Category: Kosciusko County
Vivian J. Gates, 91, Leesburg, Fla., died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. She was born in Warsaw, on Oct. 4, 1927. On May 8, 1949, she married Milo L. Gates. A celebration of Vivian’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, Warsaw. Interment to follow the celebration at …read more.
Michael Wayne Blackford, 74, Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, unexpectedly at home. He was born on June 17, 1946, to Robert and Frances Smith Blackford in Warsaw. On May 22, 1992, Michael married Carolyn Sainer. She survives. Michael is survived by his wife, Carol; six children: Shannon (Doug) Dirck, of Warsaw; Rob …read more.
Marion E. Troyer, 90, Goshen, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born May 28, 1930, in Goshen, to Ezra S. and Mary E. (Miller) Troyer. On March 5, 1955, in Pontiac, Mich., he married Dorothy May (Wise) Troyer. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy May, Goshen, children, Stephen (Tonya) Troyer, Elkhart, Elaine …read more.
Clifford Tackett, 68, Elkhart, and previously a longtime resident of Palestine, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10:25 p.m. in Elkhart General Hospital. Born on Dec. 2, 1951, he was the son of the late Andrew and Gettie M. Tackett. Growing up in Floyd County, Ky., Clifford, known to many as “Coupe,” was …read more.
Orville Leroy “Bud” Wood, formerly of Anderson, passed away, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, following a brief illness, at Lake City Place, Warsaw. He was born Jan. 4, 1928, the son of John William Adolphus Wood and Sarah Catherine (Knotts) Wood. He graduated from Anderson High School. Bud was a veteran and served with the United …read more.
Due to the current guidelines regarding public gatherings because of the COVID-19 virus and safety concerns, please use good judgment in determining the length of your visit or if you should attend. If six feet of social distancing is not maintained then masks are required for the visitation and service. There will be no congregating …read more.
Hector I. Hinojosa, 77, Warsaw, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Mason Health & Rehab, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 25, 1942, in Melchor Ocampo Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Cecilia and Maria DeLaLuz Hinojosa. He was married in 1966 to Diana Najera, who died June 26, 2016. Cremation will take place at …read more.
Randell “Randy” Scott Hershberger, a native of Elkhart and previous resident of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the age of 59 surrounded by his loving family. Randy is survived by his parents; his devoted wife, Lesa (Fritz) Hershberger; four children: Scott (Emily), of Granger; Adam (Hannah), of Bloomington; Chelsy and Hilary, …read more.
Crystal “Glea” Rule, 93, formerly of Leesburg and Columbia City, died at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, where she was transported from her retirement home at Timbercrest Senior Living, North Manchester. Born April 30, 1927, in Whitley County, she was the fourth of six children born to the late Levi …read more.
Mikel “Mike” Lew Greene, 69, Pierceton, passed away July 27, 2020, at 1:10 a.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. On April 21, 1951, Mike was born in Wabash, to Norman L. and Madelyn R. (Knoop) Greene. Mike graduated from Manchester High School in 1969. On April 5, 1968, Mike married Patty Gushard. They …read more.
Mitchell J. “Mitch” Price, 51, Milford, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 22, 1969, the son of Stanley and Ginger (Pippenger) Price in Goshen. On Aug. 3, 2013, he married his best friend, Cindy Fifer. Mitch was a loving husband, devoted father …read more.
Marcia A. Buckley, 68, Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 1:53 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Marcia was born May 9, 1952, in Warsaw, to Frank and Barbara (Norris) Butler. She was united in marriage to Dane Buckley on July 18, 1991 in Rennselear, who passed away July 31, 2013. She …read more.
Dr. Arthur “Art” Lee Moser, treasured community physician, beloved husband to Claudia, cherished father of six and adored Papa to eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren, died of natural causes at the age of 87 on July 26, 2020. Just as he requested, he passed away in his home in Warsaw, surrounded by loved ones, …read more.
Cecil Clem of Warsaw, passed away at 3:55 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, at the age of 58. He was born on Nov. 23, 1961 in Columbia City, to Gladys (Parks) Clem and Ova Clem. On Aug. 23, 1996, he was married to Donna (Patrick) Clem, …read more.
