Obituaries

Camdyn Alan Matthew Michelini

Camdyn Alan Matthew Michelini

Oct 14, 2021

Camdyn Alan Matthew Michelini passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 2:39pm at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.  Surviving are both his loving parents; Kevin Matthew Michelini and Bayli Chevalier, grandparents; Matthew Michelini, Heather Michelini, Dustin Chevalier, and Shannan Chevalier, 2 uncles; Alexander Michelini and Jordon Chevalier, and 1...

Cinda Lea Rice

Cinda Lea Rice

Oct 13, 2021

Cinda Lea (Simpson) Rice, age 75, of Angola, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 13,2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born on September 12, 1946, in Kendallville, IN to Harold and Gladys (Richards) Rice.  She graduated from Prairie Heights High School.  Cinda was a lifetime seamstress and worked as an industrial seamstress for...

Lisa Marie (Cripe)  Donaho

Lisa Marie (Cripe) Donaho

Oct 10, 2021

Lisa Marie Donaho, 62, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Donaho was born on July 18, 1959 to Florian and Carolyn (Rensch) Cripe.  Lisa graduated from Angola High School and then continued her education at Tri State University where she majored in Computer Programming.  On May 5, 1989, Lisa married Scott...

Tommy Johnson

Tommy Johnson

Oct 5, 2021

Tommy Johnson, age 79, of Howe, IN passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.  Mr. Johnson was born on April 3, 1942, in Halo, KY to Willard Sr. and Disia (Slone) Johnson.  On December 22, 1961, he married Essie Bates in Kentucky.  For 17 years, Tommy was employed by Fan Coach in LaGrange, IN.  Tommy loved...

Brenda Joyce (Pelz)  Jackson

Brenda Joyce (Pelz) Jackson

Sep 25, 2021

Brenda Joyce Jackson, age 74, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 25, 2021.  Brenda was born on December 30, 1947.  In 1966, she graduated from Elmhurst High School in Fort Wayne, IN.  On June 24, 1966, she married the love of her life Danny Jackson.  Brenda was a professional cleaner and took...

Gregory Eugene Barrick

Gregory Eugene Barrick

Sep 20, 2021

Gregory Eugene Barrick, age 71, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Barrick was born on December 20, 1949 in St. Joseph, MI to the late Edwin and Margorie (Wikel) Barrick.  Greg graduated from St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, MI and then continued his education at Glen Oaks Community College...

Rod K. Eller

Rod K. Eller

Sep 5, 2021

Rod K. Eller, at age 54, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 5, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was born in Ohio to Harold K. and R. Kay (Graybill) Eller.  His paternal grandparents were Adrian L. and Orpha (Wolf) Eller-Miller and Maternal grandparents were R. Kenneth Sr. and Addie (Huffman) Graybill.  He married Tina...

Cynthia L (Perry)  Pierson

Cynthia L (Perry) Pierson

Aug 21, 2021

Cynthia L. Pierson, age 55, of Howe, IN passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  She was born on December 29, 1965 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Charles and Evelyn (Hemig) Perry.  In 1984, she graduated from Penn High School in Mishawaka.  Cynthia was a newspaper delivery driver for over 10 years.  She was...

Donald L. Ely

Donald L. Ely

Aug 12, 2021

Donald "Don" L. Ely, age 55, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Ely was born on July 23, 1966 in Mishawaka, IN to Raymond Burns and Barbara (Ely) Allen.  Don graduated from Northwood High School in Nappanee, IN.  He worked within the RV Industry for...

Jane Sue (Pant)  Hicks

Jane Sue (Pant) Hicks

Aug 8, 2021

Jane Sue Hicks, age 71, of Hudson, IN formerly of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Parkview Dekalb Hospital in Auburn, IN.  Mrs. Hicks was born on January 17, 1950 to Vern and Pauline (Randal) Pant.  In 1967, she graduated from Prairie Heights High School.  On May 18, 1967, Jane married Joseph I. Hicks in...

