David E. “Mag” Kern, 57, Syracuse, passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Feb. 3, 1962, in Goshen, to Jacob Earl “Jake” and Susan A. “Susie” (Morganthaller) Kern III. He graduated in 1980 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, and was a lifetime …read more.

Sherman Kimbal Scott, known to many as “Kim,” passed away at 11:15 a.m., Sunday, April 7, 2019, in his Milford home. Age 69 at the time of his death, he was surrounded with love from his family at his passing. He was born on Dec. 12, 1949, in Elkhart County to father, Russell Scott and mother, …read more.

Oscar L. Storms, 65, Rome City, passed away at Parkview Reginal Medical Center, Friday, April 5, 2019. He was born on April 24, 1953, in London, Ky. to Verlin and Laota (Irvin) Storms. He married Diana Faulkner on July 4, 1972, in Ligonier. Mr. Storms is survived by his wife, Diana Storms of Rome City; …read more.

Longtime Warsaw resident, John Thomas Wade, passed away at 2:51 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2019, at 2:51 AM, at Advent Hospital in Tampa, Fla. after a two-year bout with cancer. He was born in Wabash, on Aug. 9, 1940, the son of Glen and Roberta Wade. A resident of Warsaw since 1956, he was a …read more.

David E. Kern, 57, Syracuse, passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

William E. “Bill” Thompson, 87, Wakarusa, (formerly of Leesburg) passed away at 11 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor Assisted Living in Wakarusa. He was born on Sept. 8, 1931, in Wolf Lake to Ira James and Reuah (Boggs) Thompson. He graduated in 1951 from Wolf Lake High School, was a …read more.

Anna J. Hurd, 71, Mentone, passed away at 10:58 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born Nov. 24, 1947, in Martin, Ky. to Melvin and Thelma (Stephens) Miller. Formerly of Burket and Fort Wayne, she was a Mentone resident for ten years. She was united in marriage to …read more.

Michael Brinkman, 78, of Leesburg, passed away on April 2, 2019 at his home. He was born Nov. 12, 1940, in Garrett to Vern and Thelma (Myers) Brinkman. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He retired from Syracuse Rubber in 2003. He was an avid hunter and outdoors-man and was a …read more.

Trula Faye Callahan, 86, of Sandy Beach, died at 4:42 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019, in her home.  She was born Sept. 27, 1932, in North Manchester, to Clarence Penrod and Pluma Naomi (Keister) Penrod Brandenburg. She graduated from Chester High School in North Manchester in 1950. She married Harvey Raymond Callahan in North Manchester …read more.

Arlo Mae Secrist, 95, of Bourbon, In passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born April 5, 1923, in Plymouth to Ray E. and Mary E. Anglin Conger. She retired from R.E.M.C of Marshall County as an accountant and was a 1941 graduate of Plymouth High School. In …read more.

Paula S. Whitesell, 83, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, at 6:20 p.m. in Grace Village Health Care and Rehabilitation, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Christopher “Cricky” Scott Cochran, 47, Warsaw, passed away at 4:34 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 13, 1972, in Warsaw, to Mary (Rollins) Plummer and David Cochran. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he attended Warsaw Community High School. He had worked for Dollar …read more.

Brenda K. Ward, 61, Noble County, passed away at 6:12 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in her residence. She was born Nov., 20, 1957, in Rochester, to Arlo and Lois (Ummel) Knouff. She lived most of her life in Missouri and Indiana. She was an LPN during her life and was a passionate caregiver. She was …read more.

Violet Louise Sponseller, 93, Leesburg, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care. She was born Jan. 9, 1926, in Indianapolis, to Ernest Barth and Bertha (Chubb) Wolfe. On Oct. 3, 1942, she was united in marriage to Russell Roy Sponseller in Warsaw. Violet moved to the Kosciusko County …read more.

Rosemary Charles, 69, Ligonier, passed away Monday April 1, 2019, at Parkview Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born on Jan. 20, 1950, the daughter of Beckan Taulbeel and Garnet Angie (Taulbee) Clark in Wolf Lake. On Feb. 27, 1976, she married Elmer Defroy Charles Sr.; he survives. She is also survived by two sons, …read more.

