Frank Eugene Anderson, age 66, peacefully passed away March 19th, 2019 at University Nursing Center. Frank was born on Friday, January 2, 1953 to proud parents Valda May Anderson and Eugene Loree Anderson. Sisters Barbara Jean and Janet Kay welcomed him home to their family farm in Jay County. Frank grew up in Blackford County and attended Blackford County Schools where he graduated in 1971. He was involved in many sports and also played in the school band and choir. He was married to Jayne Bergdoll from 1970-1972. Their daughter Meylissa was born on Frank's 18th birthday on January 2, 1971 and was the best birthday present Frank ever had. In September of 1975, he was involved in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury with brain swelling. During his recovery, he had to learn how to do many basic functions all over again. He re-learned how to walk, talk, write, eat, etc. His family was instrumental in his recovery, especially his mother. Frank was able to regain physical and mental strength equal to or greater than before the accident and was able to return to work and hold various jobs. Frank lived independently for many years until his health began to decline. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and lived in a long-term care facility for 5 years. Frank is survived by his sister Janet Deavers of Milgrove, daughter Meylissa (Bruce) Stanley of Summitville, granddaughters Tori (Matt) Tisdale of Marion, Emileigh (Tyler) McClellan of Jonesboro, and Maloree Stanley of Summitville, and great-granddaughter Oakleigh McClellan also of Jonesboro. Surviving extended family include many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and "cousins by the dozens." Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Valda and Eugene Anderson, sister, Barbara Butts and her husband Chuck Butts, his brother-in-law Robert Deavers, maternal grandparents Frank and Ada Inman, paternal grandparents Thomas L and Cora Anderson, and many extended family members. Friends and family may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W. Windsor St. on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 5-8PM. A service to celebrate Frank's life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 11 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2019 with Pastor Gary Dalton officiating; viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow next to his parents at Gardens of Memory in Muncie, IN.
Glancy Funeral Homes, Marion County, Indiana; March 20, 2019

Glen "John" Anderson, 79, of Churubusco, passed away on March 19, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Whitley County, on April 17, 1939, to the late, Harold and Genevieve (Garrison) Anderson. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and rural Allen County, graduating from Huntertown High School in 1958. John married Mildred "Mid" Ott at Merriam Christian Chapel Church, on August 20, 1960. He was a life-long farmer. He also worked at Anderson & Boner Construction and Chain O Lakes State Park. John was a great grandpa. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed 4-H, woodworking, tractors and horses. John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mid Anderson; four daughters, Carla (Kent) Bennington, Dora (David, Jr.) Gaither, Jodi Malcolm and Tara (Phil, Jr.) Lemper; a son, John Anderson; a sister, Judy Owen; a brother, Harold (Nancy) Anderson; 11 grandchildren, Trae, Tegan (Maddison) and Tana Simmons, Dustin (Charity) and Lane Gaither, Camron and Caylee (Blake Forrester) Knafel, Christian (Ashley Lewis) Stoner, Caiden Malcolm, Callie and Case Lemper; four step-grandchildren, Cameron, Bryce, Blake and Kayla Bennington; two great-grandchildren Donovan and Rebekah Gaither; a step-great-grandson, Jadyn Forrester. He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Julie Anderson; a brother-in-law, Chuck Owen; a son-in-law, Arthur Stoner. Services will take place at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 11:00 AM, with calling one hour prior to the service. Family will also receive friends on Friday, March 22, 2019, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Burial taking place at Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam. In Lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Smith Township Fire Department or Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; March 20, 2019

James "Jim" A. Arnett, passed Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at home with family by his side. Jim was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Royal and Geraldine (Bangert) Arnett. He was drafted in the Army in 1967 as a Radio Operator. He had worked for G&L Construction before hiring into GTE. Jim was member of the Northside Missionary Church. He was an avid fisherman and hunting. Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Brenda Sue (Gerardot) Arnett; daughters, Kelly (Kevin) Greubel and Kristi VanWagner; siblings, Donald, Steven, Judy Letz, Jan Gerardot, Ruth Ann Bengs, Donna Chapin, Kathleen Boroff and Rita Filler; 4 grandchildren, Justin (Kasey) Miller, Matthew Foust, Ashley (Parker) Greubel and Brittany Greubel; 2 great grandchildren, Sawyer Miller and Grace Miller. Jim was preceded in death by a grandson, Cody Reuille; and two brothers, David Arnett and Richard Arnett. Funeral service is 4 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Northside Missionary Church, 736 Lillian Ave., Fort Wayne, Ind., 46808, with calling one hour prior. Officiating will be Rev. Patrick Ryan. Calling is also 5-8 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road. Preferred memorials are to the church.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 9, 2019

Patricia A. Auld, 86, passed, Tuesday September 24, 2019 reuniting with her husband, Clyde, of 61 years. Patricia was born October 31, 1932 to the late Harry and Elma Boivin. She was a devoted homemaker who loved traveling and bowling in her leisure. Patricia loved to travel to places such as Chicago, Tennessee, and Hawaii. Infact, Patricia loved traveling so much that she even often traveled with her great granddaughter Kylie's show choir group to their various competitions and shows! Patricia was a devoted member of St. Patrick Catholic Church Arcola, IN. Surviving are sons, Terry (Kimberly) Auld and Curtis (Jayne) Auld; daughters, Susan (Ed) Ambrose, Cindy Chappell, and caregiver, Debra (Kevin) Noble; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Patricia was preceded in death by a son, Jack Auld; daughter, Karen Craig; and a grandson, Timothy Kindler. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Rd. with calling two hours prior. Following the services Patricia will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are to Heart to Heart Hospice or the church.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 25, 2019

Michael Lorenza Austin, age 24, passed away September 19, 2019. Michael was born Oct 2 1994 in Fort Wayne Indiana to Leo Austin and Pam (Sarazen) Jones. Michael is survived by his loving wife Julia DeNae (Edmondson) Austin and children Michael Lee Austin Jr, step children Jamihya DeNae Wash, Jahmere De'onte Edmondson, Jalayha DeeNae Edmondson, that he loved very much. Michael was a loving husband/father and a great role model for his kids. He also has siblings, sisters Kepa Jones, Sherida Jones, ,Leslie Finkhousen and one brother Leo Provide, nieces Alexis Jones, Alyssa Klaff, Haily Klaff, and nephew Richard Klaff. Michael was a strong brave loving person and was always open to do and learn new things with the love of his life, his wife Julia Austin and his kids and family. He was a package handler at UPS and a full-time father/step father to his 4 beautiful children. His wife and family loves him dearly and he will be truly missed, Gone but never forgotten. He will always be watching over us. Services will be held 3:00 PM on October 3, 2019 at Mungovan Simple Cremations & Funerals, 2114 S. Calhoun St. Fort Wayne, IN with visitation there from 2:00 PM until the service.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 27, 2019

Norma J. Bair, age 88, of Huntington, died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Matt Snodderly officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Andrews Riverside Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the Abundant Fellowship Church, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Norma was born on June 17, 1931 in Andrews, the daughter of Wilbur and Cleo (Aldridge) Beeks. She graduated from Andrews High School in 1948 and worked at Kitchen Maid in Andrews. She married Dorman L. Bair on June 27, 1964 in Huntington; he preceded her in death on May 21, 2012. She retired a foreman from Memcor in 2002 after 25 years of service; prior, she worked for Kitchen Aid in Andrews. Norma was a member of Abundance Life Church in Huntington. She enjoyed watching birds and IU basketball, and she especially loved her family. She is survived by daughters Angela (David) Loshe of Decatur and Susan (Ben) Thiefs and Tammy Koontz, both of Huntington, a son Robert Brown of Nancy, Kentucky and sisters Bonnie (Wilbert "Curly") Seibold and Barbara (Darl) Collins, both of Huntington, nine grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Billy Brown, a daughter, Sheila Brown, brothers Kenneth Beeks, Charles Beeks, Donald Dean, and Norman Beeks, and sisters Maxine Beeks, Mary Margaret Harshbarger, Vivian Beeks and Anna Mae Osborn.
Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington County, Indiana; October 18, 2019

Robert "Bob" Louis Berger, 76 of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2019. He was born on October 1, 1942 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Louis and Mary (Robbins) Berger. Bob Served in the United States Navy on the USS Randolph in Newfoundland for 3 years. He worked for Lincoln Financial, later retiring in 2003. Bob enjoyed collecting stamps, playing various instruments, especially the saxophone and piano, and reading. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Alice Berger; children, Steve (Angi) and Julie Berger; grandsons, Sam and Marco Berger; and sister, Nancy Roth. Also proceeding him in passing is his grandson, Spencer Smith. A celebration of life will be held from 2-4pm on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home 6301 Fairfield Ave. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society of Northeastern Indiana and Parkview Hospice.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 25, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Bird, 101, passed Wednesday, October 16, 2019 with her daughter by her side. Born in Parker, she was a daughter to the late Nathan Anderson Jones and Fanny B. (Snograss) Jones. She was a former member of the Simpson United Methodist Church and the Women's Association, Lutheran Health Services Member and most importantly to her the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge #512, she was also the secretary Star of East over 25 years. Mary is survived by her only daughter and son in law, Nancy and Stephen Wallace of Fort Wayne; nephews and nieces, Alan (Sandy) Ayers, Joyce (Don) Roudebush, Donald (Judy) Harris, Paul (Becky) Harris, Mary Jo (John) Sgro and Judith Owens; and several great nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Edmund A. Bird, in 1974; and sisters, Alma Ayers and Dorothy Taylor. Funeral Service is 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. Officiating will be Pastor Reed Lessing. Calling is also 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are to Cancer Services of NE Indiana or St Michael's Lutheran Church.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; October 17, 2019

JULIE ANN BOBAY, 59, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born April 18, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Julie was a daughter of the late Wallace and June (Getts) Fritz. She loved being with her family and friends and especially enjoyed time at the lake or next to her pool. Surviving are her husband, Greg; sister, Candy Fritz; brother, Mark (Kathy Girardot) Fritz; niece, Natalie Fritz; great nephews, Spenser, Jacob and Lucas Fritz; sisters-in-law, Diane (Jim) Brown and Carol (Walt) Jennings; brothers-in-law, Robert (Sue) Bobay and Don (Jill) Bobay; sister-in-law, Deb (Kelly) Hoelle; best friend, Sheila Hoelderle; and her beloved dog, Maxwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Fritz; nephew, Erick Reichert; and niece, Erin Reichert. Memorial service is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home 1320 E. Dupont Road, with visitation from 5 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the S.P.C.A. of Allen County or the Community Harvest Food Bank.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 15, 2019

January 6, 1923 -- October 20, 2019
Daniel M. Bontrager, 96, of LaGrange, died at 12:45 pm on Sunday, October 20 at Life Care Center, LaGrange. He was born on January 6, 1923 in Mylo, ND, to Moses D. and Lucy (Graber) Bontrager. On January 17, 1946 in Elkhart County, he married Lillie S. Miller; she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are three daughters, Thelma (John) Smoll of Sturgis, MI, Elsie (Michael) Bauer of Lima, OH, Norma (Scott) Hunter of Muncie; three sons, Roman (Rebecca) Bontrager of Myerstown, PA, Steven Bontrager of West Lawn, PA, James (Rita) Bontrager of Hicksville, NY; 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; four sisters, Ida Miller of Shipshewana, Mary Miller of Marysville, OH, Clara (Samuel) Hochstetler of Aroda, VA, Wilma (Roy) Miller of Middlebury; brother, Joe Bontrager of Mio, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Edith Bontrager; a great-grandchild; brother, John Bontrager; sister, Katie Yoder. Dan was a hard-working, Godly man who loved the Lord and his family. He was a retired farmer and carpenter by trade, working many years in the mobile home industry. He was a member of Believer's Christian Fellowship in Lima, Ohio with Pastor Chad Lamb. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, October 22 and one hour prior to the 11:00 am funeral service on Wednesday, October 23 at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by grandson, Pastor David Hunter and Pastor Chad Lamb. Burial will be in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be given to Heartland Hospice or Believer's Christian Fellowship Mission Fund.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County; October 21, 2019

March 1, 1938 -- October 10, 2019
Ervin S. Bontrager, 81, of Shipshewana, died at 7:36 am on Thursday, October 10 at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1938 in LaGrange County, to Samuel R. and Susan (Miller) Bontrager. On November 19, 1959 in Shipshewana, he married Ida Mae Miller; she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are six sons, Laverne (Miriam) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Samuel (Leanna) Bontrager of Topeka, Orla (Christina) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Floyd (Sueanna) Bontrager of LaGrange, Leroy (Esther) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Ervin Jr. (Wilma) Bontrager of Topeka; five daughters, Leanna (Marvin) Shrock of LaGrange, Ruby (Marion) Nisley of Goshen, Mary Sue (Gerald) Bontrager of Ligonier, Miriam (Lonnie) Yoder of LaGrange, Lorene (Orvan) Bontrager of Ligonier; daughter-in-law, Doris Bontrager of Shipshewana; 96 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren; brother, Samuel Jr. (Fannie Mae) Bontrager of Wolcottville; brother-in-law, Levi (Emma) Bontrager of Wolcottville; sister-in-law, Wilma Bontrager of Shipshewana; step-mother, Miriam Bontrager of Wolcottville; five step-sisters, three step-brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Leland Bontrager; one grandchild, one great-grandchild; brother, Orva Bontrager; sister, Mary Bontrager. He was a farmer and woodworker and a minister in the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Friday, October 11 and all day Saturday, October 12 at the Laverne Bontrager residence, 0700 S. SR 5, Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Sunday, October 13 also at the Laverne Bontrager residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Lyle Yoder and the home ministers. Burial will be in Yoder Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County; October 10, 2019

Teresa Kay Boolman, age 66, of Portland, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, after a sudden illness. She was born in Portland on January 10, 1953, the daughter of Harold E. "Toad" and Mary (Robbins) Lee. She was married on May 2, 1970, to Nolan Boolman who survives. She was co-owner of Dick's Pizza in Portland and had also worked for Marsh Supermarkets. She attended Collett Nazarene Church and Portland High School. She liked to crochet and travel. Surviving are her husband Nolan, her mother Mary Lee of Portland, one son Jeffery Boolman (wife Sherry) of Port Orange, Florida, one daughter Amy Boolman Naylor of Portland, one brother Todd Lee (wife Lisa) of Ossian, Indiana and one sister Cheryl Geesaman (husband Roger) of Portland, Six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at 7:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Stanton presiding. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Jay County, Indiana; October 11, 2019

Joanna Mae Bradford, 85, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Joanna was born September 3, 1934 in Lansing, MI to the late Elton and Evelyn Wortmon. During her working life, she was a Certified Nursing Assistant. Joanna is survived by daughter, Rebecca McCartney; sons, James Bradford; and Billie Bradford; grandsons, Daniel Bradford and Bryne McCartney; and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, William Wortmon. There are no services planned.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 24, 2019

Ruthanne Bunch, age 79, of Bryant, passed away Sunday morning September 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Jay County January 7, 1940 the daughter of Ivan and Gladys (Miller) Shirk. She was married to Donald Max Brotherton who passed away in 1960. On January 5, 1963 she married Samy Bunch and he died March 19, 2016. She was a homemaker and a 1958 graduate of Portland High School. Surviving are one son Tim Brotherton of Portland, two daughters Anita Foudray of Burlington, Kentucky and Beth Longworth (husband Larry) of Winchester, Step-daughter Joyce Duke of Portland, sister Linda Byrum of Portland, speicial caregiver Tacaria Brotheron, Nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Christina Bunch. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor. Baird-Freeman Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Jay County, Indiana; September 24, 2019

Jean A. Butts, 69, of Andrews, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Jean was born on September 23, 1949, in Huntington, IN, to Leo and Evonne (Karriger) Scher. Her parents preceded her in death. Jean was a 1967 graduate of Huntington Catholic High School and had attended Clear Creek Township School for 11 years prior to consolidation. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was involved with 4-H for many years. Jean is survived by her former husband, Jim Butts, Kinmundy, IL; one son, Brian (Lorieann) Butts, Midland, TX; two daughters, Heather (Bruce) Kaylor, Camas, WA, Tammey (David Gardiner) Butts, Marengo, IN; two brothers, Ronald L. (Mary Ann) Scher, Warren, IN, Jack (Pam) Scher, Huntington, IN; 6 grandchildren, Alyssa (Jeremy) Wilburn, Brendon Kaylor, Brayden Kaylor, Brookelin Kaylor, Michael Butts, Mackenzie Butts; two step-grandchildren, David (Katherine) Kaylor, Rochelle (Lawrence) Symons; two great-grandchildren, Jace Ross Emarina Wilburn; and two step-great-grandchildren, Elaina Kaylor and Lillian Kaylor. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Jay Butts. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN. A Funeral Service will follow the calling on Saturday, March 30, at 11:00 a.m. at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN, with Fr. Stephen Colchin presiding. A private burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Wounded Warriors in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750.
McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington, Indiana; March 20, 2019

Mary Louise Cantwell, 95, of Avilla and formerly of Rome City died Friday, September 20, 2019, at 11:20 p.m. at Presence Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was born November 26, 1923, in Fort Wayne, to Stephen F. and Eileen E. (Loos) DeWald. On January 7, 1950, in Fort Wayne she married Howard C. Cantwell. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2000. Mrs. Cantwell was a homemaker. She honorably served in the U.S. Navy WAVES during World War II. She was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City; the Rome City American Legion Post 381, where she was a past commander; and the Kendallville VFW Post 2749, Auxiliary. Surviving are two daughters, Susan Cantwell of Naples, Florida and Annette (Gary) Leis of LaOtto; four sons, John (Sandi) Cantwell of Bloomington, Daniel (Mary Jill) Cantwell of Auburn, Howard (Barbara) Cantwell of Fort Wayne, and Timothy (Patricia) Cantwell of Kendallville; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, George (Martha) DeWald of Rome City. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, John C. "Bo" Cantwell, Jr.; a sister, Katherine Blichert; and a brother, Stephen DeWald. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 11 a.m. at St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City with Fr. Osman Ramos officiating. Burial will be in St. Gaspar Catholic Cemetery. Calling is Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville. Preferred memorials are to Masses at the church.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; September 21, 2019

Judith Ann Caress, 75, of Kendallville, formerly of Trafalger, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville. She was born April 9, 1944, in Staton Island, New York, to Forest Paul and Grace O'June (Herring) Knepper. Mrs. Caress was a registered nurse at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis and also conducted research on alzheimer's disease. Judith enjoyed traveling and socializing with family and friends. She hosted frequent get-togethers and loved having guests around all the time. She moved to this area several years ago to be closer to her sisters. Surviving are four daughters, Katie Day of Indianapolis, Trisha McMath of Indianapolis, Jennifer Fodera of Indianapolis, and Maria Flake of Indianapolis; four sons, John Caress, Jr. of Indianapolis, Matt Foreman of Salt Lake City, Utah, Tim Caress of Indianapolis, and Alex Caress of Trafalger; several grandchildren; and three sisters, Becky Arnold of Kendallville, Paula Knepper of Kendallville, and Linda Arnold of Leesburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Caress. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; October 17, 2019

