Gertrude Bolen-Sawyer
Jun 2, 2026
Gertrude Bolen-Sawyer (Tackett) was welcomed into her Savior’s arms on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born March 25, 1934, to Sheridan and Sarah (Hall) Tackett in Floyd County, Kentucky.
Gertie, as she was known, married Shelton Bolen on December 24, 1953. They moved to the Kendallville area and raised 4 children, Sheridan, Betty, Earl, and David. Shelton preceded her in...
Sharon Lee Anderson
May 28, 2026
Sharon Lee Anderson, 93, of Avilla, Indiana died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.
She was born March 23, 1933, in Kendallville, Indiana to Robert C. and Gretta Mae (Lehner) Gehring.
She was a 1951 graduate of Kendallville High School.
Sharon had worked at the Cole YMCA in Kendallville as a receptionist and in the gift shop at...
Todd Anthony Amoss
May 19, 2026
Todd Anthony Amoss, 60, of Kimmell, Indiana died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his residence.
He was born August 2, 1965, in Pontiac, Michigan to Thomas and Shirley (Hawke) Amoss.
He had worked at Cooper Tire, Millenium Industries in Ligonier, and Maple Leaf Farms.
Todd enjoyed living on Knapp Lake, living the “lake life” which included canoeing, going for pontoon rides, and...
Geraldine Gannon
May 19, 2026
Geraldine Gannon, 72, of Kendallville, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home in Kendallville.
She was born February 18, 1954, in LaGrange to Burley and Geraldene “Jewel” (Terry) Wallen.
She married Danny Gannon. He preceded her in death.
Gearldine enjoyed working at the Arc Noble County Foundations in Albion.
She had a lifelong love...
Zula M. Fiandt
May 17, 2026
Zula M. Fiandt, 91, of Blackman Lake, Wolcottville, Indiana died Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn.
She was born March 26, 1935, in Kendallville to William Arthur “Art” and Bertha Ella (Leitch) Davis.
She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1952 and then attended Warner Beauty College in Fort Wayne.
On April 5, 1953, in Kendallville she married David...
Marilyn J. Suever
May 15, 2026
Marilyn Jean (Meyer) Suever, 89, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Friday, May 15, 2026, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.
She was born August 8, 1936, in Celina, Ohio, to Orland L. and Mary L. (Fetters) Meyer.
On September 10, 1955, in Delphos, Ohio, she married Firmin William "Bill" Suever. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2022.
After raising her family,...
Corienne Rose "Corky" Graham
May 13, 2026
Corienne Rose “Corky” Graham-Fey, 90, of Adams Lake, Wolcottville, Indiana died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Life Care Center in LaGrange, surrounded by her family.
She was born February 3, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Clarence and Joyce (Hawk) Mason.
She married John Fey on October 25, 2003. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2011.
Corky had worked at Magnavox...
Gerald A. Ferro
May 12, 2026
Gerald “Gerry” Allen Ferro, 82, of LaGrange, Indiana passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Gerry was born in Elkhart, Indiana on October 28, 1943, to Michael and Grace Ferro. He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1962 and from Indiana State University with a Bachelor’s of Education in 1966.
Gerry had been a teacher at...
Raymond L. Scott
May 9, 2026
Raymond L. "Ray" Scott, 88, of Kendallville, Indiana died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.
He was born June 15, 1937, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Alexander W. and Margaret (Henderson) Scott. They moved to Kendallville in 1949.
Ray was a 1955 graduate of Kendallville High School, and a 1959 graduate of Purdue University, where he received his...
William J. Frank
May 8, 2026
William J. “Bill” Frank, 50, of Kendallville, Indiana died unexpectedly Friday, May 8, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Michigan on April 3, 1976.
On June 25, 1994, at the Church of Christ in Kendallville, he married the love of his life, Kristie Bolen.
Bill was a devoted Chicago Bears fan whose enthusiasm for life was matched only by his love...
