Frederick “Fred” Kalinowski, 71, Etna Green, passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Feb. 20, 1948, in Brzozowa, Poland to Jan and Anna (Bojarzynski) Kalinowski. He attended public school in Poland, came to the United States in 1972 and moved to Kosciusko County …read more.

Thomas Lee “Tom” Stiver, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on July 4, 1946, in Goshen, to Merle and Virginia (Bates) Stiver. He graduated in 1964 from Millersburg High School, 1968 from Manchester College in North Manchester, and received his …read more.

Hugh E. Ressler, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 7:55 p.m.,  Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on May 16, 1926, in Hobbs, to Percy and Cleo (Warren) Ressler. He was married to Catherine Carruthers on July 23, 1950 in Rochester. He has been a resident of Warsaw since 1969. …read more.

Vivian E. Murphy, 92, Pierceton, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 28, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to Hester (Slaymaker) Foreman and Elmer E. Foreman. She was married on June 30, 1951, to Charles C. Murphy. They shared 57 years of …read more.

Richard Hayes Stalter, 72, passed away peacefully at his home at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. He was born Sept. 27, 1947, in Fort Wayne, the son of the late Dr. Gaylord W. and Mary Francis (Hayes) Stalter. His formative years were spent in North Webster, where he graduated from North Webster High School …read more.

John Desomer, 72, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 7, 2019 at his home.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Peggy A. Foreman, 65 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away in a local hospital at 4:01 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Her services have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home whose website will receive condolences for the family www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Cynthia Joan Sanborn, a resident of Westfield, and previously a longtime resident of Winona Lake, passed away quietly on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. She was 88 years old. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Robert Forrest “Pat” Patterson, 91, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Charleston, W. Va. An Indiana native and longtime Syracuse resident, he was a veteran and retired from NIPSCO following many years of employment.  He is survived by his son, Steve Patterson, of Syracuse; stepsons, Jesse (Pam) and Keith (Donna) Stevens; along with …read more.

Frances “Fran” Stierwalt Heaton Spencer went home to be with her Lord Oct. 31, 2019, at the age of 92, at a private health care facility. She was born Aug. 26, 1927, in Martinsville. She married Arthur “Tom” Spencer on July 29, 1951; they shared many years together before his passing on June 26, 2016. …read more.

June A. Askins, 89, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, with her family near at Mason Health Care Center in Warsaw. Born on Oct. 15, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., she was the adopted daughter of Fannie Davis Wiesjohn and Albert “Bunk” Wiesjohn. She graduated from Plymouth High …read more.

Hugh E. Ressler, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 7:55 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Terie J. Holloway, 62, Warsaw, and formerly of rural Rochester, passed at 10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 1, 1957, in Rochester. She married on June 28, 2012, in Rochester, to Richard K. Holloway, who preceded on May 26, 2017. She had worked for over 20 years …read more.

Roger Dale Frush, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 1:31 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born Dec. 1, 1930, in Kosciusko County to William Clifford and Margurite (Hughes) Frush, Sr. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. He graduated from Warsaw High School and continued on to receive a …read more.

Jeffrey Robert Stratman, 62, Syracuse, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 1, 2019, while at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born on Feb. 25, 1957, to John and Margaret “Motzie” Stratman, he was the second of three children. A graduate of Columbia City Joint High School, he went on to have …read more.

Phyllis Kay Hall, 80, Milford, passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at home surrounded by family. Kay was born Nov. 16, 1938, in Cannons Creek, Ohio to Isaac and Elma (Loper) Saunders. She was a longtime Milford resident moving here in 1976. She was employed with Steruy Boat Company then went to Coppes for many …read more.

James A. Endress, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 5:20 a.m. on Nov. 4, 2019, at Mason Health Care, Warsaw. Born on Nov. 19, 1945, in Wabash County. He was the son of Charles and Martha (Lawrence) Endress. After graduating with an Associates Degree, he started working maintenance for Kosciusko Community Hospital when it first opened …read more.

Suzanne Marie “Sue” Rose, 71, Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at home. She was born Jan. 20, 1948, in Michigan City. On Feb. 24, 1973, she married Dennis Rose, who preceded her in death on July 16, 2018. She is survived by her children, Roy (Tammy) Rose of Ligonier; Steve Rose of …read more.

Don E. Thallemer, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  He was born Sept. 4, 1929, in Mishawaka, to William A. and Johanna M. (Vanderbosch)Thallemer. He was married to Beverly Ann Clements at St. Anthony Catholic Church in South Bend, Feb. 2, 1952. They celebrate 67 …read more.

