Obituaries

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

Dec 11, 2021

Norma Orene Burgess, age 88, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Burgess was born on October 4, 1933 in Middlebury, IN to Clem and Ida (Schrock) Mishler.  On October 10, 1981, she married Harry Burgess.  For 17 years, Norma owned and operated Burgess Trucking alongside her...

Dec 9, 2021

Julie Ann Ross, of Fort Wayne, IN formerly of Howe, IN passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Ms. Ross was born on December 23, 1959 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN to Gary and Connie (Arklie) Whitcomb.  Julie graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.   After high...

Nov 29, 2021

Joseph Duran Caron, age 67, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Caron was born on March 25, 1954 in Kendallville, IN to Robert Caron and Mary Jo (Babin) Fleck.  Joe was a lifetime motorcycle mechanic and was extremely dedicated to his craft.  He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, mushroom hunting and sitting...

Nov 27, 2021

Mary L. Thomas, age 67, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her residence.  Mrs. Thomas was born on July 31, 1954 in LaGrange, In to Robert and Frances (Jones) Boyd.  She graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  In 1973, She married James J. Thomas in Davenport, IA.  She worked for the United...

Nov 23, 2021

Curt Adam Corman, age 52, of Sturgis, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.  Mr. Corman was born on September 9, 1969 in Angola, IN to Paul R. Corman and Nancy A. Spiniolas.  Curt graduated from Prairie Heights High School.  He worked at Kroger in Sturgis, MI for many years until they...

Nov 19, 2021

Terry Lee Gerwig, age 66, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne IN.  Mr. Gerwig was born on March 16, 1955 in Grant, MI to William Albert and Bonnie Lin (Thompson) Gerwig.  On September 22, 1973, Terry married Lou Ann Rich in Traverse City, MI.  Terry was a...

Nov 5, 2021

Kenneth Charles Bowen, age 75, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.  Ken was born on June 13, 1946 in Wisconsin to William and Loraine (Blodgett) Bowen.  Mr. Bowen graduated from High School in Michigan.  He then served his country honorably with the United States Navy for 4 years. ...

Nov 1, 2021

John C. Williams, 102, formerly of Cadiz, IN, and Crescent City, FL, died at 12:15 a.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Orchard Pointe Health Care Facility in Kendallville, IN.

He was born on May 17, 1919, near Middletown, IN, to Cort and Hazel (McCarty) Williams and was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert...

Oct 31, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" L. Neu, age 69, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Ms. Neu was born on October 23, 1952 to the late Galen and Grace (Whirledge) Darr.  Becky graduated from Prairie Heights High School then continued her education in a college.  She was an activities...

Oct 28, 2021

Brenda S. Griffin, age 71, of Howe, IN passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mrs. Griffin was born on December 14, 1949 in Dwarf, KY to Leonard and LaVerna (Patrick) Fugate.  In 1968, she graduated from Greenon High School in Springfield, OH.  On August 2, 1969, she married Jerry...

Oct 23, 2021

Cathy J. Smallwood, age 68, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mrs. Smallwood was born on May 11, 1953 in Kendallville, IN to the late Robert and Diane (Sibert) Hamilton.  In 1971, she graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  Cathy married Alvin "Dale" D....

Oct 20, 2021

Kerri Lynn Wiese, age 48, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on October 20, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Wiese was born on April 19, 1973 in LaGrange, IN to Daniel L. and Debra J. (Hill) Gould.  In 1993, she graduated from Prairie Heights High School and then continued her education at Glen Oaks Community College where be obtained an...

Oct 18, 2021

Myra Laubenstein, age 81, of Messick Lake in Wolcottville, IN passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at her residence.  Mrs. Laubenstein was born on October 11, 1940 in Gallatin, TN to Delbert and Bonnie (Meadows) Key.  Myra graduated from High School.  She worked for her brother's business Midwest Title Company as an assistant for several years.  On February...