Patty L. Combs
Aug 28, 2025
Patty L. Combs, 86, of Stroh, Indiana died Thursday, August 28, 2025, at her residence with her family at her side.
She was born January 29, 1939, in Clear Creek, Kentucky to Otis and Stella (Owens) Everidge.
On January 19, 1963, in Stroh she married Morris Combs. He survives in Stroh.
Patty retired...
Robert Dean Mynhier
Aug 26, 2025
Robert Dean Mynhier, 91, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born May 25, 1934, in Wolcottville to Charles Earl and Lois (Lampman) Mynhier.
Mr. Mynhier was a lifetime area resident. He was a 1953 graduate of Wolcottville High School. He received his associate's degree...
Catherine E. Roberts
Aug 25, 2025
Catherine Eve Roberts, 57, of Houston, Texas and formerly of Kendallville, Indiana died Monday, August 25, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born June 11, 1968, in DeKalb County, Indiana to George and Patricia (Trowbridge) Brumbaugh.
On November 6, 2011, in Rome City she married Clifford L. Roberts. He preceded her in death on...
Julia Duncan
Aug 23, 2025
Julia Ann Duncan, 81, of Hamilton, Indiana died Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her residence.
She was born July 2, 1944, in Hamilton to Glenn and Fern (Stout) Duncan.
Julia was a lifelong Hamilton resident with strong interests in local history and genealogy. Julia loved her family, animals, wildlife, antiquing, and going to garage sales....
Hertha Ann Meyer
Aug 20, 2025
Hertha Ann (Wenzel) Meyer, 90, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at her home with family by her side.
Hertha was born October 22, 1934, in Bellwood, Illinois, to Gustav Kurt and Hertha (Abrath) Wenzel. They preceded her in death.
On November 17, 1962, she married Richard Carl Meyer. He preceded her in...
Kobe Trey Gaiski
Aug 20, 2025
Kobe Trey Gaiski, 27, of Angola, Indiana died peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne with his family at his side, after a sudden illness.
He was born May 16, 1998, in Angola to Jason and Stacie (Ickes) Gaiski.
Kobe was a material handler at Amcor in Fremont....
Louise Ann Stangland
Aug 17, 2025
Louise Ann Stangland, 75, of Albion, Indiana, died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne with her family at her side.
She was born November 21, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to James E. and Esther (Roberson) Friskney. They preceded her in death.
On June 21, 1969, in Burr Oak,...
Juanita I Gasper
Aug 15, 2025
Juanita I. Gasper, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Friday, August 15, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne with her family at her side.
She was born April 21, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Otto L. and Cleo Lucille (Lietch) Harter.
As a young adult, Juanita started her employment in retail working...
Robert L. Willard
Aug 15, 2025
Robert Lee Willard Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, and gifted craftsman from South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. His life was defined by his unwavering commitment to his family and his extraordinary talent for creating beauty with his hands.
Born and raised in South Bend, Robert was a true jack-of-all-trades,...
Sally J Reinhart
Aug 13, 2025
Sally Joan Reinhart, 79, of Hamilton, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her residence.
She was born July 17, 1946, in Garrett, Indiana to Donald S. Bolinger and Geraldine (Miller) Rowe.
On October 25, 1969, in Angola, she married Leroy F. Reinhart. He survives in Hamilton.
Sally was a homemaker and had...
Dean Fugate
Aug 10, 2025
Dean Fugate, 73, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his residence with his family at his side.
He was born October 10, 1951, in Darfork, Perry County, Kentucky to Leonard and Luvernia (Patrick) Fugate
Mr. Fugate retired from the recreational vehicle manufacturing industry as a fiberglass technician.
Dean enjoyed mowing...
Benjamin Jesse Tuffley
Aug 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Benjamin Jesse Tuffley, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, who left us unexpectedly on August 10, 2025, while vacationing with his family in Bradenton, Florida. Benjamin was born on December 3, 1980, in Kendallville, Indiana and most recently resided in Keystone Heights, Florida.
Benjamin...
John Robert Smith
Aug 8, 2025
John Robert Smith, 65, of Clearwater, Florida, and formerly of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away, Friday, August 8, 2025.
John was born May 7, 1960, to Robert Claude Smith and Mary Esther (Shew) Smith.
John graduated from East Noble High School in 1978. He worked in local machine shops early in his career. He then became...
Phyllis I Vanderpool
Aug 8, 2025
Phyllis I. Vanderpool, 90, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Friday August 8, 2025, at Live Care Center in Lagrange.
She was born June 21, 1935, in Greenship Township, Noble County to Ralph Keck Sr. and Ruth (Walburn) Keck.
On June 19th, 1954, in Wolcottville, she married William R. "Bill" Vanderpool. He preceded her in death February...
Charles Caudill
Aug 8, 2025
Charles Caudill, 79, of Wawaka, Indiana, died Friday, August 8, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born June 30, 1946, in Mousie, Kentucky, to Jarvey and Virgie (Hall) Caudill.
On August 21, 1965, in Ligonier he married Carolene Kilburn.
Mr. Caudill was a welder having worked at Levin...
Richard L. Jenkins
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....
Pastor Steve Herendeen
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....
Lucy Elizabeth Higginbotham
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...
Patricia A. Logan
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....
Jane Maree (Lobdell) Fraley
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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