Pamela Sue Gibson, 52, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with breast cancer.  Pam was born January 27, 1969 in Coldwater, Michigan.  She attended Hudson High School, in Michigan.  Pam worked in the food industry; she had worked for Toms Donuts, Bob Evans and past 17 years at Wal-Mart, in Angola, in the Deli and Bakery. Pam enjoyed a cold Mountain Dew, playing video games, UNO and visiting with her friends and family...

H. “Rex” Meadows, 92, of Fremont passed peacefully Saturday, June 26, 2021 at his home that he designed and built himself.  Rex was born December 15, 1928 in Bloomington, Indiana, he was one of 13 children and a son to the late Harley and Nettie (Duvall) Meadows.  At the age of 12, Rex was taken in by Albert and Viola Snooks; they then raised him as he helped work on their farm.  Rex graduated from Steinsville High School, and then served his country in the Army...

Ruby Mae Jacobs was welcomed into this world on July 2, 2021. She passed away in her parents’ loving arms on July 3, 2021. Ruby was the daughter of Chloe and Casey Jacobs of Butler. Though she was here for such a short time, she made an everlasting impact on so many people and she is loved by all who were lucky enough to know her. Beautiful Ruby Mae will never be forgotten, and will live on in all of our hearts forever. Ruby was laid to rest at a private graveside ceremony on July 8,...

R. Lawrence “Skip” Klink, 85, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas and formerly of Angola died Friday, July 2, 2021, CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Skip was born July 5, 1935, in Angola, to the late Harry and Leora (Van Aman) Klink. Skip was a graduate of Angola High School and then went to Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Skip was a third generation licensed Funeral Director and the former owner of Klink Funeral Home. Skip married his first wife,...

Clara Marie Jennings, 94, of Butler died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Chandler Place in Kendallville. Clara was born October 3, 1926 in Decatur, to the late Ermen H. Dirr and Bertha (Miller) Dirr. Clara graduated from Metz High School. She married the late Robert Leo Jennings, on October 3, 1947, they raised their family in the Butler area.  She had worked for Dekalb Molded Plastics for 12 years and also kept the City of Butler Offices and Butler Library clean.  Clara was a member...

Robert Kenneth Harrold, 90, of Butler died Friday, May 7, 2021 at The Laurels of DeKalb. Bob was born January 11, 1931 in Churubusco, to the late Kenneth Alva Harrold and Marjorie (Whistler) Harrold. After graduating from Butler High School, in 1949, Bob worked for the railroad and then enlisted in the Air Force, where he was an aircraft mechanic and from there his love of aviation sparked a lifelong passion of flying.   Bob owned his own aircraft maintenance shop. He was a member...

Janet Dorene Frakes, 91, of Butler died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Parkview Randallia. Janet was born April 16, 1930 at home in Butler, to the late Hoyt Hudson Blaine and Ollie Gay (Miser) Blaine.  She attended Butler High School graduating in 1948. Janet married Richard “Dick” Frakes, on April 5, 1952, in Fremont.  They raised their family in the Butler area.  Their home was always open to all, the home cooked meals and true hospitality.   Janet was a...

 Lenora Ruth (Brewer) Sattison, 72, of Butler died Sunday, May 2, 2021 peacefully at home. Born in Clinton, Ind., to the late John A. Brewer and Lottie (Berry) Cracraft.  She graduated from DeKalb High School in 1967. Lenora married James Sattison, Sr., on June 29, 1968 they then raised their family in the Butler area.  She was devoted to her family, supporting her sons in their auto racing, going to the grandchildren’s events, and early in life packing up the family...

Joyce Ann Thomas, 80, died Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Parkview Dekalb Hospital in Auburn.  She was born March 30, 1941 in Butler, to the late Walter Paul Krontz and Pauline Ann (Beckwith) Krontz. Joyce married James Edgar Thomas on May 29, 1960 in Angola at the Chapel in the Garden.  They raised their family in the Butler area.  Joyce was a devoted wife and mother.  She enjoyed working with her hands.  She could crochet and her talent as a seamstress also went...

Billy Ramon Johnson, 82, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation in Angola.  He was born February 10, 1939 at the family farm in Angola, to the late Carl Edwin Johnson and Eleanor Rose (Andrew) Johnson. He graduated from Angola High School in 1957 and then went on to serve his county in the National Guard and then the Army Reserves.  Bill married Patricia (Stewart) on July 7, 1963 and they raised their family here in  Angola.  Bill was...