William James “Jim” McCleary, 87, Winona Lake, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis. Jim was born on May 29, 1930 in Rock Island, Ill. to Ruth (Churchill) and Herbert McCleary.  On Dec. 29, 1961, he married Charlotte Arlene Robison Howard, who passed away on Sept. 13, 2003. Jim grew …read more.

Karen A. Call, 76, Leesburg, passed away on Aug. 29, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at this time.

J. David Nichols was born in Dallas, Texas on Jan. 30, 1949, to A. Miller and Flora (Paulson) Nichols.  He went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, after having multiple health issues. He was a 1967 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He spent most of his lifetime in Kosciusko County.  …read more.

Glenna I. Waldenville, 43, North Webster, passed away in her residence at 6:40 a.m., Aug. 28, 2017. On Dec. 31, 1973, she was born in Plymouth to Glen and Sharon (Davis) Ashby. A lifelong Kosciusko County resident she was united in marriage in Warsaw to Corey Waldenville. She worked for Pyrotech, Incorporated in Columbia City …read more.

Thomas R. “Tom” Plew, 70, North Webster, passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2017 at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. He was born on Sept. 25, 1946 to Bertis “Bert” and Julia (Bruno) Plew. He graduated from Warsaw High School and earned a degree from Sam’s Technical Institute in Indianapolis. He …read more.

Lynnette Marie Poe, 67, passed away at her home on Thursday, Aug. 24, in Syracuse.   Her husband, Allan and son Jeffrey survive her.  Originally from South Bend, they settled in Syracuse in 2007. She graduated from South Bend Washington H.S. in 1968. Afterward she attended Indiana University at South Bend, pursuing a degree in Business …read more.

Shirley Haggenjos, 82, of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at her home. Shirley was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 6, 1934 to Ralph and Lacy (Rogers) Argabright.  She was married on June 19, 1954 to Thomas J. Haggenjos who passed away on April 16, 2006. Shirley moved from South Bend in …read more.

Jean Gabet, 87, of Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 25, 2017 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Donald D. Smith, 91, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 at Lakeland Health Care. He was born on December 29, 1925 in Buchanan, Mich. to Ivan and Camilla Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lowell Smith, sister Marilyn Schinske, and ex-wife and friend Margaret Payne. Don is …read more.

Thomas R. “Tom” Plew, 70, of North Webster, Ind. passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2017 at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake, Ind. He was born on Sept. 25, 1946 to Bertis “Bert” & Julia (Bruno) Plew. He graduated from Warsaw High School and earned a degree from Sam’s Technical Institute …read more.

Alexis Cadence Hall of Warsaw, Ind. passed away unexpectedly at 7:47 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 13. She was born on March 3, 2004 in Columbia City, Ind. to Amy Renae (Conley) & Joshua Evan Hall. Alexis attended Washington Elementary School, and was an …read more.

Verna May Felts, 88, Mishawaka, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:26 a.m., Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in North Woods Village at Edison Lake, Mishawaka. She was born Dec. 15, 1928 in Stratton, Neb. to Gustaf and Hazel (Wollman) Miller. She was a Warsaw resident since 1957. On Oct. 17, 1957 in Stratton, Neb. she …read more.

Verna May Felts, 89, Mishawaka, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:26 a.m., Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at North Woods Village at Edison Lake, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Thomas R. “Tom” Plew, 70, North Webster, passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at Grave Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & Cr 500N, North Webster.

Steven C. “Steve” VanCuren, 61, Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at his home. He was born on Feb. 21, 1956 in Warsaw to Duane W. and Virginia M. (Plonski) VanCuren. He was a lifetime North Webster and Leesburg area resident and graduated in 1974 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse. He was …read more.

Leamon (Eddie) Lowther Jr., 62, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at 3:17 p.m. in his residence.  He was born Feb. 11, 1955 in Westmoreland, Penn. to Leamon Lowther Sr. and Emma Jeanne (Booth) Lowther. He was discharged as a wounded veteran of the United States Air Force after sustaining a gunshot wound. He loved …read more.

