Obituaries

Dec 11, 2023

Ilda Terry, 89, of Kendallville, Indiana died peacefully Monday, December 11, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born May 9, 1934, in Lothair, Kentucky to William and Rebecca (Short) Roark.

On January 1, 1955, in Brimfield, she married Elmer Terry.

She had worked at NoSag and King-Seely both in...

Dec 11, 2023

Joseph Andrew Lash, 48, of Huntertown, Indiana died Monday December 11, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born December 16, 1974, in Kendallville to Robert C. "Bob" and Gloria (Trowbridge) Lash.

He was a 1993 graduate of East Noble High School and received his Bachelors of Science degree from Purdue University...

Dec 8, 2023

Jean Ellen (Mapes) Frye, 76, formerly of Kendallville, Indiana died Friday, December 8, 2023, at her son's residence in Indianapolis following a courageous fight with cancer.

She and her twin brother were born April 13, 1947, at McCray Memorial Hospital in Kendallville to Arthur Franklin and Ruth (Acker) Mapes.

She is survived by her loving...

Dec 7, 2023

Dennis Allen Black, 57, of Butler, Indiana, died Thursday, December 7, 2023, at The Laurels of DeKalb Nursing Home in Butler.

He was born June 11, 1966, in Angola to Henry Hubert Black, Sr. and Bertha (Fry) Black.

Dennis had worked in the Tire and Lube Express at Walmart.

He enjoyed working on...

Dec 6, 2023

Rickie Lee Young, 72, and Linda Jo Young, 76, of Albion, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at their home.

Rickie was born September 5, 1951, at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake, Indiana, to Herman and Viola (Knafel) Young. They preceded him in death.

Linda was born November 30, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to...

Dec 6, 2023

Rickie Lee Young, 72, and Linda Jo Young, 76, of Albion, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at their home.

Rickie was born September 5, 1951, at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake, Indiana, to Herman and Viola (Knafel) Young. They preceded him in death.

Linda was born November 30, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to...

Dec 5, 2023

Cheryl L. Martin, 63, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

She was born October 23, 1960, in Greencastle, Indiana, to Charles and Sharon K. (Berry) Gibson.

She was a homemaker.

Cheryl enjoyed her flower garden. She dearly loved caring for her children and grandchildren and...

Dec 5, 2023

Susan Lorraine (Frick) Cornell, 48, of Kendallville, Indiana died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her residence.

She was born February 25, 1975, in Kendallville to Ronald J. and Ann (Swartz) Frick.

On May 17, 2006, in Monroe, Michigan she married Jason Cornell.

She had worked as a line leader and parts packer...

Dec 3, 2023

Marla Ann Sayles, 65, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

She was born November 20, 1958, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Roy and Irene (Csatari) Sayles.

She was a designer with Frontier in Fort Wayne.

Marla enjoyed traveling and shopping for antiques.

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Dec 1, 2023

Beverly Ann Acker, 78, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Friday, December 1, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born July 30, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Richard and Lelah (Bowers) Luce. They preceded her in death.

On April 2, 1966, in Fort Wayne she married Roy T. Acker, Jr. He...

Nov 30, 2023

Shondria Nicole Rangel, 45, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born May 2, 1978, in Fort Wayne to Jay and Charlene (Gibson) Smart. Her parents survive in Kendallville.

She was a 1997 graduate of East Noble High School.

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Nov 30, 2023

Buster Patrick, 65, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home in Kendallville.

He was born April 2, 1958, in Ary, Kentucky to Elbert and Mary (Prater) Patrick.

Buster had worked for Brooks Construction and Starcraft.

He loved reading and playing games. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Nov 28, 2023

Marion K. "Manny" Hawn, 87, of Rome City, Indiana died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born July 4, 1936, in Columbia City to John Franklin and Thelma Pauline (Bauserman) Hawn.

On May 6, 1989, in Wolcottville he married Madilyn F. Stollar.

Manny had worked as...

Nov 28, 2023

Ruth Ann DePew, 53, of Auburn, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born April 3, 1970, in Auburn, Indiana, to Anna Ruth DePew.

Ruth Ann had worked at RISE in Angola.

She previously attended Fairview Missionary Church in Angola.

Ruth Ann enjoyed...

Nov 22, 2023

Linda Sue Hurst, 71, of Kendallville, Indiana died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home in Kendallville.

She was born November 9, 1952, in McDowell, Kentucky to Orville and Evalyn (Blankenship) McDonald.

In November of 1972, she married Rodney K. Hurst. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2021.

Linda...

Nov 22, 2023

Lisa Ann Bolen, 57, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born November 21, 1966, in Hazard, Kentucky to John W. and Lovella (Johnson) Slone.

She married Ronnie Bolen, he survives in LaGrange.

Lisa loved to fish, go to church, and read her...

Nov 22, 2023

Janis Arleen Anderson, 95, of Fort Wayne, Indiana died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ossian.

She was born January 13, 1928, in Kendallville to Kenneth and Mable (Eulitt) Emerick.

She married Richard Anderson. He preceded her in death in 2006.

Janis was a homemaker.

She...

Nov 22, 2023

Kim A. Simmons, 64, of New Castle, Indiana, and formerly of Kendallville died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born June 24, 1959, in Kendallville to Alfred E. and Lois M. (Myers) Simmons.

On April 21, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nevada he married Annette (High) Spuller.

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Nov 16, 2023

Rodney L. Parr, 71, of Hudson, Indiana passed away peacefully into Heaven Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born February 5, 1952, in Garrett to Elwood and Louise (DeGraw) Parr.

Mr. Parr was a train wrecker with Hulcher International and an OTR specialist operator.

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Nov 15, 2023

Joseph Eugene "Joe" Shibler, 61, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center in Angola.

He was born February 21, 1962, in Coldwater, Michigan, to Harold and Lucille (Herman) Shibler.

He had worked as a supervisor at Bostwick & Braun in Ashley.

Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing,...