Terry J. Strayer
Jun 19, 2024
Terry Joe Strayer, 70, of Wolcottville passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 19, 2024. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on January 15, 1954 to Virgie and Ross Strayer.
Terry moved to Indiana from Ohio for to oversee management of Cadillac Frames in Topeka for many years. He later in life worked in the...
Wilbur W. Wells
Jun 18, 2024
Wilbur W. Wells, 89, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born in Howe on September 16, 1934, to Lenix and Ruth (Adams) Wells.
On October 16, 1971, in LaGrange, he married Nancy Peffer.
He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force....
Carla Ann Wilson
Jun 15, 2024
Carla Ann Wilson, 68, of New Haven, Indiana and formerly of Kendallville, Indiana died Saturday, June 15, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born November 18, 1955, in Provo, Utah to Kenneth D. and Colleen (Allman) Bradley.
Carla retired in 1993, after 14 years with the U. S. Air Force.
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Raymond Dale Berryhill
Jun 12, 2024
Raymond Dale Berryhill, 80, of Corunna, Indiana died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.
He was born October 31, 1943, in Kendallville to Russell Berryhill and Irene (Close) Collins Berryhill.
On September 1, 1962, at Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren in Ashley, he married Kay Stoy.
Ray was...
Louann Gaff
Jun 8, 2024
Louann Gaff, 80, of Angola, Indiana passed Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
She was born on April 8, 1944, in Salem Center to Donald M. and Bessie V. (Noll) Boyer.
Louann enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family, watching sports, and playing games with her grandchildren. Her family...
Tony Lee Booth
Jun 7, 2024
Tony Lee Booth, 34, of Corunna, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 7, 2024, at his residence.
He was born March 31, 1990, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Bobby Ray and Melissa Rose (Hall) Booth. His father preceded him in death on November 29, 2021.
He worked in construction.
Tony enjoyed motorcycles and RC...
Kathleen A. Snyder
Jun 6, 2024
Kathleen A. "Kathy" Snyder, 70, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, June 6, 2024, at her residence.
She was born June 30, 1953, in Buffalo, New York to Wilbert C. Saleman, Sr. and Jane (Shevlin) Saleman.
Kathy had been a nurse and then became a homemaker.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, David and...
Barbara Sue Jacobs
Jun 6, 2024
Barbara Sue (Gulick) Jacobs, 85, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born June 23, 1938, in Kendallville to Mason and Edna (Jennings) Lundy.
Barbara retired in 2001, from Parker Hannifin in Albion.
Surviving are two sons, Raymond (Connie) Gulick, Jr. of Kendallville...
Geraldine L. Witham
Jun 5, 2024
Geraldine L. Witham, 79, of Rome City, Indiana died Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born October 20, 1944, in Kendallville to Emanuel C. "Buck" and Wanetta (Brown) Cook. They preceded her in death.
She was a 1962 graduate of Rome City High School.
She married Ralph...
Anita G. Zerkle
Jun 4, 2024
Anita Gay Zerkle, 63, of Auburn, Indiana died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, surrounded by her family at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
She was born September 11, 1960, in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Carl Russell and Marge (Pittenger) Andelin.
She had worked as a cashier at Walmart.
Anita was a very loving...
Dennis Lee Brand
May 26, 2024
Dennis Lee Brand, 81, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home in Kendallville.
He was born June 28, 1942, in Garrett to Charles Wesley "Chuck" and Mary Jane (Crothers) Brand.
He graduated from Avilla High School in 1960, where he played basketball.
On May 26, 1990, in...
Trionne Marie Hile-Dickerson
May 24, 2024
Trionne Marie Hile-Dickerson, September 18, 1956 to May 24, 2024.
Our beloved wife, mother, stepmother, bonus mom, sister, and friend returned to her heavenly Father on Friday, May 24, 2024. A lifelong resident of Ashley, Indiana who spent more than a decade in Indianapolis, leaves behind a whole host of friends and family. She was a member...
Cheryl Christine Clark
May 20, 2024
Cheryl Christine Clark, 61, of Rome City, Indiana died Monday, May 20, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born April 26, 1963, in Columbia City to Donald LeRoy and Judith Alice (Phend) Parkison.
She was a homemaker and had formerly worked at Superior Sample in Ligonier.
Cheryl was an...
Betty L. Decker
May 19, 2024
Betty L. Decker, 83, of Auburn, Indiana died Sunday, May 19, 2024, in the ER at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.
She was born in Morgantown, Western Kentucky on May 30, 1940, to Grady and Stella (Swift) Dockery.
Betty retired from at General Electric in Fort Wayne.
She enjoyed reading and listening to...
Herbert M. Hart
May 15, 2024
Herbert M. Hart, 86, of Kendallville, Indiana died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born March 6, 1938, in LaGrange County to Fearon and Clela (Cox) Hart.
On August 16, 1975, at the Assembly of God in Kendallville, he married Linda Copski.
Mr. Hart began his...
Norma N. Crum
May 14, 2024
Norma N. Crum, 95, of Kendallville, Indiana died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.
She was born July 4, 1928, in Switz City, Greene County to William Henry and Mary Eliza (Wright) Owens.
On August 25, 1946, in Vincennes, she married Ellis J. Crum. He preceded her in death on October...
John F. Tritch
May 13, 2024
John Fredrick Tritch, age 62, went home to his Savior on Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer.
John was born October 10, 1961, to Richard and Mary (Zegelien) Tritch. He graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 1980 and Vincennes University in 1982. John married his...
Rickey G. Ritchie
May 11, 2024
Rickey G. Ritchie, 72, of Rome City, Indiana died Saturday, May 11, 2024, surrounded by his family at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born on June 25, 1951, in Hazard, Kentucky to Arnold and Bethel (Ritchie) Ritchie.
Rickey retired from Silgan Plastics in Ligonier after 45 years with the company.
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Myrtle M. Kline
May 9, 2024
Myrtle M. Kline, 80, of Kimmell, Indiana died Thursday, May 9, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born December 29, 1943, in Kendallville to Floyd and Vivian E. (Fockler) Heltzel.
On September 20, 2002, in Albion, she married Thomas C. Kline. He preceded her in death February 16, 2004.
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Phyllis I. Simmons
May 3, 2024
Phyllis I. Simmons, 86, of Kendallville Indiana died Friday, May 3, 2024, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.
She was born January 14, 1938, in Kendallville to Raymond and Evelyn (Wagner) Acker.
On July 29, 1956, in Syracuse she married Larry L. Simmons. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2015.
Phyllis...