Thea E. Winston, 3 weeks, Warsaw, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born July 26, 2017 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City to William Robert and Amanda Winston (Quiroz). Thea is survived by her parents, Warsaw; paternal grandparents, Michael (spouse Linda) Winston, Warsaw; …read more.

Ned Allen Chamberlain, Elkhart, and formerly of Atwood, passed away unexpectedly at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at his residence at the age of 41. He was born on Feb. 8, 1976 in Aberdeen, Wash. to Marilyn Marie (Moody) Chamberlain and Wayne Lee Chamberlain. Ned graduated from high school in Aberdeen, Wash. and …read more.

Albert James “Buggs” Rider Jr., 86, North Webster, passed away at 7:34 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 21, 1931 in Aledo, Ill. to Albert James and Elma Charlotte (Stump) Rider Sr. He attended his first six years at Etna Grade School, …read more.

Steven C. “Steve” VanCuren, 61, Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Brian Winters, 76, died peacefully in his home on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. He was born in Rochester.  After living a number of years in the New York City area Brian and his wife moved back to Indiana and made Warsaw their home.  He was a retiree of BASF Corporation (Flint Ink) of which he …read more.

Dennis Miller, 67, Milford, passed away at 12:17 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in his residence.  He was born July 23, 1950 in Kosciusko County to Kenneth and Mary Louise (Pinkerton) Miller. On April 15, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nev. he was united in marriage to Linda R. VanSant. During his career of operating heavy equipment …read more.

Juanita F. Boggs, 95, Leesburg, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.  She was born June 18, 1922 to Orrin and Dasiy (Meredith) Tucker in Franklin Township, Kosciusko County. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School, and married Donald J. Boggs on July 20, l940.  Most of their 59 years together were spent in Leesburg, where they farmed, …read more.

Brian D. Winters, 76, Warsaw passed away at 2:39 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21, 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

Velma “Thelma” I. Coverstone, 83, Columbia City, passed away at 2:33 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Dec. 28, 1933 in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of Robert A. and Mildred (McCullough) Pratt. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1951. That same spring, she …read more.

William “Bill” L. Johnson, 70, of rural Claypool, passed at 2:15 p.m., Friday, Aug. 18, near Claypool in an automobile accident. He was born on March 26, 1947 in Kosciusko County to Leroy Jud and Rose E. (Miller) Johnson. He married on March 23, 1968 in Columbus to Carolyn Pletcher, she survives. Bill was a …read more.

Albert James “Buggs” Rider Jr., 86, North Webster, passed away at 7:34 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Jaunita F. Boggs, 95, Leesburg, passed away at 11:35 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in her home.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

  Nancy Leverenz, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 1:52 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born July 27, 1936 in Sheboygan, Wisc. to Alfred and Elvira (Boenish) Bohrmueller. Nancy was united in marriage to Keith Leverenz in Sheboygan, Wisc. on April 27, 1957 who preceded her Jan. 4, …read more.

Dennis Miller, 67, Milford, passed away at 12:17 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

William “Bill” Johnson, 70, Claypool, passed away in an automobile accident in rural Claypool Friday, August 18, 2017. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Joan Gronendyke, 78, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 17, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.  Arrangements are pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Robbie Richardson, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, in his residence. He was born June 20, 1963 in Warsaw to William and Wilma (Yates) Richardson. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, he was united in marriage to Debra McMillen on June 29, 1994 in Warsaw. He was the Owner of …read more.

Robbie Richardson, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Betty Louise Goodspeed, 92, Syracuse, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She passed away on what would have been her 75th wedding anniversary to her late husband, Vaughn. She was born on April 22, 1925 in Hartford City to Walter Madison and Gracie Pauline (Spaulding) …read more.

