All Obituaries

Cinda Lea (Simpson) Rice, age 75, of Angola, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 13,2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born on September 12, 1946, in Kendallville, IN to Harold and Gladys (Richards) Rice.  She graduated from Prairie Heights High School.  Cinda was a lifetime seamstress and worked as an industrial seamstress for Master Craft for many years.  She enjoyed horses and garage sales.  Cinda was very loving mother,...

Lisa Marie Donaho, 62, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Donaho was born on July 18, 1959 to Florian and Carolyn (Rensch) Cripe.  Lisa graduated from Angola High School and then continued her education at Tri State University where she majored in Computer Programming.  On May 5, 1989, Lisa married Scott Donaho.  She formerly worked for Jayco in Middlebury and Kirsch in Sturgis, MI.  She currently was a computer...

Tommy Johnson, age 79, of Howe, IN passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.  Mr. Johnson was born on April 3, 1942, in Halo, KY to Willard Sr. and Disia (Slone) Johnson.  On December 22, 1961, he married Essie Bates in Kentucky.  For 17 years, Tommy was employed by Fan Coach in LaGrange, IN.  Tommy loved music and playing countless hours on his guitar.  He was often found tinkering in his garage, working on his cars, and painting cars.  Tommy enjoyed...

Brenda Joyce Jackson, age 74, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 25, 2021.  Brenda was born on December 30, 1947.  In 1966, she graduated from Elmhurst High School in Fort Wayne, IN.  On June 24, 1966, she married the love of her life Danny Jackson.  Brenda was a professional cleaner and took care of several doctor’s offices, lawyer’s offices, and family homes.  She took great pride in getting close with her...

Gregory Eugene Barrick, age 71, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Barrick was born on December 20, 1949 in St. Joseph, MI to the late Edwin and Margorie (Wikel) Barrick.  Greg graduated from St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, MI and then continued his education at Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, MI.  From 1969 to 1972, he served his country honorably with the United States Army.  On April 17, 2010, he married the...

Rod K. Eller, at age 54, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 5, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was born in Ohio to Harold K. and R. Kay (Graybill) Eller.  His paternal grandparents were Adrian L. and Orpha (Wolf) Eller-Miller and Maternal grandparents were R. Kenneth Sr. and Addie (Huffman) Graybill.  He married Tina Kennedy in March of 2006 and has been a resident of Shipshewana, LaGrange, and Howe for over 50 years.  He attended Shipshewana Scott...

Cynthia L. Pierson, age 55, of Howe, IN passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  She was born on December 29, 1965 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Charles and Evelyn (Hemig) Perry.  In 1984, she graduated from Penn High School in Mishawaka.  Cynthia was a newspaper delivery driver for over 10 years.  She was musically talented, was in choir, played the piano, and would even fill in for a barber shop quartet.  Cynthia enjoyed cross...

Donald “Don” L. Ely, age 55, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Ely was born on July 23, 1966 in Mishawaka, IN to Raymond Burns and Barbara (Ely) Allen.  Don graduated from Northwood High School in Nappanee, IN.  He worked within the RV Industry for 20 years.  Don enjoyed being outdoors, bow hunting, fishing, and canoeing.   He kept his yard immaculate and ensured his...

Jane Sue Hicks, age 71, of Hudson, IN formerly of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Parkview Dekalb Hospital in Auburn, IN.  Mrs. Hicks was born on January 17, 1950 to Vern and Pauline (Randal) Pant.  In 1967, she graduated from Prairie Heights High School.  On May 18, 1967, Jane married Joseph I. Hicks in Stroh, IN.  Jane worked in manufacturing in Waterloo, IN.  She also was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.  Jane was a babysitter and...

Jerald “Jerry” Lavere Sours III, age 36, of Montgomery, MI passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.  Mr. Sours was born on February 9, 1985 in Coldwater, MI to Jerald Lavere Sours Jr. and Tammy (Johnson) Sours.  On March 17, 2017, he married Nicole Cooper in Kalamazoo, MI.  Jerry was a highly skilled mechanic and enjoyed painting.  He was a very sweet young man and always tried to lend a helping hand to those in need. ...