Marjorie was born on July 23, 1943 and passed away in September 2012.
Marjorie was a resident of Columbia City, Indiana at the time of her passing.
She was preceded in death by her husband Larry.
The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City with visitation after 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to American Lung Association or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
                       
                           
                       
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               Marjorie L. Knafel, 69, Columbia City, Indiana
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                                        Naomi (Ruth) Baulkey, Fort Wayne, Indiana
 Naomi "Ruth" Baulkey, 74, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Born in Carbon, IN, earned her associates degree from Indiana State University.  She was a member of First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, YWCA, and Friends of the Library.  Ruth was the Park Center News Letter Editor.  She enjoyed reading, writing, poetry and her cat Henry.   She is survived by many nieces and nephews.  Ruth is preceded in death by parents, Leo and Myrtle Chaney,...
 Naomi "Ruth" Baulkey, 74, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Born in Carbon, IN, earned her associates degree from Indiana State University.  She was a member of First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, YWCA, and Friends of the Library.  Ruth was the Park Center News Letter Editor.  She enjoyed reading, writing, poetry and her cat Henry.   She is survived by many nieces and nephews.  Ruth is preceded in death by parents, Leo and Myrtle Chaney,...
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                   Ilene E. (Roach) Stine, Fort Wayne, Indiana
 Ilene E. (Roach) Stine, 86, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the owner/operator of Lincoln Tower Soda Fountain for 27 years since January of 1985. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Stine of Fort Wayne; sons, Thomas (Cathie) Roach, and Dan (Janelle) Roach both of Fort Wayne; daughters, Vicki (Kenny) Statler, and Teresa (Mark) Pflueger both of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren...
 Ilene E. (Roach) Stine, 86, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the owner/operator of Lincoln Tower Soda Fountain for 27 years since January of 1985. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Stine of Fort Wayne; sons, Thomas (Cathie) Roach, and Dan (Janelle) Roach both of Fort Wayne; daughters, Vicki (Kenny) Statler, and Teresa (Mark) Pflueger both of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren...
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                   Alvin G. Rohrbaugh, Fort Wayne, Indiana
 Alvin G. Rohrbaugh, 91, of Ft. Wayne passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012. Born in Maples, IN, Al served in WWII with the 8th Air Force. He worked as a mechanical engineer with Peter Eckrich and Son for 21 years, retiring in 1985. After retiring, he was a private consultant. He personally created an aeronautical design artifact that is in the Smithsonian Institution. He also contributed to an exhibit in the Muncie Museum. He was a member of American Legion Post 47, Academy of Model...
 Alvin G. Rohrbaugh, 91, of Ft. Wayne passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012. Born in Maples, IN, Al served in WWII with the 8th Air Force. He worked as a mechanical engineer with Peter Eckrich and Son for 21 years, retiring in 1985. After retiring, he was a private consultant. He personally created an aeronautical design artifact that is in the Smithsonian Institution. He also contributed to an exhibit in the Muncie Museum. He was a member of American Legion Post 47, Academy of Model...
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                   Thomas A. McBride, 69, Fort Wayne, Indiana
                          Thomas was born on February 21, 1943 and passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012.
Thomas was a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana at the time of his passing.
He is survived by his wife Judy.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809 with visitation 1 hr. prior. Visitation will also be from 2 pm - 8 pm Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Prairie Grove...
                       
                           
                       
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                   Martha Viola Tyler, 81, Wabash, Indiana
 Martha Viola Tyler, 81, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:30 A.M., Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born April 11, 1931 in Wabash, to Walter and Mildred (Culver) Garrett.  Martha was a Wabash High School graduate.  She married Walter Henry Tyler in Peru, Indiana, on June 25, 1955; he died June 26, 2000.  She had worked at General Tire, Vernon Manor Home for Children, and Dana Corporation, and was a long-time volunteer at the Honeywell Center.  She...
 Martha Viola Tyler, 81, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:30 A.M., Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born April 11, 1931 in Wabash, to Walter and Mildred (Culver) Garrett.  Martha was a Wabash High School graduate.  She married Walter Henry Tyler in Peru, Indiana, on June 25, 1955; he died June 26, 2000.  She had worked at General Tire, Vernon Manor Home for Children, and Dana Corporation, and was a long-time volunteer at the Honeywell Center.  She...
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                   Victor P. Kaminski, Sr., Fort Wayne, Indiana
 Victor P. Kaminski, Sr., 97, of Ft. Wayne, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Toledo, OH, Victor was a B29 Captain during WWII and an Air Traffic Controller for 32 years, retiring in 1976. He was a volunteer at St. Mary's Soup Kitchen for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. His faith was the center of his life. He was well loved and will be missed by many. Surviving are his daughter, Kathy Dunbar; and son, Victor ...
 Victor P. Kaminski, Sr., 97, of Ft. Wayne, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Toledo, OH, Victor was a B29 Captain during WWII and an Air Traffic Controller for 32 years, retiring in 1976. He was a volunteer at St. Mary's Soup Kitchen for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. His faith was the center of his life. He was well loved and will be missed by many. Surviving are his daughter, Kathy Dunbar; and son, Victor ...
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                   John H. Schenkenberger, Fort Wayne, Indiana
                          John H. Schenkenberger, 64, passed away September 30, 2012 at Woodview Health Care Center. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Rd.
                       