Dr. Arthur L. Moser, MD passed away at 9:05 a.m., Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Warsaw residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Betty Haines, 98, Warsaw, passed away on July 25, 2020, at Masons Health Care. She was born on Jan. 14, 1922, in Syracuse, to Elmer and Berniece (Weimer) Baugher. She was a 1940 graduate of Syracuse High School. On Aug. 17, 1945, she married Robert “Smokey” Haines who preceded her in 2008. She retired as …read more.
George Marrs Young, Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord from his residence at 9:36 p.m. on Monday, July 20, at the age of 86. He was born on Jan. 24, 1934, in Hesland, Ky. to Jewell (Bailey) Young and Arthur Young. George grew up in the hills of Kentucky and graduated from Rossville …read more.
Jeannie Kline, 72, Syracuse, passed away July 21, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Jeannie was born June 10, 1948, in Pierceton to Richard and Doris (Atchison) Kuhn. She married David Kline on July 16, 1966; he survives. Jeannie is survived by her husband David, three children, Jennifer Kline of Elkhart, James Kline of Goshen, Anthony (Dawn) …read more.
Lois J. Cloud, 85, Beaver Dam Lake, died at 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2020, at her home. She was born on Saturday, July 28, 1934, in Wabash, to Glenn and Irene (Hipskind) Bennett. Lois was a 1952 graduate of Wabash High School and attended Marion College one year. She married Carl R. Cloud in …read more.
Richard “Dick” Johnson, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 4 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, in Peabody Retirement Community Health Center, North Manchester. Richard was born April 6, 1947, in Rochester, to Emerson and Juanita (Cutshaw) Johnson. He was united in marriage to Sharon (Whittenberger) Johnson on Dec. 6, 1969, in Claypool, who passed away Dec. …read more.
Ronnie G. Baldridge, 54, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:09 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at his home. He was born on Feb. 21, 1966, in Warsaw, to Will and Delores Marie (Grant) Baldridge. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and attended Warsaw High School. He was the former owner / operator of …read more.
Shirley A. Beard, 83, Syracuse died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Nov. 3, 1936, in Wolf Lake to Roy W. Starkey and A. Loena (Egolf Winebrenner) Starkey. Survivors include daughters, Sandra (Terry) Smith of Middlebury and Tina (Shane, Sr.) Jackson of Shipshewana; sons, Harry Beard, Jr. of Chiefland, Fla., Daniel …read more.
Gerald Willard Holland, 80, Syracuse, passed away peacefully at 1:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Elkhart General Hospital. Gerald was born on March 14, 1940, in Flint, Mich., the son of the late Willard and Aleitha Parker Holland. On Sept. 22, 2000, he married Mary Moretto. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; …read more.
George M. Young, 86, Warsaw, died at 9:36 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2020, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
Teresa Marie Swarthout Shaffer, Tuscon, Ariz., formerly of Winona Lake, and Cuba, N.Y., lost her five-year battle with ALS aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease on Friday, June 26, 2020. Teresa was born July 15, 1950, in Cuba, to Merle Ward and Elizabeth Agnes Wood Swarthout. She married Roger Shaffer Aug. 14, 1971. Teresa was a high …read more.
Joy Louise Flora, 64, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 11:17 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne surrounded by family. Joy was born on Feb. 23, 1956, in Bangui (FEA), Congo, but was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of Warsaw Community Church and enjoyed devoting her time to …read more.
Robert G. “Bob” Hickman, 57, Milford, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at his home. He was born on Aug. 11, 1962, in Goshen, to Jackie Dale and Nancy J. (Galvin) Hickman. He graduated in 1981 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and 1986 from Ball State University in Muncie. He returned to Milford …read more.
Robert “Bob” Devon Konkle, 75, Enoree, S.C., passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born on Thursday, Feb. 1, 1945, in Warsaw, to the late Ray Konkle and the late Iva Jean Willard Konkle. Bob was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Cedar Shoals Baptist Church in Enoree, …read more.
Karen White, 70, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2020, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. Karen was born on Feb. 12, 1950, in Wabash. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd D and Roselyn L (Shafer) Benner. She was a 1968 graduate of Wabash High School and was a real estate broker, …read more.
