View Tony Forker Albion, Indiana Albion – Tony D. Forker, 42, of Albion, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Goshen General Hospital.  Please check back Friday for complete obituary information. Albion – Tony D. Forker, 42, of Albion, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Goshen General Hospital.  Please check back Friday for complete obituary information. View   Send Flowers

View Everett Troyer Albion, Indiana Everett Eugene “ET” Troyer, 81, of Albion, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2020.  He was born on March 9, 1939, on the family farm in Green Township, Noble County, to Allen and Ruth (Leitch) Troyer.  He spent his entire life in Noble county. On July 2, 1960, he married Patricia “Pat” Duke at the Albion Wesleyan Church. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before her passing on September 14, 2013. Everett served in the Air National Guard and th…

View Beverly Guthrie Albion, Indiana ALBION — Beverly “Bev” “Mimi” Guthrie, 81, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Albion, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne. She was born on February 24, 1939 in Fort Wayne to Kenneth and Mary (Hedges) Nichols. On August 4, 1956, in Kendallville, she married Duane Guthrie. Bev worked for the Albion Branch of the Noble County Public Library for 47 years. She was gifted musically and shared that gift with her church families ove…

View Randy Sapp Albion, Indiana Albion – Randy A. Sapp, 40, of Albion, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020.  He was born on March 21, 1979, in Fort Carson, CO, to James and Roberta (Carr) Sapp.  He was a US Army veteran, serving in Afghanistan.  He recently worked for Viant Medical in Fort Wayne.  Randy was a member of the Wolf Lake VFW.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also served as reserve officer for the Albion Police Department.  On December 4, 200…

View Kent Schlotterback Albion, Indiana Albion – Kent L. Schlotterback, 69, of Albion, passed away on Thursday Feb 27, 2020 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on Jan 28, 1951 in Wolf Lake to Ira and Helen (Gay) Schlotterback.  Kent was a cabinet maker for the J. Miller Cabinet Company until retiring in 2017.  He was a member of the Lions Club, enjoyed anything outdoors including golfing, fishing, hunting and caring for his flowers.  He also enjoyed targ…

View Thelma Ott Albion Thelma M. Ott, 98, of Albion, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.  Please check back for complete obituary information. Thelma M. Ott, 98, of Albion, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.  Please check back for complete obituary information. View   Send Flowers

View Lee Myers Auburn Lee Arnold Myers, age 92, of Auburn and formerly of Swan Twp. – Noble Co., died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home. He was born March 9, 1927 in Jefferson Twp. – Noble Co. to Clifford Ross and Marie M. (Plescher) Myers and they preceded him in death. He married Donna Jean Schaefer on March 20, 1948 in Swan Twp.  She died March 19, 2008. Lee worked at Slater Steel for 24 ½ years, retiring in 1992. He also worked as a truck driver at North American Van Lines prior t…

View Gary Weeks Albion, Indiana Albion – Gary Lee Weeks, 70, of Albion, passed away on Saturday, Feb 8 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born on July 21, 1949, in Kendallville, to George and Lucille (Johnson) Weeks.  After graduation from Albion Jefferson High School, Gary joined the US Air Force, where he honorably served his country  from 1967-1971, including time in Viet Nam.  He returned from the Air Force and began working for Lyall Electric (later Gro…

View Eugene “Gene” Cogan Avilla, Indiana Avilla – Eugene “Gene” Cogan, 97, of Avilla, passed away on Wednesday Jan 29, 2020 at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.  He was born on Dec 7, 1922 in Kendallville to Edward and Martha (Culver) Cogan.  On Sept 5, 1942,  he married Constance (Joan) Wolf.  He was a World War II veteran serving in the US Army.  He was among the soldiers that landed on the beaches of Normandy.  Gene was an educator and principal for many years, and…

View Danny Carmichael Avilla, Indiana Avilla – Danny L Carmichael, 53, of Avilla, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at his home in Avilla.  He was born on Oct 10, 1966 in Kendallville to Donald and Judith (Baxter) Carmichael.  On June 24, 2006, in Gatlinburg,Tenn, he married Dorinda Minks.  He worked for Dow Chemical for 33 years.  Danny loved hunting and fishing, watching sports and Nascar, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He i…

