Patricia A. Deardorff, 86, rural Claypool and formerly of Akron, passed at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at her son’s residence in rural Claypool. She was born on Nov. 5, 1930 in Howard County to Virgil R. and Aliene (Dotson) Hawkins. She married on Oct. 24, 1948 in Russiaville to Roger L Deardorff, he …read more.

Ruby I. Sausaman, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

David L. Stiver, 50, Warsaw, passed away at 2:44 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary Frances Noble, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 12:52 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in her residence.  She was born Dec.14, 1928 in Claypool, to Merl Royse and Blanche Irene (Harper) Engle. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident.  On April 17, 1949, she was united in marriage to Aubrey Wayne Noble in Winona Lake. She …read more.

Elena Lanae Moore, 2 months old, Warsaw, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Oct. 30, 2017, in Warsaw. She was born on August 17, 2017 to Steven Brown and Marrisa Moore in Fort Wayne. Elena is survived by her parents, paternal grandmother, Norma Lemaster, Warsaw; maternal grandmother, Liz Moore, Warsaw; two sisters, Avril and Olivia Moore …read more.

Mary Frances Noble, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 12:52 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in her residence.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Trevis A. Smith, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away on Monday evening, Oct. 30, 2017 as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 26 years old. Trevis was born on Feb. 21, 1991 in Plymouth. He was the son of Ron and Linda (Seitner) Smith and the youngest of …read more.

Ronald L. “Ron” Ozier, 77, Claypool, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at his residence. He was born Oct. 12, 1940 in Greenup, Ill. to Leo and Sylvia May (Carr) Ozier. He gradated in 1957 from New Berlin High School in New Berlin, Ill. and attended Indiana State University in Terre …read more.

Elena Lanae Moore, 2 months old, Warsaw, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Oct. 30, 2017, in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Arthur L. “Junior” Iden, 83, North Webster, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at his home. He was born on Feb. 13, 1934 in Cromwell to Ralph and Bandora (Kolberg) Iden. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and worked for the Dana Corp. and Weatherhead in Syracuse for over …read more.

Donald W. Goodman, 71, died early Monday morning, July 10, 2017 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, following a short illness. He was a resident of Aurora, Ill., for more than 40 years, but has lived in Columbus for the past four years. Donald Watson Goodman was born in Mount Frere (eastern Cape Province), …read more.

Arthur “Junior” Iden, 83, North Webster, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Ronald L. “Ron” Ozier, 77, Claypool, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Jay B. Moore, 55, Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born Sept. 1, 1962 to Richard and Sandra Moore, he grew up in Warsaw, and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1982. Later he joined the Marines. After his service as a Marine …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. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Robert “Bob” L. Warren, 90, Claypool, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 at in his residence. He was born on March 1, 1927 to Elva L. and Sylvia (Jenkins) Warren in Claypool. He was a graduate of Claypool High School in 1945. He served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946 as a …read more.

Eileen Phebus, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 just before 7 p.m in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was 93 at the time of her passing. The daughter of the late John W. and Rosella (Parker) Zolman, Eileen was born on June 5, 1924 in Kosciusko County. As …read more.

Michael J. Hile, 57, Ligonier, passed away, Sunday Oct. 29, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born on July 22, 1960 in Goshen to James E. and Phyllis (Hicks) Hile. Mike really enjoyed spending his time hunting, boating, socializing with friends, watching wrestling, Notre Dame Football and NASCAR on television. He is …read more.

Betty Jean Creviston, 91, a long-time resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Betty was born on July 22, 1926 in Warsaw to Jennings and Gladys (Bloom) Ross. She was the only daughter of four children and was raised alongside her brothers, William, James and …read more.

Ronald K. “Red” Pearson, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on October 29, 2017 at his residence.  He was born Oct. 24, 1938 in Warsaw to Jasper L. and Mary Audeline (Staples) Pearson. He was a lifetime Leesburg and North Webster area resident, graduated in 1956 from North Webster High School, and attended Ivy …read more.

Joy A. Brown, 84, Warsaw passed away at 2:50 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. She was born March 26, 1933 in Syracuse to Ned and Bertha A. (Biltz) Stuckman. A lifelong Kosciusko County resident she moved from Sy racuse to Warsaw in 1951 and was a 1951 graduate of Syracuse High School. On Sept. 7, …read more.