Gerald W. Nay
May 2, 2026
Gerald W. Nay, 87, of Kendallville, Indiana died Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.
He was born November 10, 1938, in Greenwood, Indiana to Ralph and Mary Edith (Marshall) Nay.
He married Sharon McClain. She preceded him in death on February 25, 2019.
Gerald had been a business manager and loan officer at several businesses including Danner’s Inc. in...
Sandra Sue Donat
Apr 30, 2026
Sandra Sue “Sandi” Donat, 80, of Rome City, Indiana died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at DeKalb Hospital in Auburn, Indiana.
She was born on April 27, 1946, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Carey and Lois Louise (Smith) Schwab.
On June 19, 1964, in Wolcottville, she married Larry L. Donat. He preceded her in death on December 26, 2010.
She was a 1964 graduate of...
Jennifer Reed Combs
Apr 28, 2026
Jennifer Reed Combs, 60, of Stroh, Indiana died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her residence with her family at her side.
She was born March 6, 1966, in Martin, Kentucky to Willard and Isabell (Fugate) Scott.
On May 26, 2007, in Brushy Prairie, LaGrange County, she married Matthew Combs. He survives in Stroh.
Jennifer was a devoted homemaker whose life centered around faith,...
Lois L. Strunk
Apr 28, 2026
Lois L. Strunk, 93, of LaGrange, Indiana passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.
She was born November 3, 1932, in Stroh, Indiana to Russell and Lela (Carlin) Miller.
On December 30, 1960, in Niles, Michigan, she married Robert E. Strunk, Sr. He preceded her in death on May 11, 2017.
Lois worked in nursing at McCray Memorial...
Mary Helen Cortner
Apr 27, 2026
Mary Helen Cortner, 96, of Fort Wayne, Indiana died Monday, April 27, 2026, at Byron Wellness Community in Fort Wayne.
She was born June 12, 1929, in Blue Ridge, West Virginia to Estill L. and Allie (Pruitt) Rash.
On March 8, 1980, at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, she married Delbert Lee Cortner, Sr. He survives in Fort Wayne.
She had...
Samuel John McIlroy
Apr 26, 2026
S. John McIlroy, 87, of Portage, Michigan and formerly of Wolcottville, Indiana died Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his residence.
He was born February 13, 1939, in Delaplaine, Arkansas, to S. Willard and Mildred E. (Grills) McIlroy.
On August 7, 1992, in Albion he married Janet L. “Jan” Harrison. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2020.
John honorably served in the...
Lawrence James Smith
Apr 20, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” James Smith of Wolcottville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on October 7, 1947, in Winchester, Indiana, to Orda H. Smith and Alice Virginia (MacFatridge) Smith, and grew up in Parker City, Indiana.
Larry graduated from Monroe Central High School in 1965. During his school years, he was active...
Madilyn F. Hawn
Apr 19, 2026
Madilyn F. “Maddie” Hawn, 82, of Rome City, Indiana died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born March 7, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio to Archie Orville and Virginia Louise “Jennie” (Martin) Stollar.
On May 6, 1989, in Wolcottville she married Marion K. “Manny” Hawn. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2023.
Maddie had worked...
Deloris May Peacock
Apr 14, 2026
Deloris May (Uhl) Peacock, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Kendallville left this world on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her residence.
She was born February 22, 1935, in Avilla, Indiana, to Clarence and Ruby (Myers) Uhl.
She was a member of the last graduating class at Avilla High School.
She formerly worked at People’s Trust in Fort Wayne, and Uniform...
Jean Ann Brickley
Apr 9, 2026
Jean Ann Brickley, 89, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville.
She was born August 19, 1936, in Wells County, Indiana to Charles P. and June Nerene (Williams) Munson.
On May 30, 1954, she married Clarence K. “Casey” Brickley. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2007.
Jean served as a rural mail carrier...
