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Junior High Academic Super Bowl teams co

(Academic Super Bowl English team members are Brooklynn Kelley, Blake VanHouten, Isabelle Turner, Bethany Parish, and Emma Bulmahn.)The Churubusco Junior High Academic Super Bowl Team competed on April 27 at...

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Recruitment sessions for DYW/Junior Miss

A recruitment session is scheduled for potential participants for the 49th program of Distinguished Young Woman/Junior Miss on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Newell Rice Auditorium of...

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Local businesswoman continues success in popcorn business

(Lindsey Hively, center, owner of Kernel Coladas, is pictured with employee Sarah Roebel and her dad, Gary Hively.)by Katie Wagner kwagner@busconews.com At the age of 20, Churubusco native Lindsey Hively decided to...

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The public is invited to attend the Smith Township Trustee and Churubusco Volunteer Fire Department Dedication/Open House of the new Smith Township Fire Station. The event will be held Sunday, May...

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Lampe and Kanis receive Girl Scout Gold Award

(Nicole Lampe, left, and Kaley Kanis have been presented with the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest recognition for achievement in Girl Scouting.)The Girl Scout Gold Award Committee of Northern...

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Free Fishing Day is this Saturday

For Hoosiers who have never cast a fishing line or haven’t cast one lately, Free Fishing Day on May 18 is a great opportunity.

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C&A Tool founder and owner Richard Conrow shows Indiana’s Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann a piece of high quality tooling produced in Churubusco. Ellspermann was in town to take a tour...

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Churubusco Police Report for April 28-Ma

April 28 18:00 Reckless driving southbound on 33 from Turtle Town Plaza. White pickup pulling white trailer. Verbal warning for driving habits. Was eating tacos.

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Information meeting for 2013-14 volleyba

Current 5th grade thru 11th grade girls; There will be a Parent/Player information meeting for all those planning to be involved in Churubusco Volleyball for the 2013/14 school year. The...

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Spring Sports Banquet June 3

The Spring Sports Banquet for all Jr. and Sr. High students will be held Monday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Refreshments will be provided.{loadposition relatedcategorynewslocal}

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Junior High Awards Program

Churubusco Junior High School will hold their annual Awards Program on Wednesday, May 22, at 6 p.m. in the Senior High Gymnasium. They will also be hosting their First Annual...

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Zumba fitness for Busco Destination Imag

Come join the party on Saturday, May 18 from 1-3 p.m. at the Churubusco Elementary gym. The class is led by six certified Zumba instructors. Can’t party the whole time...

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Art Show and Spectravaganza this weekend

The Ninth Annual Senior High Art Show will be on Friday, May 17 in the gymnasium from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be awards, desserts, and (of course) great...

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Whitley County Historical Museum will ho

The Whitley County Historical Museum in Columbia City will welcome “Endangered Heritage,” a collections care traveling exhibition from the Hoosier Heritage Alliance, now through May 23. This exhibit will be...

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Fish and Tenderloin Supper in Kendallvil

The Noble County Community Fair Board will be hosting an All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Tenderloin Supper on Thursday, May 23 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Log Building on the...

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GOP Breakfast Saturday

The Whitley County Republican Party’s next breakfast is Saturday, May 18.

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(Churubusco Football Lineman, Eric Kuznar, signed a letter of intent to play football at Ball State. Kuznar is the first Busco Football Player to play NCAA Division One. Pictured left...

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(Gov. Mike Pence (seated, center) signs into law Senate Enrolled Act 177 at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne on Thursday, May 2. State Sen. Jim Banks (seated, left) authored the...

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(Athletic and Extracurricular Director Jeremy Dexter, his wife Melissa and their son Evan.) photo by wagnerby Katie Wagner kwagner@busconews.com The Smith-Green Community Schools Board of School Trustees held a special meeting Monday...

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Flea Market at St. John Bosco

St. John Bosco Rosary Society and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Women are holding their annual Spring Flea Market and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 18.

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Fundraisers at United Methodist Church

This weekend there will be two fundraisers for the Youth Mission Trip to Alaska.

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Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Green C

The Green Township Community Center will hold their annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, May 11.

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Sugar Grove Free Sale

The public is invited to a Free Sale to be held Friday, May 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3...

