Peggy Joe Holloway, Warsaw, passed away at 2:12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 83. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a member of Winona Lake Free Methodist Church, Winona Lake. Peggy retired after 40 years with United Telephone Company where …read more.

Donald J. Lines, 80, Syracuse, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Donna (Black) Bevington, 85, Leesburg, passed away at 6:18 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Patricia R. Gross, 84, Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, and formerly of Etna Green, passed at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake. She was born on June 7, 1931, in Kosciusko County, to Howard and Olive (Linn) Hudson. She was married on Oct. 7, 1962, …read more.

D. “Gene” Poe, 78, Claypool, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. He was born in Floyd County, Ky., to Lynn B. and Essie (Marsillett) Poe, on Dec. 19, 1936. He married Dorothy Barrett on May 22, 1959, in Claypool, and lived most of his life in Claypool, …read more.

Sandra S. “Sandy” Adams, 66, North Webster, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 12, 1949, in Warsaw, to Sherman H. “Howard” and Gertrude M. “Gertie” (Snell) Kiser. She was a lifetime North Webster area resident and graduated in 1967 …read more.

Brad Brouwer, 44, Winona Lake, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guest book go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Mary Marie Lewis Wright, known to all as just Mary, was a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 6:42 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 86. Mary resided with her husband Charlie in West Prestonsburg, Ky. and worked as a Licensed …read more.

Delores F. (Zimmerman) Hyde, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on April 25, 1940, in Noble County, to Thornton G. and Leila (Smith) Zimmerman. Delores lived most of her life in Kosciusko County, enjoying sewing, crocheting, opera, family and friends. She is …read more.

Mary Wright passed away at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at her residence at the age of 86. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Lillian Margretta “Marg” Snow of Warsaw, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, surrounded by family at her son’s residence in Winona Lake, at the age of 91. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, Mo. She resided most of her life in Grant City, Mo. Marg …read more.

Lynn Stalter, 63, formerly of North Webster, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Woodland Manor in Elkhart. She was born on Dec. 5, 1051, in Warsaw, to Gaylord and Mary (Hayes) Stalter. She owned and operated the Flower Shop in North Webster. Lynn is survived by her two brothers: Richard (Cheryl) Stalter; and …read more.

Richard L. Smith, 57, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on May 6, 1958, to Bethel Don and Viola S. (Gavreledes) Smith-Fetters in Elwood. On June 25, 2000, he married Tina Franks in The Rock Church, Cromwell. He graduated from …read more.

Larry L. Steiner, 82, Pierceton, passed away at 7:56 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in his residence. On Oct. 11, 1933, Larry was born in Allen County, to Robert and Mildred (Brower) Steiner. He was united in marriage to Betty Mohr on March 17, 1962, in Kosciusko County, who survives. Larry was a lifelong resident …read more.

Ralph E. Hyde, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 6:34 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On March 26, 1934, he was born in Cannelton, to Ralph and Thelma (Dunlevy) Hyde. He was united in marriage to Mary A. Guiff on Jan. 23, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who survives. Ralph Graduated …read more.

Delores F. Hyde, 75, Pierceton, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Leonard Jon Tanner of Warsaw, went to be with the Lord at 3:26 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 98. He attended school in Burlington, Okla. and later became the co-owner of Burlington Hardware Store in the 1940’s. After selling his share of the store, he purchased …read more.

Sandra S. “Sandy” Adams, 66, of North Webster, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Lary Dale “Red Eye” Reed, of the Cromwell-Syracuse area, passed away Friday Oct. 30, 2015 following a brief illness, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was 56 years old. He was born Aug. 29, 1959 the son of Dale and Mary Reed in Goshen. Like a wise man, he never married. He is survived …read more.

Patricia D. Hartman, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 6:28 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 29, 1944, in Tampa, Fla. to Dale and Ruth (Henderson) Clark. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident. She was united in marriage to Thomas Hartman on Dec. 29, 1962, …read more.

Doris M. Kilman, 73, Claypool and formerly of South Whitley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 4, 1942, she was born in Covington, Ky. to Alma Sipple. She resided in San Jacinto, Calif. for several years until moving …read more.

Michael “Mike” Kent Burris, Silver Lake, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Greenfield, at the age of 70. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Northfield High School, Wabash. On Oct. 18, 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1967. He worked as …read more.

LaVon D. “Mose” Shrock, age 50, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly following an illness resulting from a stroke in 2014. He was born on March 24, 1965, the son of Moses and MaryEtta (Mishler) Shrock in Elkhart. On Oct. 30, 2010, he married Rachael Yoder-Thomas; she survives. Also surviving are siblings: Lorene (Greg) Schrock, Topeka; …read more.

