Kaden Henry Lynn Wiese
Jul 23, 2026
Kaden Henry Lynn Wiese, 18, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Thursday evening, July 23, 2026, as the result of an auto accident near Topeka.
He was born March 15, 2008, in Fort Wayne, to Scott and Laura (Hart) Wiese.
Kaden was a student at Lakeland High School and was preparing to begin his senior year this fall. He was also in the welding...
Reva Owens
Jul 19, 2026
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, our beloved mother, Reva Boggs Owens, 89, of Kendallville, Indiana peacefully entered Heaven. We find comfort in knowing she was reunited with the love of her life, our father, and welcomed with open arms by our brother and nephew. Though our hearts are broken by her absence, we take solace in knowing she is surrounded...
Gary Hicks
Jul 17, 2026
Gary Ray Hicks, 70, of Rome City, Indiana died Friday, July 17, 2026, at his residence.
He was born April 27, 1956, in Goody, Kentucky to Dallas Hicks, Sr. and Ida (Smith) Hicks.
He married Donna Zimmerman. She survives in Topeka.
Gary had worked in local foundries most of his life.
In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars and motors, tinkering with...
Steven J. VanWye
Jul 17, 2026
Steven J. VanWye, 68, of Hudson, Indiana, died Friday, July 17, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born on December 26, 1957, in Angola, Indiana to Donald and Genevieve (Curley) VanWye.
On February 3, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he married April A. (White) VanWye.
Steven was a lifelong farmer with VanWye Dairy Farms. In addition to farming, he...
Leif E. Erikson
Jul 15, 2026
Leif E. Erikson, 69, of Hudson, Indiana died Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne with his family at his side.
He was born October 13, 1956, in Hammond, Indiana to Donald and Kathleen (Cross) Erikson.
On September 1, 1973, in Ashley, he married Loretta Parker.
Leif was a graduate of Prairie Heights High School. He worked as...
Paula Terry
Jul 14, 2026
Paula Terry, 68, of LaGrange, Indiana died Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born September 6, 1957, in Hazard, Kentucky to Clyde and Gloria (Peck) Everidge.
On June 30, 1990, at Stroh Church of God in Stroh, she married Robbie Terry.
Paula began her working years at Hook's Drug Store in Kendallville before retiring from Farmers...
Donald L. Wallace
Jul 13, 2026
Donald Lee Wallace, 74, of Howe, Indiana died Monday, July 13, 2026, at his residence with his family at his side.
He was born July 25, 1951, in LaGrange to Basil and Myrtle Mary (Boyd) Wallace.
He enjoyed working with his son, William at Wild Man Auto in Howe.
Donald found joy in life's simple pleasures. He loved racing, fishing, working on cars,...
Beverly Jean Tilbury
Jul 12, 2026
Beverly J. (Benninghoff) Tilbury, 88, of Angola, Indiana died Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Northern Lakes Nursing Home in Angola.
She was born October 10, 1937, in Angola to Clyde and Velma (Dilts) Benninghoff.
On July 9, 1955, in Salem Center she married Donald W. Tilbury. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2010.
Before her retirement, Beverly worked at New Horizons...
Roberta "Bobbie" Nantz
Jul 9, 2026
Roberta “Bobbie” Nantz, 87, of Caledonia, Wisconsin and formerly of Rome City, Indiana died Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Parkview Gardens Senior Living in Racine, Wisconsin.
She was born November 20, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Robert and Marion Onalee (Klinkel) Hanes.
She married Victor L. “Vic” Nantz on August 4, 1957, in Hamilton. He preceded her in death on July...
William Hicks, Jr.
Jul 6, 2026
William Hicks, Jr. of Ligonier, Indiana died Monday, July 6, 2026, at his residence with his family at his side.
He was born August 12, 1947, in Hazard, Kentucky to William and Florence (Grisby) Hicks.
On March 31, 1968, in Brimfield he married Mable A. Hicks. She preceded him in death on August 18, 2023.
William had worked at StarCraft Marina in Topeka.
He...
