Jack D. Kunberger, 70, of Albion, passed away at his home on Skinner Lake on Tuesday Oct 9, 2018.  Per his wishes, there will be no services.

Albion - Linda A. Taylor, 75, of Albion, died Friday, September 28, 2018 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.   Linda was born June 8, 1943 in Fonde, KY to John and Nannie (Douglas) Welch. She married Harry L. Taylor on March 21, 1998 at Goose Lake, Columbia City, IN.  She was a cook at Parkview Noble Hospital and had worked at several different places – never wanting to stop working. She was a member of the Wolf Lake VFW, Noble County EMS volunteer, and sold...

Irvin “Bruce” Coplin Jr. age 72 of Avilla, IN died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was born September 16, 1946 in Auburn, IN to Irvin Bruce Coplin Sr. and Barbara Joan (Wasson) Coplin. He married Sharon Kay Woodward on April 27, 1968 in Avilla, IN at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Bruce was a conductor on the Penn Central, Conrail, and CSX Railroads, retiring in 2006. Bruce was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving as a combat...

Wawaka - William “Bill” Godfrey, 59, of Wawaka, died on Sunday September 16, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.  In keeping with Bill’s wishes, there will be no Services.  Please check back for complete obituary information.

ALBION — Toni Marisa Smith, 61, of Albion, passed away on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, at her home with her longtime companion and soul mate, Terry Bradner, by her side. She was born on March 11, 1957, in Fort Wayne to Charles "Jan" and Judith (Simmons) Martin. Prior to her illness, she worked for the LaGrange School Corporation as a state data reporter and webmaster. In her free time, she loved spending time somewhere tropical, especially on a beach. She also enjoyed...

Kendallville - Rosalie "Rose" June (Smart) Wilson, 80, passed away peacefully at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home on Monday Sept 3, 2018 following a lengthy illness.  She had most recently resided at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.  Rose was born in Kendallville on March 3, 1938 to Clifton and Margaret (Musselman) Smart.  On April 24, 1954, she married Paul Thomas Wilson in a double ring ceremony with her brother, Donald Leroy Smart and Mary Lou Wolf. ...

Avilla - Grover D. Yontz Jr, 63, of Avilla, passed away on Saturday September 1, 2018 at his home.  He was born on April 12, 1955 in Kendallville to the late Grover Yontz Sr and Laura Wiemer.  He proudly served his country in the US Army.  On March 23, 1973, in Kendallville, he married Sherrie Hamm.  Grover was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #232 and was employed as a carpenter specializing in acoustical tile in commercial settings.  He was also a member of...

Leonard Noel Hicks, 70, a lifelong resident of Kendallville, passed away at his home on Sunday August 26, 2018.  He was born on Feb 8, 1948 in Hueysville, KY, to the late Leonard and Luna (Smith) Hicks.  On October 24, 1970, in Kendallville, he married Mildred "Mickey" Handshoe.  Noel retired from Dalton Foundry in 2008 after 41 years of service.  He was the former president of the G.M.P. Union Local #262.  He was an avid sportsman, who enjoyed the...

Rosalie Ann Marshall, 91, of Albion, passed away on Thursday July 26, 2018 at North Ridge Village in Albion.  She was born on April 18, 1927, in Noble Township, Noble County, to the late Verlin and Marie (Brackney) Huntsman.  On Jan 14, 1950, she married George Marshall at the parsonage of Wolf Lake Baptist Church.  He preceded her in death on April 2, 1987.  She worked for Superior Sample for many years.  She was also a member of Berean Baptist Church in...

Joan E. Hardy, 82, of Avilla, passed away on Wednesday July 25, 2018 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.  She was born on March 13, 1936 in Presque Isle, Maine, to the late Stanley and Velma (Dee) Bonville.  She married Roger Hardy, who preceded her in death in 2006.  Joan was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla and Country Friends with the Noble County Extension Office.  She loved to read and was very artistic, enjoying needle point,...