Danny W. Sparks, 66, Milford, passed away at 3:50 a.m., Jan. 11, 2019, at his home from a long term illness. He was born May 6, 1952, in Warsaw to Wilford and Mary (Hedington) Sparks, and was a lifetime area resident. He married Sandra Cleveland on Aug. 31, 1978. Together they loved going to auctions, …read more.

Phyllis Geraldine “Gerry” Warner, 100, of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 8:53 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on July 1, 1918, in Mentone, to Fawn (Doran) Tucker and Mars A. Tucker.  On Dec. 24, 1940, she was married to Rex …read more.

Reverend Robie Whitaker, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 5:46 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Leo Edward “Eddie” Pruitt Jr., 53, Warsaw, and formerly Silver Lake, passed at 1:18 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 21, 1965 in Fulton County, Ind. to Leo Edward and Martha (Richardson) Pruitt. He was a fan of wrestling and football. He also enjoyed …read more.

Robert F. Johnson, 60, Nappanee, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, due to complications from metastatic cancer at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, surrounded by his family. He was known to family and friends as Bobby, Bob, B.J., and Rob. He was born on Dec. 10, 1958, in Elkhart, to Robert G. “Jerry” …read more.

Joan L. Baker, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 4:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2019, at her home. She was born on November 21, 1942, in Middleboro, Mass. to Herbert and Roberta (Provonche) Thomas. She grew up in Massachusetts, graduated from Middleboro High School, and moved to the North Webster area in 1977 from Muncie. …read more.

Larry E. Parker, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 9:25 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in his daughter’s residence. He was born on Aug. 21, 1950, to Lewis and Lois (Schumacher) Parker in Warsaw. He was a graduate of Akron High School, Akron. He retired early from RR Donnelley as a pressman after 20 years, then …read more.

Mary L. White, 70, Silver Lake, passed away at 8:48 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Moose Family Center Lodge 1423, 1815 West Lake Street, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with the arrangements. …read more.

Elaine C. Bell, a resident of Warsaw, passed away at 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Surrounded by those she loved, Ms. Bell was 90 years old at the time of her passing. Born on Nov. 27, 1928, in Indianapolis, Elaine Ober was the daughter of Arden and Emelia (Horn) …read more.

Nelia N. Davis, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 11:20 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.  She was born on May 1, 1954, to Francisco and Marita (Nery) DeGuzman. She grew up in the Philippines, then after getting married she moved to Warsaw. She spent nine years in California …read more.

Joan L. Baker, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 4:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Elaine Bell, 90, passed away Jan. 9, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor-Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with Cory Benz at Titus Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be available soon, online condolences can be left at www.titusfuneralhome.com

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. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Virginia (Hubbard) Surguy, 95, Warsaw, passed away at 10:36 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in her residence. She was born on Feb. 4, 1923, in Talma, to Roy and Lois (Arter) Hubbard. She was united in marriage to Rollie Surguy who preceded her in death in 1990. A lifetime resident of the area she retired …read more.

Virginia Surguy, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 10:36 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, 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

Nelia Davis, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 11:20 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Karen Lynn Moudy, 55, Leesburg, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Jan. 5, 2019, from Fort Wayne’s Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Born to Thomas and Norma J. (Dinger) Kovalenko, Miss Kovalenko was born in Lakewood, Ohio. She was one of three children raised in the family home and was united in marriage to Clayton Moudy …read more.

Raymond Gerald Maurer, 85, Winona Lake, went home to be with the Lord at 8:35 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2018, at his residence. He was born on March 10, 1933, in Altoona, Penn. to Raymond Gerald Maurer, Sr. and Elsie Grace (Sipes) Goldberg, and was raised by his mother and step-father Louis Goldberg.  On June …read more.

Mary Alice Miller, 87, Warsaw, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 21, 1931, in Warsaw to Warren and Winifred (Koser) Howe. She was married to Melvin Miller on Dec. 18, 1971; he preceded her in death on June 1, 1982. She was a lifetime …read more.

Grace Elizabeth Shearer, 85, Milford went to be with the Lord at 11 p.m., Jan. 1, 2019, at Greencroft Healthcare of Goshen.  She was born on May 25, 1933, in Perry, Ohio, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Elsie (Bock) Chapman. On Aug. 21, 1951, she married the love of her life, Carl Shearer; …read more.

