Obituaries
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Joan E. Bortner
Aug 9, 2017
Service
Friday, August 18, 11:00 AM St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City
ObituaryJoan 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
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
Aug 6, 2017
Calling(s)
Saturday, August 12, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, 222 South State Street, Kendallville
ServiceSaturday, August 12, 2:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, 222 South State Street, Kendallville
ObituaryKimberly Renee Bailey, 42, of Rome City died Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 5:54 p.m., in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
...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
ServiceFriday, August 11, 12:00 PM Hilltop Baptist Church, 880 Kelly Street, Rome City
ObituaryDavid Allan Charles, 41, of Kimmell died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at his residence.
He was born July 11,...
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
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
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)
ServiceTuesday, August 08, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel (formerly Johnson Funeral Home)
ObituaryDonna Jean Collins, 88, of Avilla and formerly of Stroh died Thursday, August 2, 2017, in Parkview Noble Hospital,...
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
ServiceThursday, August 03, 11:00 AM Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel
ObituaryRonnie W. Harlan, 70, of Wolcottville died Sunday, July 30, 2017,...
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...
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