Nelva M. Verseput, age 94, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at 2:14 a.m. in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. She is survived by her son Gary (Joyce) Verseput, son-in-law Kay (Sherri) Colbert, six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Nelson Verseput and …read more.

Carol Dianne Leamon, 70, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on Oct. 14, 1947 to Ezra and Irene (Weirick) Dunithan in Topeka. On July 24, 1971, she married Arthur Lee “Butch” Leamon at the Topeka Mennonite Church in Topeka. Carol spent her life working as an administrative …read more.

Willard “Buck” Prater, Jr., 50, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 in his home at Sellers Lake. He was born on April 15, 1967 to Willard Prater, Sr. and Geraldine (Engle) Prater. He attended area schools and spent most of his lifetime in Kosciusko County and Kentucky. Buck always enjoyed time spent with family and …read more.

Leonard Devon Sellers, formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 12:13 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at his daughter’s residence in Oregon, Wisc. at the age of 92. He was born on Oct. 21, 1925 in Kosciusko County to Merl Sellers and Ethel (Cook) Sellers. On June 19, 1951 he was married to Esther Adaline …read more.

Ronnie Lee Anderson, 77, passed away at 9:40 a.m.,Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He was born April 2, 1940 in Athens to Wesley and Mable (Bowers) Anderson. He lived most of his life in Warsaw and was a 1958 graduate of Warsaw High School. There he was an accomplished pitcher on the WHS …read more.

Willard “Buck” Prater Jr., 50, Sellers Lake, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Carol Dianne Leamon, 70, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on Oct. 14,1947 to Ezra and Irene (Weirick) Dunithan in Topeka. On July 24, 1971, she married Arthur Lee “Butch” Leamon at the Topeka Mennonite Church in Topeka. Carol spent her life working as an administrative assistant …read more.

Minnie Louise Wise, 90, North Webster, passed away at 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born on March 13, 1927 in Goshen to Martin Franklin and Edith Leora (Wogoman) Hoover. She was a lifetime Syracuse and North Webster area resident and attended Syracuse High School. She was married in …read more.

Ronnie Lee Anderson, 77, Warsaw, died at 9:40 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Minnie Louise Wise, 90, North Webster, passed away at 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

John B. Vance, 91, Dowagiac, Mich. passed away at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Lakeland Regional Health Systems, St Joseph, Mich.  He was born on Sept. 2, 1926 to William Harvey and Lola Iealea (Shores) Vance in Des Arc, Ark. He was a US Navy Veteran serving more than 20 years and receiving …read more.

Jerry D. Rensberger, 85, North Webster and Fort Wayne, passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 7, 1932 in Goshen to Jay G. and Wilma M. (Weaver) Rensberger. He graduated in 1950 from North Webster High School, received his Associate Degree …read more.

Katherine Beer, 97, Syracuse, passed away on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Aug. 29, 1920 in Rankin, Ill. to Joseph and Louisa (Ault) Kupferschmid. On January 28, 1945 she married Levi J. Beer who preceded her on Nov. 2, 2005. She was a lifelong area resident. …read more.

John M. Kleinhen, 49, North Webster, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, at Parkview Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

John B. Vance, 91, Dowagiac, Mich., passed away at 11:35 p.m., Sunday Nov. 26, 2017, at Lakeland Regional Health Systems, St Joseph, Mich. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jerry D. Rensberger, 85, Warsaw and New Haven, passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN.

Lauretta Lee Moore, 93, rural Macy (Gilead), died on Nov. 24, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, at 3:12 p.m. She was born on Feb. 11, 1924 in South Bend, to Lynn L. and Rhea M. (Rager) Landis.  She graduated from Gilead High School in April of 1943. Lauretta married Earl Lester Moore on …read more.

Maudie Ford, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 7:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. She was born May 13, 1928 in Blue River, Ky. to Henry and Evelyn (Gibson) Slone. A long time Kosciusko County resident, she was united in marriage to Jack Ford on July 31, 1965 in …read more.

