Obituaries

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,...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 6, 2020

Edward "Ed" Joseph McKowen, age 78, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. McKowen was born on September 14, 1942 in Fort Wayne, IN at home to Paul Joseph and Deloras I (Spahr) McKowen.  In 1961, Ed graduated from the last graduating class of Wolcottville High School in Wolcottville, IN.  On February...

Dec 4, 2020

Richard Tirb, 56, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2020.  Richard was born April 13, 1964 in Tecumseh, Michigan to Glenn Edward and Betty Jean Tirb. He was a self-taught chef and businessman, working at many restaurants and establishments throughout his career. His passion has always been people and bringing everyone together with food. In...

Nov 29, 2020

LaGrange – Gordon J.  Frost, age 82, of LaGrange, IN, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor of LaGrange.

He was born on November 28, 1938 to Lloyd J. and Alice M. (Carney) Ely in Sturgis, Michigan, and was later adopted by his Stepfather Henry R. Frost.  He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1958...

Nov 22, 2020

Mary Lee (Porter) Hoover, age 73, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Parkview LaGrange.  Ms. Hoover was born on June 2, 1947 in Elkhart, IN to the late George and Fae Alida (Theroux) Porter.  She worked at Dometic in LaGrange for many years.  Mary was a lead escort driver mobile homes and oversize loads. ...

Nov 18, 2020

Howard E. (Cotton) Taylor, 79, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  He was born on October 27, 1941 in Tyronza, AK to William and Johnnie Merle (Talbert) Taylor.  He married the love of his life, Patricia (Russell) Taylor on March 25, 1961.  She survives.  Howard lived most of his life in Howe,...

Nov 18, 2020

Larry E. Devlin, age 84, of Howe, IN passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Life Care Center in LaGrange.  Mr. Devlin was born on September 15, 1936 in Michigan to the late James and Dorothy (Haag) Devlin.  Larry graduated from Mongo High School in Mongo, IN.  He served his country honorably with the United States Air Force...

Nov 16, 2020

Nancy Jo Macey, age 83, of Sturgis, MI, formerly of Howe, IN passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis, MI.  Ms. Macey was born on May 31, 1937 in Sturgis, MI to Walter O. and Mary Jane (Friend) Sigler.  She graduated from High School.  On April 25, 1969, she married Harold Macey in...