Helen S. Drudge, 96, North Manchester, formerly of Silver Lake, passed away April 29, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Born July 30, 1923, in Wabash County, Helen was the daughter of Paul and Wilgerdia (Kissinger) Sittler. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary.

Lowell Jean Welty, 91, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at his beloved home of 52 years in Etna Green. Lowell was born on March 19, 1929, to Harvey and Iva Grimm Welty on the family farm in Nappanee. His childhood was “all work and no play”. In 1932 his family moved to …read more.

Eddie “Ed” Gale Wolfe, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 2:33 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 3, 1951, in Wabash, to Hildreth June (Sherbahn) Wolfe and Galen Wolfe, Jr. On June 16, 1973, he was married to Karen Jane (Michael) Wolfe. Ed was a …read more.

Gerald “Jerry” Perkins, 71, Winona Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born June 8, 1948, in Carrollton, Ky., to Melvin N. and Mary C. (Rosell) Perkins. He joined the United States Army in 1965, serving as a medic before his honorable discharge in 1968. …read more.

Frances Y. Sensibaugh, 92, Arbor Terrace Sudley Manor, Garner Dr., Manassas, Va., passed away at 11:25 a.m. April 27, 2020, at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Va. She was born on Feb. 2, 1928, in a farmhouse near Claypool. Her mother and father were Trella and Cloice Baum. She graduated high school with the Mentone High School class of …read more.

Joan Black, known by many as “Jo,” passed away at 1:52 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. A Warsaw resident, she was 65 years old at the time of her unexpected passing. Jo was the daughter of Joan “Jo Jo” Depalma. She was born in New York on April 14, 1955, …read more.

Jeffery K. Arnold, 64, South Whitley, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2020. Born April 13, 1956, in Decatur, he was the son of Warren and Glory (Lautzenheiser) Arnold. Jeff graduate from Whitko High School with the Class of 1974. On Nov. 3, 1979, he married Dorthea Schrader in Reno, Nev. Jeff served …read more.

Candice Hine, 62, North Webster, passed away on April 25, 2020, at her home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Edward A. “Ed” Russell, 62, Michigan City, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 29, 1957, in Knox, to Kermet A. and Marianne M. (Janik) Russell. He lived most of his life in Starke County, graduated from North Judson High School, and moved to Michigan City, about …read more.

Judy Mae Sechrist, 66, South Bend, died at 4:45 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Cardinal Nursing Home, South Bend.  She was born Jan. 13, 1954, in Kosciusko County to LaMar S. and Lois Evelyn (Dunnuck) Sechrist. Judy had worked as a financial advocate for IU Health at Anglemeyer Clinic in Nappanee.  She was a …read more.

Frances Yvonne (Baum) Sensibaugh, 92, Manassas, Va. passed away April 27, 2020, at 11:25 a.m. at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Va. following a two week illness. On Feb. 2, 1928, in a farmhouse near Claypool, she was born to Cloice Baum and Trella (Flenar) Baum. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Kenneth E. Eby, 94, Wakarusa, passed away at 1:40 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, in Wakarusa.  He was born Nov. 11, 1925, in Elkhart to Victor and Inez (Metzler) Eby. Kenny will be fondly remembered by his family and the entire community where he lived and worked for 94 years. He …read more.

Lone Grove resident, Madison LeeAnn Porter, 19, passed away at her residence April 20, 2020. The daughter of Mitchell Ray and Barbara D’Ann Thomas Porter, Madison was born July 13, 2000 in Fort Wayne. After the family moved to Ardmore, Madison attended Lone Grove schools. She was one of the football managers and was a …read more.

Rickie R. Beckner, 74, Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at MIller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born on June 17, 1945, the son of John and Ruth (Ritter) Beckner in Ligonier. On Sept. 2, 1969, he married Shirley Navarro and together they shared over 50 years of marriage. Rickie graduated from …read more.

Stephen D. “Steve” Hann, 63, Nappanee, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:28 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 24, 1956, in Elkhart, to James William and Virginia Ruth (Grimes) Hann. He graduated in 1976 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and …read more.

