Obituaries

Mar 17, 2025

Addam Thomas Ray, age 25, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at his residence.  Mr. Ray was born on January 13, 2000, in Fort Wayne, IN to Gregory Lynn and Lisa Ann Ray.  He graduated from Cornerstone Chrisitan College Preparatory High School.  He was attending Indiana Institute of Technology.  Addam was currently employed at...

Mar 3, 2025

Francisco Javier Ramirez Munoz, age 27, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, due to an auto accident in Michigan.  He was born on September 4, 1997, in Michoacan, Mexico to Adan Ramirez Martinez and Maria Munoz Montoya.  He attended Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  Francisco was previously employed in RV manufacturing and worked in...

Mar 1, 2025

Shelly J. Lauderdale, born September 6, 1966, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma peacefully received her official angel wings Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at her home in Kendallville, IN.

She was the beloved wife of Rita Courtney. Bonus mother to Sherri (Randy) Lackey of Lagrange and Eric (Glenna) Root of Kendallville. She was a proud grandmother to Casey Montgomery...

Feb 22, 2025

Brenda S. LeCount, age 75, of Howe, IN, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Life Care Center LaGrange in LaGrange, IN.  Ms. LeCount was born on April 10, 1949, in Fremont, OH to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Stull) Skeens.  Brenda graduated from High School in Toledo, OH and then continued her education at Glen Oaks Community...

Feb 22, 2025

Suann Marie Rice, age 52, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at Auburn Village in Auburn, IN.  She was born on November 11, 1972, to the late Harold and Mildred (Grubbs) Rice in LaGrange, IN.  She enjoyed doing crafts, bingo, playing cards, socializing, and playing games with her friends at Auburn Village.  She looked forward to going out...

Feb 19, 2025

Ruth Yvonne Kindy, age 79, of Salem, IN, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN.  Ms. Kindy was born February 17, 1946, in Jackson, MI to the late William D. Jr. and Ruth Emma (Doney) Martin.  In 1964, Yvonne graduated from Lansing Everett High School in Lansing, MI.  Upon graduation, she continued...

Feb 17, 2025

Arzie Beatrice Elizabeth Foster, age 83, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. Born on August 24, 1941, in Trenton, TN, she was the daughter of the late Platt and Ora (Williams) Banks. Arzie graduated from Rosenwald High School in Trenton, TN.

For over 25 years, she dedicated her life...

Feb 5, 2025

Dennis Ray Kirkpatrick, age 77, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his residence in LaGrange.  Mr. Kirkpatrick was born on May 23, 1947, in Texas to Elmer and Fern (Sawyer) Kirkpatrick.  He graduated from high school in Texas.  For over 20 years, he owned and operated AT-EZ Computers and Video Connection in LaGrange.  After...

Jan 29, 2025

Susanne Elizabeth Pedigo, fondly known as Grandma Sue, was born on September 11, 1934, and left us on January 29, 2025. She was a remarkable woman who found joy in the simple pleasures of life, from immersing herself in a good book to enjoying her favorite daily soap operas and football games.  Above all, her heart belonged to her...

Jan 27, 2025

Carol Ellen Broughton was born October 31st, 1945, to Lathan and Katherine Ross in Detroit, Michigan. She married Jerry E. Broughton on November 30th of 1963. Carol was a retired school bus driver for Jefferson and Dundee public schools for over 20 years. Carol loved watching and holding her many grand babies, Christian music, crocheting, garage sales and thrift...

Jan 16, 2025

Charles "Charlie" "Babe" L. Brown, age 72, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Brown was born on August 25, 1951, in Kendallville, IN to Leroy and Bertha (Pierce) Brown.  He received his education from Prairie Heights High School in rural LaGrange County.  Babe was a...

Jan 12, 2025

Eddie Paul Caudill, age 74, of Howe, IN passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.

Born on April 26, 1950, in Hillsboro, KY., to Ottis and Minnie (Johnson) Caudill. On July 20, 1968, he married Karen Sartori in Rowan County, KY.

Paul worked 35 years as...

Jan 11, 2025

Sandra Ann (Stuck) Rhodes, age 88, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Life Care Center of LaGrange, IN.  She was born on October 5, 1936, in Orland, IN and raised in Colon, MI to George A. and Lolene B. (Deirthick) Stuck.  She was a wife, homemaker, and a world traveler and often told stories...

Jan 8, 2025

Toby Lynn Rhodes, age 53, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, IN.  Mr. Rhodes was born on August 1, 1971 in Dubuque, IA.  He graduated from High School in Dubuque, IA then continued his education at a community college in Dubuque, IA.  He played college baseball and obtained an...

Jan 7, 2025

Deborah L. Perrin, age 77, of Howe, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Ms. Perrin was born on October 1, 1947 in Washington D.C. to Howard and Regena (Kelly) Terrell.  Deborah graduated High School from Lady Cliff Academy for Girls in 1965.  She then ventured on to obtain...

Jan 1, 2025

Roger Charles Thomason, age 54, of Keavy, KY formerly of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, January 1, 2025 at his residence in Kentucky.  Mr. Thomason was born on April 13, 1970 in Michigan City, IN at St. Anthony Hospital to Robert Thomason and Janette (Russell) Taylor.  Roger's father passed away when he was just 18 months old and...

Dec 30, 2024

Mary Helen Kwasny, age 85, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. Anne Home and Retirement Community surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Kwasny was born on May 11, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Harold and Helen (Popp) DeBriae.  Mary Helen graduated from Bishop Noll High School in Hammond, IN.  Though...

Dec 29, 2024

Deborah Ann Thompson, age 93, of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at her residence.  Mrs. Thompson was born on September 17, 1931, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.  In 1949, she graduated from Topeka High School in Topeka, IN.  On October 15, 1949, she married the love of her life Phillip Ray...

Dec 28, 2024

Leonard "Lennie" John Kiriazes, age 81, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Life Care Center of LaGrange, IN.  He was born on May 10, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Marcos and Florence (Weber) Kiriazes.  Leonard graduated from St. Rita High School in Chicago, IL.  He also attended DePaul University, Danville University, and Alexian Brothers...

Dec 14, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Kresse Jr., age 80, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  Mr. Kresse was born on December 25, 1943, in LaGrange, IN to Lawrence A. Sr. and Anna Mae (Tarlton) Kresse.  Larry attended Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  He served his country honorably with the United States Marine Corp.  ...