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Connie M. Milliman

Connie M. Milliman

Dec 4, 2025

Connie M. Milliman, 80, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born October 10, 1945 in Hindman, Kentucky to Cody and Madeline (Thornsberry) Martin.

Connie had worked at various area factories, WalMart in Kendallville and as a cashier at Cracker Barrel in Auburn.

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Betty Jean Berhalter

Betty Jean Berhalter

Dec 2, 2025

Betty Jean Berhalter, 91, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Chandler Place Assisted Living in Kendallville.

She was born March 29, 1934, in LaGrange, Indiana, to Russell and Agnes (Kleinert) Bailey.

She graduated from Wolcottville High School where she was Valedictorian.

On September 13, 1953, in Wolcottville she married Jack...

Helen L Thomas

Helen L Thomas

Dec 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce Helen Louise Thomas, age 90, has passed away on December 2, 2025 in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Helen was born on August 23, 1935 into a large and lively family as the oldest of 12 children. This beginning helped shape her generous spirit and capacity for love. She passed away,...

Dale M Hoyt

Dale M Hoyt

Dec 1, 2025

Dale M. Hoyt, 89, of Kendallville, Indiana died Monday, December 1, 2025, at Auburn Village Nursing Home in Auburn.

He was born July 2, 1936, in Osseo, Michigan to George Washington Hoyt, III and Frances Ann (Monroe) Hoyt.

He married Judith Ann Maurer on October 5, 1963, in Albion, Michigan. She preceded him in death...

Betty Sue "Sue" Davis

Betty Sue "Sue" Davis

Nov 28, 2025

Betty Sue "Sue" Davis, 69, of Stroh, Indiana, died Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 20, 1956, in Martin, Kentucky, to John E. and Dina (Isaac) Huff.

On January 29, 1977, in Stroh she married Ricky Alan Davis.

Sue was a devoted homemaker and...

Claudia R Hulbert

Claudia R Hulbert

Nov 28, 2025

Claudia Ruth Hulbert, 91, of Butler, Indiana died Friday, November 28, 2025, at Laurels of DeKalb in Butler.

She was born September 14, 1934, in St. Joe, Indiana to Harry Shuff, Sr. and Lula (Lutz) Shuff.

She married Olen Hulbert, Sr. He preceded her in death in 1991.

Claudia retired from Messenger Corp....

Margaret Handshoe

Margaret Handshoe

Nov 27, 2025

Margaret Handshoe, 81, of Rome City, Indiana, died Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family following a brief illness.

She was born December 20, 1943, in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, to Bill and Mary (Howell) Dawson.

On January 12, 1964, in Sturgis, Michigan, she married Hershel Handshoe. He preceded her in...

Robert R. Johnson

Robert R. Johnson

Nov 26, 2025

Robert Ray Johnson, 62, of LaGrange, Indiana died Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born January 8, 1963, in Gary, Indiana to Bobby Ray and Garnet (Foley) Johnson.

Robert dedicated his career to working as a machinist in manufacturing in Northwest Indiana. Outside of work, he found joy...

Sean Fritts

Sean Fritts

Nov 24, 2025

Sean Patrick Fritts, 53, of Ashley, Indiana died unexpectedly Monday, November 24, 2025, at his residence.

He was born May 18, 1972, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Daniel and Margaret (Webb) Hough.

On August 14, 2012, in Corunna, he married Audra Lieske.

Sean used his skills as a general laborer in construction...

Jw Combs

Jw Combs

Nov 16, 2025

JW Combs, 74, of LaGrange, Indiana died Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born May 16, 1951, in Montgomery, Knott County, Kentucky to Charles and Cassie (Napier) Combs.

On March 29, 1980, in Clintwood, Virginia he married Vickie Tuttle.

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

Roberta J. Frick

Roberta J. Frick

Nov 14, 2025

Roberta J. Frick, 95, of Rome City, Indiana died Friday, November 14, 2025, at her residence.

Roberta was born November 5, 1930, in Steuben County to Mabel R. (Chamberlain) Eckhart and Lloyd E. Eckhart. When she was 6 years old she moved to Noble County where she spent the rest of her life.

Roberta graduated...

Raleigh C. Fields Jr.

Raleigh C. Fields Jr.

Nov 11, 2025

Raleigh C. Fields, Jr., 70, of Kendallville, Indiana died Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born August 31, 1955, in Hazard, Kentucky to Raleigh Fields, Sr. and Gladys (Feltner) Fields.

On May 20, 2017, in Albion, he married Deanna (Gibson) McClelland. She survives in Kendallville.

Raleigh...

Sally Craft

Sally Craft

Nov 11, 2025

Sally Ann Craft, 84, of Kendallville, Indiana died Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her residence with her family at her side.

She was born November 30, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana to Dr. Andrew L. and Esther M. (Lipp) Wessar.

She was a former group home manager with Your Friends and Neighbors based in Noble and...

Patricia A. Jacob

Patricia A. Jacob

Nov 10, 2025

Patricia A. Jacob, 80, of Ligonier, Indiana died Monday, November 10, 2025, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier with her friends at her side.

She was born February 19, 1945, in Kendallville, Indiana to Mason C. and Edna E. (Jennings) Lundy.

Pat was a domestic engineer and a caregiver to her daughter, Missy for...

Geneva Mosley

Geneva Mosley

Nov 7, 2025

Geneva Mosley, 78, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Friday, November 7, 2025, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.

She was born June 25, 1947, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Hillard and Deleary (Waddles) Bryant.

On December 22, 1967, in Clintwood, Virginia, she married Ronald Mosley. He preceded her in death on December 14, 2013.

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Richard Rahal

Richard Rahal

Nov 6, 2025

Richard "Dick" Rahal passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2025. He is survived by his amazing wife Donna of 54 years, his daughter Sarah, son-in-law Cliff Johnson and grand daughters Lucie and Lilly Johnson. He was preceded in death by his daughter Tamara, his sister Sarah Ann Mancy and his nephew Nick Mancy.

Born...

Zeeq Hallow Holman

Zeeq Hallow Holman

Nov 5, 2025

Zeeq Hallow Holman, 14, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his residence.

He was born November 9, 2010, in Angola to Ryan and Cathryne (Haines-Holman) Emerick.

He was a young man whose spirit danced to the beat of 70s and 80s rock music. Before his disability slowed him down, he...

Dirk Alan Albright

Dirk Alan Albright

Nov 4, 2025

Dirk Allan Albright, 50, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Kendallville, passed away unexpectedly at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 11:07 p.m. from an illness.

Dirk was born on June 27, 1975, in Kendallville. Indiana, to Arthur Allan and Beverly Ann Albright.

He is survived by his...

Nancy J Mitchell

Nancy J Mitchell

Nov 2, 2025

Nancy Joan Mitchell, 87, of Avilla, Indiana, died Sunday, November 2, 2025, at her residence.

She was born September 23, 1938, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Urban and Helen (Coffelt) Drerup.

She married James E. Mitchell. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2001.

She was a registered nurse having worked at McCray...

Ethan Michael Fike

Ethan Michael Fike

Nov 1, 2025

Ethan Michael Fike, 19, of Butler, Indiana died tragically Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Butler.

He was born October 5, 2006, in Fort Wayne to Shane and Amanda (Maberson) Fike.

Ethan was a senior at Garrett High School in Garrett and had previously attended Eastside High School in Butler. He didn't just attend school—he transformed...

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