Kathy D. Vermillion, 61, Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, passed away at 2:25 p.m., May 6, 2019, in her residence. She was born Feb. 19, 1958, to Jacob and Sylvia (Miller) Hostetler in Bremen. She is survived by her husband Robert of 35 years. She was an industrial sewer as well as a homemaker. In addition to …read more.

Jackie “Jack” Lee Alderfer, 70, Servia, passed at 3:45 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2019, at his daughter’s home in Macy. He was born on May 9, 1948, in Rochester, to Merle and Julia (Coleman) Alderfer. He worked for the Kralis Brothers, Wilson’s Fertilizer and Grain, and the Rochester Street Dept. He always enjoyed fishing. He is …read more.

Kathy Vermillion, age 61, Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, passed away at 2:25 p.m., in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Sophia Everett, 96, Syracuse, passed away on May 3, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on Dec. 14, 1922, in Snowflake, Va. to Charlie and Lilly (Nash) Strong. A Syracuse resident, she also lived in the Kimmell area for several years, having also lived in Muncie. She is lovingly survived by her four …read more.

David A. Sawesky Sr., 74, Warsaw, passed away on May 4, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on Feb. 28, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio to Bob and Jean Weschke. He was a veteran having served Honorably in the US Navy. On April 17, 1970, he married Charlene Martin who survives. He lived in …read more.

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

  Mitchell “Mitch” Ray Titus, 47, Warsaw, sadly passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, from injuries sustained in a workplace accident. He was born on April 30, 1972, in Wabash County, Indiana to Mary L. (Ward) Thomas and the late Jerry L. Titus. On April 6, 2013, he …read more.

Angeline “Ann” L. Yarian within 28 days of 100 years old, passed away peacefully May 3, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw with her grandchildren by her side. She was born May 31, 1919, the daughter of Floyd F. and Edith Burnworth Walters at North Manchester. She was a graduate of Wabash High School …read more.

Edwina Grace “Win” Sroufe, 75, North Webster, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Dec. 14, 1943, in Beach Grove to Edward Robert and Irene (Balint) Eves. She graduated from North Western High School in Kokomo and attended International Business College in …read more.

Elizabeth Anne Walker, 60, Kendallville, passed away at 11:22 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at her parent’s home in Kendallville. She was born on July 20, 1958 in Kendallville, to Thomas E. and Vonetta A. (Green) Trowbridge. She grew up in Churubusco and graduated in 1976 from Carroll High School in Fort Wayne. She …read more.

Linda Marie Novello, 74, North Webster, passed away at 4:39 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at her home. She was born on Dec. 19, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Everett James and Grace (Gallagher) Pierce. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, graduated from Downers Grove High School and attended Mr. Robert’s Beauty School in …read more.

Lois Ann Click, 78, Winona Lake, passed away at 2:18 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019, at her home. She was born on July 5, 1940, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Wayne Curtis and Surilda (Poe) LeMaster. She grew up in Prestonsburg and was married on Jan. 17, 1959, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Clyde Click who …read more.

Linda Marie Novello, 74, North Webster, passed away at 4:39 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her home. She was born on Dec. 19, 1944, in Cleveland, OH, to Everett James & Grace (Gallagher) Pierce. She grew up in Cleveland, OH, graduated from Downers Grove High School and attended Mr. Robert’s Beauty School in Downers …read more.

Nekia T. (McCloskey) Hedstrom, 39, Lakeville, died at 9:44 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Med Center, Mishawaka. She was born March 10, 1980, in Goshen, to Philip McCloskey and Kalonie (Donat) Loucks. Surviving are her fiancé: Joseph Ankrom, Lakeville; siblings: Bobby (Hilda) Young, Rockville; Angel Francis, Elkhart; Travis Loucks, Goshen; Marley …read more.

