Mary Louise Chandler, 76, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:06 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Wabash. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Redid Velazquez Moyotl, 43, Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2019, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 5, 1975, in San Pedro, Cholula in the state of Puebla, Mexico to Maria del Socorro Nocelotl Moyotl and Jose Luis Juan Velazquez Moyotl. He …read more.

Matthew Hoshal, 27, Warsaw, and formerly of Etna Green, passed away at 7:03 p.m. April 7, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. His memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019, in New Beginnings Church, Atwood with interment to follow in Etna Green Cemetery. Pastor Denny Bollenbacher will officiate the …read more.

Dyrell C. “Buck” Kreis, 74, Claypool,  passed away at 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born Feb. 17, 1945, in Claypool to Dyrell W. and Dessie (Kline) Kreis. He honorably served his Country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967, attaining the rank of Specialist …read more.

Robert Murray Penn, age 86, Sebring, Fla., passed away Friday, May 31, 2019.  He was born May 21, 1933 in North Manchester, Indiana to Murray and Ethel (Metzger) Penn.  He attended from North Manchester High School. Robert was the owner and operator of a dairy distribution business for 20 years and also continued to pursue …read more.

  Taiya Hope Mullins, 20, Claypool, passed away at 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. She was the Granddaughter of Terry and Deborah Kreft, Claypool, and daughter of Jessica Johnson, Warsaw. She was born July 30, 1998, at Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne. Taiya had life-long health challenges, but was …read more.

Charles “Charlie” LeRoy Walker, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 12:27 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 24, 1945, in Stringer, Mississippi to Christine (Welborn) Walker and Francis M. Walker.  On April 4, 1967, he was married to Margaret “Peggy” Biltz with whom he remained …read more.

Taiya Mullins, 20, of Claypool, passed away at 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Dyrell “Buck” Kreis, 74, Claypool, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 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

Clarence I. “Buzz” Mowery, 92, North Webster, passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on March 11, 1927, in Bluffton to Howard A. and Hazel (Blair) Mowery. He grew up in Bluffton, attended Bluffton High School, and was a United States Army & …read more.

Phyllis Miller, 91, passed away in Auburn, on May 25, 2019. She was born Nov. 21, 1927, at Darlington, to George E. and Rose V, Peterson. On May 3, 1946, she was married to Philip A.Miller and he died on March 29, 2000. Survivors include daughters Rosemary Sprunger, Auburn; Carol Cohee (husband Byron) of Macy. …read more.

Helen Dzuba, 97, Warsaw, passed away at 1:40 p.m., June 1, 2019, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.  She was born on March 8, 1922, in Warsaw to Logan and Esta (Fawley) VanDoran. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. On July 18, 1942, she was united in marriage to Steve Dzuba in Janesville, Wisc.; …read more.

Carol Rose Rowe, 74, formerly of Argos and Warsaw, passed away at 12:14 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born on May 31, 1945, in Plymouth, to Mary Lash (Wilson) Mowiser and Ernest Valores Mowiser. On June 30, 1963, she was married to Richard Allen Rowe. …read more.

Mable Jean Vickers, 84 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away after having recently had a stroke. She was receiving care at Miller’s Merry Manor at the time of her 6:55 p.m. death on Friday, May 31, 2019. Jean, as most knew her, was born on Aug. 27, 1934, in Jackson, Ky. She was the …read more.

Ralph Shepherd, 78, of rural Etna Green, went to be with his savior at 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at the Meadows of Warsaw. He was born on June 5, 1940, in Martin, Kentucky to Isaac and Virginia (Scarberry) Shepherd. He married on Oct. 2, 1957 in Kentucky to his true love Aileen Daniels, …read more.

Loren D. Stichter, 83, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Paddock Springs Health Campus in Warsaw. He was born April 12, 1936, in Illinois to Gordon and Esther (Good) Stichter. On May 13, 1961, he married Rachel Buchen, who survives. He founded Warsaw Masonry Supply and Glamour Pools and Spas. He loved going …read more.