Brandon Lee Blanton, 44 and a resident of Packerton, lost his life as the result of a house fire on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at 12:45 a.m. He was born on Nov. 2, 1974, in Warsaw. He was the son of Gene and Sue (Hopkins) Blanton and one of six Blanton children. He grew up …read more.

Diane May Kelly, 52, Syracuse, passed away at 1:02 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on Feb. 12, 1967, in Columbia City,to Jon and Janet (Fee) Fletcher She attended Central Noble High School in Albion and lived most of her life in the Noble County and Syracuse areas. She …read more.

Roger Frush, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 1:31 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Frances J. Besson, 95, Warsaw, passed at 9:55 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 20, 1924, in Kosciusko County, Indiana to Clyde and Elsie (Douglas) Nettrouer. She married on Oct. 30, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to John L. Besson, who preceded on May 12, …read more.

Edward J. Hochstetler, 77, Topeka, died at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Nov. 2, 2019. He was born Feb. 27, 1942, in LaGrange, to Jerome and Mary Ann (Miller) Hochstetler. He married Mary U. Schrock on Oct. 9, 1960, and together they lived in matrimony 59 years, and 24 days; she survives. Survivors include, ten …read more.

Diane M. Kelly, 52, Syracuse, passed away at 1:02 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Frederick Kalinowski, 71, of Etna Green, passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Frances J. Besson, 95, Warsaw, passed at 9:55 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  

Brandon Blanton, 44, passed away as the result of a devastating house fire in Packerton on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Arrangements for his service have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home. A complete obituary and further details will be posted to TitusFuneralHome.com where the family will also receive electronic condolences.

James R. Marsillett, Jr., 45 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in his home near Leesburg. He was born in Warsaw at Murphy Medical Center on July 15th, 1974. He was the son of James R. Marsillett Sr. and Mary A. (Bean) Marsillett. He was a …read more.

Earl B. “Junior” Waterson Jr., 88, formerly of South Whitley, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where he had resided since April, 2016. He was born June 20, 1931, in Noble County, a son of the late Earl B. and Feril Elizabeth (Spackman) Waterson, Sr. His formative years were spent …read more.

Ethel Robinson Prater, 86, Silver Lake, passed away at her residence surrounded by family at 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. She was born on April 3, 1933, in Blue River, Ky. to Fannie (Wallen) Prater and Lonnie Patrick Robinson. On June 12, 1970, she was married to Earlie Prater. They shared 24 years …read more.

Leslie “Les” R. Harden, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 2:44 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on July 15, 1938 in Urbana, to Robert and Wilma (Ramey) Harden. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He worked as a telephone communication engineer for Henkels & McCoy INC. …read more.

Alden D. Clark, 85, passed away at 10:56 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2019. He was born in Clunette, Nov. 1, 1933, the son of James Sylvester and Fanny May (Warren) Clark. He was one of ten children born to the couple and was the last of his siblings. He attended school in the Mentone area …read more.

James Marsillett, 45, passed away in his residence Oct. 29, 2019. Services are currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com .

Leslie “Les” R. Harden, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 2:44 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, 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

Mary Jane Henn, 88, Syracuse, passed away at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Goshen General Hospital. She was born on Feb. 18, 1931, in Greenfield, to Joseph and Ethel (Morris) Cook Sr. She graduated from Greenfield High School and the Methodist Hospital of Indiana School of Nursing in Indianapolis. She was married …read more.

Larry Eugene Schmidt, 78, Leesburg, passed away at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at his home. He was born on Sept. 1, 1941, in Muncie to Edgar and Grace (Bird) Schmidt. He graduated from Royerton High School in Royerton and attended Ball State University in Muncie. He was married on Dec. 21, 1962, …read more.

Mary J. Henn, 88, Syracuse, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Goshen General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse.

Jerry Moon Mullins, 68, an amazing son, husband, father and grandfather and a resident of Weatherford, died, Oct. 25, 2019, at his home after a long bout of cancer. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at Trinity Bible Church, 4936 I-20 East Service Road South, Willow Park 76087. In …read more.

Robert Bud Kling, 50, Bremen, passed away at 5:21 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born on Aug. 25, 1969, the son of Orville O. “Jay” and Julie (Miller) Kling, Jr. He graduated from Bremen High School, class of 1988. He attended the Indiana Police Academy in 1994 …read more.

James Kenneth “Jim” Nuell, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at his home. He was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Rochester, to Kenneth and Thelma (Snyder) Nuell.  He grew up as a young child in Rochester, attended Rochester Public Schools and lived in Warsaw most of his life. He was formerly …read more.

