All Obituaries

David Earl Paulsen, age 88, of Auburn, passed away on May 19, 2022 at Bethlehem Woods in Fort Wayne. Mr. Paulsen was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 6, 1933 to the late Ernest and Genevieve (Duddleson) Paulsen. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Linda D. Shephard on February 22, 1969 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. David was a retired welder and with the Brindle Corporation in Grabill.  Survivors...

Judith Lee Desper, age 74, of Kendallville, died unexpectedly May 18, 2022 at home. Mrs. Desper was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 6, 1947 to the late John Albertson and Doris (Dorsett) Albertson. She married Dennis Eugene Desper in August of 2013 and he survives her in Kendallville. A sister, Johanna Curtis and her husband, Steve, also survive in Rochester, Indiana. Visitation will be held Monday, May 23, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville...

Lauren Lee Parr Sr., age 60, of Kendallville, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2022, at his home.  He was born in Tell City, Indiana on November 11, 1961, to Lauren LaVon Parr and the late Caroline (Bunch) Kreiger.  Lauren worked at Reliable Tool for 27 years.  He was an avid Nascar fan and  Pittsburgh Steelers fan.  He enjoyed driving around picking up scrap, going for a ride, and his all-time favorite thing was spending time with his grandchildren and watching...

Wendell David Parker, age 51, of Avilla, passed away May 17, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Dave was born in Kendallville, Indiana on February 13, 1971 to the late Wendell L. Parker and Patricia Sue (Bradley) Parker. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1991 and was employed at Auburn Foundry for many years. He married Melissa Jane Strickler on July 1, 1995 at the Botanical Gardens in Fort Wayne. Dave was a member of the American Legion Post 240 in Avilla...

Robert L. Emerick, age 88, of Wolcottville, died May 16, 2022 at Ascension Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Mr. Emerick was born in Kendallville, Indiana on October 24, 1934 to the late Virgil and Birdena Mae (Meyers) Emerick. He married Lila Joyce (Adams) Emerick on April 3, 1955 in Butler, Indiana and she preceded him in death on January 30, 2020. Mr. Emerick was a supermarket design engineer. There are no services. Mr. Emerick will be buried next to his wife at Woodruff Cemetery in LaGrange...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute   Charles Bryan Mosley, age 54, of Garrett, passed away on May 16,2022 at home following a long illness. Chuck was born in Auburn, Indiana on December 29, 1967 to LeRoy Mosley and Tresa Lynn (Voirol) Bishop. He graduated from Dekalb High School in 1984 and was most recently employed by Custer Grain in Garrett. As a teenager, Chuck was a Junior Fireman. Later became a volunteer fireman with the Corunna Fire Volunteer Department. He was an avid...

Phyllis Sharlene Wilkie, age 95, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne.  She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 9, 1927 to the late Everett and Mavis (Freck) Lehneke. She was a homemaker most of her life and a member of the Red Hat Society. Phyllis lived with her Granddaughter, Jody Hurley and great granddaughter, Sydney Hurley. Survivors include: Daughter, Sally and John Klahen. Son, Samuel and Merry Elliot. Daughter, Sara and Graham Page. Son,...

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23 Jewel Eilene Norris, age 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Heritage Point, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Norris was born at home near Muncie, Indiana on July 26, 1934 to the late Charles LeRoy and Edna Louise (Harris) Burelison. She graduated from Center High School in 1952 and married James Keith Norris on January 2, 1953. Jim...

Sophia Ananias, 101, was born October 12, 1920 in Athens, Greece to the late Aggelos and Kanella (Leventis) Spentzous. She died peacefully at her home in New Port Richey, Florida on Saturday, May 14, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ananias in 1975 and son-in-law, Ronald Bowersock.  Survivors include her daughters, Angela and Dave Benschneider, Helen Bowersock and Alexandra and Trifonas Kales. 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Visitation...

Mark Alan Slone, age 24, of Kendallville, passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne from injuries he sustained in a car crash on May 14, 2022. Mark was born in Kendallville, Indiana on July 30, 1997 to Clemmine Lee Slone and Brenda Kay (Aker) Slone.  Survivors include: Parents, Clem and Brenda Slone of Kendallville. Daughter, Adalynn Slone of Kendallville. Grandmother, Ruth Aker of Avilla. Brother, Thomas Slone of Kendallville. Half-brother, Clemmine Slone, Jr. of...