Obituaries

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...

Feb 10, 2023

James Thomas Springer, age 81, of Sturgis, MI formerly of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mr. Springer was born on June 8, 1941 in Morehead, KY to George W. and Lida Mae (Pendland) Springer.  Jim attended High School in Flemingsburg, KY and then served his country honorably...

Feb 4, 2023

Dolpha Gayheart, age 74, of Howe, IN passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Gayheart was born on May 23, 1948 in Martin, KY to Reford and Dove (Blevins) Gayheart.  Dolpha loved to help people and had a pure heart of gold.  He enjoyed yard work, house work, and making trips to the mailbox.  Dolpha...

Feb 3, 2023

Nancy Ruth (Hart) Billman, age 75, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at The Waters of LaGrange.  Mrs. Billman was born on November 19, 1947 in Sturgis, MI to Fred W. and Golda I. (Marchand) Hart.  Illness and physical affliction were well known to her especially in her early youth.  All her life, she was...

Feb 2, 2023

Estill Alfred Johnson, age 60, of Whitehouse, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Blue Creek Healthcare in Whitehouse, OH.  Mr. Johnson was born on April 5, 1962 in Tampa, FL to Alfred Johnson and Diane VanHorn.  Estill graduated from Bronson High School in Bronson, MI and later attended college in Kalamazoo where he majored in...

Jan 5, 2023

Rhonda J. O'Brian (Pranger) age 67 of Wolcottville, IN passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Rhonda was born on December 22, 1955 to Richard and Alice Pranger who preceded her in death.  Rhonda is survived by her husband of 40 years, Richard "Doc" O'Brian, her sisters; Rosanne Good, Rita (Doug) Sutton, Reinette Arbogast, Rochelle...

Jan 4, 2023

Shawn Charles Denny, age 40, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Denny was born on June 23, 1982 in Framingham, MA. In 2000, he graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, IN.  He then continued his education at Tri-State University in Angola, IN.  Shawn served his country honorably with the United...

Dec 13, 2022

Jody K. Green, age 62, of Elkhart, IN passed away on December 13, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN.  Mr. Green was born on January 17, 1960 in Kendallville, IN to James Ray and Betty Lou (Ritter) Green.  He graduated from East Noble High School in Kendallville, IN.  He worked as a fabricator for Double T Manufacturing...

Dec 12, 2022

Roger Gene VanDam, age 65, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. VanDam was born on June 12, 1957 in Sturgis, MI to Henry Lucas and Elsie Elaine (LeValley) VanDam.  Roger graduated from Colon High School in Colon, MI.  On November 20, 1993, he married his wife of nearly 30 years, Karin...

Nov 29, 2022

Adaleigh Noel Marie Mickem was born sleeping on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 into the loving arms of her parents, Kyle and Rebeka Mickem at their home.

Survivors include: Parents, Kyle and Rebeka Mickem of Howe, IN. Siblings, Braydin, Lincoln, and Kamden Mickem of Howe, IN. Paternal Grandparents, Patricia John Mullen of LaGrange, IN. Paternal Grandparents, Michael and...

Nov 19, 2022

Amber Danielle McCormick, age 38, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN.  Miss. McCormick was born on January 21, 1984 in Fort Wayne, IN to Jimmy Bryson McCormick and Rose Marie (Poynter) Lehman.  She attended East Noble High School in Kendallville, IN.  Amber previously was employed at Subway in Rome...

Nov 9, 2022

Marvin J. Grabill, age 79, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Life Care Center in LaGrange, IN.  Mr. Grabill was born on January 15, 1943 in Goshen, IN to John and Helen (Hodge) Grabill.  In 1961, he graduated from Concord High School in Elkhart, IN.  Mr. Grabill served his country honorably with the United...

Nov 5, 2022

Richard "Jay" Dale Carter Jr., age 65, of Idlewild, MI passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital in Reed City, Mi.  Mr. Carter was born on May 10, 1957 in Breckenridge, MI to Richard Dale Carter Sr. and Shirley Ann (Roach) Carter.  He attended High School at Houghton Lake High School in Houghton...

Nov 3, 2022

Susan I. Reiling, age 73, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Evergreen Village in Fort Wayne, IN. Ms. Reiling was born on September 27, 1949 in Sturgis, MI to Ralph and Mary (Miller) Smith.  She attended LaGrange High School.  Susan was employed by Nishikawa Cooper in Topeka, IN for 4 years.  She then...