Mary Jo Valentine, 85, Pierceton, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Saturday Feb. 9, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com   

David Van Dyke, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 1:35 p.m. in his residence Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.  He was born on Oct. 11, 1949, in Kosciusko County, Indiana, to Harold Eugene and Olive Mae (Slife) Van Dyke.  He is survived by a fiancé; Denise Wawrzyniak. No Services will be held. To sign the register book …read more.

Mary A. Watson, 79, Sidney, passed away at 1:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Parkview Hospital Randallia. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  

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. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Robert Joy, 63, Pierceton, passed away at 11:59 a.m., Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Parkview Whitley Hospital. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Martha J. Decker, 91, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Kingston at Dupont, Fort Wayne. She was born on April 1, 1927, in Bluffton. One of five children, she was the daughter of Harvey and Ruby (Russell) Baumgartner. She spent much of her young life in Wells County, …read more.

Kenneth “Ken” Hampton, 86, North Webster, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Goshen Hospital. He was born on Sept. 25, 1932, in Hastings, Mich. to Garner and Mable (Armour) Hampton. Ken grew up in Hastings, Mich. and then moved to Marion for work for 18 years, he then moved to the …read more.

Betty Gagliano, 82, Nappanee and formerly of Syracuse, passed away Feb. 7, 2019, at the Elkhart General Hospital.  Arrangements are currently pending.

David Van Dyke, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 1:35 p.m., in his residence on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Colin Mulldune, 69, Hohenwald, Tenn., passed away at his home on Dec. 24, 2018. He was born Jan. 10, 1949, to the late Manard Mulldune and Opal Muncie in Danforth, Maine. He had a way of making everyone feel special. Family meant the world to him especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family and friends would …read more.

Lyle E. Williams entered his heavenly home from Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, he passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. He was born on Aug. 30, 1927, in in a farmhouse near Page, Nebraska to R. Davis Williams and Eva Etta (Trowbridge) Williams. He married Shirley Bosell on Sept. 2, …read more.

Ann Bryant, 95, Mentone, and formerly of Akron passed at 10:34 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. She was born July 10, 1923, in South Bend, to Valentine and Martha (Langner) Sobecki. She married on Feb. 2, 1944, in St. Adalbert Catholic Church of South Bend, to David L. Bryant, who preceded her on Nov. 16, …read more.

Richard “Rick” L. Keplinger, 56, Pierceton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. He was born June 1, 1962, in Warsaw to Irvin and Eva (Maggart) Keplinger. Rick is survived by several children, a brother, two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Cremation will take place. No services …read more.

Steve Beverly, 63, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Born Sept. 12, 1955, he was born in San Bernardino, Calif. He was the son of Paul and Cora Ruth (Marshall) Beverly. He was a 1974 graduate of Warsaw High School and previously worked in construction where he …read more.

Ronald “Ron” Fisher, 55, Milford, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on Aug. 30, 1963, in Goshen to Keith D. and Martha “Myrt” (Elliott) Russell. On May 24, 1986, he married Mary Ann Schrader; she survives. He worked in the R.V. Industry for many years prior …read more.

  Norma J. Davidsen, 86, Syracuse, passed away at 11:31 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at her home. She was born on June 8, 1932, in New Haven, to Norbert L. and Clara J. (Bowlby) Ladig. She was raised in Fort Wayne and attended Catholic Schools in Fort Wayne. She was married on April …read more.

Carlotta May Tackett, 71, Claypool, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at her residence. She was born Oct. 31, 1947, in Warren, to Marion Francis and Vivian (McDonald) Flemming Sr. She grew up in Warren and graduated from Rock Creek High School in Huntington. She was married on July 19, 1969, in …read more.

Kenneth “Ken” Hampton, 86, North Webster, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Patricia E. ”Norah” Pomroy, 64, Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on May 23, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas to Paul and Martha (Watson) Ellis. She graduated in 1972 from Bloomington High School in Bloomington, and 1987 from St. Xavier University Nursing School in Chicago. She moved …read more.

Steven P. Beverly, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in  Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home and are pending. Condolences may be sent via www.TitusFuneralHome.com

  Stanley Ernest Lozier, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 4:09 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 3, 1957, in Warsaw, to Lillian Loretta (Evans) Lozier and Frederick Arnold Lozier.  On Aug. 27, 1977, he was married to Carolyn Sue (Fields) Lozier, who survives. He …read more.

Bertha May Stauffer Kirk, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 10:38 a.m., Feb. 4, 2019, in Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born April 27, 1929, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Charles E. “Bud “and Gladys M. (Hancock) Sainer. She graduated East Liverpool High School in 1947 and the Liverpool City Hospital Nursing School in …read more.