Osie Lawmaster, 78, Pierceton, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Indiana Health University Hospital of Indianapolis. Osie was born the daughter of Valice and Bertha Bradford Aug. 29, 1940, at Prestonsburg, Ky. She married Larry Lawmaster and together they operated the Larry and Osie’s Family Restaurant at Pierceton. She loved flowers but most of …read more.

Donna “Darlene” Peck, 81, Cromwell, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 17, 1937, to William E. and Lucy E. (Clayton) Rogers. On Oct. 15, 1976, she married Harper “Fred” Peck. He preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 2009. Mrs. …read more.

Brent M. Hisey, 50, Warsaw and formerly of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 2:35 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his residence. On July 25,1968, Brent Matthew Hisey was born in Fulton County to Lowell and Shirley A. Redman Hisey. As the youngest of four children, he shared his childhood with his sister, Debra and …read more.

Larry William Smith, Jr., 38, Silver Lake, died unexpectedly at 3:45 a.m., May 29, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 10, 1981, in Dayton, Ohio to Larry and Donna (Woodall) Smith. He lived most of his life in the Silver Lake area. He attended Tippecanoe Valley High School and was …read more.

Tommie E. “Gorman” Reffitt, 77, Pierceton, passed away at 10:16 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on July 17, 1941, to Jimmie and Lisha (Ousley) Reffitt in Prestonsburg, Ky. He was a foreman for Chore-Time for 34 years. He was a member of Lighthouse Ministries, Trinity Faith Ministries and …read more.

Jerry Arlo Kreger, 80, Pierceton, passed away at 7:20 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Lincolnshire Place, Fort Wayne.  He was born on May 12, 1939, in Fort Wayne to Kenneth and Hazel (Peek) Kreger. He has been a Pierceton resident since 1959.  On Oct. 19, 1957, he was united in marriage to Joyce Gross …read more.

Stacy Lynn Priser, 32 and a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away in the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice after bravely battling Glioblastoma. She left this world at 12:10 a.m., Wednesday, May 29. Stacy was the daughter of James A. and Sally (Hogan) Priser. She was born on Dec. 16, 1986, in …read more.

Ruth Ann Haggard, 73, LaGrange, formerly of Ligonier, passed away at 8:28 on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 10, 1946, the daughter of Charles Wesley and Thelma Mae (Galbrith) Taylor in Bangor, Mich. She married Jerry Haggard in 1990; he preceded her in …read more.

Robert Kent Schmeltz, 84, Syracuse died Saturday, May 25, 2019.  He was born Aug. 19, 1934. He was the only child of Herbert and Vivian (Leach) Schmeltz.  He grew up in Wyatt and graduated from Madison High School in 1952.  He married Carol Lucille Weston on Sept. 6, 1953, in Bremen and moved to Nappanee in …read more.

Tommy E. Reffitt, 77, Pierceton, passed away at 10:16 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mike Kelly, formerly of Warsaw, and presently of North Manchester, passed away at 6:26 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 86. He was born on June 27, 1932, in Pineville, Mo. to Verna (Hire) Kelly and Harry Boone Kelly.  On June 2, 1957, he was …read more.

Jessie Elizabeth Hamilton, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on June 8, 1927, in Kingston, N.Y. to Pierina (Prosperi) Santora and Lorenzo Santora. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana for the past 70 years where she attended Winona …read more.

Richard “Dick” Piper, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 10:05 a.m., Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on Dec. 1, 1934, to Otho and Charlotte (Smith) Piper in Kosciusko County. He is survived by his wife Donna of 41 years. He was employed at Dick Piper Excavating for 40 years …read more.

Karen S. Hill, age 58, of Warsaw, passed away at 1 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019, in her residence. She was born Dec. 27, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Melvin A, and Lois E. (Harman) Hill. Karen was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, Class of 1978. She served as a Housekeeper for Bowen …read more.

