Geraline “Jeri” Furry, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 5:20 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was born on March 14, 1938, in Crocket, Ky. to Virgie (White) Mills and Ike Mills. On Feb. 2, 1957, she was married to Peter Allen Furry, who survives. She was …read more.

  Robert J. “Bob” Leek, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 7:09 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on Jan. 20, 1937, in Prestonsburg, Ky to Samuel and Martha (Moles) Leek. He was united in marriage to Eileen Sutton on Dec. 6, 1963, in Warsaw. He lived most of his …read more.

Martha L. “Marty” Scearce, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 12:55 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at Towne House Retirement Community in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 2, 1931, in Syracuse, to Leo Burtram “Burt” and Mary H. “Hazel” (Dewart) Whitehead. She graduated in 1948 from Syracuse High School and in 1952 from Indiana University …read more.

Max Clingaman, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 2:12 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in Goshen Health Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Robert J. Leek, age 81, of Warsaw, passed away at 7:09 p.m., Dec. 10, 2018, 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

Linda G. Jude, 71, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:41 a.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Silver Lake. Funeral arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Peter V. “Pete” Avalos, 77, Milford, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Jan. 26, 1941, in Crystal City, Texas to Guadalupe and Pilar (Vasquez) Avalos. He lived most of his life in the Milford area where he attended public schools. He was …read more.

Heidi Joy Paul, 51, North Webster, passed away at 12:22 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Martha L. “Marty” Scearce, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 12:55 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at Towne House Retirement Community in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Bernis E. Wingard, 99, Topeka, passed away on Dec. 3, 2018, at Life Care Center in LaGrange. She was born Feb. 14, 1919, in Topeka, the daughter of Perry and Jeanette (Oesch) Yoder. In Aug. of 1946, Bernis married Harley Wingard; he preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by her son, Tom …read more.

Arminia Patrick, of Claypool, went home to be with the Lord at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City at the age of 86.  She was born on January 19, 1932, in Floyd County, Kentucky to Emery Leroy Williams and Lillie (Hall) Williams. On Dec. 23, 1950, she was married …read more.

Andrea Marie VanCleave, 38, Pierceton, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Dec. 5, 2018, in her residence. She was born June 14, 1980, in Wabash, to Solomon Francis and JoEllen VanCleave Mangus. She was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from Wawasee High School in 1998 and attended I.U. in Bloomington.  She was a co-founder at AIA Countertops …read more.

Lela Jeane Ballard, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 2:26 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on July 20, 1930, in South Whitley, to John Winford and Ruth Alma (Hapner) Ballard. She attended Columbia City High School and lived most of her life in South Whitley, Columbia City, …read more.

Katheryn Yates, 64, passed away unexpectedly at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Born April 1, 1954, in Prestonsburg, Ky. she was born to Okie and Josephine (Hall) Fields. Raised in Kentucky, she was one of five children. In 1970, she and Eddie Yates were married in Bonanza, Ky. He preceded …read more.

Donald W. Yeiter, 90, Milford, passed away quietly at 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.  Born on Feb. 12, 1928, in Etna Green, Donald Wayne Yeiter was the only son of Lawrence and Naomi (Miner) Yeiter. Raised in the family home, he graduated from Etna Green High School. He was …read more.

Peter “Pete” Avalos, 77, Milford, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Virginia A. “Ginger” Faulkner, 56, Cromwell, passed away at 2:47 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 10, 1962, in Goshen, to James and Ellen (Nusbaum) Holdeman. She attended Fairfield High School and lived in the New Paris, Goshen, and Cromwell areas most of …read more.

Daniel Lynn Forschner, 64, Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at his home. He was born on Aug. 4, 1954, in Fort Wayne, to Harland Lynn and Elsie (Swank) Forschner. He was a lifetime Fort Wayne area resident and graduated from high school in Fort Wayne. He was formerly employed at B.F. …read more.

Lela J. Ballard, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 2:26 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Virginia A. “Ginger” Faulkner, 56, Cromwell, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Bonnie S. Peck, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born on Oct. 9, 1942, in Ligonier, to Robert and Kathryn (Keasey) Gunder. She attended Ligonier High School and was a lifetime Ligonier and Syracuse area resident. She was formerly employed …read more.

Mark G. Boggs, 67, Leesburg, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Miller’s Oak Point Nursing Home in Columbia City. He was born Sept. 9, 1951, in South Bend, to Wilbur E. and Dora A. (Jacobs) Boggs. He graduated in 1969 from Clay High School, attended Thornton Community College in Thornton, Ill. …read more.

Patrick Michael McGurn, 52, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at Parkview Warsaw Hospital. Pat, as most people called him, was born Sept. 29, 1966, in Chula Vista, Calif. to Thomas Harold McGurn, Jr. and Ardella Lucielle (Harvey) Blythe. As his father was in the US Navy, they moved throughout his childhood, …read more.

Donald W. Yeiter, 90, and a resident of Milford, passed away quietly at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home and are pending. Condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Bonnie S. Peck, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Mark G. Boggs, 67, Leesburg, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Miller’s Oak Point Nursing Home in Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Donald E. “Don” Hoard, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, 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

Barbara Joan Fraley, 80, and a resident of Warsaw, passed away at 8:05 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, from Lakeland Healthcare Center in Milford. She was born on March 1, 1938, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. to Paul and Geraldine (Summerlin) Koch. One of two children, she moved with her family to Indiana in the 1940s. …read more.

Donald L. Underwood, Jr., 86, Wawaka, passed away Nov. 30, 2018, in Syracuse. He was born Dec. 8, 1931, in Fort Wayne, to Donald L. and Flawey (Johnson) Underwood, Sr. He married Georgia Caskey on Jan. 19, 1955. She preceded him in death on May 15, 2000. He married Wanda Slone on Sept. 21, 2001. …read more.

Thomas Wayne Fausnaugh, 61, Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Arrangements are currently pending. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Devin Keith Ley, 59, Syracuse, passed away at 1:34 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, at his home. He was born on May 13, 1959, in Van Wert, Ohio to Dr. Dean E. and Doris E. (Edwards) Ley. He grew up in Ohio, attended high school there, and was married to Mischelle T. “Mikki” Kolodziej …read more.

Philip D. “Flip” Beer, 88, of Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. He was born May 1, 1930, to Theo and Naoma Beer. On June 7, 1953, Beerl married Mildred Mary Roecker, who preceded him in death on June 14, 2002. Together, they shared 49 years of marriage. …read more.

Devin Keith Ley, 59, Syracuse, passed away at 1:34 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

D. Duain “Dewey” Fanning Jr., age 90, of Huntington, died at 4 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at his home. Mr. Fanning was born on Feb. 13, 1928 in Huntington, the son of Dwight Duain and Mary (Barwick) Fanning. He graduated from Huntington High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from …read more.

Hilda E. “Liz” Mann, 91, Winona Lake, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.  She was born on Dec. 21, 1926, in Clayton, Wisc. to Jacob O. and Clara (Steiner) Weiss. On March 31, 1951, she was united in marriage to Herb E. Mann in Michigan. She attended Michigan State …read more.

Hilda E. “Liz” Mann, 91, Winona Lake, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, 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

Rosemary Ethel Schmucker, 60, Warsaw, went to be with the Lord at 6:51 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 11, 1958, in Bremen, to Rosa Maxine (Langley) Carter and William M. Carter.  She was married in Nappanee, Aug. 18, 1979, to Jeffrey “Jeff” Brent …read more.

Mary L. White, 70, Silver Lake, passed away at 8:48 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 31, 1947, in Marian, to Wayne and Audrey (Hull) Lashure. She was united in marriage to James E. White July 1, 1965 in Alexandria. She was employed V.F.W. Post #1126 …read more.

Patrick Michael McGurn, a resident of Hoffman Lake, passed away unexpectedly at 4:36 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Parkview Warsaw Hospital. He was 52 years old. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences and an updated obituary posting can be found at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Jake Bradley, 75, Claypool, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 12:29 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. He passed away surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 28, 1943, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Phoebe (Hyden) Bradley and Jake Bradley, Sr.  On Nov. 27, 1968, he was married to Mary …read more.

Russell Allan Ritter, 65, formerly of Syracuse, died Nov. 21, 2018, in Florida. He was born April 20, 1953, to Russell and Maxine (Spry) Ritter. He is survived by his mother and sisters Donna (Dave) Beard and Kathy (Richard) VanDiepenbos, all of Syracuse; and special friend Caressa Clark of Florida. He was preceded in death …read more.

Michael Kent Maggart, 73, Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at the Center for Hospice care in Elkhart. He was born on July 14, 1945, in Wolf Lake, the son of Herbert and Betty Jean (Vance) Maggart. On Sept. 2, 1995, he married Marsha Jean Burdette. He is survived by his beloved wife, …read more.

Mary L. White, 70, Silver Lake, passed away at 8:48 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Funeral arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Elmer Ousley, Jr., known to all as JR, Pierceton, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, at the age of 71. He was surrounded by his loving family when he slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus. He was born on May 12, 1947, in …read more.

Pauline Firestone, 100, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. She was born on May 10, 1918, in Syracuse to Cleotus F. “Clee” and Virgie Mae (Ward) Hibschman. She graduated in 1936 from Syracuse High School and on Feb. 26, 1939, in Syracuse …read more.

Wendy Eileen Coulstring, passed away unexpectedly at 6:05 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Warsaw, at the age of 55. She is survived by her loving sons: Ricky Coulstring and wife Santiar of Honolulu, Hawaii; Jesse Coulstring of Warsaw; and her loving daughter Jocelyn Farrar and Husband William Farrar of Shalimar, Fla. She is also …read more.

Sandra L. “Sandy” Dvorak, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 10:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at her home. She was born on Feb. 3, 1949, in Joliet, Ill. to Fred “Fritz” and Jean (Hooper) Siedlarz. She graduated in 1967 from Mt. Assisi High School in Lemont, Ill. and was married on May 3, 1969, …read more.

Roger W. Erickson, 58, and a resident of Warsaw’s Chapman Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at 12:04 p.m. in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. Born in Brainerd, Minn., Oct. 21, 1960, he was the youngest child of Delbert and Cleo (Dispen) Erickson. He was raised in the family home alongside his four …read more.

Pauline Firestone, 100, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Courtyard Nursing Home in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse.

Judith “Judi” Carol Winchester, Warsaw, passed away at 3:27 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 69. She was born on Sept. 25, 1949, in Garrett to Margaret (Traxler) Gael and Lloyd Gael.  Winchester was a homemaker, a coordinator for the Warsaw Senior Center and for …read more.

Wendy E. Coulstring, 55, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at 6:05 p.m. in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Tatum Shay Baker-Berner, 5 days, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, in IU Health-Riley Hospital for Children. He was born November 14, 2018, in Warsaw, to Tyler Berner and Madeline Abshire. Survivors include his parents Tyler Berner and Madeline Abshire of Warsaw, a sister Marley Abshire, of Warsaw, maternal grandparents Bridger Abshire of Syracuse and …read more.

Sandra L. Dvorak, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 10:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Tatum Shay Baker-Berner, 5 days, passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in I.U. Health-Riley Hospital for Children. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Michael Thomas Jackson, 68, Putnam, Okla., passed away unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at the Hilo Medical Center in Hilo, Hawaii. On July 21, 1950, he was born to the late Thomas Samuel Jackson and Helen (Rosenogle) Chokey in Kendallville. On July 3, 2002, he married, Carrie Jo Vandenberg in Hilo, Hawaii. He is survived …read more.

Everett D. “Daryl” Marshall, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at his home. He was born on Feb. 7, 1947, in Manton, Ky. to Ellis and Ada (Click) Marshall. He grew up in Kentucky, graduated in 1965 from Martin High School in Martin, Ky., and moved to the Warsaw …read more.

James C. “Jay” Lancaster, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 4:18 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 23, 1939 in Lynnville, Tenn. to Murray and Charlotte “Lotty” (Thurman) Lancaster. He graduated in 1960 from Central High School in Columbia, Tenn., attended Southern Institute …read more.

  Dennison Roy Miller, 74, Kimmell passed away Nov. 18, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw. He was born May 22, 1944, to Roy Langston and Mary Bethenna (Trowbridge) Millerin Syracuse. On Sept. 5, 1980 he married Teresa Kay Bowen in Fulton, Mo. He attended Syracuse High School and graduated in 1962. He then attended …read more.

Eula M. Manns, 77, Claypool, passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 4, 1941, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Johnny & Mary (Adams) Owens. She attended public schools in Burket and lived most of her life in the Warsaw and Claypool …read more.

Everett D. Marshall, 71, Warsaw passed away at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Michael Thomas Jackson, 68, of Putnam, Okla., passed away unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at the Hilo Medical Center in Hilo, Hawaii. On July 21, 1950, he was born to the late Thomas Samuel Jackson and Helen (Rosenogle) Chokey in Kendallville. On July 3, 2002, he married, Carrie Jo Vandenberg in Hilo, Hawaii. Jackson was …read more.

James C. “Jay” Lancaster, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 4:18 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

William Elliott, known to most as “Bill,” passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 1:32 a.m. He was 78 years old and a resident of rural Sidney. Born on Feb. 24, 1940, in West Prestonsburg, Ky., he was the son of Orval and Mary Belle (Stephens) …read more.

Woodford “Woody” Johnson, 80, Mentone, passed at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 29, 1938, in Richmond, Mo., to Nelson and Evelyn (Lusk) Johnson. He married on May 17, 1957, in Richmond, Mo., to Juanita Faye Judd; she preceded on May 16, 2007. Johnson formerly …read more.

Killie Young, 61, Syracuse, passed away at 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Nov. 13, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Charles D. and June A. (Blaylock) White. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1976 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse. She …read more.

Eula M. Manns, 77, Claypool, passed away at 2:35 p.m., Nov. 14, 2018, at Lutheran Hosdpital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Jan A. Van Sickle, 68, Pierceton, passed away at 11:32 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 22, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas to Jay and Lois “Dottie” (Simmons) Van Sickle. She attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse, Goshen College, and Ivy Tech in Warsaw. …read more.

Patricia Claire “Pat” Wayne, 85, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 22, 1933 in Bristol, to Loren A. and Claire G. (Reed) Wayne. She grew up in the Bristol and Elkhart area and graduated from Bristol High School. …read more.

Patricia C. Wayne, 85, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Killie Young, 61, Syracuse, passed away at 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Jan A. Van Sickle, 68, Pierceton, passed away at 11:32 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

James “Jim” Russell Dougan, 80, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:11 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born in Princeton, Dec. 15, 1937 to Gladys Ella (Skinner) Dougan and Raymond Edgar Dougan. On June 6, 1964, he was married to Nancy Crews (Parrott) …read more.

Pamela S. (Slone) McCord, 51, Warsaw, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.  She was born Nov. 27, 1966, to Lon and Edith (Collins) Slone in Warsaw. On Sept. 5, 1997 she was united in marriage to Norman McCord in Claypool. During her life she worked at JOMAC, Medtronic; as an inspector, and …read more.

James R. Rinker, 77, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 10, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor on Syracuse. He was born July 10, 1941, in Muncie, to Lossie and Mae (Pursifull) Rinker. He was formerly employed by Rinker Boat Company and did carpentry work as well. Heis survived by his sisters: Barbara Markley of Syracuse; Jackie …read more.

Pamela S. (Slone) McCord, 51, Warsaw, passed away at 3:27 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Funeral arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Lynne Douglas, 78, Ligonier, passed away at 2:53 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. She was born on June 13, 1940, the daughter of Theodore and Uteva (James) Mowat in White Pigeon, Mich. She is survived by her son, Terry (Teresa) Douglas of Ligonier; two step-grandchildren, Blake Watson of Ligonier; and Kristopher (Charity) Watson of Goshen; …read more.

Nancy Sue Woods, 78, South Whitley, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in her residence. She was born July 23, 1940, in Hite, Ky. to Lacy and Pauline (Shepherd) Dingus. She  was formerly employed by Sun Metal of Warsaw, Peabody ABC on North Manchester and Chamberlin Products of South Whitley. Survivors include …read more.

Shirley Ann Porter, 79, was called Home by her Lord just before 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. A patient of Warsaw Meadows Care Center at the time, she was surrounded with love from her family. She was born in Somerset, Ky., Jan. 31, 1939. She was the daughter of Hollis and Vida (Ellis) …read more.

Juanita M. Alexander, 97, Warsaw, passed away at 2:10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born Aug. 7, 1921, to William Austie and Elma Elizabeth (Schooley) Bradbury. She was raised in the Atwood area and was a 1939 Atwood High School graduate. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. She also …read more.

Edith V. Rector, 90, Bremen, passed away at 3:24 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born Nov. 17, 1927, the daughter of Glen and Sarah (Mentzel) Zillmer. She was an area lifetime resident. She graduated from Bremen High School in 1945. She was a former employee of …read more.

Steven J. McFarren, 56, rural Mentone, passed at 3:25 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on March 28, 1962, in Wabash, to Harry V. and Estella (Compo) McFarren. He was a welder and a fabricator for Par-Kan for many years. Steve served his country in the U.S. …read more.

  Betty J. Mock, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at her home. She was born Oct. 1, 1931, in Frankton, to Frank and Bessie (Allender) Bowers. She graduated in 1949 from Frankton High School and attended Indiana Business College in Anderson. She was married on Sept. 25, 1953, in …read more.

Robert B. “Butch” Graff, 77, Syracuse, passed away Nov. 8, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1941, in Goshen to Everett and Kathryn (Kelly) Graff. He was a veteran of the US Army having served from 1963-1965 in the 22nd Infantry Div. 2nd Battalion. He was a member of the Syracuse …read more.

Timothy Bowen, 28, Warsaw, passed away at 2:47 a.m., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, 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

Betty J. Mock, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Cherie L. Taylor, 54, Silver Lake, passed away at 3:06 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in IU Health-Simon Center, Indianapolis. She was born April 17, 1964, in Auburn, Calif. to Alvin L. and Evelyn (Irven) Wren. She was united in marriage to John Taylor on May 12, 2011, in Williamson County, Texas. She is a …read more.

Debra Jean (Menzie) Helmuth, 61, Bourbon, passed away quietly after a brief illness at 6:37 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Mrs. Helmuth was born in Warsaw on April 6, 1957. She was one of four children raised in the family home and was the daughter of Marlin and Garnet …read more.

Charlotte J. Morrill, 85, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 5, 2018, at Timbercrest Senior Living in North Manchester. She was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Jasper County, to Ernest and Gladys (Smith) Rees. She was a longtime area teacher, having taught in Milford and Columbia City schools for over 35 years. She was a member …read more.

Dixie S. Secrist, 77, Mentone, passed at 8:49 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Jan 17, 1941, in Warsaw, to Wilbur G. and Myrtle V. (Gebert) Krebs. She married on Nov. 7, 1958, in Warsaw, to Ronald E. Secrist, who preceded her Sept. 30, 2003. She …read more.

Juanita M. Alexander, 97, Warsaw, passed away at 2:10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, 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

  Dewain “Uncle Dewy” Elton Ott, 57, Warsaw passed away at 4:10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on Jan. 3, 1961, to John Tites and Rose Katherine (McFarlend) Ott in Rainsville, Ala. He is survived by his daughter, Tabatha Ott Reed, Rainsville and the rest of his …read more.

Charles Truman Wesco went home to be with His Lord and Savior while serving the Lord as a missionary in Cameroon, Africa on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at the age of 44.  Mr Wesco was formerly of Warsaw. Charles Truman Wesco was the firstborn of ten children, son of Virgil and Rebecca (Walter) Wesco of …read more.

Lester J. Mast, 91, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 5, 2018, surrounded by his family. Mr. Mast was born March 2, 1927, in Nappanee to Jacob and Amanda (Miller) Mast. On Jan. 22, 1950, he married the love of his life, Eloise Bauman; she survives. He was a dairy and …read more.

Ronald Himes, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 1:28 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in his residence. He was born March 14, 1931, in Plymouth to Herman and Edna (Higgs) Himes. Mr. Himes was a 1949 graduate of Warsaw High School. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army as a Corporal (E-4) in …read more.

Jim Ritter, 67, Warsaw passed away at 5:52 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in his residence. He was born on July 8, 1951, to Edgar and Hazel (Marshall) Ritter in Indianapolis. He was united in marriage on July 2, 1977, to Kay Nyenhuis in Warsaw. He graduated from Franklin Central High School, Wanamaker in 1970 …read more.

Larry Lee DePew, 76, left this world to be with The Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 31 2018, at home in Syracuse. He was born on Aug. 22, 1942, the son of Monroe “Tony” L. and Irene J. (Myers) DePew in Sturgis, Mich. He married the love of his life, Peggy C. Hudnall, in Phillipsburg, Ohio …read more.

Paul William Grim, 81, Cromwell, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne. He was born April 10, 1937, to Charles and Mary (Tagtmeyer) Grim in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1955. Paul worked for Union Local 103 as a heavy equipment …read more.

William “Bill” Rush, 64, North Webster, passed away on Nov. 2, 2018. He was born on Dec. 30, 1953, in Columbia City, to Donald and Maryann (Smith) Rush Sr. He was a 1973 Whitko High School graduate. He was a gentle soul who was always willing to help others. He enjoyed roller skating, helping his …read more.

LeRoy Markley, 78, Mentone, passed at 7:52 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Bruce Dean Swope, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 6:21 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Jan. 27, 1962, in Sunbury, Penn. to Buryl D. “Dean” & Cleda Ann (Lawhorn) Swope. He grew up in the South Bend area and graduated in 1980 from Clay High School …read more.