All Obituaries

Click here to view Memorial Tribute David M. Lash, age 78, died Monday, May 20, 2019 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.  David was born in Kendallville, Indiana on December 27, 1940 to the late Francis Joseph and Modesta L. (Fought) Lash.  He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1959-1962.  He married Carolyn Louise DeLong on October 24, 1964 in Kendallville. Carolyn preceded him in death on May 3, 2010.  Dave owned and operated Lash Garage...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Helen Marie Parks, age 90, of Avilla, died Monday, May 20, 2019 at Presence Sacred Heart Home, Avilla.  Mrs. Parks was born June 12, 1928 in Lewistown, Montana to the late Herbert M. and Dorothy Isabelle (Veneman) Eley. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1946 and married the love of her life, Donald Kenneth Parks on July 13, 1946 in Albion, Indiana. They were married 63 years before Don preceded her in death in 2009.  Helen attended...

Ronald Ray Miller, age 57, of Wawaka, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his residence in Wawaka.  Ron was born in Kendallville, Indiana on November 7, 1961 to the late LeRoy J. Miller and Delphia (Handshoe) Miller.  His father died in 1986 and his mother in 2009. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Ricky Lee Miller.  Ron’s life was centered on racing cars.  He spent much of his time building, racing and repairing race cars.  He...

Michael Allen Little, Sr., age 57, of Eaton, died May 14, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.  Mr. Little was born in Muncie, Indiana on August 1, 1961 to Oscar Estel Little and Barbara Jean (Miller) Little.  He graduated from Delta High School in 1978 and Ivy Tech in 2005 and he was a United States Army veteran.  He married Maria Louise Smith on April 7, 2009.  Survivors include: Wife, Maria Little of Eaton. Son, Michael Allen Little, Jr. of Dunkirk. Son,...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Bert R Foster, age 61, of Albion, died Monday, May 13, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Bert was born in Kendallville, Indiana on May 22, 1957 to the late Robert E. and Thelma L. (King) Foster.  He graduated from Central Noble High School in 1975 and was a lifetime farmer.  He married Christine Marie Hague on June 25, 1994 at the Rehoboth Missionary Church near Albion, Indiana.  Bert was a member of the Rehoboth...

Burl Alan Etue, age 65, died May 11, 2019 at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.  Mr. Etue was born May 12, 1953 in Peru, Indiana to the late Ira Darling and Hazel Marie (Pope) Etue.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he honorably served his country from 1973-1977.  His companion of 18 years, Patricia Anne Rhoades survives him as well as six siblings.  There will be a gathering and a memorial at the VA Hospital chapel in Marion on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 1:00...

Robert William Stout, age 97, died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester, Indiana.  Mr. Stout was born in Bluffton, Indiana on January 30, 1922 to Robert Fountain Stout and Lela Dale (Crouse) Stout.  He was a WWII United States Navy veteran and stationed in Germany and Pearl Harbor.  He married Elizabeth LaVonne Mitchell on August 1, 1959 at Freedom Church in Jennings County, Indiana. Robert was a shoe salesman for 54 years with B...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute Kenton Willis Bair, age 79, of Kendallville, died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at his residence.  Mr. Bair was born in South Milford, Indiana on January 14, 1940 to the late Willis and Marcelle (Gehring) Bair.  He was a purchasing agent and employed with McCray Refrigeration, Indiana Insulated Wire, and South Milford Wire.  Kenton loved bowling, golfing, hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed watching Chicago Cubs baseball, playing Dominos...

Click here to view Memorial Tribute David Arthur Thiem, age 60, of Kendallville, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.  David was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 10, 1959 to Arthur Emil and Evelyn Mae (Coleman) Thiem.  He graduated from East Noble High School in 1977 and married Cathy Lynn Young on May 5, 1979 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion.  David was employed with Parker-Hannifin for 35 years.  He was...

Ruth Marie Weikel, age 90, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, May 10, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  Mrs. Weikel was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 16, 1929 to the late Adolph J. and Lucille B. (Thieke) DeVaux.  She married Hillard Ray Weikel in Fort Wayne on November 20, 1948 and he survives her. Ruth was employed with Ossian Elementary School in the cafeteria for many years before retiring in 1990.  Survivors include: Husband, Ray Weikel of Fort...