Daniel Thomas Rose, 54, passed away in his home April 4th, 2019. He was born in Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 16, 1964. A lifetime student of World History he was a graduate of Warsaw High School and an alumnus of University of Arizona. He was employed at Owen’s Grocery for 16 years and formerly at Liquid …read more.

George T. Dvorak, 74, Leesburg, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at his home. He was born on Aug. 2, 1944, in Chicago, Ill. to William and Virginia (Wisniewski) Dvorak. He was a United States Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He was married on May 3, 1969, in Lemont, Ill. to …read more.

Anna J. Hurd, 71, Mentone, passed away at 10:58 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 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

Valda Vere (Fruit) Collier, 96, Pierceton, passed away 12:25 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born on June 2, 1922, in rural Packerton, to Ruth (McFarren) Fruit and Frank Fruit.  On Feb. 14, 1946, she was married in Warsaw, to Charles Robert Collier, they shared 68 …read more.

Matthew Franklin Thomas, 33, passed away on March 10, 2019, after a career of service to his country. He was an extraordinary man and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was a devoted son to Robert Thomas and Lisa Frauhiger, a loving brother to Lucas Thomas, and a caring grandson to …read more.

George T. Dvorak, 74, Leesburg, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his home. Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements.

Violet L. Sponseller, 93, Winona Lake, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Daniel Thomas Rose, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 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

Brenda J. Alexander, 78, Pierceton, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 24, 1940, to Francis Marion and Ethel (May) Lilly in Paintsville, Kentucky. She retired from Uniroyal of Warsaw and the operated Brenda’s Day Care for several years. She loved her daycare kids. …read more.

George Louis Robertson passed away, surrounded by devoted family and friends, at 4:10 a.m., Feb. 23, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, after a determined and courageous fight against cancer.   He was 71 years old, having lived a life of exemplary and dedicated service to others, including in Warsaw, Indiana, where he recently served …read more.

Brenda K. Ward, 61, Noble County, passed away at 6:12 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 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

Stanley R. “Stan” Insley, 78, Syracuse, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Greencroft Rehab in Goshen. He was born on Feb. 11, 1941, in Warsaw, to Robert G. “Bob” and Ethel Mae (Rowe) Insley. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1959 from Syracuse High School. He …read more.

Stanley R. “Stan” Insley, 78, Syracuse, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Greencroft Rehab in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Gloria J. Chivington, 66, North Webster, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her home. She was born on Aug. 17, 1952, in Fort Wayne, to Charles and Patricia (Otis) Huffman. She graduated in 1970 from Southside High School in Fort Wayne and on March 25, 1972, in Fort Wayne, she …read more.

Edward L. “Ed” Chivington, 66, North Webster, passed away at 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 26, 1952, in Fort Wayne, to Eugene and Mary (Reichard) Chivington. He graduated in 1970 from West Noble High School and on March 25, 1972, in Fort Wayne he married …read more.

Rhonda Kay Allen, 61, Silver Lake, passed away April 1, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1957, in Wabash to the late William and Evelyn (Barton) Hensley. Rhonda was married to Thomas Allen on Aug. 21, 1977; he preceded her in death on Nov. 16, 2015. She loved the Lord and …read more.

Carol Lucille (Weston) Schmeltz, 84, Syracuse, died at 12:30 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2019, at her residence. She was born Nov. 16, 1934, in South Bend to Thomas and Maude Weston.  Carol grew up at Lake of the Woods, Bremen, graduating from Bremen High School in 1952. She married Robert K. Schmeltz on Sept. 6, 1953, in …read more.

Donald F. Kenipe, 91, Pierceton passed away at 12:48 a.m., April 1, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on April 6, 1927, in Indianapolis, to Jennings and Goldie (Ottinger) Kenipe. He was united in marriage in Indianapolis to Marilyn Barnes on June 17, 1951, who preceded him on Oct. 25, 2015. A resident …read more.

