Obituary

Alden Owens, 70, of Ashley and formerly of Wolcottville died Tuesday, October 12, 2010, in Lutheran Hospital.

Mr. Owens had lived in this area most of his life. He retired in 2000 after 15 years at Midwest Molding in Wolcottville.

He was born February 5, 1940, in Hindman, Kentucky, to Aaron and Amy (Ritchie) Owens. On February 4, 1962, in Stroh he married Reva Boggs.

Surviving are his wife, Reva Owens of Ashley; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Alda and Dave Nissen of Wolcottville, Rita Hunter of Kendallville, Teresa and Troy Sams of Howe, and Terri and Kevin Leedy of Hudson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Alden Ray and Norma Cochran of Auburn, and Anthony Owens and Myra Conley of LaGrange; a daughter-in-law, Melinda Owens of Wolcottville; 15 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Geraldine Hudson of Wolcottville; and two brothers, Howard Owens and Denny Owens, both of Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Everett Owens; and a son, Rodney Owens on January 12, 2009.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 15, 2010, at 2 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville, with Pastor Billy Smith officiating. Burial will be in Orange Cemetery, Rome City.

Calling is Thursday, October 14, 2010, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the American Diabetes Association or to the family.

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