All Obituaries

Arlene Joan (Cleveland) Bennett, age 89, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Life Care Center of LaGrange in LaGrange, IN.  Ms. Bennett was born on February 18, 1935 in Nappanee, IN to the late Raymond Cleveland and Ellen Marie (Hamilton) Holst.  She graduated from LaGrange High School.  On August 24, 1965, she married John W. Bennett in LaGrange.  In 1997, she retired from Syndicate in Middlebury, IN after many years of dedicated and quality...

Barbara June (Trittipo) Fought, age 73, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Ms. Fought was born on June 12, 1950 in LaGrange, IN to the late Paul and Helen (Conrad) Trittipo. She graduated from Westview High School in rural LaGrange County. Then she continued her education earning an associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene from a college in Columbus, OH. Barbara worked as a teacher’s assistant for over 20...

Betty “Jean” Sayre, of Howe, IN, passed away on March 30, 2024 at the age of 95, at Parkview LaGrange with Hospice.  She was born on January 23, 1929 in Stinesville, IN. She is survived by her daughter, Delores Kay (Tom) Clarkson, Grandchildren; Marina (Jeremy) Hoover and Michael (Sarah) Clarkson, great-grandchildren; Savannah Hoover, Thomas Hoover, and Jacob Clarkson; as well as two sisters, Evelyn Cramer and Susie Smith. Preceding her in death were her husband, Paul E....

Keum Ja (Lee) Dunkel, age 86, of LaGrange, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Life Care Center of LaGrange. Ms. Dunkel was born on June 21, 1937 in South Korea. She graduated from High School in South Korea. After leaving South Korea, she met the true love of her life, Daniel E. Dunkel and the two were married at Fort Benning, GA. Daniel passed away at 36 years old and Lee was loyal to her husband until her final breath. Lee worked for Coachmen...

Patricia “Patty” Ann (Trittipo) Knowles, age 85, of Goshen, IN formerly of Milford, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Ms. Knowles was born on September 30, 1938 in Ligonier, IN to the late Paul Arthur and Helen Beulah (Conrad) Trittipo. She graduated from both Topeka Elementary School and High School in Topeka, IN. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Red Hat Society. In 1980s, she was an...

Dennis J. Darr, age 74, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Mr. Darr was born on May 2, 1949 in Goshen, IN to the late Harold W. and Donnabelle L. (Hart) Darr. Dennis finished High School and then joined the work force, helping his father with his wrecker business. Dennis spent most of his professional life as a junkyard worker. Upon retirement, he worked as a handyman and maintenance man. Dennis enjoyed finding and...

Eleazar Ramirez Munoz, age 40, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Eleazar was born on December 28, 1983 to Adan Ramirez Munoz and Maria Luz Munoz Montoya. He married Anna Silvia Maldonado Avila. Eleazar was a homebody who enjoyed tinkering with his car and watching television. He also loved to be around horses and enjoyed horse races. Survivors include: Wife, Anna Silvia Maldonado Avila. Parents, Adan Ramirez Martinez and Maria Luz Munoz...

Aaron Howard “Howie” Yoder, age 51, of Wolcottville, IN, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Yoder was born on January 30, 1973 in Sturgis, MI to Howard L. and Loretta M (Johnloz) Yoder. On November 27, 2006, he married Tamela J. Kobold in Las Vegas, NV. Howie began his professional life at Marque Ambulance where he was head of the fabricating department for 10 years. He then ventured on to L&W for 5 years, where he was over the steel and welding...

Eli W. Hochstetler, 79, of LaGrange, district 5-2, died on February 20, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on November 23, 1944 in Elkhart Co to Willis and Katie  (Lehman) Hochstetler.  He was a member of The Old Order Amish Church and lived in the Tri-County area all his life.  He married Fannie Mae Schmucker on April 1, 1965.  She survives.   Also surviving are 8 daughters; Esther (Willis) Schwartz, Holmes County, OH; Laura (Mervin) Whetstone, LaGrange;...

Jamie A. Schnelker, age 62, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne.  On August 11, 1961, Jamie was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Alan Edward Sr. and Patricia Sue (Watson) Schnelker.  Jamie graduated from Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, IN and continued education at Santa Barbara College where they earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.  Jamie previously worked as a mechanic for Parker in Fort...