All Obituaries

Demetrio Martin Cortez Jr., age 21, of Sturgis, MI formerly of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in LaGrange.  Mr. Cortez Jr., was born on April 1, 2000 to Demetrio Martin Cortez Sr. and Erica Lynn Brown.  In 2018, he graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange.  Demetrio worked for Heartland RV in Elkhart.  He truly loved helping people and was always dedicated to serving others.  Demetrio enjoyed playing video games, watching anime, and...

Richard Chester Halderman, age 73, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family.  Mr. Halderman was born on November 25, 1947 in Coldwater, MI to Charles Halderman and Myrna (Nichols) Baird.  In 1967, he graduated from Prairie Heights High School.  He served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Korean War Conflict.  On April 22, 1974, he married his wife of 47 years, DeeDee Ort.  In 2010,...

  David “Cecil” Nunnally II, age 19, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on July 15, 2021 in Fort Wayne, IN due to a motorcycle accident.  Cecil was born on June 21, 2002 in Hillsboro, TX to David Cecil Lettiere and Dr. Jennifer Elizabeth Nunnally.  He was a class of 2021 graduate from Leo High School in Leo, IN.  Cecil was currently employed by Pizza Hut as a delivery driver in Fort Wayne.  He had formerly worked as a cook at Texas Roadhouse and helped at BMZ...

Janice Marie Stutzman, age 82, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her residence.  Ms. Stutzman was born on January 6, 1939 in Middlefield, OH to Jacob and Amanda (Farmwald) Miller.  She worked for 10 years at Jayco Vans and then retired from Supreme after 6 years of dedicated service. Janice loved being outdoors in nature, bird watching, fishing, and gardening.  She was known for her custom stitched comforters that she supplied to so many. ...

Michael Patrick Ryan, age 51, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Ryan was born on July 1, 1970 in LaGrange, IN to Marion N. and Peggy L. Ryan.  Mike graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN. He then continued his education at Glen Oaks Community College where he obtained his Journeyman Tool and Dye Certification.  Mike worked at Lake Park and Atwood Mobile Products collectively for 15 years before retiring.  He was gifted...

Dennis L. Renkenberger, age 61, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Renkenberger was born on March 14, 1960 in Kendallville, IN to Keith and Lavon (Budd) Renkenberger.  He graduated from East Noble High School in Kendallville, IN. Dennis worked as a machinist for many years.  He was employed by Albion Wire in Albion, IN for 10 years.  Dennis then worked for Busche in Albion, IN and R.R. Donnelley in Angola, IN.  He was an avid...

Roger Clay Handshoe, age 63, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Handshoe was born on January 30, 1958 in Garrett, KY to Floyd and Ines Handshoe.  On November 10, 1979, he married Pamela Griffin at the Stroh Church of Christ in Stroh, IN.  Roger worked at the Sturgis Foundry for 15 years.  He then went to work at L.A. West in LaGrange, IN for 7 years.   He was then employed by Forest River for an additional 7 years. ...

Barbara Ann Norris, age 81, of Albion, IN passed away on Wednesday, June 23,2021 at Northridge Village in Albion, IN.  Mrs. Norris was born on August 24, 1939 in Sturgis, MI to LeLand and Marion (Rost) Doudt.  She graduated from Sturgis High School in Sturgis, MI.  On December 22, 1957, she married Robert E. Norris.  She was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family.  She enjoyed reading and tending to her gardens.   Survivors include: Daughter,...

Kyle E. Luttrell, age 38, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Luttrell was born on November 5, 1982 in Elkhart, IN to Kevin E. Luttrell and Jama (Bachman) Vassar.  Kyle graduated from Niles High School in Niles, MI.  He was employed by Snappy’s in Middlebury, IN.  He enjoyed tedious research on the computer on various topics and ideas.  Kyle was a handyman and spent many hours tinkering on cars.  Kyle’s...

Santos Reyes, age 73, of Angola, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Reyes was born on October 20, 1948 in Michoacan, Mexico to Cipriano Reyes and Estefana Anicua.  He completed his education in Mexico and then married his wife of 49 years, Procora Garcia.  Santos worked in farming and with cattle for many years.  He enjoyed being active and working hard.  Santos loved his family and was a great...