Todd Matthew Medert, 50, died suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital. He was a general manager for Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. He was an active member as well as the lighting director for The Chapel. He is survived by his devoted wife of 21 years: Kristi Medert; children: Justin (Casey Sutter) Medert, Elkhart; …read more.

Dennis Wayne Emerick, 67, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at his group home in Warsaw. He was born in Mishawaka, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Sapp) Emerick. Dennis was preceded in death by three brothers: Thomas Jr.; George; and John and one sister: Rosemary. Left to cherish our memories are three sisters: …read more.

Linda Rae Johnston, 65, Claypool, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1949, in Warsaw, to Donavon and Gertrude (Robinson) Johnston, and was a lifetime Claypool resident. She was a proud member of the Cardinal Bell Ringers; they performed in different places; but the highlight of her …read more.

Martha L. Legate, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On Sept. 16, 1929, she was born in Pulaski County, Arkansas to Joe and Vera (Bush) Liles. She was united in marriage to Ralph Legate on Nov. 28, 1947, in Little Rock, Ark., who …read more.

Lavina Alderfer, 68, Cromwell, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. She was born July 31, 1947, to Lewis and Mildred (Warren) Bules. On Nov. 20, 1965, she married Wayne Alderfer in Etna Green. She is survived by her husband: Wayne; four children: Lewis Alderfer; Eric Alderfer; Jeannette (Joe) Pinkerton, all of Cromwell; Lynette Fritz, …read more.

Daniel “Dan” Leroy Terrell of Warsaw, went to be with the Lord at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center at the age of 77. Dan was a 1956 graduate of Lagro High School in Lagro. In 1956 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy working as an Aviation Radar Technician until …read more.

Marilyn B. Kenipe, 85, of Pierceton, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. She was born July 21, 1930 in Carmel, to Harry Russell and Gladys (Rigle) Barnes. She was united in marriage to Donald F. Kenipe on June 17, 1951, …read more.

Susie Barber Jackson, 75, Warsaw, died at 3:25 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. She was born Sept. 8, 1940, in Warsaw, to Dail Sr. and Edy (Cochran) Barber, and was a 1958 graduated of Beaver Dam High School. She married Larry Jackson on June 22, 1985, in Burket, …read more.

Lavore E. Nesbitt, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 12:31 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On May 5, 1919, she was born in Lamar County, Ala. to Jesse and Verla (Osborn) Christian. She was united in marriage to Leroy McDonald in Nov. 1935 in Lamar, Ala., who preceded her in death …read more.

Gene L. Slone, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born Jan. 29, 1952, to Woodrow Slone and Vina (Whitaker) Cleveland. He was a 1971 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and was a lifetime Warsaw resident. Gene was the roll tender …read more.

James “Jim” Franklin Dubbs of Warsaw, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at his residence at the age of 67. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was a 1968 graduate of Warsaw High School. In 1969 he started working at Dalton Foundry in Warsaw, and worked there for …read more.

Gladys Marie Holloway passed away at 9:27 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. She was 91. The daughter of William and Una (Denny) Bell, Gladys was born Dec. 14, 1923, in Monticello, Ky. She was a 1941 graduate of North Webster (Indiana) High School. Gladys and Nelson Holloway were joined …read more.

Carolyn S. McDorman, 73, of Milford passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. She was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Antwerp, Ohio, to Gilbert and Anna Marie (Sites) Sesler. She worked at Chore-Time Brock. Carolyn is survived by her children: Darrell Bender, Milford; Anita (Dale) McDorman; HazelGerken, both of Antwerp, Ohio; …read more.

Marsha Marie (All) Caldwell of Warsaw, passed away at her residence at 4:19 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 68. She was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in January of 2011 and beat the odds, living with this aggressive disease for over four years. Pancreatic Cancer did not …read more.

Robert Shelton, 54, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 23, 1960, in Ironton, Ohio, to James F. Shelton and Peggy J. (Creger) Evans, and lived most of his life in Warsaw. He worked maintenance at Southwire Cable Works for 8 months. He belonged to …read more.

Gladys Holloway, 91, Warsaw, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Susie Jackson, 75, Warsaw, died Saturday, Oct. 23, at Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Gene Slone, 63, Warsaw, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Marilyn B. Kanipe, 85, Pierceton, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Mason Healthcare Center, Warsaw. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Elizabeth (Orn) Steinke Spenser, 93, Venice, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 22. She was born March 22, 1922, in Milford, to Amos and Mary Orn. She was married to Lorraine Steinke and Richard Spenser, and both preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter: Mary Sue Stockton; and one son: Terry Lee Steinke, both of Venice, …read more.

