Obituaries

Nov 19, 2024

Edward Lee Weber, 84, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

He was born April 10, 1940, in Kendallville, Indiana, at Lakeside Hospital to Archie and Florence (Hovarter) Weber.

Edward graduated from Kendallville High School in 1958 and attended Purdue University before joining his father on the farm....

Nov 18, 2024

Shawn David McAtee, 52, of Avilla, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 18, 2024, at his residence.

He was born March 10, 1972, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Rickey and Sharon (Shirey) McAtee. His father preceded him in death.

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

Shawn enjoyed spending time with family,...

Nov 15, 2024

James E. Schultz, 81, of Rome City, Indiana died Friday, November 15, 2024, at his residence.

He was born August 20, 1943, in Auburn, Indiana, to Harley and June Marie "Peg" (McConnehey) Bouse.

On April 25, 1994, in Las Vegas, Nevada he married Helena "Lena" Rinker.

He honorably served in the U.S. Navy....

Nov 13, 2024

Larry Arthur Streich, 80, of Topeka, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at his residence.

He was born May 25, 1944, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Paul and Mary Lou (Swartz) Streich.

On April 4, 1964, in Corunna he married Loretta Jean Lower. She preceded him in death on April 18, 2021.

Larry...

Nov 12, 2024

DurInda Rae Scheurich, 60, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness.

She was born April 19, 1964, in Kendallville to Dan D. and Sharon A. (Hawk) Bordner.

She married Terry Lee Scheurich. He survives in Wolcottville.

DurInda was a QMA, CNA,...

Nov 10, 2024

Cora Elizabeth Fetro, 87, of Auburn, Indiana, died on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Auburn.

She was born February 25, 1937, in Florence, Alabama, to Delbert and Viola (Springer) Burbank.

Mrs. Fetro had worked at NISCO in Topeka, was a cook at the Elks in Kendallville, worked at a...

Nov 10, 2024

Thomas Lee Schmidt, 76, of Kendallville, Indiana died unexpectedly Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his residence.

He was born September 1, 1948, in Auburn, Indiana to Doyle and Catherine (Buss) Schmidt.

On July 5, 1968, in Cincinnati, Ohio he married Hope Joyce Sims. She preceded him in death on June 11, 2023.

Tom...

Nov 9, 2024

Pamela Jean Chilcutt, 64, of Hudson, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born May 18, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Eugene and Margaret (Jacobs) Phillips.

She worked as a waitress for many years in Ashley and also worked at Kelley's Surplus in...

Nov 8, 2024

Kathy Ann Johnson, 79, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, died November 8, 2024, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Angola.

She was born July 28, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, to James and Betty (Taylor) Haas.

On November 7, 1964, in Toledo, Ohio, she married Howard James Johnson. He survives in Pleasant Lake.

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Nov 8, 2024

Larry Maynard Bortner, 83, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Friday, November 8, 2024, at his residence.

He was born December 23, 1940, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Maynard E. and Emma Jane (Becker) Bortner.

On July 24, 1985, in the Philippines he married Melvin D. Togonon.

Mr. Bortner was a farmer and a truck driver....

Nov 5, 2024

Dennis Eugene Waldron, 70, of Albion, Indiana died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born January 22, 1954, in Kendallville, Indiana to Raymond and Mary (Bielas) Waldron.

On December 28, 2016, in Clearwater, Florida he married Cindy Wise. She survives in Albion.

Dennis retired from Monsanto,...

Nov 3, 2024

William Gordon "Bill" Ebert, 75, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his residence.

He was born November 24, 1948, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Edward and Betty (Gillespie) Ebert.

On July 12, 1975, in Kendallville he married Roxann L. Marti.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army and was a...

Nov 3, 2024

Lois Jean Kelly, 94, of Kendallville, Indiana died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville, surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 29, 1930, in Albion, Indiana to Edward Cobb and Ogden Estelle (Morr) Tipton.

In 1954, she married Boyd Campbell. Then in 1978, in Idaho, she married Dan Kelly....

Nov 2, 2024

Mary Ellen Kress, 96, of Sylvan Lake, Rome City, Indiana, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed November 2, 2024, peacefully with family by her side.

Born May 17, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, Mary Ellen was the daughter of the late Henry and Mildred (Frecking) Black and the wife of the late James J. Kress.

Mary Ellen...

Oct 30, 2024

Thomas Howard. Atkins, 79, of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Tom was born on February 12, 1945, in Kendallville, Indiana, at McCoy Memorial Hospital to parents Howard and Eleanor (Zollman) Atkins. Tom grew up in Kendallville, Indiana, where he attended Wolcottville High School. His journey into adulthood immediately followed when he married his...

Oct 29, 2024

Robert D. Krach, 73, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born October 8, 1951, in Marion, Indiana, to Robert L. and Rosemary (Selch) Krach.

He was a 1970 graduate of Elmhurst High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army.

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Oct 26, 2024

Gregory L. McClure, age 72, passed away on October 26, 2024, at his home in Muskegon, Michigan. Greg was born on May 28, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Norvin and Mary Ann (Diederich) McClure. Gregory served in the Army from 1970 through 1973. During that time, he was deployed to Vietnam for 12 months where he received a...

Oct 25, 2024

Ronnie Dean Roark, 74, of Kendallville, Indiana died Friday, October 25, 2024, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

He was born August 5, 1950, in Linton, Indiana to Clifford and Marie (Fitzpatrick) Roark.

Ronnie honorably served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.

He had worked as a lineman outdoor equipment operator.

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Oct 25, 2024

Rosalie Esther "Rosie" (Hug) Thiel, 86, of Blakeslee, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, October 25th, 2024.

Rosie was born on October 2nd, 1938, in rural Edgerton, Ohio. The only daughter of Alfred and Idris (Kissinger) Hug's eight children. She was a proud 1957, graduate of Edgerton High...

Oct 15, 2024

Albert "Butch" Williams, 80 of Kendallville died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his residence.

He was born July 20, 1944, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Curtis and Bernidean (Bramlett) Williams.

On June 10, 2010, in LaGrange he married Cheryl A. Perkins.

Mr. Williams retired as a maintenance man for the LaGrange Apartments.

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