All Obituaries

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Leslie Allen “Al” Spencer, age 74, died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at his home in Kendallville.  Al was born in Versailles, Kentucky on September 24, 1944 to the late Leslie C. and Lucille (Mullins) Spencer.  His family moved from Kentucky to Kendallville in 1963 where he graduated from Kendallville High School later that year.  He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1963-1968. On September 27, 1969 at...

Jeanne Lorraine Nicolet, age 70, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Jeanne was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 27, 1948 to the late William W. and Alice (Bellis) Flory.  Jeanne was married to her best friend for over 51 years. She believed in the power of prayer and was a living testimony of kindness and selfless love. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and closest friends. She had an indescribable bond with her sisters....

Randall Jay Leatherman, age 60, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Randy was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 27, 1958 to Allen H. and Mildred E. (Schaper) Leatherman.  He was a Snider High School graduate and member of the local carpenters union.  Survivors include: Daughter, Ayren and Josh Keller of Indianapolis. Five grandchildren: Hailey, Brayden, Adelyn, Leland, and Bryson Keller.  Parents, Allen and Mildred...

Virginia Lee Shook, age 82, of rural Auburn, died Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Mrs. Shook was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 28, 1936 to the late Allen and Violet (Feaster) Shirey.   Survivors include: Husband, Sheridan Shook of Auburn. Daughter, Carol and Richard Mustain of North Chesterfield, Virginia. Son, Gary Shook of Auburn. Three grandchildren: Gregory Thomas of Garrett, Thomas Hare of Big Long Lake, Allen Thomas of Auburn and a...

Boyd David Kelley, age 74, of Rome City, died July 10, 2019 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He honorably served his country in the United States Navy.  There are no services scheduled. 

Herbert DeWayne Christlieb, age 76, of Lisbon, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at home.  Mr. Christlieb was born May 17, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Emanuel Emery and Marie Rometti (Shull) Christlieb.  Herb honorably served his country in the United States Army and he married Grace Ellen Arnold on May 26, 1969 in Kendallville.  He retired from Dalton Foundry in Kendallville after 37 years. Survivors include: Wife, Grace Christlieb of Lisbon. Son, Michael DeWayne Christlieb of...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Edwin Burdett Perkins, Jr., age 78, died Thursday, June 27, 2019.  Mr. Perkins was born in Auburn, Indiana on October 24, 1940 to the late Edwin B. and Hilda A. Perkins, Sr.  He graduated from Purdue University School of Pharmacy in West Lafayette and married Diane Copeland in Auburn.  Ed was a pharmacist in Kendallville for many years and past member of the Kendallville Elks Lodge, F&AM Lodge, Scottish Rite, Shrine Club, and Lions...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Brodie Allen DePew, age 36, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his home in Kendallville.  Brodie was born in Angola, Indiana on July 28, 1982 to Danny James DePew and Nancy Lynn (Poe) Cluster.   Survivors include: Mother and step father, Nancy and Tom Cluster of Kendallville. Father and step mother, Danny and Nellie DePew of Wolcottville. Paternal grandparents, James and Rosella DePew of Auburn. Step grandfather, Jack Cluster of...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Madgelene Howard, age 85, of Kimmell, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at her residence in Kimmell.  Mrs. Howard was born in Uz, Kentucky on November 18, 1933 to the late Leslie and Elizabeth (Cook) Webb.  She married Kenneth Howard on July 5, 1953 in Whitesburg, Kentucky and he preceded her in death in 2013.   Survivors include: Daughter, Janice and Eugene Mosley of Kendallville. Daughter, Georgiana Stover of Kimmell. Daughter, Julia...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Hugh Edward Carlson, age 80, died Monday, July 1, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Mr. Carlson was born January 4, 1939 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Francis Wayne Carlson and Ruth (Dillon) Carlson.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 51 years, Melody Lane (Maanum) Carlson in 2016.  He married Marty Pyle on October 7, 2017.  Hugh honorably served his country in the United States Army from...