Dennis J. Frehse, age 69, of Pretty Lake, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Hickory Creek of Kendallville. Dennis was born in Kendallville, Indiana on September 29, 1951 to the late Jack Henry Frehse and JoAnna Ruth (Rogers) Frehse. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1969 and married Judy Ann Harmes on December 1, 1973 at St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Dennis was employed with TRW in Garrett.  Survivors include: Wife, Judy Frehse of Pretty Lake. Daughter, Kristie and...

Jacqueline June (Parr) Frain, age 57, of Kendallville, died July 19, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Jackie was born in Angola, Indiana on May 25, 1964 to Lauren LaVon Parr and the late Caroline Elizabeth (Bunch) Krieger. She was a 1983 East Noble High School graduate and was employed by Taylor Made in Kendallville in the past. Survivors include: Father, Lauren Parr of rural LaOtto. Sister, Penny and Mike Elston of Muncie. Brother, Lauren Parr of...

EDWARD LEROY HERNANDEZ, born January 17, 1951, in Austin, Texas, passed into the Lord's Service on July 15, 2021.  Edward proudly served in the United States Army and Texas National Guard for 36 years.  He was a member of the Army Pathfinder's Unit and a four-time combat veteran. Edward is predeceased by his beautiful wife, Gracie and his parents Edward and Sara Gonzales Hernandez.  He is survived by his sister, Yvonne Constant of Kendallville, Indiana; his...

Vandell Knox, age 72, of Kendallville, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Van was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 14, 1948 to Burnis and Cleta Mae (Manns) Knox. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1967. He honorably served his country in the Army National Guard. He married Rita Kay Coffelt on May 10, 1969 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville. He completed a bachelor’s degree in business...

Gene Marie Wible, age 100, of Kendallville, died July 12, 2021 at Kingston at Dupont in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Wible was born on Mott Street in Kendallville, Indiana on December 18, 1920 to the late Chester Mirl Boszor and Bertha (Sawyer) Boszor. Gene graduated from Kendallville High School in 1940 and married Arthur David Wible on February 26, 1944 at their family home in Kendallville. Dave preceded her death on January 18, 2006. They were owners and operators of Wible’s Department Store in...

Dennis Franklin Smothermon, age 77, of Avilla, died Friday, July 9, 2021 at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. Denny was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 22, 1944 to the late Loyal and Dorothy Jane (Stemmler) Smothermon. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1963. He was employed with International Harvestor for 20 years. After he retired, Denny owned and operated Smothermon Auto Sales in Fort Wayne. He married Jace Pace on December 26, 1995 in Fort Wayne. Denny was a very...

Edith Lee Sprandel, age 91, of Kendallville, died July 8, 2021 at home. Edith was born near Woodburn, Indiana on November 3, 1929 to the late Emmanuel “Buck” and Wanetta (Brown) Cook. She graduated from Rome City High School in 1947. She married Karl L. Sprandel and he preceded her in death in October of 1995. She was a librarian at Kendallville Middle School and a homemaker.  Survivors include: Son, Paul Sprandel of Kendallville. Daughter, Karla Sprandel of Sacramento,...

  Rebecca Ann Rodgers, age 81, of Fort Wayne, died July 6, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Rodgers was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on May 16, 1940 to the late Nathan Franklin Roleson and Nancy (Stuart) Brandon. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Michigan in 1962. Following that, she attended the Katharine Gibbs School in Boston, Massachusetts. She also graduated from the Indiana University East, School of Nursing,...

James “Jamey” Simmons, Jr., age 62, of Fort Wayne, departed this life on July 5, 2021. Mr. Simmons was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to James and Barbara Simmons, Sr. He was baptized at an early age by the late Rev. John Dixie of Pilgrim Baptist Church.  He is survived by: His wife, Mary Simmons of Fort Wayne. Sons; Mark Grigsby, Montonyo Simmons, and James Simmons, III. Granddaughters; Markeisha Daniels and Deriesha Grigsby.  Stepson, Wesley Nelson. Sisters; Linda and...

Frances L. Moran, 89, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at Chandler Place Assisted Living Community in Kendallville. Fran took great pride in her family and their accomplishments. After her family, her church work was the center of her life. She also loved to work with people and enjoyed taking on responsibilities and leadership roles in any organization with which she was involved. Playing bridge, reading, cooking, gardening, sewing, entertaining, and baking...