Miriam Lois (Sielken) Cook, 81, of Angola, IN, was welcomed to her eternal Home into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born to the late Rev. Marvin F. and Verna M. (Papenfus) Sielken on July 25, 1942, in Toledo, OH. Miriam graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1960. She was also a beauty school graduate. She married her best friend and the love of her life the late Jack Dale Cook on December 9, 1961, in Hillsdale, MI. As a teenager, Miriam was...

William Wayne “Wayne” Weigus, 81, of Angola, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born to the late William Anthony and Helen (Licvan) Weigus on November 30, 1941. Wayne loved his dogs. He enjoyed cars and fishing. Everyone he met was a friend. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Bette Weigus; son, Charles “Charlie” (Renee) Weigus of Oakhurst, CA; daughters, Erin Lynn (Jerry) Harman of Hillsdale, MI and Lisa (Jeff) Chard of Angola;...

Dennis Fee, 80, of Butler, passed away on October 30th, 2023 at 3:01 PM after an extended illness. He was a 1961 graduate of Butler High School, Butler, IN. He was a retired Angola City Police Officer of 25 years and after retirement worked as Court House Security for Steuben County Sheriff Office. He also owned K-D Sew + Vac for many years. Dennis was born July 9, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Wayne and Zelda (Siler) Fee. He married Kay Everetts on September 30, 1961.Surviving in...

Doris Louise (Roddy) Aurelio of Angola, Indiana, died peacefully at 96 years of age at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center in Angola, Indiana on October 1, 2023. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Edna Halsey Roddy and Lafayette Roddy on February 6, 1927, Doris was the devoted wife of the late Gerald "Jerry" Aurelio. Loving mother of Shelley McKnight, Robyn McKnight, Cindy McKnight, and Kathleen McKnight. Fond sister-in-law to Dr. James (Arlene) Aurelio, and Anne (Thomas) Bledsoe. Cherished...

Carolyn (Slone) McDonald, 58, of Hudson, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at her home. Carolyn was born to Clinen and Judy (Johnson) Slone in Eaton Rapids, MI on August 5, 1965. She retired from Group Dekko. Carolyn enjoyed sewing, making stuffed animals for children in hospitals, painting rocks, and being with her family. Along with her parents, Carolyn is survived by her husband, Bruce; sons, Jeremy Slone, Nicholas (Heather) Slone, and Clinen McDonald; 7 grandchildren; and...

Douglas Lee Mendenhall, 73, of Waterloo, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. Born in Steuben County, IN, Douglas was born to the late Harold Eugene Mendenhall and Mona Jean (Baller) Dunn on October 30, 1949. He graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 1968. Douglas was a veteran of the US Army as an airborne ranger. He worked for Angola Beer Distributors and retired from Angola Lumber Company. He was a member of the Angola VFW #7205, Angola Moose Lodge #1568, and Orland American...

James Hipsley, 89, currently of Hamilton IN passed away September 28, 2023. Jim was a 1952 graduate of Van Wert High School and 1968 graduate of Tri-State College, Angola IN with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was preceded in death by his son Robert Hipsley and his parents. He leaves behind his wife of 69 years Pat (Griffis), two daughters Deborah Erickson and Cheryl Stoops, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church, Angola...

Roger L. PetreBorn Dec. 3 1944 passed away Sept. 16 2023 at home surrounded by family and friends. Surviving are wife Deborah Petre of Butler IN, 2 sisters, 3 daughters (Sue Petre of Kendallville IN, Lisa Petre of Butler IN, Valarie and Brent Johnson of Kendallville IN), 5 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. No visitation or service will be provided at this time.

David Lee Slaybaugh, 68, of Butler, IN, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. David was a long-time resident of Butler. He was born on August 12, 1954 in Fremont, IN to the late Arthur and Dorothy (Straw) Slaybaugh. David had many jobs and retired from Dekalb Molded Plastics in 2017 after 17 years. He enjoyed playing darts, shooting pool, watching NASCAR (his favorite drivers were Dale Earnhart Sr. and Jr.), and his most favorite thing to do was fishing....

Susan K. Monroe, 72, passed peacefully July 18th, 2023 with a loved one by her side. Susan was born May 6th, 1951 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph Beals and Audrey Young (Beals). She was the owner and financial bookkeeper at Midwest Services in Angola, Indiana from 1986 to 2017. Susan married the late Stanley W. “Stan” Monroe on April 14th, 1984 in Virginia. Susan was known for her love of dogs, birds, NASCAR Racing, and cooking. Most of all, she loved taking trips with her...