Suzanne H. Belknap, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake. She was born on Feb. 19, 1936 in Painesville, Ohio to Harriet Kathryn (Deitrich) and Francis Dorwin Hendrick. Suzanne graduated from high school in 1954 in Mantua, Ohio. When she was a …read more.

Charles W. Rumple, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 6:54 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in his home.  He was born March 20, 1956 in Sullivan to Robert and June (Arnold) Rumple. On July 21, 2013 Charles married Lisa (Sullivan) Rumple in Warsaw; they were long time companions and had lived together for 20 years. He attended …read more.

Verda Mae (Boyer) Miles, 84, Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2017, at the Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce, Fla. She was born August 30, 1933 in Packerton to William H. and Rose L. (Shand) Boyer. She graduated from Chili High School in Chili in 1951. She attended Northern …read more.

Paul J. Christiansen, 90, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus. Paul was born Nov. 15, 1926 in Bourbon, to the late Paul P. and Anna (Hansen) Christiansen. He attended schools in Bourbon and Etna Green, but graduated from Argos High School in 1944. He went on …read more.

Phyllis M. Engel, 89, North Webster passed away on Oct. 1, 2017, at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on Aug. 3, 1928 in Schererville to Russell and Ethel (Lain) Engel. She was a lifelong area resident, graduating from North Webster High School in 1946. She worked as a bookkeeper at North Webster Lumber …read more.

Charles W. Rumple, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in his home. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Dennis K. Richards, 62, Elkhart, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. He was born May 4, 1955 in Elkhart to Virgil Otis and Olivene May (Ott) Richards. He graduated in 1973 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was a United States Army veteran. He …read more.

Richard A. “Dick” Weaver, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Dec. 3, 1935 in Mishawaka to Carlyle Robert “Bob” and Glada (Hartman) Weaver. He attended high school in Jimtown, then moved to the Syracuse area in the early 1950’s and …read more.

Jerry Lee Whetstone, 63, Fishers, died on Sept. 29, 2017, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, at 8:41 a.m. He was born on May 26, 1954 in Warsaw to Lowell D. Whetstone and LoaJean (Horn) Whetstone. Jerry served in the United States Navy where he was a welder. He then was employed as a …read more.

Dennis K. Richards, 62, Elkhart, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.  

Heather Elaine Ross, Claypool, passed away Sept. 26, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  Heather was born on Jan. 16, 1972 to Donald and Janet Imel in Portsmouth, Va. On April 4, 2003 she married Thomas Ross in Warsaw.  She is survived by Thomas and their two sons Andrew and Aaron (Claypool), her parents Donald and …read more.

Edmond R. “Ed” Proietti, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at his residence. He was born on July 24, 1924 in Mt. Kisco, N.Y. to John and Natalie (Salvati) Proietti. He graduated from Mt. Kisco High School, attended a business college in New York and was a United States …read more.

Richard A. “Dick” Weaver, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Loretta L. Thomas, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by family at 10:05 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 79. She was born on June 21, 1938, in Tidioute, Pa., to Leona (Toner) and Philip Hunt. On Jan. 5, 1965, she was married to Jimmie B. …read more.

Karen Lee Jefferson, 71, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Oct. 15, 1945, in Independence, Mo., Karen was the daughter of Walter Thomas Winkler, Sr. and Vivian Rutherford. Karen was married to Edwin Lee Jefferson on Oct. 15, …read more.

Karl L. Gorsuch, 88, Kimmell, passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on Sept. 8, 1929, the son of Dale and Almeda (Reeve) Gorsuch in Kimmell, at home. On Sept. 15, 1948, he married Mary Jane Robinson; she survives. Also surviving are four …read more.

Alger Jackson, 93, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in his residence. He was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Sublett, Ky., to Benjamin and Emily (Marshall) Jackson. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945 serving with Company A 359th Engineer Service Regiment serving in Normandy, Northern France …read more.

