Vicki Lynn Loucks, age 64, of Kendallville, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Vicki was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 23, 1956 to the late Barbara Bowlin. She was a prep cook at Applebee’s in Kendallville.  Survivors include: Husband, Kenneth Loucks of Kendallville. Three sons, Jamie Schambers of Tennessee; Kenny Schambers of Indiana; Tyler Schambers of Avilla. 19 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Services will be held...

Robert James Gillespie, 71, of Roanoke passed though physical death to be renewed in eternity on Thursday October 22, 2020 at his home.  Robert was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 27, 1949, a son of Ruth (Wrangham) and George R. Gillespie.  His parents, three brothers, David, George and Ronald and one sister, Ruth Ann preceded him in death.  Robert was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who worked at General Motors for 45 years before retiring in 2013.  He...

Michael Robert Mantle, age 66, of Albion, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Mike was born in South Whitley, Indiana on May 24, 1954 to the late Robert and Doris (Striggle) Mantle. In prior years, he was an auto mechanic for 24 years for Tom Kelley in Fort Wayne. For the past 26 years, Mike was employed with Newell Manufacturing. He married Diann Kay Fisher on June 28, 2003 near Kendallville. Family was everything to Mike and he loved spending...

Gary Jay Furlow, age 58, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 17, 2020 while on vacation with his wife, Trish, at Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Gary was born in Kendallville, Indiana on April 12, 1962 to John Russell Furlow, Jr. and Cynthia Janice (Nowels) Rensberger. He was a 1980 graduate of East Noble High School and attended Franklin College and International Business School. He married Trish Vanderpool on August 31, 1985 at Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville and they made...

Gerald Lloyd "Gary" Hamman, age 62, of Kendallville died on October 12, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Hamman was born in Kendallville, Indiana on March 18, 1958 to the late Harold Lloyd Hamman and Geneva Lorene (Sutton) Fink. His stepfather was Eldred Fink who also preceded him in death. Gary was employed with No-Sag for many years before retiring in March 2020.  Survivors include: Daughter, Amy and Troy Soderstrum of Clear Lake, California. Daughter, Jessica Hamman and her...

Robert W. Ferrin, age 94, passed peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2020 with his wife of 43 years by his side.  Mr. Ferrin was a 3rd generation of Ferrins in Worth, Illinois.  He honorably served his country in the United States Navy during WWII, South Pacific.  Bob was a founding member of St. Mark Elca Lutheran Church in Worth, Illinois.  He was a part time Worth Police Officer in the 1950’s & 1960’s.  After working at Armour & Company Stockyards...

Phillip Stephen Molargik, age 81, of Harlan, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Mr. Molargik was born near Churubusco, Indiana on April 23, 1939 to the late Anthony G. and Lois Marie (Gaff) Molargik. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1956-1960. He married Penelope Jones. She preceded him in death in 2006. Phil was a trailer mechanic and employed with Fruehauf Trailers before retiring in 2001.  Survivors include: Daughter, Tammy Hathaway of Woodburn. Daughter,...

Randall Combs, age 53, of Kendallville died on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at his home.  Mr. Combs was born in Auburn, Indiana on May 6, 1967 to the late Junior Ray Combs and Hager (Stidham) Owens, she survives in Kendallville.  He was a 1985 graduate of East Noble High School.  In the past, Randall enjoyed hiking and fishing.  More recently, he enjoyed spending his time bird watching on Cree Lake and being a kid at heart, he spent endless hours watching his favorite...

Robert L. "Bob" Hedges, age 79, of Orland died on Monday, October 5, 2020 in an automobile accident in LaGrange County. Bob was born in Portland, Indiana on May 31, 1941 to the late Murray and Gretchen (Grisell) Hedges.  He was a 1959 graduate of Kendallville High School where he played basketball, football and baseball.  He was also class president, and part of the Spotlight and Wig & Paint Drama Club.  On August 11, 1962 he married Barbara Lou Todd at...

Barbara L. Hedges, age 77, of Orland died on Monday, October 5, 2020 in an automobile accident in LaGrange County.  Barbara was born in Garrett, Indiana on October 25, 1942 to the late Robert and Lucille (Johnson) Todd.  She was a 1960 graduate of Kendallville High School and married Robert L. Hedges on August 11, 1962 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville.  Barbara worked as Assistant to the Director at Indiana Med Center Fort Wayne.  She enjoyed...