John H. Knafel, age 72, of Albion, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Parkview – Randallia Hospital. John was born August 3, 1947 in Kendallville, IN to Harlan Andrew “Bud” and June Lois (Moore) Knafel. They preceded him in death. John married Linda L. Wellman on July 2, 1971 in Ligonier. John was an Army Vietnam Veteran and lifetime farmer, retiring in 2015. John was a member of the Albion Presbyterian Church, Albion American Legion Post 246, and the Albion FFA. John is...

AVILLA — Edna C. Meyer, 103, of Avilla, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born on Oct. 21, 1916, in Continental, Ohio, to Fred and Mathilda "Tilly" Kreienbrink. Edna was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Avilla, was active in the Rosary Society for many years, and volunteered at Sacred Heart.  On Nov 30, 1940, at St. Mary's, she married Eugene Meyer. He preceded her in death on Aug. 24,...

Tony D. Forker, 42, of Albion, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Goshen General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born on Dec. 29, 1977, in Kendallville. Tony was a graduate of Central Noble High School and worked as a machinist for Busche for more than 20 years. On Nov. 11, 2006, he married Kelly Marshall.  He loved spending time outdoors, often tinkering in his barn or garage. He was known for always being willing to lend a hand when anyone asked for...

Everett Eugene "ET" Troyer, 81, of Albion, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2020.  He was born on March 9, 1939, on the family farm in Green Township, Noble County, to Allen and Ruth (Leitch) Troyer.  He spent his entire life in Noble county. On July 2, 1960, he married Patricia "Pat" Duke at the Albion Wesleyan Church. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before her passing on September 14, 2013. Everett served in the Air National Guard and the Volunteer...

ALBION — Beverly "Bev" "Mimi" Guthrie, 81, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Albion, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne. She was born on February 24, 1939 in Fort Wayne to Kenneth and Mary (Hedges) Nichols. On August 4, 1956, in Kendallville, she married Duane Guthrie. Bev worked for the Albion Branch of the Noble County Public Library for 47 years. She was gifted musically and shared that gift with her church families over the...

Albion - Randy A. Sapp, 40, of Albion, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020.  He was born on March 21, 1979, in Fort Carson, CO, to James and Roberta (Carr) Sapp.  He was a US Army veteran, serving in Afghanistan.  He recently worked for Viant Medical in Fort Wayne.  Randy was a member of the Wolf Lake VFW.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also served as reserve officer for the Albion Police Department.  On December 4, 2005, he married Megan...

Albion - Kent L. Schlotterback, 69, of Albion, passed away on Thursday Feb 27, 2020 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on Jan 28, 1951 in Wolf Lake to Ira and Helen (Gay) Schlotterback.  Kent was a cabinet maker for the J. Miller Cabinet Company until retiring in 2017.  He was a member of the Lions Club, enjoyed anything outdoors including golfing, fishing, hunting and caring for his flowers.  He also enjoyed target shooting and restoring...

Thelma Ott, 98, of Albion, passed away on Friday Feb 14, 2020.  She was born on July 10, 1921 to Victor and Alta (Baird) Weber.  She spent her life in Noble County, IN. On January 31, 1942, she married Calvin Ott. She was an energetic and hardworking farm wife and mother.  Thelma enjoyed baking, knitting, and flowers; especially orchids.  She also loved spending time with her grandkids. She is survived by four daughters, Carol (Max) Young, Albion, Connie (Roger)...

Lee Arnold Myers, age 92, of Auburn and formerly of Swan Twp. – Noble Co., died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home. He was born March 9, 1927 in Jefferson Twp. – Noble Co. to Clifford Ross and Marie M. (Plescher) Myers and they preceded him in death. He married Donna Jean Schaefer on March 20, 1948 in Swan Twp.  She died March 19, 2008. Lee worked at Slater Steel for 24 ½ years, retiring in 1992. He also worked as a truck driver at North American Van Lines prior to...

Albion - Gary Lee Weeks, 70, of Albion, passed away on Saturday, Feb 8 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born on July 21, 1949, in Kendallville, to George and Lucille (Johnson) Weeks.  After graduation from Albion Jefferson High School, Gary joined the US Air Force, where he honorably served his country  from 1967-1971, including time in Vietnam.  He returned from the Air Force and began working for Lyall Electric (later Group Dekko) in a career that would...