Charles Robert “Bob” Dye, 70, Naples, Fla., formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 4:56 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Sept. 16, 1948, in Warsaw, to Charles L “Chuck” and Dorothy I. (Watkins) Dye. He graduated in 1966 from Leesburg High School, International Business College in Fort Wayne …read more.

Stanley Craig “Stan” Hutchison, 57, Leesburg, passed away at 2:16 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Aug. 31, 1961, in Goshen to Harold H. and Nancy Jean (Roth) Hutchison. He was a lifetime Elkhart and Kosciusko County area resident and attended Fairfield High School. He was married on April …read more.

Sue Catherine Huffman, 75, North Webster, passed away at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at her home. She was born on May 10, 1943, in Indianapolis, to Burl D. and Catherine (Thurston) Silver. She grew up in North Webster, graduated in 1961 from North Webster High School and attended Goshen College. She was …read more.

Barbara K. Richards, 73, Cromwell, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on April 24, 1945, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Edward and Winona (Brinkley) Cunningham. She married Larry Richards on January 11, 1984 in Billings, Mont. She is survived by her husband, Larry Richards …read more.

Karen Moudy, 55,  Lake Tippecanoe, passed away in Fort Wayne at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Arrangements are pending with Cory Benz at Titus Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be available soon, online condolences can be left at www.titusfuneralhome.com

Willetta “Willie” Edmiston, 93, Warsaw, passed away peacefully at home at 12:23 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. She was formerly a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake. Mrs. Emiston was born on April 14, 1925, in Los Angeles County, Calif. to Albert Fred Hanson and Blanche Hester (Tahash) Hanson. She was …read more.

Pastor Don Chadwick, a resident of Warsaw, passed away just after 5 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. He was in his residence at the time of his death and was 74 years old. Given the name Donald Michael Chadwick, he was born on June 7, 1944, in English, W. Va. He was the son of …read more.

Sue C. Huffman, 75, North Webster, passed away at 8:00 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Rick J. Bayne, 58, of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at 12:17 a.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born Feb. 16, 1960, in Warsaw to John Robert and Ivy Jean (Hampton) Bayne. A lifetime Warsaw resident, he was united in marriage to Geneva Prater on July 2, 1988, in Warsaw. He retired …read more.

Grace Elizabeth Shearer, 85, passed away on Jan. 1, 2019. Her arrangements are pending with Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milford.

Donald R. Lister, 79, of Claypool, passed on to his heavenly home on Jan. 4, 2019, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 23, 1939, in Chester, Ill. to Earl and Lillian (Winkleman) Lister. He grew up in Rolla, Mo. moving later to Indiana where he met and married Merdena Tucker on Nov. …read more.

Mazie Head, 72, a resident of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2018, just before 9 p.m. in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mazie, as everyone knew her, was born Rebecca Hively on Aug. 3, 1946, in Atwood. She was the daughter of Willard and Eva (Redinger) Hively. She attended local schools …read more.

Stanley C. “Stan” Hutchison, 57, Leesburg, passed away at 2:16 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

James Edward Smelser, a resident of Winona Lake, passed away quietly at 8:35 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare Center. He was 86 years old.  Born in Mishawaka to John and Edith (King) Smelser, Mr. Smelser was one of four children. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1950 and attended college …read more.

Rick J. Bayne, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 12:17 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Cathy Lynn (McCord) Collins, 66 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly in her home at 1:34 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. Born on July 19, 1952, in Union City, she was the daughter of Alfred and JoAnne (Holden) McCord. She was a graduate of Winchester High School in Winchester and attended Ball State …read more.

Ralph W. Bradbury, 95, Winona Lake, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 12:56 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Barbara Jean Taylor passed away quietly while surrounded by her loving family at 10:35 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. She was a resident of rural Pierceton. Born on Sept. 20, 1937, in Miltonvale, Kan., she was the daughter of Henry Rufus Snavely and Lena Agnes (Walker) Snavely. Barbara grew up in Kansas and attended Concordia …read more.

  Christopher L. “Chris” Mignery, 35, Winona Lake, passed away at 2:57 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at his home. He was born on March 19, 1983, in Leavenworth, Kan. to Mark Louis and Sandra Kay (Schmuck) Mignery. He lived most of his life in the Warsaw and Winona Lake area and graduated in …read more.

