Donald G. Campbell, 85, of Albion, Indiana, formerly of Loudonville, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  He was born on Oct 1, 1934, in Murray City, OH, to David and Nellie (Brooks) Campbell. Don worked for Town & Country Co-op for many years, and also was employed with Nissan Motorsports Formula One Racing Team.  He enjoyed keeping busy, just recently retiring in 2017 at the age of 82.  On Nov 4, 1977, in...

Carl F. Gienger age 78 of Avilla, IN died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born November 26, 1941 in Noble County to Harold and Esther (Keck) Gienger and they preceded him in death.  Carl worked for over 34 years for Food Marketing. He married Donna Joann Applegate on June 5, 1976 in Avilla, IN and she died November 21, 1996. Carl was a member of the Kendallville American Legion. Carl is survived by his brother: Robert (Sue) Gienger, Avilla, IN;...

Mollie A. Houlihan, 53, of Avilla, passed away at her home on Thursday July 9, 2020.  She was born on Jan 15, 1967, in Garden Grove, California, to Donald and Arliene (Goot) Silver.  Mollie loved doing crafts and spending time with her children.  She especially felt a connection to the ocean and loved swimming in it.  On Dec 18, 1994, in Aurora, CO, she married John Houlihan.  He survives in Avilla.  Also surviving are a son, David Stewart, daughters, Jocelyn...

Avilla - Donald Dean Stomm, 85, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Avilla on Friday, July 3, 2020. Don was born to Voyd & Iva Stomm in Kendallville on July 15, 1935.  He was the youngest of 5 siblings all of which have preceded him in death.  He had an entrepreneur’s spirit with a quick joke and a story to tell.   He always had a smile on his face with an antidote for any situation.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force and was never...

Valorie Meszaros - Bell, 85, of Avilla, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Sacred Heart Home. Born Aug 15, 1934, in Hartford City, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy Nichols. Valorie worked for General Electric as a machinist, retiring after 30 years. She enjoyed writing poetry, reading, and coloring. She especially loved spending time with her family. Surviving are daughters, Marla (Robert Bradshaw) Uhrick and Kelly Egly; grandchildren, Angel...

Kendallville - Harley H. Ridgway, III, 80, of Kendallville, passed away at his home on Thursday May 28, 2020.  He was born on Feb 14, 1940 in Evanston, IL, to Harley and Helen (Dailey) Ridgway.  On December 16, 1962, in Lincoln, Nebraska, he married Marjorie Redding.  Harley was a veteran of the Air Force, receiving his honorable discharge in 1965.  He played drums professionally, and later pursued a career as a professional photographer.  Harley was especially fond...

  Kendallville - TIMOTHY J. LEY (TJ) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born November 24, 1959 to Francis and Grace Ley at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He graduated in 1978 from East Noble High School. On August 8, 1987, he married Jennifer Getts in Fort Wayne. Tim was a self-employed drywaller since 1982. He loved to hunt, fish, and golf, and always had a story to tell. He was always willing to help others and never met a stranger. He was involved in...

Robert James Winebrenner, 81, of Merriam, died on Sunday May 17, 2020, at his home.  Born Nov. 11, 1938, in Noble County, Indiana, he was a son of James and LaVon (Huntsman) Winebrenner. Robert was a graduate of Albion-Jefferson High School.  He served his country as an artilleryman in the U.S. Army.  He retired from Dana Corp in Fort Wayne, after 37 years of service. He also owned and operated Winebrenner Gas & Bait in Merriam, Indiana.  On Sept. 19, 1958, he...

Marie L (Communeau) Vance, 97, passed away peacefully on May 10th 2020 at Lutheran Life Villages Kendallville.  She was born on October 11th 1922 in Rheim, France to Gaston and Mathilde Libersa.   She completed her college degree in France, majoring in education.  During World War 2 she was a valuable member of the United States Army acting as a translator and interpreter for the Allied Forces.  During this time as an interpreter, she found the love of her life...

  KENDALLVILLE — Vivian Householder, 80, passed away peacefully at Orchard Pointe, Kendallville on Monday, May 4, 2020. Vivian was born to George and Edna Sutton on May 19, 1939.  On March 18, 1967, she married Maynard Lee Householder of Avilla. They met at Wright Patterson Air Force military base hospital near Dayton, Ohio, where Mr. Householder, a Vietnam War veteran, was recovering from war injuries. They were married at a Wright-Patterson Air Force Base chapel near...