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Eula Faye Conley
Jan 25, 2012
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Eula Faye (Everage) Conley, 65, of Wolcottville died Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at 6 a.m. in her residence.
She was born November 2, 1946, in Hindman, Kentucky, to Joe Everage, Jr. and Margrette "Alpha" (Risner) Everage.
She graduated from Hindman High School in 1964.
She married J.P. Conley on July 6, 1965,...
Frieda Mullins
Jan 24, 2012
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Frieda Mullins, 101, of Avilla and formerly of Stroh died Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 3:30 p.m. in Provena Sacred Heart Home where she had resided for the past seven years.
She moved to this area in 1953 from Kentucky. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Mullins was a member of the Stroh United Baptist...
Emery M. Clark
Jan 22, 2012
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Emery Mishler Clark, 90, of LaGrange and formerly of Fort Wayne died Sunday, January 22, 2012, in Life Care Center of LaGrange.
He retired after 30+ years from Dana in Fort Wayne where he was a union representative.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He participated in...
Sandra M. Depew
Jan 20, 2012
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Sandra M. DePew, 50, of Kendallville died Friday, January 20, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from East Noble High School in 1980.
Sandra had been employed as a cashier at WalMart in Kendallville for the last nine years.
She was...
Lucille M. Stees
Jan 16, 2012
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Lucille M Stees, 95, of Goshen died Monday, January 16, 2012, in Greencroft Healthcare where she has been a resident since March, 2005.
Mrs. Stees was born the daughter of Michael L. and Ethel (Wise) Fahr on March 13, 1916 in Orangeville, Illinois, where she grew up and graduated from high school.
She was...
David L. Siples
Jan 15, 2012
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David Lee Siples, 60, of Kendallville died Sunday, January 15, 2012, in his residence.
He was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1971, where he participated in football, wrestling, and track.
David was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era.
He was a truck...
Florence H. Baugher
Jan 11, 2012
Obituary
Florence H. Baugher, 83, of Kendallville died Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at 6:20 a.m. in Miller's Merry Manor, Garrett where she had resided since Friday.
She was a homemaker. She enjoyed collecting dolls and salt and pepper shakers.
She was born January 20, 1928, in Mishawaka to Ottis and Lillian Mead. She was married...
Karen Ann Everage
Jan 10, 2012
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Karen Ann Everage, 46, of Roanoke died Tuesday, January 10, 2012, in her residence following a brief illness.
She had lived in Roanoke six years and 11 years in Fort Wayne. She was a graduate of Ravenscroft Beauty College in Fort Wayne.
Karen was a disc jockey with WLKI in Angola and WBTU in...
Jack H. Mortimore
Jan 7, 2012
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Memorial service: Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 11 a.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
Calling: Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 10 - 11 a.m. in the funeral home
Military services provided by Kendallville VFW Post 2749 and Rome City American Legion Post 381. **************************************************
Jack H. Mortimore, 85, of Kendallville...
David S. Haskins
Jan 4, 2012
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David S. Haskins, 55, of Great Falls, Virginia, and formerly of Kendallville died Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 1:18 p.m. in his residence following a four year illness.
He was a 1975 graduate of East Noble High School and a 1981 graduate of Indiana University, majoring in finance and communications.
David had lived in...
Lyman H. Deming
Jan 1, 2012
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Lyman H. Deming, 81, of Kendallville died Sunday, January 1, 2012, in Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville.
Mr. Deming moved to this area in 1962, coming from New York. He retired from Taylor-Made in Kendallville after 34 years.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War.
He was...
Jerry Ray Combs
Dec 31, 2011
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Jerry Ray Combs, 53, of LaGrange and formerly of Wolcottville died Saturday, December 31, 2011, in his residence. He had been ill for several years.
He was born April 3, 1958, in LaGrange to Leburn "Lee" and Lucenia (Moore) Combs.
He previously worked at Reliable Tool in Kendallville.
Jerry liked gardening, birds,...
Arrianna Nicole Castle
Dec 22, 2011
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Arrianna Nicole Castle of Garrett was stillborn Thursday, December 22, 2011. She is the daughter of James Booth of Kendallville and Heather Castle of Garrett.
Also surviving are maternal grandparents, Carolyn and Conrad Honaker of Garrett; and paternal grandparents, Bobbie and Melissa Booth of Kendallville.
A memorial service will be Thursday, December 29, 2011,...
Bonnie E Gnau
Dec 22, 2011
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Bonnie Eileen Gnau, 94, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully at Parkview Noble Hospital on December 22, 2011.
Born November 17, 1917, in Fort Wayne, she was the only daughter of Leo and Grace (Barner) Fetter.
After graduation from the Saint Catherine Academy, she worked as a secretary for the Boss Glove Factory in...
Loretta Lynn Benson
Dec 21, 2011
Obituary
Loretta Lynn Benson, 2-1/2 months, of Albion died Wednesday, December 21, 2011, in her residence.
She was born October 8, 2011, in Kendallville to Mark E. Keene and Kerri Benson. They survive in Albion.
Also surviving are a step sister, Angel Keene at home; a step brother, Mark Keene at home; maternal grandparents, Candice...
Daniel W. Cass, Jr.
Dec 12, 2011
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Daniel W. Cass, Jr., 85, of Sylvan Lake, Rome City died Monday, December 12, 2011, in his residence.
He retired as plant manager from Electric Cords in Wolcottville. He also worked in maintenance at the Limberlost Golf Club in Rome City.
Mr. Cass served in the U.S. Marine Corps. during World War II in...
Vera M. Mcvay
Dec 5, 2011
Obituary
Vera M. McVay, 60, of Woodruff and formerly of Colon, Michigan, died Monday, December 5, 2011, at 12:30 p.m. in Parkview LaGrange Hospital, LaGrange.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of Moose Lodge No. 1351 in LaGrange.
Vera enjoyed helping others by volunteering her time, setting up fund raisers, and helping those...
Joseph M. Emerson
Nov 26, 2011
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Joseph Mansfield Emerson, 32, of Rome City died Saturday, November 26, 2011, at 2:10 a.m. in Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville following a 3 1/2 month illness.
He graduated from East Noble High School in 1998, where he was active in theater. He was a 2002 graduate of Ball State Honors College in Muncie.
Joe...
Edna Isbell Ritchie
Nov 22, 2011
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Edna Isbell Ritchie, 83, of Kendallville died Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at 5:15 a.m. in Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville.
Mrs. Ritchie moved to this area from Kentucky as a teenager.
She was the owner of Edna's Restaurant in Rome City for many years where she was known for her homemade chicken gravy and biscuits....
Brenda K. Showen
Nov 22, 2011
Obituary
Brenda Kay Showen, 69, of Kendallville died Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at 12:45 p.m. in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1961.
Brenda had worked at Essex Wire in Kendallville and was a waitress at Miller's Truck Stop in Kendallville.
She...
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