Kendallville - Bonnie Marie Inlow, 70, of Kendallville, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Ascension Sacred Heart Village in Avilla.  She was born on Jan 30, 1953, in Philidelphia, PA, to Paul and Martha (Ditmore) Bosket.  She was a 1971 graduate of Windsor Central High School in Windsor, NY.  Bonnie enjoyed working with her hands - gardening and refinishing antiques.  She also had an artistic side and would work with ceramics and enjoyed writing. Survivors...

Albion - Randall E. "Randy" Nordyke, 70, of Albion,  Ind., passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his home.  Born Dec. 28, 1952, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of Bob and Beverly (Crowell) Nordyke. On July 21, 1972, in Fort Wayne, he married Laura Wilkens. Randy loved working with his hands, including woodworking and scroll sawing.  He was a craftsman by trade, retiring as a carpenter. He also enjoyed being outdoors - hunting and fishing. Survivors include his...

AUBURN — Mary LaVon Skinker, 84, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Parkview Hospital — Randallia.  She was born on April 11, 1938, in Kendallville, Indiana, to William and Bertha Marti.  She married Thomas K. Skinker in San Diego, California, on June 4, 1988. He preceded her in death. She spent 35 years in San Diego prior to returning to Indiana, in 2011. She loved playing cards — especially euchre and 313.  LaVon was a member of Avilla American...

Ligonier - Silas Mikel Luke, was stillborn on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, in Columbia  City, Indiana.   Silas is survived by his parents Blake and Courtney (Peterson) Luke of Ligonier; brothers Oliver and Henry  Luke of Ligonier; grandparents, Mike and Amanda Howard of Flippin,...

Fort Wayne - Joseph R. Kohn, Jr., 66, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Parkview Hospital - Randallia.  He was born on April 11, 1956 to Joseph R. Sr., and Shirley (McCready) Kohl. Joe was a graduate of Snider High School. He recently retired as a carpenter from Local Union 232. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and socializing with his friends - he didnt know a stranger.  Survivors include his son, Derek (Amber) Wilson; grandson, Lincoln Joseph...

Jordan James "J.J." Parker, 26, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1996, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jordan was a 2014 graduate of East Noble High School. He loved being outdoors — camping and canoeing, hanging with his friends, and was a 4-H champion, competing with sheep. His pit bulls, Daisey and Marcie, held a special place in his life, along with his cats, Tut and Captain. Jordan had a love of cars and could tell you details of them without...

Bonnie L. Van Wey, 91, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at home surrounded by family.  Born Jan. 30, 1931, in Fort Wayne, she was the middle child of Lawrence and Cecilia (Anderson) Cuney. Bonnie graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1948. She married Donald Van Wey in 1950 and had three children.  She worked 30 years for GTE as a Toll Operator, retiring in 1990.  She is survived by daughter, Coleen Klender of Grabill, Ind.; son-in-law, Joseph Tolomay of...

Wolcottville - Jennifer Dawn Terrones, 39, of Wolcottville, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Auburn Village, in Auburn, following a years long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  She was born on July 15, 1983, in Angola, to Gary and Linda (Myers) Sanders.  Jennifer loved music, watching tv and movies, and online gaming with her friends.  She also was an advocate for Multiple Sclerosis charities - encouraging people to support them. On March 10, 2010, in LaGrange,...

Gregory A. Knepper, age 67, left us on January 12, 2023.  Greg was born October 2, 1955, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. An intellectual, hard-working man, Greg was always moving and “on the go”. His exceptional work ethic contributed immensely to his success as a business owner. He enjoyed raising Clydesdale horses on his farm; after spending many years breeding Clydesdales and traveling to horse shows around the country.  Not a man afraid to get his hands dirty, Greg was...

James E. (Red) Snyder, 96, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on December 27, 2022. He was born on July 7, 1926, to Clinton and Lottie Mae (Hawk) Snyder in Albion, IN.   Returning home from WWII combat, he married Beverly I. Alwine on June 29, 1946. Upon graduation from Tristate University, Jim, Bev, and family relocated to Elkhart. During his career with Conn Band Instruments and Organ, Jim was transferred to Madison, IN, and Greenville, SC. He retired early from Conn to move back to...