Kenneth R. “Kenny” Kerlin, 89, Silver Lake, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. He was born on June 8, 1928, in Rochester, to Russell and Pearl (Hill) Kerlin. He was a lifetime Silver Lake area resident and graduated from Silver Lake High School. He was married on Nov. 2, 1947, to Barbara “Barb” …read more.

Alger Jackson, 93, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Edmond R. Proietti, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Betty B. Jack, 88, passed away on Sept. 24, 2017 at the Warsaw Meadows Care Center. She was born on March 10, 1929 in Xenia, Ohio to Cecil and Cora (Saunders) Baxter.  On July 23, 1949 she married James Jack who preceded her on Dec. 30, 1975.  She was a member of the VFW, American …read more.

Donald Eugene Frush, 94, Granger, passed away at 10:36 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Golden Living Center-Fountainview Nursing Home, Mishawaka. Donald passed away due to dementia. He was born Feb. 4, 1923 in Warsaw to William Clifford and Marguerite (Hughes) Frush, Sr. A 1942 graduate of Warsaw High School, he entered the United States Army …read more.

Kenneth R. “Ken” Kerlin, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Richard C. “Dick” Cripe, 76, Ligonier passed away on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at home. He was born on April 8, 1941 to Neuwell and Muriel (Vondersmith) Cripe in Ligonier. On Jan. 31, 1965, he married Mirite Miller in Ligonier. Mr. Cripe was a truck driver for Bulkmatic for 30 years. He loved working on …read more.

Donald R. “Don” Jenkins, 60, Silver Lake, passed away at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on April 26, 1957 in Vanwert, Ohio to George and Constance (Barth) Jenkins. He graduated in 1975 from Warsaw High School and formerly worked in a factory, construction, and …read more.

James Wade Martin, 75, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at home. He was born on March 3, 1942 the son of Wesley David Martin Sr. and Darlena (Stetler) Martin at home in Charleston, W. Va. On June 24, 1961 he married Georgetta Jean Thaxton. Together they shared 56 years of wedded …read more.

Torie Ann Stage Wilkins, 54, died on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Her passing was in her Warsaw home where she was surrounded by family and friends. Torie was born to Benny and Mary (Downham) Stage on Feb. 16, 1963 in Elwood. Although she spent several years there, her family would move to Warsaw in the …read more.

Larry Lee Montel, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in his residence. He was born June 28, 1935 in Kosciusko County to Deverl and Ruby (Ayres) Montel. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1954. On July 10, 1964 he married Laverne Garber. She passed away on Aug. 17, 2008. …read more.

Bettie L. Hare, 91, Milford, died 6:55 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.  She was born Sept. 24, 1925 in Goshen, to Ed & Dollie (Marrow) Albert. Surviving are a daughter, Rita Vanlaningham, Milford, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents, a daughter, Bonnie Lou Hare, a son, …read more.

Lorita C. Randall, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at her son’s home in Pierceton. She was born Aug. 20, 1930 in Warsaw to Theodore and Marguerite (Galbreath) VanCuren. She graduated in 1948 from North Webster High School and from Wayne Beauty College in Fort Wayne. She was married …read more.

Lorita C. Randall, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at her son’s home in Pierceton. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Donald Eugene Frush, 94, Granger, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Golden Living Center-Fountainview Nursing Home, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Reverend D. Robert “Bob” Griffith of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 at his residence at the age of 89. He was born on Feb. 16, 1928 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania to Geraldine I. (Rose) and John W. Griffith.  On Sept. 1, 1951 he was …read more.

Betty J. Milling, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born May 30, 1926 in Warsaw to Ethal R. and M. Helen (Ooley) Evans. She was a former resident of Hudson, Fla. since 2002. She was married to Lynn F. Milling. In addition, since 1978 she was …read more.

Linda Allen, 70, Pierceton, died Tuesday evening, Sept. 19, 2017, in Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Betty J. Milling, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Diana Lynn Wade, 66, Syracuse, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born March 2, 1951 in South Bend to Robert and Joyce (Shock) Cripe. She attended Jackson High School in South Bend and was married on Nov. 29, 1985 in Syracuse …read more.

