Obituaries
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Charlotte J. Smith
Feb 13, 2014
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No service or calling at this time ****************************************************************************** Charlotte J. Smith, 84, of Kendallville passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014, in Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville where she received loving, compassionate care.
She was born February 20, 1929, in LaGrange County to Byrl J. and Leona B. (Sturgis) Spice.
Surviving are two daughters, Charna (Brad)...
Beverly J. Keeler
Feb 11, 2014
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Service: Friday, February 14, 2014 - 2 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
Calling: Friday, February 14, 2014 - 12 to 2 p.m. in the funeral home ******************************************************************************* Beverly June Keeler, 89, of Kendallville died Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 8:15 p.m. in Miller's Merry Manor, LaGrange.
She was raised in Garrett...
Susie Rhodes
Feb 10, 2014
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Service: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 1 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
Calling: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the funeral home ********************************************************************************* Susie Rhodes, 95, of Avilla died Monday, February 10, 2014 at 7:10 p.m. in Presence Sacred Heart Home, Avilla.
She worked for 18...
Richard Ray Kline
Feb 6, 2014
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Calling: Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
Service: A graveside service will follow the calling on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at approximately 3:45 p.m. in Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville *************************************************************************************** Richard Ray Kline, 34, of Brimfield died Thursday, February 6, 2014.
He was a...
Franklin L. Kline
Feb 5, 2014
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Celebration of Life Memorial Service: Sunday, February 9, 2014 - 4 p.m.
Calling: Sunday, February 9, 2014 - 2 to 4 p.m. ******************************************************************************** Franklin L. Kline, 79, of LaGrange died Wednesday, February 5, 2014, in Parkview LaGrange Hospital, LaGrange.
He had lived in the LaGrange area for 20 years, prior to that from Sylvan...
Lawrence L. Lung
Feb 4, 2014
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Service: Friday, February 7, 2014 - 2:30 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville
Calling: Friday, February 7, 2014 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home ************************************************************************** Lawrence Lionel Lung, 94, of Rome City died Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at 1:10 a.m. in North Ridge Village Nursing...
Mary G. Schmitz
Jan 27, 2014
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Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, January 31, 2014 - 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne
Calling: Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 2 to 8 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel ********************************************************************************** Mary G. Schmitz, 71, of Fort Wayne died Monday, January 27, 2014, in Parkview Regional Medical Center....
Sherry Farmer
Jan 25, 2014
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Sherry Farmer, 51, of Rome City died Saturday, January 25, 2014, in her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Temple Funeral Home in Ecorse, Michigan.
Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with local arrangements.
Alfred E. Simmons
Jan 22, 2014
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Service: Saturday, January 25, 2014 - 11 a.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
Calling: Friday, January 24, 2014 - 2 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home ********************************************************************************** Alfred E. Simmons, 80, of Kendallville died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. in Vibra Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He had lived in this...
Jan Taulbee
Jan 21, 2014
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**DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND EMERGENCY TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, JAN'S FUNERAL SERVICE HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014, AT 10 A.M.**
Service: Monday, January 27, 2014 - 10 a.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
Calling: Sunday, January 26, 2014 - 2 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home *************************************************************************************** Daleen...
James H. Owens
Jan 16, 2014
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Calling: Sunday, January 19, 2014 - 2 to 6 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel
Service: Graveside service at a later date **************************************************************************************** James H. Owens, 72, of Big Turkey Lake died unexpectedly Thursday, January 16, 2014, at 10:58 a.m. in Kendallville.
He had lived in this area most of his life,...
Virgil J. Jordan
Jan 13, 2014
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Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 11 a.m. in St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City
Calling: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 3 to 7 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel. Rosary service at 7 p.m. Calling also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. *************************************************************************************** Virgil J....
Gene M. Lampe
Jan 8, 2014
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Celebration of life service will be held at a later date. ****************************************************************************** Gene Marvin Lampe, Avilla, passed away January 8, 2014 at home with family members by his side. Born on September 4, 1938, to Eva (Johnson) and Marvin Lampe, Gene resided in the Fort Wayne/Noble County area his entire life except for military service. After graduating from...
Paul L Stanley
Jan 4, 2014
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DUE TO THE WEATHER, VISITATION AND SERVICE TIMES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AS FOLLOWS:
Service: Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 2 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
Calling: Thursday, January 9, 2014 - Noon to 2 p.m. in the funeral home ****************************************************************************** Paul L Stanley, 80, of Kendallville died Saturday, January 4, 2014,...
Estella M. Monroe
Dec 28, 2013
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Memorial Service: Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 11 a.m. in the Chapel at Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville with Chaplain Mike Wakeland officiating.
Calling: Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 10 to 11 a.m. at Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville. ****************************************************************************** Estella M. Monroe, 78, of Kendallville went to be with her loving Savior on Saturday, December 28, 2013,...
Doris J. Smith
Dec 24, 2013
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Service: Friday, December 27, 2013 - 1 p.m. in the chapel at the Sacred Heart Home, 515 North Main Street, Avilla
Calling: Friday, December 27, 2013 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla ************************************************************************************** Doris J. Smith, 83, of Avilla and formerly of Cree Lake near Kendallville died Tuesday, December 24, 2013,...
Hallie F. Meade
Dec 15, 2013
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Service: Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 11:30 a.m. in Lighthouse Tabernacle, 65 East Noe Street, Kimmell
Calling: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 - 2 to 8 p.m. in the church **************************************************************************** Hallie F. Meade, 85, of Ligonier died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at 2:55 a.m. in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
He moved to...
Lois Lucille Christner
Dec 3, 2013
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Funeral services will be Saturday, December 7, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville. Burial will be in Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Calling is Friday, December 6, 2013, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the funeral home and one hour prior to the services on Saturday.
...
Robert G. Shaefer
Nov 30, 2013
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Service: Friday, December 6, 2013 - 2 p.m. in Trinity Suburban Lutheran Church,7819 Decatur Road, Fort Wayne
Calling: Friday, December 6, 2013 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church **************************************************************************************** Robert G. Shaefer, 92, of Fort Wayne died Saturday, November 30, 2013, at 11:22 a.m. in his residence.
He was a lifetime...
Christine Maxwell
Nov 28, 2013
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Service: Monday, December 2, 2013 - 2 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel
Calling: Monday, December 2, 2013 - Noon to 2 p.m. in the funeral home *********************************************************************************** Christine Maxwell, 76, of Kendallville died Thursday, November 28, 2013, at 9 a.m. in her residence.
She had worked at Blaising's Restaurant in Rome...
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