Betty Creviston a long time area resident passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a complete obituary and for service details.

Timothy Scott Borne, 71, died on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 after a sixteen month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Tim was the son of Chalmer and Donna Borne. He graduated from Elmhurst High School and Indiana University. In 1968, Tim was the Indiana coordinator for Senator Robert Kennedy’s presidential campaign. After Kennedy’s …read more.

Ronald K. “Red” Pearson, 79, Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Joseph V. “Joe” Richards, 70, Syracuse, passed away at noon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 25, 1947 in Goshen to Virgil Otis and Olivene May (Ott) Richards. He graduated in 1966 from Syracuse High School and was a lifetime Syracuse area resident. He was married on June …read more.

John Allen Losee, 66, Darlington, Wisc. (formerly of Syracuse) passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, a t his home in Darlington, Wisc. He was born on March 12, 1951 in Warsaw to James R. and Pauline O. (Ringler) Losee. He graduate in 1969 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and lived most of his …read more.

Royce J. Maynard, 34, Pierceton, passed away at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, on Oct. 27, 2017, at 11:40 a.m. Born on Dec. 26, 1982 in Columbia City, Royce was the child of Royce L. Maynard and Lena (Roger) West. Facing many obstacles in life, Royce didn’t let them stop him from achieving his goals. In …read more.

Louise Hackworth, 86, Raymore, Missouri and formerly of Mentone, Indiana, passed at 3:37 pm, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home of Belton, Missouri. She was born on Nov. 16, 1930 in Beaver Dam to Andrew Jackson and Audrey Irene (Lackey) Konkle. She married on Sept. 1, 1953 in Warsaw to Gordon Hackworth, …read more.

Barbara Jean (Patton) Abrell passed away on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Bethel Point Nursing home in Muncie. Barbara was born in Evanston, Ill. on Sept. 21, 1924 the daughter of Burl and Norma (Elliott) Patton. She was a graduate of Burris High School, Muncie class of “42.” Barbara married Marvin R. Abrell after meeting …read more.

Eleanor “Ellie” Graff, 90, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 8, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz. She was born on Jan. 18, 1927 in Syracuse to Louis and Elnora (Ward) Miller. On May 15, 1947 she married Wayne Blakesley who preceded her in 1959. On Oct. 27, 1972 she married Everett Graff who preceded her …read more.

Miriam Nowlin, 98, formerly of Leesburg, passed away on Oct. 20, 2017 in Boston, Mass.  A memorial service and interment will be held at the St. Paul Episcopal Church in Newburyport, Mass. at a later date.  Eastlund Funeral Home is assisting the family in the arrangements.

E. Louise Hackworth, 86, Belton, Mo., and formerly of Mentone, passed at 3:37 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home of Belton, Mo. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Harriette J. Zimmer, 96, Dunnellon, Fla., formerly of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 in her son’s home. She was born on Feb. 27, 1921, to William and Thelma (Reed) Copeland in Hamlet, Indiana. Harriette was united in marriage to Robert Zimmer on Dec. 24, 1938 in Atwood. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Albert “Al” E. Geller, 78, Warsaw, formerly of Georgia, passed away Oct. 25, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Al was born Sept. 27, 1939 in Morocco to Edward and Freeda (Story) Geller. He married Debra Pine Aug. 14, 1993; she survives. Al graduated from Morocco High School and went on to honorably served …read more.

Darrell A. Brookins, a longtime resident of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 201,7 in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital after a brief illness. He was 68 years old at the time of his death. Born on April 13, 1949 in Warsaw, Darrell was the son of Donas and Mary (Bailey) Brookins. He was a …read more.

Dale D. Gagnon, 83, North Manchester, died at 6:26 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Peabody Home where he had been a resident since Oct. 4. He was born June 20, 1934 in Wabash County, a son of Russel C. and Annabelle (Hamilton) Gagnon. His formative years were spent in the Silver Lake and South …read more.

Lester Allen Phipps, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 8:12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Fresno, Calif., to Lester Edna and Lyda Josephine (Williams) Phipps. A United States Navy Veteran, he faithfully served his country from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean …read more.