Betty Lou Smith died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Grace Village, Winona Lake, after a period of declining health. She was born Aug. 7, 1929, in Kosciusko County to Omer Otis and Beatrice VanPherson Coldren. She graduated from Laketon High School in 1947 and married Ronald L. Olinger. They had three children before divorcing. In …read more.

Robert Wendell Beck, 94, Avilla, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Mr. Beck was born June 14, 1924, in Syracuse, to Calvin E. and Izel B. (Whitehead) Beck. He graduated from Syracuse High School in 1942 and attended Indiana University where he played basketball. In May of 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army and …read more.

Mae Ellen Havens, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. She was born on June 2, 1925, in Jasper County, IN to William & Myrtle (Keister) Havens. She grew up in Jasper County and moved to the Warsaw area in the mid 1990’s from Fort …read more.

Norma J. Davidsen, 86, Syracuse, passed away at 11:31 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Bertha M. Kirk, 89, Warsaw passed away at 10:38 a.m., Feb. 4, 2019, in Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Maria (Brack) Sarber, 83 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly and unexpectedly in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. Born on Sept. 27, 1935, in Antwerp, Belgium, she was the daughter of Petrus and Octavia (Van Damme) Brack. She spent her youth in wartime Belgium, immigrating to the United States as a teen. Maria …read more.

Martha Lou Hoffman, 88, passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Claypool, to Harmon and Thelma (Ford) Wharton. She lived most of her life in Claypool, graduating from Claypool High School where she played saxophone in the marching band. On July …read more.

Betty Lou Smith, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 9:34 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Charles A. Ker, 84, a lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born on May 29, 1934, at Warsaw McDonald Hospital to Charles H. and Jessie A. Ker. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Connie Ker. He graduated valedictorian from Warsaw High …read more.

Jerald J. “Joe” Longenecker, 88, North Webster, passed away at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 24, 1930, in Leesburg, to Chester Marion and Hallie Ellen (Hartman) Longenecker. He graduated in 1948 from Leesburg High School, was a United States Army and Air Force veteran and …read more.

Mae Havens, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 11:25 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Henry Gutowski, 65, Warsaw, known to many as “Hank,” passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at 2:05 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. He was born on July 2, 1953, in Detroit, Mich. He was the son of Frank and Eleanor (Zapinski) Gutowski and one of two children. He graduated from Detroit area schools …read more.

LaMar E. “Butch” Huber, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 12:54 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Aug. 11, 1942, in Goshen, to Edwin D. and Alice Louise (Ritter) Huber. He grew up in Syracuse and graduated in 1960 from Syracuse High School. He was a carpenter & a self-employed …read more.

Bryan M. Bowen, 56, Leesburg, passed away at 2:34 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at his home. He was born on Jan. 14, 1963, in Columbia City, to Glenn R. and Sheila I. (Bell) Bowen. He graduated in 1981 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident. He …read more.

Jerry L. Busenburg, 78, of Huntington and formerly of rural Mentone, passed away at 10:05 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor of Huntington. Busenburg was born Dec. 13, 1940, in Mentone to Everett and Dorothy (Mehnke) Busenburg. He was married Sept. 22, 2007, in Huntington, to Geraldine Dolby, who survives. He worked for …read more.

Steven Swope, 51, a resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly just after midnight on Tuesday Jan. 29, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. Swope was born in South Bend to Dean and Cleda (Lawhorn) Swope on Jan. 26, 1968. He grew up in South Bend and was a 1986 graduate of John Adams High School. …read more.

Lyle E. Williams entered his heavenly home from Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, he passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. He was born on Aug. 30, 1927, in in a farmhouse near Page, Nebraska to R. Davis Williams and Eva Etta (Trowbridge) Williams. He married Shirley Bosell on Sept. 2, …read more.

Ruth Helen “Peaches” (Endicott) French, 88, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at her residence in Winona Lake. She was born Aug. 4, 1930, in Evanston, Ill. to Clara Frances (Butts) Endicott and Adoniram Gordon “Don” Endicott.  On June 23, 1951, she was married …read more.

Laraine M. Fry, 73, Rochester, passed away at 1:15 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Charles A. “Charlie” Ker, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Lamar E. “Butch” Huber, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 12:54 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Maria Sarber, 83, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly just before 3 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. Arrangements were pre-planned with Titus Funeral Home though details are pending. Condolences may be left and an updated obituary viewed at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

William “Bill” Kenneth Krumm Jr., 68, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2018. He was born on March 28, 1950, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to William Kenneth, Sr. and Charlotte Gladys (Ruehle) Krumm, grew up in Hicksville, Long Island, N.Y., and moved to Fort Wayne, in 1988. He served his country honorably in the Seabees …read more.

