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William W. Engle
Oct 23, 2018
Calling(s)
Friday, October 26, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ServiceFriday, October 26, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryWilliam W. "Bill" Engle, 94, of Kendallville died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 4:42 p.m. at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.
He was...
Richard J. Best
Oct 22, 2018
Obituary
Richard J. Best, 85, of Wolcottville went home to his heavenly Father on Monday, October 22, 2018.
Mr. Best retired as a custodian for the Fort Wayne Community Schools.
Richard is survived by his wife, Margie Evelyn (Whitaker) Best; his children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, James Best of Fort Wayne; and sister Norma Shaw of...
Margaret Ann Dixon
Oct 22, 2018
Obituary
Margaret Ann Dixon, 93, of Kendallville died Monday, October 22, 2018, in Kendallville.
She was born August 4, 1925, in Winfield, Kansas, to Henry Earl and Edith (Vandeventer) Rieniets.
On November 19, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, she married Robert H. Dixon. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2018.
Mrs. Dixon...
Gearldene Wallen
Oct 20, 2018
Calling(s)
Tuesday, October 23, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
ServiceWednesday, October 24, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
ObituaryGearldene "Jewel" Wallen, 83, of Jones Lake, Rome City went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical...
Robert H. Dixon
Oct 20, 2018
Obituary
Robert H. Dixon, 92, of Kendallville died Saturday, October 20, 2018, in Kendallville.
He was born November 5, 1925, in Wichita, Kansas, to Hervy Quincey "HQ" and Dorothy Margaret (Sutton) Dixon.
Robert served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946.
On November 19, 1946, in Wichita Kansas, he married Margaret Ann...
Helen I. Mountz
Oct 15, 2018
Calling(s)
Friday, October 19, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ServiceFriday, October 19, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryHelen Reith Mountz, 94, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Kendallville, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018, at Sage Bluff Nursing and Rehab Center in...
Steven B. Healey
Oct 8, 2018
Obituary
Steven Bruce Healey, 64, of Ashley died Monday, October 8, 2018, at his residence.
He was born November 2, 1953, in Garrett to Sherman and Jeanne (Sutton) Healey. They preceded him in death.
Mr. Healey was a truck driver for TFC in Ashley.
Steven dearly loved spending time with his grandchildren.
...Mary Lee Jent
Oct 8, 2018
Calling(s)
Saturday, October 20, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Brimfield Revival Center
ServiceSaturday, October 20, 1:00 PM Brimfield Revival Center
ObituaryMary Lee Jent, 76, of LaGrange died Monday, October 8, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
She was born January 11, 1942, in Hindman, Kentucky, to Ruben and...
Darold E. Kistler
Oct 7, 2018
Calling(s)
Friday, October 12, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ServiceFriday, October 12, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryDarold E. Kistler, 83, of Kendallville died Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Majestic Care in New Haven.
He was born December 28, 1934, in Avilla...
Josephine P. Blackwood
Oct 2, 2018
Calling(s)
Thursday, October 04, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 301 East Diamond Street, Kendallville
ServiceThursday, October 04, 11:00 AM Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 301 East Diamond Street, Kendallville
ObituaryJosephine P. "Josie" Blackwood, 86, of Kendallville died Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at her residence.
She was born September...
Martha Virginia Sexton
Oct 1, 2018
Service
Saturday, October 06, 11:00 AM Crown Hill Cemetery, 11825 Pippin Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
ObituaryMartha "Virginia" Sexton, 97, of Waterloo, Indiana, died Monday, October 1, 2018, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, Indiana.
She was born August 30, 1921, in Ravina, Kentucky, to Andrew and Maude (Moberly) Johnson.
On January 29, 1948,...
Ruth Ann Rittermeyer
Sep 30, 2018
Service
Friday, October 05, 11:00 AM St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City
ObituaryRuth Ann Rittermeyer, 75, of Kendallville died Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.
She was born December 1, 1942, in Fountain County to Russell and Mildred (Trimble) Barker.
On June 21, 1958, in Kendallville she...
Victoria Lynn Becker
Sep 28, 2018
Calling(s)
Saturday, October 20, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ServiceSaturday, October 20, 10:30 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryVictoria Lynn Becker, 68, Kendallville, went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 28, 2018.
The...
Roy Lee Gibson
Sep 14, 2018
Service
Tuesday, September 18, 3:30 PM Graveside service at Orange Cemetery, Rome City
ObituaryRoy Lee Gibson, 64, of Kendallville died Friday, September 14, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born May 22, 1954, in Kendallville to Ollie (Gibson) Heileman. He was adopted by his grandparents, Carew and Margaret Gibson....
Bob A. Householder
Sep 13, 2018
Calling(s)
Monday, September 17, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
Tuesday, September 18, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ServiceTuesday, September 18, 10:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryBob A. Householder, 92, of LaOtto died Thursday, September 13, 2018,...
Gerald W. Kinerk
Sep 13, 2018
Obituary
Gerald W. Kinerk, 81, of Fort Wayne died Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.
There will be no services or visitation. Private burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery in Fort Wayne.
Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson is assisting the family...
Douglas Osgood
Sep 11, 2018
Service
Saturday, September 29, 3:00 PM Messiah Lutheran Church, 2955 E 700 S, Wolcottville
ObituaryDouglas Osgood, 91, of Wolcottville died Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at his residence.
He was born April 16, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, to Harry D. and Mary Beth (Fraiser) Osgood.
He graduated from the Royal Oak High School...
James E. Conley
Sep 10, 2018
Calling(s)
Friday, September 14, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel
ServiceFriday, September 14, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel
ObituaryJames E. Conley, 88, of LaGrange died Monday, September 10, 2018, at Life Care Center in LaGrange.
He was born July 18, 1930, in Kentucky...
Tyler A. Owens
Sep 6, 2018
Calling(s)
Monday, September 10, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 705 Kelly Street Extended, Rome City
Tuesday, September 11, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 705 Kelly Street Extended, Rome City
ServiceTuesday, September 11, 2:00 PM Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 705 Kelly Street Extended, Rome City
ObituaryTyler A....
Bessie Terry
Sep 4, 2018
Calling(s)
Sunday, September 23, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Kendallville Youth Center, 211 Iddings Street, Kendallville
ObituaryBessie Terry, 80, of Kendallville died Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
She was born June 20, 1938, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Sam and Nora (Fields) Wagers.
She was a...
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