Patricia C. Sturm Skillen, Hartford City, formerly of Spring Hill, Fla. and Leesburg, passed away at the Trails of Orono Assisted Living Facility in Orono, Minn. on April 17, 2017.  Patricia was born on Feb. 26, 1928 in Jasper to the late Victor and Clara Rumbach Sturm.  Patricia graduated from Jasper High School in 1946. …read more.

Timothy J. Bradley, 59, of Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County.

Ervin E. Hughes, 86, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Charles Robert Hite, 65, passed away at 8:34 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, at St. Joe Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Charles was born Aug. 8, 1951 in Warsaw to Harold and Mable (Luse) Hite. On Oct. 13, 1979 he was married to Julia A. Utter in Warsaw. They would share 30 years together before her passing …read more.

Larry K. Engle, 75, passed away at 11: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in his Warsaw home. Larry was born June 17, 1941 in Warsaw to Willis Issac and Margaret Viola (Bright) Engle.  He graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1959. On Sept. 14, 1963, Larry was united in marriage to Betty …read more.

Carol J. Seitz, 68, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, at 10:34 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born April 20, 1949 Baraboo, Wisc. to Vern and Margaret Goodenough.  She was united in marriage to Richard Seitz on Jan. 28, 1967, in Durwards Glen, Wisconsin, who survives. Carol moved to Warsaw …read more.

Diana K. Bailey, 78, Pierceton, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 in her residence. On April 23, 1939, she was born in Kosciusko County to Hubert B. and Doris J. (Kindle) Clingenpeel. Diana was united in marriage to Sam H. Bailey in 1958 in Warsaw, who preceded her in death on Dec. …read more.

Mary A. Steele, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 27, 1927 in Vevay to Howard and Agnes (Smith) Schmunk. In 1948 she received her B.S. degree in Home Economics Education from Purdue University. She was united in marriage to Robert F. …read more.

Mason Phonsavanh, 31, Fort Wayne and formerly of Columbia City, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 on the trails of Winona Lake. Born Oct. 30, 1985 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Deng “Dan” and Lorraine (Moog) Phonsavanh. He grew up in Fort Wayne and Columbia City. As a boy …read more.

Diana Bailey, 78, Pierceton, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Monte L. Florey, 70, passed away at 7:18 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw.  Monte was born Oct. 30, 1946 in Rochester to Charles and Geneva (Madeford) Florey. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1966. On June 19, 1994, he was married to Mary Drudge Randall in Warsaw, …read more.

Jayne M. Timmons, 85, Syracuse, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Nov. 17, 1931 in North Webster to Isaac L. and Mildred M. (Bixler) Kline. She lived most of her life in the North Webster, Milford, and Syracuse areas and attended North …read more.

Mary A. Steele, 90, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday May 7, 2017 at 11:25 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary Jane England, 79, Pierceton, passed away at 3:34 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 in the presence of her granddaughter at Heritage Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. On Sept. 29, 1937, she was born in Bullcreek, Ky. to Albert and Anne (Stevens) Hall.  She was united in marriage to Richard England on July 31, 1954, …read more.

Mary H. Lengerich, 57, Warsaw, since 2009 and formerly of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mary was born on Dec. 31, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to the late Charles Schweller and Mary Helen (Klima) Schweller, her mother passed away at childbirth; she was then raised by her …read more.

Wanda (Truelove) Stout, 89, Ligonier, died at 11:28 a.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017. She was at the New North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion.  She was born on Nov. 28, 1927 to Lawrence and Carol (Bell) Truelove in Noble County.  She married Phillip Stout on Aug. 15, 1948; he preceded her in death on July …read more.

Alois “Lou” Kohl, 81, Indianapolis, passed away at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born on Aug. 16, 1935 in Kleve, Germany to Heinrich and Margaret Kohl. He attended high school in Germany and served in the German military in his youth. He moved to Patterson, …read more.

Cher Augusta Davis, 43, Winona Lake, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born on Oct. 27, 1973 in Marion to Dennis Buckler and Cindy Braddock. On April 25, 1994 she was married to Ronald Wayne Davis, who survives in Winona Lake. Cher was a resident of Kosciusko County …read more.

Monte Flory, 70, Warsaw, died at 7:18 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Mary Jane England, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 3:34 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, in heritage Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jayne M. Timmons, 85, Syracuse, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Linda Mae Miller, 57, Ligonier, passed away at home at 1:50 a.m. Saturday morning, May 6, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 23, 1959 in LaGrange, the daughter of Melvin Lee and Mary Ellen (Bontrager) Mullet and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. On May 29, …read more.

