Scotty Gravit
Feb 21, 2022
Scott Anthony Dean "Scotty" Gravit, 2, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Monday, February 21, 2022, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He was born November 18, 2019, in Indianapolis to Richard Scott and Sidney Lynn (Randol) Gravit. His parents survive in Wolcottville. Also surviving are a sister, Nova Lynn Gravit at home: maternal grandparents, Patricia and Jeffrey Norton of Stroh...
Edward John Hauger
Feb 20, 2022
Edward John Hauger, 70, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Chateau Rehab in Fort Wayne. He was born February 20, 1952, on the farm in rural Gary, South Dakota, to Henry and Ruth (Heiserman) Hauger. At the age of two, his family moved to a farm near Clear Lake, South Dakota. He attended eight years of elementary...
Joshua James Dalrymple
Feb 19, 2022
Joshua J. Dalrymple, 33, of Angola, Indiana, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born March 11, 1988, in Angola, Indiana, to Richard and Evelyn (Shannon) Dalrymple. He was a 2007 graduate of East Noble High School. Josh was an avid Chicago Bears fan and loved music of all kinds. Surviving are a daughter,...
Victor L. Phares
Feb 18, 2022
Victor L. Phares, 84 of rural Hudson, Indiana, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 18, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Victor was born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937, in Waynedale, Indiana, to Elston Guy and Marie T (Rawligh) Phares. His 8th birthday was also on Easter Sunday and was remembered as a special...
Doris M. "Michaela" Wiggins
Feb 17, 2022
Doris M. "Michaela" Wiggins, 91, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born March 24, 1930, in Frankfort, Indiana, to Raymond L. and Esther B. (Jellison) Wiggins. Dr. Wiggins, retired from the Northeastern Center in Kendallville where she was a child psychologist. She also served as organist at several area churches....
Janet Louise Tidd
Feb 15, 2022
Janet Louise Tidd, 76, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born December 19, 1945, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, to Robert Mylo and Thelma (Brooks) Tidd and was one fourth Native American. Ms. Tidd moved to this area two years ago, coming from California via Michigan. She had worked in management...
Robert J. "Bob" Combs, Sr.
Feb 14, 2022
Robert Joseph "Bob" Combs, Sr., 70, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Monday, February 14, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born February 2, 1952 in Hazard, Kentucky to David and Dolly (Terry) Combs. Mr. Combs honorably served in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserves for 23 years, having served in Vietnam....
Lala Lou Mcpherson
Feb 13, 2022
Lala Lou McPherson, 68, of Avilla, Indiana, died Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born November 22, 1953, in Sisseton, South Dakota, to Thomas Berry and Arlys Ann (Schafte) Nelson. Ms. McPherson moved to Indiana in June, 2018, coming from South Dakota. She previously worked in the service industry. She was currently a caregiver...
Zetta Lee Frank
Feb 12, 2022
Zetta L. Frank, 77, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Saturday, February 12, 2022, at her residence with her family at her side. She was born June 19, 1944, in High Hat, Kentucky, to Melvin and Elizabeth "Dallie" (Justice) Keene. On October 23, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, she married Edward J. Frank. Mrs. Frank retired as a purchasing agent for Bell...
Betty Elouise Schwartz
Feb 11, 2022
Betty E. Schwartz 7-01-1925—2-11-2022 A Celebration of Life Friday, July 1, 2022 5:00—7:30 p.m. (Open House) Fairfield Community Center 1351 County Road 12 Corunna, Indiana 46730 A light buffet will be served Please join us as we share special memories. Legacy Of Love A wife, a mother, a grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you. You Taught...
Eugene Walter Nodine
Feb 9, 2022
Eugene Walter Nodine, 80, of Ashley, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 16, 1941, in Auburn, Indiana, to Lafayette and Mildred (Strub) Nodine. In November, 1968, he married Nancy Jo Parr. Mr. Nodine honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps . He retired from Bundy Tubing, now known...
Betty A Neu
Feb 9, 2022
Betty A. Neu, 67, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born October 8, 1954, in Gary, Indiana, to John and Elizabeth "Betty" (Ladika) Czapko. On March 20, 1997, in Sevierville, Tennessee, she married Kenneth M. Neu. He survives in Wolcottville. Mrs. Neu retired from management with Speedway Service...
Firmin William "Bill" Suever
Feb 5, 2022
Firmin William "Bill" Suever, 89, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his residence. He was born March 8, 1932, in Delphos, Ohio, to George Arthur and Rose Marie (Heising) Suever. On September 10, 1955, in Delphos, Ohio, he married Marilyn Meyer. Mr. Suever honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a Purple...
Victor Dee Chaney, Jr.
Feb 3, 2022
Victor Dee Chaney, Jr., 77, of Corunna, Indiana, died Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. He was born March 5, 1944, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Victor D. Chaney, Sr. and Maurine (Smith) Chaney. Mr. Chaney retired after 42 years with Kraft Foods in Kendallville. Victor enjoyed fishing, being at the farm, and going to casinos. He...
Donald Lee Wallen
Feb 2, 2022
Donald Lee "Don" Wallen, 69, of Wawaka, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mr. Wallen was born September 14, 1952, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Burley and Gearldene (Terry) Wallen. On January 20, 1973, in Wolcottville he married Vickie Lynn Davis. He honorably served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Wallen retired from Topeka Graphics in...
Andrew John "Andy" Pankop
Feb 1, 2022
Andrew John "Andy" Pankop, 61, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 21, 1960 in Kendallville, Indiana, to Paul W. and Mary Jewel (McClanahan) Pankop. Mr. Pankop had worked for the City of Albion prior to his retirement. Andy enjoyed hunting, gardening, and playing aggravation. He loved living on the farm. Surviving...
Creedence Lawrence Lechleidner
Jan 31, 2022
Creedence Lawrence Lechleidner, infant son of Ezra Lawrence Lechleidner and Tayla Compton, both of Avilla, Indiana, was stillborn on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn. Surviving are a brother, Easton Hansel Lechleidner, at home; maternal grandparents, Bruce Compton and Della Pierce-Compton of Corunna; and paternal grandparents, Angela Crone of Angola and Alan Lechleidner of Ashley. There...
Constance D. "Connie" Fisher
Jan 29, 2022
Constance D. "Connie" Fisher, 84, of Angola, Indiana, died Saturday, January 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born October 6, 1937, in Hudson, Indiana, to Richard C. and Anna R. (Morr) Holsinger. She was a 1955 graduate of Pleasant Lake High School. Mrs. Fisher previously worked at Angola Wire, DeKalb High School cafeteria, and Carlin Park Elementary School cafeteria...
Ronald Eugene Mellott
Jan 28, 2022
DUE TO THE CURRENT WEATHER EMERGENCY, THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICE FOR RONALD MELLOTT HAS BEEN CHANGED AS FOLLOWS: VISITATION: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022, FROM 2 P.M. TO 8 P.M. AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022, FROM 10 A.M. TO 11 A.M. FUNERAL SERVICE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022, AT 11 A.M. BOTH WILL BE AT YOUNG FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, KENDALLVILLE CHAPEL...
Freda Lou Georgel
Jan 25, 2022
Freda Lou Georgel, 86, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born April 24, 1935, in Elwood, Indiana, to Roy Kenneth and Eva Josephine (Anderson) Blackford. On November 20, 1954, in Anderson she married James E. Georgel. He survives in Kendallville. Mrs. Georgel was a homemaker. She was a member...
