All Obituaries

Joe Schlegel, 72, Dunkirk, died Monday January 20, 2020 at Life’s Journey of Avon following an illness.  Born in Dunkirk on April 6, 1947, he was a graduate of Dunkirk High School.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired after 29 years of service with the Indiana National Guard and Army Reserve.  Joe worked at Kerr Glass (now Ardagh), Dunkirk, for 37 years before retiring in 2003 and was a longtime member of Dunkirk Church of The Nazarene. Survivors include his son,...

Richard L. “Dick” Arens, age 90, Albany, died Sunday January 19, 2020 at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center.  Born July 24, 1929 in Ft. Wayne, he was a graduate of Albany High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Dick worked at Borg Warner in Muncie for several years before retiring in 1991.  He was a Past Master of Anthony Lodge No. 171, F. & A.M., Albany, and U.A.W. #287. Survivors include his son and daughter: Norman Arens, Albany, and Sharen...

Ruth Morgan, age 92, Albany, died Saturday January 18, 2020 at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center.  Born Nov. 21, 1927 in Ft. Recovery, Ohio, she graduated from Albany High School in 1945 and attended Indiana Business College.  Ruth was an administrative secretary for Delaware Community School Corp. over 20 years before retiring in 1983.  She was a member of Albany United Methodist Church and Albany Tri Kappa sorority.  She enjoyed square dancing with her...

Margie E. Cross, age 87, Albany, died unexpectedly Thursday January 2, 2020, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.  Born in Muncie on November 20, 1932, she graduated from Muncie Central High School with the class of 1950 and was a longtime resident of Albany.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed antiques, glassware, and spending time with her family – especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Margie was a member of the Sweet Adelines and had attended Dunkirk Calvary...

Jessie Dotson, Sr., age 65, Dunkirk, died Thursday December 26, 2019 at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, following a brief illness.  Born May 22, 1954 in Charleston, W.Va., he moved to Dunkirk at the age of 16.  Jessie was a Water Department worker for the City of Dunkirk several years ago.  He was affiliated with many area churches and enjoyed mushroom hunting, scrapping, and trading. Survivors include 2 sons: J.J. Dotson, Jr., Muncie, and Dustin Trumbo, Muncie; 2 step-sons:...

Carla S. Enyeart, age 59, Dunkirk, passed unexpectedly Monday December 23, 2019 at home from natural causes.  Born in Logansport on October 26, 1960, she grew up in central Indiana and lived in Bunker Hill before moving to Dunkirk two years ago.  Carla was a homemaker and a graduate of Blackford High School.  She attended Dunkirk Nazarene Church and enjoyed reading and working puzzles. Survivors include 2 sons: Brett Day, Muncie, and Chris Day (wife: Ashley), Kokomo; a...

Betty Hollowell, age 96, Albany, died Saturday December 21, 2019 at Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.  Born in Henry County on January 26, 1923, she graduated from Harrison Township High School with the class of 1942 and moved to Albany in 1949.  Betty was a homemaker and a longtime member of Albany Christian Church, The Gideons International Auxiliary (Muncie East Camp), and W.C.T.U.  At church she was active in women’s...

George L. Strahan, age 85, rural Eaton, died unexpectedly Saturday December 14, 2019 at home.  Born in Muncie on April 1, 1934, he grew up in Muncie and was a graduate of Muncie Central High School.  He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army and a lifetime resident of Delaware County.  George was a tool & die maker at Borg Warner, Muncie, for several years before retiring.  He was a member of the Muncie Moose, Local 287, and enjoyed old cars,...

Norma J. Yates, age 86, Albany, died Saturday December 7, 2019 at home following an illness.  Born in Muncie on August 9, 1933, she graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1951 and attended Indiana University.  Norma was a homemaker and worked in Muncie bakeries that her husband, Paul W. Yates, owned & operated (Donut Place, Paul’s, and Tiffany’s).  She was a member of Albany United Methodist Church and Delta Theta Tau sorority. Survivors include three...

Ryan Moini died Saturday November 30, 2019 in Albany while visiting from California.  He was 30 years of age. The family will host a memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Integris Community Church, 356 W. State St., Albany.   Family and friends are welcome to attend.