Charles E. Buell, 97, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  Charles was born in Warsaw on May 7, 1922, the son of George and Edna M. (Nine) Buell. He was a 1941 graduate of Warsaw High School. After graduating, he served in …read more.

John A. Voland, 82, North Webster, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Joanne (Vanderpool) Collins, 69, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at 5:45 p.m. in her residence. Joanne was born Nov. 5, 1950, in Willard, Ohio to Robert and Glessie (Barnett) Vanderpool. She was united in marriage to Junior Collins on May 9, 1964 in Kentucky.  She worked as an inspector for years at …read more.

George Sankey, 95, passed away  Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. George was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Penn. to George and Margaret (Heesom) Sankey. He was united in marriage to Edith Amos of Cumberland, on Aug. 31, 1947. He graduated from Charleston High School in West Virginia in 1943 and enlisted …read more.

R. Douglas “Doug” Smith, 73, Leesburg, passed away at 12:01 a.m. on April 17, 2020, at Goshen Hospital, due to complications from cancer. He was born on Nov. 21, 1946, in Warsaw, to Floyd and Betty Smith. In May 1969, he married Judith (Judi) Smith, who survives. Doug served in Vietnam in the 199th Light …read more.

My Hoa Thi Gehlhausen, 71, New Carlisle, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 1:11 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020, at La Porte Hospital in La Porte. She was born on Aug. 1, 1948 in Saigon, Vietnam. She grew up in Vietnam and attended public schools there. She was married on July 25, 1974, in …read more.

Paul Longawa, Leesburg, died on April 16, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on May 31, 1952, in East Chicago, to John and Mary Rose Longawa and grew up in Hammond (Hessville). He spent most of his life in the Calumet Region, moving to Valparaiso in 2013, and then to Leesburg, …read more.

Jennie Thorn, 92, Cromwell, passed away on April 18, 2020, at her home. She was born on Aug. 1, 1927, in Prairieton, to Burt and Emora (Romine) Little. She is survived by three daughters: Konnie (Roy) Mix of Terre Haute, Lynn (J.M) Murphy of Odessa, Texas; and Jill (Darrell) Newton of Terre Haute; four sons: …read more.

Thomas James Ervin, 68, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 19, 2020, at home 12:06 p.m. He was born on June 3, 1951, the son of Orville and Frances (Young) Ervin in Wabash. On June 28, 1970, he married Barbara Ruff. Tom is survived  by his wife, Barbara Ervin of Ligonier; three children, Tony (Kenson …read more.

Glenn “Doyle” Hensley, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Bethlehem Woods in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 24, 1945, the son of Virgil and Uffie (Spratlin) Hensley in Dayton, Ohio. On Aug. 26, 1996, he married Gwen Myers; she preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 2014. Doyle served his …read more.

Eddie D. Howard, 62, of Pierceton, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Friday, April 17 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Howard was born on August 6, 1957 to Rosco Howard and Nora (Conely) in New London, Ohio. His mother passed away in 1990. His father survives and resides in Pierceton. Howard worked in the family …read more.

George M. Cope, 89, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the Community Hospital of Bremen. He was born on July 25, 1930, in Templeton, to the late Mitchell Gilbert and Lydia Marie Cope. He has been a lifelong resident of Bremen. On July 15, 1952, in Fowler, George and Dorene R. …read more.

Rebecca Sue Colby, 67, passed away at 11:52 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2020, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born on Dec. 27, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, to Donald and Margueritte Colby. She graduated from Westview High School in 1971 and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in education from Manchester College. …read more.

Lee Cassel Lambert, 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Lincoln, Neb. Lee was born in Warsaw, Dec. 8, 1938, to George and Dorothy Lambert. He was married to Oneta Lambert for 22 years; she survives. Lee worked for Consolidated Freightways Trucking Company until he retired in 1993. Lee is survived by his …read more.

