Lucille Wood
Jun 21, 2025
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lucille Wood at the age of 99. She peacefully left this world June 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. She fortunately lived a long fulfilling life.
Lucille was born December 6, 1925, in Cameron, Texas. After graduating from high school, she married George E. Wood, an...
Calvon Godsey
Jun 17, 2025
Calvon Godsey, 68, of Rome City, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born October 5, 1956, in Montgomery, Knott County, Kentucky to Johner Curtis and Ruth (Terry) Godsey.
On January 21, 1978, in Wolcottville, he married Debbie Wolfe.
He had worked at Midwest...
Duane K Howe
Jun 17, 2025
Duane Keith Howe, 82, of Stroh, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Life Care Center in LaGrange.
A lifetime area resident, he retired as dispatcher for Klink Trucking. He also ran the Farm Bureau Co-Op in Helmer until it closed. And, served 16 years on the Prairie Heights School Board.
He was born September...
Donald E. Lebrun
Jun 17, 2025
Donald "Don" LeBrun Jr., 73, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, beloved husband, uncle, friend, Eagle Scout passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born on Oct. 15, 1951, to Donald LeBrun Sr., and Dorothy Jeffries in Rome, New York.
He is survived by his sister, Deborah LeBrun...
Robert J. Jonak
Jun 17, 2025
Robert Joseph Jonak of Wolcottville, Indiana and formerly of Fort Wayne passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 63.
Born on February 13, 1962, Robert lived a life marked by the quiet dignity of his presence and the unspoken depth of his experiences. He will be remembered for his respectful demeanor and the subtle...
Susan Lynn Gump
Jun 16, 2025
Susan Lynn Gump, 45, of Anderson, Indiana passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at her residence.
She was born January 25, 1980, in Auburn, Indiana to Larry Gump and Margaret Sattison
Susan was a homemaker. She loved to color and was very adventurous outdoors. She also enjoyed fishing, catching frogs, and sitting at the racetrack....
Andrew E. Treesh
Jun 15, 2025
Andrew E Treesh, 55
Andy Treesh died in his Kendallville home June 15, 2025.
He was an entrepreneur and small business owner for most of his adult life. He started Treehouse Real Estate, Inc in 2014, and Auction Andy, Inc in 2019, both current businesses at his passing. Previously, he had owned vending routes, real...
Jim Stevens
Jun 9, 2025
Jim Stevens, 73, of Kendallville, Indiana died Monday, June 9, 2025, at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home and Rehab.
He was born January 26, 1952, in Hueysville, Kentucky to Russell Henry and Tilly (Shepherd) Stevens.
Jim had worked at the Kendallville Water Department for 34 years before retirement.
He was an outdoorsman, enjoying fishing,...
Chalmer Slone
Jun 8, 2025
Chalmer Slone, 85, of Rome City, Indiana, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his residence.
He was born December 2, 1939, in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, to Chester and Vernie Slone.
He married Helen J. Slone on October 2, 1963. She preceded him in death on May 14, 2019.
He had worked at Newnam...
Sadie Grace Odom
Jun 6, 2025
Sadie Grace Odom was born on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 9:50 p.m. to Scott Odom and Nicole Laney at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne. Her family was blessed with an hour with her, before she went to her heavenly home at 10:50 p.m.
Surviving along with her parents are her maternal grandparents, Edna Gannon and Jerry...
Ralph Cook
Jun 6, 2025
Ralph Cook, 92, of Ashley, Indiana, went to join his wife, Myrna in Heaven on Friday, June 6, 2025, at his residence.
He was born September 18, 1932, to Walter and Louella Cook.
On September 13, 1957, he married Myrna Lou McClellan. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2022.
Ralph was...
Karen Rose Hartman
Jun 2, 2025
Karen Rose Hartman, 79, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Monday, June 2, 2025, at her residence.
She was born January 25, 1946, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Mark and Mabel (Frederick) Schrock.
On February 17, 1973, in North Manchester, she married John J. Hartman.
Karen sold Avon for 40 years. She was also the choir...
Ronald D. Harroff
Jun 2, 2025
Ronald D. Harroff, 66, of Rome City, Indiana, died Monday, June 2, 2025, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.
He was born November 7, 1958, in Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, to Frances Allen and Joan Edna (Erdly) Harroff.
On January 17, 1992, in Brimfield, he married Julie Hicks.
Ron had worked at...
Phyllis J. Farmer
May 30, 2025
Phyllis Joan Farmer, 92, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Friday, May 30, 2025, at her residence.
She was born November 30, 1932, in Whitley County, Indiana to Frank and Mabel (Jagger) Hazen.
She graduated from Churubusco High School.
On June 16, 1951, in Churubusco, she married Charles Elvin Farmer. He preceded her in death...
Jeffrey A. Huth
May 28, 2025
Jeffrey A. Huth, 66, of Wolcottville, Indiana died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his residence.
He was born August 1, 1958, in LaGrange, Indiana to Alfred Huth, Jr. and Joanne (Muesing) Huth.
On October 2, 1982, in Kendallville, he married Debra Mavis.
Mr. Huth had worked at Starcraft Campers in Topeka for...
Bertha Rottmiller
May 21, 2025
Bertha Sue Rottmiller, 73, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
She was born January 17, 1952, in Knott County, Kentucky, to Gomer and Orkie (Boggs) Terry.
On November 7, 1970, at Zion Lutheran Church, West Fairfield she married Robert Lee "Bob" Rottmiller. He survives in...
Jack Arnold
May 19, 2025
Jack Lee Arnold, 77, of Rome City, Indiana, died Monday, May 19, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born May 5, 1948, in Kendallville, Indiana to Homer and Betty J. (Rowlison) Arnold.
On June 12, 2001, in Rome City, he married Mary (Hitchcock) Ritchie.
Jack had worked as a...
William "Wild Bill" Penick
May 17, 2025
William "Wild Bill" Penick, 75, of Angola, Indiana died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Faucett Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida.
He was born February 6, 1950, in Angola, Indiana to Allie and Marilyn (Powers) Penick.
In 1982, in Tennessee, he married Lorene Conley.
Mr. Penick retired as a rural mail carrier at the...
Annabelle Matson
May 17, 2025
Annabelle Matson, 101, of Avilla, Indiana, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville, Indiana.
She was born October 1, 1923, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Clarence and Celia (Herberger) Schlupp.
On September 2, 1955, in Avilla she married Clark Matson. He preceded her in death on December 22, 2017.
Mrs....
Henry Taylor Jr.
May 17, 2025
Henry "Hank" Taylor, Jr., 67, of Kendallville, Indiana and Newhall, West Virginia died unexpectedly Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his residence in Kendallville.
He was born March 5, 1958, in Welch, West Virginia to Henry Taylor, Sr. and Geraldine (Bolen) Taylor.
In 1989, in Albion, he married Mary Jo Rodman.
He spent the...