Roger D. Sprague, 67, Butler, formerly of Ligonier, passed away at 1:11 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at DeKalb Hospital surrounded by family in DeKalb. He was born on Oct. 10, 1949, to Adrian and Orpha (Weade) Sprague at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake,. Roger was a life-long resident of Ligonier. He worked for many …read more.

Cameron A. Scarberry, 16, Etna Green, passed away at 1:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in rural Kosciusko County as a result of injuries he suffered in an automobile accident. Cameron was born the son of Brian Scarberry and Miranda Moore Scarberry, Sept. 25, 2000, at Warsaw. He has been a life long resident of …read more.

Dean Allen Stewart, 52, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:48 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.  He was born April 18, 1965 in Syracuse, N.Y. to John and Judy Ann (Gave) Stewart. He was a Winona Lake resident since October of 2015. He was a machine operator at Egg Innovations and …read more.

Dean Allen Stewart, 52, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:48 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Sarah Jane Lewis, 86, Syracuse, passed away at 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 14, 1931 in Wells Co. to Wilford G. and Artha (Kleinknight) Nash. She graduated in 1949 from Lancaster High School in Lancaster and on Dec. 23, 1948 in …read more.

Diana L. Wade, 66, Syracuse, passed away at 7:10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Howard Lewis, 98, Goshen, formerly of Ligonier, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1919, to John W. and Ida (Mayo) Lewis in Northern, IL. Family and friends will be received from 2p.m. to 7p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 …read more.

Steven W. “Steve” Solina, 68, Syracuse, passed away at 4:44 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 30, 1948 in South Charleston, W. Va. to Bernard Homer and Margaret E. (Chapman) Solina. He grew up in West Virginia and attended St. Albans High School …read more.

Sarah J. Lewis, 86, Syracuse, passed away at 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

The life of Superior Sample Company founder, Bernard “REX” Hagen, born June 29, 1927, died June 17, 2017, will be celebrated at a memorial service held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. at the church. Immediately following, internment of both Rex and wife Helen’s ashes …read more.

Charles M. “Charlie” Harris, 94, passed away on Sept. 13, 2017, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1923 in Goshen, IN to Clarence J. and June (Beck) Harris. Charlie graduated from Jefferson High School in 1942. He enlisted in the US Navy and served in WWII as a gunner on merchant marine ships. After the …read more.

Donald Charles Vock, 86, Leesburg, passed away on Sept. 13, 2017, at his home. He was born on Nov. 5, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Albert Benjamin and Lydia S (Pankow) Vock. He spent his life in the Chicagoland area before retiring to Lake Tippencanoe with the love of his life Joann in 1992. He …read more.

Marilyn H. McDonald, 83, Silver Lake, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born July 31, 1934 in Central City, Neb. to Hubert and Perna (Widman) Hammons. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1952. She married her sweetheart, Jack N. McDonald on May 3, 1953 in Noblesville. …read more.

We celebrate the victorious life of Linda June Underhill-Miller who passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. She was born on Sept. 11, 1945, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Russellville, Arkansas to Oliver and Minnie Underhill. She was a dynamic classical pianist and accomplished organist. In 1988, she was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer and was sent home to …read more.

Charles M. “Charlie” Harris, 94, of Syracuse, passed away on Sept. 13, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund-Harris funeral home.

Tyler Lee Goodpaster, II, newborn son of Hanna Elizabeth Jackson and Tyler L. Goodpaster, was born an angel and passed away at 11:11 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Khevaya Goodpaster, Warsaw; paternal grandmother: Heather Raypole, Warsaw; paternal grandparents: Lukuita Jackson …read more.

Thomas Calvin Ice, Warsaw, 72, went home to be with the Lord 1:26 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017.  He passed away at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on Oct. 15, 1944 in Fort Wayne to Faye Etta (Allen) Ice and Oral Festus Ice. On Oct. 15, 1982 he was married to …read more.

