Phyllis J. DeLong, 78, Ligonier, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on January 2, 1937, in Kanawha County, W. Va., to Fred and Tressah (Greene) DeLong. Phyllis served her country honorably in the United States Army from 1967-1979. She moved to the Ligonier area …read more.

Margie I. Meroney, 86, Ligonier, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born March 29, 1929, in Allen County to William and Marguerite (DeLagrange) Lengacher Sr. Margie married Leland Meroney Sr. Margie was lifelong area resident. She worked for Starcraft RV and the Charger House. Margie …read more.

Arlene “Fran” Collins, 65, Ligonier, passed away on May 4, 2015. She was born in Corunna to Samuel Crossley and Sarah (McDonald) Lemely. Arlene worked at Nosag Products in Kendallville for many years. She loved NASCar and her Diet Pepsi. Arlene also loved spending quality time with her grandkids. Arlene is survived by her daughter: …read more.

Noble D. Carpenter, 72, Warsaw, passed away on April 7, 2015, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 14t, 1942, in Plymouth to Erma Lucille Reaker and Harley Meredith Carpenter. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Charles H. King in Lapaz, where he graduated from Lapaz High …read more.

Carl C. Chupp, 90, Milford, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on July 10, 1924, in Oceana County, Mich., the son of Edward and Bernice (Artlip) Chupp. On Aug. 28, 1943, he married Margie E. Nichols. Carl proudly served as a US Air Force …read more.

Richard L. Kaiser, 86, Milford, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015, at his residence. He was born July 5, 1928 in Milford to Ezra and Lillian (Hartter) Kaiser. Richard graduated from Milford High School. May 7, 1950, he married Clara Graff. Richard was a farmer and retired from Zimmer in 1998 after 30 years. He …read more.

Julie Ann Huffer-Sanders, 52, passed away at her home in Albion on Friday, May 1. She was born on Sept. 2, 1962 in Chicago. She attended the Sanctuary of Syracuse as well as the Tabernacle in Kendallville. She is survived by her mother: Pam Huffer, Syracuse; four brothers: Leroy Huffer, Mississippi; Scott Huffer, Ligonier; Todd …read more.

Ruthann Hanusin, 74, Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 9, 1941, in Fort Wayne, to Robert and Romaine (Shoup) Rupright. She is survived by her husband: Ron Hanusin, Leesburg; two daughters: Kellie (JD) Hunt, Fairmount; Julie Plazek, Fort Wayne; three stepchildren: Jeffery (Lori) Hanusin, …read more.

William “Bill” Donat, 64, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully with his family by his at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Bill had been ill for the past two years and was most recently staying with his son in Goshen. He was born in Goshen to Eugene and Gwendolyn (Cripe) Donat. …read more.

Opal L. Shepard Poe, 86 of Warsaw, passed away at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On June 18, 1928, Opal was born in Viper, Kentucky to Benton and Katy (Adams) Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Jasper Shepard in 1949, who preceded her in death in 1999. She then …read more.

Dolores K. “Dee Dee” Stults, 64, of Leesburg, died at 9:21 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born July 13, 1950, in Bremen to Max Ellis and Melvina C. (Sheley) Fisher. On July 3, 1979, she married Leo Stults. He survives Dolores was a lifetime area resident. …read more.

Norma Ellen Pinkerton, age 95, of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She attended Warsaw Schools and lived her entire life in the Warsaw area. Norma was a member of First United Methodist Church of Warsaw, and …read more.

Harold C. Metzger, 84, of Eustis, Fla., and formerly of Silver Lake, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. Born in Springfield, Mo., he moved to Eustis in 1970 from Silver Lake. Harold was a finish carpenter working with Spears Construction for many years and after his retirement he still enjoyed woodworking. Harold is a U.S …read more.

Charlena “Grace” Randall, 95, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. The daughter of Tony and Fredonna (Holderbaum) Baugher, Grace was born Nov. 26, 1919, in Troy Township, Whitley County. On Nov. 3, 1945 she and Paul William Randall were married in Warsaw. She lived most of her life …read more.

