Douglas J. Robinson, 60, Plymouth, passed away suddenly due to natural causes at his home, Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. Doug was born Nov. 5, 1956 in Chicago, to the late Claiborne James and Vera Louise (Bradley) Robinson. He graduated from Central High School in Detroit, Michigan and then completed some college courses. He was married …read more.

Elzin Albert Kipker, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 4:09 p.m., Dec. 11, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born Oct. 16, 1930 in Warsaw to Riley and Eva Viola (Neer) Kipker. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. On April 8, 1955 in Warsaw he married Dorcas McConnell. He worked for Arnolt Corporation as …read more.

Jan Garen Haase, 65, passed away at 10 p.m. Dec. 11, 2016 in her residence. On Oct. 18, 1951 she was born in Peru to Gene and Grace Elizabeth Wrenn Shoemaker. She was a lifetime resident of Northern Indiana. She earned an A.A. Degree in Interior Decorating from I.P.F.W. On Nov. 18, 1986 in Warsaw …read more.

Marjorie E. Morgan, 97, Warsaw, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Born April 8, 1919 in Eaton, Ohio, Marjorie was the daughter of Lester and Elsie (Clark) Martz. Between 1941 and 1943, Marjorie had worked for the US War Department in the Pentagon. She even had the opportunity to meet …read more.

Stephen B. “Diff” Diffendarfer, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born May 11, 1947 in Wolf Lake to David B. and Garnet E. (Walker) Diffendarfer. He grew up in Columbia City, graduated in 1965 from Columbia City High School and was …read more.

  Norman Allen Gunsolley, Winona Lake, passed away at 6:39 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake at the age of 72. Norman graduated from high school in 1962 in Columbus, Neb. In 1966 he received his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Trinity College, Deerfield, Ill. and earned …read more.

Tal Stewart Smith, 63, Indianapolis, formerly of Warsaw, died at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in his Indianapolis home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Crissie Maxine Archer, 91, passed away early Monday morning, Dec. 12, 2016 at her home. She was born March 17, 1925 in Goshen to Noble C. and Fred M. (Sheley) Vance. On Sept. 4, 1942 she married Roy R. Archer.  He died Oct. 5, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Tana Penland and Carolyn …read more.

Olive May Hope, 90, Warsaw, formerly of Sweetser, died Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 11, 1926 in Prairie Creek, to the late Elmer and Edna (Shoemaker) Hayworth; she married Charles “Charlie” Hope Feb. 19, 1948 in Terre Haute; he preceded her in death on June 9, 2008. After …read more.

James Leroy Kizer, 81, Indianapolis, passed away Dec. 8, 2016 at Rosewalk Village Nursing Home in Indianapolis. James was born Aug. 26, 1935 in Mishawaka, to Paul and Katherine (Longfellow) Kizer. After graduating from Milford High School, James went on to honorably serve his country in the US Marines. He married Patricia Heaton on June …read more.

Stephen B. “Diff” Diffendarfer, 69, of Leesburg, IN passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw, IN. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, IN.

Griffin Malachi Lucht, stillborn, Warsaw, passed away at 7:54 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Dec. 8, 2016, Griffin was born in Warsaw to Peter and Kristi (Brown) Lucht.   Griffin is survived by his parents, Peter and Kristi Lucht, Warsaw; two brothers, Isaiah and Lukas Lucht, Warsaw; two sisters, Lorelai …read more.

Susan Lee Lord, 60, Ligonier, passed away at the Parkview Regional Hospital Dec. 7, 2016, in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 2, 1956, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Calvin Lee and Julia (Zakrajsek) Trowbridge.  On Dec. 13, 1980, she married Robert B. Lord II, in Goshen. She was a graduate of Lake Michigan Catholic, …read more.

Frank J. Layne, 89, Burket, passed Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1927 in Phelps, Ky. to Orville and Clemtine (Hurley) Layne. He married on May 12, 1947 in Pikeville, Ky. to Gladys M. Blankenship, who passed Aug. 19, 2004. He was a mechanic for several area General Motors …read more.

Mildred “Millie” L. (Neal) Koerner, Warsaw, passed away peacefully Dec. 7, 2016, at the AVOW Frances Georgeson Hospice House in Naples, Fla. at the age of 96. Born July 11, 1920, Millie was predeceased by her husband, Edwin Koerner who transitioned to his new life on Aug. 25, 1999. They were married on June 22, …read more.

