Elizabeth “Betty” Carol Paxton Koomler, bravely and gracefully took on a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer this past October. She continued to live to her fullest with a fighting spirit and joyful attitude until her passing on Feb. 23, 2026, at her home in Terrace Ridge Apartments, Angola, IN. Betty was born the youngest of four children to Bob and Florence Paxton in the family bungalow on September 22, 1935, in Ft. Wayne, IN.  Betty attended Hillcrest Grade School from ...

William “Bill” Ray Sumney, 93, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Angola, Indiana. Bill was born on September 24, 1932, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Weldon R. and Esther S. (Goeglein) Sumney.  He graduated from Central High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bill was proud to service in the United States Army. He had been the President and General Manager of MBC Distribution in Angola, ...

Patricia “Patti” D. Johnson, 77, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, February 20, 2026. Patti was born on March 10, 1948, in Ashland, Ohio to James Myers and Donna (Kirchner) Myers Nelson. She married the love of her life, John E. Johnson, on October 31, 1964. Patti worked at Sparks Cleaners for many years before retiring. She was a member of the Independent Full Gospel Church in Ashley, Indiana. Patti enjoyed playing BINGO at ...

Lois M. Roush, 83, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital, Auburn, Indiana. Lois was born on June 25, 1942, in Lakeville, Indiana to Benjamin F. and Ruth B. (Gibson) Allen.  She was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are her children, Keenan Roush of Angola, Indiana and Kent Roush of Defiance, Ohio and 3 beloved grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Also surviving is her sister, Doris Allen of ...

Michael “Dean” Douglass, 67, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Dean was born on October 27, 1958.   He married the love of his life, Cathleen A. Anderson on April 10, 1999. Dean was a tool salesman and was a member of the Gospel of Grace Ministries in Ohio. Surviving is his loving wife of 26 years, Cathleen A. Douglass; stepchildren, Erika (Jim) Perry of Oklahoma and Derek (Ashley) Anderson of Angola, ...

Imogene Benson, 101, of Angola, IN died February 6, 2026, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Angola surrounded by family.  She was born February 13, 1924, at home in Butler, IN to Herbert Ross Tyson and Bertha Bowman Tyson. Imogene graduated from Butler High School in 1942. On February 28, 1947, she married William E Benson Jr.  There were four children born during their marriage: Craig T Benson, Angola, IN; Linda J Benson (Richard) Ernsberger, Fox Lake, WI; ...

Ronald Lynn Waite, 72, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ron was born on May 26, 1953, in Angola, Indiana.  He was the son of Robert C. and Betty J. (Sams) Waite.  He graduated from Angola High School in 1971. Ron married the love of his life, Patti J. Kain, on December 4, 1971. He farmed his own farm and was an Auctioneer and Realtor for Putnam & Waite Auctioneering and then ...

Kathy Sue Stayner, 69, of Angola, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home. Kathy was born on February 9, 1956, in LaGrange, Indiana to Donald O. and Helen “Jeanette” (Troyer) Gochenaur.  She graduated from Prairie Heights High School. Kathy married the love of her life, Melvin G. Stayner, Sr., on July 23, 1989.  She managed several Convenience Stores locally and was part-owner of a Subway Restaurant. Kathy and Melvin held a booth at ...

Carol Darlene Caswell Holiday, 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Angola, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at her home. Carol was born on July 21, 1946, in Bristol, Michigan to Edward and Lillian (Rapp) Trowbridge.  She graduated from Fremont High School in 1965. Carol had worked at Dana Weatherhead in Angola and then Eaton Corporation in Auburn, Indiana before retiring.  She also drove school bus for many years for the Angola School System and MSD ...

Lynn Grady Sebring, 82, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. Lynn was born on August 1, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan to Leon B. and Doris M. (Toliver) Sebring.  He graduated from high school in Florida and received his associate degree in Hotel/Motel Management from Indiana University. Lynn married the love of his life, Linda D. Davis, on July 31, 1975. Lynn ...