Obituaries

Rex Lynn Obendorf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Eldon G Ralston

Eldon G Ralston

Jan 30, 2021

Eldon G. Ralston, age 77, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his residence in his loving wife's embrace.  Mr. Ralston was born on August 26, 1943 in Lawrenceville, IL to Earl and Gladys (Stone) Ralston.  He graduated from Bridgeport High School in Illinois.  On November 25, 1983, he married his wife of 37 years,...

Sandra Delores (Hawkins)  Russell

Sandra Delores (Hawkins) Russell

Jan 29, 2021

Sandra Delores Russell, age 68,  passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  Sandy was born on July 20, 1952 to Elmer and Artie Hawkins.  On May 20, 1971, she married Roger Dale Russell Sr.  Sandy's life focused on her love for Jesus Christ.  This love she shared with all those she encountered. ...

Janet Ruth (O'Bryant)  Myers

Janet Ruth (O'Bryant) Myers

Jan 19, 2021

Janet Ruth Myers, age 66, of Angola formerly of LaGrange, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, IN.  Ms. Myers was born on November 1, 1954 in Mishawaka, IN to Lester and Ruth (Willard) O'Bryant.  Janet worked for Middlebury Hardwoods in production for 10 years.  She was modest and enjoyed time to...

Tim Allen Willits

Tim Allen Willits

Jan 16, 2021

Tim Allen Willits, age 54, of Depauw, IN passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on September 7,1966 in Kendallville, IN to Freeman and Mary (Miller) Willits.  In 1984, he graduated from Prairie Heights High School.  On December 30, 1984, he married Diana Lynn Morgan in Kendallville, IN.  Mr. Willits served his country...

Michael J Frost

Michael J Frost

Jan 11, 2021

Michael J. Frost, "Frosty", age 50, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Fortuna, CA.  He was born on February 4, 1970 in Elkhart, IN to Gordon Frost and Carolyn Antone.  In 1988, he graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  He attended Glen Oaks Community College and later went on to Mid America Mortuary College where...

Janis Elaine (Tumbleson)  Haggard

Janis Elaine (Tumbleson) Haggard

Jan 8, 2021

Janis E. Haggard, age 68, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on August 2, 1952 in Adams County, IN to the late Harley J. and Dorothy (Ross) Tumbleson.  Jan graduated from South Adams High School in Berne, IN.  On July 2, 1970, she married Ralph E. Haggard.  Together she...

Donna M (Hutchinson)  Gehrls

Donna M (Hutchinson) Gehrls

Dec 31, 2020

Donna M. Gehrls, age 86, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence in Sturgis, MI.  Donna was born on February 26, 1934 in Caro, MI to Clark and Leota (Way) Hutchinson.  She graduated from Caro High School in Caro, MI.  In 1971, she married the love of her life Howard E. Gehrls and resided in Fairgrove,...

Maria C (Perez)  Garcia

Maria C (Perez) Garcia

Dec 22, 2020

Maria C. Garcia, age 76, of Sturgis, MI, passed away on December 22, 2020 at AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center Aurora in Aurora, IL.  Mrs. Garcia was born on August 27, 1944 in Mexico.  She married her husband of 30 years, Gonzalo Garcia in Mexico.  Maria was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.  She worked at Miller Poultry for...

Samuel Vaughn Miller

Samuel Vaughn Miller

Dec 17, 2020

Samuel Vaughn Miller, age 61, of Howe, IN passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Miller was born on January 11, 1959 in Sturgis, MI to Carlson Vaughn and Mary Eunice (Timm) Miller.  He graduated from High School in Saginaw, MI.  Samuel loved Ford Mustangs, tinkering on cars, and gardening.  Survivors include his seven siblings,...

Kyle Dallas Foulk

Kyle Dallas Foulk

Dec 16, 2020

Kyle Dallas Foulk, age 28, of Kendallville, IN passed away on December 16, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Foulk was born on March 20, 1992 in LaGrange, IN to Kevin A. and Kandra K. Foulk.  In 2011, he graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  Kyle Enjoyed video gaming and spending time...

Paul Asbury

Paul Asbury

Dec 13, 2020

Paul Asbury, age 54, of Albion, IN passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Asbury was born on January 21, 1966 in Welch, West Virginia to Emit and Georgia E. (Beavers) Asbury.  He attended Central Noble High School in Albion, IN.  Paul worked in tool and die at A-1 Production and Colwell General both in...

Willard Johnson Jr.

Willard Johnson Jr.

Dec 7, 2020

Willard Johnson Jr., 83, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN.  Mr. Johnson was born on July 13, 1937 in Jackscreek, KY to Willard and Disia (Slone) Johnson.  He worked in manufacturing and the RV industry in his younger years.  Willard then managed mobile home parks in Kentucky and Indiana...

Robert "Bob" Scott Sparrow

Robert "Bob" Scott Sparrow

Dec 6, 2020

Robert Scott Sparrow, age 55, of LaGrange, IN passed away on December 6, 2020 while pursuing his dream of living in his camper and traveling with his wife and canine companion, Maggie to Yuma, AZ.  Mr. Sparrow was born on July 19, 1965 in LaGrange, IN to Donald George and Joyce Ann (Bates) Sparrow.  In 1985, he graduated from...