Sheets and Childs Funeral Home

Dailey M. Fogle, 91, well known photo journalist for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and a former resident of Churubusco, passed away at 1:24 p. m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He had been taken there from University Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne last week after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Fogle was born on October 7, 1921 in Jefferson Township in Adams County, a son of Fredrick and Elizabeth (Peel) Fogle, and graduated from high school in Mooseheart, Illinois in 1940.

During World War II he served with the U. S. Army Air Corps, and was married on July 4, 1946 to Alverda J. “Bine” Geiger.  The couple lived all of their married lives in Churubusco.

His professional career spanned a period of over 33 years, working as a photo journalist for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, retiring in 1987.

A faithful member of the Good News Baptist Church in Churubusco, he was also a lifetime member of the Press Photo Papers Association and had served as the chaplain of the Indiana Horseshoe Pitchers Association.  Always civic minded, he was named Churubusco’s Citizen of the Year in 1998 and was named the Grand Marshall of the annual Turtle Days parade that year.

The surviving relatives include the widow Alverda “Bine” Fogle, to whom he was married for over 66 years; his son William L. Fogle of Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren Zachary (Lynn) Fogle and Travis Fogle, both of Fort Wayne.  Also surviving is a sister Sarah Corrigan of Baltimore, Md.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Mildred Coffinberger and Betty Dirig; and by two brothers Erman Fogle and Joseph Fogle.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Good News Baptist Church in Churubusco with Pastor Edward A. Thompson, officiating.

The family will receive friends at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Saturday from 2 to 5 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service Sunday afternoon.

Interment with military graveside rites will be in the Riverview Cemetery, south of Churubusco.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Good News Baptist Church, 812 W. Anderson Rd., Churubusco, IN  46723

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Janice R. Ogg, 57, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, passed away at 7:10 p. m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, at her home in Eel River Township.  She had been failing health for several years, and had been seriously ill since December.

Mrs. Ogg was born on October 9, 1955 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of John R. and Margaret (Sellers) McKinney, and spent most of her formative years at Pine Valley in Perry Township.  She graduated from Carroll High School in 1974 and later from the Ravenscroft Beauty College.  As a young woman she was employed as a hair dresser and was also a homemaker.

On October 23, 1976 she was married in Fort Wayne to William O. “Bill” Ogg.  The couple spent the early years of their marriage in Fort Wayne, but lived most of their adult lives at their home in Eel River Township.  She enjoyed watching the varieties of wild birds at their home, and also enjoyed traveling.

The surviving relatives include her husband Bill; her mother Margaret A. McKinney of Norwood, Mo; a brother John R. McKinney, Jr. of Norwood, Mo; and three nephews.

Her father preceded her in death on April 3, 2012.

Memorial services will be held at 7 p. m. on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with her brother-in-law John Ritchie, officiating

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service Friday evening.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN  46202

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Etta M. Davis, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 4:42 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Mrs. Davis was born on April 19, 1940 in Muncie, a daughter of Charles A. and Etta Viola (Grindle) Sites.

On June 27, 1955 she was married to Billy R. Davis, he preceded her in death on September 15, 2005.

She was employed at General Electric for 20 years, and retired from Magnavox in 1989 after 13 years.

Ms. Davis was a member of Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post 241 in Waynedale.

The surviving relatives include two daughters – Gloria (Scott) Parker of Churubusco and Rose (Gary) Gray of Albion; her companion – Jim Erhardt of Fort Wayne; a brother – Lawrence E Sites of Fort Wayne; a sister – Marcia E. Sites of Monroeville; a brother-in-law Greg Groves of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and spouse, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Grove and Callie B Hess; a son, Bobby L Davis; two daughters, Starr and Brenda Davis; and a great granddaughter. Nataly Sheckler

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, with Minister Bill Ballenger, officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, or one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be in the Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Family.

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Donna J. Misener, 57, a resident of Fort Wayne and a native of Lake Township, passed away at 4:30 p. m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Covington Manor in Fort Wayne. She had been in failing health since November.

Ms. Misener was born on October 14, 1955 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of George R. and Beatrice (Benson) Misener, and spent her formative years in Lake Township. She had been employed most of her adult life as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and retired from Community Home Health Care in Fort Wayne after over ten years.

The surviving relatives include a brother William (Phyllis) Misener of Fort Wayne; three sisters Brenda Kessler of Columbia City, Bernice Burget of Fort Wayne, and Georgette Magner of Churubusco; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents George R. Misener and Beatrice Wixson.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46814

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Roger K. Schiefelbein, 78, a resident of rural Columbia City, passed away on Thursday morning, May 2, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Mr. Schiefelbein was born on August 3, 1934 in Shawano, Wisconsin, a son of William C. and Ruth M. (Thompson) Schiefelbein.  He spent his formative years in Wisconsin where he graduated from high school and attended college.

A 25 year employee of Dana Weatherhead Division, he moved from Oklahoma City to Columbia City in 1982, and retired in 1996 as the assistant manager of the tool plant.

On July 1, 1984 he was married in Allen County to Sue (McGunegill) Elder.  She survives.

Also surviving are three sons Ken (Lisa) Schiefelbein of Columbia City, John P. (Dee Alexander) Schiefelbein of South Whitley, and Jason E. Schiefelbein of Albion; two step-daughters Vickie Sue Bunn of Churubusco and Dianna Elder of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his brothers Daryl Newingham and Rickie Newingham, both of Dunbar, Wisc., and Rodney Newingham of Iron Mountain, Mich; his sisters Jeannie (John) White of Wausaukee, Wisc., Marleen Kuczala of Goodman, Wisc., and Kathy (Joe Stoll) Newingham of Dunbar, Wisc; 12 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Bonnie White and also an infant sister.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Brad Fredrickson, pastor of Tri Lakes Baptist Church, officiating.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Parkview Home Health & Hospice, 2270 Lake Ave., suite 200, Fort Wayne, IN  46825

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