Obituaries

Aug 3, 2023

David Lee Meschberger went to his new Heavenly home on Thursday, August 3rd peacefully, surrounded by his wife, four children, and grandchildren.

David was born in Auburn on August 7, 1937, to Mary and Lester Meschberger who preceded him in death.

He was a veteran of the Air-National Guard 1955-1960.

On June 9,...

Aug 2, 2023

Barbara Marie Wallen, 66, of Witmer Lake, Wolcottville, Indiana died Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 1, 1957, in Fort Wayne to Richard and Mary (Havel) Drake.

She was married to Rick Wallen for over 30 years. He survives at Witmer Lake.

Barbara worked...

Jul 26, 2023

Ryan Andrew Cope, 41, of Atwood Lake, Wolcottville, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born August 6, 1981, in Angola, Indiana, to Andrew Cope and Kelly D. Little.

He was the owner and operator of Wide Open Trucking.

Ryan enjoyed traveling and driving...

Jul 23, 2023

William Allen "Skip" Carter, 69, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in the emergency room at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born October 19, 1953, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, to James and Betty (Greer) Carter. His parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Carter served in the U.S....

Jul 18, 2023

David Carlin Lynch, 86, of Hudson, Indiana, left this world surrounded by family, to join his sweetheart, Connie Lucille (Stohlman) Lynch, on July 18th 10:15 p.m.

Dave and Connie met when she cared for him in the hospital after breaking his collarbone while riding a motorcycle. They were married on March 13, 1964, in Albion, Indiana, and...

Jul 13, 2023

John Dale Studebaker, 65, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home in Kendallville.

He was born April 30, 1958 in South Bend to Vernon Dale and Carol May (Fields) Studebaker.

He worked and retired as a Machinist and Safety Manager at Western Consolidated Tech.

John loved to read, hike,...

Jul 12, 2023

Lavon Alice Householder, 90, of LaOtto, Indiana, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, Texas.

She was born to Dalton Rhodes and Hazel (Pepple) Cartwright Rhodes on December 22, 1932, on her great-grandmothers farm in Allen County, Indiana.

She graduated in the class...

Jul 10, 2023

Sandra K. Groosbeck, 77, of Angola, Indiana, and formerly of Hudson, Indiana, died Monday, July 10, 2023, at the emergency room of Cameron Memorial Hospital in Angola.

She was born July 2, 1946, in Angola, Indiana, to Donald and E. Josephine (Burch) McLain.

On November 23, 1966, she married Jeff Groosbeck. He preceded her in...

Jul 8, 2023

Phillip D. Millus, 87, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.

He was born November 28, 1935, in Wheatfield, Indiana, to Anthony and Berniece (Kerns) Millus.

Phillip met the love of his life, Valerie Kiefer, when he was 15 years old and she was 13 years old...

Jul 8, 2023

Torin Abraham Locke Hartman, infant son of Justin and Brittany Kay (Fruchey) Hartman, both of Angola, Indiana, was stillborn on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 1:28 am at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.

Surviving along with his parents are four siblings, Anyon, Kairi, Freya and Eldon Hartman, at home.

A graveside service will be held...

Jul 4, 2023

Erma Lee Shepherd, 81, of Rome City, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at her residence with her family at her side.

She was born June 15, 1942, in Hueysville, Kentucky, to Zeak and Zelia (Sexton) Prater.

On December 24, 1959, she married Bobby Ray Shepherd. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2017....

Jul 3, 2023

Sally J. Hicks, 85, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Monday, July 3, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born June 6, 1938, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Harold and Bonnebelle (Baker) Westphal.

On August 30, 1992, in Kimmell she married Leon Hicks. He survives in Kendallville.

Mrs. Hicks retired from Eaton...

Jul 2, 2023

Jennie L. Garber, 76, of Rome City, Indiana, died Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her residence.

She was born June 2, 1947, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Carl and Virginia (Hoxie) Garber.

She retired from Campbell Soup Company in Defiance, Ohio, and was a seamstress working from her home.

Mrs. Garber was a member...

Jun 29, 2023

Betty K. Roberts, 75, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born June 28, 1948, in Jeremiah, Kentucky, to John Quincy and Peggy (Dixon) Adams.

On December 11, 1965, she married Arnold Roberts.

Mrs. Roberts had worked at Tokheim, Essex, Aeroquip, and Dura...

Jun 27, 2023

Loretta Gaye Collins, 87, of Brimfield, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born September 26, 1935, in Six, West Virginia, to Harrison and Annie (Underwood) Woody.

On July 27, 1966, in Lisbon she married Larry Wayne Collins. He survives in Brimfield.

Mrs. Collins retired...

Jun 25, 2023

Barry Dalton Ruble, 68, of Avilla, Indiana, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his residence.

He was born August 18, 1954, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Farold Dalton and Margaret Elaine (Kaiser) Ruble. They preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Daryl Ruble; a sister, Darlene Holsinger; a...

Jun 22, 2023

Robert Dean Shumaker, 94, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born July 6, 1928, in Pleasant Lake to Verild E. and Emma E. (Wolfe) Shumaker.

On June 28, 1964, he married Patsy Pearl Wolf. She preceded him in death on June 17, 2015....

Jun 21, 2023

Timothy Lee Carrell, 40, of LaGrange died Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born March 31, 1983, in Paris, Illinois to Larry R. and Diane G. (Whitesell) Carrell.

On September 17, 2005, in LaGrange he married Amanda Owsley.

He was a stay-at-home dad and had previously...

Jun 17, 2023

Vada F. Shepherd, 90 of Kendallville, Indiana died Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born July 15, 1932, in Kendallville to Burl S. and Glendora M. (Wiedman) Edwards. They preceded her in death.

On January 29, 1951, in Angola she married Loyd Shepherd. He preceded her in...

Jun 14, 2023

Robert K. "Bob" Growcock, 88, of Wolcottville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

He was born August 7, 1934, in Noble County to Frank and Nina (Weaver) Growcock.

On June 17, 1956, in Cosperville he married Karen Weaver. She preceded him in death on December 19, 2017.