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YMCA reaches Strong Kids goal

The Whitley County Family YMCA announced today that they reached their 2013 Strong Kids Campaign goal. Dan Heise of Warner Electric led this year's volunteers to reach a community campaign...

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County establishes Sex Offender administ

by Katie Wagner kwagner@busconews.com In accordance with state statute, all sex and violent offenders must pay an annual registration fee of $50 to register four pieces of information with the state: home...

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AARP trip to Bear Creek Farms

The Whitley County AARP will be going to Bearcreek Farms on August 15. The musical will be “Nashville to New York,” the cost is $50 for the show, the meal...

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4-H Steals and Deals

Monday, May 20 there will be a project supply sale from 6-9 p.m. at the 4-H Center at the Whitley County Fairgrounds located at 680 W. Squawbuck Rd., Columbia City.

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Junior National Honor Society members, left to right, are Shelby Gillenwater, Brandon Goepfrich, Abby Richards, Brent Hicks, Courtney Winget, Evan Byrd, Shantelle McGlothlin, Nicholas Uecker, Maggie Kitt, Landon Pearson, Brittany...

Comments 01 May 2013 Local

Senior National Honor Society members are from left to right, Kasey Gibson, Carissa Pescatello, Jenna Shambaugh, Austin Boggess, Jenna Uecker, Jessica Keener, Jason Nicodemus, Emily Folland, Joe Zumbrun, Savannah Labenz,...

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The Churubusco Rotary Club presented its annual scholarships to Churubusco High School seniors recently. The Rotary raises money throughout the year and depends on its Spring auction to fund the...

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Top Freshmen students were honored at the Rotary Club Honors Banquet, left to right are Lucas Sturtz and Anna Bulmahn. On right is Rotary President Greg Veerkamp. (photo by allman){loadposition...

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Top Sophomore students honored at the Rotary Club Honors Banquet, left to right, are Devon Zeigler and Valerie Pope. Pictured at right is Rotary President Greg Veerkamp. (photo by allman){loadposition...

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Honored at the Rotary Club Honors Banquet were RYLA participants (Rotary Youth Leadership Award). On left is Aaron Zolman, in middle is Brittney Shambaugh and on right, Greg Veerkamp, Rotary...

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Churubusco High School honor rolls

Following are the students named to the honor roll and honorable mention for the third quarter: Honor roll Grade 12 Morgan Beverly, Chandler Blake, Austin Boggess, Chandler Brown, Monique Buckhardt, Logan Caskey, Alyssa...

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Churubusco Junior High honor rolls

Following are the honor roll and honorable mention for the third quarter: Honor roll Grade 8 Sierra Bell, Calla Boruff, Robert Burita, Nathan Downing, Stacia Fester, Nicole Keener, Trevor Kelley, Alexander King, Leah...

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Churubusco Public Library upcoming event

Following are some of the events to be held at the Churubusco Public Library:

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Churubusco Police Report for April 15-27

April 15 07:40 School detail. 14:10 Complaint of barking dogs on W. Whitley Street.

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Busco students earn art awards

Sydney Hunsberger won a gold key award for her watercolor painting and Danielle Pippenger won a silver key award for her oil painting in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards...

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Churubusco Child Care news

On Tuesday, May 14, the daycare will be having their annual spring music program and "art" sale for all to enjoy. Come out to support your favorite child.

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Town Clean-up Saturday

Churubusco’s Spring Town Clean-up Day will be held Saturday, May 4.

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Austin McClure ~ Athlete of the Week 05.

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Eagles break NECC records at track tournament

(Davon Geiger placed third in the 800m run Friday in the NECC Championships.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com Tuesday, May 7, the Churbubusco Eagles hosted the NECC track tournament....

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Lady Eagles winning with sectional next week

(Kelary Crabill hits a two-out bases loaded double in the bottom of the fifth inning to give Busco a 2-0 lead Wednesday against Eastside. The Eagles won 6-3.) photo by...

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(Hayden Kilgore throws a pitch versus Westview Thursday. Kilgore threw 4.00 innings of baseball striking out seven batters and giving up three earned runs in the 12-3 loss.) photo by...

