Obituaries

Brenda K. (Melton)  Miller

Brenda K. (Melton) Miller

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,...

Linda P. (Scherer)  Myers

Linda P. (Scherer) Myers

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...

Darin Michael Smith

Darin Michael Smith

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...

Gary Herbert Mcdonald

Gary Herbert Mcdonald

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.  ...

Cola J (Lego)  Garman

Cola J (Lego) Garman

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.  ...

Wallace Dwight From

Wallace Dwight From

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...

Lois Jean (Bolen)  Orsborne

Lois Jean (Bolen) Orsborne

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...

Larry Ross

Larry Ross

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.

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Willie Owsley

Willie Owsley

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...

Bryan Robert Bloom

Bryan Robert Bloom

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,...

Lisa "Bobbi" Yvonne (Grigsby)  Holmes

Lisa "Bobbi" Yvonne (Grigsby) Holmes

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...

Sue Ann (Long)  Bousner

Sue Ann (Long) Bousner

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...

Ezekiel Combs

Ezekiel Combs

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...

Deniece M. (Walden)  Landes

Deniece M. (Walden) Landes

Dec 2, 2023

Deniece M. Landes, age 63, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her residence.  Mrs. Landes was born in Euclid, OH to Pastor James and Myrlene (Myers) Walden.  She graduated from Collinwood High School in Cleveland, OH.  On May 30, 1980, she married her husband of 43 years, Thomas F. Landes in Cleveland, OH.  She...

Delores Mae (Collins)  Weaver

Delores Mae (Collins) Weaver

Nov 25, 2023

Delores "Minnie Pearl"  Mae Weaver, age 69 of Mongo, IN passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Life Care Center of LaGrange, IN,  Mrs. Weaver was born on August 28, 1954 in Hazard County, KY to the late Robert and Oakley (Allen) Collins.  On December 22, 1972, she married Ace Weaver.  Delores was a loving wife, mother, caregiver...

Sally "Cosette" (Arnett)  Elliott

Sally "Cosette" (Arnett) Elliott

Nov 17, 2023

Sally "Cosette" Elliott, age 85, of Orland, IN passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at her residence.  Ms. Elliott was born on July 29, 1938 in Salersville, KY to the late Mitchelle and Catherine (Craft) Arnett.  Due to her parents passing at a young age, she was raised by her grandparents, Lloyd Craft and Delphia Fisher.  Upon completion...

Daniel "Dan" Joseph Redding

Daniel "Dan" Joseph Redding

Nov 15, 2023

Daniel "Dan" Joseph Redding, age 56, of Auburn, IN formerly of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Redding was born on February 27, 1967 in Kendallville, IN to Dale Wayne Redding and Phyllis Kay (Dudley) Moffett.  In 1985, he graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  He...

Ellen M. (Kreienbrienk)  Helmkamp

Ellen M. (Kreienbrienk) Helmkamp

Nov 15, 2023

Ellen M. Helmkamp, age 99, of Avilla, IN formerly of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  Ms. Helmkamp was born on October 3, 1924 in Avilla, IN to the late Fred and Matilda (Liebrecht) Kreienbrienk.  Ellen graduated from Avilla High School.  On February 23, 1946, she married Donald F. Helmkamp in...

David Landis Gipson

David Landis Gipson

Oct 29, 2023

David Landis Gipson, age 54, of Kendallville, IN passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Wolcottville, IN.  Mr. Gipson was born on March 3, 1969 in Denison, IA to David Lynn and Vivecca Ann (Rath) Gipson.  He graduated from Garrett High School in Garrett, IN.  For over 20 years, he worked as a truck driver for various companies.  ...

Gwendolynn "Gwen" Deianara Owsley

Gwendolynn "Gwen" Deianara Owsley

Oct 27, 2023

Gwendolynn "Gwen" Deianara Owsley, age 17, of Howe, IN unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, October 27, 2023 at her residence.  Miss. Owsley was born on September 15, 2006 in LaGrange, IN to Rodger D. Jr. and Jeannie D. (Payton) Owsley.  Gwen was currently a Junior at Westview High School in Topeka, IN.  The...