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Category: Kosciusko County

Betty Baugher — PENDING

February 7, 2017

Betty Baugher, 81, Winona Lake, died at 9:20 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Fred J. Matheny — UPDATED

February 7, 2017

Fred J. Matheny, 85, Warsaw passed away at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 6, 2017 in Mason’s Health and Rehab. He was born in Bourbon Nov. 30, 1931 to Ralph and Esther (Mitchell) Matheny. On June 22, 1951 in Warsaw he was united in marriage to his first wife Margaret Fuller who preceded him in death on …read more.

Fred Matheny — PENDING

February 7, 2017

Fred Matheny, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 in Mason Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Paul D. Weirick

February 7, 2017

Paul D. Weirick, 83, rural Silver Lake, passed at 10:22 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born Feb. 27, 1933 in Silver Lake to Clifford and Mildred (Miller) Weirick. He married on Jan 24, 1958 in Burket to Mary D. Keplinger, she survives. Paul was a farmer as …read more.

Nancy Lee Baker

February 6, 2017

Nancy Lee Baker, Syracuse, passed away at 6:22 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, at the age of 81. She was born Aug. 15, 1935 in Goshen, to Ernest Oswald and Mary Elizabeth (Wyland) Oswald.  On Feb. 12, 1955 she was married to Bernard Baker, who passed away on October 20, …read more.

Daniel Griffith — UPDATED

February 6, 2017

Daniel Griffith, 64, Cromwell, passed away on Feb. 3, 2017 at the Kosciusko Community Hospital as a result of complications from a stroke. He was born Oct. 10, 1952 in Fort Wayne to Laurence and Rosemary (Schirmeyer) Griffith, who both preceded him in death. On Dec. 2, 1995 he married Richele Eicher who survives.  He …read more.

Terrance L. McDonald

February 6, 2017

Terrance L. “Terry” McDonald, 72, New Paris, passed away at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at his home. He was born on Feb. 15, 1944 in Kalamazoo, Mich. to Francis L. and Olive E. (Hunninghake) McDonald. He was a lifetime Syracuse and New Paris area resident and graduated in 1962 from Syracuse High School. …read more.

Edward F. Keith

February 6, 2017

Edward F. Keith, 97, Ligonier, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 9, 1919 to Joseph & Minnie (Darr) Keith in Jonesboro. On May 11, 1940 he married Rose L. Alfrey. She preceded him in death in 1978. He later married Agnes Grissom Keith on Nov. 10, 1979. …read more.

Shawne L. Beatty — PENDING

February 6, 2017

Shawne L. Beatty, 46, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Vaughn W. Atchison Sr.

February 6, 2017

Vaughn W. Atchison Sr., 66, Ligonier, passed away at 1:49 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. He was born on May 11, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio to Richard and Jane (Eversole) Atchison. He graduated in 1969 from Tecumseh High School in Donnelsville, Ohio and was a United States Army …read more.

Ada Jean Finken

February 6, 2017

Ada Jean Finken, 91, Pierceton, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. On May 7, 1925, she was born in Fort Wayne to Thurman and Nellie (Birtwhistle) Busz.  Ada was united in marriage to Carl L. Finken on Nov. 4, 1947 in Orchard Park, N.Y., who preceded …read more.

Rev. Richard D. “P.D.” Dunning, 84, Milford, passed away at 10:25 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at his home. He was born on Sept. 10, 1932 in St. Joseph, Mo. to Thomas Jefferson “T.J.”  and Bertha (Smith) Dunning.             He graduated in 1950 from Atchison High School, Midland University in Fremont, …read more.

Edward Keith — PENDING

February 4, 2017

Edward Keith, age 97, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at his home in Ligonier, Ind. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier, Ind.

Daniel Griffith — PENDING

February 4, 2017

Daniel Griffith, 64, of Cromwell, Ind. passed away on Feb. 3, 2017 at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Richard D. “P.D.” Dunning, 84, Milford, passed away at 10:25 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Kenneth D. Slabaugh

February 3, 2017

Kenneth D. Slabaugh, 79, Ligonier, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 at the residence of his brother in Ligonier. He was born on May 9, 1937 in Noble County to Forrest W. and Beulah (Rice) Slabaugh. Surviving are his brothers, Willard Slabaugh of Ligonier; and Michael Slabaugh, of Ogden, Utah; niece, Maren Hansen of Salt …read more.

Helen Irene Wagoner

February 3, 2017

Helen Irene Wagoner, 98, North Webster, passed away at 7:44 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at her home. She was born Jan. 31, 1919 in North Webster to Roy A. and Estella (Correll) Miller. She was a lifetime area resident and graduated in 1937 from North Webster High School. On March 3, 1940 in Leesburg …read more.

Patrick Michael Mignery

February 3, 2017

Patrick Michael “Pat” Mignery, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at his home. He was born May 4, 1953 in Elkhart County to Michael Joseph and Meredith Lee (Hess) Mignery. He graduated in 1972 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and lived in Kosciusko County for most of his life …read more.

Helen I. Wagoner — PENDING

February 2, 2017

Helen I. Wagoner, 98, North Webster, passed away at 7:44 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Patrick Micheal “Pat” Mignery, 63, Warsaw passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Kenneth W. Long

February 1, 2017

Kenneth W. Long, 73, Syracuse, died at midnight Monday, Jan. 30, 2017.  He passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a hard and courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on Oct. 30, 1943 in Fort Wayne to the late Jack and Betty (Witzigreuter) Long. He graduated in 1961 from South Side High …read more.

Donald R. Miller — UPDATED

February 1, 2017

Donald R. “Don” Miller, 85, Warsaw, (Chapman Lake) passed away at 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 1, 1931 in Leo-Grabill to Elmer Ray and Pauline (Lindenmeyer) Miller. He graduated from Central High School in Fort Wayne, attended Manchester College in North Manchester and moved to …read more.

Harold O. Hile

February 1, 2017

Harold O. Hile, 82, rural Mentone, passed Tuesday morning, Jan. 31, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 25, 1934 in Warsaw to Harold A. and Violet (Jones) Hile. He married on June 17, 1962 in Warsaw to Bonnie Kay Kindig, she survives. Harold retired from Zimmer Orthopedics of Warsaw in 1998. He …read more.

Jeanette Jane Iseton

February 1, 2017

Jeanette Jane Iseton, 90, Silver Lake, passed at 3:58 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born Aug. 28, 1926 in Ottawa, Ill. to Walter and Katherine (Grasmyer) Byers. She married on April 6, 1943 in Ottawa, Ill. to Robert Iseton, who passed July 10, 1978 Jane was a …read more.

Richard J. Camden

February 1, 2017

Richard J. Camden, 83, Pierceton, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in his residence. On June 2, 1933, he was born in Indianapolis, to John Tolliver and Mary Lucille (Burton) Camden.  He was united in marriage to Janice Jane Bratt on Aug. 27, 1957 in Warsaw, who preceded him in death. Richard then …read more.

Joyce A. Searer

February 1, 2017

Joyce A. Searer, 83, Warsaw, passed away on Jan. 30, 2017 at her home. She was born on Oct. 27, 1933 in Urbana, Ill. to Clarence and Ruth (Bailey) Wingler.  She was a longtime Barbee Lake area resident.  She was retired from Johnson Controls. Joyce is survived by her three sons: Don Searer of Warsaw; …read more.

Malcolm Williams

January 31, 2017

Malcolm Williams, 97, Syracuse, passed away after a short illness on Jan. 29, 2017 at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.  He was born in Howard County on Aug. 7, 1919 to Clyde and Zelpha Williams. When he was five, his mother died, leaving him and his three siblings. His father married Cecile and …read more.

Kellie Jean Warner

January 31, 2017

Kellie Jean Warner, 50, Warsaw passed away at 7:44 a.m. Jan. 30, 2017, in her residence. She was born Jan. 10, 1967 in Warsaw to Kelly and Mary (Hall) Coburn. On Aug. 5, 2007, in Claypool, she was united in marriage to Chuck Warner who survives. A lifetime Warsaw resident, she was a homemaker and …read more.

Robert L. Lockridge

January 31, 2017

Robert L. Lockridge, 88, passed away at 3:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at 3:50 a.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Bob was born March 30, 1928 in Warsaw to John Leslie and Vera (Metz) Lockridge. He served with the United States Navy during World War ll and on Dec. 8, 1946 S1 Robert Louis …read more.

Doris Katherine Jones

January 31, 2017

Doris Katherine Jones passed away at 11:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Known by most simply as “Kate,” she was 89 years old at the time of her death. Kate was born on Nov. 11, 1927 in Warsaw to FB Light and Gladys (Yenor) Light. She spent most of her lifetime …read more.

Armin C. Mueller

January 31, 2017

Armin C. Mueller, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Jan. 29, 2017 in Mason Health and Rehab Center. He was born Dec. 17, 1932 in South Bend to Alfred J. and Angela A. (Aeppler) Mueller. On May 11, 1956 in Warsaw he was united in marriage to Beverly Rapp who preceded him in death …read more.

Kellie J. Warner — PENDING

January 31, 2017

Kellie J. Warner, 50, Warsaw, passed away at 7:44 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

William N. Bess

January 31, 2017

William N. “Bill” Bess, 81, Milford, passed away at 6:47 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. He was born Jan. 9, 1936 in Franklin, Ohio to Raymond G. and Anna Imogene (Colvin) Bess. He attended Milford High School and was a lifetime Milford area resident. He was first married to …read more.

Donald R. Miller — PENDING

January 31, 2017

Donald R. “Don” Miller, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 1:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Armin C. Mueller — PENDING

January 30, 2017

Armin C. Mueller, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Jan. 29, 2017 in Mason Health and Rehab Center. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. McHatton –Sadler Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with all arrangements. To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Sandra F. Hill — UPDATED

January 30, 2017

Sandra F. Hill, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 12:02 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 in Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 24, 1940 in Warsaw to Maurice and Ruth (Brown) Fidler. Formerly of North Webster, she was a Warsaw resident since 1980. She was employed by Uniroyal/Spartech from 1971 to 2001. She …read more.

Vaughn W. Atchison Sr., 66, Syracuse, formerly of Cromwell, passed away at 1:49 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Sandra F. Hill — PENDING

January 28, 2017

Sandra F. Hill, 76, Warsaw, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, at 12:02 a.m. in Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  

Margaret Lambert

January 28, 2017

Margaret Lambert, 82, Syracuse passed away on Jan. 26, at Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse.  She was born on May 29, 1934 in Wabash, to Andrew & Eva (Barns) Wirsing. She is survived by her husband Raymond Lambert, Syracuse; son Larry (Ruth) Lambert, North Webster; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother Jim Wirsing; and sister …read more.

Martha J. Colbert, 80, Cromwell, passed away at 11:13 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 28, 1936 to Edward M. and Norma (Bartholomew) Cornelius. She graduated from High School in Elkhart and was married Nov. 17, 1967 in Peru to Samuel L. “Sam” Colbert who …read more.

Sharon Marie Barrett, 72, North Webster, passed away 6:03 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Mason Health & Rehab, Warsaw. She was born on May 21, 1944 in Indianapolis, to Wendell & Margaret (Gilley) Galbreath. She graduated in 1962 from Arsenal High School in Indianapolis and moved to the North Webster area in 1962 from Indianapolis. …read more.

Gary D. Kirkwood — UPDATED

January 27, 2017

Gary D. Kirkwood, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 12:22 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, . He was born on Dec. 31, 1951 in Greenfield, to Millard Stephen & Maidee Walton (Pettus) Kirkwood. He grew up in Greenfield, attended Greenfield High School and moved to the Syracuse area in 1976. He …read more.

Polly Collins — UPDATED

January 27, 2017

Polly (Grigsby) Collins, 82, Milford, formerly Ligonier, passed away at 10:45 a.m.Thursday, Jan. 26, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 5, 1934 in Cordia, KY to Goodlow and Elizabeth (Ritchie) Grigsby. On Dec. 23, 1958 she married James Edwin Collins. He has preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1999. She was a …read more.

Paul M. Berger — UPDATED

January 26, 2017

Paul M. Berger, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in his residence. On Nov. 12, 1947, he was born in Warsaw to Paul and Mary Adelaine (Sponseller) Berger.  He was united in marriage to Linda Burnett on Dec. 21, 1979 in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Mike …read more.

Betty J. Finney — PENDING

January 26, 2017

Betty J. Finney, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 5:03 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Donald E. ‘Don’ Fackler

January 26, 2017

Donald E. “Don” Fackler, 82, Syracuse, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on July 18, 1934 in Goshen to Forrest W. and Blanche I. (Culler) Fackler. He graduated in 1954 from New Paris High School, a United States Army veteran, and was a …read more.

Luther Harvey Allen died at 7:49 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Known by most as “Harvey,” he was 72 years old at the time of his passing.  Harvey was born on July 1, 1944 to Chris Allen and Sylvia (Adair) Kissinger in Yeager, W. Va. He spent the past 46 …read more.

Luther Harvey Allen, 72, Pierceton, died at 7:49 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Deanne Rochelle Landes

January 25, 2017

Deanne Rochelle Landes, 28, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, after a long battle with brain cancer and the side effects of chemo and radiation. She was born in Warsaw, Jan. 16, 1989. Deanne attended IU and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Journalism. She worked at the radio station, Star 88.3, for about a year, really enjoyed working there …read more.

Sherri Lynn Noah

January 24, 2017

Sherri Lynn Noah, 52, Warsaw, passed away at 2:36 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born March 3, 1964 to Billie G. Noah and Shirley K. Stanley in Gary. Sherri worked at the Cardinal Center, Warsaw. She loved celebration, especially her birthday, Special Olympics and going to the …read more.

Paula Marie Fitzpatrick

January 24, 2017

Paula Marie Fitzpatrick, 39, Warsaw, passed away in her residence at 10:28 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. She was born on March 7, 1977 in Warsaw to Paul Wayne Fitzpatrick and Joan (Heeter) Evans. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. Paula worked at Pak-A-Sak, R.R. Donnelley and Sons and the Village Pantry. Paula enjoyed karaoke, …read more.

Samuel Walter “Sam” Israel, 51, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 at his home. He was born Jan. 27, 1965 in Linwood, Calif. to Billy Gene and R. Leigh (Price) Israel. He graduated from high school in Orange County, Calif., College of the Desert in Palm Desert, Calif., and California State in San Bernardino, …read more.

Robert L. “Bob” Westerhof, Warsaw, passed away at 11:29 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne at the age of 74. He was born on July 6, 1942 in Morrison, Ill. to Theodore Westerhof and Annette (Rozema) Westerhof.  On Nov. 22, 1970 in Vietnam he was married to Luyen …read more.

Paula Marie Fitzpatrick, 39, Warsaw, passed away in her residence on Monday January 23, 2017 at 10:28 a.m. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Clara L. Shinn

January 23, 2017

Clara L. Shinn passed away Jan. 12, 2017, at the age of 98, in Indianapolis, with many of her family members at her bedside during her last week of life. Clara was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on April 24, 1918; graduated from Lindbloom High School in Chicago; and, married husband, Bob, in Hindsdale, Ill. on April …read more.

Rosemary Ann White

January 23, 2017

Rosemary Ann White (nee Romack), 71, a resident of Fort Myers, Fla., passed away Jan. 20, 2017 at Hope Hospice House, Fort Myers. Rosie was born in Elwood, March 22, 1945, daughter of Mary Charles and Richard Romack.  Rosie was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph order in Tipton, in her early life.  …read more.

Paul M. Berger

January 23, 2017

Paul M. Berger, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in his residence. On Nov. 12, 1947, he was born in Warsaw to Paul and Mary Adelaine (Sponseller) Berger.  He was united in marriage to Linda Burnett on Dec. 21, 1979 in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Mike …read more.

Leslie David Bullers

January 23, 2017

Leslie David Bullers, 67, Warsaw, passed away at 10:26 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in his residence. He was born Dec. 10, 1949 in Warsaw to Jack and Mary (Boyer) Bullers. A lifetime Warsaw, resident he was employed by Cardinal Services of Warsaw. David was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears Fan and was a …read more.

Samuel W. Israel — PENDING

January 23, 2017

Samuel W. Israel, 51, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Jean Ann Hopkins

January 22, 2017

  Jean Ann Hopkins, Pierceton, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 at 6:16 a.m. in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. She was 50 years old. Born on January 11, 1967, Jean was the daughter of John Stump, Sr. and Carol (Teeple) Stump. She was a 1985 graduate of Wawasee High School in Syracuse, …read more.

David H. Mehl

January 20, 2017

David H. Mehl, 89, Ligonier, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at the Goshen Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1927, the son of Douglas A. & Elda (Smallwood) Mehl in Carlisle, Ohio. On Jan. 12, 1952 he married Gertie Mae Lawson. He is survived by five children: John A. (Sue) Copas of Ligonier; Kenny …read more.

Vanetta A. “Peg” Garber, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 4 a.m. Jan. 19, 2017, at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born Nov. 19, 1926 in Norcatur, Kan. to Erhard and Eulalah (Chappel) Rydquist. She graduated from Warsaw High School in the Class of 1944. On Sept. 14, 1947 she was united in marriage …read more.

Paul Mike Berger — PENDING

January 20, 2017

Paul Mike Berger, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Virginia Hughes

January 20, 2017

Virginia Hughes, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 4:04 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in her residence. On Dec. 4, 1933, she was born in Columbia City, to James L. and Zella (Betzner) Wolfe. She was united in marriage to Jerry Hughes on Dec. 10, 1977, who preceded her in death Aug. 23, 2007. Moving to Warsaw …read more.

Shirley Swartz

January 20, 2017

Shirley Swartz, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 10:53 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. On March 6, 1935, she was born in Warsaw, to John and Lillian (Heisler) Pifer. She was united in marriage to John R. Swartz on June 30, 1966 in Warsaw. He preceded her in death Feb. …read more.

Beth Ann Gill

January 20, 2017

Beth Ann Gill, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 3:02 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born March 3, 1961 in Plymouth and was the daughter of Mike and Sue (Lemert) Gill. She was a lifetime Warsaw resident and retired from Marsh Supermarket, Warsaw after serving in the Bakery …read more.

Jean Hopkins — PENDING

January 20, 2017

Jean Hopkins, 50, Pierceton, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Joanne Vera Holbrook

January 20, 2017

Joanne Vera Holbrook, 86, Warsaw, died in the early hours of Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Born on Sept. 24, 1930, she was born to Dale Babcock and Vera Cartwright in Warsaw. It was here, in Warsaw, where she would spend most of her adult life and where she would marry Richard Holbrook, Sr. …read more.

Neva Lucille O’Connor

January 19, 2017

Neva Lucille O’Connor, 58, Fort Wayne, formerly of Syracuse and North Webster, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at Parkview Randalia Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 11, 1958 in Columbia City to Maurice R. and Donna L (Rockwell) Snyder.  She graduated in 1977 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, …read more.

Robert David Kissell born May 8, 1935 in South Bend, died Jan. 18, 2017. Robert “The Rock” was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Genevieve Kissell and his brothers Jack and Jimmy. He is survived by the love of his life, Bonnie Anne “Whistle for” Kissell, who secured the largest piece of the Rock’s …read more.

Venetta “Peg” Garber, passed away at 4 a.m.Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Venetta “Peg” Garber, passed away at 4 a.m.Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Shirley Ann Swartz, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 10:53 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Dorothy M. Kitson

January 19, 2017

Dorothy M. Kitson, 97, Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. Dorothy was born July 22, 1919 in Akron, to the late William and Berdella (Bammerlin) Merley. She graduated from Akron High School in 1937, and on Dec. 1, 1945 she married Dallas Kitson in Syracuse. Dallas preceded her in death, …read more.

Brooks Butler

January 19, 2017

Brooks Butler, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 in his residence. On March 20, 1951, he was born in Warsaw, to Frank C. and Barbara Joan (Norris) Butler.  He was united in marriage to Angie Norris on Sept. 9, 1989 in Warsaw, who survives. Brooks lived in Dyer until he …read more.

Billy R. Osborne

January 19, 2017

Billy R. Osborne died at 9:28 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Florida. He was 76 years old. Born Oct. 8, 1940 in Prestonsburg, Ky., he was the son of Dewy Osborne and Julia (Tussey) Osborne. Both have preceded him in passing. Billy served in both the United States Coast Guard …read more.

Joanne V. Holbrook, 86, Warsaw, died before 1 a.m., Jan. 19, 2017, at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Edith A. Neer

January 18, 2017

Edith A. Neer, 95, Orange City, Fla., formerly Warsaw, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 in Majestic Oaks Rehabilitation, Orange City, Fla. She was born Dec. 21, 1921 in Claypool to Richard Fred and Mary Jane (Julius) Davis. She graduated from Claypool High School in 1940 and married Harold Neer Jan. 1, 1942 in Warsaw. They …read more.

Gloria Lorraine Bradway

January 18, 2017

Gloria Lorraine Bradway, 87, Warsaw, died at 2:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 at her Warsaw home. She was born Sept. 22, 1929 in Marion, to Francis “Woodie” and Opal Ruth “Highlen” Woods. She was a 1947 graduate of Warsaw High School and married Dale Bradway, March 21, 1948 in Warsaw. A lifetime Warsaw resident …read more.

Marjorie M. Kleinknight Cox

January 18, 2017

Marjorie M. Kleinknight Cox, 99, Goshen, formerly Syracuse, passed away at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. She was born on May 2, 1917 in Uniondale to Van A. and Clellah (Cupp) Barrick. She grew up in Ossian and graduated in 1935 from Ossian High School. On August 30, 1935 in …read more.

Edith A. Neer — PENDING

January 17, 2017

Edith A. Neer, 95, Debary, Fla., formerly Warsaw, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at Majestic Oaks Rehabilitation Home, Orange City, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Marjorie M. Cox — PENDING

January 17, 2017

Marjorie M. Cox, 99, Goshen, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Bill R. Osborne — PENDING

January 17, 2017

Bill R. Osborne, 76, Florida, formerly Warsaw, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 in Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Infant Nolan Thomas Miller

January 16, 2017

Nolan Thomas Miller was born stillborn at 10:39 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He is survived by his parents, Joshua Miller and Taylor Garringer; his maternal grandparents: Misty and Thomas Hudson, Akron; his maternal grandfather, Sherman Garringer, Huntington; his paternal grandparents: Thomas and Kay Miller, Jacksonville, Fla.; maternal great grandparents: Dennis and Elaine Rothenberger, …read more.

Sherman Coy Jr.

January 16, 2017

Sherman Coy Jr., Warsaw, 96, died at 9 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017, in his Warsaw home. He was born Jan. 4, 1921 to Sherman Coy Sr. and Hazel L. (Goble) Coy. He was a 1939 graduate of Goshen High School. He married Katheryn Yates July 9, 1972 in Sullivan. They were married for 44 years. …read more.

Wayne Marvin Nicola

January 16, 2017

Wayne Marvin Nicola, Warsaw, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, at the age of 79. He was born on July 31, 1937 in Eastport, Mich. to Wilburt Nicola and Marian (Batterbee) Nicola.  On June 21, 1958 he was married to Erma (Haught) Nicola, who survives …read more.

Barbara J. Manahan

January 16, 2017

Barbara J. Manahan, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, at the age of 75. She was born on Oct. 24, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Henry Campbell and Wilna (Fleming) Campbell.  She was married on July 18, 1964 and shared 52 wonderful years with …read more.

Susie D. Miller

January 16, 2017

Susie D. (Nissley) Miller, 91, Topeka, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at her residence. She was born Oct. 5, 1925 in Conway Springs, Kan. to David and Mary (Troyer) Nissley. On Nov. 7, 1946 she married Melvin J. Miller. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is …read more.

James M. Hile — UPDATED

January 16, 2017

James M. “Jim” Hile, 77, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at his home. He was born Jan. 7, 1940 in Warsaw to Robert H. and Mabel N. (Moran) Hile. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1959 from Warsaw High School. He was a truck driver for various local companies …read more.

Barbara J. Manahan

January 15, 2017

Barbara J. Manahan of Winona Lake passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 75. She was born on Oct. 24, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Henry Campbell and Wilna (Fleming) Campbell.  She was married on July 18, 1964 and shared 52 wonderful …read more.

Sherman Coy, Jr.

January 15, 2017

Sherman Coy, Jr. passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 in his Warsaw home. He was 96 years old. Sherman was born on Jan. 4, 1921 in Syracuse. He was the son of Sherman Coy, Sr. and Hazel (Goble) Coy. He was also a 1939 graduate of Goshen High School. Sherman served his country with …read more.

Edith Neer — PENDING

January 15, 2017

Edith Neer, a resident of Orange Park, FL and originally of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly on Jan. 13, 2017. Edith’s funeral arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Jeannette L. Cripe Lee

January 15, 2017

Jeannette L. Cripe Lee, 90, of Goshen (formerly of Syracuse) passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. She was born on Dec. 29, 1926 in Syracuse to Gideon Olen and Chloie (Hoover) LeCount. She was a lifetime Syracuse and New Paris area resident, attended Hex School near Syracuse, …read more.

James M. “Jim” Hile, 77, of Warsaw passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Clara L. Shinn — PENDING

January 13, 2017

Clara L. Shinn, 98, Indianapolis, formerly Warsaw, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 at Community Hospital South, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Otto Burchett — PENDING

January 13, 2017

Otto Burchett, 81, Warsaw, died at 1:35 p.m. in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Beverly Jean Williams

January 13, 2017

Beverly Jean Williams, age 79, of Nappanee, died at 1:45 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at her residence, after a 4 month illness. She was born July 14, 1937 in Kosciusko County to Dale and Louis (Laudeman) George.  She had lived in this area all of her life. Beverly was a 1955 graduate of Nappanee …read more.

Marjory Davidsen

January 13, 2017

Marjory Louise (Orcutt) Davidsen, 86, Cromwell, died at 10:25 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. She was at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.  She was born on May 4, 1930 to Guy William and Ethel Mabel (Klingaman) Orcutt in Etna. She married Thomas Robert “Bud” Davidsen on Feb. 2, 1951; he preceded her in death on July …read more.

John Alan Groat

January 12, 2017

John Alan Groat, a lifetime resident of 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 …read more.

Margaret Ann Orr

January 12, 2017

Margaret Ann Orr, 69, Warsaw, passed away peacefully at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 at home. On March 10, 1947, she was born in Fort Wayne to William and Ilah (Huffman) Hamilton. Margaret grew up in Warsaw, graduating from Warsaw High School in 1965. On Aug. 26, 1972, she married Michael Orr.  They have two children, …read more.

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