Patricia “Pat” Straub, 79, of Auburn, entered into heaven on Friday January 10, 2020 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Pat was born on January 13, 1940 in Buchanan, MI. Pat was an active member of Lakewood Park Baptist Church. She was also owner of the Auburn Dairy Queen since 1980 and of the Garrett Dairy Queen from 1983-1991. She married Dean Straub on November 8, 1958 in New Troy, MI, and he survives in Auburn. She is also survived by a son David Straub of...

Mary E. Drake, 83, of Auburn, died Sunday January 5, 2020 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. Mary was born July 13, 1936 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helania Hoevel. Mary was a registered nurse and had work at Parkview Hospital and various nursing homes in the area. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Auburn. She is survived by 11 children, 32 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be held at Noon on Friday with...

Aliene S. Gerbers, 101, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday December 5, 2019 surrounded by her family at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.  Aliene was born April 11, 1918 in Payne, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry and Clara Fisher.  Aliene was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry (Patricia) Gerbers of Woodburn, and Dennis Gerbers of Garrett; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Ginger Albin of Auburn, Kathy...

Darrin K. Bickel, 54, of Auburn, died Wednesday December 4, 2019 at his home. Darrin was born December 22, 1964 in Richmond, Indiana. Darrin had worked in sales at O’Daniel Automotive Group in Fort Wayne and was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife Nicole Bickel; children, Jordan Bickel, Olivia Bickel, Simon Bickel, and Schyler Puckett; granddaughter, Ari Bickel; Parents,  Everett and Darlene Bickel; and a brother, Barry Bickel. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1-4 pm at...

George C. Kistler, 85, of Auburn, died Saturday November 23, 2019 at Auburn Village Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing. George was born August 16, 1934 in Syracuse, IN and was the son of the late Russell and Mary Kistler. George had worked at Wayne Pipe and served at the treasurer and  was a United States Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife Linda Kistler of Auburn. No services will be held.

Patricia A. Spice, 76, of Auburn, died Wednesday November 13, 2019 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. Patricia was born October 1, 1943 in Jackson, Ohio. Patricia and her husband Robert were former owners of Northway Inn Again and she had also worked at the Auburn Town Tavern for 26 years. Patricia loved spending time with her family, Christmas and listening to Elvis music. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Spice of Auburn; her mother, Ova  Wells of Auburn; children,...

Shannon M. Church, 61, of Turkey Lake, died Thursday November7, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Shannon was born January 11, 1958 in Lima, Ohio. Shannon had worked at Magnavox in Fort Wayne and was also a caretaker for her family. She was a member of Saint Mary of the Angels Oratory on Big Long Lake. Shannon is survived by her husband, Keith Church of Lagrange; daughter and son-in-law, Coley and Matthew Jukola of Angola; sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Emily...

Marvin K. Dougherty, 81, of Kendallville, IN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  Marvin was born October 2, 1938 in Shelby, Michigan. Marvin, known by many as 'Marv' or 'Ken', will be remembered for his easy-going, thoughtful, hard-working nature. He possessed exceptional mechanical talents that were employed during his lifetime of tradesman work experiences.   He left a legacy which showed his love of...

  Leona M. Miller 94, of Butler passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Laurels of Dekalb Nursing Home.  She was born on January 30, 1925 in Valparaiso Indiana to C. Gerald and Edna (Hanville) Oberlin.  Leona married Richard A Miller on May 27, 1943 in Virginia, he preceded her in death on July 13, 2003.  She worked for many years at Crane Edmund in Butler.  Leona was a member of Butler United Methodist Church, the Ener-Jets Homemakers club, Volunteer for the...

Audrey J. Millis, 82, of Auburn, died Saturday October 26, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Audrey was born June 12, 1937 in Weidman, Michigan. Audrey was a United States Navy veteran and had worked as a dental assistant for the American Red Cross.  She was a member of Saint Michael Catholic Church in Waterloo. Survivors include  her sons, Dorne A. Millis II, and Mark A. Millis; daughter, Tammy Millis; a sister, Betty Morrison; grandchildren, Nino (Ginny)...