SOUTH WHITLEY – Dennis Robert Firestone, 60, of South Whitley, died at 6:54 a.m. May 19, 2013, in his residence. He was born Dec. 31, 1952, in Whitley County, to Robert G. and Mildred A. Schneider Firestone. He graduated from Whitko High School in 1971. He worked at Whitley Midtown Market and formerly worked at Nutritional Research, South Whitley, for more than 30 years. Surviving are two children, Elizabeth (and spouse Jeffrey) Innen, Warsaw, and Matthew R. Firestone, Leesburg; two grandchildren; a sister, Sue Martin, Warsaw, and his partner, Sarah Mills, South Whitley. A memorial service will be at a later date. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Condolences may be sent via www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com