Jerald "Jerry" Lavere Sours Iii

Jerald "Jerry" Lavere Sours Iii

Jul 28, 2021

Jerald "Jerry" Lavere Sours III, age 36, of Montgomery, MI passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.  Mr. Sours was born on February 9, 1985 in Coldwater, MI to Jerald Lavere Sours Jr. and Tammy (Johnson) Sours.  On March 17, 2017, he married Nicole Cooper in Kalamazoo, MI.  Jerry was a highly skilled...

Demetrio Martin Cortez Jr.

Demetrio Martin Cortez Jr.

Jul 21, 2021

Demetrio Martin Cortez Jr., age 21, of Sturgis, MI formerly of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in LaGrange.  Mr. Cortez Jr., was born on April 1, 2000 to Demetrio Martin Cortez Sr. and Erica Lynn Brown.  In 2018, he graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange.  Demetrio worked for Heartland RV in Elkhart.  He truly...

Richard Chester Halderman

Richard Chester Halderman

Jul 21, 2021

Richard Chester Halderman, age 73, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family.  Mr. Halderman was born on November 25, 1947 in Coldwater, MI to Charles Halderman and Myrna (Nichols) Baird.  In 1967, he graduated from Prairie Heights High School.  He served his country honorably with the United States Army during...

David "Cecil" Nunnally Ii

David "Cecil" Nunnally Ii

Jul 15, 2021

David "Cecil" Nunnally II, age 19, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on July 15, 2021 in Fort Wayne, IN due to a motorcycle accident.  Cecil was born on June 21, 2002 in Hillsboro, TX to David Cecil Lettiere and Dr. Jennifer Elizabeth Nunnally.  He was a class of 2021 graduate from Leo High School in Leo, IN.  Cecil...

Janice Marie (Miller)  Stutzman

Janice Marie (Miller) Stutzman

Jul 10, 2021

Janice Marie Stutzman, age 82, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her residence.  Ms. Stutzman was born on January 6, 1939 in Middlefield, OH to Jacob and Amanda (Farmwald) Miller.  She worked for 10 years at Jayco Vans and then retired from Supreme after 6 years of dedicated service. Janice loved being outdoors in...

Michael Patrick Ryan

Michael Patrick Ryan

Jul 8, 2021

Michael Patrick Ryan, age 51, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Ryan was born on July 1, 1970 in LaGrange, IN to Marion N. and Peggy L. Ryan.  Mike graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN. He then continued his education at Glen Oaks Community College where he obtained his...

Dennis L. Renkenberger

Dennis L. Renkenberger

Jun 27, 2021

Dennis L. Renkenberger, age 61, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Renkenberger was born on March 14, 1960 in Kendallville, IN to Keith and Lavon (Budd) Renkenberger.  He graduated from East Noble High School in Kendallville, IN. Dennis worked as a machinist for many years.  He was employed by Albion Wire...

Roger Clay Handshoe

Roger Clay Handshoe

Jun 25, 2021

Roger Clay Handshoe, age 63, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Handshoe was born on January 30, 1958 in Garrett, KY to Floyd and Ines Handshoe.  On November 10, 1979, he married Pamela Griffin at the Stroh Church of Christ in Stroh, IN.  Roger worked at the Sturgis Foundry for 15...

Barbara Ann (Doudt)  Norris

Barbara Ann (Doudt) Norris

Jun 23, 2021

Barbara Ann Norris, age 81, of Albion, IN passed away on Wednesday, June 23,2021 at Northridge Village in Albion, IN.  Mrs. Norris was born on August 24, 1939 in Sturgis, MI to LeLand and Marion (Rost) Doudt.  She graduated from Sturgis High School in Sturgis, MI.  On December 22, 1957, she married Robert E. Norris.  She was a homemaker...

Kyle E. Luttrell

Kyle E. Luttrell

Jun 9, 2021

Kyle E. Luttrell, age 38, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Luttrell was born on November 5, 1982 in Elkhart, IN to Kevin E. Luttrell and Jama (Bachman) Vassar.  Kyle graduated from Niles High School in Niles, MI.  He was employed by Snappy's in Middlebury, IN.  He enjoyed tedious research on...