Albion - Joe L. Rhodes, 44, of Albion, passed away on Saturday December 8, 2018 in Fort Wayne.  He was born on Oct 11, 1974 in Kendallville to Roger and Leota "Lee" Rhodes.  Joe graduated from Central Noble High School in 1994.  On September 8, 2007, in Wolf Lake, he married Lin Richards.  For the past year, he had been working as a maintenance manager for Heidtman Steel in Butler.  Prior to that, he was employed with F.X.I.  Joe was the former fire...

Joyce Ellen (Withrow) Lawson, of Albion, died peacefully on November 7, 2018, at the age of 82. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Erika Morrison; her grandchildren, Charlotte and Leo Morrison; and her siblings, Ruth Ford and Lawrence Withrow. She is preceded in death by her husband, James F. Lawson; and brother, Robert Withrow. Joyce was born on July 28, 1936, in Terre Haute, to Mathew Withrow and Nellie (Sawyer) Withrow. She married James Lawson in 1966. After moving to Albion, Indiana,...

ALBION — Railee Onna Ewing, 2 1/2 years old, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana, to Harold Ewing and Misty Matson. She loved being outdoors, either trying to ride her bike or playing with monster trucks toys. She was never seen without her sippy cup. A kind and loving girl, she always greeted people and said goodbye with a hug. Railee was a free-spirited kid, even enjoying wearing her cowgirl boots around the house. Survivors include her...

Norman P. "Norm" Rowe, 70, of Avilla, passed away on Tueday Nov 6, 2018 in Auburn.  He was born on Dec 11, 1947 in Kendallville to the late Paul and Evelyn (Housholder) Rowe.  He was a US Army veteran.  On July 30, 1982, he married Rita Powell.  She preceded him in death on May 11, 2018.  Norm retired from Western Southern Life Insurance Company after a long career in insurance.  He served in various positions including Commander of Avilla American...

ALBION — Marjorie Ellen (Parker) Elser, 83, died Monday, Nov. 5, at Lutheran Life Center in Fort Wayne. She was born May 11, 1935, in Jefferson Township, Noble County, to Reuben and Sarah (Aungst) Parker.  Marjorie graduated from Kendallville High School in 1953. On Nov. 13, 1954, she was married to Charles William Elser at Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. Charles preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 2011. Marjorie retired from Dana Corporation after 26 years. She was...

Jimmy L. Robbins age 81 of Kendallville, IN died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Parkview Noble Hospital – Kendallville, IN. Jimmy was born May 30, 1937 in Mentone, IN to Ralph J. and Virginia (Leslie) Robbins. Jimmy married Shirley A. (Malott) on July 26, 1958 in Stroh, IN and she died February 26, 2007. He later married Martha Mapes on May 15, 2008 in Kendallville, IN. Jimmy received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan and was a minister with Wesleyan Methodist...

Albion - Hazel E Truelove, 89, of Albion, passed away on Saturday November 3, 2018 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.  She was born on July 2, 1929 in Green Township Noble County to the late Nelson and Wildah (Zumbrun) Brown.  On Oct 4, 1949 in Columbia City, she married Kay Truelove.  He preceded her in death on May 4, 2015.  Hazel was very active in her church, Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church, and served as the church organist for 65 years.  She was...

Albion - Ryan Weeks, 36, of Albion, passed away on Saturday Nov 3, 2018 at ResCare Group Home in Auburn.  He was born on Nov 8, 1981 in South Bend to Sara Edwards Weeks and David Weeks.  He is survived by his mother Sara Weeks and her companion Bradley Geiger of Albion, father and stepmother, David and Janel Weeks of Mishawaka, brother, Scott Weeks of Nashville, TN; sister BreAnn Weeks of Albion, and a step brother, Kyle Sears of Mishawaka.  Also surviving are paternal...

Kendallville - Nadine Manns, 74, of Kendallville, passed away on Saturday Nov 3, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  She had been in failing health for the past few years.  She was born on June 26, 1944 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Winfield and Stella (Bradley) Hale.  In 1964, she married Ray Manns, who survives.  Nadine retired from Nosag after 27 years of service.  She was a member of Harbor of Love Baptist Church in Kendallville and...

Max H. Strater age 87 of Topeka, IN died Thursday, October 25, 2018. Max was born June 13, 1931 in Kendallville to Emory and Florence (Eldridge) Strater. He married Ravina “June” Lytell on November 13, 1960 in Albion and she survives. Max was an Army Korean War veteran.  He was a lineman for GTE, retiring in 1992. Max was a member of the Albion America Legion Post #246 and a lifetime member of the Kendallville VFW Post #2749 Max is survived by his wife: June Strater of...