Maudie Ford, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 7:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Nelva M. Verseput, 94, Winona Lake, passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at 2:14 a.m., in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake.  Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Theresa A. Lucas, 63, Silver Lake, passed away at 9:35 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Lewis “Lewie” Lee Fruit, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 29, 1929 in Claypool, to Violet Maurine (McComb) Fruit and Walter Homer Fruit. On June 19, 1949 he was married to Barbara Nel (Schaaf) Fruit, who survives. Lewie was a lifetime …read more.

Donna Jean Lehman of Warsaw passed away at her residence surrounded by family on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 at the age of 75. She was born on March 9, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to Samuel Walter Baggs and Waveline Marie (Siebert) Baggs.  She was married to William Paul Lehman Sr. and later divorced.  They had …read more.

Lana J. Warnacut, 67, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born March 30, 1950 in Vincennes, to Harold and Catherine (Gentry) Clifford. She was a Warsaw resident since 1976. On Aug. 15, 1981 in Clunette, she was united in marriage to Jay Warnacut. She was formerly employed …read more.

Baby Ellie Lynnette Francis, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, in Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne..  She was born Nov. 22, 2017, in Fort Wayne to Taylor Rothenberger and Anthony Francis. Surviving are her parents; Anthony Francis and Taylor Rothenberger both of Warsaw; Taylor is also formerly of  Avilla, also surviving are maternal grandparents; Adam (spouse …read more.

Lana J. Warnacut, 67, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Hazel Richard Vanlaningham, 88, Milford, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at his home. He was born on Nov. 1, 1929 in Marengo to Charles Norman and Lillian Mae (Vance) Vanlaningham. He attended Hardinsburg Schools in Hardinsburg and served in the Indiana National Guard. He was married on Jan. 3, 1949 …read more.

Janet E. Morgan, 57, Sarasota, Fla., and Syracuse, passed away at 7:32 a.m., Nov. 20, 2017.   On April 4, 1960 she was born in Sarasota, Fla. to J. Alan and Lucy (Wolfe) Morgan. She was united in marriage on Feb. 17, 2004 in Jamaica to James Page who survives. She was a graduate of …read more.

John Edward Buhrt, 95, passed away on Nov. 21, 2017, at 9:39 a.m. at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Milford. On April 3, 1949, he married Sarah Ellen Orr in Warsaw. She passed away Sept. 18, 1995. He farmed for 45 years in the Warsaw and Milford area. John graduated from Milford High School in …read more.

Lloyd Earl Kammerdiener, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 7:29 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on Oct. 3, 1933 in Goshen to Volney G. and Hazel M. (Lewallen) Kammerdiener. He moved to Syracuse in 1948 from Goshen and graduated in 1952 from New Paris High School. …read more.

Jakob Gutwein Jr., 92, passed away quietly on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 in Warsaw’s Mason Health and Rehab Center. He was born on April 29, 1925 in Schowe, Yugoslovia; the only child of Jakob Gutwein, Sr. and Katarina (Becker) Gutwein. Jakob was married to Helena Haller on April 29, 1950 in Endersbach, Germany. Together the …read more.

Janet Morgan, 57, Sarasota, Fla. passed away at 7:56 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Hazel Richard Vanlaningham, 88, Milford, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Makala Catherine Watkins, 19, Cromwell, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on May 14, 1998 in Goshen to Margaret Kay Wanamaker and Timothy Daniel Watkins. She attended Goshen High School and Bartow High School and lived most of her life …read more.

Lloyd E. Kammerdiener, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 7:29 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Eugene “Gene” Manns, 88, Claypool, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 2:08 a.m., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, surrounded by his family. He was born July 27, 1929, in McGuffey, Ohio, to Dorton and Dollie Manns. He married Geraldine “Gerry” Miller on May 10, 1949, in Magoffin …read more.

Geraldine “Gerri” Ann Pacific, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 11,1940 in Gary to Samuel Mocan and Anna (Antich) Mocan. On July 26, 1986 she was married in Merrilleville to Nunzio Pacific, he passed away on March 17, …read more.

Cynthia A. Schroll, 65, Milford, passed away at Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Douglas A. Hoffer, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 3:18 p.m., Nov. 19, 2017, in his residence. On Dec. 12, 1935 in Clunette he was born to John and Treva M. (Martz). He was united in marriage on June 11, 1975 to Felicia “Phyllis” Ruvo in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident he graduated …read more.