Lois Evelyn Allen, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 6:52 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 20, 1930 in Marion to Verlin M. and Delores Mabel (Owings) Harter. She graduated in 1947 from Sweetser High School in Sweetser. On Sept. 9, 1951 in Sweetser she …read more.

Lois E. Allen, 87, of Syracuse, Ind. passed away at 6:52 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 101 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Mary Fisher, 92, Syracuse, passed away at her home on Friday, May 5, 2017. She was born on June 22, 1924 in Albion to Frank and Ethel (Belt) Lemmon. On June 27, 1943 she married Robert Fisher who preceded her in 1973. She was a lifelong area resident. Mary was a homemaker as well as …read more.

Julie Logan-Rogers, 84, Syracuse, passed away April 29, 2017, at the Goshen Hospital. She was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in Goshen to Ralph and Eva (Kessler) Logan. On Aug. 8, 1954 she married Ernie Rogers, who survives. She was a lifelong area resident. She worked for many years as a medical secretary. She was …read more.

Herb Chinworth, North Manchester, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was born April 17, 1920 to Augustus and Lockie Double Chinworth in Warsaw. He was preceded in death by his spouse Arlene Clara (Wegener) Chinworth (2015), an older brother Augustus, Jr. (2003), a younger brother Richard (1979), and son Steven Chinworth (2015). He graduated from …read more.

Sandra K. McFarren, 74, Nappanee, passed away at 8:18 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born Dec. 26, 1942 in Marion, to Ralph and Georgiana (Neal) Clester. Sandra married Howard McFarren on Aug. 29, 1977 in Marion.  She moved to Milford from Marion in 1988, then moved to Nappanee from Milford …read more.

Andrea Jean Henson, 56, suddenly passed of natural causes on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Due to this unexpected loss the family is wishing to celebrate her life with as many family and friends as possible. Two memorial services are being held in her honor. The gospel of Jesus Christ will be shared. Memorial services will be …read more.

Rosetta Stout, 78, Logansport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 10:45 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2017 at her residence. Born on Oct. 20, 1938, in Warsaw, she was the daughter of the late Rex and Pauline (Borden) Carey. On May 24, 1963, she married Casper Stout, and he preceded her in death on …read more.

Lewis Grant “Bud” Neibert, 81, Leesburg, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born on July 7, 1935 in Leesburg to Riley E. & Jennie (Estep) Neibert. He was a lifetime Leesburg and North Webster area resident, graduated in 1953 from North Webster High …read more.

Judith Ann Whitaker, Warsaw, passed away at her residence at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the age of 78. She was born on June 4, 1938 in Indianapolis to Karl E. Miller and Trudis M. (Thompson) Miller. Judith was a 1956 graduate of Silver Lake High School in Silver Lake. She moved …read more.

Martha Avo Burkhart, 87, Claypool, passed away at 10:28 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2017, in her residence. She was born Oct. 4, 1929 in Greenup County, Ky. to Charles and Beulah Jane (Sexton) Goble. She was united in marriage to Chad Burkhart on March 24, 1950 in Warsaw. She was formerly employed by Jomac, Inc. …read more.

Martha Irene Barnes, 99, Warsaw, died in the early hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Martha was born on Jan. 29, 1918 in Sidney to Charles and Flossie (Johnson) Leiter. She spent most of her lifetime in Kosciusko County. On Oct. 13, 1935, she was married to Howard “Barney” Barnes in Pierceton. …read more.

David L. Sult, 56, Rochester passed away unexpectedly April 30, 2017 after a sudden illness. He was born May 15, 1960 in Rochester to William and Diana (Wagoner) Sult. He married Brandy Dust on May 15, 2015; she survives. David loved being outdoors, gardening, camping and hanging out by his pond. He was a simple …read more.

Mary D. Ettinger, 88, Warsaw, passed away Sunday April 30, 2017 at 10:10 p.m. at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 22, 1928 to Wilby Bruce and Margaret Nell (Floyd) Nichols in Beaver Township, Pulaski County, Indiana. She graduated from Pulaski High School, a BA from Manchester College and a MS from …read more.

Harold “Deen” Shepherd, 72, passed away at 6:10 a.m., Monday, May 1, in his home near Sellers Lake. Born on May 4, 1944 in Silver Lake, he was the son of Wayne and Monie May (Reffitt) Shepherd. They preceded him in death. Deen was a veteran of the United States Army, where he would eventually obtain …read more.

M. Irene Barnes, 99, Warsaw, died at 1:35 a.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

A generous and selfless caregiver, with a genuine love for her family and a natural musical talent, Ronda Joy Holloway leaves behind a lasting legacy. Though she endured a great deal of discomfort in her own life, she looked to the love she shared with her family and friends to seek the goodness each day …read more.

Randall Ray Maggard, 59, Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Julie Rogers, 84, Syracuse passed away on April 29, 2017 at the Goshen Hospital.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

John E. Nelson, 99, Indianapolis, passed away on April 30, 2017. He was born on Dec. 13, 1917 in Marion to Earl and Hallie Nelson. John graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis. He was drafted into the US Army in 1943. He landed in Europe on D-Day. He called in artillery fire from ahead …read more.

Harold ‘Deen’ Shepherd, 72, Warsaw, died at 6 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2017, in his Sellers Lake home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Joseph Andrew “Andy” Arnold, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in his Warsaw home. He was 69. Andy was born Dec. 24, 1947 in Warsaw. He was the son of Joseph Aaron and Doris (Vaughn) Arnold. He graduated from Warsaw Community High School with the class of 1966 and …read more.

Mary D. Ettinger, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Sunday April 30, 2017, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Julie Rogers, 84, Syracuse passed away on April 29, 2017 at the Goshen Hospital.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Diane Kay Martin, 71, Greenwood, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. On Aug. 14, 1945, she was born in Warsaw to Everette and Mildred (Hamman) Dunkleberger. She was united in marriage to Grover Martin who preceded her in death. Diane lived most of her life in the …read more.

Robert A. Webster, 73, rural Etna Green, passed at 11:20 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Meadows Care Center of Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 31, 1943 in Plymouth. to John Robert and Ruth (Dillman) Webster. He married on July 7, 1982 in Richmond, Va. to Mary Conlon Ware Alter, she survives. He …read more.

David Richard “Dave” Kessler, 73, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his home. He was born on Nov. 21, 1943 in Flint, Mich. to Kenneth Richard and Lois Ada (Pardon) Kessler. He graduated in 1962 from Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Mich. On Sept. 22, 1978 in …read more.

Randall Ray Maggard, age 59, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 28 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Martha “Avo” Burkhart, 87, of Claypool, passed away at 10:28 a.m. on  Friday, April 28, 2017 in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary F.  Wagner, of Warsaw, passed away at her residence surrounded by family at 2:52 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the age of 74. She was born on June 27, 1942 in Warsaw to Jay Shue and Frances (Shaffer) Shue.  On June 15, 1962 she was married to Robert “Bob” Wagner, who survives in Warsaw. …read more.

Duane E. Thompson, 62, Mentone, passed away unexpectedly at his residence at 6:13 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2017. He was born July 7, 1954 in Warsaw. His parents are Earl and Ruby Alderfer Thompson. On Nov. 20, 1976, in Mentone, he married Betty J. Ettinger. He worked at Winner Woodworking, Indianapolis. He was a 1973 Graduate of Mentone High School. He …read more.

Iris M. (Boganwright) Davis, 91, Mentone, passed away at 10:24 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from complications of a stroke suffered on April 17, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born the second of four children on March 22, 1926 in Marshall County. Her parents were Leonard and Treva Harsh Boganwright. On March 14, 1946 she “ran …read more.

Richard Rivera, 50, Warsaw, passed away at 11:01 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017, at his residence. He was born in New York, N.Y. to Julio and Adalgisa (Buenaventura Santana) Rivera. He attended public schools in the Bronx, NY and in 1985 he married Peggy Fay Morgan in Perry, NY, they later divorced.  In 2011 he …read more.

David Richard “Dave” Kessler, 73, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Cory A. Alvey, 33, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Iris Davis, 91, Mentone, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Jeanette L. Marsh, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Milford. On July 5, 1928, she was born in Milford to Emory and Helen (Herron) Klopentsteine. She was united in marriage to James Marsh on Jan. 2, 1949 in Collamer, who survives. A lifetime resident …read more.

Jeffrey L. “Jeffro” James, age 63, Cromwell, passed away unexpectedly in Ligonier, Monday April 24, 2017. He was born Feb. 28, 1954 in Norton, Va. to Joe and Roalice (Wheatley) James. Mr. James served his country honorably in the United States Navy in the early 1970’s and retired from Monsanto-Silgan in Ligonier in 2014 after …read more.

