Obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

Philip E. Barrows, age 87 of Orland, IN was reunited with the love of his life and wife of 64 years, Jacqueline Barrows on Thursday, July 6, 2023.  Phil was born on July 9, 1935 in Brighton, IN to Emril and Mildred Vivian (LeMaster) Barrows.  He graduated from Orland High School in Orland, IN.  On January 11, 1958, he...

Jun 27, 2023

David M. Lindsey, age 49, of LaGrange, IN passed away on June 27, 2023 surrounded by his family and loved ones at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.  Mr. Lindsey was born on December 18, 1973 in Greenfield to Harlan Hayes and Barbara Ann (Winans) Lindsey.  Dave graduated from High School in Union City, MI.  On September 19, 2015, he married Gloria...

Jun 25, 2023

Mattie Marie Wilson, age 23, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on June 25, 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN.  Miss Wilson was born on May 13, 2000 in Bluffton, IN to Michael L. and Traci (Waters) Wilson.  She graduated from New Tech Academy in Fort Wayne and then continued her education at Barton College in Wilson, NC.  Mattie was...

Jun 21, 2023

Holly Kay Whitaker, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Life Care Center of LaGrange.  Ms. Whitaker was born on October 31, 1953 in Sandusky, MI to Clifford Patterson and Ella (Willis) Ritchie.  On December 31, 1980, she married Tom Whitaker in Tampa, FL.  Holly worked as a truck driver for Forest River for 5 years...

Jun 18, 2023

Penny Jean Halferty, age 73 of LaGrange, IN passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her residence.  Ms. Halferty was born on April 21, 1951 in Elkhart, IN to Edward Dressler and Evelyn (Wilsey) Bailey.  She graduated from Sturgis High School in Sturgis, MI.  In 1985, she married her husband of over 38 years Al J. Halferty.  Penny...

Jun 16, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Owen Griffin, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Griffin was born on October 1, 1939 in Coldwater, MI to Dorsey Russell and Phyllis (Armstrong) Griffin.  Ronnie went to High School in Salem Center, Steuben County.  He was previously employed by the electric company...

May 27, 2023

Ronnie Earl Robison, age 77, of LaGrange, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at The Water of LaGrange.  Mr. Robison was born on July 11, 1945 in Three Rivers, MI to Raymond Dewey and Kathryn Jenette (Gross) Robison.  Ron was an amazing father and husband. He also aided in raising his grandson Elijah who previously passed...

May 26, 2023

Miles Anthony Blackburn, age 38, of Bremen, IN passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 in an automobile accident.  Mr. Blackburn was born on September 16, 1984 in LaGrange, IN to David Blackburn Sr. and Brenda Kay (Melton) Miller.  Anthony graduated from Goshen High School where he excelled in football and then ventured onward to serve his country honorably...

May 14, 2023

Patricia Sue Schnelker, age 82, of Fort Wayne, IN formerly of Wawaka, IN passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Life Care Fort Wayne.  Mrs. Schnelker was born on January 22, 1941 in Fort Wayne, IN to Donald Watson and Mary Tharp.  She graduated from Southside High School in Fort Wayne, IN.  She retired from Fort Wayne Community...

May 10, 2023

Rudolf Johannes Walklett

21 April 1967 - 10 May 2023

Rudolf was born the eldest of four siblings in a small town called Jan Kempdorp in the Northern Cape, South Africa.  He grew up in a town called Warrenton next to the Vaalriver in South Africa.  Most of the town's residents worked for the South...

May 9, 2023

Joyce A. Woodworth, age 95, of LaGrange, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville, IN.  Ms. Woodworth was born on April 1, 1928 in LaGrange, IN to Warren and Clara (Milleman) Iddings.  In 1946, she graduated from LaGrange High School.  On September 29, 1946, she...

May 6, 2023

Virgil Dunkel Jr., age 82, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, IN.  Mr. Dunkel was born on December 5, 1940 in Bronson, MI to Virgil Sr. and Ocie Dunkel.  Virgil retired from Dometic in LaGrange after 40 years of dedicated service.  He also worked for Glick's T.V. and enjoyed...

May 4, 2023

Shane Keith Bartlett, age 46, of Howe, IN passed away on May 4, 2023 in Howe, IN.  Mr. Bartlett was born on May 26, 1976 in Norfolk, Virginia.  He graduated from High School in Talihina, OK and then continued his education majoring in film at a college in Nashville, TN.  Shane was currently employed at Look Trailers in Middlebury,...

May 4, 2023

Carl "Burr Head" R. Sedlock, age 66, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN.  Mr. Sedlock was born on February 16, 1957 in Montgomery, WV to Carl Woodrow and Dorothy Ella (Parish) Sedlock.  Carl graduated from Oak Hill High School in Oak Hill, WV.  On June 25, 1982, he married...

Apr 14, 2023

Dr.Jennifer Elizabeth Nunnally, D.C., C.C.C.N. or best known as"Doc Jen," 49, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on August 22, 1973 in Fort Wayne.  In 1992, she graduated from Snider High School in Fort Wayne.  She continued her education at McLennan Community College in Waco, TX. and then...

Apr 14, 2023

Edmund F. Dinsmore, Jr., 81, of Sturgis, MI, peacefully passed on April 14, 2023 surrounded by family.

Ed was born on January 24, 1942 in Baltimore, MD and raised in Lancaster, PA by his late parents, Edmund F. Dinsmore and M. Evelyn (Herr) Dinsmore. While attending Franklin and Marshall College, Ed met his wife, Barbara, on a...

Apr 13, 2023

Dale Grigsby, age 61, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Grigsby was born on May 3, 1961 in Springfield, OH to James Fugate and Hazel Grigsby.  In 1980, Dale graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  He served his country honorably with the United States Army.  Dale was employed by...

Mar 3, 2023

Essie Jean Johnson, age 78, of Howe, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023 at her residence.  Mrs. Johnson was born on June 16, 1944 in Bevinsville, KY to Cann Bates and Mary Jane (Mullins) Nemore.  On December 22, 1961, Essie married Tommy Johnson in Kentucky.  Essie worked as a machine operator at CTS in Middlebury, IN...

Mar 2, 2023

Betty Jo Carney, age 77, of Howe, IN passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born on December 2, 1945 in Wolf Lake, IN to Harold and Mildred (Butts) Gard.  After High School, she married Jon Carney on December 6, 1963 in LaGrange, IN.  Betty was cafeteria manager...

Mar 1, 2023

Gerald Thomas Martin, age 68 of Howe, IN passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Martin was born on September 3, 1954 in South Bend, IN to Gerald Francis and Beverly Mildred (Longacre) Martin.  He graduated from Penn High School in Mishawaka, IN.  Gerald served his country honorably with the United States Marines.  He worked...