Albion - George V. Bobilya, 79, of Albion, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.  He was born on September 26, 1940, in Ft. Wayne, to the late Eugene and Evelyn (Edwards) Bobilya.  He was a graduate of Wolf Lake High School and a US Army veteran.  He retired in 2000 from United Technologies in Columbia City.  On February 14, 1985, he married Marilyn (Hindsley) Nace.  George was a member of the Sugar Grove Church of God...

Avilla - Guy "Skeeter" Grocock, 87, of Avilla, passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2019 at his home.  He was born on November 5, 1932 in Swan Township to the late Elmer and Leah (Huffman) Grocock.  On June 15, 1957, in LaOtto, he married Jean Faylor.  He was an Avilla High School graduate and a veteran of the US Army.  Skeeter retired from International Harvester.  He was a member of the U.A.W. and Avilla American Legion Post #240.  Surviving is his...

Kenise M Rumschlag, 53, of Decatur died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Coventry Meadows Health Care following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Jerome Rumschlag and Lois (Geimer) Rumschlag. Kenise was a 1984 graduate of Bellmont High School, and a 1986 graduate of Vincennes University with an Associates Degree in Art . Kenise is fondly remembered by her family and friends for her quick wit and beautiful smile. She loved drawing, enjoyed reading and gardening, especially flowers and...

Burton W. Rimmel age 85 of Albion, IN died Thursday, September 26, 2019 in Albion. He was born March 29, 1934 in York Twp. - Albion to Roscoe T. and Mary E. (Wiley) Rimmel. He married Darlene J. Truelove on January 3, 1954 in Albion, IN. Burton was a lifelong farmer. He was an East Noble School bus driver for 47 years as well as a custodian at Rome City School. Burton was a member of the Albion Presbyterian Church, Brimfield Lions Club and the Twin 6 Liars Club. He also enjoyed the Reds,...

Sandra Lee Marcum age 78 of Huntington, IN died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor – Huntington, IN. Sandra was born June 8, 1941 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Donald Louis and Mildred Elizabeth (Holloway) Bowers. She married Milton Marcum in 1959 and he died in March 1993. Sandra was a factory worker at Dana – Columbia City before retiring. Sandra is survived by 2 sons: Mark Marcum, Albion, IN; Bruce (Diana) Marcum, Huntington, IN; daughter: Donna Kay Cowen,...

Gary Elwood, 75, of Albion, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept 13, 2019.  A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00pm Wednesday September 18, 2019 at the Albion American Legion Post #246, 410 E Park Drive, Albion.  Contributions are to be directed to the family to assist with expenses.

Grayling, MI - Randy W. King, 59, of Grayling, Michigan, formerly of Albion, passed away on Tuesday Sept 10, 2019.  He was born on October 27, 1959 in Kendallville to Dewaine King and Judy Parker, who both survive.  Randy love trail riding and spending time with his friends and family.  He is survived by his wife, Paula Capling of Grayling, MI, daughter, April King of Ft. Wayne, stepchildren, Bonnie Jones of Houghton Lake, MI, Ramanda Burch of Higgins Lake, MI, and Ryan...

Edward Henry Moorhouse, 80, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. He was born July 9, 1939 in Galesburg, Illinois to John and Mildred (Cook) Moorhouse.  After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1957, he married his true love & soulmate, Becky (Keister) Moorhouse, on September 25, 1959. She survives in Albion. Ed has been a lifetime member of the Albion community.  He became a Standard Oil/Amoco jobber early in his young adult life.  He was an...

Thomas P. Goggans, 78, of Matthews, formerly of Albion, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at his home.  He was born on May 5, 1941 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Carnage and Ruby Goggans.  He graduated from Elmhurst High School in Fort Wayne and went on to work as a fork truck mechanic for most of his life.  Tom was very involved in the fire service, belonging to the Noble Township Fire Department for over 20 years. He also served as the past president of the Wolf Lake Lions...

Paul “Jack” Sieber, 95,  of rural Albion passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019. He was born on the family farm in Jefferson Township on February 3, 1924 to Charles and Grace (Hardendorf) Sieber.  Jack and his brother and sister grew up during the Great Depression. By the time he was a junior in high school, he knew he wanted to be a naval aviator. He was a senior in high school when Pearl Harbor was bombed.  After graduation from Albion High School,...