Leslie (Garza) Luevano, 41, Ligonier, passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at her home in Ligonier. She was born on Jan. 12, 1976, to Fernando and Paula M. (Martinez) Garza in Norman, Okla. Leslie had a lot of talent along with numerous skills. She was considered a super mom and a sports mother. She …read more.

Mark C. Eisfelder, 57, New Paris, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, Sept. 13, 2017, at his residence. He had been recuperating from a heart attack from the previous week. He was born Oct. 6, 1959 in Carbondale, Ill. to Carl and Delores (Hubler) Eisfelder. He was a lifetime area resident. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Wawasee High …read more.

Dave B. Fulkerson, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 9:41 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 in Warsaw. He was born Sept. 25, 1938 in Owensboro, Ky. to Walter Douglas Fulkerson and Mary Helen Walden. He was a Warsaw resident since 1982 and is formerly of Columbia City and Fort Wayne. He was united in marriage in …read more.

Leisa Renee Arter, 58, Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at her home. Born June 18, 1959 in Greenville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Jim and Sonja (McKee) Burch. By the age of 4, Leisa’s mom had married James Burch and the family moved to Fort Wayne. As a young girl she …read more.

Helen Joan Kindle, 88, Burnett County, Wisc., passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 9, 2017. Helen was born in Warsaw, on Feb. 17, 1929, daughter of the late Howard and Miriam (Yeager) Swoverland. She attended public schools there, and was a 1946 graduate of Warsaw High School. She furthered her education at Manchester College from 1946 …read more.

Vere Allen Shenefield, 87, Warsaw passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2017, at his residence. On Jan. 20, 1930 he was born in Bremen to Warren Allen and M. Marie (Laudeman) Shenefield. On Dec. 25, 1962 in Warsaw he was united in marriage to Ruth Carolyn Robinson, who survives. He worked for Studebaker …read more.

Judith D. “Judy” (Sidner) Hopkins, 59, Kimmell, formerly of Sturgis, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at her residence. She was born on Dec. 17, 1957 in Sturgis, Mich. to Clark and Caddy (Smith) Sidner. On June 21, 2015 she married her companion and best friend, Charles R. Hopkins. Judy …read more.

Russell Sammons, 80, Pierceton, passed away at 5:50 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born Nov. 22, 1936 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Jack Clark and Rosa (Sammons) McGuire. He was united in marriage to Paulina Sammons on Sept. 3, 1959 in Prestonsburg, Ky. He faithfully served his country …read more.

Rosemary Beatrice Smith Royer, age 86, a resident of Grace Village, Winona Lake, went to be with the Savior she loved and served throughout her life. As she quietly passed from the temporary to the permanent she was surrounded by her loving husband and five of seven children, Sunday, Sept. 10. Rosemary was born April …read more.

Michael Rehborg, 47, of Syracuse passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 9, 2017. He was born on January 25, 1970 in Gary, Ind. to Dennie and Marcelle (Lindzy) Rehborg.  On Aug. 30, 1997 he married Devonda Marsillett who survives.  Mike is also survived by his three daughters: Camille, Ivy, and Haley Rehborg; one step-daughter, Kyla Hamman, …read more.

Roger Carey, 84, of Warsaw, Ind. passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at Lake City Place in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

On Sept. 9, after battling cancer for several months, Michael Freeman Hanna, oldest son of Virgina (Dimon) and Ardel Hanna, passed away while watching the Notre Dame football game. Known to most as “Mike,” he was 67 at the time of his passing. Mike was a 1968 graduate of Warsaw Community High School who worked …read more.

Russell Sammons, age 80, of Pierceton, Ind. passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at 5:50 a.m. in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born Nov. 22, 1936 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Jack Clark and Rosa (Sammons) McGuire. He was united in marriage to Paulina Sammons on Sept. 3, 1959 in Prestonsburg, Ky. He faithfully …read more.

Marilyn Jo Lantz, 85, of Goshen, Ind. (formerly of Syracuse, Ind.) passed away at 12:55 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. She was born on May 19, 1932 in Portland, Ind. to Russell Q. & Iva Iris (Miller) Steiner. She graduated in 1950 from Leo High School & attended the …read more.