Willette J. “Billie” Eisinger, 90, of North Webster, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on May 6, 1929, in Kokomo, to Robert T. & Agnes Arette (Shepherd) Bohannon. She graduated in 1947 from Kokomo High School and was married on March 17, 1950, in Kokomo, to Ray A. …read more.

Betty L. Tricker, 66, of Leesburg, passed away at 9:36 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on May 6, 1953, in La Porte, to James & Marie Devoe (Elliott) Wise. She attended New Buffalo High School, graduated high school in Amarillo, Texas, and moved to the …read more.

Margaret Mary Hernandez, 56, Goshen, died Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at home after a brief battle with cancer. She was born April 15, 1963, in San Antonio, Tex. She enjoyed nature, gardening, music and most importantly, her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She is survived by her parents: Jesus G. and Elida Hernandez, …read more.

Arthur Wegner, of Goshen, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on October 26, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Thomas L. Gearhart, 73, Silver Lake, passed away tragically on Oct. 24, 2019.  One of three children, Thomas was born on Sept. 17, 1946, in Warsaw, to Robert O. and Lois M. (Montel) Gearhart. Thomas (Tom) graduated in 1964 and spent most of his years attending Silver Lake High School.  Six years later, he married …read more.

Martha Elaine Mudd passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital. She was 64 years old. Born on Nov.11, 1954, in Whitley County, Marti, as most knew her, was the daughter of Ralph G. and Marjorie G. (Snyder) Kaiser. She was a 1974 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. On …read more.

Elleree Johnson of Warsaw, Indiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:38 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age 84.  She was born on June 14, 1935, in Floyd County, Kentucky to Lola (Miller) Owens and James Owens.  On February 12, 1958, she …read more.

Otis Leroy Busby, Jr., known to most as “Buddy,” passed away quietly on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at 7:25 a.m. in Warsaw at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Age 80, he has been a resident of Beaver Dam for the past 23 years. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. To send …read more.

Willette J. “Billie” Eisinger, 90, of North Webster, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Robert James “Bob” Carr, 94, of North Webster, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 17, 1925, in Montpelier, to Everett and Margaret (Bales) Carr. He grew up in Muncie and graduated in 1943 from Muncie Central High School. He …read more.

Jerry Searfoss, 74, of Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 16, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 25, 1945, in Syracuse, to Alva and Eva (Ritter) Searfoss. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in Vietnam. On Dec. 27, 1980, he married Kathy Shidler who survives. He was a retired …read more.

Garould Eugene O’banion, age 54, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at home. A longtime resident of the Goshen community, and later relocated to Warsaw, he was born on November 25, 1964, in South Bend to John E. O’banion and Susan K. (Chrispyn) Turner. Garould has …read more.

Betty L. Tricker, 66, Leesburg, passed away at 9:36 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Barbara Brookins-Prater, 84, Grace Village Retirement Community, passed away quietly at 3:34 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Gail R. and Iva L. (Bowers) Hidy and was born in Wabash on May 16, 1935. She spent most her youth in the North Manchester area, graduating from Central High School …read more.

Darrell L. Walker, 70, Larwill, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in his home where he has lived for over 30 years. He was born on Nov. 19, 1948, to Walter and Beatrice (Knigge) Walker in Wheelersburg, Ohio. He was a US Army veteran as a SP4 5930 Signal Division during Vietnam …read more.

Harry J. Meadows, 70, Mentone, passed away at 5 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. He was born Nov. 24, 1948, in Clell, Va. to William and Sarah Meadows. He was married to Bernice Jackson on July 21, 1967 in Honaker, Va. He attended Grundy High School in Grundy, …read more.

Thomas D. “Tom” Mehl Sr., 85, Milford, passed away at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at his home. He was born on May 20, 1934, in Middletown, Ohio to Douglas A. and Elda (Smallwood) Mehl. He attended Cromwell High School and lived most of his life in the Cromwell, Ligonier, Syracuse, and Milford …read more.

Glen R. Miller, 68, Milford, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at home. He was born on Sept. 14, 1951, the son of Eldon J. and Mary L. (Chupp) Miller in Elkhart County. On Nov. 14, 1970, he married Denise Kay Ingle; she survives. He was a very hard worker and drove truck for …read more.

Thomas D. “Tom” Mehl, 85, Milford, passed away at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Robert James Carr, 94, North Webster, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and  CR 500N, North Webster

Garould E. O’banion, 54, Warsaw, passed away, 5:35 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Anna Louise Kline, 74, North Manchester, passed away October 21, 2019 at her residence at 10:10 p.m. On June 2, 1945, she was born in Warsaw, to William and Lula Mae (McCane) Rutherford. Faith had always been the cornerstone of Anna Kline’s life. She passed the importance of religion on to her family, especially her …read more.

