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Tammera Sue "Tammy" Rasler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ilda  Terry

Ilda Terry

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...

Joseph Andrew Lash

Joseph Andrew Lash

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...

Jean Ellen Frye

Jean Ellen Frye

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...

Dennis A. Black

Dennis A. Black

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...

Linda  Jo Young

Linda Jo Young

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...

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