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Sue Ann Frances (Masters) Schermerhorn.It is with deep sadness that the family of Sue Ann Frances (Masters) Schermerhorn...
09/11/2026

Sue Ann Frances (Masters) Schermerhorn.

It is with deep sadness that the family of Sue Ann Frances (Masters) Schermerhorn announces her peaceful passing at her home in Avilla, Indiana, on September 9, 2026, at the age of 84.

Sue Ann was born on August 30, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She graduated from Rome City High School in 1960. Known as “Suzi” during her school years, she was a varsity cheerleader and participated in FHA, Pep Club, choir, annual staff, and the junior and senior plays. After graduation, she worked at Lincoln Life in Fort Wayne.

On July 1, 1961, Sue Ann married John David Schermerhorn at Brimfield United Methodist Church. Together, they shared 63 years of marriage before his passing on November 3, 2024.

Sue Ann was a devoted wife and mother who also worked alongside John David as his accounting practice grew. She found joy in reading and in the simple, meaningful moments spent with those she loved. Her deep personal faith shaped the compassion and strength she brought to those around her. Despite facing cancer twice, Sue Ann remained resilient, independent and grateful.

Sue Ann and John David especially enjoyed hosting an annual Fourth of July celebration at their home on Sylvan Lake. The gathering became a treasured tradition. They supported Purdue Athletics through the John Purdue Club and attended Purdue football and basketball games throughout the years.

Sue Ann and John David traveled many miles together, exploring new places and enjoying spur-of-the-moment adventures. They cherished the peace and beauty of their Michigan getaway—a home on Drummond Island, the “Gem of the Huron.”

Sue Ann is survived by seven children: Suzi and Dan March of DeWitt, Michigan; Shari and Steve Bittles of Edgewater, Florida; David and Stacey Schermerhorn of Wawaka; Sandi and Todd Fortman of Avilla; Jill Schermerhorn and Bruce Fuhrer of Loveland, Ohio; John and Rhonda Schermerhorn of Kendallville; and Jeff and Jenny Schermerhorn of Westminster, Colorado.

She is also survived by 18 grandchildren—Danielle, Kristin, Courtney, Nick, Natalie, Brad, Erika, Dustin, Brandi, Ashley, Dylan, Josh, Connor, Carson, Lindsey, Hunter, Addison and Hudson & 17 great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild expected in early 2027.

Her family includes sister, Diane (Jack) Stellhorn of North Carolina, and brother, Randy Masters of Fort Wayne.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John David Schermerhorn; her parents, Garman Masters and Marcella (Ramm) Masters; and her great-granddaughter, Alivea Kurtz.

Sue Ann was often at the heart of her family’s most fond memories. She will be deeply missed in all the milestones yet to come, but her love, faith and the memories she created will remain an enduring part of the family she treasured.

Visitation and funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM.

Burial will take place at Orange Cemetery near Rome City. Her grandsons will be the pallbearers.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Hospital for Children, a place especially meaningful to Sue Ann and her family because of the care her grandson Hunter received during his battle with leukemia.

Jimmy Scott, 74, of Kendallville, passed away at his home, on July 11, 2026. Jimmy was born in Martin, Kentucky, on Sept...
09/11/2026

Jimmy Scott, 74, of Kendallville, passed away at his home, on July 11, 2026. Jimmy was born in Martin, Kentucky, on September 10, 1951, to the late Arthur Scott and Ethel Mae (Gibson) Scott. He honorably served his country for two 3-year stents in the United States Army from 1969 - 1975 and attained the rank of Sergeant. While stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, he married Vickie Lee Freed on January 18, 1973. Jim was employed for many years with Cooper Standard.

He was a kind and loving man who would do anything for anyone. Loved by so many, Jim never knew a stranger and had a remarkable gift for striking up a conversation with anyone he encountered. His warm spirit, generous nature, and heart of gold left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Survivors include:
Wife, Vickie Scott of Kendallville.
Son, James Scott of Kendallville.
Grandson, Cass Shockley of Angola.
Sister, Judy (Dennis) Peoples of Wolcottville.
Many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ethel Scott; three infant brothers, Jerome Scott, James Scott, and Tony McKinney; two sisters, Janet Arnold and Vonda Collins.

A memorial service with military honors will be held Friday, September 25, 2026, at 3:00pm at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville with visitation from 1:00 - 3:00pm prior to the service.

Evelyn Mae Thiem, age 94, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villag...
09/11/2026

Evelyn Mae Thiem, age 94, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

Mrs. Thiem was born on November 9, 1931, to Carl and Gladys (Good) Coleman. She married Arthur Emil Thiem on October 17, 1954, in Kendallville. He preceded her in death on November 18, 2020.

Evelyn worked at Campbell & Fetter Bank and later as a cafeteria worker for East Noble Schools. She was especially proud of being part of a group that helped establish the Noble County Humane Shelter, reflecting her lifelong love and compassion for animals.

Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Cathy Thiem; granddaughter, Laura (Thiem) Pepple and her husband, Ryan Pepple, all of Kendallville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Gladys Coleman; her husband, Arthur Thiem; her son, David Thiem, on May 10, 2019; grandson, Christopher Thiem, on January 19, 2004; and her brothers, Gene Coleman and Lee Coleman.

According to Evelyn’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Private burial has taken place at Avilla Cemetery in Avilla, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be made to the Noble County Humane Shelter in honor of Evelyn’s love for animals.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.hitefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were handled by Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville.

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Bidwell, age 97, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at home. Mrs. Bidwell was born in Chic...
09/07/2026

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Bidwell, age 97, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at home. Mrs. Bidwell was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 9, 1929, to the late Carl Boszor and Genevieve Josephine (O'Malley) Boszor. She married Donald Justin Bidwell on June 4, 1948. They were married for 66 years before Don preceded her in death on June 24, 2014. Betty was employed for 35 years with Taylor Made in Kendallville.

Survivors include:
Son, Daniel Bidwell of Avilla.
Son, Dennis and Debbie Bidwell of Kendallville.
Daughter, Deborah and Wyman Cross of Wolcottville.
Son, Dean Bidwell of Kendallville.
Seven grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Genevieve Boszor; her husband, Don; son, David Bidwell; daughter-in-law, Linda Bidwell; and a brother, John "Jack" Boszor.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville with visitation at 10:00 AM.
Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.
Memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church.

DeLane Ray Scott, age 77, of Rome City, peacefully passed away at home September 4, 2026, following an extended illness ...
09/06/2026

DeLane Ray Scott, age 77, of Rome City, peacefully passed away at home September 4, 2026, following an extended illness with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). DeLane was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on March 28, 1949, to the late Paul Raymond Scott and Wyvona Arlene (Christlieb) Scott. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1969, and married Dianna "Diann" Jones on September 28, 1976, in Kendallville. DeLane was a skilled journeyman tool and die engineer, employed with No-Sag Products before retiring early in 1994.

DeLane was someone who knew how to enjoy life and, more importantly, how to make those around him enjoy it, too. He cherished time spent with his family and friends and loved the freedom and adventure that came with riding motorcycles and traveling. He enjoyed good music, good times, and the simple pleasure of being surrounded by people he cared about. DeLane was an avid dancer and had a fun-loving spirit that could light up a room.

Animals held a very special place in DeLane’s heart. He loved them dearly, especially his beloved companions, Maggie, Izzy, Khloe, and Bella, who brought him endless love and companionship. DeLane’s wonderful sense of humor, generous and giving spirit, and that unmistakable twinkle in his eye made him truly special. He had a way of bringing laughter, warmth, and joy wherever he went. Those who knew and loved DeLane will forever treasure the memories, laughter, adventures, and special moments they shared with him.

Survivors include:
Wife, Diann Scott of Rome City.
Daughter and son-in-law, DeLayna Diann and Kenneth Lehner of Garrett.
Son-in-law, Nathan Bowker of Butler.
Nine grandchildren including Stephanie Nickles of Ligonier, Ashlee McCoy of Auburn, Katie McCoy (fiancé, Austin Wood) of Auburn, Cassidy McCoy (Dante Graham) of Auburn, Destiney Bowker of Butler, AlecZander Bowker (his fiancé, Isabella DuBois) of St. Joe, Ruby Bowker of Butler, Avery Lehner and his wife Paige of Auburn, and Austin Lehner and his wife Sarah of Auburn.
Eight great grandchildren including Bentley McCoy, Braxton and Zeke Zimmerman, Julius Wiley, NoraLynn Terrill, Sophia & Axel Lehner and Carson Lehner.
Brother, DaleLyn Scott of Kendallville.
Sister-in-law, Gena (Bill) Dean of Loris, South Carolina.
Sister-in-law, Robin (Matt) Muncy of Fort Wayne.
Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

DeLane was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Wyvona Scott; and a daughter, Kelly Lynne Bowker in 2023.

Visitation will take place Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 3:00 - 8:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Hite Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Miller of Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Rome City officiating the service. There will be visitation at 10:00 AM prior to the service.

Burial will follow at Christian Union Brethren Cemetery near Garrett followed by a luncheon at Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Rome City. Casket bearers will be Kenny Lehner, Austin Lehner, Avery Lehner, Alec Bowker, Caleb Armstrong, Austin Wood, and Dante Graham.

Memorial donations may be made to Association Frontotemporal Dementia (AFTD), 2700 Horizon Drive, Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Gary Allen Tucker, age 78, of Ossian, passed away on September 1, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Brawley...
09/05/2026

Gary Allen Tucker, age 78, of Ossian, passed away on September 1, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Brawley, CA on Valentine’s Day, 1948 to Chester and Betty Tucker. He married his wife Ann in December of 1969. Gary spent his career at General Electric Fort Wayne retiring in 1991.

He received his GED in the Navy and went on to earn an associate's degree from Ivy Tech. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy from 1967-69.