Kevin Kennedy, 52, Milford, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, in Goshen Hospital. He survived by his aunt, Peggy Owens of Warsaw. Services will be private. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Edwina Grace Sroufe, 75, North Webster, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 7 Cr 500N, North Webster

Donna Beeson, 85, Winona Lake, and a longtime resident of Vincennes, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born March 25, 1934, in Hartford City, the daughter of Elwood and Geneva (Whybrew) Farr. She graduated from Hartford City High School in 1952 and worked at the Free Methodist denominational headquarters in Winona Lake before marrying …read more.

Joan A. Cox, 92, Warsaw, passed away at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Warsaw. She was born in Montpelier, Ohio on July 2, 1926, to Alfred and Theresa (Smith) Grant. She was united in marriage to Ellis N. Cox on March 2, 1946, in Montpelier, Ohio. She was a resident in Warsaw for …read more.

Johnnie D. Sparks, 89, Ligonier, passed away at 2:08 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at his home in Ligonier. He was born on Aug. 4, 1929, the son of Clyde Sparks and Delphi (Belcher) Payne. On Jan. 17, 1954, he married Barbara Mullins; she survives. He is survived by two sons: Timothy Sparks of Topeka; …read more.

Robert “Bob” E.  Koedyker, 80, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in his residence.  He was born on May 13, 1938, in Gary, to Deloris Gillis and Hank Koedyker. He was raised in Winona Lake and lived most of his life in Kosciusko County.  He was united in marriage on Aug. 8, 1959, in …read more.

Bonnie L. Brandon, 91, Goshen, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, (her 91st birthday) at her daughter’s home in Elkhart. She was born April 30, 1928, in Hamilton to Dwight F. and Vera M. (Heller) Haughey. She grew up in Hamilton, graduated in 1946 from Hamilton High School, …read more.

Robert Koedyker, 80, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 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

Linda Novello, North Webster, passed away at 4:39 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster

Ronald Ray Heffner, 86, Kimmell, passed away at 2:05 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2019, at Northridge Village in Albion. He was born on Aug. 25, 1932, the son of Ray and Mildred (Huff) Heffner. On June 8, 1953, he married Peggy J. Robinson; she preceded him in death on June 17, 2014. He is survived …read more.

Roy G. Lewis, 66, Pierceton, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 20, 1952, in Hazel Park, Mich. to Glen Allen and Beulah (Music) Lewis. He grew up in Kentucky, attended public schools there, and moved to the Pierceton area several years …read more.

Richard Pletcher passed away Feb. 16, 2014 and Letha on February 16, 2019. They were joined in marriage on July 14, 1942.  They were blessed with nearly 72 years of marriage, most of which was while living in Pierceton.  From that marriage came two children, a daughter Rebecca and a son Clinton. Preceding them in …read more.

Bonnie L. Brandon, 91, Goshen, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse

Donald G. Stidams, 71, Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, surrounded by family after a short battle with small-cell lung cancer. He was born in Salem to the late Delbert and Tilda (Davidson) Stidams, and grew up in New Paris, attending New Paris school in the Goshen, and North Webster areas. He …read more.

Jane C. DeRolf, 76, North Webster, passed away at 5:19 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019, at her home. She was born on Aug. 6, 1942, in Hammond to Charles and Dorothy (Thorpe) Kaufman. She grew up in Hammond, graduated in 1960 from Hammond High School and attended Hammond Business College. She was married on …read more.

Julie Ann Shaw-Popenfoose, 55, Leesburg, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2019, at her home with family and friends in attendance. On Dec. 31,1963, she was born in Kendallville, to Melvin and Clara (Carroll) Shaw, Sr. She attended Warsaw Cardinal Center from 1966-1981. She was well known for her beautiful smile, out-going handshakes, …read more.

Sonja Decker, 55, Warsaw, passed away 11:01 April 27, 2019, in her residence. She was born on Dec. 20, 1963, in Warsaw to Richard and Judith (Myers) Plotner. On July 29, 1995, she was united in marriage to Dan Decker, who survives. A lifetime Warsaw resident she worked for Warsaw Community Schools as a teacher’s …read more.

