Kendallville - Mary A. Day, 45, of Kendallville, passed away on Sunday February 17, 2019.  She was born on March 28, 1973 in Reno, NV.  Mary was a Central Noble graduate.  She worked at the Wonder Inn on Skinner Lake for many years, and was recently employed with Parker Hannifin in Albion.  She had a love for the outdoors and gardening, being born with a green thumb.  Her love of nature included her animals - dogs, cats, and horses.  Through her life, she...

Albion - Larry D. Hague, 70, of Albion, passed away on Thursday February 14, 2019 at his home in Albion.  He was born on Nov 30, 1948 in Kendallville, to the late Owen and Lavon (Simon) Hague.  Larry graduated Albion Jefferson High School in 1967 and joined the marines shortly after.  He served for 10 years, including in Viet Nam.  He worked at Magnavox for many years and was a licensed electrician, HVAC, and sheet metal worker.  Larry was a member and past...

Avilla - Rita M. Wineland, 86, of Avilla, passed away peacefully on Thursday Feb 14, 2019 at Adams Heritage Nursing Home in Monroeville. She was born on Feb 23, 1932 in Wells County.  Rita married Joseph Wineland on Oct 16, 1949.  He preceded her in death on May 5, 2010.  She worked at Kraft for over 27 years, retiring in 1989.  She was also a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla, and American Legion Post #47 Auxiliary in Ft. Wayne.  Survivors include sons,...

Joel H. Moore, 80, passed away February 5, 2019 in Naples, FL. Joel was born June 19, 1938, in Upland, IN, to Fred and Ann (Hale) Moore. He married Carole Seavers on July 26, 1959, at the Upland Methodist Church. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters and one son: Christy and Dave Winebrenner of Wawaka, IN; Julie and Larry Hughbanks of Leo, IN; David and Lisa Moore of Parker, CO. A brother, Fred Moore, of Chicago also survives as do six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He...

Kendallville - Keith A. Marker, 51, of Kendallville, passed away on Sunday Feb 3, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born on Aug 3, 1967 in Kendallville to Terry and Nikki (Leitch) Marker.  He was a 1985 graduate of Central Noble High School.  On July 4, 1987, in Albion, he married Alice Ott.  Keith was employed with Parker Hannifin for over 30 years, as a machine operator and a trainer.  Surviving are his wife, Alice Marker of...

AVILLA — Judy Ann Papai, 69, of Avilla, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at Parkview Hospital. She was born Nov. 9, 1949, in Fort Wayne to the late Louis and Marcella (Boese) Rice. She retired from North American Van Lines after 27 years of service. Family was always first and foremost to Judy. She also enjoyed crafts of all kinds, cooking, bowling, making flower arrangements and played the accordion. She loved the outdoors — even mowing the lawn. She was a member of the...

WOLCOTTVILLE — Ottnel S. "Otto" Ebey, 82, of Wolcottville, passed away  Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at his home on Witmer Lake. He was born on Sept. 2, 1936, in Wolf Lake to the late Oscar and Gladys (Stewart) Ebey. On Nov. 11, 1958, in Albion, he married Nyla Truelove, who survives. Mr. Ebey was a barber by trade. He also worked for Albion Lumber for many years. He belonged to the Kendallville and Albion Lions Clubs, and nSons of the American Legion Rome City Post 381. In...

Timothy S. Simmons age 44 of Avilla, IN passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Timothy was born January 24, 1974 in Kendallville, IN to Daniel Leon Simmons Sr. and Janice (Prater) Simmons. Timothy married Mary Ann Koch on April 8, 2004 in Albion, IN. He was a material handler at Kautex in Avilla since 2006. Timothy is survived by his wife: Mary Ann Simmons, Avilla, IN; parents: Daniel Leon and Janice Simmons Sr., Kendallville, IN; brothers: Daniel Leon Simmons Jr., TN; Darien Simmons,...

Billy Edward Huelsenbeck, age 88, of Avilla, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Chandler Place, Kendallville. Billy was born August 4, 1930 in Avilla to Edward Martin and Bessie Ada (Rauh) Huelsenbeck. They preceded him in death. Billy worked on the New York Central and B & O Railroads from 1952-1959. He then went on to work the next 37 years as a machine operator for Borg-Warner/ Auburn Gear – retiring in 1995. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church near...

Rickie Lynn “Rick” Waterson age 62 of Albion, IN died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Auburn Village – Auburn, IN. He was born May 5, 1956 in Allen County. Rick married Vicki Kay Friskney on November 29, 1975 in Columbia City, IN. He was a mechanic at Old Castle in Waterloo, IN for 5 years. Rick enjoyed woodworking, making cabinets and shelves. He built furniture and made his daughter Tracy’s fireplace. He enjoyed Nascar Racing, fishing and watching rodeos. Rick is...