All Obituaries

Lisa Ann Owsley, age 44, of Kendallville, died Monday, April 19, 2021. Lisa was born in Kendallville, Indiana on August 19, 1976 to Leo David Jones and Diane (Ousley) Day. Her father preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Prairie Heights High School and Ivy Tech Community College of Fort Wayne where she earned a nursing degree. She loved being on the lake, listening to music, spending time with her family and going fishing. Survivors include: Mother, Diane and Tony Day of...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Donald “Bud” Ray Bolen Jr., age 51, died April 18, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Kendallville on November 25, 1969 to the late Donald Ray Bolen Sr. and Dolly Mae (Garvey) Bolen, she survives.  Bud married Tina Marie Pontzius on March 17, 1990 in Kendallville.  He graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 1988 and worked at Budd Company for 14 years.  Bud enjoyed collecting all...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Kimberly Sue Ramer, age 53, died April 16, 2021 at her residence in Albion. Kim was born in Goshen, Indiana on September 2, 1967 to the late Lawrence Bastin and Sona (Poff) Whalen. She graduated from East Noble High School and worked at Bosch in Albion. She loved her two dogs Browning and Patches and she loved all animals especially horses. She also enjoyed rollerskating, swimming at the lakes and pools.  Survivors include: Son, Joshua...

Jay Cole Noble, age 63, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at home. Jay was born in Tipton, Indiana on November 3, 1957 to Ross Earl Noble and Marilyn Lou (Wood) Noble. His father preceded him in death on July 13, 2011. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1976. Survivors include: Mother, Marilyn Noble of Kendallville. Son, Jason and Vickie Noble of Charlotte, North Carolina. Son, Christopher and Kristin Noble of North Webster, Indiana. Son, Jonathan Noble and his...

Bradley Owens, age 75, of Kendallville, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Hickory Creek of Kendallville. Brad was born near Hazard, Kentucky in Knott County on August 18, 1945 to the late James Kelly Owens and Glennie (Sloan) Owens.  Survivors include: Daughter, Sherry Mendoza of Kendallville. Daughter, Rena Kay Owens of Dubuque, Iowa. Daughter, Charleen and Larry Clair of Fort Mohave, Arizona.  Son, James and Tina Owens of Kendallville. Son, Dennis Owens of LaOtto. 16...

Marjorie “Marge” Barton Kile, age 92, of Kendallville, died on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Sacred Heart Independent Living in Avilla, Indiana.  Marge was born on April 13, 1929 at her parent’s home outside Mt. Vernon, Ohio, to the late George and Mattie Lore Barton.  Marge graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, attended Muskingum College for one year, and graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Elementary Education.  Marge was united in...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Robert Fredrick Bennett, Jr., age 83, of rural Kendallville, formerly from Fort Wayne, died at home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Bob was born on Hanna Street in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Christmas Day, December 25, 1937 to the late Robert Fredrick Bennett, Sr. and Rosalyn (Fabian) Bennett. His mother died at an early age when Bob was just 16 years old. His stepmother was Helen Bennett who took up the role until her death in 1987....

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Patricia Anne (Hire)Speaker, age 88, of Albion, died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Ascension Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Mrs. Speaker was born in Wolf Lake, Indiana on October 17, 1932 to Glenn Hire and Elizabeth (Wilson) Hire. She was “Mom” to many young children in Albion where she resided many years. She obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant certification and was employed with Parkview Noble Home Health and Visiting Nurse for many years...

Ronald Eugene Miller, age 78, of Auburn, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at home. Mr. Miller was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 3, 1942 to the late Harold L. and Mildred E. (Amsden) Miller. He married Roberta Ann Taylor on May 23, 1964 in Bryan, Ohio. Ron was an independent insurance claims adjuster for many years and a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Grabill. Survivors include: Wife, Roberta “Robbie” Miller of Auburn.  Daughter, Renea and Jason Sauder of Fort...

David W. Easterday, age 66, of Garrett, died Thursday, April 1st, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 23rd, 1954 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky to the late Laurel (Pork) and Betty (Hovarter) Easterday. On December 30th, 1977 In Albion Indiana, he was united in marriage to Joyce M. Reade. She preceded him in death on May 19th, 2013. He worked at Essex Wire in Kendallville, where he met Joyce. He retired from Essex Wire after 35 years of employment. Dave loved boating, water skiing, fishing,...