James Daniels, 93, Winona Lake, passed away at 7:39 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 23, 1923 in Floyd County, Ky. to Sterling and Elizabeth (Fannin) Daniels. He was united in marriage to Gladys Hurd on June 5, 1991. She preceded him in 2011. A Kosciusko County …read more.

Teodoro “Teo” Xique Santamaria, 22, Warsaw, passed away at his residence surrounded by family at 11:15 a.m. on Oct. 23, 2017. He was born on Nov. 9, 1994 in San Gregorio, Zacapechpan, C.P. Mexico, to Alberto Xique and Jaqueline Santamaria Tecaxco, who both survive in Warsaw. Teo has been a resident of Kociusko County for …read more.

Eileen Phebus, 93, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

James Daniels, 93, Winona Lake, passed away at 7:39 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Ronald L. Steininger, 78, Cromwell, passed away at 8:24 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born Jan. 10, 1939 the son of Omer and Ida Belle (Woodcox) Steininger in Rochester. On June 23, 2001 he married Linda Bassett; she preceded him in death on May 12, 2013. He is …read more.

Jack Roher, 72, Ligonier, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on Aug. 14, 1945 to David and Eunice (Hill) Roher in Noble County. On Sept. 7, 1974 Jack married Susan Case in KImmell; she survives. Also, surviving are his sons, James (Jessica and her …read more.

Harriette J. Zimmer, 96, Ocala, Fla. formerly of Warsaw, passed away Saturday Oct. 21, 2017, in Ocala, Fla. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Doreen A. Rosbrugh, 83, North Webster, passed away 7:08 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in her residence. She was born on May 6, 1934 to Benjamin H. and Hazel (Dormeir) Main in Kosciusko County. She has been a lifetime residence of Kosciusko County. Doreen owned and operated Rosbrugh Elderly Care in Warsaw for over 40 …read more.

Lorabell Jane Buhrt, 83, entered her eternal life in Heaven on Oct. 20, 2017. She was born March 3, 1934 to Ralph and Grace (Hall) Newcomer. On Dec. 31, 1953, she married Robert G. Buhrt in Nappanee. Robert and Lora lived on a dairy farm for forty years where they raised their family. Lorabell was …read more.

Shirley Ann Miller, 70, passed away on Oct. 20, 2017, in her Silver Lake home. Shirley was born on Aug. 18, 1947 in Wabash. She was the daughter of Dennis B. and Ruth (Helton) Johnson. She was united in marriage to her long-time companion, Clyde L. Miller on May 8, 2007. Shirley was a familiar …read more.

Fanny May Beeman, 78, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at CrownPointe Assisted Living in Lebanon. She was born on Sept. 13, 1939 in Mousie, Ky. to Jayhazie (Minnix) Conley and Greene Conley. Fanny worked as an associate at Walmart in Warsaw and Lebanon for more than 15 …read more.

Barbara L. Lemon, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 5 a.m., Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at her residence. Born on Oct. 2, 1939 in North Webster, she was the daughter of Donald Cecil and Mildred Lucille (Miller) Adair. Her early years were spent in Kosciusko and Noble County and in her teenage years, she moved …read more.

Linda Sue Justice, 72, passed away at 12:19 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 in Goshen Hospital. Linda was the daughter of Orville and Mary Belle (Stephens) Elliott. She was born in Dwale, Ky. but moved with her family to the area when she was 9 years old. Linda spent most of her lifetime in the …read more.

Buddy Lee E. Brickey, 79, Cromwell, went home to be with the Lord at 2:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Nursing Facility. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Buddy was born on Sept. 27, 1938 in Dorchester, Va. to William and Lilli Mae (Crider) Brickey. He married Glenda Ruth Gibson …read more.

Kathleen M. “Kathy” Senders, 67, Wolcottville, formerly of central Illinois, passed away, on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 2, 1949 the daughter of Thomas Edgar and Lona Genevieve (Reed) Blakey. On Dec. 14, 1969, she married Irven LaVerne Senders Jr., in …read more.

