Obituary Listing

Jan 28, 2025

Michael "Mike" E. McKee, 73, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2025, at Auburn Village in Auburn.

Mike was born in Bluffton on Dec. 3, 1951, to John E. and Betty J. (Grover) McKee.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Mike graduated from Norwell High School in 1971 and later served in...

Jan 27, 2025

Trent Reimschisel 61, of Indianapolis died January 27, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

Trent was born to Richard and Elaine (Stultz) Reimschisel on May 24, 1963 in Bluffton, IN. He graduated from Bluffton High School in 1982 and Taylor University, Fort Wayne Campus in 1998. He attended the Apostolic Christian Church in...

Jan 23, 2025

Richard "Dick" A. Johnston, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 23, 2025, at Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe in Fort Wayne.

Dick was born in Altoona, PA, on Feb. 12, 1948, to Harry A. and Velma L. (Fischer) Johnston.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Dick graduated from Altoona High School in...

Jan 22, 2025

Alice Ann Bertsch, age 100, passed away on January 22, 2025, at her residence in Sebastian, FL, with family by her side. Plus, other family members traveled and regularly called with love surrounding her, she departed peacefully.

She was the daughter of Cleo B. and Edith Marguerite Arnold. Alice's family lineage goes back to the founding of...

Jan 22, 2025

Lois "Jean" Dubach, 97, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday evening, January 22, 2025, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Jean was born in Lansing, MI. on Oct. 24, 1927, to Ross and Florence L. (McIntire) Wagner, both parents preceded her in death. She married Lawrence H. Dubach on July 27, 1956, in Markle, IN, he preceded her in...

Jan 17, 2025

Lorine D. Baumgartner, 90, of Bluffton, passed away Friday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2025, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Lorine was born in Adams County on June 13, 1934, to Sam H. and Emma (Fiechter) Baumgartner.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Lorine graduated from Berne French High School in 1951 and was a long-time member...

Jan 13, 2025

Ronald "Ron" L. Cardin, 76, of Ossian, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 13, 2025, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Ron was born in Caney, KS on Feb. 24, 1948.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney Cardin and Maxine (Hawn) Collins.

Ron graduated from Lancaster Central High School in 1966 and was...

Jan 13, 2025

Roger L. Dunnuck, 73, of Bluffton, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 13, 2025, at his residence.

Roger was born in Huntington on Feb. 18, 1951, to Thomas J. and Mary (Finley) Dunnuck.  He married Janet Aschliman at the Six Mile Church in Bluffton on July 14, 1973; she survives.

Roger was a 1970 graduate of...

Jan 9, 2025

Timothy Wayne Eubank, 60, of Ft. Wayne, IN, passed away on Thursday evening, January 9, 2025, at his residence.

Tim was born in Bluffton on December 1, 1964, to Harry Jr. Eubank and JoAnn M. (Houdyshell) Eubank, both parents preceded him in death. He was a Bluffton High School graduate. Tim was a truck driver for many...

Jan 9, 2025

Robert "Bob" K. Mitchel, 90, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 5:25 p.m. at Adams Memorial Hospital, while surrounded by beloved family.

Bob was born in Decatur on May 24, 1934, to Floyd M. and Veda M. (Hawkins) Mitchel. He was a 1952 graduate of Adams Central High School. On November 21, 1953,...

Jan 8, 2025

Sharon J. Lesh, 88, of Ossian, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 8, 2025, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Sharon was born in Columbia City on Oct. 18, 1936, to Robert and Vera (Cummins) Hewes.  She married Richard "Dick" Lesh at the Jefferson Chapel in Whitley County on June 22, 1957.  He preceded her in death on...

Jan 5, 2025

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Shirley Ann (Mann) Imel died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 5, 2025.  Shirley was born on April 18, 1934, to Darrell Mann and Margaret (Woods) Mann in Fort Wayne Indiana.  She attended Waynedale Elementary School and Elmhurst High School.  She was a lifelong resident of...

Jan 2, 2025

Rae Ann Hayden, 71, of rural Bluffton, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 2, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Rae Ann was born in Bluffton on Nov. 24, 1953, to Bob L. and Virginia "Ginny" M. (Clark) Schocke.  She married Charles "Charlie" A. Hayden in Bluffton on Aug. 24, 2002; he survives.

A 1972...

Jan 2, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" E. Norris, 37, of rural Markle, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 2, 2025, following an accident while doing what he loved, cutting firewood in the family woods.

Nick was born in Bluffton on Dec. 12, 1987, to Kelly and Dave (Stabler) Norris.  He married Alexia "Lexy" McKee-Miller in Ossian on Oct. 12, 2019; she survives....

Dec 25, 2024

Stanley "Stan" Dean Gilbert, 82, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 25, 2024, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

Stan was born in Bluffton on Oct. 6, 1942, to Ralph M. and Nellie L. (Walsmith) Gilbert.  He married Carolyn Jo Park in Uniondale on June 2, 1962; she survives.

Stan graduated from Chester Center High...

Dec 22, 2024

Amy Ann Walton, 51, of Poneto, passed away Sunday afternoon, Dec. 22, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Amy was born in Columbus, OH, on Oct. 7, 1973.  She is survived by her mother, Ardith J. (Moore) McCoy of Fort Wayne.  Amy married Tye W. Walton in Grove City, OH, on June 26, 1992; he survives....

Dec 16, 2024

Janice M. Uptgraft, 91, of Bluffton, passed away Monday morning, Dec. 16, 2024, at Heritage Pointe in Warren.

Janice was born in Archbold, OH, on Sept. 6, 1933, to Logan and Mildred (Rupp) Houchin.  She married Jack W. Uptgraft in Bluffton on Oct. 24, 1952.  He preceded her in death on July 21, 2015.

Janice...

Dec 13, 2024

Jerold "Jerry" Louis Dillon, 80, of Bluffton, passed away Friday morning, Dec. 13, 2024, at his residence.

Jerry was born in Fort Wayne on Feb. 29, 1944, to Earl G. and Esther M. (Meyer) Dillon.  He married Cynthia "Cindy" J. Cole in Columbus, OH, on July 12, 1964; she survives.

A 1963 graduate of Bluffton...

Dec 12, 2024

Philip E. Leonard, 69, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 12, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.

Phil was born in Ft. Wayne, IN. on April 11, 1955, to Philip A. and Juanita W. (Powell) Leonard, both parents preceded him in death. He was a Bluffton High School class of 1973 graduate. Phil...

Dec 11, 2024

Harold Stuart Crum, 77, of Roanoke, IN. passed away at his home, Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, 2024, following an extended illness.

Harold was born in Huntington, IN. on July 2, 1947, to Charles J and Kathryn A. (Kaufman) Crum, both parents preceded him in death. He married Kathleen Steffen in Bluffton on Dec. 21, 1969, she preceded...