MELVIN H. "MEL" GERBERS

MELVIN "MEL" H. GERBERS, 85, of Woodburn, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Woodburn, he was the son of the late Henry and Marie Gerbers. He was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran Church, Woodburn. Throughout his life he farmed, drove school bus, worked both for Amoco and United Oil Co., and owned and operated Gerbers & Sons Oil Co., before retiring in 2005. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty; children, Keith (Deborah) Gerbers of Wolcottville, Rebecca (Mark) Childs of New Haven, Randy Gerbers of Hicksville, and Todd (Veronica) Gerbers of Niantic, Conn.; sister, Marcella Baker of Woodburn; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Edwin, Norbert, Walter and Lawrence; and grandson, Justin Gerbers. Service is 11 a.m. Friday at Christ Lutheran Church, 4412 Park St., Woodburn, with calling from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. The Rev. Tim Edwards officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials to Christ Lutheran Church, Woodburn. Arrangements by E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. www.Harperfuneralhome.com

HELEN MARIE FEDERSPIEL

HELEN MARIE FEDERSPIEL, 91, currently of Golden Years Homestead, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Parkview Hospital. Born in rural All-en County, she was the daughter of the late William and Ida (Meyer) Remenschneider. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church Gar Creek and the Ladies Aid Circle. Helen enjoyed her many years quilting with the ladies of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She is survived by her children, Kay (Kenneth) Gaskill of Indianapolis, William E. (Carol) Federspiel of New Haven, Madeline (William) Cook of Fort Wayne and Marjorie (Gerald) Avery of New Haven; brother, Elmer (Maxine) Remenschneider of New Haven; sister, Esther Selking of Decatur; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband of 52 years, Earl Federspiel, in 1992; and her sister, Alma Hemsoth. Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church-Gar Creek, 1910 N. Berthaud Road, New Haven, with calling one hour prior to the service. Rev. Lewis Stier and Rev. Ron Francis officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Road 930 E., New Haven. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church-Gar Creek or Worship for Shut-Ins. Visit www.Harperfuneralhome.com

RICHARD A. "DICK" MARTIN

RICHARD A. "DICK" MARTIN, 71, of rural New Haven, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, 9:45 a.m., at his residence following a two year battle with cancer. Born March 15, 1938, in Allen County, she was a daughter of the late Honora L. Martin and Ursula C. (Hoffman) Martin. He married Rita M. Brames on Aug. 3, 1957, at St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church; she survives in New Haven. They celebrated their 52nd anniversary in August of 2009. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Monroeville and Sons of the Legion Post 420, Monroeville. He enjoyed antique tractors, gardening, and his grandchildren. He worked in the parts department of International Harvester, retiring after 30 years of service in 1986. Also surviving are his daughter, Jean (Kevin) Fick of Monroeville; sons, James A. (Linda) Martin of Monroeville and Jerold A. (Becky) Martin of Fort Wayne; sister, Rita A. Reuille of Monroeville; brothers, Howard L. Martin and Robert J. Martin, both of Fort Wayne; and six grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Geraldine B. Dager. A prayer service is 9:20 a.m. Saturday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose Catholic Church, Monroeville. Father Stephen Colchin officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Rosary service at 8 p.m. Burial in Monroeville Memorial Cemetery. Preferred memorials for Masses to the church or Parkview Hospice. For complete obituary information and to sign the on-line guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com Zwick & Jahn, the Exclusive Provider in Adams and Allen County for: "Veterans & Family Memorial Care"