Roy G. Lewis, 66, Pierceton, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Ruth Mae Schanbacher, 92 and a longtime resident of Chapman Lake, passed away quietly at 11:05 a.m. on April 22, 2019, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. The daughter of Dee Walter and Edith Mae (Hellwarth) Fast, he was born on March 25, 1927, in Mercer County, Ohio. She graduated as valedictorian from Rockford …read more.

Nancy L. Fritz, 71, and a resident of Huntington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. She was previously a resident of Warsaw where she had worked as an LPN at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She also worked for Duemling Clinic, Fort Wayne. Nancy was born on Oct. 1, 1947, …read more.

Jane C. DeRolf, 76, North Webster, passed away at 5:19 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Sonja Decker, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 11 a.m., April 27, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Lillie F. “Susie” Hartup, 81, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her home. She was born on April 19, 1938, in Kosciusko County, to Robert Royce and Josephine “Jo” (Reiff) Galbreath. She was a lifetime Pierceton and Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1956 from Pierceton High School. She was married on …read more.

Esther E. “Billie” Swihart, 95, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:43 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019, at her home. On Oct. 21, 1923, Billie E. McCorkle was born in Carthage. She was a cherished daughter of  Lonzo and Jessie Hart McCorkle. Growing up as the youngest of the …read more.

Sharon G. Graham, 88 , of Rochester passed away at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Chase Center. Born on July 22, 1930, in White County, she was the daughter of the late Damon and Grace (Fry) Nice. On July 17, 1948, she married Lowell “Toad” Graham. He preceded her in death on Jan. …read more.

Ermah E. Sparks, 68, North Manchester, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Daughter of William A. and Gladys M. (Walker) Strasser, Ermah was born on June 15, 1950, in Wabash. For many years, Ermah worked as a CNA for various nursing homes in Wabash County, …read more.

Roy G. Lewis, 66, Pierceton, died Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Clara Mae Kemp, 95, Nappanee, died at 7 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2019, at her daughter’s residence. She was born March 20, 1924, in Nappanee to Daniel A. and Fannie J. (Miller) Miller. On Feb. 9, 1943, she married Daniel E. Kemp. He preceded her in death May 2, 2000. Clara was a member of …read more.

Marylou Jones, 78, Ligonier, and formerly of Athens, Mich., passed away on April 23, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on Aug. 14, 1940, to Maxine Wyer in Burr Oak, Mich. She spent most of her years in Michigan. She worked for Gruman for 5 years and became their first woman spray painter. Marylou …read more.

Willa J Burchett, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 12:06 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Parkview Randallia Hospital. She was born on Dec. 24, 1941, to Willie S. and Fairybelle (Burchett) Collins in Lancer, Ky. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Walter Burchett. She was united in marriage to Walter Burchett, October …read more.

Dr. Trevor Percival Craigen, 74, Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord at 12:19 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Wampler Senior Home in Bourbon. He was born on Sept. 1, 1944, in Cape Town, South Africa to Ruth (Pridgen) Craigen and Robert Percival Craigen.  On March 25, 1967, he was married to …read more.

Connie Smith Clouse, 75, died Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Green House Village. She was born April 28, 1943, in Allen County to Everett Devon and Sarah Ellen (Gilbert) Smith. On Aug. 11, 1962, she married Tony S. Clouse in Albion. He survives along with two daughters, Carla (Mark) Plavchak and Amy (Blake) Luebbehusen, both …read more.

Phyllis A. Archer, 94, of Cromwell, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Northridge Village in Albion. She was born on Dec. 9, 1924, the daughter of Raymond L. and Elva L. (Vorhis) Bitner in Syracuse. On Aug. 12, 1945, she married Clair W. Archer; he preceded her in death on Aug. …read more.