Helen Lucille Harding, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.  She was born July 8, 1926 in Fort Wayne to Fred and Hulda (Bareman) Ehinger. She was united in marriage in Fort Wayne to Kenneth R. Harding on April 22, 1949. She was a …read more.

Gloria Elaine Kerchenfaut, 77, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by family at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 16, 1940 in Warsaw to Edward Warren and Elizabeth (Fairbanks) Warren.  On Jan. 18, 1958 she was married to Clayton August Kerchenfaut, who survives in Warsaw. Gloria was a …read more.

Paul Ivan Becker, 90, North Webster, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at his home. He was born on Sept. 30, 1927 in Elkhart to Lark Raymond and Hattie Aquilla (Davisson) Becker. He graduated in 1945 from Milford High School and was a United States Navy veteran. He was married on …read more.

Douglas A. Hoffer, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 3:18 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in his residence.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jakob Gutwein Jr., 92, Warsaw, died Nov. 19, 2017, in Mason Health & Rehab Center. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Helen Lucille Harding, 91, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017  in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw.

Nita May Brickel, Winona Lake, passed away at 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake, at the age of 89.  She was born Dec. 1, 1927 in Newcastle, Pennsylvania to Clyde Thomas Bookamer and Jessie Joanna (Lindsey) Bookamer.  On June 19, 1948 she was married to Bruce Allen …read more.

Helen Irene Brown, 92, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Helen was born on Oct. 13, 1925 in Duluth, Minnesota. She was the daughter of the late Claude James and Nelia Mae (Rehm) Tiffany.  She would graduate from Westville High School with the …read more.

Eleanor Elaine (Creighton) Bornmann, known as Elaine, formerly of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Arvada, Colo. at the age of 85 on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. She had been in failing health the past few months. Elaine was born on June 16, 1932 in Atwood, the first born child of Kathryn …read more.

Jynnessa Liora Lovette, born an angel at 9:34 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Daughter of Jarrod Lee Lovette and Jennifer Louise (Kessler) Lovette, who survive in Warsaw. She was not meant for this world, but was still loved dearly and will forever remain in the hearts of those she …read more.

Glenice Elaine Crowel, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 7:39 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in her home surrounded by family. Glenice was born on February 6, 1933, the daughter of the late Ray and Ardella (Senff) Jensen. She is survived by four children: Steven (Carol) Crowel of Boynton Beach, Fla.; Kathy Knight of Warsaw; Brenda …read more.

Lyal Henry Harman, 96, Etna Green, died at home at 2:31 pm Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2017. His children were at his bedside as he peacefully fell asleep in death. Lyal was born Oct. 11, 1921 in Etna Green. He was the son of Isaac and Minnie (Buss) Harman. Lyal lived his entire life in Kosciusko …read more.

Helen Brown, 92, Warsaw, died at 6:35 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Renate W. Kuhn, 77, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Born in DU-Homberg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Johanna Landersdorfer. Surviving are her daughter, Manuela (Hartmut Hillenhagen); granddaughters, Nicole (Randy Sutton) and Kristen Lutteringer; and great grandson, Lucas, all of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her …read more.

  Nathan D. Shepherd, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Nov. 14, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in David, Ky. to Sylvester and Nancy (Nelson) Shepherd on July 13, 1937. He was raised in Liberty Mills and went to Manchester High School. He was married to Juanita (Prater) on …read more.

Gary Eugene Oradat, 72, also known as “Big O” to many friends, passed away Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, from a 20 month’s courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.  The love of his life, Linda Sue (Pressler) survives. They were married 54 years and had a very full life together. Family meant everything to Gary and he showed …read more.

Orrin Andrew “Andy” Hoffer, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 26, 1936 in Warsaw to Fred and Gladys Lucille (Hunter) Hoffer. He graduated from Etna Green High School and was a lifetime resident of the Etna Green …read more.

Orrin Andrew “Andy” Hoffer, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Nathan D. Shepherd, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangement are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Zelda L. Brubaker Blackford, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Mason Health Care & Rehabilitation, Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 15, 1932 to Elmer and Esther (Horn) Sarber in Mentone. She was married to her first husband Jack Brubaker in 1947 and preceded her in 1970, then she …read more.