NEDREY L. HOOK

NEDREY L. HOOK, 87, of New Haven, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at his home. The Payne, Ohio native, was the son of the late Henry and Ida Hook. He was a member of Martini Lutheran Church, New Haven. He retired in 1982 from International Harvester after 30 years of service. He was a U.A.W. Steward and Committeeman on second trick and loved the old I.H.C. where he worked in Transmission Dept. 30. He also worked at Studebaker during World War II making gears for B17 bombers. He was a proud longtime member of the NRA. He is survived by his wife, Doris; children, Tom (Molly) Hook of Fort Wayne, Mike (Diane) Hook, Nedrey Hook Jr., Bob (Kathy) Hook and Sue (Ernie) Gray, all of New Haven; stepson, Jay (Kirsten) Springer of Indianapolis; stepdaughters, Donna Cooper of Fremont, Kathy (Dave) Dickerhoff of Columbia City, Connie Klotz of Fort Wayne, Angie (Steve) Moeller of New Haven; 11 grandchildren; and 15 step-grandchildren; 22 great-grandchilden; and nine step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Twila Hook; a great-granddaughter, Cassandra Hook, in September of 2009; brothers, Fred, Charles, Clarence and Henry; sisters, Violet Martz, Dora Oberly, Maxine Gillenwater, Catherine Hook, Phylis Stevenson, and Pearl Ann Childs; and a stepson, Jeffrey Springer; and step-granddaugh-ter, Jennifer Dickerhoff. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at Martini Lutheran Church, 333 Moeller Road, New Haven, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Matt Kohl officiating. Calling also from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials to the church or Riley Hospital For Children. Arrangements by E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. www.Harperfuneralhome.com

PAUL W. AMSTUTZ

PAUL W. AMSTUTZ, 80, of Woodburn, died on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Born in Allen County, he was an Allen County farmer, Milan Township trustee and lifelong employee of Sauder Feeds (61+ years). He was also a member of Crossview Church. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis J. Amstutz of Woodburn; daughters, Cindy (Brian) Jones of Angola, Jan (Bill) Miller of Fort Wayne and Paula (Ron) Laurent of New Haven; step-daughter, Rhonda Rager of Payne, Ohio; grandchildren, Jennifer Sullivan, Erica Miller, Chase Oliphant, Blake Oliphant, Jared Laurent and Deric Laurent; four step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, LaVerne Amstutz; brothers-in-law, Tim Applegate and Bruce Applegate; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn J. Amstutz; his sisters, Doris Linn-Steininger, Gaylon Minnick and MaryKay DeLong; and his brother, Duyane Amstutz. Service is noon Wednesday at Crossview Church (previously Evangelical Mennonite Church), 13313 Indiana Street, Grabill, with calling two hours prior at the church. Calling also from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial in Harlan Memorial Cemetery. Preferred memorials to Crossview Church. Arrangements by Hockemeyer Funeral Home, Harlan.

MAXINE J. PATTERSON

MAXINE J. PATTERSON, 93, of New Haven, formerly of Fort Wayne, died on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. The Warren, Ind. native, daughter of Orville and Hazel Detamore, was a 1935 graduate of Central High School in Fort Wayne. On May 3, 1947, she married Edwin E. Patterson; he preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 1999. Her 30 plus year employment as the chief switchboard operator with General Electric ended with her retirement in 1982. She was a member of Liberty Mills Church of the Nazarene; General Electric Elex Club, Pen-el Chapter, the Quarter Century Club; and the West Central Neighborhood Association. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Mike Conley of New Haven; daughter-in-law, Malissa Patterson of Fort Wayne; step-son, Jack Patterson of California; grandchildren, Janette Patterson, Chad (Jill) Conley, Casey (Sara) Conley and Clay (Melissa) Conley; step-grandchildren, Jack Patterson, Jr. and Misti Patterson; great- grandchildren, Caleb, Camri, Chloe, Nico, Nyla, Ocean, Oscar, Olivia and Odessa; and close friend, Mark Shank. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Jeffrey, in October of 2009 and James; and daughter, Sally Sabourin. Funeral service is 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Liberty Mills Church of the Nazarene, 10621 Liberty Mills Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior at the church. Pastor Terry Fittro officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Road 930 E., New Haven. Burial in Mt. Etna Cemetery, Mt. Etna, Ind. Preferred memorials may be made to Liberty Mills Church of the Nazarene. www.Harperfuneralhome.com

GEORGE J. SMITH

GEORGE J. SMITH, 82, of New Haven, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at home. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Leo and Myrtle Smith. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven. The U.S. Air Force veteran was a member of V.F.W. Post 2457 and the Allen County Sheriffs Reserve for 16 years. He retired in 1986 from Fruehauf Corporation after 42 years. He is survived by his children, Steve (Dora) Smith of New Haven, Sandra (Ivan) Howe of Decatur, Scott (Karene) Smith of New Haven Stuart (Laura) Smith of Fort Wayne, and Sheldon Smith of New Haven; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Betty in 1990; brothers, Ralph and John Smith; and sister, Rita Helmsing. Service is 9 a.m. Monday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Father James Seculoff officiating. Calling is from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial in St. John Catholic Cemetery, New Haven.Preferred memorials are to if

RICK L. FISHER

RICK L. FISHER, 53, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, in New Haven. Born in Fort Wayne, he work-ed as a Salesperson with Fisher Electric Motor Service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 330 and the VFW Post, both in New Haven. Surviving are his wife, Roberta Fisher of New Haven; mother, Pat Fisher of Fort Wayne; son, Jonathan Fisher of Tennessee; stepdaughters, Robin (Sean Ruple) Wallen of New Haven and Lorie (Kevin) Haire of Fort Wayne; stepson, Donald Logan of Fort Wayne; brothers, Tom Fisher of South Bend, and Chris (Stephanie) Reason of Fort Wayne; sister, Tina (Jerry) Schillinger; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Fisher; step-son, Troy Logan; and sister, Billie Jo Reason. Service is 2 p.m. Saturday at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Visitation is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com

ALBERT P. SCHLEGEL JR.

ALBERT P. SCHLEGEL, JR., 80, of New Haven, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at Parkview Hospital. Born in Hunter, Kan., he was the son of the late Rev. Albert, Sr. and Luella Schle-gel. He retired in 1992 from Lincoln Life Insurance after 36 years and was also a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church Gar Creek, New Haven. The U.S. Navy veteran was a volunteer driver for the American Red Cross and a regular blood donor. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; children, Julie (Matt) Hirsch of Curtis, Mich. and Paul (Robin) Schlegel of Indianapolis; siblings, Rev. Ron Schlegel of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Orvin Schlegel of Warsaw and Janette Groth of Lexington, Ky.; and grandchildren, Ashley, Emily, Gabe, Mitchell, Ethan, Jackie and Josie. Service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Gar Creek, 1910 N. Berthaud Road, New Haven, with calling one hour prior to service at the church. The Rev. Ron Francis officiating. Calling also from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Road 930 E., New Haven. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials to may be made to Parkview Inpatient Hospice or Worship for Shut-Ins. www.Harperfuneralhome.com

JoANN (WIRICK) GARMAN

JoANN (nee WIRICK) GARMAN, 61, of New Haven, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Parkview Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Harlan. She is survived by children, Mary and Michael Garman; mother, Margaret Wirick; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Wirick; and Kenneth Garman. Service is 2 p.m. Friday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven, with calling from noon until time of service. Pastor Amy Beitelschees-Albers officiating. Burial in Scipio Cemetery, Harlan. Preferred memorials are to the family. www.Harperfuneralhome.com

RAMON H. GRAY

RAMON H. GRAY, 79, of New Haven, died on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Wayne. A native of New Market, Tenn., he served in Japan as a contractor to rebuild the ruins after the U.S. declared V.J. day in 1946. He then received orders and was deployed to Korea to serve as a field medic in the Korean Conflict. He was a spice blender operator at Parrot Quality Meats for 30 years and also retired from Leo Elementary as a custodian after 10 years. Gardening and wildlife preservation were his objectives. He was also a 30-year member of Christ Church at Georgetown in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susan; sisters, Irene Hamby of Nashville, Tenn. and Alice Hoback of Winston-Salem, N.C.; brother, Robert Roach of White Pine, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Charles Reynolds of New Haven; and several nieces and nephews. Service is 11 a.m. Friday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Road 930 E., New Haven, with calling from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials may be directed to New Haven/Adams Township Fire Department. Harperfuneralhome.com

