Ernest Lamar “Ernie” Knight, 75, Syracuse, passed away at 1:20 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Kathryn A. Christian, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 10:31 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Lorraine K. Swanson, 91, Warsaw, formally of Pierceton, passed away at 8:45 a.m. at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Milo “Gene” Zartman, 77, Leesburg, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Thursday July 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on March 2, 1938, to Calvin and Hazel (Fishburn) Zartman in Argos. Gene was united in marriage to Sandra Smith in Oct. 24, 1956, in Lawrenceburg. He has been a Leesburg …read more.

Harriet Bachman, 100, of Lenox, Mass., died Saturday, July 25, 2015. She was born in Syracuse on March 9, 1915, the fifth of seven children born to Charles and Dale Hillabold Bachman. Harriet graduated from Syracuse High School in 1933 and from Indiana University in 1937. As an English major, she was initiated into the …read more.

Bonnie Lee McCreary, 51, of Plainview, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minn. Bonnie was born Aug. 16, 1963 in Rochester, Minn. to Robert and Donna (Schoonover) Pries. She graduated from Plainview High School in 1981 and also from the St. Mary’s Licensed Practical School of Nursing in …read more.

Sharon L. Masterson, 71, passed away at 3:03 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Jan. 3, 1944, in Lakeville, to Clarence and Shebea King. She was married to Donald Masterson on Nov. 7, 1967, in LaPaz, and lived in Warsaw. She was a homemaker who loved caring for …read more.

Milo G. “Gene” Zartman, age 77, of Leesburg, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Betty Rose Coughlin, 90, of Albion, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at North Ridge Village Nursing home in Albion. She was born on Aug. 10, 1924, in Etna, to Cletus C. and Thelma E. (Wheeler) Stump. She lived most of her life in Whitley, Noble, and Kosciusko Counties, attended Washington Center …read more.

Omer E. Hochstetler, age 87, Milford, died at 2:04 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at the home of his son, LaMar Hochstetler. He had been ailing for several years. Mr. Hochstetler was born Feb. 11, 1928, in Kosciusko County, to Eli J. and Sarah (Miller) Hochstetler. On Aug. 15, 1948, he married Wilma Hochstetler. Mr. …read more.

Betty Rose Coughlin, 90, Albion, and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at North Ridge Village Nursing Home, Albion. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Ernest Theodore Kolesiak of Warsaw, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at his residence at the age of 75 surrounded by family. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 39 years where he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Warsaw. He had a deep faith in …read more.

Beulah M. Wentz passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, on her 94th birthday. She was born July 28, 1921, in Livingston, Ky. to Harrison B. and Lula (Perciful) Cope. On June 2, 1950, in New Paris, Ohio, Beulah became the bride of Harold H. Wentz. They moved …read more.

Brad K Johnson, 60, of Warsaw, passed away at 7:44 a.m. Tuesday July 28, 2015, at his home. He was born on Nov. 18, 1954, to Jack and Sharon (Coons) Johnson in Hartford City. He was married to Sherri Maggard on Aug. 22, 1988 who survives in Warsaw. In addition to Sherri he is also …read more.

Jeffrey Scott Kawsh, 50, of North Webster, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015, in Lexington, Tenn. from injuries suffered in a vehicle/pedestrian accident. He was born on May 6, 1965, in Chicago, to Frank T. & Priscilla J. (Peshek) Kawsh. He grew up in Chicago and attended Foreman High School in Chicago and is a …read more.

Beulah M. Wentz, 94, Warsaw, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Lester L. Shand, 89 of Warsaw, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015, in Parkview Regional medical Center, Fort Wayne. On Jan. 3, 1926, he was born in Warsaw, to William and Linney (Sell) Shand. Lester was one of seven children. He was united in marriage to Beulah Marie Stanley on Dec. 20, …read more.

Alex-Marie Jada Hyde-Gibbs, stillborn, passed away at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Tuesday, July 14, in Warsaw, to Timothy Hyde and Ginni Gibbs. Alex-Marie is survived by her mother: Ginni Gibbs, Warsaw; father: Timothy Hyde, Warsaw; brother: Mikael Gibbs, Warsaw; and sister: Navarrah Gibbs, Warsaw. She …read more.