Estella Mae Carney, 86, of LaGrange, died Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Miller's Merry Manor in LaGrange. She was born May 27, 1932 to Chester and Lucille (Fonner) Johnson. On June 28, 1953 in the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange she married Rollin "Sam" Carney. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2010. Surviving are a daughter, Cindy (Steve) Pasternak of Roanoke, Virginia; six grandchildren, Sean, Jr. (Malissa), Seth, Vince (Miranda), Rollin, Pete, and Ashley; three great-grandchildren, Savannah, Sam, and Sabastian; a daughter-in-law, Karoline Carney; a brother, Dr. Jerre (Marilyn) Johnson of Williamsburg, Virginia; and dear friends, Jeff Duzan and Renee Betcke. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Patrick Carney and Sean Carney, and a brother, Ralph Johnson. Estella had lived her whole life in LaGrange and it was one of her biggest loves to be a servant to the community of LaGrange. Being a champion of those in need, she generously gave and supported an untold number of people in the community. She, along with her family, resurrected and renovated numerous properties over the years which include the Valley Line Train Depot, the now Agape Missions, the Masonic Lodge and the Brickhouse Inn. Some of their repair works were recognized in the Better Homes and Gardens magazine. The family business, Carney Decorating Center, was truly the center of her life for 53 years. Yet, another building they renovated to update it to meet the modern needs of the public, all while keeping its vintage charm. Estella especially loved the flowers in the floral shop. She could often be seen walking with a big bunch of flowers in her walker basket every day as she tended the shop. The beautiful flowers that could be seen throughout downtown LaGrange were meticulously cared for by her. Her two Bed and Breakfasts, the M & N and The Brickhouse Inn, hosted people from all over the United States and other countries as well. Her life was rich and full; she lived to seize each and every day. Her work will never be done as she will always love from her heart, this town of LaGrange, no matter where she is. Estella, our shining star will never cease to shine brightly. She and her husband were lifelong members of the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange and had the honor of being named Citizens of the Year in 2003 by the town of LaGrange. They were long-time owners and operators of Carney Funeral Home in LaGrange. The whole family was honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution for their extensive renovations throughout the town. Estella and Sam never sought recognition for their historical restoration efforts and simply said that they did it because they loved it. From spearheading the effort to save the original historic brick streets to the flowers downtown, the Carney's were the soul that is historic LaGrange. A celebration of life service will be Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the LaGrange American Legion Post 215. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. Memorials are to the ARK Animal Sanctuary, 0530 E 300 S, LaGrange, IN 46761.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; March 18, 2019

Thomas W. Cartwright, 77, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Charles and Mary E. Cartwright. Tom served honorably in the United States Navy and worked as a driver for Resenberg Company, Waste Managements, and Norfolk Southern. Tom married Virginia M. Quirk on July 16, 1977 and she survives. Tom enjoyed trains and had a large collection. Surviving are his children, Darlene Cartwright, and Michelle Cartwright, and Lakiesha Cartwright; six grandchildren; sister, Liz; and fur baby, Samara. Tom was also preceded in death by siblings, Robert Cartwright, Bill Cartwright, Ed Cartwright and Donna. Funeral service 1:00 pm Friday, October 18, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home with calling one hour prior to the funeral service. Visitation also from 2-4pm and 6-8pm Thursday, October 17, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 15, 2019

William T. Chaney, age 46, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday evening, February 6, 2019, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on November 2, 1972, to Larry T. (Artheda) Chaney Sr. William is survived by two brothers, Larry Chaney of Fort Wayne and David Lee Chaney of CA; and two sisters, Patty Browning of New Haven and Mary Ann Belcher of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents. There are no services planned at this time. Goodwin - Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Goodwin - Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel, Wells County, Indiana; February 7, 2019

Hilda E. Clevenger, age 85, of Auburn passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. She was born in Auburn on March 8, 1933 to Paul and Frances (Warner) Beuchel. Hilda was a homemaker. She married Lloyd Clevenger on December 21, 1954 in Auburn. He preceded her in death on January 2, 2001. Survivors Include: Daughter and son-in-law; Ellen and Kenny Oliver of Waterloo. Son; Mark Clevenger of Grabill. 5 grandchildren and their spouse; Terry and Tara Marshall, Steve and Stacy Marshall, Gary and Annette Marshall, Melissa and Justin Fowler and Paul and Chelsea Marshall. 8 great grandchildren. Hilda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Lloyd and a great grandson. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 28, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center Street in Auburn. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 3:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn. Memorials may be directed to the family to help with expenses.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; January 22, 2019

Charles V. Cochren, 83, died on Thursday October 17, 2019 at his home in Hamilton Place. Born in Fort Wayne, Charles was the son of the late Lawrence and Florence Cochren. Charles faithfully served his country in both the Korean War and Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army, as well as a devoted member of the American Legion Post #499, where he served as Chaplain for 20 years. In addition, Charles was a member and former deacon of First Baptist Church. Charles retired from G.E. and then went to work for Fort Wayne National Bank; after which he worked at Walmart at Appleglen as a greeter. Charles enjoyed fishing and was an avid bowler in his free time. Charles is survived by sons, Randolph of New York, John of Florida, Francis of Fort Wayne , Phillip (Denise K.) of Crawfordsville and Anthony (JoAnn) of Georgia; daughter, Peggy (Robert) Koehl of Fort Wayne; sixteen grandchildren; and many great grandchildren; brother, Rowland Cochren of Fort Wayne. Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Margaret in 2010, as well as his siblings, Melvin, Arthur, Leonard, Raymond Cochren, Lois Overmyer, Viola Francies and Pauline Hatfield. Memorial Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. He will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials should be directed to the family.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; October 17, 2019

Rev. Norman A. Conklin, 87 passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019, in Fort Wayne, IN surrounded by his family. He was born in Tarrytown NY. Norman was a true shepherd as Pastor to churches in South Dakota, Kansas, and the Ft. Wayne area and his love for the Lord fueled his passion for ministry to people in ways too many to mention. Norman was an avid sports fan before Alzheimer's stole his memory of his favorite team, the Cleveland Indians. He enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife in their motorhome, yard work, and helping others. He is survived by children Bruce (Donna) Conklin, daughter Bev Ketchum (Carl) Moellering both of Fort Wayne, daughter Barb (Matt) Price of Huntertown, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Doris D. Conklin, his son Brad Conklin, son in law Paul Ketchum. Services will be 10:30 AM Friday, October 18, 2019, at Covenant United Methodist Church, 10001 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 3-5 and 6-8 pm at D.O. McComb& Sons, 1320 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne IN. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery Fort Wayne, IN. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; October 16, 2019

Dorothy I. Conley, 87, of Rome City passed away on October 18, 2019, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville. Dorothy was born June 3, 1932, in Wolcottville, the second child of Arla and Hazel Heston. Dorothy graduated valedictorian of the Wolcottville Class of 1950 and thereafter married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Conley on May 6, 1951. They shared 40 years together and had three sons that she loved unconditionally. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and LeAnn Conley of Fort Wayne; two grandsons, Drew Conley of Fort Wayne and Caleb Goneau of Anchorage, Alaska; four step-grandchildren, Jason (Lindy) Robison of Fleming Island, Florida, Josh (Tara) Robinson of South Weber, Utah, Jake (Becky) Robinson of Leavenworth, Kansas and Lindsay (Jeremie) McBride of Avilla. Dorothy also shared her life with seven step-great-grandchildren, several generations of nieces and nephews, and always enjoyed the littles in her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Arla "Pnut" Heston, Jr.; her husband; and two sons, Trent Conley and Thomas Conley. Dorothy loved being a farmer's wife, was a mother who was active with her children, including attending her sons' football games and school activities, and was famous for her baked goods, especially her pies. and farm to table meals before the term was known. She enjoyed sending cards to family and friends, never missing an important date or event. Dorothy also is remembered for her constant kindness to others, especially children. For more than 30 years, she was the beloved "Mrs. Conley the Lunch Lady" at Rome City Elementary School, and every day she made sure no child went hungry because they could not pay for lunch or had forgotten their lunch money. She would reach into her pocket and personally pay for the lunch, not wanting or expecting to be repaid. Dorothy was always tickled when a grown-up who, as a child, benefitted from her kindness, stopped to thank her for being such a kind lunch lady. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Wolcottville United Methodist Church, 107 County Line Road, Wolcottville with Rev. David Mathews of the Wolcottville United Methodist Church and Rev. Karen Koelsch of Covenant United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne officiating. Dorothy will be buried next to her husband and sons in Orange Cemetery, Rome City. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 22, 2019, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Donations in memory of Dorothy may be given to "Mrs. Conley's Kids", a fund to remember Dorothy's love for children and honor the impact she had on children in her community. One hundred percent of all donations will directly benefit the children of Rome City Elementary School and may include gifts such as books and technology, lunch program assistance, playground equipment or similar items. If you are interested in contributing to Mrs. Conley's Kids, envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed to the funeral home at P.O. Box 341, Wolcottville, Indiana, 46795. Checks should be written to Mrs. Conley's Kids. In the alternative, donations may be made to Helping Hands Food Pantry in Rome City.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; October 19, 2019

Linda Ann Conner, age 71, of Kimmell, IN passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at The Maples in Goshen, IN. She was born on April 20, 1948 the daughter of Robert and Susie (Nash) Reasoner. On March 23, 1968 she married the love of her life, Jerry Conner. Linda was a homemaker, an avid gardener, and a great cook. Her family was her pride and joy, and they meant everything to her. She attended Peoples Bible Church in Benton, IN, was a lifetime member of American Huey 369, and a member of Prentiss Chapter #178 of the Eastern Star. Linda is survived by her husband of 51 & 1/2 years, Jerry Conner of Kimmell, IN; a daughter, Erica (Dan) Eames of Peru, IN; four grandchildren, Courtney (Jeremy) Appleton of Mexico, IN, Cody Eames, Chloey Eames, and Casey Eames of Peru, IN; a great-grandson, Conner Appleton of Mexico, IN; and two brothers, Roger (Betty) Reasoner of New Haven, IN, and Ralph Reasoner of Ligonier, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Reasoner and Susie Wade; a daughter, Laura (Conner) Cunningham; and a sister-in-law, Terri Reasoner. A funeral service will be held in Linda's honor at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor John Randolph will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN. Family and friends will be received from 2-8 pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Yeager Funeral Home. Memorials may be given in Linda's honor to People's Bible Church Building Fund, 68074 US HWY 33, Goshen, IN 46528.
Yaeger Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; October 5, 2019

Charles M. "Charlie" Crain, age 85, of Huntington, died at 11:04 a.m. Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Visitation will be from 3 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2019 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry Street, Huntington, with Rev. Ray Seilhamer and Father Tony Steinacker officiating. There will be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the service. Entombment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Huntington. Preferred memorials are to Boys and Girls Club of Huntington County, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Charlie was born on May 22, 1934 in Maysville, Kentucky, the son of Owsley S. and Mildred N. (Ratliff) Crain. He graduated from Maysville High School in 1952 and attended Asbury College in Willmore, Kentucky; he also attended Ball State Teacher's College. He worked at Sam Snyder Ford in North Manchester. He married Julie A. Manes on January 31, 2005. For 42 years, Charlie was the owner of Crain Ford in Warren. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball, golf, and basketball; his favorite was watching Big U.K. Basketball. Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Julie A. Crain of Huntington, daughters Cindy Crain of Tennessee and Carol (Tim) Gavin of New Hampshire, a stepdaughter, Cassandra (Scott) Rakoczy of Huntington, a stepson, Michael (Sarah) Kocher of Huntington, six grandchildren, and a brother, Mark M. (Judith) Crain of Hillsboro, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his parents, a stepdaughter, Emma Kocher, and a grandchild.
Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington County, Indiana; October 5, 2019

Nicole D. Cummins, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019. She was born to the late Rene and Louise (Thomas) Boutard in Paris, France on May 29, 1924. Nicole was a loving wife, mom, and grandma. Nicole is survived by her children, William and Cathy Cummins; daughter-in-law, Kristeen Schroeder-Cummins; grandchildren, Danielle (Daniel) Rigsby, Matthew (Tamara), Troy (Elizabeth), Nicole and Katie Cummins; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; and son, Patrick. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at St. Jude Catholic Church (2130 Pemberton Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46805) at 10:00 am with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be on Friday, September 27, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park (1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805) from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A rosary service will be held Friday at the funeral home at 3:30 pm. Burial will follow the mass at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 24, 2019

CLAIRUS M. DEW, 103, passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. By his own words, he'd had "a full measure of life" and had been active and independent until the last month of his life. Born Aug. 10, 1916, in Monmouth, Ill., he was the youngest son of Wilmer Dew and Mary Margaret (Giffin) Dew. Clairus spend his early years helping with the family dairy business. He graduated from Monmouth, Ill. High School in 1933.Clairus attended and graduated from Monmouth, Ill. College in 1938 with a degree in social science. While in college, he lettered in basketball, and was the last living member of Monmouth College's first basketball conference champions. Clairus went to work for Illinois Bankers' Life Assurance Co. in Monmouth until he joined the Illinois National Guard in February 1941. He was taken into federal service in March, 1941. By February 1942, only two months after Pearl Harbor, Clairus rose to the rank of Tech. Sgt. and served in the 5th Cargo Combat Squadron in the 5th Air Force of the U.S. Army Air Corps. During his service, he earned the Good Conduct Medal and earned six battle stars. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 14, 1945. During college, Clairus met Elizabeth (Betty) Johnson. He told her he had a dime in his pocket and offered to buy her a five-cent ice cream cone. On Jule 14, 1943, the couple was married in Davenport, Iowa, while he was on leave. After the war, Clairus returned to work and to raise a family in Monmouth. While living in Monmouth, Clairus was involved in Kiwanis, was elected twice as clerk of Monmouth Township, played for his company's fast-pitch softball team, and was active in the Presbyterian Church. In 1953, Clairus and Betty moved to Fort Wayne, Ind., and he took a job with Midwestern United Life Insurance Co. Through his working career, Clairus was head of Midwestern's underwriting department and retired as a 2nd Vice-President. Always involved in civic affairs, Clairus was active in his neighborhood association, served as a Cub Scout pack leader, managed and coached Little League teams, participated in PTA, and was a long-time donor and volunteer with American Red Cross. He also served as board chairperson of Audiences Unlimited and as a member of the planning committee of Smock Senior Ministries. Clairus was extremely active in his church. He served in many church positions including the session of his Presbyterian church as an elder as well as singing in the church choir for many years. Always active in sports, Clairus played slow-pitch softball into his '70s and was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and the St. Francis football team. A highlight moment for Clairus was when he was chosen to throw out the first pitch at a Fort Wayne Tincaps game in honor of his first 100 years and as a World War II veteran. Clairus lived a life as a loving husband, the best of fathers, a beloved uncle, and a respected grandparent. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Dew; daughter, Sharon L. (Nils) Stangenes of Chicago; son, David C. (Kathleen) Dew of Fort Wayne; grandson, Daniel C. (Dawn) Goodyear of Fort Wayne; and granddaughter, Kirsten Stangenes and Alec Lilliebridge of Algonquin, Ill.; brother-in-law, Lynn Nelson of Galesburg, Ill. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; three nephews, spouses, and children; and four nieces, spouses and children. Clairus was also preceded in death by his brothers, John Robert Dew and Leroy Dew; sisters-in-law, Lyndea Dew, Mary Dew, JaneLouise Baker, Doris K. Nelson; and grandchildren, Matthew Dew and Kari Stangenes. Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in the Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, Ind., with calling one hour before service. Calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Rd. Preferred memorials area to Smock Senior Ministries, or Audiences Unlimited, or Monmouth (Ill.) College.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 23, 2019

John H. Dillon, 68, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Markle, IN. John was born on June 9, 1951, in Viper, KY to Guy and Mollie (Williams) Dillon, both parents preceded him in death. He was a 1971 graduate of Delice High School, following graduation John worked at Sterling Casting in Bluffton, retiring in 2004. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Bluffton. John enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels, woodworking, repairing bicycles, attending car shows, collecting model cars and painting and drawing. He married Sally J. (Davis) in Bluffton, IN on August 7, 1982, she survives in Bluffton, IN. John is also survived by a daughter; Lisa S. Dillon of Bluffton, four sisters; Chapple Lewis of Lexington, KY, Faye Dillon of Viper, KY, Norma Jean Kerns of Lexington, KY and Bonnie Lou Roark of Lexington, KY, three brothers; Dan (Donna) Dillon of Viper, KY, Sunnie Dillon of Lexington, KY and Ed Dillon of Lexington, KY. John was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister; Annette Yocum and 1 brother; Dempsey Dillon. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019, at 7:00 PM at Goodwin - Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel, Pastor Lyle Breeding will be officiating services. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wells County Friends of the Shelter.
Goodwin Funeral Homes, Wells County, Indiana; October 10, 2019

Cora Elaine Long Dixon, 83, of Gas City, IN, passed away at 3:34 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Twin City Healthcare in Gas City. She was born on August 1, 1935 to John Morris & Dorothy Adkinson Long. Elaine was a 1954 graduate of Van Buren High School. She married Allen Ray Dixon on May 31, 1957 in Grant County; he survives. Elaine had her first job at the Van Buren Appliance Factory and she would also babysit for several farming family's children in the community. She worked several years at the Holiday Inn in Marion and retired from Café 37 as a cook. Her most fulfilling job was taking care of her family and raising her three boys. Elaine was formerly in the Red Hatters and was a clown for "Smile Seekers." She loved to dress up as "Cora Belle" and make children laugh. Loving survivors include her husband, Allen Ray Dixon, Gas City, IN, three sons, Allen (Connie) Dixon, Gas City, IN, Jeff (Cindy) Dixon, Bellbrook, OH, Joe Dixon, Asheville, NC, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren 1 great great grandchild, sisters, Nancy Harlan and Linda McCormick both of Fairmount and brother Bill Long, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Judy Winters, Sammy Berry, Ruth Angell and brother John Long. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home 201 W. Main St. Van Buren on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 10 AM - 12 PM. A service will follow at 12 PM with Pastor Carter Lloyd officiating. Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory in rural Marion. Arrangements are being handled by Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren
Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home, Grant County, Indiana; March 19, 2019

Beatrice "Bea" Dove, 86, passed away on September 28, 2019. She was born on June 27, 1933. Bea retired from Magnavox after 35 years of employment. She was also a server at Hall's Hollywood and she enjoyed all the people she got to meet. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Burlage; grandchildren, Jeffrey Shoemaker and Jachobea Burlage; and dear friends, Tami (Bill) Corn and Bruce Helton. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Highland Park Cemetery, 2403 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Arrangements entrusted to the care of D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 30, 2019

Paul William Durlacher, 62, passed Saturday, September 28, 2019 at home with his family by his side. Born in Paterson, New Jersey he was a son to the late, Robert and Doris (Ahrendt) Durlacher. While Paul was an EMT, that is where he met the love of his life, Diane. Formerly of Fair Lawn, New Jersey; they were in the process of moving here to be with their son. Here they attended Emmaus Lutheran Church. Paul was baptized, confirmed and married in Our Savior Lutheran Church in Fair Lawn, New Jersey; he was in the choir, an usher, cooked, and fed the homeless, and most always lending a hand. He was a retired diesel mechanic from Pepsi after 33 years of service. He loved to garden, camp and fish, but Paul always said his wife, Diane was his favorite hobby. Paul is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Diane (Folley) Durlacher; son and daughter in law, Chris and Stacey Durlacher of Fort Wayne, Indiana; grandsons, Hunter and Trapper; sisters, Joanna DeBell and Barbara Gaffari both of New Jersey; nieces and nephews, Shiela Johnson (Gaffari) Rahmin Gaffari, Darren Gaffari, Megan Gaffari and Jordn Gaffari. Funeral Service in Fort Wayne is 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling two hours prior. Officiating will be Pastor Roy Olsen. There will be a memorial service for Paul at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 22-15 Broadway, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, 07410 at a later date.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 29, 2019

Father Thomas Colman Fahey, 99, Huntington, IN, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at St. Anne Community, Victory Noll in Huntington, IN. Father Fahey was born on December 6, 1919, to James and Norah (Neilan) Fahey in Galway, Ireland. His parents preceded him in death. Father Fahey was ordained as a Priest in Carlow, Ireland on June 1, 1947. He began his career at the Diocese of Cheyenne, WY, at St. Mary's Cathedral from 1947-1948; Holy Name Parish, Sheridan, WY from 1949-1952; St. Laurence O'Toole, Laramie, WY, from 1952-1956; Hospital Chaplain, Cheyenne, WY, from 1956-1968; Iona College, New Rochelle, NY, 1968-1970; St. Mary's Cathedral, Cheyenne, WY from 1970-1972; Corpus Christi Parish, Newcastle, WY, from 1972-1977; Holy Trinity Parish, Cheyenne, WY from 1977 until his retirement in 1990. In July, 1990, he spent some time in Arizona before he made his final residence and served as Chaplain for the sisters of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters, commonly known as Victory Noll. Father Fahey is survived by two sisters, Sheila Lynch, Gertrude Fahey; one brother, Jack Fahey; many nephews and nieces and many more relatives who survive and reside in Ireland. Father Fahey is also survived by the Victory Noll Sisters. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, J.J. (James Joseph) Fahey, Bertie Fahey; and two sisters, Mary Frances O'Sullivan and Betty Fahey. Calling hours will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Archbishop Noll Memorial Chapel - Saint Anne Communities, 1900 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. A vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, at Archbishop Noll Memorial Chapel - Saint Anne Communities, 1900 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Archbishop Noll Memorial Chapel - Saint Anne Communities, 1900 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, with Rev. Carl A. Beavers, Fr. Maicaal Lobo, Fr. Stephen Colchin, and Fr. David Ruppert presiding. Burial will be in Victory Noll Cemetery, Huntington, IN.
McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington County, Indiana; March 18, 2019

