View Rebecca Mosley Albion, Indiana Albion – Rebecca Mosley, 55, of Albion, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 1, 2019 at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion.  She was born on May 17, 2019 in Fort Wayne to the late Robert and Nancy Kreamer.  Per Rebecca’s wishes, there will be no services. Albion – Rebecca Mosley, 55, of Albion, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 1, 2019 at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion.  She was born on May 17, 2019 in For…

View Michael Goings Kendallville, Indiana Kendallville – Michael J. “Mike” Goings, 61, of Kendallville, formerly of Skinner Lake, passed away on August 3, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born on April 2, 1958 in Fort Wayne to the late Richard and Roseanna (Hartup) Goings.  Mike graduated from Central Noble High School in Albion.  He retired from CSX as a conductor.  In his free time, Mike loved fishing and being on the lake.  He married…

View Susan James Avilla, Indiana Susan L. James, 74, of Avilla, passed away peacefully the morning of July 20, 2019.  She was born on July 10, 1945, in Goshen, to the late Omar and Doris (Chambers) Wuthrich.  She graduated from North Side High School in 1963 and continued her education at Purdue University, becomming an R.N.  She went on to earn her B.S.N at St. Francis University.  She spent the majority of her over 25 year in nursing working in the Emergency Department o…

View James “Jim” Knafel Albion, Indiana Albion – James E. “Jim” Knafel, 70, of Albion, passed away at his home on Thursday June 20, 2019.  A life-long resident of Albion, he grew up on a farm in Noble County.  Jim was a 1967 graduate of Albion Jefferson High School.  Throughout his life, Jim had many jobs including McClure International Harvester dealership, was a mechanic at Leatherman Brothers Ford and at Black Chevy & Oldsmobile, worked at Dana in Ft Wayne, owned the Sun…

View James “Jim” Schmenk Avilla, Indiana Avilla – James E. “Jim” Schmenk, 80, of Avilla, passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  He was born on Oct 6, 1938 in Avilla to the late Herman “Resy” and WIlma (Meyer) Schmenk.  He was a 1957 graduate of Avilla High School and later served in the US Army stationed in Germany from 1961 to 1963.  In 1961, he married Margaret Ross.  She preceded him in death in June of 2003.  He later married …

View Linda Delizer Deming, NM Linda (Teders) Delizer, 78, formally of Avilla, IN died May 28, 2019 at Jim Wood Home in Hatch, NM following a lengthy illness. Linda was born July 28, 1940 in Noble County, IN to Louis H. Teders and Bernadette C. Meyer. Linda taught in Catholic Schools, was principal and director of Religious Education in both IN and IL for over 40 Years. She taught in New Mexica for 5 years. In addition, Linda contributed to the research which led up to the writing of the manus…

View Harold Ober Albion, Indiana Harold Lee Ober age 84 of Albion, IN died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born April 11, 1935 in Garrett, IN to Manford J. and Valera B. (Lung) Ober. He married Roberta D. Mynhier on November 26, 1958 in Wolcottville, IN. Harold was a Korean War Army veteran – serving from 1954 – 1956.  He was a farmer and maintenance person for INDOT, retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Sweet Church Community Organizat…

View Norman Munson Fort Wayne, Indiana Norman Munson, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2019 at his home.  He was born on Jan 21, 1935 in Warsaw to the late Charles and Mable Munson.  Funeral service will be 5:00pm Friday May 17, 2019 at New Life Tabernacle, 609 Patty Lane, Kendallville, with visitation from 2:00pm until time of the service.  Graveside service will be held 11:00am Saturday May 18, 2019 at Highland Park Cemetery, 2403 E Wallen Road, Ft. Wayne.&nb…

View Helen Slone Rome City, Indiana Helen Slone, 73, of Rome City, passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2019 at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.  Funeral Service will be 11:00am Monday May 20, 2019 at Salem United Baptist Church, State Road 9 south of Rome City, with visitaiton one hour prior to the service.  Visitation also after 3pm on Sunday May 19, 2019 at the church, with an evening service at 6:00pm Sunday.  Burial will be at Orange Township Cemetery.  A com…

View Adele Kienzler Albion, Indiana Albion – Adele May (Lunch) Kienzler, 89, of Albion, passed away on Friday May 10, 2019 at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion.  Funeral service will be 10:00am Saturday May 18, 2019 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla, with visitation from 9:30am until service time.  Visitation also from 2-6pm Friday May 17, 2019 at Harper Funeral Homes, Avilla Chapel, 530 N Main St., Avilla.  Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery following cr…

