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Jack L. North

Jack L. North

Jun 17, 2020

Calling(s)

Saturday, June 20, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church

Service

Saturday, June 20, 12:00 PM Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church

Obituary

Jack Lee North, 92, of Wolcottville died Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Miller's Merry Manor in LaGrange where he had resided since January, 2019.

He was born...

Marie L. Vachon

Marie L. Vachon

Jun 15, 2020

Obituary

Marie L. Vachon, 93, of Fort Wayne died Monday, June 15, 2020, at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne.

She was born in 1927 to Ernest and Alice (Sorg) Meyers.

In June, 1948, she married Eugene Vachon and together they raised eight children.

Surviving are four daughters, Beckie McClure, Barb Freeman, Teri...

Oscar Slone

Oscar Slone

Jun 13, 2020

Calling(s)

Monday, June 15, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Tuesday, June 16, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Salem United Baptist Church

Service

Wednesday, June 17, 11:00 AM Salem United Baptist Church, 2827 N SR 9, Kendallville

Obituary

Oscar Slone, 74, of Rome City died Saturday, June...

Sandra S. Schlegel

Sandra S. Schlegel

Jun 13, 2020

Calling(s)

Friday, June 19, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Service

Friday, June 19, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Obituary

Effective immediately: Masks are required per the LaGrange County Health Department. ****************************************************************************************************************

Sandra Sue "Sandy" Schlegel, 71, of Kendallville and formerly of Wolcottville...

Sharon L. Butler

Sharon L. Butler

Jun 12, 2020

Calling(s)

Tuesday, June 16, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM St. John Lutheran Church, 301 South Oak Street, Kendallville

Service

Tuesday, June 16, 2:00 PM St. John Lutheran Church, 301 South Oak Street, Kendallville

Obituary

Sharon L. Butler, 88, of Kendallville died Friday, June 12, 2020, at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville.

She was born...

Maxine J. Ritter

Maxine J. Ritter

Jun 8, 2020

Service

Sunday, June 14, 3:00 PM 5280 S 225 W, Pleasant Lake, Indiana

Obituary

Maxine J. Ritter, 88, of Pleasant Lake passed away in her beloved nature home with her family by her side on Monday, June 8, 2020.

She was born Maxine Jewell Jarrett, August 15, 1931, to Charles "Roy" and Loretta (Herendeen) Jarrett...

William J. Mckinney

William J. Mckinney

Jun 8, 2020

Calling(s)

Thursday, June 11, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Friday, June 12, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Friday, June 12, 3:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

PLEASE NOTE that visitation is at Wolcottville and...

Beverly Leitch

Beverly Leitch

Jun 8, 2020

Calling(s)

Thursday, June 11, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Friday, June 12, 10:00 AM Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 319 East Diamond Street, Kendallville

Obituary

Beverly (Hoyer) Leitch, 84, of Kendallville died peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Monday, June 8, 2020.

She...

James D. Vanderpool

James D. Vanderpool

Jun 6, 2020

Calling(s)

Tuesday, June 09, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville

Service

Tuesday, June 09, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville

Obituary

James D. Vanderpool, 58, of Kendallville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020...

Michael Lynn Griewank

Michael Lynn Griewank

Jun 5, 2020

Obituary

Michael Lynn Griewank, 62, of Goshen and formerly of LaGrange died Friday, June 5, 2020, at his residence.

He was born August 21, 1957, in Rochester to John "Red" and Pearl (Wagoner) Griewank. His parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Griewank received his teaching degree from Indiana State University in Terre Haute. He retired...

David L. Kilgore

David L. Kilgore

Jun 5, 2020

Service

Thursday, June 11, 11:00 AM Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 319 East Diamond Street, Kendallville

Obituary

David L. Kilgore, 82, of Kendallville and formerly of Wolcottville died of natural causes on Friday, June 5, 2020, at Ascension Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.

He was born January 22, 1938, in Sturgis, Michigan, to Charles Albert and...

Geneva Simpson

Geneva Simpson

Jun 3, 2020

Service

Friday, June 12, 3:30 PM Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville

Obituary

Geneva Simpson, 72, of Kendallville died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Kendallville Manor Nursing and Rehab.

She was born December 23, 1947 in Earling, West Virginia to Grant Arnold, Sr. and Lenora (Browning) Arnold.

On December 18, 1968 in Lisbon she married...

Robert S. Hartman

Robert S. Hartman

Jun 3, 2020

Calling(s)

Sunday, June 07, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Helmer United Methodist Church

Service

Sunday, June 07, 4:00 PM Helmer United Methodist Church

Obituary

Robert (Bob) S. Hartman (87) of rural Hudson, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He...

David L. Lehman

David L. Lehman

May 30, 2020

Calling(s)

Friday, June 05, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Saturday, June 06, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Saturday, June 06, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

David Lynn "Louie" Lehman, 72, of Kendallville died...

Jeanette Click

Jeanette Click

May 28, 2020

Calling(s)

Monday, June 01, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Full Gospel Revival Center, Rome City

Service

Tuesday, June 02, 11:00 AM Full Gospel Revival Center, Rome City

Obituary

Jeanette Click, 63, of Kendallville died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center emergency room in Fort Wayne.

She was born...

Fred J. Mcwhinney, Iii

Fred J. Mcwhinney, Iii

May 25, 2020

Calling(s)

Monday, June 01, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Monday, June 01, 12:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Fred James McWhinney, III, 75, of LaOtto died Monday, May 25, 2020, at Parkview Randalia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born January...

Cynthia Ann Rowlison

Cynthia Ann Rowlison

May 24, 2020

Calling(s)

Friday, May 29, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Friday, May 29, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Cynthia Ann Rowlison, 79, of Kendallville died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville with her family at her side.

...

Daniel L. Shipe

Daniel L. Shipe

May 22, 2020

Obituary

Daniel L. Shipe, 85, of Pleasant Lake passed peacefully at home with his family at his side on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Daniel was born to Herschel and Iona (Ulmer) Shipe on September 7, 1934.

He married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Huss on September 26, 1953.

He was a lifelong resident...

Richard A. Meadows

Richard A. Meadows

May 22, 2020

Calling(s)

Thursday, May 28, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Harbor of Love Baptist Church, 2353 South Lima Road, Kendallville

Service

Thursday, May 28, 2:00 PM Harbor of Love Baptist Church, 2353 South Lima Road, Kendallville

Obituary

Richard A. Meadows, 73, of Kendallville died Friday, May 22, 2020, at his residence.

He was born...

Charles D. Salyer

Charles D. Salyer

May 21, 2020

Obituary

Charles David Salyer, 67, of Avilla died Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his residence.

He was born August 9, 1952, in Bristol, Virginia, to Charles E. and Arzella (Carr) Salyer. They preceded him in death.

On April 16, 1988, in Burgoon, Ohio, he married Nancy Cooner.

He moved to this area in...

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