Doris I. Risser, 93, Wakarusa, died 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born May 15, 1923, in Elkhart County to Ernest and Augusta (Nusbaum) Hirseman. She married Mearl E. Risser on July 3, 1948, in Elkhart and he died Jan. 24, 2002. Surviving are her three nieces and two …read more.

Marion Pauline Wenger, 90, Wakarusa, died 8:23 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, at her residence. She was born Sept. 28, 1925, in Markham, Ontario, to Carl and Annie (Wideman) Reesor. She married Norman R. Wenger on Oct. 18, 1952, and he died on Oct. 10. 1993. Surviving are her seven children: Phyllis (Dave) Kulp, New …read more.

Robert A. Brooks, 80, Nappanee, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. On Feb. 27, 1936, he was born in Vineland, N.J., to William and Madge (Moyer) Brooks. Robert was united in marriage to Janet King on Aug. 23, 1959, in Mentone, who survives. …read more.

Charles Edward Treat, 75, Goshen, died 12:42 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born Sept. 7, 1940, in Goshen to Harold R. and Hazel M. (McDonald) Treat, Sr. He married Margaret A. (Brown) Treat on April 20, 1962. Surviving are his wife: Margaret Treat, Goshen; children: Jeff …read more.

Marilyn A. Taylor, 82, Goshen, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Fred W. and Dorothy (Brunslow) Windle. She graduated in 1952 from Notre Dame Academy High School, Cleveland, Ohio and, June 4, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, she married …read more.

Janis Yvonne Zollinger, 88, New Paris, passed away at 5:09 a.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare in Milford.

Janis Yvonne Zollinger, 88, New Paris, passed away at 5:09 a.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare in Milford.

Mary L. (Hodges) Wert, 80, of Goshen died early Saturday morning, May 28, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born June 14, 1935 in Tuckerman, Arkansas to Dan and Sarah (Winemiller) Jarrett. She is survived by a daughter, Danette Hunter of Goshen; three sons, Thomas Jarrett of Kansas, Daniel (Kristi) Balentine of Elkhart …read more.

Nora Goss, 98, Nappanee, died at 3:05 a.m., Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided for 11 years.

Dolores Lee (Weaver) Culp, 81, Nappanee, died at 6:10 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Dec. 11, 1934 in Nappanee to Charles E. and Virginia Fern (Domer) Weaver.

Malinda E. Hochstetler, 77, Bremen, passed away suddenly from natural causes at 5:53 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2016, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

Theodore “Ted” M. Alexander, 71, Mishawaka, died 8:38 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born Sept. 7, 1944, in South Bend to Theodore M. and Edith (Armstrong) Alexander. He married Kathy (Lowman) Balasa on May 24, 2014. Surviving are his wife: Kathy, Mishawaka; son: Michael (Ashley) Alexander, Zionsville; …read more.

Barbara Ellen Diehl, 85, Warsaw, passed away May 16, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.

James (Jim) Louis Moore, Syracuse, died Friday, May 13, 2016, from the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Freeman E. Schmucker, age 90, of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 12:40 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Tennova Health Care Hospital, Jamestown, Tenn., while on a trip. He was born January 1, 1926, in Bremen to Emmon and Salina (Hochstetler) Schmucker. Mr. Schmucker lived his lifetime in this area. On Aug. 28, …read more.

Lavere J. Rouch, age 86, of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 2:15 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born April 8, 1930, in Lakeville to Lawrence P. and Mary Catherine (Loucks) Rouch. Mr. Rouch lived his lifetime in the Lakeville, Wakarusa, and Nappanee area. He was a 1949 …read more.

Caroline Sue LeCount, 66, Gravelton, died 2:20 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born August 14, 1949, in Goshen to James and Edythe (Greenawalt) Shapland. She married Gerald “Jerry” LeCount on January 30, 1970, in Millersburg and he died on July 23, 2000. Surviving is her daughter: Gale LeCount, …read more.