View Brenda Firestone Albion, Indiana Brenda K. Firestone, of Albion, passed away on Wednesday May 8, 2019 at her home in Albion.  She was the daughter of the late WIlliam D. and Evelyn L. (Stump) Gaerte.  Brenda had many jobs throughout her life, including working at Tower Advertising in Ligonier.  She retired from Parker Hannifin in Albion.  She enjoyed reading, and had been a member of the Ladies Circle at the United Methodist Church and belonged to the Noble County Dem…

View Harriet Page Albion, Indiana Harriet Ellen (Rimmel) Page, 92, died Monday, May 6, 2019, at 1:47 p.m. at Northridge Village Nursing Home in Albion, where she had been a resident for the last 3 years. She was born Dec. 1, 1926, to Roscoe and Mary (Wiley) Rimmel in Noble County. Harriet was first married to Radean Hile, and later married Martin (Junior) Page. He preceded her in death in 2013. She graduated in 1944 from Albion High School. She worked as a secretary throughout the years for s…

View Nick Weber Kendallville, Indiana Kendallville – Nick A. Weber, 63, of Kendallville, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  He was born on March 1, 1956, in Wolf Lake, to the late Floyd and Martha (Davis) Weber.  Nick worked at Tower Automotive for many years, and recently retired from Dexter Axle.  He had been working part time with Banco in Kendallville.  He was a member of the Albion American Legion.  In his free time, Nick …

View Duray “Bud” Barton Albion, Indiana Albion – Duray “Bud” Barton, 84, of Albion, passed away on Saturday April 20, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Military graveside services will be conducted by US Navy and the Rome City American Legion at 11:00am on Wednesday April 24, 2019 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Albion.  Memorials to Riley Hospital for Children. Albion – Duray “Bud” Barton, 84, of Albion, passed away on Saturday April 20, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.&nb…

View Bruce Portmess Albion Albion – Bruce E. Portmess, 88, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2019 at his home.  He was born on March 7, 1931 in Spring Gap, West Virginia to the late Dewey and Gladys (King) Portmess.  On Dec 24, 1954 in Washington, DC, he married Gloria Singleton.  She preceded him in death on Nov 11, 2002.  Bruce was employed by Monsanto (Silgan Plastics) for over 34 years, retiring in 1996.  In his free time, he loved the outdoors.  He…

View Madonna Brandenburg Avilla, Indiana Avilla – Madonna M. (Ley) Brandenburg, 86, of Avilla, passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2019 at Presence Sacred Heart Home.  Please check back for complete obituary information. Avilla – Madonna M. (Ley) Brandenburg, 86, of Avilla, passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2019 at Presence Sacred Heart Home.  Please check back for complete obituary information. View   Send Flowers

View Janet Fett Ft. Wayne Fort Wayne – Janet L. Fett, 86, of Ft. Wayne, passed away on Friday April 12, 2019 at Presence Sacred Heart home in Avilla.  She was born on July 28, 1932 in Greenville, MI to the late Edward and Aliene (Briggs) Miller.  Janet is survived by her children, Dan Fett of Auburn, Dennis (Jodi) Fett of Ft. Wayne, and Lisa Fett of Ft. Wayne, 11 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald in 1978, and a …

View Shirley Cline Kendallville, Indiana Shirley Sue “Susie” Cline, 74, of Kendallville, lost her battle with cancer on March 13th 2019.  Susie was born in Elwood Indiana June 8, 1944 to the late Clarence L. and Iona H (Warner) Cline.  Susie lived her life in the Muncie and Kendallville areas.  Susie worked general labor throughout her life. When not working she was visiting friends and helping them any way she could.  Susie loved playing cards, putting together jig saw pu…

View Steven Hastings Ligonier, Indiana Ligonier – Steven Hastings, 67, of Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2019 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  Please check back for complete obituary and service information. Ligonier – Steven Hastings, 67, of Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2019 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  Please check back for complete obituary and service information. View   Send Flowers

View Charlotte Adams Ft. Wayne Fort Wayne – Charlotte L. Adams, 56, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday April 12, 2019 at Parkview Randallia Hospital.  She was born on May 12, 1962 in Fort Wayne to H. Ronald and Elizabeth A. (Waltenburg) Adams.  She had worked as a hospice and home health aid for Parkview Whitley.  In her free time, Charlotte enjoyed gardening and her animals.  She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Adams of Fort Wayne, brothers, Langdon (Debbie) Adams …

