Frurip-May Funeral Home

11/28/2025

James E. “Jim” Andrews, age 62, of LaGrange, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on October 21, 1963, in Rolla, Missouri, to William S. and Thelma Arita (Johnson) Andrews.

Jim worked as a forklift operator ...

11/27/2025

11/24/2025

D. Bruce Cleveland, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at his home in LaGrange, Indiana, in the loving care of his family.

He was a man deeply dedicated to those he loved and to the communities he served—using his skills, strength, and talents throughout his life to encoura...

11/22/2025

Wilson L. Slentz, 85, of LaGrange, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on February 27, 1940, in Hartford City, Indiana, to Ruth Eugenia (Slentz) Flatter.

Wilson was a 1958 graduate of Hartford City High School. After graduation, he served in the In...

11/21/2025

Birdeen Sweet-Hostler, 88, of Kendallville, IN, passed away at her home on November 21, 2025.

She was born on May 29, 1937, in Zag, Morgan County, KY, to Henry and Clella (Peyton) Rigsby.

Birdeen lived most of her life in LaGrange and Noble Counties. She worked as a housekeeper and i...

11/15/2025

Joy J. Sharp, 85, of Howe, IN, died on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN.

She was born on November 15, 1939, in Logansport, IN, to Guy E. and Merle A. (Middleton) Neher; they preceded her in death.

In 1960, she and her late husband, Myro...

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day. We appreciate you and your service to the USA.

11/10/2025

Slade K. Dunafin, 27, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home.

He was born on December 2, 1997, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Kurtis L. Dunafin and Shawn (Hollar) Haynes.

A lifelong resident of LaGrange County, Slade graduated from Pra...

10/31/2025

Don W. Mosier, 78, of Howe, IN, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

He was born on January 26, 1947, to the late, Donald and Helen Maxine (Smith) Mosier.

A lifelong resident of the Howe area, Don devoted his career to education and music. He taught English at Sturgis...

10/17/2025

Charles “Charlie” C. Greer, 70, of LaGrange, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Charlie was born on March 25, 1955, in Peru, IN, to Donald and Gayle (Coomler) Greer, who preceded him in death.

Mr. Greer was United States Army Veteran.

He liv...

10/12/2025

Richard “Rick” B. Lough, 62, of Shipshewana, IN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Born on July 17, 1963, at Camp Lejeune Military Base in Onslow, North Carolina, he was the son of James E. and Patricia A. (Orr) Lough.

Rick spent his early years in Mi...