Gale O. Kieper, 75, North Webster, passed away at 6:02 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 26, 1944, in Chicago Heights, Ill. to Richard V. and Norma G. (Metzger) Pangburn. She grew up in Chicago Heights and graduated in 1961 from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights. …read more.

Claudette K. Teel (Doran), 74, Warsaw, passed away at 2:05 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.  She was born on May 22, 1944, in Warsaw to Keith and Elnore (Hatfield) Doran. During her life she worked for Hot Dam Karaoke as well as Cardinal Services. She was an avid Bingo and scratch …read more.

David Brian Miller, 59, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, in his Warsaw home. Age 59 at the time of his death, he had battled with cancer and other health issues for several years. He was born on July 20, 1959, in Ironton, Ohio. The son of Benjamin H. Miller and …read more.

Mary Elaine Frazier, 90, Millersburg, passed away at 5:38 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her residence. She was born on March 1, 1929, in Syracuse, to Lester O. and Clara (Burson) Sawyer. She was a lifetime Millersburg resident and attended school in Syracuse. She was married on April 10, 1954, to Lawrence W. …read more.

Robert (Larry) Lawrence Quillen, passed on March 5th, 2019. He departed with family at his bedside and retained his sense of humor to the end. He counted his two greatest accomplishments as his son Jared Kyle and building his lake house for his family.  He was never more at home than on the water, either …read more.

Emma M. Lutz, 82, passed away on March 9, 2019 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567.

Gale Kieper, North Webster, passed away at 6:02 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN 46555.

Claudette Teel, 74, Warsaw, passed away at 2:05 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, Indiana. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Robert “Larry” Lawrence Quillen passed on March 5, 2019. He departed with family at his bedside and retained his sense of humor to the end. He counted his two greatest accomplishments as his son Jared Kyle and building his lake house for his family. He was never more at home than on the water, either …read more.

P. Jeffery “T-Bone” Spear, 62, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, in his residence.  He was born Aug. 17, 1956, in Fort Wayne, to Phil and Rosalee (Bauman) Spear. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw Community High School. He then went on to further his education at Lincoln Tech in …read more.

Gael Conway, 54, North Webster, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Phillip Spear, 62, Winona Lake, passed away Thursday, March 7, 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

Mary E. Frazier, 90, Millersburg, passed away at 5:38 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567

Carolyn Elizabeth “Carol” Clark, 79, Syracuse, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 7, 2019, after a brief illness due to a brain tumor. She was born on Nov. 9, 1939, in Warsaw to George Wilbur & Dortha Ruth (Phillips) Shaffer. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident except one year …read more.

William (Pappy) Lorrison Jr, 83, North Manchester, was born July 1, 1935, to Lena (Wright) and William Lorrison Sr. and passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He leaves behind two daughters: Penny Simmons and Robin (Rod) Emmons; significant other, Kay Lorrison; and surviving sisters, Joyce Norrick and Shannon Tate. He was preceded in death …read more.

Harriet E. Ladd, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 11:11 a.m., March 5, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born to William J. and Wava M. (Heckman) Crall on Sept. 3, 1922, in Warsaw. She was graduate of Warsaw High School and a lifetime area resident. She was united in marriage to John R. …read more.

Carolyn Elizabeth “Carol” Clark, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 5:12 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her residence.  Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567 is in charge of arrangements. 

Charles E. “Chuck” Berkeypile, 76, Milford, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Feb. 20, 1943, in Warsaw to Ralph Everett and Gladys Marie (Hollar) Berkeypile. He was a lifetime Milford area resident and graduated in 1961 from Milford High School where …read more.

Graham Rankin, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 2:35 p.m., Tuesday, March 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

Marcos Mendoza, 32, Pierceton, passed away at 12:37 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 23, 1986, in Chicago, Ill. to Socorro Brito and Marcos Mendoza. He moved to the area with his family when he was 9 years old and was a …read more.

Harriet E. Ladd, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 11:11 a.m., March 5, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Deanna Bussard, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 2:20 a.m., Sunday, March 3, 2019, in her residence. She was born May 31, 1957, in Warsaw to Hanford and Etha (Rutherford) Hall. She was a graduate of Triton High School, Bourbon. She was a loving mother and faithful homemaker for her family. Survivors include her partner Gregory …read more.

