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Category: Kosciusko County

Larry Lee Glant

March 9, 2017

Larry Lee Glant, 77, Warsaw, passed away March 7, 2017 at his home. He was born March 31, 1939 in Leesburg to Samuel and Donnabelle (Ulrey) Glant.  Larry was a lifetime resident of Warsaw where he graduated Leesburg High School 1957. He was a long haul truck driver for 40 years. He took pride in purchasing …read more.

Doctor Richard W. Sasso, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, passed away at 6:43 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Larry L. Glant, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 8:28 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Richard C. Bolesky

March 8, 2017

Richard C. “Dick” Bolesky, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 10:35 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 3, 1932 in Mansfield, Ohio to Kenneth and Mildred (Hopkins) Bolesky. On June 5,1954 he was united in marriage to Nancy Smith in South Bend, IN who preceded him March …read more.

Robin Walter

March 8, 2017

Robin Walter, 61, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017, at her home. She was born Feb. 7, 1956 in Franklin to Lonnie E. and Letha M. (Dicken) Nixon.  She graduated from Franklin High School in 1974, attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute, and completed her nursing degree in Michigan. She was married Jan. …read more.

Danny D. Gregory

March 8, 2017

Danny D. Gregory, 75, Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida. He was born on June 29, 1941 in South Whitley to Preston and Dorothy (Kennedy) Gregory.  He was married to Roberta Gregory, who survives. Danny, along with his wife Roberta, have owned and …read more.

Kathleen Joy Allison

March 8, 2017

Kathleen “Kathy” Joy Allison, Winona Lake, went to be with her Lord at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017 at her residence at the age of 61. She was born on July 18, 1955 in Warsaw to Ruth (McCombie) and Roy Allison and was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana. She graduated magna cum …read more.

Jackie S. Shafer

March 8, 2017

Jackie S. Shafer, 73, Warsaw, passed away in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 8:51 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was born on July 18, 1943 to John and Laurene (Roberts) Ong in Muncie, Indiana. She was the owner and operator of Cooper 66 in Leesburg for four years. She worked for ABC Industries as a …read more.

Richard C. “Dick” Bolesky, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 10:35 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Lura Jane Schildroth

March 7, 2017

Lura Jane Schildroth, 39, Warsaw, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Bremen. She was born Oct. 8, 1977 in Warsaw to Kevin and Sandra (Hamman) Schildroth. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw where she was a homemaker and belonged to the Warsaw First Brethren Church and was a 1997 graduate …read more.

Jackie S. Shafer, 73, of Warsaw, passed away in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 8:51 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Robin Walter — PENDING

March 7, 2017

Robin Walter, 61, Syracuse, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Agnes Grissom Keith

March 6, 2017

Agnes (Bowles) Grissom Keith, 95, Ligonier, passed away at home on March 4, 2017. She was born on Oct. 5, 1921, the daughter of Clinton and Winnie (Bowling) Bowles. On Sept. 11, 1943, she married Harold Grissom; he preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 1976. She later married Edward Keith on Nov. 10, 1979; …read more.

Carol “Judy” Manganaro, 64, Pierceton Indiana passed away in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 6:22 p.m. Saturday March 4, 2017.  She was born on Oct. 11, 1952 to Sam and Elizabeth (King) Tolson in Wolfe County, Ky. She was a lifetime waitress spending most for her years working at Bob Evans Restaurant, Warsaw. Judy enjoyed the …read more.

Donald Mike Caverley

March 6, 2017

Donald Mike Caverley, 68, Warsaw, died shortly before 9:30 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2017, in his home Donald was born on Sept. 17, 1948 in Ypsilanti, Mich. He was the son of Harold and Dorothy (Henry) Caverley. He spent his formative years in Ypsilanti before moving to the Warsaw area in his early teens. On Nov. 27, …read more.

Robert F. “Frankie” Howard, 61, Goshen, passed away at 11:41 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1955 in Salyersville, Ky. to Alec and Willadean (Daniels) Howard. He grew up in Salyersville and attended public schools there. He was married on March 14, 1977 in Salyersville, Ky. to Florence …read more.

Laura Schildroth, 39, Warsaw, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Bremen. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Agnes Keith — PENDING

March 6, 2017

Agnes Keith, 95, Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at home. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Tip A. Bruce Scott

March 6, 2017

Tip A. Bruce Scott, 69, Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at his home. He was born Nov. 23, 1947 in Hammond to Aurey and Virginia (Pierce) Scott. He attended Warsaw High School, DePauw University in Greencastle, University of Cincinnati, and received his Master’s Degree from Michigan State University. He studied abroad at Oxford …read more.