View Cheryl Keister Avilla, Indiana Avilla – Cheryl L. Keister, 70, of Avilla, formerly of Albion, passed away on Friday March 29, 2019 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.  She was born on April 27, 1948 in Kendallville.  She was married to Gary J. Keister, who preceded her in death on April 4, 2012.  Cheryl enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles, spending time with her grandchildren, and being a mom.  She was a member of the Albion American Legion Post #246 Ladies Aux…

View Joan Bolton Avilla, Indiana Avilla – Joan Bolton, 90, of Avilla, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2019 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.  She was born on June 27, 1928 to the late David and Ella (Gordon) Stonestreet.  In March of 1946, she married Herschel Bolton.  He preceded her in death in 1991.  Joan worked for many years in the Activities Department at Sacred Heart Home.  In her free time she enjoyed quilting, gardening, and loved to read.  Surv…

View Robert Leatherman Avilla, Indiana AVILLA — Robert D. “Bob” Leatherman, 79, of Avilla, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Presence Sacred Heart Home. He was born on May 21, 1939, in Kendallville to the late Nolen and Wilma (Hetzel) Leatherman. Bob was a lifetime resident of Avilla. He was a 1957 graduate of Avilla High School. He served in the U.S. Navy, visiting many countries throughout the world. He served aboard the USS Intrepid and was a member of the USS Intrepid CV-11 Crew…

View Joyce White Albion, Indiana Albion – Joyce A. (Benton) White, 80, of Albion, formerly of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away on Friday February 22, 2019 at Orchard Pointe Nursing Home in Kendallville.  She was born on January 30, 1939 in Perry County, Kentucky to the late Everett and Viola (Rader) Benton.  Joyce was a certified medical assistant, working for the Foot & Ankle Group in Bonita Springs, Florida.  She was also a member of the Bethel Christian Baptist Church.&nb…

View Mary Day Kendallville, Indiana Kendallville – Mary A. Day, 45, of Kendallville, passed away on Sunday February 17, 2019.  She was born on March 28, 1973 in Reno, NV.  Mary was a Central Noble graduate.  She worked at the Wonder Inn on Skinner Lake for many years, and was recently employed with Parker Hannifin in Albion.  She had a love for the outdoors and gardening, being born with a green thumb.  Her love of nature included her animals – dogs, cats, and horses….

View Doris Householder Albion, Indiana Albion – Doris M. Householder, 92, of Albion, passed away on Saturday March 16, 2019 at North Ridge Village in Albion.  She was born on April 21, 1926 in Swan Township, Noble County to the late Alford and Naomi (Renkenberger) Fulk.  She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla.  She was married on April 17, 1948 to Howard Householder.  He preceded her in death on April 25, 1989.  She was a homemaker for most of her life…

View Marion Palmer Avilla, Indiana Avilla – Marion K. Palmer, 90, of Avilla, passed away on Friday March 15, 2019 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne.  He was born on March 14, 1929 in Detroit, Mich to the late Marion Lloyd and Genevieve (Albert) Palmer.  On Feb 7, 1948 in Detroit, he married Letty Elliott.  Marion was known for being the owner and operator of the Avilla Dairy Treat on the south side of Avilla.  In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors, especia…

View Don Scheurich Albion, Indiana Albion – Don E. Scheurich, 92, of Albion, passed away on Monday March 11, 2019 at North Ridge Village where he had been a resident for a year and a half.  Don was born on March 16, 1926 in Noble County to the late Dennis and Velma (Weber) Scheurich.  A farmer all of his life, he enjoyed the farm life, his animals, and keeping busy.  Don leaves behind his niece, Melinda Ober, great niece Melissa Jordan, great nephew Lance Conrad, great great ni…

View Ardith Keister Albion, Indiana Albion – Ardith Keister, 80, of Albion, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday March 11, 2019.  She was born on March 9, 1939 in Marshall, Mich to the late Harry and Violet (Rice) McDonald.  She married Vance “Kook” Keister on June 29, 1956 in Ligonier.  He preceded her in death in 2007.  Ardith worked for Tokheim for over 18 years.  In her free time she enjoyed crafts and art, attending Berean Baptist Church, and especially s…

