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Joan E. Bortner

Joan E. Bortner

Aug 9, 2017

Service

Friday, August 18, 11:00 AM St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City

Obituary

Joan E. Bortner, 71, of Wolcottville died Wednesday, August 9, 2017, in her residence.

She was born February 25, 1946, in Kendallville to Maurice and Thelma (Fortman) Cass. They preceded her in death.

On July 14, 1968, in Brimfield she...

Gerald B. Mchenney

Gerald B. Mchenney

Aug 7, 2017

Obituary

Gerald B. "Jerry" McHenney, 87, of Rome City died Monday, August 7, 2017, at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion.

He was born August 30, 1929, in Michigan to James and Elizabeth McHenney.

On December 15, 1972, in Howe he married Dorothy L. Miller. She survives in Rome City.

Mr. McHenney...

Kimberly Renee Bailey

Kimberly Renee Bailey

Aug 6, 2017

Calling(s)

Saturday, August 12, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, 222 South State Street, Kendallville

Service

Saturday, August 12, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, 222 South State Street, Kendallville

Obituary

Kimberly Renee Bailey, 42, of Rome City died Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 5:54 p.m., in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

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David Allan Charles

David Allan Charles

Aug 6, 2017

Calling(s)

Friday, August 11, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Hilltop Baptist Church, 880 Kelly Street, Rome City

Service

Friday, August 11, 12:00 PM Hilltop Baptist Church, 880 Kelly Street, Rome City

Obituary

David Allan Charles, 41, of Kimmell died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at his residence.

He was born July 11,...

Billy Lee Rowlison

Billy Lee Rowlison

Aug 5, 2017

Obituary

Billy Lee Rowlison, 65, of Angola died Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 4:44 a.m. in Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehab in Angola.

He was born September 20, 1951, in Auburn to Nelson "Tim" and Clara (Sanders) Rowlison.

Billy was a truck driver for Coachmen in Middlebury for 30 years.

Surviving are a...

Rick A. Marks

Rick A. Marks

Aug 4, 2017

Obituary

Rick A. Marks, 63, of Big Long Lake, Wolcottville died unexpectedly Friday, August 4, 2017, at his residence.

He was born April 9, 1954, in Fort Wayne to James and Evelyn (Biesiada) Marks. His parents preceded him in death.

On September 22, 1973, in Fort Wayne he married Joyce E. Shomo.

He...

Donna Jean Collins

Donna Jean Collins

Aug 3, 2017

Calling(s)

Monday, August 07, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel (formerly Johnson Funeral Home)

Service

Tuesday, August 08, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel (formerly Johnson Funeral Home)

Obituary

Donna Jean Collins, 88, of Avilla and formerly of Stroh died Thursday, August 2, 2017, in Parkview Noble Hospital,...

Ronnie W. Harlan

Ronnie W. Harlan

Jul 30, 2017

Calling(s)

Wednesday, August 02, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel

Wednesday, August 02, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel

Service

Thursday, August 03, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel

Obituary

Ronnie W. Harlan, 70, of Wolcottville died Sunday, July 30, 2017,...

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...

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