Wilma Hochstetler

March 4, 2017

Wilma Hochstetler, age 90, of Milford, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2017 at her residence. She had been ill with Pancreatic Cancer for 7 weeks. She was born February 2, 1927 in Elkhart County to Henry C. and Mary (Mullet) Hochstetler. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order …read more.

Valeria K. Kintzel

March 3, 2017

Valeria K. Kintzel, 74, Etna Green, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in her home with her family at her side after an illness. Valeria was born Nov. 20, 1942, in Marshall County to Claude and Ula (Holderead) Davis. She has been a resident of the Bourbon and Etna Green area all her life. She …read more.

Linda Lowe Tillman

March 3, 2017

Linda Lowe Tillman, 78, passed away peacefully at Wuesthoff Hospice House in Rockledge, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017. She was born in Mishawaka June 8, 1938 to Virginia and Howard Lowe and grew up with an older brother, Tom. She married Richard (Dick) Tillman on July 29, 1961 in Elkhart and enjoyed 55 1/2 years together. …read more.

June Louise Auer

March 2, 2017

June Louise (Baker) Auer, 96, Syracuse, passed away March 1, 2017 at her home. She was born Sept. 3, 1920 in North Webster to Harold and Helen (Browne) Baker. She was a 1938 graduate of North Webster High School. On Dec. 30, 1940 she married Nelson Auer who preceded her in 2008. June owned and operated …read more.

Reverend Marvin Eugene Meeker, Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at his residence at the age of 81. He was born July 30, 1935 in Sidney, Ohio to Marvin Dale Meeker and Jennie Elizabeth (Wilt) Meeker. On June 12, 1954 he was married to Jeralyn Louise (Backfisch) Meeker, who survives in …read more.

Douglas W. Baker

March 2, 2017

Douglas W. Baker, 86, Winona Lake, and formerly of Hoffman Lake, passed away at 1:14 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in his residence. On Oct. 8, 1930, Douglas was born in Warsaw to Glen and Alice (Kegebein). He was united in marriage to Virginia Marsh on Sept. 10, 1950 in Clunette. In 1948, Douglas graduated Atwood High …read more.

Tip A. Scott — PENDING

March 2, 2017

Tip A. Scott, 70, Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

John Raymond Sprong

March 2, 2017

John Raymond Sprong, Warsaw, passed away March 1, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 83. He was born May 10, 1933 in Warsaw to John Waldo Sprong and Amanda (Fahl) Sprong. On Oct. 14, 1983 he was married to Sandra Kay Menzie, who survives in Warsaw. John was a lifetime …read more.

Barbara Joan Grabill

March 1, 2017

Barbara Joan “Barb” Grabill, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 3:47 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at her home. She was born on Jan. 24, 1934 in Pontiac, Mich. to Chester and Esther (Shoemaker) Myrben. She graduated in 1953 from Pontiac High School and attended the University of Michigan and University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo. …read more.

Douglas W. Baker, 86, Winona Lake, and formerly of Hoffman Lake passed away at 1:14 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Rev. Dr. Ronald “Ron” C Perry Jr., 81, died Feb. 15, 2017, at the Community Hospice of Northern Florida in Jacksonville, Fla. He was surrounded by his wife, Deborah, his daughter Karen and her husband Stephen, and his dog Buddy. Ron was born to parents Martha J (Davey) Perry Dunham (deceased) and Ronald C Perry, Sr. …read more.

Rita Joan ‘Joni’ Hathaway

February 28, 2017

Rita Joan “Joni” Hathaway, 82, North Webster, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Aug. 28, 1934 in Elwood to Bert and Catherine (Reese) Phillips. A North Webster resident, she was formerly of Warsaw. She was united in marriage to Loyal Hathaway who preceded her. …read more.

Gracie Lea Freeman

February 28, 2017

Gracie Lea Freeman, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 12:07 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. She was born on June 15, 1935 in Van Buren, Ark. to Roland Fisher and Nora Belle (Moses) Fisher.  On Jan. 31, 1957 she was married to Charles Eugene Freeman, he passed away on March 30, 2004. Gracie received her Associates degree …read more.