V. Burton Kreis, 90, Claypool, passed away at 1:42 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Nov. 24, 1924 in Silver Lake, to Frank and Florence (Perry) Kreis. He faithfully served his country in the United State Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945 as a Bombardier, Staff Sergeant …read more.

James E. Holzinger, 87, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Mr. Holzinger was born July 28, 1928, in Huntington, to Francis and Bertha (Hummer) Holzinger. His parents preceded him in death. He married Norma J. Young in 1953. Norma passed away May 21, 2015. Jim was a 1946 graduate of Huntington …read more.

Joy E. Williams, 63, of Syracuse, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at her home. She was born on Jan. 10, 1952, in Teegarden, to Buel and Martha (Hoover) Wheeler. She graduated from Laville High School and lived most of her life in the Teegarden, Nappanee and Syracuse areas except for a …read more.

Richard Charles Strasser, 95, Goshen passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 23, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on Jan. 15, 1920, to Genevieve (Cheadle) and Rolland Strasser Richard grew up in Evanston, Ill. and graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology. He …read more.

Wilma A. Johnson, 99, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Sarasota, Fla. where she resided. She was born to Edwin and Iva Gay on January 8, 1916, in Etna Green. She was employed for several years at Millers Merry Manor and was a member of Dutchtown Brethren Church both in …read more.

Cleo May Hartman, 91, of Ligonier, passed away at 5:11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on Aug. 27, 1924, the daughter of Eddie William and Rena May (Long) Bassler in Macy. On April 18, 1943, she married Harold James Hartman Sr. who passed away in Feb. …read more.

Weston E. Souther, 42, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at his home. Born March 24, 1973, in Kalamazoo, Mich., he was the son of Robert Sr. and Rose Mary Souther. As a boy, his family moved from Michigan to rural Indiana. Weston loved spending time outdoors and camping as a boy. He …read more.

Betty Lou Coy, 89, Syracuse, passed away at 7:26 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 21, 1926, in Syracuse to Carl Robert and Mabel Pearl (Bunger) O’Haver. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Syracuse High School. On Nov. 10, 1945, in Syracuse …read more.

Claudia May (Conn) Doriot of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. Claudia was born Nov. 8, 1935, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to her parents, Albert Clay and Zella (Brown) Conn. She is preceded in death by her husband: Hal Doriot; parents; brother: Harry Conn; and a daughter: Brooke R. Doriot. …read more.

Mary Lou (West) Kazee, 57, Huntington, died at 10:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Hickory Creek, Huntington. She was born in Sarah Ann, Logan County, W. Va., to William and Laverna (Carpenter) West, on Dec. 23, 1957. She was a homemaker. Mary Lou is survived by her son: Jeremy Bradley, Warsaw; daughter: Christy (Chad) …read more.

Joshua David Bloom, 28, passed away unexpectedly at 10:16 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at his Pierceton home. He was born Sept. 15, 1987, in Warsaw, to Robert and Connie (Tolson) Bloom, and was a 2007 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He was a lifetime Warsaw resident and enjoyed playing computer and video games- especially …read more.

Frank E. Nyikos, 83, residing in Goshen and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:54 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen. He was born June 13, 1932, in South Bend to the late John K. and Margaret (Retek) Nyikos. Frank moved to the Syracuse area in 1955, and …read more.

Wilford E. Coy, 81, of South Whitley and formerly of Vevay, Ind. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at his home. Born on Sept. 29, 1934, in Florence, Ind. he was the son of Robert L. and Emma (Phillips) Coy. Wilford was born and raised in southern Indiana, attended school in Florence and, …read more.

Paul D. Popenfoose, 87, of Leesburg passed away at 3:10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

Deloris Carol Fuller, 71, Pierceton, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 in her home. Deloris was born Jan. 11, 1944, in Warsaw to Shelman and Ora Lee (Hall) Marshall.

Wayne L. Reed, 86, of Kimmell, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. He was born on Oct. 22, 1928 in Noble County, the son of the late Clarence Oliver and Ruby Irene Reed. Wayne married the love of his life, Shirley Virginia Kalb June 2, 1947. Together …read more.

PIERCETON — Armando B. Quintero, 69, of Pierceton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 in his residence. The son of Julia Quintero, he was born May 13, 1946 in Eagle Pass, Tex.

Kelly R. Kiser, 47, Leesburg, passed away surrounded by family at noon Tuesday, Oct. 13, 201, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born May 13, 1968, in Warsaw to Mary Lou (Christian) and the late Gerald Kiser. A lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, she loved working with handicapped and mentally challenged at Warsaw Meadows. She …read more.

Michael Privett, 42, Silver Lake, passed away at 10:56 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On May 9, 1973, he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to William and Bonnie (Dawson) Privett. He was united in marriage to Starr Elder on July 13, 2005 in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of …read more.

Dorothy Roberta Stoelting, 98, of St. Louis, Mo., and formerly of Ligonier and Lake Wawasee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015. She was born on Oct. 8, 1917, in Warsaw, the daughter of Merl and Leone (Summy) Scoles. She married Richard Stoelting on March 7, 1942. She is survived by her loving daughters: Jean …read more.

Robert Stanley Miller, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 10:54 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. On March 14, 1929, he was born in Wagner, Mont. to William and Leah (Schuerman) Miller. He was united in marriage to Jan Parker in 1974 in Culver, who survives. Robert moved to Culver in 1956 …read more.

Thelma I. Curtis, 73, Goshen died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 30, 1942, in South Bend to Doyle and Geraldine (Deitch) Wygant. She is survived by three sons: Edward (Cheri) Curtis, LaGrange; Scott Curtis, Syracuse; and Keith Curtis, LaGrange; and a sister: Patricia (Mike) Tomlinson, Elkhart. She …read more.

Robert Stanley Miller, Warsaw, passed away at 10:54 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14,2015. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Joshua David Bloom, 28, Pierceton, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Deloris Carol Fuller, 71, Pierceton, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Kelli R. Kiser, 47, Leesburg, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Timothy Jacob Furney, 20, Syracuse, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, from a train accident in New Paris. He was born May 18, 1995, in Warsaw, to Bruce and Minnie (Smith) Furney, Jr. He was a 2013 graduate of Fairfield High School. He worked at Rotational Molding Technologies (RomoTech) in New Paris. He is survived by …read more.

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Gast of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at the age of 87. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past four years where she was a member of the Salvation Army Auxiliary of Warsaw. Kathy retired from Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

Nelson L. Sutton of Warsaw, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Mason Health Care Center of Warsaw at the age of 76. He was a 1957 graduate of Leesburg High School in Leesburg. Nelson was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 22, 1965 and served until his honorable discharge in …read more.

Richard “Dick” W. Rule of Warsaw, passed away at 8:26 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at Mason Health Care Center of Warsaw at the age of 81. He was a 1952 graduate of Warsaw High School, and he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1956. He served in Korea until his honorable discharge in 1958. …read more.

Clara E. “Katie” Auer, 94, Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 10, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor. She was born on June 26, 1921, in Syracuse to Lawrence and Wilma (Hammon) Held. On April 5, 1941, she married Ted Auer who preceded her in 2011. She was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of …read more.

Steven Henry Rowe, 50, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly from Warsaw, died on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in Phoenix. He was born April 17, 1965, in Knox, to Faye Smith and Abe Rowe. On Feb. 15, 2013, he married Delores Ovalle in Las Vegas. Steve graduated from Knox High School, Knox, in 1983, and attended Ball …read more.

Paula Stringer, 78, Warsaw, passed away peacefully in her home at 12:49 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, following a brief illness. She was born May 29, 1937, in Peru, Ill. to Zurita and D.G. Storkman. On Dec. 10, 1982, she married Ken Stringer who preceded her in death in 2007. She has resided in Warsaw …read more.

Edward Warren, 96 of Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. On Dec. 24, 1918, he was born in Kosciusko County, to Ora Edward and Julia (Laughlin) Warren. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Ellen Long on April 15, 1953, in Columbia City, who preceded him …read more.

Harry “Ed” Warren, 96 of Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Oct, 10, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

N. Bruce Howe Jr., 95, lifelong resident of Winona Lake and Warsaw, died peacefully at his home at 12:15 a.m. Oct. 9, 2015, with his wife and daughter by his side. “Angels” as he was known to many was born to Newton Bruce and Helen Howe on Sept. 12, 1920. He married Ann (Ellis) Howe …read more.

Charles Larry Thomas of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, from a lengthy illness at Center for Hospice Care of South Bend, at the age of 74. He was born on March 1, 1941, in Portland, to Frank A. Thomas, Jr. and Betty Irene (Boxell) Thomas. Charles was a graduate …read more.

N. Bruce Howe, Jr., 95, of Warsaw passed away at 12:15 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2015 in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Alice Anderson, 95, of Leesburg died Oct. 8, 2015 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1920 in Iroquois, Ill. to Bert and Selma Simmons both of whom preceded her in death, in addition her step-father Crythal Smith preceded her in death. She had previously lived in Woodland, Ill., DeMotte, Ind., Monterey, …read more.

Walter Westerman, 83 of Warsaw, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Thursday Oct. 8, 2015 in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 14, 1932 to Walter Sr. and Pauline (Kauffman) Westerman in Warsaw. Walter was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion Post 49 and the …read more.

Mable E. Hicks, 91, of Silver Lake passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at her residence. Hicks was born Nov. 19, 1923 to William Wade Moore and Lura (Stafford) Moore in Garrett, Ky.

Charles Russell Smith, 71, of Claypool, died at 9:05 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his residence where he had lived for over 45 years.

Walter Westerman, 83 of Warsaw, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Thursday Oct. 8, 2015 in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Cheryl Hodson Havens, 68, of Milford, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart.

Tony Elliott, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in Oconee County, South Carolina. Elliott was born on Jan. 24, 1961, in Warsaw, to Jim and Sue (Thomas) Elliott and would graduate from Warsaw Community High School in 1980. As a young man Elliott watched his father Jim forge a successful racing career and …read more.

Scott D. Bibler, 51, Claypool, passed away on Oct. 2, 2015, in a small plane accident near Lake Hartwell, Oconee County, S.C. He was born on Aug. 27, 1964, in Logansport, to Larry and Carolyn (Bundy) Bibler. Scott was married on June 27, 1987, in Burket, to Stephanie Nelson, she survives. Scott spent the last 25 years …read more.

Gloria Ilene (Mock) Mabie, 74, Sebring, Fla., died peacefully at Hospice House on Sept. 30, 2015. She went to be with God while surrounded by her loving and supportive family. She was born on Jan. 19, 1941, in North Webster, to Wayne and Arlene (Green) Mock. She lived most of her life in Goshen. On …read more.

Dennis “Bud” Emery, 78, North Webster passed away Oct. 3, 2015, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Wilbur and Marion (Manly) Emery. Dennis married Kimberly Conley on Feb. 5, 1988; she survives. Emery grew up in Milwaukee and later moved to North Webster. He worked …read more.

David Dittman Jr., 60, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 in his Warsaw residence.
Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Homes in Warsaw.

Howard R. “Grouch” Frantz, 80 of Pierceton, Indiana passed away at 2:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 in Millers Merry Manor, Columbia City. He was born Jan. 31, 1935 to Arnold B. and Clarice L. Frantz in Pierceton.

Tony Elliot of Warsaw, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 in Oconee County, South Carolina.
Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Warsaw City Councilman Charles D. “Charlie” Smith of Warsaw,passed away in a single engine plane crash on the South Carolina side of Lake Hartwell in Oconee County on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at the age of 71. He was killed in a plane crash en route to the Notre Dame vs. Clemson football game Friday …read more.

Local Attorney Scott Andrew Smith of Warsaw, passed away in a single engine plane crash on the South Carolina side of Lake Hartwell in Oconee County on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at the age of 44. He was killed in a plane crash en route to the Notre Dame vs. Clemson football game Friday afternoon …read more.

Annabell (Retherford) Beard, 93, a lifelong Hagerstown resident, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born near Hagerstown on Nov. 19, 1921, to George Otis and R. Belle (Lilly) Retherford. During WWII she was employed at Perfect Circle. For more than 30 years, Annabell was employed by Second National Bank, …read more.

Winona Turpin, 86, formerly of North Webster, passed away on Sept. 30, 2015, at the Oschner Medical Center in Slidell, La. She was born on Dec. 28, 1928, in Evansville, to Leonard and Esther (Ershig) Dewig. On Feb. 29, 1966, she married Michael Turpin who preceded her in 2002. She moved to North Webster in …read more.

Scott D. Bibler, 51, of Claypool, passed on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in a small plane crash near Lake Hartwell, Oconee County, S.C. Arrangements for this tragic loss to the community are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Douglas Earl “Roach” Sullivan, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Sept. 30, 2015, in his residence. He was born Sept. 2, 1961, in Sullivan, to Elza and Mary (Pelfree) Sullivan. He was united in marriage on June 22, 2013 in Warsaw, to Carol Nikol Lemler. He was formerly employed by Pendry Powder Coating of …read more.