Obituaries
Elisabeth Hillman
Jan 10, 2026
Elisabeth Hillman, 83, of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, IN.
Elisabeth was born on May 21, 1942, in Germany. After completing grade school, she continued her education and earned both her certification and degree in Culinary Arts in Germany. On May 24, 1966, she married the love of her life,...
Tyler Troxell
Jan 5, 2026
Tyler Keith Troxell, age 49, of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly January 5, 2026. Tyler entered the world on March 19, 1976, and immediately began perfecting his lifelong talents: being funny, witty, and always ready for a good time. If you ever found yourself in a room Tyler walked into, don’t worry, you noticed. Within minutes, he could capture the...
Joan M. Weaver
Dec 28, 2025
Joan M. Weaver, age 84, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Joan was born on January 15, 1941, in East Cleveland, Ohio, to Joseph and Sophie (Jarzabek) Siekaniec. She graduated from Lord’s Academy High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and continued her education at Parma School of Nursing in...
Jamie E. Woods
Dec 22, 2025
Jamie E. Woods, age 54, of Wolcottville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Jamie was born on June 30, 1971, in Sturgis, Michigan, to Rick Woods and Connie (Cundiff) Woods. He attended Lakeland High School in LaGrange, Indiana. Jamie worked diligently for many years as a roofer in the R.V....
Danny Ray Maggart
Dec 8, 2025
Danny Ray Maggart, born August 22, 1962, passed away at his home on December 8, 2025. Danny was greeted in Heaven by his son, Matt Randall; his brother, Jeff Maggart; and his parents, Ed and Sandy (Slagel) Maggart. He left behind a brother, Kem (Wendy) Maggart; a sister, Mindy Maggart; a sister-in-law, Sandy Maggart; three sons, Benjamin (Amanda) Maggart, Zachary...
Deborah "Debbie" Lee Clemons
Dec 1, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Lee Clemons, age 58, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on November 23, 1967, in Knox, Indiana, to Thomas Makowski and Rita (Studzinski) Brooke. On July 4, 2006, Debbie married the love of her life, Tony Clemons, in Knox. Debbie spent...
Dennis "Denny" McLean Benson
Nov 29, 2025
Dennis “Denny” McLean Benson, 85, of Harlan, Indiana, gently passed away on November 29, 2025. Born in Bluffton, Indiana, he was the son of Joseph McLean “Mac” Benson and Naomi Lenore “Peg” (Young) Benson.
In September 2011, Mary (Schindler) met Denny while he was proudly sporting a kilt and an even bigger personality, celebrating his Scottish heritage. From that very moment,...
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...
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