Tonya M. Ring, 49, of Angola, passed away on February 5, 2026. She was born on December 9, 1976, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Tonya enjoyed doing crafts, getting her nails done and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Tonya (her partner) Thrasher, Shawn (Tiffany) Ring, Nisa (Darren) Ring, and Steffon Ring; grandchildren, Andrew, Jaycub, Bo, Brayden, Carson, Lyric, Layla, Ava, Syera, and baby Shawn; parents, Walter (Mary) Marler and Darlene Bahus; sisters, Darlene (John) Hawk and Carrie (Donald) Studabaker; and brothers, Walter Marler and Arthur (Cassie) Marler. Tonya was preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter H. Marler, Zalika Morgan, Arlene Branch and Charles Bahus. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 2403 East Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46825. Memorial contributions in Tonya's name can be made to the family c/o Tonya Thrasher.
