Connie Lee Lortie, 71, Cromwell, passed away at 10:53 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 20, 1947, the daughter of Wayne and Shirley (Kalb) Reed at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake. On May 24, 1969, she married Carl J. Lortie at St. Patrick’s Catholic …read more.

Kaleb Brandon Green, 23, Warsaw,  passed away at 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Warsaw. Kaleb was born on Oct. 24, 1995, in Anderson, to Korey B and Kari L. (Hughes) Green. He worked as a forklift operator for Dutchman, Inc in Goshen. Kaleb is survived by his mother; Kari (Jay) Hicks of Warsaw; …read more.

Troy L. Flenar, age 68, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, and formerly of Rochester, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born Dec. 27, 1950, in Warsaw, to Larry Flenar and Carol Peterson Flenar. His father, Larry Flenar, is deceased and his mother, Carol Flenar, survives in Leesburg. On Dec. 28, 1970, he …read more.

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

Dennis Ray Shreve, known by most as “Denny,” passed away at 7:09 a.m. Thursday, Sept.5, 2019 in his Silver Lake home surrounded by his loving family. He was 65 years old. Born on Sept. 10, 1953 in Durbin, Dennis was the son of Raymond and Virginia (Heiny) Shreve. He attended Anderson High School and spent …read more.

Intelligent, independent, hardworking and organized were a few ways to describe Vera Mallane. In her 93 years of life, Vera saw the world drastically change and found true love that lasted a lifetime and blossomed to have five generations in her family. With the first motel opening in San Luis Obispo, California; the year 1925 …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 operated …read more.

Steven “Seve” Paul Grossnickle, 72, of Cedar, formerly Winona Lake, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, with his family by his side. Seve was born Sept. 18, 1946, in Wabash to parents Paul and Mary Jane Stukey Grossnickle. After graduating from Warsaw High School, Seve earned an undergraduate degree at DePauw University, where he was …read more.

William “Bill” Shull, 99 formerly of Columbia City, died at 12:07 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla where he had been a resident since 2017. He was born in Orland on Feb. 19, 1920, a son of the late Ralph and Fern (McDowell) Shull. His formative years were spent in Steuben …read more.

Kaleb Brandon Green, 23, Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Max A. Huffer, 81 and a lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in Fort Wayne at Parkview Randallia Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. The son of Morton and Gladys (Minear) Huffer, he was father to Brooks Huffer, Marc Huffer, Stacy Huffer and Carrie Davis. A Life Celebration is …read more.

Anna M. Bays, 87, Winona Lake, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on May 22, 1932, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Amos and Annie (Reffit) Marsillett. Anna lived most of her life in the Kosciusko County area. She was united in marriage to Turner Bays on Oct. 6, …read more.

Darvin R. Lafferty, Jr., 52, and lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. He was the son of Darvin R. Lafferty, Sr. and the late Sharon (Mulldune) Lafferty. Born Nov. 10, 1966, in Warsaw, he was a 1985 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He went …read more.

Lova A. Wyckoff, 96, Pierceton, passed away at 10:59 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Paintsville, Ky. to Jesse and Elsie (Colvin) Hitchcock. She moved to Kosciusko County in the 1960’s and lived the remainder of her life here. She was a home keeper …read more.

Dennis R. Shreve, a resident of Silver Lake, passed away just after 7 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in his Silver Lake home. He was 65 years old. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be left on their website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Anna M. Bays, 87, Winona Lake, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Don Cowan, 73, Syracuse, passed away on September 4, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 4, 1946 in Louisville, Ky. to Cedric & Eva (LaShelle) Cowan. He was a graduate of Hanover College. He served in the US Marines during the Vietnam war. On Dec. 27, 1967, he married Cassie Wells, who …read more.

Lova A. Wyckoff, 96, Pierceton, passed away at 10:59 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton.  To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

After many years of suffering, from illnesses, Chris David Cotner’s earthly journey has come to an end Aug. 30, 2019. He was born Sept. 12, 1943, in Hammond, to Clarence David and Freida Maeda (Wulf) Cotner. Fifty-seven years earlier at “Danceland” in Whiting, he met Mary Margret O’Keefe. His high school sweetheart, wife, and mother …read more.

  Dewey M. Conley, 85, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 2:36 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Paintsville, Ky. to Daniel and Elizabeth (Allen) Conley. He grew up in Kentucky, graduated from high School there, and received a Bachelor …read more.

