Seward Forrest Heckaman, 86, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, in his Columbia City home. Seward was born Aug. 27, 1929, in Bremen, to Forrest Henry and Anna Marie (Heyde) Heckaman. He and Jean “Arlene” Kaufman were married August 7, 1948 in Pascagoula, Miss., and would share 67 years. She survives in Columbia City. He …read more.

Pasquale D. “Pat” Gabriele, 59, of Wabash, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at his home. He was born March 21, 1956, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Pasquale D. and Ella (Sifford) Gabriele. Pat was a wrestler under the name of “Dark Angel” and a wrestling promoter. He was inducted into the Championship Wrestling …read more.

Tommy D. “Tom” Burkett Sr., 74, Warsaw, passed away at 4:21 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Rebecca Ann Lewis, 43, Ligonier, passed away at her home Tuesday evening, Feb. 23, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 9, 1972, the daughter of Ralph and Nancy (Poindexter) Lewis, Richmond. You could always find Rebecca with her nose in a romance novel or a sci-fi book. Reading was her favorite pastime. …read more.

Roberto Aguilar, 58, Leesburg, died at 2:22 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born April 16, 1957, in Brownsville, Texas, to Olivia Aguilar, who is deceased. He worked 25 years at RR Donnelly and Sons as a material handler in the west plant pressroom where he met his wife Sheila …read more.

Shane O. Jackson, 45, of Kimmell, passed away on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 23, 1971, the son of Russell and Sherry (Smith) Jackson in Fort Wayne. On Oct. 17, 1995 he married Robin Heppner in Albion. …read more.

Plessa Edward Mast, 89, Urbana, Ill., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Ed was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Bourbon, to Plessa L and Vada Mae Mast. His father was a minister in the United Brethren Church and his mother received seminary training before becoming a pastor’s wife and homemaker for Ed and his three siblings, …read more.

Roberto Aguilar, 58, Leesburg, passed away at 2:22 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Dorothy M. Bailey, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at her residence at the age of 89. She was a 1943 graduate of Harper High School in Chicago, Ill., and in 1968 she graduated from Northern Illinois University. Dorothy was an elementary school teacher for 20 years in DeKalb, Ill. …read more.

Kay E. Michael, 69, Warsaw, died at 7:23 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw. She was born April 18, 1946, in Wabash, to Walter and Wilma (Hamman) Keirn, both deceased. Kay was an executive secretary for 15 years at United Telephone Company, Warsaw. She married Richard Dean Michael on Sept. 26, 1992. …read more.

Marilyn M. Mort, 84, Warsaw, died at 4:12 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in her home. Marilyn was born on Sept. 19, 1931, in North Manchester, to Herman and Lillian (Heeter) Martin. She was a 1949 graduate of North Manchester High School and lived most of her life in Kosciusko County. She married Joseph Mort …read more.

Frank Hurd, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, in his residence. On Jan. 31, 1952, he was born in Estel, Ky. to Frank and Marie (Shepherd) Hurd Sr. He was united in marriage to Linda Hyden in 1991 in Warsaw, who survives. Living most of his life in Warsaw, Frank …read more.

Emory Daylin Watrous, 73 of 17th Road, Argos, died at 5:22 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at the Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Emory had been in declining health for the past several months. He was born on Aug. 15, 1942, in Union City, Penn., to James Daylin Watrous and Mary Alice (Barker) Watrous. He has lived …read more.

Don E. Baer, 90, of Warren, formerly of Wabash died at 7:20 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, where he had lived since 2001, coming from Lake Barbee. He was born April 28, 1925, in Urbana, to Forrest G. and Eva S. (Cripe) Baer. Don was a 1943 graduate of Wabash …read more.

Margaret Anne Darr, 82, of Syracuse passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2016, at her home, following a short setback in her health. She was born Sept. 25, 1933, in Celeryville, Ohio, to Arthur and Myrtle (Bushong) Robinson. On June 16, 1952, she married Ray E. Darr in Syracuse, who passed away in 2002. She …read more.

