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03/11/2026

Dirk Roderick Renkenberger, age 69, of Kendallville, passed away Saturday March 7, 2026, peacefully at his home. Dirk was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on October 2, 1956, at McCray Memorial Hospital in Kendallville to James Hiram Renkenberger and Judith Ann (Crowl) Renkenberger. He married Pamela Sue Becker in August of 1982 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Dirk's family always came first especially his wife, kids, and grandkids. He was also a very loyal friend to many. Dirk was a very boisterous man! We could write a book series about him, for REAL!!
He enjoyed spending time with his family, nature, gardening, music, taking care of his animals, attending grandchildren's many events, war games and most of all his adventures in the great outdoors.

He was employed at Colwell until his retirement. In his younger years he played weekend gigs as a drummer with several Rock-N-Roll bands.

Survivors include:
His devoted, beautiful, and loving wife Pamela Renkenberger, his mother Judith Renkenberger, daughter's Destiny Jimenez, Constance (Thea) Renkenberger-Lamb, and Sierra (Justin) Cain.
Step-Sons Joshua (Heather) Molen and Ian (Jenny) Molen.
Grandchildren Aliyah & Alan Jimenez, Nevin & Madison Cain, Trevor, Alexandria, Elizabeth, Jordan, Avin, Kylie, and Braxton Molen.
He had 7 great grandchildren.
Surviving siblings include:
Jody (Randy) Anglin, Barron (Tina) Renkenberger, and Valerie Strycker. He was also adored and loved by many nieces and nephews.

A private viewing was held for immediate family on Tuesday March 10th. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 24th at the Kiwanis pavilion on the east side of Bixler lake Park from 2:00 - 6:00. Please feel free to stop by anytime.

The family would also like to thank all who have been there to help us along this difficult journey.

The bear has gone over the mountain to see the other side.

03/09/2026

Kent Gillian Ihrie, age 84, of Witmer Lake, near Wolcottville, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at home. Kent was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on September 1, 1941, to the late Wendell Morris Ihrie and Mary Elizabeth (Gillian) Ihrie. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1959 and honorably served his country in the Army National Guard for six years. On March 11, 1967, he married Ruth Elaine Fischer at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. Ruthie preceded him in death on September 9, 2016.

Kent worked as a tool and die design engineer for over 40 years with JB Tool and Midwest Tool in Fort Wayne. He enjoyed sailing, riding motorcycles, target shooting and spending time reading one of his many bibles. He also loved his family, and focused his life around them.

Survivors include:
Daughter, Dawn Renee and Brian Ramsey of Kendallville.
Son, Chad and Dawn Ihrie of Kendallville.
Son, Mark Ihrie and Alyssia Mickem of Kendallville.
Daughter, Sara and Chase Paduano of Rome City.
Grandchildren: Kaitlyn (Jerry) Weber of Kendallville; Kourtney (Christian) Mayberry of Corunna; Kyle (Breanna) Ramsey of Albion; Anna Ihrie of West Lafayette, Carson Ihrie of Kendallville, Kendall Mickem of Auburn, Colton Ihrie of Kendallville, and Jerred Paduano of Rome City.
Great grandchildren, Jerry Weber, Jr. and Terry Weber and two great grandchildren due very soon.
Brother-in-law, Steven Fischer of Avilla.
Sister-in-law, Connie Fischer of Fort Wayne.

Kent was preceded in death by his parents, Wendell Ihrie and Marie (Herron) Ihrie; and Mary Ihrie; his wife of nearly 50 years, Ruthie Ihrie; sisters, Carolyn "Betty" (Donald) Taylor, Sheila Diane (Cy) Peachy. Sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy Lamb, Delores (Ronnie) Lamb, Alice (Donald) Huth, Barbara (Richard "Dick") Hippenhammer, Irene (Amos) Delong, and Jeanette Fischer; Thomas (Nancy) Fischer, Donald “Butch” Fischer, Chuck (Sherry) Fischer, Roberta (Nick) Weber.

The family will gather together privately for a farewell viewing followed by burial next to his beloved, Ruthie, at Woodruff Cemetery in LaGrange County.

03/07/2026

Carroll Frederick "Cody" Schneider Jr., age 84, of Kendallville, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville. Cody was born in Lisbon, Indiana, on June 10, 1941, to the late Carroll Frederick Schneider, Sr. and Bertha (Padget) Towns. He married his high school sweetheart, Avonna Rosella "Susie" Weimer, on October 29, 1958, at Church of God in Kendallville.

Cody had a dedicated career, beginning at McCray Refrigeration where he worked until its closing. He then worked as a truck driver for Kendallville Foundry before concluding his career as a semi-truck driver for ATTI.

A man of deep faith, he was a member of Independent Full Gospel Church, where he passionately served as the song leader for many years.

In his retirement, Cody pursued his passions, which included meticulously restoring his 1954 Chevy Belair and attending car shows. He could most often be found outdoors, proudly tending to his yard. He was also a devoted collector of antique telephones, accumulating a remarkable collection of over 2,000 phones. His grandchildren will fondly remember his tradition of making them his famous turtle pancakes for breakfast. Cody loved his family and the many friends he made over his many years.

Survivors include:
His devoted wife of 67 years, Susie Schneider of Kendallville.
Daughter, Mary (Loren) Allen of Kendallville.
Daughter, Carol (Jim) Colter of Kendallville.
Son, Fred (Tammy) Schneider of Kendallville.
Son, Tony (Jenny) Schneider of Kendallville.
Ten beloved grandchildren and twelve cherished great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Chris Schneider; and two sisters, Hazel King and Carolyn Carteaux.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Independent Full Gospel Church, 1302 South Gonser Street, Ashley, Indiana.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Independent Full Gospel Church with a luncheon to immediately follow the funeral service. Rev. Sam Weimer and Pastor Andrew Sexton will officiate the service.
Burial will follow the luncheon at 3:30 PM at Lakeview Cemetery in Kendallville. Pallbearers will be Cory Allen, Chris Allen, Cody Schneider, Trevor Schneider, Jimmy Colter, Joe Inman. Honorary bearers are Jacob Inman, Logan Allen, and Johnny Harper.
Preferred memorials to the Humane Society of Noble County.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Cody Schneider, please visit our floral store.

03/03/2026

Dalton Ray Moore, age 86, of Jones Lake, near Rome City, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at his home. Dalton Ray was born in Knott County, near Garrett, Kentucky, July 21, 1939, to the late Jasper and Fairlena (Napier) Moore. He married Jeanette Henderson in July of 1958 in Rome City and she survives him. He was employed thirty years with Curto Ligonier Foundry. Dalton Ray was a devout Christian and loved The Lord with all his heart. He enjoyed c**n hunting, raising his garden, and tending to his bees. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him and loved him.

Other survivors include:
Daughter, Marilyn and Rwen Marks of Rome City.
Son, Ricky Moore of Lake of the Woods, Hudson, Indiana.
Daughter, Marlene Martin of Englewood, Florida.
Daughter, Sharon Kay and Ellis Fugate of South Milford.
Seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Sister, Irene and Darrell Helton of Wi******er, Kentucky.

Dalton Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Fairlena Moore; two grandsons, Steven Tigg and Josh Fender; two brothers, Farris Moore and Chester Moore; eight sisters, Nellie Sturdivant, Elsie Gibson, Iolet Lovely, Violet Sturdivant, Lucinda Combs, Yvonne Collins, Christene Jones, and Lillie Itchner.

Visitation will be held next Friday, March 13, 2026, from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville.
A funeral service will take place next Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Hite Funeral Home.
Burial will take place at Woodruff Cemetery in LaGrange County. Casket bearers will be Keith Fender, Tim Willis, Blayne Willis, Timothy Willis, Rory Schmeling, and Logan Mitchell.

03/01/2026

Jeanne Marie Johnson, age 76, of New Haven, passed away February 26, 2026, at The Cedars in Leo. Jeanne was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 3, 1949, to the late Elmer G. Hoevel and Louise Frances (David) Osmun. She graduated from New Haven High School and went onto college and completed an associate degree. She married Charles Clifton Johnson on August 6, 1971, in Fort Wayne and he preceded her in death on June 27, 1997.