Barbara Grabill — PENDING

February 28, 2017

Barbara Grabill, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 3:47 p.m. at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Dorothy L. Heck

February 28, 2017

Dorothy L. Heck, 88, formerly of Somerset, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born to the late John and Helen (Bedwell) Sharp on Dec. 8, 1928 in Montpelier, Indiana. Dorothy was a graduate of Roll High School. She married Melvin E. Heck on April …read more.

Paul Hamman

February 27, 2017

Paul Hamman, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 2:13 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in his residence. He was born on June 29, 1955 to Samuel Jr. and Joan (Slater) Hamman in Wabash, Indiana. He worked for Black and Decker, South Whitley, Indiana as a Machinist for 27 years. He is survived by his mother, Joan Hamman-Cox …read more.

Teresa Diane Shepherd

February 27, 2017

Teresa Diane Shepherd, 61, Warsaw, passed away in her home at 9:09 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. She was born Oct. 18, 1955 to Oneal and Edna Saint in Tuscumbia, Ala. She was united in marriage to Danny Shepherd June 20, 1973 in Warsaw. She worked at Kimble Glass Inc. as a Quality Control Inspector …read more.

Kittie Grill

February 27, 2017

Kittie Grill, 96, Winona Lake, died 4:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at her residence. She was born Aug. 21, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio to George W. Myers and Kittie (Erbaugh) Myers. On Feb. 28, 1942 she married the love of her life Adam Edward “Eddie” Grill, he preceded her in death on Dec. 8, …read more.

June Diane Shank

February 27, 2017

June Diane Shank, 74, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Florida at Venice Regional Bayfront Health. Born Nov. 17, 1942 in Muncie, June was the daughter of Wilbur and Opal (Ward) Reynard). She was a graduate of nearby DeSoto High School, graduating with the class of 1960. She spent most of her adult life in the …read more.

Rex Hogan — UPDATED

February 27, 2017

Rex Hogan, 85, Pierceton, passed away at 11:35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in his residence, surrounded by his family. On Oct. 7, 1931, he was born in Silver Lake to Orval and Mildred (Leffel) Hogan. He was united in marriage to Diane Rae Kennedy on Jan. 28, 1951 in Knox. She preceded him in death Nov. …read more.

Teresa Diane Shepherd, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 9:09 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 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

Rita J. Hathaway — PENDING

February 27, 2017

Rita J. Hathaway, 82, North Webster, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Terry Lee Winteregg, Warsaw, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Feb. 18, 2017 at Mason’s Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 1, 1950 in Decatur to Doyle and Phyllis Hoffman Winteregg on Berne. On Aug. 5, 1972, he married Kathy Habegger in Berne. Soon after, they moved to Warsaw. Terry obtained an B.S. from …read more.

Esther M. Wrightsman

February 26, 2017

Esther M. Wrightsman, 83, Silver Lake, died at 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, February 23 in  her daughter’s home, Harlan. She was born February 16, 1934 in Wabash County to Elbert F. & Laura (Blocher) Lewis.  She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1952.  On March 29, 1952 she married Harold R. Wrightsman. He died …read more.

Rex Hogan — PENDING

February 26, 2017

Rex Hogan, age 85, of Pierceton, Indiana passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Casey J. Roberts — UPDATED

February 24, 2017

Casey J. Roberts, 30, Leesburg, passed away in his residence at 5:46 a.m., Thursday February 23, 2017. He was born on May 1, 1986 to Duane and Brenda (Love) Roberts in Warsaw. He graduated from Wawasee High School in 2004. He obtained his CDL at Truck Driver Institute of Indianapolis Inc. in 2007. Casey enjoyed …read more.

Terry Lee Winteregg

February 24, 2017

Terry Lee Winteregg, beloved husband and father, of 2114 Whitetail Run Warsaw passed away at 11:40 a.m. on February 18, 2017 at Mason’s Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on May 1, 1950 in Decatur to Doyle and Phyllis Hoffman Winteregg on Berne. On Aug. 5, 1972, he married Kathy Habegger in Berne. …read more.

Casey J. Roberts — PENDING

February 24, 2017

Casey J. Roberts, 30, Leesburg, died in his residence at 5:46 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Infant Russell Dale Grindle

February 24, 2017

Infant Russell Dale Grindle, died four hours after his birth, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born to Randall Grindle and Amber Burnworth, who survive along with three brothers: Jorge Burnworth, Ricky Grindle and his twin, Keith Grindle, all at home; as well as two sisters: Calissa Grindle and Breanna Macey, …read more.

