Kathleen Jane Schramm, 87, died on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Van Wert, OH she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Anna Blair. She was an active member of Trinity English Lutheran, Ft. Wayne. She was secretary to the principal at Crestview High School, Van Wert High School secretary and Newspaper clerk for the Van Wert Times Bulletin. Kathleen is survived by her children, Carolyn Schramm of...

Albert M. Miller, 95, of New Haven died on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Sarasota Hospice House, Sarasota, Flor. Born in Surrency, GA he was the son of the late Peter and Josephine Miller. He was a member of Fairhaven Mennonite Church. He was a local cement contractor for many years. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Helen Meyer Miller of New Haven; siblings, Anna-Barb Delegrange of Leo, Rosa (Edwin) Miller of Harlan, Raymond ...

Richard "Dick" Paul Hoeppner, 67, of New Haven died on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Woodburn, he was the son of the late Paul and Dorothy Hoeppner. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Woodburn. He served his country in Vietnam and was a member of American Legion Post #47. He retired in 2005 from BF Goodrich after 42 years. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Beverly;...

Robert "Bob" C. Carney, 63, of Monroeville, died on Monday, February 13, 2012 following an extended illness. Born in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late George and Mary Carney. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church – Besancon, New Haven. He served his country in the US Army and was a member of American Legion Post #296. He owned Billy's Downtown Zulu for 25 years and was an avid Komet Hockey and Purdue University fan. ...

Wayne G. Judt, 84, of Fort Wayne died on Friday, February 10, 2012 at New Haven Care and Rehabilitation Center, New Haven. Born in Allen County, he was the son of the late George and Mary Judt. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, a 1945 graduate of New Haven High School, and was a lifetime avid Cubs fan. The WWII Army veteran retired in 1987 from Phelps Dodge after 41 years of service. He is survived by his wife...

Verl Arthur Oberlin, 93, of New Haven died on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Kingston Residence of Fort Wayne. Born on August 8, 1918 in Butler, he was the son of the late King and Lula Oberlin. He received degrees from Ball State Teachers College and Saint Francis University. He taught school for 42 years, 31 of which were at New Haven High School and had formerly taught at Butler High School. Verl was a member of the National Education...

Bryce T. Alber, 24, of Woodburn was chosen to be taken home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne he was a member of Woodburn Missionary Church. He was employed by Wells Heating and Cooling. He was an avid outdoorsman, deer hunter, and fisherman, who enjoyed teaching and playing with his children. He will be remembered for his joking nature and willingness to always help a...

Ruby J. Rath, 83, of New Haven, IN passed away on January 27, 2012 at Meadowvale Healthcare, Bluffton after an extended illness. Born in Muncie, she was the tenth child of the late William and Ida Wilson. She graduated in the class of 1947 from Central High School, Muncie, where she was a drum majorette and band member. Ruby was a member of Ham Radio Operators, Omega Nu Tau Sorority, St. James Lutheran Church, New Haven and the Republican Party....