Judith Sharlene (Hunter) Blue, 82, formerly of Kosciusko County, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Judy was born on Feb. 23, 1935, in Kosciusko County. The third of Walter and Willodene Hunter’s four children, Judy grew up and helped tend the family’s farm on Armstrong Road near …read more.

Russell C. Hoffert, 97, Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:11 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Parkview-Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born on June 11, 1920 in Larwill to George and Elizabeth (Leiter) Hoffert. He was formerly a resident of Warsaw.  On April 26, 1943, he was united in marriage to Marjorie J. (Eaton) …read more.

Gary E. Oradat, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 10:31 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

David Lee Sommers, Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76. He was born June 18, 1941 in Portland to David W. Sommers and Mattie Marie (Henry) Sommers.  On June 15, 1962 he was married to Linda Lou (Updike) Sommers, who survives in Warsaw. …read more.

Douglas L. Willcox, 67, Warsaw, passed away at 4:34 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 18, 1950 in Wabash County to Claude R. and Darl (Wagner) Willcox. He was an engineer and a member of Urbana Yoke Parish, Urbana. Doug served four years in the US Marines. …read more.

Phyllis A. Walser, 74, Claypool, passed away at 7:35 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.  She was born Oct. 13, 1943 in Kokomo to Raymond and Annabelle (Porter) Conklin. She was a Kosciusko County resident for the past 6 years and is formally of Avon and Cicero. She was a …read more.

Zelda L. Blackford, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 a.m., Sunday Nov. 12, 2017, in Mason Health Care & Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Darlene L. Phillips, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 4:08 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at her home. She was born on Jan. 8, 1944 in Warsaw to Fred and Lorena Carol (Black) Boggs. She attended North Webster High School and was a lifetime North Webster / Syracuse area resident. She was married on April 11, …read more.

Phillip L. “Phil” Abbett, 85, Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at his home. He was born on June 4, 1932 in Hunts, Ark/ to Oral W. and Goldie (Feighner) Abbett. He attended Huntington Public Schools and was married on June 6, 1952 in Huntington to Phyllis J. Henmyer, who preceded him on …read more.

Phyllis A. Walser, 74, Claypool, passed away at 7:35 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Russell C. Hoffert, 97, Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Nov., 12, 2017, in Parkview-Randalia Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary E. Marsillett, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 6:01 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. She was born Dec. 24, 1934 in Lancer, Ky. to Thomas and Nancy (Griffith) Estepp. She was united in marriage to Ervin Marsillett on Oct. 25, 1948 in Paintsville, Ky. Ervin preceded her on May 16, 1982. She retired from Danek …read more.

Gordon H. Vanator, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away at 11:19 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. He was 83 years old. One of two sons born to Robert “Guy” Vanator and his wife, Mary E. (Parker) Vanator, Gordon was born on June 2, 1934 in Warsaw. He was …read more.

Phyllis A. Walser, 74, Claypool, passed away at 7:35 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Donald Ward, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born July 7, 1947 in Gulfport, MS. to D.B. and Adrian (Crebs) Ward. Donald faithfully served his Country in the United State Army from July 27, 1966 to April 27, 1979 attaining the …read more.

Carolyn Kay Darke, 80, North Webster, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at her home. She was born on Aug. 15, 1937 in Morgantown, W. Va. to Kenneth Charles and Virginia Ruth (Hebb) Beall. She graduated from high school and was married on July 1, 1967 in Livonia, MI to Eugene …read more.

Darlene L. Phillips, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 4:08 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Berneice M. Curtis, 99, Claypool, passed away at 12:08 p.m. Nov. 8, 2017,  in Kosciusko Community Hospital. On Oct. 7, 1918 in North Judson she was born to Edward and Nadine (Carter) Lane. She was united in marriage to Raymond Eugene Curtis on Oct. 28, 1939 in Goshen. She worked for Heckman Bindery in North …read more.

