Obituaries

Kathleen Collins

Jan 18, 2021

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Kathleen Collins, 66, of LaGrange died Monday, January 18, 2021, at her residence.

She was born September 11, 1954, in Kendallville to Radie and Ruby Coleen (Conley) Collins.

Ms. Collins had worked at Pent Plastics in Rome City.

She attended the Ashley Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Josh Jordan...

Gail R. Mckinley

Jan 15, 2021

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Gail R. McKinley, 72, of Garrett died Friday, January 15, 2021, at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.

She was born August 13, 1948, in Kendallville to Gerald Ray "Mike" and Irene (Baker) McKinley.

Ms. McKinley worked at the Kendallville Public Library as a Librarian and played the organ for several area churches.

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Billy A. Pfleidner

Jan 13, 2021

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Billy A. Pfleidner, 64, of Kendallville died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at his residence.

He was born June 15, 1956, in Kendallville to Raymond and Eva Mae (Barnhart) Pfleidner.

On October 16, 1976, in Garrett he married Janet Sue Hillegass.

Mr. Pfleidner was employed by the Perfection Biscuit Company in Fort Wayne...

Leon H. Godsey

Jan 10, 2021

Calling(s)

Tuesday, January 12, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Bethel Christian Baptist Church, 2838 East US 6, Kendallville

Service

Tuesday, January 12, 2:00 PM Bethel Christian Baptist Church, 2838 East US 6, Kendallville

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Leon H. Godsey, 81, of Stroh died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

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Philip E. Stephan

Jan 10, 2021

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Philip E. Stephan, 77, of Kendallville died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.

He was born June 5, 1943, in Fort Wayne to Donald and Georgia (Nichols) Stephan.

He graduated from Northside High School in Fort Wayne.

On November 9, 1963, in Kendallville he married Sue Ann...

Amanda Jane Keister

Jan 10, 2021

Calling(s)

Friday, January 15, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Friday, January 15, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

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Amanda Jane Keister, 77, of Kendallville and formerly of Wolcottville died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.

She...

Brenda Kay Bolen

Jan 5, 2021

Calling(s)

Thursday, January 07, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Salem United Baptist Church, 8227 N SR 9, Kendallville

Service

Friday, January 08, 1:30 PM Salem United Baptist Church, 8227 N SR 9, Kendallville

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Brenda Kay Bolen, 76, of Kendallville died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 1:20 a.m. at her residence.

She was...

Sally M. Hoefle

Jan 5, 2021

Calling(s)

Sunday, January 10, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Service

Sunday, January 10, 3:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

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Sally M. Donat Hoefle, 90, of Rome City died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville

Mrs. Hoefle was...

Jack M. Hammel

Jan 3, 2021

Calling(s)

Thursday, January 07, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Service

Friday, January 08, 10:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

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Jack Martin Hammel, 85, of Huntertown died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born December 5, 1935 in Kendallville...

Raymond W. Squier

Jan 3, 2021

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Raymond W. Squier Sr., 83, of Ashley died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at his residence.

He was born April 24, 1937, in Corunna to Howard and Dorothy (Faulkner) Squier.

In 1977, he married Joan Scheid in Reno, Nevada.

Mr. Squier was a truck driver and he and his wife owned and operated...

Van Lee Smith

Dec 31, 2020

Calling(s)

Saturday, September 04, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Ashley Masonic Hall, 223 West Hobart Street, Ashley

Service

Saturday, September 04, 4:00 PM Ashley Masonic Hall, 223 West Hobart Street, Ashley

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Van Lee Smith, 86, of Angola and formerly of Hudson died Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in...

Lora M. Kurtz

Dec 30, 2020

Calling(s)

Saturday, January 02, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Service

Saturday, January 02, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

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Lora M. Kurtz, 81, of Rome City died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 8 a.m. in her residence.

She was born August 17, 1939 in...

Moris L. "Tiny" Sizemore

Dec 28, 2020

Calling(s)

Thursday, December 31, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Thursday, December 31, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

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Moris Lee "Tiny" Sizemore, 83, of Angola and formerly of Big Turkey Lake near Hudson died Monday, December 28, 2020, at Northern Lakes Nursing Home...

Adriana Lan Valenti

Dec 26, 2020

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Adriana Lan Valenti, 42, of Kendallville died Saturday, December 26, 2020, at her residence.

She was born February 1, 1978, in Berlin, Germany, to John and Lien (Būi) Valenti. Her parents survive in Huntertown.

She was the Director of Dining Services at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.

Described as a caring,...

Robert Earl Owsley

Dec 25, 2020

Calling(s)

Wednesday, December 30, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Service

Thursday, December 31, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

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Robert Earl Owsley, 60, of Rome City died Friday, December 25, 2020, in Noble County.

He was born August 31, 1960, in Kendallville...

Donald Clyde Maxted

Dec 20, 2020

Calling(s)

Wednesday, December 30, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Wednesday, December 30, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

On Saturday, December 19, 2020, we lost our mother, Marjorie June Maxted, 81, of Angola at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. As all who knew...

Marjorie June Maxted

Dec 19, 2020

Calling(s)

Wednesday, December 30, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Wednesday, December 30, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

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On Saturday, December 19, 2020, we lost our mother, Marjorie June Maxted, 81, of Angola at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. As all who knew...

Mary A. Berkes

Dec 17, 2020

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Mary A. Berkes, 93, of Avilla died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born August 19, 1927 in Elkhart Township, Noble County to Frank and Veda (Lindsey) Franks.

She married Howard L. Berkes on June 3, 1950 in Albion. He preceded her in death April, 2009.

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Deliah Ritchie

Dec 17, 2020

Calling(s)

Tuesday, December 22, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Service

Tuesday, December 22, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

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Deliah Ritchie, 80, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born March...

Jay D. Thompson

Dec 16, 2020

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Jay D. Thompson, Jr., 41, of Kendallville died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in the Emergency Room at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

He was born August 18, 1979 in Bluffton to Jay D. Thompson, Sr. and Marie (Nash) Thompson.

He married Amanda Lloyd on June 18, 2005 in Albion. She survives in Kendallville.

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