Butler:  Larry E. Ruch, age 85 of Rockwood, MI. passed away peacefully April 8, 2019. He was born on November 4, 1933 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Glen and Bernice Ruch. He was the loving husband of Saranell Ruch and previously the late Iretta Ruch. Dear father of Patrick (Amy) Ruch of Flat Rock, MI., Gregory (Merrilyn) Ruch of Carleton, MI. and the late Michael Ruch.  Proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister; Nancy Moore of...

Angola:  Marita D. Lovell, 85, died suddenly Monday, April 1, 2019 at home in Angola.  Marita was born September 9, 1933 in Winchester, IN to Everett H. and Martha Louise (Fenimore) Coddington. She retired from her full time work at the Steuben County Auditor’s office in 1999, after which she worked part time at United Way, and helped update the map records in the auditor’s office. Previously, she served as the head cook at the Metropolitan School District of Steuben...

Angola:  Marshall W. Graves, 82, died Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Angola. Mr. Graves was born September 3, 1936 in Acton, KY to the late Harry W. and Lillie (Bottoms) Graves.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Graves retired from Moore’s Business Forms in Angola after 30 years of service.  He enjoyed doing taxidermy, hunting collecting antiques and firearms. He is survived by one son, Eric Graves of...

Angola:  Bonnye J.(Stayner) Hoyer, 75, passed away Saturday March 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  Bonnye was born July 4, 1943 in Bronson, MI to the late George Smith and Glendora (Johnson) Parsell.  She graduated from Orland High School in 1961.  She married Roger D. Hoyer on August 20, 2015 at Lake Missionary Church, Angola.  Bonnye was a gas attendant at the Meijer Gas Station in Angola for 10 years and previously employed as a toll booth attendant for...

Angola: Carl Lynn Sain loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, 67, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Carl was born on August 30, 1951 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Joseph D. (Pappy Joe) Sain and Anna Francis (Stephens) Fox. He graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 1972. Carl worked Construction with his late Father-in-Law Gene Rodgers, Kmart in Angola for ten (10) years as well as Meijer in Angola for ten (10)...

RONALD E.STOUT, age 77 of Crossville, TN. passed away February 12, 2019. He was born April 18, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Raymond and Martha (Hunt) Stout. He was retired after many years as a truck driver know as "T-Bird" from Renner"s Express of Fort Wayne, IN. and USF Holland of Nashville, TN., he also was the owner of T-Birds Restaurant in Butler Indiana, for many years. He retired in Crossville, TN. known as "Egg Man Ron" where he enjoyed raising...

  Butler:  Deborah L. Whitacre, 63 passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was born June 28, 1955 in Hammond, IN to the late Allen M. and Rosemary Blair.  She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandkids. Surviving are 2 sons; Michael E, (Kari) Whitacre of Albion, IN and Eddie (Natile) Whitacre of Hoagland, IN and 1 daughter Sacha Whtacre of Gary, IN. 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Also suriving is a brother; Allen Blair of Louisiana. No...

Butler: Kathryn L. Dove, 74, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Laurels of DeKalb, Butler.  She was born July 29, 1944 in Kankakee, IL to the late Donald F. and Marjorie L. (Bryant) Anderson. Kathryn graduated from Butler High School Class of 1962.  She was united in marriage to Larry L. Dove on April 11, 1964 at the Butler United Methodist Church in Butler and he survives.  She worked for over 20 years at Magnavox in Garrett. She was an EMT for the Butler...

    Angola:  Eleanor Leone Herman, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Angola. She was born August 4, 1923 in Coesse, IN to the late Henry Jake and Alma E. (Spaw) Gipe. She was a graduate of Bedford High School.  She met her future husband William H. Herman while both were working at General Electric, Ft. Wayne. They were united in marriage on February 13, 1943.  William preceded her in...

Auburn:  Janet M. Jacobs, 78, formerly of Butler, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab Center in Fort Wayne.  She was born October 1, 1940 in Defiance, OH to the late William E. and Janet “Irene” (Marsh) Burkmire.  Janet was a graduate of Butler High School Class of 1958.  She was united in marriage to Frederick “Lee” Jacobs on July 11, 1964 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Edgerton OH and he...