Darlene J. Baughman, 87, of Columbia City, died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City. Darlene was born April 25, 1935 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Beatrice Hess. She is survived by a son Terry (Janice) Baughman of Columbia City; brother, Jerry Hess of Auburn; nephew, Scott (Lisa) Hess of Auburn; niece, Taya (Ryan) Myers of Garrett; great nieces, Tyler and Nicole; and great nephews, Stacy and Drayton. She was preceded in death by a nephew,...

  Charles T. “Chuck” Schmidt, 90, of Auburn, died Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his home. Chuck was born March 14, 1932 in Hays, Kansas, a son of the late Bernard and Katherine Schmidt. Chuck was a graduate of Proviso East High School in Maywood, IL, and then received a B.S in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and earned his MBA from the University of Chicago. His first job was as a first line supervisor on the manufacturing floor. His second was...

Loretta A. Zimmerman, 83, of Auburn, Indiana, died on Tuesday July, 26, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett, Indiana. Loretta was born on Sept. 12, 1938, in Patricksburg, Indiana, and was a daughter of the late Winfield and Dorothy Ruble. Loretta is survived by her husband, Ronald Zimmerman, of Auburn; son, Gregory Fritz Zimmerman, of Fort Wayne; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Don Vonckx, of Indian Rock Beach, Florida; sister, Lois Chaney, of Florida; grandchildren,...

Donna L. Spidel, 90, of Angola, died Monday, July 25, 2022 at her home. Donna was born October 8, 1931 in Indianapolis. Donna enjoyed fishing, bowling, auctions and shopping at the Goodwill store. Donna is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Thomas L. Spidel of Angola; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Mike Klink of Auburn; step sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Terri Spidel of Angola, Dennis and Jan Spidel of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Thomas A. and Trish Spidel of Hollywood,...

    The family of our beloved Roger Norman Souder, 80, of Auburn, announce that he earned his wings and went home to Jesus on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Roger was born January 9, 1942, in Auburn, the oldest son of the late Paul and Regena Souder. Roger was the Board Chair and a member of First Christian Church in Auburn and former member of First UMC of Auburn. His initial career path as a bacteriologist allowed him to accomplish things that no one had ever done including...

Karen L. Kowalski, 75, of Auburn, died Friday, July 8, 2022 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. Karen was born July 2, 1947 in Pontiac, MI, a daughter of the late Harry Oldenhouse and Kathyrn Handyside. Karen enjoyed running, tending to her garden and beautiful flowers and worshiping Jesus.  She is survived by her husband Paul of Auburn,  daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Don Harvey  of Auburn, 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Sean and Debbie of Bolingbrook,IL and Scott and...

Margie Sanderson, 86, of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Auburn, died Friday June 17, 2022 in Traverse City. Margie was born March 22, 1936 in Dickenson County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Emmett and Virgie (O’Quin) Farmer. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Maureen Bumgarner; daughter and son-in-law, Tamela (Bumgarner) and Tom Troxell; four grandsons, Aaron Bumgarner, Ben (Taylor) Bumgarner, Travis Troxell and Ty (Liz) Troxell; two great granddaughters,...

Barbara L. McComb, 86, of Auburn, died Friday July 1, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Barbara was born August 28, 135 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late John and Loedda Fisher. Barbara is survived by a granddaughter, Jana Martin of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and six sons. No services will be held.

Arthur A. Gottfried, 78, of Butler, died Monday, June 27, 2022 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Art was born July 19, 1943 in Fort Wayne, a son of the late William and Ethel Gottfried. Art was a used car salesman in the Fort Wayne area for over 50 years, starting his career in 1965.  He enjoyed Indiana University basketball, Chicago Cubs baseball, Chicago Bears football, playing in adult softball leagues with his brothers and showcasing his love for karaoke. Art loved...

Donald G. Limecooly, 89, of Auburn, Indiana, died on Tuesday June 14, 2022, at his home. Donald was born on Feb. 27, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of the late George and Amelia Limecooly. Donald was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a United States Army veteran. He was the former owner of Auburn Automotive & Clutch from 1974-2000, and had also owned Limecooly Chevrolet in Grabill, Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Mary Limecooly, of Auburn; son, Dave Limecooly, of Auburn;...