                           
                       
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                                        Pauline E. Auer, Fort Wayne, Indiana
 Pauline E. Auer, 88, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Heritage Park Health Care Center in Fort Wayne.  Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Pauline worked as a Manager with Shaker Towers and 3 Rivers for 25 years, retiring in 1978.  She was a member of First Christian Church.  She collected and sold antiques and loved spending time with her grandchildren.   Surviving are her son, Daniel G (Nita) Auer of Fort Wayne, IN; grandsons, Ryan (Abby) and Michael  (Amanda) Auer;  great grandchildren, Grayson...
 Pauline E. Auer, 88, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Heritage Park Health Care Center in Fort Wayne.  Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Pauline worked as a Manager with Shaker Towers and 3 Rivers for 25 years, retiring in 1978.  She was a member of First Christian Church.  She collected and sold antiques and loved spending time with her grandchildren.   Surviving are her son, Daniel G (Nita) Auer of Fort Wayne, IN; grandsons, Ryan (Abby) and Michael  (Amanda) Auer;  great grandchildren, Grayson...
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                   Anthony "Tony" Mendez, 60, Fort Wayne, Indiana
                          Anthony "Tony" Mendez 
60, Indianapolis, passed away September 30, 2012. He was born March 26, 1952 in Indianapolis, to the late Alfred and Lorena Nelson Mendez. He is survived by his wife, Trish Mendez; brothers, Rick (Theresa) and Jimmy (Kim) Mendez; aunts, Mary Devine (Patrick), Dolores Heaton (Carl) and Betty Brown; nieces, Mallory and Jennifer Mendez; nephews, J.D. (Julie) and Benjamin Mendez. Tony was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, who loved his family, friends, work and cats. He...
                       
                           
                       
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                   Dean Parthun, 52, Fort Wayne, Indiana
                          Dean was born on March 23, 1960 and passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012.
Dean was a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana at the time of his passing.
Honoring Deans request there will be no calling or service.
                       
                           
                       