Harry J. Meadows, 70, Mentone, passed away at 5 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

JoAnn E. Gemmill, 75, Ligonier, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at home. She was born on June 22, 1944, in Kendallville to Dallas C. and Beulah Mae Herendeen. She married Robert Selby Gemmill on Feb. 10, 1961. She is survived by her husband, Robert Selby Gemmill, of Ligonier; a son, Tony (Shelly) Gemmill, …read more.

  Neil Stanford Allison, 72, Warsaw, entered his eternal home at 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. He passed away at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake. He was born Sept. 28, 1947, in Fort Meade, Md. to Roy and Ruth (McCombie) Allison. Roy, Ruth and Neil moved to Winona Lake, in 1948 …read more.

  Carol Viola Tom Mullinix, 77, Lehigh Acres, Fla., passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at her residence. Born June 27, 1942, in North Webster, she was the daughter of Levant and Edna E. Cripe Tom. On Nov. 7, 1958, at the New Salem Church of the Brethren, she was married to John Robert …read more.

Twilla Anne Bornman, died Oct. 17, 2019, at 10:30 p.m. in her home, in White Pigeon, Mich. She was born Feb. 6, 1941. She was married to Stephen Henry Bornman who passed away Nov. 16, 2009. She graduated from Milford High School and took several years of college. They lived on Lake Wawasee for many …read more.

Dannys Javier Rosales Urbina, 17, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in his residence. He was born on April 26, 2002, in Honduras to Danis Conal Rosales Aleman and Nancy Aracely (Urbina) Martinez. A Visitation will be held at 1:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Burial …read more.

Marc A. Kneller, 69, Silver Lake, passed away at 5:28 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 14, 1950, in Huntington, to Edward Howard and Dorothy Eloise (Jones) Kneller. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and attended Warsaw High School. …read more.

Eloise Pearl Hoch, 89, North Manchester passed away Oct. 16, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. One of five children, Eloise was born to Harvey F. and Lottie M. (Overholt) Zook on Mar. 15, 1930 in Newton, Kansas. After graduating from Clear Creek High School in 1948, Eloise married her soulmate, Beaver …read more.

Jerry Searfoss, 74, of Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 16, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Gwendolyn Kay Souza, 74, Etna Green, passed away peacefully Oct. 12, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Gwendolyn Kay Petty to the late Oscar Andrew (Junior) and Katy Juanita (Nita) Petty, June 9, 1945, in Dallas, Texas. Gwen attended North Dallas High School. She is survived by four daughters: Nita Sue (Ted) …read more.

Jerry Searfoss, 74, Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 16, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Lorene Gump, 90, North Webster, passed away on Oct. 16, 2019 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. \ Lorene Mae Bunn Gump spent her life putting others first. Growing up with six brothers, she was lovingly called “Sis” by both family and friends. She grew up in the Fort Wayne area. She graduated from Central …read more.

Frederick D. Wolford, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 9:08 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Signature Healthcare, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 19, 1925, in Warsaw to Leonard and Mary J. (Latta) Wolford. He was united in marriage for 55 years to Marjorie (West) Wolford who preceded him on Aug. 1, 2013. He faithfully …read more.

Jimmy R. Dawson, 77, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly just before 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born on March 30, 1942, in David, Ky. He was the son of the late Earl and Josephine (Sparks) Dawson. He was a graduate of Prestonsburg High School and moved to …read more.

Rodney A. Holloway, 36, a resident of Mentone, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at home. He had struggled with diabetes for nearly twenty years and although his family mourns his death, they are comforted to know there is no more testing, no more waiting for results and no more doctor’s appointments. He …read more.

Sandra Kay Pfaff, known to most as “Sandy,” passed away at 12:43 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. Born on April 3, 1945, in San Francisco, Calif., she was the daughter of the late William Collins and the late Florence (Mikels) (Collins) Denny. She spent most of her childhood …read more.

Heather Emelio, 34, Warsaw, passed away at 1:17 p.m., Oct. 15, 2019, in her residence. On April 18, 1985, she was born in Bethesda, Md. to Michael Anthony Emelio and Catherine I. Gaskill. A lifetime resident of Warsaw she was formerly employed by Alderfer-Bergan of Warsaw. She is survived by her daughter: Lillian Miller of …read more.

John Jay Mahler was born in Niles, Mich. Nov. 27, 1945, to Arthur Jay Mahler and Verna Mae (Randall) Mahler. As a youngster, he lived with his parents on Olson Road between Monterey and Leiters Ford. He graduated from Aubeenaubee High School. On Sept. 17, 1965, he married Linda Carl, and together they had six …read more.

