Carl C. Rapp
Aug 8, 2026
Carl C. Rapp, 87, of Hudson, Indiana died Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.
He was born July 10, 1939, in Lynnfield, Massachusetts to Carl D. and Madeline S. (Gilbert) Rapp.
On December 1, 1980, in Angola, he married Linda R. Trecartin.
Carl was a proud U.S. Marine veteran who lived a life rooted in hard work, family, faith,...
Virginia C. Bock
Aug 7, 2026
Virginia C. Bock, 90, of Kendallville, Indiana died Friday, August 7, 2026, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.
She was born March 16, 1936, in Garrett, Indiana to Charles and Theresa (Crary) Kruger.
She had worked for Garrett Greenhouse, Culligan in Garrett, Meals on Wheels and had been a site manager with Aging and In Home Services.
Virginia had a special way of...
Janice Russell
Aug 5, 2026
Janice Lee Russell, 86, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 26, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Robert and Ruby (Spero) Brown.
On May 15, 1971, at Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church, she married Eldon Robert Russell, Jr.
Janice had worked as a custodian for 33 years at Silgan Plastics...
Dale F. Gordon
Jul 31, 2026
Dale F. Gordon, 82, of Avilla, Indiana died Friday, July 31, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.
He was born May 28, 1944, in Churubusco to Alpheus Abraham and Ruth Matilda (Roberson) Gordon.
On August 2, 1981, in Hamler, Ohio, he married Marla K. Storch. She preceded him in death on September 24, 2021.
Dale had been a welder with Advance Mixer...
Allen C. Countryman
Jul 30, 2026
Allen “Al” C. Countryman, 77, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.
He was born May 2, 1949, in Gloversville, New York to Chester “Chet” and Eleanor (Gordon) Countryman.
Allen honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He was an Army Recruiter in Kendallville from 1973 to 1977. He then worked as...
Jeffrey C. Bailey
Jul 29, 2026
Jeffrey C. Bailey, 75, of Ashley, Indiana died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his residence.
He was born December 8, 1950, in Parsons, Kansas to Harry C. and Juanita (Tedstrom) Bailey.
Mr. Bailey honorably served in the United States Army.
He was a self-employed Pattern Maker.
Surviving are a son, Bradley J. Bailey of Baltimore, Maryland; a daughter, Beth Ann Marie Bailey; one grandchild;...
Rosemary Schmetzer
Jul 28, 2026
Rosemary Schmetzer, 98, of Angola, Indiana, and formerly of Gary, Indiana died Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Lakeland Nursing Home in Angola.
She was born May 19, 1928, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Frank Damon and Mary (Hofbauer) Schmetzer.
Rosemary had worked at Sun Loan Company in Gary as a secretary.
Rosemary enjoyed music and played the organ and piano.
She is survived by her...
Richard Lee Stuby
Jul 27, 2026
Richard Lee Stuby, 77, of Corunna, Indiana died Monday, July 27, 2026, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.
He was born March 25, 1949, in Spencer, South Dakota to Troy and Delphia (Burnham) Stuby.
Mr. Stuby honorably served in the United States Army.
He worked as a utility locator for many years and was a supervisor at Handy and Harmon in Kendallville.
Richard enjoyed...
Randy Allen Noll
Jul 25, 2026
Randy Allen Noll, 71, of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born January 5, 1955, in Angola, Indiana, to Bill W. and Marilyn Ann (Tracey) Noll.
On March 1, 1975, in Ashley, Indiana, he married the love of his life, Marjorie Diane Beer. Together they built a life centered on faith,...
Ronald L. Mobley
Jul 24, 2026
Ronald "Ron" Lee Mobley, 77, of LaGrange, Indiana died Friday, July 24, 2026, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn.
He was born February 14, 1949, in LaGrange to Virgil “Joe” and Doris (Lytle) Mobley.
On March 18, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he married Connie Yoder.
