Loyd J. Wadkins, 60, Silver Lake, passed at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born to Nero and Minerva (Robinson) Wadkins. He married June 20, 1980 in Elwood to Kathryn Stage, she survives. Loyd was an over the road truck driver and had worked for Miller …read more.

Vanoma I. “Judy” McFadden, 85, Claypool, passed Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Loyd J. Wadkins, 60, Silver Lake passed at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at St. Joesph Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Glory Ann Arnold, 84, Ligonier, passed away early Monday morning, Sept. 26, 2016. She was born in Hot Springs, Ark. Sept. 3, 1932, the daughter of William Prim and Beulah Jane (Bacon) Lautzenheiser. She is survived by four children: Angella Arnold-Henson of Fort Wayne; Valerie (James) Wood of Elkhart; Jeffrey (Dorthea) Arnold of South Whitley; …read more.

Robert “Bob” Miller, 59, Syracuse, left us to be with the Lord at 5:35 p.m., Sept. 24, 2016. He passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family, after a hard and courageous battle with cancer. He had suffered with pain due to health issues the last several years of his life, and can now rest in …read more.

Ronald L. Stephens, 58, Angola, died of natural causes Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1958, in LaPorte to Mary (Tamlin) Stephens. Survivors include his mother: Mary, Goshen; biological father: Clifford Gibson, California; three daughters: Veronica Stephens, Milford; Sharon Harris, Syracuse; and Georgina Stephens, Middlebury; former wife: Sharon Stephens, …read more.

Barry Baumbaugh, 62, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 21, 2016, after suffering a massive heart attack. Barry was born in Fort Wayne on Oct. 31, 1953, to the late William Edward and Vella Mae (Smith) Baumbaugh. On May 30, 1987, Barry married the love of his life and his best friend, Carole “Kelly” Havens. He was …read more.

Violet L. Yoars, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, at the age of 97. She was born on Oct. 19, 1918, in Huntington County, to Charles Cline and Mary Ellen (Dean) Cline. On May 3, 1936, she was married to C. Kenneth Rice who passed away …read more.

Jack Nelson Powell, 87, passed away Sept. 22, 2016, at his home in Warsaw.

Roger L. Dunn, 67, Warsaw passed away at 8:37 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born Oct. 6, 1948 in Huntington, W. Va. to James Samuel Dunn and Naomi (Woodyard) Scarberry.  He grew up in southern Ohio and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from …read more.

Patricia G. “Pat” Stewart, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 2:52 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on March 6, 1940 in Indianapolis, to Elmer and Louise (Gaskins) Gebhardt. She graduated in 1958 from Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indianapolis and attended Indiana University in Bloomington. She …read more.

Ann Skaggs- Percey, 71, Albion, passed away Sept. 23, 2016 at the Northridge Village in Albion. She was born Oct. 13, 1944 in Arkansas to Walt & Dorothy Tompkins. Ann lived in the Albion area the last 12 years coming from Cromwell. She is survived by her three sons: Joe (Valerie) Skaggs, Cromwell; David Skaggs …read more.

Jack N. Powell, 87, passed away in his home on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 at 6:05 a.m. He was a resident of Warsaw, Indiana and formerly of Clunette, Indiana. Arrangements for Jack are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary and for service details.

Robert “Bob” Miller, 59, of Syracuse passed away on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Robert H. “Bob” Hyndman, 75, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly, early Saturday morning, Sept. 24, 2016. He was born in Churubusco on Dec. 10, 1940, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Bonar) Hyndman. On Nov. 5, 1960 he married Linda Fitzsimmons in Fort Wayne; she survives. He is also survived by five children, Jodi Smith …read more.

Jack N. Powell, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in his Warsaw home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Dale Dodier, Warsaw, passed away after a lengthy illness at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 55. He was born on Nov. 15, 1960, in San Gabriel, Calif., to Frank A. Fisher and Lois (LaMarche) Dodier. He was a 1979 graduate of Westminster High School …read more.

Lindsie Michelle Kaufman, 7, Etna Green, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, where she had been a patient for three weeks.  Lindsie was born Feb. 12, 2009, in Goshen to Glen and Eunice (Beiler) Kaufman.  She was a first grade student and had attended Triton Elementary.  She attended …read more.

John J. Roberts, Warsaw, passed away at 11:32 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76. He was a resident of Kosciusko County since 1965 where he was a member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church of Warsaw. John was a 1959 graduate of Conner …read more.

Ralph Eugene “Gene” Barkdull, Sr., 83, Daleville, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Anderson, Oct. 16, 1932, the son of Harry L. Barkdull and Beatrice Moon. He was a 1951 graduate of Daleville High School and a veteran of the US Army. He had lived his entire life …read more.

Patricia K. Johnston, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born June 1, 1946 to Milo W. and Edna (Poirson) Lightfoot in Marion. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. Pat was united in marriage to Paul Johnston on April 20, 1963 …read more.

June Marie Vanator, previously of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 in Dekalb Health, Auburn. She was 84 at the time of her death. June was born to Larry H. and Violet (Little) “Gomar” Gommadinger on Nov. 6, 1931 in Indianapolis. She was a graduate of Leesburg High School and a former member of …read more.

Harry “Jim” Boggs, 87, Warsaw, passed away, peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, at 8:50 p.m. September 15. 2016, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Jim was born on Feb. 8, 1929 in Chicago, to Helen Claire Dale Boggs and Harry Weber, and welcomed by his older sisters Betty and Nancy. The family later made its …read more.

Danny Bill Gallmeier Sr., 70, Syracuse, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at the IU Health Goshen Hospital.

Dale Eugene Graham, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. He was born Jan. 13, 1929 to Ellis W. and Lela (Cox) Graham in Adel, Iowa. He was a graduate of Bristol High School Bristol, class of 1946. Dale was a United States Marine …read more.

Ellabelle Carr, 85, a lifetime resident of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, with her devoted husband by her side.

Ellabelle Carr, 85, a lifetime resident of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, with her devoted husband by her side. Ellabelle was born Nov. 7, 1930, in Kosciusko County, to Theries D. Doll and Minnie A.(Simon) Doll. She was married to Jack M. Carr June 28, 1952. She graduated from Syracuse High School and …read more.

Harold Jerome Traviolia II, 79, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at the Mike Conley Hospice House, Clermont, Fla. Born on Feb. 14, 1937, in Lafayette, the son of Harold and Maxine (Brooke) Traviolia, “Trav” grew up showing horses at local exhibitions. He graduated from Lafayette Jeff High school in 1954 where he was …read more.

Kathryn R. Earnhart, 90, passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 18, 2016, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. She was born to the late Frank J. and Poneta A. (Schoeff) Folk on Jan. 31, 1926, in Huntington. On June 3, 1944, she married Owen Clair Earnhart in Noble County. For many years she worked for the Syracuse Elementary …read more.

Doris Marian Mitchell, Warsaw, passed away at 9:44 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, at the age of 96. She was born on Oct. 28, 1919 in Baltimore, Md. to Adelia (Schad) and William Short. On March 27, 1942 she was married to Donald Cameron Mitchell who passed away …read more.

Jerry Lee Mangus, 63, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Harry D. “Jim” Boggs, 87 of Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Doris Marian Mitchell, Warsaw, passed away at 9:44 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, at the age of 96. She was born on Oct. 28, 1919, in Baltimore, Md., to Adelia (Schad) and William Short.  On March 27, 1942, she was married to Donald Cameron Mitchell who passed away on Oct. …read more.

Clara Kaiser, 86, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Dec. 17, 1929, the daughter of Oscar and Hulda (Beer) Graff. On May 7, 1950, she married Richard L. Kaiser; he preceded her in death on May 7, 2015. Clara …read more.

Norman E. Hankins, 92, Warsaw, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. On June 19, 1924, he was born in Warsaw to Marvin and Marie (Webber) Hankins. Norman was united in marriage to F. Martha Hanson on March 9, 1951 in Warsaw, who preceded him in death on Jan. …read more.

Marie F. Case, 96, Leesburg, peacefully went home to be with her Lord Sept. 13, 2016 at Peabody Senior Community. She was born April 19, 1920 in Carson City, Mich. to Frank and Maude (Kilmer) Dailey. On June 3, 1939, she married Malcolm J Case who survives. She graduated from Carson City High School and completed …read more.

June Marie Vanator, previously of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Dekalb Health, Auburn. She was 84 at the time of her death. June was born to Larry H. and Violet (Little) “Gomar” Gommadinger on Nov. 6, 1931, in Indianapolis. She was a graduate of Leesburg High School and a former member …read more.

James “Jamie” Ward Leeper III, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly in Puerto Rico on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at the age of 50.

Elaine Korth Loser, Leesburg, passed away at 9:27 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, at the age of 88.

James “Jamie” Ward Leeper III, 50, Warsaw, died Sept. 10, 2016 in Puerto Rico. Arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home.

David Edward Holbrook, 70, Warsaw, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Leesburg as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Lee Allen Sensibaugh Sr., 69, died very suddenly Friday, Sept. 2, while battling lung cancer.

Michael Scott Hayes, 26, Mishawaka, formerly Silver Lake, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Jimmie Dean Jones, 80, Warsaw, and formerly of Akron, passed at 4:55 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Ellen Minerva Peterman, Warsaw, passed away at 9:43 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, at the age of 69. She was born on April 26, 1947, in New Jersey to Ernest and Minerva Bush. She was a homemaker and widowed in 2008. She was a resident of Kosciusko County …read more.

Rebecca Sue (Riffle) Ellington, 53, Warsaw died at 9:10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Michael Hayes, 26, Mishawaka, originally of Koscisuko County, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

June M. Vanator, 84, Auburn, previously of Kosciusko County, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Dekalb Health in Auburn. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Jimmie Dean Jones, 80, Warsaw and formerly of Akron, passed Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Douglas M. “Red” Barnett, 80, North Webster, passed away at 6:59 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.

Virgil L. Currence Jr., 85, Milford, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford.

Kay Dimick, 74, Milford passed away Sept. 7, 2016 at her home.

Ryan N. Owens, 41, of rural Warsaw, Indiana passed at 10:42 a.m., Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 27, 1974 in Plymouth, Indiana John and Helen (Truex) Owens. He married on Nov. 11, 2000 in Columbia City, Indiana to Mary Lu Coleman, she survives. Ryan worked at Crouse Body …read more.

Jeannette Stetzel, 97, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Lake City Place, Warsaw.  She was born in Huntington, and graduated from Huntington High School. Jeannette was a homemaker and also the manager at Gass’s Dress Shop, Huntington, and at South Gate . She had worked at General Telephone and Platt Pharmacy, Fort Wayne.  Jeannette …read more.

Doris Jean Konkle Palmer, 83, Warsaw,  passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. She was born on Dec. 13, 1932, to Francis and Sylvia (Haws) Shafer in Warsaw. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and a homemaker. She was a member of the Eagle Lodge, …read more.

Robert L. “Bob” Cummings, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Jan. 17, 1929, to Theodore and Delta (Parker) Cummings in Warsaw. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Marilyn Baugher on Dec. 30, 1950. He was …read more.

Douglas M. “Red” Barnett, 80, North Webster, passed away at 6:59 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home,  North Webster.

Virgil L. Currence Jr., 85, Milford, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehab, Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

William D. Sadler, 99, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, in his residence. He was born on Aug. 7, 1917, to William M. and Pearl (Sieber) Sadler in Flora. He married Vivian Becker on Nov. 9, 1940, in Portland. He moved from LaGrange to Warsaw in 1950. She preceded him on Oct. …read more.

Gerard L. “Gary” Webster, 61, Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. He was born on Feb. 2, 1955, in Madison, Wis., to Gary Atward and Anna Mae (O’Gara) Webster. He grew up in Madison, Wis., and attended East High School, Madison, Wis. He was a United States Army veteran, moved to the Warsaw …read more.

Lester Lee Scott of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 87. He was born on Dec. 3, 1928, in Connersville, to Clyde Goldy and Louise Violet (Guthrie) Goldy Phillips Smith.   On June 22, 1947, he married Harriet …read more.

Doris Jean Palmer, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

William D. Sadler, 99, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mayedene L. Lehman passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, in Lake City Place, Warsaw. She was 89 years old at the time of her passing. Born into a large family, Mayedene was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Hazel May (Knisley) Main. They welcomed her into their family on Oct. 25, 1926. …read more.

Kathaleen Lee Barhydt, 61, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. She was born on March 31, 1955, the daughter of Frank and Lydia (Slone) Jacobs in Pippa Passes, Ky. On Aug. 6, 1988, she married Dennis Lee Barhydt in Hindman, Ky. She is survived by her husband of 28 years: Dennis Barhydt, …read more.

Patricia Lou Watkins, 78, Etna Green, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital with her family at her side. Pat was born May 25, 1938, to the Calvin and Edna (Phillips) Blosser at South Bend. She was a graduate of Wakarusa High School and a longtime area resident. Pat …read more.

Mayedene L. (Main) Lehman, 89, Milford, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Lake City Place, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

George O. Mann, 45, Warsaw, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in his residence. On Dec. 25, 1970, he was born in Indianapolis, to George B. and Isadora O. (Rosbrugh) Mann.  He honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy as a Engineman/Fireman (E-3) being discharged in February 1994. George has lived …read more.

George R. Eberly, 92, of South Whitley, died at 11:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows where he had been a resident since March 2015. He was born Aug. 2, 1924 in Kosciusko County, Indiana a son of Levi and Mary (Mishler) Eberly. His formative years were spent in Richland Township, Whitley County. …read more.

Charles “Chuck” Coburn, 65, of Ligonier, passed away on Aug. 31, 2016 at the Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 22, 1951 in Wabash, Indiana to Billy & Doris (Weaver) Coburn. He moved to Syracuse, Indiana where he was a longtime resident and a 1969 graduate of Wawasee High School. …read more.

Phillip L. “Phil” Scott, 69, died Monday, Aug. 29, at 7:19 p.m. in his Winona Lake home. He was born on Sept. 27, 1936, Marion, Indiana to his father, Carl L. Scott and his mother Mary J. (Lee) Scott. He was a 1954 graduate of Mississinewa High School, Gas City. He married Margaret “Peg” Fixel, on Sept. 6, 1990, Marion. …read more.

Elizabeth Ann Nicholson, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 12:42 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence. On Sept. 15, 1943, she was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to George W. and Alice Marie (Concillio) Gross.  She was united in marriage to Lenord E. Nicholson Sr. on June 8, 1963, in New Jersey, who survives. Elizabeth …read more.

Sheila Louise Hewitt, 53, Wawaka, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at her home in Brimfield. She was born on May 24, 1963, to Harvey and Patricia (Christlieb) Heintzelman in LaGrange. On Oct. 10, 2015, she married Hershel Hewitt at Jones Lake. Sheila worked for Silgan Plastics for 17 years and also for Parker …read more.

Leah Marie Kugler, 35, Afton, Okla., passed away at 10:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in her residence. On May 13, 1981, she was born in Goshen to John and Connie (Robbins) Kugler. Leah served in the U.S. Navy and then worked as a secretary. She then worked as a prison corrections officer. Leah was dedicated …read more.

John G. Hamilton, 72, Syracuse, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Center for Hospice Care House in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Gary L. Webster, 61, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Marcelyn Sue Bezenah, known to many as Sue, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, at the age of 87. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past six years. Sue was a 1947 graduate of Clio High School in Clio, Mich., and attended G.M.I. Tech in …read more.

Delores Ruth Duffy, Warsaw, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 81. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a member of Christian Life Apostolic Church of Warsaw. She attended Pierceton High School, Pierceton. Delores worked for 25 years as a …read more.

Albert “George” Day III, 63, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2016.

James Jeffery Kellogg, 78, Winona Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Grace Village Retirement Center.

Larry Reed Jefferies, 78, Winona Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Grace Village Retirement Center.

Donald E. “Gene” Ringler, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw.

Liane Saovongxay, 86, Leesburg, passed away Aug. 25, 2016, at his home.

Martha Strayer, 88, formerly of Tucson, Ariz., Warsaw, and West Palm Beach, Fla., died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

James “Jeff” Kellogg, 65, Warsaw, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Kent D. Bragg I, 72, Morristown, Tenn., passed away at 1:35 a.m., July 27, 2016 in Hamblen County Memorial Hospital, Morristown, Tenn.

Phillip “Phil” L. Scott, 79, Winona Lake, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 in his home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Donald E. “Gene” Ringler, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Danny A. “Dan” Brown, 75, Cromwell, passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at North Ridge Village Nursing & Rehab in Albion.

Wayne Albert Luchenbill, a beloved son, father, grandfather, and friend passed away unexpectedly in St. Joseph, Michigan, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at the age of 72.

Otto Beer Jr., 84, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at his home after failing health over the past year.

Mavis Irene Fulford, 79, Ligonier, passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Northridge Village in Albion following an extended illness.

Nancy J. Black, 78, Cromwell, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

Mary Jane Thompson, 83, Leesburg, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake.

Danny A. “Dan” Brown, 75, Cromwell, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 at North Ridge Village Nursing & Rehab Center in Albion. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN

Kay A. Justis, 68, Claypool, formerly of Nappanee, died Thursday, Aug. 25 from injuries from an explosion in her home. She was born October 4, 1947 in Elkhart to Ross C. and Loella (Gall) Martin. Kay was a 1965 graduate of Nappanee High School and attended Anderson College. She lived her lifetime in Elkhart and …read more.

Mary Jane Thompson, 83, Leesburg, died at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Jack Earl Lutz, 84, Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. He was born March 3, 1932, in Muncie to Fred and Mabel Lutz. Jack retired at age 65 from Hull Lift Truck, Elkhart; as well as worked at Midwest Towel, Muncie. A U.S. Navy veteran, Jack served …read more.

Gary L. Rodriguez, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Life Care Center in Fort Wayne.

Helen “Joan” Wysong, 88, Wolf Lake, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at North Ridge Village Nursing. Born Dec. 18, 1927, in Cromwell, she was the daughter of Merle and Ruby (Knox) Bennett. A lifetime resident of Wolf Lake, Joan graduated from Wolf Lake High School with the class of 1945.  On Dec. …read more.