggy Gannon, Summer Tilbury, and Julie Johnson; and a cousin who was like a brother, Kevin Terry Wade. Also preceding him in death are a sister, Charlene Wallen and a brother, Charles Wallen. There will be no visitation or services. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble Co, IN; June 26, 2019

Arthur L. "Art" Weinley, age 73, of Huntington, died at 7:12 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will immediately follow at 12 p.m. Thursday at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Doug Hartle officiating. Preferred memorials are to Huntington County Humane Society, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Art was born on September 26, 1945 in Huntington, the son of Earl D. and Arbutus "Bootie" (Schoeff) Weinley. He married April D. Funderburg on May 11, 1994 in Reno, Nevada. He worked in construction and retired from Walmart in 2016. He enjoyed his time living in Washington State. Art liked bowling and listening to music; he was also an avid Cubs fan. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, April Weinley of Huntington, sons Todd (Jenny) Weinley of Bluffton and Troy (Kelly) Weinley of Huntington, a daughter, Tonya (Mike) Holley of Warren, a stepdaughter, Ora Sorenson of Toledo, Washington, a brother, Robert (Doras) Weinley of Huntington, a sister, Barbara A. Gressley, of Andrews, 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and his beloved family dogs Sadie and Bobo. He is preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother, Dorothy Weinley, a brother, Paul R. Weinley, and a great granddaughter, Dali Rose King.
Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington County, IN; July 9, 2019

John W. Wiening, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was born to the late Edward and Kathleen (Waldron) Wiening in Hammond, IN on December 26, 1936. He was a Machinist for 30 years at LTV Steel and then went on as a Quality Control Manager at Production Tool. John enjoyed gardening, bowling, running, traveling, and the Chicago Cubs. The family would like to thank Kingston At Dupont and Heartland Hospice for the excellent care they provided to John. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy; son, John (Elaine) Wiening; grandson, Logan (Megan McCracken) Wiening; siblings, Betty Graun, Sharon (Dennis) Ley, and Lawrence Wiening; sister-in-law, Nancy Wiening; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Edna Graun, Geraldine Wiening, and Edward Wiening Jr. Funeral service will be on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 1:30 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Pine Valley Park (1320 E Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825) with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; June 25, 2019

Raymond Claude Wigfield Jr., 61, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born on July 13, 1957 in New Haven, IN. He was the son of Raymond Claude Wigfield, Sr. and Helen Louise (Henry) Wigfield. Ray retired after 33 years of dedicated service for the City Utilities of the City of Fort Wayne. He was happiest when spending time with his children, family and friends. He loved to fish any chance he could and was always listening to his favorite music. Surviving family include his son, Robert Wigfield and daughter, Samantha Wigfieldboth of Fort Wayne, IN; sister, Carolyn Reid of New Haven, IN; former wife, Cindy Wigfield of Fort Wayne, IN; companion Deborah Crague of Fort Wayne, IN, and several nieces and nephews. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cynthia Wigfield and uncle, Kenneth Henry. Funeral Services will be 12:00 noon Saturday, April 6, 2019 St. Peters Lutheran Church 7710 E. State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Cremation will follow at Fort Wayne Crematory. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at St. Peters Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to be given to the family to assist with funeral expenses.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; April 3, 2019

Billy Williams, 74, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at 2:45 a.m. at his residence. Billy was born on January 8, 1945, in Pikeville, KY, to Raymond and Easter (Smith) Williams. His parents preceded him in death. Billy married Lois Tackett on November 1, 1969. She survives and resides in Huntington. Billy served in the United States Army as a paratrooper and was a marksman rifleman. He retired from HCCSC (Huntington County Community School Corporation) in 1992, as a custodian at Lincoln Elementary for many years. Billy attended First Freewill Baptist of Huntington. He loved to fish and be outside working in the yard. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and to everyone who knew him. Billy is survived by his loving wife, Lois, one son, Steven Todd (Dawn) Williams, Huntington, IN; one grandson, Nicolas Andrew Williams (fiancée' Morgan Kappel), Huntington, IN; one brother, Bobby Lee Williams, Edmonton, KY; two sisters, Lorraine Williams, Edmonton, KY, and Elmo Maynard, Portsmouth, OH. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, John Williams, James Williams, Graham Williams; and two sisters, Leona Scalf and Nellie Johnson. Calling will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN. Military Rites and Funeral service will follow the calling hours at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Brunk Conley officiating. A private burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to First Freewill Baptist Church of Huntington in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750.
McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington, IN; June 24, 2019