James “Jim” Alden Smith, 82, passed away unexpectantly on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Warsaw. He was born on Nov. 6, 1936, in Marshall County, to Gilbert and Roma (Pyle) Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County. He was a graduate of Silver Lake (High School). On Nov. 28, 1954, he was united …read more.

Douglas E. Hollan, 49, Rochester, passed away March 31, 2019, unexpectedly at home. He was born to Ray D. and Vergie Howard Hollan on November 29, 1969, in Hazard, Ky. He has been a resident of the area most of his life. He worked in trailer manufacturing at Fairmont and Schultz Homes He was a …read more.

Gloria J. Chivington, North Webster, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Joseph C. Fulford, 87, Ligonier, passed away at Goshen Hospital at 5:15 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born on Oct. 22, 1931, in Wawaka, to the late Nathan and Lavada (Sparrow) Fulford. He married Mavis Conrad on Sept. 11, 1954, in Albion.  She passed away on Aug. 27, 2016. He is survived by his daughters, …read more.

Larry Edwin “Swi” Swihart, 78, rural Silver Lake, died Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1940, in Kosciusko County, to Harold and Ruby (Pyle) Swihart. He was a 1958 graduate of Silver Lake High School. He married Mary Ann Sutton at the LaFontaine Christian Church on April 3, 1966. …read more.

Donald F. Kenipe, 91, Pierceton, passed away at 12:48 a.m., Monday, April 1, 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

Reverend John “Jack” Allen Cahill, Winona Lake, 93, went to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 11: 24 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Grace Village Health Care. He was born Oct. 5, 1925, in Dubuque, Iowa to Dorothy (Green) Cahill and Frank Cahill. On Aug. 14, 1948, he married Jean (Valentine) Cahill, who survives. He served in the U.S. …read more.

James Alden Smith, 82, passed away Sunday, March 31, 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

Evelyn M. Hensley, 79, North Manchester, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2019. She was one of 13 children born to Oscar S. and Florence M. (Helser) Barton on Sept. 23, 1939, in Warsaw. On May 21, 1957, she married William R. Hensley. He later passed away on Jan. 10, 1987. …read more.

James A. “Jim” Goddard, 72, Leesburg, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his residence. He was born on June 2, 1946, in Plymouth, to Vernon & Maxine E. (Morris) Goddard. He was a lifetime area resident and graduated in 1965 from North Webster High School. On July 23, 1965, in Leesburg, …read more.

James A. “Jim” Goddard, 72, Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Mary K. Klosowski, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 4, 1945, in Michigan City to Kenneth and Evelyn (Bruemmer) Breitzka. She was a graduate of Elston High School, Michigan City. She was united in marriage to Terry J. Klosowski …read more.

Colin Gordon Bates was born April 7, 1961, in Summit, N.J., to the late Joel G. Bates, originally from Syracuse, and Dolores Marie Chelko Bates of Natrona Heights, Penn. He spent his early childhood in Pittsburgh, Penn. before moving to Houston, Texas, where he attended Cy-Fair High School. He attended Indiana University and was a …read more.

Pamela K. Gearhart, 64, Silver Lake, died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 10, 1954, at Rochester, to John C. and Loreen A. (Landis) Hoover. Graduating from Manchester High School in 1972, later that year Dec. 16, 1972, she married Robert “Bob” …read more.

Dr. Orville L. McFadden, 94, rural Claypool, passed at 8 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 25, 1924, in New Haven, to Russell and Evelyn (Pfeiffer) McFadden. He was married on Nov. 10, 1951, in Millville, Mich. to Vanoma I. “Judy” McFadden, who preceded on Sept. 28, 2016. …read more.

Rose R. Valdez, 57, Claypool, passed away at 2 p.m.,Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 10, 1961, to Edelmiro and Alice (Richwalski) Hernandez in Hammond. She was married on Dec. 28, 1999, to Jose Valdez in Las Vegas, Nev. She was a homemaker who love to …read more.

Jean Justice, 82 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at 1:40 a.m. in Warsaw Meadows Care Center on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Born Velva Imogene Rice on Dec. 1, 1936, in Waynesburg, Ky., she was one of six children. She grew up in Lincoln County, Ky. before settling in Warsaw where she …read more.

