Pauline Ross, 92, of Albion, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. She was born on Nov. 1, 1930, in Brimfield, Indiana, to Paul Baker and Orpha Ackerman. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Donald Hoover. A lifetime area resident, Pauline married Robert Ross in Albion, on June 12, 1949. Pauline enjoyed her word books, watching sports and putting puzzles together with her twin sister, Claudine King. She enjoyed her grandkids, great-grand kids, and...

Garrett – Ronald “Leggs” Pratt, 57, of Garrett, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept 10, 2023.  He was born on March 20, 1966, in Chicago to Ronald and Phyllis Pratt.  Ron was an outgoing guy who didn’t know a stranger and was known as a guy who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind.  He loved Harley Davidson and riding his motorcycle.  Ron was a member of the Escort Motorcycle Club since 1990.  He also enjoyed watching his hometown sports...

Betty Ruth Ellert, 94, of Avilla, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville. She was born on Nov. 28, 1928, in Avilla, to Frank Albert and Mary Josephine (Schlotter) Ley.  Betty married Harold “Shorty” Ellert on Oct. 16, 1948, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Avilla. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1982. Betty was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, and the Rosary Society.  She...

LIGONIER — Lacy Troy Hughes, 86, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Ascension Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was born on May 30, 1937, in Bradshaw, West Virginia, to Ace and Della (Rasnake) Hughes. Lacy attended the University of Texas and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On Dec. 17, 1960, in Grundy, Virginia, he married Joyce Ann Blankenship. She preceded him in death in February 2000. Lacy enjoyed doing puzzles and sudoku, camping,...

Dan L. Phares, age 65, of Ligonier, Indiana, entered God’s Kingdom on the morning of August 31, 2023.  He was born November 7, 1957, to Wilton and Ruby Phares.  He married the love of his life and the woman who would stand by his side through thick and thin, Kimberly Smith, on June 11, 1977.  Dan tirelessly and faithfully supported his family by farming with his father, Wilton Phares, and brother, Steve Phares.  He was a man of faith who loved the Lord and...

Gregg Allen Foltz, 69, of Avilla, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home. He was born September 21, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Ernest and Betty (Boyce) Foltz. Gregg served our country in the U.S. Navy, aboard U.S.S. Koelsch. He was an Operations Specialist, operating radar. Gregg was also stationed at the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Range at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Gregg continued to serve in the Army National Guard, and the Air National Guard in the 122nd Fighter...

Jared C Greer, 38, of Albion, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 14, 1985, in Kendallville, to John and Tammy (Edsall) Greer. Jared loved music, playing guitars and drums, going to concerts, and collecting music memorabilia. Jared also enjoyed spending time with his son, Hunter. They often spent time together fishing and enjoying the outdoors. Survivors include his son, Hunter Greer, of Decatur; mother, Tammy (Charles Bridegan) Greer, of...

Jack Wetzel, 85 of Ft. Wayne, passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was born August 31, 1937, in Ft. Wayne, to Charles and Erma (Graft) Wetzel. He graduated from St. Francis University with a master’s in education. Jack was a lifetime educator, retiring in 2000 from East Allen County Schools. Jack married his first wife, Sharon Aukerman, on October 10, 1963.  She proceeded him in death. Jack later married Patricia Majocchi on October 23, 2021, in Ossian,...

HUNTINGTON — Brandon James Robertson, 31, of Huntington, Indiana, passed away at his mother’s house on Friday, July 28, 2023. Brandon was born on Sept. 20, 1991. He married Tayler Barrand on Nov. 8, 2019. Brandon grew up in Garrett, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Ivy Tech on July 18, 2018. He also worked at Champion Homes. Brandon loved music, camping, nature, riding motorcycles, fishing, and was always willing to help anybody. Those who truly knew Brandon, saw his...

AVILLA — Ginger Darlene Nord passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1968, in Dayton, Ohio, to Robert and Earlene Younce (and later adopted by Midge and George Huffman). Ginger (Younce, Wright, Huffman) Nord was a fighter: She always had a passion for animals and assisting others who needed help. She also had a very special bond with her eldest granddaughter, Allison (Allie) Nord. That being said, Ginger only had four true loves in her life: her children, her...