Obituaries

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Burley T. Keene, Sr.

Burley T. Keene, Sr.

May 9, 2020

Service

Saturday, June 13, 2:00 PM One Truth Christian Outreach, 309 Sargent Street, Kendallville, IN

Obituary

Burley T. Keene, Sr., 74 of Mongo died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 11:26 a.m. in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

He was born October 9, 1945 in Hi Hat, Kentucky to Melvin and Elizabeth (Justice) Keene. They...

Paul F. Pankop

Paul F. Pankop

May 8, 2020

Obituary

Paul Franklin Pankop, 66, of Avilla died Friday, May 8, 2020, in Avilla.

He was born March 1, 1954, in Kendallville to Paul W. and Mary Jewel (McClanahan) Pankop.

He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force

He worked in construction and was a farmer.

Paul enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Russell T. Cox

Russell T. Cox

May 5, 2020

Obituary

Russell Thomas Cox, 62 of Avilla died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born January 25, 1958 in Fort Wayne to Curtis T. and Martha (Greider) Cox. They preceded him in death.

Mr. Cox moved back to the area in 2008 from Illinois to help care...

Douglas Edward Caldwell

Douglas Edward Caldwell

May 3, 2020

Douglas Edward Caldwell, 63, of Kendallville died Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born March 16, 1957, in Kendallville to Edward and Helen (Stomm) Caldwell.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army as a Ranger.

He returned to this area eight years ago, coming from...

Douglas E. Caldwell

Douglas E. Caldwell

May 3, 2020

ObituaryDouglas Edward Caldwell, 63, of Kendallville died Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born March 16, 1957, in Kendallville to Edward and Helen (Stomm) Caldwell.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army as a Ranger.

He returned to this area eight years ago, coming from London, Ohio.

Surviving are three sons including, Steven Caldwell of Columbus,...

H. Lamarr Kressley

H. Lamarr Kressley

May 2, 2020

Calling(s)

Friday, May 08, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Hudson United Brethren Church

Service

Friday, May 08, 2:00 PM Hudson United Brethren Church

Obituary

H. LaMarr Kressley, 91, of Hudson died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born October 31, 1928, in Hudson to Henry Theodore...

Amanda Leigh Mendenhall

Amanda Leigh Mendenhall

Apr 30, 2020

Obituary

Due to safety concerns from COVID-19, a celebration of life service will be planned for a later date.

We remain committed and prepared to safely care for the families we serve during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and want to stay within the government's guidelines. Whenever possible, Young Family Funeral Home will continue to enable families...

Margaret Lou Ober

Margaret Lou Ober

Apr 29, 2020

Calling(s)

Wednesday, May 06, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Wednesday, May 06, 2:30 PM Graveside at Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville

Obituary

We remain committed and prepared to safely care for the families we serve during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and want to stay within the government's...

Mafalda Spillner

Mafalda Spillner

Apr 27, 2020

Calling(s)

Monday, May 04, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

Tuesday, May 05, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

We remain committed and prepared to safely care for the families we serve during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and want to stay within the...

Thomas Eugene Gordon

Thomas Eugene Gordon

Apr 27, 2020

Calling(s)

Saturday, July 25, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Obituary

Please join the family for a Celebration of Life in loving memory of Thomas Gordon. A gathering to share favorite memories, stories, and to laugh and remember a wonderful person who is greatly missed will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020, from 1 to 5 p.m. at...

Henry Joe Clark

Henry Joe Clark

Apr 26, 2020

Obituary

Due to safety concerns from COVID-19, a celebration of life service will be planned for a later date.

We remain committed and prepared to safely care for the families we serve during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and want to stay within the government's guidelines. Whenever possible, Young Family Funeral Home will continue to enable families...

Richard Verlon Stephens

Richard Verlon Stephens

Apr 26, 2020

Service

Saturday, June 06, 11:00 AM New Life Apostolic Church, 609 North Patty Lane, Kendallville

Obituary

The funeral service for Mr. Stephens has been scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the New Life Apostolic Church, 609 North Patty Lane, Kendallville.

We remain committed and prepared to safely care for the families...

Sandra Leigh Sheets

Sandra Leigh Sheets

Apr 26, 2020

Obituary

Due to safety concerns from COVID-19, a celebration of life service will be planned for a later date.

We remain committed and prepared to safely care for the families we serve during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and want to stay within the government's guidelines. Whenever possible, Young Family Funeral Home will continue to enable families...

Clarence V. Campbell

Clarence V. Campbell

Apr 25, 2020

Obituary

Due to safety concerns from COVID-19, no visitation or service will be held.

We remain committed and prepared to safely care for the families we serve during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and want to stay within the government's guidelines. Whenever possible, Young Family Funeral Home will continue to enable families to participate in the rituals...

Kiarah Mckenzie Baxter

Kiarah Mckenzie Baxter

Apr 24, 2020

Calling(s)

Friday, May 01, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Friday, May 01, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel

Service

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

Obituary

We remain committed and prepared to safely care...

Richard Lee Leins

Richard Lee Leins

Apr 21, 2020

Obituary

Due to safety concerns from COVID-19, there will be no visitation or services at this time.

We remain committed and prepared to safely care for the families we serve during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and want to stay within the government's guidelines. Whenever possible, Young Family Funeral Home will continue to enable families to participate...

Harold Kevin "Kevin" Messer

Harold Kevin "Kevin" Messer

Apr 11, 2020

Obituary

Due to safety concerns, a celebration of life service will be planned for a later date.

We remain committed and prepared to safely care for the families we serve during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and want to stay within the government's guidelines. Whenever possible, Young Family Funeral Home will continue to enable families to participate...

James E. Larkey

James E. Larkey

Apr 9, 2020

Obituary

Due to safety concerns, a celebration of life service will be planned for a later date.

We remain committed and prepared to safely care for the families we serve during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and want to stay within the government's guidelines. Whenever possible, Young Family Funeral Home will continue to enable families to participate...

Stanley H. Brady

Stanley H. Brady

Apr 6, 2020

Obituary

A celebration of life memorial gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, July 25, 2020, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Rome City American Legion Post 381.

We remain committed and prepared to safely care for the families we serve during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and want to stay within the government's guidelines....

Lois M. Friskney

Lois M. Friskney

Apr 3, 2020

Calling(s)

Sunday, July 18, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Rome City American Legion Post 381, 110 Kelly Street, Rome City

Service

Sunday, July 18, 2:00 PM Rome City American Legion Post 381, 110 Kelly Street, Rome City

Obituary

Lois M. (Frederick) Friskney, 84, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Friday, April 3, 2020, at Orchard Pointe Health...

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