Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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...

Oct 26, 2023

Nancy Louise Hunter, age 84, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 in Rome City, IN.  Ms. Hunter was born on July 11, 1939 in Wheelwright, KY to the late Kenneth B. and Launa Lee (Luttrell) Deal.  She graduated from High School in Wheelwright, KY and then continued her education at Eastern Kentucky University.  On August...

Oct 14, 2023

Max Lee Sargent, age 46, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Middlebury, IN.  Mr. Sargent was born on June 13, 1977 in Hanover, New Hampshire to James Chase and Narissa (Sargent) Strout.  Max graduated from Hartford High School in White River Junction, Vermont.  On March 18, 2017, he married the love of his life,...

Oct 11, 2023

Katina Mae Dearduff, age 50, of Howe, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  Ms. Dearduff was born on December 8, 1972 to the late Carry and Sue (Saddison) Dearduff.  She attended both Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN and Sturgis High School in Sturgis, MI.  Katina was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker. ...

Oct 11, 2023

Hal Warren Fisher, age 67, of Oliver Lake, LaGrange, IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Fisher was born on July 20, 1956 in LaGrange, IN to the late George Warren and Mary Katherine (Swank) Fisher. Hal graduated from Lakeland High School and then continued his education and received his bachelor's degree at Ball...

Sep 29, 2023

Herbert Oscar Hansen Jr., age 74, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Hansen was born on September 23, 1949 in Teaneck, NJ to Herbert Oscar Sr. and Norma Jean (Felten) Hansen.  Herb graduated from Westwood High School in Westwood, NJ.  He then went to serve his country...

Sep 26, 2023

Ryne A. Yoder, age 38, of Osceola, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Shipshewana, IN.  Ryne was born on January 21, 1985 in Goshen, IN.  He graduated from Coronado High School in El Paso, TX.  He worked in construction for 10 years.  Ryne loved comedy, karaoke, and fishing.  He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears...

Sep 6, 2023

Juan A. Sanchez, age 59, of Howe, IN formerly of Kendallville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Sanchez was born on November 4, 1963 in Taimeo, Mexico to Fidel and Aurora (Aguilar) Sanchez.  Juan graduated High School in Mexico.  On April 17, 1993, he married Maria Lucia Sanchez in LaGrange, IN.  For the...

Aug 31, 2023

Adam Neal Bollinger, age 44, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Bollinger was born on August 2, 1979 in Kendallville, IN to Garey and Jan (Clark) Bollinger.  In 1998, he graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  For numerous years, he worked for Greenwood...

Aug 27, 2023

Betty Jean Reade, age 79, of LaGrange, IN formerly of Howe, IN passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Life Care Center of LaGrange.  Ms. Reade was born on August 12, 1944 in Kendallville, IN to Fred and Thelma (Bowman) Stienbarger.  In 2005, she married Arnold Reade Sr. in Howe, IN.  Betty was the utmost diligent worker and...

Aug 25, 2023

Hazel F. Hentzell, age 100, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Life Care Center LaGrange, IN.  Ms. Hentzell was born on February 26, 1923 in rural LaGrange County, IN to Daniel and Ellen (Staggs) Combs.  On December 11, 1995, she married Arthur L. Hentzell in LaGrange, IN.  For many years, Hazel worked diligently as a seamstress for...

Aug 19, 2023

Daniel W.Hochstetler age 58, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10:55pm.

He was born on January 29, 1965 and was a special needs son of  Willis and Katie Hochstetler.

Leaves to mourn his departure: 5 Brothers Irvin (Ada) Hochstetler of Patriot, OH. Eli (Fannie Mae) Hochstetler of LaGrange, IN. Wesley...

Aug 19, 2023

Bryan William Pierson, age 68, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Pierson was born on July 28, 1955 in Sturgis, MI to the late Norman and Lorraine (Krontz) Pierson.  On June 28, 1980, he married the love of his life and wife of 43 years, Linda Mollsen.  After 44 years of...

Aug 12, 2023

David Clinton Greenhoe, age 83, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Greenhoe was born on September 1, 1939 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Louis E. and Bessie M. (Black) Greenhoe.

Dave graduated High School in Schoolcraft, MI.  Upon graduating High School, Dave continued his education at Western...