Gary was a man of many talents and was able to fix anything. Hobbies included stained glass, collecting vintage canning jars and woodworking. He built his 2 older grandchildren a stick-built playhouse in Indiana, dismantled it, drove it to Pennsylvania and reassembled it there.

This spring when he knew his time on earth was drawing to a close, he said he wanted one more summer. He spent hours outside just sitting in the hot sun and loving every minute. And yes, he got his summer.

Survivors include:
His wife of 56 years, Ann Tucker of Ossian, Indiana.
Daughter, Leah (Phil) Devlin of Keswick, Virginia.
Son, Andrew (Jessica) Tucker of Ossian.
Grandchildren, Liam Gallmeyer, Olivia Gallmeyer, Ashley Tucker, George Tucker.
Sisters, Carol (Jim) Hall, Betty (Walt) Bass, and Monna Gale (James) Crowe all of Brantley, Alabama.
Brother-in-law, Dan (Lisa) Wiles of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Sister-in-law, Gail (Mike) Simone of Fort Wayne.
Numerous nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Penny Youmans; brother, Larry Tucker; and sister, Virginia Hall.

A private burial service with military honors will be held on October 5, 2026, at Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.

Memorials to Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, P O Box 5, Huntertown, IN 46748. Note: In memory if Gary A Tucker, Honor Flight #50.

Amanda Mary (Schneider) Baughn, age 42, of Kendallville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Septembe...
09/04/2026

Amanda Mary (Schneider) Baughn, age 42, of Kendallville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on September 3, 2026, at I.U. Health University, Indianapolis following a courageous three-year illness. In October 2025, Amanda received a liver transplant, which gave her additional precious time with her family and friends she loved so dearly.

She was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on October 22, 1983, to Fred Duane Schneider and Tammy Rena (Sheets) Schneider.

Amanda loved crafting with her two children, doing puzzles and collecting plants. What her family remembers most about her was her witty humor. She loved her girl days with her aunts and cousins, spending time with friends, shopping or just going for a drive. She would always make every event she attended a fun and happy place to be! Please keep her children and family in your thoughts and prayers.

Survivors include:
Her two children; daughter, Myracle Baughn and son, Jayce Baughn both of Kendallville.
Parents, Fred and Tammy Schneider of Kendallville.
Brother, Trevor Schneider of Kendallville.
Fiancé, Antonio Miller of Ligonier.
Paternal grandmother, Susie Schneider of Kendallville.
Amanda was preceded in death by her baby sister, Amber Sheets; maternal grandparents, Darrell "Johnny" and Betty Sheets; paternal grandfather, Cody Schneider; uncle, Darrell Sheets, Jr.; and a cousin, Brandon Sheets.

There will be a celebration of Amanda's life at a later date. If you would like to help the family, memorial donations may be sent in Amanda's name to Hite Funeral Home to help cover expenses.

09/04/2026

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Patricia Ann Stevens, 80, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at Parkview Hospital Randal...
09/03/2026

Patricia Ann Stevens, 80, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born on September 13, 1945, in Crane, Indiana to the late Paul and Margaret Perry. She grew up in the small town of Loogootee, Indiana alongside her parents and sister, Sharon Krill. She later went on to proudly serve in the United States Army as an Administrative Clerk, where she met her beloved husband of 62 years, Walter J. Stevens.

Patricia enjoyed playing bingo, attending Fort Wayne Komets games, and completing Thomas Kinkade puzzles, but above all, her greatest happiness came from spending time with her family. She never missed an opportunity to share stories about them with anyone who would listen. Patricia will forever be remembered for her kindness and devotion to her family. Patricia’s greatest gift was always being a source of unconditional love, encouragement, support, and joy wherever she was.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Walter J. Stevens of Fort Wayne, Indiana; her sister, Sharon Krill of Fort Wayne, Indiana; her son and daughter-in-law, Walt Stevens Jr. and Tracy Stevens of Fort Wayne, Indiana; her daughter and son-in-law, Maggie and Allan Gibbs of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and her daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Dan Hambleton of Caldwell, Idaho. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Margaret Perry, and her brother-in-law, John Krill.

In keeping with the family’s wishes, a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

09/03/2026

Fred Lynn Aldrich, 79, of Angola, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his dear friend, Cheri McQueen of Angola, and her daughters, Jennifer Woodward of Cambridge City, Indiana and Stacy Samuels of Kernersville, North Carolina; his daughter, Lori (Todd) Wolf of Angola, 3 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. His sister-in-law, Judy Aldrich of Fremont, and nephews, Todd (Lisa) Aldrich and Mark Aldrich of Fremont along with 2 beloved nieces and their families also survive. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Aldrich, brother, Marvin Aldrich, and sister, Marlene Freeman.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 9, 2026, from 3:30 - 6:30 at the Angola Commons Hall, 501 S. John Street, Angola, IN. The event will be in the lower level - take the drive to the rear of the building.

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