Michael James Niblick, 71, Silver Lake, and formerly of Melrose Park, Ill., passed at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. He was born Dec. 16, 1944 in Oak Park, Ill. to James F. and Maxine M. (Rogan) Niblick. He married on July 17, 1981 in Bellwood, Ill. to Shirley …read more.

Norma L. Faurote, 79, Columbus, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Our Hospice of Southern Central Indiana, Columbus. She was born Dec. 23, 1936 to Donald R. and Joy (Dausman) Fox in Warsaw. She has been a lifetime residence of Kosciusko County. She graduated from Milford High School …read more.

Grace “Gracie” E. Cripe, 91,Topeka, passed away at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born July 29, 1925, to Emile and Rose (Halbauer) Willsey in Lake City, S.D. On June 5, 1943, Grace married Harvey A. Cripe in Elkhart. He preceded her in death on June 29, 1983. …read more.

Norma L. Faurote, 79 of Columbus, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Our Hospice of Southern Central Indiana, Columbus. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Grace E. Cripe, 91 Ligonier, passed away Wednesday Dec. 7, 2016 at The Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier.  Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Laurajene Plymale, 88, North Webster, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Sept. 13, 1928 in Muncie to Harry J. and Marie (Gray) Haines. She graduated in 1947 from Muncie Central High School in Muncie and on July 4, 1947 in Muncie she married …read more.

Paul Gene Berghorn passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at the Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, Ark. following a bout with cancer. Gene was born Oct. 15, 1930 in Fort Wayne to the late Paul A. and Margaret Berghorn.  He was a graduate of South Side High School, Class of 1948, and attended …read more.

Walter Lee Stafford, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 in his residence. He was born July 28, 1947 to Walter Buford and Lola C. (Scott) Stafford in Double Springs, Tenn. He was a US Army veteran serving from 1966 to 1969 during the Vietnam War. Walter was united in marriage …read more.

Julie Marie Monteith, 55, died peacefully in her home on the afternoon of Dec. 2, 2016. Julie was born May 3, 1961 in Minneapolis, Minn. to her late father Ray W. Monteith and her loving, surviving mother, Jan Monteith. Julie graduated high school from Warsaw Community High School in 1979. She began her commitment to …read more.

Elizabeth E. “Betty” Cone, 96, Pierceton, passed away at 10 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. On March 22, 1920, she was born in Nappanee, to Frank and Veva (Goshorn) Hamsher.  She was united in marriage to Charles Cone on Dec. 30, 1943 in New Paris, who preceded …read more.

Ina Jane Wells, 90, Ligonier, and formerly of Reed City, Mich., passed away Dec. 3, 2016, in Goshen. She was born Sept. 17, 1926 in Reed City, Mich. to Joseph and Nova (Smith) Dyer. On Jan. 5, 1945, she married Web E. Wells, who preceded her in death in 1976. She was also preceded in …read more.

Mary Lou (Mawhorter) Howell, 89, Cromwell, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 3, 2016 at Northridge Village in Albion. She was born April 18, 1927 the daughter of Clarence and Burnice (Huntsman) Mawhorter in Noble County. On Jan. 17, 1948 she married Mack D. Howell; he preceded her in death Oct. 7, 1976. She is survived …read more.

Jo Anne Disbro, Winona Lake, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 47 years. She and her husband Al were the first house parents for Riverwood Ranch. Jo worked as an accountant …read more.

Terry John Klondaris, Warsaw, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Dec. 4, 2016 at the age of 91. He was born Sept. 13, 1925 in Warsaw, to Helen (Bechakas) Klondaris and John Klondaris. On Sept. 12, 1948 he was married to Martha (Cox) Klondaris, who survives in Warsaw. He was a lifetime resident …read more.

Bessie Jackson, 90, Warsaw, passed away 1:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Feb. 20, 1926, she was born in Paintsville, Ky. to Elliott and Creasy (Spencer) Ratliff. She was united in marriage to Haskell Jackson  Aug. 13, 1945 in Paintsville, Ky. who preceded her in death in July …read more.

