Obituaries

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...

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...