Steve B. "Fuzzy" Fausnaugh, age 72, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away surrounded by his loved ones, Sunday, October 6, 2019 at St. Joe Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on December 4, 1946 the son of Rev. Bernard A. and Ruth I. (Griffin) Fausnaugh at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake, IN. Survivors include, two daughters, Gina Fausnaugh and Carrie Fausnaugh, both of Fort Wayne, IN; five grandchildren, Erica (Kenneth)Hopkins, Aaron Baker, Bryan Baker, Felicity Baker, and Andrew Baker; three great-grandchildren, Jayden Hopkins, Chloe Hopkins, and Nevaeh Bell-Baker; and a twin brother, Stanley (Nancy) Fausnaugh of Ligonier, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Debra Hanlon. Steve was very mechanically inclined to say the least. He enjoyed customizing every vehicle and everything mechanical that he owned. Steve was also a licensed antique clock maker and loved Nascar, riding four wheelers and his ATV. He especially enjoyed sitting on his porch swing, enjoying the outdoors, and his daily dose of ice-cream. He retired from the City of Fort Wayne Water Maintenance Department after nearly 30 years of faithful service. Prior to that, he worked for International Harvester. A funeral service will be held in Steve's honor at 1:30 pm on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Brad Cox will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN. Family and friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Lung Association.
Yeager Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; October 8, 2019

Jerome "Jerry" Edward Fedorowicz, 66, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. Jerry was born on October 2, 1953 in Williamsport, PA to Leonard and Ella Frances (Davis) Fedorowicz. Jerry served his country honorably with the United States Army for 20 years as a Staff Sergeant and Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. Jerry worked for the United States Postal Service for 25 years as a mail sorter in Fort Wayne. He loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and family. Survivors include his wife, Yun Fedorowicz, children; Maria (Jerry) Sims, Jon (Allison) Fedorowicz, Allen (Danielle) Fedorowicz, niece, Sarah Ree, nephews; Dong Joon Shin, Dong Koo Shin, Aubrey Hansen, 8 grandchildren, and siblings; Virginia, Christine, Robert, and Leonard Jr. Fedorowicz. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Jennifer Fedorowicz. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 2-5 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Foster Park, 6301 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11 am at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church, 11337 US-27, Fort Wayne, IN 46816. Burial will take place at Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne. Officiating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Father William Kummer.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; October 17, 2019

Darel Lynn Fike, age 59, of Pretty Lake, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 15, 2019 at his residence. Darel was born in Auburn, Indiana on August 29, 1959 to the late Earl Riley Fike and Blanche Rose (Barlow) Fike. He married Cindy Lea Weimer on November 11, 1978 at the courthouse in Albion. He was employed for many years as a delivery driver for Culligan in Kendallville. Over the past ten years has operated his own handyman service. Survivors include: Wife, Cindy Fike of Pretty Lake. Son, Josh and Andrea Fike of West Otter Lake near Angola. Daughter, Jamie and John Kitzmiller of Fort Wayne. Two grandchildren, Carrington Kitzmiller and Aria Fike. Mother-in-law, Gloria Weimer of Kendallville. Sister, Arlene and Rick Parr of Angola. Sister, Rose Gill of Metz, Indiana. Brother, Cecil and Bonnie Fike of Butler. Brother, Harry and Nancy Fike of Hogback Lake near Angola. Brother, Dallas Fike of Angola. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Donald Weimer. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Hite Funeral Home with Elder Jared Smart officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice.
Hite Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; March 17, 2019

Lois Gertrude Frede, 92, passed Monday, September 23, 2019 at Lutheran Life Villages. Born in Fort Wayne, IN; Lois worked at WOWO Radio and retired from Lincoln National Corporation. Lois was also a devoted member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and its Quilters and Crafters. Surviving are her daughters, Barbara (Keith) Menze of Wolcottville and Janean (David) Lanham of Englewood, Fla.; grandchildren, Gregory (Karla) Menze of Mt. Prospect, Ill., Matthew (Christine) Menze of St. Charles, MO, Meghan Kohne of Atlanta and Jay (Marla) Lanham of Venice, Fla.; great grandchildren, Katherine, Caroline, Cole, Ava Menze, Maylee, Jayda and Ty Lanham; brother, C. Kent (Shirley) Kanning; sister in law, Barbara Kanning. Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Richard, in 2006; sisters, Faye Parent, Ruth Stiver and Jean Melvin; and brother, H. Mark Kanning. Funeral Service is 3 p.m., Monday, September 30, 2019 at Lutheran Life Villages Chapel, 6723 South Anthony Blvd., with calling two hours prior. She will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are to the church or Lutheran Life Villages.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 25, 2019

Betty Jane Freed, age 90, of Wolcottville, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. Mrs. Freed was born in Steuben County, near Helmer, Indiana on July 12, 1928 to the late Earl and Bertha (Forker) Leas. She graduated from Mongo High School in 1946 and married Gary Woodrow Freed on November 8, 1947 in Kendallville. He preceded her in death on May 16, 2013. Betty was employed with Sealed Power in LaGrange for 27 years before retiring in 1989. She was an active member of the V.F.W. Post 2749 Auxillary in Kendallville and the Wolcottville Baptist Church. Survivors include: Son, Edward and Lynn Freed of Morman Lake, Arizona. Daughter, Carolyn and Terry Ross of LaGrange. Daughter, Marilyn Baird of Wolcottville. Daughter, Cindy and Tim Devine of LaGrange. 9 grandchildren and their spouses including: Gary and Sarah Ross of South Milford; Scott and Kim Ross of Georgetown, Kentucky; Melissa and Andrew Bradford of Darlington, Indiana; Jamie and Derrick Potts of Elberfeld, Indiana; Jennifer and Nick Rusk of Grabil; Julie Byrd of Wolcott; Jill and Mel Boyle of Wolcottville; Nicole and Eric Miller of Shipshewana; and Tiffany Devine of Mishawaka. 22 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by daughters, Sandra Freed, Maxine Freed, and Bertha Freed; son-in-law, Mike Baird; brother, Kenneth Leas; two sisters, Wanda Roberts and Shirley Lawrence; and a step sister, Vivian Heltzel. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Hite Funeral Home. Officiating the funeral service will be the Reverend Keith Perry of Open Door Community Church in Wolcottville. Burial will take place Brushy Chapel Cemetery in LaGrange County. Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Noble Hospice or Open Door Community Church, Wolcottville.
Hite Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; March 18, 2019

March 15, 1932 -- September 27, 2019
James L. Freeze, Sr., 87, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at 5:35 pm on Friday, September 27, at Hospice House of Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. He was born on March 15, 1932 in Shady Grove, TN, to Andrew Jackson and Bertha (Caldwell) Freeze. In May 1952 in Elkhart he married Phyllis Ann Waltz, she passed away June 28, 1979; then on September 23, 1989 in Burks Hollow, TN he married Billie Jo Burks, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are five children, Marla (Michael) Covey of Chesterfield, VA, James (Deb) Freeze, Jr. of Middlebury, Linda (Ed) Rogers of Elkhart, Sherry Krask of Elkhart, Terry (Amanda) Pierce of Union, MI; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great great grandson and a sister, Ione Burks of Elkhart. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; two sisters, June Eis and Jean Fuller and a brother, Bill Freeze. James had worked for Taylor Products, Elkhart for 20 years and then became an over the road truck driver delivering mobile homes for over 20 years. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the 45th Infantry during the Korea War. He enjoyed gardening, bird hunting, and raising farm animals at his residence. His greatest joy in life was his family, especially his grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 pm on Monday September 30, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 11:00 AM funeral service on Tuesday, October 1, at First United Methodist Church, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by Pastor Ron Russell. Burial, with military graveside services, will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Bristol. Memorials may be given to Soldiers Angels or Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; September 28, 2019

Ed Gatke, 80, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on February 7, 1939 in Warsaw, Indiana, to the late Donald E. Gatke and late Lucille A. (Andruss) Gatke. He married Betty Licking on September 27, 1986 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ed served in the Indiana Army National Guard. He attended Brookside Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ed had served as a deacon in several churches and also in Christian Education Programs. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club in Lafayette, Indiana. Ed enjoyed riding motorcycles and was actively involved in helping with Parkinson's disease through Rock Steady Boxing. He loved to travel and enjoyed athletics, including running track and cross country at Wheaton College. He also enjoyed golf, bowling, tennis and hiking. A 1957 graduate of Warsaw High School, he then received a bachelor's in sociology from Wheaton College and his master's in social work from Indiana University. Ed retired as the director of Park Center in Decatur, Indiana and had previously worked as director at Park Center in Bluffton. He had also worked as the director of Cary Children's Home in Lafayette, Indiana. He started United Stand for Children and Youth which did broad based worked to intervene with troubled families that were referred to them by the courts. He is survived by his wife, Betty Gatke of Fort Wayne, Indiana; daughter, Ingrid (Kurt) Kipfer of Carmel, Indiana; daughter, Dawn Gatke of Fort Wayne, Indiana; brother, Thomas (Connie) Gatke of Westport, Indiana; granddaughter, Rori Kipfer of Carmel, Indiana; granddaughter, Casey Gatke of Fort Wayne, Indiana; step-son, Doug (Kerri) Frantz of Broomfield, Colorado; step-daughter, Sara (Rick) Peterson of Avon, Indiana; step-grandchildren, Rylan and Elise of Broomfield, Colorado and Evan and Alyssa Peterson of Avon, Indiana. Ed was was preceded in death by four brothers, Dennis, Peter, Greg "Skipper" and Curt Gatke. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Life Celebrant Dave McIntire officiating. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019, in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials can be made to Rock Steady Boxing through Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne or the Jesus Film Project through Campus Crusade for Christ. Arrangements have been entrusted to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes - Decatur.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; September 26, 2019

Dr. Brett Frederick Gemlick, age 50, of Fort Wayne passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was a graduate of Snider High School, where he played football and later became one of the team doctors. He received his Bachelors Degree in Bio-Chem from Purdue University and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Later he received his Doctorate of Medicine degree from The Ohio State University where he graduated first in his class. In 2018, he received an award for "Man of the Year" from the Leukemia& Lymphoma Society for raising $163,000 for charity. He was loved by his nurses, staff and patients at Parkview Hospital and Orthopedics Northeast where he worked happily for 20 years. He was a former Trine University trustee and the team orthopedic surgeon for the athletic department. He was an avid hunter, starring in the Country Boys Outdoors hunting show for a handful of years and hunting on his own time for many more than that. He also loved bowling, his highest score of 276 contributed by his 15 bowling balls as one of his proudest achievements. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, whom he loved passionately his entire life. Brett is preceded in death by his father, Frederick and his mother, Carol; and niece, Amber Gemlick. He is survived by his wife, Beth, their three kids, Connor, Emma, and Graham; his brother, Bradley, his wife, Jodi; and their children; Blake, Chloe, Allison, and Andrew; as well as their fatherly figure, Ed Christie; uncle, Frank Hatina, and many more loved ones and closest friends. Funeral service will be at 11a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 14318 Lima Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Burial will take place in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Hoosier's Feeding the Hungry or Resurrection Lutheran Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 11, 2019

Daniel L. Gerardot, 76, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on September 21, 2019 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana. He was born on November 26, 1942 in Monroeville, Indiana the son of the late Lawrence E. Gerardot and the late Hazel (Beck) Gerardot. Daniel was united in marriage to Alice E. Dawson on July 11, 1963 and she preceded him in death on January 5, 2008. Daniel was a lifelong member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville, Indiana. He graduated from Monroeville High School in 1961. He worked at International Harvester for 43 years before retiring in 2004. He loved spending time with his family, and enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports. He also enjoyed playing cards with his buddies, and his horses, especially Boxcar. Survivors include four daughters, Jacqueline (Charles) Miller of Decatur, IN, Theresa (Carlo) Renninger of Monroeville, IN, Bobbi Gerardot of Indian Harbour Beach, FL, and Anndrea (Steven) Marcks of Hampton, VA; four sons, Christopher (Amy) Gerardot of Convoy, OH, Chip (Tonya) Gerardot of Fort Wayne, IN, Scott (Jill) Gerardot of Convoy, OH, and Jesse Gerardot of Monroeville, IN: two sisters, Sally (Ed) Schwehn of New Haven, IN and Mary (Charles) Jauregui of Decatur, IN; two brothers, Ed Gerardot of Mooresville, IN and Don (Diana) Gerardot of Monroeville, IN; 26 Grandchildren, Eric, Bryan, Monica, Corey, John, Samantha, Luke, Logan, Emily, Danielle, Tucker, Brady, Evan, Erica, Audrey, Amanda, April, Elaina, Ross, Rex, Joe, Will, Cody, Amber, Brianna, and Daniel; and eight great-grandchildren, Waylon, Hank, Ellie, Kaden, Dustin, Alani, Nina, and Amarria. Daniel was preceded in death by one grandchild, Jacob Wasson; and a brother in infancy David Gerardot. A Prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose Catholic Church, in Monroeville with Father Michael Lobo officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery in Monroeville, Indiana. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, Indiana. A Holy Rosary Service will be recited at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, Indiana. Preferred memorials can be given to Heart to Heart Hospice, St. Rose Catholic School, Monroeville EMS, or the Monroeville Fire Department.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 21, 2019

Betty Jo Gething, joined her Heavenly Father on, Friday October 11, 2019, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born June 11, 1930 in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Wilbur and Ada Gladys (Lile) Long. She Married John "Jack" Gething on March 27, 1949. She was a homemaker and worked for Lincoln Life, and was a sales clerk for Sears for 10 ½ years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, of 70 years, John " Jack" Gething, Children; Debra (Steve ) Borns, Cindy (Terry) Bock, Bill (Cathy) Gething, Becky (Jerry ) Owen; 8 grandchildren; 21 great-grand-grandchildren. Funeral services 11:00am Wednesday, October 16, 2019, with calling one hour prior to the service, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home 1140 Lake Ave Fort Wayne, Indiana, Pastor Tim Dilley, Officiating. Calling also 2-6pm Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Entombment Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials to: Good Shepherd United Methodist Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 14, 2019

March 3, 1941 -- October 8, 2019
Ronald D. Grewe, 78, of Mishawaka passed away at 1:00 am, on Tuesday, October 8, at Creekside Village after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 3, 1941, in Chester, IL, to Ervin and Christine Grewe. Surviving are two sons, Rick (Joann) Grewe of Goshen, Randy (Michelle) Grewe of Middlebury; daughter, Ronda (Richard) Ward of Owings, MD; his companion, Hsiao "Jackie" King of Mishawaka; step-son, Matthew (Kourtney) King, South Bend; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Sue) Grewe of Mishawaka; sister, Linda Grewe of Goshen; half-brother, Danny Williamson of Chicago; half-sister, Susan Williamson-Kwasniak of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Robert Grewe. Ron was a graduate of Jefferson High School and was a sheet metal worker for most of his life, J.C Lauber Sheet Metal Company, South Bend. The family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; October 8, 2019

William "Bill" Griggs, 72, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne. He was born in Paulding, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Lois Griggs. He graduated from New Haven High School and then received his bachelor's degree from Ball State University in 1968. He married Estelle Haring on July 4, 1970, and she survives. He worked for Dreibelbiss Title Company and Three Rivers Title Company until his retirement in 2012. He then worked for Titan Title Company. Bill was an avid baseball fan, he was the former president of Society for American Baseball Research and a member of Northeast Indiana Baseball Association. He played an instrumental role in organizing the 1871 Kekionga Baseball Memorial in Camp Allen Park. He also enjoyed writing, golfing, and playing the piano. He was known for his quick wit and sense of humor. Surviving are his children, Gloria (Mike) Squire, Ron Griggs, and Crystel (Jeff) Miller; five grandchildren; siblings, Steve, Richard, and Nathan; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2:00 pm Saturday, March 23, 2019, at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park with an hour of calling prior to the service. Calling from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, March 22, 2019, at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; March 20, 2019

Jill C. Hall, age 56, of Huntington, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at her home. Visitation will be from 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary with one hour visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the donor's choice, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Jill was born on December 16, 1962 in Huntington, the daughter of Gerald J. Kindler and Diana R. (McVoy) Holley. She graduated from Huntington North High School in 1981 and married Charles Hall on January 21, 1983. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Huntington. Jill loved to cook for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Charles Hall of Huntington, sons Charles E. "Chase" Hall and Thane A.J. Hall, both of Huntington, daughters Ashley M. Hall and Lindsay T. Hall, both of Huntington and Bethany C. (Anthony "Big Ant") Janero of Fort Wayne, and grandchildren Cash Hall, Declan Hall, Owen Janero, Kyleigh Hall, Kaitlyn Hall, and Violet Martin. Also surviving are brothers Lon (Tracey) Kindler of Louisville, Cole Kindler of Andrews, and Kyle (Angie) Kindler of Roanoke, an aunt, Jill Miller of Huntington, a stepmother, Deborah Kindler of Roanoke, a brother-in-law, Bobby Hall of Huntington, Indiana, and a sister-in-law, Charlene (Steve) Poe of Huntington. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Steven Holley.
Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington County, Indiana; October 5, 2019

Doris Lily "Dee" Hamilton, age 90, of Kendallville, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Mrs. Hamilton was born on June 17, 1928 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to George and Hazel (Ayers) Streeton. She graduated from Bangor High School in Wisconsin in 1946 and San Jose State University in 1951. She was married to Richard Phillip Hamilton on August 6, 1948 in Bangor, Wisconsin and he preceded her in death on October 29, 1999. Dee was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church (now Cornerstone Fellowship Church) and Gideons International, Noble County Camp. Survivors include: Son, David and Mona Hamilton of Kendallville. Son, Bruce and Jill Hamilton of Angola. Son, Mark and Stacy Hamilton of LaOtto. 8 grandchildren including: Elizabeth Hamilton of Indianapolis; Jennifer and Shane Wilkinson of Bloomington, Indiana; April and Jared Hoff of Angola; Lisa and Zach Bell of Indianapolis; Carmen and Tyler Hamilton-Connolly of Fort Wayne; Cathy Hamilton of Lebanon, Tennessee; Cadence Hamilton and Calvin Hamilton both of LaOtto. 5 great grandchildren including: Lily Hoff, Josiah Hamilton, Brielle Wilkinson, Violet Bell and Colten Wilkinson. Brother, Robert Streeton of Sparta, Wisconsin. Brother, Gene Streeton of Bangor, Wisconsin. She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Hamilton in 2003; and brothers, George Streeton and Harold Streeton. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville with visitation prior to the service from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Burial will take place at Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville. Memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Fellowship Church or Gideon International, Noble County Camp.
Hite Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; March 18, 2019

Daniel T. Harber, 65, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his residence in Columbia City, IN. Born January 6, 1954 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Norbert and Charlotte (Sally) Harber. Dan was a graduate of Homestead High School, class of 1972. He worked at BF Goodrich in Woodburn for 42 years, before retiring in 2015. He was a life-long member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Arcola. He enjoyed watching his son and grandson play baseball, while watching his grandchildren run, play, laugh and grow. He was seen cooking at the Arcola Tractor Pull every summer since losing his pull truck, Mind Boggler, in a fire in 1992. Surviving are his wife Barbara (Roesener) of Columbia City; children, Tracy (Erik) Stebbins of Fort Wayne and Andrew (Rebecca) Harber of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Brady, Amelia, Lorenzo, Ivy and Charlotte; and siblings, Laura Juricak, Doug (Janel) Harber, Dale (Danielle) Harber, and Donald (Julie) Harber. Dan was also preceded in death by brother, David Harber; and brother-in-law James Juricak. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am Saturday, October 5, 2019 at St. Patrick Catholic Church-Arcola with calling one hour prior to the Mass. Visitation also from 2-4pm and 6-8pm Friday, October 4, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home with a Rosary Service at 3:30 pm. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Arcola Volunteer Fire Department, or Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 2, 2019