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                   Clarence W. Dowling, Fort Wayne, Indiana
 Clarence W. Dowling, 90, passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 at Kingston Residence in Fort Wayne.  Born in Fairmount, IN, Clarence served our country in the U S Marine Corps during WW II. After the war, he  was a Sales Supervisor with American Hoist for 18 years, retiring in 1984. An active member of  United Methodist Church. Surviving are his sons, David A. Dowling of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and James R. (Sue) Dowling of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter, Janet S. Dowling of Rio Rancho, NM;  grandson, Greg...
 Clarence W. Dowling, 90, passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 at Kingston Residence in Fort Wayne.  Born in Fairmount, IN, Clarence served our country in the U S Marine Corps during WW II. After the war, he  was a Sales Supervisor with American Hoist for 18 years, retiring in 1984. An active member of  United Methodist Church. Surviving are his sons, David A. Dowling of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and James R. (Sue) Dowling of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter, Janet S. Dowling of Rio Rancho, NM;  grandson, Greg...
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                   Carl D. Sundheimer, 86, Urbana, Indiana
 Carl D. Sundheimer, 86, of Urbana, Indiana, died at 8:40 P.M., Monday, October 1, 2012 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.  He was born August 2, 1926 in Wabash County, Indiana, to Herbert A. and Edna E. (Parrett) Sundheimer.  Carl was a gradute of Wabash High School.  He first married Peggy Fisher in Wabash on June 5, 1949; she died October 9, 1994.  He then married Lucy (Hall) Tudor in Urbana on May 25, 1996.  He was a US Marine Corps veteran during the Korean Conflict and was a...
 Carl D. Sundheimer, 86, of Urbana, Indiana, died at 8:40 P.M., Monday, October 1, 2012 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.  He was born August 2, 1926 in Wabash County, Indiana, to Herbert A. and Edna E. (Parrett) Sundheimer.  Carl was a gradute of Wabash High School.  He first married Peggy Fisher in Wabash on June 5, 1949; she died October 9, 1994.  He then married Lucy (Hall) Tudor in Urbana on May 25, 1996.  He was a US Marine Corps veteran during the Korean Conflict and was a...
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                   Donald Dean Phend, 76, Pierceton, Indiana
                          Donald was born on March 21, 1936 and passed away on Monday, October  1, 2012.
Donald was a resident of Pierceton, Indiana at the time of his passing.
He is survived by his wife Shirley.
Military honors will be given at 5:00 pm, Sunday, October 7, 2012 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw by the American Legion Post #253, North Webster. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation hours will be from 1:00 ' 5:00 pm Sunday, October 7, 2012 at the funeral chapel.
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                   Wayne Woodrow (Joe) Dibert, Fort Wayne, Indiana
 Wayne Woodrow "Joe" Dibert, 99, Ft. Wayne, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Born in Ohio City, OH, Joe worked at General Electric for 34 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church ELCA; Maumee Lodge No. 725, F.&A.M.; Scottish Rite; Mizpah Shrine; the Eagles and Southwest Conservation Club.  He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Margaret Catherine (Allen) Dibert; sons, Frederick (Marcy) Dibert of Ft. Wayne and Terry (Pat) Dibert of Lauderdale by the Sea, FL;...
 Wayne Woodrow "Joe" Dibert, 99, Ft. Wayne, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Born in Ohio City, OH, Joe worked at General Electric for 34 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church ELCA; Maumee Lodge No. 725, F.&A.M.; Scottish Rite; Mizpah Shrine; the Eagles and Southwest Conservation Club.  He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Margaret Catherine (Allen) Dibert; sons, Frederick (Marcy) Dibert of Ft. Wayne and Terry (Pat) Dibert of Lauderdale by the Sea, FL;...
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                                        Joyce A. Reynolds, Fort Wayne, Indiana
 Joyce A. Reynolds, 70, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Born in Fort Wayne, Joyce was a retired 8th grade History teacher from Belmont Middle School. She enjoyed painting, quilting and reading. Surviving are her brother, Ronald (Laura) Reynolds of New Haven, nieces, Amy (Doug) Bailey and Rhonda (Jim) Read both of Fort Wayne, nephew, Rob (Katie) Reynolds of New York, NY, 4 great nieces and 1 great nephew. Service is 3 p.m. Friday at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325...
 Joyce A. Reynolds, 70, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Born in Fort Wayne, Joyce was a retired 8th grade History teacher from Belmont Middle School. She enjoyed painting, quilting and reading. Surviving are her brother, Ronald (Laura) Reynolds of New Haven, nieces, Amy (Doug) Bailey and Rhonda (Jim) Read both of Fort Wayne, nephew, Rob (Katie) Reynolds of New York, NY, 4 great nieces and 1 great nephew. Service is 3 p.m. Friday at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325...
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                   Ross L. Ehle, New Haven, Indiana
 Ross L. Ehle, 88, died on October 2, 2012 at his home.  Born March 6th, 1924 on the family farm in Milan Township, he was the son of the late Edward and Lola Ehle.  He graduated from New Haven High School in 1942.  A lifelong Allen County farmer, he also worked for Brueggeman Lumber for over 30 years and was a bus driver for East Allen County Schools.  He was a 57 year member of the Harlan Lions Club.  He worked on the Lions Youth Exchange program and initiated the International Adult Lions...
 Ross L. Ehle, 88, died on October 2, 2012 at his home.  Born March 6th, 1924 on the family farm in Milan Township, he was the son of the late Edward and Lola Ehle.  He graduated from New Haven High School in 1942.  A lifelong Allen County farmer, he also worked for Brueggeman Lumber for over 30 years and was a bus driver for East Allen County Schools.  He was a 57 year member of the Harlan Lions Club.  He worked on the Lions Youth Exchange program and initiated the International Adult Lions...
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                   Sue Jane Mylin, 78, Wabash, Indiana
 Sue Jane Mylin, 78, formerly of 29 Broadmoor Drive in Wabash, died at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana.  She was born May 20, 1934 in Huntington, Indiana, to McCabe and Edna (Burgett) Day.  Sue was a 1952 graduate of Huntington High School.  She married Virgil Lee Mylin at the First United Methodist Church in Huntington on September 9, 1956; he died August 11, 2006.  She worked at Vernon Manor Children's Home and volunteered at the...
 Sue Jane Mylin, 78, formerly of 29 Broadmoor Drive in Wabash, died at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana.  She was born May 20, 1934 in Huntington, Indiana, to McCabe and Edna (Burgett) Day.  Sue was a 1952 graduate of Huntington High School.  She married Virgil Lee Mylin at the First United Methodist Church in Huntington on September 9, 1956; he died August 11, 2006.  She worked at Vernon Manor Children's Home and volunteered at the...
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                   Kathryn M. Seltenright, 96, Avilla, Indiana
                          Kathryn was born on May 29, 1916 and passed away on Tuesday, October  2, 2012.
Kathryn was a resident of Avilla, Indiana at the time of her passing.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold.
Funeral services will be on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 12:00pm at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla Chapel. Pastor Bob Farmer from First Christian Church will officiate. 
 Visitation will be from 10:00 to 12:00 before the funeral on Friday.  Burial following will be at Lindenwood Cemetery in...
                       
                           
                       
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                   James Lee Lovellette, 62, Bluffton, Indiana
                          James was born on November 10, 1949 and passed away on Tuesday, October  2, 2012.
James was a resident of Bluffton, Indiana at the time of his passing.
He is survived by his wife Sandra.
Funeral Service is 7 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2012 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling also Friday 1-3 and 5-7 prior to the service. He will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens.
                       
                           
                       
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