Cassius Alan Rovenstine, 81, Atwood, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of the Atwood community, he was born on April 16, 1938, the son of Cassius “Tim” Rovenstine and Grayce Elizabeth (Kinzie) Rovenstine. He graduated from Atwood High School in 1956, then attended Butler University …read more.

Judy Elaine Long Fuller, 70, Warsaw passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at her home. She was born July 26, 1949, in Plymouth to Junior Arthur Long and Mary Rowe Read. On May 30, 1981, she married Patrick R. Fuller; he survives. She was born and raised in Plymouth graduating from Plymouth High School. …read more.

Jacqueline Harper, 83, Syracuse passed away on Oct. 9, 2019, at the Goshen Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1936, in Hammond to Edward and Irma (Lentner) McCay. She was married Jim S. Harper on Oct. 19, 1963, who preceded her in 2003. She was a 26 year full-time resident after summering here from …read more.

James D. “Jim” Schetzsle, 65, Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Norfolk, Va., at the Norfolk Naval Hospital, on Jan. 3, 1954, to John B. and Carol (Denney) Schetzsle. He was a 1972 graduate of Wabash High School. He retired from John B. Schetzsle & Sons. …read more.

Barbara A.Faulkner, 85, passed away Oct. 9, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. She was born on April 12, 1934, in Bourbon, to Harry and Olive Bates. Barb and Don were married on June 14, 1953. After 65 years of marriage, he preceded in death in January 2019. A lifetime resident in Bourbon, her …read more.

Tom Dean Wagoner, 73, Bourbon, passed away Oct. 10, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth. He was born the son of Roland and Bertha (Wenger) Wagoner March 19, 1946, at Plymouth. He has been a lifelong Bourbon resident and a graduate of Triton School Corporation in 1964 and he worked in father’s International …read more.

C. Alan Rovenstine, 81, Atwood, passed away at 11:25 a.m., Oct. 10, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel.

Mark Thomas Laurenson, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 1:22 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 27, 1946, in Wyandotte, Mich. to Dorothy Ellen (Cameron) Laurenson and Thomas Malcolm Laurenson.  On July 3, 2010, he was married to Robin Lee Jenkins, who survives. He earned …read more.

Larry Dean Miller, 81, Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1938, to William A. and Fern L. (Barnard) Miller. Larry worked at Cris Craft Boat Manufacturing in Goshen, and was a member of the Goshen Moose Lodge. Surviving Mr. Miller are daughters: Diahanna (Jerry) Archer …read more.

Josephine Townsend, 87, Winona Lake passed away on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born on March 30, 1932, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Enoch and Oma Hines. She was a graduate of Royal Center High School. On May 6, 1961 she married Conrad Townsend.  He preceded …read more.

Marjorie Mae Musselman, 88, Wawaka, passed away on Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, 2019, at Northridge Village in Albion. She was born on March 17, 1931, the daughter of Floyd and Gertrude (Rex) Meroney in Ligonier. On Feb. 20, 1953, she married Ross “Max” Musselman; he preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2015. She is …read more.

Randy Duane Strieby, 68, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, in Apollo Beach, Fla., where he lived for 22 years. He was born Feb. 25, 1951, in Warsaw, to Ronald “Buck” Strieby and Bonita Pauline Richards Strieby. He spent most of his life in Syracuse. He graduated from Syracuse Christian High School and served time in …read more.

Toby Joe Yoh, 47, Silver Lake, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Oct. 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born May 27, 1972, in Mountain Home, Idaho to Harold B. and Jilda M. (Searfoss) Yoh. He grew up in Scott, Ohio and Ligonier. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1990, served in the …read more.

  Brian F. Bensing, 51, North Webster, passed away at 9:07 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Oct. 15, 1967, in Fort Belvoir, Va. to William F. and Linda K. (Miller) Bensing. He graduated from Stevenson High School in Livonia, Mich. was currently employed as a …read more.

Ray Egolf, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 10:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at 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

Steve B. “Fuzzy” Fausnaugh, 72, Fort Wayne, passed away surrounded by his loved ones, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at St. Joe Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 4, 1946, the son of Rev. Bernard A. and Ruth I. (Griffin) Fausnaugh at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake. Survivors include two daughters: Gina Fausnaugh and …read more.

