Thomas G. Shank, 68 years, of Hamilton, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Parkview DeKalb Hospital, Auburn, Indiana.  Thomas was born on July 26, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio, son of the late Edward J. Shank and Lillian L. (Roudebush) Shank.  He married Dawn (Walter) Shank on October 16, 1976 in Hamilton, Indiana, and she survives.  Thomas worked in the Sand and Gravel Mining industry his whole career, retiring in 2015 from Rock Bottom Gravel Products, Pleasant Lake,...

Paul D. Oliver, 86 years, of Angola, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Paul was born December 11, 1934, in Steuben County, Indiana, the son of the late Lyman H. and Hazel (Locke) Oliver.  He was a 1952 graduate of Metz High School.  Paul married Sharon D. Hughes on August 21, 1954, in Hamilton, Indiana, and she preceded him in death on January 15, 2014.  Paul was employed by Moore Business Forms for 36...

Jill Marie Smyth, 63 years, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, in her residence with her family at her side.  Jill was born August 6, 1957, in Saranac, Michigan, the daughter of the late Gordon and Keitha (Rowley) Possehn.  She was a 1975 graduate of Saranac High School.  She married Frank Guy Smyth on September 18, 1987, and he preceded her in death on November 12, 2009.  Jill was a CNA, working at the Laurels of DeKalb as well as several other nursing...

Johnny Fugate, 68 years, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020, in his residence.  Johnny was born January 15, 1952, in Allais, Kentucky, the son of the late Woodrow and Nora (Baker) Fugate.  His father passed away while Johnny was very young, and he was raised by his stepfather, Kenneth Black.  He was a 1970 graduate of Hamilton High School.  Johnny served in the United States Marine Corps., during the Vietnam Era.  Johnny worked as a machinist during his...

Lulu L. Fraley, 50 years, of Waterloo, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Lulu was born December 23, 1969, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of the late Laramie E. and Janet R. (Hart) Harness, Sr.  She attended DeKalb High School.  She married Gerald “Lee” Fraley Jr. on February 10, 1989 and he survives.  Lulu was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cared for the needs of...

Keith Alan “Butch” Parady, 74 years, of Orland, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 10, 2020, in his residence.  Butch was born October 4, 1945, in Payne, Ohio, the son of the late Richard “Dick” and Edna (Miller) Parady.  He was a 1963 graduate of Payne High School, Payne, Ohio.  Keith enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served our country during the Vietnam Era.  He was stationed off the coast of Vietnam.  He...

 Stuart D. Kepler, 59 years, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in his residence. Stuart was born April 25, 1961 in Angola, Indiana, the son of the late Jerry C. and Dolores A. (Harger) Kepler. He was a 1979 graduate of Hamilton High School. Stuart worked as a receiving clerk for Central Supply and previously worked for Bostwick-Braun Distribution Center. He was a member of Hamilton United Methodist Church. In his free time, Stuart enjoyed antiquing, taking care...

Kenneth Fugate, 70 years, of Hamilton, passed away Friday evening, June 19, 2020, at DeKalb Parkview Hospital, Auburn, Indiana.  Kenny was born January 29, 1950, in Allais, Kentucky, the son of the late Woodrow and Nora (Baker) Fugate.  His dad passed while Kenny was very young, and he was raised by his stepfather, Kenneth Black.  He was a 1967 graduate of Hamilton High School.  He served in the United States Marine Corps. during the Vietnam Era.  Kenny married...

James W. “Bill” Gregory, 92 years, of Butler, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, in his residence with his family at his side.  Bill was born July 8, 1927, in Normal, Illinois, the son of the late Herbert and Lulabell (Grubb) Gregory.  He married Lorene G. Platt on August 27, 1954, in Roanoke, Indiana, and she survives.  Bill was a life-long farmer.  He enjoyed farming, his dairy cows and the chickens he raised. Surviving is his wife, Lorene of Butler and...

Ronald G. Abraham, 80 years, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Cameron Memorial Hospital, Angola, Indiana.  Ron was born August 7, 1939, in Wauseon, Ohio, the son of the late Dr. Max (Doc) and Galia (Kaufman) Abraham.  He was a 1957 graduate of Edon High School.  Ron received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1962.  He attained his master’s degree from Ohio University in 1987, graduating with his daughter...