Betty L. Weaver, 84, Goshen, died 1:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Sept. 2, 1935, in Goshen, to Russell H. and Pauline H. (Holden) Holden. On July 26, 1996, she married LeRoy Gene Weaver and he died Nov. 12, 2011. Surviving are a daughter, Kelli (Jeff) Weldy, South …read more.

Terry Alan Howie, of Winona Lake, passed away unexpectedly at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at the age of 73.  He was born on Oct. 18, 1946, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Mary Louise (Roberts) Howie and Gail Von Howie. Terry married Lynn Suzanne (Paige) Howie on Nov. 16, 1997.  Terry moved to Winona …read more.

Matthew John Ware, 35, Kendallville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. He was born on June 7, 1984, the son of Leslie and Kelly (Waldron) Ware in Kendallville. Survivors include his parents, Leslie and Kelly Ware of Ligonier; four children, Kylie, Landon, Ryker, and Brantley; two sisters, Rachel (Rick Rollins) Ware …read more.

Rick Shriver, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 1:05 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in his residence. Rick was born on July 08, 1947, in Warsaw, to Charles “Butch” and Frances (Heckman) Shriver. He lived his lifetime as a resident of Kosciusko County. Rick retired after 38 years as a pipe mechanic for Nipsco. He was an …read more.

Tracy Lynn Current, 49, Troy, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at her residence.  She was born in Goshen, on Sept. 14, 1970. Tracy is survived by her parents: Julie A. (Mike) Nordin of Syracuse; and Don M. (Judy) Current of Fort Wayne; two children: Aleshya (Brad) Hutchinson of Sidney; and Dyllan Current of …read more.

Sandra A. Witham, 86, Mentone, passed away at 12:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Memorial Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends may visit from 1-3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Tim Gunter, 59 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. A Life Celebration is pending at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Dennis Dwayne Vandiver II, formerly of Warsaw, was affectionately known to his family as “Peeps,” passed away unexpectedly at 11:12 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Michigan City, at the age of 43. He was born on Feb. 7, 1976, in Goshen, to Carolyn Jane (Vest) Wilson and Dennis Dwayne Vandiver. Peeps was a …read more.

Lauren G. Bishop, 49, Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on Jan. 15, 1970, the son of Gary and Audrey Bishop Sr. at Goshen Hospital. Lauren was a lifelong resident of Ligonier and attended West Noble High School. Lauren and his smile, will be missed …read more.

Maxine Joy Pletcher, 96, Goshen, died 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Waterford Crossing. She was born April 8, 1923, in Harrison Twp., Elkhart County, to Amos and Anna Rebecca (Derr) Loucks. On June 27, 1946, in Goshen, Maxine married Jerry E. Pletcher and he died May 29, 2015. Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis …read more.

Rick Allan Shriver, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 1:05 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Helen Margaret Miller, 95, died Nov. 30, 2019, while resting in her room at Paddock Springs. Helen is survived by her loving children Jodi Snodgrass, Bob Miller, Toni Ayers. She is finally reunited with her children Richard Miller and Yolanda Justice and her brother Arden Metzger. Helen was born March 14, 1924, to Ralph E. …read more.

Mark Nathan McConnell, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 10:42 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Feb. 25, 1961, in Goshen, IN to John L. and Joyce M. (Adkins) McConnell. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident, graduated from Warsaw High School in 1979 and ITT …read more.

Frederick David “Ricky” Clayton II, 64, Plainville, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:48 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington. He was born on Feb. 11, 1955, in Elkhart, to Frederick David and Carroll Josephine (Palmer) Clayton. He grew up in Syracuse, attended Cardinal Learning Center in Warsaw, and …read more.

Joseph W. “Joe” Howe, 55, Cromwell, passed away at 11:28 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1964, in Fort Riley, Kan. to Ronald Elmer “Ron” and Margaret Louise “Peggy” (Schafer) Howe. He graduated in 1982 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was a United States …read more.