Esther E. Nelson, 97, Mentone, died at 2:25 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. She was born on Nov. 12, 1921, in Kosciusko County, (Burket), to Elmer and Jessie Sanders Duglay. On Oct. 8, 1938 at Warsaw, she married Frank A. Nelson, who preceded Feb. 17, 1971. She had worked as …read more.

Betty L. Burnett Zimpelman, 86, Mentone, died at 11:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Signature Health Care, Bremen, Indiana. Services are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Former Macy resident, Marabel L. See, 99 years, 6 months and 16 days departed this life at 5 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. In Macy, on Oct. 2, 1919, Marabel Louise Clemans was born. She was the precious daughter of Marvin and Jessie Julia Miller Clemans. Growing up she …read more.

Willa J Burchett, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 12:06 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Parkview Randallia Hospital Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Ruth Mae Schanbacher, 92 and a longtime resident of Chapman Lake, passed away quietly at 11:05 a.m. on April 22, 2019, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. The daughter of Dee Walter and Edith Mae (Hellwarth) Fast, she was born on March 25, 1927, in Mercer County, Ohio. She graduated as valedictorian from Rockford …read more.

Timothy Edward McCullough, 60, Decatur, passed away late Wednesday morning, April 24, 2019, at his nephew’s residence. He was born on March 13, 1959, in Decatur, to Edward A. McCullough and the late Phyllis M. (Barr) McCullough. He served in the United States Navy. He was a member at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schumm, Ohio. He was …read more.

David Lee Dahlstrom, 90, Grand Rapids, Mich., passed away peacefully with his family at his side, April 21, 2019. He truly lived his life in the service and love of his Lord, Jesus Christ, and his family. A smile was ever present with him. He was born Sept. 5, 1928, to Frank and Jennie (Duddles) …read more.

Paul Eugene McGlennen, Silver Lake, passed away at his home surrounded by family at 4:21 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at the age of 70. He was born on May 14, 1948 in Kalamazoo, Mich. to Virginia (Laughlin) McGlennen and Raymond McGlennen.  He was married on Nov. 24, 1973, to Marsha (Truex) McGlennen. They …read more.

Thomas J. “Tom” Elsten Sr., 75, Pierceton, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2018, at his home. He was born on May 21, 1943, in Huntington to Earl L. and Helen M. (Bair) Elsten. He grew up in Huntington, graduated from Huntington High School, attended Indiana / Purdue University in Indianapolis, and International Business College. …read more.

John W. Blackburn, 88, Goshen, passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. He was born on May 8, 1930, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Elbert and Eliza (Skeens) Blackburn He grew up in Prestonsburg, Ky. and attended public schools there. He moved to Indiana in 1954 and …read more.

Lillie Hartup, 80, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500 N, North Webster

Anne M. Speicher, 84, Leesburg, passed away on April 18, 2019, at her home. She was born on Sept. 7, 1934, in Chicago, Ill. to George and Janet (Jones) Mahaney.  On Aug. 12, 1975, she married Morris Speicher who preceded her on Feb. 2, 2012. She is survived by her two daughters: Gayle (Ken Bucher) …read more.

Nancy L. Fritz, 71 and a resident of Huntington, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at 4:15 a.m. at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements have been trusted to Titus Funeral Home. Online condolences and updates to service information may be found at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Ruth Schanbacher, 92 and a resident of Winona Lake, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 11:05 a.m. at Grace Village Retirement Community. Arrangements have been trusted to Titus Funeral Home. Online condolences and updates to service information may be found at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Jerry Leroy Searls, 57, Syracuse, formerly of Coco, Fla., passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019, at his brother’s home. He was born on Jan. 21, 1962, in Goshen, to Jack Leroy and Kay Frances (Stouder) Searls. He grew up in Cromwell area, attended West Noble High School, and lived in Florida …read more.

