Regina Blanchard, 87, South Whitley, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at home. She was born Oct. 31, 1935. Her husband of nearly 24 years, Lawrence “LB” Blanchard, survives. She also is survived by her six children, Marc (Chip) Schuerman, Frisco, Texas, Michael (Debbie) Schuerman, Louisville, Ky., Bradley (Patti) … Read More
Phyllis Jane (Ross) Fruitt, 87, West Lafayette, a native of Sidney, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at home. She was born Aug. 15, 1936. On June 14, 1959, she married Ronald Fruitt, who preceded her in death in 2009. She is survived by her children, Mark Fruitt, Fort … Read More
Mary Ann Kinney, 77, rural South Whitley, died at 3:21 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born Nov. 17, 1945. On July 3, 1966, she married Roger E. Kinney, who preceded her in death in 2002. She is survived by her children, Anthony … Read More
John W. Phillips Jr., 82, Columbia City, died at 12:01 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 14, 1941. On Aug. 28, 1974, he married Mary Bellinger, who survives. He also is survives by his children, Rick Phillips, South … Read More
Karen Irene Barnhart, 76, Columbia City, died at 3:28 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born March 21, 1947. On May 23, 1970, she married Lloyd J. Barnhart, who survives. She also is survived by her children, Virginia (Justin) Riffe, Wolf Lake, Dan … Read More
Brice L. Reimer, 86, rural Churubusco, died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. He was born May 16, 1937. On Nov. 13, 1955, he married Shirley L. Zink, who survives. He also is survived by his sons, Duane (Colleen) Reimer, Columbia City, and Brian (Susan) Reimer, Senoia, … Read More
Suzanne L. Cook, 90, Fort Wayne, formerly of South Whitley, died at 11:33 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at home. She was born April 1, 1933. In 1954, she married Thomas C. Cook; they later divorced. She is survived by her children, Carla M. Cook, Indianapolis, Brent E. … Read More
Richard “Rick” Bennett Luther, of South Whitley, passed away at 12:12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, at the age of 60. He lost his battle with pancreatic cancer but gained a new body and home in heaven. He was born … Read More
Robert Louis Wendel, 95, North Manchester, died at 11:12 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 30, 1928. On Feb. 26, 1950, he married Mary Jean Anderson, who survives. He also is survived by four children, Nancy Alspaugh, South Whitley, David (LuAnn) … Read More
Gail Denise Helmer, 68, Columbia City, formerly of South Whitley, died at 4:54 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 1, 1954. She is survived by her daughter, Rachael Helmer, Mishawaka; and sisters, Linda Kalash, Grosse Isle, Mich., Janet Armstrong and … Read More
Richard Allen Dilling, a longtime resident of Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at the age of 83. Most recently he had been a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake. He was born on July 30, … Read More
Garrett Douglas Lamboley, 23, South Whitley, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. He was born Feb. 10, 2000. He is survived by his father, Doug (Connie Severt) Lamboley, Columbia City; mother, Lori Lamboley, South Whitley; brother, Drew Robinson, Columbia City; paternal grandmother, Shirley Lamboley, Columbia City; maternal grandmother, Diana … Read More
Kathryn A. Knisely, 79, Columbia City, died at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Majestic Care West Allen, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 19, 1943. She is survived by her daughters, Denise R. Knisely, Kimmell, and Sherri L. Knisely, Kendallville; a grandson; brothers, Benjamin (Gina) Knecht … Read More
Rosemary Sexton-Gibson, South Whitley, born June 6, 1954, daughter of Dallas and Rose Honeycutt, left this earth peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. In true Rosemary fashion, she left when she was ready. Family will remember her love for family, her puppies, Southern cooking, a good cup of … Read More
Tim D. Mishler, 72, Columbia City, died at 9:09 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born March 6, 1951. His wife, Billie Mishler, preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters, Heather (Derek) Cody, South Whitley, and Autumn Mishler, … Read More
Connie Lee Phend, 89, formerly of South Whitley and Sun City Center, Fla., died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Sunset Senior Community, Jenison, Mich. She was born Feb. 5, 1934. On Oct. 27, 1967, she married William Henry Phend, who survives. She also is survived by her children, … Read More