William “Bill” Cox, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 12:39 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, in his residence. He was born Feb. 17, 1959, to William Eugene and Mary Ann (Scott) Cox in Cheyenne, Wy. On Aug. 18, 1990, Mr. Cox was united in marriage to Deborah Ann Harden in Winona Lake. They enjoyed 29 years …read more.

Roger Lee Davies, 64, Ligonier, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:51 a.m. on Monday, September 2, 2019, at Avalon Village Healthcare in Ligonier. He was born on Nov. 13, 1954, in Fort Wayne, to Ronald F. and Virginia Danine (Sadler) Davies. He lived most of his life in the Fort Wayne area, attended …read more.

Steven D. “Steve” Hoover, 67, Syracuse, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 10, 1951, in Warsaw to Guy Albert and Pauline Beatrice (Wogoman) Hoover. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1970 from Wawasee High School …read more.

Dewey M. Conley, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 2:36 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Larry E. Hensley, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 3:38 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. He was born May 1, 1946, in Hardin County, OH to Edward and Ada W. (Hurt) Hensley. Mr. Hensley was a Warsaw resident since 1993. He was united in marriage to Linda L. (Kelly) Robbins …read more.

William “Bill” Cox, 60, Warsaw passed away at 12:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, in his residence. Arrangement are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Gene Stoffel, 90, Syracuse, passed away Aug. 30, 2019, at Masons Health care in Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Nancy Secor, 82, Leesburg, passed away on Aug. 28, 2019, at the Goshen Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1937, in Marion, to Elmer and Margaret (Carberry) Barley. She was a lifelong area resident. She retired after many years of work for Tranter Graphics, and most recently Maple Leaf Farms. She is survived by …read more.

Robert A. “Bob” Schmidt, 82, Leesburg, passed away at 11:16 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13, and CR 500N, North Webster.

Steven “Steve” Hoover, 67, Syracuse, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Mary Catherine Jessie, 80, Syracuse, passed away at 6:14 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Dec. 19, 1938, in Jewel Ridge, Va. to Bud and Maggie (Helton) Compton. She grew up in Virginia and West Virginia and attended high school in West Virginia. She was married …read more.

Ronald Gene Maish, 76 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away at 1:38 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. Born on June 14, 1943, in Russiaville, he was the son of Cloyd and Laura (Reppert) Maish. He was also a mirror-image twin and the brother to Donald Eugene Maish and six …read more.

Delbert Bolen, and affectionately known by many as “Bubba” of Mentone, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 72. He was born on Sept. 28, 1946, in Floyd County, Ky. to Bertha (Chafins) Bolen and Rant Bolen. On Oct. 7, 1964, in …read more.

Thames “Lanny” Mauzy, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at his residence at the age of 80. He was born on May 28, 1939 in Warsaw, to Helen K. (Nelson) Mauzy and Thames Leroy Mauzy. He married Margaret (Anderson) Mauzy in 1973, and they enjoyed 46 years of marriage before …read more.

Wayne M. Montel, 86, North Manchester, passed away at 12:02 a.m., Aug. 30, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born to Albert and Bertha M. (Miller) Montel Sr. on March 31, 1933, in Silver Lake. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 and spent most of his time …read more.

Chris D. Cotner, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Isabelle Webber Westfall died Aug. 27, 2019, at the Towne House in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 8, 1921, to John Webber and Ruth Hall Webber in Cass County. She graduated from Lucerne High School and Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis. She married physician George Westfall in 1942. The couple moved to …read more.

Nancy Secor,  82, Leesburg, passed away on Aug. 28, 2019, at the Goshen Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1937, in Marion, to Elmer and Margaret (Carberry) Barley. She was a lifelong area resident. She retired after many years of work for Tranter Graphics, and most recently Maple Leaf Farms. She is survived by …read more.

Debra L. Lowrey-Sutton, 66, Syracuse, passed away at 4:44 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 19, 1953, in Riverside, Calif. to Robert Lewis Lowrey and Joycelyn Joan (Durkee) Lowrey. She grew up in Riverside, Calif. and graduated from high school there. She …read more.

Roger R. Chain, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Feb. 7, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio to William and Esther (Faulkenburg) Chain. He grew up in Cincinnati, attended high school there, and was married to Dorothy “Dottie” (Davis) Mofford who …read more.

  Belvia J. Shepherd, 77, Sidney, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 25, 1942, in Salyersville, Ky. to Edd and Betty (Howard) Allen. She married  Kenneth Shepherd on Aug. 1, 1958, in Silver Lake. She lived most of her life in Kosciusko County. She was employed with Singers Controls, …read more.