Douglas “Doug” Smith, 73, Leesburg, passed away at 12:01 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2020, in Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Paul Longawa, 67, Leesburg, passed away at 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500 N, North Webster

Lois Jessop McMillen, 93, of Milford passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at her home. Lois was born Nov. 29, 1926, in Elkhart, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Baumgartner) Funk.   Lois married Kurman Jessop in January of 1945; he passed in June of 1970 and in June of 1976, she married Richard McMillen who …read more.

Marilyn June Palmer French, 89, died April 11, 2020, at her home in Chandler, Ariz. She was born April 3, 1931 in Beadle County, S.D. to Bertha Hurst Palmer and Otis Clyde Palmer. Marilyn lived and attended school both in Beadle County, S.D. and Renville County, Minn. She married Vernon Lee French on June 13, …read more.

Robert S. “Rob” Divine, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 7, 1965, in South Bend to Robert E. and Loretta A. (Davis) Divine. He attended Garden Spot High School in New Holland, Penn. and moved to the Warsaw area 20 years …read more.

Sidney B. Syndram, Jr., 82, formerly of South Whitley, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in North Woods Village of Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 18, 1937, in Fort Wayne, to Sidney B. and Mildred (Evard) Syndram. He was united in marriage on Feb. 11, 1982, to Jane Cuffel Armstrong, who survives. He …read more.

Allan E. Pitt, 88, Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Allan was born on Feb. 1, 1932, in Battle Creek, Mich. to Alfred and Frances (Harmon) Pitt. He was united in marriage to Carolyn J. Cosner on July 17, 1953, in Three Rivers, Mich. Allan has been …read more.

Beverly A. “Bev” Flannery, 73, Milford, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident south of Warsaw. She was born on June 18, 1946, in Warsaw, to Farrell and Virginia (Heagy) Cain. She graduated in 1964 from Warsaw High School and was a lifetime Warsaw and …read more.

Myrna Lenore Beachy, 89, Goshen, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare. She was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Linton to Huber Bean and Diana (Clayton) Straub. On Dec. 18, 1948, she married John “Jack” D. Beachy.  He died June 7, 2003. Myrna is survived by three children, Diana (Alan) Mullet of Goshen, …read more.

Linda A. Musselman, 78, Milford, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident south of Warsaw. She was born on June 11, 1941, in South Bend, to James Franklin “Jim” and Mary Naomi (Casper) Reed. She grew up in South Bend, graduated in 1959 from Riley …read more.

Kimberly L. “Kimi” Jones, 53, Portage, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:07 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her mother’s home in Portage. She was born on Aug. 20, 1966, in Gary, to Thomas Charles and Carol Martha (Law) Pezan. She graduated in 1985 from Jefferson City High School Jefferson City, Mo. and …read more.

Leslie L. Bailey, 76, Bremen, passed away at 3:55 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Elkhart County Hospice House. Leslie was born on Jan. 6, 1944, in Warsaw, the son of Wilfred and Helen (Pearson) Bailey. He is survived by two children, Amanda (Brian) Jamison of Bristol and Jason (Nicole) Bailey of Bremen; four grandchildren; …read more.

Randy Lee Keene, 69, Warsaw, passed away on the evening of April 3, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Indianapolis, on Sept. 1, 1950. Randy grew up in Marion, raised in his early years by his grandmother Elsie. He graduated from Marion High School in 1969 and joined the United …read more.

Robert Divine, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Kimberly L. “Kim” Jones, 53, Portage, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her mother’s home in Portage. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Allan E. Pitt, 88, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, at 2:30 a.m. in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

William Arnold Starke II, 63, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Lucy Marie Smith, 86, Pierceton, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 10:03 a.m., in Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. Lucy was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Kosciusko County, to Virgil and Orpha Jean (Metzger) Baublit. She was united in marriage to Billy Edward Smith in Angola, on April 4, 1955. Lucy has been a …read more.