Beckett Ryan “Bumble B” Van Lue, 7 month old son of Jody and Kristen Van Lue, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Mark Case officiating. Interment will follow at …read more.

  Cleora Mae Cauffman, 92, passed away Sunday morning April 23, 2017, peacefully in Kosciusko Community Hospital after a brief Illness. Cleora was born the second of five children to Clarence Burr Ellenwood and Maggie (Miller) Ellenwood on June 2, 1924 in Wellsville, Kan. As a young girl of 13 her mother died and the …read more.

Joseph James “Joe” Verteramo passed away at 6 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was 87. Joe was born Oct. 11, 1929 in Springfield, Mass. to James Joseph and Agnes (Brocka) Verteramo.  He earned a BS from Texas A&M College.  On Feb. 27, 1954 and in Harlingen, Texas he …read more.

Danise Ann Osborne, 62, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly at 7:49 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Cromwell. She was born on Nov. 9, 1954 in Lexington, Ky. to Estle and Edna (Henson) Orsborne. You could catch Danise zooming around in her Red Ford Mustang heading to grab a bite to eat at the Fashion Farm …read more.

Jeanette L. Marsh, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Milford. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Ruth Noyer Castellano, 85, Bremen, died at 12:58 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.  She was a resident of Lakeland Healthcare in Milford for three years. She was born Feb. 4, 1932 in Davenport, Iowa to John William and Edna Mae (Fisher) Hultquist. Ruth first marriage was to John Noyer, he preceded her in death …read more.

Jackie Ann Gilfillian (nee Hartman), a childhood resident of Warsaw, and final resident of Minneapolis, Minn., died Feb. 21, 2017 in Minneapolis at the age of 62 from brain cancer. Born July 21,1954 to Dorothy Shenefield (nee Copeland) and Ellis Hartman, Jackie was united in marriage to George Gilfillian and raised her family in California. Jackie …read more.

Wendy Wildman Long, Warsaw, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 62. She was born on September 2, 1954, in Bremen, to Lorabel (Feverda) and Harold Rex Wildman. On June 16, 1979, in Winona Lake, she was married to Robert “Bob” Wayne Long, who survives in …read more.

Esther J. Orcutt, 91, passed away April 20, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Born to Robert Henry and Sylvia (Fawley) Secor on Feb. 10, 1926, in Palestine, Esther was a 1944 graduate of Mentone High School. On May 23, 1946, she became the wife of Robert Grindle until his passing on August 30, 1994. Esther …read more.

Jackie Ann Gilfillian (nee Hartman), a childhood resident of Warsaw,  and final resident of Minneapolis, Minn., died Tuesday, April 21, in Minneapolis at the age of 62 from brain cancer Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Cleora Cauffman, 92, Warsaw, passed away Sunday, April 23, at 5:50 a.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  

Billy Ray Hyden, age 83, Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 21, at 3:04 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born November 2, 1933 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Harry and Lucy (Hall) Hyden. On July 5,1956 he was united in marriage in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Lona Brown. Billy faithfully served his country in the …read more.

Mary M. Avery, 67, Kings Mountain, N.C., passed away on April 20, 2017, at her home. She was born June 20, 1949, in Rochester, daughter of the late Jesse Merrill and Edith Croussore Merrill. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, at El Bethel United Methodist Church, 122 El Bethel Road, …read more.

Esther J. Orcutt, 91, Warsaw, died at 11 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Philip K. Smith, 32, Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Phil was born on Oct. 19, 1984 in Lafayette, to James Andrew “Andy” Smith, who passed on Aug. 12, 2012, and his mother Michelle Marie (Martin) Madden. He married Megan A. Jones on Sept. 15, 2014 in Goshen. …read more.

Larry J. Zimmerman, 78, Orlando, Fla., passed away at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jack T. Burchett, 17, Warsaw, passed away at 1:44 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was born Jan. 28, 2000 in St. Joseph County to Teddy D. Burchett and Tammy R. Gordin. He attended Warsaw Community Schools and was employed by McDonalds Restaurant of Warsaw. He was former football player and wrestler. He was an …read more.

Virgie M. Jernigan, 95, North Webster, passed away at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1922 in Springfield, Tenn. to William Boyd and Sara S. (Carver) Bush. She attended Orlinda High School in Orlinda, Tenn. and moved to North Webster in 1953 from Cross Plains, Tenn. …read more.