Sarah I. Chupp, 95, Nappanee, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side at 7:28 am, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at her residence after a short illness. 

Corey L. Graham, 45, Elkhart, formerly of New Paris, died Thursday morning, May 12, 2016, at Golden Living Center, Elkhart.

George M. Hochstetler, 84, formerly of Nappanee, died at 4 am, Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Rosebud Village Nursing Home in Richmond.

Lester H. Kincaid, 76, Goshen, passed away Sunday night, May 8, 2016, at home after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 13, 1939, in Dakota, W. Va., to Froud and Edith (Sampson) Kincaid. On July 1, 1988, he married JoAnn Jones in Goshen. She survives along with a son: Jason (Kimberly) Kincaid; two stepdaughters: …read more.

Eric Paul Van Horn died May 1, 2016. He was born on August 15, 1968 in Plymouth to Harry Ronald (Ron) and
Connie Van Horn.

Glen “Pete” R. Wuthrich, 82, Nappanee, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Goshen General Hospital in Goshen.

Glory Susanne Kern, 74, Nappanee, formerly of Goshen, died 12:46 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on Nov. 27, 1941, to Frank Sprague Jr. and Martha Ruth (LeCount) Sprague. She lived most of her early life in Ligonier and was a graduate of Ligonier High School. …read more.

Larry W. Miller, 69, Nappanee, died at 7:50 am, Tuesday, May 3 , 2016, at his twin brother’s home in Bremen.

Harold L. Hershberger, 85, Bourbon, formerly of Nappanee, died at 8 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, from complications after a stroke. He was born June 4, 1930, in Nappanee to Raymond and Sylvia (Moden) Hershberger. Surviving is his wife: Marlene; son: Dennis (Caryn) Hershberger, Nappanee; daughters: Brenda (Sam) Atkins, …read more.

Harriet R. Neff, 96, Goshen, died 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born April 24, 1920, in Lafayette, to Russell and Delphi (Tary) Holliday. She married William H. Neff on Aug. 31, 1940, and he died Feb. 1, 2013. Surviving are a son: Bill (June) Neff, New …read more.

Fredric ‘Fred’ Lamar Schrock, 70, Mishawaka, died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Bryce and Jane Schrock, after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 10, 1945, in Goshen to LaMar and Lucille (Weaver) Schrock. On Aug. 1, 1969, he married the late, Ann …read more.

Mike R. Mishler, 64, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. He had been a patient there since Tuesday night. He was born June 15, 1951, in Elkhart to Robert and Delores (Croy) Mishler. Surviving is his wife, Karen; daughter, Angela Hemingway, Fort Wayne; sons: Clinton …read more.

Rose Nell Wallace Holdeman, 93, Nappanee, passed peacefully into heaven at 9:55 am, Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

Walter “Jack” Davis, 57, Nappanee, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at South Bend Memorial Hospital of natural causes. He had been a patient there since Sunday. He was born Jan. 6, 1959, in Boaz, Ala. to Bobby Jack and Ruth (Martin) Davis. Jack was a graduate of Crossville High School in Crossville, …read more.

Larry D. Conrad, 70, of Elkhart, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, April 23, 2016, at his home.He was born May 28, 1945, in Elkhart to Trevlyn and Orene (Andersen) Conrad. Survivors include four children: Jeffrey (Samantha) Conrad and Joel (Darla) Conrad, both of New Paris; Kent (Cherie) Conrad of Goshen and Jennifer Conrad of Everett, Wash.; …read more.

Lois L. Everest, 85, of Goshen died Wednesday night, April 20, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing where she had resided the past year. She was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Goshen to Clarence and Edith (Swartz) Cripe. On June 9, 1950, she married L. Ned Everest in Goshen. He died Nov. 11, 2007, …read more.

Peg E. Heckaman, age 65, Nappanee, passed away at 7:24 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital from a short illness. She was born on Sept. 9, 1950, in Goshen, to John and Stella (Mosier) Heerschop. She was a lifetime area resident, and truly enjoyed her retirement, which started in 2007. She married …read more.

