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Christopher M. Knox

Christopher M. Knox

Nov 7, 2023

Christopher Michael Knox, 47, of Garrett, Indiana died Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne after a very sudden illness.

He was born April 2, 1976, in Kendallville to Ernest Knox Jr. and Jeanne (Lewis) Knox.

He worked at the Kroger Fuel Station in Kendallville for 20 years.

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Norman  Lash

Norman Lash

Nov 3, 2023

Norman L. Lash, 69, of Angola, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital following a lengthy illness.

He was born August 24, 1954, in Angola, Indiana, to Otis and Eleanor (Wood) Lash. His parents preceded him in death.

On April 14, 1984, in Salem Center he married Cindy J. Christoffel.

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Vermadean Mae Landez

Vermadean Mae Landez

Nov 3, 2023

Vermadean Mae Landez, 87, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Friday, November 3, 2023, at Ascension Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.

She was born May 14, 1936, in Garrett, Indiana, to Jack and Helen (Peters) Anderson.

On March 24, 1955, in Angola she married Bartolo M. "Bart" Landez, Sr. He preceded her in death on January 5,...

Lorraine A. Bay

Lorraine A. Bay

Nov 1, 2023

Lorraine A. Bay, 84, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Ascension Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.

She was born July 12, 1939, in Mahnomen, Minnesota, to Ernest and Verlie (Cluckey) Haak,

On November 2, 1958, in Santa Monica, California, she married Jimmy Carl "Jim" Bay. He preceded her in death on August...

Jeffrey D Grate

Jeffrey D Grate

Oct 31, 2023

Jeffrey D. Grate, 64, of Waterloo, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his residence.

He was born December 8, 1958, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Stanley and Donna (Stonebraker) Grate.

Mr. Grate was a farmer and a truck driver owner/operator transporting modular homes.

Jeff enjoyed monster trucks and hotrod cars.

Surviving...

Mark Douglas Fugate

Mark Douglas Fugate

Oct 30, 2023

Mark Douglas Fugate, 51, of Rome City, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the home of his brother in Wolcottville.

He was born April 20, 1972, in LaGrange, Indiana, to Danny Ray and Toni Lynn (Jordan) Fugate.

Mr. Fugate last worked at L&W engineering in Middlebury.

Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Kathleen D Mccord

Kathleen D Mccord

Oct 26, 2023

Kathleen Denis McCord, 52, of Winter Haven, Florida, and New Haven, Indiana, died Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her residence.

She was born April 17, 1971, in Onslow County, North Carolina, to Michael and Alicia (Thompson) Anderson. Her mother preceded her in death.

On August 12, 2018, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she married James Randall...

David E. Boyd

David E. Boyd

Oct 26, 2023

David Boyd, 80, of Ashley, Indiana, died Thursday, October 26, 2023, at his residence.

He was born September 10, 1943, in Angola to Othal W. and Laura May (Stitsworth) Boyd.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Boyd worked in maintenance at Auburn Gear in Auburn and retired from Dana in Fort...

Linda Delong

Linda Delong

Oct 25, 2023

Linda DeLong, 72, of Kendallville, Indiana died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

She was born June 28, 1951, in Kendallville to Claude and Mary (Byrd) DeLong.

She had worked on the production line at Dana.

Surviving are two brothers, Darrel DeLong of Kendallville and Jerry DeLong of Kendallville....

Alma Conley

Alma Conley

Oct 24, 2023

Alma Conley, 83, of Rome City, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the home of her son in Punta Gorda, Florida.

She was born February 8, 1940, in Quicksand, Kentucky, to Robert and Zelpha (Cole) Conley.

On June 8, 1957, in Stroh she married Clyde Conley, who preceded her in death on December 6,...

Michael A. Berkey

Michael A. Berkey

Oct 24, 2023

Michael A. Berkey, 79, of Kendallville, Indiana died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born July 2, 1944, in Fort Wayne to Frederick Dale and Marcella (Bradtmueller) Berkey.

On June 7, 1969, he married Nancy Neumann.

Michael began his working career as a bricklayer in...

Joseph Leroy Shire

Joseph Leroy Shire

Oct 23, 2023

Joseph Leroy Shire, 85, of Hudson, Indiana, died Monday, October 23, 2023, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

He was born January 26, 1938, in Hudson, to Guy and Hildred (Clark) Shire.

On February 14, 1959, in LaMasa, California he married Joy Dottie Lavender. She preceded him in death on September 14, 2019.

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Thomas "T-Bone" Davidson

Thomas "T-Bone" Davidson

Oct 22, 2023

Thomas A. "T-Bone" Davidson, 79, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at The Waters of LaGrange.

He was born October 16, 1944, in Milford, Delaware to Alfred and Anita June (Hunt) Davidson.

T-Bone honorably served in the U.S. Army.

He had worked for 3M Company in Fort Wayne and as an...

Taylor Madison Patterson

Taylor Madison Patterson

Oct 21, 2023

Taylor Madison Patterson, 30, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the home of her parents near Wolcottville. She fought a courageous two-year battle with breast cancer.

She was born May 26, 1993, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Glen and Linda (Markey) Patterson.

Taylor graduated from Westview High School in 2012 and IPFW...

Marlene K. Smith

Marlene K. Smith

Oct 20, 2023

Marlene K. Smith, 74, of Hudson, Indiana, died Friday, October 20, 2023, at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehab in Angola

She was born July 27, 1949, in Hudson, Indiana, to Merland and Marie (Getts) Hart.

On July 3, 1966, in Ashley she married Steven Michael Smith. He preceded her in death on June 4, 2018....

Donna J. Wells

Donna J. Wells

Oct 19, 2023

Donna J. Wells, 64, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born June 24, 1959, in LaGrange to Raymond D. and Agnes (Randol) Reade.

On December 12, 1981, in rural Elkhart County she married Stephen Wells. He survives in Wolcottville.

She was...

James E. "Jim" Harper

James E. "Jim" Harper

Oct 17, 2023

James E. "Jim" Harper, 92, of Lake of the Woods, Hudson, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne.

He was born August 18, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Raymond and Cecilia (Pranger) Harper.

On September 27, 1952, in New Haven he married Barbara A. Schuckel. She preceded...

Richard Michael "Ric"  Jordan

Richard Michael "Ric" Jordan

Oct 15, 2023

Richard Michael "Ric" Jordan, 61, of Wawaka, Indiana, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born May 14, 1962, in Belton, Missouri, to Gordon Michael and Dixie K. (McKee) Jordan. They preceded him in death.

On November 21, 1981, in Kendallville he married Christine Gay Morr....

Josephine Ellen "Jo" Housholder

Josephine Ellen "Jo" Housholder

Oct 15, 2023

Josephine Ellen "Jo" Housholder, 96, of Pretty Lake, Wolcottville died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Angola.

She was born March 4, 1927, in Milford Junction, Indiana, to Joseph and Ivah (Hamilton) Taylor.

On May 13, 1950, in Avilla she married Karl A. Housholder. He preceded her in death...

Michael  John Leonard

Michael John Leonard

Oct 15, 2023

Michael John Leonard, 81, of New Haven, Indiana, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born November 1, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Leo and Marie (Krier) Leonard, one of 14 children.

On December 5, 1959, he married Judith Ray. She preceded him in death in 1998.

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