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Darrell Shepherd
Jul 29, 2017
Calling(s)
Monday, July 31, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Harbor of Love Baptist Church
Tuesday, August 01, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Harbor of Love Baptist Church
ServiceTuesday, August 01, 11:00 AM Harbor of Love Baptist Church, 2353 South Lima Road, Kendallville, Indiana
ObituaryDarrell Shepherd, 66, of Wolcottville died Saturday, July...
Earl W Rose, Sr.
Jul 25, 2017
Calling(s)
Friday, July 28, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
ServiceSaturday, July 29, 11:00 AM Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
ObituaryEarl W. Rose, Sr., 89, of Avilla died Tuesday, July 25, 2017, in...
Bobby Ray Shepherd
Jul 22, 2017
Calling(s)
Wednesday, July 26, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
Thursday, July 27, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
ServiceThursday, July 27, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
ObituaryBobby Ray Shepherd, 79, of Rome City died...
Nevelene Blankenship
Jul 18, 2017
Calling(s)
Thursday, July 20, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
Friday, July 21, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
ServiceFriday, July 21, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
ObituaryNevelene Blankenship, 73, of Wolcottville died Tuesday, July...
Van Baker
Jul 13, 2017
Calling(s)
Saturday, July 15, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ServiceSaturday, July 15, 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryVan Baker, 85, of Kendallville formerly of Albion died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at 3:20 a.m. in Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville.
He was born March...
Karen Ann Smith
Jul 10, 2017
Calling(s)
Friday, July 14, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ServiceFriday, July 14, 6:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryKaren Ann Smith, 68, of Kendallville died Monday, July 10, 2017, at 5:45 a.m. in her residence.
She was born February 12, 1949, in Three...
Ruth M. Pepple
Jul 10, 2017
Obituary
Ruth M. Pepple, 92, of Kendallville died Monday, July 10, 2017 at 2:15 a.m. in Kendallville Manor Nursing and Rehab in Kendallville.
She was born February 25, 1925 in Kendallville to Arthur and Olivia (Todd) Wilson. They preceded her in death.
On March 25, 1945 in Kendallville she married Harold Pepple. He preceded her...
Ronald L. Keister
Jul 8, 2017
Calling(s)
Monday, July 10, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
Monday, July 10, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
ServiceTuesday, July 11, 10:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
ObituaryRonald L. Keister, 79, of Wolcottville passed away...
Floyd David Rouch
Jul 6, 2017
Calling(s)
Wednesday, July 12, 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM Kendallville VFW Post 2749
ServiceWednesday, July 12, 4:00 PM Kendallville VFW Post 2749
ObituaryFloyd David Rouch, 63, of Kendallville died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the home of his sister, Cheryl.
He was a lifetime area resident who was...
Elmer D. Young
Jun 30, 2017
Service
Sunday, July 23, 1:00 PM American Legion Post 215, 100 Industrial Parkway, LaGrange, Indiana
ObituaryElmer D. "Cork" Young, 70, of Wolcottville died Friday, June 30, 2017, at 2:10 a.m. in his residence.
He was born September 10, 1946, in Kendallville to Rollo and Wilma (Smith) Young.
On July 20, 1968 in...
Troy A. Days
Jun 28, 2017
Service
Friday, July 07, 1:00 PM First Church of God, 111 South Oak Street, Kendallville
ObituaryTroy Alfred Days, 52, of Corunna died Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at 2:18 a.m. in his residence.
He was born July 2, 1964, in Garrett to Alfred and Ramona (Zook) Days.
He had worked at Redman Homes...
Alma J. Dorris
Jun 24, 2017
Obituary
Alma J. Dorris, 72, of Angola died Saturday, June 24, 2017, at 10:20 p.m. in Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville.
She was born March 12, 1945, in Bronson, Michigan, to Paul C. and Matilda (Bauder) Spencer.
She had lived in the Angola area for ten years, coming from LaGrange.
Mrs. Dorris retired from...
Howard J. Woodby
Jun 22, 2017
Calling(s)
Saturday, June 24, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ServiceSunday, June 25, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryHoward J. Woodby, 85, of Kendallville died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 4 a.m. in his residence.
He was born April 30, 1932, on a...
Ben D. Crist
Jun 22, 2017
Calling(s)
Tuesday, June 27, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ServiceTuesday, June 27, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryBen David Crist, 66, of Bluffton, South Carolina, and formerly of Fort Wayne died Thursday, June 22, 2017.
He was born January 29, 1951, in...
Jeanne L. Williams
Jun 18, 2017
Obituary
Jeanne Lee Williams, 78, of Kendallville died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at 7:39 p.m. in Presence Sacred Heart Home, Avilla following a short illness
She was born December 26, 1938, in Bixby, Oklahoma, to Archie Bottoms and Ruby (Linker) Bottoms-White.
On October 6, 1956, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married Curtis L. Williams. He...
Ivan L. Potter
Jun 15, 2017
Calling(s)
Monday, June 19, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
Tuesday, June 20, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ServiceTuesday, June 20, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryIvan L. Potter, 86, of Avilla died Thursday, June 15, 2017,...
Bondolyn Ann Carunchia
Jun 11, 2017
Obituary
Bondolyn Ann (Danzer) Carunchia, 87, of Kendallville died Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 12:35 p.m. in Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville.
She was born August 20, 1929, in South Bend to Earl H. and Bonita A. (Rider) Danzer.
She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1947.
On September 20, 1956, in Brimfield she...
Leona L. Grimes
Jun 3, 2017
Calling(s)
Tuesday, June 06, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
ObituaryLeona L. Grimes, 77, of Kendallville died Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 12:50 p.m. in Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville.
She was born April 6, 1940, in Omer, Michigan, to Nelson and Lillian (Bordeau) Lee.
Mrs. Grimes retired...
Susan Ann Martin
May 28, 2017
Calling(s)
Friday, June 02, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel
ServiceFriday, June 02, 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel
ObituarySusan Ann "Sue" Martin, 74, of Albion died Sunday, May 28, 2017, at 8:53 p.m. at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.
She...
William Earl Gay
May 17, 2017
Obituary
William Earl "Bill" Gay, 77, of Avilla died Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne.
He moved to this area in 1972, coming from Detroit.
Mr. Gay had worked in the printing and binding industry.
Bill enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and was an avid NASCAR fan.
He...
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