Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Apr 12, 2023

Charles Hayner, 74, of Rome City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital with his sons at his bedside.

Charles is survived by his wife, Eva; his son, Matthew (Christy) Hayner; granddaughter, Laci all of Florida; his son, Mike (Heather) Hayner; grandsons, Brady and Hudson all of Westfield; stepson, Ronald King;...

Apr 11, 2023

Phyllis Marie Bauman, 68, of Kendallville died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born September 28, 1954, in Bradshaw, West Virginia to James D. and Bessie M. (Keene) Taylor.

On February 27, 1999, in Kendallville she married Mark Bauman.

Phyllis had worked at Colwell Manufacturing...

Apr 7, 2023

Eleanor Mae Countryman, 94, of Kendallville died Friday, April 7, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

She was born December 11, 1928, in Gloversville, New York, the third of nine children born to to Edward C. and Mildred (Rowback) Gordon.

Eleanor married Chester Countryman on January 9, 1947, in Greensboro, North Carolina. They relocated...

Apr 7, 2023

Betty J Grandlienard, also known as Tutie, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1951 to Everett and Barbara Wilhelm of Ashley. As Betty fought her battle with cancer she was surrounded by family, friends, and her dogs that she loved very much.

Betty was an ER...

Apr 7, 2023

Delores Jean Treesh, 83, of Kendallville died on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born November 17, 1939, in Albion to Shirley and Flossie (Baker) Conrad.

On October 2, 1959, she married Philip E. Treesh at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Albion. For 51 years...

Apr 5, 2023

Lien Hoa Valenti, 68, of Fort Wayne died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at her residence with her husband at her side.

She was born July 12, 1954 in Ty Hoă, Vietnam to Būi Dôt and Do Thi Chuc. She married the love of her life, John Valenti, Jr..

Lien was a homemaker and a...

Apr 5, 2023

Mary Amelia Rinehart, 85, of Ashley died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born July 6, 1937 in Salem Center, Indiana to Wayne Klink, Sr. and Lilly Mae (Feeney) Klink. On May 11, 1958 at the Hudson Nazarene Church, she married Arthur A. Rinehart.

Mrs. Rinehart retired after...

Apr 4, 2023

Steven C. Wahlig, age 76, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family and friends, on April 4, 2023, from ALS disease.

He will be remembered for his deep kindness, beautiful gardens, and unfailing humor. A lifelong educator, the impact of his life will continue in all of those that he taught.

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Apr 3, 2023

Susan Jo Brand, 74, of Wolcottville died Monday, April 3, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born October 16, 1948, in Garden City, Michigan to Glen and Josephine (Dus) Anglin. They preceded her in death.

She married Dennis Lee Brand on May 26, 1990, in Mongo. He survives in Wolcottville....

Apr 2, 2023

Richard D. "Dick" Tracey, 90, of Angola went to be with his Savior on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born February 19, 1933 in Hudson to Alden and Dorothy (Freed) Tracey.

On August 21, 1953 he married Shirley McClure in Sioux City, Iowa.

Dick worked...

Apr 1, 2023

Tabitha Lee "Tabbi" (Mosley) Fell, 35, of Kendallville died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne surrounded by her family.

She was born April 5, 1987, in Kendallville to Troy and Crestene (Gibson) Mosley.

She married Adam Lee Fell on July 13, 2013, in Butler. He preceded her in death...

Mar 31, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" Wright, 95, of Kendallville passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, at his home with family by his side. He was born in Little Crab, Tennessee, on November 8, 1927, to the late Edna & Juno Wright. His mother died at a young age but the family was later blessed with their stepmother, Maudie. He was...

Mar 29, 2023

Judy Irene Russell, 81, of Wolcottville died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Laurels of DeKalb in Butler.

She was born July 30, 1941 in Kendallville to Cliffton and Margaret (Musselman) Smart.

On August 18, 2004 she married John Russell. He survives in Wolcottville.

She had worked for 27 years at Machine Rite in...

Mar 29, 2023

William J. "Bill" Schiffli, 70, of Ashley died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his residence.

Bill was born December 13, 1952, to Heribert & Frieda (Winkler) Schiffli in Garrett.

Bill lived most of his life in Steuben and DeKalb counties. He retired early from Reike Corporation in Hamilton.

On November 30, 1974, he...

Mar 27, 2023

Henry C. Zook, 87, of LaGrange died Monday, March 27, 2023, at Majestic Care Nursing Home in Goshen.

He was born August 16, 1935, in Elkhart to Henry C. and Clara (Cook) Zook.

On December 30, 1955, in Nappanee he married Barbara L. Lantz. She preceded him in death on April 14, 2018.

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