Kristopher A. Jones 40, of Fort Wayne, passed away in Auburn on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 surrounded by his family after a lifelong battle with Muscular Dystrophy and cancer. Kris was born June 14, 1982 in Danville, Kentucky.  Even in death, his unrelenting refusal to admit defeat presented itself, as he pre-arranged transport to the wrong funeral home in the hope of cheating death one last time.  An accomplished software programmer and avid gamer, Kris prided himself on his...

Eloise A. Platter, 90, of Hamilton, died Sunday November 20, 2022 at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. Eloise was born March 13, 1932 in Steuben County to Harold and Viola (Crowl) Beard. She was the former owner of Decatur Michigan Lumber, worked at Marshall Clothing in Butler and Hamilton Lumber. She was member of the Hamilton Church of Christ and the Friends of the Butler Library. Eloise married Keith Platter on July 18, 1966 in Fremont and he preceded her in death on June 12, 2018....

    Carolyn R. Murdock, 81, of Auburn, died Saturday, November 12, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Carolyn was born March 25, 1941 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Carl and Kathleen Bohn. Carolyn was the office manager at Raymond and Jim Hefty State Farm Insurance Agencies in Auburn for 35 years. Carolyn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn where she taught Sunday school, confirmation classes and led the women’s bible study.  She was...

Phyllis Wade, 66, of Auburn, died Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. She was born July 30, 1956 in Angola, a daughter of the late David and Roberta Sowle. She is survived by a son Travis Cooper of Auburn; and a daughter, Melissa Wade of Auburn. No services will be held.

Melanie “Lanie” (Parker) Bergstrom, 76, of Auburn, died Tuesday November 8, 2022 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn after a lengthy illness. Lanie was born June 11, 1946 in Kendallville.  She was a graduate of Waterloo High School and Elkhart College. Lanie had worked at Cameron Hospital and DeKalb Memorial Hospital in medical records and then went to work as the office manager in Dr. Edwards and Dr. Paul’s office.  She had also worked at the Heart...

John W. Graves, 68, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday November 3, 2022 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. John was born April 20, 1954 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Paul E. and Margreta Graves. John is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Ivan E. and Becky Graves of Auburn, Thomas L. and Karen Graves of Spencerville, Matthew P. and Rosita Graves of Bethany, Oklahoma, Joseph A. and Lori Graves of Auburn and Paul A. and Rebecca Graves of Spencerville;...

      Sheldon Allen Lockwood, 55, of Auburn, died Friday, October 28, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Sheldon was born January 25, 1967 in Auburn. Sheldon graduated from DeKalb High School in 1985 at from Purdue University in 1990. Sheldon had worked as a vet tech at Animal Care Clinic and Auburn Hills Animal Hospital and had also worked at Midwest Vet Supply. He is survived by  two sons, Parker Lockwood of  Fort Wayne, and Skyler...

      Catherine Maxine Steele, 94, of Kendallville, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at her home. Catherine was born April 23, 1928 in Salina, Kansas, a daughter of the late George Edward Lewis and Vena Frances Ellis. Catherine worked as a phone operator until marriage, when she took on her most beloved role as a loving and supportive wife and mother. She enjoyed swimming, water aerobics, birds, gardening and socializing with her family and friends. She is survived by...

  James “Jim” M. Stegman, 77, of Auburn, passed away Saturday October 22, 2022 at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn. Jim was born October 23, 1944 in Maywood, Illinois. Jim was a member of the Auburn Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his husband, Donald McIntyre of Auburn. A celebration of life service will be held at the Auburn Presbyterian Church at a later date.

Francoise “Fran” D. Huffman, 71, of Garrett, died Wednesday October 19, 2022 at her home. Fran was born December 30, 1950 in Espanola, Ontario, Canada, a daughter of the late Rudolphe and Noella (Fournier) Bussieres. She is survived by her husband, John Huffman of Garrett; daughter, Angie Reid of London, Ontario, Canada; a son, Blaine Reid of Pembroke, Ontario, Canada; three grandchildren.