All Obituaries

Jennie Finchum, age 88, of LaGrange, IN passed away on July 4, 2022 at Life Care Center in LaGrange, IN.  Ms. Finchum was born on January 24, 1934 in Winchester, TN to the late Clarence and Lilly (Clark) Finchum.  Jennie was previously employed by Lakeland School Corporation as a School Bus Driver.  Then she operated her own dog grooming business for many years before retiring.  She was a member and very active within 4-H.    There are no services scheduled at...

Phillip Wayne Ackerman Jr., age 51, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Ackerman was born on July 10, 1970 in Sturgis, MI to Phillip Wayne Sr. and Mary A. Ackerman.  Phil attended Centreville High School in Centreville, MI.  He worked for Sturgis Iron and Metal in Sturgis, MI for years.  Phil has a passion for working on vehicles, lawn mowers, and tinkering.  He was extremely thoughtful and would help anyone in need. ...

Judith “Big Jude” Kay Hess, age 78, of Witmer Lake in Wolcottville, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Hess was born on August 2, 1943 in Muncie, IN to Paul and Maxine (Rufenbarger) Craig.  In 1961, she graduated from Yorktown High School in Yorktown, IN where she was voted “Most Beautiful Hair.”  Upon completion of her education, she married the love of her life...

Sarah Jane Hume, age 72, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Parkview LaGrange.  She was born on June 7, 1950 to Carl and Dorothy Murphy.  Sarah graduated from Lima High School and then continued her education at Central Michigan University where she obtained her degree.  She worked within education as a vice principal for many years.  Sarah was instrumental in developing the alternative education programs for Three Rivers, Portage, and Comstock Michigan...

Phillip G. Weaver, age 93, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Life Care Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Weaver was born on August 13, 1928 in Mongo, IN to Ralph and Bertha (Correll) Weaver.  Mr. Weaver served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean War.  After obtaining his GED, Phil took college courses in Michigan.  Phil worked as a laborer in the trucking industry.  Phillip was a member of the American Legion Post 215# in LaGrange,...

Lyle D. Newcomer, age 83, of LaGrange, IN formerly of Ligonier, IN passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Newcomer was born on December 23, 1938 in Ashley, IN to Arthur and Lucy (Beard) Newcomer.  He graduated from Ashley High School in Ashley, IN.  On June 6, 1998, he married Marianne LaMar in Ligonier, IN.  After 30 years of dedicated service in 2007, Lyle retired from Tower Automotive in tool and die.  Lyle loved dogs and spending time with his...

Betty L. Messer, age 81, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville, IN.  Mrs. Messer was born on June 24, 1940 in Carrie, KY to the late Tivis and June (Owens) Short.  In 1954, Betty married her husband Willie Messer.  He has preceded her in death.  Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker.  She enjoyed her loving canine companion, Spot.  Often time in her free time she would be doing...

Anthony “Tony” V. Trinh, age 29, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Trinh was born on October 23, 1992 in LaGrange, IN to An V. and Patricia A. (Rayner) Trinh.  In 2011, Tony graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN and then continued his education at Ivy Tech community College.  Tony served his country honorably with the United States Army as a combat medic.  He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing,...

Cheryl “Cheri” L. Craig, age 57, of Athens, MI passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Shipshewana, IN.  Ms. Craig was born on October 5, 1964 in Anderson, IN to the late Jack and Barbara (Biddle) Craig.  She graduated from Anderson High School in Anderson, IN.  For 10 years, Cheri was a employed by Vicksburg School Corporation as a school bus driver.  Cheri was also a pilot car escort for transportation services throughout the United States and Canada for 2...

Lora L. Nash, age 53, of Howe, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her residence.  Mrs. Nash was born on February 25, 1969 in Indianapolis, IN to Glen and Frances (Sertain) Barton.  On July 27, 2001, Lora married the love of her life and husband of over 20 years, Rick C. Nash in Howe, IN.  She was very caring and loving which helped her thrive in during her employment at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange, IN.  Lora also worked as a machine operator for...