View Carl Cordial LaOtto Carl Edward Cordial, age 50, of LaOtto, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 3rd .  Carl was born December 7th, 1968 to Karen Sue (Hatton) Mueller and Donald Edward Mueller at McCray Memorial Hospital in Kendallville Indiana.  At the age of five, he was adopted by his late step-father and became known as Carl Cordial.  At the age of seven, his maternal grandparents, Carl and Lenora Hatton, became his legal guardians and caregivers, raising him …

View Robert Wilson Albion, Indiana Albion – Robert Wilson, 90, of Albion, passed away on Thursday February 28, 2019 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.  Please check back for complete obituary information. Albion – Robert Wilson, 90, of Albion, passed away on Thursday February 28, 2019 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.  Please check back for complete obituary information. View   Send Flowers

View Edith Whonsetler Avilla, Indiana Avilla – Edith V. (Uhl) Whonsetler, 85, of Avilla, passed away on Friday Feb 22, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  She was born on Sept 17, 1933 in Noble County to the late Clarence and Ruby (Myers) Uhl.  Edith married Joseph  Whonsetler on Feb 21, 1953 in Syracuse.  He preceded her in death on June 8, 1997.  She was employed with Eaton Corp for nearly 20 years, retiring in 1995.  She was a member of th…

View Bonnie Summe Albion, Indiana Albion – Bonnie J. Summe, 87, of Albion, passed away on Wednesday Feb 20, 2019 at Parkview Noble Hospital.  She was born on Oct 7, 1931 in Kosciusko County to the late Jackson and Pauline (Personette) Adams.  She married Robert “Bob” Summe on November 11, 1950.  He preceded her in death in 1977.  Bonnie served the citizens of Noble County as an elected official for 24 years; 16 years as Treasurer of Noble County from 1981-1988 and again fr…

View Larry Hague Albion, Indiana Albion – Larry D. Hague, 70, of Albion, passed away on Thursday February 14, 2019 at his home in Albion.  Please check back for complete obituary information. Albion – Larry D. Hague, 70, of Albion, passed away on Thursday February 14, 2019 at his home in Albion.  Please check back for complete obituary information. View   Send Flowers

View Rita Wineland Avilla, Indiana Avilla – Rita M. Wineland, 86, of Avilla, passed away peacefully on Thursday Feb 14, 2019 at Adams Heritage Nursing Home in Monroeville. She was born on Feb 23, 1932 in Wells County to the late Fred & Elenora (Roehm) Koenig.  Rita married Joseph Wineland on Oct 16, 1949.  He preceded her in death on May 5, 2010.  She worked at Kraft for over 27 years, retiring in 1989.  She was also a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla, and …

View Joel Moore Albion, Indiana Albion – Joel H. Moore, 80, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday February 5, 2019, at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida.  Funeral arrangements are currently pending. Please check back often for updated service and obituary information. Albion – Joel H. Moore, 80, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday February 5, 2019, at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida.  Funeral arrangements are currently pending. Please check back… View   Send Flowers

View Keith Marker Kendallville, Indiana Kendallville – Keith A. Marker, 51, of Kendallville, passed away on Sunday Feb 3, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born on Aug 3, 1967 in Kendallville to Terry and Nikki (Leitch) Marker.  He was a 1985 graduate of Central Noble High School.  On July 4, 1987, in Albion, he married Alice Ott.  Keith was employed with Parker Hannifin for over 30 years, as a machine operator and a trainer.  Surviving a…

View Judy Papai Avilla, Indiana AVILLA — Judy Ann Papai, 69, of Avilla, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at Parkview Hospital. She was born Nov. 9, 1949, in Fort Wayne to the late Louis and Marcella (Boese) Rice. She retired from North American Van Lines after 27 years of service. Family was always first and foremost to Judy. She also enjoyed crafts of all kinds, cooking, bowling, making flower arrangements and played the accordion. She loved the outdoors — even mowing the lawn. She was…

View Ottnel Ebey Wolcottville, Indiana WOLCOTTVILLE — Ottnel S. “Otto” Ebey, 82, of Wolcottville, passed away  Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at his home on Witmer Lake. He was born on Sept. 2, 1936, in Wolf Lake to the late Oscar and Gladys (Stewart) Ebey. On Nov. 11, 1958, in Albion, he married Nyla Truelove, who survives. Mr. Ebey was a barber by trade. He also worked for Albion Lumber for many years. He belonged to the Kendallville and Albion Lions Clubs, and nSons of the American Legion Rom…