Obituaries

Aug 5, 2025

Richard L. Jenkins, 77, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn.

He was born July 16, 1948, in Canton, Ohio to Linden R. and Ella F. (Nichols) Jenkins.

On March 22, 1968, in Kendallville he married Pamela G. Powers. She preceded him in death on June 30, 2012....

Aug 5, 2025

Pastor Steven Allen Herendeen, 73, of Rome City, Indiana died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his residence.

He was born July 14, 1952, in Garrett, Indiana to Lawrence E. and Mary (Englert) Herendeen.

On June 6, 1970, in Rome City, he married Marjorie E. "Margie" Heltzel.

Steve retired from NoSag in Kendallville....

Aug 2, 2025

Lucy Elizabeth Higginbotham, 75, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Saturday, August 2, 2025, at her residence.

She was born July 15, 1950, in Garrett to Joseph and Beatrice (Kreiebrink) Teders.

On October 4, 1969, in Avilla, she married John M. "Mike" Higginbotham. He survives in Wolcottville.

Mrs. Higginbotham retired from Macy's in Fort Wayne...

Jul 26, 2025

Patricia A. Logan, 95, of Avilla, Indiana, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.

She was born February 13, 1930, in LaGrange County, Indiana, to Willard and Edith (Grantham) Dickerson.

On June 6, 1948, in South Milford she married Billy L. Logan. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2000....

Jul 25, 2025

Jane Maree (Lobdell) Fraley, 71, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, in American Fork, Utah after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Jane was born in Kendallville, Indiana on November 5th, 1953. She was the fourth child born to Lois Johnson and William Lobdell, and the first child of theirs to live beyond infancy.

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Jul 24, 2025

Laura S. Logan, 62, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

She was born November 23, 1962, in Kendallville to Jack and Betty (Edwards) Smith.

On December 20, 1986, in Kendallville, she married Perry Logan.

Laura was a homemaker.

She enjoyed watching birds, gardening...

Jul 23, 2025

Burnas Joe Skaggs, 54, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his residence.

He was born December 7, 1970, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Ray Junior and Ethel Irene (Ritchie) Skaggs.

In 1991, he married the love of his life, Peggy Gangwer.

Burnas was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather...

Jul 22, 2025

Brenda L. Logan, 76, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born May 14, 1949, in Garrett, Indiana to Leonard Lee and Eileen Lena (Nodine) Mynhier.

She married Ronald L. Logan in 1967.

Mrs. Logan was a homemaker.

She enjoyed...

Jul 22, 2025

Josephine Elizabeth "Jo" Rice, 103, of Kendallville, Indiana died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born March 15, 1922, in Attica, Indiana to John and Elizabeth (Synesael) Koekenberg.

In 1938, she married John Webster Rice. He preceded her in death in 1974.

Jo worked at the...

Jul 21, 2025

William Joseph "Wild Bill" Parker, 70, of Grabill, Indiana, died Monday, July 21, 2025, as a result of an auto accident on U.S. 6 East and the Noble/DeKalb County Line near Kendallville.

He was born March 20, 1955, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Joseph and Janice (Blech) Parker.

In 2009, he married Cynthia Beitz.

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Jul 20, 2025

Pastor Clifford E. Tanner, Jr., 62, of Garrett, Indiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ unexpectedly while preaching his final sermon at Independent Full Gospel Church in Ashley Sunday evening, July 20, 2025.

He was born February 7, 1963, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Clifford E. Tanner, Sr. and Elizabeth A. (Imbody) Tanner....

Jul 18, 2025

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Morr, 89, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at Sacred Heart Village in Avilla.

She was born December 13, 1935, in Libertyville, Illinois, to Lester J. and Hannah Louise (Erickson) Jarrett.

On November 8, 1952, she married Philip Merle Morr. He survives in Kendallville.

Mrs. Morr was...

Jul 16, 2025

Rudolf Emil Ludwig Florreich, 91, of Auburn, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Auburn.

Born July 29, 1933, in Wiesbaden-Rambach, Germany, he was known to everyone as Rudi.

His interests were always in sports, gymnastics (turnen) fussball, handball, track and field, and sking from 1946 following World War II.

In 1939, he...

Jul 16, 2025

Larry E. Anderson, 75, of Wolcottville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born September 30, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was the son of the late Edwin and Velma (Ehmke) Anderson. Along with his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Helton.

He graduated from...

Jul 12, 2025

Marlena Marie O'Dell, 61, of Wawaka, Indiana, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her residence.

She was born June 24, 1964, in LaGrange, Indiana, to Nathan and Linda (Baldwin) O'Dell.

She was a homemaker and had worked in area restaurants.

Marlena loved gardening and enjoyed sitting in the sun everyday reading.

Jul 11, 2025

Anna L. Dobson, 81, of Sebring, Florida, and formerly of Ligonier, Indiana, was received into the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida.

She was born December 23, 1943, in Tribbey, Kentucky, to John E. and Lilly (Combs) Noble.

She had worked at Starcraft Boats in Topeka, Indiana, Community Living in...

Jul 10, 2025

Maxine Gale Boggs, 68, of Wolcottville, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

She was born October 10, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to Wilson and Jeanette (Combs) Slone.

On September 26, 1975, in Wise, Virginia, she married Winston Boggs. He preceded her in death on September 12,...

Jul 9, 2025

Frankie "Susie" Roberts, 87, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange with her family at her side.

She was born December 26, 1937, in Quicksand, Kentucky, to Newton and Belle (Miller) Owsley.

On August 30, 1958, in Clear Creek, Kentucky, she married Reece Roberts. He preceded her in...

Jun 27, 2025

Philip Buck Wren, 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Friday, June 27, 2025, in his residence with his family at his side.

He was born February 14, 1941, in Helmer, Indiana, to Kenneth and Mabel (Phillips) Wren.

On July 28, 1962, at the Cedar Lake Church of Christ in Ashley he married Carrol Ann Erwin....

Jun 26, 2025

Susan Irene Dailey, 64, of Angola, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her residence.

She was born December 27, 1960, in Angola to Howard C. and Margaret I. (Brand) Dailey.

Susan had worked for 25 years at Western Consolidated Technologies in Fremont.

She enjoyed painting and collecting ceramics.

She...