Ron Mobley honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In recognition...
Kaden Henry Lynn Wiese
Jul 23, 2026
Kaden Henry Lynn Wiese, 18, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Thursday evening, July 23, 2026, as the result of an auto accident near Topeka.
He was born March 15, 2008, in Fort Wayne, to Scott and Laura (Hart) Wiese.
Kaden was a student at Lakeland High School and was preparing to begin his senior year this fall. He was also in the welding...
Reva Owens
Jul 19, 2026
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, our beloved mother, Reva Boggs Owens, 89, of Kendallville, Indiana peacefully entered Heaven. We find comfort in knowing she was reunited with the love of her life, our father, and welcomed with open arms by our brother and nephew. Though our hearts are broken by her absence, we take solace in knowing she is surrounded...
Gary Hicks
Jul 17, 2026
Gary Ray Hicks, 70, of Rome City, Indiana died Friday, July 17, 2026, at his residence.
He was born April 27, 1956, in Goody, Kentucky to Dallas Hicks, Sr. and Ida (Smith) Hicks.
He married Donna Zimmerman. She survives in Topeka.
Gary had worked in local foundries most of his life.
In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars and motors, tinkering with...
Steven J. VanWye
Jul 17, 2026
Steven J. VanWye, 68, of Hudson, Indiana, died Friday, July 17, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born on December 26, 1957, in Angola, Indiana to Donald and Genevieve (Curley) VanWye.
On February 3, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he married April A. (White) VanWye.
Steven was a lifelong farmer with VanWye Dairy Farms. In addition to farming, he...
Leif E. Erikson
Jul 15, 2026
Leif E. Erikson, 69, of Hudson, Indiana died Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne with his family at his side.
He was born October 13, 1956, in Hammond, Indiana to Donald and Kathleen (Cross) Erikson.
On September 1, 1973, in Ashley, he married Loretta Parker.
Leif was a graduate of Prairie Heights High School. He worked as...
Paula Terry
Jul 14, 2026
Paula Terry, 68, of LaGrange, Indiana died Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born September 6, 1957, in Hazard, Kentucky to Clyde and Gloria (Peck) Everidge.
On June 30, 1990, at Stroh Church of God in Stroh, she married Robbie Terry.
Paula began her working years at Hook's Drug Store in Kendallville before retiring from Farmers...
Donald L. Wallace
Jul 13, 2026
Donald Lee Wallace, 74, of Howe, Indiana died Monday, July 13, 2026, at his residence with his family at his side.
He was born July 25, 1951, in LaGrange to Basil and Myrtle Mary (Boyd) Wallace.
He enjoyed working with his son, William at Wild Man Auto in Howe.
Donald found joy in life's simple pleasures. He loved racing, fishing, working on cars,...
Beverly Jean Tilbury
Jul 12, 2026
Beverly J. (Benninghoff) Tilbury, 88, of Angola, Indiana died Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Northern Lakes Nursing Home in Angola.
She was born October 10, 1937, in Angola to Clyde and Velma (Dilts) Benninghoff.
On July 9, 1955, in Salem Center she married Donald W. Tilbury. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2010.
Before her retirement, Beverly worked at New Horizons...
Shenan Dawn Reese
Jul 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Shenan Dawn Reese.
Shenan was born February 9, 1967, in Los Angelas, California.
She passed away on July 11, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was not a high school scholar, nor did she have any crazy jobs.
Shenan was a real life like Mary Poppins. There was nothing that Shenan could not build...
Roberta "Bobbie" Nantz
Jul 9, 2026
Roberta “Bobbie” Nantz, 87, of Caledonia, Wisconsin and formerly of Rome City, Indiana died Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Parkview Gardens Senior Living in Racine, Wisconsin.
She was born November 20, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Robert and Marion Onalee (Klinkel) Hanes.
She married Victor L. “Vic” Nantz on August 4, 1957, in Hamilton. He preceded her in death on July...