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Tennis team takes on Prairie Heights and Lakeland

(Churubusco NECC Tennis qualifiers pictured from left to right are Coach Natalie Pugh, Maggie Kitt and Nikki Esslinger, both juniors, #2 Doubles Pair; Madi Cook and Camille Cseri, both juniors...

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Eel River Golf Course golf results

Following are the results of the Senior Men’s League at Eel River Golf Course as reported from May 13:

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Lady Eagles come up short, lose to Adams Central 16-13

(Short Stop Lacey Pulley grounds a ball Thursday in the game against Adams Central. The Lady Eagles lost 16-13.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com The Churubusco Lady Eagles Softball...

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(Jordan Howell of the Eagles pitches against Garrett Saturday. The Eagles won 10-7 after scoring five unanswered.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com Saturday the Eagles welcomed Garrett to town...

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NECC may welcome Garrett back

The North East Corner Conference Principals and Athletic Directors met Wednesday, May 1, to act upon a request from Garrett High School for membership in the NECC.

Comments 08 May 2013 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Busco drops track meet to Fairfield

by Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com The Eagles hosted Fairfield in a battle of the top two scoring teams in Track and Field. Although in the top two teams, Busco came in a...

Comments 08 May 2013 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Tennis team has busy week

by Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com The Lady Eagle Varsity Tennis team had a busy week. The young team is gaining experience and confidence as the season continues. (2) Singles freshman Audra Gierscher...

Comments 08 May 2013 Churubusco Eagle Sports

ERGC Golf results

Following are the results from the Senior Men’s League from Eel River Golf Course as reported from May 6:

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Doubles Trap Shoot winners at Ideal Fish

On Sunday, May 5 the Ideal Fish and Game Club of Churubusco held a Lewis Class Doubles Trap Shoot.

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Kasey Gibson ~ Athlete of the Week 05.01.13

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Landon Pearson of the Eagles chips onto the green Thursday at Eel River. Pearson led Busco with a round of 45. The Eagles finished third with a score of 224,...

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(Churubusco’s #2 doubles tennis team of Liz Brooks-Smyser and Nikki Esslinger played against Fremont Tuesday night losing 5-7, 0-6. Here Esslinger serves as Brooks-Smyzer awaits the return.) photo by van...

Comments 01 May 2013 Churubusco Eagle Sports

(Pitcher Brent Simmons throws a pitch during the Churubusco versus Fremont game Tuesday evening at home. Busco lost the NECC game 6-3.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com Thursday (25th)...

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(Courtney Luttman hits an RBI double Tuesday night at home against Fremont. The Lady Eagles won after five innings, 14-1.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com The Lady Eagles have...

Comments 01 May 2013 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Beezley wins at Plymouth

Tommy Beezley II of Churubusco, traveled to the “New Dirt Track” at Plymouth Speedway. Plymouth has been asphalt for over 30 years but with low car count they decided to...

Comments 01 May 2013 Local

Churubusco High School to hold First Ann

Churubusco High School proudly invites the public to their First Annual Golf Scramble Friday, June 14 with a 1:30 p.m. Shot-Gun start for a day of golf in the sun...

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Danielle Pippenger ~ Athlete of the Week 04.24.13

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(Chandler Blake makes a hit during the Eagles’ game Saturday against Whitko. Blake went 1-4 with 1(R), and 1(RBI) in Busco’s 11-2 win.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn vanhorn@busconews.com Tuesday,...

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(Catcher Jackson Wickliffe makes a great play at the plate tagging an Eastside player out Wednesday in the 12-4 win. Wickliffe also went 1-3 batting with 1(R) and 2(RBI). photo...

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(Molly Green passes the baton to Julia Folland in the last leg of the 4x400 Saturday. The 4x400 team consists of Brittany McKinney, Paige Long, Molly Green and Julia Folland....

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Davon Geiger ~ Athlete of the Week 04.17.13

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(Catcher Jordan Howell makes a play at home plate for an out during Tuesday’s 9-2 loss to Fairfield.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com After winning the first two games...

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(Kelary Crabill makes an out at first base Tuesday in the Eagles’ season opener versus Fairfield. The Eagles lost 7-0 to the Falcons.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com Tuesday...