Connie Puckett, age 52, of Claypool, passed away at 1:11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Anderson. She was born Oct. 16, 1966, in Hamilton, Ohio to David and Alice (Lambert) Eldridge. She was united in marriage to William Puckett in Lee County, KY on Aug. 8, 1982. Connie is survived by her husband William …read more.

Robert C. Savage, age 89 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away at 8:54 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Robert was born on Dec. 5, 1929, in Chicago, Ill. He was the son of Roy and Minerva (Spurr) Savage. He was a 1947 graduate of Proviso Township High Schools …read more.

Richard Piper, age 84, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:05 a.m., Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jerry Arlo Kreger, 80, of Pierceton, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Lincolnshire Place, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

David Fruit of Warsaw passed away at 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 54. He was born on Jan. 12, 1965 in Wabash to Barbara Nel (Schaaf) Fruit and Lewis “Lewie” Lee Fruit.     David was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where he …read more.

Karen S. Hill, age 58, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 1 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Curtis Ousley Jr., 64 of Claypool passed away at 11:25 a.m. on May 24, 2019, in V.A. Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 30, 1955, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Curtis and Ruth (Hall) Ousley Sr. On Dec. 2, 1994, he was united in marriage to Linda Jackson in Van Wert, …read more.

Alfredo DiRico, age 81, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, in Warsaw. He was born in Orsogna, Italy Aug. 17, 1937, to Pasquale and Maddalena (D’Angelo) DiRico. He is survived by his wife Giovanna of 60 years. Alfredo immigrated from Italy to Boston in 1958 and has been a resident …read more.

Valena Mae Beigh of Warsaw and Winona Lake passed away in her residence at age 93. Valena was born on August 29, 1925 in Bremen to Forrest J. and Gladys Eva Ranstead. She was a 1943 graduate of Claypool High School. On February 14, 1946, Valena was united in marriage to Edwin Merl “Ed” Beigh …read more.

George Dean Pendry, 54, of Warsaw, passed away at 6:26 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 11, 1965, in Portland to Larry Ray & Catherine Ann (Maxwell) Pendry. He grew up in Las Vegas, moved to the Warsaw area in 1991 and …read more.

Kim Allen Havlin, 65, of Silver Lake, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Alfredo DiRico, 81, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Helen Louise Miller, 88, Warsaw, formerly of Ripley, passed away 1:05 a.m., Monday, May 20, at Cardinal Group Home in Warsaw. She was born on May 27, 1930 in Winamac, to the late William H. and Thelma I. Darlington Miller. She was a wonderful and tenacious lady, and long-time member of the Cardinal family. Helen …read more.

Lee E. Norris, 89, of rural Mentone, passed at 4:12 am, Monday, May 20, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 2, 1929, in Mentone, Indiana to Samuel N. and Dora F. (Boyer) Norris. He married on March 6, 1955, in Mentone to Norene J. Bibler, she survives. Lee was a farmer and …read more.

Dirk Greider, 57, Syracuse, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

George Dean Pendry, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 6:26 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County.

Gilberto Garcia, Jr., 39 Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 5:55 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2019, after having been involved in a motorcycle accident near Goshen. Born in Chicago on April 3, 1980, he was the son of Gilberto Garcia, Sr. and Margarita Mendez Garcia. He was mechanically minded, having attended ITT Technical Institute after graduating …read more.

Charles Milton “Chuck” Gilbert, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his son’s residence. He was born on Sept. 16, 1935, in Richmond, to Milton H. and Viola (Fourman) Gilbert. He attended Richmond public schools, was a United States Army veteran, and on Nov. 8, 1963, in Sioux Falls, …read more.

