Obituaries

Apr 14, 2026

Deloris May (Uhl) Peacock, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Kendallville left this world on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her residence.

She was born February 22, 1935, in Avilla, Indiana, to Clarence and Ruby (Myers) Uhl.

She was a member of the last graduating class at Avilla High School.

She formerly worked at People’s Trust in Fort Wayne, and Uniform...

Apr 9, 2026

Jean Ann Brickley, 89, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.

She was born August 19, 1936, in Wells County, Indiana to Charles P. and June Nerene (Williams) Munson.

On May 30, 1954, she married Clarence K. “Casey” Brickley. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2007.

Jean served as a rural mail carrier...

Apr 7, 2026

Joy R. Kitter, age 71 of Wolcottville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on April 7th, surrounded by love.

Joy was born November 24th, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. Joy married her soulmate, Mike in 1973, and together they shared 52 years of marriage, building a life on love, happiness, family, and countless memories.

Joy is survived by her husband Mike; sister...

Apr 2, 2026

Kim S. Willits, 69, Wolcottville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange.

She was born on January 2, 1957, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Michael D. and Leeanne Sue (Coney) Hackett, who preceded her in death.

Kim was a lifelong resident of the Adams Lake area and was a dedicated homemaker.

She was a devoted fan of...

Mar 27, 2026

John "Sarge" Kime was born on May 23, 1961. He grew up in the Sturgis and LaGrange area, attending both Sturgis and Lakeland High School.

After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served in Nevada, Louisiana, Korea, and Hawaii.

John was a father to Andrea and Allison; a big brother to Alisa and Michael; a...

Mar 25, 2026

Father James F. Stoyle, 81, of Kendallville, Indiana died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as the result of an auto accident in rural Kendallville.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 6, 1944, he was the youngest child of David and Catherine (Lamb) Stoyle. His siblings preceded him in death, David, Ann, Catherine, Mary Lou, and Lawrence.

Like Mary in St. Luke’s Gospel who...

Mar 25, 2026

Josephine M. Barker, 93, of Kendallville, Indiana died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.

She was born January 3, 1933, in DeKalb County to Raymond and Fairy (Schimpf) Goodwin.

She was a graduate of Kendallville High School. She married Max A. Barker on September 8, 1951, at South Milford United Methodist Church. She helped on the dairy...

Mar 24, 2026

Walter L. Schumm, 80, of Brimfield, Indiana died unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his residence.

He was born April 30, 1945, in Kent, Ohio to Walter Jennings and Dorothy (Brown) Schumm.

Walter honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He had worked at Magnavox in Fort Wayne.

Walter loved fishing, having formerly lived on Jones Lake near Rome City. He...

Mar 22, 2026

David Charles Nissen, 64, of Wolcottville, Indiana died unexpectedly Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his residence.

He was born September 14, 1961, to Charles S. and Patricia (Cassidy) Nissen on the Army base at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

He married Alda Owens in 1986, at their home on Adams Lake in Wolcottville.

He was a member of the of the Rome City American...

Mar 20, 2026

Bonnie Brenda Newcomer, 88, of Kendallville, Indiana died Friday, March 20, 2026, at her residence.

She was born April 13, 1937, in Hamilton to George and Bernice (Walter) Deller.

On February 13, 1965, in Kendallville she married Jerry O. Newcomer.

Aside from being a member at Grace Christian Church, Bonnie was a homemaker and also a very talented cook and baker. She worked...

Mar 18, 2026

Jerry L. Gray, 86, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

He was born July 30, 1939, in LaGrange to Myrten Gray Jr., and Juanita (Bloom) Gray.

He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Gray. They were married on February 17, 1996, in Maumee, Ohio.

Jerry had worked at Ford Stamping in Maumee, Ohio as a tool and die maker.

Also surviving are...

Mar 16, 2026

Sherman Edward Click, 68, of Kendallville, Indiana died Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home.

He was born May 2, 1957, in War, West Virginia to Ben and Mildred (Keene) Click. He was proceeded in death by his parents, lifelong partner, Vicki Patee, and two siblings, Bobby Click and Debra Bolen.

Sherman worked in construction. He enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Mar 13, 2026

Michael “Mike” “Mike, Mike, Mike” Jerome Bonse, 43, of Waterloo Indiana passed away peacefully in his residence surrounded by loved ones on March 13th, 2026.

Mike was born on May 13th, 1982, in Toledo, Ohio. Mike was born to Marlene Johnson (Shinaver) and raised into the wonderful man everyone loved with the help of Keith Johnson. Mike had a successful career...

Mar 11, 2026

Nancy L. Gaetz, 84, of Ashley, Indiana died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born July 27, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Basil and Helen (Stitsworth) Grate. They preceded her in death.

On February 6, 1960, at St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Waterloo, she married William “Bill” Gaetz.

Nancy was a bookkeeper for her...

Mar 7, 2026

Melissa "Missy" Bishop, 60, of Kendallville, Indiana went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at her residence.

She was born January 12, 1966, in Kendallville to Billy R. and Barbara J. (Howard) Moore.

On June 24, 2001, in Kendallville, she married Randall Bishop, the man God had placed in her life to...

Mar 5, 2026

Thomas "Tommy" Roy O'Quinn, 38, of Ashley, Indiana died unexpectedly as the result of a work accident on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Angola.

He was born April 18, 1987, in LaGrange to Jimmy D. and Leann M. (Witham) O'Quinn. They preceded him in death.

On April 16, 2016, at the Steuben County Fairgrounds in...

Mar 4, 2026

Paul W. Pankop, 91, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his residence.

He was born March 8, 1934, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Walter M. and Beatrice Irene (Hovarter) Pankop.

On July 19, 1953, in Burr Oak he married Mary J. McClanahan. She preceded him in death on November 25, 2018.

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Feb 27, 2026

Samuel Ivan Kline, 93, of Kendallville, Indiana died Friday, February 27, 2026, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.

He was born May 14, 1932, in Albion to Ivan and Claudia (Ruffing) Kline.

In October 1953, in Brimfield he married Bonita "Bonnie" Dockery.

Mr. Kline honorably served in the U.S. Air Force, during...

Feb 26, 2026

Jay Scott "Jbird" Smart, 71, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born February 11, 1955, in Kendallville to John and Ruth (Iddings) Smart.

On June 25, 1977, in Kendallville he married Charlene Gibson.

Jay had worked as a forklift driver...

Feb 25, 2026

Skye Elizabeth (Terry) Gibson, 39, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

She was born June 22, 1986, in Kendallville, Indiana.

Skye was known for her bright mind and outgoing spirit. She had a way of making friends wherever she went and was the kind of person who could strike up a conversation...