Obituaries

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...

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,...

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....

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.

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...

Aug 19, 2024

Rodney L. Sizemore, 71, of Rome City, Indiana and formerly of Texas died unexpectedly Monday, August 19, 2024, at his residence.

He was born September 5, 1952, in Fort Wayne to Ethelbert and Lorine (Sulfridge) Sizemore.

Rodney had worked for over 30 years at U.S. Single Ply in Fort Worth, Texas. After retirement, he then...

Aug 11, 2024

Joyce Ann Stacy, 65, of Kendallville, Indiana died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Laurels of DeKalb in Butler.

She was born October 20, 1958, in Ary, Kentucky to Lowell Dean and Juanita (Godsey) Stacy.

Joyce graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 1977.

She had worked at Starcraft in Topeka in the boat...

Aug 10, 2024

Scott Gordon, 61, of Kendallville, Indiana died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his residence.

He was born April 22, 1963, in Fort Wayne to Ronald and Nancy J. (Deetz) Gordon.

He worked as a welder at Assmann Corporation of American in Garrett.

Surviving are his father, Ronald Gordon of Fremont; two brothers, John...

Jul 29, 2024

Loyd "Bud" Smith, 74, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born May 7, 1950, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, to Arthur and Henrietta (Oliver) Smith.

On August 2, 1974, in Kendallville he married Dawn Marie Rhoades.

Mr. Smith owned and operated the...

Jul 22, 2024

Phyllis E. Hufnagle, 87, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at her residence with her family at her side.

She was born March 16, 1937, in Sturgis, Michigan, to Elwood and Edith (McKenzie) Grove.

On September 23, 1978, in LaGrange she married Tony Hufnagle. He survives in Kendallville.

Mrs. Hufnagle was...

Jul 18, 2024

Sara Rae "Fluffy" Taylor, 57, of Avilla, Indiana, died Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne due to the results of an auto accident on July 9th on State Road 3 south of Kendallville.

She was born February 25, 1967, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Donald R. and Marjorie E. (Knappenberger) Taylor.

Jul 17, 2024

Christopher John Terry, 40, of Wolcottville, Indiana, was in a tragic motorcycle accident last week. His severe injuries made it impossible for him to survive without extreme life support measures. Because Chris had a gigantic heart, he chose to become an organ donor. Those gifts of life were given to others on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Parkview Regional...

Jul 8, 2024

Mary Lou (Coleman) Cook, 91, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Monday, July 8, 2024, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

She was born March 8, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to John Gabriel and Mary Alice (Groves) Coleman.

She graduated from New Haven High School in 1951.

On March 9, 1968, she married William...

Jul 7, 2024

Vicky Lynn Hastings, 67, of Kendallville died Sunday morning, July 7, 2024, at about 6:10 a.m. She battled pancreatic cancer for four years.

She was born on May 30, 1957, in Fort Wayne to Floyd and Roselyn (White) Sowers. They preceded her in death.

She is survived by a son and his wife, Ricky (Danielle)...

Jul 7, 2024

Ned A. Hayward, 71, of Hudson, Indiana died Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Ascension Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.

He was born October 16, 1952, in Kendallville to Bobby and Reta (Herman) Hayward.

Mr. Hayward did house moving and was a drummer for 21 years with the Whitewater Band.

Ned enjoyed listening to...

Jun 29, 2024

Bruce E. Hanna, 87, of Hudson, Salem Township, Indiana, died Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born in the same home on February 16, 1937, to Walter C. and Gardus (Allen) Hanna.

On December 20, 1969, in Helmer he married Iretta A. Bradford. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2020.

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Jun 28, 2024

Doug Blankenship, 61, of Hudson, Indiana died unexpectedly Friday, June 28, 2024, at his residence.

He was born February 23, 1963, in LaGrange to Mitch and Alphia (Kiser) Blankenship.

On July 13, 2023, at their home in Hudson, he married Jennifer Collins.

Doug was an independent flooring contractor and prior to that had...

Jun 27, 2024

Janette Jimenez Metz was born on March 18, 1975, in Manila, Philippines. Both her parents passed before her. Salvador Laurilla and her mother Florencia Jimenez Laurilla. Janette lived most of her life in Las Pinas, Philippines, in their family home. She attended Adamson University in Manila. Her brother Junie also precedes her in death. Her cousin Edmond Taotao, his...

Jun 26, 2024

Chrissy Lee Cope, 42, of Huntington, Indiana died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, as the result of a car accident on State Road 205 in Churubusco.

She was born April 23, 1982, in Noble County, Indiana to Glenn J. Rugg, Sr. and Patricia L. "Patty" Rugg.

Chrissy had previously attended Little Flossie Old Regular Baptist Church...

Jun 19, 2024

Dorothy Louise Ritchie, 73, of Rome City, Indiana went home to her Savior on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born September 2, 1950, in Hindman, Kentucky to Cephas and Ola (Slone) Mosley.

In May 1967, she married Lee Ritchie, Jr. He survives in Rome City.

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