Obituaries

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...