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Darrell Shepherd

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

Service

Tuesday, August 01, 11:00 AM Harbor of Love Baptist Church, 2353 South Lima Road, Kendallville, Indiana

Obituary

Darrell Shepherd, 66, of Wolcottville died Saturday, July...

Earl W Rose, Sr.

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

Service

Saturday, July 29, 11:00 AM Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Obituary

Earl W. Rose, Sr., 89, of Avilla died Tuesday, July 25, 2017, in...

Bobby Ray Shepherd

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

Service

Thursday, July 27, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Obituary

Bobby Ray Shepherd, 79, of Rome City died...

Nevelene Blankenship

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

Service

Friday, July 21, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Obituary

Nevelene Blankenship, 73, of Wolcottville died Tuesday, July...

Van Baker

Van Baker

Jul 13, 2017

Calling(s)

Saturday, July 15, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Service

Saturday, July 15, 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Van 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

Karen Ann Smith

Jul 10, 2017

Calling(s)

Friday, July 14, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Service

Friday, July 14, 6:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Karen 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

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

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

Service

Tuesday, July 11, 10:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel

Obituary

Ronald L. Keister, 79, of Wolcottville passed away...

Floyd David Rouch

Floyd David Rouch

Jul 6, 2017

Calling(s)

Wednesday, July 12, 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM Kendallville VFW Post 2749

Service

Wednesday, July 12, 4:00 PM Kendallville VFW Post 2749

Obituary

Floyd 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

Elmer D. Young

Jun 30, 2017

Service

Sunday, July 23, 1:00 PM American Legion Post 215, 100 Industrial Parkway, LaGrange, Indiana

Obituary

Elmer 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

Troy A. Days

Jun 28, 2017

Service

Friday, July 07, 1:00 PM First Church of God, 111 South Oak Street, Kendallville

Obituary

Troy 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

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

Howard J. Woodby

Jun 22, 2017

Calling(s)

Saturday, June 24, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Service

Sunday, June 25, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Howard 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

Ben D. Crist

Jun 22, 2017

Calling(s)

Tuesday, June 27, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Service

Tuesday, June 27, 1:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Ben 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

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

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

Service

Tuesday, June 20, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Ivan L. Potter, 86, of Avilla died Thursday, June 15, 2017,...

Bondolyn Ann Carunchia

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

Leona L. Grimes

Jun 3, 2017

Calling(s)

Tuesday, June 06, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel

Obituary

Leona 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

Susan Ann Martin

May 28, 2017

Calling(s)

Friday, June 02, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel

Service

Friday, June 02, 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel

Obituary

Susan 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

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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