Barbara Handshoe, age 75, of LaGrange, passed away at her residence on December 5, 2023. Mrs. Handshoe was born near Sizemore, Floyd County, Kentucky on August 8, 1948 to the late Mason Arnold and Hermia Cleo (Johnson) Arnold. She married Earl Handshoe in Clintwood, Virginia on September 11, 1965. She loved her husband until the day she left us. Earl preceded her in death February 22, 2010. Barb was employed with Coachman RV, Essex Wire, and King Seely over a 37-year time span before...

Frank Gross, age 77, of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Bradenton, Florida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 3, 2023. He worked at GE for 33 years before retiring early in 1997. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country on the U.S.S. Wright. He enjoyed spending summers at Big Long Lake with his family, where he liked to fish, ski, and boat. Frank loved going to Florida for the winter. He was passionate about gardening, garage sales, and...

Steven Richard Finkhouse, age 75, of Kendallville, passed away December 3, 2023 at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Steve was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 29, 1948 to the late Richard Earl Finkhouse and Dolores (Miller) Finkhouse. He graduated from Huntertown High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Dawnele Ruth Grimsley on September 11, 1982 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was employed by International Harvestor, United...

Caryl Lea (Schwarz) Blue age 81 went home to her heavenly savior on December 1. Caryl was born to the late Joseph Walter and Gladys (Fox) Schwarz on June 16 1942. In July 1959 she married Larry Blue in Kendallville, IN. Caryl lived her life by loving her family and others unselfishly. She enjoyed the outdoors by playing tennis, taking walks in the woods, mushroom hunting and living at the lake. She poured her life into the lives of her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Caryl...

ALLEN LEROY “AL” SCHEIDERER, 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Parkview Hospice Randallia. Born January 5, 1944, in Huntington, Indiana, Al was the son of the late Fred A. and Melba Lee (Kraft) Scheiderer. He married Alice Jane “Janie” Schroeder on January 24, 1970; she survives in Fort Wayne. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran. Al graduated from Decatur High School in...

Thomas David Scott, Jr., age 92, of Kendallville, passed away at his home on November 25, 2023. Mr. Scott was born in War, West Virginia on January 5,1931 to the late Thomas David Scott, Sr. and Birdie Mae (Stumbo) Scott. He honorably served his country from 1949-1953 in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Evelyn Mae Hicks on April 3, 1960 in Brimfield, Indiana. Evelyn preceded him in death on March 5, 2019. Dave was employed in the past with Newnam Foundry and...

Janis Doreen Swank, age 89, of Kendallville, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo, Indiana where she had been living since September 2023. Mrs. Swank was born in Stroh, Indiana on September 4, 1934 to the late Emmett Shippy and Mildred (Johnson) Shippy. She graduated from New Carlisle High School in 1954 and married Donald Lee Swank on January 1, 1955 in Kendallville, Indiana. Don preceded her in death June 8, 2019. Janis was employed in the past with Kraft Foods,...

Regina Kaye Mooney, 59, of Kendallville, Indiana, lost her battle with cancer on November 23, 2023. She was born on August 16, 1964, in Connersville, Indiana, to the late Marion Wayne Morgan and Ruthalee Morgan of Union City, Indiana. Regina was the beloved wife of David Mooney (Urbana, IL) and the loving mother of Kaley Mooney (Kendallville, IN) and Zachary Mooney (Greenville, SC). She was also a proud grandmother to Karman Mooney. Regina dedicated over 30 years of her life to her career...

Delores Jean (Ridenour) Porter, age 81, of Turkey Lake, Lagrange, Indiana, passed away on November 22, 2023 at home. Mrs. Porter was born in Garrett, Indiana on March 4, 1942 to the late Russell C. Ridenour and Lillian M. (Garrison) Ridenour. She married Eugene Walter Porter on January 2, 1960 in Michigan and he preceded her in death December 21, 2022. Delores was employed by Walmart in the past.  Survivors include: Son, Charles Porter of LaGrange. Daughter, Diana Porter of...

Patricia Ann (Reed) English, age 71, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly Howell, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Mrs. English was born and raised in Howell, Michigan on November 7, 1952 to James and Clarice (Anderson) Reed. When she in high school, she was involved in marching band and played the saxophone.  She took much pride that her grandkids were in involved in music and band and art too. Patricia loved art and was an...