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Michele A Winchester

Michele A Winchester

Oct 4, 2022

Michele A. Winchester, 59, of Hudson, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness.

She was born March 27, 1963, in Fort Wayne to Nicky Lamb and Pauline (Miller) Albertson.

She was a homemaker.

Michele enjoyed riding on the Harley, playing BINGO, and casino...

Douglas A. Rohlfing

Douglas A. Rohlfing

Oct 3, 2022

Douglas Allen Rohlfing, 72, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 3, 2022, at his residence.

He was born January 8, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois to Stanley W. and Lillian B. (Mahan) Rohlfing.

On August 28, 1971, he married Beth Marie Sexton. She survives in Kendallville.

Mr. Rohlfing retired from Edy's Ice...

Sophronia Godsey

Sophronia Godsey

Sep 27, 2022

Sophronia Godsey, 79, of Hudson died Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Wolcottville.

She was born on January 7, 1943 in Hindman, Kentucky to Austin and Hollie (Polly) Ritchie.

On June 5, 1959 she married Leon H. Godsey. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2021.

Mrs....

Margaret Ann Herron

Margaret Ann Herron

Sep 27, 2022

Margaret Ann Herron, 78, of Ligonier, Indiana, and formerly of Avilla died Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Avalon Village in Ligonier.

She was born February 27, 1944, in Coldwater, Michigan, to Louis L. and Bertha C. (Croxton) Ditton.

On April 19, 1963, in Fort Wayne she married Charles F. "Charlie" Herron. He preceded her in...

Betty I.  Carter

Betty I. Carter

Sep 17, 2022

Betty I. Carter, 93, of Kendallville, Indiana died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

She was born August 1, 1929, in Rochester, Indiana to Alfred and Edith (Anthony) Greer.

Betty was a homemaker and caretaker. She retired as a live in caretaker at the Howard County Home.

She attended...

Sharon  Marie Oliver

Sharon Marie Oliver

Sep 16, 2022

Sharon Marie Oliver, 85, of Warsaw, Indiana, and formerly of the Rome City died Friday, September 16, 2022, at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw.

She was born July 28, 1937, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Charles and Mary Alice (Sparrow) Frain.

In 1956, she married LeRoy Oliver. He preceded her in death December 30, 2000.

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Shanke M. "Shane" Harshman

Shanke M. "Shane" Harshman

Sep 14, 2022

Shanke Michael (Marti) Harshman, 47, passed away in the afternoon on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at his home in Rome City.

Shanke "Shane" was born on June 3, 1975 in Kendallville to Gary R. and Marsha Lee (Monroe) Marti.

He earned and received his GED from East Noble High School.

Shanke was a...

Janetta Slone

Janetta Slone

Sep 11, 2022

Janetta Slone, 64, of Burr Oak, Michigan died Sunday, September 11, 2022, at her daughter's home in Helmer, Indiana.

She was born May 4, 1958, in McDowell, Kentucky to Mitch and Alphia (Kiser) Blankenship.

On September 8, 1979, in Clintwood, Virginia she married the love of her life, Wilgus Slone, Jr. They just celebrated 43...

Christina Amanda Brenay

Christina Amanda Brenay

Sep 8, 2022

Christina Amanda Brenay, 23, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of the Wolcottville area died unexpectedly Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the residence she shared with her Mother in Fort Wayne.

She was born November 7, 1998, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to David C. and Paula (Hicks) Brenay.

She was a graduate of Lakeland High...

James Clark Holliday

James Clark Holliday

Sep 5, 2022

James Clark Holliday, 89, of Rome City, Indiana, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born August 16, 1933, in Carrie, Knott County, Kentucky, to Jim and Nancy (Combs) Holliday.

On August 15, 1953, in Hindman, Kentucky, he married Flora Ritchie. They soon moved to Indiana...

