Eloise Dove, 95, of Auburn, Indiana, died of natural causes on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at The Cedars, in Leo. Eloise was born on Jan. 3, 1925, in Auburn. She was a 1942 graduate of Auburn High School and had worked in the office at Warner Gear for 23 years, retiring in 1987, and had also worked alongside her husband, Donald, on the family farm. Eloise was a member of Auburn Presbyterian Church and had taught Sunday school for many years.She enjoyed gardening, bowling, and traveling the...

Lottie A. Kollins, 97, of Auburn, Indiana, died on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her home in Auburn. Lottie was born on Aug. 6, 1922, in Toledo, Ohio. She had worked at Bischoff's Food Center in the office, and was also known as “The Cheese Lady”. She was a former member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Toledo, Ohio, and a current member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn. She was a wonderful seamstress, a great cook, and a loving, doting mother,...

James L. Steffen, 90, of Waterloo, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his sons home. He was born January 21, 1930 in Garrett. He was a commercial fisherman in Florida and also a United States Air Force veteran. He is survived by two sons, Jim Steffen of Waterloo and Larry Steffen of Auburn; two sisters, Janet and Linda. No services will be held.

John T. Fritz, 75, of Kendallville, died Friday March 20, 2020 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne. John was born May 29, 1944 in Kendallville, a son of the late Ervin and Betty Fritz. John was a United State Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion. John had worked as the office manager at Levin Scrap yard for many years and then went to work at Royal Industries. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Bill Jr. Krock of Avilla; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry...

Bruce E. Zorger, 67, of Auburn, died Thursday March 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Bruce was born February 3, 1953 in Garrett. Bruce was a graduate of Leo High School and had worked at County Line Cheese and Pace Dairy. He enjoyed watching all sports, but his favorites were Indiana University, Wabash College, Chicago Cubs and NASCAR. Bruce also enjoyed fishing and making beer and wine.  Bruce is survived by his wife...

Karen Ann Bickel, 72, of Fort Wayne, was called to her eternal home in Heaven on Tuesday March 10, 2020 at Lutheran Life Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne surrounded by her family. Karen was born October 10, 1947 in Fort Wayne and received Holy Baptism on October 26, 1947. Karen received her elementary education at Emmanuel Lutheran School (Soest) and was a graduate of New Haven High School. She gave confession of her Christian Faith through confirmation on April 15, 1962. On December 16,...

Louis W. Muzzillo, 90, of Auburn, died Sunday March 8, 2020 at his son’s home in Fort Myers, Florida. Louis was born September 8, 1929 in Auburn. Louis retired for the United States Air Force in 1976 with the rank of Master Sergeant. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Auburn and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W  and of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Muzzillo; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Karen Muzzillo of Fort Myers;...

David E. Brown, 59, of Stroh, died on Wednesday March 4, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born on October 15, 1960 and grew up in Stroh, Indiana.  He was a graduate of Prairie Heights high school.   Dave attended Manchester College where he majored in History and Political Science.  He served on the Orland, IN town counsel for 4 years.  He was a good public servant.   His hobbies included fishing on Turkey Lake with family...

Elizabeth “Betty” Saunders, 93, of Auburn, died Monday, February 24, 2020 at Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, IN.  Elizabeth was born April 11, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Alexis and Anna Slota. Betty is survived by two daughters, Barbara Saunders of Auburn and Bonny Murphy of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Cory Morgan of Auburn, and Rachel Morgan of Fort Wayne; great grandchildren, Jaylen Morgan, Michael Swallow, Haley Morgan and Harper Riecke. She was also...

Virgil G. Sanders, 79, of Big Otter Lake, Fremont, died Sunday February 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Virgil was born September 28, 1940 in Quincy, MI. Virgil was a veteran of the United States Navy and former manager of the Social Security office in Auburn. He was also a volunteer at the  Angola Library. He is survived by his wife Judy Sanders; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Jeffrey Monberg of Chicago; son and daughter-in-law, Scott Sanders and Mariana Pastore of...