Constance L. Martinez
Jan 17, 2024
Constance L. "Connie" Martinez, 78, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Kendallville Manor in Kendallville.
She was born December 27, 1945, in Jackson, Michigan, to Edward G. and Marjorie A. (Fiero) Higgins.
Ms. Martinez had lived in Clay City, Indiana, and Frankfort, Indiana, before moving to Kendallville.
She was a...
Paul D Herrmann
Jan 13, 2024
Paul David Herrmann, 77, of Albion, Indiana, died Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his residence.
He was born July 21, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Paul and Ruth (Seifert) Herrmann.
On June 23, 1973, in Fort Wayne he married Joan A. Knarr. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2022.
Mr....
Richard Noel "Rick" Adair
Jan 10, 2024
Richard Noel "Rick" Adair, 59 of Turkey Lake, LaGrange, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his residence.
He was born December 26, 1964, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Dick M. and Leona M. (Stuckey) Adair.
Mr. Adair worked for Sycamore Specialty Carriers in Fort Wayne.
Rick grew up at Lake Wawasee and loved...
Robert D. Dodson
Jan 8, 2024
Robert Del "Robbie" Dodson, 58, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Monday, January 8, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born May 11, 1965, in LaGrange to Donald Dodson, Sr. and Roseann (Shannon) Frick.
He had worked at J-Sil in Kendallville in his younger years.
Robbie loved the outdoors, from...
David L. Zawadzke
Jan 8, 2024
David Lee Zawadzke, 90, of LaGrange, Indiana, and formerly of Blackman Lake, Wolcottville, and Ligonier died Monday, January 8, 2024, at Life Care Center of LaGrange.
He was born October 20, 1933, in Kendallville to Paul and Wilda (Kreischer) Zawadzke.
On May 19, 1956, in Albion he married Bertha J. Gorsuch. She proceeded him in...
Tammera Sue "Tammy" Rasler
Jan 8, 2024
Tammera Sue "Tammy" Rasler, 64, of Hudson, Indiana, died Monday, January 8, 2024, at University Park Care & Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne.
She was born July 12, 1959, in LaGrange, Indiana, to William and Ruby J. (Coburn) Sizemore.
She had worked in area factories.
Ms. Rasler attended Stroh United Baptist Church.
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Judith A. Reed
Jan 8, 2024
Judith A. Reed, 75, of LaGrange, Indiana died Monday, January 8, 2024, at The Waters of LaGrange.
She was born February 24, 1948, in Marion to Victor D. Cheney and Doris June Miller.
She married Sheldon Owen Smith, Sr. on November 9, 1968. He preceded her in death on August 6, 1998. She then married...
Ronnie Wallen
Jan 4, 2024
Ronnie Wallen, 82, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born December 1, 1941, in Mousie, Kentucky to Lawrence and Edna (Sparkman) Wallen.
On February 24, 1977, in Grundy, Virginia he married Shirley Keene.
Mr. Wallen had worked in construction.
He...
Joe Tackett
Dec 29, 2023
Joe Tackett, 99, of Corunna, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.
He was born December 16, 1924, in Pikeville, Kentucky to Sheridan and Sarah (Hall) Tackett.
On April 11, 1946, in Drift, Kentucky, he married Anna Mae Stephens. She preceded him in death on September 11, 2017.
He...
Phillip E. Weimer
Dec 27, 2023
Phillip Eugene Weimer, 81, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.
He was born August 22, 1942, in Avilla to Laura Louise Weimer.
On November 6, 1962, in Avilla he married Rita May Baxter.
Mr. Weimer retired after over 40 years as an Electrician and Machine...
Donald E Collins
Dec 26, 2023
Donald E. Collins, 91, of Big Turkey Lake, Hudson, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his residence.
He was born November 8, 1932, in Wolcottville, Indiana, to Allen and Nelia (Lawson) Collins.
On July 23, 1955, in Stroh he married Phylis J. Bickel.
He honorably served in the U.S. Navy from 1951...
Jodi Suzanne Blackburn
Dec 25, 2023
Jodi Suzanne Blackburn, 60, of Angola, Indiana, was called to her heavenly home Monday, December 25, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born September 21, 1963, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to Bernard and Patricia (Myers) Weiss.
On July 2, 1983, in Mongo she married Timothy R. Blackburn.
Mrs. Blackburn was a homemaker...
Edwin A. North
Dec 25, 2023
Edwin Alan North, 77, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at The Waters of LaGrange in LaGrange.
He was born March 18, 1946, in Elkhart to Don and Evelyn (Hower) North.
Edwin honorably served as a U.S. Navy Seabee.
He married Doloras Melaya on December 10, 2001, in LaGrange.
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Vickie L Wallen
Dec 24, 2023
Vickie L. Wallen, 69, of Wawaka, Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
She was born in Kendallville on January 13, 1954, to the late Richard L. and Beatrice I. (Hovarter) Davis.
She married Donald L. Wallen on January 20, 1973, in Wolcottville.
Mrs. Wallen...
Martha R Fender
Dec 24, 2023
Martha R. Fender, 89, of Waterloo, Indiana, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at her home.
She was born December 31, 1933, in Scottsdale, Indiana, to Lula Denney.
She worked as a waitress, bartender, and at Sechler's Pickles in Butler. She retired from Universal in Butler.
Martha enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, and...
Dennis W. Buhro
Dec 20, 2023
Dennis Warren Buhro, 76, of Kendallville died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Kendallville.
He was born January 13, 1947, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Charles and Vivian (Gibbs) Buhro.
On August 18, 1973, in Fayette, Ohio, he married Natalie Whitis.
Dennis received his Bachelor's of Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
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Audra Ellen Conley
Dec 20, 2023
Audra Conley, 86, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Traditions at Reagan Park in Avon, Indiana.
She was born August 13, 1937, in Avilla, Indiana, to Clyde and Mary Virginia (Meyers) Miller.
On October 17, 1958, in Avilla she married Richard "Dick" Conley. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2003....
Linda Lou Lett
Dec 18, 2023
Linda Lou Lett, 82, of Fort Wayne died Monday, December 18, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
She was born December 9, 1941, in Hicksville, Ohio, to Hubert Wilson and LaVerne Louise (Bowman) Yagel.
On December 3, 1958, in Montpelier, Ohio, she married Larry G. Lett.
Mrs. Lett was a...
Nancy Berkey
Dec 16, 2023
Nancy L. Berkey, 74, of Kendallville, Indiana died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn.
She was born May 21, 1949, in Owosso, Michigan to Melvin and Jean (Hawley) Neumann.
On June 7, 1969, she married Michael A. Berkey. He preceded her in death on October 24, 2023.
Nancy had...
Walter M. Silberg
Dec 11, 2023
Walter M. Silberg, 91, of Angola, Indiana, and formerly of Pleasant Lake passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at his residence.
He was born March 26, 1932, in Butler, Indiana, to Walter M. and Helen (Oberlin) Silberg.
On June 3, 1951, he married Marcia Powers.
Waler worked for his father-in-law at Powers Hamburger...