Mary Louise (Suelzer) Lowe passed away in the comfort of her home in Warsaw, March 2, 2019. She was the wife of the late Phil O. Lowe. She is survived by 11 children: Michael (Connie) Lowe, John (Katy) Lowe, Anita (Dennis) Fitzgerald, James (Jackie) Lowe, Marty (Owen) Altman, Susan (Paul) Scheuer, Sharon (late Robert) Semmer, …read more.

Shirley A. Hewitt, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 4:49 a.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019, in North Webster. She was born on July 17, 1945, in Goshen, to Charles Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Strieby) Hewitt. She was a lifetime area resident and attended New Paris and Syracuse Schools. She retired in January 2002 from Chore-Time …read more.

Sharon R. Hoffman, 81, Wabash, passed away March 3, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash, IN. Sharon was born September 9, 1937 in Warsaw, Indiana to Clinton E. and Dora Jane (Harter) Smith. Sharon graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1955. On Dec. 18, 1982, she married Donald William Hoffman. She loved her …read more.

Madonna J. Clemons Stephens, 78, Claypool, passed at 8:48 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at her daughter’s residence. She was born on March 1, 1940, in Rochester, to Ernest and Deloras (Easterday) Tucker. She married on July 3, 1958 in Mexico, to Harold Clemons, he preceded her May 9, 1988. She then married on April …read more.

Deanna Bussard, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 2:20 a.m., Sunday, March 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

Mary Louise Lowe, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 4:15 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 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

John D. Brown, 76, Claypool, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, at 7:42 p.m.  He was born on July 22, 1942, in Warsaw, to Robert and Esther (Tschantz) Brown.  He graduated from Leesburg High School in 1960. He retired as an assistant pressman from R.R. Donnelly and Sons, Warsaw, after 42 …read more.

Edith Hagerman, 90, Ligonier, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 19, 1928, in War, W. Va., the daughter of John M. and Clara (Woody) Hicks. On Aug. 1, 1946, she married Elbert L. Hagerman; he preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 2015. …read more.

Madonna J. Clemons Stephens, 78, of Claypool, passed away at 8:48 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at her daughter’s residence. She was born March 1, 1940, in Rochester to Ernest and Deloras (Easterday) Tucker. She was married on July 3, 1958, in Mexico, Ind. to Harold Clemons, who preceded her in death on May 9, …read more.

John Brown, 76, Claypool, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 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

Randy W. Hunter, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 5:04 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He passed away quietly which is just how he lived. Born on January 29, 1944 in South Bend, Randy Hunter was one of five children. He was the son of Byron G. and Winifred (Fiwek) Hunter. He graduated …read more.

Randy W. Hunter, 75, Warsaw, passed away at Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital at 5:04 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Pre-planned arrangements are with Titus Funeral Home and will be announced soon. Condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Jonathan A. “Jon” Pitts, 50, South Bend, passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born on June 19, 1968, in Lafayette, to James A. and Gloria J. (Hensley) Pitts. He grew up in Anderson and attended Anderson High School. He moved to the South …read more.

Leota E. Long, 86, Cromwell, passed from this earth into the loving arms of her Savior at Avalon Village, Ligonier. Known to many as “Chickie,” she was born to Theodore and Uteva Mowat in White Pigeon, Mich. She was the firstborn of five children; she is survived by Alice Johnson and was preceded in death …read more.

Nina May Kendrick was born May 1, 1923, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Stanley Roy and Muriel Alberta (Pettit) Brownell. She married Vernard William (Ben) Kendrick on June 19, 1948 in Rochester, N.Y. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2009. She accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age and was a …read more.

Nina M. Kendrick, 95, Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Feb. 25, 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

Lou Ella Martinez, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 4:31 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in her residence. She was born Oct. 1, 1927, in Saginaw, Mich. to Nancy (Francis) Peters. She lived most of her life in Warsaw. During her life she worked for Sunmetal and in 1993 she retired from Zimmer as a production worker.  She was …read more.

Marilyn Irene Sells, 85, Silver Lake, passed away at 11:08 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. She was born on July 19, 1933, in Warsaw, to Dorothea G. (Longfellow) Lozier and Ernest H. Lozier. On Aug. 12, 1951, she was married to Duane C. Sells. They shared 54 …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.

Sally Ann Goon, a lifetime resident of Leesburg, passed away on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 21, in Goshen Hospital after bravely battling cancer. Born on July 12, 1950, she was one of four children born to Junior and Maxine (Woods) Goon. She attended Leesburg school and graduated with the class of 1968 from Warsaw …read more.

