Obituaries

Apr 25, 2025

Gerald Lynn Hart, 81, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at his residence.

He was born September 5, 1943, in Johnson City, New York, to Willard J and Lou M. (Pitkin) Hart.

Mr. Hart honorably served in the U.S. Air Force.

Gerald enjoyed fishing and golfing and was an avid New...

Apr 23, 2025

Max A. Smith, 86, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. He had been a resident there for about two years.

He was born February 24, 1939, in LaOtto, Indiana, to George and Lois (Christlieb) Smith.

Upon his graduation from Northside High School in Fort Wayne in...

Apr 20, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Hall was called to Heaven on April 20th at the age of 93.

Jerry would tell anyone that he's lived a good life…..one without regrets. Born and raised in Fort Wayne, he graduated from Central High School in 1950.

Afterwards he joined the Army during the Korean Conflict, and was assigned as a...

Apr 17, 2025

Deborah Ann (Mertz) Beaty, 72, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, in the Emergency Room at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

She was born November 25, 1952, in Kendallville, to Herbert and Doris (Emmons) Mertz.

She had attended St. John Lutheran School in Kendallville was a 1971 graduate of East Noble High School...

Apr 15, 2025

Ruth Ann Hamman, 84, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born August 13, 1940, in Troy Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, to Harley L. and Florence Margaret (Zeiter) Schoonover.

On September 24, 1960, in Butler she married Jerry L. Hamman of Hamilton. He survives in...

Apr 13, 2025

Gene E. Noll, 84, of Ashley, Indiana died Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born April 12, 1941, to Rev. Vern M. and Virginia L. (Coney) Noll.

On March 3, 1963, he married Carolyn J. Sevits. She preceded him in death on August 29, 2015.

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Apr 9, 2025

Cole Jackson Delorey died in a car accident, Wednesday April 9th 2025, in Albion, IN.

He loved the outdoors and went fishing any chance he could.

He had infinite love for both of his daughters and all of his family and friends.

Cole is now at peace.

Born in Auburn, he...

Apr 5, 2025

Elmetta Slone, 87, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange.

She was born October 8, 1937, in Bulan, Kentucky to Woots and Nannie (Gayheart) Terry.

On December 16, 1954, in Henderson, Kentucky, she married Austin Slone. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2016.

Mrs....

Apr 2, 2025

Willard Tuttle, 84, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born March 8, 1941, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to George and Glenna (Slone) Tuttle. He was raised by George and Vernie (Whitt) Tuttle.

On July 3, 1965, in Stroh, he married Glenna F. Conley.

Apr 1, 2025

Harold Eugene Gussman, Sr., 89, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born April 7, 1935, in North Judson, Indiana, to Frederick W. and Ruth (Zacker) Gussman.

On October 3, 1999, in Kendallville he married Geraldine "Jeri" (Caudill) Clugston. She preceded him in death...

Mar 31, 2025

Diana Lynn McDonald, 70, of Kendallville, Indiana died Monday, March 31, 2025, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville with her family at her side.

She was born November 18, 1954, in Martin, Kentucky to Roy A. and Eunice Mae (Hughes) Hurst.

On April 13, 1974, she married Kenneth McDonald.

She was a homemaker....

Mar 29, 2025

Cheryl A. Marshall, 75, of Hartford City, Indiana and formerly of Kendallville died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at her residence.

She was born February 8, 1950, in Churubusco, Indiana to Edward A. and Beverly J. (Smith) Lothamer.

She was a store manager at a convenience store.

Cheryl enjoyed camping, bonfires, and golf cart...

Mar 29, 2025

Fredric Steven "Steve" Fisher, 80, of Rome City, Indiana, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

He was born November 12, 1944, in Kendallville to Fred and Harriet J. (Domer) Fisher.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army.

He had worked in construction and enjoyed his time working on...

Mar 27, 2025

Larry Richard Emerick passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Ascension St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Larry was born in Kendallville, Indiana on January 12, 1948, to Richard N and Bettey L (Hart) Emerick and lived in the surrounding area his entire life. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, mowing the lawn, fishing,...

Mar 19, 2025

Kevin W. Pocock, 56, of Stroh, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born March 10, 1969, in Angola, Indiana to Danny and Betty (McCaslin) Pocock.

On October 25, 2013, in Angola he married Marion M. Gulick.

Kevin attended Fremont Community Church in Fremont...

Mar 15, 2025

Local businessman, Jerry Anderson, 72, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his residence.

He was born August 26, 1952, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Francis and Motae "Martha" (Morishta) Anderson.

On September 4, 1971, in Kendallville he married Deanna L. Deter.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army.

Mar 13, 2025

Timothy Fugate, 61, of Wawaka, Indiana, died Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born January 29, 1964, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Homer Fugate and Dana (Dixon) Homister.

On November 27, 2013, in Syracuse he married Jamie L. Thomas.

Mr. Fugate was a self-employed mechanic....

Mar 11, 2025

Harold Dean Smith, 89, of Hudson, Indiana, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Cameron Memorial Hospital in Angola.

He was born at home on November 8, 1935, in LaGrange County, Indiana, to Paul E. and Blanche (Hose) Smith.

On June 6, 1954, at Zion Lutheran Church, West Fairfield he married Patricia Holsinger.

Mr....

Mar 11, 2025

Connie L. Weber, 83, of Wolcottville, Indiana died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at her residence.

She was born February 2, 1942, in Wolf Lake, Indiana to David and Eunice (Hill) Roher.

Connie retired from Wal-Mart in Warsaw as a manager in the fabric department.

She was a member of the Eastern Star....

Mar 11, 2025

L.D. "Bo" Slone, 30, of Rome City, Indiana, started his journey as a hero through organ donation on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Crown Point, Indiana.

He was born February 23, 1995, in Auburn, Indiana, to L.D. Slone, Jr. and Lisa (Amburgey) Slone.

He worked at Chief Buildings in Renssalaer as a...