Ruth Elizabeth Miller, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was born on May 10, 1934 in Kendallville to Kenneth Dodson and Mildred (Caldwell) Dodson. On June 20, 1952 she was married to Jack Vern Miller, who passed away on Jan. 11, 1996. Ruth was a 1952 graduate of Leu Wallace …read more.

John E. Hanish died at 3:08 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was 81 years old at the time of his death. John was born on June 29, 1935 in Hammond. He was the son of Chuck and Myrtle (Shavey) Hanish. On Dec. 14, 1968, John would be married …read more.

James Edward Loser, 92 of Leesburg, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Leesburg.  He was born April 17, 1925 to James Clifford and Cecilla Blanche (Hatton) Loser in Culver. James was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army receiving a Bronze Star, Purple Heart.  He moved to Warsaw, after serving …read more.

John Alan Groat, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in his home. He was 67 at the time of his passing. John was the son of John R. and Ethel L. (Anderson) Groat. He was a 1967 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. John was married to Joyce E. Easterday on June 26, 1971 …read more.

Virgie M. Jernigan, 95, North Webster, passed away at 1 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

James Edward Loser, 92, Leesburg, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday April 18, 2017, in Leesburg. Arrangement are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

John E. Hanish, 81, Claypool, died at 3:08 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Richard Michael Brewster, 60, Ligonier, departed this life Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Ligonier. He was born March 3, 1957 in Logan, W. Va. a son of Dickie Allen Judy and the late Tressie Mae Judy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, George Hubert McNeely and Tesa Shannon …read more.

Joshua Robert Greene, 29, Leesburg passed away at 2:34 a.m. on April 14, 2017, in his residence. He was born, Dec. 2, 1987 in Goshen to Robert Greene and Jane Ciriello. On May 2, 2015 in Syracuse he was united in marriage to Natalie Arnold who survives. Living most of his life in Kosciusko County …read more.

Robert Lee Thomas, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017 in his home.

Robert Byrd, 92, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Selective Health Care in Muncie.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Virginia J. Lucht, 90, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 1:21 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She had resided at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw for the last year and a half. She was born on Dec. 13, 1926 in Blue Island, Ill. to John and May (Cheney) …read more.

Mark A. Marshall, 57, Mentone, passed at 12:37 a.m., Friday, April 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, after complications of a motorcycle accident in March. He was born on Jan. 22, 1960, in Bremen, to Ron and Alice (Matheny) Cooper. He married on May 15, 1982, in Akron, to Kimberly D. Cox, she …read more.

Marna D. Clouser, 63, rural Claypool, (Beaver Dam Lake) passed Sunday, April 16, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 27, 1954, in Elwood, to Daniel Franklin and Laveda (Collins) Longenecker. She married on Aug. 3, 1975, in Tipton County, to Michael K. Clouser, he survives. She retired from Kosciusko Community Hospital where she …read more.

Margaret Rose Cox, 74, of Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, April 15, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 26, 1942, in Albion, the daughter of Charles and Mable (Hutchins) Campbell. On Nov. 11, 1960, she married Gary L. Cox; he preceded her in death on May 11, 1995. She …read more.

Donna Rae Rodriguez, 57, Barbee Lake, died at 12:56 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1960, in Columbia City, a daughter of Reino A. and Sharon L. (O’Brien) Panula. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School and received her associates …read more.

Hilbert Bradley, 71 of Warsaw passed away at 2:53 a.m. on Monday April 17, 2017 in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Robert L. Thomas, 81 of Warsaw, passed away at 11:10 a.m. on  Saturday, April 15 in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mark A. Marshall, 57, of Mentone, passed at 12:37 a.m. on Friday, April 14 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana after complications of a motorcycle accident in March. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Marna Clouser, 63, of rural Claypool, (Beaver Dam Lake) passed Sunday, April 16  at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

LaVerne Ryan, 90, of Winona Lake, passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. She was born on March 16, 1927 in Chicago, Ill. to David & Helen (Burdgnski) Bolin. She graduated in 1944 from Lindblom High School in Chicago, Ill.. She was married on Oct. 11, …read more.

Everett E. Fought, 79, Goshen, died Monday, April 10, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 30, 1937, in Noble County to Owen and Irene (Nelson) Fought. Surviving is a son: Kermit (Kelly) Fought, Goshen; three brothers: Ernest (Wilma) Fought, Warsaw; and Byron (Marilyn) Fought; and Harold (Sallie) Fought, both of Ligonier; a half sister: …read more.