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11/26/2025

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11/25/2025

Judy A. Day, 75, of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Auburn Village. She was born on December 15, 1949, in Auburn and was a graduate of DeKalb High School.
Judy is survived by her children, Ronald (Jamie) Shover of McKinney, Texas; Don Shover of Mooresville, Indiana; and Crystal (Jonathan) Parker-Chappell of Illinois; her sisters, Deanna Shafer of Garrett, Christina Headrick of Garrett, and Shirley (Dan) Moore of Elkhart; her brothers, Donald G. Nelson of Waterloo and Donald (Laura) Bigger of Auburn; as well as her grandchildren, Ryan Shover, Parker Chappell, Ethan Knox, Marissa Upton, and Amber Owens.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Knox; her mother, Edith Bigger; her father, Donald D. Nelson; grandchild, Lunden Chappell; and siblings Sharon Nelson, Brenda Nelson, Carol Snider, Cheryl K***z, Robert Bigger, Ronald Bigger, and Christopher Bigger.
Visitation will be held from 2–4 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. Burial will take place at a later date at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Auburn. Arrangements by Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, Auburn.

11/24/2025

Linda Lu “Lin” Weimer, 82, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 14, 1943, in Kendallville, a daughter of the late Richard and Betty Fritz.
Lin was a devoted homemaker and spent many years caring for children, earning the affectionate name “Moma Lin” from the many young lives she touched. She loved her family deeply and cherished every moment spent with them. Lin especially enjoyed riding along with her husband as they toured the many lakes of Northeast Indiana, and she also loved visiting Traverse City, Michigan.
She is survived by her loving husband, David Weimer of Auburn; three children, Heather (Charles) Hanes of Auburn, Chad (Tiff) Weimer of Angola, and Derrick (Robin Maggert) Weimer of Auburn; and her grandchildren, Samantha (Emily) Hopkins of Minnesota, Allie (Alan) Tadsen of Hamilton, Emma Gaff of Whitestown, Austin (Allyson) Weimer of Fort Wayne, Cody (Morgan) Weimer of Auburn, Nick (Blake) Weimer of Kendallville, Brennan (Kamryn Hall) Weimer of Wolcottville, Zac Weimer of LaGrange, and Kole Watson of Saint Joe.
Lin is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Hunter Weimer, Gracyn Weimer, Briley Tadsen, Layton Tadsen, Hadley Jane Tadsen, Emmit Weimer, and Beckett Hall; and her sister, Pamela (Gary) Grogg of Auburn.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4–7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. Burial will take place at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Auburn at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

11/19/2025

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11/18/2025

Diane Smith, 56, of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Born on June 8, 1969, in Auburn, Diane was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence brought comfort, joy, and unwavering love to those around her.
Diane was a faithful member of Grace Christian Church in Kendallville, where her church family held a special place in her heart. Her life was marked by a humble spirit and a servant’s heart—she showed her love most through acts of service, always willing to show up, lend a hand, or offer kindness in quiet and meaningful ways. She was the true embodiment of the proverbial villager, always showing up for those around her.
Family was the center of Diane’s world. She cherished every moment spent with her children and especially treasured time with her grandchildren, who were her greatest joy. She was also blessed with lifelong friends who supported, encouraged, and loved her through every chapter of life. Their bond and influence were truly instrumental to who she was.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Matt Smith of Auburn; her children, Trent (Kayla) Zolman of Fort Wayne, Colton (Carly) Riccius of Auburn, Chance (Kimberlee) Riccius of Auburn, Cain Smith of Garrett, and Scarlett Smith of Auburn; and her beloved grandchildren: Jayda, Kendall, Elle, Beatrice, Wrendell, Kendra, Hunter, Zaylynn, Marshall, and Lilli. She is also survived by her brothers, Rick Zolman, Steve (Holly) Zolman, and Scott Zolman; and by her nieces and nephews, Amanda, Meagan, Maddy, Emma, Anna, Brandon, and Austin.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Plimpton; brother, Charles Zolman; and granddaughter, Kelsey Zolman
A memorial service honoring Diane’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Grace Christian Church, 126 E. Mitchell Street, Kendallville, IN. Pastor Chris Mosley will be officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, an organization meaningful to Diane and her family.