Wilma I. Rostochak, 88, Pierceton, passed away at 1:58 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at her home. She was born on Jan. 13, 1931, in Pierceton, to Oscar and Elva (Reiff) Werstler. She was a lifetime Pierceton area resident, graduated in 1949 from Pierceton High School, and attended Ravenscroft Beauty College in Fort Wayne. …read more.

Ximayra Yamilette Ortiz, daughter of Jennifer Sanchez and Ramon David Ortiz of Pierceton, sadly passed away unexpectedly at 4 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at the age of 9 months and 27 days old. She was born on June 23, 2018 in Columbia City. Her parents attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Warsaw. …read more.

Bonnie Jeanne Metzger, formerly of Silver Lake and Winona Lake, passed away at 12:35 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Timbercrest Senior Living in North Manchester, at the age of 90. She was born on Sept. 5, 1928, in Silver Lake to Velma Grace (Hill) Shipley and Carl Wendell Shipley. On Jan. 3, 1951, …read more.

Ximayra Yamilette Ortiz, daughter of Jennifer Sanchez and Ramon David Ortiz of Pierceton, sadly passed away unexpectedly at 4 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2019, at the age of 9 months and 27 days old. She was born on June 23, 2018, in Columbia City. Her parents attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Warsaw. …read more.

Teresa Lynn Tackett, 57 and a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 2:58 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. The daughter of Arlas Slaven and Sharon (Webster) Palmer, Terrie, as most knew her, was born on June 16, 1961 in Warsaw. She attended Tippecanoe Valley High School and worked for …read more.

Anne Speicher, 84, of Leesburg, passed away on April 18, 2019, at her home.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Wilma I. Rostochak, of Pierceton, passed away at 1:58 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Jerry Leroy Searls, 57, of Syracuse, and formerly of Coco, Fla., passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

John R. Denton of Pierceton passed away unexpectedly at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at his residence at the age of 37. He was born on Jan. 21, 1982 in Berrien Springs, Mich. to Laura Renee (Lauck) Olmstead and Robert Lee Denton.  On April 26, 2011 he was married to Elizabeth Ann (Keppel) …read more.

Marabel L. See, 99, Macy passed away at 5 a.m., on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Merrill B. Frick, 88, Wawaka, passed away peacefully at 4:31 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Aug. 10, 1930, the son of Harry D. and Mary Blanche (Blosser) Frick. On Sept. 10, 1950, he married Louise Rhea on the lawn of her parents, Ralph and Paula Rhea. He is …read more.

Angel Vinning Galvan, stillborn, Warsaw, passed away at 11:35 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on April 17, 2019, to Bryan Galvan and Shelby Vinning. She is survived by her parents: Bryan Galvan and Shelby Vinning of Warsaw; maternal grandparents: Mortha Vinning of Goshen; Richie (spouse Angela) Vinning of …read more.

Danny W. West, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Peabody Health Care in North Manchester. He was born on March 17, 1946, in Wabash to Glenn and Mayme (Clark) West. He was united in marriage on May 7, 1971, in Tokyo, Japan to Yoshiko Kameyama who preceded him in …read more.

Danny West, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 11 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Peabody Retirement Community Health Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Thomas J. Elsten, 75, Pierceton, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Sylvia G. Whitaker, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Services will be private. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with all arrangements. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Teresa Tackett, 57 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away at 2:58 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.  Arrangements have been trusted to Titus Funeral Home. Online condolences and updates to service information may be found at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Lorabel Wildman, Warsaw, passed away at her residence at 11:05 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019, at the age of 95. She was born on June 10, 1923, in Milford, to Grace (Driver) Ferverda and Ray Ferverda.  On Nov. 26, 1946, she was married to Harold Rex Wildman, who survives. She was a 1941 graduate …read more.

Margaret M. “Mert” Helton, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 23, 1926, in Fort Wayne, to Francis B. and Gladys M. (Yonor) Light. She attended Warsaw High School and was married on Dec. 11, 1944, in Warsaw to …read more.

