Nancy L. Halferty age 89 of Albion, IN died Monday, April 12, 2021 at Parkview Noble Hospital.  Nancy was born July 15, 1931 in Churubusco, IN to Frank L. Reed Sr. and Jessie (Campbell) Reed. She married Marion “Bud” Halferty on May 27, 1949 at the Kendallville Church of Christ. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ligonier Christian Church, Kendallville American Legion and V.F.W. Nancy is survived by her husband: Marion “Bud” Halferty, Albion, IN; 2...

AVILLA — Donald L. McCoy, 92, of Avilla, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at his home.  He was born on Dec. 16, 1928, in Green Township, Noble County, to Chauncey and Virgie (DeHoff) McCoy.  He was a graduate of Churubusco High School.  At 17, he met his future wife at the free picture show in Swan. He saw her sitting on a Holsum bread box and told his friends, “That’s the girl I’m going to marry”. He married LaVera Knach on May 3,...

Avilla- Matthew L. “Matt” Coney, 44, of Avilla, IN passed away on April 2, 2021 in his home. He was born on April 12, 1976. Matt loved spending his time outdoors while entertaining family and friends especially by the pool with a cold drink in his hand. If he wasn’t by the pool or running his kids to sporting events you could find him on his Harley. He had an incredible sense of humor and loved music. Matt was an avid member of the Avilla American Legion Post...

ALBION — Arthur T. McClanahan, 90, of Albion, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was born on Sept 30, 1930, in Pea Green, Colorado, to J.O. and Sarah (Hutchison) McClanahan. Art was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran, serving in Korea, during which he was awarded two Purple Hearts. In addition to being a farmer, he graduated from International Business College and went on to work for Monsanto for many years. He enjoyed hunting, camping, watching NASCAR and visiting...

Kendallville - Dylan Bradley Stevens, 28, of Kendallville, passed away at his home following a long battle with cystic fibrosis and diabetes.  He was born on Jan 4, 1993 to Bradley and Nicole (Koenig) Stevens.  Dylan was an avid gamer, and especially loved playing World of Warcraft.  He was a very caring and giving person who was always helping others.  His family and friends were always a very important part of his life.  He will be missed by those who knew...

SALLY J. SIBERT, 90, of Avilla, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Born Oct. 25, 1930, in Avilla, she was a daughter of Walter Alton and D. Pearl (Simon) Schauweker.  Sally was a graduate of the Avilla High School. She married Kenneth Sibert in Avilla on March 7, 1951; he preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1992. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Noble County Welfare Department for over 25 years. Sally was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, and enjoyed genealogy.  She...

Albion - Claudine I. King, 90, of Albion, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021.  She was born on November 1, 1930 in Brimfield to Paul Baker and Orpha Ackerman.  She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Donald Hoover.  A lifetime area resident, Claudine married Dalles King in Albion on November 1, 1947.  He preceded her in death on Feb 18, 2004.  She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren.  Claudine was especially fond of completing...

ALBION — Bobby Louis Bering, 79, of Albion, Indiana, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Bobby was born on Feb. 7, 1942, in Port Orchard, Washington, to Samuel and May (Matthieson) Bering. He was a graduate of International Business College. Bobby served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961 until 1968, and in the Indiana Air National Guard from 1978 until his retirement in 2000. In his free time he enjoyed racing and camping. He married Dorris Jean Mullins on...

Anna Mayme Scott, aged 90, died peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her three children, Richard Scott (“Scotty”) (wife, Joy) of Dayton; Elaine Dosh of Dayton, and Diane Butler (husband, Howard Brown) of Binghamton, New York; two grandchildren, B.J. Dosh and Kelli Dosh of Dayton; and two great-grandchildren, Lonny Jr. England and Shirley England of Dayton. Anne was married for 18 years to Dorsey Scott (deceased). The daughter of Harry and...

Reynold Koze Jr, 81, of Albion, Indiana, passed away on February 17th, 2021, at North Ridge Village Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, on July 16th, 1939, son of the late Reynold Koze Sr and late mother Helen Krugh. He was middle child of 3 siblings. He graduated from Lima High School, in Howe Indiana in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman from 1959 to 1961. After his discharge, he was employed by Navistar,...