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Clyde A. Homister

Clyde A. Homister

Aug 20, 2021

Service

Monday, August 23, 11:00 AM Graveside at Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville

Obituary

Clyde 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

Theresa Marie Clements

Aug 20, 2021

Calling(s)

Wednesday, August 25, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Wednesday, August 25, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Theresa 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

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

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

Service

Friday, August 20, 7:00 PM Crosspointe Family Church, 205 Highpointe Crossing, Kendallville

Obituary

Benjamin 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

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

Service

Friday, August 13, 11:00 AM Graveside at Orange Cemetery

Obituary

Jill Renee Blankenship, 53, of Hudson died Monday, August 9, 2021, at Parkview...

Ermal Triplett

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

Clara Violet Caldwell

Aug 3, 2021

Calling(s)

Friday, August 06, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Friday, August 06, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Clara Violet Caldwell, 83, of LaGrange died Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Grey Stone Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne.

She was...

Edith M. Kaufmann

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

Service

Saturday, August 14, 1:00 PM The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton Road, Fort Wayne

Obituary

Edith M. Kaufmann,...

Kenneth James Barden

Kenneth James Barden

Aug 1, 2021

Calling(s)

Thursday, August 05, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Service

Friday, August 06, 10:30 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Obituary

Kenneth 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

Johanna J. "Jo" Osgood

Jul 30, 2021

Service

Monday, August 02, 3:30 PM Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville

Obituary

Johanna 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

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

Service

Monday, August 02, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel

Obituary

Martha E. Shipe, 77, of Ashley died Thursday, July 29, 2021,...

John P. Ory

John P. Ory

Jul 28, 2021

Calling(s)

Monday, August 02, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Tuesday, August 03, 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4643 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne

Obituary

John P. Ory, 80, of Auburn and formerly of Kendallville died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne.

...

James M. Hodge

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

Service

Friday, July 30, 2:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville

Obituary

James M....

Emma Linville Sleesman

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

Service

Wednesday, July 28, 11:00 AM Faith United Methodist Church

Obituary

Emma Linville Sleesman, 87, of Kendallville died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her residence...

Hugh H. Easterday

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

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

Service

Monday, July 26, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

David Lee Marshall, 67, of Wawaka died unexpectedly...

Teresa A. Hall

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

Service

Thursday, July 22, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Teresa A. Hall, 67, of Kendallvile, Indiana, died...

Sarah H. Jacobs

Sarah H. Jacobs

Jul 17, 2021

Calling(s)

Wednesday, July 21, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Liberty Freewill Baptist Church

Service

Wednesday, July 21, 2:00 PM Liberty Freewill Baptist Church

Obituary

Sarah 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

Rodney K Hurst

Jul 16, 2021

Calling(s)

Friday, July 23, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Friday, July 23, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Rodney 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

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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