Ray Porter, 79, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. Ray, born Aug. 1, 1935, in Floyd County, Kentucky, was the son of Walker and Bessie (Frazier) Porter. He lived most of his life in Kosciusko County coming from Kentucky. He was employed by Dalton Foundry for 25 …read more.

James M. “Matt” Riewoldt, 59, Etna Green, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015, in his residence. He was born April 3, 1956, in Warsaw to Robert “Bob” and Beverly (Johnson) Riewoldt. A lifetime Etna Green resident, James was united in marriage to Janet Morris on Dec. 13, 2008, in Etna Green. He …read more.

Lonnie Sawvel, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Donald Earl Poyser, 79, Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, May 2. He was born in Cromwell on June 15, 1935, to George and Ethel (Hursey) Poyser. Donald married Lois Harsh on Oct. 8, 1954, at the Cromwell Methodist Church. Donald was a beloved and devoted pastor. He served Wolf Lake, Kimmel, Burket, Pierceton, and Pleasant …read more.

Robert S. Bennett, 46 of Atwood, passed away at 5:12 p.m. Saturday, May 2,  in his residence. On Feb. 8, 1969, he was born in Warsaw, to Stephen and Linda (Hopkins) Bennett.  He was united in marriage to Brooke Howard on Sept. 1, 1990 in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Robert worked …read more.

Donna J. Neher, age 89, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:18 a.m. Thursday, April 30, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 11, 1925, in Warsaw, to Theodore and Delta “Dot” (Parker) Cummings. She spent many happy years, before retiring working at The Post in Pierceton. She lived a full, happy life in …read more.

William H. Smith, 58, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:28 pm Monday, March 30, in Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, Indiana. On April 25, 1956, he was born in Warsaw, Indiana to Robert and Janice (Hyde) Smith. He was united in marriage to Patricia Nine on May 27, 1985 in Warsaw, who survives. A …read more.

Sandra S. Dye, 67, of Peru, and formerly of Warsaw, was born to eternal life at 11 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She was born on Aug. 13, 1947, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Robert Henry Stevenson, II and Marion Harriet (Smith) Stevenson. On June 17, 1988, …read more.

Grover Henry Shidler, 84, of Star City passed away at 5 a.m., Friday, May 1, 2015, at Pulaski Health Care Center. Born Oct. 5, 1930, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Grover Merl and Dora Esther (Spencer) Shidler. On April 30, 1960, he married Doris Marie Banta. Grover was a Star City …read more.

Helen M. Showalter, 89, of Goshen, died early Friday morning, May 1, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born April 26, 1926, in Goshen to Glen and Alice (Bennett) Kehr. On July 30, 1943, she married Daniel Burton Showalter. He died Aug. 30, 1978. A member of People’s Bible Church, Mrs. Showalter was a member …read more.

Susan Elizabeth Stump, 67, of Wickenburg, Ariz., formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 4, 2013, in Phoenix after a long illness. She was born on May 5, 1946, in Wolf Lake, to Betty Jean (Palmer) and Samuel Lewis Stump. She had lived in Arizona for 17 years. She was a loving mother, loved to …read more.

Barbara A. Gable, 91 of Winona Lake, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Oct. 12, 1923, she was born in Warsaw to Everett and Lucille (Morris) Shipley. Barbara was united in marriage to Duane M. Gable on April 5, 1942 in Warsaw, who survives. A …read more.

Phyllis Ann Eastman, 63, of Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, in North Webster. She was born on Jan. 21, 1952, in Noblesville to Raymond E. and Virginia Mae (Heiny) Shreve. She moved to the Goshen area 39 years ago from Anderson, IN and was married on April 20, 2011 in Goshen, IN to …read more.

Evalee Hale, 65, of Pierceton, passed away at 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 23, 1949, in Salyersville, Ky., to James and Arizona (Howard) Mullins. She has been a resident of the Pierceton  and Larwill area since the mid 1960’s and graduated in 1969 from Larwill High …read more.

Beryle “John” R. Kinsey, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 25. “Johnny B.” was born on June 16, 1939 in Warsaw to William L. and Marian L. (Roose) Kinsey. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1957 where he was honored as an outstanding all-sports athlete, with the Rulo Minear Award, which …read more.

