Mary Ann (Daly)  Dolezal, 87, of Auburn, passed away Sunday September 13, 2020 at her home. Mary Ann was raised by her grandparents, Anna & Owen Daly and began life in San Pierre, Indiana with her mother Herretta (Daly) Sharritt. She spent many happy days with her sister, Eleanor Jordan, brother, Bob Sharritt, stepfather, Earl Sharritt and several cousins. She married James Gehring in 1955. Jim and Mary had two daughters, Judy and Celine  and Jim later died in a farming...

Dannis Piper, 80, of Butler, died Tuesday September 8, 2020 at The  Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. Dannis was born March 5, 1950, a son of the late Jewel and Lavaugh Piper. Burial took place at Butler Memorial Gardens in Butler, Indiana. 

Eunice Powers, 82, passed away Sunday September 6, 2020 at Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. Eunice was born March 20, 1938 in Butler, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Johnson) Meeks. She was a graduate of Butler High School. Eunice married John Powers on September 30, 1960, and John preceded her in death on September 10, 1972. Eunice and her husband owned and operated the Butler Record Herald newspaper until 1972. Eunice also worked for Butler & Butler Construction for 9 years, and...

Vivian Collingsworth, 91, of Auburn, died Wednesday September 2, 2020 at Auburn Village. Vivian was born August 8, 1929 in Jonesville, Virginia, a daughter of the late Ira and Dora Moore. Vivian was a member of Freedom to Worship Church of God. Vivian is survived by a daughter, Nadine Collingsworth (Fiance Jeff Lepard) of Auburn; sisters, Orphia Cooper of Auburn and Gladys Cox of Auburn; a grandson, Jason Pinnington of Auburn; great grandsons, Allan Pinnington of Garrett, Nathan Pinnington...

Jerome “Jerry” David Schaab, 86, of Hamilton Lake, Indiana, died on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn, Indiana. Jerry was born on Oct. 19, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the ninth child of the late Alfred and Theresia Kauffman Schaab. Jerry was a 1951 graduate of Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne. Jerry retired in December 1992, after 42 years of barbering and sales. While in business, he was a president of the Butler JC’s and Rotary...

Maresia Croft, 62, of Waterloo, died Friday August 14, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Maresia was born January 17, 1958 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Rickman. She is survived by  her children, Jason Thomas of Auburn, Melissa Griggs of Waterloo, Teresa Curcio of Butler and Tasha Thomas of Midvale, Utah; a brother, Dennis Rickman of Garrett; and a sister, Nancy Parker of Auburn; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bill...

William “Bill” Learned Jr., 69, of Auburn, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bill was born November 24, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio. Bill was a financial planner and advisor throughout his career. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Avilla. Bill is survived by his wife, Laurie Learned of Auburn, Indiana; children, Julie (Brett Levy) Learned of Saratoga Springs, New York, Bill (Nozomi) Learned of...

Sharon M. Coleman, 72, of Auburn, died surrounded by her family on Thursday July 30, 2020 at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born November 12, 1947 in Auburn.  Sharon was a 1965 graduate of Auburn High School and enjoyed wintering in Florida and spending time with her family. Sharon had worked at County Line Cheese and also at Electric Motors in Garrett.  Sharon is survived by her husband of 52 years, Randy Coleman of Auburn; daughter and...

Valita K. Carpenter, age 71, of Auburn, IN died Sunday July 26, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Valita was born on September 18, 1948.  She retired from General Electirc/Lockheed Martin/BAE after 39 years of service.  Valita was adopted by the “Boger Clan” 47 years ago.  Surviving are; Donna Boger, Dawn Boger, Scott Boger, Krystle (Dan)Cook, Aaron Boger,  Hunter Boger, Ashley Boger, Dylan Cook. Gage Miller and Asher...

Maxine J Franks, 96, of Garrett, went to be with the Lord, Saturday July 24, 2020 at Dekalb Hospital. Maxine was born on June 20, 1924 in Huntertown, IN to her parents Ervin Thompson and Marie Kruse. She was a homemaker and the mother of daughter Connie S. Custer of Garrett and son Daniel G. Custer of Winter Haven, Florida. Maxine was a long time member of Dekalb County Church of Christ. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Lowell A. Franks, parents, sons; Larry Custer, Gregory...