Obits

Obituary: Alan Roy Moulds, 64, of Mears

April 16, 2026

Alan Roy Moulds, 64, of Mears, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, after battling cancer. Born on Nov. 18, 1961, in Lake City, Iowa, Alan lived a life filled with love, dedication, and adventure. Alan was a devoted husband and best friend to his wife of 40 years, Sharon. Together they built a life centered on family and…

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Obituary: Daniel Wayne Rickard, 78, of Fort Wayne

April 15, 2026

Daniel Wayne Rickard, 78, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Ada, Ohio, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at Majestic Care Jefferson Pointe in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born September 5, 1947, in Hart, the son of Willis and Dorothy (Wood) Rickard. Daniel graduated from Hart High School in 1965. He attended Marion College for four years prior to enlisting in…

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Obituary: Lela Rae Walker, 90, of Walkerville

April 14, 2026

Lela Rae Walker, 90, of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her home.  She was born July 23, 1935, in Elberon, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Agnes (Kucera) Dvorak. Lela taught for over 20 years, first in Elbridge and later at Ferry until her retirement.  Afterwards she volunteered at the Oceana Christian School for several years.  In…

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Obituary: Joseph Allen Phillips, 49, of Hesperia

April 10, 2026

Joseph Allen Phillips, 49, of Hesperia, died on Thursday, April 2, 2026  in his home. Joe(Joseph) was born in York, Penn on June 3, 1976. He was a dedicated and hard worker serving almost 15 years at Linamar (Aludyne) in Montague. After high school graduation, Joe served four years in the U.S. Army before starting in the workforce. Joe loved…

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Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia

April 6, 2026

Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born March 17, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of Richard H. Sr., and Ann (VanDrunen) Balsitis. Rick had many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, and helping others, but most of all he loved being a papa. He absolutely adored his family. Rick was a kind…

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