View Larry Truelove Albion, Indiana Albion – Larry Truelove, 60, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at his home.  He was born on July 10, 1959, in Kendallville, to Kay and Hazel (Brown) Truelove.  On April 23, 1983, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion, he married Wanda Owen.  Larry was a mechanic and owner of Truelove Brothers in Albion.  In his free time, he enjoyed grilling, mowing the lawn, watching the Cubs, playing with his grandkids, and Allis Cha…

View Lee Boggs Albion, Indiana Albion – Lee George Boggs, 88, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2020 at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.  He was born on January 11, 1932 in Allen County to Harmon and Clara (Owen) Boggs.  On Feb 16, 1951, at the Albion United Methodist Church, he married Ann Butler.  Lee was the owner operator of Boggs Crop Services in Brimfiled and later retired from DeKalb Agri.  For 24 years, he served the residents of Noble County on the Noble C…

View Jerry McClure Churubusco, Indiana Jerry Kay McClure age 73 of Blue Lake, Churubusco, died Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne.  Jerry was born April 13, 1946 in Ft. Wayne, to Charles and Alice (Blocker) McClure and they preceded him in death. He graduated from Roanoke High School and attended IPFW . Jerry married Marsha Roddie on October 25, 2003 in Columbia City. Jerry owned J.K. Mac’s in New Haven, Georgetown, and Blue Lake for 20 years, reti…

View Janie Craft Albion, Indiana Albion – Janie P. Craft, 70, of Albion, passed away on Saturday January 4, 2020 at her home near Albion.  She is survived by her husband, Robert Craft, of Albion, a son John (Sara) Richardson of Kendallville, and a daughter, Kristie Richardson of Iowa.  Per Janie’s wishes, there will be no services held.  Arrangements by Harper Funeral Homes, Albion Chapel, 771 Trail Ridge Road, Albion. Albion – Janie P. Craft, 70, of Albion, passed away on Satu…

View James Hullinger Wolcottville, Indiana Wolcottville – James F. “Jim” Hullinger, 80, of Wolcottville, passed away on Saturday January 4, 2020 at Parkview Regional Hospital.  Please check back for complete obituary details. Wolcottville – James F. “Jim” Hullinger, 80, of Wolcottville, passed away on Saturday January 4, 2020 at Parkview Regional Hospital.  Please check back for complete obituary details. View   Send Flowers

View Craig Anderson LaOtto, Indiana Craig E. Anderson, 59, of LaOtto, passed away on Friday December 20, 2019.  Private family services will be held at a later date. Craig E. Anderson, 59, of LaOtto, passed away on Friday December 20, 2019.  Private family services will be held at a later date. View   Send Flowers

View Karen Beberstein Avilla, Indiana Avilla – Karen J. Beberstein, 73, of Avilla, passed away on Tuesday December 24, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Ft. Wayne on November 28, 1946 to Howard A. and Theda J. (Laramore) Jones.  She graduated from New Haven High School and later from IPFW with an honors degree in Accounting Technology.  She had been a member of St. James Lutheran Church in New Haven, and recently attended Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla.  Survivors inc…

View William “Woody” Wood Avilla, Indiana AVILLA — William W. “Woody” Wood, 66, of Avilla, passed away at his home on Friday December 20, 2019. He was born on March 26, 1953 in Momence, Illinois. On August 23, 1975, in Hammond, he married Nancy Furticella. He was a graduate of IVY Tech in East Chicago. He was a pipefitter and welder with Local Union 157 out of Terre Haute until his retirement in 2018. Woody was a Captain with the National Guard, serving over 21 years. In his spare time, he lo…

View Kathy Johnson Albion Kathy J. Johnson age 61 of Albion, IN died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born April 12, 1958 in Richmond, IN to Robert and Hazel (Jones) McPherson and they preceded her in death. She worked in assembly at Parker Hannifin in Albion until 2014. Kathy was a creative soul and was an avid guitar player and loved to garden. Kathy is survived by 2 daughters: Michelle (Brandon) Croft, Ft. Wayne, IN and Corina Williams,…

View George Bobilya Albion, Indiana Albion – George V. Bobilya, 79, of Albion, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.  He was born on September 29, 1940, in Ft. Wayne, to the late Eugene and Evelyn (Edwards) Bobilya.  He was a graduate of Wolf Lake High School and a US Army veteran.  He retired in 2000 from United Technologies in Columbia City.  On February 14, 1985, he married Marilyn Hindsley.  George was a member of t…

