Obituaries

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...

Nov 9, 2020

Mary Margaret King, age 75, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Ms. King was born on August 11, 1945 in Fairmount, IN to Avery and Josephine (Pittman) King.  She attended Ligonier High School in Ligonier, IN.  Mary then continued her education and obtained a degree in...

Nov 5, 2020

Geronimo A. Guerra Jr., age 71, of Howe, IN passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Guerra Jr. was born on April 12, 1949 in Corpus Christi, TX to Geronimo A. Sr. and Rachel Guerra.  He attended Freer High School in Freer, TX.  On October 19, 2002 he married Julia Ann Funkhouser in Elkhart, IN. ...

Nov 1, 2020

Sally Jo Lewis, age 72, of Fort Wayne, IN formerly of LaGrange, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Life Care Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born on April 7, 1948 in Sturgis, MI to the late Joe and Betty (Jacobs) Fry.  Sally graduated from Sturgis High School.  She worked as a caregiver in various...

Oct 26, 2020

Kelly Lynn Adams, age 55, of LaGrange, IN, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at her residence.  Ms. Adams was born on July 9, 1965 in Fort Wayne, IN.  She graduated from Snider High School in Fort Wayne and then continued her education at a medical technical college to become a medical receptionist.  Kelly worked at Thrifty Car...

Oct 22, 2020

Monica Ann Clouse, age 43, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her residence.  Ms. Clouse was born on December 24, 1976 in Kendallville, IN to David and Wanda (Stanley) Clouse.  In 1995, Monica graduated from East Noble High School in Kendallville.  She worked at Courier in Kendallville for over 1 year.  For 5 years,...

Oct 17, 2020

Wilma Jean Farris, age 93, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in the care of her family at her son's home in New Haven, IN.  Mrs. Farris was born on October 9, 1927 in LaMont, IL to the late Cleo C. and Geneva E. (Palmer) Duzan.  She received her education in Isabell, IL.  On August...

Oct 15, 2020

Axley Lee Hicks, age 53, of Garrett, IN passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Hicks was born on May 14, 1967 in War, WV to the late Axley and Janice (Wright) Hicks.  He graduated from Big Creek High School in War, West Virginia.  Axley served his country with...

Oct 13, 2020

Valerie Anne Christian, age 64, of Topeka, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her residence.  Ms. Christian was born on December 30, 1955 in Kendallville, IN to Robert Caron and Mary Jo (Babin) Fleck.  She graduated from Lakeland High School.  Valerie worked as an industrial seamstress for Mastercraft and Lippert Components.  She liked fishing and mushroom...

Oct 13, 2020

Harold "Butch" Franklin McKee Jr., age 76, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Goshen Hospital.  Mr. McKee Jr. was born on October 23, 1943 in Fort Wayne, IN to Harold Franklin McKee Sr. and Virginia Liton.  He attended Lima School in Howe, IN.  On November 16, 1963, he married Verna Hicks in Sturgis, MI. ...

Oct 8, 2020

Albert N. Reed, age 89, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Parkview Randallia Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Reed was born in LaGrange, IN on January 20, 1931 to Harry L. and Ota (Longnecker) Reed.  Albert graduated from Kendallville High School.  On December 2, 1950 he married Maxine W. Miller at South Milford...

Oct 1, 2020

Jim J. Burkhead, age 59, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Burkhead was born on October 6, 1960 in LaGrange County to Donald Burkhead and Judy (Witham) Shafer.  Jim received his education from Lakeland High School in LaGrange.  On June 2, 2015, he married Sandra Lynn Albaugh in LaGrange.  Jim worked...

Sep 14, 2020

Glenn Maurice Jervis, age 57, of LaGrange, IN Formerly of Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Jervis was born on June 1, 1963 in Nashville, TN to Maurice Jervis and Bonnie Johnson.  Glenn graduated from Page High School in Franklin, TN.  He worked as a HVAC technician...

Sep 12, 2020

Donnie Lee Messer, age 34, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Miami County, IN.  Mr. Messer was born on February 14, 1986 in LaGrange, IN to Paul Stidham and Judy Carol Messer-Zimmerman.  Donnie attended East Noble High School in Kendallville, IN.  He worked at Kroger as a sales associate.  Donnie enjoyed playing basketball with...