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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.

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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)...

Christine R. Addis

Christine R. Addis

Jul 12, 2021

Calling(s)

Thursday, July 15, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Independent Full Gospel Church, 1302 South Gonser Avenue, Ashley

Service

Thursday, July 15, 5:00 PM Independent Full Gospel Church, 1302 South Gonsor Avenue, Ashley

Obituary

Christine R. Addis, 69, of Steinbarger Lake, Wawaka died Monday, July 12, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne....

Jean Cook

Jean Cook

Jul 12, 2021

Calling(s)

Saturday, July 31, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Saturday, July 31, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Jean Cook, 75, of Kendallville died Monday, July 12, 2021, at Coventry Meadows Retirement and Assisted Living Facility in Fort Wayne.

She was...

Kathleen J. Hughes

Kathleen J. Hughes

Jul 11, 2021

Calling(s)

Monday, July 19, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Stroh Church of Christ, 4440 S 1100 W, Hudson

Service

Monday, July 19, 2:00 PM Stroh Church of Christ, 4440 S 1100 W, Hudson

Obituary

Kathleen J. "Jill" Hughes, 73, of Pleasant Lake died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville.

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Pamela A. Bryant

Pamela A. Bryant

Jul 10, 2021

Calling(s)

Saturday, July 17, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Service

Saturday, July 17, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Pamela A. Bryant, 61, of Greenfield and formerly of Kendallville died Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her residence.

She was born March 7, 1960, in...

Barbara L. Hose

Barbara L. Hose

Jul 6, 2021

Calling(s)

Sunday, July 11, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Monday, July 12, 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Monday, July 12, 11:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Barbara L. Hose, 80, of Kendallville died Tuesday,...

Elizabeth Ann Parker

Elizabeth Ann Parker

Jul 5, 2021

Calling(s)

Monday, August 16, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Monday, August 16, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Parker, 91, of Kendallville died Monday, July 5, 2021, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

She was born November 26,...

Barbara Ann Shepherd

Barbara Ann Shepherd

Jun 30, 2021

Obituary

Barbara Ann Shepherd, 76, of Avilla died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born January 3, 1945, in Garrett, Kentucky, to Mabre and Gracie (Lyons) Sturgill.

On October 3, 1961, in Clintwood, Virginia, she married Raymond Lowell Shepherd. He survives in Avilla.

Barbara and Raymond...

Mark A. Newman

Mark A. Newman

Jun 27, 2021

Calling(s)

Wednesday, June 30, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Thursday, July 01, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Thursday, July 01, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Mark Alan Newman, 60, of Rome City died...

Justin Michael Smead

Justin Michael Smead

Jun 27, 2021

Calling(s)

Friday, July 02, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Service

Friday, July 02, 5:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Obituary

Justin Michael Smead, 32, of Rome City tragically died Sunday, June 27, 2021, from the results of gunshot wounds at Gallop's Truck Stop in Kendallville....

Donald Ray Skaggs

Donald Ray Skaggs

Jun 24, 2021

Calling(s)

Tuesday, June 29, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM New Freedom Baptist Church, 300 Sycamore Street, LaGrange

Service

Tuesday, June 29, 2:00 PM New Freedom Baptist Church, 300 sycamore Street, LaGrange

Obituary

Donald Ray Skaggs, 61, of New Haven and formerly of Brimfield died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Majestic Care Nursing Home in New...

Desiree Gabrielle Wolf

Desiree Gabrielle Wolf

Jun 22, 2021

Obituary

Desiree Gabrielle Wolf, 42, of Wolcottville died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at her residence.

She was born May 12, 1979, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to David Lee and Patricia Ann "Patti" (Roberts) Wolf.

Surviving are a son, Samuel Michael Wolf of Arkansas; three grandchildren; her mother, Patti Shatto of Kendallville; and a...

Nannie J. Eminger

Nannie J. Eminger

Jun 21, 2021

Calling(s)

Sunday, June 27, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Monday, June 28, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville

Service

Monday, June 28, 1:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville

Obituary

Nannie J. Eminger, 60, of...

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