  Lois Karen McCourt, 79, Claypool, passed away surrounded by family at 7:53 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1939, to Lela Joy (Mahoney) Method and Guy Benjamin Method. She was married to Noble Leon Rohrer from 1956 – 1978.  Together they had two sons and …read more.

Christopher James Creekmore, 47, Pierceton, passed away at 7:25 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in his residence.  He was born Aug. 1, 1971, to Carol (Creekmore) Smith. His step-father was Donald “Gene” Smith Jr.  A gathering with family and friends will be held at a later date. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, …read more.

Kenneth “Kenny” E. Hill, 81, Elwood, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at Community Parkview Health Living, following an extended illness. He was born May 9, 1937, in Elwood, to the late Noah “Bud” and Blanche (Parker) Hill. He graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School in 1956. He proudly served his country with …read more.

Steven E. Swope, 51 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Arrangements are tentatively planned for Monday, Feb. 4, and have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home and are pending. Condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Teresa “Terri” Reasoner, 68, Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at home. She was born Feb. 4, 1950, the daughter of Herbert and Bonnia (Hicks) Wade in Elkhart. On June 6, 1970, she married Ralph Reasoner at the Ligonier Methodist Church. She graduated from West Noble High School in 1968 and worked for …read more.

Jerald J. “Joe” Longenecker, 88, North Webster, passed away at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 24, 1930, in Leesburg, to Chester Marion and Hallie Ellen (Hartman) Longenecker. He graduated in 1948 from Leesburg High School and lived most of his life in the Leesburg and …read more.

Dorothy Jean “Dot” Howard, 83, Milford, passed away at 8:05 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at her home. She was born on April 26, 1935, in Paris, Ky. to George W. and Mabel (Johnson) Tackett. She grew up in Kentucky and attended Magoffin Baptist Institute in Salyersville, Ky. She was married on Aug. 13, 1952, …read more.

Bryan M. Bowen, 56, Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Brent Eugene Hoffman, 54, Silver Lake, passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at his residence. He was born on April 15, 1964, in Rochester, to Patricia Ann (Kuhn) and Miles Eugene Hoffman.  On June 7, 2003, he was married to Jessica Ann (Littlejohn) Hoffman, who survives. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, …read more.

Patricia Pomroy, 64, Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Jerald J. “Joe” Longenecker, 88, North Webster, passed away at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster,

Dorothy Jean “Dot” Howard, 83, of Milford, passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at her home. She was born on April 26, 1935, in Paris, Ky. to George W. & Mabel (Johnson) Tackett. She grew up in Kentucky and attended Magoffin Baptist Institute in Salyersville, Ky. She was married on August …read more.

Jeffrey E. Thomas, age 35, of Warsaw, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. He was born May 8, 1983, in Plymouth to Robert and Marsha (Zeider) Thomas, and was a lifetime area resident. He enjoyed being on the water. Fishing was his favorite hobby; especially catching bass and bluegill. Thomas was a very generous …read more.

Brent Eugene Hoffman of Silver Lake passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at his residence at the age of 54. He was born on April 15, 1964, in Rochester to Patricia Ann (Kuhn) and Miles Eugene Hoffman. On June 7, 2003, he was married to Jessica Ann (Littlejohn) Hoffman, who survives.  Hoffman was a …read more.

Joanna Garee, 92, Columbia City died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City where she had been a resident since November 2017. She was born Dec. 29, 1926, in Warsaw, a daughter of the late John Wesley and Alice Luella (Ervin) Engle. Her formative years were spent in Warsaw. …read more.

Jeff Davey Lester, 43, Silver Lake, died Jan. 24, 2019, in Etna Green. He was born Aug. 27, 1975, in Wabash County, to Andrew Lester and April (Lane) Young. He had a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fishing, picking berries, mushroom hunting, and canoeing down the river. He loved his kids and granddaughter. …read more.

John W. Walgamuth, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 6:14 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born Dec. 20, 1962, in Warsaw, to William and Vivian (Pyle) Walgamuth. He is survived by his children Aubree (spouse Chris) Schenkel of Granger, and Zachary Walgamuth of Warsaw. A Memorial Service will …read more.

Joyce (Barber) Bowen, 83, passed away quietly at 8:53 p.m., Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in her daughter’s Columbia City residence. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time. She was born in Warsaw on Aug. 10, 1935, and lived most of her life here. The daughter of Warren and Winifred (Koser) Howe, she …read more.

