All Obituaries

Danny Joe Murray, age 86, of Marion, Indiana, passed away May 3, 2024 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. Danny was born in Elkhart, Indiana on September 28, 1937. He graduated high school and honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed in the past with the VA Hospital. There are no services scheduled. 

Billy Eugene "Chuck" Campbell, age 69, of Kendallville, died April 30, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Billy was born in Bowling Green, Clinton County, Kentucky on July 8, 1954 to the late John Lee Campbell and Freida Mae (Bowlin) Campbell. He was raised in New Palestine, Indiana until 1980 when he moved to Brazil, Indiana until 2000. He worked at Great Dane Trailor Company for 20 years before he retired.  He was married to Leisha Ann Robinson from August...

Mark Richmond, age 63, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne. Mark was born in Sturgis, Michigan on June 28, 1960 to the late Delmer and Karen (Holsinger) Richmond. Mark had a 43-year career in the scrap metal recycling business and was employed by Sturgis Iron and Metal and OmniSource before retiring. He was an outstanding wrestler and motocross racer. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, playing golf, and traveling the world on...

Remembering Ronald Cooper: A Celebration of a Life Lived on His Own Terms. Ronald Cooper celebrated his 90th birthday on April 9, 2024, and greeted his divine maker on April 29, 2024. Let's honor his one-of-a-kind journey.  Ronald Cooper, born on April 9, 1934, in Cremo the district of Spencer, in the county of Roane, West Virginia, danced to the beat of his own drum, always guided by his faith in God and the divine, throughout his life. His “book of life” story...

Shirley Lee (Miller) Fraze, 100, years young, of Kendallville was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on March 27,1924 to Guy and Geneva Miller. She had one sister, Marilyn Sibert, who died in 2003. Shirley died Friday, April 26, 2024 at Lutheran Life Villages, Pine Valley, Fort Wayne. Shirley graduated from Kendallville High School in 1942. In 1946, she married James Fraze, and they had two children, Cindy VanWinkle of Texas and Stan Fraze of Fort Wayne. Jim died in 2002, after 56 years of a...

Steven Duaine Guyse, a 62, of Fort Wayne, died April 25, 2024 at home. Steven was born on September 16, 1961, in Moulton Alabama to Duaine Guyse and Mavis (Oliver) Monk. He was a retired mechanical engineer and a proud Navy Veteran. He loved to be outdoors, and his hobbies included fishing and hunting. He was a father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He leaves behind a mother and sister residing in Alabama, a daughter in Indiana, and a daughter in Nebraska. Steven joins his...

Barbara Jean (Hart) West Staller, 87, of Fort Wayne, left her earthly home for her Heavenly home on April 22, 2024. She was born in Cecil, Ohio on September 7, 1936, to Elva Hart and AlenaBelle (Calvin) Hart. She graduated from Antwerp High School and after several years of being a farmer as well as a stay-at-home mother. She decided she needed a change in her life and ventured out to obtain her nursing degree at IPFW. She dedicated many years of her life to save other’s lives at...

Tamara Lynne Groom, age 65, died April 22, 2024 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center in Kendallville. Ms. Groom was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on May 23, 1958 to the late Dennis and Dorothy (Hollingsworth) Groom. Survivors include her three daughters; Jennifer Groom of Witmer Lake near Wolcottville, Crystal Rice of West Virginia, and Candace Kreiger of Kendallville. Companion and friend for 25 years, Freddy Shepherd of Kendallville. There are no services scheduled. 

Barbara Jane Weidner, age 96, passed away April 20, 2024 at her home in Wabash.  Barbara was born March 12th, 1928, in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Isaac and Emily Jane (Taylor) Tharp. She was preceded in death by husbands Emerson Curnutte and Richard Weidner. She is survived by daughter, Nancy Jane Curnutte Weibel; son, Richard Weidner (Sandra); son, Steven Weidner (Kathy); and son, Billy Joe Weidner (Elida) all of Wabash, Indiana. 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren also...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute David "Grubby" Grubb, age 78, of Kendallville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. David was born at the family home on State Street in Kendallville, Indiana on September 21, 1945, to the late Robert Louis Grubb and Ruth (DePew) Hile. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1965 and International Business College in Fort Wayne. He honorably served his country from 1966-1968 in the United...