Obituaries

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...

Jan 8, 2025

Alexine Mary Cincere, 98, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Kendallville died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

The former Alexine Mary Garland was born August 2, 1926, in Alameda, California, to Alexander Murray Garland and Hazel Mudgett Garland.

She graduated from Alameda High School in 1944 and...

Jan 7, 2025

Rosemary Jane Fisher, 88, of Avilla, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born July 17, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Stanley and Gladys (Bell) Spohr.

On June 28, 1958, in Fort Wayne she married Kermit E. Fisher. He preceded her in death on September...

Jan 3, 2025

Nellie (Patrick) Keck, 80, of Wawaka, Indiana died Friday, January 3, 2025, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

She was born February 9, 1944, in Knott County, Kentucky to Amil and Ada (Combs) Patrick.

On April 14, 1963, in New Paris, she married Larry L. Keck.

Mrs. Keck was a homemaker.

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Jan 1, 2025

Gloria Jean Fulk, 77, of Kendallville, Indiana died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born March 9, 1947, in Kendallville to Albert and Irene (Wooten) Gasper.

She retired from Flint and Walling in Kendallville. After retirement she worked at Rural King, also in Kendallville.

She was...

Dec 28, 2024

David Brice Schwartz, 73, of Ashley, Indiana, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born October 5, 1951, in Garrett, Indiana, to Martin L. and Betty E. (Ober) Schwartz.

He honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

On September 27, 1975, in Kendallville he married Susan...

Dec 27, 2024

Julia E. Dunlap, 81, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Friday, December 27, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born November 11, 1943, in Sturgis, Michigan to Harold L. and Lucille I. (Feller) Penn.

On February 13, 1960, in LaGrange, she married David A. Dunlap.

Julia had worked at Sealed Power...

Dec 14, 2024

Our dear mother, Dana Marie Homister, residing in Winamac, Indiana, with her daughter, sadly passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her family as she left this world and passed into the presence of God.

Dana was born on July 16, 1940, in Hindman, Kentucky, to the late...

Dec 11, 2024

Brian David Becker, 66, of Auburn, Indiana, took his last hike on the trail to go home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne in the presence of his beloved wife, Mary Ann.

He was born January 7, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Floyd Warren...

Dec 9, 2024

Larry Ralph Schieber, 77, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana died unexpectedly Monday, December 9, 2024, at his residence.

He was born October 16, 1947, in Angola to Ralph and Pauline (Petre) Schieber.

Larry had attended Flint School, Prairie Heights, and Angola High School.

He honorably served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1966...

Dec 8, 2024

Edna M. Barkey, 95, of Kendallville, Indiana died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Chandler Place in Kendallville.

She was born December 6, 1929, in Sweetser, Grant County, Indiana to George Kenneth and Joy Maisel (Harreld) Bonner.

She had attended North Side High School in Fort Wayne.

On April 15, 1948, in Jalapa, Grant...

Dec 2, 2024

Darrel Eugene DeLong, 75, of Kendallville, Indiana, died  Monday, December 2, 2024, at Lutheran Life Village in Kendallville.

He was born January 16, 1949, in Garrett, Indiana to Claude Eugene and Mary May (Bird) DeLong.

On May 7, 1983 in Albion, Indiana he married Nancy L. Kurrle. She preceded him in death on October 15,...

Dec 1, 2024

Brian Keith Herrman, 56, of Rome City, Indiana died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 30, 1968, in Fort Wayne to Byard and Eleanor (Cantrell) Herrman.

Brian enjoyed Harley Davidson Motorcycles, fishing and always making people laugh.

Surviving are three daughters, Heather Wicker...

Dec 1, 2024

Roger A. Mehrling, 81, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at his residence.

He was born July 2, 1943, in West Unity, Oho.

Mr. Mehrling bought and sold antiques.

Surviving are his caregivers and neighbors, Larry and Fay Anglemyer of Wolcottville; and his beloved dog, Sparkles.

Per Roger's wishes,...

Nov 30, 2024

Olive Burton, 92, of Stroh, Indiana, died Saturday, November 30, 2024, at her residence with her family at her side.

She was born August 3, 1932, in Vest, Kentucky, to Johnnie and Alonzo (Sparkman) Terry.

On July 3, 1986, in Hindman, Kentucky, she married Robert F. Burton. He preceded her in death on October 11,...

Nov 28, 2024

Andrew Donald Boneff, 67, of Angola, Indiana died Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his residence.

He was born October 15, 1957, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Cyril and JoAnn (Norman) Boneff.

Andy was a proud graduate of Maine North High School in Des Plaines, Illinois. After its closing, Maine North was used for location shooting...