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...
Bufford Terry
Apr 20, 2010
Obituary
Bufford "Deke" Terry, 69, of Albion died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 2:25 a.m. in his residence. He had been ill since 2006.
Mr. Terry retired after 30 years from Dana in Fort Wayne.
He was an avid fisherman, who liked the outrdoors and hunting. He enjoyed participating in bass fishing tournaments. Nothing was...
Roland J. Raper
Apr 20, 2010
Obituary
Roland John Raper, 70, of Kendallville and formerly of Wawaka died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 7:05 a.m. in his residence.
Mr. Raper retired as a machinist from Hy-Matic Manufacturing in Kendallville. He had served in the U.S. Navy.
He was a member of VFW Post 2749, American Legion Post 86, and the Kendallville...
Rick A. Fark
Apr 19, 2010
Obituary
Rick A. Fark, 48, of Fort Wayne died Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10:35 a.m. at his residence.
Mr. Fark had lived in Fort Wayne 20 years, coming from Florida.
He was born September 9, 1961, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Raymond and Patricia (Schwartz) Fark.
Surviving are his mother, Patricia Fark of...
Josephine Fugate
Apr 18, 2010
Obituary
Josephine Fugate, 68, of LaGrange died Sunday, April 18, 2010, at 11:12 a.m. in her residence.
Mrs. Fugate moved to the LaGrange area 44 years ago from Kentucky. She had worked at Starcraft in Emmatown.
Mom was a loving person to everybody. She was fun and full of laughter, showing the world how to...
Armond Ritchie
Apr 17, 2010
Obituary
Armond Ritchie, 86, of Kendallville died Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 11:05 a.m. in Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville, where he has resided since June, 2008.
Mr. Ritchie was a coal miner, and retired as a truck driver. He attended the Full Gospel Revival Center in Rome City. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World...
Shannon M. Kline
Apr 17, 2010
Obituary
Shannon Marie Kline, 30, of South Milford died Saturday, April 17, 2010, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a short illness.
Ms. Kline was a 1999 graduate of Prairie Heights High School. She attended Independent Full Gospel Church in Ashley.
She was born August 31, 1979, in LaGrange to Thomas and Gloria (Rice) Kline....
Thelma R. Cass
Apr 15, 2010
Obituary
Thelma R. Cass, 91, of Wolcottville died Thursday, April 15, 2010. at 4:45 a.m. in Parkview LaGrange Hospital, LaGrange. She had been ill two days.
Mrs. Cass retired after 24 years at Monsanto in Ligonier. She was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City and the Rosary Sodality.
She was born...