Walter Lee Stafford, 69, Warsaw, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Steven R. Allen, 60, Milford, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at home. He was born Nov. 6, 1956 to Samuel and Rolanda Allen in Melbourn, United Kingdom. He married Tara M. Porter; she preceded him in death Oct. 25, 2006. Steven is survived by a daughter, Lindsey Allen; a son, Connor Allen; a step-son, …read more.

Julie Monteith, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 in her residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana

Opal R. Epler, 92, formerly of Palestine, passed at 1:35 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born Oct. 26, 1924 in Akron to Gordon and Edith (Vandermark) Young. She was married April 5, 1947 in New Castle to Glen S. Epler, who preceded her Nov. 24, 1993. Opal …read more.

Laurajene Plymale, 88, North Webster, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Jack A. Doll, 87, Leesburg, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, in Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born May 5, 1929 to Clarence S. and Martha M. (Gumm) Doll in Rock Island, Ill. Both have preceded him in death.  On Oct. 14, 1961, he married Sally J. Thomas who survives him.  …read more.

Mary Susana “Sue” Yoder, 81, Topeka, passed away Nov. 29, 2016 at home. She was born July 19, 1935 in Goshen to Charles M. and Eva M. (Smith) Speicher. She married Phil E. Yoder on June 18, 1954 in Goshen. She is survived by her husband, Phil Yoder, Topeka; four sons: Jay D. Yoder, Mt. …read more.

Opal R. Epler, 92, formerly of Palestine, passed at 1:35 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

David “Wayne” Teel, 54, Cromwell, passed away in an auto accident on Nov. 28, 2016 in Elkhart County. He was born May 17, 1962 in Charleston, W. Va. to David L. and Janet (Copen) Teel. Wayne is survived by his fiancée, Carrie Thompson, South Bend; two sons: Justin (Tiffany) Teel, Warsaw; and Gary (Ashley) Teel; …read more.

Lucille E. Kuntz Neidlinger, 94, Winona Lake, passed away at 1:44 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Grace Village with her family at her side. Lucille was born June 17, 1922, to Howard and Nina (Anglin) Brock at Inwood. Lucy married Philip Kuntz, Jr. Jan. 1, 1942; he preceded her in death, Aug. 21, 1978. …read more.

Diane Henson, 38, Milford, passed away Nov. 28, 2016 at her home. She was born June 8, 1978 in Fort Wayne to Ronald Garber and Debbie Henson. She was a lifelong area resident. Diane was the glue for many family members and always created a safe haven for anyone in need. To say the very …read more.

Sarah “Sally” A. Smith, Leesburg, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, at the age of 85. She attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, graduating in 1949. She then attended Franklin College and received her Bachelor’s degree in 1953. While there she was a member of …read more.

Nellie Marie “Toots” (Hicks) Metcalf, 81, Milford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Nov. 23, 2016, at 1:15 a.m. at Hospice House in Elkhart. She died only two weeks after finding out she had Leukemia.  She used those two weeks very wisely to say her good-byes. She was born Nov. 7, 1935 …read more.

John I. Knapp, 85, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. John, the son of Bill and Laura (Klonowski) Knapp was born, grew up and attended public schools in Goshen. John served four years as a radioman in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Crisis, most of those years at …read more.

Wallace “Wally” M. Correll, 82, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. He was born June 1, 1934 to Waldon “Bud” and Loa (Pyle) Correll in Warsaw. Wally attended Claypool area schools. In 1960 he was married to Frances E. Smith. Together the two would share nearly fifty-five …read more.

Jonny Lee Chambers, 37, passed away May 29, 2016 in Noble County. He was born on April 27, 1979 in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife Ginny Chambers, Kimmell, who he wed Oct. 22, 2015. Also surviving are his parents: mother and step father, Lisa and Brian Erb, Kimmell; father, John Christopher, Fort …read more.

Donna J. Renicker, 82, Winona Lake, formally of North Manchester, passed away at Grace Village Retirement Center, Winona Lake, at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 27, 2016. Donna was born July 19, 1934 in Pendleton, to Walter A. and Mary L. (Stoner) Hopkins. On Jan. 16, 1954, she married Wayne E. Renicker. He passed away on April …read more.

Kathleen “Katy” May Goshert, 89, Warsaw, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 2, 1927 in Rochester to Jesse H. and Lulu Ione (Borden) Romig. She graduated from Warsaw High School and married Richard “Dick” R. Goshert Aug. 5, 1950 in Warsaw. They were married 58 years …read more.

Marjorie Eleanor (Huffer, Peltier) Miller, 96, Nappanee, died at 11:20 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa after a brief illness.   She was born Aug. 8, 1920 in Kosciusko County to Charles W. and Dessie M. (Gall) Huffer. Mrs. Miller was a lifetime Etna Green and Nappanee area resident. She was …read more.

Ronald Leroy “Ron” Roberts, 76, Logansport, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. He was born March 17, 1940 in Syracuse, to James Bernard and Avelda Violet (White) Roberts. He graduated in 1958 from Syracuse High School, 1962 from Purdue University with his Bachelor’s Degree, …read more.

Paul R. Haist, 92, of Mentone, Indiana passed at 9:20 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on Aug. 24, 1924 in Hersey, Michigan to Herbert and Lena (Haist) Haist. He was married on Oct. 5 1946 in Hersey, Michigan to Eva Mae Loker she survives. …read more.

Sarah “Sally” A. Smith, Leesburg, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, at the age of 85. She attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, graduating in 1949. She then attended Franklin College and received her Bachelor’s degree in 1953. While there she was a member of …read more.

William F. “Bill” Hand, Winona Lake, passed away at his residence surrounded by family at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at the age of 89. Bill was born in Elkhart on Sept. 27, 1927, to Charles E. and Minnie (Helbling) Hand.  He was married on June 30, 1948, to Mary Leedy, who preceded him in …read more.

William M. “Bill” Hyde Sr. 76, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at his home. He was born Feb. 26, 1940 in Warsaw to Bruce Sr. and Isabella (Blodgette) Hyde. William married Janet Geller on Oct. 30, 1965; she survives. Bill honorably served in the United States Army and retired from Warsaw Foundry where …read more.

Lena Jane (Allen) Lowe, 88, Syracuse, died at 12:23 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born May 13, 1928, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to Walter Lee and Cora (Huffman) Allen. She married James K. Lowe on Sept. 23, 1972, and he died Aug. 14, 2016. Surviving are sons: Everett …read more.

Joseph Darrell Andres, known by most as “Darrell,” passed away quietly on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in his Warsaw home. Darrell was born on Feb. 27, 1965, in Carencro, La. Born into a large family, he was the son of James Davis Andres and Eunice (Roy) Andres who preceded him in passing. Darrell attended Carencro …read more.

John I. Knapp, 85, Syracuse, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. John, the son of Bill and Laura (Klonowski) Knapp was born, grew up and attended public schools in Goshen. John served four years as a radioman in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Crisis, most of those years …read more.

Ridley Lee Brown, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On May 26, 1931, Ridley was born in Baxter, Tenn., to Ridley L. and Armentia (Ritenbury) Brown Sr. and stepmother Osca Davis. He was united in marriage to Jaunita Campbell on July 1, …read more.

Joseph “Darrell” Andres, 51, Warsaw, and originally of Lafayette, La., on Sunday, Nov. 20, at his home in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Jean Ott, 93, Ligonier, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 23, 1922, in Noble County to Homer and Nellie (Frick) Boyd. Jean graduated from Wawaka High School and attended South Bend College of Commerce. She was a bookkeeper and a homemaker. …read more.

Bernie Crittendon, 64, North Webster, passed away at 3:48 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 6, 1952, in Virgie, Ky., to James and Rendy Ellen (Richardson) Crittendon. He attended Weeksbury, Ky. public schools and moved to the North Webster area 48 years ago …read more.

Dorothy Lorraine Elliott, having recently celebrated her 80th birthday, passed away in the early hours of Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. Dorothy was born Nov. 17, 1936 to parents, Ernest and Mable (Redding) Cremeens. She was born in Aladdin, Wyo. though the family moved to Leesburg when she was a young girl. She spent much of …read more.

Olive Mae Van Dyke, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 6:38 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On May 2, 1927, Olive was born in Burket to Orval David and Martha Mabel (Miller) Slife. She was raised as a farm girl. She graduated from Burket High School in 1945. She was in …read more.

Bernie L. Crittendon, 64, North Webster, passed away at 3:48 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Dorothy Lorraine Elliott, 80, Claypool, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Olive Mae VanDyke, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 6:38 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Louise Peffley, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 5:38 a.m., Nov. 21, 2016 in Grace Village. She was born Dec. 10, 1921 in Culver to Delbert and Bessie (Guise) Wilson. She was a graduate of Culver High School and worked as an Inspector at Zimmer and was also a Seamstress. She is survived by her daughters: …read more.

Andres Ibarra Rivera, 72, Ligonier, passed away at Goshen Hospital early Sunday morning, Nov. 20, 2016. He was born Nov. 10, 1944 in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the son of Alejandro Ibarra and Guadalupe Rivera. On March 30, 1968 he married Juana Perez; she survives. Also surviving are five children, Andres (Maria E) Ibarra Jr., …read more.

Louise Peffley, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 5:38 a.m. in Grace Village. Funeral 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

Fredrick Cook, known as “Nick” or “Fred” to family and friends, 74, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Greenville, Texas. He was born June 20, 1941 in South Whitley to Joseph A. and Mary L. (Myers) Cook. He lived in Whitley and Kosciusko Counties for many years before moving to Texas. He is survived …read more.

Sharrone Jones, 68, North Webster, passed away Nov. 19, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born Dec. 28, 1947 in Washington County, Penn. to Lester Peel and Beulah (Martin) Brownlee. She retired as a Registered Nurse after 40 years in the field. She attended the North Webster United Methodist Church. She is …read more.

Gretchen A. Genshaw, 82, Syracuse, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at her home from a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born Aug. 16, 1934 in Kankakee, Ill. to Melvin R. and Lucy Marie (Boyer) Dean. She graduated in 1952 from Kankakee High School and from nursing school in Kankakee. …read more.

Paula Jane Sydow passed away at 10:58 a.m on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 . in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was 67. Paula was born in Michigan City, Indiana on May 23, 1949 to Harold and Angeline S. (Widelski) Putz.  She was a 1968 graduate of Michigan City Elston High School.  She was also …read more.

Connie L. Hobbs, 51, Warsaw, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 29, 1965 in Warsaw to Jay and Mollie (Hall) Shepherd, she married Kevin Hobbs on April 15, 1989; he survives. Connie is survived by her husband Kevin of Claypool; four children: Ashley …read more.

Kenneth E. Lisor, 52, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 13, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart, following a long term illness. He was born Aug. 27, 1964 in Elkhart to Clem F. Lisor, Jr. and Suzanne (Kleinknight) Lisor. His mother, Suzanne survives along with his son, Kenneth Craney, Indianapolis; grandson, Aiden Craney; a brother, Clem …read more.

Michael A. “Mike” Baumgartner, 67, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at his home. He was born Oct. 17, 1949 in Goshen to Richard Earl and Marjorie J. (Miller) Baumgartner. He graduated in 1967 from New Paris High School and was a United States Navy Veteran. He grew up in Syracuse and lived in …read more.

Donald G. “Don” Matson, 70, passed away at 11:31 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born Dec. 28, 1945 in East Chicago to George and Ann E. (Hora) Matson. He attended Roosevelt High School in East Chicago and was a United States Army Veteran. He grew up in East …read more.

Michael A. “Mike” Baumgartner, 67, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Connie L. Hobbs, 51, Claypool, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Connie was born Jan. 29, 1965 in Warsaw to Jay and Mollie (Hall) Shepherd. She married Kevin Hobbs on April 15,1989; he survives. Arrangements are pending with Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services at this time.

Adalin Paige Stamper, 2, Warsaw, passed away at 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 in Warsaw. On June 19, 2014, Adalin was born to Katie Stamper and Jason Collins. She is survived by her mother, Katie Stamper, Warsaw; her father, Jason Collins, Palestine Lake; her sister, Arabella Stamper, Warsaw; maternal grandparents: Peggy Stamper, Atwood; and …read more.

Betty L. Denny, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in her residence. On Nov. 28, 1925, she was born in Nappanee to Roy and Opal (Richmond) Longfield. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Betty worked as an office production clerk for R.R. Donnelley and Son, Inc., retiring in October of …read more.

Hilda S. Earnhart, 98, Syracuse and formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Aug. 22, 1918 in Wilmot to John William and Sadie C. (Beezley) Scott. She grew up in Noble County, attended Washington Township Public School, and lived most of …read more.

Charles F. Ramseier, 87, Warsaw, died at 6:04 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born July 16, 1929 in Allen County to Frederick & Faye (Shimp) Ramseier. On November 24, 1955 he married Graceanna Royer. He was a purchasing agent with Wabash County Hospital for 12 years. He retired from …read more.

Roy L. Jeffers, 89, of Mentone, Indiana passed at 12:15 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 4, 1927 in Yale, Illinois to Gail and Lela (Gifford) Jeffers. He owned and operated J&J Sales in Mentone for 42 years. He closed the Mentone store and retired in …read more.

Roy L. Jeffers, 89, Mentone, passed at 12:15 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Marion Ray Acton, Winona Lake, died at 4:53 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at the age of 87. He was born April 15, 1929 in Muncie to William John Acton and Dora Dean (Huey) Acton. He was married Aug. 7, 1948 and celebrated 68 years of marriage with Carmen Darlene (Hays) Acton, who survives in …read more.

Wendell G. “Tony” LaFevor, 78, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1937 in Fort Wayne to Louis and Laura (Fritz) LaFevor. He graduated from Arcola High School and was a lifetime Allen & Kosciusko County area resident. He was formerly employed at the Tokheim Corporation in …read more.

Clayton Howard, 89, Silver Lake, died at 1:28 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 in Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. He was born July 28, 1927 in Gunlock, Ky. to Silas & Mona (Prater) Howard. On July 1, 1946 he married Elsie Neeley.  Clayton retired from Woodcraft, Inc., North Manchester in 2001 after 15 years.  He formerly was …read more.

Wendell G. “Tony” LaFevor, 78, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

William “Bill” DeGaetano, Winona Lake, and longtime resident of Warsaw went home to be with the Lord at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, at the age of 84. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Purple Heart.  Bill …read more.

Joseph William “Joe” Hughes, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 4:28 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born July 6, 1929 in Syracuse to John P. and Valeria Lucille (Hopple) Hughes. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Syracuse High School. On Aug. 27, 1949 in Benton he …read more.

Reverend Paul Dean Tinkel, 83, Warsaw, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 8:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in his residence, surrounded by his family and loved ones. On Feb. 26, 1933, he was born in Wabash to Arthur Henry and Lylia Mae (Starbuck) Tinkel. He was united in marriage to …read more.

Joseph W. “Joe” Hughes, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 4:28 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Reverend Paul Dean Tinkel, 83, Warsaw, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in his residence. On Feb. 26, 1933, he was born in Wabash to Arthur Henry and Lylia Mae (Starbuck) Tinkel. He was united in marriage to Judy Elizabeth Foy Feb. 27, 1953 in Beckley, W. Va. She survives. Paul was a graduate of …read more.

Charlene L. Gehring, 85, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2016, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born May 29, 1931 the daughter of Charles Leroy and Beatrice Mae (Hagen) Branham in Chicago. She is survived by her daughters; Cynthia (David) Swank, Ligonier; Susan Rittenberry, Kimmell; five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren along with …read more.

Dr. William Parke died at home on November 5, 2016.  William Parke was born April 4, 1935 in Detroit, Mich. to Palmer and Alice (nee Clark) Parke. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1963 and married Mary Eva (Molly) Nesbitt that same year. Dr. Parke served as a captain in the U.S. Army Medical …read more.

Mildred Faye Fox, 76, Warsaw, died at 3:50 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1940, in Jackson, Ky. to George and Rose (Raleigh) Fletcher. She was a graduate of Morgue High School, in Morgue, Ky. She spent most of her adult life in the Warsaw area. She was …read more.

Thomas Stafford, 76, died at 2:35 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born July 20, 1940, to Herlin and Bonnie (Risner) Stafford. A Warsaw resident, he worked at Cardinal Center. He is survived by two sisters, Shirley and Estelle. He was preceded in death by his parents. …read more.

Jessie M. Hall, 74, Cromwell, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 6, 2016, at her residence in Cromwell. She was born Aug. 18, 1942, the daughter of Howard A. and Florence M. (Snider) Baase in Saginaw, Mich. On Oct. 26, 1961, she married Dale L. Hall; he survives. She is survived by her children: Kenneth H. …read more.

Charlene L. Gehring, 85, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2016 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier.  Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier