Obituary

Rusty Kenneth Erin Wallace, 12, of Stroh died Saturday, August 2, 2008, at 6:50 a.m. at the home of his nurse in Kendallville.

Rusty enjoyed cartoons and listening to music.

He was born December 11, 1995, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Rhonda Hays.

Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Rhonda (Hays) and James Conley of Stroh; a sister, Riley Conley, at home; maternal grandparents, Robin Campbell of Stroh and Chester Hays of Stroh; paternal grandparents, James Ramey of Stroh and Janice Ramey of Stroh; maternal great grandparents, Richard and Jeane Aichele of Kendallville; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and the nurses that have taken great care of Rusty for most of his life, Debbie Mase of Kendallville and Kelly Pazator of Avilla.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at the Stroh Church of God on South Main Street in Stroh. Pastor Loyd Jury will officiate. Burial will be in Wright Cemetery near Stroh.

Casketbearers will be Nathan Mase, Finley Conley, Danny Conley, and Jim Thompson.

Calling will be Tuesday, August 5, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the church.

Preferred memorials are to Lutheran Children's Hospital or Riley Children's Hospital.

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