Carl J. Petno Jr, 83, Syracuse, passed away Dec. 31, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born Aug. 7, 1935, in Uniontown, Penn. to Carl and Florence (Berardi) Petno Sr. On March 31, 1994, he married Pamela Ellison, who survives.  He retired from the US Army as a Lieutenant Colonel after 27 years. He …read more.

Jane (Glover) McInnis, 66, and beloved wife of The Reverend Joseph E. McInnis, passed away on Dec. 28, 2018, in her Eugene, Ore. home. She was born on Jan. 28, 1952, in Crawfordsville, to Richard and Evelyn (Pearse) Glover. She spent much of her youth in Warsaw, graduating from Warsaw Community High School in 1970. …read more.

Carolyn R. Sturgill, 69, North Webster, passed away at 4:06 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 14, 1949, in Keokee, Va. to Noah and Clara Smith Vernon. She grew up in Virginia, attended public schools there, and was married to Hubert Sturgill, …read more.

Paul F. Snyder, 61, Portage, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at his home. He was born on April 9, 1957, in Fort Wayne to Maurice R. and Donna L. (Rockwell) Snyder. He grew up in the Syracuse area, graduated in 1976 from Wawasee High School and moved …read more.

Sheila K. Burner, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 5:02 p.m.,  Dec. 22, 2018, in her residence On Jan. 15, 1940, she was born in Marion, to Richard and Vera (Bragg) LaGarde. On May 6, 1961, in Warsaw she was united in marriage to Judge Charles Robert “Bob” Burner who preceded her. A resident of Kosciusko …read more.

Carl Petno, 83, Syracuse, passed away on Dec. 31, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Linda E. Jones, 66, Syracuse, passed away on Dec. 30, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community. She was born on March 19, 1952, in LaGrange County to Truman and Lois (Mason) Lantz. On May 21, 1994, she married Danny Jones. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, VFW, and DAV all of Syracuse. …read more.

Suzanne (Suzie) Holcomb Keck, 76, Warrenton, Ga. and formerly of Syracuse, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 23, in Thomson, Ga. She was a native of Hagerstown, and later moved to New Castle where she graduated from Mt. Summit High School. After marrying George Keck, she made her home in Syracuse and …read more.

Donald Eugene Kinney Jr. went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. He was born on Jan. 18, 1958, son of Donald Eugene and Frances “Pat” (McGriff) Kinney Sr. in Goshen. God blessed Don and Kristine (Overmyer) with a beautiful partnership when they married on March 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Kristine …read more.

Sheila K. Burner, 78, of Warsaw, passed away on Dec. 22, 2018, in her residence On January 15, 1940, she was born in Marion, Indiana to Richard and Vera (Bragg) LaGarde. On May 6, 1961, in Warsaw she was united in marriage to Judge Charles Robert “Bob” Burner who preceded her. A resident of Kosciusko …read more.

Mark A. Hoppus, 57, of Milford, passed away at 1:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. He was born on April 26, 1961, in Warsaw to Robert L. and Derethea E. (Cope) Hoppus. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and attended Warsaw High School. He was formerly …read more.

Christopher L. “Chris” Mignery, 35, of Winona Lake, passed away at 2:57 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Brady L. Shepherd, 28, of Mentone, passed Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 6, 1990, in Peru to Tom and Debbie (Prater) Shepherd. Survivors include father Tom and partner Traci Benzing of Mentone; mother Debbie Shepherd of Silver Lake; brothers Travis and wife Josie Wright of Claypool; Jarvis and wife Stephanie Shepherd …read more.

Jane (Glover) McInnis, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in her Eugene, Oregon home. She was 66 years old. Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home.

Jimmie Lee Kline, age 76, of Silver Lake, passed away at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in his residence. He was born on October 24, 1942, in Silver Lake to Hugh and Mildred (Richey) Kline.  He was a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County.  He was united in marriage to Marcia Young in November 1969 in …read more.

Isabel Marie Lichtfuss, 92, Warsaw, passed into Paradise at 7:19 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in Grace Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Winona Lake. She was born on Oct. 31, 1926, in Beloit, Wisconsin to Nicoli and Giovana (Saladino) LaRosa.  She was united in marriage to Donald Francis Lichtfuss on Sept. 22, 1951, at the Church of …read more.

Megan B. Wood, 30, Warsaw, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 23, 2018, in her residence. On July 12, 1988, she was born in Fort Wayne to Lawrence and Jeanette (Hyde) Wood. A lifetime Warsaw resident she worked for Marine Moorings for the past year as an assembler and had formerly worked at Arby’s East …read more.

Jimmie L. Kline, 76, Silver Lake, passed away at 5 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Randy R. Veach, 61, Milford, passed away at 11:05 p.m., Dec. 26, 2018, while surrounded by his family at home. He was born on Jan. 10, 1957, the son of Richard and Myrtle (Hollar) Sliter in Elkhart. On Dec. 23, 2006, he married the love of his life, Kathy Richardson; she survives. He graduated with …read more.

Carolyn R. Sturgill, 69, North Webster, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 50N, North Webster.

  Tyler Prater, 21, Claypool passed away at 6:45 p.m., Dec. 23, 2018, in his residence. He was born on Feb. 24, 1997, in Warsaw to Terry D. and April K. (Harrison) Prater. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident he worked for Precision Grinding as a Sharpener. He enjoyed music, was an avid Notre Dame fan, …read more.

Richard D. “Dick” Heiman, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 9:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 28, 1934, in Warsaw, to Anthony “Tony” and Sophia (Ulerhank) Heiman. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1953 from Warsaw High School. He retired …read more.

Susie J. Parker, 77, Tell City, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Dec. 24, 2018, in Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 13, 1941, in Monterey, to Donald and Irma (Hay) Chapman. On Aug. 31, 1959, in Monterey she was united in marriage to Larry Dean Parker, who preceded her in …read more.

Helen Lucille Galloway, 90, Kimmell, passed away at 10:05 p.m., Dec. 25, 2018. She was born on April 12, 1928, the daughter of Charles A. and Mary Etta (Speaker) Amick. She married Earl Galloway Sept. 16, 1972; he preceded her in death on April 6, 2010. She is survived by two children, Ronnie (Robin) Galloway …read more.

Bernard M. “Ben” Kuczka, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 1:11 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 19, 1939, in Gary, to John and Mary ( Zulick ) Kuczka. Ben was a Warsaw, resident since 1977. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army from 1957 …read more.

Larry L. Miller, 77, Winona Lake, passed away at 10:41 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 3, 1941, in Goshen to Lester and Blanche (Rink) Miller. He attended Goshen High School, was a United States Navy veteran, and was married on Feb. 2, 2002, …read more.

Mark A. Hoppus, 57, Milford, passed away at 1:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Bernard M. “Ben” Kuczka, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 1:11 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, 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

Richard D. “Dick” Heiman, 84, Warsaw, passed away on Dec. 25, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Daniel T. “Dan” Ewald, 66, Leesburg, passed away at 5:52 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 5, 1952, in South Bend, to Daniel T. and Kathryn H (Nagy) Ewald. He graduated in 1970 from Riley High School in South Bend and Ivy Tech in …read more.

Larry L. Miller, 77, of Winona Lake, passed away at 10:41 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Susie Parker, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Isabel M. Lichtfuss, 92, Warsaw, passed away at 7:19 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in Grace Village Healthcare and rehabilitation, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Megan B Wood, 30, Warsaw, passed away at 9:23 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, 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

Sheila K. Burner, age 78, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 5:20 p.m.  Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in her residence.   Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

  George Willard Yates, Claypool, passed away surrounded by family at 5:25 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at his residence at the age of 77. He was born on Oct. 12, 1941, in Bonanza, Ky., to Elzira (Marshall) Yates and Edward “Eddie” Yates.  On April 16, 1960 he was married to Beulah Marie (Owens) …read more.

Blanche S. Knepper, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 11:28 a.m. Dec. 20, 2018, in Grace Village Health Care and Rehab. She was born on Jan. 3, 1932, in Warsaw to Norman and Helen Lucille (Sherk) Earl. She was united in marriage on Nov. 12, 1949, in Atwood to Forrest G. Knepper who preceded her on Aug. …read more.

Blanche S. Knepper, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 11:28 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in Grace Village Health Care and Rehabilitation, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Stanley M. “Stan” Custer, 92, Milford, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at his home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1926, in Rankin, Ill. to John and Lillian (Baumgartner) Custer. He attended Millersburg High School and lived most of his life in the Milford area. He was married to his …read more.

Mary Ellen Spicher, 89, Milford, passed away Dec,. 15, 2018. She was born on March 4, 1929, the daughter of Otto and Bessie Johnson in Decatur. She is survived by her daughters, Betsy Morse and Vicki Bishop. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Wallace Morton Liniger in 1966; her second …read more.

Stanley M. Custer, 92, Milford, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Paul Eugene Stouder Jr., 84, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, Fla. He was born on Aug. 8, 1934, in Goshen, to Paul Eugene and Gladys (Markham) Stouder Sr. He lived most of his life in the Syracuse area, graduated from Indiana Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Children’s …read more.

Nancy Jean LeFort, 76, passed away Dec. 8, 2018. She was surrounded by family, friends, and the caring staff at Grace Village Health Care and Rehabilitation throughout her time there. She touched many hearts throughout her life. She was born on Nov. 6, 1942, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Raymond and Helen (Barton) Fulton. Both have preceded …read more.

Esther M. Vanlaningham, 79, Milford, passed away at 10:08 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. She was born on Oct. 21, 1939, in Hardinsburg, to Chester I. and Florence Belle (Bunch) Thompson. She graduated in 1957 from Hardinsburg High School and was married on Nov. 14, 1958, in …read more.

Roger A. Stahly, 76, of Kimmell, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 17,1942, to Fred and Doris (Knepper) Stahly. He married Karen R. McLallin on Sept. 5, 2003. He is survived by his loving wife; daughters: Lisa (Michael) Mabie of Carmel; Paula …read more.

Joseph Neal Taylor, 74, Ligonier, passed away following a battle with cancer at 1:35 p.m., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. He was born on April 3, 1944, the son of Leland and Cleo (Fausnaugh) Taylor in Noble County. On June 25, 1983, he married Vicki Crossley. He is survived by his wife of over 35 years, …read more.

Paul E. Stouder Jr., 84, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Bart L. Holle, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 10:41 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in his residence.  He was born on Sept. 3, 1959, in Warsaw, to Harold and Joy (Millington) Holle. No Services are being held.  McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with all arrangments. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, …read more.

Esther M. Vanlaningham, 79, Milford, passed away at 10:08 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Charles E. “Chuck” Vanderveer, 82, Syracuse, passed away at 6:55 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Charles L. Walker Jr., 89, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at his home, Dec. 16, 2018. He was born Nov. 10, 1929, to the late Clara Louise and Charles L. Walker Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother William Ward Walker. He is survived by his loving wife Donna R. Walker, and their children …read more.

Raymond G. “Gene” Kitson, 87, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born February 18, 1931, in Syracuse to Raymond H. and Mary Erin (Flemming) Kitson. He graduated in 1949 from Syracuse High School, attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, and …read more.

Doris Louise Lucas, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. She was born on Dec. 29, 1933, in Bluffton, to Charles and Margaret (McFarren) Wilson. She was one of seven children and graduated from Bluffton High School with the class of 1951. On …read more.

Bart L. Holle, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 10:41 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Loren W. Raschke, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 7:54 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in his residence. He was born on March 11, 1943, to William “Bill” Fredrick and Marie Raschke in LaPorte. He was born and raised in LaPorte moving to Warsaw to be with his family. He retired from Kurz Kasch, Inc., Ohio …read more.

Loren Raschke, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 7:54 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Raymond G. “Gene” Kitson, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Heidi Joy Paul, 51, North Webster, passed away at 12:22 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at her home. She was born on Aug. 13, 1967, in North Conway, N.H. to Frank D. and Emmalou (Harshman) Massa. She moved to the Syracuse and North Webster area resident seven years ago from Virginia and attended Warsaw …read more.

Linda G. Jude, 71, Claypool, passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at 7:41 a.m. in her sister’s home, Silver Lake. She was born on Nov. 14, 1947, to Norman and Leona (Rule) Denney in Warsaw. She graduated from Warsaw High School, Class of 1966. She was united in marriage to Johnny Jude on Jan. 23, …read more.

Walter Lee Brazel, 80, Ligonier, passed away Dec. 10, 2018, at North Ridge Village Nursing and Rehab in Albion. He was born on Oct. 26, 1938, in Syracuse, to Russell and Katherine Marie (Bair) Brazel. He married Anne L. Waterson on July 29, 1961, in the Methodist Church in Ligonier. He is survived by his …read more.

Max Clingaman, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 2:12 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, following a three-year battle with cancer. He was born to Leon and Lavon (Metzger) Clingaman on Jan. 25, 1939, in Peru. He graduated from Sidney High School, Class of 1957. He was united in marriage on Nov. 13, 1960, in the Eel …read more.