Obituaries

Apr 3, 2024

Barbara June (Trittipo) Fought, age 73, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Ms. Fought was born on June 12, 1950 in LaGrange, IN to the late Paul and Helen (Conrad) Trittipo. She graduated from Westview High School in rural LaGrange County. Then she continued her education...

Mar 30, 2024

Betty "Jean" Sayre, of Howe, IN, passed away on March 30, 2024 at the age of 95, at Parkview LaGrange with Hospice.  She was born on January 23, 1929 in Stinesville, IN.

She is survived by her daughter, Delores Kay (Tom) Clarkson, Grandchildren; Marina (Jeremy) Hoover and Michael (Sarah) Clarkson, great-grandchildren; Savannah Hoover, Thomas Hoover, and Jacob...

Mar 24, 2024

Keum Ja (Lee) Dunkel, age 86, of LaGrange, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Life Care Center of LaGrange. Ms. Dunkel was born on June 21, 1937 in South Korea. She graduated from High School in South Korea. After leaving South Korea, she met the true love of her life, Daniel...

Mar 15, 2024

Dennis J. Darr, age 74, of Wolcottville, IN passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Mr. Darr was born on May 2, 1949 in Goshen, IN to the late Harold W. and Donnabelle L. (Hart) Darr. Dennis finished High School and then joined the work force, helping his father with...

Mar 15, 2024

Patricia "Patty" Ann (Trittipo) Knowles, age 85, of Goshen, IN formerly of Milford, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Ms. Knowles was born on September 30, 1938 in Ligonier, IN to the late Paul Arthur and Helen Beulah (Conrad) Trittipo. She graduated from both Topeka Elementary School...

Mar 11, 2024

Eleazar Ramirez Munoz, age 40, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Eleazar was born on December 28, 1983 to Adan Ramirez Munoz and Maria Luz Munoz Montoya. He married Anna Silvia Maldonado Avila. Eleazar was a homebody who enjoyed tinkering with his car and watching television. He also loved to be...

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...