Obituaries

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Jan 9, 2025

Junie F. Jones, 77, and Edward R. "Eddie" Jones, 78, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Thursday, January 9, 2025, at their home. Both hospice patients, Junie died at 3:55 a.m. and Edward followed her at 6:11 p.m. to join her in Heaven.

Junie was born May 11, 1947, in Lackey, Kentucky to Armond and June (Campbell) Ritchie.

Jan 9, 2025

Junie F. Jones, 77, and Edward R. "Eddie" Jones, 78, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Thursday, January 9, 2025, at their home. Both hospice patients, Junie died at 3:55 a.m. and Edward followed her at 6:11 p.m. to join her in Heaven.

Junie was born May 11, 1947, in Lackey, Kentucky to Armond and June (Campbell) Ritchie.

Jan 9, 2025

Annegret Mertz, 99, of Waterloo, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the home of her son near Corunna.

She was born January 6, 1926, in Meckelstedt, Germany, to Deitrich and Mathilda (Meinken) Kessner.

She and her husband, Kenneth owned a dairy farm for many years and were a part of the...

Jan 8, 2025

Linda Sue Rasnake, 67, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Laurels of DeKalb in Butler surrounded by her family.

She was born June 18, 1957, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Richard and Connie (Anglin) Jordan. Her parents preceded her in death.

Linda was a homemaker and an artist, specializing in paintings. She had...

Jan 8, 2025

Edna Maria Adele (Maaske) Heathers (Gram to most), 105.5, of Avilla, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the home of her granddaughter in Peoria, Illinois.

She was born June 18, 1919, in Bertrand, Nebraska, to Herman F. and Adele D. (Stuhr) Maaske.

On June 1, 1938, in Alma, Nebraska, she married Jacob Heathers. Shortly...