Garnett Rose Whitaker-Hollon, 63, of Claypool, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. On July 22, 1951, she was born in Lancer, Kentucky to Henry and Ival (Akers) Whitaker. She was united in marriage to James Hollon on Jan. 12, 2010 in Claypool, who survives. Rose moved …read more.

Patricia Lou “Pati” Jackson, 75, of Syracuse, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in Fort Myers, Fla. Pati was born on May 29, 1939, in Decatur, to Edward and Ozema Isch. She was a 1957 graduate of Poling High School in Jay County, and on Sept. 17, 1961, she …read more.

Fredrick L. Campbell, Sr., 86, of Ligonier, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. He was born on May 23, 1928 to George and Erma (Roe) Campbell. On Aug. 28, 1948 Fredrick married Ruby Stump. She survives. He established Campbell’s Garage in 1958. Mr. Campbell enjoyed working and serving the …read more.

Bruce Clark was born Feb. 5, 1959, in Miami, and died Saturday, April 18, in Tyler, Texas, of a cardiac arrest after being hospitalized for treatment of complications of long-standing diabetes. He married his wife, Eliza, on Feb. 29, 2004. He is survived by his wife: Eliza; son: STephen (Elda) Buhler; and granddaughter: Stella, Cebu, …read more.

Marilyn M. Bartman, 63, of Syracuse, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born May 3, 1951, in Goshen, to Ralph “Frank” and Sue A. (Whetten) Hoover. Marilyn was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Syracuse High School. She married on Jan. 10, 1970, …read more.

Mary Louise Miller, 89, of Milford, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Monday, April 27, in Miller’s Merry Manor Assisted Living, Warsaw. On May 28, 1925, Louise was born in Kosciusko County to Charles and Belle (Daugherty) Pinkerton. She was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Miller on May 22, 1943, in Alexandria, La. He preceded …read more.

Gary D. Balser, 44, of Syracuse and formerly of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, as a result of multiple health issues, including diabetes. He was born Sept. 17, 1970, in Kokomo, the son of Garl D. Balser and Glinda E. (Rich) Scott. He was a golf course …read more.

Kevin C. Smith Sr., 54 of Warsaw passed away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in his residence. On Oct. 17, 1960, he was born in New Brunswick, N.J. to Patricia and Tex Smith. He grew up in Highland Falls, N.Y. and in 1994 moved his family to Etna Green, where he was a …read more.

Norma J. Gittinger, 77, of Goshen, passed away April 16, 2015, at Greencroft Health Care. Norma was born March 17, 1938, in New Madison, Ohio, to the late Ralph R. and Maude M. (McKinney) Hubler. Norma loved to shop, spend time doing puzzles and going to Grandma’s Restaurant with her friends for dinner. Surviving are …read more.

Larry Brown, 79, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, Indiana University Health, Goshen. On May 26, 1935, Larry was born to Harold and Doris (Wilson) Brown in Warsaw. Larry served in the U.S. Navy from 1954-1958 and the reserves until 1967. He volunteered as a member of the Warsaw American Legion …read more.

Helga Tess, 55, went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Warsaw. Helga was the second daughter born to Walter and Heidi (Knauss) Linn on Aug. 24, 1959, in Logansport. She and her loving husband Glenn were united in marriage on July 23, 1980. Helga graduated …read more.

Thomas C. “Tim” Sherer, 90, of South Whitley, died at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Wabash. He was born Jan. 22, 1925, in South Whitley, a son of the late Thomas J. and Elsie (Duggins) Sherer. His formative years were spent in South Whitley. He attended South Whitley High …read more.

John H. Hidy, 76, of Leesburg, passed away on April 22, 2015, at his home. He was born on Nov. 14, 1938, in Newark, Ohio, to Hayes and Harriet (Thomas) Hidy.  He was married to Shirley Logsdon on April 10, 1976, who survives. He moved to the Leesburg area full time in 2006 coming from …read more.

Howard W. Fawley, 86, of Mentone, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He had been in failing health for two years. He was born to Milo and Mildred (Dunnuck) Fawley on Jan. 23, 1929, in Kosciusko County. He married Peggy F. Agens on Aug. 28, 1949. Fawley retired …read more.

Neva M. Wiggins, 86, of Milford, died Wednesday morning, April 22, 2015, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Jan. 9, 1929, in St. Clair County, Port Huron, Mich. Her formative years were spent in Port Huron. She graduated from Port Huron High School in 1947 and then moved to Flint. In 1947 she moved to …read more.

Donald W. ‘Don’ Hicks, 58, of Syracuse, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at his home. He was born on April 1, 1957, in War, W.Va., to John L. and Ethel M. (Hicks) Hicks. He moved to Kendallville area in the 1970’s from West Virginia and to the Syracuse/Milford area in 1980. …read more.

Sue Ellen Studebaker, 65, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in her residence. On July 14, 1949, she was born in Wolf Lake, to Glen and Willadene (Heil) Holycross. She was united in marriage to Roger Studebaker on Aug. 10, 1969, in Larwill, who survives. Sue grew up in Larwill …read more.

Charlene Heintzelman, 79, Cromwell, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at 1:30 PM at IU Health in Goshen. She was born on Nov. 26, 1935, in Elkhart to Dr. Russel and Hazel (Irey) Horn. On April 23, 1955, she married Roger Heintzelman in Topeka, Ind. Charlene was a lifelong area resident. She owned and operated …read more.

Beverly A. Disher, 77, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015, Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 6, 1937, in Columbia City, to Ralph Bills and Laura (Shoemaker) Bills. She married Eldon W. Disher Oct. 24, 1954, in Warsaw. She lived most of her life in the Warsaw area. Beverly …read more.

Jaclyn ‘Jackie’ Lemcool, 67, of Kingsley, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1947, in Warsaw, to Melvin and Margaret (Sausaman) Schue. Jackie worked the family dairy farm with her husband Neil for nearly 40 years. She was a lifetime member of the VFW In her spare time, …read more.

Kurt Michael Miller, 17, rural Burket, passed away at 5:36 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2015, at his residence after a garden tractor accident. He was born on July 2, 1998, in Rochester, to Kyle and Melinda (Rebman) Miller. Kurt was a Tippecanoe Valley High School Junior. He was very active in the First Baptist Church of Warsaw …read more.

Willodean ‘Kit’ Langohr, 87, of Pierceton, passed away at 6:28 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2015, at her home. Born on Aug. 3, 1927, in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of Darrell F. and Ruthie M. (Madison) Menzie. She graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1945. On June 3, 1944, she married …read more.

Ruth Sholtey, 96, of Milford, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2015, at IU Health in Goshen. She was born on April 4, 1919, to Frank and Elizabeth (Booze) Hoover in Kosciusko County. On Jan. 21, 1941, Ruth married Vernon Sholtey. He preceded her in death. Ruth worked as a homemaker raising her …read more.

Larry Schlotterback, 74, of Syracuse, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born on Oct. 14, 1940, to Leo and Orvaleen (Heffner) Schlotterback in Kendallville. He served his country honorably in the United States Marines stationed in Guam. Larry was a private pilot and built …read more.

Mary Helen Mollenhour, 91, of Warsaw, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at her residence in Warsaw. She retired after 38 years of service from the Free Methodist Publishing House. Mary wintered in Fort Myers, Fla., and spent her summers residing on Winona Lake. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi …read more.

Roger D. Secor, 77, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the Masonic Home in Louisville. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Robert; and daughter: Michelle. He is survived by his daughter: Diane Secor; son: Dale (Ann) Secor; three grandchildren: Matthew, Kristin and Elijah Secor, all of Louisville; and sister: …read more.

Robert Harvey Oliver, 94, lifelong resident of Noble County, died at 5:17 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 23, 1920, near Albion in Noble County, a son of Reuben H. and Maude M. (McCamment) Oliver. He graduated from Cromwell High School. On Sept. 6, 1944, …read more.

Cliff Earl Sears, 86, Silver Lake, died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on July 17, 1928, in Bedford, to Earl and Mary (Jerils) Sears. Sears married Annice Pauline Black on Dec. 14, 1951, in Solsberry. She preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 2008. On June …read more.

Samantha M. Frye, 32, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at her home in North Webster. Samantha was born Oct. 21, 1982, in LaGrange, Ill., to Daryle and Cynthia (Guzak) Frye. Samantha was employed as a server and bartender for over 17 years, most recently with Maria’s House of Pancakes in North Webster. She enjoyed …read more.

Paul Edward Bradford, 62, Silver Lake, passed away at 4:24 a.m. April 14, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 10, 1952, Prestonsburg, Ky., to Minefee (Betty) Bradford, who survives in Roann; and Wilma Jean (Poe), who is deceased. Paul graduated from Manchester High School, North Manchester, in 1970. He was co-owner with his brothers …read more.

Terisa Osinski, 50, of Syracuse passed away on April 13, 2015 in her home. She was born on April 25, 1964, in Bowling Green, Ky. She retired as manager of Mid Lakes Mobile Home Park. She is survived by her son Scott, and daughter April. She is also survived by her longtime companion Marvin Wilson. …read more.

John Jerome Sholly, 74, of Jonesville, Mich., passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015. He was born in Hammond, on Sept. 8, 1940. John was married June 6, 1964, to Jennie Shaw and she survives. John graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich. with a bachelors degree in industrial arts and engineering in 1964 and …read more.

Ricky L. Barker, 68, of Leesburg, passed away on April 14, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

A man of integrity and honor, Clarice E. “Mitch” Mitchell lived life completely and fully at every opportunity. From the music he loved playing to socializing, and his great sense of organization, Mitch gave everything his all. A proud veteran, Mitch loved the U.S. Navy and all it stood for. Although he will be deeply …read more.

Alpha M. Wedrick Weirick, 104 of Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2015, in her home. On March 26, 1911, she was born in Medaryville,to C.L. “Newt” and Anna Verelle (Winters) Faris. She was united in marriage to William R. “Bill” Wedrick on March 30, 1941, who preceded her in death in …read more.

Katherine I. Hyden, 87 of Warsaw, passed away at 11:43 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On May 3, 1927, she was born in Van Lear, Ky., to Otto and Rosie (Thornbury) Young. She was united in marriage to Eugene Hyden on Nov. 2, 1946, in Paintsville, Ky., who preceded her …read more.

Joel Gordon Bates, 80, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on March 26, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Judith “Judy” Ann (Vanlaningham) Barker, 65, Milford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in her home after a courageous fight against cancer. Judy was born on July 9, 1949 in Warsaw to Howard and Mary Jean (Wolferman) Vanlaningham. She is survived by her mother, Mary, Milford; her husband, Stephen Barker, Milford; her son: …read more.

Alma Louise Ragan, 84, passed away on April 5, 2015, in Auburn, Calif. Alma was born in Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 6, 1930. Alma grew up and graduated from high school in Warsaw in 1949. She is survived by daughters: Linda LoBue and Kathleen O. Styles; six grandkids; three great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by …read more.

C. David Luckenbill, 74, went home to be with his lord and savior at 1:55 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Dec. 8, 1940, in Muncie, to Lewis Franklin Luckenbill and Helen Hope (Hughey) Luckenbill. He was a 1959 graduate of Warsaw High School, Warsaw. He married Patricia “Pat” Ginter, Aug. 1, …read more.

Lynn Moore, 61, Ligonier, went home to his heavenly reward at 4:09 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 29, 1953, to Ross and Annalee (Holler) Moore in New Paris, Pa. On Aug. 4, 1982, Lynn married Rosalie Bowser. She survives. He graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School and …read more.

Frederic W. Sharkey, 76, of Etna Green, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  Fred was born on July 28, 1938, to Harold and Edna (Heisler) Sharkey in Plymouth. He had been a lifelong resident of Etna Green. Fred was a 1956 graduate of Etna Green High School. …read more.

Emma Christine Schooley, 91, died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. She was born Oct. 23, 1923, in Warsaw, to Maynard M. and Ruth Violet (Banghart) Denny. She married Robert E. Schooley on June 20, 1942, in Warsaw. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1999. She …read more.

Ronald Paul Pratt, 52, of Pierceton, passed away at 11:49 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. Ron was born in Warsaw on March 11, 1963, to Ira and Annabelle (Tyson) Pratt. Living most of his life in Warsaw, Ron enjoyed watching NASCAR with Dale Earnhardt, Sr. as his favorite driver. …read more.

Ballard Manns of Silver Lake, went to be with the Lord at 2:08 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76, with his family by his side. He worked for 35 years for Dalton Foundries in Warsaw, retiring in 1995 as a supervisor and partial owner. Ballard …read more.

Bonnie Christine (Kieffaber) Genovese, 48, North Manchester, died Wednesday, April 8, at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 9, 1966, in Dixon, Ill. to Alan and Nancy (Royer) Kieffaber. Bonnie graduated from Willowbrook High School, Villa Park, Ill. in 1984.  She received a BA degree in elementary and special education …read more.

Wayne Smith, 87, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on March 26, 2015 at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on March 13, 1928 in Russellville, Ala. to Bradley & Jennie (Fretwell) Smith. He married Viviane Buckner who preceded him in death in 2012. He was a US Navy veteran, a Free and Accepted Mason, …read more.

Infant Lucian Nikolaus James Barrus, 26 days, passed away at 6:38 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born March 12, in Warsaw, to Thomas Barrus, Jr. and Beth (Gilbert) Barrus. He is survived by his mother: Beth (Chad Puckett) Barrus, Warsaw; father: Thomas (Madelaine Kincaid) Barrus, Jr, Cromwell; brother: Constantine Barrus, at home; sister:  …read more.

Jack E. Boardman, 88, of Mentone, passed away at 6:41 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw. Jack was born on Jan. 7, 1927 to James and Pauline Boardman in Wabash. He had been a lifelong resident of Bourbon and the last few years in Mentone. Jack is survived by …read more.

Noble D. Carpenter, 72, of Warsaw, passed away on April 7, 2015, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 14, 1942, in Plymouth, to Erma Lucille Reaker and Harley Meredith Carpenter. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Charles H. King in Lapaz, where he graduated from Lapaz …read more.

Mary Jane Miller, 92, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 22, 1923, in Columbia City, to Otto Jesse Miller and Eva Fern (Batz) Miller. She was preceded in death by her sister M. Jeanine Miller Horn. Mary had worked at …read more.

Pamela K. “Pam” Kaufman, 53, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at her home. She was born on Sept. 20, 1961, in Goshen, to James L. “Jim” and Linda L. (Cripe) Kaufman. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Cardinal Center in Warsaw. She was member of the Wawasee Heights …read more.

Danny E. Smith, 75, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:09 a.m. Monday, April 6, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. He was a resident of Kosciusko County throughout the past 37 years. He was a graduate of Silver Lake High School, Silver Lake, afterwards he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1958 serving as …read more.

Marilyn Ruth Hennon, 83, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake.. She attended school in Hammond, Indiana. Marilyn had lived in Hammond, Rochester, Bourbon and more recently she was a resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana for the past 6 years. She attended Touch …read more.

Susan Marie Phillippe (Tyrrell), daughter of Milt and Gretchen (Phillips) Tyrrell of Elkhart, went home to Jesus April 3, 2015, at Goshen Hospital after a long battle with breast cancer. Born Susan Marie Tyrrell in Englewood, N.J., Aug. 14, 1959, she grew up primarily in New Hampshire, Mich., and Illinois, where she graduated from Marquette …read more.

William R. “Bill” Flynn, 81, of Syracuse, passed away at 10:58 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Feb. 5, 1934, in North Webster, to Vern and Cathryn (Angel) Flynn. He was a lifetime North Webster area resident and attended North Webster Public Schools. He was a …read more.

Henry C. Justice, 75, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015, in his Warsaw home. Henry, the son of Sim Jackson and Gracie Lee (Patton) Justice, was born July 16, 1939, at home in eastern Kentucky. He graduated from Martin High School, Martin, Ky. In 1955 he moved to Warsaw. Then in Warsaw …read more.

