Obituaries

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...

Jun 5, 2022

Lyle D. Newcomer, age 83, of LaGrange, IN formerly of Ligonier, IN passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Newcomer was born on December 23, 1938 in Ashley, IN to Arthur and Lucy (Beard) Newcomer.  He graduated from Ashley High School in Ashley, IN.  On June 6, 1998, he married Marianne LaMar in Ligonier, IN. ...

Jun 5, 2022

Phillip G. Weaver, age 93, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Life Care Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Weaver was born on August 13, 1928 in Mongo, IN to Ralph and Bertha (Correll) Weaver.  Mr. Weaver served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean War.  After obtaining his GED, Phil took...

Jun 4, 2022

Betty L. Messer, age 81, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville, IN.  Mrs. Messer was born on June 24, 1940 in Carrie, KY to the late Tivis and June (Owens) Short.  In 1954, Betty married her husband Willie Messer.  He has preceded her in death.  Betty was a loving wife,...

May 29, 2022

Anthony "Tony" V. Trinh, age 29, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Trinh was born on October 23, 1992 in LaGrange, IN to An V. and Patricia A. (Rayner) Trinh.  In 2011, Tony graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN and then continued his education at Ivy Tech community College. ...

May 27, 2022

Cheryl "Cheri" L. Craig, age 57, of Athens, MI passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Shipshewana, IN.  Ms. Craig was born on October 5, 1964 in Anderson, IN to the late Jack and Barbara (Biddle) Craig.  She graduated from Anderson High School in Anderson, IN.  For 10 years, Cheri was a employed by Vicksburg School Corporation as...

May 25, 2022

Larry Gene Levitz, age 79, of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.  Mr. Levitz was born on October 14, 1942 in Stroh, IN to Charles Frederick and Kathryn (Campbell) Levitz.  Larry attended Mongo High School in Mongo, IN.  Mr. Levitz served his country honorably as an Army Ranger during the Vietnam War.  Larry was hard...

May 25, 2022

Lora L. Nash, age 53, of Howe, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her residence.  Mrs. Nash was born on February 25, 1969 in Indianapolis, IN to Glen and Frances (Sertain) Barton.  On July 27, 2001, Lora married the love of her life and husband of over 20 years, Rick C. Nash in Howe, IN.  She...