All Obituaries

David Grubb, age 78, of Kendallville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. David was born at the family home on State Street in Kendallville, Indiana on September 21, 1945, to the late Robert Louis Grubb and Ruth (DePew) Hile. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1965 and International Business College in Fort Wayne. He honorably served his country from 1966-1968 in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home...

Marion Becker, age 78, of rural Kendallville, passed away at home on Monday, April 15, 2024. Marion was born in Lisbon, Indiana on July 25, 1945 to the late Everett Eugene Becker and Mary Elizabeth (Ross) Becker. He graduated from Avilla High School in 1963. Marion was a welder by trade. He owned and operated Heign Welding in Kendallville for 30 years. He married Kathryn Ann Kammerer on May 19, 1973 in Kendallville. Kathy preceded him in death on August 23, 2006.  Marion loved fishing...

Carroll Lee (Boehme) Tackett, age 59, of Hudson, passed away April 12, 2024 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. Carroll was born in Columbia City, Indiana on October 31, 1964 to Charles Leroy Boehme, Sr. and Priscilla Ann (Carroll) Witt. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She loved spending time with her family, playing with her nieces and nephews and watching television.   Survivors include: Mother and stepfather, Annie and Robert Witt of Lady Lake, Florida. Son, Tori Nathaniel...

Levi Borntreger, age 86, of Huntington, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Bethlehem Woods, Fort Wayne. Mr. Borntreger was born in Oelwein, Fayette County, Iowa on October 29, 1937 to the late Christen and Dena (Hochstetler) Borntreger. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. He married Carolyn Sue (Gaskill) Lhamon and she preceded him in death. Levi was a Christian man for years. Levi was a great man of God who loved his church family and anyone he was able to be...

Cathy Friedman Resnick took her last breath in this life on April 12, 2024 at 12.41 pm at the age of 70. And with this single action, she actualized one of her greatest fears, dying in Indiana. Cathy has battled pancreatic cancer for the past nine months in a form of quiet bravery. But long before this took hold, she was one of the twin daughters of Maxine and Harold of Atlanta GA. Cathy was a hardcore and proud Atlanta native, only briefly living outside of its boundaries long enough to...

Leah Diane (Lee) Nack, age 72, of Kendallville, passed away at her home April 9, 2024. Leah was born in Kremmling, Colorado on August 26, 1951, to the late George Willis Lee and Mildred Leah Joann (Sharp) Lee. She married Paul Eugene Rice on March 15, 1980, in Marion, Ohio. Paul preceded her in death January 14, 2000. She later married James Fredrick Nack in Kendallville on May 10, 2003. Leah was employed by LDM Technologies in Kendallville until they closed in 2012. She loved her family and...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Norman B. Brinker, age 77, of Kendallville, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Carmel, Indiana. Norman was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 8, 1946 to the late Elmer Bernard Brinker and Leatha Lucetta (Gaby) Brinker. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1964 where he played football and was known as "Stormin' Norman". He honorably served his country in the United States Army as Military...

John Henry Hippenhammer, age 77, formerly of Kendallville, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at The Waters of LaGrange, LaGrange, Indiana. John was born in Kendallville, Indiana on March 23, 1947 to the late Rolland and Evelyn (Schlabach) Hippenhammer. He married Cassandra Sue Scheinlang on June 26, 1971 in Rome City, Indiana. She preceded him in death December 17, 2010. John was employed 26 years with Newnam Foundry in Kendallville.  Survivors include: Sister, Barbara and James Ausderan...

Allen J. “Papa” Scott, age 83, of Garrett, Indiana, formerly of Caro, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4, 2024. Allen was born to Elmo and Bertha Scott in Fairgrove, Michigan.  He married the former Goldie Orton on August 30, 1958. He spent four years in the United States Air Force and they spent most of their married life in Caro, Michigan where he was employed at Midwest Rotary Maniforms for 40 years. He was a devoted husband, father,...

Click her to view Memorial Tribute Angela Mae Crotts, age 49, of South Milford, passed away April 2, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Angie was born in Kendallville, Indiana on January 10, 1975, to Cecil Franklin Crotts and Rebecca Lou (Chamberlain) Crotts.   As a youngster Angie took part in 4-H and was proud to be a ten-year member.  She enjoyed the participation and friendship she found during that time not to mention the awards for her...