Obituaries

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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Mar 26, 2023

Martha Jean (Schulthess) Lovett, 94, of Kendallville died Sunday, March 26, 2023, surrounded by loved ones and the beauty of her home on the Lovett Farm.

Martha was born on March 13, 1929, in Garrett, Indiana to Henry and Maude (Brown) Schulthess. Her parents died when she was a baby, and Martha and her brothers, Harry and...

Mar 20, 2023

Carol Ann Loos, 87, of Albion died Monday, March 20, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

She was born February 20, 1936, in Columbia City, Indiana, to Jack and Martha (Russel) Hancock.

On September 1, 1956, in Columbia City she married Stan Loos, Sr. and he preceded her in death in 1984.

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Mar 15, 2023

Ellen Jane (Ritter) Miller died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

She was born April 26, 1934, in Larwill, Indiana, to Orval B. and Lois I. (Hite) Ritter.

Ellen graduated in 1952 with honors from Avilla High School where she was active in 4-H and music.

She worked...

Mar 11, 2023

Lisa Marie Ferguson, 46, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born August 23, 1976, in Kendallville, the daughter of Shirley Diane (Combs) Ferguson.

Lisa loved crocheting, dressing up to take selfies, selling items on Facebook, having yard sales and donating items...

Mar 10, 2023

Dan D. Bordner, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana and formerly of Kendallville died Friday, March 10, 2023, at his residence.

He was born December 9, 1936, in Fort Wayne to Walter and Helen (Lee) Bordner.

On December 2, 1961, in Kendallville he married Sharon A. Hawk.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army....

Mar 9, 2023

Glenn LeRoy DeLong, 68, of Hudson, Indiana passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 9, 2023. Glenn was born to Wendall and Ida DeLong on April 29, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jeffrey, Mitchel, and Mickell; and a sister, Wilma.

He is survived by a daughter, Crystal Garland...

Mar 8, 2023

William Lee "Bill" Gehring, 83, of Kendallville died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

He was born April 13, 1939, in Noble County to Kenneth and Flora (Hasselman) Gehring.

On June 14, 1959, at St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville he married Frances Nemes.

He was a lifetime area...

Mar 8, 2023

Patricia D. Frederick, 90, of Angola, Indiana died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne with her children at her side.

She was born April 16, 1932, in Stroh, the daughter of Roscoe and Lola M. (Hutchens) Coggeshall.

She retired from Angola Wire Products.

Patricia loved her children,...

Mar 3, 2023

Ruth E. "Libby" Roush, 78, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 3:14 p.m,. in the Neurospine and Pain Center at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on March 12, 1944, in Trainer, Pennsylvania, to Robert Andrew and Dorothy Mildred (Harris) Jackson. They preceded her in death.

On Aug....

Feb 27, 2023

Linda Sue Terry, 57, of Mission, Texas and formerly of LaGrange, Indiana died on Monday, February 27, 2023, at her residence.

Linda was born March 17, 1965, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to James William and Thelma Louise (Coburn) Greer. She married Glenn Terry on August 30, 1997, and he survives.

Linda loved spending time with her...

Feb 23, 2023

John Craig Riley, 73 of LaGrange, Indiana died Thursday, February 23, 2023, surrounded by his family at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born December 31, 1949, to Wilson and Dorothy (Marquardt) Riley.

In 1992 in Allen County, he married Mary Weingartner.

John honorably served in the US Navy.

Feb 21, 2023

Albert Jent, 76, of Stroh died Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family.

He was born October 23, 1946, in Hindman, Kentucky to Elijah and Gladys (Slone) Jent.

On April 22, 1989, at the farm in White Pigeon, Michigan he married Mary Mann.

Albert had worked as a setup man...