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GLENN LEE FLETCHER
McCORDSVILLE, IN - Glenn Lee Fletcher, 81 died Monday, August 17, 2026. He was born December 4, 1944 in Ober, Indiana to the late Walker and Zora (Ritchie) Fletcher. On March 1, 1969, he married Janice Sue Barnett. Over the years, Glenn had resided in Knox, Indiana, Kalamazoo and Grand Ledge, Michigan, Valparaiso, Indiana and Yuma, Arizona. He retired from New York Carpet World and then continued working in various capacities within the flooring industry. He loved listening to music and finding all the latest gadgets. He is survived by his sons: Chris (Sharon) of Fort Myers, Florida, Joe (Stacy) of McCordsville, one daughter, Misti (Kurt) of Temecula, California, seven grandchildren, two great grandsons, and siblings: Jannie Hensley, Ruth Howard, Jean Leffew, Alvin Fletcher and Michael Fletcher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jan and brothers: Dallas, Jason “JC”, Vernon, Herb and Devon. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 29 at 12:30pm at Knox Free Will Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Community Services of Starke County.
SANDRA K. DeGARD
KNOX, IN - Sandra K. DeGard, 82, died Saturday, August 15, 2026 at her home. She was born May 1, 1944 in Hammond, Indiana to the late William and Frances (Goldbaugh) Wurtzbacher. Sandra loved being a homemaker, cooking, animals and she loved her family very much. She is survived by her husband, Donald K. DeGard Sr., her children: Donald K. DeGard III, David (Veronica) DeGard, Kevin (Claudia) DeGard and Jerry (Janary) DeGard, all of Knox and Kathy (Justin) Huff of Hixson, Tennessee, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Donald K. DeGard Jr. and two sisters: Alice “Snookie” Ingram and Sue Smith. Services were held Friday, August 21 at M.C. Smith Funeral Home. Burial was in the Fletcher Cemetery in Hamlet, Indiana. Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
KEITH LeROY ROSE
KNOX, IN - Keith LeRoy Rose, 93, died Friday, August 14, 2026. He was born December 21, 1932. On January 10, 1953, he married Patricia Ann Woods. Keith loved his family very much. He was retired from Howmet in LaPorte after 30 years. He also worked as head of maintenance and care for the Wythogan Park. He is survived by four children: William Richard, Keith Russell, Anthony Roy and Dawn Marie, nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. He had six siblings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, one grandson, Nicholas “Nicky” Rose and his parents, Roy L. and Christina F. (Hunt) Rose. Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 19 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox with Rev. Bruce Bennett officiating. Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
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VIRGINIA MAE BOPE GOLDING VOGEL
KNOX, IN - Virginia Mae “Betty” Bope Golding Vogel, 95, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026. She was born July 13, 1931 in Hamlet, Indiana to the late William and Gertrude (Robbins) Bope. On June 16, 1950, she married Wilford “Gene” Golding. He died in 1974. In 1981, she married James C. Vogel. Betty enjoyed playing golf and was the first woman in Starke County to sore a hole-in-one and golfing in Florida when she could. She worked at the Starke County ASCS and later at the Starke County Co-Op in Brems. She had served on the Jackson Township Advisory Board and as Jackson Township Trustee. She was an active member of Gleaner’s Ober Arbor #477, Davis Wesleyan Church, the Starke County Republican Party and the Jackson Township Women’s Club and was a former member of the Hamlet Golf Club. She loved fishing, gardening, feeding the birds, reading the Bible, baking, cooking, embroidery, quilting, playing cards, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Carrie (James) Kuchel of Hamlet, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one brother, Perry (Edna) Bope of North Judson, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, one daughter, Jacqueline Mildice, one stepdaughter, Barbara Rausch, one stepson, Richard Vogel, one grandson, Abram Rausch and one brother, Norman “Dick” Bope. Services were held Saturday, August 22 at M.C. Smith Funeral Home. Burial was in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox. Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
EDWARD JOHN BAU
NORTH JUDSON, IN - Edward John Bau, 68, died Sunday, August 16, 2026. He was born August 26, 1957 in Knox, to the late Peter and Leona (Bucher) Bau. Edward had worked for Conrail and then for his brother, at Bau Construction doing masonry and brick laying. He was a member of the Class of 1976 NJSP and later graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology and an Associate’s in chemistry from Purdue North Central, where he was frequently on the Dean’s List and served as a Chancellor’s Guide and President of the Student Government. He loved learning, the outdoors, animals, gardening, coin collecting, fishing and he loved his family very much. He is survived by his children: April (Mark) Ochoa of Kansas City, Missouri, Zac Bau of Parma, Michigan and Rella (Kasey) Bitner of Jackson, Michigan, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and siblings: Richard Bau, Peter Bau and Barbara Walters. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Mary Schrombeck, Margaret Bostain, Elizabeth Back, Pauline Howard and Dorothy Wagner. Services were held Saturday, August 22 at O’Donnell Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to The Indiana Nongame Wildlife Fund. Arrangements were made by O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. in North Judson.
GERALDINE ROTERING
NORTH JUDSON, IN - Geraldine Rotering, 75, died Saturday, August 22, 2026 at her home. She was born July 4, 1951 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Pearl and Cassie (Manns) Napier. Geraldine is survived by her children: Jerry Rotering and Merle Rotering, both of Knox, Indiana and Penny (Jay) Brown of North Judson, ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren and siblings: Pearl “Jr” Napier, Ruby Neace, Bill Napier and Paul Napier, all of Kentucky. she was preceded in death by her husband, David, one granddaughter, Taylor Wagner and siblings: Emery Napier, South Napier, Wes Napier, Calla Clemons, Mollie Napier, Fletcher Napier, Horace Napier and Jerry Napier Services were held Tuesday, August 25, at M.C. Smith Funeral Home. Burial was in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox. Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
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RICHARD SMITH JR.
Richard Smith Jr. was born December 14, 1952 in Knox, Indiana to Richard and Thelma (Trusty) Smith. Richard passed away on August 6, 2026 at his home in North Judson, Indiana. He graduated from North Judson High School and immediately enlisted in the Marines, serving a four-year tour of duty. He had retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He enjoyed nature, and long walks with his dogs, Chester and Poncho, and later with Freddy. He was the first to help anyone less fortunate than him. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Stacy, his parents, Richard and Thelma Smith, his brother, Dewey Smith, and sisters, Hattie Smith and Connie Eckert. He is survived by his sisters, Loretta Rowe, Judy Franscoviak, and Sherry Deery, as well as, many nephews, nieces and cousins. He was laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in North Judson, with his family. Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox. “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” Timothy 4:7
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