Michael Duane Brown Jr., age 40, Twin Falls, Idaho, formerly of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, at 2:09 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas.

Peggy A. Flowers, age 88, of Nappanee, died peacefully, surrounded by her family at noon Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she had been a patient since January.

Harold “Dale” Neumann, 79, of Goshen, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne.

John R. “J.P.” Phipps II, age 19, Mishawaka, formerly of Nappanee, died at 2 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2016, at his residence.

Mary Ellen Royer, 91, Nappanee, died 7:45 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016, at her residence.

Virginia M. Folker, 96, Goshen, died early Thursday morning, April 7, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare. She was born March 30, 1920, in Goshen to Harvey F. and Gladys P. (Fuller) Rensberger. On March 3, 1940, she married Charles B. McKee in Goshen. She later married Wilbur “Bill” C. Folker, May 14, 1950, also in Goshen. She …read more.

Artus Ray Royer, 86, Goshen, died 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his nephew’s residence. He was born July 5, 1929, near New Paris, to Henry and Dora L. (Metzger) Royer. He is preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Dora Royer; and by two brothers. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday, April …read more.

Nancy Carole Anderson, age 77, of Nappanee, formerly of the Osceola and Mishawaka area, died on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital from an extended illness.

Janice Kay (Moist) Ritter, 63, Goshen, loving wife of 45 years, mother and sister, died 2:33 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, after a gallant fight with a long term illness.

Lillian “Lil” Zook Burkholder, age 60, of Rochester, died at 1:55 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, from complications of heart surgery. She was born March 3, 1956, in Lancaster, Pa. to Amos Jr. and Linda (Yoder) Zook. On Feb. 25, 1978, she married Gary Burkholder in Lancaster, Pa. Mrs. Burkholder …read more.

Reno J. Fimbianti, 87, Nappanee, died at 8:42 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House, where he had been since Friday. He was born on Jan. 2, 1929, to Guiseppe and Esterina (DeMuri) Fimbianti in Chicago, Ill. He was a 1946 graduate of Pullman Tech High School in Chicago. On Oct. 29, 1950, …read more.

Randy D. Harris, 64, Nappanee, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at his residence from a year long illness. He was born July 4, 1951, in Goshen, to Dennis and Delores (Ringler) LaRue. He grew up in Syracuse and attended Syracuse schools. Mr. Harris served during the Vietnam War in the US Marine …read more.

Margaret E. Tarman, 83, Goshen, died 3:54 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Topeka to LeRoy and Mary (Sherck) Mishler. Surviving are daughters: Dawn (John) Wyson, New Paris; Tami (Robert) Shriner, New Paris; Nanette (Mark) Stoops, Fremont; siblings: Carolyn (Del) Freeman, Rancho Mirage, Calif.; Phyllis (Ted) …read more.

Kanzie Moore, age 96, of Nappanee, died at 2:45 pm, Friday, March 25, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Milford. She was born Jan. 14, 1920, in Handshoe, Ky., to Harry and Ada Lovins. She moved to Nappanee in 2000, from Mize, Ky. Her husband of many years, Chandler Convey preceded her in death. Mrs. …read more.

Mary “Jane” DuBois, 90, Wawaka, passed away on March 25, 2016, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born January 10, 1926, the daughter of Harley D. and Irma I. (Frick) Yant. On January 10, 1944 she married Charles ‘Merrill’ Kinnison; he preceded her in death. In 1977, she married Harry ‘Bill’ DuBois; …read more.

Barbara Ellen (Clayton) Newberry, 84, Union, Mich., died 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Feb. 2, 1932, in New Paris to Isaac Mervin and Ruth May (Mishler) Clayton. Surviving are daughters: Leanne Jeannot, Mattawan, Mich.; Dee Ann Foy, Elkhart; Lori (Lonnie) Shafer, White Pigeon, Mich.; Cindy (Greg) Nichols, …read more.

