All Obituaries

Wilma Hunter, age 71, of Garrett, died July 25, 2021 at home. Mrs. Hunter was born in Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky on April 13, 1950 to the late Clifford and Lourenda (Slone) Hall. She married Russell Hunter on July 29, 1967 in Hindman, Kentucky.  Wilma was a member of Helmer United Baptist Church. Survivors include: Husband, Russell Hunter of Garrett. Son, Marty and Dawn Hunter of New Haven. Son, Michael and Melissa Hunter of Canton, Georgia. 9 grandchildren and 7 great...

Mary Pauline (Donley) Butler, age 101, of Kendallville, died July 25, 2021 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville. Mrs. Butler was born in St. Joe, Indiana on April 16, 1920 to Fred and Mary (Wilmot) Donley. She graduated from St. Joe High School in 1938 and married Kenneth Max Butler on April 9, 1940 at the Justice of the Peace in Hicksville, Ohio. Mary worked at several factories over the years. She began at General Electric and Smoller Dress Factory both in Fort Wayne. Later, she...

Anthony Zakhi, age 66, of Fort Wayne, died July 22, 2021 at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Tony was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on January 13, 1955 to Lester and Annamae Ruth (Bowser) Zakhi. He graduated from Homestead High School in 1974 and married Debra Sue Campbell on January 7, 1984 in Fort Wayne. Tony was the assistant manager with Automotive Color in Fort Wayne. He liked drag racing and watching auto racing. Tony loved his family and loved being home. He will be greatly missed by all...

Dennis J. Frehse, age 69, of Pretty Lake, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Hickory Creek of Kendallville. Dennis was born in Kendallville, Indiana on September 29, 1951 to the late Jack Henry Frehse and JoAnna Ruth (Rogers) Frehse. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1969 and married Judy Ann Harmes on December 1, 1973 at St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Dennis was employed with TRW in Garrett.  Survivors include: Wife, Judy Frehse of Pretty Lake. Daughter, Kristie and...

John Duane Stollar, age 46, was found deceased at his home in Kendallville on July 21, 2021. John was born in Kendallville, Indiana on February 14, 1975 to the late John Milford Stollar and Barbara Ann (Hart) Stollar. He was employed with LSC Digital Communications in Kendallville.  Survivors include: Daughter, Shaylynn and Tyler Egly of Kendallville.  Daughter, Shantel and Kerry Woodrome of Lynch, Kentucky. Daughter, Kayli Stollar and her fiancé, Jeremiah Lee both of...

Jacqueline June (Parr) Frain, age 57, of Kendallville, died July 19, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Jackie was born in Angola, Indiana on May 25, 1964 to Lauren LaVon Parr and the late Caroline Elizabeth (Bunch) Krieger. She was a 1983 East Noble High School graduate and was employed by Taylor Made in Kendallville in the past. Survivors include: Father, Lauren Parr of rural LaOtto. Sister, Penny and Mike Elston of Muncie. Brother, Lauren Parr of...

EDWARD LEROY HERNANDEZ, born January 17, 1951, in Austin, Texas, passed into the Lord's Service on July 15, 2021.  Edward proudly served in the United States Army and Texas National Guard for 36 years.  He was a member of the Army Pathfinder's Unit and a four-time combat veteran. Edward is predeceased by his beautiful wife, Gracie and his parents Edward and Sara Gonzales Hernandez.  He is survived by his sister, Yvonne Constant of Kendallville, Indiana; his...

Patsy Ruth Rasnake, age 66, of Kendallville, died July 15, 2021, at her home.  Ms. Rasnake was born in Kendallville, Indiana on February 1, 1955, to the late Blake and Ocie (Gibson) Spriggs.  Patsy is now at peace and home with her mommy.  She worked at Uniroyal in Mishawaka and Federal-Mogul in Avilla for many years until their closings.  She attended Community Harvest Church in Kendallville.  Patsy was a very dedicated mother and grandmother and loved spending time...

Vandell Knox, age 72, of Kendallville, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Van was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 14, 1948 to Burnis and Cleta Mae (Manns) Knox. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1967. He honorably served his country in the Army National Guard. He married Rita Kay Coffelt on May 10, 1969 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville. He completed a bachelor’s degree in business...

  Gene Marie Wible, age 99, of Kendallville, died July 12, 2021 at Kingston at Dupont in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Wible was born on Mott Street in Kendallville, Indiana on December 18, 1921 to the late Chester Mirl Boszor and Bertha (Sawyer) Boszor. Gene graduated from Kendallville High School in 1940 and married Arthur David Wible on February 26, 1944 at their family home in Kendallville. Dave preceded her death on January 18, 2006. They were owners and operators of Wible’s...