Infant Trey Matthew Hall, stillborn, of Warsaw, passed away at 9:09 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born to Trey and Sierra (Ross) Hall. Surviving are his parents; Trey and Sierra Hall of Warsaw, maternal grandparents; Kim Clase and Aaron Ross both of Warsaw, paternal grandparents; Michelle Hall and Homer …read more.

Richard “Dick” Trowbridge, 77, Bourbon, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at home in the care of his family as his faithful caregivers during his illness. He was born the son of Welcome and Maxine Gochenour Trowbridge on Feb. 13, 1942, at Fort Wayne. He has been a lifelong resident of Etna Green, Tippecanoe and …read more.

Susan Ward Ashby, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 11:10 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was one of two daughters born to Mary (Wall) and LeRoy Ward in Huntington. She was born Oct. 16, 1945. One day she met her future husband and was married on Sept. 30, 1995, …read more.

Rick L. Hatfield, 58, Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in his residence.  He was born on June 10, 1960, in Mentone, to Billy and Janice (Perry) Hatfield. He lived his whole life in the Kosciusko County area. He worked for Creighton Brothers as a grain operator, truck driver, and mill operator.  Rick also was …read more.

Ginger Loree Gifford, 69, passed away on the evening of May 18, 2019, from complications resulting from pneumonia. She was born on April 12, 1950, in Pierre, S.D. to Florence Swinson and Doyle Gifford. Her mother sadly passed away when Ginger was only three and eventually, she moved with her dad to Warsaw. From there, she lived …read more.

Orville Bolin, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 4:05 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on June 27, 1959, in Tell City, to Martin and Juanita (Jackson) Bolin. He is survived by his daughters; Tammy Lewis, April Hurd, and Desirea Bolin all of Warsaw; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren also …read more.

Ginger Gifford, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 7:59 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Letitia K. “Tish” Clevenger, 78, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on April 28, 1941, in Goshen, to Gaylord E. and Evelyn M. (Bitner) Jones. She graduated in 1959 from Syracuse High School and attended Ball State University in …read more.

Lowell Dean Culp, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 11:13 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Fla. He was born on Oct. 22, 1937, in Goshen, to Mervin C. and Lois (Kester) Culp. He attended Goshen High School, was a United States Army veteran, and was married on Feb. 14, …read more.

Charles M. Gilbert, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Steven W. Gorsuch, 54, Cromwell, passed away on May 15, 2019. He was born to the Roy “Dean” Gorsuch and Lexie Duesler in Goshen. He is survived by two daughters: Cia Gorsuch of Ligonier; and Kaylie Gorsuch of Fort Wayne; two sons: Griffen Gorsuch of Columbia City; and Tyler Gorsuch of Fort Wayne; his mother; …read more.

MaryAnn Orr, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in her residence. She was born on July 15, 1922, to Oscar and Hazel (Unger) Morgan and grew up on a farm near Plymouth. After graduating from Lapaz High School, she worked at Kingsbury Munitions. On Sept. 30, 1945, she married the love …read more.

Seth W. Kelich, 16, North Webster, passed away at 2:55 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 2, 2002, in Kokomo, to Anthony W. Kelich and Abby N. Bass. He moved to the North Webster area eight years ago from Kokomo and was …read more.

Letitia K. “Tish” Clevenger, 78, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, IN. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Kyle Frederick Cunningham, 80, Kimmell, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 26, 1938, to Frederick and Rose Cunningham in Ligonier. On Oct. 26, 2006, he married Jean (Maloney) Speaker in Anderson, S.C. He was a lifetime area resident living in both Ligonier and …read more.

MaryAnn Orr, 96, Etna Green, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 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

Lowell D. Culp, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 11:13 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Norman Munson, 84, Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his home.  He was born on Jan 21, 1935, in Warsaw to the late Charles and Mable Munson. Funeral service will be 5 p.m., Friday, May 17, at New Life Tabernacle, 609 Patty Lane, Kendallville, with visitation from 2 p.m. until time …read more.