Trina Mae Hatfield, 49, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 3, 1970, in Warsaw, to David and Rosa (Constant) Hatfield. She worked for Angels of Mercy as a Branch Manager and previously at Peabody Retirement Community. She was a 1988 …read more.

Frances Ross, 82 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at 7:42 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Warsaw at Paddock Springs Senior Living. Born on Nov. 10, 1936, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Lloyd Jay and Elsie (Reynolds) Jay. She graduated from high school in the Indianapolis area and eventually moved …read more.

Roger R. Chain, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Belvia J. Shepherd, 77, Sidney, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Della R. Reith, 63, Syracuse, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 12, 1956, in Goshen, to Bennie P. and Donna Marie (Haggerty) Morse. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse. She …read more.

David E. Burns, 75, Ligonier, passed away on Saturday morning August 24, 2019. He was born on June 18, 1944, the son of William Harvey and Mildred (Cornforth) Burns in Elkhart County. On March 8, 1985, he married Karen Blake. He is survived by his wife, Karen Burns of Ligonier; three children: Jeffrey (Janet) Burns …read more.

Frances R. Ross, 82 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away at 7:42 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Paddock Springs Senior Living, Warsaw. A Life Celebration is currently pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street. To leave condolences please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Ronald G. Maish, 76 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. A Life Celebration is being planned through Titus Funeral Home, the time and date of which are currently pending. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Edward Allen Teune, a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away unexpectedly at 11 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. He was 73 years old. Born in Cicero, Ill. on June 30, 1946, he was the son of John and Ruth (Huisenga) Teune. He was one of six children and graduated from Calvin …read more.

Kenneth “Ken” Riley Schnitz Jr., 69, Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2:30 AM in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on March 11, 1950, in Japan to Kenneth Schnitz Sr. and Susan Kingery. During his life he attended high school in Rochester,; he then moved to the Warsaw area for the …read more.

  Randy Murphy, 63, Warsaw, heard the words “well done, my good and faithful servant” on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. He was born on May 31, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Larry and Peggy Murphy. As a freshman at the University of Georgia, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and it forever changed his …read more.

Barbara Kay Wuthrich, 69, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 22, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born May 14, 1950, in Bremen, the daughter of Russell and LaVerne (Zellers) Swank. She married Dennis Wuthrich on June 21, 1975; he survives. Born and raised in the area, Mrs. Wuthrich was …read more.

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story had an incorrect date in the headline. WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko Board of Realtors has announced they will partner with Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County for the 5th Annual 5K Build a Home-Run/Walk. The 2019 event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 and registration starts at …read more.

Jami Jo Wright, 65, died peacefully at 2:24 a.m., at her rural Columbia City residence on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. She had been battling cancer. She was born Aug. 21, 1954, in Winchester, a daughter of Jim and Shirley (Small) Wright. Her formative years were spent in the Randolph County area where she graduated from …read more.

Harold L. Corn, 83, Wabash, went to be with his Lord at 10:22 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at his home. He was born Nov. 20, 1935, in Grant County, to Doyte and Reva Irene (Christopher) Corn. He married Bonnie K. Dunfee in Wabash on Dec. 28, 1979. He was a millwright at Fisher Body …read more.

Douglas E. Method, known by most as Doug, passed away quietly at 5:40 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was 81 years old. Born on Jan. 22, 1938, he was the son of Guy Benjamin Method, Sr. and Lela Joy (Mahoney) Method. He was born in Warsaw, attended …read more.

Debra L. Lowrey-Sutton, 66, Syracuse, passed away at 4:44 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Daniel David Allard, 42, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident that took place on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, in Syracuse. He was born on April 6, 1977, the son of David and Linda (Ovist) Allard in Iron Mountain, Mich. On June 18, 2005, he married Tonia Spurling in Goshen. He …read more.

Anthony T. “Tony” Gammiere, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at his home. He was born May 19, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio to Peter and Alverda (Marks) Gammiere. He grew up in Cleveland, graduated in 1947 from Collinwood High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a Unites States Air …read more.

Paula Alta (Gore) Conner, Warsaw, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne, at the age of 68. She was born on June 5, 1951, in Huntington, W.V., to Mayme (Dickison) Gore and Charles Robert Gore. On Nov. 18, 1972, she was married to James Conner. She attended …read more.

