Donna S. VanHorn
Sep 9, 2026
Donna S. VanHorn, 87, of Kendallville, Indiana died Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, just one day before her 88th birthday.
She was born September 10, 1938, in Corunna, Indiana on the family farm to Willard and Gladys (Snyder) Stonebraker.
She was a 1956 graduate of Ashley High School.
On July 20, 1984, at Lake James in Steuben County,...
David Lee Combs
Aug 26, 2026
David Lee Combs, 64, of Angola, Indiana died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his residence.
He was born January 15, 1962, in LaGrange, Indiana to Johnny and Joyce (Ritchie) Combs.
Mr. Combs honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1980 to 1985, a chapter of his life that reflected his dedication, strength, and commitment to serving his country. After his military service,...
Vedra A. Martin
Aug 20, 2026
Vedra A. Martin, 71, of Avilla, Indiana died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by family.
She was born June 2, 1955, in Hazard, Kentucky to Pearl and Edna (Owens) Fuller.
She married John Martin on October 12, 1991. He survives in Avilla.
She enjoyed working in the food service industry. She had worked at Snyder Foods in Lisbon and Subway...
James Gale Forbes
Aug 20, 2026
James Gale Forbes, 80, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born January 16, 1946, in Sturgis, Michigan to Clarence Dale and Gladys Mae (Zanner) Forbes.
He married Jeanne Burniston on December 7, 1974, in Waterloo. She survives in Kendallville.
James was a proud Army veteran who believed in hard work and service....
Mary Evelyn "Eby" McKinney
Aug 19, 2026
Mary Evelyn "Eby" McKinney, 92, died August 19, 2026, in Auburn, IN, surrounded by love.
Mary was born February 11, 1934, in North Vernon, IN to Harold and Olive Hale. Known for her deep love of family, tireless proofreading skills, insatiable wonder, finding balancing a checkbook “fun” and a knack for cornering you at a potluck for a lively conversation–she lived...
Pamela McNary
Aug 15, 2026
Pamela McNary, 78, of Rome City, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born December 26, 1947, in Logansport, Indiana to Robert L. and Donna M. (Julian) Bernhardt.
On September 19, 1996, in Indianapolis, she married Steven M. McNary.
Mrs. McNary retired from The Salvation Army, where she served...
Joyce G. Straley
Aug 12, 2026
Joyce G. Straley, 86, a longtime beloved resident of Hudson, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born June 27, 1940, in Steuben County to Charles and Ethel (Benjamin) McGrew.
On September 14, 1958, in Ashley she married Harold Straley, Jr. He preceded her in death on May...
David Allen Mossman
Aug 11, 2026
David Allen Mossman, 67, of Rome City, Indiana died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his residence with his family at his side.
He was born November 7, 1958, in Kendallville, Indiana to Walter and Dorothy (Brady) Mossman.
He was co-owner and maintenance man at Brady’s Landing, also known as Granny's Tavern on Sylvan Lake in Rome City.
Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law,...
Carl C. Rapp
Aug 8, 2026
Carl C. Rapp, 87, of Hudson, Indiana died Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.
He was born July 10, 1939, in Lynnfield, Massachusetts to Carl D. and Madeline S. (Gilbert) Rapp.
On December 1, 1980, in Angola, he married Linda R. Trecartin.
Carl was a proud U.S. Marine veteran who lived a life rooted in hard work, family, faith,...
Virginia C. Bock
Aug 7, 2026
Virginia C. Bock, 90, of Kendallville, Indiana died Friday, August 7, 2026, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.
She was born March 16, 1936, in Garrett, Indiana to Charles and Theresa (Crary) Kruger.
She had worked for Garrett Greenhouse, Culligan in Garrett, Meals on Wheels and had been a site manager with Aging and In Home Services.
Virginia had a special way of...
Janice Russell
Aug 5, 2026
Janice Lee Russell, 86, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 26, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Robert and Ruby (Spero) Brown.
On May 15, 1971, at Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church, she married Eldon Robert Russell, Jr.
Janice had worked as a custodian for 33 years at Silgan Plastics...
Dale F. Gordon
Jul 31, 2026
Dale F. Gordon, 82, of Avilla, Indiana died Friday, July 31, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.
He was born May 28, 1944, in Churubusco to Alpheus Abraham and Ruth Matilda (Roberson) Gordon.
On August 2, 1981, in Hamler, Ohio, he married Marla K. Storch. She preceded him in death on September 24, 2021.
Dale had been a welder with Advance Mixer...
Allen C. Countryman
Jul 30, 2026
Allen “Al” C. Countryman, 77, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.
He was born May 2, 1949, in Gloversville, New York to Chester “Chet” and Eleanor (Gordon) Countryman.
Allen honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He was an Army Recruiter in Kendallville from 1973 to 1977. He then worked as...
Jeffrey C. Bailey
Jul 29, 2026
Jeffrey C. Bailey, 75, of Ashley, Indiana died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his residence.
He was born December 8, 1950, in Parsons, Kansas to Harry C. and Juanita (Tedstrom) Bailey.
Mr. Bailey honorably served in the United States Army.
He was a self-employed Pattern Maker.
Surviving are a son, Bradley J. Bailey of Baltimore, Maryland; a daughter, Beth Ann Marie Bailey; one grandchild;...
Rosemary Schmetzer
Jul 28, 2026
Rosemary Schmetzer, 98, of Angola, Indiana, and formerly of Gary, Indiana died Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Lakeland Nursing Home in Angola.
She was born May 19, 1928, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Frank Damon and Mary (Hofbauer) Schmetzer.
Rosemary had worked at Sun Loan Company in Gary as a secretary.
Rosemary enjoyed music and played the organ and piano.
She is survived by her...
Richard Lee Stuby
Jul 27, 2026
Richard Lee Stuby, 77, of Corunna, Indiana died Monday, July 27, 2026, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.
He was born March 25, 1949, in Spencer, South Dakota to Troy and Delphia (Burnham) Stuby.
Mr. Stuby honorably served in the United States Army.
He worked as a utility locator for many years and was a supervisor at Handy and Harmon in Kendallville.
Richard enjoyed...
Randy Allen Noll
Jul 25, 2026
Randy Allen Noll, 71, of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born January 5, 1955, in Angola, Indiana, to Bill W. and Marilyn Ann (Tracey) Noll.
On March 1, 1975, in Ashley, Indiana, he married the love of his life, Marjorie Diane Beer. Together they built a life centered on faith,...
Ronald L. Mobley
Jul 24, 2026
Ronald "Ron" Lee Mobley, 77, of LaGrange, Indiana died Friday, July 24, 2026, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn.
He was born February 14, 1949, in LaGrange to Virgil “Joe” and Doris (Lytle) Mobley.
On March 18, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he married Connie Yoder.
Ron Mobley honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In recognition...
Kaden Henry Lynn Wiese
Jul 23, 2026
Kaden Henry Lynn Wiese, 18, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Thursday evening, July 23, 2026, as the result of an auto accident near Topeka.
He was born March 15, 2008, in Fort Wayne, to Scott and Laura (Hart) Wiese.
Kaden was a student at Lakeland High School and was preparing to begin his senior year this fall. He was also in the welding...
Reva Owens
Jul 19, 2026
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, our beloved mother, Reva Boggs Owens, 89, of Kendallville, Indiana peacefully entered Heaven. We find comfort in knowing she was reunited with the love of her life, our father, and welcomed with open arms by our brother and nephew. Though our hearts are broken by her absence, we take solace in knowing she is surrounded...
