Obituaries

Robert "Bob" L. Heltzel Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Patricia Ann (Eby)  Myers

Patricia Ann (Eby) Myers

Mar 12, 2020

Patricia Ann Myers, age 84, of Rome City, IN passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her residence on Sylvan Lake.  Ms. Myers was born on February 10, 1936 in Lancaster, OH to Ruth Elizabeth Eby and Robert Wright.  Patricia grew up in Dayton, OH, upon graduation from Fairview High School; she married David Carson Myers on September...

Mattie J. (Miller)  Miller

Mattie J. (Miller) Miller

Feb 24, 2020

Mattie J. Miller, age 86, of Auburn, IN, formerly of LaGrange, IN, passed away on February 24, 2020 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mrs. Miller was born on November 13, 1933 in LaGrange, IN to David and Clara Miller.  Mattie finished her education and then later married her husband of 50 years Robert L. Miller in LaGrange. ...

Christine (Myers)  Dearing

Christine (Myers) Dearing

Feb 9, 2020

Christine "Tina" Dearing , age 71, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at her residence.  Tina was born on July 30, 1948 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Dale and Lois (Clark) Myers. She graduated from South Side High School.  On August 26, 2000 she married the love of her life, Steve Dearing...

Carolyn Elaine (Stevens)  Williams

Carolyn Elaine (Stevens) Williams

Jan 29, 2020

Carolyn Elaine (Stevens) Williams, age 69, of LaGrange, IN went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville, IN.  Ms. Williams was born on July 16, 1950 to the late Francis Jack Stevens and Betty (Franklin) Kline.  Carolyn graduated from East Noble High School. She then went on to...

George Kenneth Hollowell Jr.

George Kenneth Hollowell Jr.

Jan 27, 2020

George Kenneth Hollowell Jr. of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Hollowell Jr., was born on October 18, 1949 in Noble County, IN to the late George Kenneth Hollowell Sr. and Verna P. (Rice) Hollowell.  He graduated from Prairie Heights High School.  George served his country...

Gregory M. Dillon

Gregory M. Dillon

Jan 27, 2020

GREGORY M. DILLON, 31, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, following a short illness. Greg was born June 5, 1988, in Fort Wayne, a son of Roderick and Susan (Redmond) Dillon. He graduated from Homestead High School in 2007, and then continued his education earning his MBA from Ohio Dominican University. ...