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11/04/2025
Ethan Michael Fike, 19, of Butler, Indiana died tragically Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Butler.
He was born October 5, 2006, in Fort Wayne to Shane and Amanda (Maberson) Fike.
Ethan was a senior at Garrett High School in Garrett and had previously attended Eastside High School in B...
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11/04/2025
Nancy Joan Mitchell, 87, of Avilla, Indiana, died Sunday, November 2, 2025, at her residence.
She was born September 23, 1938, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Urban and Helen (Coffelt) Drerup.
She married James E. Mitchell. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2001.
She was a re...
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11/03/2025
11/01/2025
It’s that time again! Don’t forget to turn back your clocks tonight.
11/01/2025
Beverly J. Lorntz, 87, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville, surrounded by her family.
She was born August 4, 1938, in Melbern, Ohio, to Clarence and Treva (Steward) Patterson.
On December 13, 1958, in Williams Center, Ohio, she married Merle W. Lorntz. He preceded her in death on August 25, 2021.
Beverly was a homemaker and had also worked at TI Automotive.
She attended Ashley United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed landscaping and flowers. She loved being a grandma and taking care of her family.
Surviving are two daughters, Brook (Joe) Hartman of Howe and Beth (Craig) Kain of LaGrange; five sons, Mark (Patty) Lorntz of Fremont, Michael Lorntz of Angola, Monty Lorntz of Pleasant Lake, Matthew (Donna) Lorntz of Angola, and Mitch Lorntz of Fort Wayne; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Barbara Barber, Linda Hulbert, and Patricia Smith all of Bryan, Ohio.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson; a great-granddaughter, four sisters and six brothers.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Chaplain Ken Weaver of Parkview Noble Hospice officiating
Burial will follow at Circle Cemetery near Hudson.
Pallbearers are Trevor Lorntz, Tyler Lorntz, Tatem Lorntz, Lance Lorntz, Cole Lorntz, and Blake Kain.
Preferred memorials may be directed to Special Olympics Indiana, 6200 Technology Center Drive, Suite 105 Indianapolis, IN 46278.
Cremation continues to be a popular choice, but did you know there are now two forms available in many states? Read this blog to learn more about the differences between flame-based and water-based cremation!
Did you know there are two forms of cremation? Read this article to learn about the differences between water-based and flame-based cremation?
10/30/2025
Pam Hovarter, 71, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.
She was born November 30, 1953, in Knott County, Kentucky to Beverage and Ellen (Wicker) Wallen.
On December 17, 1986, in Kendallville she married Everett L. Hovarter. He preceded her in death on October 11, 2012.
She had worked at Arden in Kendallville and 13 years at Courier in Kendallville as a machine operator. She also cleaned for several years at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, now Young Family Funeral Home in Kendallville.
Pam was a woman whose heart and spirit were as vibrant as the things she loved. A devoted collector of all things Elvis, she found joy in the King’s music and in the memories it brought. Her love of travel often took her to two of her favorite places — Tennessee and Hawaii — where she found beauty, peace, and inspiration.
A talented seamstress and skilled at cross stitch, Pam had a gift for creating beauty with her hands. She also had a passion for movies — from the timeless Gone with the Wind to the thrill of a good action film. But nothing lit up her heart quite like Christmas. She delighted in the season, cherishing the Hallmark holiday movies and the simple magic that came with them.
Pam found joy in life’s small, beautiful moments — collecting seashells, watching butterflies, admiring sunsets and sunrises, and always looking for rainbows. Her favorite moments were spent on the porch, listening to the soothing sound of rain. And whenever she could, she loved a friendly game of Rummy, full of laughter and good company.
Pam’s life was a gentle reminder to find joy in the everyday, to treasure the beauty around us, and to never stop looking for the rainbow. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit and love will live on in all who knew her.
Surviving are a daughter, Hope Hovarter of Kendallville; three sons, Cris (Angie) Terry of Kendallville, Jeff (Stefanie) Terry of Columbia City, and Billy (Cindy Witte) Hovarter of Corunna; six grandchildren, Shayne (Becca Hile) Terry, Shaylee (Doug) Mapes, Tricen Hovarter, Savannah Hovarter, Damien Nickles, and Nolan Hovarter; six great-grandchildren with one more on the way; four sisters, Sue Lowder of Avilla, Bertha (Bill) Bryant of Kendallville, Ethel Kline of Albion, and Flossie Strange of Ohio; six stepdaughters; and two stepsons.