June D. Shank — PENDING

February 24, 2017

June D. Shank, 74, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Venice Regional Bayfront Health, Venice, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

James Edward McCleary

February 24, 2017

James Edward “Jim” McCleary, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 3:03 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at Sycamore Village Healthcare in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 4, 1943 in Warsaw to Virgil A. and Lucille (Thorp) McCleary. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident, graduated in 1961 from Warsaw High School, and attended Purdue University …read more.

Joyce I. Zolman

February 23, 2017

Joyce I. Zolman, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 3:39 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 in Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born March 10, 1943 in Warsaw to Edward and Betty (Hamman) Ewing. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident, she was united in marriage to Jan Zolman on Nov. 28, 1970 in Warsaw. She had …read more.

Debra S. Randall

February 23, 2017

Debra S. Randall, 60, Peru, died Feb. 20, 2017. Deb was born October 26, 1956 in Ionia, Mich. to Robert Edwin and Sherilyn Gayle (Rusmisel) Randall. Heaven gained a beautiful angel when Deb passed away. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. While Deb may have given birth to only one child, she was …read more.

Nancy K. Hooley

February 23, 2017

Nancy K. Hooley, 78, Ligonier, passed away at 10:51 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at her home in Ligonier. She was born on Jan. 31, 1939 to Robert D. and Kathryn V. (Patton) Reed in Elkhart County. Nancy was a lifetime area resident and graduated from the Memorial School of Nursing. For 22 years she was …read more.

Conrad E. Townsend — PENDING

February 23, 2017

Conrad E. Townsend, 85, Winona Lake formerly of Royal Center, passed away peacefully at 1:08 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at Grace Village in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.

James Edward “Jim” McCleary, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 3:03 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at Sycamore Village Healthcare in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Michael Pena

February 23, 2017

Michael Pena, 21, Richmond, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Feb. 20, 2017 at his home. He was born Sept. 13, 1995 in Goshen to Felix and Heather (Byrd) Pena. He was 2014 graduate of Wawasee High School where he excelled at soccer, wrestling, and track. Nothing was more important to him than his family and …read more.

Terry L. Winteregg — PENDING

February 22, 2017

Terry L. Winteregg, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 11:40 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Joyce I. Zolman — PENDING

February 22, 2017

Joyce I. Zolman, 73, Warsaw, died at 3:39 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Francis John “Jack” Fitzwilliam, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 87. He was born June 19, 1929 in Tengyueh, China to missionary parents Francis Julius Fitzwilliam and Jennie Eliza (Kingston) Fitzwilliam.  On March 24, 1951 in Wheaton, Ill. he was married to …read more.

Farrell “Butch” Stout, 75, Warsaw, originally Yorktown, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Betty Jane Finney — UPDATED

February 20, 2017

Betty Jane Finney, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 5:03 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen.  She was born July 30, 1925 in Huntington to Earl F. and Edna (Shivley) Garretson. She graduated in 1943 from Huntington High School and was a World War II Navy veteran. On June 23, 1946 in …read more.

Phyllis Anne Bauer — UPDATED

February 20, 2017

Phyllis Anne Bauer, 90, North Webster, passed away at 12:17 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Parkview Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on Dec. 3, 1926 in Fort Wayne to Charles Burton and Frances Marie (Wagner) Moore. She attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne and on Jan. 26, 1963 in Fort Wayne …read more.

Phyllis Ann Bauer — PENDING

February 19, 2017

Phyllis Ann Bauer, 90, of North Webster passed away at 12:17 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Parkview Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Paul David Dwyer

February 17, 2017

Paul David Dwyer, known by many simply as “P.D.,” died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in his Chapman Lake home. He was 82 at the time of his death. Born on Nov. 8, 1934 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of David John and Mary Elizabeth (Runkle) Dwyer. He graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School, …read more.

Gwendolyn Young

February 16, 2017

Gwendolyn Young, 91, Albion, and formerly a resident of Syracuse, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. at North Ridge Village Nursing Home. She was born on March 1, 1925, in Fort Wayne to the late Leslie and Virginia (Nole) Meens. She married Ralph Young in July of 1950 in Auburn. He preceded her in death in …read more.

Stephen Homer Johnson

February 16, 2017

Stephen Homer Johnson, 70, Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Steve was born in Huntington April 6, 1946, to Wayne and Mary (Ahlfeld) Johnson. The second of four children and the son of a minister and homemaker, Steve grew up in Claypool. He earned a Bachelors of Science …read more.

