Allen P. Raney, 82 of Fort Wayne, formerly of Butler, died Friday July 10, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Allen was born April 1, 1938 in Butler, a son of the late Floyd and Addie Raney. Allen was an aircraft mechanic. He was also a fan of the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Tigers and Indiana University Basketball. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Lesley Raney of Holland, Ohio; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Richard Crowell of Holland, Ohio;...

Edith A. Gardlik, 92, of Butler, died Tuesday July 7, 2020 at Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. Edith was born February 26, 1928 in Elkhart. Edith was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She is survived by  two sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles and Jeanine Arnett of Butler, and Mark Arnett of Angola; a daughter, Christine Arnett of New Mexico; step son, John Gardlik of Ohio; step  daughter, Phyllis Gardlik of Decatur; a sister, Mary Foster of Anderson; seven...

Richard Esseltine, of Colon MI, died Sunday, July 5th, 2020, at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, IN.  Richard was born May 31, 1945 in Sturgis MI, the son of the late William and Edna Esseltine. He is survived by his two sons Ray and Rex Esseltine, also from Colon. His nephew Brett Esseltine, of Burr Oak, MI. Richard was preceded in death by his brother Bill Esseltine; nephew Kurt Esseltine; and daughter-in-law Dawn Esseltine. Richard was an avid deer hunter and shared his love for the...

William B. Middleton 57, of Kendallville, died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. William was born December 8, 1962 in Fort Wayne.  He is survived by a son William (Karasha) of Butler; a daughter Michelle of Seattle, WA; mother, Patricia Middleton of Auburn; a grandson William W. Middleton; significant other Jerri Tackett of Kendallville; a brother Kenneth Middleton of Auburn and a sister Chris Stevens of Huntington, WV. He was preceded in death by his...

Mary Catherine Rosentreter, 93, formerly of Elkhart, died Thursday June 25, 2020 at Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. Mary was born November 7, 1926 in Elkhart, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Ada Faye Cox. Mary was a graduate of Elkhart High Schools and had worked as a bookkeeper at Elkhart Community School for many years, retiring in 2005. She was a member of California Road Missionary Church.  She is survived by several cousins. A graveside funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday...

Helen Louise Garns, Passed away, Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Northwoods Village Ft, Wayne, Indiana. She was born November 11, 1933, at Sioux Falls, SD, and was the daughter of the late John V. and Helen (Durfee) Snyder. She worked for the Garns’ family candy business. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Mary Garns four grandchildren Danielle Garns, Rachel Perez, John Garns and Louis Garns five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband John Garns; sons David and...

Paul K. Gower, 89, of Auburn, died Sunday June 14, 2020 at Auburn Village Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Auburn. Paul was born July 11, 1930 in Oberlin, Ohio, a son of the late Herman and Zella Gower.   Paul spent many years working in the retail business starting his career at W.T. Grant Department Stores and then at the Ben Franklin Store in Zionsville. He then opened Gower’s 5 and Dime Stores in Auburn, Albion and Fremont for many years before opening Big Red Sports...

Helen M. Grogg, 96, of Auburn, died Sunday June 14, 2020 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. Helen was born September 21, 1923 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Elmer and Minnie Paulen. Helen was a 1941 graduate of Ashley High School and a member of Auburn First United Methodist Church. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed golfing with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She had worked at Cooper Tire for 20 years retiring in 1983. She is survived by...

Toni C. McCulley-Johnson, 61, of Waterloo, died Monday May 25, 2020 at her home. Toni was born October 12, 1958 in Sacramento, CA, a daughter of the late George and Martha Johnson. She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Larsen of Waterloo; son, Sean Larsen of California; a sister, Sherri Ellanson; grandchildren, Robert Larsen and Collin Larsen; great granddaughter, Lilyona Larsen. Family services will be held in California.

Virginia A. Larry, 58, of Angola, died Friday May 22, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Virginia was born December 7, 1961 in Auburn. She is survived by a son Ryan Rodgers of Angola; daughter and son-in-law, Brandy and Rick Littlefield of Bronson, MI; sisters, Stephanie Jackson of Fremont and Lisa Valentine of Angola; a brother, Louis Smith of Fremont; four grandchildren, Chandra Nodine of Auburn, Destiny Smith of Ashley, Aiden Littlefield of Bronson, MI and Livia Kay...