LOIS A. POLING

LOIS A. POLING, 81, of New Haven, formerly of Springfield, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at New Haven Care and Rehabilitation. The Miltonvale, Kan. native was the daughter of Dalphon and Margie Poling. Lois had earned a Master's degree in Library Science, and was a librarian for the Springfield, Ohio school system for 40 years, retiring in 1986. She had been an active member of First Church of the Nazarene in Springfield, prior to her move to New Haven. She is survived by sisters, Ruth (Joe) Brodt of Marion, Mary Lou (Jim) Moser of Fort Wayne and Janice (Dan) Rines of Wolcottville; brother, Philip (Sue) Poling of Prescott, Ariz.; and sister-in-law, Trudy Poling of West Milton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Poling, in 2007. Service is noon Wednesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 State Road 930 E., New Haven, with calling from 10 a.m. until time of service. Chaplain Robin LaRue officiating. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Bryant, Ind. Harperfuneralhome.com

NATHAN P. SAVIEO "NATE"

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NATHAN "NATE" P. SAVIEO, 18, of New Haven, died on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a member of Grace Gathering, New Haven. He was a student at New Haven High School, where he was a six-time letter winner in football, basketball and baseball receiving a New Haven High School letter blanket. He is survived by his father, Patrick (Mindy) Savieo of New Haven; mother, Gina Savieo of New Haven; siblings, Noah and Isabella Savieo; step siblings, Carson and Kendall Bussard; grandparents, Michael and Cynthia Murua; great-grandparents, Eugene and Rosalyn Taylor; great-grandmothers, Jessica Murua and Charlotte Savieo; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and special friend, Katie Saalfrank. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Jon and Susan Savieo; and great-grandfather, Jesse Murua. Service is 10 a.m. Friday at Grace Gathering, 3157 Minnich Road, New Haven, with calling one hour prior to service. Pastor Dan Brusco officiating. Calling also from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials are to Ronald McDonald House or the family. Arrangements by E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Harperfuneralhome.com

 

ANDREW C. GARY "ANDY"

ANDREW "ANDY" C. GARY, 40, of New Haven, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at his home. Born April 21, 1969, in Buffalo, N.Y., he was raised primarily in Paradise, Calif. He moved to Fort Wayne in his early 20s where he remained until death. He was employed for D&M Communications where he worked closely with the city and county phone services. He is survived by his wife, Neekol Gary; stepdaughters, Courtney Michele Boles and Kasie Jo Boles; daughter, Melody "Chicka" Renee Gary of New Haven; father, George (Judy) of Fort Wayne; mother, Marilyn of Paradise, Calif.; and siblings, Jeff (Julie) of Detroit, Mich., Ron (Brenda) of Fort Wayne and Karyn of Sacramento, Calif. He is also survived by his children, Andrew Craig Gary II and Bethany Lynn Gary, both of Magalia, Calif., Maxwell David Gary and Evan Joseph Gary, both of Fishers, and Mitchell Wells Bleich of Fort Wayne. Memorial service is 1 p.m. Friday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Melody "Chicka" Gary Education Fund c/o Cindy Frederick 1st Source Bank, 134 Lincoln Highway West, New Haven, IN.

NANCY S. MILLER, 66, of New Haven, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Kendall-ville, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Telia Newnam. She attended Joy Fellowship Church and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She retired in 2003 from Indiana Michigan Power after 26 years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and a precious friend to all she met. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Melanie (Charlie) Moore and Michael Miller, both of New Haven; grandchildren, Katherine Rohrbacher of Venice, Calif., Nathaniel, Isaiah, Luke and Jadon Moore, all of New Haven; brother-in-law, Duane (Tove) Hanes of Kendallville; niece, Cathy (Tom) Aumsbaugh of Kendallville; and nephew, Doug (Marie) Hanes of Kendallville. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Marlene Hanes. Service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Joy Fellowship Church, 109 Moeller Road, New Haven, with calling one hour prior at the church. Pastor Matthias Snodderly officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Road 930 E., New Haven. Burial is in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials to Leukemia Society, Parkview Home Health & Hospice or The Alliance for Lupus Research.