Yolanda L. Bussard, 65 of Warsaw, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. On July 1, 1950, she was born in Warsaw to William and Peggy (Huggins) Baumgardner. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and was formerly employed by Ponderosa and Dollar General Store. She is survived …read more.

Brad K. Johnson, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 7:44 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Steven “Steve” Edward Watson of Warsaw, passed away at 6:38 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis at the age of 65.  He will be missed terribly but his family finds peace knowing that he is in Heaven with his Lord and Savior. He was a corporate pilot for Zimmer Inc. …read more.

Ray Fenix, 84, Warsaw, died at 5:28 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 15, 1930, in Floyd County, KY. He was raised by his grandparents: Walker and Martha Horn. He was an Air Force Veteran. Ray retired from Creighton Brothers, Warsaw.  He enjoyed working number circle finds …read more.

Evelyn Louise Wagner of Warsaw, passed away at 5 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 92. She was a seamstress for many years at Danek in Warsaw and had attended Pierceton High School in Pierceton. Evelyn had worked many jobs throughout her life in retail stores …read more.

Daniel Rex Werstler of Leesburg, known to all as Rex, passed away unexpectedly as a result from injuries sustained in a farming accident at 5:45 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 at the age of 62. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He was the treasurer of his class and 1971 graduate of Pierceton …read more.

Paul J. Pontius, 77, of Silver Lake, passed Saturday, July 25, 2015, at his residence which was the same home he was born. He was born Feb. 18, 1938, in Wabash, to Verl and Ruth (Smith) Pontius. He was previously married to Audrey Gerrick, who is the mother of his children. He retired from Sonoco …read more.

Jeffrey Scott “Jeff” Kawsh, 50, North Webster, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015, in Lexington, Tenn., from injuries suffered in a vehicle-pedestrian accident. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Yolanda L. Bussard, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Alex-Marie Jada Hyde-Gibbs was stillborn at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Dorothy “Dot” Evelyn Meck, 97, of Warsaw passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015, at her home. She was born to Lucy Culp on Oct. 29, 1917, in Petoskey, Mich. Dorothy was raised in and around Flint, Mich. and attended high school there. In 1938, she moved to Indiana and raised her five children. Dorothy was very …read more.

Peggy Hamilton, 47, of Milford passed away at 11:49 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015.  She was born Nov. 7, 1967,  to Cletus and Mary (Westerman) England in Elkhart. On Nov. 28, 1984, she married Jeff Hamilton. He survives. Peggy enjoyed watching car races, crossword puzzles, Bingo, dancing, and haunted houses. She enjoyed her children and spending time …read more.

Ethel Lou Kehoe Goodrich, 87, passed away in her sleep early Wednesday, July 15, 2015, while visiting her family in California. Ethel was born Feb. 13, 1928, in Warsaw. Growing up, she spent much of free summer time swimming at Center Lake. She moved to Sidney, in 1944 and graduated from Sidney High School the …read more.

Librada Perez Ramirez, age 58, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:18 a.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015, at home. She was born on March 21, 1956 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Jose Perez and Alejandrina Ramirez. She married Juan Pina. Librada lived in Ejido Sandoval, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Ms. Perez was a hard worker and enjoyed …read more.

Malcolm B. “Buddy” Shearer, 85, of Warsaw formerly of Bourbon, passed away at 1:15 p.m.  Friday, July 24, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home Warsaw, Indiana. Buddy was born Nov. 6, 1929, at Mishawaka, to William Shearer, Sr. and Sarah (Penrod) Shearer.  He has been a resident of area all his life. Buddy was highly educated. …read more.

Roy A. Miller, 72, passed away with his family by his side in the Elkhart Hospice House on Friday morning July 24, 2015. Roy was born in Hammond on Aug. 21, 1942, to Eli E. and Lillian Bernice (Bixel) Miller. He graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1960. On Sept. 29, 1962, …read more.