Tammy R. (Acord) Brembeck, 58, Syracuse, lost her courageous fight with cancer on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. She was born to Norm and Judy Acord on Oct. 29, 1960, in Kokomo. She was lucky enough to marry her soulmate, Tom Brembeck, on May 28, 2011, who survives. She was the proud owner and operator of …read more.

John Joseph Shoudel, 77, Ligonier, passed away on Aug. 16, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 22, 1941, in Auburn, to Carl and Rosena (Miller) Shoudel.  He graduated from Ligonier High School in 1960. He worked for Parker Hannifin for 43 years. He served his country honorably in …read more.

Della R. Reith, 63, Syracuse, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Alan R. Schlagenhauf, 57, Leesburg, passed away at 11:42 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Anthony T. “Tony” Gammiere, 90, of Syracuse, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Frank N. Manwaring, 82, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family at 10:27 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on July 30, 1937, in Warsaw, to the late Charles L. and Ellener E. (Nye) Manwaring. He married on Aug. …read more.

Gwendolyn C. “Gwen” Huffman, 80, Claypool, passed away at 8:04 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Dorothy J. “Dottie” Robling, 83, Leesburg, passed away at 1:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Healthcare. She was born on Oct. 6, 1935, in Hamilton, OH to Layton and Earsel (Lewis) Johnson. She graduated from Charlottesville High School in Charlottesville and was married on Sept. 2, 1953, in Greenfield, to Theodore …read more.

Geraldine “Gerry” Reiff, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 1:10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She was born Dec. 8, 1929, in Columbia City, to John F. and Rosina Amelia (Hartman) Karst. She was united in marriage to Samuel Ralph Reiff on Dec. 30, 1950, in Columbia City. …read more.

Janice B. Anglin, 84, formerly of Silver Lake, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Missouri. She was born Aug. 4, 1935, to Golda and Maurice W. Reed. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1953. She married Max M. Anglin on Aug. 7, 1954. They moved to Warsaw where she worked at …read more.

Edward J. “Ed” Frost Jr., 51, Warsaw, passed away at 4:26 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 13, 1967, in Pontiac, Mich. to Edward J. and Marilyn K. (Wilson) Frost Sr. He grew up in Michigan, attended Breckenridge High School in Breckenridge, Mich., and …read more.

Gladys Riley, 74, and a lifetime resident of the Etna Green area, passed away unexpectedly at 10:10 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. The daughter of Harry W. Slabaugh and Virginia K. (Gray) Slabaugh, she was a graduate of Etna Green High School. In fact, she was valedictorian of the class …read more.

Donald Albert Sweatland passed away at 10:52 Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old at the time of his death. He was born on Aug. 26, 1936, in Rome, N.Y. He was one of five children and the son of Ivan Earl and Mary Lucille (Griffith) Sweatland. …read more.

Lois V. Kinder passed away quietly at 10:55 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Age 90 at the time of her death, she was a longtime area resident. Born Lois Bright on Dec. 15, 1928, she was the daughter of Clifford Bright and Marie (Slabaugh) Bright. She was one of three …read more.

Mary Ann Plummer, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 1:57 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in her residence. She was born on July 30, 1944, to Jesse L. and Maude (Ohlwine) Rollins in Churubusco. She was united in marriage on Oct. 13, 1994, to Tex Plummer in Warsaw. She graduated from Churubusco High School. She worked …read more.

Nancy Ellen Trump, 76, rural Mentone, passed surrounded by her family at 10:42 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, after an extended illness. She was born on Dec. 25, 1942, in Warsaw to James “Ted” Russell and Frances (Martin) Koch. She married on April 2, 1967, in the Bethlehem Baptist …read more.

Mary Plummer, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 1:57 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Donald A. Sweatland, a loving father, husband and grandfather, passed away quietly in Paddock Springs Senior Living, Warsaw on Wednesday. At the time of his 10:52 p.m. death he was 82 years old. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home.

  Billy Lee Hunziker, 70, Holiday, Fla., passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. He was born to Dorothy (Johnson) and Carl W. Hunziker on May 6,1949, in Decatur. He was the oldest of six children, Richard (Karen) Hunziker, Willshire, Ohio; Rex (Jean) Hunziker, North Webster; Toby (Ken) Biddle, Barbee Lake; Jeff Hunziker, Honolulu, Hawaii; and Anthony …read more.

