Frankie Ellen (Watson) Schrader passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the age of 87 after a long journey with dementia. Frankie was born on June 28, 1935 to Fred (Ted) and Jenny (Prevo) Watson in Vigo County Indiana.  Frankie was the sister of James (Linda) Watson all of whom have proceeded her.  Frankie graduated from Prairie Creek High School in 1953.  She would joke that she graduated in the top ten of her class, of ten. She and her...

Gerald Dale Tackett, age 60, of Kendallville, died January 29, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. Jerry was born in Kendallville, Indiana on January 3, 1963 to the late Earl and Donna (Gallagher) Tackett.  Survivors include: Son, Ashley Earl Tackett of Auburn. Son, Tori Nathaniel Tackett of Hudson. Stepdaughter, Ganetta Boehme of Albion.  Mother of his children, Carroll Tackett of Hudson. Sister, Janet Allen of Kendallville. Sister, Carol McDaniels (Rex, deceased)...

Glenda Joy Patrick, age 80, of Wawaka, passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 29, 2023.  Mrs. Patrick was born on the family farm near Ligonier, Indiana on July 13, 1942 to the late Walter Eli Hire and Edna Irene (Dellinger) Hire. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1960 and married Talbert Larry Patrick on September 21, 1968 in Brimfield, Indiana. Talbert preceded her in death September 30, 2022. Glenda was employed by Westec of Ligonier before retiring many years...

Donald Lee Korreckt of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away at home on January 27, 2023. He left this world surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Logansport, IN on February 15, 1937. Don joined the army following high school. He came to know the Lord through his time in the service as a chaplain's assistant. As his time in the military came to an end, he prayed for God to send him a wife. Don's sister, Liz, introduced him to the love of his life, Nancy, shortly after he returned...

Alan Lyn Selby, age 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away January 26, 2023 at Chapman Place, Fort Wayne. Mr. Selby was born in Winslow, Indiana on September 9, 1937 to the late Prentice and Mildred (Hume) Selby. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and was employed 33 years with Indiana Air National Guard as an aircraft mechanic. He married Anna Marie Ware on August 11, 1971 in Fort Wayne.  Survivors include: Wife, Anna Selby of Fort Wayne. Son, Steven and Paula...

Earl Lovett Futch, age 85, of Warsaw, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord at 10:25 AM on January 19, 2023 in his home. Born to William Roy and Toy May (McRae) Futch on June 10, 1937 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the oldest of seven children.  Earl met and married his wife, Lita Acevedo in Denver, Colorado on March 5, 1958, while serving in the United States Air Force. Having accepted Christ as Savior at the age 32, Earl was led by the Lord to serve God full time. To prepare...

Warren Weltner, age 89, of New Haven, passed away January 19, 2023 at Majestic Care in Fort Wayne. Mr. Weltner was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on September 28, 1933 to the late Allen E. and Ruth L. (Moore) Weltner. He honorably served his country in the United State Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the Korean War. He married Mary Louise Paulchek on July 9, 1955. He was employed with Honeywell as a computer engineer. He was a member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in New Haven...

Michael Wayne Wilcox, age 65, of Kendallville and Angola, passed away January 19, 2023 at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. Mike was born in Kendallville, Indiana on August 25, 1957 to Carl and Sharon (Feeney) Wilcox. He graduated from East Noble High School and was employed as a chef.  Survivors include: Daughter, Chasity and Shawn Kilburn of Kendallville. Son, Cody L. of Ohio. Three grandchildren: Lacretia Jeffers, Sara Kilburn, and Evan Kilburn. Four great grandchildren: Cooper...

Jessica Aybar, age 35, of Spencerville, passed away January 18, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Jessica was born in Yonkers, New York on June 19, 1987 to Rafael and Rosa (Cordero) Aybar. She graduated from Ayersville High School in 2005 and Defiance College in 2009. She a loan officer with Citibank.  Survivors include: Her parents, Rafael and Rosa Aybar of Spencerville. Her daughter, Isabel Castillo of Spencerville. Maternal grandmother, Maria Gonzalez of Puerto...

Jerry Lee Daniels, age 81, of Huntertown and formerly of Avilla, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Mr. Daniels was born in New Haven, Indiana to the late Woodrow and Maxine (Jackson) Daniels on March 26, 1941.  He graduated from New Haven High School in 1959 and went on the receive his Bachelors degree from Ball State University and his Masters degree from Purdue University.  On September 9, 1961, he married Carol “Jean” Bade...