John L. Pierson, 72, of Corunna, died Saturday July 13, 2019 at his home.  John was born October 12, 1946 in Nancy, France, a son of the late Paul and Marie Pierson. John was a veteran of the United States Army. John had worked at Auburn Gear for 30 years retiring in 2006. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Ivan Mahan of Columbia City; granddaughter, April (Mike) Snyder of Columbia City; great grandchildren, Michael and Alixandria Snyder; sisters, Nancy (Dean) Roby...

Infant Haiden L. Atkison died Tuesday July 9, 2019 at DeKalb Health in Auburn. He is survived by his mother, Destinie Atkison.

Naomi T. Beeber, 74, of Auburn, died Monday July 1, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Naomi was born January 12, 1945 in Garrett, a daughter of the late Cleo and Hilda (Miller) Beeber. Naomi was a graduate of Garrett High School and had also attended Saint Joseph Catholic School. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Auburn. “She was a very loving, caring and friendly person that always saw the good in people”. Naomi was a beautician, a Wal-Mart...

David Y. Ewert, 72, of Auburn, died Tuesday June 25, 2019 at his home. David was born February 19, 1947 in Fairfield, Iowa, a son of the late Yale and Thelma Ewert. David was a CNC Operator at Zollner Corporation before his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Ewert of Auburn; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Devin Ewert of Wolcottville, and Brian and Rebecca of Jonesboro, Arkansas; a brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Janie Ewert of Lakewood Ranch, Florida; four grandchildren. He...

Lillian “Lil” Brunges, 60, of Saint Joe, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by loved ones.  Lil was born in Tunkhannock, PA on November 25, 1958 to Donald Brunges and Grace Dymond. Lil was formerly employed at Alcoa in Auburn and C.J. Automotive in Butler. Lil is survived by her four daughters, Jennifer (Tony Vollmer) Brunges of bryan, Ohio, Teresa (Zach) Feightner of Garrett, Donna Husted of Auburn and Kathy (Jacob) Carroll of Auburn; her partner...

Charles E. (Chuck) Peck, formerly of Bryan, passed away peacefully at home in Virginia Beach, VA, on June 21, 2019. He was born Charles Edward Peck on February 15, 1939 in Fort Wayne, IN, to Chester W. and Martha J. Peck. He enlisted in the US Army Reserves and married the former Mildred Ann Judy Adams on May 11, 1957. In 1964, the family moved to Bryan, OH where he founded his own business, Chuck’s Trucking of which he was a customer favorite, and remained with it until his retirement...

William R. Newman, 65, of Butler, died Thursday June 13, 2019 at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. William was born October 25, 1953, a son of the late  Leonard and Doris Newman. William was the owner of B & B Roofing in Butler. He is survived by his wife Bonnitta Newman of Butler. No services will be held.

Kathleen M. Realmuto, 37, died Thursday June 13, 2019 in Auburn.

Donna, L. Meschberger, 67, of Auburn, died Thursday June 6, 2019 at her home. Donna was born October 31, 1951 in Garrett. She was a 1969 graduate of Garrett High School. Donna was a real estate agent with Premier Realtors and was a past President of Northern Indiana Associates of Realtors and had served on numerous real estate committees during her career. Donna was also a 4-H leader for 47 years and a member of the Wells County Choir. She is survived by her husband, Denny Meschberger of...

Lifestory of Bill Berg     Bill Berg was a loving husband, supportive father, and treasured grandfather. Passionate about golf from an early age, he spent a large majority of his life helping others improve their game. His natural swing, as well as his warm personality, drew many people to seek his guidance in the popular sport. As much as he savored his time on the course, his greatest love was his family. Nothing brought him greater joy than the moments he spent with them. A...