Ernestine Benward (Grim) Benward

Jul 18, 2015

Ernestine (Teeny) Benward ascended to heaven peacefully in her home July 18, 2015 at 7:45 a.m. She was preceded in death by her husband Keith Benward. Leaving behind children, Susan (David) Crace, Cindy (Robert) Hinkle, Jeoff (Jodie) Benward, Shelley Alford, Lori Audette, 15 grandchildren, 33 ½ great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. Teeny was a sports enthusiast, and an avid golfer, had...

Cathy Wendel (Wilkinson) Wendel

Jul 15, 2015

Cathy Lynne Wendel, 65 died, Wednesday July 15, 2015. Cathy was born February 23, 1950 to the late Richard E. Wilkinson and Joyce C. Wilkinson-Fultz. She was a Viet Nam Army Veteran and a recipient of the National Service Defense Medal. Surviving are her children, Jerry Barbour Jr., Carol (Robert) Scarborough, David (Michaelyn) Tackett, Misty (J.T.) Wolfe, 14 grandchildren, Brett,...

Ruth Hatch (Bolyard) Hatch

Jul 13, 2015

Ruth Maxine Hatch, 90, went to her Heavenly home Monday July 13, 2015. She was born October 30, 1924 in Fort Wayne to the late Glenn A. and Leona G. Bolyard. She was a homemaker and a loving mom, grandmother and great-grandma. On December 25, 1947 she married the love of her life Robert R. Hatch. Ruth enjoyed Better Halves...

Paul Charles Harmon

Jul 12, 2015

Paul Charles Harmon, 65, died on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Hospice Home. He was born in Coldwater, Michigan, son of the late Orlo and Goldie Harmon. Paul was a graduate from Angola High School. He retired from G.M. after 27 years, of service and was a member of the S.W. Conservation Club and Alpha One. He is survived by...

Thomas Richard Rossington

Jul 9, 2015

Thomas Richard Rossington 70 died Thursday, July 9, 2015. He was born July 8, 1945 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Richard V. and Ruth F. (Denney) Rossington. Tom worked at Tuthill Pump 15 years and later was a truck driver. Surviving are Tom''s biological children, Kelly, Scott, Tina, siblings, David (Peggy) Rossington, Kathy (Jim) English, Debbie (Lynn) Blaine...

Elfrieda E. Pflueger

Jul 9, 2015

Elfrieda Pflueger, 96, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015; daughter of Calvin and Barbara Liechty. She died at Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne, IN. She graduated from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in 1944. Most recently she had worked as a nurse at the Lutheran Home and then volunteered many hours as a part of their auxiliary. She was a...

Faris Jack Hale

Jul 5, 2015

Faris Jack Hale Jr. 71, died on Sunday July 5, 2015 at his home. He was born Kendallville, IN to the late Faris Jack Sr. and Beatrice Hale. Jack retired from PVC Compounding after 33 years in Shipping and Handling Dept. For the last 5 years he worked at Preferred Auto. He is survived by his wife, Sheri; 9 children,...

Maureen Davis (Frank) Davis

Jul 4, 2015

Maureen Debra Davis, 58, died on Saturday, July 4, 2015. She was known for her contagious laugh, charitable heart, and vivacious spirit. Her life was a testimony of Christ Jesus'' love. She was a member of and secretary at St. Paul''s Lutheran Church, spent many hours volunteering at St. Paul''s and Concordia Lutheran High School, and touched countless lives in...

Gerald "Jerry" Ray Rollins

Jul 2, 2015

Gerald R. "Jerry" Rollins, died Thursday, July 2, 2015. He was born December 25, 1946 in Cannelton, IN to Clara M. Rollins-Nisonger and the late Cleveland Rollins Jr. Jerry was a Master Mechanic for 35 years with the Valspar Corp. Surviving are his wife Denise Rollins, children, Pam (Tim) Vanderlinden, Scott (Stephanie) Rollins, Josh (lacy) Rollins, Jason (Mecalah) Rollins, 6...

Ferris "Junior" Longest

Jun 25, 2015

Mr. Ferris "Junior" Longest, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died at the age of 92 on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Ferris was born in English, Indiana, on May 12, 1923. He proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in World War II in Europe from 1943 to 1945. Over the course of his career as a plant manager,...