Cloyce L. Menzie, 96, went to his heavenly home at 5:15 a.m., Aug. 8, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.  He was born on April 13, 1923, to Garland and Lucy (McDonald) Menzie in Kosciusko County.  He was united in marriage on October 1, 1989 to Patsy Swope in Warsaw. He grew up in Pierceton and …read more.

Lois Kinder, 90, passed away quietly at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 10:55 a.m.  Arrangements for her Life Celebration are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Elmer “Sonny” Vernon Foster, 77, of Cape Coral, Fla., passed away at 2:30 a.m., Aug. 5, 2019.  The Memorial Service will be held at Syracuse Community Center from 3-7 p.m., Oct. 5. Sonny was born in Warsaw on August 12, 1941. He attended Pierceton High School. Sonny was married to Mary Jane Foreman Foster on June 26, …read more.

Hei Hatcher, Warsaw, passed away after a long illness at 7:11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 39. She was born on April 8, 1980, in Seoul, South Korea to Sook Kyung (Kim) Cho and Kyung Hwan Cho. On May 10, 2008 she was …read more.

Judy K. Metzger, 73, Pierceton, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. She was born on Oct. 27, 1945, in Pierceton, to Keith and Stella (English) Phillips. She was a lifetime Pierceton area resident and attended Pierceton High School. She was married on Dec. 20, 1970, in Illinois to …read more.

Billy Harper, 65, Claypool, passed away at 9:38 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, 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

Addam Shepherd, 76, passed away quietly at Mason Health and Rehabilitation in Warsaw, on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at 2:35 a.m. Arrangements for his Life Celebration are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Lorraine Rainford, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 10:56 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Jack Edward Ulery, 82, passed away on Aug. 4, 2019, in his home in Coupeville on Whidbey Island, Wash., from Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Nappanee, Oct. 7, 1936, to Walter C. Ulery and Ione Best Ulery. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judi …read more.

Lois E. Harrison, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. She was born on April 28, 1938, in Peru, to Charles and Mary (Pontius) Fish. She lived most of her life in the Marion area and was married on Aug. 16, 1975, in Wabash County, to Steven …read more.

Lynn Annette (Oliver) Plett, 50, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Slovakia while serving as a missionary. In September 2018 she was diagnosed with stage IV bladder cancer and fought a valiant battle until her death, lasting much longer and living a fuller life than all doctors predicted. She was born …read more.

Cloyce Menzie, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 5:15 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, 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

Judy K. Metzger, 73, Pierceton, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw,

Lois E. Harrison, 81, of Syracuse, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse

Martha P. Paxton, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 12:25 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.  She was born on April 5, 1944, to Harold and Martha R. Bender in Pennsylvania. She was united in marriage on June 27, 1964, to Terry L. Paxton in Newville, Penn. She was a former …read more.

Don E. Merryman died peacefully on Aug. 2, 2019, in Naperville, Ill. at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Carolyn Merryman. He is survived by daughter Brenda Laird (David), son Brad Merryman (Cathi), seven grandchildren who knew him as G-Dawg, and brother Lowell Merryman. He was born in …read more.

Wanda May Brown, 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1939, in Goshen to Arthur and Marcella (Keim) Coy. On Feb. 14, 1959, she married Wayne “Sonny” Allen Brown in Syracuse.  He died Sept. 13, 2006. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa (John) Peterson, Syracuse; three sons, Larry (Kitty) …read more.

Jeffrey Wayne House, 52 passed away unexpectedly Aug. 1, 2019, in Huntington Beach, Calif. He was born March 26, 1967, in Goshen, to Larry Wayne Wolf and Mary Jane Walters House, both of Ligonier. He is survived by his step-father, Marvin House, his father, Larry Wolf, his step-mother, Susie Wolf, sisters, Gretchen (David) Campbell of Tenn.; Chris (Jed) Morris, …read more.

Martha P. Paxton, 75, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at 12:25 a.m. in Lutheran Hospital of 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

Kyle R. Hunter, 20, Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 26, 1999, the son of Michael R. Hunter and Jennifer (Carder) Wines in Goshen. He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Wines of Ligonier; Father, Michael R. (Amber) Hunter of Ligonier; sister, Annie Wines of …read more.

Gary L. Cooley, 58, Ligonier, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at his home.  He was born on May 8, 1961, the son of Armando “Chuck” S. and Judith K. (Emrick) Cooley in Kendallville. He worked at: Kidd’s Marshmallow in Ligonier, JC Pontoon in North Webster and Dexter Axle in Albion. He is survived …read more.

