Obituaries

Dec 17, 2021

Patricia Ann Reed, age 78, of Shipshewana, IN, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 22, 1943, the daughter of Daniel and Irene (Szymanski) Pacynski in Toledo, OH. On March 3, 1963 she married Robert Dennis Reed; he preceded her in death on April 28, 1995.

Dec 12, 2021

Thomas Dale Maran, age 78, of Syracuse, IN passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was born on October 26, 1943 in Maple Heights, OH to Lillian (Franko) and August A. Maran. He married the love of his life, Jane Morris on September 12, 1964.

Tom is survived by his wife, Jane Maran;...

Nov 26, 2021

Claire Michelle Tindall, 63, Avilla, Indiana, USA, passed away from natural causes in her home on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, after an illness. Claire was born 8th May 1958 in Kingston-Upon-Thames England and adopted by John and Ann (Lloyd- Jones) Tindall. She was raised in the Church of England. Survivors include mother Ann; brother Duncan Tindall; nephew Thomas Tindall;...

Oct 4, 2021

Nancy J. Nevil, age 71, of Albion, passed away on October 4, 2021 at Parkview Regional in Fort Wayne. She was born on May 1, 1950 to Raymond and Ruby (Gibson) McCoy in Churubusco, Indiana.

Nancy loved crafting and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Mickey L. Nevil...

Sep 23, 2021

Margie Ritchie, age 76, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on August 20, 1945 the daughter of June and Tivis Short in Knott County, KY. She married Andrew Ritchie when she was 17 and they’ve been together every since.

Margie was a devoted homemaker and always...

Jul 15, 2021

Gregory Wayne Collins, age 53, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at home following a brief illness. He was born on October 4, 1967, the son of Bobby and Carolyn (Baker) Collins in Elkhart, IN.

Greg graduated from Concord High School in 1985 and drove semi for over 30 years. He...

Jul 8, 2021

Joan “Jo” (Carvelli) Thode, age 93, of Marion, IN passed away peacefully at 5:15 pm on July 8, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN following an extended health battle. She was born July 9, 1927 the daughter of Italian immigrants, Pasquale and Domenica (Monaco) Carvelli in Elwood, IN, and she was determined to not have another...

Jul 7, 2021

Melissa Nicole Connell, age 29, of Irons, Michigan, formerly of Shady Grove, Florida passed away on Wednesday July 7, 2021 in Manistee County, Michigan as a result of an automobile accident. She was born on October 3, 1991 the daughter of Jamie and Mary (Armstrong) Goans in Tallahassee, FL.

She is survived by...

Jun 22, 2021

Phyllis L. Vanatti, 71, of Cromwell, Indiana, passed away on June 22, 2021 in Fort Wayne. She was born on January 8, 1950 in Queens, New York to Jim and Philomeia (Armento) Price. She married John David Vanatti on May 10, 1981 in Carbon, Indiana.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, John David Vanatti; daughters,...

Jun 19, 2021

Steven R. Linn, 66, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on June 19, 2021 in Goshen.  He was born on October 23, 1954 to Lenord Linn and Kathrine (Kehr) Renard in Goshen, Indiana.  He married Debra J. Linn on June 28, 1974 in White Pigeon, MI. She passed away on May 27, 2021.

Steven is survived by, daughter,...

Jun 11, 2021

Gerald Roy Morris , age 57, of Albion, IN passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at home. He was born on September 9, 1963 the son of Clair E. And Joyce A. (McCoy) Morris in Kendallville, IN.

He is survived by his mother, Joyce Carpenter of Albion, IN; aunts, Glenda Stevens of Kendallville, IN, and Donna...

Jun 3, 2021

John Tharp, age 60, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on June 3, 2021 at home. He was born the son of Merritt K  and Elizabeth J (Gorman) Tharp on May 10, 1961 in Fort Wayne, IN.  He graduated from Homestead High School in 1979.

John was an evangelical Christian and enjoyed studying the Bible, Geology, and Meteorites.

May 27, 2021

Debra J. Linn, 62, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on May 27, 2021 in Goshen. She was born on June 21, 1958 to Jack and Joan (Culp) Amsden. She married Steve Linn on June 28, 1974 in White Pigeon, Michigan.

Debra is survived by her husband, Steve Linn; daughter, Tina (James) Butler of Goshen; sons,...

May 25, 2021

Douglass Dean Martin, 71, passed away of natural causes on May 25, 2021 in Fort Wayne, IN

He was born in Baltimore, MD June 15, 1949 to Eutha and Clarence Martin, and is survived by his two daughters and one brother.

He was a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, PA and attended...

May 17, 2021

William (Bill) Neumann, 64, of Fort Wayne, Indiana died Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home. Bill was born March 25, 1957 to Carl and Eileen Neumann.

A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Bill enjoyed cooking, motorcycles, and collecting hats. He graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1975.

He is survived by his son, Shannon...

May 14, 2021

 Calvin Eugene  Willard  , age 69, of Niles, MI, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born on January 22, 1952 the son of Garlon and Naomi (Gover)  Willard  in Huntsville, AL. On July 4, 1970, he married Bessie Jane Wilson in St. Charles, IL. 

 He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Bessie Jane  Willard  of...

Apr 1, 2021

Yvonne Marie Green, age  63, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born on July 16, 1957 the daughter of Cecelia Marie Oldfeild, Robert John Green in Oceanside, CA. Yvonne served her country honorably in the United States Army. She worked in customer service and enjoyed politics, dogs, word search and traveling. She is...

Jan 27, 2021

James A. Mullins, age 70, of Columbia City, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Roy L. and Marie M. (Bowers) Mullins on June 18, 1950. James is survived by his wife, Cynthia Mullins of Columbia City; sons, William (Jessica) Mullins of Wolf Lake, David Mullins of Columbia...

Dec 29, 2020

Pauline Mae Cox, age 88, of Rome City, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN. She was born April 13, 1932 the daughter of John and Mary (Slaughter) Meagher in Spencer, IN. On June 10, 1950, she married George William Cox.

Pauline graduated from Indianapolis Tech and was a...

Dec 16, 2020

Ladalie May, age 65 passed away on December 16, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.

She was born on July 20, 1955 the daughter of James and Naomi (Daughtery) May in Gary, IN.

She is survived by her beloved children, Candace (Alex) May of Illinois, Princess Cross of Portage, IN,...