Jacquelyn "Jackie" L. Harmon, 74 died Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She was born May 8, 1944, in Ft. Wayne to the late Robert L. and Betty A. French. Jackie was a loving mother and grandmother and loved to play bingo and loved her little Pumpkin. Surviving are her children Deborah Harmon, Daniel Harmon, and 3 grandchildren Jaren, Carson, Story, and a sister, Vickie (Ron) Caccamo. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Paul February 16, 2018. Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. with viewing from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. Pastor Bob Arenobine will officiate. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Covington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; March 20, 2019

Cleotha "Toey" Lucile Hart, 93, of Monroeville passed away Wednesday afternoon at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 26, 1925 in Paulding, Ohio to the late Willis K. Feasby and late Myrtle M. (Baker) Feasby. Toey was united in marriage to Thomas S. Hart on June 20, 1945 in Convoy, Ohio. Thomas preceded her in death on April 5, 2001. She attended the Monroeville Church of the Nazarene. She was a 50 year member of the VFW. Toey was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Ronald L. (Robin) Hart and Tommy J. (Dinah) Hart both of Ossian, Indiana; brother, Wayne Feasby of Payne, Ohio; sister, Donna (Leo) Martin of Monroeville, Indiana; seven grandchildren; and ten great-great grandchildren. Toey was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Jerry, Harold, and John Feasby; and a sister, Opal Marquardt. Private family burial will be held as Toey's final wishes.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; March 21, 2019

Robert G. Heaston, 93, of Warren, IN, passed away at 12:12 PM on Thursday, October 03, 2019 at his residence in Warren, IN. He was born on Tuesday, June 15, 1926, in Huntington, IN. He married Wiladene E. (McIlrath) Heaston on Sunday, November 21, 1948 at the Salamonie Church of the Brethren, Lancaster, IN. Robert was a graduate of Lancaster High School. He was a member of the Salamonie Church of the Brethren. He served his country in the U.S. Army serving during WWII. Robert had worked as a Postal Clerk for many years. He also had worked for Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home for several years. He was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, IU basketball, Chicago Cub games (he was also known as Cubby), Huntington Vikings basketball & football, gardening, eating out, and going on short road trips. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandkids. He will be sadly missed by his Wife - Wiladene E. (McIlrath) Heaston, Warren, IN, Son - James R. Heaston, Markle, IN, Daughter - Peggy D. Smith, Markle, IN, Daughter - Bonnie Boxell, Fort Wayne, IN, Grandchildren - Stacy Rice, Huntington, IN, Tyler Heaston, Lafayette, IN, Jasmine Beekman, Huntington, IN, 6 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Step Great Grandchild. He was preceded in death by his Father - Wilbert Heaston, Mother - Darlene (Brumbaugh) Heaston, and Sisters - Ruth Reed, and Marjorie Harvey. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home 203 N Matilda St. Warren on Monday, October 07, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 08, 2019. A service to celebrate Robert's life will be at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 08, 2019 with Pastor Mel Zumbrun officiating. Interment will follow in the Lancaster Cemetery in Huntington. Preferred memorials: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or Cornelia DeLange Syndrome Foundation, 302 W. Main St. # 100, Avon, CT 06001.
Glancy Funeral Homes, Huntington County, Indiana; October 5, 2019

Glen Martin Hemmelgarn, 77, of Albion, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, on October 31, 1941, to the late, Glen H. and Thelma L. (Huth) Hemmelgarn. Glen enlisted in United States Air Force in 1960. After the service, he became a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Sue Hemmelgarn of Fort Wayne; four biological daughters by first wife, Ruby Landess, Cathy (Terrell) Osbun of Columbia City, Gayle Talaga of FL, Linda (Francisco) Mireles of Fort Wayne and Laura (James) Pranger of Budapest, Hungary who were adopted by their late step-father, James Landess; many grandchildren; daughter-in-law Pauline Hemmelgarn of MD; a sister JoAnn Allman of Churubusco. He was preceded in death by his son, Omer Hemmelgarn; two sisters, Patricia Wertman and Shirley Moss. There are no services scheduled.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; March 20, 2019

Robert L. Henn, age 90, of Huntington, died at 2:55 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. Visitation will be from 3 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Rev. Gerald Moreland officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Huntington with military graveside rites performed by VFW Post #2689 of Huntington. Preferred memorials are to Huntington County Humane Society, Trinity United Methodist Church, or Cancer Services for Huntington County, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Bob was born on April 29, 1929 in Ligonier, the son of Kenneth and Corrine (Hussey) Henn. He graduated from Ligonier High School in 1947 and earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Management from Purdue University. He was Past National President of Sigma Alpha Tau Air Transportation Fraternity at Purdue, as well as the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He served in the United States Air Force as a First Lieutenant during the Korean War and was awarded two battle stars. Bob married Joanne S. Secrist on June 21, 1952 in Enid, Oklahoma; she preceded him in death on November 26, 2003. Bob retired in 1993 as a Regional Sales Manager from Farm Bureau Insurance after 33 years of service. He married Emmaline P. "Emmy" O'Harrow Purviance on December 27, 2004 in Huntington; she preceded him in death on February 13, 2014. Bob was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Huntington and later became a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post #7 and VFW Post # 2689 in Huntington and Elk's Lodge #796 in Bluffton. He was also a member of the Indiana Life Underwriter Association. Survivors include a son, David A. (Diane) Henn of Huntington, a stepson, Andy Purviance of Carlsbad, California, and stepdaughters Mary P. (Mike Sepalak) York of Cary, North Carolina and Marge P. Hedrick of Huntington. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, both wives, a son, Robert A. "Rob" Henn, a brother, Anthony R. Henn MD, and a stepgrandson, Aaron Freeman York.
Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington County, Indiana; October 18, 2019

Lucille Edna Hetherington, 89, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born on February 10, 1930 in Kendallville, IN to Clifford B. and Edna E. (Browand) Hampshire. Lucille graduated from Avilla High School. On November 27, 1948, she married Robert Hetherington in Kendallville. Lucille worked for Eckrich for nearly 30 years as a meat processor before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and interior design. Lucille made jewelry and was a clothing shopping enthusiast. Survivors include her children; Cliff Hetherington of Fremont and Crenda Waters of Springfield, OH, grandchildren; Ashley Marie (Brad) Rittner of Toledo, OH, Kecia Waters and Thomas Waters both of Urbana, OH, an expected great-granddaughter, Rosie Rittner, and sister, Eleanor Nitsos of Arroyo Grande, CA. She was preceded in death by her spouse, parents, and siblings; Kate McKinnis and Arthur Hampshire. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 3:00-7:00pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East DuPont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11am at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home. Burial at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville. Memorial donations may be directed to Heartland Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons of Fort Wayne.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 25, 2019

Rev. James Thomas Hodson, 90, died September 28, 2019. He was born October 12, 1928 in Decatur, Alabama, to Earl and Mary Geneva Eubanks Hodson. Tom met his wife Mildred Epperson at Kentucky Wesleyan College in Winchester, Kentucky. They married on September 2, 1949, and recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. An ordained elder of the North Indiana United Methodist Conference, Rev. Hodson graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College and went on to graduate from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He and his young family then moved to Indiana where he began his 43 year ministry by serving as the associate minister at High Street United Methodist Church in Muncie, Indiana. He then served as the senior pastor at churches in Lapel, Carmel, Winchester, Lafayette, Griffith, Wabash and Elkhart. Tom served on various boards and committees of the North Indiana Conference throughout his ministry and for 27 years as a Board member of the United Methodist Memorial Home in Warren, Indiana. A most loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, Tom treasured the times his family gathered together. He and his wife Millie shared a love of music, as they were both choral vocalists in college and continued this music ministry throughout their years together. He is survived by the love of his life, Mildred Epperson Hodson; daughter Karen Hodson Foust (James) of Conway, Arkansas, and son James T. Hodson (Denise) of West Lafayette, Indiana. He is also survived by his four grandchildren - Mark Hardwick (Deanna), Matthew Hardwick (Rachel), Philip Hodson (Joelle), and Rebecca Hodson Bridges (Eric) - and great-grandchildren Benjamin, Olivia, Joseph, Jack, Xander, Xane, Tyler, and Xackary. Tom is also survived by his brother David Hodson and nephew R. Jeffrey Hodson. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl Hodson and Mary Geneva Hodson, brother Earl Hodson, Jr., granddaughter Jessica Hodson and niece Lydia Hodson Copeland. Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life on Sunday, October 13 at 2:00pm at the Chapel at the United Methodist Memorial Home at Heritage Pointe in Warren, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Arbor Day Foundation (arborday.org), American Council of the Blind (acb.org), or a charity for education. All attending are invited to a reception immediately following the service in the Fahl Room. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.
Glancy Funeral Homes, Huntington County, Indiana; October 7, 2019

Robert "Bob" Virgil Howell, 59, lost his year long battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer early Friday morning October 4, 2019. He went peacefully at the Hospice Home. Bob was born in Fort Wayne, April 12, 1960. He was an only child to the late Robert Dewey Howell and JoAnn Marilyn (Sargent) Howell. Bob was a 1978 graduate of South Side High School. His dad would not let him play high school football, so he lettered in Tennis, Golf and Track. Immediately after graduation he left to serve his country in the US Army for 6 years. He was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri with a 2 year tour in Germany. Prior to his illness Bob worked for Steel Dynamics in Columbia City for 5 years in the shipping Department as a Rail Haul Truck Driver. He also worked delivering concrete for several companies. Bob is probably best known as the "Bud Man" when he delivered beer for Aalco Distributing for many years. Bob was an outdoorsman. In his free time you could probably find him playing golf, fishing, shooting his bow or hunting. He also loved to tinker in his garage, listen to old time country music and throw back some cold ones with friends. Bob is survived by wife of 29 years, Tina Marie (Larimore) Howell; daughter, Amanda "Mandy Jo" Howell of Fort Wayne; son, Samuel Francis Howell of Fort Wayne; his special fur babies, Maggie and Bandil; and grand pup, Gunner; also surviving is his aunt, Patricia Borgwardt; and a number of cousins. The family would like to "Thank all the Special Friends and Family who were there for us during this battle". Also, "A Special Thanks to the staff of Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology, Hospice Home and Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana". Funeral Service is 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling is also 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2019 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Visiting Nurse and Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 5, 2019

With more wives moving back into the workforce, the economy continued to grow in 1954. The popular tv shows, "Father Knows Best" and "The Tonight Show" aired, and popular movies "White Christmas", "On the Waterfront" and "The Wild One" hit theaters. Elvis Presley cut his first commercial record and the movie "Blackboard Jungle" featured the song "Rock Around the Clock" from Bill Haley and the Comets. A new trend also started called DIY, Do It Yourself projects as families wanted to improve their homes and do their own maintenance. The mass vaccination of children against polio began, relieving stress for many families with children or expecting children. During this time, Richard and Maxine E. (Teusch) Mullendore were happy to announce the birth of their first child, Julia Ann on August 2, 1954 in Columbia City, Indiana. Julia and her four younger siblings, Cheryl, Richard, Linda and Edward grew up in Columbia City. She helped take care of her siblings, enjoyed playing in the Girls Junior League Basketball and learned to sew at a young age. She became quite talented sewing over the years and made her own prom and wedding dress along with making other ladies dresses. During her time at Columbia City Joint High School, Julia fell in love Ronald L. Jones. The high school sweethearts dated through high school and after Julia graduated in 1972 and Ron in 1973, they were married on November 10, 1973 at Zion Lutheran Church. The young couple made Columbia City home and welcomed two children into their hearts, Chad and Jenna. Julia had started her work career during high school, working at Whitley Community Hospital. She then worked a few local department stores before getting a job with Alcoils, where she did electrical coil winding. She would work for over 35 years, retiring under the ownership of Warner Electric in 2017 due to her health. She was loving, positive, honest and strong willed. Julia loved to fish, be out on the boat and bowling on Wednesday Night Ladies League. She and Ron also enjoyed riding their Harley Davison motorcycle and traveling to different places like to the Bean Blossom motorcycle fest, traveling to Tennessee, Wisconsin and even on one 2,500-mile Harley trip over a two week period traveling to New York and seeing Niagara Falls. This adventure she thought was a little too long for her and said she never would do it again, but she still loved being on the back of their motorcycle. As her children were growing up, she also enjoyed family camping. Christmas was always a favorite of hers and by Thanksgiving time, Julia would find that one radio station that played Christmas music until Christmas Day. She would help fill up sacks with candy that the Columbia City Fire Department would pass out on Christmas Eve. Unfortunately, on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, Julia Ann Jones, 65 years old, passed away at 3:38 p.m. at her home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Ron Jones; mother, Maxine Lott; son, Chad (Dede) Jones; daughter, Jenna (Shane) Wagaman; siblings, Cheryl (Lynn) Stanley, Richard Mullendore, Linda (Ronnie) Kidd and Edward Mullendore; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren plus another on the way. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Mullendore; step-father, Benjamin F. Lott. A gathering of family and friends will be 2-7 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2019 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Funeral Celebrant Sharon Brockhaus officiating. Burial will follow at Eberhard Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Columbia City Fire Department's Children Fund.
DeMoney & Grimes Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; September 24, 2019

Mary Lou (Harris) Jones, 85, of Fort Wayne, died on Sunday October 6, 2019 at Ashton Creek surrounded by her loving family. Born in Coudersport, PA In 1934. Her family moved to St. Petersburg , FL in 1944. She received her RN Degree in 1955, from Mound Park School of Nursing. While doing her pediatric affiliation in Birmingham, Al, she met the love of her life, Robert Jones. They married on August 13, 1955 and moved to Birmingham where they resided until Robert's work took them to Marion, IN. Nine years later they were permanently transferred to Ft. Wayne, IN. Mary Lou continued her dedication as a RN in various capacities for 38 years. Her last 13 of service was with the Fort Wayne Chapter of the American Red Cross, where she retired in 1993.She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. After retirement, she and her husband spent their winters in South Pasadena, FL., where they enjoyed many cruises and volunteering for Ronald McDonald House. She loved her family and nurtured three generations of children; 2 daughters, 6 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Robert, daughters, Bonnie L. Jones of Decatur, IN, Robyn (Bob) Hall, of Granger, IN, 6 grandchildren, Melissa (Brett) Cosich of Frankfort, IL, Mandalynn (Mike) Tardi of South Bend, IN, Robert (Holly) Hall of Warsaw, IN, Tyler (Kobie) Stoppenhagen of Decatur, IN, Drew Stoppenhagen of Decatur, IN, and Lyndsey (Kyle) Caird of Bloomington, IN, and 15 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. William B. Harris and Dolores Roux, 3 brothers, Raymond Roux, Capt. Bill Harris and George Roux III, Step father, George Roux Sr. Celebration of Life at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Rd. Ft. Wayne, IN 46804 Monday October 14 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation Sunday October 13, 2019 from 2-6 at DO McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Chapel 8325 Covington Rd. Ft. Wayne, IN 46804. Memorials to Aldersgate United Methodist Church or St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 10, 2019

Ruby Jones, age 97, of Huntington, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary with grandson Ben Meekin officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory in Huntington County. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to Love INC, The Master's Pantry in Markle, or Boy and Girls Club of Huntington County, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Ruby was born on June 20, 1922 in Scuddy, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert and Bertha (Smith) Caudill. She married Richmond Jones in May of 1946 in Hazard, Kentucky; he preceded her in death in January of 2004. She retired in June 1983 from E-Systems, Memcor Division in Huntington after 15 years of service. Ruby was a faithful follower of the Lord and enjoyed gardening and feeding people in her home. She loved her family and they were her world. She is survived by children Adrian Jones, Otis (Sue) Jones, Liz (John) McClain, Yvonne (Mark) Sparks, Tom (Lorna) Jones, and Ronnie (Brenda) Jones, all of Huntington, and Sonny (Lorretta) Jones of Van Buren. Also surviving are a brother, Carl Holiday of Hazard, Kentucky, 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert Caudill and Bertha (Caudill) Holiday, husband, daughters Audrey Jones and Elaine (Kreider) Bucher, a daughter-in-law Phyllis Jones, a brother, Gernie Caudill, a sister, Ila Caudill, her stepfather, Elidge Holiday, her stepbrother, Willard Holiday.
Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington County, Indiana; October 17, 2019

David Jeffrey (Moore) Keasling, 65, of Van Buren, IN, went to join his heavenly Father at 4:25 PM, Tuesday, October 8, 2019; He was surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Pontiac, MI, on March 15, 1954 to the late William Moore & Charlene (Sisk) Keasling and stepfather Eldon (Ray) Keasling. He married the love of his life Rebecca "Becky" Scott on June 3, 1979. David graduated from Marion High School in 1973. After high school he held multiple jobs and then moved to Tampa, FL, where he worked in the hospital ER. He was then led by God to Sioux City, IA and continued working in the medical field. David was the assistant pastor at Apostolic Faith Tabernacle while living in Sioux City. David continued to follow God's calling and moved to Ottumwa, IA in 1990, where he was the assistant pastor at Lively Stone in Ottumwa. David moved his family back to Indiana in 1997 and begin working at the Grant County Juvenile Detention Center in 2000; where he retired in March of 2019. He was an active member of the Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department for the past 15 years and served as Chaplain for the past 13. He earned the nickname "Chappy" and was always there to serve his community when needed. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 40 years, Becky, of Van Buren, daughter-Mandi (Ben Foster) Ehmer, of Alexandria, daughter-Priscilla (Jeff) Alter, of Marion, son-David R. (Nicole) Keasling, of Van Buren, brothers-Alan & Thomas Keasling, both of Marion, sister-Dawn (Justin) Thornington, of Holly Michigan, grandkids-Shafaron (Tia) Box, Austin Maritime-Ehmer, KayLynne Maritime-Ehmer, Mickaylah Keasling, Cole Keasling, Edward Keasling, Breanna Maritime-Ehmer, great grandkids- Autumn, Ivory, Lillyanna, aunt-Eldina Benedict, uncle-Thomas (Lynn) Keasling, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and in-laws, Richard & Priscilla Scott. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Van Buren Church of the Nazarene, 305 S. 1st St. Van Buren, on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11 AM-1 PM. A service to celebrate David's life will follow at 1 PM, with Pastors Jeremy Taylor, Jeff Slater and Sandra Greenberg officiating. Please refrain from sending fresh cut flowers. David would want you to honor his life by helping others and donating to one of the following: Van Buren Vol. Fire Dept, Van Buren Church of the Nazarene or Jesus Fellowship Family Church, Marion.
Glancy Funeral Homes, Grant County, Indiana; October 9, 2019

Patricia M. "Pat" Kilburn, 76, of Kendallville died Monday, October 21, 2019, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville where she resided for the past several years. She was born December 31, 1942, in Kendallville to Thomas G. and Joyce M. (Fowler) Brown. On February 27, 1960, in Kendallville she married Joel J. Kilburn. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1984. Mrs. Kilburn had worked at Starcraft in Topeka and later babysat in her home. She attended the First Baptist Church in Kendallville, now known as Cornerstone. Surviving are three daughters, PJ (Jaime Marmolejog) Bolen of Kendallville, Christine Kilburn of Kendallville, and Diana (David) Hall of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Katherine "Kitty" (Ed) Miller of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by two sons, William "Bill" Kilburn and Dennis Michael Kilburn; a granddaughter, Rachel Somers; and a brother, Michel Brown. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville with Pastor Percy Young officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville. Calling is Wednesday, October 23, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; October 21, 2019