Timmy Barton, 70, Mentone, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family at11:45 am, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. He was born April 15, 1949, in Fort Lewis, Washington to the late Edward and Mallie (Richardson) Barton. On May 29, 1967 in Rochester, he married Evelyn Kelly, she survives. He was a 1967 …read more.

Timmy Barton, 70, Mentone, passed at 11:45 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Carolyn S. “Sue” Golden, 80, Syracuse, passed away at 4:40 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 16, 1939, in Shirley, to Kenneth H. and Mabel L. (Keck) Wales. She graduated from Shirley High School and moved to the Syracuse area in 1968 from Fort Wayne. She was …read more.

Nancy J. Stouder, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at her residence. She was born on March 13, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Delbert and Larlie (Perry) Chenault. She moved to Syracuse in 1999 from Michigan. She graduated in 1980 from Hillsdale Community High School in Hillsdale, Mich. and …read more.

Michael A. “Mike” Pavlick, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 10:42 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 18, 1939, in Charleroi, Penn. to Michael & Rose “Rosie” (Columbus) Pavlick. He grew up in Pennsylvania and attended high school in Pennsylvania and Marion. He was a United States Army …read more.

Linda Ann Conner, 71, Kimmell, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at The Maples in Goshen. She was born on April 20, 1948, the daughter of Robert and Susie (Nash) Reasoner. On March 23, 1968, she married the love of her life, Jerry Conner. She was a homemaker, an avid gardner, and a great …read more.

Nancy J. Stouder, 70, of Syracuse, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Carolyn S. “Sue” Golden, 80, of Syracuse, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Victor M. Santos, 84, Goshen, died 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at his home. He was born Jan. 1, 1935, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, to Agapito & Eudosia (Cruz) Santos. On Feb. 15, 1994, he married Linda (Lantz) Santos. Surviving are his wife: Linda, Goshen; son: Alnon Santos, Texas; daughter-in-law: Jan Swartz Santos, Goshen; …read more.

Thomas M. McCarthy II, 44, South Bend, died 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born Sept. 8, 1975, in South Bend, to Thomas M. McCarthy I and Candis (Dorsch) McCarthy. Surviving are his mother, Candis McCarthy, Goshen; father, Thomas M. McCarthy I, Michigan; sister, Jennifer McCarthy, Syracuse; …read more.

Lowell L. Zentz, 96, Etna Green, died peacefully at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct 3, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Sept. 7, 1923, in Kosciusko County to Elman and Cora Sponseller Zentz and attended school at Beaver Dam. He proudly served his country from 1943-1945 in the 44th Infantry Division 156FAB Battery …read more.

Susan K. Shepherd, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Warsaw. She was born on Dec. 13, 1958, in Rochester to Kent R. and Barbara J. (LeCount) Riner. She was married to Carrey E. Shepherd on Jan. 29, 1985, in Las Vegas, N.V. They were married for 34 years. She …read more.

Ronald E. Norman, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away at 1:38 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Winona Lake at Grace Village Retirement Community. He was 91 at the time of his death. Known by many as “Ron,” he was born on May 8, 1928, in Flint, Mich., he was the son of Richard …read more.

John Elemual Hand, 89, Warsaw, passed away at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, surrounded by family at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. He was born on Sept. 9, 1930, in Elkhart, to Charles E. and Minnie H. (Helbling) Hand. He was married Jan. 19, 1957, to Shirley Ann (Stebbins) Hand, who survives. …read more.

Barbara Hunt Shumaker, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 8:11 a.m., Oct. 2, 2019, in her home. She was born on Feb. 8, 1954, to Kenneth D. and Mary (Marshall) Hunt in Austria. She graduated from Peru High School, Peru. Barbara was united in marriage on Dec. 21, 2018, to Steven W. Shumaker. She was a …read more.

Anne E. Utter, 80, Winona Lake and formerly of Mentone, passed at 1:17 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at the Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. She was born on Oct. 30, 1938, in Warsaw, to Franklin and Esther (Dugley) Nelson. She married on Sept. 16, 1960, in Mentone to Terry L. Utter, …read more.