Eleanor G. Organ, 101, of Marion, Ind., left this life for eternal life, Tuesday March 31, 2015, in her home surrounded by the endless love of her family. Eleanor was born on March 7, 1914, in Marion, the daughter of the late Francis X. Gartland, Sr. and Anna (Morrow) Gartland. She was also preceded in …read more.

Billy Joe “Bill” Hiatt, 78, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015, at his home. He was born on Jan. 8, 1937, in Piqua, Ohio, to Elster and Mary (Pollock) Hiatt. He graduated in 1955 from Wendell Wilke High School in Elwood, and on July 8, 1961, …read more.

Ralph Lee Adkins, 62, of Warsaw, passed away at his residence surrounded by family at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 40 years moving here from Kentucky. He attended Betsy Layne School in Betsy Layne, Ky. He moved to Warsaw in 1975 when he started working …read more.

Rodney L. “Bub” Woods, 47, of North Webster, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at his home. He was born on Aug. 31, 1967 in Sturgis, Mich. to Ricky E. & Connie L. (Cundiff) Woods. He grew up in LaGrange, attended Lakeland High School in LaGrange and moved to the North Webster area 18 years …read more.

Henry L. Kilmer, 98, of Syracuse, died at his home early Tuesday morning, March 31, 2015. He was born Aug. 9, 1916, in Elkhart to Rufus and Fanny (Ernest) Kilmer. On Dec. 24, 1938, he married Dorothea M. Mullen in Elkhart. She died May 3, 2003. Surviving is a daughter: Zelma M. Folger, Syracuse; daughter-in-law: Sally …read more.

Kathy L. McElroy, 56, of Silver Lake, Indiana passed away at 9:03 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in her residence. On Jan. 6, 1959, she was born in Hammond to Edwin and Sarah (Ooms) DeVries. Kathy graduated from Lowell High School. She had lived in various towns including Lowell, Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Warsaw and …read more.

Ada J. Shaffer, 85, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:27 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was a homemaker and a self-employed child care provider, having babysat for many children over the years. Ada was a member of Brookpark Community Church of the Brethren in Brookpark, Ohio, she was …read more.

William H. Smith, 58 of Warsaw, passed away at 12:28 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015 in Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. On April 25, 1956, he was born in Warsaw to Robert and Janice (Hyde) Smith. He was united in marriage to Patricia Nine on May 27, 1985 in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime …read more.

Christine Jo Little, 58, passed away peacefully at 9 a.m. Monday, March 30, after a lengthy battle with colon cancer at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne after a weekend of being surrounded by close friends who shared her life. She was born in Warsaw on Aug. 12, 1956, to William F. and …read more.

Harrison “Harry” F. Bornmann III, 83, formerly of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at 12:49 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, Colo., after battling the progression of Parkinson’s for the past several years. A proud graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor’s in Agriculture, Harry then served in the Army Signal …read more.

Gertie Mae Mehl, 90, of Ligonier, stepped into the presence of her heavenly father on March 28, 2015. She was born on July 16, 1924, the daughter of Alvin and Mattie (Hampton) Lawson in Artville, Ky. On Jan. 12, 1952, she married David H. Mehl. They shared over 63 years of marriage. She is survived …read more.

Bernardina Martinez Arriaga, 88, of Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015, in her residence. On May 26, 1926, she was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Francisco Arriaga and Eusebia Martinez DeArriaga. She was united in marriage to Andres Martinez who preceded her in death in 1992. Bernardina was a …read more.

Lorraine Eloise Ver Hage, Winona Lake, was called home by the Lord at 4:56 p.m. March 26, 2015. She passed away at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. In addition to working as a Methodist church secretary for 10 years in Rockford, she was a dedicated volunteer in her lifetime, serving as a den …read more.

Juanita Osbun, 87, passed away at 8:02 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Born June 13, 1927 in Warsaw, Juanita was the daughter of Delmar and Wanda (Tompkins) Evans. She and Stephen Osbun would marry July 5, 1945 in Leesburg. Juanita was a lifetime Warsaw homemaker who also worked …read more.