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Category: Kosciusko County

Douglas Earl “Roach” Sullivan, 54, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 in his residence.

Winona Turpin

October 2, 2015

Winona Turpin, 86, formerly of North Webster, passed away Sept. 30, 2015 at the Oschner Medical Center in Slidell, Louisiana.

Marjorie Wanda Hansen

October 1, 2015

Marjorie Wanda Hansen, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in her residence. She was born on April 25, 1921, to Frank August and Juanita Odette Klar Minster in Chicago, Ill. Marge was united in marriage on June 28, 1941, to Harold Hansen in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her in 1996. …read more.

Billy (Bill) R. Wallen

October 1, 2015

Billy (Bill) R. Wallen, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Auburn. On June 7, 1947, he was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Claude and Mae (Green) Wallen. He was united in marriage to Patricia McClone on June 28, 1997, who survives. Bill graduated from Prestonsburg High School in 1965. …read more.

Tyler S. Boocher

October 1, 2015

Tyler S. Boocher, 20 of Leesburg, passed away at 6:49 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 29, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born November 19, 1994, to Todd and Kim (Brock) Boocher in Warsaw. Tyler was a musician and enjoyed playing the guitar and drums. He also enjoyed camping, canoeing and being outdoors. He is …read more.

William Tinkey

October 1, 2015

William “Bill” Tinkey, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at his residence at Hubbard Hill Retirement Community in Elkhart, Indiana at midnight Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at the age of 87.

Mary Ellen Bushong

September 30, 2015

Mary Ellen Bushong, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Oct. 7, 1924, in Elkhart, to Martin and Ida (Klawitter) Kunkel. She grew up in Elkhart, graduated in 1942 from Elkhart Central High School and lived most of her life in …read more.

Tyler S. Boocher -PENDING

September 30, 2015

Tyler S. Boocher, 20, Leesburg, passed away at 6:49 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Marjorie W. Hansen- PENDING

September 30, 2015

Marjorie W. Hansen, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary Ellen Bushong- PENDING

September 30, 2015

Mary Ellen Bushong, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

William H. ‘Bill’ Osha

September 29, 2015

William H .”Bill” Osha, 81, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at IU Health Goshen General Hospital in Goshen. Born in Whitefish Bay, Wis., Bill moved to Fort Wayne at the age of 6. He graduated from Southside HS and De Pauw University in 1956. He served his country in the Army and was primarily …read more.

Willard (Bill) Dausman

September 29, 2015

Willard (Bill) Dausman passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2015, in Lovell, Wyo. at the age of 83. Bill is survived by his brothers: Jetty Dausman; Everett Dausman, both of Leesburg; his children: Dan (Meg) Dausman, Pierceton; Kathy Cahill, Pierceton; Dave (Carrie) Dausman, Lovell, Wyo.; Jay (Elizabeth) Dausman, Pierceton; and his stepchildren: Val (Bruce) Sweetheimer, …read more.

Amanda L. Arnold

September 29, 2015

Amanda L. Arnold, 71, Goshen, died 6:13 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 19, 1944, in Goshen to Noah C. and Lovina J. (Miller) Hochstetler. She married James H. Arnold on May 13, 1967, and he died Sept. 9, 2008. Surviving are sons: Richard Cripe, Goshen; Jeffery …read more.

Juanita Hale

September 29, 2015

Juanita Hale, 86, Goshen, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:31 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 3, at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go …read more.

Dr. Frank Louis Wadas

September 29, 2015

Dr. Frank Louis Wadas, D.D.S., age 73, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born June 3, 1942, in East Chicago, to Joe and Dorothy (Piaskowy) Wadas. Dr. Frank attended Marquette University of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and obtained is Bachelors of Science. Upon graduation …read more.

Carol Ann Owens

September 28, 2015

Carol Ann Owens, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 78. She had been a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1990, prior to that she had lived in Wabash County. Carol had worked as a nurses aid at Peabody Retirement Community …read more.

Pastor Howard Max Snively

September 28, 2015

Pastor Howard Max Snively, Pierceton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 12:03 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 26 years where he was a member of Dutchtown …read more.

Dr. Frank Louis Wadas -PENDING

September 28, 2015

Dr. Frank Louis Wadas, D.D.S., 73, Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangments are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Ricky J. ‘Boo’ Gibson

September 28, 2015

Ricky J. “Boo” Gibson, 36, Leesburg, passed away 10:08 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 22, 1979, in Dade City, Fla. to Rick R. and Phyllis (Shepherd) Gibson who survive. A life long Kosciusko County, resident, he was united in marriage to Susanna Miretti in …read more.

