Obituaries

Oct 22, 2022

Betty Lou Burner, age 78, of Howe, IN passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at her residence.  Mrs. Burner was born on March 26, 1944 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to the late Mike and Annabelle (McKay) Mangene.  She graduated from Cedarville High School in Michigan.  Betty worked in book keeping for many years.  On September 21, 2002,...

Oct 9, 2022

Fernando Fernandez Reyes, age 20, of Angola, IN passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on November 16, 2001 in Angola, IN to Fernando Fernandez Perez and Mercedes Reyes Garcia.  Fernando graduated from Prairie Heights High School.  He was previously employed at ATM in production in Angola, IN.  Fernando enjoyed playing video games,...

Oct 5, 2022

Kathleen O'Dell, age 92, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at her residence.  Kathleen was born on June 14, 1930 in Deer Creek, Carroll County, IN to John W. and Rinda (Cooper) Hall, and moved to LaGrange, at the age of 9.

She married her husband of 65 years, William Thomas O'Dell of...

Oct 3, 2022

Timothy Coburn, age 65, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Coburn was born on June 17, 1957 to Chester and Osie (Chaffins) Coburn.  In 1975, he graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  For 10 years, he was employed at Pace America in Middlebury, IN.  He then worked...

Oct 3, 2022

Susanna J. Jent, age 80, of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Life Care Center LaGrange.  Ms. Jent was born on April 20, 1942 in Sturgis, MI to the late Edward and Edna (Crain) Long.  She graduated High School in Sturgis, MI.  For 23 years, she served as a home health aid for Farmer's ...

Oct 2, 2022

Stephen Taylor Bell, age 71, of Howe, IN passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Bell  was born on September 28, 1950 in San Diego, CA to the late Finley and Joyce (Brothers) Bell.  In 1968, he graduated from Point Loma High School.  He then continued his education majoring in journalism and obtained a degree...

Sep 25, 2022

Garlan Vaughn Haarer, age 90, of Goshen, IN formerly of LaGrange, IN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Waterford Crossing in Goshen, IN.  Mr. Haarer was born on May 26, 1932 in LaGrange, IN to Frank and Grace (Beam) Haarer.  From 1980-2000, he worked in general maintenance for Coachmen.  Garlan was a member...

Sep 20, 2022

Baby Ballines was born sleeping on September 20, 2022 at 7:30am into the loving arms of father and mother, Jesus Hernandez and Karina Ballines-Hernandez at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.

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Sep 1, 2022

James "Jim" Michael Craig, age 80, of Witmer Lake, Wolcottville, IN passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at his residence with his loving wife by his side.  Mr. Craig was born on November 8, 1941 at Ball Hospital in Muncie, IN to Paul and Maxine (Rufenbarger) Craig.  In 1959, he graduated from York Town High School in York...

Aug 19, 2022

Lonny R. Taylor, age 62, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Life Care Center of LaGrange.  Mr. Taylor was born on March 30, 1960 in Muskegon Heights, MI to the late Edwin Taylor and Edith Ann (Jeurink) Taylor-LaDole.  Upon completion of High School, Lonny served in the United States Army.  He worked as a...

Aug 13, 2022

Clyde E. Hawkins, age 84, of Howe, IN passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his home.  Mr. Hawkins was born on May 20, 1938 in Tyronza, AR to Elmer Lee and Artie Lee (Smith) Hawkins.  On September 6, 1957, he married his wife of 65 years Louvina Maureen Russell in Goshen, IN.  Clyde was a hard-working man...

Aug 13, 2022

James Eugene Smith, age 77, of Sturgis, MI passed away at 9:30pm, August 13, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Eugene was born on January 31, 1945 in Vincennes, IN to Jerry and Helen P. (Dettrow) Smith.  On March 25, 1966, he married Connie Harrold.  "Blue Gene," worked at Grumman Olson for 21 years and...

Aug 11, 2022

Oscar Curtis Renfrow Jr, age 53, of Angola, IN passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Renfrow was born on July 30, 1969 in Albion, IN to Oscar Renfrow Sr. and Sue Ellen (Livingston) Gray.  Oscar worked as a Welder at Angola Wire for many years.  Oscar was an avid NASCAR fan.  He was a...

Jul 18, 2022

Fred "Little Brother" Messer, age 56, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN.  Mr. Messer was born on April 2, 1966 in Prairie County, Kentucky to Willie and Betty (Short) Messer.  Fred worked for Master Quality in finishing as a painter for several years.  He also was employed at...

Jul 12, 2022

Geraldine M. Kelly, age 89, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor in LaGrange, IN.  Ms. Kelly was born on November 27, 1932 in Burr Oak, MI to the late Floyd and Julia (Mayer) Cummins.  She graduated from Sturgis High School in Sturgis, MI.  Geraldine was employed at Dometic in LaGrange, IN...

Jul 4, 2022

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...

Jul 2, 2022

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...

Jun 30, 2022

Karissa Kay Hunter, age 29, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN.  Miss. Hunter was born on October 18, 1992 in Sturgis, MI to Jose Puebela and Willow Jean (Hunter) Clute.  She graduated from Angola High School in Angola, IN.  Karissa was a mother and homemaker.  Karissa's focal point was her...

Jun 28, 2022

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,...

Jun 16, 2022

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...