Survivors include:
Son, Cory and Chelsea Johnson of Fort Wayne.
Daughter, Jennifer Johnson of Pompano Beach, Florida.
Son, Chad and Sonia Johnson of Brooklyn, New York.
Three grandchildren: Aysia Reeves of Pompano Beach, Florida; Karter Johnson and Kamryn Johnson both of Fort Wayne.
Long time companion, Steve Parnin of Fort Wayne.
Sister, Roberta and Rex Allen of Muncie.

Visitation and funeral service will take place Friday, March 6, 2026, at First Baptist Church of New Haven, 1716 Werling Road, New Haven, Indiana 46774. Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM.
Burial will take place next to her husband at a later date at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Decatur, Indiana.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of New Haven.

03/01/2026

Rickey Lee Knox, age 67, of Ligonier, died February 24, 2026 in hospice care at Parkview Lagrange Hospital. Rickey was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on June 9, 1958, to the late Otis Knox and Christine (Manns) Morr. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Survivors include:
Brother, Roger and Deborah Knox of Indianapolis.
Brother, Rodney and Deborah Knox of Avilla.
Brother, Randy Knox of Kendallville.
Brother, Ronald and Patti Knox of Kendallville.
Brother, Russell Knox of Albion.
Half brother, Christopher and Jan Morr of Kendallville.
Stepbrother, Joby and Sonci Morr of Albion.
Stepbrother, Stevie Morr of Vandalia, Michigan.
Stepfather, Stephen Morr of Plant City, Florida.
Many nieces and nephews.

There will be a gathering to celebrate Rickey's life at a later date.

02/27/2026

Jack Melvin Clements, Jr., age 68, of Kendallville, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Kendallville Manor. Jack was born in Huntington, Indiana, on November 5, 1957, to the late Jack Melvin Clements, Sr. and Esther Joan (Gerrad) Clements. He grew up in Kendallville and attended East Noble High School.

Survivors include:
Daughter, Tiffany and Ryan Ferguson of Kendallville.
Son, Jack and Jamie Clements of Kendallville.
Six grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Brother, Scott and Marsha Clements of Kendallville.
Brother, Gene and Angela Clements of Kendallville.
Sister, Roxanne Dotson of Kendallville.
Six nieces and nephews, 19 great nieces and nephews, and five great-great nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents, and a nephew, Shane Clements.

02/25/2026

Rosemary (Garman) Rhodes, age 80, of Avilla, died February 23, 2026, at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. Rosemary was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on April 9, 1945, to the late Donald William Garman and Hazel Adeline (Kniss) Garman. She grew up in Huntertown and graduated from Huntertown High School.

Survivors include:
Son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Lisa Rhodes of Avilla.
Grandson, Cory and Tailor Rhodes of Avilla
Great granddaughter, Macie Rhodes.
Brother, Bill Garman of Huntertown.
Niece, Sandra (Kevin) Appenzeller of Fort Wayne.
Nephew, Daniel (Janelle) Garman of Fort Wayne.

There are no services scheduled.

02/24/2026

Margaret Louise (Scott) Godsell, age 93, of Kendallville, passed away February 24, 2026, at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville. Mrs. Godsell was born in Allen Township of Noble County, Indiana, on June 25, 1932, to the late Eldon Leo Scott, Sr. and Anna R. (Rice) Scott.

She graduated from Kendallville High School class of 1950. That same year, she married Allen Leroy Godsell on September 2, 1950, in the rectory of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville. They were married 69 years before Allen passed away on January 18, 2020.

Margaret retired from Eaton Corporation in Kendallville after 18 years as expeditor/dispatcher. After retirement, she and Allen did a lot of traveling across the country and spent 13 winters in Mesa, Arizona. She loved her family and attending her grandkids sporting events. She also enjoyed doing genealogy.

