Jo Ellen Okuly, 66, of Van Wert, passed January 21, 2022 at Van Wert Hospital.  Jo Ellen was born November 2, 1955 in Garrett, Indiana to the late Donald Morrow and June Ellen (Schoonover) Ball.   Jo Ellen was a homemaker for her family. She adored her children and grandchildren.  She loved bingo and crossword puzzles.  She passed the time by watching news and games shows and listening to music   Jo Ellen is survived by children, Kenny (Melissa) Okuly of Lima,...

Margie Joyce Stockert, 77, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022.  She was born August 16, 1944, in Angola to the late Bufford and Patsy (Gibson) Patton. Margie graduated from Butler High School. Margie married Steve Stockert February 17, 1989, in Auburn; they shared 33 years together. Margie had worked at Magnavox for several years and then retired from Dura Automotive. Margie enjoyed being a homemaker, spending time with her children, grandchildren and extended family, being a...

Eva Laverne Highsby, 78, of Butler, passed peacefully Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at home.  She was born August 23, 1943, in Paris, Tennessee, to Milton and Lillie (Bennett)  Thorne. Eva was devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her family. Eva is survived by sons, Timothy of Butler and Tommy (Ajena) Highsby of Redford, Michigan; daughters, Pamela (Dave) Slaybaugh of Bulter and Patricia Armstrong of Redford, Michigan; brother, John (Jane) Thorne of Butler; grandchildren,...

Jack D. Lovell, Sr., Angola, passed peacefully with his family surrounding him on January 9, 2022 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born September 4, 1931, to Bert & Helen Lovell. He lived his early years in Randolph County, in a home outside of Winchester, Indiana. A 1950 McKinley High School graduate, he enrolled in the US Navy, honorably serving from 1951-1955, during the Korean War, on the USS Shasta and USS Prevail. Jack met the love of his life, Marita Coddington...

Larry "Sam" G. Seeman, 75, of Angola, passed Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. “Sam” as he was known to those who knew and loved him. Sam was born December 10, 1946 to the late Virgil M. and Vada M. (Berline) Seeman.  Sam’s father wished for him to be named “Sam” instead of Larry' so much so that he bought him a cap with “Sam” on it and encouraged everyone in town to call him by...

Marsha Lepper, 71, of Butler, passed Sunday, January 2, 2022.   Per Marsha's request there are no calling or services.  

Darrell Eugene Hulbert, 73, of Butler, passed peacefully on December 25, 2021, at home with his family by his side.  He was born June 1, 1948, in Hicksville, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Cleo (Scott) Hulbert.  Darrell graduated from Hamilton High School in 1967 and had attended some classes at Ivy Tech. Darrell married his high school sweetheart, Cynthia Kay Derrow, on January 19, 1969, in Butler. Darrell served his country in the Army during Vietnam; he was also a member of the...

Janice Sue Holiday, 84, peacefully passed on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Cameron Hospital in Angola.  She was born June 1, 1937, to Earl F. Everetts and Ruby (Camp) Everetts. Janice graduated from Metz High School. Janice retired from Bryan Custom Plastics after 43 years of service there; she had worked in many different areas in the factory through the years. Janice is survived by an only daughter, Rhonda Curtis of Angola; brother, Dean Everetts of Hamilton; sisters, Vica Moore of...

Arlene Saxton, 87, of Auburn, passed peacefully at the Laurels of Dekalb. She was born April 22, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Clarence Ray Jefferson and Lucille (Goldsworth) Jefferson.  Arlene graduated from Holton High School in 1952. Arlene married Wayne Albert Saxton on September 10, 1955, at Holton United Methodist Church in Michigan.  She was also a member at Holton United Methodist Church before she moved to Auburn, Indiana.  She then attended Waterloo...

Elenore May Mckinley, 91, passed away at her home Tuesday, November 16, 2021 surrounded by family.  Elenore was born October 10 1930 in Fort Wayne; she was a daughter to the late William and Edith Pierce. After the death of her mother Edith, Elenore was adopted and raised by Ed and Lorena Post of Ray, Indiana.  Elenore was blessed with 4 sisters, Louise, Pati, Laura, Janet and 3 brothers Bill, Ray and Roy. Elenore attended grade school at Scott Center and graduated at Fremont High...