James “Jimmy” Duvall, 76, of Goshen died Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after being in failing health for years. He was born July 31, 1939, in Albany, Ky. to Jess and Mabel (Rigney) Duvall. On March 25, 1978 he married Donna Butler in Goshen. She survives along with two daughters: …read more.

Glenna Swearingen, age 69, of Syracuse, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence. She was born July 21, 1946, in Beaver, Ohio to Arthur and Buford (Brown) Stapleton. Mrs. Swearingen moved to Nappanee from Ohio in 1962, she had lived in Syracuse for 17 years. She had worked at NIA in …read more.

Dennis M. Hazel, 80, Warsaw, died at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in his Warsaw home. He was born Nov. 15, 1935, in Elkhart, to Lawrence S. and Evelyn R. (Robinson) Hazel. He married Ruth Grabill on May 31, 1995, in Harris, Ark. Hazel resided in the Warsaw area for the past 22 years and …read more.

John Franklin Godshalk 82, Sturgis, Mich., died on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Sturgis Hospital in Michigan. He passed away of natural causes. Godshalk was born Dec. 14, 1933, in Carroll County. He was a lifelong truck driver for a variety of companies including Dallas, Mavis and Logistics by Bontrager. He loved traveling and was …read more.

Norma Jean Robinson, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in her residence. On May 1, 1932, she was born in Warsaw, to George and Daisy Slater. She was united in marriage to Loyd Robinson on March 8, 1986, in Warsaw. He preceded her in death. Jean lived most of her …read more.

Mikel Neer, age 56, of Leesburg, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in North Webster. He was born to Richard D. and Phyllis Jean (Grubbs) Neer in Columbia City, on Aug. 21, 1959. Mikel was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He is survived by brothers Giles (spouse Jennifer) Neer of Akron; …read more.

Linda Lou Jeffersen Howard, 54, Pierceton, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in her residence. On Jan. 27, 1962, she was born in Columbia City, to Kelsey and Carolyn (Parrett) Jeffersen. She was united in marriage with Wayne Howard and then married David Richter. Linda lived most of her life in the …read more.

Mike Neer, 56, North Webster, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Allen R. Graber, 69, North Webster, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 17, 1946, in Warsaw, to William J. and Nora (Slaubaugh) Graber. He grew up in Marshall County, graduated in 1964 from Triton High School in Bourbon, and was …read more.

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth (Bettinger) Nickels, 60, of Hanover, entered this life on Nov. 21, 1955, in Warsaw. She was the beloved daughter of the late Marjorie J. Gulland Shipley. A 1974 graduate of Warsaw High School, Ruth received her Bachelors Degree from DePauw University in Greencastle and her Masters from Ithaca College. An award winning …read more.

Allen R. Graber, 69, North Webster, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Jeff Moles, Sr., 49, Syracuse, died at his home early Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, of natural causes. He was born in Goshen on April 16, 1966, to Hess and Marvel (Dills) Moles. On Feb. 23, 2002, he married Michelle Meyer in Goshen. She survives along with a son: Jeffrey Lee (Jennifer) Moles Jr., Elkhart; …read more.

Archie D. Cook Jr., 46, Goshen, died 1:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1969, in Indiott, N.Y. to Archie Cook Sr. and Cora A. (Barton) Crump. He married Tracy (Nunemaker) Cook on February 19, 1989. Surviving are his wife: Tracy, Goshen; daughter, Taylor Adelynn Cook, Goshen; mother: …read more.

DeLores Faye Edwards of Johnson City, Tenn., went home to the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center with her beloved husband and son by her side. She was born on Oct. 6, 1930, in Milford, Iowa ,to Robert and Mae Twist. DeLores met her true love in college and the …read more.

Christopher Austin Davis, 13, Warsaw, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born July 30, 2002, in Warsaw, to Dannie and Terri (McDonald) Davis. A lifetime resident of Warsaw he was a seventh grade student at Edgewood Middle School, Warsaw. He was baptized in the Lutheran …read more.

David Lowell Biltz, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born to Clarence and Margaret (Timko) Biltz on Nov. 11, 1937, in Warsaw. He married Francis Gayle Reese at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw, on Dec. 5, 1959. He honorably served in the United States …read more.

Chester L. Clampitt, Jr., 76, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in his Warsaw home. Born Oct. 24, 1939, Chet, as he was known, was born to Chester L. and Esther L. (Wills) Clampitt, Sr. in Frankfort. He was a 1957 graduate of Mentone High School and was a lifetime Kosciusko County …read more.

Gary Cristian Troyer, Topeka, 67, died on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at his home. Mr. Troyer was born at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake, on June 23, 1948, to Jonathan Arthur and Lydiann (Frey) Troyer. He graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1966; over the years, Gary was employed at Starcraft Vans, Supreme Corporation, Crystal …read more.

David L. Biltz, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Kathleen “Kathy” J. Rhodes, 45, Warsaw, passed away at 5:18 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she attended Warsaw Community Church. Kathy had worked as a clerk at Staples in Warsaw and also worked for Home Helpers of Warsaw. She enjoyed antiques, reading, writing …read more.

Betty J. Lewallen, 86, North Webster, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at her home. She was born June 13, 1929, in Warsaw to Delbert & Glea (Rider) East. She grew up in the Warsaw/Mentone area and graduated in 1947 from Mentone High School. She was married April 26, 1947, in Warsaw …read more.

E. Lauree Brubaker, Grace Village, Winona Lake, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Aug. 13, 1922, in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County, to John D. and Flossie “Mae” (Kurtz) Foreman. She was united in marriage to Wilmer H. Brubaker Aug. 27, 1977, …read more.

Richard “Dick” D. Null, 72, Goshen, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1943, in Wakarusa to Paul Richard and Geraldine (Truex) Null. Survivors include two sons: Terry W. (Sonya) Null, Middlebury and Paul Null of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Tammy Holmes, Elkhart; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; …read more.

Marolyn Jo Anne Cook Bills, Warsaw, passed away at 1:42 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 84. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she worked for United Telephone Company for 30 years, retiring in 1989. Marolyn worked there as the supervisor of CTI …read more.

Elizabeth Vaudene French, who was never without a smile and seldom without a fresh-baked pie, passed away Friday, Feb. 12. She was 83. She was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Norcatur, Kan., to Edward A. and Velma (Miller) Railsback. She attended Laketon High School and, on Dec. 24, 1950, she married William Edward French, who …read more.

Bruce K. Tillman, Jr., 25, of Silver Lake, passed away at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in his residence. He was born Aug. 18, 1990m in Plymouth, to Bruce K. and Charlene (Sexton) Tillman, Sr. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County, resident and formerly employed by Creighton Brothers, LLC of Warsaw. Survivors include his mother: …read more.

Juanita E. Miller of Warsaw, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 77. She had been a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1958. She worked as a cosmetologist since 1957 and owned and operated Hair Etc in Warsaw retiring in 1999.  …read more.

Chad Robert Lauer, 44, Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, football, and boating. Chad is survived by parents: Cheryl Lauer, Fort Wayne; John Lauer, Syracuse; sisters: Cynthia Lauer, Fort Wayne; Michelle (Jonathan Baker) Lauer, Wesley Chapel, Fla.; and Rebecca Lauer, Tampa; two nieces and two nephews. Services will be at …read more.

Honor Margaret Brader, 88, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Nov. 22, 1927, in Parsons, Pa. to William and Maude Dixon Davies. She was united in marriage to Edmund E. Brader in Kingston, Pa. on Dec. 6, 1947. He preceded her on Sept. 19, 2012. She …read more.

Bruce K. Tillman, 25, Silver Lake, passed away at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,. Warsaw.

Carol Jane Minix, 79, Warsaw, and formerly of Bourbon, and Polk City, Fla. passed at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 13, 1936, in Marshall County, to William Harold and Elma (Winterrowd) Fanning. She was a Tippecanoe High School graduate. Carol is survived by …read more.

Vickie Lynn Harvey, 58, of rural Claypool, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at her home. She was born April 11, 1957, in Fort Myers, Fla. to Billy Ray Bragg and Imogene (Wade) Arone. Vickie attended Sarasota County Technical Institute in Sarasota, Fla. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse 20 years and worked …read more.

Linda S. Bauer, 64, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home. She was born on Nov. 8, 1951, in Elkhart, to Vernon H. and Phyllis Jean (Haursperger) Timke. She was married on July 29, 1981, in Chicago to Robert Scott Bauer Jr. who preceded her in 2003. She spent most of …read more.

Helen M. Good, 82, Mentone, passed at 2:58 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 10, 1933, in Rochester, to Harley and Wiladine (Shively) Beck. She was married on Aug. 22, 1953, in Rochester, to Joseph C. Good, he survives. Helen was a 46 year Avon …read more.

Alice M. Latta, 102, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born July 23, 1913, in South Whitley to Carl and Lettie (Bayman) Thomson. She was united in marriage to James B. Latta on April 29, 1939, who preceded her in 1993. She was …read more.

Ron Weaver, 66, of Kimmel passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on  Sept. 20, 1949 in LaGrange County to Harry and Clara (Berkey) Weaver. On April 7, 1996. he married Kim Lowe who survives. He retired after 28 years as a metal fabricator …read more.

Linda S. Bauer, 64, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Ron Weaver, 66, Kimmel, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 20, 1949 in LaGrange County to Harry & Clara (Berkey) Weaver. On April 7, 1996, he married Kim Lowe who survives. He retired after 28 years as a metal fabricator …read more.

Kelby Craig Jones, 37, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:38 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in his residence. On July 11, 1978, he was born in Peru, to K.C. and Doris (Tibbets) Jones. He lived in Colorado until he moved to Rochester, where he graduated in 1997. He met LaDonna (Fitzpatrick) Jones, who survives, in …read more.

Frank Everett Watson of Warsaw, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 85. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past nine years. He was a 1947 graduate of West Monroe High School in Louisiana. Frank then enlisted in the …read more.

Kelby Craig Jones, 37, Warsaw, passed away at 8:38 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

James Milton “Jim” Wolf went to be with the Lord at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Jim, the son born to Merl J. and Elizabeth Lorena (Egolf) Wolf, was born in Atwood, on Nov. 30, 1925. He was a 1944 graduate of Atwood High School. Jim entered into active …read more.

Alice M. Latta, 102, Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Mamor, Warsaw. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Gayle L. Miner, 71, died at 5:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in her Huffman Lake home. She was born on April 11, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Leonard and Olga (Greco) Schneider. She was a 1962 graduate of Warsaw High School. After high school she attended the John Herron Art Institute, Indianapolis. On July …read more.

Frank Everett Watson of Warsaw, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 85. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past nine years. He was a 1947 graduate of West Monroe High School in Louisiana. Frank then enlisted in the …read more.

Frank E. Watson, Warsaw, died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Curt N. Gatke, 64 of Warsaw, passed away at 10:50 a.m, Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Ina “Jeanette” Mast, 73, Apache Junction, Ariz., and of Pierceton, passed away at 2:02 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On March 5, 1942, she was born in Warsaw to John B. and Vera M. (Rule) Homan. She was united in marriage to Rex D. Mast in South Whitley, June 3, …read more.

Blane E. Biller, 53, Milford, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Kindred Valley View Healthcare Center, Elkhart, where he has been since December. He was born Feb. 18, 1962, in Warsaw, to Kendall E. and Maxine (McCuen) Biller. He was a lifetime area resident. He attended the Cardinal Center and worked at …read more.

Irvin Wayne Lindemuth, 84, of Warsaw, passed away at 6:42 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 1, 1931 in Defiance, Ohio to Bert M. Lindemuth and Mary Mildred (Overhiser) Lindemuth. They moved west when he was 13, settling in Everett, Wash., where he completed high …read more.

Ruth E. Hoffer passed away at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was 62. Ruth was born to Frank DeVon and Dorothy Elizabeth (Hershberger) Hoffer June 27, 1953, in Warsaw. Ruth was a 1971 graduate of Mentone High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in …read more.

Sue Ellen (Houck) Johnston peacefully went home to be with her Heavenly Father while holding the hand of her husband of 57 years, Gaylord Dean Johnston, at Englewood, Fla., Community Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at the age of 75. Sue was born on Feb. 20, 1940, in Warsaw, the daughter of George Robert …read more.

Paul E. Rubenacker, 73, Pierceton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home as the result of injuries suffered in a house fire. He was born on October 24, 1942, in Memphis, Tenn. to Robert Paul and Phyllis Ann (Baker) Rubenacker. He graduated from Cairo High School in Cairo, Ill. and from DeVry …read more.

Faye Howard, 72, of Rogersville, Ala., passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 at her residence. She attended Old Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church, Rogersville. There will be no service at this time. She was preceded in death by her father: Jesse Jackson; sisters: Betty and Ida Mae; brother: Arnold; companion: Bobby; and nephew: Rusty. She is …read more.

Sue Ellen Johnston, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home.

Leslie Hardwick, 68, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on April 28, 1947, to George and Ruth Ellen (Greenstreet) Stimmel in Richmond. On March 25, 1991, she married Clayton Hardwick in Ligonier. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1999. Mrs. Hardwick was …read more.

Paul E. Rubenacker, 73, Pierceton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Susan Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born on Sept. 9, 1945, in Fort Wayne, to Charles and Pauline (Wagner) Blue. She was a Syracuse area resident since 1979. She is survived by her daughter: Paula Fiscus, Milford; son: Brad (Cheryl) Smith, Franklin, Tenn.; …read more.

Glenna E. Parker, 73, Silver Lake, died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Fort Wayne. Glenna was born in Kosciusko County on July 26, 1942, to Lawrence and Alice (Moore) Wray. She was the former owner of the Log Cabin Restaurant and was a hairdresser for many years. Glenna loved wintering in The …read more.

Susan Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Virginia L. Scott, 87, Warsaw, and formerly of Rochester, passed away peacefully at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 3, 1928, in Chicago, Ill. to Milo and Esther Hair. On June 29, 1946, she married the love of her life, Eugene “Scotty” Scott. He …read more.

Glenda L. Starner, 81, of rural Claypool, passed at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. She was born on March 7, 1934, in Wabash, to Roy and Katherine (Perry) Holle. She was married on Sept. 8, 1951 to Robert Starner who preceded Feb. 14, 2013. She had worked for …read more.

Maurice E. Morrison, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 29, 1936, he was born in Pierceton to Walter and Irene (Froh) Morrison. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, he was former owner of Roto Rooter of Kosciusko County, where he served for 45 …read more.

Erma I. Mast, 79, Lexington, Ky., and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at her home. She was born on Sept. 6, 1936, in Syracuse, to Wilbur Perry and Loah Mabel (Roberts) Walton. She attended Milford High School and was a lifetime Syracuse area resident until she moved to …read more.

Ada Riley, 55, Topeka, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at her home. She was born on Oct. 1, 1960 in Scottsburg, to Walter and Elsie (Barger) Riley. Ada is survived by her son: Roy Brickey Jr., Topeka; two daughters: Angela Brickey, Ligonier; Rochelle Brickey, Topeka; eight grandchildren; four sisters: Betty …read more.

Lillian Conley, 69, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the IU Goshen Hospital. She was born on Oct. 28, 1946, in Logan County, W. Va., to Henry and Ardith (Dial) Smith. On March 28, 1970, she married Orie Conley who survives. She was a member of the Free United Baptist Church in …read more.

Sue Ann Nowlin, 50, of Fort Wayne, laid her weary head to rest at 4:28 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. She was born on Oct. 26, 1965, the daughter of Donald Roy and Donna I. (Thunander) Seidner, in Goshen. She is survived by three children: Daneille (Joey) O’Haver of Goshen and Brandon Dills and Natasha …read more.

Glenda L. Starner, 81, rural Claypool, passed at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Kay Goshert Camp, 63, Mentone, took the hand of her Savior, and stepped into heaven at 10:52 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw, where she had resided since March of 2014. Kay Arlene was born July 18, 1952, to James and Iola (Tucker) Goshert. She was a 1970 graduate of …read more.

Lillian Conley, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on Jan. 31, 2016, at the IU Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Robert L. Souther, Sr., 69, of Warsaw, and formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Friday Jan. 29, 2016, at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. Born on Oct. 3, 1946, in Wilkesboro, N.C. he was the son of Edgar C. and Clara M. (Mitchell) Souther. Robert attended high school in Decatur, Mich., and graduated with …read more.

Erma I. Mast, 79 of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse.

Patricia “Patty”Ann Giesler, daughter of the late Robert and Marian McKenzie, entered her eternal home in heaven on Jan. 29, 2016. Patty was born on Oct. 25, 1939, in Harrisburg, Pa., the oldest child of five. Patty moved with her family to Silver Lake, Indiana when she was 16 years old. She graduated from Silver …read more.

Walter M. Olson, 91, originally from Cashton, Wis., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at his son’s home in Alachua, Fla. Walter was born at Cashton, on May 17, 1924, to Ole and Mae Olson. He was their 10th child. Walter had a great life working on the family dairy farm. He loved the animals, …read more.

Infant Mireya Saldivar, 37-minutes-old, died at 7:56 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, Fort Wayne, to Ricardo and Gloria (Olivarez) Saldivar. She is survived by her parents; three brothers: Ricardo Saldivar; Esteban Saldivar; Julian Saldivar; one sister: Teresa Saldivar; and maternal grandmother: Teresa Olivarez, Pierceton. She was preceded in death by her …read more.

Billi Campell Andrews, 87, of Satsuma, Fla., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in nearby Palatka, Fla. Billi was born to William and Irma (Maybury) Campbell on Sept. 18, 1928, in Mount Pleasant, Tenn. She graduated from high school in Memphis, Tennin 1948 before moving to Warsaw, in 1951. It …read more.

Steven R. Reisinger, 66, Claypool, passed away at 3:42 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at his residence. He was born Sept. 11, 1949, in Fort Wayne, to Leonard and Donna (Cline) Reisinger. He had lived in Claypool for the last nine years. He was the former owner of Corvette Nationals, owner of Horsepower Marketing and …read more.

LuAnn K. Wiseman, 78, Marcellus, Mich., passed away at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at her residence. She was born Dec. 18, 1937, in Etna Green, to the late Ralph and Aleta (Height) Long. LuAnn is survived by a son: Craig Wiseman, Marcellus, Mich.; three daughters: Simmelia Wiseman, Harrison, Mich.; Lauralee Wiseman, Hermosa Beach, …read more.

Joy Weimer, 82, Ligonier, left Avalon Village on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, to be forever with the Lord surrounded by her family. She was born June 10, 1933, to Chester “Roy” and Erma (Hontz) Stump in Kimmell. On July 9, 1952, Joy married Lennel “Pat” Weimer in Larwell. He preceded her in death in 1998. …read more.

Infant Mireya Saldivar, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Kay Caudill, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born May 10, 1955, in Columbia City, to Harold and Ileana “Jake” Brandenburg. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She was united in marriage to Russell Miller on November 8, …read more.

Ronnie S. Zentz II, 44, of Vero Beach, Fla., and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, as the result of an automobile accident near Syracuse. He was born on Oct. 1, 1971, in Warsaw, to Ronnie S. and Sarah D. (Stump) Zentz. He attended Lakeland High School in Lakeland, …read more.

Irene G. Smith, 30, Warsaw, died at 4:22 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at IU Health University Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born Oct. 25, 1985, in the Philippines, to Rodito and Lucy (Gibuena) Papauran. She married Jonathon W. Smith on July 25, 2007, in the Philippines and moved with her husband to Warsaw. She was a …read more.

Robert A. “Bob” Brandon, Sr., 69, passed away at 3:32 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Robert was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 27, 1946, to Melrose and Hattie Erline (Sims) Brandon. He and Mary Brenda Waites were married Feb. 3, 1969 in Milford. Robert lived most of his life …read more.

Walter Morris Olson, 91, originally from Cashton, Wis., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at his son’s home in Alachua, Fla. He had been a former resident of Warsaw. Walter was born at Cashton, Wis., on May 17, 1924, to Ole and Mae Olson. He was their 10th child. Walter had a great life working …read more.