Barbara Ann Blackford, 86, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by family at her home at 9:08 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, due to natural causes. She was born on Feb. 27, 1934, in Warsaw, to Lena (Reed) Rose and John Russell Rose. On Oct. 7, 1950, she was married to Myron Dean Blackford. They shared …read more.

Evelyn Ruth Rake, 61 and a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital on April 8, 2020. Born in Bronx, N.Y. on Feb. 4, 1959, Evelyn Maertz was the daughter of Edward and Alice (Rownes) Maertz. She was one of five sisters and was raised in New York, graduating from Bronx High …read more.

Amber Rochelle Mister, 25, Goshen, formerly of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday morning April 5, 2020, at home. She was born on April 16, 1994, the daughter of Oscar “Ozzie” Collins and Jennifer (Ostrander) Mister in Goshen. She is survived by her mother, Jennifer Mister of Ligonier; a sister, Ashley Mister of Ligonier; her …read more.

Marjorie A. Willsey, 77, Florida, and formerly of Ligonier, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending with Yeager Funeral Home.

Jeanette Burt, 81, Warsaw, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at 7:45 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Jeanette was born on June 13, 1938, in Hastings, Mich. to Alvin Morgan and Josephine (Rose) Christensen. She was united in marriage to Raymond L Burt on Dec. 9, 1961. She lived at Dewart Lake for over …read more.

Edmund L. Jones, 74, Wawaka, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 8, 2020. He was born on March 17, 1946, the son of Henry E. and Alice I. (Kresse) Jones in Kendallville. He is survived by three children, Tony (Jennifer) Altimus of Wawaka, Ronald (Cathy) Jones of Wawaka, and Katy Jacobs of Ligonier; seven grandchildren; …read more.

Timothy P. “Bo” Collins, 69, North Webster, passed away at 1:17 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 16, 1950, in Muncie, to Donald Eugene Collins and Annette Jane (Nottingham) Mitchell. He graduated in 1968 from Muncie Central High School and was married …read more.

Mary “Sue” Blanton, 74, Claypool, passed away at 7:43 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020, in her residence. She was born Sept. 14, 1945, in Silver Lake, to William and Vicie (England) Hopkins. She was united in marriage to Gene Blanton on Oct. 3, 1962, in Paintsville, Ky. Survivors include her husband: Gene Blanton, Claypool; children: Tammie (Jackie) Rich, …read more.

Marvin Ward Yocum, Mishawaka, was promoted to his new home in Heaven on April 7, 2020, at the age of 89 at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake. He was born on June 5, 1930, in Salisbury, Mo., to the late J. Marvin Yocum and Mabelle Ward Yocum. He had lived at Grace Village …read more.

Lucy Smith, Pierceton, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Letha D. Shepherd, Warsaw, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 91. She was born on April 21, 1928, in Nicholas County, Ky., to Amanda (Hopkins) Shannon and John L. Shannon. On Nov. 20, 1954, she was married to Joe C. Shepherd. They …read more.

John F. Bogold, 88, rural Claypool, Beaver Dam Lake, passed at 4:32 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his residence. John was born on Sept. 28, 1931, in Buffalo, N.Y. to the late George Joseph and Violet (Kunz) Bogold. He married on Jan. 26, 1952, in Orchard Park, New York to Annette Bapst, she survives. …read more.

Timothy P. “Tim” Collins, 69, North Webster, passed away at 1:17 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

George Sankey, 95, Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, passed away at 2:58 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2020.   Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kathleen “Kathy” Diane Glunt of Columbia, Ky. and formerly of Pierceton passed away at 7:12 p.m. CST on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her residence at the age of 75. She was born on December 4, 1944 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Rose (Silling) Moore and Earl Anthony Moore.  On May 20, 1977 she was …read more.

Joe W. Scutchfield, age 71, of Claypool, passed away  Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 3:30 a.m. in his residence. Scutchfield was born August 13, 1948 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Ed and Martha (Marsillet) Scutchfield.  He was united in marriage to Vicky Whitaker on October 1, 1969 in Warsaw.  He was a Sergeant in the United …read more.

