Fremont, IN. – Barbara Ann Avina, 83, passed away Friday, March, 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by her husband, family and friends. She was born July 25, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio to Ruth Ann Kinner.  Barbara graduated from Waldron High School, Waldron, Michigan in 1958. Barbara was united in marriage to David B. Avina on May 2, 1981 at Sauder Village, Archbold, OH in the School House.  She was employed over the years at Challenge Cook, Bryan City Schools and was self-employed...

Angola – Deanna Sue Wyatt, 76, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 30, 1947 in Pleasant Lake, IN. to the late Robert and Betty (Sams) Waite.Sue was united in marriage to Donald Wyatt on August 28, 1965 at the Angola Church of Christ.She was employed at the Steuben Co. Auditor Office until retirement. She enjoyed spending time with all of her family and spending winters in Florida with Don and their Florida friends.Sue is...

Joan L. Whitman, 92, of Hamilton, Indiana, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Laurels of Dekalb County, Butler, Indiana. She was born to Edward E. and Letha (Enzor) Rickerd on December 29, 1931. On February 10, 1950 she married Cecil Duane Whitman who preceded her in death in 2011. Also preceding her in death were her parents; grandson, Scott Whitman; son-in-law, Jerry Strock; and sister, Norma Koeppe.Joan worked on the farm and raised a garden, and also worked at Hamilton (Indiana)...

Scott F. Nance, 75, of Hamilton, IN passed away Sunday December 31, 2023 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN after losing his battle with cancer. Scott was born on July 13, 1948 in Chicago, IL to the late David N. and Dorothy R. (King) Nance. He graduated from Twin Lakes High School in 1967 from Monticello.  Scott was honorably discharged from the US Air Force in 1971. He retired from Hotel Management in 2020 from Siesta Key, FL, where he enjoyed 14 years maintaining a beachside...

Lynette Dull, 91, of Butler, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Parkview Dekalb Hospital. She was born to the late Lloyd and Mary (Bishop) Clark in Montpellier, OH on February 4, 1932. Lynette worked for the Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne for over 40 years. She always liked to stay abreast of current news after retirement. She also dealt in real estate for many years. Lynette was a devoted mother to her sons, as well as being a devoted grandmother. She enjoyed life and always...

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...