Obituaries

Lyle D Newcomer

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. ...

Phillip Gene Weaver

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...

Betty L. (Short) Messer

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,...

Anthony "Tony" V. Trinh

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. ...

Cheryl "Cheri" L. (Craig) Craig

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...

Larry G. Levitz

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...

Lora L (Barton) Nash

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...

Tyeshek Watkins

May 20, 2022

Tyeshek Watkins, age 49, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN.  Mr. Watkins was born on December 8, 1972 in Hammond, IN to the late Ira and Velma (Twitty) Watkins.  Tyeshek graduated from High School in Hammond, IN.  He worked as a laborer for Utilimaster in Bristol, IN.  Tyeshek...

Donald William Myers Jr.

May 18, 2022

Donald William Myers Jr., aka – "Donnie Bill" or "Junior", age 63 of LaGrange passed away May 18, 2022 at his residence in LaGrange, Indiana. Don was born on August 31, 1958 in Sturgis, Michigan to Donald William Myers Sr. and JoAnne (Rawles) Myers. He attended Sturgis High School and later obtained his General Education Diploma (GED).  He graduated...

Linda Diane (Barrett) Owen

Apr 28, 2022

Linda Diane Owen, age 57, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in LaGrange, IN.  She was born on May 16, 1964 in New Haven, IN to the late Richard Barrett and Sandra (Parrett) Maas.  She graduated from Jefferson High School in Lafayette, IN.  On November 12, 1993, she married Robert Owen in Elkhart, IN.  Linda...

Gregory "Greg" Phillip Garrison

Apr 23, 2022

Gregory Phillip Garrison, age 69, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Garrison was born on May 7, 1952 in Kendallville, IN to the late Eugene Edward and Rubymae (Phillips) Garrison.  Greg graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  He married his wife of 43 years, Shirley Ann Carter.  She proceeded...

Jacqueline A. (Johnson) Barrows

Apr 10, 2022

Jacqueline A. Barrows, age 85, of LaGrange, IN received her angel wings on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Life Care Center in LaGrange, IN.  Mrs. Barrows was born on April 19, 1936 in Sturgis, MI to Clair and Ethel May (Fellers) Johnson.  On January 11, 1958, she married her husband of 64 years, Phillip Barrows.  She diligently worked for...

Maria Guadalupe Luna

Apr 2, 2022

Maria Guadalupe Luna, age 72, of Goshen, IN passed on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at her residence.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 4:00pm to Midnight at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 50 N 100 E, LaGrange, IN 46761.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at...

Howard Aden Lecount

Mar 31, 2022

Howard Aden LeCount, age 61, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. LeCount was born on December 12, 1960.  In 1979, he graduated from Northridge High School in Middlebury, IN.  Howard then continued his education where he obtained his associates degree and certification to become a Electrical Lineman.  For 15 years, he...

Gary Ray Anderson

Mar 22, 2022

Gary Ray Anderson, age 73, of LaGrange, IN passed away after a few years of illness at his residence.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Memorial donations may be directed to Parkview Hospice.

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

Teresita E. Schultis

Mar 21, 2022

Teresita E. Schultis, age 49, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville, IN.  Ms. Schultis was born on April 20, 1972 in Sturgis, MI to Arthur W. and Estella (Villalvazo) Bowers.  In 1991, she graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  Teresita was formerly employed by Dutch Housing as...

Betty Kay Smead

Mar 7, 2022

Betty Kay (Sweringen) Smead, age 78, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Life Care Center in LaGrange, IN.  Ms. Smead was born on May 22, 1943 in Springfield, MS.  She graduated from Missouri High School.  Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker.  She loved to stay home and take care of her...

Walter G. Parsons

Feb 20, 2022

Walter G. Parsons, age 72, of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at his home.  Mr. Parsons was born on July 6, 1949 in Pikeville, KY to Harm Parsons and Maryland (Herrington) Slone.  Walter graduated from High School in Betsy Layne, KY.  On January 23, 1971, Walter married Rose Marie Figley...

Raymond D. Yoder

Feb 13, 2022

Raymond D. Yoder, age 83, of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, IN.  Mr. Yoder was born on April 7, 1938 in Mio, MI to Gideon and Lula (Robison) Yoder.  On March 15, 1957, he married his wife of 64 years, Thelma Jean Tharp in Cass County, MI.  Beginning...

Adam G. Sims

Feb 6, 2022

Adam G. Sims, age 39, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Angola, IN.  Mr. Sims was born on March 16, 1982 in Chicago, IL.  In 2000, he graduated from Prairie Heights High School in LaGrange, IN.  Adam continued his education at both Vincennes University and Indiana University where he obtained certificates in both business and computer science. ...