Richard Allen “Dick” Taylor, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 9:57 a.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at IU Health Hospital in Indianapolis. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567 is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth D. “Ken” Johnson, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567 is in charge of arrangements.

Janet R. Stouder, 80, of Warsaw (Hoffman Lake) passed away Friday, July 6, in Kosciusko Community Hospital after a brief illness. Her family was at her side since her admission. Stouder was born on March 24,1938, in Kosciusko County to Robert and Helen (Smith) Taylor. She married Richard “Dick” Stouder in a ceremony on Sept. …read more.

Lance Wesley Leeper, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 47. He was born on May 28, 1971, in Bremen, to Deane Leeper and Lanetia Mae (Davis) Christner. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 35 years, where …read more.

Kristine A. Kehr, 63, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, in Fort Wayne. She was born in Elkhart County. Kristine Kehr was kindhearted, a care taker, and would do anything for anyone. She was a jack of all trades. She will be greatly missed. Surviving are her daughter, Nanette (Charlie) Miller of Syracuse; son, Montie …read more.

Richard “Dick” Kinsey, 86, Clermont, Fla., passed away July 4, 2018, at the Clermont Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Dec. 13, 1931, in Warsaw, to William and Marian (Roose) Kinsey. He was a US Army veteran. He lived in Florida for 45 years. Dick Kinsey retired as a contractor serving the construction …read more.

Nancy Stover, 81, Plymouth, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Plymouth. She was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Warsaw to Norm and Helen Virginia (VanVactor) Banghart. She was united in marriage to Larry G. Stover in Warsaw on Feb. 16, 1990, …read more.

Tammy Shepherd, 74, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away at 2:25 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in Warsaw at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 30, 1944, in Warsaw, she was the youngest of three sisters and the daughter of Willard and Audrey (Dunnuck) Nagler. She grew up in Warsaw and attended East …read more.

Virginia M. Adams, a longtime resident of North Webster, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2018, in her daughter’s Warsaw residence. She was 74 years old and known to most as “Granny.” Born Sept. 25, 1943, Virginia Adams was the daughter of Edward C. Krebs and his wife, Ruth (McFarren) Krebs. She spent …read more.

Billy F. “Fred” Rose, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. at Center for Hospice House in Elkhart. He was born on May 2, 1959, in Mansfield, Ohio to Billy and Angelina (Rose) Rose. He attended Mansfield Senior High School in Mansfield, Ohio and moved to Kosciusko County in 1979 …read more.

Shirley A. Johnson, 78, Syracuse, passed away at 1:05 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Elsie M. Saksa Mitchell, 89, Fairfield, Ill., formerly of Kosciusko County, passed away at 9:33 a.m., on Tuesday July 3, at her home.  She had been an art teacher at Merriam Grade School and was also a librarian at Hammond Public Library. Elsie Mitchell is survived by daughters: Sandra (Ernest “Butch”) Smith, Fairfield, Royella (Phil) Smith, …read more.

Virginia Adams, 74, Warsaw, died at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2018, in her home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Billy Rose, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 9:10 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Center for Hospice House in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Paul McCammon, 84, North Webster, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Nancy Stover, 81, Plymouth, and formerly of Warsaw, passd away at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Plymouth. Arrangements ae currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Karol Elayne Dimmick, 81, formerly of South Whitley, died at 8:09 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on Sunday. She was born May 18, 1937, in Dunkirk, a daughter of the late Rev. Henry and Esther (Courtney) Uhrick.  As a daughter of a Methodist minister, they …read more.

Melvin L. “Pete” Stewart, 75, Syracuse, died unexpectedly from heart failure at 11:03 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He was born Dec. 20, 1942, in Mishawaka to Elmer and Lucille (Mattern) Stewart. Mr. Stewart lived his lifetime in this area. He was a retired farmer and had also worked for …read more.

Elizabeth Ann Binkley passed away peace­fully at her home in the early hours of June 30, 2018, surrounded by family and love. She was born Feb. 7, 1922, in Edgerton, Ohio, to Howard and Bess Wilkinson Oxenrider. As a girl, she and her family moved to Pierceton, where her father owned the B&O Hardware. She …read more.

Wanda L. (Kumfer) Hart, 91 Churubusco, passed away at her residence on July 2, 2018. Born Nov. 27, 1926, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter to the late James T. and Goldie Mae (Rice) Kumfer. On Feb. 16, 1946, she married Garland Hart. She lived her early years in Fort Wayne and moved to …read more.

Rita Sexton, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m., Friday, June 29, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Oct. 29, 1944, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Lawson and Olga (Kelley) Stone. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, she was employed as a C.N.A. with Warsaw Meadows Health Care. She was a member of …read more.

Paul Alan Fulford, 89, Ligonier, passed on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on April 28, 1929, the son of Nathan M. and Vada J. (Sparrow) Fulford in Wawaka. On June 4, 1950, he married Virginia Rose Carpenter. Survivors include: his sweetheart of 68 years, Virginia Fulford, Ligonier; three …read more.

Paul E. Johnson, 88, Goshen, passed away at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in the Maples at Waterford Crossing Nursing Home in Goshen. He graduated from Muncie Central High School and from Muncie Business College with a degree in accounting and was married on Aug. 21, 1955, in Elkhart to Lois Ann Sellers, …read more.

Rita Sexton, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m., Friday June 29, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Carl G. Smith, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor-Assisted Living, Warsaw. He was born on Feb., 22 1947, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Ben and Ceila (Hylok) Smith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion …read more.

David Michael Newell was born June 20, 1943, in Fort Wayne, to Foster and Julia Newell. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Foster and Julia Newell, his first wife, Dianna K Votaw Newell, infant son David Michael and his brother  Steven Newell. Dave Newell graduated from Bluffton School. He attended Indiana Tech and …read more.

  Mark A. Neeley, 49, Warsaw, passed away at 1:53 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital. Born Feb. 21, 1969, in Valparaiso, he was the son of Ronald and Jackie Neeley. He grew up in Leesburg and early on in life enjoyed being in the band, wrestling and playing football while in middle …read more.

Susan D. Gochenour, 71, Etna Green, passed away in her home Tuesday, June 26th with her family at her side. She had been in failing health. She was born the daughter of Loyal E. and Betty I. (Long) Sparks on July 12, 1946, at Warsaw. She had been a resident of Etna Green her entire …read more.

Carl G. Smith, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor-Assisted Living, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Gene Bair, 90, passed away June 26, 2018, in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. He spent much of his lifetime in Kosciusko County and was born on June 1, 1928, in LaPorte County to Alvin and Florence (Burns) Bair. Mr. Bair was a Leesburg High School graduate who worked for Zimmer as a Leadman for more …read more.

Bonnie Kay Skillman, 78, Fort Wayne, previously of Florida, died at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on Monday. She was born March 20, 1940, in Terre Haute, a daughter of the late Morgan and Fern Isabell (Hash) Simmons. Her formative years were …read more.

Dawn D. Kilgore, 71, Columbia City, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 20, 1946, in Allen County, she was the daughter of Simon L. Redman and Wilma J. (Dilts) Barnhart. She lived in South Dakota for seven years and in Michigan for 12 years before …read more.

Gail A. Gish, 67, Warsaw, peacefully passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at her residence. She was born on July 30, 1950 in Wabash, to Virgil R. and Nellie P. (Barton) Frantz. She graduated from Manchester High School with the class of 1968. She married Fred L. Gish on April 18, 1976. …read more.

Donald E. Kuhn, 91, rural Claypool, passed at 12:50 a.m., Monday, June 25, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born on Feb. 25, 1927, in Fulton County, to Willard and Mabel (Hoffman) Kuhn. He married on Sept. 2, 1968, in North Webster, to Evelyn J. Ball, she survives. Don Kuhn was …read more.

Paul E. Johnson, 88, Goshen, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 10 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in the Maples at Waterford Crossing Nursing Home in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Hazel Renae Hettinger, stillborn, Warsaw, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Monday, June 25, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.  She was born on June 25, 2018 to Robi Hatcher and Johnathan Hettinger. She is survived by her parents; Robi Hatcher and Johnathan Hettinger; maternal grandparents: James and Michelle (Hatcher) Adkison, and Robert and Brandy Combs; paternal …read more.

George E. Hutchison, 71 and a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, passed away at 9:45 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2018. Hutchison was born on Jan. 1, 1947 to Gobel Hutchison and Helen (Brainard) Hutchison. Born in Rush, Ky. he was the oldest of 12. He spent many years living in Northern Indiana. George Hutchison …read more.

Alice Marie Kruger, 80, North Webster, passed away at 1:40 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born on March 25, 1938, in Nappanee, to Charles Arthur and Florence (Gourney) Wagner. She was a lifetime area resident and attended Syracuse High School. She was married on April …read more.

Janet Lowe Joesten, 84, passed away peacefully in Louisville, Colo., on June 23, 2018, with family at her side, after a long battle with dementia.  Janet Lowe, daughter of the late Herbert and Frances Lowe, was born in Indianapolis, Oct. 30, 1933, and attended Butler University. She was the loving wife of Robert Joesten for 61 …read more.

Vivian Louise Frantz, 92, Warsaw, passed away at 10:56 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born Nov. 29, 1925, in Winona Lake, in the home of her grandparents, to Ethel (Snell) Swartz and Donald Swartz. She grew up on a farm in Monroe Township and graduated in 1943 …read more.

Betty Smith Aughinbaugh, 96, Cadiz, Ohio, passed away June 15, 2018, at home. She was born at her home in Claypool, Feb. 3, 1922. She graduated from Claypool High School and went to work for GE in Fort Wayne until she married James Aughinbaugh in 1945. She loved to read and work crossword and jigsaw puzzles. …read more.

Jeffrey K. Smith, 60, Sandusky, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was born on Feb. 22, 1958, in Springfield, Mass. He was retired for one year after having worked at the Sandusky Coal Docks for 39 years. Jeff Smith was an avid fisherman, golfer, and outdoorsman who loved …read more.

Pearl Halsey, 91, Cromwell passed away June 23, 2018, at her grandsons home where she resided. She was born Aug. 13, 1926, in Warsaw to Elmer E. and Hester (Slaymaker) Foreman. She married Marion C. Halsey Sr. on March 4, 1951; he preceded her in death on March 13, 2015. She was homemaker and enjoyed …read more.

Mae Ruth Stills, 80, Tippecanoe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stills was born on Oct. 28, 1937, in Logan, W. Va. to Walter J. and Zeruah (Bailey) Edmiston. On Feb. 14, 1966, Mae Edmiston became the bride of Vance Stills in a ceremony …read more.

Susan D. Gochenour, 71, Etna Green, passed away in her home Tuesday, June 26, 2018, with her family at her side. She had been in failing health. She was born the daughter of Loyal E. and Betty I. (Long) Sparks on July 12, 1946, at Warsaw. She had been a resident of Etna Green her …read more.

Lynna A. Eastman, 63, North Webster, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Sept. 26, 1954, in Marion, to Kenneth W “Squirt” and Marian M. (Sample) Keene. She attended McCullough High School in Marion and Wawasee High School in Syracuse. She moved to the …read more.

Delbert and Rhoda Caudill were married for 64 years and passed away within days of each other in January 2018. They were long-time residents of Pierceton and San Antonio, Fla. Graveside services and burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday June 30, at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Pierceton with Chaplain Bob Jarboe officiating. McHatton-Sadler …read more.

Lynna A. (Keene) Eastman, 63, North Webster, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Hunter Ethan Jones, 21, Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 24, 1997, in Warsaw, In to Stephen Glenn and Lori E. (Whiteley) Jones. He was a lifetime area resident, graduated in 2015 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, and attended Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne. …read more.

Max L. Flenar, 75, Etna Green, passed at 12:33 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born on Jan. 28, 1943, in Warsaw, to Seth H. and Mildred E. (Robbins) Flenar. He married on July 21, 1963, in the Etna Green Church of Christ to Linda J. Long, …read more.

Willis Leroy Kreider, 83, Goshen, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018. He was born April 19, 1935, in Goshen, to Albert and Thelma (Leatherman) Kreider. He married Georgia (Smith) Kreider Nov. 12, 1966, at Tamarack Methodist Church in Mishawaka, by Rev. Travis Purdy. His wife, Georgia, survives along with their son, Brian L. Kreider (Eileen), granddaughter …read more.

Ronald D. “Ron” Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 4:08 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018, at his home. He was born on Nov. 27, 1947, in Warsaw, to Richard D. “Dick” and Betty J. (Nealis) Smith. He was a lifetime Milford and Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1966 from Milford High School. He …read more.

Hunter Ethan Jones, 21, Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Ronald D. “Ron” Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Zulema D. Houghton, 95, Etna Green, passed away June 18, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born Aug. 27, 1922, in Huntington, to Everett Carroll and Eleanora Lucille (Wilcox) Carroll. She has been a resident of Etna Green most of her life. She and her husband Ralph Houghton were greatly involved in organizing the Etna …read more.

Valeria Geneva Bias, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, surrounded by her children. She was born Jan. 20, 1948, in Madison, W. Va., to Dixie Lee Nora Sansom Miller and Levi Richard Miller. On Aug. 29, 1962, she married Donald E. Bias Sr. at Danville Lumber …read more.

Logan Hinson, Warsaw, 9 months old, passed away at 4:08 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 10, 2017, to Ryan Peet and Shaun Hinson in Warsaw. Logan is survived by his parents, his siblings, Brian, Cody, Shaun, Leila, Maddison and Jonah; maternal grandparents, Timothy and Heather …read more.

Bertha L. “Bert” Parker, 92, Syracuse, (formerly of Barbee Lake area), passed away at 1:20 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on July 18, 1925, in New Paris, to Frank B. and  Bertha L. (Hoshaw) Method. She lived most of her life in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties …read more.

Doris May Bryant, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 6:27 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 12, 1927, in Mishawaka, to Gertrude Mae (Likens) and Charles Theodore Billman. On May 22, 1954, she was married to Sidney Ernest Bryant, who passed away on Sept. 4, 2001. …read more.

Donna Kline, 98, Syracuse, passed away on June 18, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born on Easter morning, April 4, 1920, in Wilmot, to Watson and Gussie Beezley. She was a lifelong area resident. She retired as a bookkeeper for L.S Ayres in Fort Wayne. After retiring, she coordinated Meals on Wheels and served …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mrs. Evelyn L Walker, 96 passed away at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2018, at the Crown Point Christian Village. On Jan. 29, 1922, Evelyn Lorraine Carlile was born in Remington. She was the precious daughter of Morris and Hazel Hicks Carlile. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Lois …read more.

Mary Adez McDade Miller, everyone knew her as Adez, 100 and a half years old, Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She was born in Selma, Ala., Oct. 11, 1917, to Thomas Calhoun McDade and Olive …read more.

Bertha L. “Bert” Parker, 92, Syracuse, formerly of Barbee Lake area, passed away at 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Timmy L. Smith, 70, Warsaw, passed away June 10, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 23, 1947, in Warsaw to Gene and Becky (Lossa) Smith. He was married to Phyllis K. Scheid on April 9, 1994. He graduated from Cody High School in Cody, Wy. and went on to honorably serve in the …read more.

Donna Kline, 98, Syracuse, passed away on June 18, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor.  Arrangements are currently pending.

Cindy Sue Bolin, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 11:34 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2018, in her residence. She was born on March 26, 1960, in Greenfield, to John and Lilly Mae (Cormen) Perry. On July 13, 1990, she was united in marriage to Orville Bolin in Warsaw, Indiana. She is survived by her husband: Orville …read more.

Joseph DeWayne Armey, known by most simply as Joe or Joey, passed away unexpectedly while travelling for work in Bowling Green, Ky. He was 49 years old. He was born on July 15, 1968, and was raised in the Warsaw area. The son of Linda (Goshert) and Larry Armey, he graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High …read more.

Jackie “Jack” G. Hicks, 75, Winona Lake, went home to be with the Lord at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Indianapolis. He was born on July 14, 1942, in Kokomo, to Irene (Duffy) Yoder and Loren Hicks.  On May 1, 1964, he was married to Retha S. (Livingston) Hicks, who survives. He graduated …read more.

Ida Alvarado, 36, Warsaw, passed away at 7 a.m., Saturday, June 16, 2018, in her residence. Arrangements ae currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jade Rose Tomblin, 1 day old, West Lafayette, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2018, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette. She was born on June 10 in Lafayette to former Syracuse area residents, Christopher M. & Krista Lynn (Johnson) Tomblin. She is survived by her parents; sister: Iris Fae Tomblin, West Lafayette; …read more.

Thames Richard “T.R.” Malcolm, 86, Warsaw, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Warsaw, Aug. 12, 1931, to Thames Milton and Mary Elizabeth Malcolm.  He was married to Loeta Malcolm, who passed away July 2013. He graduated from Warsaw High School and then joined the military. He spent one year …read more.

Jade Rose Tomblin, 1 day old, West Lafayette, passed away at 10:15 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette. She is the daughter of former Syracuse area residents, Christopher M. and Krista L. (Johnson) Tomblin. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Wilford Prater, 78, Warsaw, passed into eternal rest and reward at 11:05 a.m., Wednesday June 13, 2018, in his residence. He was born on Jan. 31, 1940, to Virgle Preston Prater and Pearlie (Adams) Prater in Brainard, Ky. He was united in marriage to Vickie North on Feb. 8, 1992 in Rockville. He worked for …read more.

Paul Gene Martin, 59, North Webster, passed away at 4 a.m., on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at his home. He was born on Jan. 5, 1959, in Wolf lake, to the late Herbert and Helen (Shadley) Martin. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. He enjoyed watching racing, fishing and …read more.

Norma Jean Gray, 85, formerly of Columbia City, died at 5:20 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse where she had been a resident since 2003. She was born Aug. 24, 1932, in Noble County, a daughter of the late Ralph E. and Bernice (Skeels) Gray. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Ella Taylor, 59, Warsaw, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on June 11, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 29, 1959, at Elgin Air Force Base in Florida to Jewell Timmons (Dawson).She graduated from Paul Harding High School in Fort Wayne and went on to get an Associate’s Degree in …read more.

Doreen Ogan, 60, Wabash, died at 4:45 a.m., Monday, June 11, 2018, at Norwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntington, where she had been a resident since December 2014, after suffering a massive stroke. She was born May 17, 1958, in Wabash, to Bobby and Dora (Griffey) Dials. Doreen Ogan was a 1976 graduate of …read more.

Wilford Prater, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 11:05 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Johnny L. Jude, 71 Claypool, passed away at 6:37 a.m., Tuesday June 12, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on May 11, 1947, to Ferrell and Elizabeth Jude in Logan, W. Va. He was united in marriage to Linda Denny on Jan. 23, 1978, in Wayne, W. Va. Mr. Jude retired from …read more.

Phyllis D. Harris, 68, Pierceton, passed away at 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Wolf Lake, to Harry and Viola (Miller) Knox. She was a lifetime Cromwell and North Webster area resident, graduated in 1968 from Cromwell High School …read more.

Colleen Lynn Murphy, 51, Pierceton, passed away at 10:35 a.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 25, 1966, in Muncie to Charles and Rebecca (Vance) Murphy Jr. She grew up in Muncie, attended Southside High School in Muncie, and moved to Kosciusko County in 1986. She was a …read more.

Dennis R. Miller, 70, Ligonier, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. Born on Aug. 15, 1947, Dennis Miller was the son of Lloyd and Ida (Miller) Miller. He married Patricia J. Schmucker on Sept. 7, 1997, in Martin, S.D. She has since passed away on April 12, …read more.

Arlene Valentine, 84, Pierceton passed away at 9:30 p.m., June 10, 2018, in Mason’s Health and Rehabilitation in Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 24, 1934, in Kosciusko County to Asher and Grace Leota (Lepley) Carper. On Feb. 3, 1951, in Warsaw she was united in marriage to Leroy E. Valentine who preceded her in …read more.

