Roberta D. Hicks
Feb 9, 2025
Roberta D. Hicks, 88, of Garrett, Indiana, died Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.
She was born October 17, 1936, in Auburn to R.D. and Eunice (Rufner) Parker.
She married Luther Dennison. He preceded her in death on August 8, 1977. She then married Robert Richards. He preceded her in death...
David Wayne Handshoe
Feb 9, 2025
David Wayne Handshoe, 72, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Majestic Care of West Allen in Fort Wayne.
He was born February 10, 1952, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Arnold and Flora (Harmon) Handshoe.
Mr. Handshoe was a mechanic and a self-employed truck driver.
David loved racing in his younger years...
James Edward Georgel
Feb 9, 2025
James Edward Georgel, 96, of Kendallville, Indiana died Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Chandler Place in Kendallville.
He was born June 15, 1928, in Elwood, Indiana, to Raymond and Elizabeth (Owen) Georgel.
On November 20, 1954, in Anderson, he married Freda Lou Blackford. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2022.
He...
Robert Eugene Butts, Jr.
Feb 2, 2025
Robert Eugene Butts, Jr., 86, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his residence with his family at his side.
He was born December 15, 1938, in Sturgis, Michigan, to Robert E. Butts, Sr. and Edith Jane (Blanchard) Butts.
Mr. Butts was a tool and die maker at Industra and Albion Wire.
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Donna L. Wilhelm Phares
Feb 2, 2025
Donna Louise Wilhelm Phares, 84, of Hudson, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her residence.
She was born January 31, 1941, in LaGrange County, Indiana to Robert and Wilma Della (Northup) Wilder.
Donna married Robert Wilhelm on January 22, 1960. He preceded her in death on December 25,...
Mary Lou Neeley
Jan 31, 2025
Mary Lou Neeley, 81, of Avilla, Indiana, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.
She was born May 29, 1943, in Coldwater, Michigan, to Carl and Leola (Manzer) Williamson.
Mrs. Neeley was a homemaker. She also drove school bus for ten years for the Marshall Public Schools in Marshall, Michigan.
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Lois E. Eckhart
Jan 29, 2025
Lois E. (Favinger) Swartz Eckhart, 104, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.
She was born April 8, 1920, in Green Township, Noble County, Indiana, to Grover C. and Zelma Ann (Henry) Favinger.
She was a graduate of Albion High School and Warner Beauty College in Fort...
G. Eileen Parker
Jan 28, 2025
Gloria "Eileen" Parker, 89, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
She was born in Hammond, Indiana, on January 18, 1936, to Everett E. and Minnie M. (Patterson) Chapman.
She graduated from Buffalo High School, Buffalo, Indiana, in 1955.
She married Jerry G. Polakovic on April 7,...
Kathleen P. Curtis
Jan 26, 2025
Kathleen P. "Kathy" Curtis, 70, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, died Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her residence.
She was born April 16, 1954, in Warwick, Rhode Island, to Vincent and Patricia (Love) Whitcomb.
On December 31, 1984, in Metz she married Michael "Mike" Curtis.
Mrs. Curtis was a homemaker.
Kathy loved...
Carl Ronald Peters
Jan 24, 2025
Carl Ronald Peters, 88, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at his residence.
He was born September 10, 1936, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Clarence and Mable (Crouse) Peters.
On June 26, 1965, in Kendallville he married Janet Kay Svoboda.
He retired from management with Lyall Electric, working at their plants in...
Jeffrey Kyle Fetters
Jan 24, 2025
Jeffrey K. Fetters, born on August 3, 1967, in Marion, Indiana, passed peacefully at his home on Westler Lake on January 24, 2025.
He left his mother and father, Judy and John Fetters; a sister, Jody Fetters; a niece, Haley (Clayton) McConahay; and his "pound puppy", J.
Jeff attended Wolcottville School and Lakeland High School,...
Jerry L Bales
Jan 23, 2025
Jerry L. Bales, 72, of Rome City, Indiana, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born January 29, 1952, in Bluffton to Charles William Bales and Dixie I. (Betz) Merriman.
On September 11, 1971, he married Vicki E. Altom. She preceded him in death on April 10,...
Billy R Moore
Jan 23, 2025
Billy R. Moore, 83, of Angola, Indiana, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Northern Lakes Nursing Home in Angola.
He was born December 3, 1941, in Hindman, Kentucky, to Clifton and Lucy (Hicks) Moore.
On April 25, 1964, he married Barbara J. Howard. She preceded him in death on January 16, 2016. Then in July...
Joshua Ray Fender
Jan 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joshua Ray Fender on January 23, 2025, at the age of 39.
Josh was a cherished son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend to many.
Born on November 9, 1985, in Kendallville, Indiana, Josh grew up with a love for the outdoors that would shape...
Deborah Kay Robinson
Jan 22, 2025
Deborah Kay Robinson, 62, passed away at her home in Glendale, AZ on January 22, 2025.
Deb graduated from East Noble High School in 1981. She was the Administrative Director at Pathology Billing Services, LLC in Phoenix, AZ for 20 years.
Deb met Mike on July 11, 1987.
Deb was born on October...
Thomas J Deller
Jan 21, 2025
Thomas J. Deller, 65, of Angola, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born July 20, 1959, in Angola, Indiana, to Robert Dean and June Marie (Wagoner) Deller.
On November 6, 1982, he married Karen Hunt.
Mr. Deller had worked at Northeast Mechanical in Fort...
Loraine "Lorie" Holliday
Jan 21, 2025
Everybody's Mamaw and dearly loved by all, Loraine "Lorie" Holliday, 87, of Rome City died peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born November 3, 1937, in Hindman, Kentucky, to Cephus and Creola "Ola" (Slone) Mosley.
She had worked at BRC Rubber in Ligonier and was a...
Pamela Gail Jefferies
Jan 20, 2025
Pamela Gail Jefferies, 70, of Wawaka, Indiana, was greeted by our Lord, her father, Paul Kage, and great-grandson, Elijaih Rivers in Heaven on Monday, January 20, 2025.
She was born July 16, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Paul G. and Lillian Ann (McCormick) Kage.
In 1985 she married Curtis Dean Jefferies. He survives in...
Keith Allen Wooten
Jan 14, 2025
Keith Allen Wooten, 76, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born December 30, 1948, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Harry Arnold Wooten and Maxine (Lash) Taylor. His parents preceded him in death.
On December 27, 1982, in Dallas, Texas, he married Ann E. Snow....
Michael Jay "Mike" Chorpenning
Jan 10, 2025
Michael Jay "Mike" Chorpenning, 75, of Hudson, Indiana, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at his residence due to multiple health issues.
He was born July 27, 1949, in Auburn, Indiana, to Lawrence and Maxine (Mason) Chorpenning.
In November 1971, in Pleasant Lake he married Cynthia Ann "Cyndy" Loucks.
Mr. Chorpenning retired from the...