Marvin W. Klinger, Marion, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at V.A. Northern Indiana Health Care System in Marion at the age of 77. He was born on Dec. 30, 1939 in Warsaw to Mildred A. (Bickel) Klinger and Howard R. Klinger. Marvin was a 1958 graduate of Atwood High School …read more.

Jacqueline Kay Poling, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 8:06 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born June 20, 1962 in Warsaw to Steve and Roberta “Bert” (Shepherd) Bradford. On Oct. 4, 1980 in Warsaw, she was united in marriage to Mark Poling. A lifelong resident of Warsaw, she graduated …read more.

  Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt Brooks, Jr., 82, Milford passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born Jan. 26, 1935 to Theodore Roosevelt and Inez W Brooks in Moulton, Ala. On April 2, 1957, Ted married Ellen Phelps. Ted honorably served his country in the US Army during the …read more.

Jacqueline Kay Poling, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 8:06 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Everett Leroy Vance, 79 and a lifetime resident of the Warsaw and Pierceton area, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in his home outside of Pierceton. Everett was born on June 14, 1938 and was the son of Maurise and Cleo (Sisk) Vance. He attended local schools and graduated from Warsaw High School with …read more.

Annette Marie Williams, 62, Aurora, Colo., and formerly of Elwood, died Oct. 10, 2017, at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colo. from complications of Multiple Myeloma, the cancer that took her mother 49 years ago, and Amyloidosis. She was surrounded by loving family members and friends. Ann was born September 16, 1955 in …read more.

Michelle “Shelly” Renee Magnus, 50, of Chicago, Ill., passed away at 11:06 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at her home after a five year battle of breast cancer. Born March 31, 1967 in Goshen, she was the daughter of Philip Howard Cripe and Carolyn Sue (Grimes) Emmert. Shelly spent her childhood in North Webster and …read more.

George ”Dude” Paul Wiegand, III, 68, died unexpectedly on Oct. 15, 2017, in his home near Warsaw. He was born on January 15, 1949 to the late George P. Wiegand, II and Joan Marceille Cary in Warsaw. He graduated from Pierceton High School in 1967, then served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He married …read more.

Jacob “Jake” E. Gloor, 86, passed away on Oct. 13, 2017 at his home surrounded by family in Ligonier.  He was born on April 21, 1931 in LaGrange County to Gust and Mae (Bobeck) Gloor. On Oct. 13, 1979, he married Marilyn Jean Hasting in Topeka. Jacob is survived by his wife of 38 years, …read more.

Shirley A. Fitzgerald, 77, of Warsaw, passed away at midnight, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 28, 1940 in West Prestonsburg, Ky. to Mart and Sula (Green) Wallen. On Nov. 8,1955 she was united in marriage to Harvey A. Fitzgerald in Wabash. Her life was her family. She enjoyed spending time with …read more.

Joseph Edward “Joe” Sunthimer III, 88, Nevada, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 in Nevada.  Joe was born Dec. 14, 1928 in Elkhart, the son of Joe and Bessie (Troyer) Sunthimer. He grew up in Milford where, in the second grade, he met his future wife, Marian Young. She was the daughter of Harold …read more.

Rosa Isela Ramos, 43, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:07 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 9, 1973 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Pedro Monsivais Leija and Rosa Maria Rodriguez Guzman, who both survive.  On Nov. 5, 1994 she was …read more.

Kare Andersen, 79, Syracuse, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. He was born March 22, 1938 in Oslo, Norway to Frank Willy and Margit (Sørum) Andersen. On June 20, 1976 he married Kathy A. Paflas in Goshen. She survives along with children, Hege (Ernie) Andersen-Szabo, Richmond, Ill., Stein Andersen, Elgin, Ill., Jason Malcolm, …read more.

Cheryl Borem, 60, Mentone, passed away Thursday morning, October 12. She was born May 9, 1957 in Columbia City to Gale and Virginia (Conley) LaRue. She married Dan Borem on Aug. 14, 1982: he survives. Cheryl was a 1975 graduate of Whitko High School and briefly attended Ball State University. She went on to work …read more.

Wilfred E. “Woody” Wood, Leesburg, passed away at his residence at 9:50 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at the age of 73. He was born on Jan. 11, 1944 in Elkhart County to Wilma (Fox) Wood and Marshall Wood. On June 23, 1962 he was married to Betty (Byrer) Wood, who survives. Woody was …read more.

