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Ricky M. Pardue

Ricky M. Pardue

Jun 4, 2023

Ricky M. Pardue, 70, of Hudson died unexpectedly, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Ashley.

He was born April 5, 1953 in Kendallville to Everett and Norma (Springer) Pardue.

Ricky was an operating engineer with the union for over 30 years with various construction companies including Brooks Construction.

He was also an entrepreneur and...

Dr. Joseph Alan Greenlee, Jr.

Dr. Joseph Alan Greenlee, Jr.

Jun 3, 2023

Joseph Alan Greenlee, Jr, MD 85, Oliver Lake, Indiana is now free in his new body to bring his intellect, wit, and humor to his heavenly family and new life in Christ. His utmost, given throughout his earthly time of putting his family and patients first, is now rewarded with deeper understanding and a new role of compassionate and...

Kevin E. Anglin

Kevin E. Anglin

May 30, 2023

Kevin Edwin Anglin, 68, of Auburn, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, following a motorcycle accident on Monday, May 29th, 2023.

He was born September 24, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, to Phenix Edwin and Josephine (Dus) Anglin, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Kay Wagner and Susan Jo Brand....

Peggy Ann Clark

Peggy Ann Clark

May 27, 2023

Peggy A. Clark, 68, of LaGrange died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Northern Lakes Nursing Home in Angola.

She was born January 31, 1955 in Angola to Dale E. and Daisy (DeLong) Snyder.

Peggy was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafting and crocheting.

Surviving are a daughter, Pamela (Paul) Eib of Angola; a son,...

Marilyn G. Parker

Marilyn G. Parker

May 23, 2023

Marilyn G. Parker (Mary) was born October 27, 1926, in Santa Monica, CA to Harmon and Edna (Farling) Skiles. She has one sister Phyllis Nichols who resides in Kendallville and a deceased brother, Thomas Skiles.

In 1948, she married Robert C. (Bud) Parker who preceded her in death May 26, 1996. They had six children: Cynthia G....

Donna Biberstine

Donna Biberstine

May 21, 2023

Donna J. Biberstine, 75, of Wolcottville died Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born April 26, 1948, in Fort Wayne to Vernon and E. Isabelle (Price) Helton.

On November 6, 1971, in Fort Wayne she married Daniel Biberstine. He survives in Wolcottville.

Donna was a homemaker....

Marian J. Mullinix

Marian J. Mullinix

May 14, 2023

Marian J. Mullinix, 90, of rural Angola died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Life Care Center in LaGrange.

She was born January 19, 1933, in Stroh to Jay C. Allen, Sr. and Mamie Hazel (Putt) Allen.

She had worked at Farmers State Bank in Stroh and she also had her own realty company.

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Charles F. "Sonny"  Rea

Charles F. "Sonny" Rea

May 13, 2023

Charles F. "Sonny" Rea, 70, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born June 15, 1952, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Donald F. and Beverly (Delap) Rea.

On November 26, 1976, in Lebanon, Virginia, he married Kay Ousley.

Mr. Rea retired from Eshelman...

Rosemarie Johnson

Rosemarie Johnson

May 11, 2023

Rosemarie Johnson, 68, of Wolcottville died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born October 27, 1954, to James and Betty (Sommers) Carcione.

On September 4, 1971, in Fort Wayne she married David Johnson.

Mrs. Johnson had been employed as an office manager for 25 years with...

Joshua Odom

Joshua Odom

May 11, 2023

Hudson Town President and longtime firefighter, Joshua Douglas Odom, 33, of Hudson died unexpectedly Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his residence.

He was born June 30, 1989, in Cheboygan, Michigan.

On May 27, 2011, in Fremont, he married Carla (Kuhn) Olson.

Josh was the Fort Wayne branch manager with Hose and Automation a...

Samuel G. Campbell

Samuel G. Campbell

May 10, 2023

Samuel G. CampBell, 88, of Kendallville died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family.

He was born October 18, 1934, in Auburn to Cleo "Bud" Arthur and Maxine Eldora (Shutt) CampBell.

On March 25, 2000, in Kendallville he married Carol Miller. She survives in Kendallville.

He honorably served in the...

Nichole  L. Mcbride

Nichole L. Mcbride

May 6, 2023

Nichole L. "Nikki" McBride, 52, of Big Long Lake, Wolcottville, Indiana, died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born March 5, 1971, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Charles and Jeanine (Syndram) Kruger.

On May 25, 1991, she married Randall "Randy" McBride.

She was employed by the...

Randy Lee Marker

Randy Lee Marker

May 4, 2023

Randy Lee Marker, 71, of Albion, Indiana, died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born November 27, 1951, in Wolf Lake, Indiana, to Franklin Lee and Delores (McCoy) Marker.

On November 28, 1991, in Las Vegas he married Beverly Price.

Mr. Marker retired as...

Michele R. Pankop

Michele R. Pankop

May 4, 2023

Michele (Willms) Pankop, 61, of Garrett, Indiana died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her residence with her family at her side.

She was the daughter of Gordon E. Willms, Jr. and Mary C. Willms.

She was born on November 16, 1961 in Fort Wayne to Robert G. Boxell and Mary C. Laisure.

Michele...

Cheryl J. Baker

Cheryl J. Baker

Apr 29, 2023

Cheryl J. Baker, 71, of Middlebury died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born December 1, 1951 in Auburn to Max and Gertrude (Harris) Baker.

On September 12, 2020 she married Robert Lee Fenters. They began dating on October 20, 1982.

She retired from ATM in...

Matthew L.  Hisey

Matthew L. Hisey

Apr 28, 2023

Matthew L. Hisey, 45, of Brimfield died unexpectedly Friday, April 28, 2023, at his residence.

He was born March 18, 1978 in Kendallville to Jimmie Hisey, Sr. and Joan Cook.

Matthew had worked at American Finishing and Rural King.

Matthew enjoyed looking for arrowheads with his brother, Ken, reading the Bible, and woodworking....

Tamara L. Rahal

Tamara L. Rahal

Apr 22, 2023

Tamara "Tami" Lea Rahal, 48, of Rome City, Indiana "went down the rabbit hole" Saturday April 22, 2023. She was born December 10, 1974, in Muncie to Richard and Donna Rahal.

Tami graduated from Homestead High School, Purdue University, Carthage College and IPFW. She loved learning and attending college however being a special education teacher at West...

Kathy M. Skidmore

Kathy M. Skidmore

Apr 22, 2023

Kathy M. Skidmore, 78 of LaGrange, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

She is the daughter of Jim and Mary Storch who preceded her in death.

Kathy was a nurse for over 25 years working in different places in the Fort Wayne area.

She was a beautiful seamstress and enjoyed doing...

Stacey P. Milleman

Stacey P. Milleman

Apr 19, 2023

Stacey P. Milleman, 77, of Wolcottville died Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born March 8, 1946, in Florida to Leon and Frances (Armstrong) Kresler.

On August 3, 2002, she married Alan Milleman.

Stacey had worked at Culligan in Kendallville and was lovingly referred to as the...

Beulah Herron

Beulah Herron

Apr 15, 2023

Beulah Herron, 94, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages Pine Valley in Fort Wayne.

She was born February 21, 1929, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to Johnnie and Rebie (Neeley) Crager.

On August 13, 1949, in Kendallville she married Gerald E. Herron. He preceded her in death on May 5,...

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