Jack Devon Boyer, 91, a life-time resident of North Webster, died at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born April 10, 1928, in Pierceton, to Arthur and Dorothea (Willard) Boyer. Jack graduated in 1946 from North Webster High School, was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and …read more.

Bonnie Lou Moore, 70, Leesburg, passed away at 6:35 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 3, 1949, in Richmond, to Hazel (Weiss) Petteys and Floyd Petteys.  On June 22, 1968, she was married to Thomas Moore. Bonnie grew up in Kosciusko County, Indiana where …read more.

Donald Sherman Weeks, 88, retired Columbia City High School principal, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Harrison Terrace Senior Community, Indianapolis, where he had been a resident since August. He was born on Oct. 31, 1931, in Noble County, one of 10 children born to the late Ernest and Olga (Black) Weeks. …read more.

Mary Katherine Gebert, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Born on April 29, 1922, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Charles and Rhoda (Cook) North. She attended local schools and graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1941. She …read more.

Bernice Rule, 93, of Wabash and formerly of Mentone, passed at away 10:58 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at Bickford Assisted Living of Wabash. She was born on March 5, 1926, in Jasper to the late John and Elizabeth (Dick) Klingel. She married on June 25, 1949, in Warsaw to Floyd W. Rule Jr., who …read more.

Terry Lee Fuller, 60, and the son of Jerry and Deloris (Marshall) Fuller, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital. A resident of Leesburg, Terry had worked at Dalton Foundry for more than 36 years. He was a kind, friendly person with a heart of gold and a lover …read more.

Patricia Ruth Horn, 85, formerly of Akron, died at 4:51 p.m. Nov. 26, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where she was a resident. She was born on May 31, 1934, in Alexandria, to Charles M. and Martha E. (Baker) Malicoat. She married Jack E. Horn on June 10, 1951, in Alexandria. She lived …read more.

Anna L. Plotner passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at 10:10 a.m. in Warsaw. A resident of Warsaw, she was 96 years old.  Anna was born in Dock, Kentucky on Nov. 14, 1923. She was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Buckley and the late Irene (Keel) Anderson. She attended school in Kentucky …read more.

Nancy Lee Johnsmiller, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 6:25 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at her home. She was born on Dec. 13, 1945, in Ann Arbor, Mich. to Robert W. and Marilynn J. (Smiley) Johnsmiller. She graduated from Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Mich. and attended Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich. …read more.

William “Bill” Lloyd Wood, 70, Warsaw, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at 2:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born on July 2, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, and was adopted by Kathleen Metz Wood and Donald Hughes Wood. On Aug. 7, 1971, he …read more.

Mary Ann Cobb of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, at the age of 84. She was born on Feb. 23, 1935, in Indianapolis, to Margaret Helen (Clouser) Bernauer and Edward Paul Bernauer. On June 26, 1954, she …read more.

Bonnie J. Blair, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Bonnie was born on Aug. 7, 1943, in Columbia City, to Harlo and Dorothy (Kiger) Erne. She was married to Verlin Blair. She has been a resident of Warsaw since 1971. She enjoyed being a homemaker. …read more.

Frederick David “Ricky” Clayton II, 64, of Plainville, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:48 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Bonnie Blair, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jack Marvin Carr passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday Nov. 24, 2019, with family by his side. Jack was born to Orval and Catherine (Hay) Carr on Oct. 9, 1926. Jack was a lifetime resident of Syracuse and retired from Dana Corporation in 1991. He was preceded in death by his wife Ellabelle …read more.

Henry Shepherd, 73, Warsaw, died at 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at his farm with his loving wife, Toni and son Lee beside him. His wishes of dying overlooking his farm he so loved were fulfilled. Henry was born Nov. 18, 1946, at home in Floyd County, Kentucky to Alex and Audie Ellen …read more.