Kayla Ann Stephenson, 27, Nappanee, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. She was born Aug. 28, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nev., to Neil and Katina (Alexakis) Stephenson. She is survived by her parents; siblings: Katie and Travis Stephenson, all of Nappanee; and many aunts; uncles; and cousins. …read more.

Charles J. “Chuck” Grimm, 71, Nappanee, died at 8 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at his residence from complications from a lung transplant. Chucks’ testimony was his afterlife will be in Heaven and as Chuck would say he will see you later. He was born Dec. 16, 1944, on Nappanee Street in Nappanee to George …read more.

Sharon Kay Babin, 68, LaGrange, formerly of Goshen, died Saturday morning, March 19, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born July 25, 1947, in Goshen to Willard and Dorothy (Sumpter) Schmucker. Survivors include two sons: Michael (Nancy) Babin, New Paris, and Marc Babin, of Sarasota, Fla.; six grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Schrock and …read more.

Betty Ruth (Engledow) Johnson, 87, Nappanee, died Satuday morning, March 19, 2016, at her residence. She was born May 2, 1928, in Bloomington. She was the sixth and youngest child of Charles Richard Engledow and wife Anna (Mesmer) Engledow. Her father died when she was just five months old. Betty attended elementary and high schools in Bloomington …read more.

Isabella Jo Keck was stillborn Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Her parents, Josh and Andrea (Pierce) Keck, New Paris, survive. Also surviving are siblings: Madison and Jackson; maternal grandparents: Mike and Anne Pierce, Goshen; paternal grandmother, Susan Calhoun, Elkhart; and paternal grandfather, Tony (Chris) Keck, Goshen. Private graveside services will be …read more.

Isabella Jo Keck was stillborn Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Her parents: Josh and Andrea (Pierce) Keck, New Paris, survive. Also surviving are siblings: Madison and Jackson; maternal grandparents: Mike and Anne Pierce, Goshen; paternal grandmother: Susan Calhoun, Elkhart; paternal grandfather: Tony (Chris) Keck, Goshen. Private graveside services will be at …read more.

Marcia Kay Cook, 77, Nappanee, entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord, at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born April 24, 1938, in Nappanee to Katherine Mellinger. Marcia was a lifetime resident of Nappanee. She graduated from Nappanee High School in 1956. Her first marriage …read more.

Norma Jean Stillson, 89, Nappanee, died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she had been for five months. She was born on January 10, 1927, in Elkhart, to Devon F. “Heinie” and Hazel (Grant) Richmond. She was a lifetime area resident. Norma married James E. Stillson on …read more.

Dorothy (Everest) Simpson, 98, Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, died 2:36 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Cass County, Mich., to Ralph and Gladys (Stark) Everest. She married Alan Simpson on Sept. 1, 1939 and he died Oct. 25, 1998. Surviving are daughters: Wanda Jean (Richard) Hirschler, …read more.

Philip E. Warren, 88, a life time area resident, passed away at 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Pilgrim Manor Center, with his family at his side.

Barbara A. Renner, 82, of Goshen, passed away Thursday evening at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 5, 1933, in Shipshewana to Noah and Lovina (Miller) Hochstetler. On June 28, 1952, she married Lawrence E. Renner. He died Oct 27, 2005. Survivors include a daughter: Vickie L. Richardson; and a son: Robert C. …read more.

Donnabell Smoker, 91, Goshen, died Monday afternoon, March 7, 2016, at the Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Sept. 13, 1924, in New Paris to John and Marie (Hepler) Smith. On Aug. 16, 1945, she married Byron Smoker at First Brethren Church, New Paris. He died July 18, 2007. Survivors include two children: Doug …read more.

Melvin J. Yoder, 81, Nappanee, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, with his family by his side at his daughters home in Etna Green. He was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Kosciusko County to Jonas and Nancy (Slabaugh) Yoder. He lived his lifetime in this area. On April 7, 1959, he married Barbara …read more.

