Obituaries

Dorothy Ellen (Baer) Carney

Nov 21, 2025

Dorothy E Carney, 98, LaGrange, died peacefully at home Friday, November 21, 2025 surrounded by family.

She was born August 9, 1927, in Denison, Iowa, to Robert and Anna (Miles) Baer. Dorothy loved to tell stories of growing up in rural Iowa spending time exploring the countryside, riding cows, and hunting gophers. While the Great Depression made...

Roger W. Harker

Nov 15, 2025

Roger W. Harker, age 78, of Howe, IN passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Parkview LaGrange in LaGrange, IN.  Mr. Harker was born on June 10, 1947 in Sturgis, MI to the late Paul and Pauline (Ledyard) Harker.  Roger was a cooking enthusiast and worked diligently as a chef for The Corner Café in Stugis, MI and...

Shirley Claire (Gruener) Rich

Nov 15, 2025

LaGrange, IN. Shirley Claire Rich, 95, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2025.

Shirley was born on July 17, 1930, in Hammond, Indiana, to William and Clara (Ruedi) Gruener. Along with two sisters, she was raised in her family's business, Gruener's Grove in Hammond. She graduated from Hammond High School and, shortly after, married...

Maxine Reed

Oct 25, 2025

Maxine W. Reed, age 95, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away peacefully October 25, 2025 at Lutheran Life Villages. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 23, 1931 and raised by Noble and Virgie Miller.

Maxine married Albert N. Reed on December 2, 1950. She retired from Eaton Industries (formerly King Seeley) in Kendallville. She was a...

Cecil Henry Sturgill

Oct 23, 2025

Cecil Henry Sturgill, age 79, of Wolcottville, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at his residence.

Private family services will be scheduled at a later date.

Arrangements and care entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Thomas Allen Crabill

Oct 9, 2025

Thomas Allen Crabill, age 82, of LaGrange, IN, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.

Tom was born on June 2, 1943, in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Robert Crabill and Marjorie (Long) Clum. He graduated from high school in Kalamazoo, MI, in 1957. Tom proudly served...

Carolyn (Sprow) From

Sep 22, 2025

Carolyn From, age 92, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehab in Angola.

She was born on December 5, 1932, in Hillsdale, Michigan, to the late Allen and Marjorie (Campbell) Sprow. Carolyn graduated from Reading High School in Reading, Michigan, in 1951. On March 29, 1952, she...

Eugene Newsome

Sep 17, 2025

Eugene Newsome, age 60, of Howe, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

He was born on November 16, 1964, in Kendallville, Indiana, to the late Clyde and Margery (Adams) Newsome. Eugene graduated from Lakeland High School and went on to earn his CNC operating certification.

On April 18, 1988,...

Evelyn "Ev" Marie (Roberts) Smallwood

Sep 15, 2025

Evelyn "Ev" Marie Smallwood, age 74, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.

A devoted wife to Northern Smallwood for 40 years, she was the mother of Greg (Crystal) Kinney of Arizona, Robert Barnefske of New Haven, IN, and Michelle (Rob) Patrick of Kentucky.  Evelyn...

Jerry W. Albaugh

Sep 13, 2025

Jerry Wayne Albaugh, 86, of Scott (rural Shipshewana) Van Buren Township, LaGrange County, Indiana, traded his earthly home for his eternal one in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 13, 2025, at his home. He had been under the care of Parkview Hospice and his family following declining health related to congestive heart failure, kidney failure and sporadic...

Sarah Ann Holt

Sep 9, 2025

Sarah Ann Holt, age 22, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. She was born September 9, 2003, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Joseph and Antoniette (Fiorentino) Holt.

Sarah graduated from Goshen High School in 2021 and went on to earn her certification as a phlebotomist. She was dedicated to her work and served...

Rita Lee (Root) Courtney

Sep 7, 2025

Rita (Root) Courtney of Kendallville, Indiana who was born September 3rd, 1954 in Sturgis, Michigan to Robert Edward (Sutton) Root and Nancy Lee Sweet departed this world on Sunday, September 7th. She left behind many who loved her including but not limited to her daughter Sherilyn (Randy) Lackey of Lagrange, her son Eric (Glenna) Root of Kendallville.

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Kenneth Edward Yanke

Aug 24, 2025

Kenneth Edward Yanke, 73, of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Lifecare Center of LaGrange.

Ken was born on February 1, 1952, in LaGrange, Indiana, to the late Arthur and Lillian (Mobley) Yanke. He graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange on May 27, 1971. Over the years, Ken worked as a...

James B. Scott

Aug 19, 2025

James B. Scott, age 66, of LaGrange, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Born on May 5, 1959, in Welch, West Virginia, he was the son of Ernest and Alma (Hicks) Scott. James dedicated his life to hard work as a foundry worker, employed by both...

Larry Marine Strayer

Aug 17, 2025

A devoted servant of God, Larry M. Strayer, age 91, of LaGrange, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Parkview LaGrange.

He was born on December 21, 1933, in Wolcottville, IN, to the late Clarence L. and Rose A. Strayer. In 1951, Larry graduated from Springfield Township School....

Robert "Bob" Bain Glasner

Aug 14, 2025

Robert Bain Glasner, age 94, of LaGrange, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, IN.  Born on July 9, 1931, in Hinsdale, IL, to the late Leroy and Helen (Bain) Glasner, Bob graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree. On July 7, 2001, he married Nancy Sherwood in...

Terry L. Paulus

Aug 9, 2025

Terry L. Paulus, age 68, of LaGrange, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at The Waters of LaGrange.

Terry was born on November 27, 1956, in LaGrange, IN, to the late Robert "Bob" and Ardith (Boyd) Paulus. He attended Lakeland High School in LaGrange.

Terry dedicated more than 30 years of his...

Creed Michael Trowbridge

Aug 6, 2025

Creed Michael Trowbridge, 3 months old, of Wolcottville, IN, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2025. He was born on April 23, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN, to loving parents Jared Michael and Alexis Marie (Case) Trowbridge.

Though his time here was brief, Creed brought immense joy to everyone around...

Michael "Mike" Frederick Mcduffee

Jul 14, 2025

Michael "Mike" Frederick McDuffee, age 75, of North Twin Lake, Howe, IN passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. McDuffee was born on December 4, 1949, in Muncie, IN to William Frederick and Elizabeth (Viles) McDuffee.  Mike graduated from Wadsworth High School in Ohio and then continued his education,...

Raminder Singh Gill

Jul 13, 2025

Raminder Singh Gill, age 52, of Ceres, CA passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Howe, IN.

Private family services will take place in Troy, MI.

Arrangements trusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services.