Sylvia G. Whitaker, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Carolyn Jean Pigman, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday April 16, 2019, in her residence. She was born on March 25, 1942, to Raymond and Evelyn (Jennings) Gift in Elkhart. She was united in marriage on Oct. 31, 1964, to Clarence Pigman in Butler. She was a graduate of Butler High School. She worked …read more.

James D. “Jimmy” Clemans, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on April 6, 1958 in Rensselaer, to Richard and Bertha Pearl (Bailey) Clemans. He attended Rensselaer High School and moved to Kosciusko County in 1989 from Monticello. He was a …read more.

Iris V. Dickerhoff, 86, Mentone, passed at 5:58 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was born on Aug. 3, 1932, in her grandmother’s home in rural Etna Green to Alden and Emma (Sparrow) Jones. She married Richard D. Dickerhoff on March 1, 1952, in Claypool, he preceded her …read more.

Anton J. “Tony” Schwartz, 90, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:20 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. He was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Mansfield, Ohio to Ferdinand L. and Anna (Hangar) Schwartz. He is survived by his wife, Rita, of 36 years. He attended Ohio State University and was …read more.

Margaret M. Helton, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

  Nikko Lynn Crum, 65, Warsaw, passed away at her residence at 3:37 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019. She was born on Nov. 15, 1953, in Alameda County, California to Inge Erika (Elkelman) Walker and William Maxon Walker.  On Oct. 28, 1978, she was married to Robert Leroy Crum, he passed away on Oct. …read more.

Gary Lee Polk, 57, Leesburg, passed away at 5:27 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. He was born on March 8, 1962, in Goshen, to Shirley Ann (Tinkey) Polk and Larry Eugene Polk. He was married to Sherry Sue (Long) Polk. Together they had four sons …read more.

Stephen Allen Schwartz, 71, Syracuse died in his home at 6:12 a.m., Saturday, April 13. He was born on Dec. 11, 1947, in Bluffton. He was the youngest of three sons born to Wendell (Bill) and Doris (Elzey) Schwartz. He graduated from Indiana University and served in the U.S. Navy for four years. On Aug. 4, …read more.

Anton J Schwartz, 90, Warsaw,  passed away at 3:20 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Hubert Patrick Kennedy, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 11:11 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. He was born on March 17, 1938, in Plymouth, to Ruth Laurene (Smith) Kennedy and Lewis Kennedy. On Feb. 22, 1980, he was married to Saundra Lea (Miller) Kennedy, who survives. …read more.

Matthew Hoshal, 27, of Warsaw, and formerly of Etna Green, passed away at 7:03 p.m., April 7, 2019, 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

James D. “Jimmy” Clemans, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County

William “Bill” A. Henning, 83, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 8:25 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Grace Village Health Care. He was born on July 1, 1935, in Blantyre, Ontario, Canada to Sarah Lina (Sewell) Henning and Ralph McClure Henning.  He was raised in India as the son …read more.

Bobbi Jo (George) Axsom, 46, Milford, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 8, 2019, in her home. She was born on March 18, 1973, in Elkhart to Robert Wade and Barbara Carol Williford George. She attended White Pigeon High School in Michigan and was a highly-skilled bartender, waitress, welder and cabinet builder. She …read more.

Iris V. Dickerhoff, 86, of Mentone, Indiana passed at 5:58 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Mary Ellen Blue, Warsaw, passed away at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 97. She was born on Sept. 26, 1921, in Syracuse, to Emma Catherine (Goppert) and Floyd Ott.  She was married on Nov. 9, 1940, to Melva Blue, Jr. They shared 71 years of …read more.

Paula S. Whitesell, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care and Rehabilitation, Winona Lake. She was born June 8, 1935, in Warsaw to Paul and Margaret  Shunk. On May 12, 1955, she was united in marriage to Richard Douglas Whitesell. She was formerly employed by Lake City …read more.

Bobbi Joe Axom, 46, Milford, passed away on April 8, 2019, at her home.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.