Berneice Curtis, 99, Claypool, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Carolyn Kay Darke, 80, North Webster, passed away at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Michael Lee Boring, 25, Lagro, died at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Dec. 31, 1991 in Huntington to Randy C. Boring and Iva (Davidson) Green. Michael worked at TAS Grain Systems in Wabash. He enjoyed sports, auto mechanics, fishing, and the outdoors. He was an avid NY …read more.

Frances M. Armey, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. She was born Jan. 28, 1923 in Milford to Ross and Edith (Stout) Timmons. She was united in marriage to Merle Armey who preceded her. She retired from Zimmer, Inc. after 13 years of service …read more.

John J. Hale, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. He was born May 20, 1936 in Noble County to John Anderson and Ina Pearl Hale. A Warsaw resident since 1966 he was united in marriage to Jennifer Meade on May 28, 1966 who …read more.

Carolyn Kay Darke, 80, North Webster, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Donald J. Ward, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 2:54 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Frances M. Armey, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

John J. Hale, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Norman J. “Norm” Hanford, 71, Leesburg, passed away at 5:57 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, after a short, but brave battle with cancer. He was born on Sept. 25, 1946 in Thawville, Ill. to Gus and Mary (Grevenstuk) Hanford. He graduated in 1964 from Roberts-Thawville High School in …read more.

Evelyn Johnson, 91, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 5, 2017, at Greencroft in Goshen. She was born on Feb. 7, 1926 in North Webster to Homer Russell and Elizabeth (Mock) Baker. On April 29, 1945 she married Frank Johnson who preceded her in 2000. She was a 1944 Miflord High School Graduate. She …read more.

Lara Popenfoose, Warsaw, passed away at 2:23 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in her residence. She was born January 10, 1977 in Warsaw to Larry D. and Debra (Edwards) Popenfoose. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident, she was a homemaker and full-time mother. Survivors include her children Arissa, Ryan and Devin Caudill, all of Warsaw, companion …read more.

Norman J. “Norm” Hanford, 71, Leesburg, passed away at 5:57 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Randal W. Collar, 63, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at his home. Born Sept. 19, 1954 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Roger W. Collar and Beatrice (Trimmer) Carmichael. He graduated from Northside High School in 1973. Randy worked for 30 years with Dana Weatherhead in both the Columbia City …read more.

Lara Jean Popenfoose, Warsaw, passed away at 2:23 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Evelyn Johnson, 91, Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 5, 2017 at Greencroft in Goshen.  Arrangements are pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Betty Gaye Berger, 82, North Webster, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on March 26, 1935 in Chester, Ill. to Roy M. and LaVerne E. (Bueckman) Tindall. She grew up in Chester, Ill. and graduated in 1953 from Chester High School. She …read more.

Phillip L. “Phil” Abbett, 85, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 4, 1932 in Hunts, Ark., to Oral W. & Goldie (Feighner) Abbett. He attended Huntington Public Schools and was married on June 6, 1952 in Huntington, Ind., to Phyllis J. Henmyer who …read more.

Norma Jean Walburn, 93, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.  Born July 16, 1924 in Paulding, Ohio, Jean was the daughter of Edwin and Blanche Diesler.  In October of 1944, she married her handsome marine Eddie, and shortly after they moved to the Noble County farm where they contentedly resided for over …read more.

Ruby Irene Sausaman, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Nov. 16, 1923 in South Bend, to Daisy Mae Lake and Ralph Noggle. On Nov. 2, 1941 she was united in marriage to Rex I. Sausaman who preceded her in death. She …read more.

, 50, Warsaw, passed away at 2:44 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 25, 1967 in Warsaw to D. Phil and L. Sue (Jackson) Stiver. David loved his visits to Magical Meadows and participating in horseback riding. In addition, he …read more.

David L. “Dave” Milton, 77, Syracuse, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 1:01 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on May 27, 1940 in Chicago to Maurice and Marguerite (Hartnell) Milton. He grew up in Michigan, Chicago, and Elkhart and graduated in 1958 from Elkhart High …read more.

Olive Jane (Phillips) Swank, 90, Ligonier, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at her residence. Olive was born on March 21, 1927 in Defiance County, Ohio, to Asher B. and Edith (Criswell) Phillips. On Aug. 1, 1942 she married Harold R. Swank who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Violet (Tom) Ley, …read more.