Lloyd Foltz
Jun 29, 2026
Lloyd S. Foltz, 101, of Muncie and formerly of Rome City died Monday, June 29, 2026, at Cedar Creek Assisted Living in Muncie.
He was born February 25, 1925, in Lockland, Ohio to Jess and Emma (Hanking) Foltz.
On January 25, 1941, in Muncie he married Phyllis Jean Hunt. She preceded him in death on November 14, 2019.
He honorably served in the...
Richard L. Glant
Jun 28, 2026
Richard Lee “Dick” Glant, 89, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his residence.
He was born August 8, 1936, in Goshen, Indiana, to Delmas and Evelyn (Huff) Glant.
On August 18, 2022, in LaGrange he married Peggie (Smith) Strawser.
Dick proudly served his country in the National Guard. He spent many years in the asphalt industry and retired as the...
Harold Sylvester Hoffelder
Jun 25, 2026
Harold Sylvester Hoffelder was born June 19, 1932, passed away peacefully June 25, 2026, at age 94. Surrounded by his loving family at home in Kendallville, Indiana.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents Fred P. and Thelma (Mays) Hoffelder and his siblings, Laura Mae Coleman, Catherine Hoffelder, Clifford “Buddy” Hoffelder, Mary Jane Double, Olive Conrad, Betty Fletcher, Barbara Schwarz.
Harry...
Mary A. Graham
Jun 25, 2026
Mary A. Graham, 81, of Steinbarger Lake, Wawaka, died Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born June 1, 1945, in Jamestown, New York to Chester and Winifred (Carlson) Atkins.
On February 6, 1970, in Celeron, New York, she married Donald L. Graham. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2019.
She was a dedicated licensed...
Green Gayheart, Jr.
Jun 22, 2026
Green Gayheart, Jr. 74, of Howe, Indiana died Monday, June 22, 2026, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange.
He was born August 14, 1951 in McDowell, Floyd County, Kentucky to Green Gayheart, Sr. and Helen (Mosley) Gayheart.
He married Cynthia E. Johnson on December 23, 1983, in Ontario. She preceded him in death on June 9, 2013. He then married Donna (Moore)...
Zella Mae Ponce
Jun 20, 2026
Our baby girl, Zella Mae Ponce, was born to heaven on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 9:34 p.m. She was wrapped in love from the very first moment.
We were prepared to bring her into this world in just a few short days, but God needed her as an angel to watch over us.
Though her time with us was brief, Zella...
Kenneth Wayne Parks
Jun 16, 2026
Kenneth W. Parks, 81, of Kendallville, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 16, 2026, at his residence, with his wife at his side and surrounded by family.
He was born March 10, 1945, in Miami, Oklahoma to John W. And Pearl E. (Holt) Parks.
On June 2nd, 1967, in the Church of God in Richmond, Indiana, he married...
William F. Drerup
Jun 16, 2026
William “Bill” Frank Drerup, 89, of Avilla, Indiana, passed peacefully on June 16, 2026.
Bill was born on July 10, 1936, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Urban Francis and Helen Leona (Coffelt) Drerup, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Barbara Ellen (Probst) Drerup of Avilla, Indiana. Together they built a life rooted in love,...
Lois Jean Miller
Jun 15, 2026
Lois Jean Miller, 90, of Rome City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026.
Born on September 30, 1935, Lois was the daughter of David W. Conner and Bessie M. (Cook) Conner. She was raised during the challenging years of the Great Depression and World War II, experiences that helped shape the resilient, compassionate, and selfless woman she would become.
On...
Clifford Collins
Jun 13, 2026
Clifford Collins, 81, of LaGrange, Indiana died Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his residence.
He was born December 2, 1944, in Wayland, Kentucky to Worden and Grace (Allen) Collins.
He married Louann Partick in 1964. She survives in LaGrange.
Clifford spent his early career with Coachman Industries and later owned and operated C & C Excavating. Together with his wife, they owned and...
