Obituary

Chad Edward Showen, 36, of Kendallville died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 in Garrett.

Mr. Showen was a lifetime area resident. He had worked in production maintenance at Kautex in Avilla. He was a member of the American Legion in Garrett, and was a U.S. Army veteran of Desert Storm.

He was born February 29, 1972, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to Scott and Terry (Siples) Showen. His parents survive in Kendallville.

Also surviving are a son, Greg Edward Showen of Avilla and a brother and sister-in-law, Todd and Crystal Showen of Fort Riley in Clay Center, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dale and Loma Siples and his paternal grandparents, Charles and Marion Showen.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 17, 2009, at 3 p.m. at the Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville. Military services will be provided by VFW Post 2749, Kendallville. Burial will be in the New Albany National Cemetery, New Albany, Indiana.

Calling will be Saturday, January 17, 2009, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the family.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com