Robert G. “Bob” Farber, 71, Syracuse, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2019, at his home. He was born on Jan. 4, 1948, in Huntington, to Robert H. and Melba (Miller) Farber. He graduated in 1967 from Wolf Lake High School in Wolf Lake, and was a United States Army veteran. He …read more.

V. Imogene Justice, known to most as “Jean,” passed away quietly at 1:40 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. She was 82 years old. Arrangements were pre-planned with Titus Funeral Home though date and time of service are pending. Updated information will be available at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Nancy Reed, 68, passed away before 7 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in her son’s Warsaw home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home and are currently pending. Please see www.TitusFuneralHome.com for complete obituary and for updates to service information.

Howard “Bub” Patrick, 69, Claypool, passed away 1:36 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2019, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 15, 1949, in Salyersville, Ky. to Monroe and Rosalie (Hale) Patrick. He was a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County. On Oct. 5, 2006, he was united in marriage to Dianna Diehl in Winona Lake. He …read more.

Wesley A. “Wes” Kern, 32, Leesburg, passed away at 8:27 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, at his home. He was born in Goshen, on March 24, 1986, to Daniel Kern and Vickie Kuhl. He attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was a lifetime area resident except for 2 years in Panama City, Fla. …read more.

Phillip Eugene “Flip” Morris, 53, Ligonier passed away on March 24, 2019, at home. He was born on Feb. 16, 1966, the son of Phillip and Virginia (Blake) Morris Sr. in Goshen. On Sept. 16, 2018, he married Tracy Abner; she survives. Survivors include his wife, Tracy Morris of Ligonier; a daughter, Taylor Morris of …read more.

Rosalie Diane “Rosie” Albaugh, 70, Cromwell, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on June 24, 1948, the daughter of Melvin and Evelyn (Slone) Brazel, in Goshen. On Feb. 16, 1991, she married Michael J. Albaugh; he survives. Other survivors include her …read more.

Mary K. Klosowski, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, 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

Robert G. “Bob” Farber, 71, Syracuse, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse,

Wesley A. “Wes” Kern, 32, Leesburg, passed away at 8:27 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Doris Eugenia Dorsey, 99, Winona Lake, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. She was born on Nov. 2, 1919, in Kosciusko County to Elmo and Florence (Weimer) Shock. She graduated in 1936 from Syracuse High School and was a lifetime …read more.

Brenda J. Alexander, 78 of Pierceton, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 24, 1940 to Francis Marion and Ethel (May) Lilly in Paintsville, Ky. She retired from Uniroyal of Warsaw and the operated Brenda’s Day Care for several years. She loved her daycare kids. …read more.

Howard Patrick, 69, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:36 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Thomas A. Edgar, 83 of Warsaw and a longtime resident of Leesburg, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 23, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Tom, as most knew him, was born on Sept. 18, 1935, in Leesburg and was the son of Lewis Edgar and Lola (Whiteleather) Edgar. He was a …read more.

Florence M. Holman, 82, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away just before 2 p.m. on Friday, March 22, in Elkhart Place Assisted Living in Elkhart. Born on March 14, 1937, in Mt Clemens, Mich., she was the daughter of Henry and Clara (Hempke) Geisler. She was a 1956 graduate of Mt Clemens High School and was …read more.

Debra L. (Bell) Minglin, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly after a courageous battle with cancer at 8:35 a.m. on March 22, 2019, in her home. She was 62 years old. Born on February 1, 1957 in Logansport she was the daughter of Patricia (Morrison) White. Debra, or Debbie as most knew her, …read more.

Maria Andrea Pizana Contreras, 83, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on Nov. 3, 1935, to the late Francisco Contreras and Bernarda Aguilar in Aguascalientes, Ags. Mexico. On Oct. 9, 1952, she married Manuel Pizana and together they shared over 67 …read more.

