Mary Joan Schott, age 85, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at her residence in Fort Wayne.  Mrs. Schott was born June 14, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Leo Nicholas Herber and Geraldine Lucille (Ryan) Herber.  She married Raymond Joseph Schott on August 26, 1961 at St. Jude Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. She was employed with Lincoln National Life Insurance Company in Fort Wayne as a private secretary before retiring in 1997. Survivors include: Husband, Raymond Schott of...

Lucille Huyghe, age 83, of Columbia City, Indiana, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Mrs. Huyghe was born at home on April 3, 1935 in Green Township, Noble County, to the late Orland Clair Jerraid and Donna Laverne (Rosenogle) Jerraid. She is survived by her husband, Harold Huyghe; two daughters, Debbie O'dier and Deeanna Lackey; one son, Scott Huyghe; and a sister, Patsy Champion. There are no funeral services scheduled. 

Betty Lou Maiden, age 84, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Maiden was born in Speedwell, Tennessee on March 4, 1934 to the late Harrison and Mossie Ann (England) Collins. She was married to Charles Atlee Maiden before he preceded her in death in 2015.  Betty was a member of the Calvary Christian Fellowship, Fort Wayne and spent much of her time at the Fort Wayne Community Center. Survivors include: Daughter, Wanda and Robert...

John Benjamin Montgomery, Decatur, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 8:45 PM at Adams Memorial Hospital of natural causes. He was 92.   Born November 13, 1925, in Jacksonville, Missouri, John was the sixth of eight children born to Lee Roy and Elizabeth “Lula” Taylor Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Eva, and brothers L. R., Howard, Denzel, Herman, Dan, and Harold.   Graduating from Macon High School in 1943, John traveled to Long Beach,...

Richard Charles Reissig, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at 12:45 p.m. and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Fostoria, Ohio, on January 18, 1931, he is survived by his daughter, Jody Beery of Fort Wayne and son, Dolph Reissig of Indianapolis. His wife of 56 years, Cynthia Joyce (Floro) Reissig and his daughter, Tamala Moeller preceded him in death. His precious spirit will be lovingly remembered by his family and...

Allen Lampel, age 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the V.A. Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Mr. Lampel was born July 21, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Charles and Eleanor (Wilde) Lampel. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran.  He married Patricia Ann Scott on May 7, 1958 in Fort Wayne. Allen was a salesman of home improvement goods. Survivors include: Wife, Patricia Lampel of Fort Wayne. Son, Jeffrey Lampel...

Melissa Brown, age 50, of Bluffton, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at her Mother’s home in Bluffton. She was born May 1, 1968 in Bluffton, Indiana to the late James Studabaker and Ruth Ann (Zook) Bailey.  On March 12, 1988 she married Daniel Brown, he survives in Bluffton.  Melissa enjoyed crocheting, spending time with family and friends at cookouts and she especially loved spoiling her many dogs she had. Survivors Include: Husband, Daniel Brown of Bluffton Mother, Ruth...

Linda Sue Hemminger, age 70, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.  Mrs. Hemminger was born July 24, 1947 in Norton, Virginia to the late Oakley and Nathan Raleigh. She was the widow of Albert Hemminger who preceded her in death in 2002.   Survivors include:  Son, Jerry (Stacy) Caudill of Fort Wayne. Daugher, Holly (Benji) Campbell of Voss, Texas. Five grandchildren: Kylee Campbell, Amanda Lawrence, Jesse Lawrence and his...

Wayne Martin Ley, age 62, of Huntington, Indiana, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Huntington.  He was born on July 31, 1955 in Portage, Wisconsin to Calvin Martin Ley and Mary Ann Elvira (Siekmann) Ley. His family moved to Bluffton, Indiana at age 10 and he graduated from Bluffton High School in 1973 and Purdue University in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in conservation.  He married Kathy Ann Beckler on August 2, 1975 at the First United Church of...

Jack Rodney Meyer, age 76, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at his residence.  Mr. Meyer was born on April 15, 1942, in Decatur, Indiana to Paul Frederick and Irene I. (McClure) Meyer.  He graduated from Decatur Catholic High School.  Jack served his country honorably with the United States Navy.  He married Shirley Ann Guptil on September 12, 1975. Jack worked as an industrial laborer until retirement in 2003.  He loved spending time with...