Alley W. Dile, 85, Pierceton, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Friday, July 24, at her home surrounded by her children. She was born Oct. 27, 1929, in Springfield, Ky., to Thomas Jefferson and Flossie Mae (Harden) Coulter. She was a graduate of Mackville High School, in Mackville, Ky., and married Leslie J. Dile on July …read more.

Nong Y. Fulk, 64, of Syracuse, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. She was born on Jan. 6, 1951, in Bangkok, Thailand, to Bill and Norm Toopwong. She attended public school in Thailand and moved to the United States 44 years ago from Thailand, …read more.

Patricia Marie Perkins, 72 of Ligonier, passed away at 8:24 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in her residence. On June 19, 1943, she was born in Churubusco, to Marvin and Florence (Deck) Rollins. She was united in marriage to Norman Lester Perkins on Feb. 14, 1975, in Churubusco, whom preceded her in death on Sept. …read more.

Nong Y. Fulk, 64, Syracuse, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Richard Breed Thomas, third child of Gardner J. and Katharine Lindsay Thomas, was born May 11, 1925, and passed July 18, 2015. Richard “Dick” was born and raised in Marion. Following high school, Dick joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and became a Flight Officer during WWII. He returned to Indiana and earned a Mechanical …read more.

Colleen Haines, 85, of Leesburg, passed away on July 21, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 19, 1930, in Huntington, to Gerald and Mildred (Beaver) Diffendorfer. She was a 1947 graduate of Huntington HS. She worked for Prudential insurance for 11 years in the Huntington office. On June 10, …read more.

Ruth Cavender, 96, of Cromwell, passed away on July 22, 2015, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on May 18, 1919, in Leiters Ford, to John and Pearl (Huffman) Swartzell. On June 9, 1940, she married Leonard Cavender Sr. who mpreceded her in 2009. She retired from Big Boy Commissary in Broadview, …read more.

Patricia Perkins, 72, Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton.

Ruth Cavender, 96, of Cromwell, passed away on July 22, 2015, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Thomas Wayne Schoettmer, 51, of Anderson and formerly of Silver Lake passed away at 3 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in his residence. On July 9, 1964, he was born in Madison County, to John and Patricia (Liptow) Schoettmer Sr. He was united in marriage to Vickie Eldridge on Dec. 7, 1999, in Warsaw, who survives. …read more.

Colleen Haines, 85, of Leesburg, passed away on July 21, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Edna M. “Marie” Mock, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 6:31 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Avalon Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. She was born Dec. 21, 1927, in Leesburg, to Leroy S. and Marie Ruth (Goodman) Bennett. She was a lifetime Kosciusko area resident and attended Atwood High School. On June 2, 1947, in Elizabeth …read more.

Patricia M. Campbell, 91, passed away at Peabody Retirement Community on Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was born on Oct. 4, 1926 in Terre Haute, to Chester and Edith (Snedeker) Herter. On Aug. 3, 1946 she married Esmond Campbell who preceded her in 2011. They moved to the Syracuse area after living most of their …read more.

Lois J. Stone, 69, Claypool, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 30, 1945, in Flint, Mich. to Amos and Ora M. (Stiltner) Stone. She worked at Da-Lite Screen for 43 years as an industrial sewer. She was an artist who enjoyed painting and drawing …read more.

Mary Lou (Rex) Poyser, age 83, of Ligonier, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on July 26, 1931, in Ligonier, to Roy W. and Treva (Marshall) Rex. Mrs. Poyser attended Ligonier High School and graduated from …read more.

Richard B. Thomas, 90 of Leesburg, passed away at 12:25 a.m. July 18, 2015 at Peabody Retirement Community Health Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com  

Edna “Marie” Mock, 87, of Syracuse, passed away at 6:31 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Donna J. Bradburn, 85, of Fort Wayne, formerly of North Webster, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born on Sept. 16, 1929 in Henry County, to Roy and Della (Cross) Sells. On Oct. 21, 1946, in Muncie, she married Charles Bradburn who preceded her in 1999. She moved to …read more.

Mary L. Poyser, 83, of Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are currently pending with Yeager Funeral Home.

Annabella “Ann” Hall, 92, of Lakeville, passed away at 3 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. She was born on Aug. 22, 1922, in Watervliet, Mich., to the late Arthur E. and Minnie (Rodman) Mercer. On March 24, 1945, in Ligonier, she married Harold “Curly” Hall who preceded her in death on Dec. 16, …read more.

Michael Andrew Norton of Claypool, passed away at his residence at 1:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2015, at the age of 60. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was a 1973 graduate of Mentone High School. He was a truck driver all of his life, working for the last 10 years …read more.

Harold J. VanCleve, 84, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in his Warsaw home. He was born Aug. 21, 1930, in North Liberty, Pa., to Hiram and Lois (McCandless) VanCleve. He was a 1948 graduate of Wilkensburg High School, in Wilkensburg, Pa. He entered the United States Army, served as a MP …read more.

Julia Aileen Dobrunst, age 83, of Ligonier passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2015, at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, IN. She was born on Oct. 2, 1931, to Richard and Lulu (Conrad) Rex in Noble County. On Sept. 7, 1958, she married Irwin Dobrunst, he preceded her in death in Sept. of 2008. She is survived by …read more.

Christine R. “Chris” Bitting, 53, Syracuse, passed away at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at her home. She was born March 3, 1962, in Springfield, Ohio, to H. Stanley and H. Marie (Beamer) Gardner. She attended Goshen High School, graduated in 1980 from Wawasee High School and then attended Lutheran Nursing School in Fort …read more.

Robert William “Coach” Lichtenwalter, 88, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 6, 1926, in Warsaw, to Ralph and Naomi (Young) Lichtenwalter and was a lifetime Warsaw resident. He faithfully served his Country during WWII in the United States Army from …read more.

Kathryn J. Juday­ Spahr, 93, of Syracuse passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2015, in Crossville, Tenn., following a brief illness. Kathryn was born to Jesse and Florence (Miller) LeCount in Wolf Lake, on Jan. 16, 1921. After graduating from Wawaka High School, she attended Manchester College. On March 28, 1942, Kathryn married Harold L. Juday, who …read more.

Eugene Earl Teeter, of Gene’s Stump Grinding, Warsaw, passed away at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at his residence at the age of 79. He enlisted in the Indiana Army National Guard on July 22, 1959, serving for three years until his honorable discharge on July 21, 1962. Gene worked various jobs throughout his …read more.

Harold G. Slater, 83, of rural Claypool, died at 9:48 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Claypool.He was born April 23, 1932 in Kosciusko County, to Harley Eugene and Miriam (Miller) Slater. Harold was a 1950 graduate of Sidney High School. He married Barbara DeLaughter in Sidney, on May 26, 1951. He, along with his …read more.

Harold VanCleve, 84, Warsaw, died Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in his home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Robert “Coach” Lichtenwalter, 88, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Joseph E. Nicodemus-Null, age 34, of Ligonier passed away at home as the result of natural causes. He was born on Nov. 2, 1980, the son of Arthur Loutzenhiser Jr. and Jane Null in Elkhart. He is survived by his son: Joseph Isaac Nicodemus, Ligonier; his mother: Jane Null, Ligonier; two sisters: Monica (Daniel) Rittenberry, …read more.

Christine R. “Chris” Bitting, 53, Syracuse, passed away at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Mary M. Joyner, 54 of Leesburg, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, in her residence. On July 20, 1960, she was born in Columbia City, to Fred and Judy (Carter) Clark. She was united in marriage to Brad Joyner on May 17, 1986, in Warsaw, who survives. Mary lived most of her …read more.

Robert “Bob” J. Bledsoe, 41, Elk Grove Village, Ill., died at 11:18 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015, while holding his wife’s hand in Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Ill. He was born Sept. 25, 1973, in Fort Wayne, to James “Timm” and Susan M. (Gresso) Bledsoe, and was a 1992 graduate of Northridge High …read more.

Neva Jeanette Gross, 98, passed away at 11:23 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, in Grace Village Assisted Living facility, Winona Lake. The oldest of seven children belonging to Earl and Katie Pearl (Ropp) Gross, Neva was born May 24, 1917, in the Old McDonald Hospital, Warsaw. She was the salutatorian of the 1936 graduating class …read more.

Darlene June (Jacobus) Arnold of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away enexpectedly at 4:03 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 84. She had worked as a telephone operator for 28 years at Ameritech-Indiana Bell retiring in 1979.  Darlene enjoyed music and creative writing, especially poetry.  She …read more.

Sharon Kay Dewart Keller, 74, of Indianapolis passed away Friday, July 10, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Indianapolis. She was born to Randall and Gwendoline Dewart on April 9, 1941. Sharon is survived by three daughters: Kathy Keller; Vicki Keller; and Kristi Keller; three grandchildren: Brittany Keller; Shelby Keller; and Trae Harger, all of …read more.

Robert L. “Bob” Frenger, age 84, of Syracuse, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Jan. 26, 1931, in Elkhart County to David and Viola Frenger. On May 20, 1949, he married Ada Culp in Bremen. They have enjoyed 66 years together. Surviving is his wife: …read more.

Mary Joyner, of Leesburg, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015,  in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Juanita Hale, 86 of Goshen and formally of Warsaw, passed away at 12:31 am Sunday, July 12, 2015 in IU Health Goshen Hospital. On Dec. 15, 1928, she was born in Coal River, Raleigh County, W. Va. to Alfred and Thelma (Cook) Peters. She was united in marriage to Homer Hale on Oct. 3, 1953 in Angola, who …read more.

Ernest W. Leedy, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On Aug. 31, 1922, he was born in Warsaw, to Edward and Grace (Harman) Leedy. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Spradlin on Aug. 19, 1944, whom preceded …read more.

Viola M. “Vi” Weicht, 86, of Blairstown, N.J, and formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2015, at the home of her daughter in Blairstown, N.J. She was born on April 6, 1929, in Noble County, to Cecil Edward and Vicie Gladys (Howell) Knapp. She graduated in 1948 from Wolf Lake …read more.

Vincent Jeffrey, age 44, died at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Earl Love Funeral Home.

Leo D. Kerber Jr., 65, of Warsaw, passed away on Dec. 18, 2014, at his residence.  He was born on April 8, 1949 in Woodstock, Illinois. Leo D. Kerber aka Lee, was a longtime resident of Warsaw. He was born to Leo D. and Margaret Kerber. Lee graduated Warsaw High School in 1967. He then …read more.

Viola M. Weicht, 86, Blairstown, N.J., and formerly of Pierceton, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015, at the home of her daughter in Blairstown, N.J. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

William L. Snider, 89 of Warsaw, passed away at 6:55 a.m Monday, May 25, 2015, in Mason and Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On Dec. 13, 1925, he was born in Connersville, to Francis and Ruby (Showalter) Snider. He was united in marriage to Lila Smith in 1950 who preceded him death and then he …read more.

John William “Jack” Jacobs, 88, of North Webster passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at his home. He was born on May 8, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Walter R. and Bertha E. (Montgomery) Jacobs. He attended Alexandria High School, Indiana University and was a United States Navy Veteran. On April 7, 1949 in …read more.

Reene Ann Alley, 80, passed away July 5, 2015. Formerly of Indianapolis, Reene lived in Tallmadge and Akron, Ohio since 1989.  A retired educator, she taught at the University of Akron and Youngstown State from 1989 to 2002. She started teaching math, chemistry and physics at the middle and high school levels in northern Indiana teaching. …read more.

John W. “Jack” Jacobs, 88, of North Webster, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family funeral Home, North Webster.

Jerry L. Smith, 85, Warsaw, died at 4:41 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born June 20, 1930, to Walter B. and Agnes (Harman) Smith, and was a 1948 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He graduated from Manchester University in 1952 with a degree in education. He married …read more.

Eraldo “Eddie” DiRico, 72, Winona Lake, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Monday, July 6, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 28, 1942, in Orsogna, Italy, to Pasquale and Maddalena (D’Angelo) DiRico. He was a paratrooper for the Italian Army. He lived most of his life in Kosciusko County from Boston, Mass. …read more.

Ronnie Poe, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2015, in his residence. He was born May 17, 1955, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Amos and Annie (McGuire) Poe. He was united in marriage to Deanna Korb on June 23, 1979, in Burket. She survives. Ronnie moved to Warsaw in 1965, where he worked …read more.

Raymond P. Earl, 63 of Warsaw, went to meet his Lord at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in his residence. On March 14, 1952, he was born in Knoxville, Tenn. to Jack and Edith (Stanifer) Earl. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Boden on Aug. 8, 1981 in Warsaw, who survives. Living most …read more.

Donald John “Don” Klawitter, 79, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015, at his home.  He was born on Feb. 29, 1936 in Hammond, to Joseph F. & Martha (Mikolajczak) Klawitter. Don was a graduate of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Elementary School and a 1953 graduate of Thornton Fractional North High School, both …read more.

Christopher Joe Allen Sr., 59 of Leesburg, went home to be with the Lord at 6:12 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2015, in his residence. On Jan. 10, 1956, he was born in Warsaw, to Chris and Virginia (Slone) Allen. He was united in marriage to Peggy Jo Crace on Aug. 3, 1976 in Warsaw, who …read more.

Todd “Gee” Allison, 27, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015, in Peru, Ill. He was born July 8, 1987, in Albany, N.Y., to Jesse L. Jr. and Michelle (Wells) Allison. On Jan 6, 2011, he married Faith Worton in Panama City, Fla. He was a self-employed asphalt paver, and was from Silver Lake. He …read more.

Murray “Rick” F. Rutledge Jr., 71 of Warsaw passed away at 8:37 p.m. Friday July 3, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on April 9, 1944, to Murray F. Sr. and Vaudean (Sawyer) Rutledge in Carbon Hill, AL. He was united in marriage to Margaret “Peg” Biltz on January 21, 2003 in …read more.

Armando Antunez-Brito, 6 years old of Claypool, passed away after a lengthy illness at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2015, at his residence. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Warsaw. Armando was born on Sept. 9, 2008, in Federal Way, Washington, to Armando Antunez and Marie Brito. He is survived …read more.

Robert G. Buhrt, 85 entered his eternal life in Heaven at 10 p.m. on the 4th of July, following a brief illness. He was at the same home in Kosciusko County where he was born on Nov. 7, 1929, to Paul and Ida (Mock) Buhrt. On Dec. 31, 1953, he married Lorabell J. Newcomer in …read more.

Jan Appenzeller, 71, Syracuse, passed away on July 4, 2015, at his home. He was born on Sept. 14, 1943, in Fort Wayne, to Harry H. and Betty (Harkless) Appenzeller. On Aug. 18, 1985, he married Patricia Gawthrop who survives. Jan attended Purdue University and was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was co-owner of  Appenzeller …read more.

J. Merced Rodriguez Murillo, age 59, of Ligonier, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at home. He was born on Sept. 14, 1955, to Francisco and Maria (Murillo) Rodriguez. On May 2, 1980 he married Maria Sandoval at Guadalajara, Mexico. She survives. Merced worked at Dexter Axle as a machine operator for 14 years. He …read more.

Murray “Rick” F. Rutledge Jr., 71, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:37 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Loy H. Stover, 76, died at 8:43 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born June 15, 1939, in Howard County, to Esmond and Bessie (Lovel) Stover. He was a 1958 graduate of Kokomo High School and married Maxine Mills on March 4, 1961, in Kokomo. He served in the United …read more.

Jerry L. Smith, 85, Warsaw, died Monday, July 6. 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Ronnie Poe, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2015, in his residence. He was born May 17, 1955, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Amos and Annie (McGuire) Poe. He was united in marriage to Deanna Korb on June 23, 1979, in Burket. She survives. Ronnie moved to Warsaw in 1965, where he worked …read more.

Donald J. “Don” Klawitter, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.