Nicholas "Nick" Frank Kitchen III, 70, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his residence in Rome City, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Nicholas F. and Delores T. Kitchen. He was a 1967 graduate of Concordia High School. Nick worked for Schambaugh and Sons for 30 years until his retirement. He was a member and trustee of The Fraternal Oder of Eagles in Kendallville, IN. Nick enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and golfing. Surviving are his children, Nicholas F. (Terri) Kitchen IV; Tamara R. (Kenneth) Yoder, and Danyelle M. (Brent) Leiter; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Teri A. (Buck McDonald) Kitchen. Nick was also preceded in death by the love of his life Kimberly Ann Kitchen. Graveside service at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Highland Park Cemetery and Mausoleum. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Funeral Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 3, 2019

Rebecca M. Kuehner, 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at her home. Born December 5, 1947 in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Jose Jr. and Consuelo (Torrez) Gonzalez. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, Rebecca was employed with Coverall Rental for over 10 years and later Zollner Piston for 15 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed cooking, going to casinos, and caring for her three puppies. She is survived by her children, Patricia Marie Kuehner and Michael Paul (Rhonda) Kuehner, both of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren, Michael Paul Kuehner Jr., Kayla Marie Kuehner, Bobbie Stinson, Destiny Stinson, and Devon Stinson; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Roberto Gonzalez of Fort Wayne. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Paul Kuehner; and brothers, David and Antonio Gonzalez. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 24, 2019

Joseph Charles LaFontaine, Jr, 75, died peacefully on October 11, 2019 at around 5:00 PM at Parkview Hospital. Joe was born on February 19, 1944, the first son of Joseph Charles LaFontaine, Sr and Dorothy Marie LaFontaine. Joe grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from Central High School in 1962. He was employed by the Fort Wayne Community Schools as a maintenance specialist from 1962 to 1965. From 1965 to 1967, after being drafted during the expansion of the Vietnam war, Joe, after basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and advanced training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, he served in the US Army as a personnel specialist at Fort Gordon, Georgia. After receiving an honorably discharged, Joe again worked for the Fort Wayne Community Schools from 1967 to 1972. In 1972, Joe started an inside maintenance and lawn care business called LaFontaine Enterprises. Joe successfully managed this business for 25 years. In 1997 he returned to the Fort Wayne Community Schools as a maintenance specialist. He retired from this job in 2009. Joe was a avid lifetime late model stock car racing enthusiast. Over the years he had built, owned and raced several late model stock cars winning several championships. Prior to his death, he was still involved in a racing partnership where he was responsible for the engines. This was a true love of his. After retirement, Joe became involved in operating a booth at a local flea market where he met Karen and Chad Weeks and their family. They all quickly became good friends. Joe cherished his relationship with her children, Julia, Noah, and Vicki, and considered them his grandchildren. He also considered Karen and Chad's daughter Vicki's son, Allen, his great grandson. Survivors include his brother, Thomas Paul LaFontaine of Columbia, Missouri; and first cousins, Gloria Evans of Indianapolis, Indiana, Rosemary Rhoyans of Syracuse, Indiana, and Joyce Stocks of Deland, Florida. Family will be receiving friends from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in the Community Building at Covington Fuenral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46804. Donations in Joe's name can be made to the Turnstone Center for Disabled Children and Adults, a wonderful program that Joe was very impressed with.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 15, 2019

Donna Flo Laman, 77, of Mooresville, NC and formerly for Hoagland, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC. She was born on February 3, 1942 in Sturgis, MI, to the late Arnold and Vida (Wheeler) Booher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Glen Booher and sister, Thelma McCoige. She is survived by her husband, Jere Laman; sons, Terry McDonald, Troy (Stacey) McDonald; grandchildren, Caitlin McDonald, Cameron McDonald, and Ryan McDonald & Jamie; and her beloved dog, Jack. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. with a service following at 3:00 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with her son, Terry McDonald, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rescue Ranch, 1424 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625; Hoagland Volunteer Fire Department; or Motor Racing Outreach (MRO), 5555 Concord Parkway South, Suite 405, Concord, NC 28027. Local arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; March 19, 2019

Cheryl A. Langston, age 67, of Roanoke, died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Private graveside services were held in in Old Lutheran Cemetery in Roanoke, Indiana with Rev. Ken Thompson officiating. Pallbearers were Jacob Langston, Scott Langston, Bob Langston, Bill Branning, Jim Branning, and Carey Young. Preferred memorials are to Cancer Services for Huntington County, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Cheryl was born on September 12, 1952 in Arcola, Indiana, the daughter of Lenard E. "Babe" and Virginia (Luessenhop) Branning. She graduated from Carroll High School in Fort Wayne in 1970 and married Paul M. Langston on December 9, 1978 in Fort Wayne. She retired in 2010 from DANA Corp. after 31 years of service. Cheryl was a member of Roanoke Church of the Brethren. She loved antique tractor shows and enjoyed long drives. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Paul M. Langston of Roanoke, a son, Jacob (Laci) Langston of Roanoke, and grandchildren Christian Langston and Shiri Langston. Also surviving are brothers Jim (Michele) Branning of Fort Mills, South Carolina and Bill (Julie) Branning of Arcola and sisters Janet (Ron) Bultemeier and Sue Ann Clapper, both of Arcola. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ron Brown.
Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington County, Indiana; October 12, 2019

Ronald N. Lee, 85, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was born on September 14, 1933 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Herman and Estella Lee. He attended Emanuel Lutheran Church and was a member of the Ft. Wayne Rifle and Revolver Club, Mid-West Gun Traders, National Muzzle Loaders Rifle Assoc., American Legion 330, and a lifetime member of the N.R.A. After 31 1/2 years he retired from Harvester / Navistar as a Test Mechanic. On September 12, 1959 he married Judith (Somers) Lee who survives along with their children; Mark Lee, Dawn (Stephen) Williams, Brett (Amy) Lee and 4 grandchildren; Justin Lee, Alyssa Lee, Brooklynne Lee, and Amanda Williams. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday March 22, 2019 at Emanuel Lutheran Church 800 Green St. New Haven, IN with viewing 1 hour prior to service. There is also viewing at the church Thursday March 21, from 4:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to Central Lutheran School Building Fund or Visiting Nurse and Hospice.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; March 18, 2019

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Lemon, age 87, of Kendallville, IN passed away at Parkview Noble Hospital on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 1:40 AM. She was born on September 10, 1931 the daughter of Harold and Hilda (Bowman) Reichard in Kendallville, IN. On November 24, 1960, she married Richard Lemon; he preceded her in death. Betty is survived by her children, Harold Lemon and Valerie Lemon, both of Kendallville, IN; two grandchildren, Tyler Lemon of Wawaka, IN and Jennifer Lemon of Kendallville, IN; one great-granddaughter, Haylee Madison Elizabeth Lemon of Kendallville, IN; along with numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and six siblings, Neal Reichard, Tom Reichard, Jerry Reichard, Barbara Lehman, Shirley Nicodemus, and Evelyn Leitch. Betty graduated from Wawaka High School and worked in the manufactured homes industry for many years. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ligonier and loved her grandchildren more than anything. She enjoyed planting flowers, playing euchre, chicken foot, and bunco club. Betty will always be remembered as a beloved mother, a wonderful grandmother, and a great person. A funeral service will be held in Betty's honor on Sunday March 24, 2019 at 1 PM at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Phil Schamehorn will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Albion, IN. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Yeager Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Parkview Noble Hospice.
Yeager Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; March 21, 2019

Jessica J. Line, 36, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 in Fort Wayne, In. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to Larry L. and Joyce Line. Jessica loved to crochet and absolutely loved animals, especially horses, her dogs, and her cats. Surviving is her mother, Joyce Line; siblings, Eric (Soila) Line, John (Jennifer) Mann, and Curtis Mann; uncle, Mike (Teresa) Fox; and cousins, Tracy (Steve) Kring, Lori (Jared) Baker, and Teresa Reed. Jessica was also preceded in death by her father John Mann and Larry L. Line; and grandparents. Memorial contributions may be made to Allen County SPCA or Fort Wayne Rescue Ministries. Out of respect for Jessica's wishes, there will be no formal services. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 5, 2019

Gerald Eugene Long, 83, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019. He was born in Woodburn, Indiana on Feb. 14, 1936. He lived his entire adult life in Ft. Wayne and worked at Harvester for 29 years. Surviving are his children, Ron (Kim) Long and Judy (Gary) Gatton, both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Lyndsey, Logan, Sophie, Whitney, and Heather; and one great-grandchild, Atty. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and grandson Justin Gatton. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 7, 2019

Irene "Miller" Love, 81, Ocala FL, passed away on 9/29/2019. She had long suffered with multiple health issues. She was born July 22, 1938, in Mazie, OK, to Harvey M. and Verna (Coblentz) Troyer. On October 6, 1955 she married Lloyd "Bud" Miller. Then on July 3, 1983 in Las Vegas, she married Dale Love, he survives. She had lived most of her life in this area before moving to Ocala, FL. in 2000. Irene was known as a hard worker and had worked at Coachmen Industries, Middlebury for 9 years and she had also painted houses. Later in life she provided healthcare for 2 years each for Glenna Bowers and Helen Dorio. Surviving in addition to her husband is a daughter, Jean High, Arlington, TX; a son, Ron Miller, Middlebury; two step-sons Randy (Stephanie) Love, Ganges, MI and Robert Love, Cape Coral, FL; three grandchildren; seven brothers, Mose (Connie) Troyer, Union, MI; Howard (Sheila) Troyer, Riverton, WY; Lloyd (Millasa) Troyer, Osceola; Harvey Troyer, Seattle, WA; Jerry Troyer, Jupiter, FL; Glenn (Connie) Troyer, Goshen; John (Donna) Troyer, Mishawaka; two sisters, Emma (Sam) Hershberger, Middlebury and Rachel (Kenny) Chronister, Owasso, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Wilbur Troyer. Visitation is scheduled from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 5, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury. The funeral service will follow visitation at 11:00 AM also on Saturday at the funeral home. Services will be conducted by Pastor Jay Troyer. Memorial contributions may be given to the Hospice organization of the donor's choice. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery, Goshen.
Miller & Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; October 1, 2019

Katherine M. Lowden, 96, of Ft. Wayne, IN born on August 24, 1923 and passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Lowden and her son, Robert G. Lowden. Surviving are her daughter, Sandra L. Bunn and son, James B. Lowden; grandchildren, Aaron Bunn, Courtney Roades, Kyle and Kody Lowden, and Jessica Underwood; great-grandchildren, Max, Oliver, Carter Bunn, Wyatt, Waylon, and Arabella Roades and Kayden Lowden. Funeral service will be on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park (1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805) at 1:00 pm with visitation beginning at 11:00 am until the time of service. Burial will follow to Covington Memorial Gardens, Ft Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Children's Hospital for Cancer Services.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 8, 2019

Edith "Edie" M. Lutz, 89, passed away on September 24, 2019. She was born in E. Liverpool, Ohio on August 16, 1930, the daughter of the late Alvy and Laura Fowler. Edith worked at ITT for 42 years, retiring in 1992. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Edie enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, and Carolyn Lutz, Donald (Catherine) Lutz, and John Lutz, 3 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews to cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lutz. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 30, 2019 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will take place in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 25, 2019

James D. Lytal, 79, passed peacefully with family at his side Thursday, October 10, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana; James remained a life long resident and was a devoted member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church. James is survived by children, Ed Lytal and Susie (Rick) Stansberry; grandchildren, Kristin, Erin, James and Andrew. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Judy Ann Lytal. Memorial Service will be held at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4900 Fairfield Ave., with calling two hours prior. Official date and times to be announced at a later date. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Spira. James will be entombed at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials should be directed to the church.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; Friday, October 11, 2019

Joseph (Nick) N. Markiton, 76, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at home. He served in the U.S. Navy at Guantanamo Bay. Nick was born in North Carolina to John Markiton, Jr. and Eva Maxine (Branch) Markiton. He was later raised by Robert and Fran Murphy of Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Harris) Markiton; three daughters, Amy (Ed) McCarthy; Carla (Tracey) Hughes; and Sarah (Jeremy) Chilcote; twelve grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. He retired in 2005 from Fort Wayne Community Schools where he was a plumber. No services will be held. Donations can be made to the Allen County S.P.C.A. Arrangements by D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home 4011 Maplecrest Rd.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 21, 2019

John William Martin, 78, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Cameron Hospital in Angola, Indiana. Born in New Castle, Indiana; John was a son to the late Albert and Mary (Ponsler) Martin. John was the owner of John's Barber Shop and retired from Inland Distribution. John was a member of the Leo Freemasons as well as a doting grandfather to his three grandchildren; Ashley, Cecelia, and Griffin. John enjoyed his grandchildren so much that he kept up with his granddaughter Ashley's blogs and postings for her design company, Wild Flower Designs, out of Austin, TX. John also attended tennis matches for his two other grandchildren, Cecelia and Griffin, even if that meant that he had to watch from his vehicle. John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Julie Anne (Chalfant) Martin; sons, Dr. Scott (Melissa) Martin and Dr. Brad (Brigid) Martin; his sister Alberta Reiff; and three grandchildren (Ashley, Cecelia, and Griffin). Funeral Service is 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling is also 4-8 pm., Monday, October 21, 2019 at the funeral home. He will be entombed at Covington Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be Pastor Christina. Following the memorial service, John will be entombed at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials should be directed to Masonic Home Franklin.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County; October 16, 2019

November 20, 1939 -- September 23, 2019
Lena H. Martin, 79, of Middlebury, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 3:04 pm on Monday, September 23, at her residence. She was born on November 20, 1939 in Lancaster, PA, to Ezra and Ada (High) Kilmer. On March 30, 1965 in Goshen she married Clarence M. Martin, he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are four sons, Dean K. (Janet) Martin of Middlebury, Olin K. Martin of Elkhart, Floyd K. (Janet) Martin of Allegan, MI, Dewayne K. (Cathy) Martin of Middlebury; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Erma Frey of Mount Forrest, Canada; two brothers, Ezra Kilmer of Ephrata, PA, Ephraim (Lydia) Kilmer of Penn Yan, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Edna Kulp; brother, Paul Kilmer. Lena was a homemaker and was a secretary for the family business, C&L Well Drilling, Middlebury. She was a charter member of Roselawn Conservative Mennonite Church and enjoyed crocheting, cooking and flower gardening. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday, September 27, at Fairhaven Mennonite Church, 13513 State Road 4 Goshen. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 28, also at the church. Services will be conducted by the Roselawn Ministerial Team, and Pastor Todd Webb. Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery, beside the church. Memorials may be given to Galilean Children's Home.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; September 24, 2019

April 7, 1944 -- September 20, 2019
Anna Marie Mast, 75, of LaGrange, died at 7:00 pm on Friday, September 20 at her residence. She was born on April 7, 1944 in Topeka, to Abraham and Mary Ellen (Frey) Bontrager. On November 8, 1962 in LaGrange, she married Delbert J. Mast; he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are two sons, Freeman (Martha) Mast of LaGrange, Levi (Louie) Mast of Shipshewana; two daughters, Mary Alice (Lyle) Mast of Shipshewana, Edna Sue (Andy) Mast of LaGrange; 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Freeman (Mary Ellen) Bontrager of LaGrange, Menno (LaFonda) Bontrager of Brooklyn, MI, Harley (Tina) Bontrager of Goshen; three sisters, Susie (John) Hostetler of Shipshewana, Elsie Stevens of Elkhart, Mary Etta (Wayne) Miller of Shipshewana; sister-in-law, Zandra Bontrager of Elm City, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents; a stillborn son and son, Ernest Mast; two grandchildren; brother, Ernest Bontrager; three sisters, Amelia Irene, Alma Arlene, and Lorene Kay Bontrager. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 3:30 pm on Saturday, September 21 and all day Sunday, September 22 at the family residence, 1355 S. 300 W., LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Monday, September 23 also at the family residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Richard Bontrager and the home ministers. Burial will be in Beechy Cemetery, LaGrange.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; September 21, 2019

Owen "Slim" Maxwell, 80, of Kendallville died Monday, October 14, 2019, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1939, in Pennsylvania to Norman and Anna (Mose) Haas. On December 24, 1991, in Kendallville he married Christine Fuller. She preceded him in death on November 28, 2013. Mr. Maxwell had worked at the Lane Foundry in Kendallville and retired from Foley Pattern in Auburn. Surviving are a daughter, Rodena Gonzalez of Nevada; a stepdaughter, Bertha Tavey of Nevada; four grandchildren. He also had five sisters and one brother. Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 16, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Orange Cemetery, Rome City with Pastor Morris Wicker officiating. There will be no visitation. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; October 14, 2019

Wayne Allen McCardle, 84, of Avon Park, FL, formerly of Hartford City, IN. passed away at 11:30 AM on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Adventhealth Sebring in Sebring, FL. He was born on Friday, February 15, 1935, in McDowell, IL. He married Anita (Pyle) McCardle on Sunday, September 03, 1961 in Portland, Indiana. Wayne was a 1953 graduate of Rising Sun High School, Rising Sun, IN, a 1957 graduate of Purdue University and had also attended Ball State University. He was a County Manager at Blackford Co. Farm Bureau Insurance. He was a member of the Hartford City Kiwanis Club, Elks, and the Union Congregational Church, Avon Park, FL. He served his country in the U.S. Army for 11 1/2 years, where he served in Germany. He will be sadly missed by his Wife - Anita M. (Pyle) McCardle, Avon Park, FL, Son - Mark Alan McCardle, Hartford City, IN, Daughter - Michelle R. Sluder, Muncie, IN, Grandchildren- Dustin Sluder, Muncie, IN, Kasey Sluder, Greenwood, IN, and Great Granddaughter- Brynlee Gates. He was preceded in death by his Father - Alva McCardle, Mother - Dorothy (Lambert) McCardle, & Brothers - Donald McCardle, and Alva L. McCardle. A memorial service to celebrate Wayne's life will be at the Union Congregational Church, Avon Park, FL. at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.
Glancy Funeral Homes, Blackford County, Indiana; September 25, 2019

Neil Allen McCoy, 76, of Englewood, FL, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away October 17, 2019 at his home. He was born April 30, 1943 in Fort Wayne to the late Basil and Louise (Lavine) McCoy. He was married to Linda L. Buell for 53 wonderful years. Neil was a Fort Wayne fire fighter for 25 years before retiring. He then went on to retire from Holland Trucking. He served in the Air National Guard. He enjoyed volunteering at the Fort Wayne Zoo showing snakes and geckos for over ten years. Surviving is his wife, Linda; son, Allen (Jean) McCoy of Roanoke; daughter, Kimberly (Chuck) Raber of Douglasville, GA; four grandchildren, Robert McCoy of Fort Wayne; Luke Neuhaus of Anderson; Brittney Raber of Douglasville, GA; and Charles Raber, III of Fort Wayne; brother, John McCoy; and two sisters, Jean Day and Rita Douglas. Memorial service is 7:00 PM Monday, October 21, 2019 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home 4017 Maplecrest Road with visitation from 4:00 PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Wayne Zoological Society 3411 Sherman Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46808 in memory of Neil McCoy.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 18, 2019

Annette Hixson-Meyers, 48 passed away March 18, 2019, in Fort Wayne, IN. Annette was employed at Automotive Color. She was an active member of Leadership Discovery 221. She loved spending time with her fur babies, but her passion in life was her son. Annette is survived by her husband James Meyers, son Brandon, mother, Charlotte Hixson all of Fort Wayne, IN and her sister Susanne (CJ) Ruggiero of Jacksonville FL. She was preceded in death by father Kenneth Hixson. A memorial service will be held at Lakeside Park 1401 Lake Ave Fort Wayne, IN, May 12, 2019, from 12:00 -4:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control in memory of Annette. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, IN.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; March 20, 2019

