Obituaries

Mar 28, 2024

Heaven has gained an amazing man! Harold Bertram Baase, 76, of Cromwell was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at home. Jesus welcomed a good and faithful servant into the Joy of the Lord!

Harold was born on August 3, 1947 on the family farm in Saginaw, MI to...

Mar 26, 2024

Margo Doorn, 84, daughter of Edwin and Madelyn Curths passed away March 26, 2024.  She was a former employee of the Basher Children's Home. She was preceded in death by her husband John, niece Jennifer Alberda and brother Richard Curths.  Survived by her brother Douglas (Linda) Curths, their children Melissa (Wayne) Eefsting and Paul Alberda.  Great nieces...

Mar 24, 2024

Loyde Wayne Clark, age 87, of Kimmell, Indiana passed away  at 5:56 am on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on May 1, 1937, the son of Edgar and Ruth (McClure) Clark in Wolf Lake, Indiana.

He is survived by two sons, Edgar (Patricia)...

Mar 18, 2024

Tom Lloyd Joint II, age 41, of Goshen, Indiana passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at home. He was born on January 27, 1983, the son of Helena (Anguilm) and Tom Lloyd Joint Sr. in Millersburg, Indiana.

He is survived by his parents, Tom Lloyd Joint Sr. of Goshen, Helena (Bob) Rispoli...

Feb 10, 2024

Herman William Johnson, 87, of Union City, Indiana passed away February 10, 2024 at home. He was born on June 24, 1936 to Herman Niles and Ida (Meeks) Johnson in Union City.

Herman graduated with the class of 1955 at the Jackson School Building in Union City, OH. He then served in the...

Jan 9, 2024

Yvonne Marie (Rousseau) Hawkins, 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on January 9, 2024.

Yvonne was a sweet and bubbly person, who was loved by many. She was always there for family through good times and bad. She was a bright light here on earth.  She will be greatly missed.

Dec 12, 2023

Shayne Earl Browning, 51, of Mill Valley, California died unexpectedly on December 12, 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was a graduate of Homestead High School, Fort Wayne, IN Class of 1990.

Shayne was preceded in death by his father, William (Bill) Browning, Jr. He is survived by his mother Leona (Edison) Browning...

Dec 7, 2023

James Lawrence Newcomer, 64, from Goshen died unexpectedly from complications of a heart attack on December 7, 2023.  He was born to the late Donald Ray Newcomer and Belvia (Keeney) Newcomer on January 12, 1959 in Charleston, West Virginia.

He loved to hunt and fish, enjoying the solitude of the woods.

Nov 22, 2023

Donald “Donnie” Routson passed away on November 22, 2023 in Ligonier, Indiana.  He was born December 23, 1946 to Robert and Laura Routson in Lima, Ohio.

Donnie is survived by wife, Janet, daughters, Genevieve (Greg) Luebke and Patricia (Steve) Barthlow; sons, Bruce (Darla) Routson and Raymond Blosser; sisters; Betty Martin, Vena Showalter and...

Nov 10, 2023

Louise E. Kirkpatrick, age 74, of Mongo passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on February 7, 1949 in Wolf Lake to Roger Eamick & Marceil (Deck) Foote. On September 10, 1966 she married Dick L. Kirkpatrick Sr.

Mrs. Kirkpatrick worked for Hooks drugstore in Churubusco for many...

Nov 6, 2023

With sadness we announce the passing of Burdette “Pud” Main of Bremen. Pud went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2023. He passed peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his family.

Pud was born on January 14, 1943, the only child of Marlin and Betty Rose (Kettinger) Main.

Pud shared his life...

Nov 2, 2023

Sandra Lou Hoover, age 89, of Topeka, Indiana passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Life Care Center of LaGrange in LaGrange, Indiana.  She was born to the late Louis and Grace (Butler) McMillan on September 24, 1934. She married Wilbur “Roy” Hoover Jr.  on July 29, 1967 in Hobart, Indiana, he survives.

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Sep 13, 2023

Bernadette “Bunny” Elizabeth Bateman, age 83, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away on Wednesday afternoon September 13, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 7, 1939 the daughter of Joseph and Mary Hertzig.

She is survived by five children, Beverly Snider-Haslam of California, Terry (Rose Moulton) Pilant of Ligonier,...

Aug 14, 2023

Bessie Jane Willard, age 71, of Niles, MI, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 8:08PM, in her home with loved ones by her side. She was born on January 25, 1952, the daughter of Troy and Grace (Gunn) Wilson in Caraway, AR. On July 4, 1970, she married Calvin Willard in St. Charles, IL.

She...

Jul 30, 2023

Cindy K. Davis, age 61, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 3:38 am at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne Indiana. She was born on June 25, 1962, the daughter of Joe and Gerry (Hines) Oglesbee in Fort Wayne.

She is survived by her three children, Brad (Tiffany) Davis...

Apr 8, 2023

Angela Lee Chapman, age 64, of Goshen, Indiana went to be with The Lord at 12:50 am on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was born on June 6, 1958 the daughter of Loretta (Land) and Harley Chapman in Indianapolis. She graduated from Triton High School in Bourbon, Indiana and worked as a college recruiter living in several...

Mar 25, 2023

William L.Weeks, 96, of Albion, passed away peacefully March 25, 2023.  Bill started his life in a large family and carried the importance of family with him throughout his life.

Surviving is a sister, Ruth Conkling, Texas.  Three sons; Bob Weeks, Albion, David (Janel) Weeks, Mishawaka and Barry Weeks, Albion.   Three grandchildren; Scott...

Mar 18, 2023

Renisea Y. Hoffman, 60, of Rome City, Indiana peacefully passed away surrounded by family at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Parkview Noble Hospital after an extensive battle with cancer. Renisea was born on November 2, 1962, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Camilla E. Warfield and Samuel L. Turner.

She graduated...

Mar 18, 2023

E. Wayne Jernigan (E.W.) of North Webster, Indiana passed away in the early morning hours of March 18, 2023, of natural causes. Wayne was born in Cross Plaines, Tennessee on August 30, 1942, relocating to Indiana at the age of ten.

Wayne attended North Webster High School and worked for his father-in-law’s construction company as well as...

Nov 7, 2022

William Frederick Simpson, age 59, of LaGrange, Indiana, formerly of Flint, Michigan, passed away at home on Monday, November 7, 2022. He was born on March 26, 1963 the son of William and Kay Jean (Ryland) Simpson in Flint, Michigan.

He is survived by six children, Billy Ray Simpson, Danny William Simpson, Leann Bradley, Shawn...