  Philip L. Rapsavage, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was 94 years old at the time of his death. Born on Sept. 21, 1924, he was the son of Edward and Iva Loreana (Friend) Rapsavage. He was born in Detroit, Mich. but spent much …read more.

Dr. John Henry Stoll, 93, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 8:50 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at Grace Village Health Care. He was born on Feb. 22, 1925, in Oxford, Penn. to Lula Irene (Beckley) Stoll and Dr. Ralph Henry Stoll. He was married in 1946 to his first …read more.

Janella D. Lovellette, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 2:42 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at her home. She was born on Jan. 21, 1938, in Wilshire, Ohio, to James H. and Viola F. (Heath) Stevens. She grew up in Ohio and attended Convoy High School in Convoy, Ohio. She was married on June 24, …read more.

Phillip L. Rapsavage, 94, passed away at 4:20 p.m., Jan. 23, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending with funeral director Cory Benz at Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary by visiting www.titusfuneralhome.com

Larry Lee Eubank, 67, Grabill, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. He was born on March 28,1951, in Leo. He was a 1969 graduate of Leo High School. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family along with his many hobbies. He served in the US Army and is a member of the …read more.

Donald Eugene Faulkner, 89, passed away, Jan. 21, 2019. He was born Aug. 5, 1929, to Carl and Hilda (Wyman) Faulkner. He graduated from Bourbon High School in 1947. He found love with the girl next door, Barbara Ann Bates and the two were united in marriage on June 14, 1953. While engaged to Barbara, …read more.

John W. Walgamuth, 57, Warsaw, passed away at 6:14 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Janella D. Lovellette, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 2:42 a.m. on Wednesday, Janu. 23, 2019 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Mary Willard, long-time Syracuse resident, went home to be with her Lord on Jan. 20, 2019. She was born on June 17, 1923, in Syracuse to Lena and Harry Culler. In 1943 she married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Willard. They had two children, Kenny Jr. and Judy. For years, Mrs. Willard was active in …read more.

Jasen Michael Lube, 41, Concord, N.C., passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. He was born Oct. 3, 1977, in Waco, Texas, to Bruce Michael Lube and Leaurel Camden Lube. In addition to his parents, his life will be forever cherished by his sister, Amber Lucille Lube of Concord; nephew, Tanner; and several aunts, uncles and …read more.

Diana Lynn Fleming, 70 years young and a resident of Silver Lake, was a woman who could never be summed up in a single obituary. Her passing at 12:15 p.m., Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, was from her home. She was showered with love from her husband and daughter at the time and with love from …read more.

Donald H Moffett, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 2:26 p.m., Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born Feb. 22, 1937, in St. Johnsbury, Vt. to Ralph and Pauline (Labshire) Moffett. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1961 in the United States …read more.

Melba S. Holladay, 94, of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 1:13 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. She was born Aug. 19, 1924, in Protection, Kan. to Alice Oretta (Lee) Shoemaker and Alva Burris Shoemaker. On June 22, 1947, she was married to William Addison Holladay, Jr. They were married …read more.

Dalene Faye Letsch, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 1:59 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Parkview Hospital-Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 27, 1952, in Rochester, to Phyllis L. (Whetstone) Sundheimer and Dale E. Warren. She was married to David Letsch, who survives. She was a 1970 graduate of North Manchester …read more.

Peter W. “Pete” Wuchter, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 10:06 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born April 25, 1932, in Kosciusko County to Peter L. and Weltha (Simison) Wuchter. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident, he was united in marriage to Martha Seitner in Warsaw on May 1, …read more.

Donald H Moffett, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 2:26 p.m., Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mary Willard, long-time Syracuse resident, passed away Jan. 20, 2019. She was born on June 17, 1923, in Syracuse to Lena and Harry Culler. In 1943 she married her High School Sweetheart, Kenneth Willard. They had two children, Kenny Jr. and Judy. For years, she was active in her home church, St. Andrews United Methodist. …read more.

Robert Lyons, 60, Leesburg, passed away on Jan. 18, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Lewis R. Thomas, 71, Warsaw, formerly of Wilmot, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Parkview Heart Institute in Fort Wayne. He was born April 1, 1947, in Bluefield, W. Va., to Pastor Lewis Edward and Alice (Doby) Thomas. On March 4, 1976, he married the love of his life, Sandra …read more.

Peter W. Wuchter, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 10:06 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital 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

Lewis R. “Randy” Thomas, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and 500N, North Webster.