11/18/2025

Dawn M. Brendel, 64, of Garrett, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on May 29, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of the late Merle and Ellen Gabbard. Dawn was a 1979 graduate of Connersville High School. She dedicated over 30 years of service to General Telephone and later Verizon.
Dawn was a devoted member of Cultivate Church in Laotto and found great joy in attending services. She loved cooking and baking, often watching the cooking channel for inspiration. An avid traveler, Dawn enjoyed taking road trips and exploring new places. She also had a deep appreciation for both indoor and outdoor plants.
Above all, Dawn cherished her family. Time spent with her children and grandchildren was her greatest joy.
She is survived by her son, Baron (Erin March) Brendel of Lafayette; her daughter, Leanne (Mark) Middleton of Auburn; her companion, Danny Thornsberry of Garrett; her grandchildren, Robbie Brendel, Evie Brendel, Lil Middleton, and Griffin Middleton; and Erin’s children, Alex March and Ryan March. She is also survived by her sisters, Jean (Tony) Varner of Connersville, and Denise (Brian) Mason of Oklahoma.
Dawn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Brendel; her parents; her brother, Baron “Bear” Davis; and her sister, Denoda “Dodi” Gabbard.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 2–4 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m., at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. Pastor Aaron Lee will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to Cultivate Church to support the food pantry.

11/16/2025

Barbara (Moore) Coonrod, 72, of Auburn, a beloved and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, went to Heaven on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on March 15, 1953, in Newville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Carson and Nancy Moore.
Known affectionately by her loved ones as “Barbie Girl,” Barbara was truly the life of the party. She was a wonderfully caring woman with a generous spirit and a smile that lit up every room she entered. Barbara was devoted to her family and always placed their needs above her own. Her greatest joy was being a grandmother, and she cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren. She especially enjoyed summers at the Auburn Pool, where she created countless treasured memories with them.
Barbara loved singing and dancing and took great delight in family karaoke nights. In her later years, she worked as a receptionist at Auburn Village, where her warm personality and bright smile brought joy to all who walked through the doors.
She is survived by her loving husband, Terry Coonrod; daughter, Angela Moore; and stepson, Jeremy Coonrod. Her memory will be forever cherished by her eight grandchildren—Erica, Justin, Derek, Kathleen, Dustin, Lacie, Scott, and Ariana—and her ten great-grandchildren: Blaze, Ellis, Lilliana, Nathaniel, Justice, Paisley, Savannah, Zeplin, Sylis, and Oliver. She is also survived by her siblings, Lisa (Ron) Belinski, Judy (Vic) Lyon, Diana (Joe) Newbauer, and Carson Moore and Tina, along with many nieces and nephews.
Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Clint Woods; her parents; her brother, Steve Moore; and her sister, Joellen Moore.
Barbara will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. A celebration of life will follow immediately after the visitation at Roselawn Cemetery in Auburn.

11/13/2025

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11/07/2025

11/02/2025

Carolyn F. Miller, age 90, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 27, 1935, in Auburn, Indiana, the daughter of the late Ora M. and Harriet A. Shoudel. Carolyn was a 1953 graduate of Auburn High School.
Carolyn devoted many years of her career to Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, where she was known for her kind spirit and strong work ethic. A woman of deep faith, she was a devoted member of Auburn Church of the Nazarene and loved her church family dearly.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family deeply and found great joy in the time she spent with them. Carolyn enjoyed reading, cooking, traveling, and cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes. Musically gifted, she shared her talents through her beautiful singing voice and her ability to play both the piano and the saxophone—gifts that brought joy to many throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband, George Miller of Auburn; children, Kim (Jim) Miller of Newark, Ohio, Craig (Kerri) Stump of Fredericktown, Ohio, Jeff (Glenda) Stump of Fredericktown, Ohio, Julie (Shawn) Cook of Georgetown, Tennessee, Eric Stump of Mount Vernon, Ohio, and Kurt Stump of Fredericktown, Ohio; George’s children, Terry Miller of Auburn, Daniel (Tina) Miller of Waterloo, Nora (Scott) Place of Olivet, Michigan, Kristine (Thomas) Gruwell of LaOtto, and Brian (Connie) Miller of Garrett; many cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her brother, John (Diana) Shoudel of Roanoke, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman Stump; her parents; grandson, Matthew Stump; and daughter-in-law, Trisha Miller.
A memorial service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Auburn Church of the Nazarene, 2301 N. Main Street, Auburn, Indiana.
Memorial donations may be made to Auburn Church of the Nazarene.

11/01/2025

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me."
-- Psalm 23:4

10/28/2025

Joshua M. Washburn, 35, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Indianapolis. He was born on June 1, 1990, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Josh is survived by his father, Randy (Deb) Washburn of Hicksville, Ohio; sister, Desirea Grimes of Indianapolis; and step-sisters, Trena (Nathan) McCann of Tennessee, and Stephanie (Josh) Traxler of Hicksville, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dreathi Pickette; and his grandparents, Darlene and John Washburn, and Vickie and Clifford Adams.
A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn, Indiana.