Joe Claude Simmons

February 15, 2017

Joe Claude Simmons, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis at the age of 65. He was born on Aug. 6, 1951 in Bedford to Vivian A. Simmons and Neva (Owens) Simmons. On April 16, 1977 in Servia to Sue Elaine (Kreider) Simmons, who survives …read more.

Darlene Evelyn Slusher

February 15, 2017

Darlene Evelyn Slusher, 89, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 in Miller’s at Oak Point in Columbia City. She was born Jan. 3, 1928 in Claypool to John and Neva (Miller) Wehrly. Darlene was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident and a 1946 graduate of Warsaw High School. Darlene and Paul E. Slusher …read more.

Sandra K. Groninger

February 15, 2017

Sandra K. “Sandy” Groninger, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 3:12 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 in Avalon Village, Ligonier.  She had been afflicted by Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease for eight years. The daughter of Bill and Ruby (Duncan) Dorrell, Sandy was born June 29, 1941 in Muncie. She was a 1959 graduate of Mentone High School and …read more.

Dave B. Fulkerson

February 15, 2017

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.

Gregory Lantz

February 15, 2017

Gregory Lantz, 62, Cromwell, passed away Feb. 13, 2017. He was born Sept. 27, 1954 in Goshen to Charles and Rosemary (Hummel) Lantz. He was a lifelong area resident. He recently retired as a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his father, Charles Lantz, Syracuse; his brother, Timothy Lantz, Syracuse, his uncle, Robert Lantz, …read more.

M. Lynn Atwood

February 15, 2017

M. Lynn Atwood, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 2:44 a.m. Feb. 13, 2017 at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 4, 1946 in Indianapolis to Richard K. and Beverly (Morse) Weisenfluh. She graduated in 1965 from Arlington High School in Indianapolis and was married in Indianapolis to H. …read more.

David D. Clayton — UPDATED

February 15, 2017

David D. “Dave” Clayton, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw, IN. He was born June 18, 1936 in Syracuse to Eldon and Louise (Watkins) Clayton. He graduated in 1954 from Leesburg High School and was a lifetime Kosciusko & Noble County area resident. …read more.

James S. Shepherd

February 15, 2017

James S. “Jim” Shepherd, 88, Warsaw, passed away Feb. 12, 2017 at his home. He was born May 10, 1928 in Bippus to George and Blanche (Spicer) Shepherd. He graduated from Bippus High School and in 1952 from Indiana University in Bloomington with his B.A Degree. He was a United States Navy veteran and was …read more.

Walter Mann

February 14, 2017

Walter Mann, 56, Murfreesboro, Tenn., formerly of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at St. Thomas West Hospital. He was a native of Florida and lived in Murfreesboro for the past ten years. Walter was employed as Vice President of Privacy for Community Health Systems. Walter was preceded in death by his father, Billy …read more.

Sandra K. Groninger, 75, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Lignoier. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Dave Fulkerson — PENDING

February 14, 2017

Dave Fulkerson, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 9:41 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Hallie J. Self

February 14, 2017

Hallie J. Self, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 10:03 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on March 19, 1929 to Jessie “Hall” and Viola “Odie” (Howerton) Self in Hitchita, Okla. Hallie and his wife have lived in Warsaw since 2004. On July 10, 1952 he married Leda …read more.

David D. Clayton — PENDING

February 14, 2017

David D. “Dave” Clayton, 80, Warsaw, formerly of North Webster and Kimmell, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Martha L. Atwood — PENDING

February 13, 2017

Martha L. “Lynn” Atwood, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 2:44 a.m. Feb. 13, 2017 at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington. St, Syracuse.

Jeanette Alwine

February 13, 2017

Jeanette Alwine, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born Feb. 1, 1921 in Patterson, N.J. to Thomas and Jessie (Dykstra) Korenstra. She was united in marriage to Phil Alwine on Feb. 1, 1947 in Michigan City, who preceded her March 22, 2005. …read more.

Virginia Elizabeth King

February 13, 2017

  Virginia Elizabeth King, 94, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. Virginia was born Dec. 25, 1922 in Warsaw. She was the daughter of Hubert Victor and Lauretta Marie (Eiler) Short. She was a 1940 graduate of Warsaw High School. On July 7, 1965 Virginia was married …read more.

Hallie J. Self — PENDING

February 13, 2017

Hallie J. Self, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 10:03 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 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

James S. Shepherd — PENDING

February 13, 2017

James S. “Jim” Shepherd, 88, Warsaw, passed away Feb. 12, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN.

Jeanette F. Alwine — PENDING

February 13, 2017

Jeanette F. Alwine, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Joseph E. Felke

February 13, 2017

Joseph E. Felke, 66, Claypool, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Saturday Feb. 11, 2017 at his home. He was born on Nov. 25, 1950 in Plymouth, the son of Francis Edward and Evelyn Joan (Owens) Felke. On April 8, 2004 in Claypool, he married Marsha Welch and she survives. Joseph had worked in advertising at the …read more.

Rita Ann Beeson

February 13, 2017

Rita Ann Beeson, 87, North Webster, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at Lakeland Healthcare & Rehab in Milford. She was born April 19, 1929 in Gas City, to Lawrence E. and Lucille I. (Harshman) Richards. She graduated in 1947 from Gas City High School and on June 26, 1948 in Gas …read more.

Virginia E. King — PENDING

February 10, 2017

Virginia E. King, 94, of Warsaw passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Lisa Jean Sabo

February 10, 2017

Lisa Jean Sabo, 55, of Syracuse passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at her home. She was born May 10, 1961 in DuQuoin, Illinois to Herbert Dwight and Ora Jean (Moore) Hitt. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Sabo; two sons, Ryan Sabo of Lawton, Oklahoma and Jayson Sabo of Syracuse; a grandson, Austin …read more.

Larry Jernigan — PENDING

February 10, 2017

Larry Jernigan, 59, of North Webster passed away on Feb. 9, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Larry Lee ‘Batman’ Priser

February 10, 2017

In loving memory of our hero Larry Lee “Batman” Priser, 52, of Warsaw. He passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at St Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, Indianapolis surrounded by those he loved. The love and support from the multitude of people has shown our family just how many lives our hero has …read more.

Lorraine L. Curry

February 9, 2017

Lorraine L. Curry, 81, North Webster, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on July 14, 1935 in Delaware County to Aurel and Jeanette (Stanton) Stevens. She graduated from Muncie Central High School and attended Ball State University in Muncie. She was married on Sept. …read more.

Lorraine L. Curry, 81, North Webster, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Eugene Leroy Grimm

February 8, 2017

Eugene Leroy Grimm, 83, Claypool, passed away at 9:34 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at his home. He was born on Nov. 7, 1933 in Mishawaka to John E. and Helen Mabel (Cowan) Grimm. He moved to the Warsaw area in the 1940’s and attended Warsaw High School.  On July 17, 1965 in Warsaw he …read more.

Infant Russell Dale Grindle

February 8, 2017

Infant Russell Dale Grindle, the son of Randall Grindle and Amber Burnworth was born Feb. 4, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He leaves behind many in addition to his parents.  However, the one he shared the most life with and who survives is his twin brother, Keith.  Additional survivors include two brothers and …read more.

Miriam E. ‘Pat’ Benson

February 8, 2017

Miriam E. “Pat” Benson, 85, Syracuse, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on March 2, 1931 in Milford to James R. & Pauline O. (Ringler) Losee. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Syracuse High School. She was married on Jan. …read more.

Betty J. Baugher

February 8, 2017

Betty J. Baugher, 82, Warsaw, died at 9:20 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. The daughter of Judson L. and Jettie (Thompson) Vanator, Betty was born Nov. 15, 1934 in Warsaw.  She was a 1953 graduate of Warsaw High School. Also in Warsaw and on May 28, 1954 she and …read more.

Infant Everett Rhys Brineman

February 7, 2017

Infant Everett Rhys Brineman, was delivered weighing 3 pounds, 10 ounces at 16 ½” tall at 10:20 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. He is survived by a loving family including his parents, Roger Brineman, of Fort Wayne and Cameron Garza, of Warsaw; grandparents, Jim and Janice Brineman, …read more.

Miriam E. “Pat” Benson, 85, Syracuse, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Shawne L. Beatty — UPDATED

February 7, 2017

Shawne L. Beatty, 46, Syracuse, passed away at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 9, 1970 in Elkhart to Ronald Ray and Pamela M. (Bertch) Beatty. He graduated in 1988 from Elkhart Central High School and was a lifetime Elkhart, Goshen, and Syracuse area resident. He was …read more.

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