Marilyn J. Lantz, 85, of Goshen, Ind. (formerly of Syracuse, Ind.) passed away at 12:55 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, Ind. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Please check back later for complete obituary and service information.

Maxine D. Barbee of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, Ind. passed away at 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake at the age of 90. She was born on Aug. 5, 1927 in Batavia, Mich. to Fern Irene (Smead) Parker and George Dillon.  On Aug. …read more.

The Rev. Dr. Henry G. Church, Jr., 75, of Warsaw, Ind., entered Heaven on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, after a short illness.  He passed away at 3:42 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on Sept. 14, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to Reverend Henry G. Church, Sr. and Velma Audrey …read more.

Jay Kevin Rice of Warsaw, Ind. passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 51. He was born on June 26, 1966 in Ashland, Kentucky to Ella Ruth (Taylor) and Cecil Hager Rice. On Oct. 28, 1988 he was married to Patricia Ann …read more.

Beecher Wiggins of East Wade Road in Warsaw passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital at the age of 92. He was born October 25, 1924 in Thorntown, Ind. to Ernest and Lottie Beck Wiggins.  His family later moved to Warsaw, and he graduated from Warsaw High School in 1942.  Beecher was …read more.

Joseph E. Mort passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 at 5:59 p.m. in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, Ind.  He was 90. Born June 6, 1927 to Royal Casper and Roxie Ruth (Thompson) Mort, Joseph was a 1945 graduate of Pierceton High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force Oct. 4, 1945 at Camp …read more.

John L. Schroeder, Jr., 74, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at 6:53 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. On May 27, 1943, John was born in Warsaw to John L. and Betty J. (Betzer) Schroeder.  He was a 1961 graduate of Warsaw High School. John entered the United States Army on July 7, …read more.

Charlyn Ann “Char” Bucher, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 4:20 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.  She was born May 15, 1948 in Warsaw to Floyd and Francis (Clover) Faurote. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident. On Aug. 13, 1988, she was united in marriage to Ken Bucher in Warsaw. She …read more.

Brittany Ann Weaver, 27, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at her residence. Brittany was born on April 9, 1990, in Adams County to Bradley Weaver and Pamela (Worthington) Weaver. Brittany is survived by her mother, Pamela (Les Hunter) Weaver of Decatur; her son, Breylin Hurd of Warsaw and a brother, Greg Amstutz of …read more.

  Teresa J. Wilson, 47, North Webster, passed away Sept. 5, 2017 at 8:50 p.m. in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  She was born Oct. 31, 1969 in Warsaw to Walter D. and Josephine (Perkins) Wilson, JR. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident.  She worked for Medicaid Assistance for the State of Indiana …read more.

George L. Malcolm, 88, formerly of Nappanee, died at 5:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Ligonier. He was born May 28, 1929 in Nappanee to Earl and Ada (Plank) Malcolm.  Mr. Malcolm was a 1947 graduate of Nappanee High School and lived most of his life in this area. His first …read more.

Ruth Clow-Dempsey, 89, Syracuse, passed away on Sept. 5, 2017, at her home. She was born on March 13, 1928 in Marion to Willis and Lillian (Stackhouse) Thomas. She graduated from Marion High School, and then Ball State University earning a degree in nursing.  On June 26, 1949 she married Roy Clow who preceded her …read more.

Teresa J. Wilson, 47, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Sept. 5, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Dennis L. Miller, 71, Leesburg, died at 3:05 a.m., Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. He had  been a resident there for three years battling Parkinson’s Disease. He was born May 7, 1946 in Warsaw to Arther Clayton and Laura Jane (Brumbaugh) Miller. Mr. Miller was a 1964 graduate of Nappanee High School …read more.

Barbara Abrell, 92, Muncie, formerly of Leesburg, passed away on Sept. 2, 2017 at Bethel Pointe in Muncie.  She was born on Sept. 21, 1924 in Oak Park, Ill. to L.G Burl and Norma (Elliot) Patton.  Arrangements are pending at this time.

