Pearl Yvonne “Bonnie” Lehner, age 80, of Kendallville, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Kendallville Manor. Bonnie was born in Bradshaw, West Virginia on July 12, 1940 to the late Theodore and Eula (Anglin) Arrington. She graduated from Yeager High School in West Virginia in 1958. She married James Gane Lehner (2018) in 1960 in Savannah, Georgia after he completed his career in the United States Air Force. The couple then moved to San Clemente, California where Bonnie was...

Franklin Robert Wicker, age 60, of Kendallville, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. Frank was born in Nuremberg, Germany on December 18, 1960 to Carlton and Minnie (Zimmerer) Wicker. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1978 and married Cheryl Ann Stephens on November 11, 1978 in Kendallville. Frank owned Wicker’s Body and Paint since 1984.  Survivors include: Mother, Minnie Wicker of Huntertown. Wife, Cheryl Wicker of...

Donald “Don” Wakeland, 96, was called to his home far away with Jesus on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born in Carroll County, IN on October 10, 1924. Don was a longtime member of Waynedale Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, IN. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War era. Prior to retirement, he worked as a custodian for Fort Wayne Community Schools. He was a masterful carpenter, crafting many custom projects for his home throughout the years. Don loved...

Charles “Chuck” Parrish was born to Clyde & Blanche Parrish on Nov 11, 1931 in Oakwood OH and passed away on Jan 20, 2021 in Fort Wayne IN from metastatic prostate cancer. He is preceded in death by his three brothers: Donald Parrish, Richard Parrish and John Parrish.  Surviving is his sister Rubye Hammersmith. He was married to three wonderful women who have all passed.  Bonnie Parrish gave him two children:  Jeffery Parrish and Denise Parrish.  Earlene...

Kirk Hoff, age 66, of Stroh, died at home on January 20, 2021. Mr. Hoff was born in LaPorte, Indiana on November 25, 1954 to the late Robert Hoff and Betty Jo (Goodremont) Hoff. He married Beverly Ann Halferty on April 12, 1980 in LaGrange who survives him. Kirk drove for Demeritt Brothers Trucking Company out of Coldwater, Michigan.   Survivors include: Wife, Beverly Hoff of Stroh.  Son, Michael Hoff of Sturgis, Michigan. Daughter, Sherrie and Chad Weible of LaGrange. Son,...

Ronald Eugene Helgesen, age 87, died at his rural Kendallville home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Mr. Helgesen was born in Elgin, Illinois on April 22, 1933 to Arthur Otto and Mildred Amelia (Theis) Helgesen. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1952 and entered in the United States Navy where he honorably served his country until 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Ronald married Marceille Shively on October 31, 1953 at the Blue River Church of the Brethren near Tri Lakes in Whitley...

Norma Gwen (Cox) Pant, age 85, of Kendallville, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 18, 2021 at Parkview-Noble Hospital with her husband, son and daughter by her side. Norma was born August 17, 1935 in Garrett, Kentucky to the late Patton & Amy (Gayheart) Cox. She married Larry Pant on December 6,1958 in Kendallville. The couple just celebrated 62 wonderful years of marriage together. She loved cooking and cleaning and spending time with her family. She was her...

Gary Allen Carr, age 66, died January 18, 2021 at Bronson Battlecreek Hospital, Battlecreek, Michigan. Gary was born in Angola, Indiana on May 15, 1954 to the late Adam David and Naomi Ruth (Hile) Carr. He graduated from Angola High School in 1972. He married Kathy Lynn Speakman in Huntertown, Indiana on August 28, 1976. They have lived in Kendallville the past 43 years. Gary was last employed with Tenneco in Ligonier. He also worked at McIntosh and Millennium. Gary was a putterer and was...

Maudie Criswell, age 86, died January 18, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Criswell was born up in the holler near Vest, Kentucky on October 15, 1934 to the late Shelby Terry and Helen (Sawyer) Gibson. She grew up in Quicksand, Kentucky. She married Paul Allen Criswell on March 23, 1957 in Kendallville and he preceded her in death in 1988. Maudie was a waitress in her younger days. For many years, she cleaned houses and offices around Kendallville. She was a...

Barbara Ann Witham, age 65, of Kendallville, died Saturday, January 16, 2021at home. Mrs. Witham was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 20, 1955 to the late Frederick and Esther (Miller) Blaising. She married Calvin Edward Witham in July of 2000 and he survives. Barb loved being with her family and friends, spending time outside, traveling to Las Vegas, and her beloved dog, Jasper.  Survivors include: Husband, Calvin Witham of Kendallville. Daughter, Michelle and Kevin Franks of...