Ronnie G. Baldridge, 54, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:09 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw
Robert G. “Bob” Hickman, 57, Milford, passed away on July 20, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse,
Thomas “Tom” Lee Simpson, 72, Silver Lake, passed away at 5:36 a.m., July 21, 2020, at his home. On Aug. 26, 1947, Tom was born in Wabash, to Floyd and Martha (Hiner) Simpson. Tom married Tamara “Tammy” McCullough on June 15, 1985. The two were wed for thirty-five years. For many years Tom worked as …read more.
Fredrick Dean Hershberger, 82, Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was born on July 10, 1937 to his late mother, Francis Evelyn (Kaylor) Neff. Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Andrea (Riffe) Hershberger; daughters Betsy Hershberger (Brian Habic) of Elkhart; Jennifer (Todd) Crist of Granger; son Fred (Whitney) Hershberger Jr. …read more.
Breanna Therese Waldenville, 25, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Breanna was the daughter of Corey Waldenville and the late Carolyn Mudrack. Breanna attended Northrop High School. Breanna like her mom Carolyn, loved to care for her residence at Majestic Care. She loved her children and cherished each moment with them. …read more.
Waunita P. “Nan-Nan” Cunningham, 83, Milford, passed away July 17, 2020, at home surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born, May 30, 1937, in Grantsville, W. Va. to Arthur and Minnie (Bennett) Richards. Nan-Nan loved children and taking care of people. She loved animals, enjoyed watching her favorite …read more.
Karen White, 70, died Monday, July 20, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital. A Life Celebration is pending with Titus Funeral Home. To leave a condolence for the family, visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
Paul Edwin Heimbach, Warsaw, passed away after a lengthy illness at 2:45 a.m. on his 53rd birthday, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 7, 1967 in Reading, Penn. son of Janet Marie Heimbach and Stanley P. Heimbach, Jr. On Aug. 21, 1993, …read more.
Patricia Ann Aitken, 87, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Aug. 17, 1932, in Wabash, and was the daughter of the late Pierre Marvin and Hazel Bush Marvin. Pat, as most knew her, was a 1950 graduate of …read more.
Douglas Eugene Marsillett III, a big name for a little boy with an even bigger heart, who was affectionately known by everyone as just Dougie, was taken from this world too soon. He passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the age of 5. He was born on …read more.
Candy L. Housouer, 63, of Nappanee, died at 3:35 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2020, at her residence of natural causes. She had been in ill health since 2004. She was born Feb. 2, 1957 in Plymouth to Earl E. and Carolyn Sue (Ham) Elliott. Mrs. Housouer moved to Nappanee 26 years ago. She married Jerry Housouer …read more.
Melesio Sosa of Warsaw, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne at the age of 64. He was born on Feb. 12, 1956, in Tierra Blanca, Tantoyuca, Veracruz, Mexico to Santana Sosa and Leonica (Ponce). On April 2, 1977, he was married to Maria Moctezuma, who …read more.
Lorene C. Tesh, 72, Warsaw and formerly of Wabash, passed at 4:38 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2020, at her residence. Lorene was born on May 13, 1948, in Floyd County, Ky., to the late Fred and Myrtle (Manns) Conley. She married on Oct. 21, 1967, to Leon F. Tesh, who preceded her in death on …read more.
Paul Eugene Gibson, 61, Claypool, passed away at 3:06 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Paul was born April 27, 1959, in Warsaw, to Richard and Athne (Slone) Gibson. He was united in marriage to Rosemary (Honeycutt) Sexton on Aug. 31, 1997 in Claypool. Paul was a lifetime resident of …read more.
Larry R. Kelley, 79, North Webster, passed away at 4:41 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at the Church of the Brethren, 7281 E. 600N, North Webster, with Pastor Bob Wyman officiating. A visitation gathering will …read more.
Floyd F. “Doc” Warren, 97, Ligonier, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen. He was born on July 24, 1922, the son of Floyd F. and Nellie R. (Douglas) Warren Sr. in North Bloomfield, Ohio. On Sept. 27, 1947, he married Ivalou Siegel in Troy, Ohio. Doc is …read more.
Marcia A. Buckley, 68, of Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 11:53 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Noraine J Stevens, known to most as Nora, passed away quietly at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Age 74 at the time of her passing, she was a resident of Chapman Lake. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home though time and date of service are currently pending. To …read more.
Barbara Elaine Speicher, 85, North Manchester, passed away July 15, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born May 25, 1935, in Mentone. Barbara was one of five children born to Paul W. and Ester A. (Priser) Smith. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1953, Barbara went on to further her education. She …read more.
