Obituaries

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...

Jan 19, 2024

Brenda K. Miller, age 63, of Butler, IN passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN.  Ms. Miller was born on February 22, 1960 in Kentucky to Marion and Lillie (Jent) Melton.  She married her late husband and love of her life, Michael Wayne Miller in LaGrange, IN.  For nearly 30 years,...

Jan 17, 2024

Linda P. Myers, age 70, of Leesburg, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, IN.  Ms. Myers was born on March 9, 1953 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Bruce O. and Erma B. (Stein) Scherer.  She graduated from Elmhurst High School in Fort Wayne.  On June 21, 1980, she...

Jan 15, 2024

Darin Michael Smith, age 54, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at his residence.  Mr. Smith was born on November 12, 1969 in LaGrange, IN to Douglas K. and Catherine A. (Hatcher) Smith.  In 1987, Darin graduated from Westview High School.  Darin currently was working production for a manufacturing company.  He enjoyed working around the...

Jan 10, 2024

Gary Herbert McDonald, age 72, of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.  Mr. McDonald was born on October 20, 1951 in LaGrange, IN to the late Burney Roy and Donna Maxine (Strawser) McDonald.  He served his country honorably with the United States Marine Corp.  He attended Riverside Community College in Riverside, CA.  ...

Jan 7, 2024

Cola J. Garman, age 65, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, IN.  Ms. Garman was born on August 24, 1958 in Sturgis, MI to Donald Eugene and Betty Lou (Poorman) Lego.  In 1999, she married Thomas Jeff Garman.  Cola was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker all her life.  ...

Jan 6, 2024

Wallace Dwight From, age 97, of Orland, IN passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Astral at Auburn in Auburn, IN.  Mr. From was born on August 17, 1926 in Branch County Quincy, MI to the late Harold and Elsie (Heuer) From.  He served his country honorably with the United States Army during World War II.  On March...

Jan 5, 2024

Lois Jean Orsborne, age 80, of Goshen, IN went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN.  Ms. Orsborne was born on October 18, 1943 in War, WV to the late Lewis and Unia Bolen.  Lois was a hard working woman and was never afraid to roll up her...

Jan 3, 2024

Larry Ross, age 59, of Edgerton, OH passed away on January 3, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital in Bryan, OH.  Mr. Ross was born on February 15, 1964 in LaGrange, IN to Benjamin and Srilda Ross.  He graduated High School from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  Larry enjoyed a good game of UNO and loved German Shepherds.

Jan 3, 2024

Willie Owsley Jr., age 79, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Majestic Care of West Allen.  Mr. Owsley was born on June 11, 1944 in Knott County, KY to the late Willie Sr. and Lona (Prater) Owsley.  Willie owned and operated a logging company for 5 years.  He was an avid fan of garage...

Dec 24, 2023

Bryan Robert Bloom, age 51, of Goshen, IN passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 surrounded by his family and loved ones at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Bloom was born on May 25, 1972 in Elkhart, IN to Gregory Bloom and Elizabeth "Ellen" (Montandon) Fahy.  In 1990, he graduated from Elkhart Central High School.  On May 18, 2012,...

Dec 14, 2023

Lisa "Bobbi" Yvonne Holmes, age 63, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on December 14, 2023 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mrs. Holmes was born on August 3, 1960 in Dayton, OH to Cleveland Grigsby and Annie Jewel Bates.  On July 8, 1989, she married Willie Holmes in Fort Wayne.  For nearly 20 years, she worked as...

Dec 7, 2023

Sue Ann Bousner, age 73, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at The Waters of LaGrange, IN.  Mrs. Bousner was born on April 4, 1950 in LaGrange, IN to the late Giles and Ruth (Shultz) Long.  Sue graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  On July 28, 1973, she married Kenneth G. Bousner at...

Dec 2, 2023

Ezekiel Combs, age 74, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Combs was born on February 23, 1949 in Hindman, KY to Robert and Elizabeth (Shepherd) Combs.  On November 14, 2011, he married Ruby Kate Perkins in LaGrange, IN.  For 28 years, Ezekiel was a muller operator for the Sturgis Foundry.  Retiring...