Jacqueline Patricia Kurtz, 87, Goshen, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the Cottage Garden. She was born Aug. 23, 1928, in Goshen to Elmer Frank and Rachel Mary (Rock) Harsh. On Sept. 27, 1946, she married Donald F. Kurtz in New Paris. He died Aug. 9, 2008. Survivors include three sons: D. Steven Kurtz, …read more.

Esther Louise (Eash) Yoder, 89, of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 20, 1927, in Hollsopple, Pa., the fifth daughter of Sem K. and Suie (Blough) Eash. On April 14, 1949, she married Henry Edward Yoder in Hollsopple and enjoyed 55 years together until his …read more.

Nancy L. Davis, 76, of Goshen, passed away Thursday evening, March 3, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born May 11, 1939, in Nappanee to Otto and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Robison. On May 24, 1957, she married Norman E. Davis in Gravelton. He died Feb. 12, 2008. Nancy is survived by three children: …read more.

Linda Lou (Brookins) Hire, 72, New Paris, died 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 29, 1943, in Goshen to Joe L. and Marie M. (Miller) Brookins. She married Thomas W. Hire on June 23, 1963. Surviving are her husband: Thomas, New Paris; daughters: Annette (Charles) Hochstetler, …read more.

Beatrice E. “Bea” Martin, 80, Goshen, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 21, 1936, in Marshall County to Jesse S. & Rubedean (Weldy) Hochstetler. She married Richard L. Martin on Sept. 1, 1956, in Nappanee. Surviving are her husband: Richard; daughters: Anita …read more.

Glen D. Graybill, 93, of Nappanee, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, at Hubbard Hill Retirement Community in Elkhart. He was born in Martinsburg, Pa., Blair County, to the late Reverend Clayton A. and Bertha M. Graybill. He married Geraldine (Jill) Bankert on June 11, 1950 in Hollidaysburg, Pa. She survives along with …read more.

Freeman E. Miller, age 79, of Nappanee, died at 10:30 pm, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his residence after an extended illness.  He was born June 16, 1936 in Topeka to Edward and Lizzie (Miller) Miller. He married Mary Ellen Schrock January 1, 1957 in Middlebury. Freeman had lived in Nappanee for 30 years. He …read more.

Karen L. Criswell, 64, of Elkhart, formerly of Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March, 1, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was born to Robert E. and Imogene (Haywood) Criswell on November 24, 1951 in Goshen. She graduated from Wawasee High School with the class of 1972 and …read more.

Kathryn R. Cripe, 89, Goshen, died 2:31 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at her residence. She was born Jan. 15, 1927, in Nappanee to Milo and Elsie (Masters) Stouder. She married Lawrence “Larry” Cripe on Jan. 28, 1946 in Goshen and he died Sept. 7, 2002. Surviving are a daughter: Nancy L. Buckmaster; and a …read more.

Ervin J. Schwartz, 99, formerly of Nappanee, died at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born Dec. 31, 1916, in Bremen to Joseph and Emma (Miller) Schwartz. On Oct. 6, 1937, he married Maxine Hoffer in Nappanee at Pastor Homer North’s residence. She preceded him in death …read more.

Rolland L. “Bud” Miller, 63, Goshen, formerly of Nappanee, died at 6:41 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, following a recent illness. He was born March 20, 1952, in Goshen, to Jackie and Noma (Hollar) Miller. On Sept. 6, 1980, in Goshen, he married Peggy Truex. He was a 1970 graduate …read more.

James “Jimmy” Duvall, 76, of Goshen died Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after being in failing health for years. He was born July 31, 1939, in Albany, Ky. to Jess and Mabel (Rigney) Duvall. On March 25, 1978 he married Donna Butler in Goshen. She survives along with two daughters: …read more.