Seth Kelich, 16, North Webster, passed away at 2:55 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

DJ Eckert, 46, Warsaw, passed away at 1:15 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2019, in his residence. He was born March 20, 1973, to Michael Eckert and Tony Howard in Greenville, Ohio. He was a fun loving life kind of guy, who loved to cook and was very passionate about it. Those who had the pleasure …read more.

James L. Doyle, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 9:22 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on July 21, 1934, in Tolono, Ill. to Bernard M. and Helen M. (Mathews) Doyle. On Sept. 8, 1962, he was united in marriage to Katherine L. Zeiger in Bremen. He faithfully served his country …read more.

DJ Eckert, 46, Warsaw, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at 1:15 a.m. in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Gary Dean “Merf” Robbins, 73, Pierceton, passed away at 10:44 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his home. He was born on May 4, 1946, in Warsaw, to Roswell and Alice (Johnston) Robbins. He graduated in 1964 from Sidney High School and enlisted in the United States Marines Corps and served from Nov. 6, …read more.

Ronald R. Spaulding Jr., 53, Warsaw, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, as a result of a bicycle accident. He was born Jan. 12, 1966, in Warsaw to Ronald Sr. and Gail (Sullivan) Spaulding. He had a big heart, good sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. He liked being outside, working with crafts …read more.

  Adam Isai Abad, 16, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11, 2019. He was born on April 16, 2003, the son of Javier Abad and Sarai Zayago in Elkhart. Adam attended West Noble High School and was very athletic. He had wrestled, played soccer, and basketball. Adam was also very talented and musically …read more.

Sandra K. Haviland, 77, of Syracuse passed away on May 11, 2019 at her home. She was born on July 11, 1941 in Syracuse to William & Anna (Stabler) Hess. On June 27, 1960 she married Larry E. Haviland who survives. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star. Along with her husband …read more.

  Rashel Park, 39, Milford, passed away in her residence at 6:02 a.m., May 10, 2019.  She was born on March 17, 1980, to Ron and Mary Alice (Skeans) Park in Warsaw. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She is survived by her mother, Mary Alice Park of Milford; father, Ron (Spouse Christine) …read more.

George Oliver Vitaniemi, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 6:24 a.m., Monday, May 13, 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

Robert O. Smith, Sr., 73 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 7:20 a.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was the son of Frank and Callie (Anglin) Smith and was born in Bradshaw Mountain, W. Va. He was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and was …read more.

Donna Louise (Sheline) Nicolai, 64, passed from this earthly life into her heavenly life with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born Nov. 11, 1954, at Elkhart General Hospital to Donald and Carolyn (Saggars) Sheline. On May 7, 1978, she married Lowell Nicolai. They later …read more.

  Marilyn L. Perry, 88, Milford, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Nov. 18, 1930, in Nappanee, to Jacob Harold and Florence Opal (Clayton) Myers. She lived most of her life in Milford and graduated in 1948 from Milford High School. She …read more.

Donna K. Barth, 58, Columbia City, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 4:11 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019, at her sister’s home in Ligonier. She was born on July 18, 1960, in Detroit, Mich. to Bradley and Jerry (Korzenborn) Tingley. She graduated in 1978 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and in 1997 from …read more.

Gary Robbins, 73, Pierceton, passed away at 10:44 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Mary L. Thomas passed away at 1:55 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. Age 68 at the time of her passing, she was a longtime Warsaw resident who will be missed by many. She was born on Dec. 5, 1950, in Huntington. One of two children, she was the daughter of …read more.

Junior Young, 81, a lifetime Warsaw, resident passed away at 3:35 p.m., May 12, 2019, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with Cory Benz at Titus Funeral Home. Please visit www.titusfuneralhome.com for more information.

Christina (Guardiola) Espinoza, 89, a beautiful, loving mother, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019, in Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. The daughter of Jose and Maria Guardiola, she was born on July 24, 1929 in San Marcos, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County and was the matriarch of the Espinoza family. She was …read more.