Barbara Ann “Barb” Kortum-Neff, 80, Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at her home in Sarasota, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Sally Ann Goon, a lifetime resident of Leesburg, passed away on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 21, in Goshen Hospital after bravely battling cancer. Born on July 12, 1950, she was one of four children born to Junior and Maxine (Woods) Goon. She attended Leesburg school and graduated with the class of 1968 from Warsaw …read more.

Debra J. Van Ness, 61, entered the Kingdom of Heaven when she passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. A resident of Warsaw for the past thirty years, Debra was admitted to Kosciusko Community Hospital at the time of her death. She was born to Robert W. and Delores M. (Gay) Young. She was …read more.

George Louis Robertson,  71, passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Feb. 23, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are with Cory Benz at Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for more complete details.

Lou Ella Martinez, age 91, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:31 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Sally Goon, age 68 and a resident of Leesburg, passed away at Goshen Hospital at 11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Marlene Joyce Schaiper Marsh Crump, 82 of Greenwood and a previous long-time resident of Winona Lake, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Feb. 21, 2019 after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 19, 1937 in Peoria, Ill., to the late Russell and Lillian Merkel Schaiper. She graduated with a B.S. in …read more.

Klara E. Hill, 97, Syracuse, passed away at 9:58 a.m. on Feb. 19, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on April 28, 1921, in Big Lake, Minn., to John and Maude Mabel (Mummert) Muntinga. She graduated from Jefferson Township High School in Middlebury, and Goshen College in Goshen. She was married …read more.

Linda Yoder, 71, Syracuse, passed away on Feb. 19, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born Oct. 5, 1947, in Wolf Lake, to Marion and Irene (Mishler) Yoder. She moved to the Syracuse area in 1982. She retired from Maple Leaf Farms after 32 years of service. She was a member of the Wawasee …read more.

Mabel J. Barnhart, 72, Atwood, passed away at 10:31 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born May 11, 1946, in Paintsville, Ky. to Herschel and Edna (Blanton) Francis. A resident of Atwood since 1968, she was employed by Creighton Brothers and retired with 30 ½ years of service. She …read more.

Charles (Chad) K. Huyette, 88, Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2019.   On July 30, 1930, Huyette was born to Irene (Kelly) and Kenneth Huyette in Bluffton. He studied at Purdue University, was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and graduated with a degree in business and economics. After graduation, Mr. Huyette proudly …read more.

Annalissa Jasmin Calderon, 18, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 1:43 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Goshen. She was born on May 23, 2000, in Goshen, to Pauline (Rangel) Uribe and the late Mario Calderon. Annalissa was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She attended Leesburg Elementary …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 on …read more.

Clifford C. Wieland, 86, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at Green House Village of Goshen. He was born Feb. 17, 1933, in Bay City, Mich. to Matthew and Lydia (Maibach) Wieland. On July 23, 1961, he married Carol Broquard in Fairbury, Illinois. She survives along with three children, Karmin (Dwayne) Yonts, Goshen; Kip (Tanya) Wieland, …read more.

Leonard “Len” Ray Draving, 85, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in his residence. He was born Jan. 21, 1934, in Peru, to Floyd and Florence and died Feb. 19, 2019, leaving behind the love of his life, Beth, and their three sons. Len Draving married the former Elizabeth Ann Schneider on June 21, 1957 …read more.

Nancy L. Ayers, 69, Milford, passed away at 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at her residence. She was born on April 30, 1949, in Plymouth, to Joseph and Marie (Anderson) Simpson. She graduated from LaVille High School in Lakeville and was married on Jan. 9, 1990, in Plymouth to Jesse G. Ayers who …read more.

Klara E. Hill, 97, Syracuse, passed away at 9:58 a.m. on Feb. 19, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Elizabeth Poor, 95, passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2019, at Hearth and Home Assisted Living in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born Feb. 19, 1923, in Toledo, Ohio to Beatrice (Scobie) and Alvin Klemmer who preceded her in death. On Jan. 31, 1948, she married David B. Poor, who also preceded her in …read more.

David H. Anders, 73, Warsaw, passed away quietly at 7:25 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019. He was surrounded with love from his family at the time of his death. He was born on May 26, 1945, in Warsaw and was the son of Howard and Pauline (Schultz) Anders. One of three brothers, he was a …read more.

Edward E. “Ed” Alvey, 70, Leesburg, passed away at 3:34 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 6, 1948, in Muncie, to Emerson and Alberta L. “Lucille” (Buis) Alvey. He lived most of his life in the Muncie and North Webster area and …read more.

