Obituaries

Oct 31, 2025

Beverly J. Lorntz, 87, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 4, 1938, in Melbern, Ohio, to Clarence and Treva (Steward) Patterson.

On December 13, 1958, in Williams Center, Ohio, she married Merle W. Lorntz. He preceded her...

Oct 30, 2025

Pam Hovarter, 71, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

She was born November 30, 1953, in Knott County, Kentucky to Beverage and Ellen (Wicker) Wallen.

On December 17, 1986, in Kendallville she married Everett L. Hovarter. He preceded her in death on October 11, 2012.

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Oct 28, 2025

Wayne L. Targgart, 91, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born September 2, 1934, in Wawaka, Indiana, to David A. and Edna (Peterson) Targgart.

Wayne honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958.

On November 9, 1963, in LaGrange...

Oct 21, 2025

Duane Richard Bobay, 79, of Avilla, Indiana died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn.

He was born July 20, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Richard E. and Helen Dorothy (Busse) Bobay.

He married Flora (Brummett) Rowe on August 30, 2025, at Auburn Church of Christ.

He honorably served...

Oct 20, 2025

Thomas T. Ebert, 72, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Monday, October 20, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born October 30, 1952 in Kendallville to Edward and Betty (Gillespie) Ebert.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army.

Tom was a mechanic, working with his brother at the Shell Service...

Oct 19, 2025

Matthildur "Mikkie" "Maggy" Kimmel, 79, went home to be with Jesus early in the morning on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her home. Mikkie spent her final days surrounded by many loving family and friends, and in her final moments, she was held close by her daughter and granddaughter as she peacefully went home to be with the Lord....

Oct 18, 2025

Colleen K. Hart, 81, of Wolcottville, Indiana died unexpectedly Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her residence.

She was born October 30, 1943, in Auburn to George and Laura Edith (Thomson) Grate.

On October 22, 1966, in Kendallville, she married Lynn Hart.

Colleen was a homemaker. She had also worked at Sears, McDonald's, and...

Oct 13, 2025

Barbara Rose Bower, 79, of Kendallville, Indiana died Monday, October 13, 2025, at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home.

She was born August 17, 1946, in Decatur, Illinois to Loran A. and Clara D. (Henzler) Bower.

She was proud Purdue graduate and was a teacher with the East Noble School Corporation for 31 years.

She...

Oct 8, 2025

Jerry L. Hamman, 84, of Kendallville, Indiana died Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born July 26, 1941, in Hamilton, Franklin Township, DeKalb County, Indiana to Walter and Dorothy (Leason) Hamman.

On September 24, 1960, in Butler he married Ruth Ann Schoonover. Jerry and Ruth shared 64...

Oct 5, 2025

Rodney James Newcomer, 65, of Kendallville, Indiana died Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his residence.

He was born September 20, 1960, in Kendallville to Jerry O. and Bonnie B. (Deller) Newcomer. They survive in Kendallville.

Rodney honorably served in the U.S. Air Force as a parachute packer.

Mr. Newcomer was a truck driver....

Oct 1, 2025

Richard G. Conley, 51, of LaGrange, Indiana, courageously lost his battle with ALS on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born June 23, 1974, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Finley and Janice (Combs) Conley.

Prior to his illness, he had been employed at Mastercraft in LaGrange.

Richard...

Sep 27, 2025

John H. Russell, 83, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Saturday, September 27, 2025, at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born January 15, 1942, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Eldon Robert Russell, Sr. and Golda Irene (McCreary) Russell.

John dedicated 19 years of service to Courier Corporation, beginning his career in the Shipping...

Sep 27, 2025

Lorraine Seidel, 103, of Kendallville, Indiana died Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

She was born January 21, 1922, in Dunn County, Wisconsin to Ernest and Ella (Ziehr) Karlen.

On August 16, 1941, in Kendallville she married Norman Seidel. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2001.

Lorraine...

Sep 25, 2025

Donald Tulloch, III, 92, of Wawaka, Indiana died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born June 6, 1933, in Wilmington, Delaware to Donald H.C. Tulloch, Jr. and Louise (Bookhammer) Tulloch.

On September 17, 1961, at First Presbyterian Church in Kendallville he married Linda Schermerhorn.

Donald...

Sep 24, 2025

Colleen Singleton Everidge of Stroh, Indiana, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 24, 2025, at Lakeland Skilled Nursing Home in Angola, Indiana. She will be remembered for her kind heart, superior cooking and knitting skills, quiet curiosity and intelligence, as well as always putting her family first.

Mrs. Everidge was born on February 12, 1929, to...

Sep 18, 2025

Madeline E. McKee, 84, of Hudson, Indiana, died Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Angola.

She was born June 23, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Myron and Frances (Isbell) Richards.

On July 27, 1961, in Kendallville she married William E. McKee.

Mrs. McKee was a homemaker....

Sep 15, 2025

Barry Patrick Haines, 77, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at Marion VA Medical Center with his family by his side. He can now be in peace with his beloved wife, Robin for eternity.

He was born March 18, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio to Wesley Haines, Sr. and Shirley (Brown) Haines.

On...

Sep 12, 2025

Snowden Leslie Edmondson, 56, of Marion, Indiana died Friday, September 12, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness.

He was born January 25, 1969, in Roanoke, Virginia to Leslie and Joyce (Barton) Edmondson.

He had worked at King-Seeley, No-Sag, and Quick Tanks all in Kendallville.

He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his...

Sep 11, 2025

Lloyd W. Miller, 48, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his residence.

He was born June 16, 1977, in Ligonier, Indiana to Willis and Anna (Fry) Miller.

On July 1, 2022, at South Milford Church of Christ, he married Karen (Witte) Lake.

Lloyd had worked as a laborer in manufacturing....

Sep 9, 2025

Beverly (Heign) Stonebraker, 96, of Kendallville, Indiana died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

She was born January 19, 1929, in Kendallville to Paul and Evelyn (Smith) Heign.

She grew up in Kendallville and graduated from St. John Lutheran Elementary School, Kendallville High School and International Business College.

After...