Deedra Louise Kreager, 72, of Lafayette and formerly of Cromwell, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019, at home. She was born on Oct. 30, 1946, the daughter of Arthur and Bonnie Jean (Moore) Wehmeyer in Rushville. On Oct. 4, 1969, she married Jerry Kreager; he survives. Kreager was a former secretary at Ra Comm …read more.

Brenda J. Alexander, 78, Pierceton, passed away 10:10 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Doris E. Dorsey, 99, of Winona Lake and formerly of North Webster, passed away at 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Rose R. Valdez, 57, Claypool, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

G. Robert “Bob” Haney, having spent most of his lifetime as a resident of Winona Lake, passed away at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Warsaw’s Lake City Place. Born on March 15, 1923, in Winona Lake, he recently celebrated his 96th birthday. He was the son of the late Ralph R. and Mary …read more.

Alberta L. Davis, 91, passed away on March 17, 2019.  She was a resident of Colorado Springs for 27 years and a former resident of the Orme School, Mayer, Ariz, and Claypool. Davis was a teacher and college counselor for many years. She was a graduate of Rochester High School (1945) and Ball State University …read more.

Gelenia D. Smith, known to most as “Jill” or as “Grandma Smith,” passed away just before 5:30 p.m.on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in her home north of Hoffman Lake. Having spent most of her life in the Atwood area, Smith was 79 years old. She was born in Marshall County on Dec. 31, 1939, and …read more.

Marilyn Staton, age 66, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on March 15, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Bernice Brockus Erow. Staton was a member of the St. Clement Catholic Church. She enjoyed being involved with her community at Magnolia Hill. Survivors include children Sandy (Bob) Schrader and Chris (Brandye) …read more.

Victor Staton, 75, of Sebring, Fla., passed away on March 15, 2019. A native of LaCrosse, he was the son of the late Virgil and Norma Railsback Staton. Survivors include children Sandy (Bob) Schrader and Chris (Brandye) Staton; siblings Marcille Claar, Edith Harrington, Sharon Petty, Fern Staton, Frieda Wong and Vyron Staton; and grandsons Nicholas …read more.

Lowell L. Engle, 80, of Indianapolis (formerly of Warsaw and Greenwood) found rest in Jesus’ arms on March 15, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Warsaw on Oct. 25, 1938, he was the third of four sons of Louis and Dorothea Engle. He grew up in Kosciusko County and graduated from …read more.

Frances Antoinette (Hogan) Brooks, 81, Warsaw, entered into her eternal home, on March 17, 2019, after a lengthy illness. Born to Frank Hogan and Barbara (Keane) Hogan on May 5, 1937, in Bury, England, Brooks was a woman of deep faith, who cherished her Irish Catholic roots. Her family thought it only fitting that she …read more.

Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Fought of Warsaw went home into the arms of Jesus at 11:56 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at his residence at the age of 83.  He was born on Oct. 27, 1935, in Albion, to Winifred Irene (Nelson) Fought and Ernest Owen Fought. On June 5, 1976, he was married to …read more.

Amber Grace Miller, daughter of Ezra Leroy and Erin (Nead) Miller was stillborn at 8:06 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Koscuisko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Surviving are her parents; sisters, Melissa Miller, Emily Miller; brothers, Ezra Miller, Kristopher Miller; paternal grandmother, Esther Miller, Orwell, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Leon and Elizabeth Nead, Hart, Mich.; great …read more.

Gelenia D. (Young) Smith, a resident of rural Warsaw, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in her home north of Hoffman Lake. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home and are currently pending. Please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com for service details or to leave condolences.

Lloyd Whitaker, 65, Silver Lake, passed away at 11:25 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, in his residence. He was born on May 4, 1953, to Ellis and Maxine (Spradlin) Whitaker in Prestonsburg, Ky. He was united in marriage on May 21, 1971, to Pearlie (Prater) in Silver Lake. He was a union carpenter for many …read more.

Kristin C. Sundin, 50, Warsaw, passed away at 9:05 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows. She was born April 2, 1968, in Chicago, Ill. to Gunnare and Marylou (Vinci) Sundin. A Warsaw resident for 30 years, she graduated from Lake Central High School in St. John and later Ivy Tech of Warsaw in …read more.

