Reba L. Skinner
Jun 19, 2010
Obituary
Reba L. Skinner, 97, of Kendallville died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at 8:03 p.m. in Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville.
Mrs. Skinner was a partner with her husband in their store in Kendallville, known as Skinners Sewing Center from 1952 to 1971.
She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville. She was...
Russell L. Muscello, Sr.
Jun 18, 2010
Obituary
Russell L. Muscello, Sr., 62, of Adams Lake, Wolcottville died unexpectedly Friday, June 18, 2010, at 4 p.m. in his residence.
Mr. Muscello was a lifetime area resident. He retired after 38 years at Superior Essex in Kendallville.
He was a member of Kendallville Moose Lodge 1301, Rome City Sons of the Legion, and...
Stephen A. Lutz
Jun 15, 2010
Obituary
Missionary Stephen A. Lutz, MD, of Papua, New Guinea, was called to his eternal home on June 15, 2010, at Adams Lake, Wolcottville, Indiana, following a long illness.
He was the son of missionary Rev. Arnold J. and Juanita A. (Becker) Lutz and born in Nagercoil, South India on November 5, 1949. He attended school at...
Heather M. Sabelhaus
Jun 14, 2010
Obituary
Heather M. Sabelhaus, 37, of LaGrange died Monday, June 14, 2010, at 9:20 p.m. in the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Elkhart.
Ms. Sabelhaus had worked as a residential caretaker for Community Living in Angola. Before moving to LaGrange, she had lived in Kendallville for seven years and Pennsylvania for five years. She was...
Robert Shannon
Jun 8, 2010
Obituary
Robert "R.L." Shannon, 81, of Wawaka died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at 9:05 p.m., in Northridge Village, Albion.
Mr. Shannon was a Journeyman Bricklayer, he had worked for the railroad, and worked for Excel Distribution in Albion. After retirement he mowed for the state at Chain of Lakes State Park and Tri County DNR. He also...
Paula Sneed
Jun 6, 2010
Obituary
Paula Sneed, 61, of Kendallville died Sunday, June 6, 2010, in her residence.
Among her survivors, are a son and daughter-in-law, Pastor Kevin and Angie Sneed of Kendallville.
Funeral services will be held at Weathers Funeral Home, 106 South Shelby Street, Salem, Indiana.
Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State...
Floyd C. Robbins
Jun 2, 2010
Obituary
Floyd Charles Robbins, 57, of Kendallville died Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at 3:01 p.m. in his residence.
Mr. Robbins had served in the United States Marine Corp.
He was born June 4, 1952, in Oceanside, California, to Richard and Ann Robbins.
Surviving are a daughter, Christy Robbins of Fairland; a son, Richard...
Rose M. Esposito
Jun 1, 2010
Obituary
Rose Marie Esposito, 82, of Avilla died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 2:35 p.m. in Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla.
Mrs. Esposito had lived in this area nine years, coming from Port Richey, Florida. She had worked as a model in New York City.
She was born August 29, 1927, in Bronx, New York,...
Lillian Grace Hill
May 10, 2010
Obituary
Lillian Grace "Lilly" Hill, 8 months 7 days, of Wolcottville died Monday, May 10, 2010, in her residence following an extended illness.
She was born September 3, 2009, in Kendallville to Kent Charles and Jennifer Lynn (Allen) Hill.
Surviving are maternal grandparents, Rex and Donna Allen of Kendallville; paternal grandparents, Chuck and Joy Hill...
Paquita M. Kurtz
May 7, 2010
Obituary
Paquita M. "Pat" Kurtz, 95, a lifelong resident of Kendallville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2010, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Kurtz graduated at the top of her class from Kendallville High School. She and her husband, Wade, owned and operated a popcorn stand located at the corner of...
Gerald E. Herron
May 5, 2010
Obituary
Gerald Eugene Herron, 80, of Kendallville died Wednesday, May 5, 2010, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Mr. Herron was a lifetime area resident. He had earned a degree in Diesel Engine Repair and Refrigeration. He retired in 1991 from Newnam Foundry in Kendallville, after 46 years of service as an inspector.
He loved spending...
C. Gordon Bloom
May 3, 2010
Obituary
Charles Gordon Bloom, 75, of Kendallville died Monday, May 3, 2010, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Mr. Bloom was a lifelong resident of DeKalb and Noble Counties. He retired from West Noble Middle School as an Industrial Arts and Science teacher. He was also a farmer.
He was a founding board member of Kid...
Rilda B. Gayheart
May 2, 2010
Obituary
Rilda B. Gayheart, 86, of Hazard, Kentucky, and formerly of Rome City died Sunday, May 2, 2010, in the Hazard Nursing Home.
Mrs. Gayheart had lived in Kentucky all except for 35 years when she lived in Rome City. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Lott's Creek Community Baptist Church in Kentucky.
...
Roy A. Johnson
Apr 29, 2010
Obituary
Roy Alan Johnson, 57, of Kendallville died Thursday, April 29, 2010, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne with his family at his side. He had been ill for one week.
Mr. Johnson had lived in Kendallville for seven years, coming from Butler. He worked at Quick Tanks in Kendallville.
He was a volunteer pack leader...
Polly Griffith
Apr 27, 2010
Obituary
Polly Griffith, 94, of Goshen and formerly of Marshall, Michigan, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at 3:30 a.m. in Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen.
Mrs. Griffith had lived in Goshen since January, 2008. In 1946, she moved to Albion, Michigan, coming from Kentucky.
She was a homemaker, and a member of the Old Regular...
Terry L. Rebman
Apr 25, 2010
Obituary
Terry Lynn Rebman, 55, of Rome City died Sunday, April 25, 2010, at 10:45 p.m. as the result of a traffic accident on State Road 9 north of Rome City.
Terry graduated from Snider High School in Fort Wayne, and from Lincoln Technical Institute where he earned a degree as an automotive mechanic.
He...
A.E. Betty Mccormick
Apr 24, 2010
Obituary
Alpha Elizabeth "Betty" McCormick, 89, of Manassas, Virginia, died Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Manassas.
She lived in Virginia since 1996, coming from Wolcottville. She had worked at Indiana University as a Psychology Department Secretary. She also worked as a teacher's aide in Special Ed and substitute teacher in several local school districts for over 25...
Derrick J. Reick
Apr 23, 2010
Obituary
Derrick J. Reick, 39, of Kendallville died Friday, April 23, 2010, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Derrick graduated from East Noble High School in 1988. He worked at Reliable Tool, the Budd Company, and for 13 years at Citation in Albion as a machine operator.
Derrick attended the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville,...
Charles F. Herron
Apr 23, 2010
Obituary
Charles Franklin "Charlie" Herron, 74, of Avilla died Friday, April 23, 2010, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Mr. Herron was a lifetime area resident. He had worked for 25 years at Newnam Foundry and Lane Foundry, and retired as custodian at the LaOtto Elementary School.
He was born June 28, 1935, in LaOtto to...
Joseph C. Leitch
Apr 22, 2010
Obituary
Joseph Carl Leitch, 78, of Kendallville died Thursday, April 22, 2010, in Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville.
Mr. Leitch was a 1951 graduate of Kendallville High School. He proudly served his country during the Korean War. He later graduated from the G.E. Apprentice School for Tool & Die.
He was retired form Eaton Industries, and...
