Jesus Panales, 65, Akron, passed surrounded by family at 7:28 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1959, in Victoria De Cortazar, Guanajuato, Mexico. He married on Sept. 30, 1989, in Mexico, to M. Guadalupe Panales; she survives. He is survived … Read More
Peggy Boyce, 75, Rochester, died at 6:43 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 22, 1948. She is survived by four children, Chris (Jenn) Drudge, Fresno, Calif., Cori (Amie) Drudge, Fishers, Caren (Dan) Tucker, Akron, Casey (Natalie) Jones, Rochester; eight grandchildren; … Read More
Cindy L. Bucher (nee Gagnon), born Dec. 7, 1951, to Rosewell and Grace Gagnon, went to meet her Savior in all His glory on the morning of Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Cindy was surrounded with worship, prayer and the promises of Scripture and is now home where her … Read More
Michael Lee “Mike” Hagg, of Warsaw, passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 62 on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He spent his time on this earth living life to the fullest and loving people in a great way, all … Read More
Mark Anthony Miller, 48, North Manchester, died Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born April 2, 1976, in Warsaw. He is survived by his daughter, Alivia Bucher, Akron; biological father, Mark Leroy Westafer, Claypool; sisters, Cara (John) Amelio, Syracuse, Angie (Sarah) Westafer, Fort Wayne, and Mysti (Greg) Welch, … Read More
Margaret Jean Burkett Renfroe, 96, Logansport, formerly of Akron, died Saturday, July 6, 2024, at home. She was born April 1, 1928. On Dec. 30, 1993, she married Orville Renfroe, who preceded her in death in 1996. She is survived by her children, Michael Joe (Pat) Walters, Claypool, … Read More
Robert Dean Cooper, 66, of Tippecanoe, passed at 4:15 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka after a brief illness. Bob was born on Nov. 20, 1957, in Rochester, the son of the late Virgil L. and Carol Jean Cooper. He graduated … Read More
Dan Gaby, 76, of Akron, passed at 8:34 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne. Dan was born on Nov. 16, 1947, in Logansport, to the late Russell and Audrey (Weaver) Gaby. He graduated from Logansport High School and began working at the Exide … Read More
Jennifer Maria Neer (née Hanson) died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Fla. She was born on Dec. 31, 1956. She is survived by her husband, Giles Lee Neer, and their seven children: Joshua (Robert), Joseph, John (Kristi), Victoria (Roger), Teri (Claudio), Jacob (Tera) … Read More
Damien William Flannery, of Silver Lake, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, at the age of 38. His family described him as a good, big-hearted kid, and they loved him so very much. He was born on Oct. 9, … Read More
Larry Raber, 85, peacefully passed away in his home filled with his loving family on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Larry was born on July 25, 1938, in Kokomo, to Louis Benjamin and Bessie Mae (Franklin) Raber. He graduated from Kokomo High School with the Class of 1956 and … Read More
Ruthie J. Sitts, 81, of Warsaw, passed away at 11:19 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Ruthie Sitts was born on July 20, 1942, in Marianna, Fla., the daughter of the late Roland Harvey and Margie Ann (Griffin) Maddox. On Aug. … Read More
Ronald E. “Ron” Bruner, 76, of rural Akron, passed at 5:27 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Ron was born on April 22, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Wayne and Mary (Weimert) Bruner. He graduated from Fitch High School of … Read More
Jennifer Maria Neer (née Hanson) passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Fla., surrounded by her loving family. Born on Dec. 31, 1956, in New Orleans, she entered the world as the first of six children to Robert “Sarge” and Paula Hanson (née … Read More
George Delano Swihart, 89, died Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Marion. He was born Nov. 14, 1934. In November 1978, he married Billie Johnson, who preceded him in death in 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Susan (Marty) Click, Peru; son, Ronald E., Mexico; stepdaughter, Dixie Frenoy; … Read More
Raymond Adams, 89, of Akron, a beloved figure known for his sharp wit and generous spirit, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, June 3, 2024, at the Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. Born on Jan. 1, 1935, in Akron, Raymond was the son of … Read More