Larry B. Taylor, 73, Ligonier, passed away at 2:25 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, following an extended illness at Northridge Village in Albion. He had been a resident there since 2016 He was born on Sept. 30, 1945, the son of Leland Devere and Cleo Euda (Fausnaugh) Taylor in Noble County. He grew up in …read more.

Lloyd Whitaker, 65, Silver Lake, passed away at 11:25 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kristin C. Sundin, 50, Warsaw, passed away at 9:05 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Carl Fredric Porter, 93 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at 5:30 a.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Warsaw’s Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Porter was born on June 26, 1925, in Lebanon, Missouri to Fred and Laley (Gardner) Porter. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as …read more.

Russell L. Jackson, 67, Kimmell, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at home. He was born on April 15, 1951, the son of Jim and Ruth (Ritenour) Jackson in Fort Wayne, and was a lifetime area resident. He married Sherry Smith on June 5, 1970. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Jackson; daughters and sons: …read more.

Henry C. Miller Sr., 76, Warsaw and formerly of Pierceton, went to be with His Heavenly Father at 1:04 a.m., March 14, 2019. He was born on Dec. 5, 1942, to Fred and Josephine (Meade) Miller in Prestonsburg, Ky. He married the love of his life Mary Ann Reed on Feb. 13, 1963. They enjoyed …read more.

Gloria E. Edgerton, 70, Cromwell, passed away on March 13, 2019, at her residence. She was born to the late Earl Long and Phyllis (Gross) Long in Three Rivers, Mich. She married Lanny Edgerton on March 11, 1994, in Constantine, Mich. Gloria is survived by her husband of 25 years, Lanny; son, Michael Kramer of …read more.

Sandra “Sandie” Lynn Prater, 51, Warsaw, passed away at 2:23 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in her residence. She was born on Oct. 22, 1967, in Lima, Ohio to James Carl and Zella Sue (Hatfield) Wright. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. On Feb. 15, 1986, she was united in marriage to Scott …read more.

Henry C. Miller, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 1:04 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 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

Joe Allan Crouch, 76, Anderson, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, after a three-year battle with autonomic instability. He was born Oct. 14, 1942, in Warsaw to the late Charles and Helen (Gaskill) Crouch. He attended grade school and high school in Pierceton where he was active in basketball and track. …read more.

Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Prater, 51, Warsaw, passed away at 2:23 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Levi Francisco Gutierrez Silva, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. There will be a time of visitation from 4-6 p.m., on Thursday March 14, at Yeager Funeral Home.  A mass will take place at 2 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ligonier

Janice Searfoss, 78, LaGrange, passed away on March 8, 2019, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. She was born on Feb. 14, 1941, in Syracuse, to Alva and Eva (Ritter) Searfoss. She lived most of her life in the Syracuse-Milford area. She is survived by her brother – Jerry Searfoss of Syracuse. There will be …read more.

Larry Neher, 68, Claypool, passed away at 10:05 a.m., March 11, 2019, in his residence. He was born on Sept. 26, 1950, in Warsaw to Ivan and Christine (Stafford) Neher. On July 17, 1977, in Leesburg he was united in marriage to Fay McAfoose. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident he worked for Dalton Foundries as …read more.

Graham Rankin, 87, Warsaw passed away 2:35 p.m. March 5, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 14, 1931, in Muskegon, Mich. to Frank W. and Ruth G. Graham. On April 26, 1952, in Ann Arbor, Mich. he was united in marriage to Dorothy (Dottie) Sutch, who preceded him May …read more.

John David Frankfather, 72, Knapp Lake, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at home. He was born on April 19, 1947, the son of Paul and Evelyn (Lantz) Frankfather in Fulton County. He graduated from Cromwell High School in 1966 and served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam and was …read more.

It is with great sadness that the family of Emma Marie Lutz announce her passing after a brief illness, Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the age of 83 years. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 61 years, Jack Earl Lutz. She was born April 12, 1936, in Elwood. Emma (“Mom”, “Grandma”, Sis, Aunt and …read more.