Beth L. Anglin, 65, Warsaw, passed at 1:50 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at the Center for Hospice Care of Elkhart, Indiana. Beth was born on Aug. 20, 1954, in Warsaw, to David A. and Norma Jean (Landis) Jamison. She was a 1972 graduate of Mentone High School where she was a cheerleader for the …read more.
Beverley Jean Garber of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, at the age of 94. She was born on Jan. 22, 1926 in Modesta, Calif. to Bertha and John Wooley. On Oct. 18, 1946, she …read more.
Edith Irene Stephenson, formerly a resident of both Chapman Lake and Lagro, passed away quietly on Friday, July 10, 2020, at 3 p.m. in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. She was 95 years old. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family and an updated obituary …read more.
Beth L. Anglin, 65, Warsaw, passed at 1:50 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care of Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone
Harold Rex Wildman, Warsaw, known to everyone as Rex, passed away at 8:58 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at the age of 96. He was born on April 22, 1923, in Deedsville, to Frances (Balsbaugh) and Francis Ellis Wildman. The oldest of 10 children, he moved to Kosciusko County at the age of 10 when …read more.
Robert C. “Tommy” Thomas, 74, Warsaw, passed away July 12, 2020 at 6:27 p.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Tommy had been in declining health the past year. On Dec. 5, 1945, he was born to Robert C. Thomas and Violet Sandburg. Shortly after Tommy’s birth his mother died and Mary Belle (Warwick) Rex Thomas …read more.
Karin Faye Skipper, 71, Ligonier, passed away on Monday, July, 13 2020, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on July 20, 1948, the daughter of Carol and Elise (Mullins) Skipper in Maryland. She is survived by her son, Brent Erb of Kimmell; two grandchildren, Kyrsti Erb and Brian (Alista) Erb, both of Hartford …read more.
Evelyn Rice, 87, Wawaka, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her home. She was born on May 20, 1933, the daughter of Meryl and Bessie (Klepper) Crouse in Newville. On Dec. 23, 1955, she married Robert G. Rice; he preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 2014. Evelyn enjoyed life, good food, and …read more.
Sara M. Rhodes, 91, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:12 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 17, 1929 in Albion to Gloyd and Bessie Mable (Hockenbarger) Gaff. She graduated in 1947 from Albion High School and attended college in Nebraska for a few years. …read more.
Terry W. Stevens, 69, of rural Tipton, died Sunday, July 12, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 25, 1950, in Frankfort, to James and Norma Ward Stevens. He married Brenda Click on Oct. 4, 1998, and she survives. Terry was a 1968 graduate of Clinton Central High School and a …read more.
David Ryan “Dave” Kistler, 52, Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at his home. He was born on Dec. 16, 1967, in Goshen to David L. “Lawrence” and Suzanne K. (Knepper) Kistler. He was lifetime area resident, graduated in 1986 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, and attended Huntington College in Huntington. He …read more.
Joseph Daniel “Joe” Wiggins, 34, Warsaw, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020, at his home. He was born on Dec. 14, 1985, in Spokane, Wash. to Troy D. Riley and Nancy Ann Wiggins. He graduated from High School & attended college in Spokane, Wash. He lived most of his life in …read more.
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Mae Teeple formerly of Leesburg, and a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Indiana went to see her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 6:53 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 92. She was born on Oct. 22, 1927, in LaPlace, Illinois …read more.
Kenneth “Ken” Wilson Bish, 89, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Grace Village Health Care. He was born on Oct. 10, 1930, in Kittanning, Penn. to Dorothy (Wimer) Pacek and Ralph Wilson Bish. On Aug. 17, 1952, he was married to Virginia Lee …read more.
Darlene Graham, 61, Pierceton, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 10:15 a.m. in her residence. Darlene was born on Aug. 3, 1958, in Covington, Ky. to Clay and Elizabeth (Turner) Deaton. She was united in marriage to Clifford Graham in 1984 in Vermont. She attended Northwood High School, Nappanee. She enjoyed being a homemaker during …read more.
Tom “Brummy” Brumfield, 75 and lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away at Goshen Hospital on Sunday, March 22, 2020, after bravely battling cancer. Tom was born on Dec. 6, 1944, in Warsaw to Robert “Bob” Brumfield and Margaret “Muggsie” (Moon) Brumfield. Tom attended Warsaw schools and graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of …read more.