Terry Lee Davis, 61, Pierceton passed away at 4:42 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2018, in his residence. On April 27, 1957, he was born in Celina, Ohio to Calvin and Betty (Biltz) Davis Sr. He was a cook for several area restaurants including The Wyndham and Prairie View and Grace Village Nursing Homes. He is …read more.

Marilee J. Bailey, 92, Pierceton, passed away at 5:55 a.m., June 11, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Colleen L. Murphy, 51, Pierceton, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Jean Marguerite Johnston, 90, Warsaw,  passed away just after 2 p.m., Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Lake City Place Assisted Living. Mrs. Johnston was born Oct. 17, 1927, to Lela and Forrest Lee Dunkle in Mayburg, Penn. She graduated from Sheffield High School in Sheffield, Penn. and attended Erie Beauty College in Erie, Penn. Later, …read more.

Arlene Valentine, 84, Pierceton passed away at 9:30 p.m, June 10, 2018, in Masons Health and Rehabilitation in Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton 

Elmer Ellsworth Williams, 74, Mentone, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 7, 1943, in Alexandria to Virgil G. and Cora Berniece (McClish) Williams. He graduated in 1961 from Alexandria High School, attended Indiana Business College in Anderson and took …read more.

Barbara B. Ludwig, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 5:27 a.m., Saturday, June 9, 2018, in her Chapman Lake residence. She was born Oct. 4, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI to Paul and Marie (Hansen) Gehling She was united in marriage to Thomas Ludwig Nov. 29, 1952, in West Allis, Wisc. He preceded her July 22, 2014. …read more.

Barbara B. Ludwig, age 82, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:27 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2018, in her Chapman Lake residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Robert W. “Bob” Pifer, 87, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:28 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. He was born Dec. 1, 1930, in Warsaw to John W. and Lillian A. (Heisler) Pifer. He lived most of his life in the Kosciusko County area, graduated in 1950 from …read more.

Virgie Mae Thompson, 93, Lakeland, Fla., and formerly of the Warsaw and Milford area, passed away May 25, 2018. She was born Aug. 31, 1924, in Alger, Ohio to parents Lester and Nora Whitaker Nichols. On July 18, 1942, she married Raymond F. Thompson. She spent most of her years as a homemaker. She enjoyed …read more.

Morris W. Davis, 84, Cromwell, died Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus, Kendallville. He was born Sept. 7, 1933, in Baltimore, Md. He is survived by a step-daughter, Rita Rowe of Cromwell, and a grandson, Alex Cortez. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, Melissa Ann (Godman) Davis and …read more.

Ronald “Ron” Eugene Ogden, 66, Goshen, and formerly a longtime Winona Lake, resident, passed away at 7 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis. He was born on Jan. 28, 1952, in Warsaw to Donald Eugene Ogden and Wanita Faith (Reeves) Ogden. On Aug. 18, 1973. he was married to Rebecca …read more.

Ronald “Ron” Jones, age 84, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. He was born on May 16, 1934, in Richmond. He was the son of Virgil and Gladys Virginia (Henley) Jones, both of whom preceded him in death. Ron Jones was united in marriage to Gretchen Morgan on Aug. …read more.

Brooks Phillip Helmuth 33, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 10:52 p.m., Sunday, June 3, 2018, in his Warsaw home.  Brooks Helmuth was born in Warsaw on July 3, 1984, to Phillip Helmuth and Debra Jean (Menzie) Helmuth. He attended Warsaw Community High School. He served in the United States Army as an Infantryman for eight years, spending …read more.

Patrick L. “Pat” Miller, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford. He was born on Oct. 27, 1957, in Grand Haven, Mich. to Boyd L. and Esther L. (Johnson) Miller. He grew up in Michigan where he attended high school, lived in Iowa, …read more.

Kay Frances Fisher, 61, a resident of Warsaw, passed away on Friday evening, May 25, 2018, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Mishawaka following a brief cancer related illness. She was born the daughter of Carl A. and Martha L. (Hively) Sechrist on June 11, 1956, in Warsaw. A graduate of Mishawaka High …read more.

Elmer E. Williams, 74, Mentone, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N SR 15, Warsaw.