She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Elmer Terry; two sisters, Arvenie Wallen and Joyce Boddiger; three brothers, Cledis Wallen, Clyde Moore, and Claude Wallen.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, 222 South State Street, Kendallville with Pastor Pete Meneghello officiating.
Burial will follow in Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.
Pallbearers will be Cris Terry, Jeff Terry, Billy Hovarter, Shayne Terry, Nolan Hovarter, Tricen Hovarter, Doug Mapes, and Travis Klink.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Preferred memorials are to Noble County Humane Society, P.O. Box 471, Kendallville, Indiana, 46755.
Pam Hovarter, 71, of Kendallville, Indiana died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.
She was born November 30, 1953, in Knott County, Kentucky to Beverage and Ellen (Wicker) Wallen.
On December 17, 1986, in Kendallville she married Everett L. Hovart...
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10/29/2025
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10/29/2025
Wayne L. Targgart, 91, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born September 2, 1934, in Wawaka, Indiana, to David A. and Edna (Peterson) Targgart.
Wayne honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958.
On November 9, 1963, in LaGrange he married Judith “Judy” Hill.
He started his working career at Yoder Popcorn in Shipshewana and also worked at Sealed Power in LaGrange. He then worked at Farm Bureau Insurance in LaGrange and Domex in Kendallville. He retired as an insurance salesman and realtor at the Howe-LaGrange Agency in LaGrange.
A dedicated official for the Indiana High School Athletic Association, Wayne served for more than 50 years, officiating baseball, basketball, football, and track. One of the highlights of his officiating career was working the Indiana State Baseball Tournament in 1974.
He was baptized at Cosperville Church and was a past member of the Wolcottville Lions Club.
Wayne enjoyed playing golf and attending the Indy 500 and Brickyard races, which he went to for many years. A devoted fan of Notre Dame Football and IU Basketball and sports in general, Wayne also cherished living on Westler Lake, where he made his home for 40 years. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his three granddaughters.
Surviving are his wife of over 61 years, Judy Targgart of Kendallville; two sons, Doug (Brenda) Targgart of Wolcottville, and Brad (Shari) Targgart of Kendallville; three grandchildren, Taylor Targgart of Indianapolis, Madison Targgart of Kendallville, and Meredith Targgart of Kendallville; and two brothers, David (Marilyn) Targgart of Fort Wayne and Larry Targgart of LaGrange.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Rose Weaver.
Wayne’s funeral service will be Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9, North, Wolcottville with Pastor Angie Kidd and Pastor Regan Ford officiating.
Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Wolcottville.
Honor guard services will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation is Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.
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In March of 2006, Pat and Kathy Young purchased the Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville and the Hutchins Funeral Home in Wolcottville. At the recommendation of the Hutchins family, the name was changed to Young Family Funeral Home. Kathy began her career in funeral service with the Hutchins family in 1975.
Today, Young Family Funeral Home has the honor and distinction of being one of Indiana’s oldest continuing funeral homes, having been established in 1860. We have endeavored to bring to the citizens of this community the utmost in professional services…plus a sincere understanding of a family in their time of grief.
In August, 2017, Pat and Kathy purchased the Johnson Funeral Home in Hudson from Dale Johnson. They are excited about the opportunity to be a part of the Hudson-Ashley community and grateful to Mr. Johnson for seeking them out to purchase the business he operated for 33 years.
The Young’s daughter, Beth Young-Mosley, Wilson Hunt, and Michael Johnston are a vital part of the funeral home, along with part-time employees, Roger Arnold, Dennis Bruce, Pat Febles, Connie Leighty, Kevin Sabrosky, and Occy Perkins. Also see frequently helping the funeral home are the Young’s son and daughter-in-law, Adam and Stephanie Young; their son-in-law, Donald Mosley; and their six grandchildren, Leanne Young, Matthew Mosley, Mark Mosley, Carl Young, Michael Mosley, and Sarah Young.
All of our staff is committed to personal excellence in serving families. We believe in attention to detail, particularly in helping families personalize a service for their loved one. Affordable funerals, designed to fit family financial resources, is part of our total commitment to everyone in the community. Additionally, post funeral aftercare is a routine part of our dedication to serve the total family needs.
“The Lord has definitely placed us where we are supposed to be by helping families through one of the most difficult times of their lives.”
