Obituaries

Douglas Randal Martin

May 10, 2021

Douglas "Doodle" Randal Martin, age 32, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Martin was born on August 24, 1988 in Cleveland, OH to Daniel Raymond Martin and Lyn (Stemmerich) Miller.  Doug graduated from West Noble High School in Ligonier, IN.  He was employed at Red...

Robert E. Norris

May 10, 2021

Robert E. Norris, age 82, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Northridge Village in Albion, IN.  Mr. Norris was born on September 14, 1939 in LaGrange, IN to the late Walter Mehl and Barbara A. (Gohn) Norris.  He graduated from Brighton High School in LaGrange County.  On December 22, 1957,...

Sherron Joyce (Yax) Bell

May 10, 2021

Sherron Joyce Bell, age 82, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Ms. Bell was born on April 10, 1939 in Ann Arbor, MI to Elwyn and Bernadine (Hutchinson) Yax.  In 1955, she graduated from Ann Arbor High School.  She continued her education at the University of Michigan. ...

Phillip "Phil" Duane Stewart

May 1, 2021

Phillip "Phil" Duane Stewart, age 84, of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully at his residence.  Mr. Stewart was born on November 24, 1936 in LaGrange, IN to Orville Earl and Rose Ilean (Witham) Stewart.  Phil attended LaGrange High School.  On June 7, 1958, he married his wife of 62 years Sharon M. Adams in Stroh, IN.  Phil worked in...

Mary "Granny" Elizabeth (Delaughter) Speicher

Apr 30, 2021

Mary "Granny" Elizabeth Speicher, age 72, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Speicher was born on April 25, 1950 in Richmond, IN to William "Bill" and Bessie (Baughman) DeLaughter.  In 1968, she graduated from Crown Point High School in Crown Point, IN.  She continued her education...

Sarah Jane (Baird) Ritchie

Apr 23, 2021

Sarah "Jane" Ritchie, age 63, of Hamilton, IN passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mrs. Ritchie was born on December 24, 1957 in LaGrange, IN to Donald and Velma (Hileman) Baird.  She graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange.  On July 4, 1975, she married Donald L. Ritchie in LaGrange.  Jane...

Thomas James Soper

Apr 17, 2021

Long time distance runner Tom Soper broke from the starting line for his ultimate run on Saturday, April 17, 2021.  That the course is an out-and-back, a loop, or a point-to-point is not known at this time.  However, Tom told his support crew captained by his wife (and girlfriend forever) Lucy Ann Zimmerman that he had trained to stay...

Infant Wingard

Apr 16, 2021

Infant Wingard was born sleeping on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Parkview Hospital in LaGrange, IN.   Infant Wingard is survived by both parents, Larry and Marilyn Wingard of Middlebury, IN.

Private family services will be held.

Arrangements and care trusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of LaGrange, IN.

Betty Lou Poirier

Apr 8, 2021

Betty Lou Poirier, age 70, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her residence.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Arrangements and care trusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of LaGrange, IN.

Larry D. Monroe

Mar 30, 2021

Larry "Shag" D. Monroe, age 83, of Ossian, IN formerly of LaGrange, IN passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Bluffton Regional Hospital in Bluffton, IN.   Mr. Monroe was born on April 5, 1937 in Sturgis, MI to Charles and Faye Monroe.  Larry graduated from Sturgis High School in Sturgis, MI.  In May of 1991, he married Judith...

Lance O. Bergmann

Mar 26, 2021

Lance O. Bergmann, age 80, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Bergmann was born on November 3, 1940 in Binghamton, NY to Stanley Kolacowski and Eleanor (Stewart) Bergmann.  In 1961, he graduated from Binghamton North High School in Binghamton, NY.  Lance continued his education and obtained an Associate's Degree from Glen...

Irene C. (Szalay) Johnson

Mar 25, 2021

Irene C. Johnson, age 90, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her residence.  Ms. Johnson was born on April 8, 1930 in South Bend, IN to Joseph Peter and Emily Margaret (Kittell) Szalay.  She was employed at Vahala Foam in Shipshewana for 23 years.  During her employment, she wore several hats including, saw operator,...

Catherine B. (Laba) Ward

Mar 19, 2021

Catherine B. Ward, age 85, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN.  Ms. Ward was born on May 7, 1935 in Flint, MI to the late Charles L. and Florence (McLaughlin) LaBa.  She graduated from Southside High School in Fort Wayne.  On June 11, 1955, she...

Rex Lynn Obendorf

Mar 8, 2021

Rex Lynn Obendorf, age 68, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Life Care Center LaGrange.  Mr. Obendorf was born on September 1, 1952 in Garrett, IN to Russell Elmer and Anna Rhoda (Alwood) Obendorf.  Rex graduated from High School in Butler Indiana.  He worked in production and labor in manufacturing for many years.  Rex...

Melvin William Heiniger

Feb 27, 2021

Pastor Melvin William Heiniger, age 49, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Heiniger was born on July 11, 1971 in Pontiac, MI to Kenneth C. Bowen and Nancy (Morgret) Heiniger.  Mel graduated from East Noble High School in 1988.  He then continued his education at a college in Fort Wayne, IN...

John Edward Mahon

Feb 24, 2021

John Edward Mahon, age 71, of Howe, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Mahon was born on April 13, 1949 in Williamson, West Virginia to Carl and Ocie (Duty) Mahon.  He graduated from Burch High School in Delbarton, West Virginia.  On November 7, 1969, he married the love of his life Linda Sue...

Anthony "Tony" Lee Mead

Feb 17, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Lee Mead, age 23, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Mead was born on December 13, 1997 in Auburn, IN to Eric Lee Mead and Stacy (Salisbury) Lepley.  In 2016, he graduated from East Noble High School in Kendallville, IN.  He continued his education at Ivy Tech Community...

Susan "Susie" Danyell (Blackwell) Albright

Feb 16, 2021

Susan "Susie" Danyell Albright, age 48, of Rome City, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Albright was born on October 4, 1972 in Perry County, KY to Ray Arnold Blackwell and Susan Ann Rhodes.  Susie graduated from Willard High School in Willard, KY and then continued her education at Missouri State...

Derrick A Lackey

Feb 9, 2021

Derrick A. Lackey, age 30, of Angola, IN passed away on February 9, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  He was born on November 2, 1990 in Mobile, AL to Alford Craig and Tammy Elaine (Watkins) Lackey.  He attended Prairie Heights High School and worked for Forest River RV for 1 year before becoming an...

Philip A. Hess

Feb 6, 2021

Philip A. Hess, age 71, of Hudson, IN passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Hess was born on July 11, 1949 in Decatur, IN to Norbert and Eileen (Johnston) Hess.  Phil graduated from Decatur High School in 1967.  He was a lake enthusiast and enjoyed fishing.  In his younger years, he loved to golf...