Ronnie “Ron” Jay Jarrell, 49, Pierceton, passed away, at 10:49 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in his residence. He was born April 16, 1970, in Columbia City to Clyde Jarrell and Brenda (Bays) Beck. He was married to Mishelle Lou Smith on March 22, 2003 in Wooster. He graduated from Whilko High School in South …read more.

Ronnie Jarrell, 49, Pierceton, passed away at 10:49 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mary Lou Baxter, 88 and a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away quietly at 2:45 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Born on April 22, 1931, she was the only daughter of Carl J. and Ruth (Gates) Schrader. She was born in Columbia City and was united in marriage to the late …read more.

Ray Egolf, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 10:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born on April 3, 1944, to Frank and Ruth (Green) Egolf in Elkhart. He worked for R. R. Donnelley for numerous years. During his lifetime he enjoyed reading and spending time with his family and friends. …read more.

WARSAW — Richard M. Taylor, 69, of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born on July 26, 1950, in New Castle, to Ostie & Frances Eleanor (Lawson) Taylor. He grew up in Daleville, graduated from Daleville High School, and moved to Warsaw 40 years ago from Daleville. He …read more.

WARSAW — Ray Egolf, 75, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 at 10:50 p.m. at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

WARSAW — David Brian Webster, 61, of Warsaw, passed away at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 10, 1957, in Madison, Wis., to Gary Atward and Anna Mae (O’Gara) Webster.  He grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from East High School in Madison, …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Kensley Monroe, 3 weeks, of Silver Lake, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, at 2:45 p.m. in her residence. She was born September 5, 2019, in Fort Wayne, to Amanda Monroe. Kensley is survived by her mother, Amanda (and companion Luke Hoover) Monroe, of Silver Lake, and maternal grandparents Jerry and Susie …read more.

Lowell E. Miller, 77, Goshen, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Green House Village. He was born April 30, 1942, in Goshen, to Edwin E. and Marion (Hostetler) Miller. On April 4, 1964, he married Shirley Miller at College Mennonite Church. She survives along with three sons: Kevin (Lisa) Miller, Goshen; Devon (Diane) Miller, Milford; …read more.

Dolores Marlene (Jordan) Byers, 85, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:51 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Jan. 22, 1934, in Kittanning, Penn. to Mary P. (Zeigler) Jordan and Bert L. Jordan. On May 26, 1956, she was married to Pastor Glenn Carl Byers in …read more.

Larry William Otto, 65, Goshen, died 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 27, 1953, in Goshen, to Levi and Annie (Miller) Otto. On May 19, 1978, he married Naomi (Marks) Otto. Surviving are his wife, Naomi, Goshen; four children: Gerald (Rachel) Buchanan, Nappanee; Malinda (Marion) Miller, Ligonier; Jeremy …read more.

Davis F. Jones Jr., 83,Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday Sept. 24, 2019, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, formerly of Plymouth. He was born on Aug. 19, 1936, in Michigan to Davis F. Sr. and Esther Jones. He was a former resident of Grovertown, Argos and Plymouth, and was a graduate of Oregon Davis …read more.

Thomas J. Hayes, 67, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne after a hard fought battle with various illnesses. He was born the son of Thomas J. Hayes, Sr. and Maxine Hanes Hayes on May 25, 1952, in Bremen. He was a lifelong resident of Bourbon …read more.

Richard M. Taylor, 69, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Michael George McGuire, 80, Columbia City, passed away at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. He was born on Sept. 26, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. to Elizabeth (Leeland) McGuire and George McGuire.  On June 23, 1962, he was married to Margaret (Paige) McGuire. He worked the majority of his life as a salesman in …read more.

Gayle Harris, 84, Leesburg, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on March 25, 1935, in Anderson to Fay Newton and Dessie (Anderson) Kern. She graduated in 1953 from Anderson High School, received her B.S. Degree in 1957 from Hanover College, and her Master’s …read more.

Ruby Ruth Williams, 64, Knox, passed away at 10:14 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in LaPorte. She was born on March 6, 1955, in Warsaw, to Delbert and Mary (Wyant) Cormican. She married Donald Trusty. She was a homemaker during her lifetime.  Ruby Williams is survived by husband, Donald Trusty of Knox; children: Ernest Cormican of …read more.