Ruth J. Stahl
Jul 5, 2026
Ruth J. Stahl, 98, of Niles, Michigan and formerly of Wolcottville, Indiana died Sunday, July 5, 2026, at her residence.
She was born April 1, 1928, in Auburn, Indiana to Richard and Mabel (Gill) Hanes.
On January 20, 1949, she married Jesse L. Stahl. He preceded her in death on September 20, 2003.
Ruth was a devoted homemaker and farmer's wife who found...
Lloyd Foltz
Jun 29, 2026
Lloyd S. Foltz, 101, of Muncie and formerly of Rome City died Monday, June 29, 2026, at Cedar Creek Assisted Living in Muncie.
He was born February 25, 1925, in Lockland, Ohio to Jess and Emma (Hanking) Foltz.
On January 25, 1941, in Muncie he married Phyllis Jean Hunt. She preceded him in death on November 14, 2019.
He honorably served in the...
Richard L. Glant
Jun 28, 2026
Richard Lee “Dick” Glant, 89, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his residence.
He was born August 8, 1936, in Goshen, Indiana, to Delmas and Evelyn (Huff) Glant.
On August 18, 2022, in LaGrange he married Peggie (Smith) Strawser.
Dick proudly served his country in the National Guard. He spent many years in the asphalt industry and retired as the...
Harold Sylvester Hoffelder
Jun 25, 2026
Harold Sylvester Hoffelder was born June 19, 1932, passed away peacefully June 25, 2026, at age 94. Surrounded by his loving family at home in Kendallville, Indiana.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents Fred P. and Thelma (Mays) Hoffelder and his siblings, Laura Mae Coleman, Catherine Hoffelder, Clifford “Buddy” Hoffelder, Mary Jane Double, Olive Conrad, Betty Fletcher, Barbara Schwarz.
Harry...
Mary A. Graham
Jun 25, 2026
Mary A. Graham, 81, of Steinbarger Lake, Wawaka, died Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born June 1, 1945, in Jamestown, New York to Chester and Winifred (Carlson) Atkins.
On February 6, 1970, in Celeron, New York, she married Donald L. Graham. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2019.
She was a dedicated licensed...
Green Gayheart, Jr.
Jun 22, 2026
Green Gayheart, Jr. 74, of Howe, Indiana died Monday, June 22, 2026, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange.
He was born August 14, 1951 in McDowell, Floyd County, Kentucky to Green Gayheart, Sr. and Helen (Mosley) Gayheart.
He married Cynthia E. Johnson on December 23, 1983, in Ontario. She preceded him in death on June 9, 2013. He then married Donna (Moore)...
Zella Mae Ponce
Jun 20, 2026
Our baby girl, Zella Mae Ponce, was born to heaven on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 9:34 p.m. She was wrapped in love from the very first moment.
We were prepared to bring her into this world in just a few short days, but God needed her as an angel to watch over us.
Though her time with us was brief, Zella...
Kenneth Wayne Parks
Jun 16, 2026
Kenneth W. Parks, 81, of Kendallville, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 16, 2026, at his residence, with his wife at his side and surrounded by family.
He was born March 10, 1945, in Miami, Oklahoma to John W. And Pearl E. (Holt) Parks.
On June 2nd, 1967, in the Church of God in Richmond, Indiana, he married...
William F. Drerup
Jun 16, 2026
William “Bill” Frank Drerup, 89, of Avilla, Indiana, passed peacefully on June 16, 2026.
Bill was born on July 10, 1936, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Urban Francis and Helen Leona (Coffelt) Drerup, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Barbara Ellen (Probst) Drerup of Avilla, Indiana. Together they built a life rooted in love,...
Lois Jean Miller
Jun 15, 2026
Lois Jean Miller, 90, of Rome City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026.
Born on September 30, 1935, Lois was the daughter of David W. Conner and Bessie M. (Cook) Conner. She was raised during the challenging years of the Great Depression and World War II, experiences that helped shape the resilient, compassionate, and selfless woman she would become.
On...