Rudolph Gerke "Bud"

The following obituary is republishing with additional and corrected information. RUDOLPH "BUD" GERKE, 82, of New Haven, formerly of Ken-dallville, died on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. Born May 8, 1927, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Rudolph Gerke and Frances (Cozik) Gerke Woods. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, and a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, Diplomat Branch, Fort Wayne, retiring after about 30 years, in 1985. He also worked 10 years at Dana in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his daughters, Nancy Champion and Gloria (Larry) Zell; five grandchildren, Al Mowery, Cassi Scheid and Mark Kenny, Jerry Scheid, Larry and Jenny Scheid, Terry and Sara Scheid; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and five brothers, Paul Gerke, Richard Gerke, Kenneth Gerke, John Gerke and Ronnie Woods. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, J.D. Mowery; and two brothers, Robert and Walter Gerke. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendall-ville, where visitation is from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Sweet Cemetery, near Albion. Preferred memorials may to donor's choice. View a video tribute by Sunday or send condolences to the family at www.hitefuneralhome.com

PAUL H. SCHLIE

PAUL H. SCHLIE, 92, of New Haven, died on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Re-habilitation Center in Fort Wayne. The Lafayette native was the son of the late Henry and Pauline Schlie. Paul was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Harlan. He retired from General Electric in 1979, after 41 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy; children, David (Marcia) Schlie of Grabill, Paulette (Hugh) Beebe of New Haven, Don (Leslie) Schlie of Coldwater, Mich. and Dennis (Melody) Schlie of Grabill; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 State Road 930 E., New Haven, with calling one hour prior. Chaplain Karen Kosberg officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials to Parkview Home Health & Hospice.

CLARENCE E. REICHENBACH "REX" Jr.

CLARENCE "REX" E. REICHENBACH JR., 85, of New Haven, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at New Haven Care & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Clarence Sr. and Gladys Reichenbach. The World War II U.S. Army veteran was a member of American Legion Post 0420, Monroeville. He is survived by his children, Rex Allen Reichenbach of Kalamazoo, Mich., Dondie Spradlin and Deborah Kennedy, both of Tennessee, Dawn Lockard of Rockford, Mich., Kimberly Ortiz of Atlanta, Ga., Angela Patrick of Nashville, Tenn., and Janice Nightingale of New Haven; and several grandchildren, great-grand-children, and great-great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Neuhaus. Service is 1 p.m. Monday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven, with graveside military honors. www.harperfuneralhome.com

VIVIAN V. BALL

VIVIAN V. BALL, 86, of Woodburn, died on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, 2 p.m., at Village of Heritage, Monroeville. Born May 30, 1923, in Decatur, she was the daughter of the late Lafait Maddox and Willie (Cotton) Maddox. She married Lloyd C. Ball on June 4, 1946, in Georgia; he passed away on April 7, 2007. A Woodburn resident since 1946, she was a homemaker and beautician in her home for 17 years from 1956 to 1973. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Payne, Ohio, Ladies Aid of the church, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 420, Monroeville; V.F.W. 2457, New Haven; was a graduate of Monroeville High School Class of 1941. She enjoyed gardening, golf, bowling, and fishing. Surviving are her son, Armond J. "Arnie" (Sandy) Ball of Fort Wayne; daughter, Kathleen J. Mott of Antwerp, Ohio; son, John L. (Darlene) Ball of Woodburn; daughter, Jone L. (Nicholas) Nicholoff of Monroeville; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by five sisters, Louise Sipe, Sue Zimmerman, Hazel Maddox, Shermie Sprague, and Delores Hill; and one infant great-grandson, Joshua Bohde. Service is 10 a.m. Friday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville, with the Rev. William Smith officiating. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Preferred memorials to Village of Heritage Wheelchair Trail Fund. For complete obituary information and to sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com Zwick & Jahn, the Exclusive Provider in Adams and Allen County for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care".