David L. Milholland, 89, of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday afternoon, October 10, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur. He was born on August 14, 1930 in Bluffton, Indiana to Alf "AW" & Edna (Kleinknight) Milholland. David served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He attended Union United Methodist Church. David had worked several places as a truck driver and he enjoyed traveling. He loved spending time with his great-grandchildren. He is survived by a son, Greg (Marty) Milholland of Decatur; grandchildren, Kyle (Karen) Milholland of Decatur, Anne (Mo) Elhassnaoui of Fort Wayne, Erin (Vinnie) Espinosa of Indianapolis, & Vince Milholland of Decatur; six great-grandchildren, Quentin Espinosa, Addie Espinosa, Wesley Milholland, Hallie Milholland, Conner Milholland and Ava Elhassnaoui; daughter-in-law, Vicki Milholland of Decatur, & companion, Norma Lee Luginbill of Willshire, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Allan Milholland; five sisters, Betty Early, Martha Smuts, Jane Booth-Morgan, Annabelle Steiner, and Mary Schuck; & four brothers, Kleeman, Kedric, Max W., & Bruce Milholland. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Bud Larimore & Pastor Phil Miller officiating. Family & friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, October 11, 2019

BEVERLY MILLER, 76, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Born in Pontiac, Mich. on Nov. 30, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Garland Wells Sr. Beverly worked as a teacher for over 40 years and retired from Blackhawk Middle School. She was a member at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church where she was active in the choirs and musical programs. She is survived by her children, Jon Miller and Kim Miller; grandchildren, Krystal (Jia) Li, Kortney (Joshua) Pena, and Kory (Shelby) Anderson; great-grandchildren, Violet and Ezra Anderson; sisters, Beth and Bonnie; and sister-in-law, Phyllis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Miller. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 4700 Vance Ave., Fort Wayne (IN 46815), with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46815). Burial will take place in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; March 14, 2019

June 14, 1940 -- September 26, 2019
Clara N. Miller, 79, of LaGrange, died at 8:50 am on Thursday, September 26, at her residence, after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on June 14, 1940 in Chouteau, OK, to Noah E. and Sarah S. (Miller) Mullet. On November 3, 1960 in Wolcottville she married Emanuel E. Miller, he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are six sons, Wayne (Kathryn) Miller of LaGrange, Melvin (Emma) Miller of Hillsboro, WI, Mervin (Katie Fern) Miller of LaGrange, Paul (Linda) Miller of Topeka, Sherman (LuElla) Miller of LaGrange, Steven (Anna) Miller of LaGrange; three daughters, Joanna (Mervin) Shrock of LaGrange, Ruth (Sam) Schlabach of LaGrange, Irene (DeVon) Slabach of Shipshewana; 65 grandchildren, 108 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Enos (Polly) Mullet of Shipshewana, Sam (Judy) Mullet of Kimmel, Mervin (Marilyn) Mullet of Elkhart; two sisters, Anna (Sam) Lambright of Shipshewana, Mabel (LaVern) Yoder of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her parents and three grandchildren. Clara was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 2:00 pm Friday, September 27, and all day Saturday, September 28, at the Joseph Wengerd residence, 2260 S. 300 E. LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Sunday, September 29, at the same residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Levi Raber and the home ministers. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, LaGrange. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; September 26, 2019

Michael R. "Mongo" Miller, 58, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. Mike was born in Decatur on October 5, 1960; the son of the late Harold and Mary Lou (Hofstetter) Miller. On November 8, 1980, he married Janice E. Brite. Mike was an active member of Zion United Church of Christ where he served as a Trustee and also the Men's Fellowship. He was an active bowler for over 35 years; played softball in Decatur and Berne for years; played co-ed volleyball for a number of years at the old Lincoln Annex. In high school Mike was very active in sports, he was a part of the football, basketball, and track teams, but he was most noted for playing for the baseball team at Bellmont High School. Mike has been involved with construction most of his life and owned his own construction company for a period of time. Mike was currently employed with Commodore Homes. Mike is survived by his wife Jan Miller of Decatur and together they have three daughters; Kacie (Justin) Shaffer, Allyson (Josh) Anderson and Ashten (Gus) Ranly all of Decatur; 12 grandchildren: Adalie, Aithen, Aryssa and Anson Shaffer; Gracie, Hayden and Jarrett Wylie; Autumn, Zach and Jorden Anderson; Griffin and Skyler Ranly; Mike has 5 sisters: Cheryl Maller of Toledo, OH, Linda (Norb) Hess of Edwardsburg, MI, Janet (Gary) Smith of Decatur, Deb (Rod) Owens of Delaware, OH, and Patti Miller-Johnson of Ft. Wayne, 2 brothers: Scott Miller of Decatur, Jeff (Kelley) Miller of Decatur ; father-in-law, Joe Brite of Decatur, brother-in-laws: Tony (Kim) Brite of Ft. Wayne, Mike (Amy) Brite of Decatur, Ryan Brite of Decatur; sister-in-law, Diana Brite of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mary Lou Miller; mother-in-law, Shirley Brite; sisters-in-law, Carla Leimgruber and Denise Brite and brother-in-law, Dan Brite. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 2-8 p.m. at Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home. In honor of Mike, his preference would be for everyone to be casually dressed in sports attire at the visitation (Preferably Chicago Bears). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ, with Pastor Randy Rossman officiating. Preferred memorials are to Zion United Church of Christ or Visiting Nurse and Hospice, Ft. Wayne
Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; February 23, 2019

December 8, 1949 -- September 20, 2019
Velma Miller, 69, of Howe, died unexpectedly at 5:07 pm, on Friday, September 20 at her residence. She was born on December 8, 1949, in Marshall County, to Oscar and Katie (Schmucker) Schmucker. On July 30, 1969 in Nappanee, she married Ray J. Miller: he died April 26, 2016. Surviving are two daughters, Wanda (Gerald) Miller of Nappanee, Cynthia Schwartz of Elkhart; three sons, Joseph (Vonda) Miller of Shipshewana, Wayne Miller of Howe, Gene (Nadine) Miller of Goshen; 21 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Frieda Stutzman of Nappanee, Esther Miller of Topeka, Vera (Ola) Yoder of Nappanee; five brothers, Homer (Karen) Schmucker of Milford, Raymond (Kathryn) Schmucker of VA, Oscar Jr. (Laura) Schmucker of Nappanee, Lamar (Lois) Schmucker of Ligonier, Gary (Susan) Schmucker of Bremen. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a sister, Clara Schmucker. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 22 and after 2:00 pm on Monday, September 23 at the Jerry Troyer residence, 4295 W. 650 N., Howe. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Tuesday, September 24 also at the Jerry Troyer residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Ben Miller and the home ministers. Burial will be in Scott-Seybert Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; September 21, 2019

Betty E. Moore, 62, of Van Buren, IN, passed away at 3:35 PM on Monday, October 7, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on June 19, 1957, in London, KY to Robert W. & Geneva (Tyree) Gabbard. Betty was a 1975 graduate of Eastbrook High School. Betty loved cooking, crocheting, and spending time with her family and with her cat Sly. She will be sadly missed by her Daughter- Kristi (Stanley) Carlson, Gas City, IN, Son-Kris Friermood, Van Buren, IN, Brothers- Michael (Debra) Gabbard, Marion, IN, Mitchell (Laural) Gabbard, Marion, IN, Robbie (Teena) D. Gabbard, Marion, IN, Grandchildren- Logan & Chloe Carlson. She was proceeded in death by her Father- Robert W. Gabbard and Mother- Geneva (Tyree) Gabbard. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren, IN.
Ferguson-Glancy Funeral Home, Blackford County, Indiana; October 8, 2019

August 16, 1943 -- October 11, 2019
Delbert L. Mullet, 76, of Goshen, died unexpectedly at 8:45 pm on Friday, October 11 at Greencroft Gables Health Care, Goshen. He was born on August 16, 1943 in Elkhart County, to Felty and Elizabeth (Helmuth) Mullet. On April 21, 1968 he married Anna Marie Mullet in Nappanee. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Nate (Jo) Mullet of Goshen, Lynn (Trina) Mullet of Middlebury, Glen Mullet of Millersburg; daughter, Shirleen (Darin) Yoder of Goshen; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Yoder of Goshen, Mary Ellen (Jan) Heisey of Taylorsville, MS, Maggie (Glenn) Mast of Canon City, CO; brother, John (Cheryl) Mullet of Brooksville, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents and a stillborn sister, Carole Sue Mullet. Delbert was a loyal and faithful member of Pleasant Grove Conservative Mennonite Church where he was the treasurer for many years until his health declined. He was self-employed most of his working life and the founder of Mullet Battery in Goshen, which is currently operated by his two oldest sons. Delbert enjoyed going hunting and fishing and loved his grandchildren dearly. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, October 15 and 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16 at Pleasant Grove Conservative Mennonite Church, 13483 CR 38, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 17 also at Pleasant Grove Church. Services will be conducted by Bishop Randall Riegsecker, Pastor Roy Rodes, and Deacon Jeremy Weaver. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be given to Pleasant Grove Mission Fund.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; October 12, 2019

Max E. Munson, 71, passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 25, 2019 at his residence in Craigville, IN. Max was born on Sept, 18, 1948 in Decatur, IN to Charles P. and Juanita K. (Habegger) Munson, they both preceded him in death. He graduated from Lancaster High School class of 1966, he then joined the Army National Guard from 1967 to 1973. Max was a lifetime farmer and retired from International Harvester and Navistar Corporation after 35 years of service. Max was an avid horseman and was involved with local horse pulling groups for many years. He is survived by a son; Chadd (Companion: Corinna Gephart) Munson of Craigville, daughter; Holly (Randy) Sonderhouse of Ft. Myers, FL., 1 granddaughter; Kayla M. Munson, 2 sisters; Jean Brickley and Ruby (Bill) Huggins both of Topeka, IN, 1 sister-in-law; Nanette Munson of Shipshewana, IN., and several nieces and nephews. Max was preceded by his parents, 2 brothers; Charles Rodney Munson and Rex Munson, and a brother-in-law; Casey Brickley. As Max requested, there will be no public visitation or service. Memorials may be made to Wells County Friends of the Shelter.
Goodwin Funeral Homes, Wells County, Indiana; September 25, 2019

Marjorie Mae Musselman, age 88, of Wawaka, IN passed away on Tuesday morning, October 8, 2019 at Northridge Village in Albion, IN. She was born on March 17, 1931 the daughter of Floyd and Gertrude (Rex) Meroney in Ligonier, IN. On February 20, 1953 she married Ross "Max" Musselman; he preceded her in death on February 8, 2015. She is survived by, five sons, Philip (Peggy) Musselman of Ligonier, IN, Wayne (Robin) Musselman of Ligonier, IN, Mark (Vickie) Musselman of Wawaka, IN, Douglas Musselman of South Bend, IN and Randy (Patty) Musselman of Ligonier, IN; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and another great-grandson on his way. Marjorie was a devoted homemaker and a member of Sparta United Church of Christ. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, puzzle books, and volunteering at the food pantry. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 62 years, Max; her parents; and a brother, Robert Meroney. A funeral service will be held in Marjorie's honor at 11 AM on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Jim Rice will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell, IN. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 PM on Sunday, October 13, 2019 and from 10 AM until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Sparta United Church of Christ.
Yaeger Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; October 9, 2019

Thomas M. Nix, age 70, of Huntington, died at 5:22 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will immediately follow at 12 p.m. Wednesday at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Father Steve Colchin officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington at a later date. Tom was born on May 19, 1949 in Huntington, the son of Kenneth C. and Mary G. (Thompson) Nix. He graduated from Huntington High School in 1967 and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He earned an associate degree from International Business College in Fort Wayne. He married Nancy L. Michel on April 15, 1972 in Huntington. He worked at Mann's Heating and Cooling for many years before working at Cline's Convenience Store for five years. He worked in sales at Hibbett's Sporting Goods for four years, retiring in 2012. Tom was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Huntington, as well as Knights of Columbus and VFW Post #2689 of Huntington. He enjoyed watching Notre Dame sports, Indiana University basketball, Chicago Cubs baseball, and golf. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Nancy L. Nix of Huntington, daughters Laura M. (Kent) Dinius of Noblesville and Amy M. (Alejandro) Avila of Huntington, a brother, David K. (JoAnn) Nix of Huntington, a sister, Nancy Hower of San Diego, California, and grandchildren Zoe Dinius, Brooke Dinius, Evan Dinius, and Logan Avila. His parents precede him in death.
Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington County, Indiana; September 28, 2019

Vonda Lee (Macklin) Ogg, age 75, of Albion, IN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2019 at home. She was born on March 15, 1944 the daughter of Daniel Elmer and Glates Irene (Girton) Macklin in Portland, IN. On November 23, 1979 she married John Paul Ogg. Vonda is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, John Ogg of Albion, IN; her son, Aaron A. (DeAnna) Patterson MD. of Candia, New Hampshire; and 1 granddaughter, Carly Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two siblings, Paul Macklin and Roselin. Vonda worked for Lincoln Life Insurance Company and retired from Insurance Risk and Management in Fort Wayne, IN. She was a member of Big Lake Church of God and had a deep love for Jesus Christ. Vonda never took for granted the gift of life, or the way God says good morning with a sunrise. She was always encouraging others through penning and sharing devotionals. Vonda also loved the great outdoors, camping out west, and traveling with her husband. A funeral service will be held in Vonda's honor at 11am on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Big Lake Church of God, 6955 700 N, Columbia City, IN 46725. Pastor Sam Mills will officiate. Burial will follow at Merriam Christian Chapel Cemetery in Albion, IN. Family and friends will be received on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767 and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made in Vonda's honor to The Heart and Vascular Center at Lutheran Hospital, 7916 W. Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne IN 46804.
Yaeger Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; September 25, 2019

Wayne Dennis Osborn, 78, of Valrico, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. A native of Harvey, IL, he had resided here since 1998 coming from Ft. Wayne, IN. He was a member of Brandon Elks Lodge #2383 and the Lodge Advisor and was PDDGER for Florida Elks. He is survived by his son, Steven Osborn; step-son, Bill Hardin; daughter, Brenda Hand; step-daughters, Teri Hardin and Kim Bebout; 3 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 1 step-great-grandson and very special friend, Michelle Petrelis. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 27, 2019, at the Brandon Elks Lodge #2383, 800 Centennial Lodge Drive, Brandon, FL 33510, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to services. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Harry Anna Investment Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 49, Umatilla, FL 32784.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 25, 2019

Kenneth E. Paige Sr., 81, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Johnstown, PA to the late August and Gertrude (Miller) Paige. Kenneth served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He attended the University of Pittsburgh receiving his bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. He married Barbara Paige in 1959 and she survives. He worked as a general manager for B.F. Goodrich for 26 years and was also president of Rivnuts in Kendallville, IN for eight years. He was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church. He enjoyed gardening, planting vegetable and flower gardens. He also loved working out in the yard and was a very talented painter. Kenneth is survived by his children, Kenneth Earl Paige Jr., and Dain Paige; son-in-law, Wayne Goodrich; sister, Mathilda Poehner; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Memorial service 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Krauss Chapel of Trinity English Lutheran Church with memorial calling one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity English Lutheran Church or American Kidney Fund.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; October 16, 2019

Jeannie K. Parker, 68, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born September 26, 1951 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of James Henry Sr. and Fayma June (Allander) Pequignot. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1969. On August 5, 1994 she married Michael A. Parker. For over 15 years, Jeannie worked at Supermarket Services in Fort Wayne. She enjoyed playing cards with her family, driving her golf cart, going to Shipshewana and making Christmas candies with her best friend Vickie Wyatt, shopping, eating out and getting her hair and nails done. Survivors include her daughter, Trina (Todd Kline) McConnell; daughter-in-law, Jainele Smith; granddaughters, Alicia Smith and Emma Smith; great-grandchildren, Shylah, Haydan, Lyrik and Brooklynn; sisters, Shirley Lamboley, Carol (Richard) Hyser; brother, James Pequignot, Jr.; and brothers-in-law, Gary (Becky) Parker and Scott (Linda) Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael Parker; and son, Curtis Smith. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2019 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 11 a.m. Funeral Celebrant Sharon Brockhaus will be officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Broxton Cemetery.
DeMoney & Grimes Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; Friday, October 11, 2019

Lois Helene (Bletzacker) Pinkerton, 90, passed October 8, 2019 at Peabody Retirement Community. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Lois was a daughter to the late Leo W. Bletzacker and Helen M. (Smith) Bletzacker. Graduating from Central High School, Lois met and married the love of her life, Richard Irvin Pinkerton, to whom she would have been married to for 70 years this coming October 15. Lois held numerous positions throughout Fort Wayne, IN, Ohio, Maryland, and Arizona. She held positions in check processing with Lincoln Bank as well as a parking attendant for War Memorial Coliseum. Lois's latest employment was with Height and Browning of which she worked part time for 10 years; retiring at the age of 85. Lois is also survived by her four sons Daniel E. (Anne) Pinkerton, Thomas L. Pinkerton, Timothy L. (Renee) Pinkerton, Matthew S. Pinkerton and only daughter Karen S. (Brian) Simmons. Lois also has 12 grand children; Billy, Susan, Guy, Andrea, Nick, Jessica, Megan, Emily, Evan, Courtney, Morgan, and Tara. In addition to her nine great grand children; Kane, Colton, Norah, Keyan, Elissa, Maryn, Kailana, Jace, Dorsey; all of whom she adored. Lois was preceded in death by her two sisters Betty Wolf and Patricia Hurick, and brother Kenneth Bletzacker. Lois's memorial service will be held on October 26, 2019, at Peabody Chapel located at 400 W 7th St. North Manchester, IN 46962 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials should be directed to Peabody Retirement Community.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 9, 2019

Marcelyn "Marcie" J. Ponder, 69, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence. She was born on November 13, 1949 in Maine to Leroy and Adah Parkhurst. Marcie graduated from Southside High School in Fort Wayne. She was a mother and homemaker. Marcie worked in retail for Hook's Drugstore, Dollar General, and Value City Department Store. She loved her family and cherished all her time with them. Survivors include her children; Joyce Byrd, Kim (Carl Cichocki) Byrd, Edward Byrd, George Byrd, David (Jennifer) Ponder, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and a sister, Jeannice Putt. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, Charles Ponder, and brother, David Parkhurst. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 3pm with calling prior from 1pm-3pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Memorial donations may be directed to the family for funeral expenses.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 9, 2019

Daryl C. Pott, 66, of Churubusco, passed away at 3:49 a.m., on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in Grant County. Born in Fort Churchill Manitoba, Canada, on April 4, 1952, to Charles and Jean (Roth) Pott. He spent his formative years in Winnipeg, Canada. Daryl immigrated to the United States in 2001, and was married to Debra (Rollins) Hull in Las Vegas on April 10, 2001. He worked as a driver for Velox Express. Daryl saw the good in people and will be missed dearly by his family. Daryl is survived by his wife, Debra Pott of Churubusco; four sons, Jeffery (Laura) Pott and Gary (Bonnie) Pott both of Winnipeg, Canada, Jeremy (Megan) Rollins and Justin (Faith) Hull both of Churubusco; a daughter, Jori Hull of Fort Wayne; a brother, Douglas Pott of Tumbler Ridge B.C.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents. Services will take place at Sheets and Childs Funeral Home on Monday, January 28, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Calling one hour prior to the service. Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 2:00 p.m., until 5:00 p.m. Burial taking place at later date at Eel River Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Whitley County Humane Society.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; January 22, 2019

Martin T. Potts, 61, of New Haven, IN passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born on July, 20, 1957, in Oregon to the late Robert and Ellen (Bjurke) Potts. Martin loved Alaskan life, fishing, hunting, bullet making, guns, and math. He will be missed. There are no services at this time.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; March 20, 2019

Patricia J. Rittenhouse, 69, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at her home. Patricia was born February 7, 1950 in Fort Wayne to the late Gene E. and Betty H. (Gladieux) Place. She retired as an administrative assistant with Kroger. Surviving is her son, Michael S. (Susan) Bolla of Indianapolis; sister, Susan Norton of Huntertown; brother, Mike (Kim) Place of Elkhart; and her two grand dogs. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Rittenhouse; and brother, Rev. Terry Place. Memorial visitation will be from 5 PM - 8 PM Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home 1140 Lake Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Allen County S.P.C.A.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 23, 2019

