Robert K. Claus, 90 of Angola IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday April 29th, 2022.  Bob was born December 2nd, 1931 in Decatur, IL.  He was the son of Bessie (Ater) Kreager and T. Dewey Kreager.  Bob was a member of the Nevada Mills United Methodist Church.  He graduated from New Haven High School in 1950 and married his high school sweetheart Vera B Claus in 1952.  He was married just under 70 years to Vera.  Bob was inducted into his high school...

Vera B. Claus, 89 of Angola, passed away peacefully Sunday May 8th, 2022 at the Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Angola.  Vera was born June 26th, 1932 in Fort Wayne IN, a daughter of the late George and Hazel (Chapman) Butt.  Vera was a member of the Nevada Mills United Methodist Church.  She graduated from New Haven High School in 1950 and married her high school sweetheart Robert K Claus in 1952.  Spending most of her adult life in New Haven, Vera enjoyed...

Richard W. McComb, 89, of Auburn, died Tuesday May 3, 2022 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. Richard was born December 2, 1932 in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife Barbara McComb of Auburn; and a granddaughter, Janna Martin of Kendallville. No services will be held.  Arrangements by Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services 502 N. Main Street, Auburn.

Keith (Bill) William Scranton, Accountant, 79, of Auburn, died Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was born March 14, 1943, in Hicksville, Ohio. Keith graduated in 1961 from Fairview High School and married his wife, Pamela (Nidlinger) Scranton, on April 26, 1972. They were just a few days away from celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Keith graduated from Defiance College with a degree in accounting. He then received his Master's degree from Saint Francis University, Fort Wayne, Indiana....

Jeri L. Cooney, 76, of Auburn, died Sunday April 24, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Jeri was born August 15, 1945, a daughter of the late Harold and Violet Moss. Jeri was the owner of Custom Stamp, Inc in Auburn for 19 years. She is survived by her husband, Larry G. Cooney of Auburn; daughter and son-in-law, Carrie L.  and Donald Bailey of Otsego, Michigan; granddaughter, Torrie R. (Michael) Strong of Angola; great grandson, Everett Strong; great granddaughter, Lucy Strong;...

    Devin R. McLaughlin, 18, of Angola, died Friday April 15, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Devin was born May 30, 2003 in Auburn. Devin was a senior at Prairie Heights High School and participated on the football and wrestling teams. Devin enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding 4 wheelers and spending time outside. Devin also worked at Four County Hardscape & Construction. He is survived by his mother, Lori McLaughlin of Paintsville, Kentucky; brothers,...

David Paul Walter, Architect, 71, of Bloomington, died Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1950 in Auburn, Indiana and was an Eagle Scout. David graduated in 1968 from DeKalb High School and married classmate and love of his life, Carol Janet Williams, in 1986 in Beck Chapel on the Indiana University campus. He studied architecture at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, which included a year at the Architecture Association in London, England. He joined Kappa Sigma...

Vettese, Ronald Lee, “Ron”, age 74, passed on Saturday, April 9th, 2022.  Ron was a decorated Vietnam Veteran who was awarded the distinguished Purple Heart.  He loved his family and had many skills/talents.  He was a hobbyist who built model planes, trains, cars and boats. He liked muscle cars and even restored a few.  Ron loved music, had a great sense of humor and loved a nice glass of wine.  His most notable accomplishments were raising his 2...

Shirley Alice Tiedje, a devoted and beloved wife of the late William Tiedje, mother of Jeannette (Billy) Harmon, Winchester, KY, grandmother of Katie (William) Shifflet, Winchester, KY, Melinda (Jamie) Sparks, Winchester, KY, four great-grandsons and sister and caretaker Terri (John) Freudenberger, Bryan, OH. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Shirley A. Tiedje was born on March 27, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Alice and John Weiland...

    Michael E. King, 74, of Garrett, died Monday March 28, 2022 at his home. Michael was born October 19, 1947 in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Everett and Edith King. Michael was a United States Army veteran serving in Vietnam. Michael had worked at Navistar for 30 years. He attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kendallville. Michael enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Coleen King of Garrett; sons, Joshua...