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Kendallville – Tina Rochelle Manns, 54, of Kendallville, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 5, 1972, in Kendallville to Ray and Nadine (Hale) Manns.
Tina was a graduate of East Noble and had worked at Pacesetter in Auburn for many years. Family was at the center of Tina’s life – caring for her parents and spending time with her siblings, nieces, and nephews. She loved flowers and enjoyed gardening. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors include her brother, Jeff (Rochelle) Manns of Kendallville, nieces and nephews, Brandon Manns, Brittney Manns, Sabra (Cameron) Mendenhall, Brent (Katie) Manns, Blake Manns, and Ryan Manns; and great niece and nephew, Araya Mendenhall and Owein Manns. Also surviving is her companion, Roger Nichols of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Nadine Manns, and brother, Tim Manns.
Funeral service will be 2:00pm, Monday, April 20, 2026, at Harper Funeral Homes, Avilla Chapel, 530 N. Main St., Avilla, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Christian Union Cemetery near Garrett.
Contributions in Tina’s memory should be directed to the family in care of Harper Funeral Homes to assist with final expenses.
To sign the guestbook or leave a condolence, visit www.harperfuneralhomes.com