Mary “Sue” Blanton, 74, Claypool, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at 7:43 p.m. in her residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Lynn Marie Wheeler, 80, of The Villages, Fla., passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Florida. Lynn was born July 16, 1939, in Warsaw, to Lewis L. and Eleanor T. (Novak) Longbrake. She was united in marriage to Charles R. Wheeler on Aug. 12, 1961, in Warsaw. A life-long resident …read more.

Jimmie Lynn Sprunger, 88, Kendallville, passed away on April 1, 2020, at home. He was born on Feb. 11, 1932, the son of Lynn and Lula (Curley) Sprunger in Fort Wayne. On July 4, 1954, he married Darlene Mehl, and she became “his darling.” Jim was a self-employed Graphic Designer for over 50 years. He …read more.

Jeanette Burt, 81, Warsaw, passed away on April 6, 2020 at 7:45 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Gregory J. Cosgrove, 70, of Lee’s Summit, Mo. passed away on February, 21, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Greg was born on January 25, 1950 in Warsaw, to Joseph F. Sr. and Regina (Waterson) Cosgrove. He married Diana Hill on August 23, 1975, in Mentone. Greg was raised in Warsaw and was a …read more.

James R. Nichols, 74, Warsaw, passed away Sunday April 5, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in 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

Randy Lee Keene, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 8:17 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Brenda Longworth Kelley, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 1:13 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. The daughter of the late Robert and Eula (Payne) Longworth, she was born in Rockholds, Ky. She and her family moved to Kosciusko County when she was a young girl. She was a longtime employee of …read more.

Arnetta Rose Hunnicutt, 90, Huntington, died at 12:03 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at St. Anne’s Victory Noll in Huntington. Private graveside services will be held in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Since we are amidst unusual times and will have no physical pallbearers, our family wants …read more.

William Lee Hawkins, 56, Warsaw, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 12:35 a.m., Thursday, April 2 2020, at his home. In Hammond, on Oct. 12, 1963, Bill was born a treasured son of  Leamon and Bonnie Cunningham Hawkins. As one of seven, growing up he shared his childhood with three …read more.

Brenda Longworth Kelley, 69, Wooster, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital. Arrangements for Kelley are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent through www.titusfuneralhome.com.  

Stephen D. Ford, 73, rural Wabash, died at 8:16 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Dec. 6, 1946, in Peru, to Basil Floyd and Marjorie B. (Trice) Ford. He was a 1964 graduate of Northfield High School and received his Bachelors degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University in …read more.

Joan F. Perrin, 87, Ligonier died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Avalon Village. She was born March 22, 1933, in to Royse Don and Pauline (Miller) Smith. On Sept. 15, 1950, she married Bernard C. Perrin in Goshen. They moved to Ligonier in 1984. He passed away Aug. 25, 2006. Joan was a member of …read more.

Beatrice Mae Teel, Noblesville, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Harbour Manor Assisted Living Facility in Noblesville at the age of 90. She was born on May 6, 1929 in Muncie, to Ruby (Dunkin) Dorell and William H. Dorell.  On July 6, 1954, she was married …read more.

Bernadine A. Blair, 80, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., in her residence. She was born Dec. 16, 1939, in Carteret, N.J. to Michael and Irene (Gombos) Hila. She was united in marriage to Roger Blair in Paintsville, Ky. on Jan. 15, 1980. Bernadine graduated from Carteret High School in New …read more.

Jerry L. Gerber, 78, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his home. He was born on Dec. 24, 1941, in Nappanee, to Valentine and Alma V. (Mullett) Gerber. He attended Milford High School, was a United States Korean Army veteran, and lived most of his life in the Elkhart & Kosciusko County. …read more.

Bernadine A. Blair, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Sheetz of Warsaw, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, at the age of 56. He was born on Nov. 5, 1963, to Carol S. (Greer) Sheetz and Larry D. Sheetz. Jeff was one of four children born to Carol and …read more.