Jack Carr, 93, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 24, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Jose G. Pacheco, 69, Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on March 23, 1950, the son of Esteban Pacheco and Hilaria Garcia in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Jose is survived by his wife Rebecca Lopez De Pacheco; four sons, Jose Pacheco, Esteban Pacheco, Julio Pacheco and Antonio …read more.

Alice E. Montel Hasty Schumaker, 100, Noblesville, passed away Nov. 23, 2019. On March 30, 1919, Alice was born in Silver Lake, to Ralph and Oznola (Freed) Montel. Alice was a reserved women that was independently strong and faithful. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1937 and then attended La Salle College and …read more.

Henry Shepherd, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 5:52 a.m., Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Sharon (Gaerte) Heidt, 79, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at a hospital in Florida. She was the last living daughter of Grover and Beulah (Huffman) Gaerte and one of seven Gaerte children. Born in Whitley County’s Thorncreek Township, she graduated from Larwill High School. She spent several years living in the area, in …read more.

George David Essig went to be with the Lord Nov. 22, 2019, at his home in Warsaw from complications of kidney disease. Dave was born on March 5, 1939, in Warsaw, the son of Raymond “Sport” Essig and Mildred (Bruner) Essig.  He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1957 and went into the Air Force …read more.

Edward Prater went home to be with the Lord at 7:26 p.m., Nov. 22, 2019. Edward was a resident of Silver Lake, but recently lived at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. Born Oct. 3, 1923, he was one of nine children of Malcom and Plina (Ousley) Prater in Blue River, Kentucky. During World War II, he worked …read more.

Judy Bone, 77, of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw with her daughter by her bedside. The daughter of Keith and Audrey Coldren, she was born September 27, 1942, in Liberty Mills. Judy was a lifetime area resident of Kosciusko County. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles but mostly …read more.

G. Stephen Bennett, 76, Atwood, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Kosciusko community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on June 30, 1943, in Alum Bridge, W.V. to Gloy N. and Bernice (Woofter) Bennett. He was married to Linda Hopkins on March 25, 1963 in Warsaw. He has been a resident of …read more.

Nancy Lee Johnsmiller, Syracuse, passed away at 6:25 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Wesley W. “Wes” Lauster, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 9:44 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at his home. He was born on Oct. 8, 1953 in Columbia City, to H. Paul and Mary E. (Cox) Lauster. He lived most of his life in the Warsaw area and was married to Carol L. Bedore-Lauster, who …read more.

Jeroldine Rae “Jeri” Seely, 79, of Milford, went home to be with Lord Sunday, Nov. 17. She was born July 26, 1940, in Goshen, the daughter of Jerry and Katherine (Huber) Bushong. She married Durward “Bud” Seely Sept. 11, 1960. He survives. She was editor in chief with The Papers Inc., where she was employed …read more.

David Lee Hartzler, 54, Millersburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born Nov. 4, 1965, in Goshen, to John and Dolores (Kammerdiener) Hartzler. David worked as an accountant for Veada Industries in New Paris. Mr. Hartzler was a member of Solomon Creek United Methodist Church, where he …read more.

Vance Lopp, 80, Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at Goshen Hospital on Nov. 20, 2019. Born March 23, 1939, Vance was often described by others as the type of person we should all aspire to be. He was not only humble, honest and hardworking, but he was a true family man always focused …read more.

Darla Jean Sayers Greer, 80, Kewanna, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 26, 1939, to Elston Hiram and Darline Vivian Lemmon Sayers in Pulaski County. Darla was a 1957 graduate of Winamac High School. She married her husband, Robert “Bob” …read more.

Melody Anne Coffey, 58, passed away unexpectedly at 3:51 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Steuben County where she was visiting relatives. She was the daughter of the late Nancy (White) Griffin and was born on April 16, 1961. A teacher herself, Melody was exceptionally educated, having earned three separate master’s degrees from Ball State …read more.

Jo Anne Parker, 89, Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Jo Anne was born on Jan. 2, 1930, in Fort Wayne, to Carlton Forrest and Olive (Pittman) Johnson. She was married to Philip Parker in Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, Warsaw. She was a …read more.