Gayle Harris, 84, Leesburg, passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Evelyn Rose Troutman, 94, Columbia City, died at 8:14 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City where she had been a resident since July 2017. She was born in Barnesdale, Okla. on Sept. 27, 1924, a daughter of the late DeWitt and Rose Lee (Holloway) Kiester. Her formative years were spent …read more.

Evelyn S. Dingess-Elliott, 70, North Manchester, passed away at 2:46 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. Daughter of Lonnie P. and Fannie B. (Wallen) Robinson, Evelyn was born in Silver Lake, March 8, 1949. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1967, she married Bobbie G. Dingess on Aug. 22, 1969. …read more.

John Bradley Whetstone, 65, Silver Lake, died at 11:27 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at his residence. He was born on May 13, 1954 in Rochester, to James “Jim” M. Whetstone and Helen G. (Kinney) Whetstone. He graduated in 1972 from Mentone High School. He has lived in Silver Lake for 22 years moving there from …read more.

Velva M. Rogers, 93, Mentone, passed away 6:45 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in her residence. She was born on Dec. 30, 1925, in Rochester, to Gus and Mary Ellen (Tucker) Mollenhour. On May 1, 1948, she was united in marriage to James E. Rogers, who has since preceded her in death. The family of …read more.

Joel Shumaker, 80 and a lifetime resident of the Warsaw area, passed away 10:34 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. The son of the late Leroy H. Shumaker and the late Rosella I. (Meredith) Shumaker, he was born in Warsaw on Nov. 13, 1938. He attended Warsaw High School and on Aug. …read more.

Connie Jo (Landis) Morgan, 67, Fort Myers, Fla. and formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, Fla. She was born on Jan. 25, 1952, in Warsaw, to Helen (Hartzler) Landis and Lloyd Landis. She spent the majority of her life in Warsaw, and attended school here. …read more.

Rebecca “Becky” N. Skeans, 89, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at 6:47 p.m. She was born on Dec. 06, 1929, in Hippo, Ky. to Harrison Byrd and Pearlie (Frasure) Johnson. She lived most of her life in the Kosciusko County area. On Dec. 31, 1947, she was …read more.

Florence H. “Helen” Vanlaningham, 89, Milford, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at her son’s home in Milford. She was born on June 14, 1930 in Burrows, IN to Clarence & Myrtle (Gibson) Starbuck. She graduated from Camden High School and was married on Jan. 3, 1949, in Delphi to Hazel …read more.

Gene L. “Wally” Nicodemus, 71, Columbia City, passed away at 4:02 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at his daughter’s home. Born on Oct. 2, 1947, in Wolf Lake, he was the son of Keith V. and Evelyn Frances (Hollenbaugh) Nicodemus. He was a lifetime resident of Columbia City, attended Columbia City Joint High School. …read more.

Willian “Bill” John Martin, 91, of Culver, passed away at Pilgrim Manor on Sept. 12, 2019. Mr. Martin was born in Mishawaka on July 4, 1928, the son of Kenneth and Fern (Barrows) Martin. He graduated from Mishawaka High School, Class of 1945. He met Mary Ann Burkett in 1948 at the Highway Diner in …read more.

Mark Grove, 60, Plymouth, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at home surrounded by his family after a three-year illness. He grew up in Milford and Nappanee, the son of Frank and Nancy Grove, who survive. Other survivors include his wife of 40 years, Andrea; sons: Dustin (Stacy) of West Lafayette; and Ben (Courtney) of Bremen; …read more.

Florence H. “Helen” Vanlaningham, 89, Milford, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at her son’s home in Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Richard Michael Stroh, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 2:06 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, at the age of 74. He was born Aug. 13, 1945, in Chicago, Ill. to Edna Elizabeth (Pletz) Stroh and Wendelin Andrew Stroh. On Aug. 10, 1991, he was married to Sheryl (Rose) …read more.