Melody Kaye ‘Mel’ May

September 28, 2015

Melody Kaye “Mel” May, 48, North Webster, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at the home of her parents. She was born on March 23, 1967, in Warsaw, to David W. “Dave” and Betty G. (Tindall) Berger. She was a lifetime North Webster area resident and graduated in 1986 from Wawasee High …read more.

Melody K. May – Pending

September 27, 2015

Melody K. (Berger) May, 48, North Webster, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at her parents’ home in North Webster. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13and CR 500N, North Webster.

Helen L. Youells

September 27, 2015

Helen L. Youells, 94, Atwood, died at 3:12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Mason Health Care, Warsaw. She was born Oct. 6, 1920, in Atwood, to Walter and Orta (Hazen) Koontz. On Feb. 18, 1946, she married George Youells; he preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1981. She graduated from Atwood High school …read more.

Lana I. Miner

September 27, 2015

Lana I. Miner, 98, Warsaw, formerly of Etna Green, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, at 11:30 a.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw. Lana was born March 10, 1917, in Whitley County to Edgar and Minnie (Snodgrass) Smith. She has been a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Pierceton High …read more.

Helen L. Youells- PENDING

September 25, 2015

Helen L. Youells, 94, Atwood, died at 3:12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Mason Health Care, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Dallas ‘Dal’ E. Ganger

September 25, 2015

Dallas “Dal” E. Ganger, 91, Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, went home to be with Jesus, 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, surrounded by his family at Courtyard Healthcare of Goshen. He was born June 28, 1924, in Goshen to Homer A. and Rosa L. (Graybill) Ganger. He married Barbara E. (Myers) Ganger on April 7, …read more.

Joan Welborn Zent

September 25, 2015

Joan Welborn Zent, 85, of Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at her residence. She was born on April 24, 1930, in Marshall County, to Ernest and Inez (Williams) Honegger. She married on May 15, 1949, in Bremen, to Everett W. Welborn, he preceded …read more.

Sandra Lee (Zartman) Kiser Hubler, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in her residence. Born April 4, 1946, Sandra was born in Nappanee to Verl A. and Eva M. (Oliver) Zartman. She was married to Bernard E. Kiser in 1966 and then was married to Norman E. Hubler in 1992. …read more.

Helen Louise Skilling Alderfer

September 24, 2015

Helen Louise Skilling Alderfer, 97, Syracuse, died peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Indianapolis. She was born in Philadelphia in her maternal grandmother’s home on Jan. 29, 1918, to Helen (Phelert) and Paul Skilling. Her mother died in the flu epidemic of 1918 when Helen was two weeks old, and …read more.

Sandra Hubler -PENDING

September 24, 2015

Sandra Hubler, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in her son’s home. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Joan Welborn Zent -PENDING

September 24, 2015

Joan Welborn Zent, 85, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at her residence at Miller Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Bonnie Johnson

September 23, 2015

Bonnie Johnson, 84, Syracuse passed away on Sept. 22, 2015, at Greencroft of Goshen. She was born on Aug. 27, 1931, in Crown Point, to Walter and Hazel (Benner) Graff. On June 18, 1949, she married Donald Johnson who preceded her in 1995. She was a member of the Grace Bible Baptist Church. Bonnie is …read more.

Frederick George Kolter

September 23, 2015

Fred Kolter, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 6:04 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Fred was born Nov. 7, 1921, in Chicago to Fred and Helen (Schneider) Kolter. He was married for 63 years to his beloved wife, Fernande Mary (Ennis) Kolter, who passed away in 2009. Fred and Fernande moved …read more.

Deloris L. ‘Rene’ Hayes

September 23, 2015

Deloris L. “Rene” Hayes, 83 and loved by many, Syracuse, passed away at 10:18 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at her home. She was born on April 11, 1932, in Marshall County, to Cleo and Estelle (Pierce) Frazier. She graduated from Wawasee High School in Syracuse. She was married on Oct. 16, 1954, to James …read more.

Theda Brown

September 23, 2015

Theda Brown, 39, Cromwell, passed away on Sept. 21, 2015, at her home. She was born on Aug. 25, 1976, in Hindman, Ky. She is survived by her husband: Troy Brown; one son: Austin Brown; four daughters: Samantha (Travis) Brown-Beckner; Destiny Brown; Emily Brown; and Callie Brown; four sisters: Marie (Lance) Halsey; Margrett (Stephan) Wells; …read more.

Vera Hall

September 23, 2015

Vera Hall, 91, Syracuse, passed away on Sept. 21, 2015, at her home. She was born on June 22, 1924, in Greenwood Ontario, Canada to Gilbert and Olive (Hocking) Champion. On May 13, 1945, she married Eugene Hall who preceded her in 1983. She retired from the Wawasee School corporation in 1987. She was a …read more.

James R. Fullhart -PENDING

September 22, 2015

James R. Fullhart, 52, Warsaw, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Georgena E. ‘Gene’ Moser

September 22, 2015

Georgena E. “Gene” Moser, age 90, of Ligonier, passed away at 11:28 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on May 3, 1925, in Elkhart County to Eldon S. and Blossom G. (Odiorne) Miller. On June 25, 1944, she married Lewis L. Moser. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Eleanor Jane Weyand

September 22, 2015

Eleanor Jane Weyand, 80, of North Webster, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at her home. She was born on March 20, 1935, in Kokomo, to Arthur L. and Genevieve E. (Elvin) Miller. She graduated in 1953 from Kokomo High School, 1957, from Purdue University in West Lafayette, and received her Master’s Degree from …read more.

James A. Bowser

September 22, 2015

Lifetime Kosciusko County resident, James A. Bowser, 86, passed away at 4:44 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. Born April 18, 1929, in Warsaw, James was the son of John Alva and Anna M. (Beatty) Bowser. He and Patricia “Patsy” Winifred McQueer were joined in marriage Dec. 11, 1954 in Warsaw. …read more.

Barbara J. Gearhart

September 22, 2015

Barbara J. Gearhart, 57, of rural Silver Lake, passed at 2:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at her preceded father’s residence. She was born on Aug. 21, 1958, in Rochester, to Robert D. and Catherine Rose (Harris) Gearhart. She had been married twice. She worked for Wabash Valley Manufacturing of Silver Lake, for over 15 …read more.

Theda Brown -PENDING

September 21, 2015

Theda Brown, 39, of Cromwell, passed away on Sept. 21, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.  

Patricia Sue Eaton

September 21, 2015

Patricia Sue Eaton, 82, of Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, passed 9:17 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 26, 1932, in Franklin Township, Kosciusko County, to Gerald and Reatha (Jefferies) Ballenger. On June 13, 1951, Patricia Ballenger married Mickey D. Eaton in Denver, CO. She was a …read more.

James A. Bowser -PENDING

September 21, 2015

James A. Bowser, 86, Warsaw, died Monday, Sept. 21, at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

James W. ‘Jim’ Schoeff

September 21, 2015

James W. “Jim” Schoeff, 68, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, in his residence. He was born on Nov. 22, 1946, in Huntington, to Wallace E. and Betty L. (Cowin) Schoeff. He graduated in 1965 from Huntington High School and in 1969 from Monmouth College in Ill. with his Education …read more.

Melvin L. ‘Ledru’ Gray

September 21, 2015

Melvin L. “Ledru” Gray, 92 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at his home, on the ancestral Mock farm near North Webster. He was born at home on March 20, 1923, in Pierceton, (near Ridinger Lake) to Lester John Newton and Hazel Mildred (Mock) Gray, who were descendants of two …read more.

Katherine Fay Wallace

September 21, 2015

Katherine Fay Wallace of Greenwood, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Porter Memorial Hospital of Valparaiso, at the age of 32. She was a 2001 graduate of Warsaw High School in Warsaw. In 2005 she received her degree in Social Work from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis. …read more.

Barbara J. Zollinger

September 20, 2015

Barbara J. Zollinger, 83, Goshen, passed away early Friday morning, Sept. 18, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Jan. 18, 1932 in Syracuse to John and Evelyn (Jordon) Bowser. A lifetime area resident, Mrs. Zollinger attended Solomon Creek United Methodist Church. Following high school, Mrs. Zollinger, performed with the Barnum and …read more.

Patricia Sue Eaton -PENDING

September 20, 2015

Patricia Sue Eaton, 82, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, passed 9:17 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home Mentone.

Fred Kolter -PENDING

September 20, 2015

Fred Kolter, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 6:04 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in I.U. Health Goshen Hospital.

Carl J. Love

September 20, 2015

Carl J. Love, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 in his residence.

Nick Robert Bornes

September 20, 2015

Nick Robert Bornes, 56 of Warsaw, passed away at 9:24 pm Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 in his residence.

Janet Ann Hofer

September 20, 2015

Janet Ann Hofer, Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Parkview Whitley Hospital of Columbia City, at the age of 51. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where she attended Warsaw Community Church for many years. Janet was a 1982 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

Florence B. Armey -PENDING

September 19, 2015

Florence B. Armey, 92, North Manchester, died at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Melvin L. “Ledru” Gray

September 19, 2015

Melvin L. “Ledru” Gray, 92 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at his home, on the ancestral Mock farm near North Webster. He was born at home on March 20, 1923 in Pierceton (near Ridinger Lake), to Lester John Newton and Hazel Mildred (Mock) Gray, who were descendants of two …read more.

Eleanor Weyand- PENDING

September 19, 2015

Eleanor Weyand, 80, Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Joan V. Brown

September 19, 2015

Joan V. Brown, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. On Jan. 25, 1930, she was born in London, England to Charles Samuel and Francis Louise (Hewitt) Hampton. She was united in marriage to Arnold Brown on June 21, 1953 in Warsaw. He preceded her in …read more.

Olivia S. Ramirez

September 19, 2015

Olivia S. Ramirez, 67, of North Webster, passed away at 8:21 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 at her home. She was born on Sept. 15, 1948 in Brownfield, Tex., to Jesus & Julia (Garcia) Salazar. She grew up in Texas and attended public schools in Brownfield. She was married April 1967 in Altus, Okla., to …read more.

Deloris L. Hayes -PENDING

September 18, 2015

Deloris L. Hayes, 83, Syracuse, passed away at 10:18 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Patty J. Hall

September 18, 2015

Patty J. Hall, 62, Claypool, died at 12:22 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Hall was born July 6, 1953 to Vernon Heil and Ruby Hamilton. She graduated from Marion High School in 1971, and graduated from Tucker Vocational Center in 1988, where she received her associates degree in nursing. She …read more.

Carl J. Kavanaugh

September 18, 2015

Carl J. Kavanaugh Jr., 65, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at his home. He was born on Oct. 30, 1949, in Beech Grove, the son of Carl J. and Mary (Poths) Kavanaugh. On Aug. 7, 1971, he married Margery “Margie” Mathew; she survives. Also surviving are his children: Matthew Kavanaugh, …read more.

Terry Lynn Craig-Hyde

September 18, 2015

Terry Lynn Craig-Hyde, age 49, Warsaw, died at 10:38 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 31, 1965, in Dover, Ohio, to Herbert M. and Emma J (Perkins) Blankenship. She attended Carrolton High School, Ohio where she lived for the first part of her life. She lived …read more.

Bethany Ducheteau

September 17, 2015

Bethany Ducheteau, 16, North Webster, passed away at her home on Sept. 15, 2015. She was born on Jan. 3, 1999, at the Fort Sill Army Hospital in Lawton, Okla. to James and Kelly (Clark) Ducheteau. She was a Junior at Wawasee High School. Bethany is survived by her parents: Kelly Ducheteau, North Webster; and …read more.

Irene Stavropulos

September 16, 2015

Irene Stavropulos, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 22, 1937, she was born in Warsaw, to George and Fatini (Angelidou) Stavropulos. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw, where she graduated from Warsaw High School, Class of 1955. She also attended Manchester College …read more.

Herbert Earl ‘Herb’ Metcalf

September 16, 2015

Herbert Earl “Herb” Metcalf, 85, of Milford, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 8:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1930, in Adamsville, Mich. to Ray Lucas and Marjorie Irene (Landis) Metcalf. He graduated from Bristol High School in Bristol, and attended college …read more.

Janet L. Waltenberger

September 16, 2015

Janet L. Waltenberger 74, Macy, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Ill. She was born on Oct. 19, 1940, in Logansport, the daughter of Weldon and Frances (Boone) Anderson. On June 1, 1983, in Tennessee, she married Alan Waltenberger and he survives. Mrs. Waltenberger, along with …read more.

Herbert Earl “Herb” Metcalf, Milford, passed away at 8:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

James W. “Jim” Schoeff, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 in his residence. He was born on Nov. 22, 1946 in Huntington, to Wallace E. & Betty L. (Cowin) Schoeff. He graduated in 1965 from Huntington High School and in 1969 from Monmouth College in Illinois with his education degree. …read more.

Geraldine A. Hanrahan

September 15, 2015

Geraldine A Hanrahan, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 11:09 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, at her home, where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law Jeff and Di’ana Sheetz. She was born Aug. 21, 1944, to James Joseph and Elsie M. (Cox) Hanrahan. She was one of 11 children. Six of her siblings, along with …read more.

Ralph Minnix

September 15, 2015

Ralph Minnix, 66 of Pierceton, passed away at 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in his residence. On July 31, 1949, he was born in Jackson, Ky. to Weldon and Edith (Burton) Minnix. He was united in marriage to Pamela K. Yoder on May 8, 1980, in Clintwood, Va., who survives. Living most of his …read more.

Susan G. Doll

September 15, 2015

Susan G. Doll, 50 of Leesburg, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. On May 10, 1965, she was born in Carmel, to Robert and Barbara (Gray) Steinsberger. She was united in marriage to John Doll on Sept. 4, 1993, in Fort Wayne, who survives. Susan has lived …read more.

Janice J. Elder

September 14, 2015

Janice J. Elder, 76, Pierceton passed away in her residence at 1:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at 1:45 p.m. She was born on March 26, 1939, to Walter and Erma (Engle) Bratt in Warsaw. She graduated from Warsaw High School. She married Richard Camden, divorcing in 1967. Janice Married Howard “Danny” Elder on May …read more.

Diane Kay Beard

September 14, 2015

Diane Kay Beard, 62, passed away on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on Sept. 26, 1952. Diane was surrounded by her loving families of friends; some who knew her since childhood and others who went through school with her children and were still very close to her. …read more.

Jay B. Pirtle

September 14, 2015

Jay B. Pirtle was born on Nov. 28, 1956, in Indianapolis, to Nancy and Joe Pirtle. on Friday, Sept. 11, Jay moved on to a better, pain free world. Jay had a positive and happy outlook on life as he spent the last few years in a battle against heart failure. As a young man, …read more.

Roger Allen Paysen

September 14, 2015

Roger Allen Paysen, 69, Silver Lake, walked into the waiting arms of Jesus on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at his home. He was born May 11, 1946, in Celina, Ohio, to Harold and Elnora (Fleming) Paysen, and was a 1964 graduate of Celina High School, Celina. He served in the United States Navy, during Vietnam. …read more.

Ralph Minnix -PENDING

September 14, 2015

Ralph Minnix, 66 of Pierceton, passed away at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Linda K. Kugler

September 14, 2015

Linda K Kugler, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 9:58 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. She was born on Nov. 8, 1950, to Chelsie and Frances (Zbyrowski) Harris in Gary. She was a Marion High School graduate, Marion. Linda was united in marriage on Aug. 22, 1993, to John Kugler …read more.

Susan G. Doll -PENDING

September 14, 2015

Susan G. Doll, 50, Leesburg, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Sandra Jean (Deaton) Young

September 14, 2015

Sandra Jean (Denton) Young, 72, of Syracuse, lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. “Sandi” was born in Fort Wayne, on July 25, 1943. She attended Central High School and remained a resident of Fort Wayne until 1982. Sandi worked various office jobs as a young woman and eventually worked for Hardware …read more.

Glen Morehouse

September 13, 2015

Glen Morehouse, 95, of Milford, passed away Sept. 12, 2015, at home. He was born Oct. 12, 1919 in New Paris, to Samuel Guy and Lydia (Rowdabaugh) Morehouse. Glen married Vera Dunwiddie on April 9, 1950, she survives. Mr. Morehouse’s family moved from New Paris to Milford when he was 1-year-old.  He was a farmer …read more.

Linda Kugler

September 13, 2015

Linda K. Kugler, 64, of Warsaw passed away at 9:58 p.m. Friday, Sept, 11, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangement are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Roger Allen Paysen

September 13, 2015

Roger Allen Paysen, 69, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. He was born May 11, 1946. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Titus Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the church. A complete obituary …read more.

Julie Datsko Koleff

September 12, 2015

Julie Datsko Koleff, 93, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:54 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She had been a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past four years, and a long-time resident of East Gary/Lake Station. Julie was a very loving and compassionate person helping those in need of …read more.

Janice Elder — PENDING

September 12, 2015

Janice Elder, 76, Pierceton, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Eric Zane Smith

September 12, 2015

Eric Zane Smith, 31, Syracuse, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at home. He was born Jan. 31, 1984, in Windber, Pa., to Wes and Lois Bowser. Eric is survived by his parents; brother: Chad (Trina) Smith, New Paris; father: Mark Pensyl; two nephews: Colton Hite; and Callaghan Smith; one niece: Kalina …read more.

Francis M. Hunsberger

September 12, 2015

Francis M. Hunsberger, 72, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:53 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born March 15, 1943, in Fryburg, Pa., to Richard and Velma (Boyles) Hunsberger. He was united in marriage to Judy Ann Myers of Newport, Nov. 22, 1969. He was a veteran of …read more.

Geraldine Hanrahan — PENDING

September 11, 2015

Geraldine Hanrahan, 71, of Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, at 11:16 p.m. in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Francis M. Hunsberger -PENDING

September 11, 2015

Francis M. Hunsberger, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 8:53 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Steven B. Hunsberger

September 11, 2015

Steven B. Hunsberger Sr., 70, of Etna Green, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at home with his family at his side. Steven was born Sept. 30, 1944, to Harry and Janis (Stayton) Hunsberger at Mishawaka. He has been a resident of Etna Green since 1972. He was retired as a truck driver and …read more.

Donald R. Sparks

September 10, 2015

Donald R. Sparks, 79, Sebring, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Fla. He was born March 27, 1937, in Pierceton to Fred and Thelma (Archer) Sparks. He married Kathryn “Katie” Unrue on Feb. 28, 2002, in Warsaw. He worked as a machinist at Zimmer for 22 years before retiring …read more.

Terese G. DeYoung

September 10, 2015

Terese G. DeYoung, 76, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:12 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 14, 1939, in Chicago, Ill. to Edward & Antoinette (Potenza) Stack. She graduated from Evergreen Park High School and attended University of Illinois in Urbana, Ill. On …read more.

Sandra Jean (Denton) Young, 72, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Rosella M. ‘Rosie’ Hardy

September 10, 2015

Rosella M. “Rosie” Hardy, 90, of Leesburg, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Jan. 7, 1925, in Warsaw, to Edward E. and Mamie F. (Roberts) Black. She was raised in North Webster and graduated in 1942 from North Webster High School. On …read more.

Maxine A. Swygart

September 10, 2015

Maxine A. Swygart, 99, of Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw, and formerly of Akron and Laketon passed at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 2, 1916, in Wabash, to Henry and Eliza (Rippe) Frankstine. Maxine was married on July 17, 1938, in Wabash, to …read more.

David A. Perez

September 9, 2015

David A. Perez, 52, Warsaw, formally of Ligonier and Salina, Ks., passed away at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 30, 1962, to Andrew and Dorothy (Rice) Perez, in Columbus, Ga., and spent most of his life in Salina, Ks. He was an avid fan …read more.

David Perez -PENDING

September 9, 2015

David Perez, 59, Warsaw, and formerly of Ligonier and Salina, Ks., passed away at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  

Walter Roy ‘Walt’ Steffen

September 9, 2015

Walter Roy “Walt” Steffen, 87, of Syracuse, passed away at 7:02 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at Greencroft Health Care in Goshen. He was born on March 6, 1928, in Elgin, to Theophile E. and Mabel M. (Wewetzer) Steffen. He attended Elgin High School in Elgin, and on June 4, 1950 in Milford, he married …read more.

Joshua Schuh-Myers

September 9, 2015

Joshua Schuh-Myers, 4 months, Warsaw, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. On April 19, 2015, he was born in Fort Wayne, to Torin R. Myers and Kayla J. Schuh. He is survived by his mother: Kayla J. Schuh, Warsaw; father: Toris R. Myers, Warsaw; maternal grandparents: Mike …read more.

Laveral W. “Bert” Ransbottom, 86 of Warsaw, passed away at 2:37 am Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, in Grace Village Retirement Center, Winona Lake. On Dec. 25, 1928, he was born in Kosciusko County to Melvin and Almeda (Sisk) Ransbottom. He was united in marriage to Ella Mae Shilling on Oct. 23, 1949, in Palestine, who …read more.

Rosella M. “Rosie” Hardy, 90, of Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Harriet Eloise Baxter

September 8, 2015

Harriet Eloise Baxter, 84, a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away Sept. 2, 2015. She was born April 16, 1931, in Greenville, S.C., a daughter of the late Reverend Harold Eugene and Lucille Collins Cunningham Sr., and her stepmother, the late Grace Johnson Cunningham. On Dec. 24, 1952, she married Wendell …read more.

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