All Obituaries

Michael J. Frost, "Frosty", age 50, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Fortuna, CA.  He was born on February 4, 1970 in Elkhart, IN to Gordon Frost and Carolyn Antone.  In 1988, he graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  He attended Glen Oaks Community College and later went on to Mid America Mortuary College where he gradated in 1996.  He was a licensed funeral director in Indiana for 24 years.  Mike was the fourth-generation...

Janis E. Haggard, age 68, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on August 2, 1952 in Adams County, IN to the late Harley J. and Dorothy (Ross) Tumbleson.  Jan graduated from South Adams High School in Berne, IN.  On July 2, 1970, she married Ralph E. Haggard.  Together she and her husband were dairy farmers and then later went to work in factories until retirement.  She was a member of the South Milford Church of...

Donna M. Gehrls, age 86, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence in Sturgis, MI.  Donna was born on February 26, 1934 in Caro, MI to Clark and Leota (Way) Hutchinson.  She graduated from Caro High School in Caro, MI.  In 1971, she married the love of her life Howard E. Gehrls and resided in Fairgrove, MI for 47 years.   Donna was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.  She enjoyed countless hours of meticulous diamond painting. ...

Maria C. Garcia, age 76, of Sturgis, MI, passed away on December 22, 2020 at AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center Aurora in Aurora, IL.  Mrs. Garcia was born on August 27, 1944 in Mexico.  She married her husband of 30 years, Gonzalo Garcia in Mexico.  Maria was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.  She worked at Miller Poultry for 3 years.  Maria enjoyed being outside working.  She liked to watch soap operas.  Maria loved seeing her family happy and spending...

Samuel Vaughn Miller, age 61, of Howe, IN passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Miller was born on January 11, 1959 in Sturgis, MI to Carlson Vaughn and Mary Eunice (Timm) Miller.  He graduated from High School in Saginaw, MI.  Samuel loved Ford Mustangs, tinkering on cars, and gardening.  Survivors include his seven siblings, Sheryl Clauss, Carol Jean Eagan, Patti (Steve) Kushner, Tim (Laurie) Miller, Matt Miller, Andy (Linda) Miller, and...

Kyle Dallas Foulk, age 28, of Kendallville, IN passed away on December 16, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Foulk was born on March 20, 1992 in LaGrange, IN to Kevin A. and Kandra K. Foulk.  In 2011, he graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  Kyle Enjoyed video gaming and spending time with his guitar.   He was a family-oriented man and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones.  Kyle had a big heart and was always...

Paul Asbury, age 54, of Albion, IN passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Asbury was born on January 21, 1966 in Welch, West Virginia to Emit and Georgia E. (Beavers) Asbury.  He attended Central Noble High School in Albion, IN.  Paul worked in tool and die at A-1 Production and Colwell General both in Kendallville, IN.  He was an avid classic car and muscle car enthusiast. He loved the Plymouth Road Runners and Dodge Super Bees. ...

Willard Johnson Jr., 83, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN.  Mr. Johnson was born on July 13, 1937 in Jackscreek, KY to Willard and Disia (Slone) Johnson.  He worked in manufacturing and the RV industry in his younger years.  Willard then managed mobile home parks in Kentucky and Indiana before retiring.  He was a former preacher in the Old Regular Baptist Church and enjoyed reading and studying his bible. ...

Edward “Ed” Joseph McKowen, age 78, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. McKowen was born on September 14, 1942 in Fort Wayne, IN at home to Paul Joseph and Deloras I (Spahr) McKowen.  In 1961, Ed graduated from the last graduating class of Wolcottville High School in Wolcottville, IN.  On February 25, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Sue Sweet at Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church in...

Robert Scott Sparrow, age 55, of LaGrange, IN passed away on December 6, 2020 while pursuing his dream of living in his camper and traveling with his wife and canine companion, Maggie to Yuma, AZ.  Mr. Sparrow was born on July 19, 1965 in LaGrange, IN to Donald George and Joyce Ann (Bates) Sparrow.  In 1985, he graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  He worked at API in LaGrange for several years before retiring.  Bob enjoyed rock music and going to...