Tonya M. Howard, 48, of Sebring Florida, formerly of Kendallville, passed away on Saturday April 14, 2018 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring.  She was born on Dec 15, 1969 in Kendallville to the late Ellis Howard and Gloria Christlieb.  A faithful Detroit Lions fan, she enjoyed cooking meals and spending time with her friends.  Survivors include Knoha and Earl Andrews II, Donald L. and Deb Howard, and Knitta and Kevin Carter.  Also surviving is her...

Fort Wayne - Amy Elizabeth (McClure) Stout, 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  She was born on Feb 29, 1968 to Jerry and Susan (Wuthrich) McClure.  A 1986 Woodlan High School graduate, she received associates degrees in accounting and computer sciences from IVY Tech.  Amy most recently worked for Cox Corporation's Dealer Track automotive site.  In her free time, she enjoyed traveling and visiting water parks, and...

ALBION — John Earl McGill Sr., loving husband and wonderful father, brother and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday April 11, 2018, at the age of 80 into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. John was born on December 30, 1937, in Turrell, Arkansas, to the late Jim and Alice (Ludwick) McGill. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1956 and served honorably on the USS John Hancock for four years. On May 9, 1957, he married Clara Spear in Waldron, Arkansas. John and...

Kendallville - Natalie Edsall Leitch, 88, of Kendallville, passed away Wednesday April 4, 2018 at the hospice unit in Parkview Randallia, in Fort Wayne.  She had been in failing health for the last year.  She was born in Gibson City, IL to Harvey and Lela (Mehrer) Shellman in October of 1929.  Her family moved to Albion, Indiana when she was nine years old.  Being one of five children, she was always helping her dad in the fields on the farm. In 1946, she...

Avilla - Philip M. Vance, 51, of Avilla, passed away on Sunday April 1, 2018 in Avilla.  He was born on Sept 9, 1966 in Fort Wayne to the Glen and Marie (Libersa) Vance.  He had been employed with the Indiana Department of Transportation for many years.  He enjoyed his animals, especially caring for his goats and dogs.  He also was a member of the Noble County Gas & Steam Engine Club.  Philip is survived by his mother, Marie Vance of Kendallville,...

Avilla – Guy Allen Hillegass, 76, of Avilla, passed away on Sunday April 1, 2018 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born on Dec 3, 1941 in Garrett to the late Frank and Della (Tindall) Hillegas.  He was a US Marine Corp veteran, and retired as an inspector from General Electric after 43 years of service.  A talented musician, he played guitar and performed vocals for Right Directions and Who’s Zat Band.  He also enjoyed trapping,...

Patrick Koch, 56, of Avilla, died on Monday November 20, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne.  He was born on June 27, 1951 in Avilla to Eugene & Madonna (Ley) Koch.  He married Dianna Clark, who preceded him in death. Survivors include his sons, Micheal Williams of Avilla and Shaun Williams of Albion, mother, Madonna Brandenburg of Avilla, brother Carl (Becky) Koch of Avilla and sisters, Mary (Tim) Simmons of Avilla, and Lesa Koch of Ft. Wayne.  Also...

GARRETT — Richard F. Buchmeier, 87, of Garrett, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, surrounded by family at Visiting Nurse & Hospice in Fort Wayne. Mr. Buchmeier was born on June 19, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph A. and Belva (Hixson) Buchmeier. He was raised as a young boy by his grandparents, Forrest and Amanda Hixson. On June 10, 1950, he married Donna J. Shirk in Garrett, Indiana. Mr. Buchmeier was a farmer and retired from International Harvester...

AVILLA — Russell W. James, 77, of Avilla, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born on Jan. 3, 1941, in Fort Wayne to the late Russell and Corrine (Fryer) James. He was a veteran, serving in the Air Force as a police officer, and served in the Air National Guard. He was a former partner in Zanxx in Avilla, retiring in 1995, and was currently owner of ONXX Tool in Avilla. Russ loved to play poker and played in the World Series of...

Karen M. Winebrenner, 77, of Merriam, died on Thursday March 1, 2018. She was born on June 24, 1940 in Kimmell, to the late Robert and Emmagean (Norris) Long.  She was a graduate of Albion High School. Karen was the owner of...