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James W. Gallup

James W. Gallup

Jan 6, 2023

James W. Gallup, 77, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Friday, January 6, 2023, at his residence.

He was born February 13, 1945, in Kendallville to Walter and Josephine (Frick) Gallup.

He married Pamela Meyers on February 7, 1970, at First Baptist Church in Wolcottville.

Mr. Gallup was an operating engineer with local 103...

Alan D. Douglas

Alan D. Douglas

Jan 4, 2023

Alan D. Douglas, 80, of Jones Lake, Rome City, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his residence.

He was born December 14, 1942, in Fort Wayne to Harvey and Pauline (Luegring) Douglas.

Alan honorably served in the U.S. Army.

He married Helen Lucas on November 11, 1967. She preceded him in...

Sharon Kay Gibson

Sharon Kay Gibson

Jan 2, 2023

Sharon Kay Gibson, 80, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born August 1, 1942 in Indianapolis to Carl and Earlene (Newgent) Berry.

Sharon had worked for several years at Magnavox in Garrett and Kraft Foods in Kendallville.

She loved spending time with...

Janice I.  Ramey

Janice I. Ramey

Jan 2, 2023

Janice I. Ramey, 72, of Stroh, Indiana passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, with her family by her side.

Born, August 24, 1950, in Kentucky to the late Thorton "Cotton" and Bonnie (Bloomer) Combs.

In 1967, Janice married Finley Conley, he preceded her in death in 1980. She then married James "Bud" Ramey, he preceded...

Doyle K. Igney

Doyle K. Igney

Jan 2, 2023

Doyle Keith Igney, 90, of Kendallville died Monday, January 2, 2023, at Chandler Place in Kendallville.

He was born July 1, 1932, in Fort Wayne to Asal W. and Mildred J. (Bynum) Igney.

On April 26, 1958, at Bethany EUB Church in Decatur, he married Rheta Mae Butcher. She preceded him in death on June...

Barbara S. Burghduff

Barbara S. Burghduff

Jan 1, 2023

Barbara S. Burghduff, 76, of Rome City, Indiana, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her residence.

She was born November 25, 1946, in Indianapolis to Arlo Homer and Mildred Louise (Young) Williams.

On February 5, 1972, in Stroh, she married Jerry L. Burghduff.

Barbara honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1970...

Donna Lalyer

Donna Lalyer

Dec 31, 2022

Donna S. Lalyer, 77, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 31, 2022, at her residence.

She was born November 8, 1945, in Decatur to Harold and Mary (Edgington) Houser.

Donna had been the program director at Freedom Academy in Kendallville for many years.

She loved music and enjoyed playing the piano, but...

Dallas Quinley

Dallas Quinley

Dec 30, 2022

Dallas Quinley, 72, of Rome City, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022, in the Emergency Room at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.

He was born August 15, 1950, in Richlands, Virginia to Frank and Juanita (Beavers) Quinley.

Dallas was raised by Sim and Joyce Shortridge.

He moved...

Mary V. Roesler

Mary V. Roesler

Dec 27, 2022

Mary Virginia (Kenny) Roesler, the firstborn of Edward J. Kenny and Mary E. (Berghoff) Kenny, arrived in Chicago, IL, on July 12, 1934. She left this earth peacefully after being surrounded in her final days by loving family and wonderful caregivers at home on the morning of December 27, 2022.

Ginny attended St. Mary of the Woods...

Donald J. Jordan, Sr.

Donald J. Jordan, Sr.

Dec 26, 2022

Donald J. Jordan, Sr., 75, of LaGrange, Indiana died unexpectedly Monday, December 26, 2022, at his residence.

He was born September 8, 1947, in Sturgis, Michigan to Virgil and Mary (Wilcox) Jordan.

On July 4, 1967, in Fort Wayne he married Rosalie K. Garrison.

Mr. Jordan retired as a welder. He enjoyed working...