Kenny Ray Hicks, 42, Cromwell, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, 2019, at his home. He was born on April 23, 1976, the son of Raven Jr. and Omah (Poe) Hicks in Kendallville. On Aug. 30, 2003, he married Jessica Messer in Hagerstown. Survivors include his wife, Jessica Hicks of Cromwell; their two …read more.

Leonard “Len” Ray Draving, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 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

Randy Allen Ingle passed away Feb. 10, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 1, 1958, at Elkhart General Hospital to Wayne and Dorothy (Hogan) Ingle. He graduated in 1978 from WCHS. He proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corp 29 Palms. He was employed at Explorer Van for …read more.

Letha J. Pletcher, 94, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at I.U. North Hospital in Carmel. On April 22, 1924, Letha Lentz was the last of 5 daughters born to Clinton and Edna Lentz in Pierceton. On July 14, 1942, she married Richard Pletcher of Pierceton. They were blessed with nearly 72 years of …read more.

Nancy L. Ayers, 69, Milford, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at her residence. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567 is in charge of arrangements.

Edward E. “Ed” Alvey, 70, Leesburg, passed away at 3:34 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Mabel J. Barnhart, age 72, of Atwood, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 10:31 PM in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born May 11, 1946 in Paintsville, KY to Herschel and Edna (Blanton) Francis. A resident of Atwood since 1968, she was employed by Creighton Brothers and retired with 30 ½ …read more.

Mary Lou Baker, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. She was born on May 5, 1929, to Floyd V. and Pauline (Dorgan) Hyre in Wayne County. She grew up in Winchester, then moving to Warsaw in 1962 where she has been a residence for …read more.

Cleo M. Combs, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 6:42 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Grace Village in Winona Lake. He was born on July 31, 1942, in Kirby, W. Va., to Maxine (Smith) Combs and Elzie Woodrow Combs. On Jan. 30, 1961, he was married to Bonnie Jean (Shanholtz) Combs, who survives. He served …read more.

Leatha Pletcher, 94, formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Indiana University Hospital, North Carmel. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Bernice Fisher, 93, Milford, passed away on Feb. 14, 2019, at Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born on Aug. 3, 1925, in Sidney, to Artie & Bertha (Beigh) Montel. She was a homemaker and was also formerly employed by Syracuse Rubber. She formerly attended the Milford United Methodist Church. She is survived by her …read more.

Franklin Eugene “Mercman” Hines, 70, Wabash, died at 10:09 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at his home. He was born Aug. 30, 1948, in Marion, to Oren Eugene and Estella Margaret (Shiveley) Hines. He was a 1967 graduate of Fairmount High School. He married Sandra Graves in Kokomo on May 5, 2002. Mr. Hines worked …read more.

Paul Evans, 64, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Life Care Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 14, 1954, in San Bernardino, Calif., to Melville Clifton and Etta Francis (Umel) Evans. He was united in marriage to V. Elaine Cook in Warsaw on April 5, 1986. She passed …read more.

Baby Ronan Samuel Frush was born an angel at 5:01 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was the beloved son of Bryan Earl Frush and Jessica Lynn Stahl of Pierceton. Ronan was deeply loved and wanted, he made a lasting impression on his family’s hearts and will be forever …read more.

Ronald “Ron” C. Everson, 70, Winona Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at Venice Regional Bayfront Health in Venice, Fla. He was born on March 28, 1948, in Fort Wayne, to Kathryn C. (Fremion) Everson and Maurice J. Everson. On June 19, 1971, he was married to Doris Ann (Fischer) Everson, who …read more.

  Diana Kay Reinhart, 76, Fayetteville, Ark., and formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 4:27 p.m., Feb. 13, 2019, in North Hills Rehabilitation of Fayetteville. She was born Aug. 22, 1942, in Warsaw to Howard and Eleanor (Tenney) Gates. A longtime Pierceton resident she was united in marriage to David Reinhart in 1972 and celebrated 46 …read more.

Doug Smith, 61, Milford, passed away unexpectedly January 18, 2019. Doug was born June 18, 1957 in Carlisle, Penn., to Arthur M. and Esther E. (Royer) Smith. He is survived by two sisters, three nieces and one nephew as well as many friends. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements …read more.

Mary Lee Willman, 84, Leesburg, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on June 21, 1934, in Bunker Hill, to Samuel and Ruth (Spencer) Boyer. She grew up in Marion, graduated in 1952 from Marion High School, and attended college in Harrisburg, Penn. She was married on …read more.