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Eagles place seventh in golf invitational

Churubusco junior Brad Martin, top photo, chips out of the sand and onto the first green during Saturday’s Carroll Golf Invitational at Autumn Ridge Golf Club in Fort Wayne. Senior Parker...

Comments 17 Apr 2013 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Busco Boys win Track Invite

by Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com Saturday the Churubusco Eagles hosted nine teams for the Boys Track Invitational where the Eagles dominated in most of the events. Over all they came in first...

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Busco sends four to Throwers Showcase

by Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com Friday night Warren Central High School hosted a throwers showcase meet. The top twenty throwers in the state were invited and among them were four Churubusco Eagles....

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J.T. Kilgore, an eighth grade wrestler at CMS won his 215 lb. weight class at the Land of Lakes Conference Tournament on Saturday, March 9 at Central Noble.{loadposition relatedcategorybuscoeagles}

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Jordan Howell ~ Athlete of the Week 04.10.13

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(Jordan Howell throws a pitch in the 14-3 loss to Carroll Monday at Busco.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com The boys varsity baseball team spent part of their spring...

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Lady Eagle Softball preparing for season

by Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com With five key seniors returning, this Lady Eagles softball season should be a hit. Their schedule will start out tough, taking on Fairfield and Lakewood Park who...

Comments 10 Apr 2013 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Tennis team looking for successful season

(Churubusco sophomore Cheyenne Conner, #1 Singles, serves Monday against Sabrina Ngo, also a sophomore, from Northrop. Conner lost both matches, 0-6, 1-6.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com The Lady...

Comments 10 Apr 2013 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Local student gets fourth place at State swim meet

(Christian Cseri)Christian Cseri competed in the Indiana Age Group Swimming Championship three day meet in Indianapolis March 15, 16, and 17. He medaled and stood on the podium for all six...

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Brent Simmons ~ Athlete of the Week 04.03.13

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(Junior Jordan Howell went 2-2 at the plate with two RBI’s and two runs Thursday in the 8-0 win against Woodlan.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com The weather cooperated...

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Jay Petrie hits a double in Saturday’s baseball scrimmage with Wawasee. (photo by van horn){loadposition relatedcategorybuscoeagles}

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Obituaries

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Dailey Fogle

FORT WAYNE -- Dailey M. Fogle, 91, well known photo journalist for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and a former resident of Churubusco, passed away at 1:24 p.m. on Tuesday,...

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CHURUBUSCO -- Janice R. Ogg, 57, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, passed away at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, at her home in Eel River...

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Valerie Woznick

FORT WAYNE -- Valerie Woznick, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013.

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Etta Davis

FORT WAYNE -- Etta M. Davis, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013.

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Donna Misener

FORT WAYNE -- Donna J. Misener, 57, Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

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Roger Schiefelbein

COLUMBIA CITY -- Roger K. Schiefelbein, 78, Columbia City, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013.

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CHURUBUSCO -- Thomas E. Papenbrock, Sr., 74, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 12:08 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at his home. Although he had been in failing...

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Betty Simonis

FORT WAYNE -- Betty M. Simonis, 87, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013.

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COLUMBIA CITY -- Barbara Lou Hursey, age 79, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 3:42 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on...

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Kathy Greenawalt

CHURUBUSCO -- Kathy L. Greenawalt, 53, a resident of rural Churubusco in Noble County, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in...

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Joseph Younis

GREEN CENTER -- Joseph C. Younis, 76, of Green Center, passed away at 7:52 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at his home.

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ALBION -- Lenora Ellen Geiger, 95, a former resident of Green Township in Noble County and widow of R. Franklin Geiger, passed away at 9:58 p.m. on Saturday, April 20,...

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CHURUBUSCO -- N. Diane Maggert, 81, a resident of Churubusco and widow of Wellington "Wink" Maggert, passed away at 1:38 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital in...

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FORT WAYNE -- Jason Samuel Gnagey, 27, a native of Churubusco and more recently of Fort Wayne, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2013 in downtown Fort...

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CHURUBUSCO -- Gregory W. Dahms, 65, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away at 5:43 a.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He had...

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Taya Burnsworth

FORT WAYNE -- Taya Burnsworth, 64, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013.

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