Edward L. Bender, 83, of Goshen died Friday evening, Feb. 19, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov, 1, 1932, in Elkhart County to Daniel and Sylvia (Schmucker) Bender. On March 18, 1951, he married Martha M. Kaufman at Pleasant Grove Church, Goshen. She survives along with a daughter: Joyce E. Burkhead of Goshen; …read more.

Glenna Swearingen, age 69, of Syracuse, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence. She was born July 21, 1946, in Beaver, Ohio to Arthur and Buford (Brown) Stapleton. Mrs. Swearingen moved to Nappanee from Ohio in 1962, she had lived in Syracuse for 17 years. She had worked at NIA in …read more.

Jean (Hall) Rowland, age 90, of Nappanee, passed away Feb. 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Born in Marshall County on March 11, 1925, she was the daughter of Fred and Nell (Yager) Hall of Bourbon. On Nov. 25, 1945 in Bourbon, she was united in marriage to Argyl Rowland, who preceded her in …read more.

Patricia “Pat” Rhoades, 71, formerly of Nappanee, died at 6:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she has resided for one year. She was born Aug. 9, 1944, in Littleton, Colo. to Russell and Emma (Gelroth) Thrailkill. Pat lived her lifetime in Nappanee. She was a 1962 graduate of …read more.

Archie D. Cook Jr., 46, Goshen, died 1:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1969, in Indiott, N.Y. to Archie Cook Sr. and Cora A. (Barton) Crump. He married Tracy (Nunemaker) Cook on February 19, 1989. Surviving are his wife: Tracy, Goshen; daughter, Taylor Adelynn Cook, Goshen; mother: …read more.

Ruth Miller, 89, Goshen, formerly of Wakarusa, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Wakarusa, to Oliver and Anna (Weldy) Loucks. She married Harold Miller on Nov. 20, 1949. He died Nov. 30, 2004. Surviving are sons: Gary (Dina) Miller, Elkhart; James (Melinda) …read more.

Richard “Dick” D. Null, 72, Goshen, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1943, in Wakarusa to Paul Richard and Geraldine (Truex) Null. Survivors include two sons: Terry W. (Sonya) Null, Middlebury and Paul Null of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Tammy Holmes, Elkhart; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; …read more.

Eugene E. “Gene” Yoder, 83, of Nappanee, died at 6:06 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at IU Health, Goshen from complications of Ampullary Cancer. Gene was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Bremen to Elva and Lydian (Mast) Yoder. He had lived his lifetime in this area. On Nov. 22, 1961, he married Patty A. Tobias …read more.

Georgia “Jackie” Jaquelin Zinkiw, 73, Nappanee, died at 11:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 6, 1942, in Nappanee. She was one of 12 children born to Evert and Dorothy (Adams) Fisher, who preceded her in death, along with siblings: Larry, Johnny and Virgil Fisher. Jackie married …read more.

Esther R. Lantz, 76, Goshen, passed away Monday evening, February 1, 2016 surrounded by her family at Greencroft Healthcare into the loving arms of Jesus. She was born Dec. 19, 1939, in Walnut Creek, Ohio, to Albert and Katie (Miller) Kuhns. On June 29, 1958, she married Glendon “Glen” E. Lantz at North Goshen Mennonite …read more.

Letitia “Tish” Gessinger, 75, Nappanee, passed away at her home on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, unexpectedly of natural causes. She was born on April 29, 1940, in Nappanee to Al and Erdine (Stillson) Nettrour. On June 12, 1959 she married Richard Gessinger. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1990. She is survived by …read more.

Charles Robert “Bob” Guard, 90 , formerly of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Tavares, Fla. Bob was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Bremen, moving to Arcadia, Fla. in 1956. He moved to Tavares in 2014. Bob was a carpenter contractor. He worked for the DeSoto County High School as carpenter shop …read more.

Alice Faye Letherman, 94, Wakarusa, died 3:34 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born March 1, 1921, in St. Joseph County to Roscoe and Candice (Beehler) Letherman. Surviving are a sister: Helen Lechlitner, Elkhart; brother: Stanley Letherman, Washington D.C.; and sister-in-law: Pauline Letherman, New Paris. Preceding her in death …read more.

