Obituaries

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. ...

Anita M. (Hess) Cramer

Feb 6, 2022

Anita Margaret Cramer, age 90, of Fremont, IN formerly of Mansfield, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 6, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Ms. Cramer was born on July 13, 1931 in Freemont, VA to Everett and Grace Elizabeth (Yates) Hess.  She graduated from Madison High School in Mansfield, OH. ...

James A. Rubley

Feb 3, 2022

James "Jim," "Jimmy," or "Gentle Jim," A. Rubley, age 76, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Life Care Center in LaGrange, IN. Mr. Rubley was born on June 10, 1945 to Wayne and Lucille (Wilbor) Rubley.  Jim graduated from Orland High School and then continued his education at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN where...

Jayden Ash White

Jan 12, 2022

Jayden Ash White, age 12, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born on February 24, 2009 in LaGrange, IN to Tracy Wayne and Samantha Marie (Yanke) White.  Jayden currently was a 7th grader at Lakeland Intermediate School and a true inspiration to his...

Shirley A. (Zook) Rathke

Jan 10, 2022

Shirley A. Rathke, age 81, of Witmer Lake in Wolcottville, IN went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 10, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Rathke was born on December 14, 1940 in Goshen, IN to Russell Zook and Claire Nadine (Hartsough) Zook-Miller.  She attended Topeka High School in Topeka, IN.  After being...

Adam Brian Leslie

Dec 20, 2021

Adam Brian Leslie, age 38, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021.  Mr. Leslie was born on July 5, 1983 in Goshen, IN to Brian Leslie and Patricia Slone.  He graduated from Westview High School.  Adam was currently employed by Cruiser RV in LaGrange, IN.  Adam loved his family and friends beyond words.  He enjoyed the...

Dr. David Brian Chalfant

Dec 19, 2021

Surrounded by his family and friends, Dr. David Brian Chalfant (Pops), entered eternal life on December 19, 2021. His spirit is carried on by his devoted wife of 34 years, Tonna J. Chalfant, his two children Ashley (Josh) Kays, Zachary (Thea) Walden; his grandchildren Krue Walden, Olivia & Lillian Kays. His Sisters Brenda (Dave) Johnston and Pam (Greg) Cassady;...

Margaret "Maggie Louise (Ellis) Moss

Dec 11, 2021

Margaret "Maggie" Louise Moss, age 70, of Orland, IN passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  Ms. Moss was born on April 11, 1951 in Mio, MI to the late Ned Bradford and Ester Ellen (McDowell) Ellis.  She attended school in Fairview, MI.  Maggie was a loving, mother, grandmother, and homemaker.  She was an amazing...