Timothy C. “Tim” Kaase, 50, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home. He was born on Jan. 5, 1970, in Santa Clara, CA to Frederick C. and Nerine A. (Seikert) Kaase. He grew up in California and moved to the Syracuse and North Webster area in 2005 from Campbell, Calif. He …read more.

Felipe Flores, Jr., 74, Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, in his residence. He was born June 11, 1945, in McAllen, Tex., to Felipe and Isabel Flores. He was a graduate from McAllen High School in McAllen, Tex., and furthered his education with a tech degree from Notre Dame in South Bend. He …read more.

Lance Shepherd, 43, Syracuse, died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Feb. 14, 1977, in Elkhart, to Troy Shepherd & Susan (Chaney) Hoogenboom. On Nov. 6, 2002, he married Jamie (Ritchie) Shepherd. Surviving are his wife: Jamie, Syracuse; children: Mikayla Shepherd and Brianna Shepherd; step-daughter: Alexandria Bigler; his …read more.

Sandra S. Tuncil, 66, Warsaw passed away at 8:33 a.m.. Sunday, March 29, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born Jan. 5, 1954, in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of Glen and Lena (McGahey) Barger. On Sept. 15, 1984, she married Carl Tuncil in Seymour, Indiana, they shared 35 years together. …read more.

Edna M. Lawson, 87, Leesburg, passed away at 8:16 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on March 24, 1933 in Elkhart, to Orville and Effie E. Hill) Wagner. She grew up in Elkhart and attended East Side & Roosevelt Schools in Elkhart. She …read more.

Dr. Alberta (Bertie) M. Hanson, 92, Winona Lake, passed away on March 26, 2020. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Long Beach, California to Albert Hanson and Blanche (Tahash) Hanson. Her three sisters, Winifred, Willetta and Edisene preceded her in death. She played a vital role in the lives of her sister’s families leading …read more.

Felipe Flores, Jr., 74, Warsaw, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at 10:55 p.m. in residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Edna M. Lawson, 87, of Leesburg, passed away at 8:16 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR. 13 and CR 500N, North Webster,

Jerry L. Gerber, 78, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Kathleen Ann “Kate” Vosteen, 64, Ligonier, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born on May 12, 1955, the daughter of Edward and Sally (Milleman) Caffrey. On June 4, 1988, she married Mark A. Vosteen; he preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 2015. Survivors include her children: Matthew (Elizabeth) …read more.

Norma Lynn Eisaman, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Norma was born Feb. 28, 1945, in Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, to G. Dean and Marjorie Perry. She was united in marriage to Jerry A. Eisaman on June 21, 1964, in Warsaw. As a child she grew up in Servia, …read more.

Keith Wronka, 54, of Cromwell, passed away on March 25, 2020 at his home.  He was born on July 24, 1965 in Virginia. He was the co-owner of the Channel Marker Restaurant in Syracuse on Lake Wawasee. He was a member of the North Webster Church of God.  Keith is survived by his wife, Barbara …read more.

Donna M. Hahn left her earthly home for her eternal life on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Arthur Ray Spencer, Jr., 53, Rochester, passed away at 9:38 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his mother’s home. This followed a valiant battle with cancer. On April 6, 1966, he was born in Fulton County. Named for his dad, he was the treasured son of Arthur Ray Sr. and Judy Mehrley Spencer. He was a lifetime …read more.

Denver Charles, 78, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1941, to Jeff and Emma (Justice) Charles in Greasy Creek, Kentucky. He married Ruth Oswald on September 22, 1962. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Charles; two children, Tony Charles of Goshen and Connie (Douglas) Hansen of …read more.

Barbara Rudo, 85, rural Claypool, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, at 10:29 p.m. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Denver Charles, 78, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at this time with Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

Norma Eisaman, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 3:35 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

With a sad heart, please know that Oscar Lee Collins passed away on March 22, 2020. He was born Nov. 19, 1973. Living to be 46 years of age. Everyone remembers him as “Ozzie”. A name given to him at a very young age. He was the type of guy to always be out there …read more.