Obituaries

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

May 12, 2025

Kristin J. "Kris" Hodge, 59, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

She was born January 2, 1966, in Auburn, Indiana, to George A. and Phyllis J. (Becker) Casselman.

Kris was a 1984, graduate of DeKalb High School. She was also a graduate of Ivy Tech and...

May 8, 2025

David J. Fiandt, 92, of Blackman Lake, Wolcottville, Indiana, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn.

He was born May 31, 1932, in Wolcottville to David W. and Nancy (Reed) Fiandt.

On April 5, 1953, in Kendallville he married Zula M. Davis.

Mr. Fiandt honorably served in the U.S....

May 8, 2025

Robert Winfred Lepley, 65, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his residence.

He was born May 12, 1959, in Angola, Indiana, to Richard Junior and Mary Margaret (Parker) Lepley.

Surviving are a sister, Lynda S. Wappes of Kendallville; and a brother, Bill J. (Lynda) Lepley of Hudson.

He was...

Apr 29, 2025

Patricia L. "Pat" Scofield, 86, of Howe, Indiana died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange.

She was born April 23, 1939, in Kendallville to Carl and Lola Marie (Miller) Kline.

On September 8, 1956, in First Baptist Church, Garrett, she married Russell Dean Scofield. He preceded her in death on June...

Apr 28, 2025

Franklin Sherman Billingsley, 74, of Witmer Lake, Wolcottville, Indiana, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at his residence.

He was born February 28, 1951, in Bluffton, Indiana, to Everitt B. and Ina A. (Burlison) Billingsley.

He married Cherie Batt in 1969.

Mr. Billingsley was a self-employed electrician at Billingsley Electric and had also worked...