David “Dave” L. Harrell, 55, passed away with beloved family and adored friends by his bedside, after a brief battle with cancer, on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center- Plymouth Campus. Born in Warsaw, on May 3, 1964, he was the son of Connie (Schooley) and Terry Harrell. He graduated from …read more.

Edward J. Frost, 51, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Jennie L. Hamman, 63, Leesburg, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 11, 1956, in Goshen to Jack E. and Ruth A. (Neibert) Hamman. She was a lifetime North Webster and Leesburg area resident and attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse. …read more.

Dennis Lee Newcomer, 70, Milford, passed away at 5:44 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on July 4, 1949, in Goshen, to Devon Wayne and Betty Lou (Coleman) Newcomer. He was a lifetime Nappanee and Milford area resident and graduated 1968 from Milford High School. He was …read more.

Karen Evelyn Schmucker, 79, Etna Green she went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 10, 2019, at her home. She was born Aug. 24, 1939, in Marshall County, the daughter of Harley and Edith (Marquet) Brock. Karen married Harold Schmucker on June 14, 1957; he preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 2015. …read more.

Lois S. Johnson, 84, Goshen, passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at The Maples Healthcare in Goshen. She was born on July 21, 1935, in Elkhart, to William Bruce and Wilma (Rockstroh) Sellers. She graduated in 1953 from Elkhart High School, 1956 from Ball State University in Muncie, and then received …read more.

Patricia Ann Yocum, 84, rural Mentone, passed at 11:32 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, near Mentone at her son’s residence. She was born on April 2, 1935, in Yipsilanti, Mich. to Harley and Dorothy (Widmer) Cox. In earlier years she was married to Gordon Lester. She then married on Jan. 16, 1973, in North Manchester, …read more.

Richard Lee “Dutch” Davis, 95, Mentone, passed away at 3 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at his residence. He was born on March 19, 1924, in Athens to Harvey and Fay (Kamp) Davis. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident, graduated in 1942 from Akron High School, and was a United States Marine …read more.

Patricia Yocum, 84, rural Mentone, passed at 11:32 am, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, near Mentone. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Stephan Wayne Koble, 56, Carmel, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, with his loving family at his side after a courageous ten-month battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 3, 1962, in Goshen, to Carroll L. and Carol F. (Frederick) Koble. His father preceded him in death. Steve graduated from Wawasee High School in 1981 …read more.

Arthur “Wesley” Arendt III, 78, Syracuse, passed away at 4:53 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. He was born on April 3, 1941, in Baltimore, Md. the son of Arthur Wesley II and Doris (Hayes) Arendt. On July 12, 1964, he married Margaret Braly Schissler. Survivors include, his wife of 55 years, Margaret Braly Arendt of …read more.

Billy Ray Harper, 65, Claypool, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at 9:38 PM in his residence. He was born on May 10, 1954, in West Liberty, Ky. to Carl and Linda (Smith) Harper. On July 4, 1980, he was united in marriage to Cynthia Durham in West Liberty, Ky. He had lived in …read more.

Ted Wayne Upson passed away unexpectedly in his Warsaw home on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at 2:40 p.m. Age 83 at the time of his death, he was a longtime Warsaw resident. He was born in Fort Wayne on Feb. 29, 1936. He was the only son of Edwin and Eloise (Shenefield) Upson and graduated …read more.

Janet M. Collins, 76, North Webster, passed away at 11:36 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 23, 1943, in Marion to John Oris and Dora Ellen (Bliss) Rogers. She grew up in Fairmount, graduated in 1961 from Fairmont High School, and attended Marion College. …read more.

Dennis L. Newcomer, 70, Milford, passed away at 5:44 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Lois S. Johnson, 84, Goshen, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at The Maples Healthcare in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Gary Lee Lepper, 61, Kimmell, passed away on Aug. 7, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Fort Wayne on Feb. 24, 1958, to the late Robert and Vera (Walker) Lepper. After high school, he enlisted in the US Army and served from 1975 to1981. He worked as a painter for over 30 years. …read more.

Janet M. Collins, 76, of North Webster, passed away at 11:36 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, IN. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Richard Lee “Dutch” Davis, 95, Mentone, passed away at 3 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County 4356 N. SR 15 Warsaw.

Lorraine A. Rainford, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 10:56 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. She was born on Oct. 21, 1962, in Gary, to William Dean & Evelyn Ann (Rolfe) Bennett Sr. She graduated in 1980 from Andrean High School in Merrillville and was married on Sept. 28, 1985, in Portage …read more.