Robert C. “Tommy” Thomas, 74 passed away at 6:27 p.m., July 12, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending.
Larry Allen Barrett, 75, North Webster, passed away at 1:20 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on April 4, 1945, in Chicago Heights, Ill. to Norman V. and Alice A. (Kieper) Barrett. He graduated in 1963 from Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights and moved …read more.
Ray A. Haab, 83, Milford, passed away peacefully at 2:35 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 12, 1937, in Milford, to Elmer and Rose (Beer) Haab. He was a lifetime Milford area resident, graduated in 1955 from Milford High School, and was a United States Army veteran …read more.
Ronald L. Coplen, 78, formerly of Gilead and Akron, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw. Ronnie was born on March 20, 1942, in Miami County, Indiana to the late Wayne D. and Vada I. (King) Coplen. He was raised working on the family farm …read more.
David Ryan “Dave” Kistler, 52, Warsaw, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S, Huntington St., Syracuse
Vicki Hoover, 74, Syracuse, passed away on July 11, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 30, 1945 in Syracuse, to Lawrence and Velva (Brown) Firestone. She was a 1963 graduate of Syracuse High School. She then went on to the Engenie Bauerle School of Beauty Culture in Chicago, Ill. On May 10, …read more.
Joseph D. Wiggins, 34, Warsaw, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw, IN.
William I. Long, 87, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Etna Green to Isaac and Madeline (Barth) Long. On June 24, 1956 in Bourbon, he married Beverly Huggins, together they shared 59 years before her passing on May 4, 2016. He …read more.
June Geyer, 93, Nappanee, passed away, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born June 9, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to Charles Jackson and Chloe Coy Jackson Stillwagen. Evelyn was a graduate of New Paris High School. She was a lifetime area resident, born and raised in Gravelton. Evelyn had worked for Ascot Enterprises …read more.
Mae M. Ray, 94, Kimmell, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Golden Living Center, Mishawaka. Born Sept. 7, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wisc., she was the daughter of Herbert Knuth and Ida (Cohen) Murrell. She attended school in the Lakeland, Florida School System. Mae had lived in Florida and Illinois before moving to Noble County …read more.
Marcus “Mark” Kosins Sr., age 85, of Oak Hill, Fla., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away peacefully in his home, Friday, July 3, 2020. He was born Jan. 17, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Edward and Helen Kosins. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1954 and International Business College in 1960. He was the …read more.
Heather Ann Peak, formerly of Evansville, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at her residence in Pierceton, at the age of 50. She was born on July 27, 1969 in Evansville, to Susan (Frost) Seibert and Richard Donaldson. Heather had recently moved to Kosciusko County, a year ago and had been working as a …read more.
Earl “Poppy” Leroy Workley, Warsaw, passed away at 9:47 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at his residence at the age of 82. He was born on Sept. 17, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Penn. to Gertrude Eilene (Combs) Workley and Arthur Leroy Workley. He met Marilyn Elaine Workley and they were married on May 26, 1992. …read more.
Donald Elliott Bailey, Warsaw, passed away at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, at the age of 91. He was born on April 19, 1929, in Goshen, to Pearl (Goppert) Bailey and Ralph Bailey. On June 25, 1949, he was married to Barbara Joan (Valentine) Bailey. They shared …read more.
Infant Kylar Sharann Gracie Mast was stillborn at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She is the daughter of Heidi Lynn Haines and Grant Allen Mast. She is survived by her parents; three sisters: Kiera Winnett, Kaylynn Mast, and Karlee Mast; grandparents: Angie Ferrell of Goshen and …read more.
Shirley L. Juday, 78, New Paris, died 12:16 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born April 13, 1942, in Elkhart, to Dwight & Kathryn (Wise) Berkey. On Dec. 31, 1974, in Syracuse, she married Gary L. Juday and he died Feb. 8, 2010. Surviving are daughters, Kristine (Bill) Bradford, New Paris, …read more.
William Long, 87, Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
William Long, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
John R. Jansma, 85, Leesburg, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw
Paul Edwin Heimbach, Warsaw, passed away after a lengthy illness at 2:45 a.m. on his 53rd birthday, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 7, 1967 in Reading, Penn. son of Janet Marie Heimbach and Stanley P. Heimbach, Jr. On Aug. 21, 1993, …read more.
