Obituaries
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Clyde A. Homister
Aug 20, 2021
Service
Monday, August 23, 11:00 AM Graveside at Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville
ObituaryClyde A. Homister, 83, of Kendallville died Friday, August 20, 2021, at his residence.
He was born February 20, 1938, in Texas to Mickey Homister and Gracie (Hyde) Fugate.
Mr. Homister retired as a core maker at Newnam Foundry in...
Theresa Marie Clements
Aug 20, 2021
Calling(s)
Wednesday, August 25, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ServiceWednesday, August 25, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryTheresa Marie Clements, 35, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Friday, August 20, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born December...
Christopher Scott "Scottie" King
Aug 16, 2021
Obituary
Christopher Scott "Scottie" King, 43, of Kendallville, Indiana, and formerly of Fort Wayne died Monday, August 16, 2021, at his residence.
He was born June 8, 1978, in Winchester, Kentucky to Oscar and Eva (Thompson) King. His father preceded him in death.
Scottie enjoyed fishing and cooking.
Surviving are his mother and...
Benjamin D. "Ben" Harvey
Aug 14, 2021
Calling(s)
Friday, August 20, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Crosspointe Family Church, 205 Highpointe Crossing, Kendallville
ServiceFriday, August 20, 7:00 PM Crosspointe Family Church, 205 Highpointe Crossing, Kendallville
ObituaryBenjamin Donald "Ben" Harvey, 57, of Kendallville died Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born...
Jill Renee Blankenship
Aug 9, 2021
Calling(s)
Thursday, August 12, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel
Thursday, August 12, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel
ServiceFriday, August 13, 11:00 AM Graveside at Orange Cemetery
ObituaryJill Renee Blankenship, 53, of Hudson died Monday, August 9, 2021, at Parkview...
Ermal Triplett
Aug 8, 2021
Obituary
Ermal Triplett, 89, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.
She was born October 26, 1931, in Knott County, Kentucky, to Sam and Birdie (Gibson) Campbell.
Mrs. Triplett had worked at the Kendallville Laundry.
Surviving are a son, Danny Triplett of Kendallville.
She...
Clara Violet Caldwell
Aug 3, 2021
Calling(s)
Friday, August 06, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ServiceFriday, August 06, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryClara Violet Caldwell, 83, of LaGrange died Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Grey Stone Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne.
She was...
Edith M. Kaufmann
Aug 2, 2021
Calling(s)
Friday, August 13, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton Road S, Fort Wayne
Saturday, August 14, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton Road S, Fort Wayne
ServiceSaturday, August 14, 1:00 PM The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton Road, Fort Wayne
ObituaryEdith M. Kaufmann,...
Kenneth James Barden
Aug 1, 2021
Calling(s)
Thursday, August 05, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
ServiceFriday, August 06, 10:30 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
ObituaryKenneth James Barden, 59, of Wolcottville died Sunday, August 1, 2021, in Kendallville.
He was born July 16, 1962, in Morenci, Michigan, to...
Johanna J. "Jo" Osgood
Jul 30, 2021
Service
Monday, August 02, 3:30 PM Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville
ObituaryJohanna J. "Jo" Osgood, 91, of Kendallville, Indiana, and formerly of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Friday, July 30, 2021.
She was born February 6, 1930, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Hendrick W. and Margarita (Kimbell) Mouw.
She graduated from the Royal Oak High School...
Martha E. Shipe
Jul 29, 2021
Calling(s)
Sunday, August 01, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel
Sunday, August 01, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel
ServiceMonday, August 02, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel
ObituaryMartha E. Shipe, 77, of Ashley died Thursday, July 29, 2021,...
John P. Ory
Jul 28, 2021
Calling(s)
Monday, August 02, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ServiceTuesday, August 03, 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4643 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne
ObituaryJohn P. Ory, 80, of Auburn and formerly of Kendallville died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne.
...
James M. Hodge
Jul 25, 2021
Calling(s)
Thursday, July 29, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville
Friday, July 30, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville
ServiceFriday, July 30, 2:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville
ObituaryJames M....
Emma Linville Sleesman
Jul 24, 2021
Calling(s)
Tuesday, July 27, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
Wednesday, July 28, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Faith United Methodist Church
ServiceWednesday, July 28, 11:00 AM Faith United Methodist Church
ObituaryEmma Linville Sleesman, 87, of Kendallville died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her residence...
Hugh H. Easterday
Jul 20, 2021
Obituary
Hugh H. Easterday, 49, of Orland, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at LaGrange.
He was born January 2, 1972, in Kendallville to Danny Esterday and Karen (Hart) Fraley. His father preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons, Jeremy Easterday of Avilla and Justin Easterday of Avilla; a daughter, Leah Easterday of Avilla;...
David Lee Marshall
Jul 20, 2021
Calling(s)
Sunday, July 25, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
Monday, July 26, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ServiceMonday, July 26, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryDavid Lee Marshall, 67, of Wawaka died unexpectedly...
Teresa A. Hall
Jul 18, 2021
Calling(s)
Wednesday, July 21, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
Thursday, July 22, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ServiceThursday, July 22, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryTeresa A. Hall, 67, of Kendallvile, Indiana, died...
Sarah H. Jacobs
Jul 17, 2021
Calling(s)
Wednesday, July 21, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Liberty Freewill Baptist Church
ServiceWednesday, July 21, 2:00 PM Liberty Freewill Baptist Church
ObituarySarah H. "Hazel" Jacobs, 71, of Topeka, Indiana, ran through the gates of Heaven, surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange.
...
Rodney K Hurst
Jul 16, 2021
Calling(s)
Friday, July 23, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ServiceFriday, July 23, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryRodney K. Hurst, 69, of Kendallville died Friday, July 16, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born April 25,...
James O. "Pete" Hillegass
Jul 15, 2021
Obituary
James Otho "Pete" Hillegass, 65, of Kendallville died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Hillegass worked in industrial maintenance for Omni Source.
Pete enjoyed hunting, fishing, and making and flying model airplanes.
He was born August 13, 1955, in LaGrange to Franklin and Viola (Yarde)...
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