February 10, 1946 -- October 18, 2019
Bonnie J. Roderick, 73, of Middlebury, passed away at 3:55 am on Friday, October 18, with her husband by her side at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. She was born on February 10, 1946 in Topeka to Raymond H. and Lydia Mae (Yoder) Eash. On August 22, 1964 at First Mennonite Church in Middlebury she married Harry T. Roderick, he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are two sons, Scott A. Roderick of Colorado Springs, CO and Christopher T. "Chris" Roderick of Elkhart; granddaughter, Tasha R. Drake of South Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ernie and Earlin Eash. Bonnie was a 1964 graduate of Middlebury High School. She enjoyed cooking and had worked for several years as a cook with the Northridge School System and for 14 years at the Hilltop Restaurant. She was a 2006 graduate of Ivy Tech College earning her degree as a Certified Medical Assistant; a degree that she used for over 10 years while working for Beacon Health. Her biggest love in life was working with people and encouraging them. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 23, at River Of Life Fellowship Church, 11162 St. Rd 120 Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 24, also at the church. Services will be conducted by Pastor Rick Lambright. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials contributions may be given to Faith Mission.
Miller & Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; October 18, 2019

October 28, 1962 -- October 7, 2019
Marilyn K. Roth, 56, of Goshen, formerly of Shipshewana, died at 2:14 pm on Monday, October 7 at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born on October 28, 1962 in LaGrange, to Vernon H. and Julia (Miller) Roth. Survivors include her three brothers, Gary (Kathy) Roth, Keith (Gayle) Roth, Robert (Julie) Roth all of Shipshewana; one niece and four nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. She graduated from Westview High School in 1981. Marilyn had a servant's heart, serving in VS in New Mexico and Haiti. She lived a few years in Missouri taking care of her grandparents. She then moved back to the area and was an Amish taxi driver while taking care of her parents. Family and friends may gather for one hour of visitation prior to the 2:00 pm memorial service on Saturday, October 12 at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by Pastor Eugene Bontrager and Pastor Gary Sheets. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be given to Ryan's Place.
Miller & Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; October 9, 2019

Richard L. "Rocky" Rothgeb, 79, of Bluffton, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his residence. Rocky was born on August 1, 1939 in Bluffton, Indiana to Ralph Rothgeb & Dorothy (Reed) Pence. He graduated from Bluffton High School in 1957 and worked at Mix Mill, retiring from Fleetwood. In retirement, he worked for Standard Plastics. Rocky loved his church and was an active member of the Bluffton Church of God in Bluffton. On April 18, 1976 in Bluffton, Rocky and Lottie M. (Tallant) Rothgeb were married. After 43 years of marriage, Lottie preceded Rocky in death on August 17, 2018. Survivors include 8 children; Tony Ray (Rae Krystal) Rothgeb of Port St. John, FL, Lynnette Rose Rothgeb of Fort Wayne, Ricky Leroy Rothgeb of Fort Wayne, Christina Mae Rothgeb of Fort Wayne, James Lee (Dina) West of Loxberg, AR, Randy Max (Denise) West of Danville, AR, Vernon Elijah West of Fort Wayne, Brenda Kay (Scott) Strickler of Decatur, along with 21 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Rocky is also survived by siblings; Joyce Huss and Ruby Stidham both of Bluffton, and 4 half-siblings. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 grandchildren. A Service to celebrate Rocky's life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Pastor John Roe and Pastor Ryan Marsh will officiate. Calling hours will take place from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 on Thursday at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made in Rocky's memory to the Bluffton Church of God, through the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton.
Thoma/Rich Funeral Home, Wells County, Indiana; March 18, 2019

Sara Lee Scheele, 64, passed away on October 11, 2019. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on May 8, 1955, the daughter of the late Richard and Rosemary Scheele. She was a graduate of Bishop Luers High School. Sara was passionate about gardening and loved flowers. She also enjoyed working in wild life rehabilitation for a number of years. She is survived by her partner of 24 years, Jerry Willett; and daughter, Betsy (Clark) Glazner. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; March 14, 2019

March 3, 1985 -- October 1, 2019
Erin Richelle Schlabach, 34, of Goshen, went to be with her Lord and Savior at the scene of a motorcycle accident at 8:29 pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was born on March 3, 1985 in Goshen to Bob and Sharon (Miller) Smith. On August 30, 2014 in Goshen she married Eli Schlabach, he survives. Surviving in addition to her husband and her parents are a brother, Lyle (Katie) Smith of Fort Wayne; a sister, Lauren (Fred) Unternahrer of Ligonier; grandparents, Floyd and Anna Barbara Miller of LaGrange. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dan and Shirley Smith. Erin was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and was actively pursuing her faith which included a weekly Bible Study at Griner Church. She was known for her caring heart for others, a skill that she was able to use when she was a Certified Nursing Assistant; she also had the remarkable ability to listen to people and in her quiet nature offered them support. She was passionate about music and was involved with Life Action Ministries. She often enjoyed walking with her husband and others allowing her to spend quiet one-on-one time together. She was currently assisting her husband with a milk hauling route for Eagle Transport. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 8:00 pm on Sunday, October 6, and one hour prior to the 11:00 am funeral service on Monday, October 7, at Griner Church. Services will be conducted by Pastor Gordon Henke and Lay Leader Tim Miller. Burial will be in Griner Cemetery. Because of her love for children, memorials contributions may be given to The Farm.
Miller & Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; October 4, 2019

January 9, 1956 -- October 10, 2019
Orpha D. Schrock, 63, of Millersburg, died at 10:10 pm on Thursday, October 10 at her residence. She was born on January 9, 1956 in LaGrange, to Daniel H. and Katie Ann (Miller) Graber. On April 6, 1977 in LaGrange County, she married Olan N. Schrock; he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are six sons, Orla (Krista) Schrock of Orland, Paul (Lou Ida) Schrock of Topeka, Earl (Erin) Schrock of LaGrange, Alvin (Dorene) Schrock of Millersburg, Merle (Loretta) Schrock of LaGrange, Marvin Schrock (special friend, Marla Lehman) of Ligonier; five daughters, Dorothy (Alvin) Hochstetler of Centerville, MI, Naomi (James) Hochstetler of Shipshewana, Rosemary (Gerald) King of Topeka, LouElla (Lavern) Otto of Shipshewana, Sue Ellen Schrock of Shipshewana; 35 grandchildren; five brothers, Ezra (Mattie) Graber, Henry (Mary) Graber, Alvin (Anna) Graber, Marvin (Ruby) Graber, Cornelius (Wilma) Graber all of LaGrange; two sisters, Alma Bontrager of Pardeeville, WI, Mary (Andrew) Miller of Greenwich, OH; half-brother, John (Miriam) Graber of LaGrange. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Anna (Burkholder) Graber; one grandchild; sister, Rosa Frye. Orpha was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 12 and all day Sunday, October 13 at the Dennis Troyer residence, 5775 S. 1125 W., Millersburg. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Monday, October 14 also at the Dennis Troyer residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Vernon A. Miller and the home ministers. Burial will be in Honeyville Cemetery, Topeka.
Miller & Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; October 11, 2019

Michael A. Scott, age 43, of Fort Wayne, died at 2:28 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2019 in Warren, Indiana. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will immediately follow at 12 p.m. Friday at Bailey-Love Mortuary. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mike was born on May 11, 1976 in Lafayette, the son of Donald Scott and Teena (Calendrelli) Scott. He graduated from Taylor High School in Kokomo and in 2000, he earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Indiana University Kokomo. He married Angie Rush on June 19, 2004. Mike was an auto insurance adjuster for Grange Insurance Company for over ten years. He loved teaching the fine art of detailing his 2000 Pontiac and enjoyed the outdoors and his golden retriever. He loved watching his son run in his cross country meets and working with tools with his sons to build things. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Angie Scott of Fort Wayne, his mother, Teena (Roger) Foust of Windfall, Indiana, his father, Donald (Rebecca) Scott of Kokomo, sons Jordan Robinson, Jayden Robinson, Christian Scott, and Cameron Scott, all of Fort Wayne. Also surviving are a sister, Alisha Scott of Kokomo, brothers Matthew (Melissa) Scott of Galveston, Indiana, Jeremy (Jerilyn) Scott of Russiaville, Indiana, and Aaron Scott of Kokomo, a grandmother, Joanna Calendrelli of Orestes, Indiana, a niece, Ava Scott, and a nephew, Ashton Scott.
Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington County, Indiana; October 17, 2019

David S. Seligman, 84 passed away October 8, 2019 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. He was born January 8, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to the late Leslie and Lorna Seligman. He graduated from Robinson High School and received a BS Degree in Business from Millikan University. Dave lived in Fort Wayne for 51 years. He was a member of the Congregation Achduth Vesholom of Fort Wayne, IN. Dave worked for the tire industry for 20 years, furniture industry for 20 year and D.O.. McComb for 18 years. He enjoyed volunteering for the Fort Wayne Art Museum for 10 years. He enjoyed going to the theatre, opera, symphony and enjoyed collecting art. He was a member of two mens groups, never met a stranger and always had a story to tell. He is survived by his daughter, Dawn (Marvin) McKay; granddaughter, Mikaela McKay both of Fishers, IN; and his companion, Julie Leas. David was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Wall; second wife, Betty Joe "B.J." Seligman; and his brother Patrick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Congregation Achduth Vesholom for religious education.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 14, 2019

Jenny Lee Sevrence, age 88, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 24, 2019 at Greystone Health and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, Indiana with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. She was born Alfreda May Heileman December 23, 1930 to Christian and Ruth Esther (Myers) Heileman in Orange Township, Noble County, Indiana. Due to financial and family health issues they were regrettably forced to place her up for adoption. Sometime later she was moved into the home of George Albert and Effie Fay (Scott) Fisher as Jenny Lee Fisher. She graduated from Fort Wayne Central High School in 1947. She met and married LaOtta "Ott" Merl Sevrence in July of 1950. He proceeded her in death in December of 1991. To this marriage were born 3 children. A son, George Michael "Mike" Sevrence (Jodi) of Knoxville, TN; two daughters, Patricia Lee Lockwood (Kenneth L.) Waterloo, IN, and Alitza Kay Wildes (Dennis) of Buxton, ME. Eight grandchildren were added to this family; Rebecca A. Parks, Michael P. Donahue, Sarah N. Murphy, Daniel L. Lockwood, Dennis P. Lockwood, Jennifer M. Wildes, Malissa D. Wildes, Kathryn S. Wildes. And 15 great-grandchildren. Jenny was proceeded in death by her husband and parents; also by all of her brothers and sisters. Brothers: Chrisly W. Heileman, Harold W., Johnny F., Martin L., Raymond C., and stillborn baby Paul. Sisters: Rosa A. Russel, Clara B. Fischer, Daisy L. Heileman, Pauline M. Smith, Edith Irene Heileman. A sister-in-law, Lois M. Donmyer, and brother-in-law, LaVon M. Sevrence. Jenny worked as a secretary for many years for Magnavox, first in Fort Wayne, Indiana and finally retiring from their plant in Tennessee. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing cards and fishing with Ott. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the New Life Lutheran Church, 365 Lockhart Street in Waterloo. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Burial will take place at Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne. Memorial donation may be made to the New Life Lutheran Church, 365 Lockhart Street, Waterloo, Indiana 46793.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; October 25, 2019

Marcella "Marcie" M. Sheets, 93, of Fort Wayne died Wed, Oct 16, 2019. Born 11/15/1925, she was the daughter of the late David D. & Louise (Bleich) Schwartz. A Fort Wayne native, Marcie worked for the Zollner Corporation as Secretary of Athletics Office before retiring in 1954. She also enjoyed working on the Mad Anthony Tournaments. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Secretary and Teacher's Aide for Preschool and upper grades, along with other ministries. Marcie was a wonderful friend and blessing to everyone who knew her. Surviving is her son, Stephen E. & Robyn of Canyon Country, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Thomas E Sheets; and brother, Melvin Schwartz. Services will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony, Ft. Wayne, on Tuesday, Oct 29th at 11:00am. Visitation one hour prior to service at the church. Burial at Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Preferred memorials are gifts to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 18, 2019

Maurice "Mo" Richard Shively Sr., 75, passed October 7, 2019 at Majestic Care at 5:15 AM. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Maurice was a son to the late Maurice Clayton (1969), Violla Bell (Shirley) Shively (1990). Maurice is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Karen Sue (Susan) Shively, children; Maurisa Madonna (Keith) Huffman, Maurice (Kelli Lawson) Shively Jr., and Jo Anna Susan (Rex Douglas) Kogin. Maurice has six grandchildren; Sinda Marie Puker, Richard Allen Huffman, Mauranda Rai Huffman, Samantha Sue Huffman, and Alexander Nicholas Kogin. Maurice was preceded in death by his grandparents Burt (1965) and Georgia Shirley (1983) and Grandson Keith James Huffman (1989). Maurice worked for the City of Fort Wayne for over 50 years. Maurice also enjoyed a multitude of interesting hobbies such as Kekionga Long Rifle Club, riding his Harley Davidson, and performing reenactments in the local park as well as The Old Fort. Maurice was also a devoted member of the Maranatha Church of God (formally known as Southside Church of God) in which he taught junior church as well as driving the church bus on Sundays. Maurice also had the pleasure of owning two beloved pets; a cat named Angel Rai and a dog named Hoosier Blue, that were his constant companions. Hoosier Blue passed over the rainbow bridge prior to Maurice's death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; Friday, October 11, 2019

Steven D. Shively, 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away on October 15, 2019. Born on August 20, 1948, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late C.N. and Adella (Ross) Shively. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a Sergeant in the Air Force, and retired in 2002, from Dana Corp, after 30 years of service as a machinist. He was the head of the EAP, Recovery Program, for more than 20 years at Dana. He was a member of B.A.S.S., and a lifetime member of the NRA. His passion was fishing and hunting. He is survived by his children, Angie Wells, and Matt Shively; grandchildren, Breann (John Stone) Wells, Bryce and Brooke Shively. Funeral service will be 2 pm, Saturday, October 19, at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, Friday, October 18, at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be given to Alcoholics Anonymous, the American Lung Association, or the American Cancer Society.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; October 16, 2019

Lucinda "Cindy" Kay (Pratt) Shook, 62, resident of Angola, born in Gas City, passed away in her home Friday, October 4th, 2019. Cindy was born March 5, 1957 in Gas City, the daughter of Jack & Shirley Pratt. She married James Shook on June 13, 2009. Cindy worked for Lutheran Hospital for 20 years, and she was recently working for Home Sweet Home and helping her daughter run Tillies Boutique. However she would say her best times were when she was being a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Cindy enjoyed traveling, seeing new places- even within the town she lived. She was always looking for an adventure. She was never afraid to try something new. Cindy dressed up for every single calendar holiday, and was sure to celebrate. She believed family time was the most important time. She was a firm believer in Jesus, and you could always be sure to find her with her hands raised, singing praise in the church pew. Her family, siblings, and friends were one of the biggest blessings she was so grateful for all the memories she had made with them. She was always there for anyone who called, and her door was always open for long talks and good laughs. She forgave quick and loved hard. She lit up a room when she walked in, she never cared what anyone thought and she always wore a smile. Her family and close friends were everything to her. Wherever they were, as long as together- she was content. She is loved and missed so very deeply by all who knew her. Cindy is survived by her husband of 10 years, James Shook; three children, Tahlia (Jeremy) Bracey, Saleina (Robert) Taylor, George Jessus (Holly) Gould ; 9 grandchildren Taylor, Gabriella, Emily, Kiele, Sara, Austin, Matthew, Alexis, and Alex; 2 great grandchildren Eden and Noah; her siblings Keven (Kim) Pratt, Carla (Janie) Pratt, and Sharice (Brian) Roth. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Shirley Pratt, her brothers Timothy Pratt and Bradley Pratt. A celebration of life will be held at Temple Congregational United Church of Christ , 1006 N Western Ave Marion, IN, on October 19, 2019 at 1pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Foundation I Susan G. Komen.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 8, 2019

Martha R. Siela, 87, passed away on October 16, 2019. She was born on March 15, 1932, in Wells Co., IN the daughter of the late Rollie and Stella Deam. Martha was a member of Markle Church of Christ, she enjoyed reading the bible and was passionate about her faith. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, crafts, and singing. Martha enjoyed spending time with her husband and family, including spending winters in Florida. She was fondly known as Granny to her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Victoria Vandermark, Kris (Jon) Ash, Joe (Erin) Siela, and Jim (Sheri) Siela; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Richard (Sue) Deam, and Barbara Gurule. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Siela. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019, at Markle Church of Christ, 455 E Morse St, Markle, IN 46770. Visitation will be one hour prior. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2019, from 2 to 8 p.m. at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls, 8325 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Memorial contributions may be made to Markle Church of Christ. Burial will take place in Markle Cemetery.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; October 17, 2019

Frank Smola, 98, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the VA Medical Center. Frank was born October 9, 1920 in Fort Wayne to the late Albert and Mary (Kucia) Smola. Frank was a World War II Army veteran. He retired in 1985 as the plant manager with France Stone Company. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Surviving is his daughter, Deborah (Stephen) Zeigler; son, Kevin (Cheryl) Smola; daughter-in-law, F. Arlene Smola; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Berning) Smola; son, Wade Smola; and his eight siblings. Funeral is 10:00 AM Wednesday October 9, 2019 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church 7710 E. State Blvd. with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also 2 - 4 PM and 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home 4017 Maplecrest Road. Burial in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 7, 2019

Esther Ruth (Perkins) Sowers, age 91, of Fort Wayne, IN (formerly of Leo, IN) passed away on September 21, 2019. She was born on May 21, 1928 in Warsaw, IN to Percy K. and Florence M. (Cozens) Perkins. He was graduated from Warsaw High School and attended the State Normal and Industrial School in Allendale, North Dakota. She served as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in Oakes, North Dakota. On June 13, 1948 Esther married Blaine E. Sowers in Warsaw, IN. She attended Leo United Methodist Church in Leo, Indiana for 52 years where she taught Sunday School and Bible School, and among many other volunteer duties, served as a cook for the youth at Epworth Forest Church Camp for 10 years. She was also an active member of United Methodist Women. She was a Girl Scout leader and was a member of the Fort Wayne Settlers as a master basket maker, candle maker and spinner. She was also an avid knitter and loved to read. Esther was kind, loving, caring and prayerful. She loved her family with her whole heart. She is survived by daughter Kathie Kaufmann of Bolivar, MO, son Dr. Bruce (Brenda) Sowers of Hamilton, IN, daughter Kyle (James) Zanker of Fort Wayne, IN, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded by husband Blaine, son-in-law Kenneth Kaufmann, 2 sisters - Beatrice Reiber and Roberta Sowers, and 4 brothers - Lloyd, Wesley, Bud, and Forrest Perkins. Service is 10 AM Thursday, October 17, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home, 1320 E Dupont Rd. Fort Wayne, IN with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 4pm to 7pm, Wednesday, October 16. Burial in Leo Memorial Park, 14600 Leo Rd, Leo, IN.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 14, 2019

Auburn - Treva E. Sparling, 96 of Auburn, died Sunday March 17, 2019 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville. She was born October 25, 1922 in Columbia City to Elmer N and Maude E (Cramer) Bump. She was a graduate of Columbia City High School and Wayne School of Beauty Culture. Treva worked at General Electric during WWII and she also earned her Pilots License during that time. She was President of Tesco, Inc. for 15 years before retiring in 1995. She was an avid gardener. She and her husband Wink, loved to work in their garden where many people would stop to visit and walk her garden. She was a member of the Auburn Presbyterian Church, the Auburn Garden Club and Kenwigs Literary Club. She married Winston "Wink" B Sparling on December 13, 1942 in the Columbia City United Methodist Church and he died October 23, 2015. She is survived by a son, Stephen B Sparling and his wife Linda Lee of Kendallville. Daughters, Suellen J Buls and her husband Norman of Tucson, AZ and Rebecca J Gleason and her husband Richard of Centennial, CO; Seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a cousin Kay Meeks of Columbia City. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother Paul Bump. Services will be at 1 pm Wednesday March 20, 2019 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn with Rev David Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove - Compton Cemetery in Columbia City. Calling is 2 hours prior to the service from 11 to 1 Wednesday at the funeral home.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, Indiana; March 18, 2019