Martha M. (Firestone) Yerger, 78, Newville, Penn., formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, at her home. She was born on Jan. 20, 1940, in Syracuse, to Louis E. and Pauline (Hibschman) Firestone. She graduated from Syracuse High School, received her registered nurse diploma from Parkview Methodist School of Nursing in Fort …read more.

Debra Ann McCreary, 63, Lagrange, formerly of Milford, passed away Jan. 18, 2019, in Parkview Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 5, 1955, in Goshen to Rodney and Maxine (Snooks) McCreary. A kind and gentle person, she enjoyed being around people. She liked the challenge of a puzzles and seeing art …read more.

Keith E. Meyer, 68, Cromwell, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. He was born on May 2, 1950, the son of Elmer and Mary (Maystead) Meyer in Holstein, Iowa. On Dec. 1, 2000, he married his best friend of seventeen years, Ruth Proeschel. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth P. Meyer of Cromwell; …read more.

Allen L. Eads, 62, Wabash, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 17, 2019, at Parkview Wabash. One of five children, he was born on April 13, 1956, in Wabash. Four years after graduating from Manchester High School in 1974, he married Cynthia Mimlitz. Together they had one daughter, Tara Eads; and one son, Mitch Eads. …read more.

Patricia E. Pettry, 65, Bristol, passed away Jan. 9, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on July 31, 1953, in Columbus Ohio to the late Walter and Julie (Moore) Puckett. She is survived by her sons, Brian Puckett of Goshen; Paul (Jennifer Finney) Pettry of Rochester; Bobby Pettry of Rochester; daughters: Michelle …read more.

Jasen Michael Lube, 41, Concord, N.C., passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Richard Lynn “Dick” Davis, 84, Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at St. Vincent Heart Center. He was born in Fairmount, Ill. on Sept. 1, 1934, to Chauncey and Violet (Byrne) Davis. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1952.  He married Janet (Shroat) on May 15, 1982, in Anderson. He worked for …read more.

Samuel Lee Cook, 59, Etna Green, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 26, 1959 in Warsaw, IN to George Luther & Alice G. (Ulmer) Cook. He grew up in Indiana, formerly lived in Michigan and Virginia, and resided in California for the last 20 years before …read more.

Joseph Ray Malagon, 11, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly at home following a brief illness. He was born on March 16, 2007, the son of Carlos Malagon and Katrina L. Bench in Goshen. Joseph attended West Noble Middle School. He loved swimming, baseball, video games, scavenger hunts, and making everyone scrambled eggs. Joseph was very loving, …read more.

Dr. Ronald Lang Brehany, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1935, in Mossel Bay, South Africa to Clarence Brehany and Clara (Cobbing) Brehany. On July 16, 1958, he was married to Katrina LeRoux Brehany. Dr. Brehany moved to the area …read more.

Lesa Sue (Campbell) Cochran, 57, Milford, passed away at 2:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at Center for Hospice House in Elkhart. She was born Sept. 6, 1961 in Elkhart, to Merle “Bud” and Laura Sue (Free) Campbell Jr. She was a lifetime Milford area resident and graduated in 1980 from Wawasee High School …read more.

Robie Whitaker, 91, Warsaw passed away at 5:46 p.m., Jan. 13, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on Sept. 11, 1927, in Floyd, Ky. to James and Catherine (Miller) Whitaker. He has lived in Kosciusko County since 1940. He was united in marriage in 1948 to Nancy Conley, who passed away in 1971; …read more.

Harold Arnold Payton, 71, Columbia City, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at his home. He had been in declining health. He was born Aug. 8, 1947, in Auburn, a son of the late Robert Lee and Nellie (Powell) Payton. His formative years were spent in Auburn where he attended Auburn High School. He later earned …read more.

Dennis L. Bowers, 64, Claypool, passed away at 1:13 p.m., Jan. 14, 2019, at his home. One of four children, he was born Jan. 24, 1954, in Stark County, Ohio to Robert and Ruth (Cook) Bowers. He had a passion for motorcycles and telling friends and family about them which showed through his part ownership …read more.

Kevin Ray Prentice, 62, Kendallville, passed away at 5:07 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born on Jan. 1, 1957, the son of Ivan and Maxine (Cook) Prentice. On June 8, 2002, he married Sarah Zumbrun; she survives. He was a 1975 graduate of West Noble High School, worked as …read more.

Dixie Lee Peoples, 63, Ligonier, passed away on Saturday Jan. 12, 2019, at home. She was born Sept. 30, 1955, to Alfred and Rose (Johnson) Lindsay in LaGrange. On April 28, 1973, she married Dennis Eugene Peoples at the Church of the Brethren in Ligonier. She graduated from West Noble High School in 1973. She …read more.