Avilla - Madonna M. (Ley) Koch Brandenburg, 86, of Avilla, passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2019 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.  She was born on Feb 3, 1933 in Avilla to the late Francis "Frank" and Mary "Mame" (Schlotter) Ley.  On May 22, 1954, she married Eugene "Rudy" Koch at St. Marys Church in Avilla.  He preceded her in death on May 19, 1994.  She later married Nova Brandenburg.  He preceded her in death on July 14,...

Albion - Bruce E. Portmess, 88, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2019 at his home.  He was born on March 7, 1931 in Spring Gap, West Virginia to the late Dewey and Gladys (King) Portmess.  On Dec 24, 1954 in Washington, DC, he married Gloria Singleton.  She preceded him in death on Nov 11, 2002.  Bruce was employed by Monsanto (Silgan Plastics) for over 34 years, retiring in 1996.  In his free time, he loved the outdoors.  He especially loved to go...

Fort Wayne - Charlotte L. Adams, 56, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday April 12, 2019 at Parkview Randallia Hospital.  She was born on May 12, 1962 in Fort Wayne to H. Ronald and Elizabeth A. (Waltenburg) Adams.  She had worked as a hospice and home health aid for Parkview Whitley.  In her free time, Charlotte enjoyed gardening and her animals.  She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Adams of Fort Wayne, brothers, Langdon (Debbie) Adams of Fort Wayne, and Mike (Tina)...

Fort Wayne - Janet L. Fett, 86, of Ft. Wayne, passed away on Friday April 12, 2019 at Presence Sacred Heart home in Avilla.  She was born on July 28, 1932 in Greenville, MI to the late Edward and Aliene (Briggs) Miller.  Janet is survived by her children, Dan Fett of Auburn, Dennis (Jodi) Fett of Ft. Wayne, and Lisa Fett of Ft. Wayne, 11 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald in 1978, and a brother, Douglas...

Ligonier - Steven L. Hastings, 67, of Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2019 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  He was born on Sept 11, 1951 in Wolf Lake to the late Harold and Betty (Bowers) Hastings.  Steve was a Central Noble High School graduate and worked for Silgan Plastcis for 45 years prior to retiring.  In his free time he enjoyed being outdoors on the farm.  He especially loved mushroom hunting.  Notre Dame and Colts football were among his favorite...

Avilla - Cheryl L. Keister, 70, of Avilla, formerly of Albion, passed away on Friday March 29, 2019 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.  She was born on April 27, 1948 in Kendallville.  She was married to Gary J. Keister, who preceded her in death on April 4, 2012.  Cheryl enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles, spending time with her grandchildren, and being a mom.  She was a member of the Albion American Legion Post #246 Ladies Auxiliary.  She is survived by...

Avilla - Joan Bolton, 90, of Avilla, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2019 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla.  She was born on June 27, 1928 to the late David and Ella (Gordon) Stonestreet.  In March of 1946, she married Herschel Bolton.  He preceded her in death in 1991.  Joan worked for many years in the Activities Department at Sacred Heart Home.  In her free time she enjoyed quilting, gardening, and loved to read.  Survivors include a daughter,...

AVILLA — Robert D. "Bob" Leatherman, 79, of Avilla, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Presence Sacred Heart Home. He was born on May 21, 1939, in Kendallville to the late Nolen and Wilma (Hetzel) Leatherman. Bob was a lifetime resident of Avilla. He was a 1957 graduate of Avilla High School. He served in the U.S. Navy, visiting many countries throughout the world. He served aboard the USS Intrepid and was a member of the USS Intrepid CV-11 Crew Members...

Albion - Doris M. Householder, 92, of Albion, passed away on Saturday March 16, 2019 at North Ridge Village in Albion.  She was born on April 21, 1926 in Swan Township, Noble County to the late Alford and Naomi (Renkenberger) Fulk.  She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla.  She was married on April 17, 1948 to Howard Householder.  He preceded her in death on April 25, 1989.  She was a homemaker for most of her life, being a mom to the children, sewing...

Avilla - Marion K. Palmer, 90, of Avilla, passed away on Friday March 15, 2019 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne.  He was born on March 14, 1929 in Detroit, Mich to the late Marion Lloyd and Genevieve (Albert) Palmer.  On Feb 7, 1948 in Detroit, he married Letty Elliott.  Marion was known for being the owner and operator of the Avilla Dairy Treat on the south side of Avilla.  In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing.  Survivors...