Ira H. Leslie
Oct 12, 2024
Ira H. Leslie, 84, of Ashley, Indiana, died Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born August 11, 1940, in Garrett, Indiana, to John Allen and Margaret M. (Burger) Leslie.
On June 14, 1989, in Fremont he married Debbie Stackhouse.
Mr. Leslie retired from BorgWarner (now...
John Alan Britt
Oct 12, 2024
John Alan Britt, 74, of Rome City, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his residence.
He was born November 12, 1949, in Magnolia, Arkansas, to Earsey Harris and Melb a Mae (Deloach) Britt.
He honorably served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Britt was a self-employed...
Lynn Stuart Stockwell
Oct 10, 2024
Lynn Stuart Stockwell, 83, of Hudson, Indiana, died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Chandler Place in Kendallville.
He was born April 29, 1941, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Melvin and Theda Marilyn (Leas) Stockwell.
He grew up on the farm of his grandparents, Heber and Maybelle Leas near Hudson. He graduated from Salem Center School in...
Ann Pearl Markle
Oct 9, 2024
Ann Pearl Markle, 93, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Lutheran Life Village in Kendallville.
She was born November 29, 1930, in Sidney, Ohio, to Murray and Pearl (Smithers) Ferguson.
She received an undergraduate degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, a master's degree from St. Francis University in Fort Wayne, and a doctorate...
Deldee Joan Therrien
Oct 7, 2024
Deldee Joan Therrien, known affectionately as Dee, passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 90 in Rector, Arkansas. Born on October 25, 1934, Dee spent her early years in Indianapolis, where she attended the Indiana School for the Deaf, fostering a lifelong passion for learning and creativity.
Dee was renowned for her exquisite oil...
Skyler Matthew Ditton
Oct 6, 2024
Skyler Matthew Ditton, 23, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly, Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his residence.
He was born May 21, 2001, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Matthew and Raven (Boyd) Ditton.
Skyler graduated from East Noble High School in 2019.
After graduation, he honorably served in the U.S. Marines.
He worked...
Thelma Jean Sobieski
Sep 29, 2024
Thelma Jean Sobieski, 98, of Kendallville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2024, where she will be reunited with her husband, son, and many relatives and friends. Her last days were spent in hospice care.
Thelma was born on a little farm near Monroeville, Indiana on Christmas Eve 1925, to Nelson...
Daniel W. A. Tackels
Sep 27, 2024
Daniel Walter Ameda Tackels, 68, of Kendallville, Indiana and formerly Garrett died unexpectedly, Friday, September 27, 2024, at his residence.
He was born September 13, 1956, in Fort Wayne to Charles L. and Wanda A. (Dove) Tackels.
Daniel was a mechanic and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are three daughters, Bonnie Quinn of Kendallville, Jessica...
James C. Mullinix
Sep 25, 2024
James Cordell Mullinix, 88, of Angola, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his residence.
He was born January 30, 1936, in King Mountain, Tennessee, the fourth of 15 children born to James Gilbert and Ruby Hazel (Matthews) Mullinix.
Mr. Mullinix retired from the Steuben County REMC where he was a lineman and supervisor of...
Rose Marie Grogg
Sep 24, 2024
Rose Marie (Jackson) Grogg, 73, of McClish Lake, Hudson, Indiana died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her residence.
She was born February 2, 1951, in Garrett to Cecil and Delores (Gaetz) Jackson.
For many years she owned and operated a beauty salon, La Belle Coiffuer, out of her home in Auburn. She then...
Thomas J. Mortimore, Sr.
Sep 21, 2024
Thomas J. Mortimore, Sr. 89, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his residence.
He was born June 30, 1935, at home in Kendallville, Indiana, to Homer P. and Reba Mae (Olinger) Mortimore.
He attended school at Wayne Center with many of his friends.
Tom joined the Army in March of...
Blanche Knight
Sep 10, 2024
Blanche C. Knight was born at home in Shelby County, Indiana in 1932, the first child of John and Mary Cheatham with her twin sister, Barbara sharing the day. Both children became seriously ill at 3 months old; Barbara passed away; Blanche survived. Over the years she was joined by sisters, Estelle and Esther as well as brother, Alan....
Colleen Molina
Sep 10, 2024
Colleen Slone Molina, 68, passed away on September 10, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born in Hindman, Kentucky on April 26, 1956, to Lenvel and Maxine Slone. She married Florentino Molina in 1971. They spent 45 years together raising 8 children.
A devoted mother and grandmother, Colleen dedicated her life...
Norbert C. "Nick" Chester
Sep 8, 2024
Norbert C. "Nick" Chester, 82, of Rome City, Indiana died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.
He was born August 21, 1942, in Fort Wayne to Carl and Margaret (Parrot) Chester.
On September 19, 1964, in Fort Wayne he married Carolyn Sue Harpel. She preceded him in death on September...
Sandra E. "Sandy" Weimer
Sep 5, 2024
Sandra E. "Sandy" Weimer, 82, of Kendallville, Indiana died unexpectedly Thursday, September 5, 2024, while on vacation with her family in Munising, Michigan.
She was born December 29, 1941, in Kendallville to Esta and Beatrice Pearl Herron.
On May 21, 1960, in Kendallville she married Samuel D. Weimer.
Sandy had worked at Quick...
Jason A. "Jake" Kistler
Aug 31, 2024
Jason Aron "Jake" Kistler, 54, of Kendallville, Indiana died Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born December 25, 1969, in Huntington to Ron Kistler and Linda (Dowdy) Kistler.
On July 2, 2022, at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville he married Amy (Mellott) Worsham.
Jason worked...
Karen Sue Rodman
Aug 30, 2024
Karen Sue Rodman, 45, of Waterloo, Indiana died unexpectedly Friday, August 30, 2024, at her residence.
She was born September 27, 1978, in Kendallville to Claude and Willa (Alexander) Goodman.
Before becoming disabled Karen had worked in retail.
Surviving are her father and stepmother, Claude and Kim Goodman of Rome City; her stepfather,...
Patrick Edward Nicole
Aug 27, 2024
Patrick Edward Nicole, 66, of Howe, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his residence.
He was born January 16, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Richard L. Nicole, Sr. and Rosemary (Schuhler) Nicole. They preceded him in death.
Mr. Nicole worked in maintenance for the American Red Cross in Fort Wayne for 25 years....
Hershel Handshoe
Aug 25, 2024
Hershel Handshoe, 82, of Rome City, Indiana died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born February 12, 1942, in Handshoe, Kentucky to Floyd and Dollie (Griffith) Handshoe.
On January 12, 1964, in Sturgis, Michigan he married Margaret Dawson.
Hershel retired from Ashland Oil in Ashland, Kentucky.
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Eric Lewis Patrick Curtis
Aug 21, 2024
Eric Lewis Patrick Curtis, 74, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio where he had been a patient since May.
He was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1950, in Garrett to Albert L. and Klara G. (Schueler) Curtis. They preceded him in death.
On April...