Jeffrey L. Biberstine
Jun 8, 2026
Jeffrey L. Biberstine, 50, of Kendallville, Indiana died unexpectedly Monday, June 8, 2026, at his residence.
He was born July 3, 1975, in Fort Wayne to Daniel and Donna J. (Helton) Biberstine.
Jeff had a deep love for the things that brought him joy and freedom. He was a lifelong fan of Mustang cars, appreciating their power, style, and spirit. He also...
Joseph C. Jacobs
Jun 7, 2026
Joseph C. Jacobs, Sr., 76, of Topeka, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his family.
He was born February 14, 1950, in Pippa Passes, Kentucky to Benjamin and Lona (Smith) Jacobs.
On August 9, 1969, in Cromwell, he married Sarah H. “Hazel” Ritchie. She preceded him in death...
Tucker Mitchell Thomas Kerzman
Jun 7, 2026
Tucker Mitchell Thomas Kerzman, age 9, of Rome City, Indiana, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne from the results of a bicycle accident on June 2nd in Rome City.
He was born April 29, 2017, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Anthony and Tiffany (Franks) Kerzman.
Tucker just finished the second grade at Rome City Elementary...
Bonnie Marie Miller
Jun 6, 2026
Bonnie Miller, 83, of Kendallville, Indiana died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.
She was born November 23, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri to John and Marie Hunt.
She married Harold Miller in 1970.
Bonnie was a devoted homemaker whose days were filled with the things she loved most — playing BINGO, sipping Dr. Pepper, getting her nails done,...
Jeffrey Clayton "Jeff" Sutton
Jun 5, 2026
Jeffrey Clayton “Jeff” Sutton, 61, of Kendallville, Indiana died unexpectedly Friday, June 5, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born September 21, 1964, in Kendallville to Delmer Clayton and Bonnie (Price) Sutton.
Jeff passed away leaving behind a life defined by motion, horsepower, and heart. A true enthusiast, he found joy...
Vickie Combs
Jun 5, 2026
Vickie Combs, 71, of LaGrange, Indiana died Friday, June 5, 2026, at her residence with her family at her side.
She was born August 30, 1954, in Martin, Kentucky to George and Vernie (Whitt) Tuttle.
She married JW Combs on March 29, 1980, in Clintwood, Virginia. He preceded her in death on November 16, 2025.
Vickie retired from Ceruti’s Catering in Fort Wayne,...
Gertrude Bolen-Sawyer
Jun 2, 2026
Gertrude Bolen-Sawyer (Tackett) was welcomed into her Savior’s arms on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born March 25, 1934, to Sheridan and Sarah (Hall) Tackett in Floyd County, Kentucky.
Gertie, as she was known, married Shelton Bolen on December 24, 1953. They moved to the Kendallville area and raised 4 children, Sheridan, Betty, Earl, and David. Shelton preceded her in...
Sharon Lee Anderson
May 28, 2026
Sharon Lee Anderson, 93, of Avilla, Indiana died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.
She was born March 23, 1933, in Kendallville, Indiana to Robert C. and Gretta Mae (Lehner) Gehring.
She was a 1951 graduate of Kendallville High School.
Sharon had worked at the Cole YMCA in Kendallville as a receptionist and in the gift shop at...
Todd Anthony Amoss
May 19, 2026
Todd Anthony Amoss, 60, of Kimmell, Indiana died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his residence.
He was born August 2, 1965, in Pontiac, Michigan to Thomas and Shirley (Hawke) Amoss.
He had worked at Cooper Tire, Millenium Industries in Ligonier, and Maple Leaf Farms.
Todd enjoyed living on Knapp Lake, living the “lake life” which included canoeing, going for pontoon rides, and...
Geraldine Gannon
May 19, 2026
Geraldine Gannon, 72, of Kendallville, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home in Kendallville.
She was born February 18, 1954, in LaGrange to Burley and Geraldene “Jewel” (Terry) Wallen.
She married Danny Gannon. He preceded her in death.
Gearldine enjoyed working at the Arc Noble County Foundations in Albion.
She had a lifelong love...