Mary Lou Baker, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Diana Kay Reinhart, 76, Fayetteville, Ark., and formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 4:27 p.m., Feb. 13, 2019, in North Hills Rehabilitation of Fayetteville. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jesus “Chuy” Reyes, together with his two daughters, Zulia and Valeria passed away unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Ligonier. Chuy was born Nov. 22, 1968, the son of Jesus Reyes and Maria de Jesus Ibarra in Aguascalientes, Mexico. On May 19, 2000, he married Mirna Rodriguez …read more.

Kevin Owens left this earth after a valiant battle with Cancer on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at the age of 62. He was born in Warsaw, Sept. 24, 1956. He graduated from Mentone High school. He was loved by many and loved to make people laugh and smile. He spent much of his life in …read more.

Paul Evans, formerly of Warsaw, 64, passed away at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Life Care Center of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mary Lee Willman, 84, Leesburg, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Clifford D. Wolf passed away at 4:45 a.m., Feb. 9, 2019. He was born on May 26, 1938, to Ernest and Vivian (Chubb) Barth-Wolf. He married the light of his world, Cleo Jean (Estep) Wolf on Jan. 31, 1965. Over the years he worked at several recreational vehicle places in Elkhart, including Beeline and Barth …read more.

Oscar Barrera Cruz III, born on Feb. 7, 2019, entered into heaven on Feb. 10, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his loving parents Kimberlym Cruz and Oscar Barrera- Garza of Ligonier; grandparents: Geddy Cruz of Ligonier; Africa Canul of Goshen; Oscar and Maira Barrera of Ligonier; and …read more.

Randy A. Ingle, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Ruth Una Paige, 96, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 8:10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. She was born Jan. 29, 1923, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to William Ernst Krause and Ruth Una (Arnst) Krause. She lived in the greater New York area until her late 30’s. She was married on Valentine’s …read more.

Mary Jo Valentine, 85, Key Largo, Fla., formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 7:05 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in her residence. She was born on June 8, 1933, to Henry and Beulah (Osborne) Ratliff in Lauratown, Ark. She graduated from Sloan-Hendrix High School in Imboden, Ark. She was united in marriage on Jan. 5, …read more.

Phil Hollingsworth, 79, Warsaw, passed away on Feb. 9, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Freddie D. Meade, 68, Mentone, passed away at 9:40 p.m., Feb. 9, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on Sept. 28, 1950, in Logan, W. Va., to Carlos and Myrtle (Maynard) Meade. He lived most of his life in Silver Lake. On March 26, 1982, he was united in marriage to Martha Meade …read more.

Jimmie Keith Brown, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 6:08 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 4, 1946, in Warsaw, to Paul L. and Shirley (Fuson) Brown. He attended grade school in Warsaw, attended Concord High School in Elkhart, and was a United …read more.

Charles L. “Larry” Gates, 91, North Webster, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Warsaw. He was born Dec. 28, 1927, in Battle Creek, Mich. to Carl Wendell and Velma (Sommers) Gates. He grew up in Mishawaka, and graduated in 1947 from Mishawaka High School. He was married …read more.

Robert G. Jones, “Big Bob,” 64, Kimmell, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital surrounded by his children and mother. He was born Sept. 13, 1954, in Goshen, to Perry and Litta (Hylton) Jones. He was a retired service contractor. He was a fun loving jokester and a friend to all …read more.

Donald E. “Don” Minear, 60, North Webster, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 16, 1958, in Columbia City, to Franklin “Hal” and Peggy (Rhodes) Minear. He was a lifetime North Webster area resident and graduated in 1977 from Wawasee …read more.

Diana Jo Brown, 78, Cromwell, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 2, 1940, in Kimmell, to Everett P. and Lucille M. (Beezley) Baker. She was a lifetime Noble County area resident and graduated in 1958 from Cromwell High School. On …read more.

Mary A. Watson, 79, Sidney, passed away at 1:10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Parkview Hospital Randallia. She was born on May 5, 1939, in Somerset, Ky. to Rouff and Bertha (Bell) Albertson. She has been a resident of Sidney for over 50 years. On Dec. 29, 1956, she was united in marriage to …read more.

Robert “Bob” Joy Jr., 63, Pierceton, passed away at 11:59 a.m., Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born in MacDonald Hospital on July 22, 1955, in Warsaw, to Robert Sr. and Doris (Rush) Joy. He was a lifelong resident of Pierceton. During his life he worked as a manufacturer at Armstrong …read more.