Dave S. Anderson, 72, North Webster, passed away at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in his residence. Dave was born on May 26, 1947, in Winchester, to Robert Charles and Louise (Delk) Anderson. He was married to Jenilee Lundy on Sept. 23, 1967, in North Webster. He graduated from North Webster High School and attended …read more.

Gloy S. Bennett, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 5:38 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Dr. Vance Lopp, 80, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 20, 2019, at Goshen Hospital.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Jo Anne Parker, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Dave S. Anderson, 72, North Webster, passed away at 8 a.m. in his residence on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jerry Lee Wallace Jr., 51, Kewanna, passed away at 12:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Rochester. He was born on Aug. 11, 1968, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Jerry Lee Wallace Sr. and JoeAnna (Pack) Adams. Mr. Wallace had worked as a butcher and done various repair work throughout his career. He attended …read more.

  Dennis “Denny” K. Strain of Warsaw, passed away at his residence at 2:40 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at the age of 75. He was born on July 16, 1944, in Decatur, to Marjorie (Gay) Strain and Richard Strain. On June 28, 1997, he was married to Connie Sue (Fox) Miller Strain. Denny …read more.

Andrew Willard Boyer, 34, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 16, 2019.  He was born on Sept. 15, 1985, to Clifford G. Boyer III and Sue (Moneyheffer) Boyer. Andrew graduated in 2005 from Wawasee Community High School. He later enlisted in the United States Army.  He served with the 10th Mountain …read more.

Jeraldine Rae “Jeri” Seely, 79, died Sunday, Nov. 17, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Glen L. Knisley Sr., 90, Warsaw, passed away Nov. 15, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 28, 1929, in New Paris to John and Cecil (Strycker) Knisley.  He honorably served his country in the 31st Infantry Division of the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as a supervisor at …read more.

Billy Ray Slone, 37, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Leesburg, son of Rickey Slone, Sr. and Rachel Adams, and stepson of Tammy Slone. He was born in Columbia City, Indiana on September 26, 1982. He loved animals, music and picking on his younger siblings, whom he loved very much. Billy Slone is …read more.

Richard Roehm, 84, passed away on Nov. 18, 2019, at Mason Healthcare. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Maria Castillo, 62, passed away at a local hospital Nov. 17, 2019. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Bernard Holloway, 74, passed away Nov. 18, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. A Life Celebration is currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Christian Anthony Gibson, 26, Kimmell, IN passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. He was born on Aug. 13, 1993, the son of Terri J. Rhodes and Commodore Gibson Jr. in Kendallville. He is survived by his parents, Terri (Michael) Mosby of Kimmell; and Commodore (Lora) Gibson Jr. of Cromwell; siblings, Damon …read more.

Bill L. Boardman, 89, rural Mentone, and formerly of Wabash, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family at 6:19 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 29, 1930, in Wabash, to the late James and Pauline (Niccum) Boardman. He married on May 6, 1950, in Logansport, …read more.

Warren Earl Zellner, 85, Winona Lake, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. He was born on Aug. 3, 1934, in Topton, Penn. to Cora Alice (Adam) Reeser and Earl Reeser.  After his parents untimely death, he was adopted by his oldest sister and her husband, Ruth and Robert Zellner in …read more.

Kathleen T. Slone, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Bill L. Boardman, 89, of rural Mentone, and formerly of Wabash, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family at 6:19 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 29, 1930 in Wabash to the late James and Pauline (Niccum) Boardman. He married on May 6, 1950 in …read more.

Neal M. Beachy, 72, Etna Green, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at his residence, after a three month battle with cancer.  He was born Aug. 26, 1947, in Kokomo, to Manasses M. and Elizabeth (Hochstedler) Beachy. On Aug. 20, 1971, he married JoAnn Schwietert in Middlebury.  They moved to the Etna Green area in …read more.

Stephen Ferguson Buchanan, 92, Oakland, Calif., passed away on Oct. 14, 2019, at House of Psalms in Oakland. He was born on March 27, 1927, in Indianapolis. He attended public schools until high school, when he attended and graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1945. He then served in the Merchant Marine until1947. Starting early …read more.

Jack L. Romig, 86, Claypool, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in his residence. He was born on June 2, 1933 in Fulton Co, to Jesse H. and Lulu I. (Borden) Romig. He was married to Janice J. Wenger on June 20, 1975. He worked for Warsaw Schools for over 20 years …read more.

Saundra K. “Sandy” Cobbum, 75, Syracuse, passed away at 6:58 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at her home. She was born on April 12, 1944, in Muncie, to Byron and Nellie Monzelle (Hines) Jester. She graduated in 1962 from Muncie Central High School, 1966 from Ball State University in Muncie and in 1972 with …read more.

Robert Middleton Porter, 22, Warsaw, passed away at 1:41 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Pierceton. He was born Feb. 20, 1997, in Jasper Co. He has been a resident of Warsaw for two years and formerly of Rensselaer for 20 years. He worked for the Dalton Foundries in Warsaw. He is survived by his …read more.

Kenneth W. McKeand, 67, Warsaw, passed away at 2 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  He was born on April 5, 1952, in Madison, to Kenneth A. and Anna Louise (Richey) McKeand. He  was married to Priscilla Miller on Jan. 15, 1972, in Madison. He graduated from Madison High School in …read more.

Jackie L. Romig, 86, Claypool, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mark Wilson Holzhauer, 59, Warsaw, formerly of Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at his home. He was born on Dec. 18, 1959, in Dearborn, Mich. to Ralph Newton and Phyllis Ingals (Buck) Holzhauer. He graduated from High School in Michigan and received his Electrical Engineering Degree from the University of Michigan. He …read more.

Ralph Eugene Smith, formerly of Warsaw, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at the age of 86. He arrived Christmas Day in 1932 in Rush County to Jennie Emily (Pollitt) Smith and Verl Elder Smith. On May 22, 1960, he was married to Beverly …read more.

Craig M. Stutzman, 54, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at his home from natural causes. He was born Oct. 28, 1965, in Goshen. On Sept. 24, 1988, he married Angie Moore at the First Church of God, Goshen. She survives along with six children, Monica (Austin) Oakley, James, Tyler, Todd, Garrett and Colton Stutzman, all …read more.

Linda Diane Nyce, 63, Elkhart, passed away at 9:24 p.m., Oct. 29, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, with her loving family by her side.  She bravely battled numerous medical complications after an automobile accident in 2005. She was born July 30, 1956, in Logansport, to the late Thomas and Shirley (Hunt) Young. She spent most …read more.

Arvillia Bradley Slone went to meet her Lord and Savior Nov. 12, 2019. She was born on May 31, 1944, to Henry and Nona (Ousley) Bradley in Prestonsburg, Ky. She was reunited with her Mother, Father, Sisters and Brothers who preceded her in death. They are together again. She leaves behind the love of her …read more.

Mildred F. Finlon, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 6:43 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in her residence. She was born on June 23, 1928 in Chicago, Ill. to Vincent and Mary (Machowiak) Cuprynski. She was married to Lawrence J. Finlon in Chicago, Ill. She graduated from Bowen High School in Chicago. She was a member …read more.

Arvillia Slone, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 6:45 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kenneth W. McKeand, 67, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Timothy Joe Shultz, 55, Etna Green, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in his residence.  He was born Nov. 6, 1964, in Warsaw, to Jerry Lee and Nancy Jo (Cochran) Shultz. He was married to Martha Jane Collins on January 1, 1988 in Floyd County Kentucky. He graduated from Whitko High School …read more.

