All Obituaries

Wayne L. Powell, 81, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Golden Years Homestead, Fort Wayne, IN. Wayne was born on November 27, 1937, in Huntington, IN, to James and Winnie (Pyles) Powell.  His parents preceded him in death.  Wayne married Shirley (Rennie) Bullock on June 14, 1978.  She survives and resides in Huntington. Wayne graduated from Huntington High School in 1955.  He served in the United States Navy and was stationed on the Destroyer...

James Woods, 84, of Huntington, IN formerly of Walker, MN passed away April 16, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Huntington.  He was born on May 9, 1934 in Cambridge, Iowa to James O. and Dora (Burkey) Woods.  He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1952 and from Drake University in 1956.  He taught school and coached basketball in Leon, Marathon and Dysart, Iowa.  In 1973, they moved to Walker, Minnesota where Jim owned and managed Moore’s Lodge a resort...

Margaret “Peg” Howell, 93, of Huntington, IN., passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 6:20 a.m. at St. Anne’s Victory Noll, Huntington, Indiana.  Peg was born on September 3, 1925, in Huntington, IN, to Charles and Lela (Mossburg) Ehler. Her parents preceded her in death. Peg married William Isaac Howell on September 7, 1946, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2017. Mrs. Howell was a graduate of Huntington Catholic High School, class of 1944.  She...

Dr. Robert E. Hale, 90, Huntington, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Huntington, IN. Dr. Hale was born on January 4, 1929, in North Vernon, IN, to Harold and Olive (Vanbriggle) Hale. Bob married Doris Jean Judy in 1953, and they enjoyed 65 years of marriage.  His wife survives. Dr. Hale served in the United States Air Force as a meteorologist from 1952 until 1956.  He remained in the Air Force reserve, serving as the Air Force Academy...

Michael H. Urschel, 64, Huntington, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Michael was born on January 28, 1955, in Huntington, IN, to Wilbur and Mary Rose (Priser) Urschel. His parents preceded him in death. Michael married Linda K. Hale on March 22, 1975, and they just celebrated 44 years of marriage. Linda survives and resides in Huntington, IN. Michael was a 1973 graduate of Huntington North High School.   He received an...

Tommy R. “Noodle” Nolen, 62, Huntington, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at his residence in Huntington. Tommy was born on January 2, 1957, in Huntington, IN, to Edger E. and Peggy J. (Mygrant) Nolen.  His parents preceded him in death. Tommy was a factory worker and had worked at Midwest in Huntington. Tommy is survived by one brother, Bill (Teresa) Nolen, Huntington; nieces: Megan (Kyle) Bonbrake, Amanda Nolen; nephew, Billy Nolen, great-nephews, Corbyn...

Nilah Joyce Kohls, 80, of Huntington, IN passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Hickory Creek at Huntington.             Mrs. Kohls was born on December 22, 1938, in Fort Wayne, IN, to Niles and Lola LaVann (Kurtz) Castator in Fort Wayne, IN.   Her parents preceded her in death.  Nilah married Alfred Kohls on January 26, 1957, and he survives and resides in Huntington, IN. Nilah was a 1956 graduate of Northside High...

Norma M. Branham, 80, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Parkview Regional Center, Fort Wayne, IN.  Mrs. Branham was born on February 22, 1939, to Lloyd E. and Cleo (Jackson) Schoeff in Huntington, IN.   Her parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Branham retired as an Inspector for E-Systems Memcor Division in Huntington.  She was a member of Faith Community Church. Survivors include one son, Robert Huss, Huntington, IN; two daughters, Lori...

Dr. Linda Brookover Bourque, age 77, of Venice, California, died on March 20, 2019.  She grew up in East Lansing, Michigan, daughter of Wilbur and Edna Brookover.  A 1959 graduate of East Lansing High School, she received a BA from Indiana University and an MA and PhD from Duke University.  Linda was Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health, UCLA.  She spent 47 years on the faculty at UCLA.  For many years she also played...

Jean A. Butts, 69, of Andrews, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Jean was born on September 23, 1949, in Huntington, IN, to Leo and Evonne (Karriger) Scher. Her parents preceded her in death. Jean was a 1967 graduate of Huntington Catholic High School and had attended Clear Creek Township School for 11 years prior to consolidation. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was involved with 4-H for many years. Jean is survived by her...