DAVID A. FINK

DAVID A. FINK, 47, of New Haven, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Oct. 3, 1962, in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his son, Adam Fink of Fort Wayne; daughter, Sabrina Fink of Fort Wayne; girlfriend, Nicole Young of Fort Wayne and her children, Rocole and Devin Young; brother, Peter (Pamela) Fink of Fort Wayne; sister, Susan Blockson of Fort Wayne; brothers, Harry Beatty and James Beatty, both of Fort Wayne; two nieces; three nephews; two great-nieces; and grandmother, J. Wilma Zeimer of Geneva. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling three hours prior to service. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials to the family.

FRANK JUNIOR LANTZ

FRANK JUNIOR LANTZ, 85, died on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at his home. Born in Allen County, he was the son of the late Frank and Estella (Smith) Lantz. He was a member of New Haven United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of Carpenter's Local 232, serving as past president and financial secretary. He was also an instructor for the carpenter's apprentice school at the old Central High School. He retired from the construction industry in 1986, after 41 years. After his retirement, he and his wife made several trips to the West and Southwest. He loved Cubs baseball and was a collector of many various things. He liked to feed the birds, squirrels and rabbits. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia "Ginny"; sons, Michael R. (Judith) Lantz and Daniel L. Lantz, both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Eric, Matthew and Ian Lantz; four great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lantz; and a sister, Evelyn Frankfather. Service is 3 p.m. Wednesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Road 930 E., New Haven, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Rick Taylor officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials to New Haven United Methodist Church. www.harperfuneralhome.com

HILDA E. PECK

HILDA E. PECK, 89, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Putnam County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Flossie Weller. She was a member of Cedar Creek Church of Christ. She was a volunteer at Parkview Hospital for 13 years. She is survived by her husband of 67 1/2 years, Robert; daughters, Rosangela Faulkner of Fort Wayne and Linda Peck of Prairie Grove, Ark.; sons, David Peck of Farmington, Ark., Richard Peck of Martinsville, Frederick Peck of Heavener, Okla., and Steven Peck of Prairie Grove, Ark.; brothers, Howard and Arden Weller, both of Continental, Ohio; sisters, Erma Grant of Defiance, Ohio, and Naomi Yingling of Ottawa; 27 grandchildren; and 31 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons, Roger Peck, in 1964, and Kevin Peck, in 1963; brothers, Dale and Wayne Weller; and sisters, Ruth Walters and Dorothy Roehrle. Memorial service is 10 a.m. Saturday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Greg Krafft officiating. Preferred memorials to Golden Years Homestead, Fort Wayne. www.harperfuneralhome.com

JOHN B. BUNNELL

JOHN B. BUNNELL, 48, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at home with his family by his side. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven. The 82nd Airborne U.S. Army veteran was a member of American Legion Post 330, V.F.W. 2457, Navy Club Ship 245, and the Moose Club 2387, Fremont. He had been a truck driver for Wal-Mart for eight years. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sue; children, Joel B. (fiancé, Brittany) Bunnell and Leesa R. Bunnell, both of New Haven; parents, Rev. Richard E. (Heather) Bunnell of Roanoke and Sandra Hellwege of New Haven; sister, Karen Holliness; and stepsiblings, Erik Olson of Lahaina, Hawaii, Kirstin Bullington of Columbia, S.C., and Patty Edwards of Denver, Colo.; in-laws, Robert and Margaret Mattingly of New Haven; and loveable dogs, Casey and Willow. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lindsey M. Bunnell, in 1992. Service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green St., New Haven, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. David Stecker officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials to the family or Parkview Home Health & Hospice.

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