All Obituaries

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Ellis Green, age 73, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at home. Ellis was born at Quicksand, Kentucky on March 17, 1947 to George and Stella (Terry) Green. He moved to Kendallville when he was 18 years old, went to work at Dalton Foundry and was employed there for 38 years. He married Patricia Sue Hicks on February 1, 1969 in Lisbon, Indiana. She preceded him in death on January 9, 2019. Survivors include: Son, Anthony Scott and Holly Green of...

George Edmund Cadarette, age 70, of Fort Wayne, died July 30, 2020 at home. Mr. Cadarette was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on December 23, 1949 to Edmund T. Cadarette and Florence B. (Fredette) Cadarette. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force.  Survivors include: Wife, Julie Cadarette of Fort Wayne. Brother, Dennis Cadarette of Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Pauline. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian...

William Franklin Kern, age 63, of Fort Wayne, died July 29, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Mr. Kern was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 1, 1956 to Wayne Allen Kern and Marcella Jean (Bazzinett) Kern. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and was employed by Wayne Steel and Dana.  Survivors include: Daughter, Michele Kern of Fort Wayne. Daughter, Lindsay Kern of Fort Wayne. Son, William “Bill” and Sheena Kern of Prosperity, South...

Bonnie Jean Farber, age 72, died July 28, 2020 at her home in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Farber was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 27, 1947 to the late Joseph D. Chudek and Edna Marie (Hoffman) Chudek. Bonnie graduated from Central High School in 1965 and was employed by Magnavox and ITT. She married Jesse Raymond Farber on July 1, 1975 in Fort Wayne. Survivors include: Husband, Jesse Farber of Fort Wayne. Daughter, Angela Demming of Fort Wayne. Daughter, Michella Farber of Fort Wayne. 4...

Harold Dean Hornbrook, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Mr. Hornbrook was born in Orland, Indiana on August 11, 1934 to the late Rudolph and Opal M. (Fidored) Hornbrook. He graduated from Metz High School where he played basketball. In 1957, he entered in the United States Army and honorably served his country for two years. On September 5, 1959 he married Imogene Potts in Angola, Indiana. Harold was a lifetime, self-employed...

Betty Ann (Schurr) Jones, age 87, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home in Kendallville, Indiana surrounded by her family. She was born on August 20, 1932 in Wheeling, West Virginia and was adopted by Carl and Martha Schurr of West Liberty, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Joianna Hay and brother, George Schurr.  On June 20, 1952, she married James Wesley “Jim” Jones who preceded her in death. Betty was a devoted member of the First...

Lois Anne (Hurd) Clancy, age 71, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at home. Mrs. Clancy was born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania on June 25, 1949 to the late Albert and Maude (Garber) Hurd. She was a teacher and librarian for 20 years at Blackhawk Christian School in Fort Wayne before retiring in 2003.  Survivors include: Husband, Cecil Clancy of Fort Wayne. Daughter, Jenny and Rodney Tolleson of Demott, Indiana  Son, Eric and Laura Clancy of Fort Wayne. Six grandchildren: Caleb, John,...

Gerry Thomas Mack, 73, of LaGrange Indiana died on July 24, 2020 at home with his family at his side. He was born June 4, 1947 to Orville and Evelyn (Beck) Mack in Calhoun County. He spent his formative years in Union City and graduated from Union City High School in 1965. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and was deployed to Vietnam in 1966. During his year overseas, he earned two Vietnam Service Medals with Bronze Stars. Upon his return from duty, he married his wife of 52...

Douglas Vaughn Handshoe, age 49, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his residence in Grabill. Doug was born in Kendallville, Indiana on February 3, 1971 to the late Ross and Martha Jane “Janie” (Shepherd) Handshoe. He graduated from East Noble High School and was employed with Avalign Instruments and Implants in Fort Wayne. He enjoyed playing his guitar, four wheeling and Motocross, camping in Kentucky and he loved his dog, Sugar.  Survivors include: Brother,...

Judy Rosetta Manns, age 76, of Corunna, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. Mrs. Manns was born in Logan, West Virginia on March 29, 1944 to the late Grant and Lenora Arnold. She moved to this area when she was 18 years old and married Clarence Daniel Manns on July 29, 1963 in Kendallville. She was employed with Hymatic in Kendallville for 35 years.  Survivors include: Husband of 57 years, Clarence Manns of Corunna. Son, Ken and Marian Jo Manns of...