Wanda Mae Munk, age 96, of Kendallville, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. Mrs. Munk was born in Jefferson Township, Wells County, Indiana on March 5, 1924 to Miles W. and Nellie Marie (Hall) Stoneburner. Wanda graduated from Ossian High School in 1942 and started working soon after at General Electric in Fort Wayne. She was also employed with General Telephone in Albion and the Albion Lumber Company. On June 20, 1959, she married Mark Allen...

Olen Alonzo Jones passed peacefully into the arms of His Savior on the morning of May 17, 2020, in the comfort of his home. He was born September 12, 1933, to Franklin Earl Jones and Mabel Ross Jones of Peru, Indiana. His two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Olen and Janice Louise Borton (surviving) were married on December 22, 1967, and between the two of them they have eight children: Donna (Robert) Lepkojus, Mansfield, OH; Jackie (Michael) Lane, Quaker City, OH; Ronny Dee...

Born to Olen Alonzo and Janice Louise Jones, Lori Lyn Jones made her entry into this world on June 16, 1970. Her entry was much like what the rest of her life would be—a struggle. Caught in the birth canal for approximately ninety minutes, her body was deprived of life-giving oxygen and caused damage to the fine motor parts of the brain. The parts of the brain that were damaged most severely were those that control voluntary muscle movement—the key to walking and talking along...

Gracie Wicker, age 97, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Mrs. Wicker was born in Four Mile, Kentucky on January 8, 1923 to Lace and Minnie (Chaffins) Wicker. She was employed with Brighton Mushroom Farm, No-Sag, and Starcraft. She loved to quilt and cook for her family. She loved holiday gatherings and helping her family. Survivors include: Son, Roby Conley of Kendallville. Daughter-in-law, Betty Napier of Avilla. Eight grandchildren: Anita and Paul Osborn of Albion;...

Georgia Ellen Zimmerman, age 88, of Kendallville, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville. Georgia was born in Kendallville, Indiana on June 11, 1931 to the late Clarence and Celia (Herberger) Schlupp. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1949 and was employed with the Allen County Board of Health. She married Robert M. Zimmerman on June 18, 1971 and he preceded her in death on June 1, 2019. Georgia was a member of St. John Lutheran...

Michael Elvin DeWald, age 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the V.A. Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mr. DeWald was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 27, 1945 to the late Elvin Leo and Nellie Leota (Waters) DeWald. He graduated from Northside High School in 1963 and honorably served his country in the United States Navy as a Seabee. He served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. Shortly after he returned from the war, he married Connie Annita Hisey at Port Hueneme,...

Ronald Craig Harding, age 72, of Avilla, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Hickory Creek of Kendallville. Mr. Harding was born in Kendallville, Indiana on July 28, 1947 to the late Warren Harding and Mary Katherine (Shultz) Schlotterback. Ronald graduated from East Noble High School in 1966 and honorably served his country stateside in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He married Gwenne Maria Franken on November 18, 1972 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ron was a member of...

Colleen Rose Fought, age 91, formerly of Albion, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at Golden Living Center, Indianapolis. Mrs. Fought was born in Helmer, Indiana on March 17, 1929 to Harry and Hazel (Schuman) Lehman. She married Delbert James Fought on February 3, 1951 in Corunna, Indiana. Delbert preceded him in death in 1996. Colleen was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Survivors include: Daughter, Sherry Jo Fought and her husband, Muhammad Boudaia of Indianapolis. Granddaughter, Anisa...

Larry L. Thompson, age 80, passed away on Sunday, May 10th, at Ashton Creek in Fort Wayne.  He lived in Fort Wayne most of his life.  He was a North Side High School “Redskin” graduate.    He proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force.  He worked for different businesses in Fort Wayne and retired from Industrial Engineering, Inc.  Larry was a very big sports enthusiast.  He loved watching Komet Hockey, Nascar,...

Beatrice Conley, age 79, formerly of Hudson, died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Conley was born in Handshoe, Kentucky on January 4, 1941 to the late Allen and Pearlie (Collins) Patrick. She married Denzil Conley on February 2, 1963 in Clintwood, Virginia. She was employed with Eagle Pitcher in Ashley of 25 years before retiring in 2001. Bea was beloved by many and most certainly loved by her children and family. She faithfully loved her...