View Guy “Skeeter” Grocock Avilla, Indiana Avilla – Guy “Skeeter” Grocock, 87, of Avilla, passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2019 at his home.  He was born on November 5, 1932 in Swan Township to the late Elmer and Leah (Huffman) Grocock.  On June 15, 1957, in LaOtto, he married Jean Faylor.  He was an Avilla High School graduate and a veteran of the US Army.  Skeeter retired from International Harvester.  He was a member of the U.A.W. and Avilla American Legion Post…

View Kenise Rumschlag Decatur, Indiana Kenise M Rumschlag, 53, of Decatur died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Coventry Meadows Health Care following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Jerome Rumschlag and Lois (Geimer) Rumschlag. Kenise was a 1984 graduate of Bellmont High School, and a 1986 graduate of Vincennes University with an Associates Degree in Art . Kenise is fondly remembered by her family and friends for her quick wit and beautiful smile. She loved drawing, enjoyed reading and …

View Burton Rimmel Albion Burton W. Rimmel age 85 of Albion, IN died Thursday, September 26, 2019 in Albion. He was born March 29, 1934 in York Twp. – Albion to Roscoe T. and Mary E. (Wiley) Rimmel. He married Darlene J. Truelove on January 3, 1954 in Albion, IN. Burton was a lifelong farmer. He was an East Noble School bus driver for 47 years as well as a custodian at Rome City School. Burton was a member of the Albion Presbyterian Church, Brimfield Lions Club and the Twin 6 Liars Club. He a…

View Sandra Marcum Huntington Sandra Lee Marcum age 78 of Huntington, IN died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor – Huntington, IN. Sandra was born June 8, 1941 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Donald Louis and Mildred Elizabeth (Holloway) Bowers. She married Milton Marcum in 1959 and he died in March 1993. Sandra was a factory worker at Dana – Columbia City before retiring. Sandra is survived by 2 sons: Mark Marcum, Albion, IN; Bruce (Diana) Marcum, Huntington, IN; daughter: Donna Kay Co…

View Randy King Grayling, Michigan Grayling, MI – Randy W. King, 59, of Grayling, Michigan, formerly of Albion, passed away on Tuesday Sept 10, 2019.  He was born on October 27, 1959 in Kendallville to Dewaine King and Judy Parker, who both survive.  Randy love trail riding and spending time with his friends and family.  He is survived by his wife, Paula Campling of Grayling, MI, daughter, April King of Ft. Wayne, stepchildren, Bonnie Jones of Houghton Lake, MI, Ramanda Burch o…

View Gary Elwood Albion, Indiana Gary Elwood, 75, of Albion, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept 13, 2019.  Services are currently pending.  Please check back for service information. Gary Elwood, 75, of Albion, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept 13, 2019.  Services are currently pending.  Please check back for service information. View   Send Flowers

View Edward “Ed” Moorhouse Albion, Indiana Edward Henry Moorhouse, 80, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. He was born July 9, 1939 in Galesburg, Illinois to John and Mildred (Cook) Moorhouse.  After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1957, he married his true love & soulmate, Becky (Keister) Moorhouse, on September 25, 1959. She survives in Albion. Ed has been a lifetime member of the Albion community.  He became a Standard Oil/Amoco jobber early in his…

View Thomas Goggans Matthews, Indiana Matthews – Thomas P. Goggans, 78, of Matthews, formerly of Albion, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at his home.  A memorial service will be 3:00pm Friday September 13, 2019 at Harper Funeral Homes, Albion Chapel, 771 Trail Ridge Road, Albion, with visitation from 1pm until service time.  Please check back for a complete obituary. Matthews – Thomas P. Goggans, 78, of Matthews, formerly of Albion, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at his h…

View Paul “Jack” Sieber Albion, Indiana Paul “Jack” Sieber, 95,  of rural Albion passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019. He was born on the family farm in Jefferson Township on February 3, 1924 to Charles and Grace (Hardendorf) Sieber.  Jack and his brother and sister grew up during the Great Depression. By the time he was a junior in high school, he knew he wanted to be a naval aviator. He was a senior in high school when Pearl Harbor was bombed.  After graduation f…

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…