All Obituaries

Monica Ann Clouse, age 43, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her residence.  Ms. Clouse was born on December 24, 1976 in Kendallville, IN to David and Wanda (Stanley) Clouse.  In 1995, Monica graduated from East Noble High School in Kendallville.  She worked at Courier in Kendallville for over 1 year.  For 5 years, Monica worked at Custom Liquid Coatings in Kendallville.  Monica was a loving mother to her children, homemaker, and...

Wilma Jean Farris, age 93, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in the care of her family at her son’s home in New Haven, IN.  Mrs. Farris was born on October 9, 1927 in LaMont, IL to the late Cleo C. and Geneva E. (Palmer) Duzan.  She received her education in Isabell, IL.  On August 31, 1946, she married Francis A. Farris in Oakland, IL.  He preceded her in death on November 12, 1998.  Jean worked for Transogram Toys in Sturgis, MI for...

Axley Lee Hicks, age 53, of Garrett, IN passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Hicks was born on May 14, 1967 in War, WV to the late Axley and Janice (Wright) Hicks.  He graduated from Big Creek High School in War, West Virginia.  Axley served his country with the United States Army.  He worked for Electric Motors in Garrett, IN for 8 years.  Axley also worked in production at Mossberg Industries in...

  Harold “Butch” Franklin McKee Jr., age 76, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Goshen Hospital.  Mr. McKee Jr. was born on October 23, 1943 in Fort Wayne, IN to Harold Franklin McKee Sr. and Virginia Liton.  He attended Lima School in Howe, IN.  On November 16, 1963, he married Verna Hicks in Sturgis, MI.  Butch retired from MRP-Atwood after 48 years of service in shipping and receiving.  He was a member of the Eagles,...

Valerie Anne Christian, age 64, of Topeka, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her residence.  Ms. Christian was born on December 30, 1955 in Kendallville, IN to Robert Caron and Mary Jo (Babin) Fleck.  She graduated from Lakeland High School.  Valerie worked as an industrial seamstress for Mastercraft and Lippert Components.  She liked fishing and mushroom hunting in the spring.  Valerie was an avid Chicago Cubs baseball fan.  She enjoyed spending...

Albert N. Reed, age 89, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Parkview Randallia Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Reed was born in LaGrange, IN on January 20, 1931 to Harry L. and Ota (Longnecker) Reed.  Albert graduated from Kendallville High School.  On December 2, 1950 he married Maxine W. Miller at South Milford Church of Christ.  He retired from Kraft Foods in Kendallville after 31 years of service in maintenance.  Albert was a member of...

Jim J. Burkhead, age 59, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Burkhead was born on October 6, 1960 in LaGrange County to Donald Burkhead and Judy (Witham) Shafer.  Jim received his education from Lakeland High School in LaGrange.  On June 2, 2015, he married Sandra Lynn Albaugh in LaGrange.  Jim worked for Lake Park in Shipshewana, IN for 20 years as a forklift driver.  He had a passion for being outdoors, fishing, camping,...

  Glenn Maurice Jervis, age 57, of LaGrange, IN Formerly of Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Jervis was born on June 1, 1963 in Nashville, TN to Maurice Jervis and Bonnie Johnson.  Glenn graduated from Page High School in Franklin, TN.  He worked as a HVAC technician for 15 years for Woauford Heating and Air.  Glenn then was an independent HVAC technician for 2 years.  Glenn was...

Donnie Lee Messer, age 34, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Miami County, IN.  Mr. Messer was born on February 14, 1986 in LaGrange, IN to Paul Stidham and Judy Carol Messer-Zimmerman.  Donnie attended East Noble High School in Kendallville, IN.  He worked at Kroger as a sales associate.  Donnie enjoyed playing basketball with his friends when he was younger.  He loved spending time with his friends, family, and two...

John E. Arbogast, 63, of Howe, IN, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  John was born on July 9, 1957 in Muncie, IN to Freddie and Lois (Mullen) Arbogast.  He married Reinette S. Pranger on August 14, 1999 in Howe, IN.  John served his country honorably with the US Navy on the USS Roosevelt.  He held many positions throughout his career but mostly as a production worker for Atlantic Packaging Company.  He loved spending time...