Obituaries

Jun 15, 2024

Delora K. Cleveland, age 75, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Life Care Center of LaGrange.  Ms. Cleveland was born on July 20, 1948 in Sturgis, MI to the late Clyde and Georgia (Conrad) Miller.  She attended high school in Sturgis, MI.  For 20 years, she worked for Multi-Plex INC in Howe, IN.  In...

Jun 13, 2024

Shirley Ann Wallace, age 84, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at The Waters of LaGrange.  Ms. Wallace was born on March 30, 1940 in Elkhart, IN.  She attended High School in Goshen, IN.  On December 31, 1961, she married Larry Wallace Sr.  For many years, she worked for both Tiffany's Restaurant in Topeka, IN and Carrey's Restaurant...

Jun 9, 2024

Margaret (Key) Rowe, age 92, of Terre Haute, IN formerly of Tennessee with residence in Illinois, West Virginia, and Indiana, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  Ms. Rowe was born on December 4, 1931 in Gallatin, TN to the late George D. and Bonnie (Meadows) Key.  Margaret married Russell H. Rowe in 1956...

May 12, 2024

Matthew Douglas Pontius, age 43, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his residence.  Mr. Pontius was born on September 6, 1980 in LaGrange, IN to Douglas Conley and Carmen Pontius.  Matt obtained his GED and then ventured on to the workforce.  For over 10 years, he was employed by Precision Speed in Sturgis, MI...

May 3, 2024

Julia Louise Gieseking, age 59, of Kendallville, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Ms. Gieseking was born on October 5, 1964 in West Palm Beach, FL.  In 1982, she graduated from East Noble High School in Kendallville, IN.  She then attended Ivy Tech Community College in Fort Wayne,...

May 3, 2024

Derik Lloyd Sturdivant, age 46, of Kendallville, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN following an illness.  Mr. Sturdivant was born on February 17, 1978 in LaGrange, IN to David Bryan Sturdivant and Renee (Campbell) Sturdivant.  He attended Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  For 16 dedicated years,...

Apr 23, 2024

Arlene Joan (Cleveland) Bennett, age 89, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Life Care Center of LaGrange in LaGrange, IN.  Ms. Bennett was born on February 18, 1935 in Nappanee, IN to the late Raymond Cleveland and Ellen Marie (Hamilton) Holst.  She graduated from LaGrange High School.  On August 24, 1965, she married John...

Apr 3, 2024

Barbara June (Trittipo) Fought, age 73, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Ms. Fought was born on June 12, 1950 in LaGrange, IN to the late Paul and Helen (Conrad) Trittipo. She graduated from Westview High School in rural LaGrange County. Then she continued her education...

Mar 30, 2024

Betty "Jean" Sayre, of Howe, IN, passed away on March 30, 2024 at the age of 95, at Parkview LaGrange with Hospice.  She was born on January 23, 1929 in Stinesville, IN.

She is survived by her daughter, Delores Kay (Tom) Clarkson, Grandchildren; Marina (Jeremy) Hoover and Michael (Sarah) Clarkson, great-grandchildren; Savannah Hoover, Thomas Hoover, and Jacob...

Mar 24, 2024

Keum Ja (Lee) Dunkel, age 86, of LaGrange, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Life Care Center of LaGrange. Ms. Dunkel was born on June 21, 1937 in South Korea. She graduated from High School in South Korea. After leaving South Korea, she met the true love of her life, Daniel...

Mar 15, 2024

Dennis J. Darr, age 74, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Mr. Darr was born on May 2, 1949 in Goshen, IN to the late Harold W. and Donnabelle L. (Hart) Darr. Dennis finished High School and then joined the work force, helping his father with...

Mar 15, 2024

Patricia "Patty" Ann (Trittipo) Knowles, age 85, of Goshen, IN formerly of Milford, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Ms. Knowles was born on September 30, 1938 in Ligonier, IN to the late Paul Arthur and Helen Beulah (Conrad) Trittipo. She graduated from both Topeka Elementary School...

Mar 11, 2024

Eleazar Ramirez Munoz, age 40, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Eleazar was born on December 28, 1983 to Adan Ramirez Munoz and Maria Luz Munoz Montoya. He married Anna Silvia Maldonado Avila. Eleazar was a homebody who enjoyed tinkering with his car and watching television. He also loved to be...

Mar 4, 2024

Aaron Howard "Howie" Yoder, age 51, of Wolcottville, IN, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Yoder was born on January 30, 1973 in Sturgis, MI to Howard L. and Loretta M (Johnloz) Yoder. On November 27, 2006, he married Tamela J. Kobold in Las Vegas, NV. Howie began his professional life at Marque Ambulance...

Feb 20, 2024

Eli W. Hochstetler, 79, of LaGrange, district 5-2, died on February 20, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on November 23, 1944 in Elkhart Co to Willis and Katie  (Lehman) Hochstetler.  He was a member of The Old Order Amish Church and lived in the Tri-County area all his life.  He married Fannie Mae Schmucker on April 1,...

Feb 18, 2024

Jamie A. Schnelker, age 62, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne.  On August 11, 1961, Jamie was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Alan Edward Sr. and Patricia Sue (Watson) Schnelker.  Jamie graduated from Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, IN and continued education...

Feb 7, 2024

Carl E. Green, age 73, of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his residence.  Mr. Green was born on July 18, 1950 in Lexington, KY.  After graduating from High School, he served his country during the Vietnam War.  On August 13, 2004, he married Patricia Joan Troyer in LaGrange, IN.  For 20 years, Carl...

Feb 5, 2024

William "Bill" Boyd Wellborn, age 61, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Wellborn was born on October 30, 1962 in Virginia to the late Jack and Ruth (Pendleton) Wellborn.  On September 6, 1984, he married the love of his life, Bonnie Jean Wellborn in Leesburg,...

Jan 27, 2024

Mattie M. Allen, age 74, of Howe, IN passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at her residence.  Ms. Allen was born on March 14, 1949 in Hindman, KY to the late Lester and Susie Slone.  Mattie graduated High School and then continued her education earning an Associate's Degree in Business Management.  She worked for Starcraft in Topeka and...

Jan 19, 2024

Eddie Lee "Bae Bae" Benson

February 27, 1945 - January 19, 2024

Eddie Lee Benson Was born on February 27, 1945 to the late Ed Benson and Mary Alice George in Birmingham, AL.

Eddie Grew up in Porter, AL and attended school and graduated.  Eddie Accepted Christ in her life at an early...