Obituaries

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...

Sep 8, 2025

Bonnie L. Kendregan, 82, of Kendallville, Indiana gave her final "bye for now" on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne.

She was born March 8, 1943, in Garrett, Indiana to Robert and Virginia (Conrad) Scheurich.

On August 18, 1967, in Angola, she married Thomas Kendregan. He preceded her in death on...

Sep 5, 2025

Elmer Terry, 90, of Kendallville, Indiana, went to join "His Queen", his beloved wife, Ilda at Jesus' feet on Friday, September 5, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 19, 1934, in Handshoe, Kentucky to Alex and Nancy (Handshoe) Terry.

On January 1, 1955, in Brimfield, he married Ilda Roark....

Sep 4, 2025

Gary L. Dafforn, 71, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away Thursday, Sept. 4th, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Gary was a farmer and retired from API Construction in 2018. He enjoyed restoring furniture, gardening, spending time with his brother and sister-in-law, Jake and Kelley Lash, and just being outside in the fresh air. Gary especially loved his...

Aug 31, 2025

Rita J. McGowan, 90, of Kendallville, Indiana died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her residence.

She was born June 14, 1935, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to John R. and Emma Mary (Wiegand) St. Clair.

Rita was a homemaker.

Surviving is a daughter, Ann M. McGowan of Rome City, and a brother, Robert R....

Aug 29, 2025

Judy Mae Lehman, 64, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Friday, August 29, 2025, at her residence.

She was born July 31, 1961, in Tupelo, Mississippi to John Frank and Geanette (Wilson) Hulsey.

Judy was a homemaker.

She attended Church in the Garden in South Milford.

Surviving are two sisters and a brother-in-law,...