Sarah Madeline Hairrell, 45, Milford, passed away at 1:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 14, 1974, in Marion to Larry Francis and Judith Carol (Goen) Hairrell. She graduated in 1993 from Warsaw High School and formerly lived in Houston, Texas, Mentone, and Warsaw …read more.

Lois A. Sullivan, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 8:55 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Joseph “Joe” F. Cosgrove Jr., 65, Silver Lake, passed away at 6:37 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Akron. He was born April 24, 1954, in Warsaw, to Joseph F. Sr. and Regina (Waterson) Cosgrove. He married Debra Huggins on Sept. 2, 2004, in Bloomington. He lived in Kosciusko County most of his life. He …read more.

Sarah Madeline Hairrell, 45, Milford, passed away at 1:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Gerry Rodman, 83, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. She is survived by her brother: James (late Jacqueline) Rodman; nephew, James (Pamela) Rodman, Jr.; niece, Kristin Rodman; great nephew, Nathaniel Baker; great nieces: Emily Rodman and Amy Rodman. Gerry is also survived by many dear cousins. Preceded in death by her parents: James and Mary …read more.

Scott A Knispel, 52, Clearwater, Fla. passed away on Aug. 31, 2019. He was born in Fort Wayne Dec. 17, 1966. He graduated from Warsaw High School. He is survived by his son Tyler Knispel, mother Carol Knispel and brother Kurt Knispel, wife Stacy and daughter Faith. He is preceded in death by his father …read more.

Susan K. Shepherd, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send a condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Joseph “Joe” F. Cosgrove, 65, Silver Lake, passed away on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Rochester. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Willodean Ruth Allen, 86, rural North Manchester, passed Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at her residence. She was born on July 19, 1933, to Robert Glen and Lilly Fern (Lohor) Ault at home in Kosciusko County. She married on Dec. 10, 1974, in Rochester, to Danny Joe Allen, he survives. She was a farmer’s wife as …read more.

Barbara June “Barb” Lainez, 62, Etna Green, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at her son’s home in Warsaw. She was born on June 3, 1957, in Bremen, to Mahlon E. and Martha (Slabaugh) Schmucker. She attended the United Christian School in Nappanee and lived most of her life in the …read more.

Jerry L. Harris, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 3, 1940, in Marion, to Wilford and Anna E. (Surface) Harris. He grew up in Marion, graduated from Marion High School in 1958, and served in the United States Army. He was …read more.

Jerry L. Harris, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

DaraCelia Hernandez, 28, Wawaka, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on Oct. 18, 1990 in Kendallville to Francisca Najera-Renteria and the late Antonio Hernandez-Estrada. She is survived by her mother, Francisca Najer-Renteria of Wawaka; a son, Emánuel Ramirez of Wawaka; a daughter, Nataly Ramirez …read more.

Gwendolyn C. “Gwen” Huffman, 80, Claypool, passed away at 8:04 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 8, 1939, in Wabash to Paul Wayne and Beulah Christine (Sigler) Hendrix. She graduated in 1957 from Wabash High School and 1986 from Manchester College with …read more.

Robert “Bob” E. Nicholas, 93, went to his heavenly home at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Paddock Springs Assisted Living Center in Warsaw. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He was born Feb. 20, 1926, in Mendon, Mich., to Earl and Grace (Timm) Nicholas. On July 5, 1946, he married Wava Wells.  …read more.

Obituary Catherine Jean Fowler, 62, Warsaw, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at her home. She was born on Sept. 27, 1956 in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Harry L. and Patty L. (France) Bower. She grew up in Chillicothe, Ohio and graduated in 1974 from Chillicothe High School. She was married on …read more.

Charles Bernard Cavert passed in peace on Sept. 13, 2019. He and his wife, Lisa, shared forty-eight years of marriage. He was born in Peru, Sept.17,1945. He graduated from Greenfield High School in 1963; attended Manchester College where he played football for two years before transferring to McPherson College where he graduated with a Bachelor …read more.

Linda (Levy) Coy, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at her residence. She was born on April 10, 1949, in Goshen, to Mildred (Graff) Levy and Ray Levy. On April 22, 1967, she was married to Douglas Wayne Coy. She attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in Warsaw with …read more.

