Obituaries

Apr 9, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Riedel, age 58, of Topeka, IN passed on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his residence.  Mr. Riedel was born on April 27, 1966, to the late Vernon Gard and Betty Lou (Fought) Riedel in LaGrange, IN.  He attended Westview High School in rural LaGrange County.  Kenneth was previously employed at Nisco in Topeka, IN.  Ken enjoyed mini-bikes...

Apr 6, 2025

Susan Eilene Dempsey, age 76, of Turkey Lake, IN passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her residence.  Ms. Dempsey was born on April 22, 1948, in Sturgis, MI to Arnold and Lila (Sheets) Connelly.  In 1966, she graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  She continued her education at...

Mar 26, 2025

Joseph "Joe" E. Parsons, age 79, of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Parsons was born on May 4, 1945, in LaGrange, IN to the late Charles and Ella (Sexauer) Parsons.  He graduated from LaGrange High School.  On September 25, 1976, he married Doris...

Mar 26, 2025

Helen Louise Prill, age 84, of Wolcottville, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at The Waters of LaGrange in LaGrange, IN.  Ms. Prill was born on April 26, 1940, in LaGrange, IN to the late Forrest and Gladys (LeMaster) Bell.  In 1958, she graduated from LaGrange High School.  On April 29, 1961, she married the love...

Mar 23, 2025

Linda L. Antonides, age 83, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Life Care Center of LaGrange.  Ms. Antonides was born on January 7, 1942, in Sturgis, MI to the late Kenneth Dale and Beulah Irene (Hartman) Antonides.  In 1960, she graduated from Lima High School in Howe, IN.  She retired from Ross Labs in...

Mar 20, 2025

Arnie Gerstein – father, husband, poet, clarinetist, and lifelong seeker – passed away on March 20, 2025.  He was 84.  A lover of philosophy, poetry, and music, Arnie was the song of Natalie Tankenoff and Rabbi Joseph Gerstein.  Born in Kilgore, Texas, his grandparents came from Russia to be homesteaders in North Dakota in the early 20th century.  Arnie...

Mar 20, 2025

Arnold Miller aka "The Legend," age 81, of Topeka, IN passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN.  Mr. Miller was born on March 31, 1943, in Tribbey, KY to the late Robert and Geneva (Allen) Miller.  On May 10, 1963, he married his wife of 54 years Barbara Kay Miller.  She preceded him...

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...