Survivors include:
Daughter, Peggy Ransburg of Kendallville.
Son, Stephen and Deborah Godsell of Traverse City, Michigan.
Seven grandchildren: Michelle (Robert) Abel of Kendallville; Dawn (David) Hodges, Jr., of Nolensville, Tennessee; Shawn (Joy) Landez of Fort Wayne; Tony (Rebekah) Landez of Fishers, Indiana; Stephanie Herkel of Kendallville; Nicki (Doug) Kovach of Demotte, Indiana; and Justina (John) Hlavka of Sutton Bay, Michigan.
21 great grandchildren, six great-great grandsons and one great-great granddaughter.
Brother, Robert Scott of California.
Sisters, Ruth Ulrey and Cecelia (Phil) Schmidt both of Fort Wayne.

Margaret was preceded in death by her grandparents, Riley and Marjorie Rice; parents, Eldon and Anna Scott; her husband, Allen Godsell; one sister, Patricia Sweet; four brothers, Eldon L. Scott, Jr., Thomas Scott, Paul Alan Scott, and John E. Scott.

Visitation and funeral services will both be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM officiated by Pastor Mike Albaugh. Burial will take place at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.

02/24/2026

Rosemarie Scribner, age 86, of New Haven, passed away February 15, 2026, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. Rosemarie was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on July 8, 1939, to the late Ernest J. Scribner and Loretta (Gordon) Scribner. She graduated from Elmhurst High School and was employed by Royal Lace.

Survivors include:
Son, Robert and Barbara Pierce of New Haven.
Son, Ronald and Angie Pierce of Goshen.
Son, Michael Pierce of West Lafayette.
Eight grandchildren.
One brother, Rev. Loren Scribner of Detroit, Michigan.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Rosemarie's life will be held in New Haven at a later date.

02/24/2026

Valerie Dee Enyeart, age 77, of Marion, passed away February 20, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash. Mrs. Enyeart was born in Marion, Indiana, on April 6, 1948, to the late William Bradstreet Hardacre and Esta Irene (Worth) Wilmes. She married Danny Dave Enyeart on November 18, 1978, at Hillside Wesleyan Church in Marion. Danny preceded her in death March 5, 2018. Valerie was a beautician and worked as a hairdresser for many years. She loved her family and spending time with them and she loved her cats.

Survivors include:
Son, Henry Ray Enyeart and Rebecca Dillon of Selma.
Son, Erik William Enyeart of Marion.
Grandsons, Tristen, Taylor, and Daniel Enyeart all of Selma.
Great granddaughter, Rayleigh Enyeart.
Brothers, Lowell (Mary) Williams, Clarence Williams, Ed (Paula) Small, and Larry Small.
Sisters, Billie Sue (Ron) Wilson and Holly (Dennis) Durham.
Many nieces and nephews also survive including a special niece, Alice Roberts.
Special friend, Janet Williams.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Smith, and her best friend, Aimee Carter, who died just one day before Valerie passed.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:30 AM at Jonesboro House of Prayer, 407 East Glenn Street, Jonesboro, Indiana with visitation at 10:30 AM prior to the service.
Burial will take place along side her husband at 1:00 PM at Marion National Cemetery.

02/24/2026

Terry Glenn Davis, age 81, of Big Turkey Lake, Hudson, Indiana, died unexpectedly at his home February 22, 2026. Terry was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 30, 1944, to the late Ora Glenn Davis and Mary Kathryn (Traughber) Davis. He married Freda Mae Rugg on March 27, 1965, in Fort Wayne and she survives him. Terry was employed as a pipefitter with Shambaugh and Sons from where he retired. Terry loved chocolate donuts and chocolate ice cream. He was very particular about his lawn and enjoyed tending to his garden and flowers. He was well known as the "Neighborhood Watchman", making sure everybody was doing everything the right way.

Survivors include:
Wife, Freda Davis of Big Turkey Lake, Hudson.
Son, Terry Davis, Jr. of Rome City.
Daughter, Monica Boehme of Kendallville.
Son, Randy Davis of Albion.
Son, Nathan Davis of Big Turkey Lake.
Six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Sherry Sowards and Charlene Rugg.

There are no services scheduled.

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