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Charlotte J. Smith

Charlotte J. Smith

Feb 13, 2014

Obituary

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

Beverly J. Keeler

Feb 11, 2014

Obituary

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

Susie Rhodes

Feb 10, 2014

Obituary

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

Richard Ray Kline

Feb 6, 2014

Obituary

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

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

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

Mary G. Schmitz

Jan 27, 2014

Obituary

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

Sherry Farmer

Jan 25, 2014

Obituary

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

Alfred E. Simmons

Jan 22, 2014

Obituary

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 Taulbee

Jan 21, 2014

Obituary

**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

James H. Owens

Jan 16, 2014

Obituary

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

Virgil J. Jordan

Jan 13, 2014

Obituary

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

Gene M. Lampe

Jan 8, 2014

Obituary

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

Paul L Stanley

Jan 4, 2014

Obituary

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

Estella M. Monroe

Dec 28, 2013

Obituary

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

Doris J. Smith

Dec 24, 2013

Obituary

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

Hallie F. Meade

Dec 15, 2013

Obituary

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

Lois Lucille Christner

Dec 3, 2013

Obituary

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

Robert G. Shaefer

Nov 30, 2013

Obituary

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

Christine Maxwell

Nov 28, 2013

Obituary

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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