Bonnie L. Book, 83, of Angola, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 25, 1940, in Steuben County, Indiana to Roy and Lizzie (Elkins) Aaron Sr.  Bonnie graduated from Flint High School in 1958. She married John C. Book on May 11, 1957. Bonnie retired from the Indiana Toll Road where she had been a supervisor. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Auxiliary in Angola, Indiana, Past...

Nancy A. Lutz, 73, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born on November 6, 1949, in Portland, Indiana to Joseph and Marcella (Owens) Mitchell.  She graduated from Portland High School then graduated from the School of Fine Arts in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Nancy married the love of her life, Don E. Lutz, on Nov. 11, 1969. Nancy was a very highly regarded artist.  Her paintings hung everywhere from...

Kimberly Kay Dyer-Somerlott, 66, passed away at home after a short battle with cancer on September 6, 2023.  She was surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her own home. Kim was born in Lafayette, Indiana, to Sam and Doris (Young) Dyer of Wolcott, Indiana, on April 7, 1957. She moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana after graduating from Tri-County High School, where she worked as a clerk for the Indiana Department of Transportation and worked weekends at the Canterbury Pizza Hut. Kim...

Bonnie J. Booth, 84, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Angola, Indiana. She was born on August 7, 1939, in Three Rivers, Michigan and was the only child of Lloyd and Mary (Hack) Treisch.     Bonnie graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1957. She worked at Sealed Power/Federal Mogul in LaGrange, Indiana for 36 years before retiring. Surviving are her children, Tracy (Sheila) Webb of...

Linda Jane Wilson, 84, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Angola, Indiana. She was born on May 12, 1939, in Linton, Indiana to Joseph and Cora (Craig) Burcham.  Linda graduated from Jasonville High School, Jasonville, Indiana and received her Bachelor of Business Degree from Indiana State University. Linda was a college administrator for Indiana State University and Trinity Bible...

Jessica “Jess” June Goodman, 37, of Angola, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on January 19, 1986, in Angola, Indiana, to Roger and Robin (Marshall) Goodman. Jessica graduated from Angola High School in 2004. She enjoyed doing crafts and sharing them with others. Jessica is survived by her mother, Robin Goodman of Angola, Indiana, her brother, John Goodman of Angola, Indiana and her two...

Selma “Joann” Kyser Douglas Dodge, 93, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her home. Joann was born on June 24, 1930, in Jonesville, Michigan to Clarence and Florence (Rich) Kyser.  She married Richard A. Dodge on December 4, 1971. Joann was the secretary for Howard Dodge & Son Heating and Air-Conditioning for many years.  She was a member of Pleasant View Church of Christ, Angola, Indiana and Pleasant Lake Lioness...

Charles F. Blakesley, 79, of Fremont, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett, Indiana. He was born on October 13, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Charles and Dorothy Blakesley. Charles married Linda Gibbeny on March 11, 1977. Charles owned and operated Blakesley Auto Sales in Angola, Indiana for a few years then in Auburn, Indiana for 45 years.  Surviving are his wife, Linda Blakesley of Fremont, Indiana, his son, James Blakesley of...

Dennis Lynn Thompson Sr., 80, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dennis was born on September 17, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Donald F. and Hazel E. (Nicelly) Thompson.  He graduated from New Haven High School in 1960. Dennis married the love of his life, Jeanne C. Faurote on May 29, 1965.  Together, they raised their family in Fort Wayne and...

Walter Glenn Bidlack, 81, of Angola, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital in Angola, Indiana. He was born on March 10, 1942, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Ford S. and Lois C. (Donaldson) Bidlack.  Walter graduated from Jewel High School in Jewel, Ohio. Walter retired from Tri-State University, Angola, Indiana, where he worked in the maintenance department and enjoyed farming. He was proud to serve his country in the United States Army and...