Obituaries

Dec 6, 2024

Daniel V. Nieto, age 46, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Nieto graduated High School in Mexico.  For over 20 years, he was a general contractor in construction.  During his contracting career, he worked with D&S Builders in LaGrange, many out of the area contracting...

Nov 24, 2024

Donna Mae Cook, age 91, of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at The Waters of LaGrange, IN.  Mrs. Cook was born on August 1, 1933 in Newago, MI to the late William Rider and Bertha (Brandow) Martin.  She was a dedicated wife, mother, and hard worker.  She worked in janitorial services at Master Craft...

Nov 8, 2024

Dennis "Rosie" Gene Rose Sr., age 64, of Wolcottville, IN passed away at his residence on Friday, November 8, 2024.  Mr. Rose was born on May 9, 1960 in Greenfield, IN to the late Robert and Leliah (Jack) Rose.  He attended Hancock High School in Greenfield, IN.  After 28 years of dedicated service, Dennis retired from K-Z RV in...

Nov 7, 2024

Ida Jean Sieber of Albion passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 1st, 1924, in the middle of the roaring twenties in Attica, Indiana. Born Ida M Jean to Florence Leveda (Garrard) Jean and Clarence Lindsey Jean, she lived the early part of her life during summers in a...

Nov 5, 2024

Raina Lynn Darby, age 16, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at her residence in LaGrange.  Miss Darby was born on January 23, 2008 in South Bend, IN.

Raina was currently a junior in high school at Prairie Heights High School in rural LaGrange County, and she was on track to an early...

Oct 17, 2024

Stephanie Lee Swan, age 41, of Middlebury, IN passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at her residence.  Ms. Swan was born on January 8, 1983 in Oconomowoc, WI to Randall and Cindy (Lillge) Swan.  Stephanie graduated from River Ridge High School in New Port Richey, FL.  For many years she worked in customer service in retail.  Stephanie was...

Oct 11, 2024

Nora Mae Gonzalez, was born sleeping on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Riley's Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include: Mother, Rebecca Gonzalez of Howe, IN. Father, Torin Taylor of Bristol, IN. Sister, Hazel Taylor of Bristol, IN. Maternal Grandmother, Tara and Billy Wood of Shipshewana, IN. Maternal Grandfather, Willis Bryttni Caldwell of North Dakota. Paternal Grandmother,...

Oct 4, 2024

Kylan "Boo Boo" Sage Wheeler, five weeks old, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital in Coldwater, MI.  She was born on August 29, 2024 in Hillsdale, MI to Jeremy Lamar Jr. and Breanna Lynn (Welch) Wheeler.  Her parents and family loved her dimples and smile.  She also had the cutest and longest toes...

Sep 27, 2024

Rosaine "Ruck" Fern James, age 92, of Howe, IN passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis, MI. Ms. James was born on November 25, 1931 in Muscatine, IA to Philip William and Sarah Jeraldine (Rosenberg) Stark.

In 1949, Ruck graduated from Muscatine High...

Sep 6, 2024

Karen Jean Terry, age 56, of Ashley, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024 at her residence.  Mrs. Terry was born on March 7, 1968 in Warsaw, IN to the late Simon and Janet (DeLong) Lilly.  She graduated from Warsaw High School.  On April 14, 1997, she married Randy Terry in Warsaw, IN.  For numerous years, she...

Aug 21, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Hensler, age 72, of Hackenburg Lake, Wolcottville, IN passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at her residence.  Mrs. Hensler was born on October 30, 1951 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Richard and Ruth (Crater) Hively.  In 1970, she graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, IN.  On April 15, 1972, she...

Aug 16, 2024

Fannie J. Mast, age 87, of Angola, IN passed away on August 16, 2024 at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation in Angola, IN.  Ms. Mast was born on September 1, 1936 in LaGrange, IN to the late David and Clara Miller.  In 1964, she married John Mast and he has preceded her in death as well.  She worked for...

Aug 12, 2024

Diane "Teresa" Fraker, age 57, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Teresa was born on September 23, 1966 in Battle Creek, MI to Robert Fraker and Sharon (Inman) Fraker Swegles.  In 1984, Teresa graduated from high school in Battle Creek, MI.  She spent much of her...

Aug 8, 2024

Michael "Mike" Ray Funderburk, age 67, of Shipshewana, IN passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Mr. Funderburk was born on November 2, 1956 in Elkhart, IN to the late William and Margaret (Connelly) Funderburk. He attended Elkhart Central High School in Elkhart, IN. On May 20, 1978, he married the love of his Life,...

Aug 5, 2024

Verne H. Smith, age 77, of Lake of the Woods, Hudson, IN, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at his residence.  Mr. Smith was born on June 23, 1947, in Kendallville, IN to Milton Smith and Pearl (Baldwin) Smith Walker.  In 1965, he graduated from Prairie Heights High School in rural LaGrange, IN.  Verne served his country honorably...

Aug 2, 2024

Peter "Pete" Edmond McCutcheon, age 57, of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis, MI.  Mr. McCutcheon was born on August 4, 1966 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Margaret (Pesck) McCutcheon.  Pete attended Bogan High School in Chicago, IL and then continued his education at DeVry University.  Pete...

Jul 30, 2024

Robert Allen Hankinson, age 69, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his residence.  Mr. Hankinson was born on October 31, 1954 in Owosso, MI to the late Dale Herbert and Lois Lucille (Lawson) Hankinson.  Bob served his country honorably with the United States Army from 1975-1979.  During his enlistment, he obtained his high school...

Jul 29, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Mack Goeglein, age 59, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Goeglein was born on February 1, 1965 in Valparaiso, IN to the late Valentine Mack Goeglein and Diane Valeria Kunz.  In 1983, Joe graduated from Fairfield High School.  ...

Jul 26, 2024

Debra "Deb/Debbie" Sue Randall, age 64, of Topeka, IN passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mrs. Randall was born on May 11, 1960 in Alma, MI to Leon and Jacqueline (Neitzke) Coulson.  IN 1977, she graduated from Breckenridge High School in Breckenridge, MI.  On July 8, 1978, she married...

Jul 2, 2024

Susan Marie Dillon, age 75, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Sue was born on March 4, 1949 in Garrett, IN to Collins Joseph and Mary Helen (Miller) Redmond. In 1967, Sue graduated as a Railroader at Garrett High School. On September 26, 1975, she...