Steven Lee Wallace

Steven Lee Wallace

Aug 28, 2022

Steven Lee Wallace, 59, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Kendallville. He was born November 6, 1962, in Richmond, Indiana, to Gary Wallace and Denise (Porter) McIntosh. His mother preceded him in death. Mr. Wallace retired from General Type in Washington, DC, where he was a typesetter and printer. Steve was talented at his work and...

Bertha Jane "Bert" Zawadzke

Bertha Jane "Bert" Zawadzke

Aug 24, 2022

Bertha Jane "Bert" Zawadzke, 88, of LaGrange, Indiana, and formerly of Blackman Lake, Wolcottville, and Ligonier died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. She was born September 21, 1933, in Noble County, Indiana, to Kenneth William and Henrietta G. (Walton) Gorsuch. On May 19, 1956, in Albion she married David L. Zawadzke. He survives in LaGrange....

William  D. Martin, Ii

William D. Martin, Ii

Aug 23, 2022

William David "Bill" Martin, II , 74, of Kendallville died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on February 10, 1948 in Garrett to Donald Keith "Chick" and Martha (Crothers) Martin. Mr. Martin had worked at Newnam Foundry, Kendallville Foundry and Flint and Walling all in Kendallville Bill was an avid IU...

Alvin C. Bontrager

Alvin C. Bontrager

Aug 21, 2022

Alvin C. Bontrager, 64, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born April 8, 1958, in LaGrange to Chris and Verna (Eash) Bontrager. On November 2, 2006, in Helmer he married Bridget Ann DeLaCruz. Mr. Bontrager was a self-employed contractor with his specialty being in concrete work. He was a...

Sally Marie Love

Sally Marie Love

Aug 17, 2022

Sally Marie Love, 60, of Auburn, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 30, 1962, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Albert and Sue (Williams) Love. Ms. Love worked at Rieke Corporation in Auburn and formerly at Trin, Inc. in Ashley. Sally enjoyed online shopping and watching HGTV. She enjoyed living...

Margo Yvonne Taylor

Margo Yvonne Taylor

Aug 16, 2022

Margo Yvonne (Emrick) Taylor, 79, of Hudson, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the home of her daughter near Angola. She was born May 12, 1943, at home in Hamilton, Indiana, to Gilbert and Herma Dorothy (Lower) Emrick. They preceded her in death. On January 11, 1964, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Fort Wayne she married Thomas J....

Camden Riley "Cam" Crabill

Camden Riley "Cam" Crabill

Aug 8, 2022

Camden Riley "Cam" Crabill passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022, at his residence. Cam was born July 28, 1970, to Bonnie (Toler) and Art Crabill in Fort Wayne. He was married to the love of his life and best friend, Jennifer (Vail) Crabill, and they had just celebrated 26 years together. Cam took on the role of dad when...

Suzanne Carol "Susie" Arnold

Suzanne Carol "Susie" Arnold

Aug 3, 2022

Suzanne C.  "Susie" Arnold, 91, of Big Long Lake, Wolcottville, Indiana, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne December 5, 1930, she was the daughter of Dr. Max and Sophia Andrews. After graduating Central Catholic High School and Mount Saint Joseph University, Susie married the love of her life, Bob Arnold, on...

Estill Miller

Estill Miller

Aug 2, 2022

Local businessman, Estill Miller, 80, of Rome City, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at his residence. He was born January 10, 1942, in Perry County, Kentucky, to Johnny and Sadie (Combs) Miller. He was the owner and operator of Miller Backhoe Service in Rome City, a company he started in 1971. Mr. Miller was a former member of the...

Linda Marie Mccormick

Linda Marie Mccormick

Jul 31, 2022

Linda Marie (Hutchinson) McCormick, 56, of North Manchester, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born May 22, 1966, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Royce L. and Barbara (Martin) Hutchinson. She was a graduate of Harding High School in Fort Wayne. Mrs. McCormick was a claims analyst for Lutheran...

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