Harold F. Williams Sr. 90 of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday June 24, 2019 at Parkview Hospital. He was an U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Franklin Electric. He is survived by two sons, Harold F. (Judith) William Jr of Ft. Wayne , Hila E. Williams of Huntington, IN, two daughters, Florence Morgan of Huntington, IN, Laura Williams of Tulsa, OK, a brother James Williams and six Grandchildren, Thomas Baublet, Richard Milhem, Angel Baublet, Rowena Waldron, Jo Anita Waldron and Christopher Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hile and Beatrice Williams, a sister Blanche Setser-Bleke and Brother Ed Williams. A memorial service with be held Friday June 28 at 4:00 p.m. at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home 1140 Lake Ave Ft. Wayne, IN with memorial visitation from 2-4. Memorials to Donor's Choice.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen Co, IN; June 26, 2019

Jerry Wishon, age 77, of Portland passed away Thursday January 31, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Portland January 1, 1942 the son of Charles and Lavon (Shaneyfelt) Wishon. He was married November 19, 1961 to Nancy Snyder who survives. He had worked for Marsh Supermarkets and Vernon Company in sales retiring in 2004. He was a member of Portland Elks Lodge and Jayland Antique Car Club. He was a golfer and enjoyed woodworking. Surviving are his wife of 57 years Nancy, one son Greg Wishon (wife Cindi) of Carmel, IN., Two daughters Jennie Avila of Littleton, CO. and Amy Bowman of Indianapolis, Five Grandchildren Adam Wishon, Sam Wishon, Alex Avila, Evan Avila and Ethan Bowman. Memorial services will be Wednesday February 6, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor John Smith presiding. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the Family Life Care, Jay County Humane Society or Choice of the Donor.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland, IN; February 1, 2019

Gary Lee Witte, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on July 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born on January 20, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Lee Glen Witte and the late Helen (Driver) Witte. He was united in marriage to Annette DeWert on November 25, 1962 at Monroeville Methodist Church in Monroeville Indiana. They were married 56 years before Gary's passing. He was a previous member of Leo United Methodist Church in Leo, Indiana. Gary and Annette were volunteer youth group leaders for the Leo United Methodist Church from 1978-1983. Gary graduated in 1959 from Monroeville High School. He graduated from Barbers College in 1961 and was the owner operator of Witte's Washington Square Barber Shop for 47 years, before retiring in 2007. Gary enjoyed wintering in Texas, fishing, woodworking, word search puzzles, solitaire, card club with friends, and going to concerts with Annette. Survivors include his wife, Annette Witte of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Beth (Shannon) Roberts of Auburn, Indiana and Karen Lake of Wolcottville, Indiana; son, Ken (Liz) Witte of Newburgh, Indiana; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 at Monroeville United Methodist Church with Pastor Ralph Klinker officiating. A Memorial Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, Indiana and visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Preferred memorials can be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Salvation Army Fall Book and School supplies.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; July 11, 2019

Amy L. Young, 31, passed away on Friday June 21, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Ctr. Amy was a mother and a homemaker. She is survived by her children Vincent Smith- Young and Lilliana Young both at Home. Also by her Mother Deborah(Dain) Young -Christensen of Ft. Wayne, Father Donald T. Young of Rockford, MI., Sisters, Jennifer Gomes, Lauren Gomes, Erica Howell and Siri Lent all of Ft. Wayne. A memorial Service will held 2:00 p.m. , Sunday, June 30th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 So. Anthony Blvd., Ft. Wayne, with visitation from 1-2. Pastor Jeff Geisler officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Amy Young Memorial Fund for the education of her children at any Flag Star Bank. Arrangements by Mungovan Simple F.H.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN; June 25, 2019