Vera Bondeline “Bonnie” Traver, 97, rural Warsaw, and formerly of Akron passed at 7:58 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at her residence. Bonnie was born on May 10, 1923, in Kokomo, to the late John B. and Catherine (Hurlock) Murphy. She married on Dec. 6, 1941, in Akron to Chester “Chet” W. Traver, he preceded …read more.
Daniel Jetmore, 70, Syracuse, passed away on July 5, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.
James Mornout, 76, passed on Dec. 19, 2018 and Claudia Ann Mornout, 71, passed on Jan. 29, 2020. They were formerly of Yellow Creek Lake and most recently of Mission, Texas. Survivors include a sister Susan and husband Phil Paxton, Tenn. and a brother Jim and wife Alicia Patterson, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Mornout will …read more.
Melissa “Missy” (Griffith) Cox, 47, Cromwell, passed away on Sunday evening, July 5, 2020, at her sister’s home in Goshen. She was born on April 9, 1973, the daughter of Rayful and Bonita (Hoover) Griffith in Goshen. Missy is survived by her beloved son, Adam Cox of Cromwell; mother, Bonita Griffith of Cromwell; and a …read more.
James “Jimmy” Edgar Deel, 55, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, July 6, 2020, at home. He was born on Jan. 23, 1965, the son of Edgar and Patsy Deel in Richlands, Va. On Aug. 29, 1990 he married Kelley Winship. Jimmy is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Kelley Deel of Ligonier; …read more.
Harold R. Schue, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Harold was born June 25, 1929, in Warsaw, to William and Mary (Drabenstott) Schue. He was united in marriage to Virginia Oswalt on Feb. 7, 1948, in Warsaw, who preceded him in death June 12, 2006. …read more.
James “Jim” Martin Beer, 69, left his earthly home on July 5, 2020, surrounded by those who loved him most. Jim was born Oct. 2, 1950 in Milford to Donald Sr. and Ruth (Rarig) Beer. He married Deborah Jessop on Nov. 28, 1970. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Deborah; his children, …read more.
Bradey Prater, 26, Silver Lake, passed away at 12:01 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Bradey was born May 14, 1994, in Columbia City, to Jeffery and Tina (Yount) Prater. He was an employee for RR Donnelley Production & Manufacturing. Bradey is survived by son, Bradey Prater Jr. of …read more.
William Arnold Stark II, 63, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020. An interment service for William A. Stark II will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Family and friends are welcome.
Donna M. Hahn left her earthly home for her eternal life on Thursday, March 26, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Donna at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at the Warsaw Church of God. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements.
Connie Lee VanCuren, 77, formally of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on June 1, 2020, in Ripley County, Mo. She was the daughter of John and Merna Sites VanCuren. Connie was a 1961 Warsaw High School graduate. From high school she graduated from beautician school and later, also a …read more.
Dr. W. Lynn Bollinger, 90, Goshen, passed away at Greencroft Healthcare on Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born on Sept. 15, 1929, in LaGrange, to the late Russell V. and Martha (Cripe) Bollinger. Lynn met his future wife, Grace W. Steele, in 1948 while they were both working at Camp Mack in Milford. They …read more.
Carmelle Scott, 53, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Arrangements for Ms. Scott’s funeral service are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan St in Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family and an updated obituary may be viewed at www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Carmelle Scott, 53, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Arrangements for Ms. Scott’s funeral service are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan St in Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family and an updated obituary may be viewed at www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Wanda M. Mikel, 71, rural Etna Green, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020, at her residence after a three year battle with cancer. Wanda was born on July 21, 1948 in Rochester, to Delbert A. and Deloris (Sarber) Senff. She married on Aug. …read more.
Margaret “Maggie” Smith, 98, died Saturday, July 4, 2020. A Syracuse pioneer and friend passed away peacefully on her 98th birthday on July 4, 2020. She was born July 4, 1922. In 1949, Margaret “Maggie” Smith and her deceased husband Merl, founded the first summer camp in the USA for marching bands, drum majors, cheerleaders, …read more.

















