Betty M. McIntire, 79, Elkhart, passed away at 3 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 at her son’s residence in Claypool. She was born on Jan. 24, 1938 in Benton Township to Edwin and Mildred (Emerson) Troyer. She attended Ligonier High School in Ligonier and lived in Topeka before moving to Elkhart 43 years ago. On …read more.

Ethan Phillip Brown, 22, of Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 while dressing for church. He was born on March 29, 1995 in Warsaw to Terrill D. and Teresa L. (Roser) Brown. He was a lifetime area resident and graduated in 2014 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse. He was a senior …read more.

Thelma Ruth Hammond, 85, Angola, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at 4:35 p.m. at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Angola. She was born on Feb. 13, 1932 to John and Marie (McKibbon) Lursen in Kosciusko County. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She retired from …read more.

Deborah Sue “Deb” Myers, 59, of Pierceton, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at her home. She was born on Feb. 20, 1958 in Kendallville, IN to Frank & Imo Jean (DeLong) Wilson Jr. She attended Albion & Kendallville Public Schools and moved in 1984 to the Larwill / Pierceton area …read more.

Ethan Phillip Brown, 22, of Pierceton, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Mamie June Fields, 76, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, in Warsaw.  She was born July 4, 1941 in Dwale, Kentucky to Virgil and Lillie Jane (Castle) Blair. She was a Warsaw resident since 1957.  On March 12, 1958, she was united in marriage to Harvey Ray Fields.  She was a former employee of …read more.

Rose Robinson Elliott, 79, of Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 31, 2017. Rose was born Oct. 20, 1937 in Wabash County to Clay and Annie (Whitaker) Shepherd. She married Donald “Robby” Robinson on June 22, 1957; he preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 1988. Rose loved to sing gospel …read more.

Deanna “Dede” Myers, age 78 and a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. Deanna was born on July 25, 1939 near North Webster. She was the daughter of Fredric Kuhn and D’Maris (Shock) Kuhn. She was a 1957 graduate of Leesburg High School. On …read more.

Deborah Sue Myers, 59, of Pierceton, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN.

Marie Hungerford passed away at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake, Indiana at the age of 94. Marie was born on April 30, 1923 in Washington, D.C. to Marie (Hart) and Harry Bien.  On Aug. 24, 1946 in Washington DC she was married to Eugene Nathaniel …read more.

Steven F. Jacob, 70, of Albion, passed away on Wednesday, Aug.30, 2017, at Goshen General Hospital. He was born on Sept. 25, 1946, in Kendallville to the late Franklin and Dolores (Olinghouse) Jacob. A lifetime area farmer, he also was a heavy equipment operator. Mr. Jacob was a former Noble County Commissioner, member of the Rotary …read more.

Betty L. Gadson, 87, North Manchester, (formerly of Warsaw), passed away at 1:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Sept. 22, 1929 in Remington to Hiram and Loretta (Hancock) Alberts. On Jan. 12, 1952 in Rensselaer she was united in marriage to Lee Gadson. She was the owner …read more.

Betty L. Gadson, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Helen G. Hoy, 96, Winona Lake, passed away at 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. She was born on Aug. 11, 1921 in Budapest, Hungary to Peter Paul & Rose Margaret (Mohachi) Karolyi. She graduated in 1941 from Payne High School in Payne, Ohio and in 1943 …read more.

Karen Shera Call, 76, Leesburg, passed away on Aug. 29, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on Sept. 4, 1940 in Indianapolis, the only child of Rex and Vera (Sherrard) Shera. She married John F. Call in Oct. of 1979. In addition to her husband, she …read more.

Helen G. Hoy, 96, of Winona Lake, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Carol R. Forbes,81, Winona Lake, died at 9:16 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, at Parkview Hospital Randallia of Fort Wayne, after a 4 ½ year battle with breast cancer. She was born on July 13, 1936 in Painesville, Ohio to Elizabeth (Sabo) and Fred George Rohloff.  On June 28, 1963 she was married to Walter …read more.