Joseph Anthony “Joe” Kozon, 90, Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 11, 2017 at the Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on Aug. 7, 1927 in Nanticoke, Penn. to Ignacz and Rose (Karz) Kozon. On Aug. 27, 1949 he married Geraldine Buffo who survives. He was a WWII US Navy veteran. He was a member of …read more.

Joseph Kozon, 90, Syracuse passed away on Oct. 11, 2017 at the Elkhart General Hospital.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Markus Neal Middleton, 23, Albion, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at 9:01 p.m. in Albion. He was born on June 14, 1994 to Allen Jay and Angela (Pettit) Carey in Auburn. He worked for Subway Restaurant in Albion. He enjoyed being with his family, friends and his dogs. Markus is survived by his …read more.

Gilbert G. Castillo Sr., 86, Ligonier, formerly of Goshen, died 8:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at Avalon Village, Ligonier. He was born Feb. 3, 1931 in San Antonio, Texas, to Jose & Juanita (Galindo) Castillo. He married Carmen (Perales) Castillo on Feb. 8, 1959. Surviving are his wife, Carmen, Elkhart, daughters, Norma Castillo, San …read more.

Mildred O. Harrold, 97, of Akron, passed at 11 p.m., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at her residence. She was born on Dec. 19, 1919 in Kosciusko County to Oren and Grace (Cook) Craig. She was united in marriage on Nov. 26, 1942 in the residence she had lived in most of her life to Dorris …read more.

Jerry L. Titus, 69, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital after only a 16-day battle with cancer. Jerry was proud to be a lifetime Warsaw resident. Jerry was born on Dec. 24, 1947 in Warsaw to Ned C. and Maryon L. (Circle) Titus. He was the elder …read more.

Tammy Sue Carpenter, 53, Warsaw, passed away in her residence at 2:13 p.m., Oct. 9, 2017. She was born on April 1, 1964 in Alabama to John and Rose (McFarland) Ott. She was married to Danny Carpenter who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children; Johnny Dale Carpenter …read more.

Cheryl Lynn (Flohr) (Johnson) (Miller) Terry, known by most simply as “Sherry,” passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at 8:47 a.m. in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. She was 69 years old at the time of her passing. Cheryl was born in Rochester on Aug. 10, 1948 to Russell Flohr and Margaret Elsie (Brooks) Flohr. Raised …read more.

Eleanor “Ellie” Graff, 90, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 8, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz. She was born on Jan. 18, 1927, in Syracuse to Louis and Elnora (Ward) Miller. She was a lifelong area resident prior to moving to Arizona. She was first married to Wayne Blakesley on May 15, 1947 and he …read more.

John Alan Smith, 66, of Bremen, passed away in his home on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. John was born on Sept. 24, 1951, the son of the late Jasper “Jack” L. and Velma (Creakbaum) Smith. On Aug. 26, 1972, he married Natalie Snyder. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Natalie; four …read more.

Michael Owen Bennett, 63, Silver Lake, died at 5:49 p.m., Oct. 7, 2017, in Wabash County in his truck. He was born on April 23, 1954 in Damariscotta, Maine to Cyrus E. Bennett and Evelyn M. (Bosworth) Bennett.  He completed his schooling in 1972 at Lincoln High School in Maine. Michael married Araceli V. Paculba …read more.

Tammy S. Carpenter, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 2:13 p.m., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Phyllip Wayne Davis, 22, Syracuse, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at his home. He was born July 29, 1995 in Goshen. He is survived by mother, Angela Charles; stepfather, Jason Charles, both of Syracuse; biological father, Ronald Alexander Davis, Sr., South Bend; siblings, Ronald Alexander Davis, Jr., South Bend, Alexander (Sierra) Davis, Camp Pendleton, California, …read more.

Michael Bennet, Silver Lake, died on Oct. 7, 2017, at Parkview Hospital. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Oscar L. Robinson, 86, Mentone (Palestine), Indiana passed at 8:00 am, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Aug. 12, 1931 in Audrain County, Mo. to Al Newton and Bertie Ellen (Mundy) Robinson. He married on Nov. 5, 1955 in Warsaw to Emma Gooch, who preceded on Dec. 25, 2004. Oscar …read more.

