Obituaries

Apr 15, 2024

Karen M. Bloom, 64, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, April 15, 2024, in the ER at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

She was born on April 13, 1960, to Wayne D. and Margaret Lorraine (Lorenz) Bartman.

A few years after receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2008, she retired from KPC Media in...

Apr 10, 2024

Edna Marie Russell, 54, of Bronson, Michigan, died Wednesday April 10, 2024, at the home of her sister near Wolcottville, Indiana, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 9, 1969, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Dale and Linda (Fuller) Caywood. Her parents survive in Wolcottville.

On February 26, 2016, in LaGrange she married Robert Leon...

Apr 10, 2024

Vicki E. Bales, 70, of Rome City, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born June 15, 1953, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Victor and Hester (Womac) Altom. They preceded her in death.

On September 11, 1971, she married Jerry L. Bales. He survives in Rome City.

Apr 10, 2024

Nannie Back, 98, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the home of her daughter also in Wolcottville.

She was born April 28, 1925, in Vest, Kentucky to Harrison and Sylvania (Patrick) Williams.

On April 4, 1946, in Hindman, Kentucky she married John L. Back. He preceded her in death on February 18,...

Mar 31, 2024

Jay Anthony Middleton, 71, of Kendallville, Indiana, went to his final resting place on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Jay was born February 7, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Richard L. and Gloria R. (Hagan) Middleton. They preceded him in death.

He retired as a CNC operator at Hendrickson's in Kendallville. He later painted for...

Mar 29, 2024

Wayne Allen Schurr, 86, of Hudson, Indiana died Friday, March 29, 2024, at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation in Angola.

He was born August 6, 1937, in Garrett to Paul and Ruby (Tuttle) Schurr.

He graduated from Hillsdale College in Michigan with a bachelor's degree in education.

He began an eight-season professional baseball...

Mar 26, 2024

Gayle Joyce (VanRamshorst) Stees, 87, of Wolcottville, Indiana, born November 27, 1936, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital surrounded by her family.

Gayle was a graduate of Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She received her BA from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

She was an educator and...

Mar 14, 2024

Marilyn Mae Mullinix, 85, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born May 27, 1938, in Muncie to Austen and Mary (Koger) Mullen.

Marilyn retired from Raytheon in Columbia City.

She enjoyed gardening, feeding hummingbirds, doing puzzles, and collecting antiques. Marilyn dearly...

Mar 12, 2024

Richard G. "Dick" Schaefer, 83, of Blackman Lake, Wolcottville, Indiana died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence.

He was born January 15, 1941, in Valley City, Ohio to Earl and Carol (Bernard) Schaefer.

In 1961, he married Marilyn Millon in Goetzville, Michigan.

He retired from International Harvester in Fort Wayne as an...

Mar 10, 2024

Robin Lynne Haines, 69, of Sylvan Lake, Rome City, Indiana, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born August 8, 1954, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Richard D. Hulett, Sr. and Betty L. (Lane) Hulett.

On February 25, 1972, in Kendallville she married Barry P. Haines.

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Mar 6, 2024

Linda Lee (Wilhelm) Jetmore, 83, of Auburn, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at her home in Auburn.

She was born March 14, 1940, in Fairfield Center, Indiana, to Clyde V. and Essie Belle (Hathaway) Wilhelm.

She had worked several places through the years, but dearly enjoyed being a homemaker and "Mom" to the neighborhood...

Mar 6, 2024

David A. Weaver, 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Royer Lake in LaGrange County peacefully passed this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

David was born August 21, 1939, in Elkhart County, Indiana, and grew up in Wawaka. He was the son of the late Frank and Elberta Weaver.

David met and married...

Mar 6, 2024

William Henry Lane Jr. passed on March 6, 2024. He was born on May 16, 1943, in Burlington, Indiana to

William and Sarah (Starbuck) Lane, who both preceded him in death. He graduated from Burlington High

School in 1961 and North Manchester College with his Bachelor's in 1965 and his Master's in Education

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Mar 6, 2024

John Edward Valenti, Jr., 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born December 29, 1942, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to John Edward Valenti, Sr. and Kathryn (Babinger) Valenti.

He married the love of his life, Lien Hoa Būi. She preceded him in death...

Mar 1, 2024

Sadie Mae Grate, 94, of Ashley, Indiana, died Friday, March 1, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born December 13, 1929, in Noble County to Jim and Bertha (Betts) Owens.

In January 1974, she married Herbert Grate at the Hudson United Brethren Church. He preceded her in death.

She...

Mar 1, 2024

Arlene Lois (Weibel) Gran, 90, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Friday, March 1, 2024, at 3:23 p.m. in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, where she had resided for three years.

Arlene was a ninth Chapter Member of the Fort Wayne Street Rod Association and was also part of the board for the Witmer Lake Association. Mrs. Gran was...

Feb 26, 2024

Jeremy D. Johnson, 37, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, February 26, 2024, at his residence.

He was born December 10, 1986, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Kenneth Ray and Josephine (Short) Johnson. His parents survive in Kendallville.

On July 11, 2014, in Ashley he married Mary Jo Bolen.

He was last employed with...

Feb 22, 2024

James D. Polly, 75, of Wawaka, Indiana, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, in the emergency room at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

He was born September 6, 1948, in Hindman, Kentucky, to Clark and Nannie (Amburgey) Polly.

On March 26, 1977, he married Clora Knapp.

Mr. Polly had worked at Kreider's in Ligonier...

Feb 20, 2024

Peggy E. Nannenga, 79, of Auburn, Indiana, and formerly of Rome City died Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at her residence with her family at her side.

She was born May 13, 1944, in Hindman, Kentucky, to Harrison and Hazel (Ritchie) Sizemore.

She had worked as a housekeeper at Kneipp Springs in Rome City, but, most...

Feb 19, 2024

Debra Elaine Schermerhorn, 69, of Wawaka, Indiana, died Monday, February 19, 2024, at her residence.

She was born November 1, 1954, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Charles W. and Inez M. (Cook) Mynhier. Her father preceded her in death on November 24, 2022.

Debra was a 1973 graduate of East Noble High School.

On...