Leroy “Buck” Henwood, 79, Syracuse, passed away Oct. 12, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 14, 1940, in Syracuse, to Franklin and Norma (Irwin) Henwood. On Jan. 17, 1964, he married Judy Ray who preceded him in 2011. He was a veteran of the US Army. He owned and operated …read more.

Linda Kay Jacobsen, 71, Yuma, Ariz., passed away at 2:15 p.m., Oct. 8, 2019. She was born on Oct. 7, 1948, in Warsaw, to Willard Gale and Betty Jane Smith. Prior to moving to Yuma, Ariz. she had lived in Warsaw and Winona Lake. She had worked at Walmart in Yuma for 18 years. She …read more.

Harriet (Rockhill) Arford, 87, Leesburg passed away at 11:44 p.m., Oct. 14, 2019, in Parkview Whitley Hospital. On Dec. 1, 1931, she was born in Warsaw, to Morrison Albert and Isabel (Hadley) Rockhill. On Sept. 18, 1954, in Warsaw she was united in marriage to Dr. John E. Arford who preceded her on May 16, …read more.

Helen G. Whetstone, 91, Mentone, passed at 1:45 am, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in her daughter’s residence. She was born on Aug. 10, 1928, in Bremen, to Howard R. and Mabel L. (Hepler) Kinney. She married on Sept. 4, 1948, to James M. Whetstone, who preceded on Aug. 9, 1994. She was a homemaker. She …read more.

Lois Gulley, 85, North Webster, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2019, at her residence. She was born on June 3, 1934, in Florence, Ala. to Charles and Lola (Hubbard) Freshour. She grew up in Savannah, Tenn. lived in Marion, for 15 years, and moved from Gas City, to the Barbee Lake area …read more.

Kenneth Ray “Kenny” Knisley, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 5 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on Jan. 26, 1932, in New Paris to John and Cecil (Strycker) Knisley. He attended New Paris Public Schools and was a Korean War Army veteran. He was married on April 13, 1952, …read more.

Harold “Curly” N. Schmucker, Sr., 73, of Goshen, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at home after an extended illness. He was born Feb. 4, 1946, in Peru to Noah and Lizzie (Miller) Schmucker. On Aug. 31, 1966, he married Dolores “Dee” Foster in Matawan, New Jersey. She survives along with two sons, Harold N. (Angie) …read more.

Harriet Arford, 87, Leesburg, passed away at 11:44 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Parkview Whitley Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Wayne Blakesley, 93, Goshen. formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 14, 2019, at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen.  Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Richard (Dick) Allen Irwin was born May 10, 1948, to Dale and Erlene Irwin in Warsaw. He has an older brother Don (also a Vietnam veteran) and three younger siblings Peggy, Keith and Nancy. The family was raised in and around Atwood, when the kids were growing up. The family will receive friends for a …read more.

Marc A. Kneller, 69, Silver Lake, passed away at 5:28 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Linda Kay Jacobsen, 71, Yuma, Ariz. passed away at 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Yuma. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kenneth R. Knisley, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 5 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Thomas Dean Wagoner, Bourbon, passed away too soon at the young age of 73 on Oct. 10, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth. He was born the son of Roland and Bertha (Winger) Wagoner March 19, 1946, at Plymouth. He has been a lifelong Bourbon resident and a Triton School Corporation graduate of …read more.

Helen A. Peterson, 85, Syracuse, formerly of Goshen, died 7:42 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born April 15, 1934, in New Paris, to Charles H. and Marie B. (James) Kiefer.  On Jan. 28, 1955, in Elkhart, she married James L. Peterson and he died Oct. 13, 1998. Surviving are daughters: …read more.

Phillip B. Strieby, 89, Milford, passed away at 9:44 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on July 11, 1930, in Kansas where he was adopted by Robert N. & Lera L. (Ott) Strieby. He graduated from Syracuse High School in 1948 and received an associate’s degree …read more.

Raymond Eugene Steele, 89, Wabash, died at 4:15 a.m., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born March 30, 1930, in Roann, to Elmer Wilbur and Elsie (Martin) Steele. He was a 1950 graduate of Roann High School, and was a US Army veteran, serving during the Korean …read more.

Allen A. Woolley, 93, Akron, passed at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at Miller Senior Living of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Eddie Eugene Krebs, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on May 18, 1938, in Warsaw, to Garnet Lavon (Wood) Krebs and Elmer John Krebs. On Aug. 26, 1960, he was married to Anita Doreen (Anders) Krebs, who survives. He was …read more.