Terry “Butch” Lee Thomas, age 71, of Garrett, passed away on October 19, 2021, at his residence surrounded by family. Butch was born December 28, 1949. He was preceded in death by his mom, Betty Shaw, his granddaughter, Chelsea Carnahan, his wife, Marlene Thomas, and his sister Linda Price. Surviving is his daughter Rachel Schrock, his son and daughter in law, John and Misty Thomas, his stepdaughters, Danielle Payne and Nicole (Payne) Sato, his sister Ann Westlake, 4...

Michael E. Buchs of Fort Wayne, Indiana, age 78, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 in Fort Wayne. Mike was born on April 8, 1943 in Dekalb County and raised on his parents farm in Waterloo. He loved to reminisce about growing up on the farm and you could sense his joy when he told stories about the events and experiences that he shared with his parents and siblings. He recently said "life on the farm was tough and sometimes Mom and Dad were down to their last ten cents for food...

Gladys Juanita Galbraith, age 94, of Kendallville, died Friday, October 15, 2021, at Orchard Pointe.  Mrs. Galbraith was born in Becket, Montana on March 3, 1927, to the late Ralph L. and Hazel M. (McBroom) Allen.  After graduation she married her husband of 70 years, Colnul “Coney” Galbraith in Waterford, Michigan on October 24, 1946.  He preceded her in death on January 17, 2017. Juanita was a homemaker most of her life but did spend many years volunteering at...

Inez Mae Blake, age 81, of Kendallville, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Kendallville Manor. Mrs. Blake was born in Rexville, Kentucky on August 23, 1940 to the late Earl and Irene (Halsey) Gregory. She married William James Blake on May 23, 1984 in Churubusco, Indiana and he preceded her in death on October 13, 2002. Inez was employed with Eaton Controls in Kendallville for 19 years before retiring in 1990. She was a member of the American Legion Post 86, Kendallville; V.F.W. Post...

Charlene Judy Holland, age 72, of Messick Lake, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at home. Mrs. Holland was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 1, 1949 to James Forden and Gertrude Leila (Jespersen) Buschner. She graduated from Mattawan High School, Mattawan, Michigan in 1967. She married Robert Alan Holland on June 6, 1969 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Charlene was employed with American Electric in Fort Wayne for 14 years. They moved to Messick Lake full time in 2003 from Fort Wayne....

Geoffrey Todd Lung, age 56, lifelong resident of Kendallville, passed away on October 5, 2021 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Geoffrey was born in Kendallville, Indiana on May 9, 1965 to Verlin Myrl Lung and Nancy Lee (Kemerly) Lung. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1984. He was a licensed auctioneer and appraiser. Survivors include: Mother, Nancy Lung of Kendallville. Daughter, Tiffany and Dustin Shire of Kendallville. Daughter, Megan and Manuel Couttenlenc of...

Michael Richard Strasser, age 71, of Grabill, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Strasser was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 7, 1950 to the late Richard Donald Strasser and Rita Marie (Vetter) Ansberry. He graduated from Snider High School in 1969 and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He married Paula Jean Bleeke on August 29, 1975 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. He was an electronics repairman and member of Prince of...

Charles Rex Shultz, 92, of Columbia City, died October 5, 2021 at Northwood Village in Fort Wayne. Mr. Shultz was born in Huntington, Indiana on October 2, 1929 to Foster and Lilly (Burkhart) Shultz. He graduated from Huntington High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Dana Corporation in Marion as a tool and die maker.  Survivors include:  Son, Jeff and Arlene Shultz of Columbia City. Son, Brian and JoElla Shultz of...

Steven Arthur Robinson, age 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away October 5, 2021 at home. Steve was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 16, 1949 to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Ginther) Robinson. He graduated from Northside High School and Indiana State University. He was employed with FedEx for 33 years. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ann (Baker) Robinson of Fort Wayne. Memorial services will be held on a later date at Heartland Community Church in Fort Wayne. 

  Kenneth Wayne Butler, age 79, of Pretty Lake, passed away October 2, 2021 at his daughter, Somer’s home in Cypress, Texas. Ken was born the youngest of nine children in Holdenville, Oklahoma on August 26, 1942 to the late Carl and Goldie (Rayburn) Butler. He graduated from Wetumka High School in 1960 and attended Oklahoma University.  He honorably served his country from 1964-1965 in the United States Army in Korea. Ken worked his entire career in the oil and gas industry...