Howard E. Roth, 89, Mission, Texas, formerly of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2016. He was born Oct. 10, 1926, in LaGrange County to Daniel W. and Susie (Miller) Roth. On March 22, 1968, he married Carol (Stiver) Mills. She died Jan. 28, 1996. He later married Mary Ann (Gresser) Manuel in Mission, Texas, …read more.

Mary Alice Windham, 99, Bremen, formerly of Nappanee, died at Signature Healthcare in Bremen at 5:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. She was born Nov. 8, 1916, in Bellwood, Ala. to Alto Welton and Mary (Cotton) King. She moved to the Nappanee area in 1949. She married John T. Windham, and he preceded her in …read more.

Bernita E. Bigler, 94, Goshen, died 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at her residence. She was born Sept. 20, 1921 in Alton, Kan. to Roland and Zanna (Garinger) Gregory. She married Lavoid F. Bigler on Sept. 12, 1947 in Fort Wayne and he died March 27, 2005. Bernita was a nurse and worked at …read more.

James “Jim” D. Korem, age 66, Nappanee, formerly of Highland/Hammond, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at his residence on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016. He was born on July 22, 1949 to the late Donald and Lucille (Straka) Korem. James was a former resident of the Highland/Hammond area before moving to Nappanee in 2002. He …read more.

WARSAW — Barton Ray Golden, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Bart was born in Angola, Indiana, on Jan. 17, 1927, to the late Barton Ray Golden, Sr., and Delia (Thompson) Golden. After living in Angola, Fort Wayne, Tucson, Arizona, Fort Pierce, Florida, and Elkhart, he …read more.

ELKHART — Lillian M. Hawley, 88, died 4:08 a.m. at Elkhart General Hospital. Lillian was born Feb. 3, 1927, in Berne to Paul W. and Agnes (Ratz) Shoemaker. Hawley graduated as a registered nurse through Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne and worked for nursing home throughout Indiana and Illinois. Hawley lived a full life. At the …read more.

TOPEKA — Gregory Alan Hostetler, age 53, of Topeka, died Saturday evening, Jan. 2, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family. Gregory was born in Elkhart County Nov. 30, 1962, the son of Mervin and Margaret (Miller) Hostetler. In April 16, 1999 he married Teri Beth Leannais. He is survived by his beloved family; …read more.

ELKHART — Doris A. Nusbaum, 91, Elkhart, died 4:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at Hubbard Hill. She was born April 2, 1924 in Elkhart, to Lloyd F. and Wilma (Tavernier) Barwick. She married Clarence O. Nusbaum on May 15, 1942. Doris was retired from Concord Community Schools where she was a Matron. She was a …read more.

Hollis D. Steele, 87, Warsaw and formerly of Goshen, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born June 5, 1928, in Middlebury to John and Treva (Shrock) Steele. On Jan. 9, 1949, he married Grace Clark. She preceded him in death Feb. 27, 2015. Survivors include a son, Douglas (Coleen) …read more.

Lillian Hawley, 88, of Elkhart, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home. To leave online condolences or sign the electronic guestbook, visit Titus’ Funeral Homes.

Suzanne “Sue” Morrow Slater, 77, passed peacefully on her 52nd wedding anniversary at 6:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at her residence. She was born July 14, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to Daniel and Helen (Hurtt) O’Donnell. Mrs. Slater was a 1956 graduate of Central High School in South Bend. She graduated from South Bend …read more.

DonnaBelle Hostetler, 94, Elkhart died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at Beardsley House. She was born April 7, 1921, in Goshen to Floyd and Nellie (Doty) Swinehart. On Feb. 20, 1943 she married Kenneth O. Hostetler in Goshen. He died Aug. 5, 1982. Survivors include a son: Jerry (Beth) Hostetler, Nappanee; a daughter: Eileen Borem, Elkhart; …read more.