Robert Staley, 78, passed away on September 23, 2019. He was born on December 25, 1940, the son of the late Randall and LeMoile Staley. Robert attended Ball State for a short time and went on to work at American Greetings. Robert spent most of his adult life living in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a sports fan, particularly of the Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Cavaliers. Surviving are his brother John (Linda) Staley. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 24, 2019

John M. Stanford Sr., 81, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at Bethlehem Woods in Fort Wayne, In. He was born in Allen County, Indiana to the late John Leo and Florentine Stanford. He married Bonnie (Martin) Stanford on July 18, 1957, and she preceded him in death. He worked for the Allen County Highway Department and International Harvester, until his retirement. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, the local 57 Auto Workers Retirees Steward, Military Vehicle Preservation Association, N.R.A., life member Handyman of America, Allen County Employees Association, National Rifle Association, Girls and Boys Town, American Diabetes Association, American Gunsmithing Association, and the D. Day Museum. John is survived by his children; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. John was also preceded in death by his siblings. Funeral service at 1:30 pm Sunday, October 6, 2019, at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Funeral Home with calling one hour prior to the service. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery and Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 3, 2019

Bradford Darrell Stetler, 51, of New Haven, died Friday, September 20, 2019 at 8:50 p.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born September 6, 1968 in Van Wert, Ohio to Dudley and Betty (Basil) Stetler. They preceded him in death. Brad was a 1986 graduate of Van Wert High School in Van Wert, Ohio. He was a member of the Fellowship Missionary Church in Fort Wayne, playing in the praise band and working on the tech team; a member of TND Fireworks in Decatur, and a volunteer since 2004 with Trinity Communications. He was an Ohio State fan and enjoyed camping and cycling. He was also a bass player for numerous local bands including Teazer and Childzplay. Surviving are a sister, Sandy (Dan) Sampson of Harbor Springs, Michigan; a brother, John (Deb) Stetler of Cloverdale, Ohio; five nieces and nephews, Salix Sampson, Benjamin Sampson, Andrew Fischback, Abby (Michael) Coppel, and Carly Stetler; and a great-niece, Amelia Coppel. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Fellowship Missionary Church, 2536 East Tillman Road, Fort Wayne with Pastor Gordon Miller and Pastor Dave DeSelm officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 3 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the services on Wednesday all at the church. Preferred memorials are to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; September 21, 2019

Anne Carol Stout, 82, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2019. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on February 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Dickmeyer. Anne attended Lutheran Schools in Fort Wayne and graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School. She attended Valparaiso University where she met her husband, James E. Stout and raised a family with three children. She is survived by children; James Stout, Kathy Heisler, Jeff Stout; grandchildren, Ryan Stout, Ashley Murphy, Brittney Ward, Caitlin Berghoff, Brandon Stout, Catherine Stout, and Kendall Stout; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her former husband, James E. Stout; and brother, John Dickmeyer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from noon to 2 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, Indiana. Burial will take place at Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne, IN.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 23, 2019

Larry B. Taylor, age 73, of Ligonier, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 2:25 p.m following an extended illness at Northridge Village in Albion. He had been a resident there since 2016. He was born on September 30, 1945, the son of Leland Devere and Cleo Euda (Fausnaugh) Taylor in Noble County. Larry grew up in rural Ligonier, by Diamond Lake and worked on the neighbor's farm when he was a young man. He graduated from Albion-Jefferson High School in Albion in 1964. Larry loved playing bingo with his friends at Northridge and never wanted to miss his favorite game show, Deal or No Deal. He also enjoyed westerns such as Bonanza and Gunsmoke. Larry's caregivers at Northridge and Heartland Hospice became like family to Larry and were his angels. Larry is survived by two children, Steve Taylor of Nappanee and Heather Taylor of Ligonier; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Bob Taylor of Cromwell, Harry Taylor of Albion, and Rick (Yvonne) Taylor of Kimmell; and one sister, Beverly Todd of Albion; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland in 1964, and Cleo in 1999; siblings, Sharon Young in 2018, Jim Taylor in 2012, Ron Taylor in 2008, Jerry Taylor in 2002, and Joseph Taylor in 2018; along with two grandchildren, Noah Macias in 2008, and Alyssa Macias in 2009. A funeral service will be held in Larry's honor on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 6 pm at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier. Celebrant Larry Baker will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier at a later date. Family and friends will be received from 4-6 pm on Friday, March 22, 2019 prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Yeager Funeral Home.
Yaeger Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; March 18, 2019

Sandy Lee Thompson, 77, died Friday, September 2, 2019. She was born in Dennison, Ohio a daughter to the late Carl and Margaret Thompson. She was an Assistant Activities Director for University Park Nursing Home for several years. Sandy and her husband loved to sing Karaoke; they sang in multiple venues around the country including Branson, MO and Las Vegas, NV! Sandy especially loved old 50's country music. They traveled to Hawaii on their 25 year anniversary. As well as traveling many other places such as Alaska, the Bahamas, and to Lake Tahoe. Sandy is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 56 years, Gary Lee Thompson; son, Jay (Jodie) Thompson; step daughters, Candy (Mike) Bonanno and Jodi (Jerry) Bowser; brother, Alan Garbrandt; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" (Helen) Thompson; and nieces and nephews. Sandy was preceded in death by daughter, Dana Lyn Thompson; and a brother, Kenny Garbrandt; brother-in-law, William "Bill" (Cora) Thompson. Funeral Service is 1 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling two hours prior. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Hawks. Preferred memorial donations should be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 23, 2019

TERRIE KAY TSCHANTZ, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native and lifetime resident of Fort Wayne, Terrie was the daughter of the late Thomas Dean and Betty Jane Haviland. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, whom provided lifelong care for her special daughter Stacey. She will be truly missed by her family. Terrie is survived by her children, Scott H. Tschantz, Susan J. (Dan) Parker and Lisa J. (Randy) Hinojosa; brother, Nick (Janis) Haviland; and grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, Isabelle, Griffin, Thomas, Carter, and Amelia. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Harold Tschantz; her special daughter, Stacey Lynne Tschantz; and infant brother, Teddy Haviland. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials to Easter Seals ARC of Northeast Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 15, 2019

June 11, 1954 -- October 4, 2019
Steven R. Wainscott, 65, of Topeka, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at 5:45 pm on Friday, October 4, at his residence. He had fought a valiant three year battle with leukemia. He was born on June 11, 1954 in Greensburg to Clyde M. and Lois (Neville) Wainscott. On December 23, 1972 in Shipshewana he married Jane Jones, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are two sons, Christopher (Jennifer) Wainscott of Greensboro, NC, Jonathan (Sandy) Wainscott of Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Madeleine, Joshua, Kennedy, Grayson; two sisters, Pat Wainscott of Lapel, Pam Davis of Nashville, TN; brother, Mike (Denise) Wainscott of Little River, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents. Steve had worked most of his life as a purchasing agent in the RV industry, working 15 years for Starcraft, Topeka and then 22 years for Sunnybrook RV, now Winnebago Middlebury. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam era and was active with the Topeka Volunteer Fire Department, where he had served several years as the fire chief; he was also a volunteer with the Lagrange County Police Department as a reserve officer. He enjoyed woodworking and made several beautiful flag cases for fellow veterans and display racks that were given to Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to display their Medals. He enjoyed golfing, especially with his sons; riding motorcycle and camping. He was an active member of the New Life Fellowship, Topeka where he volunteered his time creating computer graphics for the services. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 5:00 pm on Monday, October 7, at New Life Fellowship, 2755 State Road 5 Topeka. Funeral services follow at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 7, also at the church. Services will be conducted by Pastor Drew Ryall. Burial will be in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, IN at a later date. Memorials may be given to 4th District Homeless Veteran's or National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; October 5, 2019

Promise Channtele Wattley, 10 months old, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 23, 2019. She was born in Fort Wayne on November 3, 2019, the daughter of Jamere Wattley and Precious Beal. Promise loved her brother, Preston and loved to watch him play. He always kept her entertained. She loved to bounce and be held and rocked and enjoyed listening to people talk to her. Surviving are her parents, Jamere Wattley and Precious Beal; brother, Preston Wattley; grandparents, Josie Wattley, Stacey Wattley and Louis (Carolyn) Beal; great-grandparents, Cora King; aunts and uncles, Carla King, Scott Harris, Josh (Nina) King, Tyland Smith, and Chauncey Cole. She also leaves behind many loving family members and close friends to cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Linda King. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, September 27, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807. Pastor Demarcus Pennington officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 25, 2019

Marvin Dean Whitehead, 77, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away at 3:42 pm Friday, October 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born July 11, 1942 in Mt. Home, Arkansas, he was the son of Troy and Jesse (Ritter) Whitehead. On July 16, 1961, he married Mavis Lucille Peden. For most of his career, he and his family operated CRI Construction Inc. Marvin was a member of Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Warsaw and the Finisher's Union Local 692. He was a devote Christian with a strong faith, he loved working, being outdoors, tinkering around in his shop and found relation sitting on his deck, mowing and watching his cows. Marvin was a hard worker and always put his family and others first. He was strong willed, relentless, quick thinker and above all he loved his family and the Lord. Survivors include his wife, Mavis Whitehead; children, Twinda Whitehead, Brenda Myers, Chris (Carol) Whitehead, Scarlet Whitehead, Clark (Carol) Whitehead and John Whitehead; brother, Roy Whitehead; sister, Carolyn Whitehead; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Faye and Pat Hervey; brother, Leon Whitehead; and an infant grandson, Johnathon Whitehead. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City where a celebration of his life will take place. Memorial gifts may be given in his memory toward his granddaughter's care, I.C.O DeMoney-Grimes.
DeMoney & Grimes Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; October 12, 2019

Marcille H. Wible, 96, of Fort Wayne, went home to the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2019. She was born to the late Arthur and Bernice (Peters) Friend on March 3, 1923 in Auburn, IN. Marcille was a faithful member of Westview Alliance Church and Gospel Temple where she taught Sunday School for 50 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marcille was an avid IU Basketball fan. Marcille is survived by her son, Dennis (Leslie) Wible; son-in-law, Joseph Sauer; daughter-in-law, Donna Wible; grandchildren, Scott Wible, Stacy Wible, Heather (Guy) Waugh, Aaron (Ambrosia) Sauer, Kyle Wible and Kyndra Wible; great-grandchildren, Tom, Bailey, Raegan, Hunter, Raef, Atticus, Finn, Daxon, and Xavier; sister, Ruth Ann Walters; and brother, Paul Friend. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Gidley; second husband, Robert E. Wible; daughter, Sherri Sauer; siblings, Mildred Fisher, Don Friend, Evelyn Ridge, and Larry Friend. Funeral service will be on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 11:00 am at Westview Alliance Church (9804 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804) with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Covington Knolls Chapel (8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804). Burial will follow the service at Covington Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Westview Alliance Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; March 20, 2019

Agnes "Tracey" Louise Williams, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born on November 28, 1945 to the late Willie and Ruby (Lynn) Lyons in Fayette, AL. A mother's love stretches far and wide. This mom's as far as across the seas and bloodlines. Forever will be missed and admired for the seeds planted and the ones she loved. Her passions included garaging for the perfect bargain and was a caregiver to many. Tracey was totally selfless and was always willing to help others. She worked at ITT for over 30 years before retiring in 2007. Tracey is survived by her husband, Tommie; children, Prince (Justina) Montgomery, Angelina Kendrick, Angela Lyons, Tommielee Williams, and Braunsen Williams; sister, Peggy Snyder; brother, Thomas Rayford Lyons; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Tommie Williams.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 10, 2019

Steven D. Williams, 60, of Kendallville died Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at his residence. He was born February 16, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, to Curtis and Jeanne (White) Williams. Mr. Williams had lived in this area most of his life, coming from California. He was a 1977 graduate of West Noble High School. He had worked as a machine operator for LSC Communications, formerly Courier. Surviving are two sisters, Candy (Ron) Jones of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Cathy (Patrick) Ley of Kendallville; and two brothers, Gary (Karen) Williams of Albion and Larry Williams of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Wayne Williams. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, Indiana; October 2, 2019

James "Richard" Wine, age 94, of Huntington, died at 7:12 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2019 at Tipton Place in Huntington. Visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Rev. Raymond Scribner officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Entombment will be in Gardens of Memory in Huntington County with military graveside rites performed by VFW Post #2689 of Huntington. Preferred memorials are to National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Richard was born on August 30, 1925 in Huntington, the son of Miner and Dessie (Schaffer) Wine. He graduated from Huntington Township High School in 1943 and served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Wilma Maxine Wesco on July 13, 1946 in Huntington; she preceded him in death on June 4, 2016. Richard worked for Farm Bureau Co-Op in Huntington for 20 years. He also worked at Huntington Lab, Transport Motor Express in Fort Wayne, and Western Wheel in Huntington. He was a member of Huntington First Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed bowling; he was an avid gardener. Survivors include daughters Diana (Patrick) Healey of Okemos, Michigan and Dorene (Don) Cozad of Zionsville, sons David (Teri) Wine of Auburn, Daniel Wine of Grand Haven, Michigan, and Dale (Julia) Wine of Huntington, eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Elsie (Dean) Reckard and Helen Jane (Donald) Shank, both of Huntington and Clara Eileen (Max) Beck of North Manchester. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, sisters Mary Ann Pasko, Corlene Mae Flora, and Grace Wisehart, brothers Samuel Wine and Paul Wine, grandsons Sean Healey and Anthony Wine, and a step granddaughter, Danielle Dolby.
Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington County, Indiana; October 12, 2019

Timothy L. Woods, 65, passed from this life at 6: 26 am Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 9, 1954 in Fort Wayne, to the late Leonard R. Woods an Holly (Breece) Woods. Tim was a graduate of the North Side High School class of 1972 and was a proud Redskin supporting both the Alumni Association and the Athletic Hall of Fame. He earned a degree from Indiana Business College and went on to attend Indiana Wesleyan University. Tim worked as a payroll accountant for United Telephone/Sprint and later as an account specialist for Baden. Tim was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing golf and softball as well as watching his beloved Cincinnati Reds. He was a fan of Komet Hockey and IU basketball. Tim leaves behind sisters, Barbara Woods of Ft. Wayne and Jennifer Nicholson of Kokomo as well as aunt, Mary Sprunger, many cousins and several great nieces and nephews. Tim was blessed to have many friends whom he considered family. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Robert Nicholson. A Celebration of Life will be held from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Summer City Masonic Lodge, 3635 Portage Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Mungovan Simple Funeral Home, 2114 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 with calling one hour prior. Burial will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to NorthSide High School Alumni Association designated for the Alumni Patio.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; October 1, 2019

Marsha Lynn Wurm, 79, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at her residence on September 20, 2019. She was born on February 8, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the daughter of the late Herman Adams and the late Mary Ellen (Parr) Ingling. Marsha was united in marriage to Victor Wurm on August 27, 1960 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, Indiana and he survives.She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville and a former member of the Fort Wayne Dress Makers Guild. Marsha, along with her husband, owned and operated Window/Mor Blind and Shade sales and repair. In addition to her small business, Marsha was a Professor of Interior Design at Purdue Fort Wayne (formerly IPFW) for several years. She was a graduate of North Side High School class of 1957. Following her graduation, she enrolled at Indiana University Bloomington and later graduated with honors from IPFW with a Bachelor Degree in Interior Design. Marsha loved her family, grandchildren and her great-grandchild very much. She was also involved with the social group "Arise," at St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville where she enjoyed the fellowship of other women in the parish. Marsha and Vic loved to travel and visit relatives and friends all over the USA. Marsha was also very active in planning class reunions at North Side High School. Survivors include her husband Vic Wurm of Monroeville; two daughters, Debbie (Kevin) Oxley of Avon Lake, OH, and Sue Ellen Hansen of New Haven, IN; sister, Marlene (Larry) Smitherman of Austin, TX; three grandchildren, Drew (Lori) Oxley, Sean (Addie Cox) Oxley, and Ben (Renee) Oxley; one great-grandchild, Jaxon Oxley; several nieces and nephews; and grand pets, Charley, Shania Joby, Sahara Daisy, Pepsihutch, and Jakoda Gabe. Marsha was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Wurm (in infancy); son, Jeffery Thomas Wurm (in infancy); step-father, Drew Ingling; and a great aunt, Estella Huser who was instrumental in raising her.A Prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville with Father Michael Lobo officiating. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, Indiana. A Holy Rosary Service will be recited at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville. Preferred memorials can be given to St. Rose Catholic School, Masses, or Allen County SPCA.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 20, 2019

April 20, 1939 -- October 15, 2019
Ann S. (Troyer) Yoder, 80, of Goshen, died at 10:10 pm, on Tuesday, October 15, at Courtyard of Goshen. She was born on April 20, 1939, in Constantine, MI, to Levi E. (Lottie) and Ida (Gingerich) Miller. On September 6, 1959 in Middlebury, she married Edward E. Troyer; he died September 5, 1995. She married Harley Yoder in Goshen; he survives. Surviving in addition to her husband are her five children, Gene (Cathy) Troyer of Middlebury, Kathy (John) Hanes of Allendale, MI , Ron (Tina) Troyer of Fort Wayne, Rich (Melissa) Troyer of Middlebury, Mike (Becky) Troyer of LaGrange; step-son, DeWayne (Brenda) Yoder of Goshen; two step-daughters, Sherry (Dave) Faulkner of Goshen; stepdaughter, Sandy (Troy) Snider of Milford; 26 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; two brothers, Willie (Marilyn) Miller of Goshen, Pete (Karen) Miller of OR; four sisters-in-law, Mattie Miller of LaGrange, Kathy Miller of CO, Joanna (Daniel) Graber of Scott, Edna Frye of Goshen; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Edward Troyer; second husband, Ray Schmucker; three brothers, Robert Miller, Dennis Miller, and Elmer Miller; granddaughter, Crystal Brewster. Ann was a member of First Mennonite Church of Middlebury. She and Ed were the former owners of Hilltop Restaurant in Middlebury and established Crystal Valley Catering in 1978 and they sold the business in 1984. She also drove school bus for Middlebury Community Schools and later in life volunteered at The Depot and Ryan's Place. She was an avid fisherman. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, October 18 at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street, Middlebury. Family and friends may gather at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 19 at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury for a graveside service. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 19 at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by Pastor Kent Miller. Memorials may be given to Ryan's Place.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; October 16, 2019

May 3, 1936 -- October 15, 2019
Wilma C. Yoder, 83, of Goshen, died unexpectedly at 1:16 am on Tuesday, October 15 at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1936 in LaGrange County, to Charles W. and Elizabeth (Lambright) Lambright. On October 11, 1956 in LaGrange County she married Raymond Yoder; he survives. Survivors in addition to her husband are three sons, Keith R. Yoder of Ligonier, Odell Bryon Yoder of Columbia City, Craig Lynn Yoder of Millersburg; daughter, Doris Elizabeth (Mark) Copenhaver of Goshen; nine grandchildren, Tamara Bair, Melissa Yoder, Bryon Yoder, Shannon Yoder, Caitie (Daniel) Ray, Ivory (Anthony) Beck, Brooke Ritter, Tristin Ritter, Jade Ritter; ten great-grandchildren, Dorian Collins, Averie Perry, Lyric Beck, Mia Ray, AJ Beck, Nalani Ray, Emory Perry, Armani Beck, Uma Bair, Zephry Bair; brother, Freeman Lambright of Dandridge, TN; two sisters, Amanda Eash of Bloomville, IA, Katie (Joe) Shinn of Shipshewana; stepmother, Emma Bontrager of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Enos and Harvey Lambright; sister, Mary Miller. Wilma was a member of Siloam Fellowship. She was a homemaker and also helped her husband transport RV's later in life. Her CB handle was "Pie Baker." She enjoyed making sure everyone was well fed and loved all children. She and her husband had been to all 661 Cracker Barrel's in the United States. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 17 and 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday, October 18 at Siloam Fellowship, 61616 CR 35, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 19 also at Siloam Fellowship. Services will be conducted by Pastor Vern Hostetler. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be given to Siloam Mission Fund.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; October 15, 2019