James E. Patterson

James E. Patterson

Dec 20, 2022

James E. "Sponge-Bob" Patterson, 67, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his residence.

He was born March 29, 1955 in Hazard, Kentucky to James O. and Bethel I. (Combs) Patterson.

James was a self-employed truck driver.

He loved his Chevy's, the Green Bay Packers, camping, and bird watching. He was...

Doris V. Jackson

Doris V. Jackson

Dec 20, 2022

Doris Virginia Jackson, 86, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

She was born July 5, 1936, in Wauseon, Ohio to Howard and Flora (Speelman) Whitcomb.

On September 5, 1954, in Aurora, Indiana she married Curtis Lee Jackson. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1966.

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David Edward Arndt

David Edward Arndt

Dec 20, 2022

David Edward Arndt, 71, of Albion, Indiana died Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his residence.

He was born January 7, 1951, in Ohio to Clifford and Rose (Graham) Arndt.

On May 19, 2001, he married Vicky Winslow.

David was an auto mechanic, which he greatly enjoyed doing. He also loved woodworking.

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Tyler Nicholas  Eastwood

Tyler Nicholas Eastwood

Dec 19, 2022

Tyler Nicholas Eastwood, 35, of Angola, Indiana died unexpectedly on Monday, December 19, 2022, at his residence.

He was born October 14, 1987, in Angola to Jerry Baughman and Lisa (Morton) Eastwood.

Tyler enjoyed doing small engine repair, collecting coins, and melting silver into bars. He had a heart of gold and was always willing...

Sheamus P. Clarke

Sheamus P. Clarke

Dec 18, 2022

Sheamus P. Clarke, 56, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 18, 2022, at his residence.

He was born January 30, 1966, in Freeport, Illinois to Jon and Joyce (Purkey) Clarke

On July 21, 1990, he married Karla Rowlison.

Mr. Clarke was an IT/IS Systems Analyst at Creative Liquid Coatings in Kendallville and...

Wayne L. Pruiett

Wayne L. Pruiett

Dec 17, 2022

Wayne Leroy Pruiett, 88, of Kendallville, Indiana, died of Alzheimer's on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home in Kendallville.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Pat (Vogt) Pruiett; eight children, John (Cheryl) Pruiett, Lisa (Steve) Summers, Melanie Motsinger, Kathryn (Steve) Ammon, Mary (Tom) Dickson, Gordon (Carolyn Tobin) Pruiett, Elizabeth (Ed) Wagner, and Keith...

Paul  Harold Jokisch, Sr.

Paul Harold Jokisch, Sr.

Dec 15, 2022

Paul Harold Jokisch, Sr., 84, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born July 11, 1938, in Mascoutah, Illinois to Harold and Catherine (Wuebbles) Jokisch.

On November 8, 1958, he married Debby May Erwin.

They moved to the rural Kendallville area in...

Billy Gene Hall

Billy Gene Hall

Dec 13, 2022

Billy Gene Hall, 80, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

He was born May 1, 1942, in Knott County, Kentucky to John and Lissie (Amburgey) Hall.

On December 3, 1961, in Kentucky he married Clara Sexton. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2020.

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Adam Douglas Rittermeyer

Adam Douglas Rittermeyer

Dec 11, 2022

Adam Douglas Rittermeyer, 59, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Sunday, December 11, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis after a long battle with leukemia.

He was born October 16, 1963, in Kendallville to Robert Charles and Ruth Ann (Barker) Rittermeyer. They preceded him in death.

On July 15, 1983, at St. Gaspar Catholic Church...

Sarah  June Stackhouse

Sarah June Stackhouse

Dec 10, 2022

Sarah June Stackhouse, 93, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.

She was born June 6, 1929, in Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, to Marcus and Lestie (Pafford) Hamlin.

On June 6, 1951, she married Dallas Burdette Stackhouse in Zion Lutheran Church, West Fairfield, Corunna. He preceded her...

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