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John Dale Studebaker

John Dale Studebaker

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,...

Lavon A. Householder

Lavon A. Householder

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...

Sandra K Groosbeck

Sandra K Groosbeck

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...

Phillip D. Millus

Phillip D. Millus

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...

Torin Abraham Locke Hartman

Torin Abraham Locke Hartman

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...

Erma Lee Shepherd

Erma Lee Shepherd

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....

Sally J. Hicks

Sally J. Hicks

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...

Jennie L Garber

Jennie L Garber

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...

Betty K Roberts

Betty K Roberts

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...

Loretta  G. Collins

Loretta G. Collins

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...

Barry Dalton Ruble

Barry Dalton Ruble

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...

Robert Dean Shumaker

Robert Dean Shumaker

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....

Timothy  Lee Carrell

Timothy Lee Carrell

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...

Vada F. Shepherd

Vada F. Shepherd

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...

Robert K. Growcock

Robert K. Growcock

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.

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Marcelle Imogene Glasgow

Marcelle Imogene Glasgow

Jun 11, 2023

Marcelle Imogene Glasgow, 102, of Kendallville died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Chandler Place in Kendallville.

She was born February 5, 1921, in Albany, Indiana to George and Victoria (Bowen) Main.

On November 28, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church, West Fairfield, Corunna, she married Eugene F. Glasgow.

She moved to Fort Wayne after...

Hope Joyce Schmidt

Hope Joyce Schmidt

Jun 11, 2023

Hope Joyce Schmidt, 75, of Kendallville died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne surrounded by her husband and daughters.

She was born Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948, in Tokyo, Japan to Harold and Lois (Lutton) Sims.

On July 5, 1968, in Cincinnati, Ohio she married Thomas L. Schmidt.

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Dezarae Nichole Terry

Dezarae Nichole Terry

Jun 9, 2023

Dezarae Nichole Terry, 20 of Wolcottville, Indiana died unexpectedly Friday, June 9, 2023, in Howe.

She was born January 25, 2003, in Kendallville to Chris and Carman (Dazey) Terry.

She worked at HPI Wire Assembly in Angola.

Dezarae loved animals, she was always the life of the party and enjoyed making people laugh,...

Mary Jeanne Deter

Mary Jeanne Deter

Jun 6, 2023

Mary Jeanne Deter, 89, of Kendallville died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

She was born August 15, 1933, in El Paso, Texas to Frank and Elizabeth (Pilcher) Etie.

On November 18, 1950, in Las Cruces, New Mexico she married Jack D. Deter. He preceded her in death on May 2,...

Paula Renee Mcintosh

Paula Renee Mcintosh

Jun 4, 2023

Paula Renee McIntosh, 38, of Kendallville died unexpectedly, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

She was born October 28, 1984, in Louisville, Kentucky to Larry Nease and Melissa McIntosh.

Paula worked in guest services at Best Western in Kendallville.

She enjoyed working in her yard and painting.

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