Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Preston, age 87, of Kendallville, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at her home. Betty was born in Kendallville, Indiana on March 14, 1936 to the late Forrest and Leoma (Stonebraker) France. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1954 and married her soulmate, Jerome David "Jerry" Preston, on August 27, 1955 in Kendallville. Jerry preceded her in death on October 2, 2013. She was employed for many years by Dr. John Shank Family Dentistry in...

Craig J. Thompson, age 74, of Lake of the Woods, Hudson, passed away on his birthday, May 22, 2023 at Bethlehem Woods in Fort Wayne. Mr. Thompson was born in Wabash, Indiana on May 22, 1949 to the late Robert Franklin Thompson and Doris Louise (Wilcox) Scott. He graduated from Wabash High School in 1967 and Purdue University. Petty Officer Third Class Thompson honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1967 and after basic...

Jennings Ramey, age 93, of Helmer, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. Mr. Ramey was born in Hindman, Kentucky on May 3, 1930 to the late Claude and Helen (Moore) Ramey. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  In 1953, after his service in the Army, Jennings moved to Indiana and was married to Zola Conley in 1957. He was employed by Newnam Foundry in Kendallville for 30 years before retiring in 1995....

Robert Lee Albaugh, age 89, of Kendallville, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville. Robert was born in Kendallville, Indiana on December 20, 1933 to the late Clarence Louis Albaugh and Kathryn Sue (Marshall) Albaugh. Robert enjoyed living on Henry Street in Kendallville for many years where got to know his neighbors and made many friends. He loved spending time with his family and loved to dress up and look nice. Robert enjoyed going bowling and...

Gary Alan Uhl, age 68, of Kendallville, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at his home in Kendallville. Gary was born in Kendallville, Indiana on May 13, 1955 to the late Harold Jr. Uhl and Jean Rose (Imler) Uhl. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1973 and went to work for his father at Uhl Oil Company in Kendallville. He married Ann Louise Moore on September 2, 1978 in Albion, Indiana. Gary was a part of Uhl Oil from 1973 until it closed in 1992. He then went to work with S&S...

Janice Colene (McCool) Osborn, age 65, of Warsaw, passed away May 15, 2023 at home. Ms. Osborn was born in Warsaw, Indiana on September 2, 1957 to the late Colie and Edna (Brandon) McCool.  Survivors include: Son, Jacob and Jordan Osborn of Fort Wayne. Son, Jeremiah and Megan Stewart of Fort Wayne. Son, Cody Osborn of Fort Wayne. Seven grandchildren.  Brother, Bobby and Susan McCool of Georgia. Brother, James McCool of Warsaw. Sister, Barbara and Junior Isaac of Warsaw. She was...

LaVon Mae Graft, age 99, of rural Avilla and most recently Kendallville, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. Mrs. Graft was born in Whitley County, Indiana near Churubusco on March 16, 1924 to the late George Arley Weidman and Hazel May (Johnson) Weidman. She graduated from Huntertown High School and married Delbert Charles Graft on July 4, 1942. Delbert preceded her in death on July 12, 2012. LaVon was a housewife, a homemaker and she helped Delbert with his...

Val Douglas Lowe, age 73, of Columbia City, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his residence. Val was born in Pineville, Kentucky on July 3, 1949 to the late Finley M. Lowe and Ruth (Laws) Lowe. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was first married to Gwen Ellen Gwinn who preceded him in 1985. He later married Pamela Jean VanKirk on June 21, 1991 in Fort Wayne. Val retired from Rea Magnet Wire after 37 years of service.  Survivors...

Lynn Wright Liebing, age 87, of Avilla, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Liebing was born in Kendallville, Indiana on December 2, 1935 to the late Paul Edward Liebing and Idress Wiona (Wright) Liebing. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1954. He married Lois Louise Dressler on February 7, 1975 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. Lynn retired as plant manager at Reliable Tool & Machine in Kendallville after 45 years of service. After he...

Marjorie Anne Jesse, age 90, went to her heavenly home on May 5, 2023 at her residence in Yoder, Indiana following a short illness. Born January 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Richard and Marion Jesse. Marge retired from Lincoln National Life Insurance Company after more than 32 years of service. She was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church and was active in their Altar Guild. She is survived by her cousins Susan Schmit of Prescott, Arizona; Richard Staats of Phoenix,...