Delores M. Groff, 89, of Auburn, died Monday January 21, 2019 at DeKalb Health in Auburn. Delores was born March 25, 1929 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Carl and Hazel Saylor. Delores was a member of Grace Christian Church in Kendallville, an avid bingo player and a fan of the Chicago Cubs. Delores was a realtor and had worked at Armstrong Realty, Century 21 and DeKalb Realty. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Beth Groff of Ashley, and Edward and Danita Groff...

Carol J. Sweet, 78, of Fort Wayne, died Monday January 14, 2019 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. Carol was born October 10, 1940 in Butler, a daughter of the late Willis and Ava Bungard. Carol was a member of Christ’s Hope Ministries and Church. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Sarah Sweet of Fort Wayne and Steven and Christy Sweet of Fort Wayne; a daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and John Straub of Southgate, Michigan; three brothers and...

Joan M. Bonecutter, 90, formerly of Butler, died Wednesday December 26, 2018 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Joan was born May 29, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio, a daughter of the late Carmon A. and Susan E. Smith. Joan Married Clarence E. Bonecutter on December 29, 1946 in Butler and he preceded her in death in 2015. Joan had worked as a secretary at Eastside High School in Butler. She was also a member of Butler United Methodist Church.  Joan enjoyed traveling and spending winters...

Jama S. Cassady, 75, of Auburn, died Tuesday December 18, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Jama was born January 3, 1943 in Auburn and was a graduate of Auburn High School. She was a member of First Christian Church- Disciples of Christ, Auburn. Jama was a licensed Cosmetologist and graduate of Ravenscroft Beauty College. She also was a fragrance Consultant for Dillard’s department store company and was named the fragrance consultant of the year in 1994. Survivors include her...

Jack L. Schwartz Sr., 76, of Butler, passed away peacefully at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, Monday December 17, 2018 surrounded by his family. Jack was born July 12, 1942 at the Souder Hospital in Auburn, the son of Albert C. and Marie (Rowe) Schwartz and they preceded him in death. He married Ruth A. (Curry) Schwartz at the Chapel in the Garden in Angola on July 16, 1960 and she survives in Butler. Jack retired from Universal Tool & Stamping, Butler, in 2005 after 45 years...

William “Flash” Wells, 70, of Auburn, died Saturday December 15, 2018 at his home. He was born August 20, 1948 in Jackson, Ohio, the son of Richard O. and Ova Wells. He was a 1966 graduate of Auburn High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana University and enjoyed playing golf when he was younger. Survivors include his mother, Ova Wells of Auburn; brothers, Dick Wells of Auburn, David Wells of Auburn and Chip...

Daniel L. Cummins, 56 of Woodburn, died Saturday December 8, 2018 at Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. Daniel was born February 13, 1962 in Camp Pendleton, California. Daniel was the owner of Cummins Engine Service in Woodburn. He is survived by a son, Aaron Cummins of Butler; daughter, Sarah Cummins of Fort Wayne; mother, Janet Cummins of Lexington, VA; father, Larry Cummins of Shelby, North Carolina;  brothers, Michael  Cummins of Butler and Josef Cummins of Simpsonville, South...

Effie M. Combs, 92, of Garrett, died Monday November 12, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett. Effie was born April 12, 1926 in Hazard, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Steve and Virgie Turner. Effie was a nurse’s aide at Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne retiring after 30 years of service. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to garage sales with her sister Mary Perkins. She is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Lois and Beauford Mullins of Avilla, Sue Richerson of...

Cathy Clapp, 62, of Auburn, died Monday October 29, 2018 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, in Fort Wayne.  Cathy was born October 6, 1956 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Cecil and Denzil Barger. Cathy is survived by her husband, Leonard Clapp; sons, Ryan Clapp, Nathan Clapp and Adam Barger; daughter, Elaina Clapp; brother, Dale Barger; sisters, Debbie Haiflich, Darlene Barger, Lisa Barger and Penny Marti. Private burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. Arrangements by...

Beverly Ann (Warwick) Taylor, born February 16, 1935 in Galion, Ohio died peacefully Friday, October 26, 2018. Daughter of Paul and Ruth Warwick and attending school in Galion, OH. Beverly is a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Auburn, IN. Served as Deacon, Elder, Deaconess, and Church Financial Secretary. Married Donald R. Taylor, March, 1950 also from Galion, OH. Both were involved in Western Square Dance, Donald as a regional event caller and Beverly as...