Anita Mae (Rentz) Kinzer, 89, of Auburn, died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and is now rejoicing in paradise with her Lord. Anita was born November 25, 1930 in Peru, IN, a daughter of George and Marjorie Rentz.  Anita was a 1948 graduate of Decatur High School, she then attended and graduated from Valparaiso University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1952 and then completing her Master of Education from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1958. Anita...

E. Marilyn Pierce, 98, of Butler, passed away on Saturday November 14, 2020 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn.  Marilyn was born September 3, 1922 in Butler, a daughter of the late Ralph and Florence Staley. She is survived by a son, John W. Pierce, Jr. of Butler; a daughter, Sharon Monarch of Leesburg, Florida; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren;  She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Pierce, Sr.  No services will be held.

Janice M.  (Treesh) Hancock, 81, of Auburn, died Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Auburn Village.  Janice was born July 29, 1939 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Mary M. Treesh. Janice was a horse enthusiast and enjoyed watching the horse shows at the DeKalb County Free Fall Fair and spending time with her dogs. She was a member of New Life Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Janice is survived by a brother, Walter Treesh of Auburn; sisters, Eileen (Jerry) Bucklin of North...

Mary E. Heffelfinger, 69, of Auburn, died Thursday November 5, 2020 at her home. Mary was born May 15, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her husband, David Heffelfinger of Auburn. No services will be held for Mary.

Melody J. Ort, 63, of Auburn, died Tuesday November 3, 2020 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. Melody was born December 15, 1956 in Kendallville. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Josh Warf of Auburn; a son and his fiance, Otis Gall and Sarah Streeter of Akron, Ohio; companion, Tom Gick; sister, Beverly Gick; grandson, Tyler Ort. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ort; and her parents, Charles and Shelby Perry. No services will be held at this time.

Betty J. Deininger, 91, of Auburn, Indiana, died on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at Auburn Village and Rehabilitation. Betty was born on May 24, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Betty enjoyed handwork, flowers, fishing and spending time with her family. She was also a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn. She is survived by four daughters and son-in-law, Joan Hursh, of Auburn, Nancy and Russell DiNovo, of Fort Wayne, Diane Bogenschutz, of Auburn and Debbie Mazelin, of Bluffton;...

Patty J. Leland, 55, Of Garrett, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Patty was born March 23, 1965, in Angola. Patty had worked at McDonalds in Auburn for many years. She is survived by daughters, Ashley Leland of Garrett and Abigail Dorton of Garrett; brothers, Robert Leland and Jesse (Krystal) Leland; sisters, Florence (John) Padgett, June (Lonnie) Collins and Gloria (Desley) Sizemore; step-sister, Joyce Fugate; step mother, Ruth Leland;...

Carolyn E. Clark, 84, of Auburn, Indiana, died on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at Auburn Village. Carolyn was born on Nov. 3, 1935, in Steuben County, Indiana, a daughter of the late William and Ania Kemery. Carolyn had worked for Messenger in Auburn. She is survived by two daughters, Tina Clark, of Kendallville and Toni Kelham, of Auburn; sisters, Darola (Dow) Baker, of Auburn and Darlene Brewer, of Angola. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Clark. Funeral services will be held...

Donald K. Hisey, 93, of Auburn, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne.  Donald was born on March 3, 1927 in Garrett, IN, a son of the late Kenneth and Anna Hisey. Donald worked at Coachman, B&O Railroad and West Lake Marina.  He proudly served in the Army in WWII. A highlight for Donald was being able to go on an Honor Flight. Donald attended Indian Village Church of God.  He is survived by nephews Ken Hisey, Matt Hisey and Jim Hisey...

Carmon J. Wetoskey, 93, of Waterloo, died Thursday October 8, 2020 at his home. Carmon was born September 17, 1927 in rural DeKalb County, a son of the late Carl and Edith Wetoskey.  Carmon was a WW II Army Veteran serving from 1945-1947. He worked for Dana Corporation for 31 years. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Vicki Wetoskey of Waterloo; a daughter and son-in-law, Penny Wetoskey  and Clarence Bunch Jr. of Waterloo; granddaughter, Shawn  (Rocky )...