Charles B. Cavert, age 73, of Leesburg, Indiana passed away at 3:23 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Lana (Lawver) Groombridge passed away Sept. 9, 2019, after an eight-year battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 29, 1945, in Huntington. She is survived by her husband, Graham; her children Erin (Matt) Eberly of Fishers and Greg (Brooke Smith fiancé) Groombridge of Fort Wayne; her grandchildren, Kaine, and Tatum Eberly; and her sister, Ann …read more.

Ruth Isabelle Barnett, 98, Wabash, died at 6:37 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Aug. 29, 1921, in Wabash County, Indiana to Henry and Rosa K. (Hipskind) Stouffer. She was a 1939 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married L. Milton “Bud” Barnett in Wabash County …read more.

Martin E. Stookey, Sr., 92, Leesburg, left Miller’s Merry Manor to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, Sept. 10, 2019. He was born on April 17, 1927, the son of Fred and Leora (Martin) Stookey in Kosciusko County. Martin graduated from Leesburg High school the same year as his wife to be, Lorene F. Lehman and …read more.

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Owens, 65, Silver Lake, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Silver Lake. She was born on Nov. 25, 1953, in Warsaw, to James and Myrtle (Byrer) Bishop. She was united in marriage to Daniel Owens on Nov. 21, 2015, in Silver Lake. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School in …read more.

Monica R. Bice, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at her home on Dewart Lake. She was born on Jan. 25, 1935, in South Bend to Walter P. and Clara O. (Turkowski) Trytko. She grew up in South Bend and graduated in 1952 from South Bend Catholic High School. …read more.

Ruth A. Howard, a lifetime area resident, passed away quietly at 12:55 a.m., Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor. She was the daughter of Frank and Hona (Thacker) Hawkins, spending her childhood in the Bourbon area. She was a 1959 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School and worked for Da-Lite Screen for more than …read more.

Phil Sparrow, known to some as “Birdman” because of his surname, passed away quietly on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at 10:13 p.m. in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. He was 76 years old and was a longtime resident of Atwood. He was born in Plymouth on March 23, 1943. He was the only son of Victor …read more.

Max Devon Eisenhour, 83, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 9, 2019. He was born to Roy Calvin and Grace Verena (Miller) Eisenhour on Nov. 5, 1935. He worked several jobs during his lifetime which included farming, Commodore Homes, Burger Dairy, Goshen Milk, and 35 years at Relizon/Work …read more.

Freya Tatiana Sielesnew, stillborn, North Manchester, passed away at 10:43 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. Freya is the daughter Alex and Rebecca (Parrett) Sielesnew. She is survived by her parents: Alex and Rebecca Sielesnew of North Manchester; siblings: Elena Ibtisan, Shelby Hogle, Libby Sielesnew, Jamison Sielesnew, Ethan Sielesnew, Paxton Hogle, Jessie …read more.

  Gene H. Stoffel, 90, of Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 30, 2019, at Masons Health Care. He was born on Sept. 14, 1928 in Huntington to Frank and Mary (Gill) Stoffel. He was a US Army veteran having served in Korea. He was a Budweiser rep for many years. Upon retirement, he owned and …read more.

Freya Tatiana Sielesnew, stillborn, passed away at 10:43 a.m., Saturday,  Sept. 7, 2019, in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Monica R. Bice, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Please check back later for complete obituary and service information.

Max D. Eisenhour, 83, Goshen, formerly of Milford, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Owens, 65, Silver Lake, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Phyllis Lorrene Fackler, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:18 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at Avalon Village Healthcare in Ligonier. She was born on March 12, 1935, in Noble County to Harry George and Catherine Maxine (Lingofelter) Fackler. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended New Paris Schools. She retired from Syracuse …read more.

Robert E. “Bob” Nicholas Sr., 93, Leesburg, passed away at 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at Paddock Springs Healthcare in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Max Allen Huffer, 81 and a proud lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly, surrounded by his loving family at 11:19 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Parkview Randallia Hospital. He was one of five children born to the late Morton Henry and Gladys Voine (Minear) Huffer. He was born in Warsaw July …read more.

Phyllis Lorrene Fackler, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:18 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at Avalon Village Healthcare in Ligonier. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse