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Category: Kosciusko County

Paula Gervais — PENDING

September 7, 2018

Paula Gervais, 90, Winona Lake, passed away at 7 a.m., Friday, Sept. 7, 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

Kirk D. Zumbrun — PENDING

September 6, 2018

Kirk D. Zumbrun, 63, Larwill, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. 

Norma Jean Engelberth

September 6, 2018

Norma Jean (Leedy) Engelberth, 86, formerly of Pierceton, and most recently of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 13, 1931, in Kosciusko County, to Amsa Leedy and Mary Maria (McDonald) Leedy. On Jan. 25, …read more.

Richard R. Connor

September 6, 2018

Richard R. Connor, loving husband father, grandfather and friend, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Grace Village Healthcare after a brief illness. A Warsaw resident, he was 74 years old. Mr. Connor was born to Richard K. Connor and Margaret (Chamness) Connor in Chicago Heights, Ill., March 18, 1944. He graduated from Bloom Township High …read more.

Norma Rapp

September 6, 2018

Norma Rapp, 89, Milford, left this earth for her eternal home Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at her home. She was born on April 2, 1929, in Osceola to Kenneth and Ruth (Moser) Mason. On Feb. 24, 1951, she married Elmer Rapp in Milford; he preceded her in death Sept. 27, 2013. As a young girl, …read more.

Todd Allan Kinch

September 6, 2018

Todd Allan Kinch, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 5:35 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2018, at his residence. He was born Sept. 1, 1964, in Wabash, to John and Dianne (Grindle) Kinch. He graduated from Whitko High School. He is survived by his son, Zachary (Kegan Lengacher) Kinch, Goshen; his daughter, Lettica (Jaime) Ponce, Warsaw; and …read more.

Michael Allen McGriff

September 6, 2018

Michael Allen McGriff, 32, Silver Lake, died at 9:48 p.m., Sept. 3, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, following an lengthy illness. On Nov. 1, 1985, in Warsaw, he was born to Ricky McGriff and Robin A. (Canter) Bailey and had lived most of his life in Kosciusko county. He grew up in Claypool, lived in Warsaw and …read more.

Joan Kizer

September 6, 2018

Joan Kizer, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Tuesday Sept. 4, 2018, at Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born on July 29, 1930, to Harry H. and Mae (Parker) Dibble in South Bend. She had been a resident of Granger for 34 years the moving to Warsaw in 2009. She …read more.

Pauline Hoskins

September 5, 2018

Pauline Hoskins, 90, Warsaw, died at 12:10 p.m. Sept. 3, 2018. She was born July 9, 2018, to LeRoy and Bessie Lozier Anderson. She spent her entire life in Warsaw. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1946 and Manchester College in 1950. She married Woodrow “Speck” Hoskins Aug. 7, 1949. He preceded her in …read more.

Joan D. Kizer — PENDING

September 5, 2018

Joan D. Kizer, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in 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

George A. Lantz

September 5, 2018

George A. Lantz, 88, Milford, passed away at 8:13 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born on April 26, 1930, in Millersburg to Guy A. and Mina M. (Willard) Lantz. He attended New Paris High School, was a United States Army veteran, and was married on …read more.

Neils W. Bruns, Jr.

September 5, 2018

Neils W. Bruns, Jr., 82, Winona Lake, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Monday Sept. 3, 2018 at 8:05 a.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Neil was born to Mary and Neil Bruns Sr. Jan. 11, 1936, in Portland, Maine, with older sister, Helen and younger sister, Patty completing the family. He enlisted in the Marines …read more.

Mark I. Gaff — UPDATED

September 5, 2018

Mark I. Gaff, 48, Michigan City, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at Franciscan Health in Michigan City. He was born on July 31, 1970, in Columbia City, to Randall and Joanne D. (Fry) Gaff. He graduated in 1988 from Columbia City High School and was married on Sept. …read more.

Pauline Hoskins — PENDING

September 4, 2018

Pauline Hoskins, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 p.m., Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, at Masons Health & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Berneta Ruth Gangwer

September 4, 2018

Berneta Ruth Gangwer, 88, Avilla, and formerly of Ligonier, passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born at the Lucky Medical Hospital, to the late David and Irma (Long) Price, June 4, 1930, in Wolf Lake. She went on to marry Paul Leroy Gangwer; he preceded her …read more.

Todd Allan Kinch

September 4, 2018

Todd Allan Kinch, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 5:35 p.m., Aug. 31, 2018, at his residence. He was born Sept. 1, 1964, in Wabash, to John and Dianne (Grindle) Kinch. He graduated from Whitko High School. He is survived by his son Zachary (Kegan Lengacher) Kinch, Goshen; his daughter Lettica (Jaime) Ponce, Warsaw. He was …read more.

Bobby Bruce Staner

September 4, 2018

Bobby Bruce Staner, 90, formerly of Plymouth, and currently of Warsaw, died at 3:43 p.m., Aug. 31, at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, where he had been in declining health the past 2 years. On Dec. 15, 1927, in Argos, he was born to Charles Staner and Nora (Myers) Staner and had lived most of his life …read more.

Neils W. Bruns — PENDING

September 4, 2018

Neils W. Bruns, 82, Winona Lake, passed away at 8:05 a.m., Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, at Masons Health & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mark I. Gaff — PENDING

September 4, 2018

Mark I. Gaff, 48, Michigan City, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at Franciscan Health in Michigan City. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Helen Shumaker — UPDATED

September 4, 2018

Helen Shumaker, 94, Pierceton, passed away at 2:20 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in the comfort of her own home. She was born March 10, 1924, in Wabash County, to Vernon and Myrtle Hutchison. She married Leroy Shumaker Dec. 9, 1950, in Wooster. He preceded her Feb. 23, 1982. She was a lifetime homemaker who …read more.

George A. Lantz — PENDING

September 4, 2018

George A. Lantz, 88, Milford, passed away at 8:13 p.m., Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Marcia B. Shriver

September 4, 2018

Marcia B. Shriver, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. She was born Dec. 14, 1942, in Lebanon, to Vivian Beatrice (Birden) Crutchfield and Arthur Crutchfield. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 55 years. She came to Warsaw in 1963 and in 1966 she began working …read more.

David Trull Tyler

September 4, 2018

David Trull Tyler, 72, Westfield, formerly of Warsaw, died Aug. 27, 2018, in Carmel.  Mr. Tyler was born Aug. 2, 1946, in Aurora, Ill. to Claude T.  and Erba J. (Ames) Tyler.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents, an older sister, Sandra, and a twin brother Donald. He is survived by …read more.

Helen Shumaker — PENDING

September 2, 2018

Helen Shumaker, age 94, of Warsaw. passed away t 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Glenn Dale Helser, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 p.m., Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. He was born June 6, 1942, in Warsaw to Austin D. and Marcy (Manier) Helser. He was a 1960 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. On Oct. 13, 1962, he was united in marriage, in …read more.

Joshua W. Weaver

August 31, 2018

Joshua W. Weaver, 42, Goshen died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at his home. He was born on Nov. 4, 1975, in Syracuse, N.Y. to Ray and Kathy (Badger) Weaver. He has lived in the Goshen area since age three. Survivors include his parents, Pierceton; a brother, Zachary (Christine) Weaver, Goshen; two nieces, Ashley and Natalie …read more.

Levi S. Chupp

August 31, 2018

Levi S. Chupp, 85, Etna Green, died at 9:40 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at his residence. He was born May 31, 1933, in Nappanee to Samuel C. and Amanda (Borkholder) Chupp. On Sept. 26, 1963, he married Mary J. Yoder. He was a lifetime area resident. He worked at Holiday Rambler and a member …read more.

Merrit Dwayne Gangwer

August 31, 2018

Merrit Dwayne Gangwer, 97, Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at his residence in Ligonier. He was born Jan. 16, 1921, in Ligonier, to John and Thella (Sparrow) Gangwer. On Jan. 14, 1947, he married Nancy Lou Hawkins in Goshen; she survives. Mr. Ganagwer served his country honorably in the United States Army from …read more.

Robert “Holly” James Holloway, 69, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at his home on Barbee Lake. He was born on April 26, 1949, the son of James Robert and Fawn (Grubbs) Holloway. On Oct. 24, 1998, he married the woman he called his bride until the day he died, Janette “Jane” Zimmerman. …read more.

Glenn Dale Helser, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 p.m., Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jeffrey Ray Eisinger

August 30, 2018

Jeffrey Ray “Jeff” Eisinger, 62, North Webster, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 25, 1956, in Indianapolis to Ray A. and Willette J. “Billie” (Bohannon) Eisinger. He graduated in 1974 from John Marshall High School in Indianapolis and moved to …read more.

Donel R. Doan

August 29, 2018

Donel R. Doan, 48, Bourbon, passed away Aug. 27, 2018, in South Bend Center for Hospice Care, with his loving family by his side. He was born Feb. 8,1970, in Warsaw, to Donald Larry Doan Sr. and Cheryl (Gift) Doan and has been a lifelong area resident. He worked for Zimmer Biomet as a machinist …read more.

Warren Arnold Shepherd

August 29, 2018

Warren Arnold Shepherd, 74, Louisiana, passed away Aug. 12, 2018, in Leesville, La. He was born to Albert and Hettie (Meade) Shepherd. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by two sisters: Ruby (Johnny) Tackett and Lille May “Daisy” Bachtel; two brothers: Addam and Joe Shepherd; three daughters; Jamie, …read more.

George Elliot May

August 29, 2018

George Elliot May, 58, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, after a short illness in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. He was born March 24, 1960, in Warsaw. He was the son of Robert and Ruby (Sparks) May and one of seven children. Mr. May attended Tippecanoe Valley schools and began driving trucks at age 16. …read more.

Jeffrey R. “Jeff” Eisinger, 62, North Webster, passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Vera O. Gaff

August 29, 2018

Vera O. Gaff, 89, Warsaw, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, after a sudden illness.  Mrs. Gaff was born in Richmond, Aug. 26, 1929, the oldest daughter of Oscar and Mary Macy. A graduate of Wolf Lake High School, she married Jesse L Gaff on Oct. 22, 1947. Together for 62 years, they raised …read more.

Carol L. Wallace

August 29, 2018

Carol L. Wallace, 87, Kendallville, formerly of Ligonier, passed away at 5:28 p.m., surrounded by her family on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at her family’s home in Kendallville. She was born on May 5, 1931, in Topeka, to Lawrence and Elsie Faye (Chiddister) Owen. She was a graduate of Millersburg High School in 1949. On …read more.

Marvin Hasten

August 29, 2018

Marvin Hasten, 91, Warsaw, formerly of North Webster, passed away Aug. 27, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born Nov. 23, 1926, in Detroit, Mich. to Lawrence and Mildred (Burlingame) Hasten. He retired from Allied Products in Hillsdale, Mich. after 20 years. He was a WWII US Navy veteran. Mr. Hasten was fortunate to …read more.

Linda L. Weirick

August 28, 2018

Linda L. Weirick, 57, Claypool, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Aug. 27, 2018, in her residence. She was born Sept. 16, 1960, in Washington D.C. to Thomas and Lenora (Murphy) Woodward. On Dec. 19, 2000, in Pierceton, she was united in marriage to Jeff Weirick who survives. A lifelong resident of Kosciusko County she worked …read more.

Linda L. Weirick, 57, Claypool, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Aug. 27, 2018, at 8:20 AM in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. McHatton –Sadler Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with all arrangements.

Dana A. Rogers

August 28, 2018

Dana A. Rogers, 72, Syracuse, passed away at 11:38 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at his home. He was born on June 15, 1946, in Goshen to Cecil Eugene and Lois Iris (Wisler) Rogers. He attended Goshen High School and was a United States Marine veteran. He moved to the Syracuse area in 1991, …read more.

Glenn Dale Helser, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 p.m., Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kim Rowe

August 28, 2018

Kimberly J. Rowe passed away Aug. 26, 2018, in Fort Wayne, after a battle with brain cancer. She was born Nov. 16, 1963, in Columbia City, the youngest child of David F. and Lois M. (Rowe) Lenaburg. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1982. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana …read more.

Anson S. Davis

August 27, 2018

Anson S. Davis, 27, of Milford, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, at home. He was born May 11, 1991, in South Bend to Rickey and Debra (McNaughton) Davis. Survivors include his mother, Debra Davis; four brothers, Steven (P J) Davis and Adam Davis, both of Plymouth; Patrick (Brittany) Davis, Fort Wayne; and Alexander Davis, Milford; …read more.

Julia Faye Francis

August 27, 2018

Julia Faye Francis, 81, Claypool, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Johnny and Mary (Adams) Owens. On Nov. 1, 1952, in Silver Lake, she married the love of her life, Harold Francis, who preceded her in death …read more.

Michael R. Prater

August 27, 2018

Michael R. Prater, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 9:59 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born on June 6, 1957, to William J. and Wilma Lou (Kindig) Prater in Germany. He was a security guard working for numerous companies in Kosciusko County. He is survived by his …read more.

George May — PENDING

August 27, 2018

George May, 58 and a Warsaw resident, passed away at 4:50 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, after a brief illness in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home. www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Loren Edwin Bailey

August 27, 2018

Loren Edwin Bailey, a loving father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 in Warsaw’s Mason Healthcare Center. He was 92 years old. Friends may join the family at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw, for a traditional funeral service on Tuesday, August 28th. The service begins at 3:30 p.m. …read more.

Vera O. Gaff — PENDING

August 27, 2018

Vera O. Gaff, 88, longtime Warsaw resident, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Her arrangements have been trusted to Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Theodore A. Beer

August 27, 2018

Theodore A. Beer, 77, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., passed away at 4:15 a.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at home in Sandestin, Fla. He was born on Jan. 17, 1941, to Harry and Lucille (Jessop) Beer in Milford. He graduated from Milford High School in 1959, and then from Indiana University/Purdue University Fort Wayne with a …read more.

Kimberly Rowe — PENDING

August 27, 2018

Kimberly Rowe, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 8 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in 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

Bennie R. Meade

August 25, 2018

Bennie R. Meade, 84, of rural Mentone or Palestine Lake, passed away  at 11:38 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at his residence. He was born on May 5, 1934, in Bonanza, Ky. to Adam and Hulda Meade and married on Sept. 5, 1953, in Warsaw to Esther Louise Engle, who preceded him in death on Sept. …read more.

Beverly Anne Melton

August 25, 2018

Beverly Anne Melton of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 1:38 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 86. She was born on Nov. 5, 1931, in South Bend, to Dorothy Mae (Hemig) Aughinbaugh and Hugh Aughinbaugh.  On July 29, 1950, she married …read more.

Suzanne P. Bell — UPDATED

August 24, 2018

Suzanne P. Bell, 89, and a resident of Lakemoor, Ill., passed away at 5:57 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at 5:57 a.m. in Centegra Hospital, McHenry, Ill.  Born in Nice, France on Dec. 4, 1928, she was one of three daughters born to Francois Rosetti and Emma (Depot) Rosetti. She attended schools in France and worked …read more.

David Lee Vanderpool

August 23, 2018

David Lee Vanderpool, 61, Winona Lake, passed away after a courageous battle with leukemia at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. He was born on March 1, 1957, in Ironton, Ohio to Margaret (Norris) Vanderpool and Darwin Vanderpool. On Aug. 17, 1985, he was married to Sue …read more.

Kevin L. Hobbs

August 23, 2018

Kevin L. Hobbs, 53, North Webster passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 1, 1965, in Linton, to Ronald E. and Ella Mae (Hall) Hobbs. He married Connie L. Shepherd April 15, 1989. She preceded him Nov. 14, 2016. He is survived by his children, …read more.

Dyrs N. Owens

August 23, 2018

Dyrs N. Owens, 87, Silver Lake, died at 10:51 p.m. Aug. 20, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born April 26, 1931, at Salyersville, Ky. to Warnie and Susan (Wireman) Owens. He married Eva D. Brown, who preceded him in death Nov. 8, 1986. He married again to Eva Adams, Nov. …read more.

Sara J. Mozdren

August 23, 2018

Sara J. Mozdren, 80, Winona Lake, passed away 9:34 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 16, 1938, to Victor and Mary (Nitzschke) Maryanski in Chicago.  She was united in marriage to Donald F. Mozdren on May 9, 1959, in Chicago. She moved to Warsaw in 1992 and …read more.

Suzanne Bell — PENDING

August 22, 2018

Suzanne Bell, 89, McHenry, Ill., formerly of Warsaw, died at 8:22 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at Centegra Hospital in McHenry. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Michelle Elizabeth Moore, 56, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in North Webster. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Adam Lee Scott — UPDATED

August 21, 2018

Adam Lee Scott, 39, Tampa, Fla. and formerly of Warsaw, passed into heaven on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Florida. A funeral mass will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Warsaw with visitation one hour prior to the Mass celebrated by Father Richard Kallenberg. Following the mass, interment …read more.

  Michael Allen Shirey, 71, Warsaw and formerly of North Webster, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.  He graduated from Warsaw Community High School in1965. He faithfully served his country and the United States Army by serving two tours of duty in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division from 1966 to 1968 as Specialist …read more.

Michael R. Prater, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 9:59 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.  Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

John William Kenney

August 21, 2018

John William Kenney, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in his residence. He was born on April 5, 1950, to Beverly and Leona (Landis) Kenney. On Dec. 31, 1996, he was united in marriage to Tracy Addair in Hot Springs, Va. He was a graduate of Marlinton High School in …read more.

Phyllis E. Kurtz

August 21, 2018

Phyllis E. Kurtz, 95, formerly of Millersburg, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Milford. She was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Benton Township to Merle W. and Hazel B. (Good) Darr. On Feb. 1, 1946, she married Kalleele W. “K.W.” Kurtz.  He died Jan. 3, 2015. She is survived by several …read more.

Michael Hapner

August 21, 2018

Michael Hapner, 51, Fort Wayne, passed away Aug. 18, 2018, at his home. He was born April 21, 1967, in Elkhart to Joe and Donna (Steglich) Hapner.  He is survived by his mother: Donna (Gregg) Coon, Big Lake; his father: Joe (JoAnn) Hapner, Syracuse; brother: Shawn (Nan) Hapner, Warsaw; four step brothers: Dale (Kathy) Woods, …read more.

Helen Wolfe

August 21, 2018

Helen Wolfe, 100, Ligonier, passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home, in Ligonier. Family and Friends may gather from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at Yeager Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Lutton officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier, …read more.

Rosalee E. Shepherd

August 21, 2018

Rosalee E. Shepherd, 87, rural South Whitley, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of four children, she was born Aug. 15, 1931, to Olin and Mabel (Biehl) Lofland in Wabash County. After graduating high school, Rosalee Lofland married her best friend, Richard W. “Dick” …read more.

Vicki L. Endress

August 21, 2018

Vicki L. Endress,78, passed away at 7 a.m., Aug. 20, 2018, at Mason Healthcare Center in Warsaw. One of three children, she was born in Sidney, Ohio to John and Doris Davis. Vicki Davis married James Endress on Oct. 2, 1976. She was a member of Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, Silver Lake. …read more.

Veronica I. “Vicky” Keppler-Wineland, 65, Pierceton, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at her home. She was born on Sept. 8, 1952, in Columbia City to Douglas and Mary Lou (Brower) Keppler. She graduated from Central Noble High School, attended Indiana University in South Bend, and was married on May 25, …read more.

Bennie R. Meade — PENDING

August 21, 2018

Bennie R. Meade, 84, rural Mentone, passed Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Evelyn Rose Woods Bridges

August 21, 2018

Evelyn Rose (White) Woods Bridges, 92, Addison, Mich. passed away at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at Hospice of Lenawee Home, Adrian, Mich. She was born on Aug. 30, 1925, in Bedford to Orin White and Myrtle (Craig) White. She was married Aug. 21, 1949, to James E. Woods from Terre Haute. After her …read more.

John W. Kenney — PENDING

August 20, 2018

John W. Kenney, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, 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

Ronald Lee Brandenburg

August 20, 2018

Ronald Lee Brandenburg, 55, Warsaw, went to be with the Lord after a courageous, two-year battle with cancer at 7:58 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at his home.  He was born on May 13, 1963, in Columbia City to Emery and Carole (Hubbard) Brandenburg. He will be most remembered for his great love of the …read more.

Betty J. Graff

August 20, 2018

Betty J. Graff, 81, Goshen, passed away at 9:22 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at her home. She was born on April 8, 1937, in Hopkinsville, Ky. to Ernest J. and Mamie Gertrude (Morris) Orten. She attended Hopkinsville, Ky. schools and was married on June 25, 1955, in Hopkinsville to George E. Graff, who …read more.

Veronica I. “Vicky” Keppler-Wineland, 65, Pierceton, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Ronald Lee Brandenburg, 55, Warsaw, went to be with the Lord after a courageous, two-year battle with cancer at 7:58 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, in his home. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  

Betty J. Graff — PENDING

August 17, 2018

Betty J. Graff, 81, Goshen, passed away at 9:22 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Richard Winton Gensch

August 17, 2018

Richard Winton Gensch, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. He was born on April 15, 1932, in Woodstock, Ill. to Florence Augusta (Maxwell) Wolcott and Herbert Charles Gensch. On Feb. 14, 1959, he was married to Betty Rae (Vaughn) Gensch. He attended Warsaw High …read more.

Rick Allen Reed

August 16, 2018

Rick Allen (Northenor) Reed, 68, Portland, Ore., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 11:44 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in his residence. He was born Feb. 11, 1950, in Warsaw, to Clifford Reed and Jean Nelson. He built and owned R. A. Reed Production Company in Portland serving the entertainment industry including companies such …read more.

Doris Louise Method

August 16, 2018

Doris Louise Method, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on June 28, 1935, in Fort Wayne to William and Genevie (Beaumler) Hill. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She worked for Zimmer in the cleaning department and also in the Sewing …read more.

Sally S. White

August 16, 2018

Sally S. White, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 7:37 p.m., Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, in her residence. She was born Dec. 23, 1932, in Warsaw to Lawrence L. and Alice (Overdeer) Siders. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. On March 2, 1952, she was united in marriage to George L. White in Warsaw; he …read more.

Marvin J. Smith

August 15, 2018

Marvin J. Smith, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. A resident of Warsaw, Marv, as many knew him, was born in Midland, Mich., but had spent the last 30 years in Kosciusko County. He was born on Aug. 12, 1953, and was the son of Joseph R. and Thelma J. (Baker) Smith. …read more.

Jolane S. Parker, 74, wife of Steve and known to most as Jo, passed away Aug. 14, 2018, in the care of Banner University Medical Center staff, Tucson, Ariz. She had been a resident of Chapman Lake. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home whose website will be kept updated with obituary and service details …read more.

Doris Louise Method, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 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

Harold L. Wagoner

August 15, 2018

Harold L. Wagoner, 90, Silver Lake, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at his home with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 30, 1927, near Rossville, to Eldo and Ida C. (Renicker) Wagoner. He married Florence M. Flora on Dec. 26, 1948, at her home in Laura, Ohio. To …read more.

Charles M. Courtney, 74, Claypool, Beaver Dam Lake, passed at 10:02 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Michael A. Shirey, 71, North Webster, passed away at 9:07 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Sally S. White — PENDING

August 14, 2018

Sally S. White, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 7:37 p.m., Monday, Aug. 13, 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

Viola V. Vanover

August 14, 2018

  Viola V. Vanover, 97, Syracuse, passed away at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. She was born on March 28, 1921 in Wheeling, W. Va. to Pete and Vade Pocholec. She attended public school in Pound, Va. and was married on April 15, 1941, in Pound, …read more.

Marvin Joshua Smith, known by most as “Josh,” passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug 13., 2018, in his Warsaw residence. Originally from central Michigan, he was 65 years old at the time of his passing. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Jon Charles Kurczbuch

August 13, 2018

Jon Charles Kurczbuch, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Monday, August 6, 2018, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born on July 20, 1939, in Lubna-Jakusy, Poland to Chezlaw and Janina (Wieczoreck) Kurczbuch. He was a survivor of a WWII forced labor camp. After surviving the forced labor camp, he and …read more.

Rick Allen Reed — PENDING

August 13, 2018

Rick Allen Reed, 68, of Portland, Ore., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 11:44 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, 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

Gary W. Berlin

August 13, 2018

Gary W. Berlin, 69, Fort Wayne, passed away at 8:07 a.m., Aug. 11, 2018, in the Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born March 16, 1949, in Kosciusko County to John Martin and Doris Lucille (Linn) Berlin. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971 as …read more.

Viola V. Vanover, 97, Syracuse, passed away at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Jeanette T. Wilkins

August 13, 2018

Jeanette T. Wilkins, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 5:27 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, surrounded by her loving family in Leesburg. She was born Dec. 1, 1947, in Pontiac, Mich. to Edward Paida and Doris (Curry) Tuttle. She was united in marriage to Walter A. “Butch” Wilkins on Sept. 18, 1978, in Genesee County, Mich. While living …read more.

Pastor Glenn Byers

August 13, 2018

Pastor Glenn Byers, 83, Warsaw, passed away quickly and peacefully in the midst of family Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, while attending a family reunion in New Castle, Penn. He was born on Jan. 4, 1935, in Johnstown, Penn. to Emma (Carlson) Byers and Howard F. Byers. On May 26, 1956, he was married in Kittanning, …read more.

Mark R. Timpe — UPDATED

August 13, 2018

Mark R. Timpe, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 12:18 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2018, at his home. He was born on March 29, 1953, in Elkhart to Kenneth and Donna June (Martin) Timpe. He graduated in 1971 from Concord High School, 1975 from Ball State University in Muncie, and received his Master’s Degree from …read more.

Louise Hayden

August 13, 2018

Louise Hayden, 94, a lifetime Warsaw resident, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  Born on Feb. 27, 1924, in Warsaw, she attended school here and graduated from Warsaw High School. Her parents, both of whom preceded her in passing, were Chauncy W. and Edith M. (Hillery) Rife. Louise Rife was …read more.

Connie Brock

August 11, 2018

Connie Brock, 76, Milford, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, at her residence after a short illness. She was born Nov. 7, 1941, in Nappanee to Thomas R. and Pearl (Adams) Pletcher. She lived her lifetime in this area. On Feb. 1,1957, she married Roy Brock. Mrs. Brock was a homemaker. She is …read more.

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