Lawrence Ray "Pete" Wilson, 80, of Albion, passed away at his home on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.  He was born on March 4, 1942, in Silver Lake, Indiana to Merl and Alvinia (Cotton) Wilson.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam, and was a member of Albion American Legion Post No. 246. Pete worked 32 years at Dana Corp in Columbia City.  He also was a member of Beacon Baptist Church in Kendallville.  He had a deep love for the Fort Wayne Komets, Purdue...

 Harry Eugene Brumbaugh, 81, of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett.  Harry was born on May 27, 1941, in Kendallville, to Charles and Ila (Guiff) Brumbaugh.  Harry was a farmer and worked at Zollner Pistons from 1968-2001.  He was a US Army veteran.  He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, and fishing.  Harry also drove race cars and would drag race cars and motorcycles.  On November...

Judith M. Campbell, 87, of Churubusco, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Majestic Care Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 21, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, the child of Francis and Harriett (Volk) Adams.  On Nov 4, 1977, in Newport Beach, California, Judy married Donald Campbell.  He preceded her in death on July 24, 2020.  Survivors include her son, Kenneth Penley of Churubusco; stepsons, Brad (Susan) Campbell, and David Campbell; stepdaughter, Mary; and...

Avilla - Max J. Weaver, 60, of Avilla, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at his home.  He was born June 2, 1962, in Ft. Wayne, to William Weaver and Pat Garey.  Max was a 1981 graduate of East Noble High School, and served his country in the US Army from 1981-1985.  He married LaDena Leatherman on Nov 21, 2003.  She preceded him in death on Oct 13, 2021.  He was an avid deer hunter, liked watching the Indianapolis Colts and NASCAR.  He also enjoyed gaming...

Erlene Kay (Shouse) Pyle, 78, of Albion, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett, Indiana. Erlene was born on January 14, 1944, in Sylacauga, Alabama, to Earl and Una (Campbell) Shouse. On July 28, 1963, Erlene married Ronald Pyle at the Albion Courthouse. They were married 27 years, prior to his passing July 28, 1990. They worked together as Husband & Wife at The Razor’s Edge in Ligonier Ron as Barber...

Scott Jay Collins, 46, of Albion, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2022.  His greatest joy in life was his son and daughter. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, carpentry/woodworking, and golf. He was a hard worker, avid outdoorsman, and creative woodworker. Scott had a great sense of humor, was always willing to lend a hand if needed, and was a loving and selfless father.  Scott attended Central Noble High School and worked at Steel Dynamics for many...

Jane L. Christman, 61, of Albion, Indiana, went home to her Lord on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.  She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Nov. 3, 1961, to Edwin and Marian (Sharpe) Christman. She will forever be “29”.  She was an avid outdoor lover, preferring the peacefulness of country living and her animals. She loved trail riding and camping with her horses and youngest daughter. She held a soft spot in her heart for all animals, but especially her cats. She began her...

ALBION — Linda Joyce (Nash) Shultz, 91, of Albion, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at Ascension Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, IN.  She was born Aug. 25, 1931, at Epworth Hospital in South Bend, IN to Justin R. Nash, MD and Gladys Miller Nash.  Linda graduated from Albion High School, Class of 1949; Stephens College in Columbia, MO, in 1951, Indiana University at IPFW Fort Wayne; and continued on to obtain a certification equivalent in library science.  On...

Virginia (Reed) Frymier, 105, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville. She was born on Aug 11, 1917, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Walter Bryan and Theresa (Merriman) Reed.  Virginia was a 1936 graduate of Albion-Jefferson High School and on Aug. 29, 1937, In Claypool, she married Fredrick “Ted” Frymier.  She was active in her community over the years, belonging to the Noble County Art Association where she developed her...

Austin L. Burns age 34 of Ft. Wayne, IN and formerly of Avilla, IN, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was born July 28, 1988, in Ft. Wayne, to Michael and Karol A. (Hammond) Treace Jr. Austin married Ashley Marie (Sterling) on May 23, 2009, in Kendallville. He worked as a security guard with CSC – Ft. Wayne, IN Austin was an Army National Guard veteran, was a member of the V.F. W. 2749 – Kendallville, and the Kendallville Eagles. Survivors include his...