James “Jim” Leonard Newcombe, Warsaw, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2017. Present were his wife Patricia Lee and his eldest daughter Julie Chuey (James), Westland, Mich. His youngest daughter, Rebecca Elizabeth (Eric Tant), Long Beach, Calif., had visited recently with Jim’s granddaughter, Jayne, and was present in spirit, if not in person, on the morning of his …read more.

Betty Louise Goodspeed, 92, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. , Syracuse, IN are in charge of arrangements.

Max E. Sparks, 90, Warsaw, formerly of Leesburg, died at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Warsaw. He was born Febr. 15, 1927 in Union Dale to Maynard and Dessie (Haiflich) Sparks. Max graduated from Etna Green High School and worked at Coppes Kitchen, Mutschler Brothers, Nappanee Wood …read more.

April Renee Magnus, 34, Ligonier, passed away after a lengthy hospital stay surrounded by her loving family on Aug. 13, 2017 at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on June 5, 1983 the daughter of Gary L. Cooley and Donna Jo (Branam) Becker in Goshen. On June 18, 2005 she married Jonathan A. …read more.

Charles W. “Charlie” Laster, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at his home. He was born on Nov. 26, 1932 in Harvey, Ill. to Edward and Addie (Pool) Laster. He grew up in Illinois and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On March 28, 1953 in …read more.

John “Ed” Davis, 85, Warsaw, (formerly of West Burlington, Iowa) passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 6, 1931, in Kimberton, Pa. to Charles and Sadie (Mourar) Davis. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1953-1956. On …read more.

Lester “Jay” Brouwer, 79, of Naples, Fla. passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2017.  Born July 29, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Jay was the son of the late Lester Brouwer and Geraldine Smith.  Jay graduated from Syracuse High School in 1956 where he played basketball, baseball and ran track. He attended Wabash College and Purdue University. Jay …read more.

Joel M. Meade, 40, Syracuse, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Sept. 8, 1976 in Goshen to Ira Meade, Goshen and Vickie (Roger) Shuder, Syracuse. On Aug. 27, 2004 he married Brandy Reed in Sedalia, Mo. Brandy survives along with his parents and a brother, Jason W. Meade, Syracuse, and …read more.

Howard Leon Tyner, 93, Wabash, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born March 15, 1924 on his parents’ farm in Wabash County. He was the youngest of four children born to Clark and Pearl Tyner. Howard was married to his wife of 48 years, Delight Suddarth Tyner, …read more.

Ralph DeWayne Wilson, 71, Pierceton, passed away at 8:28 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in his residence. He was born Jan. 5, 1946 in Batesville to Charles and Beulah (Johnson) Sparks. He was a 20-year resident of the Barbee Lake area of Pierceton. A retired General Motors employee he had 25 years of service from …read more.

Brent T. Riley, 27, Claypool, passed away at 3 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Warsaw.  He was born July 11, 1990 in Bryan, Ohio to Tim and Karen (Ensign) Riley. He worked as a machine operator for Tri-Lakes Container in Pierceton. He was a graduate of Whitko High School.  He enjoyed hunting, music, and relaxing …read more.

Rose L. Whitaker, 84, Claypool, passed away at 8:14 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.  She was born June 28, 1933 in Magoffin County, Ky. to Harlen and Kate (Neely) Shepherd. In 1951, she married Arnold Whitaker.  Rose worked at Jomac as a sewer.  She was a lifetime resident of …read more.

Gloria J. Wade, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 2:04 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 4, 1930 in Fulton County to Elmer Glen and Hattie Marie (Carey) Woods. She was united in marriage to Maynard Wade in Silver Lake Jan. 1, 1949. She was former resident of …read more.

Rose L. Whitaker, 84, Claypool, passed away at 8:14 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Brent Riley, 27, Claypool, passed away at 3 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Gloria J. Wade, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 2:04 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Abby Irene Ewen, 56 of Silver Lake, Indiana passed away Wednesday August 9, 2017 at 3:15 a.m. in her residence. She was born on Sept. 17, 1960 to William and Helen (Mort) Ewen in Warsaw. She was a grounds Keeper for Gauladet School for the deaf and blind located in Fremont, Calif. She retired, then …read more.

Abby Irene Ewen, 56, Silver Lake, passed away at 3:15 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in her residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Charles W. “Charlie” Laster, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at his home. He was born on Nov. 26, 1932 in Harvey, Ill. to Edward and Addie (Pool) Laster. He grew up in Illinois and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  On March 28, 1953 …read more.

Amy Lucile Burley, 92, North Manchester, and formerly of Winona Lake, went home to be with the Lord at 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Jan. 24, 1925 in Pandora, Ohio to Rhoda Emma (Neuenschwander) and Edward Joel Leightner.  On July 30, 1950 she …read more.

William Thomas O’Dell, 79, Pierceton, passed away at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 in his residence.  He was born on July 5, 1938 in Terral, Ark. to Sidney L. and Madge (Smith) O’Dell. During his years as a truck driver William worked for Pierceton Trucking, Explorer Vans, and RJM Trucking.  He was a member …read more.

Mary Nell Tincher, passed away at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, Ill. on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 at the age of 85.  She was surrounded by her loving family. Mary Nell was born on July 2, 1932 to George and Nellie Drew Walter in Watseka, Ill.  She married Eugene Tincher on April 15, 1952 in …read more.

Latanna Thompson, 62, passed away at 9:05 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  She was born in Logan, W. Va., on Dec. 19, 1954 to Greenway and Rebecca (Fletcher) Starr. She and Jerald Thompson were joined in marriage May 12, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio.  They would share 25 years …read more.

Joyce Phyllis (Miller) Robinson, 88, Cromwell, passed away after a very short illness on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. Joyce was born on Feb. 6, 1929 to Otto and Minnie (Poscharscky) Miller at their family farm south of Cromwell. A graduate of Cromwell High School the class of 1947. She married Lester Robinson …read more.

Latanna Thompson, 62, Huntington, formerly from Warsaw, died at 9:05 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

William Thomas O’Dell, 79, Pierceton, passed away at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Josephine H. “Jo” Butler, 80, of Syracuse, passed away at 9:13 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Sept. 5, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to James D. & Faith M. (Melsheimer) Hartshorne. She graduated in 1954 from Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ohio, 1958 from …read more.

Vera M. Platt, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 3, 1938 in Vernon, Texas to Harold K. and Vera M. (Martin) Kindt. She graduated in 1956 from Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, Va. and in 1960 from Southeastern …read more.

Gerald E. “Chris” Chrisenberry passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 at the age of 83. Born March 7, 1934 in Warsaw to Arnold B. and Wilma (Huffman) Chrisenberry. Chris honorably served his country in both the U.S. Army and Air Force. He went on to work in restaurant management where he managed several restaurants …read more.

William (Bill) Ewing Tidmore, Jr., a resident of Fort Myers, Fla. since 2005, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Gulf Coast Medical Center following a sudden illness. The family will receive friends at the National Cremation and Burial Society, 3453 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, North Fort Myers from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 19. Funeral services …read more.

Josephine “Jo” Butler, 80, Syracuse, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Vera M. Platt, 79, Warsaw, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Thomas B. ‘Tom” Burton, 81, Elkhart, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2017 at Greenleaf Living Center. He was born Aug. 12, 1935 in Elkhart to Thomas K. and Madalean (Doll) Burton. Survivors include his brother, Keith O. (Linda) Burton of Bonita Springs, Fla.; seven nieces and nephews, Dean Burton of Elkhart; Tonia …read more.

Alice Kline, 97, of Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 1, 2017, at the Goshen Hospital. She was born on Feb. 1, 1920 in Whitley County to George and Mary (Banning) Fidler. On Feb. 27, 1940 she married Harold Kline who preceded her in 1998.  She was a lifelong area resident. She attended Calvary United Methodist …read more.

Carlton “Cap” Beer, 92, Milford went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 at IU Goshen Health. He was born on Jan. 1, 1925 to Ezra and Luella Beer in Milford. In 1943, he graduated from Milford High School. Cap married Mary Ann Sauder on Oct. 17, 1948. Cap was a lifetime …read more.

George Plew, Jr., 93, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on March 31, 1924 to George and Maisie (Fike) Plew in Claypool. He was a US Army veteran faithfully serving from 1943 to 1946 as a Tec 5 in the European Theater during …read more.

Verta Dobbs York Scroggins, 98, Winona Lake, died Sunday July 30, 2017, at Grace Village Hospice in Winona Lake. She was born June 12, 1919 in Monticello, Ky. the daughter of the late Silas and Polly Gregory Dobbs. She attended school in Kentucky and was a housewife, and was a member of Sound The Alarm Church. …read more.

George Plew Jr., 93, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Ilah Kay Mort, 76, formerly of Columbia City, died at 3:40 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017 at Hamilton Place, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 8, 1940 in North Webster, a daughter of Dale and Dorothy (Walls) Roberts. She completed her education at Leesburg High School. In 1962 she married Darrell D. Mort. They made …read more.

Artemio Guzman-Macias, 58, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly at 9:10 a.m., Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born on Sept. 3, 1958, the son of Ruben Guzman Solas and Maria Aurora Macias (Segobio) in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Artemio had many character traits. He relocated to Ligonier from Mexico in 1992. His …read more.

James “Ray” R. Williams, 51, Cromwell, passed away at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2017, at his home surrounded by family in Cromwell. He was born on Oct. 11, 1965, to Raybon and Loretta J. (Stroud) Williams in Columbia City. On July 29, 1996, Ray married Diana Pittman in Warsaw; she survives. Ray had quite …read more.

Leslie Gayle Carnes (Liebschutz) SHRM, 52, passed away on on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 after a long and courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born on Sept. 25, 1964 in Louisville, Ky. Leslie was a 1982 graduate of North Central High School and a 1986 graduate of the University of Georgia. Leslie held a Masters of …read more.

Robert Larue Densmore, 83, Pierceton, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 6:05 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Bob was born on Nov. 12, 1933, the son of Myron and Alma (Allen) Densmore. Bob graduated from Monterey High School in 1951. He proudly served his country in the …read more.

Garin K. “Kirk” Voorheis, 46, Syracuse, passed away at 4:12 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017 at his home. He was born Jan. 21, 1971 in Wheeling, W. Va. to Gary and Ruth Ann (Smeester) Voorheis. He graduated in 1989 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and attended I.T.T. in Fort Wayne. He was married …read more.

Michael Dan Skinner, 76, Leesburg, passed away on July 28, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Dan was born on May 29, 1941 in Fort Wayne to Willard and Jean (Gallmyer) Skinner. He spent his formative years on Blue Lake and in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Northside High School in 1960. After High …read more.

Jeffrey Noel “Jeff” Reed, 60, Syracuse, passed away at 9:29 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 13, 1956 in Goshen, to Stanley Eugene and Harriett Ann (Wysong) Reed. He attended Wawasee High School and formerly worked at AIA Countertops, LLC in Syracuse. He grew up …read more.

Katherine Podsiadly, 97, Warsaw, passed away at 1p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born July 15, 1920, in Gordon, Ohio, to Frank and Mary (Schlatt) Luburich. She attended public schools in Detroit, Mich., and was married on Aug. 21, 1943 in Detroit to Francis Podsiadly who preceded her …read more.

Timothy R. “Tim” Vanover, 26, Warsaw, passed away on Friday, July 28, as the result of an automobile accident near Milford. He was born April 30, 1991 in Elkhart, to Robert T. Powers and Kimberly Lynn Vanover. He graduated in 2010 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was a lifetime North Webster / Warsaw …read more.

Douglas “Doug” Shidler, 69, Leesburg, died Thursday, July 27 surrounded by his family. Doug was born on January 3, 1948. He graduated from Snider H.S, Fort Wayne. He was a proud Vietnam veteran who served in the US Army as a medic from 1967-70. He loved that his career in car sales allowed him to …read more.

Dorothy Leah Mulder, 87, Milford, died 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 28,  at her home. She was born May 10, 1930 in Lake Odessa, Michigan to Ray & Naomi (Miller) Brovont. She married Frank Leroy Mulder on July 28, 1951 and he died Nov. 20, 1997. Surviving are daughter, Sandra Clark, Milford; father of her children, …read more.

Timothy R. “Tim” Vanover, 26, of Warsaw passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Jeffrey Noel “Jeff” Reed, 60, Syracuse, passed away at 9:29 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN.

Carl William Jarrett Sr., 75, Pierceton, passed away at 9:57 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Kosciusko County Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 7, 1941 in Indianapolis to Clarence and Ruth (Wilson) Kates. He graduated from Harry E. Wood High School in Indianapolis, attended Indiana University in Indianapolis, and was a …read more.

Barbara C. Wood, 74, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly, July 24, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Barbara was born May 12, 1943 at home in White County to Walter and Lucille Hines. She graduated from Rochester High School and retired from Warsaw Community High School. She loved spending time with her family and friends. …read more.

Larry J. Mohler, 74, Albuquerque, N.M., and formerly of Warsaw, went to his eternal home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 6, 2017. His passing was the result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Larry was born Sept. 20, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. He was the second of twins born to Dr. Joseph H. “Joe” and …read more.

Katherine Podsiadly, 97, Warsaw, passed away at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2017 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Carl Jarrett, 75, Pierceton, passed away at 9:57 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Cara Ann Auble, 36, Dry Ridge, Ky. passed away Sunday, July 23 in Dry Ridge/ Cara was born Aug. 25, 1980 in Warsaw to James K. Belcher and Debra Williams Belcher. Cara was a homemaker. Cara enjoyed physical fitness and health and being a cheerleader and cheer coach. Her desire was to become a health …read more.

Richard Gene “Dick” Hyde, 82, a long time Osage/Park Rapids, Minn. area resident and formerly of Warsaw, peacefully entered eternity at his home in Park Rapids on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Dick was born on April 20, 1935 in Warsaw to Walter and Irene (Holloway) Hyde.  He attended public schools and grew into manhood in …read more.

Deborah Ann Robbins, 64, Etna Green, passed away at 5:54 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. She was born Feb. 4, 1953 in Richmond to Robert and Barbara (Kehlenbrink) Carr. A resident of Etna Green, she formerly resided in New Paris, Ohio. On Jan. 4, 1974 in Richmond she was united …read more.

Clayton Waters Busch, 13, Syracuse passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. He was born March 20, 2004 to Randolph and Tonja Busch in Goshen. Clayton was going into the eighth grade at Wawasee Middle School in Syracuse. Clayton was a good kid that was becoming a fine young man. Clayton was genuinely likeable, with a …read more.

Cal Ray Hackworth, 79, Lake Wales, Fla. passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring. He was born Aug. 6, 1937 in Ivyton, Ky. to the late William and Eary (Jackson) Hackworth and he has been a resident of this area since 2001 moving here from Indiana. He was a …read more.

Jackie L. Hamilton, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2017, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Donald Everett Metzger passed away at Miller’s in Culver on July 22, 2017 at the age of 99 years and eight months. He was born in Syracuse on Nov. 9, 1917, the son of David W. and Ella Pha (Woods) Metzger. The family later moved to Goshen and a sister, Mary was born. Don started …read more.

Ruth Darlene Sindel, 79, Elkhart, passed away at 7:24 p.m. on July 22, 2017 at Elkhart Rehab Center in Elkhart. She was born Feb. 1, 1938 in Syracuse to Lester O’Dell and Clara Eva (Burson) Sawyer. She attended Goshen Public Schools, was a homemaker, and lived most of her life in the Goshen and Elkhart …read more.