Steven T. Hunter, 71, Rochester, passed away at 3:41 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born on March 24, 1948, in Fulton County, the son of Melvin and Betty (Wallace) Hunter. On May 23, 1980, in Marshall County, he married Carrie Cormican and she survives. He served …read more.

Cynthia Joan Sanborn, 88 and a resident of Westfield, passed away at Maple Park Village in Westfield at 7:50 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4, 2019. She was previously a resident of Winona Lake, and of St. Clair Shores, Mich. Born on June 26, 1931, she was the only daughter of the late Gustave Andrew Stralnic and …read more.

Rodney K. Holloway, a resident of Warsaw for the past twenty-seven years, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was 68 years old. Rodney, known to some as “K,” was the youngest of fourteen children and was the son of Glen and Minnie (McClone) Holloway. …read more.

Katie Svinarich, 88 and previously of Winona Lake, passed away quietly on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Born Catherine A. Evans, she was the daughter of John and Anna (Logan) Evans. She was born in Duncanwood, Ohio and attended schools in the area before graduating from nurse’s college in …read more.

Douglas E. Shirey, 78, Warsaw, and having recently moved from Angola, passed away at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street. An updated obituary may be viewed and condolences may be sent by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

John Edward DeSomer, Syracuse, passed away on November 7, 2019 at home. He was born on Feb. 26, 1947 in Joliet, Ill. During a twenty-year career as an Army Ranger, he served his country through multiple deployments in Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Israel, Nicaragua, Columbia, Venezuela, Syria, and Afghanistan (at least those were the ones about …read more.

Dennis “Denny” K. Strain, 75, Warsaw, passed away at his residence at 2:40 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. He was born on July 16, 1944, in Decatur, to Marjorie (Gay) Strain and Richard Strain. On June 28, 1997, he was married to Connie Sue (Fox) Miller Strain. He graduated from High School in North …read more.

Pamela “Pam” Ann Ward, 77, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by family at 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. She was born on May 26, 1942, in South Bend, to Vonnie “Betty” (Martindale) Floor and Ernest Floor. On May 10, 1980, she was married to Ted Leon Ward, he passed away on Jan. 23, 2001. …read more.

Saundra K. “Sandy” Cobbum, 75, Syracuse, passed away at 6:58 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Mark W. Holzhauer, 59, Warsaw, formerly of Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Mildred F. Finlon, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 6:43 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Areena M. Gingerich, 79, of Goshen, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at her home. She was born Dec. 14, 1939, in Goshen to William and Pauline (Davis) Stringfellow. On April 6, 1967, she married Melvin J. Gingerich. He died June 25, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Roxanne Burgess and Vicki (Greg) Bernheisel, both …read more.

Peggy A. Foreman, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 4:01 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was 65 years old having just celebrated her birthday on Oct. 26. Born in 1954 to Marcus E. and Gloria J. (Leedy) Bigelow, Peggy was a graduate of Warsaw High School and …read more.

Beloved daughter, Nora Blaine Walters, was born sleeping at 5:38 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka. Nora weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Nora had lots of brown and blonde hair, and full cheeks like her brother. Nora was able to snuggle with mommy …read more.

Peggy A. Foreman, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 4:01 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was 65 years old having just celebrated her birthday on Oct. 26. Born in 1954 to Marcus E. and Gloria J. (Leedy) Bigelow, she was a graduate of Warsaw High School and …read more.

Fern F. Ross, 75, Goshen, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at her home of natural causes. She was born Feb. 16, 1944, in Ezel, Ky. On May 13, 1961, she married Wilbur Ross in West Liberty, Ky. He passed in 2013. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila (Richard) Stilley and Vicki (Rich) Vanover, both of …read more.

Mary Anna Yoder, 86, Etna Green, died 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at her home. She was born Dec. 28, 1932, in Goshen, to Cephas and Amelia “Millie” (Hochstetler) Nisley. On April 4, 1957, she married Emmon Yoder and he died July 23, 2010. Surviving are five children: Bertha (David) Miller, Etna Green; Philip …read more.