Becky Mock, 73, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 1, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on June 26, 1946, to Charles & Bernice (Montel) Fisher. On March 12, 1966, she married Fred Mock who preceded her in 2014. She is survived by her son Eric (Amy) Mock of Grand Rapids, Mich.; daughter, Daniele …read more.

Leigh A. Utter, 58, Winona Lake, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 1:09 pm, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, after being in failing health for the past few years. She was born on March 3, 1961, in Warsaw, to Terry L. and Anne (Nelson) Utter. She worked 29 years for …read more.

Carolyn J. Auer, 84, Milford, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. She was born on Feb. 11, 1935, the daughter of Willard and Esther (Gerber) Martin in Kokomo. On June 22, 1956, she married  Robert Eugene Auer; he survives. Other survivors include, four children, Roxana (Michael) Klauka of Holt, …read more.

Karen S. Miller, 80, formerly of Nappanee, died at 4:35 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Paddock Nursing Home in Warsaw.  She was born March 1, 1939, in Kokomo, to Richard and Garnet (Smith) Widup. Karen has lived in this area since 1957. She was a graduate of Milford High School and attended St. Mary’s College …read more.

Charles “Charlie” Eugene Frey, 85, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, where he had been for the past eight days. He was born on Jan. 6, 1934, in Coldwater, Mich., a son of the late Paul D. and Al Wilda (Wright) Frey. Charlie graduated from Laketon High School in …read more.

Carole Sue Shepherd of Warsaw,  entered into Heaven at 8:03 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76. She was born on May 21, 1943 in Portland, Ore., to Nadyne Doris (Chandler) Deisch and Virgil Chester Deisch. Carole was a graduate of Leesburg, High School in Leesburg, …read more.

Barbara M. Perry, 86, Columbia City, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 in her home. She had lived in Columbia City for the past several years, moving from Silver Lake where she spent nearly 25 years. Barbara was the daughter of Elmer James and Edna Marie (Turner) Condon. She was born in Muncie and spent most …read more.

Kyle R. Hunter, 20, of Ligonier, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 26, 1999, the son of Michael R. Hunter and Jennifer (Carder) Wines in Goshen. Kyle was a 2017 graduate of Wawasee High School.  He enjoyed music and horseback riding. Kyle is survived by his mother, Jennifer …read more.

Janice Ann Hughes, 74, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in her residence. She was born on Dec. 27, 1944, to Max and Frances (Claybaugh) Brown in Fort Wayne. She was united in marriage on Oct. 25, 1986, to Richard Hughes in Las Vegas, Nev. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School …read more.

Becky Mock, 73, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 1, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Janice Ann Hughes, 74, Warsaw, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday Aug. 2, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Deloris Maggart, 86, Cromwell, passed away on July 30, 2019, at her home. She was born on Oct. 16, 1932, in Etna Green, to Arthur & Alice (Hortney) Hogan. She was married to Robert Maggart who preceded her in 2015. She worked for many years in the manufacturing industry before retiring, and was also a …read more.

Charles Edmund Lyons, 73, Findlay, passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was born on April 5, 1946, in Leesburg, to the late Forrest and Pearl (Pendergrass) Lyons. On Nov. 18, 1972 he married Janet Irene Kring and she survives along with two children: Christy (Andy) Arends of Geneva, Ill., and …read more.

Todd Franklin Landry, Sr., 57, Bremen, died at 8:15 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2019, surrounded by his family, at his residence.  He was born Feb. 7, 1962, in Blue Island, Ill. to Wayne LeRoy Sr. and Sandra Lee (Hill) Landry.    He has moved in and out of the area since a teenager. He was a …read more.

Marsha M. (Englehart) Woodworth, 53, Cromwell, passed away at 7:37 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on July 24, 1966, in Marion, to Jimmie Lee and Georgia Aliene (Hayes) Englehart. She graduated in 1984 from Marion High School in Marion and moved to the Cromwell and Syracuse area 30 …read more.

Jacqueline Rose Tinkey, 88, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 2:58 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 88. She was born on Oct. 26, 1930, in Pierceton, to Gail H. (Parker) Stroupe and William H. Stroupe.  On Dec. …read more.

David J. Harris, 70, Mentone, Indiana passed at 2:18 am, Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Parkview Randallia Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on Feb. 10, 1949, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to David Kelse and Anna Mae (Hackworth) Harris. He married on May 20, 1967, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Barbara S. Prater, she preceded …read more.

Darcy J. Julian, 49, of rural Akron, passed at 4:01 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. She was born on May 6, 1970, in Warsaw, to Dennis E. and Dorinda (Hesler) Miller. She married on April 29, 1989, in Columbia City, to Michael D. Julian, he survives. She …read more.

Richard A. “Smokey” Schmucker, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his home. He was born on Feb. 24, 1944, in Warsaw, to Jauncy and Thelma (Ogle) Schmucker. He was lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and attended Atwood High School. He was married on July 3, 1965, in Etna …read more.

Mary Kathryn Johnson, 97 and a resident of Winona Lake, passed away quietly at 12:04 p.m.,Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Grace Village Retirement Community. She was born on Feb. 15, 1922, in Huntington County, Indiana. She was the only daughter of Fred and Belle (Elder) Ahlfeld. She was a 1940 graduate of Chester High School …read more.

Gaylynn “Gayle” J. Harris, 51, Warsaw, passed away at 12:57 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 25, 1967, in Warsaw, to Judith (Sutton) Monroe and James Perkins. On April 8, 1991, she was married to Michael Harris. She lived in Oceanside, Calif. until the …read more.

Paul D Grossnickle passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at 2:45 p.m. in Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw.  He was born June 22, 1924, in North Manchester, to Gorman and Lena Grossnickle.  He was the 7th of 7 children.   In 1944 he married Mary Jane Stuckey.  He and Jane had 2 sons:  Steve, living …read more.

Richard Schmucker, 75, of Warsaw, IN (Barbee) passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN.

  Arden Devon Williamson, 98, formerly of Pierceton, passed away on at 2:22 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born on Feb 23, 1921, in Kosciusko County, to Fern E. (Yeiter) Williamson and Fred Chester Williamson. On January 31, 1942 he was married to Maxine Ruth (Miller) …read more.

Bridget Jean “Moo Moo” Castle, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019, at her home. She was born on Sept. 12, 1958, in St. Joseph County to Leonard and Mary K. (Murphy) Wolford. She lifetime Warsaw area resident, graduated from Warsaw High School and attended Grace College in Winona Lake …read more.

Ralph L. Frauhiger, 92, died Tuesday, July 23, at home. He was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Bluffton, to Noah and Esther Frauhiger. In 2003, he married Carol (Bowser) Kitson. She survives, along with two sisters, Elizabeth Schussele and Marjorie Suter, both of Goshen; and a number of nieces and nephews. A World War II …read more.

Edwin “Lefty” Mynhier Jr., 94, Kimmell, IN, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville, IN. He was born on March 31, 1925, in Yale, Ky. to Edwin and Stella (Hunt) Mynhier Sr. On April 8, 1944, he married, Mary “Eileen” Gangwer; she preceded him in death on …read more.

Bridget Jean Castle, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Ralph L. Frauhiger, 92, Goshen, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at home. He was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Bluffton to Noah and Esther Frauhiger. In 2003 he married Carol (Bowser) Kitson. She survives along with a nephew, Steve (Kim) Frauhiger and two sisters, Elizabeth Schussele and Marjorie Suter, all of Goshen. A World War …read more.

Larry Mauzy was born in Warsaw, Aug. 11, 1941 to Leonard and Lillian (Shroyer) Mauzy. Growing up on a farm in rural Indiana, Larry and his brothers, along with father Leonard and neighboring friends, spent many hours in the barn playing the “state game”- basketball.  After being chased by the cutest girl at North Webster …read more.

Paul N. Wagner, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 20, 1952 in Bremen, to Stuart and Marcia V. (Hetznecker) Wagner. He grew up in Bremen, graduated from Bremen High School, and Indiana University in Bloomington. He was married on May 14, …read more.

Stephen Boyd Poe, a lifetime area resident, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was 55 years old and the son of Boyd and Shirley (Hite) Poe. Steve, as many knew him, was a 1982 graduate of Warsaw Community High School who went on to earn an associate degree from Ball State University. …read more.

Patricia Ann Yoder, 92, Warsaw, passed away at 7:35 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 11, 1926, in Mishawaka, to Velma Grace (Hill) Shipley and Carl Wendell Shipley. On Jan. 31, 1947, she was married to John Robert Yoder. They shared 44 years of …read more.

Dennis “Dennie” Eugene Fritcher, 68, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 4:08 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at his residence. He was born on March 8, 1951, in Gladwin, Mich. to Patricia Margaret (Rice) Fritcher and Eugene Sherman Fritcher.  On Dec. 30, 1972, he was married to Colleen Denise (Burich) Fritcher. He was a 1968 …read more.

Wayne C. Johnson, 88, Leesburg, and a long-time Hobart and Wheeler resident, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1931, in Middletown, Conn., the son of Joseph A. Johnson and Vera May (Clark) Johnson.  He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1949. He proudly served his …read more.

Alice Marie Bartman, 81, Warsaw, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 5:13 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 28, 1937, in Westmont, Ill. to Louis Arthur and Ruth Wilhelmina (Erickson) Pease. She grew up in Illinois and graduated from High School there. …read more.

Betty Lavon Sanders, 99 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at 11:50 p.m. in Paddock Springs Senior Living Center on Friday, July 19, 2019. She was born on Dec. 5, 1919, in Silver Lake. She was the daughter of Joseph S. Parker and Bertha B. (Metzger) Parker – both of whom preceded her …read more.

Harold Otto Strange, 88, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, Indiana passed away at 5:54 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 7, 1930, in Philadelphia, Penn. to Anna (Swienty) Strange and Richard Strange.  On June 30, 1956, he was married to Doris S. …read more.

Stephen B. Poe, 55 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in his home. Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. A Life Celebration will be announced in the coming days. Condolences may be sent at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Paul Wagner, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Harold Otto Strange, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 5:54 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 88. He was born on Dec. 7, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Anna (Swienty) Strange and Richard Strange. On June 30, 1956, he was married to …read more.

Josephine Kearns, a longtime North Webster resident, passed away quietly at 11:36 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was 79 years old. Born on Feb. 27, 1940, she was one of seven children and the daughter of James Layne and Judy (Freeman) Layne. She worked for many years as …read more.

Alice Marie Bartman, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 5:13 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 15 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Robin E. Briggs, 62, Mentone, passed at 10:25 a.m., Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on May 21, 1957, in Grand Rapids, Mich. to Vernon R. and Elizabeth C. “Betty” (Halstedt) Spurlock. She married on June 18, 1989, in Reno Nevada to Jon K. Briggs, he survives. …read more.

Darlene K. Reese, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. She was born on Sept. 2, 1949, in Warsaw, to Lowell and Lola Jean (Horn) Whetstone. She graduated from Akron High School and attended International Business College in Fort Wayne. She grew up in …read more.

Pauline J. Salomon, 86, Winona Lake, passed away at 2 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, in Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 1, 1932, to Paul and Rose (Feislli) Schneider in Pittsburg, Penn. She was united in marriage to Milton G. Salomon on June 5, 1954 in Pittsburg, Penn. She retired in 1992 as …read more.

Jo Ann Reed Pound, 84, a long-time resident of Kosciusko County, passed away at 7:39 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, in Winona Lake. She was born Feb. 16, 1935, to Ronald and Doris (Grant) Reed in Plymouth. She was united in marriage on Nov. 3, 1954, to Loren J. Pound. She graduated from Warsaw High School …read more.

Amanda Sue Hench, 32, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Warsaw.  She was born on Aug. 18, 1986, to Dennis and Christine (Paxton) Hench in Carlisle, Penn. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School and attended IVY Tech. She was employed most recently at the Texas Roadhouse, Warsaw. She is survived by …read more.

Jo Ann Pound, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 7:34 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care and Rehabilitation, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Terry A. Walls, 66, McGuffey, Ohio, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 12:26 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital, in Lima, Ohio. He was born on Aug. 11, 1952, in Warsaw, to Eastel E. and Ruby (Manns) Walls. He graduated from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, and served in the …read more.

Helen Ewen, 85, Silver Lake, passed away at 9:22 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jennifer L. Garza, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Martin J. Holbrook, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 7:47 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier, at the age of 82. He was born on March 10, 1937, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Charles “Milt” Holbrook and Elizabeth “Eliza” Holbrook. On July 7, 1956, he was married to Nora (Williams) Holbrook. They …read more.

Dale R. Halsey, 79, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at home. He was born on Nov. 1, 1939, the son of Asa “Ray” and Wilda (Gonser) Halsey in LaGrange County. On Aug. 24, 1968, he married Ruthann Parker in Albion, Mich. He is survived by his wife, Ruthann Halsey of Ligonier; …read more.

Robin E. Briggs, 62, of Mentone, Indiana passed at 10:25 am, Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Darlene K. Reese, 69, of Leesburg, IN passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 15 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN.

Billy Edward Smith, 90, passed away at 4:20 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Warsaw.  He was born on March 17, 1929, to Ernest and Dorothy (Meeks) Smith in South Bend. He was united in marriage on April 4, 1955, to Lucy Baublit in Angola. He was a graduate of Pierceton High School. He was a …read more.

Reba Marie Ellis, a resident of Grace Village in Winona Lake, passed away quietly at 7 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2019. She was 98 years old. Reba and her twin sister, Ruby were born on March 10, 1921, to William and Mary (Roseborough) Geeting in Connersville. Ruby and their parents both preceded Reba in passing. …read more.

Sandra “Sandy” J. Bucher, 78, Milford, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at Goshen Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on April 13, 1941, in Wheatfield, to Eugene and Florence (Robinette) Drudge. On Nov. 3, 1962, She married Wayne Bucher, Jr.; he survives. She was a 1961 graduate of Pierceton High School. She moved …read more.

  Joanne Marie Shartzer, 80, Syracuse, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Jan. 19, 1939, in Blissfield, Mich. to Don Ray and Ethel R. (Griffen) Case. She graduated from Blissfield High School and moved to the Syracuse area in 1984 from …read more.

Terry A. Walls, 66, McGuffey, Ohio, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 12:26 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital, in Lima, Ohio. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Herbert “Eugene” Stanton, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 7:18 p.m. on July 11, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born into a large family, he was one of nine children born to Daniel C. and Joyce L. (Clingaman) Stanton, Sr., on Sept. 16, 1960, in South Bend.

Cindy Sue Fisher, 70, of Bremen, passed away at 12:10 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 27, 1949, in Warsaw. She was a member of the Bremen VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who enjoyed spending time with family and …read more.

Adra G. Fisher Yakas, 83, passed away at 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Catherine Kasper Nursing Home in Donaldson. Born in Westmont, Ill. on Dec. 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Albert Graver and Elsie (Burzloff) Rungger. On June 9, 1953, she married Constantine Pete Yakas, who preceded her in …read more.

John M. Elam, 65, of Mentone, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, July 9 at home with his family and friends at his side. Elam was born the son of Charles and Beatrice (Minix) Elam on Nov. 13, 1953, in Knox. He has been a long time resident of the area, working …read more.

Brenda R. Bayne, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Nov. 3, 1940, in Plymouth, Indiana to Ralph and Rachael (Warner) Manual. She is survived by her daughters: Michelle Engel, Cheri Engel, Stephanie (Bayne) Bedwell; step-sons: Dean Bayne and Doug Bayne …read more.

  Rose Ellen Rife, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 10:25 p.m., July 11, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  She was born on March 29, 1933, in West Branch, MI to Morley and Rosa (Cooley) McClung. She lived most of her life in the Kosciusko County area.  On Sept. 7, 1958, she was united in …read more.

Avonell Blue Tracy, 95, Warsaw, passed away July 11, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Fort Wayne, to Lee and Helen (Personett) Blue, but shortly after moved with her family to a farm near Etna Green. Later, the family moved to Mentone and then to Bourbon, where …read more.

Rodney Wayne Hendricks, 65, North Webster, passed away at 2:33 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 26, 1954, in Muncie to Harry and Norma Hendricks. He lived most of his life in the North Webster area and graduated in 1972 from Wawasee …read more.

Brenda Lee Montgomery, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Parkview Randallia Hospital. A resident of Leesburg, for the past year, she was previously of Jackson, Ga. She was born on June 7, 1949, in Warsaw. She is the daughter of Maynard C. and Mary C. (Vanator) Osbun though her father …read more.

Brenda R. Bayne, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Nov. 3, 1940, in Plymouth, to Steven and Rachael (Warner) Manual. On March 16, 1968 Brenda was united in marriage to Steven Bayne in Warsaw. Services will be private and held …read more.

Billy E. Smith, 90, Pierceton, passed away at 4:20 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Michael Fribley, Springdale, Mont. peacefully passed from this world June 30, 2019, after a long, bravely fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born March 23, 1947, to Wayne and Phyllis Fribley of Warsaw, who have predeceased him. He served in Korea in the late 1960s attached to the U. S. Army Security Agency. Upon …read more.

Brenda R. Bayne, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Avonell F. Tracy, 95, Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Isletta M. Carwile, 94, Kennedale, Texas, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Pecan Manor Nursing Home in Kennedale, Texas. She was born on March 23, 1925, in Summitville, to John Henry and Agnes (Cartwright) Fuller. She graduated from Swayzee High School and Ball State University in …read more.

Isletta M. Carwile, 94, Texas, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Pecan Manor Nursing Home in Kennedale, Texas. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Pete O’Connell, 75, Winona Lake, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Fort Wayne. He was born in Warsaw. Pete O’Connell proudly served his country in Vietnam, as a Marine. After his service, he indulged his wanderlust and traveled the country he loved so much. He was an amazing father, grandfather, …read more.

Mary Elizabeth (Marsh) Hammersley, 94, Kokomo, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Primrose Assisted Living in Kokomo.  She was born April 11, 1925, in Atwood, to Russell and Hazel (Parks) Marsh.  On Oct. 24, 1945, she married Robert E. Hammersley, and he preceded her in death on January 12, 1992. …read more.