Obituaries

Carol L. (Hamman) Wilfret

Aug 15, 2020

Carol L. Wilfret, age 69, of Kalamazoo, MI, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.  Ms. Wilfret was born on February 20, 1951 in Monroe, WI to Ralph and Marcella (Bullerman) Hamman.  She graduated from Northwell High School in Ossian, IN and then continued her education in...

Guadalupe Isabel Heredia

Jul 30, 2020

Infant Guadalupe Isabel Heredia, of LaGrange, IN passed away shortly after birth surrounded by her loving parents, Jonathan and Alejandra (Garcia) Heredia on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 50 North...

Betty Lou (Fought) Riedel

Jul 28, 2020

Betty Lou Riedel of Topeka, Indiana, passed away July 28, 2020 at Northridge Village Nursing Home in Albion, Indiana.

Betty was born June 21, 1928, in LaGrange County, Indiana, a daughter of Iris Ray and Florence Mae (Yoder) Fought.  She was married to Vernon Garde Riedel on December 5, 1951 in Topeka.  He preceded her in death...

Barbara J (Foremen) Kinsey

Jul 24, 2020

Barbara J. Kinsey, age 81, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  Ms. Kinsey was born on March 24, 1939 in Fort Wayne, IN to Robert and Dorothy Foremen.  She retired from Multiplex in Howe, IN.  Barbara loved her television and the remote control that conducted it.  She liked a good movie,...

Mark Shawn Mattox

Jul 16, 2020

Mark Shawn Mattox, age 55, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Wolcottville, IN.

Services will be held at a later date in North Carolina.

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

Yvonna V (Speicher) Parks

Jul 12, 2020

Yvonna V. Parks, age 88, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Englewood Health and Rehab in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mrs. Parks was born on August 2, 1931 in Elkhart County to the late Titus T. Sr. and Vera E. (Donat) Speicher.  She went to LaGrange High School.  She married Grant Parks in Michigan.  He...

Robert "Bob" L. Heltzel Jr.

Jul 3, 2020

Robert "Bob" Lavern Heltzel Jr., age 60, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his residence.  He was born on April 19, 1960 and raised in LaGrange, IN by Robert Sr. and Linda (Sheley) Heltzel.  In 1978, he graduated from Prairie Heights High School.  On July 25, 1980, Bob married...

Robert "Bob" Garry Kunkle

Jun 29, 2020

Robert "Bob" Garry Kunkle, age 64, of Angola, IN passed away on June 29, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Kunkle was born on March 3, 1956 in Hillsdale, MI to Max and Jessie (Johnson) Kunkle.  Bob graduated from Reading High School in Reading, MI. On January 28, 1998, he married Christine E. Sartor...

Sandra Kay (Griffin) Comstock

Jun 29, 2020

Sandra Kay Comstock, age 66, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at her residence.  Mrs. Comstock was born on March 10, 1954 in Goshen, IN to Leon and Evelyn (Hyche) Griffin.  Sandra graduated from Constantine High School in Constantine, MI.  On August 11, 1973, she married Larry Micheal Comstock at Trinity Church in Constantine, MI. ...

James "Jim" W. Roy

Jun 22, 2020

James "Jim" W. Roy, age 79, of Fort Wayne, IN formerly of LaGrange County, IN, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Heritage Park in Fort Wayne.  Mr. Roy was born on August 13, 1940 in LaGrange, IN to the late Arthur V. and Margaret C. Roy.  Jim graduated from Harlan High School in Harlan, IN.  He then...

Gentry L Cundiff

Jun 11, 2020

Gentry L. Cundiff Sr., age 59, of Howe, IN and formerly of Michigan, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Cundiff was born on July 27, 1960 in Sawyerville, IL to the late Oliver Paul Augustine and Romona June (Heinz) Cundiff.  Gentry worked on the railroad for 4 years in maintenance.  He was a handy...

Tanecia Leigh Moore

Jun 1, 2020

Tanecia Leigh Moore, age 26, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on January 22, 1994 in LaGrange, IN to Michael and Wanda (Owen) Moore.   In 2012, she graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange.  Tanecia worked at Morgan Olson in assembly for one year.  She currently worked at 7-Eleven as a cashier...

Jerry Lynn Woodworth

May 29, 2020

Jerry Lynn Woodworth, age 71, of Orland, IN passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones at his residence.  Mr. Woodworth was born on February 21, 1949 in Sturgis, MI to Elmer and Dorothy Louetta (Hentzel) Woodworth.  Jerry obtained his GED and served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. ...

Jacqueline M. (Shawver) Bires

May 22, 2020

Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Bires, age 73, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Jackie was born on July 21, 1946 in Gary, IN to Cecil and Elizabeth (Smith) Shawver.  She graduated from Merrillville High School in Merrillville, IN.  On February 4, 1967, she married Michael T. Bires Sr. in Gary, IN. ...

Joseph B. Gerwig

May 11, 2020

Joseph B. Gerwig, age 37, of Coldwater, MI and formerly of LaGrange, IN, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Gerwig was born in Traverse City, MI to Terry Lee and Lou Ann (Rich) Gerwig.  He graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange.  Joe was a mechanic and worked for Real Alloy in...

Randy David Firkin

May 9, 2020

Randy David Firkin, age 57, of Howe, IN formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Saturday May 9, 2020 at his residence with his life partner, Janine by his side.  Mr. Firkin was born on October 18, 1962 in Chicago, IL to Donald David and Loraine L. Firkin.  He graduated from Sandburg High School in Orland Park, IL.  Randy...

Martha C. (Carrillo) Aguilar

Apr 26, 2020

Martha C. Aguilar, age 77, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  Mrs. Aguilar was born on August 25, 1942 in Mexico.  She married Aurelio Aguilar in Mexico.  He preceded her in death on January 21, 2014.  Martha worked as a sewing machine operator for nearly 3 years. ...

Patricia Elaine (Lent) Kilian

Apr 11, 2020

Patricia Elaine Kilian, age 82, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her residence.  Ms. Kilian was born on November 2, 1937 in Monroe, MI to Clifford Lent and Irene (Barron) Wolf.  She worked as a waitress at the Napolean Café in Napolean, MI for nearly 30 years.  Patricia then worked as a welder for...

Jackie "Jack" Lee Orth

Mar 29, 2020

Jackie "Jack" Lee Orth, age 77, of Howe, IN passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Orth was born on May 17, 1942 in Moulton, IA to Marvin and Georgia (Etter) Orth.  Jack graduated from Washington-Clay High School in South Bend, IN.  He served his country honorably with the United States Coastal Guard from 1960-1964. ...

Alex "Axle" Jon Oakley

Mar 24, 2020

Alex "Axle" Jon Oakley, age 59, of Howe, IN passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Oakley was born on July 19, 1960 in Stugis, MI to the late Robert and Betty (Munson) Oakley.  He graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange in 1978.  On July 23, 2000, he married Katrina Beberstein in Pigeon Forge,...