Monroe “Buddy” Shepherd, 72, Claypool, passed away at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in his residence. He was born Dec. 14, 1944 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Alex and Audie Ellen (Reffitt) Shepherd. He was a Kosciusko County resident since 1963, formerly of Prestonsburg. He was united in marriage to Ernestine Mae Leedy on Jan. …read more.

Violet May Parson, 1, New Paris, passed away at 7:49 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at Hospice House in Elkhart. She was born on May 19, 2016 in South Bend to Dustin James Parson & Ashley Ann Schrock. She was a lifetime New Paris area resident and attended Crossroads Community Church in Goshen. She …read more.

Monroe “Buddy” Shepherd, age 72, of Claypool, Ind., passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at 11:45 p.m. in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Markus Neal Middleton, 23, of Albion, Ind., passed away on Wednesday Oct. 4, 2017 at 9:01 p.m. in Albion. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana.

Oscar L. Robinson, 86, of rural Mentone (Palestine), Ind. passed at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Cheryl Terry, 69,  Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Arrangements for Cheryl are pending at this time.

Tom Kinch, 54, Warsaw, passed away on Oct. 5, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.  He was born on July 6, 1963 in Wabash to John & Diane (Grindle) Kinch. He is survived by his life companion Sonya Sturgill of Warsaw, son, Dylan Kinch of Warsaw; two grandchildren; brother, Todd Kinch of Warsaw; two …read more.

Jean Anne Powell, 63, Ligonier, passed away Sept. 27, 2017 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born in Huntingon on Nov. 1, 1953, the daughter of Melvin and Blythe (Jacobs) Rice. Jean will be remembered by her strong work ethic and the way she knew how to cook. She was an avid Chicago Bears …read more.

Jerry L. Titus, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital after a brief illness. Jerry owned, with his wife, Kathy, Titus Funeral Home. Arrangements for Mr. Titus are pending at this time.

Rebecca Lea Geib Tosch, 42, Plymouth, passed away at 10:49 a.m., Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Becky was born on Jan. 29, 1975, the daughter of Tony and Dorothy (Willison) Geib. On April 6, 2016, she married Lawrence Tosch. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry; son, Andrew …read more.

Louis “Lou” Salvatore Biondi passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, having lived and enjoyed 80 years devoted to and loved by his family and many friends. Lou was born in Rome on Jan. 10, 1937, the youngest child of the late Edgardo and Ausila (Marino) Biondi, Sr. He was a 1954 graduate of Rome …read more.

Betty L. Wildman, 85, passed away at 11:05 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw where she has been a resident since January 2017. She was born on Feb. 28, 1932 in West Prestonsburg, Ky. to Wiley and Lula Shepherd Whitaker. Her family moved to the rural area of Silver Lake …read more.

Louis Salvatore Biondi, 80, passed away at 8:08 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

James “Jim” P. Agee, 62, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. He was born April 12, 1955, in Knox, to Eardon “Pete” P. and Eleanor (Walters) Agee. He is survived by his significant other, Linda Secunda; children, James “Jimmy” P. (Monica) Agee, Daniel (Kelly) Agee, Derek Agee and his significant other, Amanda, …read more.

Trella Grossman, 82, Silver Lake, died at 11:06 a.m. October 3, 2017 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at this time

Doris Lucille Berlin, 92, Pierceton, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Visiting Nurses & Hospice Home Fort Wayne.  She was born Dec. 18, 1924 in Pierceton to Alfred Ray and Trilby (Droud) Linn. She was a lifetime Pierceton resident. On April 24, 1948 she was united in marriage to John Martin Berlin …read more.

M. Marceline Russell, 94, Pierceton, Indiana passed away at 5:59 p.m. Friday Sept. 29, 2017. She was born on the third generation Michael homestead near Sidney on Aug. 2, 1923 to Roy F. and Clara M. (Metzger) Michael. As a young girl she attended school at Sidney and her family attended the former Plunge Creek …read more.

Doris L. Berlin, 92, Pierceton, passed away at 1:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Visiting Nurses & Hospice Home Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com