Rashel Park, 39, Milford, passed away at 6:02 a.m., May 10, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Susan Kay Bradshaw, 68, of Goshen died Friday, May 10, 2019. She was born June 25, 1950, in Mishawaka to Robert D. and Berniece (Biesbroeck) Lightner. Survivors include four sons: Dean (Tammie) Bradshaw of Warsaw, Michael (Sheryl) Bradshaw of North Webster, Charles (Stephanie) Bradshaw of New Paris and James (Katie) Bradshaw of Elkhart; 10 grandchildren: …read more.

Kevin Galloway, 69, of Syracuse passed away on May 6, 2019 at his home.  Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

William T. Davis, age 67, of Warsaw and formerly of Nappanee, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at 11:33 a.m. in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements ae currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Phyllis “Jean” Duzan, 87, of  Warsaw was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Kosciusko County Hospital. On Sept. 11, 1931, she was born in Rochester to Lee and Lillie Mikesell Holloway. Growing up as the ninth of 12 children, she shared her childhood with seven …read more.

Neppisee Lena “Neppi” Harman, 92, Celina, Ohio, died at 10:05 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Celina Manor in Celina. She was born June 5, 1926, in Wabash, to Norman Rhoads and Hazel (Kumley) Gray. She was a 1944 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended Frankfort Pilgrim College in Frankfort. She first married Ernest …read more.

Doris Joy, 84, Pierceton, passed away at 6:05 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Parkview Whitley, Columbia City.  She was born on July 18, 1934, in Whitley County to Charles and Martha (Lock) Rush. She lived all of her life in the Whitley County and Kosciusko County area.  She was united in marriage to Robert …read more.

Dustin A. Carty, 39, Syracuse, passed away at 8:31 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Warsaw.  He was born on Dec. 14, 1979, in Crawfordsville, to Keith and Denise (Reffitt) Carty. He is survived by his wife Bianca of 14 years. He was a professional truck driver with over 15 years of experience. He was currently …read more.

Dennis D. Young, 67, North Manchester, passed in his home at 5:54 a.m., May 9, 2019. Born on Jan. 23, 1952, in Warsaw, he was one of seven children born to Donald S. and Deloris J. (Whittenberger) Young. After graduating from Manchester High in 1970, he married the love of his life Debra “Debbie” Reed on …read more.

Phyllis “Jean” Duzan, 87,  Warsaw passed away at 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Kosciusko County Hospital. On Sept. 11, 1931, Phyllis Jean was born in Rochester to Lee and Lillie Mikesell Holloway. Jean and Robert H. Duzan were married on June 17, 1951. They shared 37 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away on June …read more.

  Margaret J. Yeater, 96, Fenton, Mich., passed away at 11:34 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Crestmont Nursing Care Center of Fenton, Mich. She was born on April 11, 1923 in Akron, to Gordon and Edith (Vandermark) Young.  In 1968 she moved to Michigan and moved back to Warsaw in 1989. She was united in marriage …read more.

Dustin A. Carty, 39, Syracuse, passed away at 8:31 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

William Joseph Heiman, 81, passed away on May 7, 2019, in Warsaw. He was born on March 29, 1938, In Warsaw, to Anthony and Sophia (Uhlenhake) Heiman. He established, owned, and operated Heiman Construction for over 40 years and received numerous awards for excellence in concrete construction. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting pheasant, …read more.

Margaret J. Yeater, 96, Fenton, Mich. passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Fenton, Michigan. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

William “Bill” Heiman, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 10:18 a.m., in Paddock Springs Health Campus, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Paul Reid, 76, Ligonier, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019, at his home. He was born on October 7, 1942, the son of Chet and Irene (Shultz) Reid. On Aug. 1, 1965, he married Clarene Reid; she preceded him in death on April 7, 2012. He is survived by two daughters, Suzanne “Suzy” Campbell …read more.