Sandra ‘Sandy’ L. Patton, 73, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on July 29, 1941, to Wallace and Betty (McMann) Meyers. She enjoyed spending time with her family, collecting nick knacks, shopping and keeping things clean. She is survived by four children: Lisa …read more.

Betty Jane Pemberton, 87, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 17, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on April 12, 1927, in Winamac, Ind., to Harvey and Dora (Hall) Yockey. She graduated from Hammond High School in Hammond, Ind., and was married to William Harley …read more.

Florabelle Tribalski, 85, of Etna Green, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at home. Florabelle was born Feb. 11, 1929, to Ellsworth and Mabel (Vandermark) Bishop at Plymouth, Ind. Florabelle was raised by her foster parents, Richie and Nellie Harman. She had been a resident of the Etna Green area since 1943. Florabelle …read more.

Alexia Lynne Aumiller, passed away at birth on Aug. 14, 2014, at DuPont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. She is survived by her parents: Desirae Lynne Davis and Logan Lee Aumiller; a twin sister: Abigail Joy Aumiller; her older sister: Kaylie Davis; two brothers: Devon Davis and Mason Seidner; maternal grandparents: Tonna (John) Slusher, Kimmel, …read more.

Timothy A. George, 60, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away on Aug. 14, 2014, at home. He was born Aug. 23, 1953, in Warsaw, Ind. to Montie and Naomi (Stafford) George. Tim was a jack-of-all-trades, having worked in the trucking industry, as a mechanic and in construction. He loved racing and even built his own race …read more.

Patricia A. Baker, 86, of Warsaw, Ind., and formerly of Akron, Ind., passed at 7:29 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at her residence near Warsaw, Ind. She was born Dec. 23, 1927, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Merl and Anna Elizabeth (Shepherd) Rowland. On Jan. 3, 1945, in Silver Lake, Ind., she was married to Donald J. …read more.

James H. Slone, 42, passed away in his home on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, in Pierceton, Ind. On Jan. 13, 1972, James was born to Harry D. and Virginia Kay (Meadows) Slone in Oberlin, Ohio. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. James worked at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Ind., in the …read more.

Jane Miller, 76, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 6:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, in Parkview Oaks, Columbia City, Ind. She was born Feb. 6, 1938, to Merl and Violet (Plew) Wolfe in Warsaw, Ind. She was a lifetime residence of Whitley and Kosciusko counties. She married Bub Miller on Sept. 12, 1955, in …read more.

Amber Rene Taylor, 34, of Denham, Ind., passed away at 09:08 a.m. Monday, August 11, 2014 at her residence. She was born February 18, 1980, in East Point, GA, to Joe and Teresa Bigley Taylor. Amber was a 1998 graduate of Culver Community High School. Amber was the Director of Events at the Trinity School …read more.

June Williams, 94, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at her home. She was born on July 5, 1920, to Ezra and Beatrice (Owen) Shideler in Marilla, Mich. On Feb. 25, 1945, she married Charles R. Williams in Marilla, Mich. He preceded her in death on April 21, 1999. …read more.

Michael A. Zeider, 61, of Plymouth, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at home. He was born April 20, 1953, to Charles and Patricia (Cooley) Zeider in Plymouth. Mike recently retired after working for over 40 years with the Indiana State Highway. He thoroughly enjoyed his job as a project manager and loved to …read more.

Mark Wilson, 70, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:15 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2014, in his home. He was born May 20, 1944, in West Branch, Mich., to Albert and Maxine (Fitch) Wilson, but was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. In 1962, he graduated from Warsaw Community High School. Mark enjoyed fishing, woodworking and family activities. He …read more.

Sandra S. Farris, 77, of Granger, Ind., passed away at 8:08 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at her daughter’s home in Mishawaka, Ind. Born on July 18, 1937, in Cromwell, Ind., she was the daughter of Virgil R. and Anna M.  (Priest) Kistler. She graduated from Cromwell High School with the Class of 1955. On May 5, 1956, …read more.

Clair W. Archer, 89, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 8:35 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at IU Health Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Ind. He was born on Oct. 5, 1924, to Elbert D. and Alma M. (Anderson) Archer in Noble County, Ind. On Aug. 12, 1945, he married Phyllis Bitner in Syracuse, Ind. She …read more.

Ada Ruth Meredith, 101, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away Aug. 11, 2014. She was born in Pierceton on May 2, 1913, the daughter of Albert and Edith (Menzie) Leifer. She was formerly of Traverse City, Mich., and Orland Park, Ill. She graduated from Pierceton High School and nursing school in Chicago, Ill. She enjoyed traveling, …read more.

Larry Jay Brubaker, 76, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, in his residence. On June 3, 1938, he was born in Rochester, Ind., to Luther and Bernice (Sherburn) Brubaker. He was united in marriage to Martha Jane Tucker on June 8, 1957, in Claypool, Ind., who survives. Larry graduated …read more.

Dean Lavon Sloop, 64, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away peacefully in his sleep at 4:58 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1950, in Wabash, Ind., to Russell Sloop and Esther (Newman) Sloop Davis. Dean was a 1968 graduate of Wabash High School, and received his B.A. Degree from …read more.

Joseph James ‘Jody’ Verteramo, Jr., 57, of Austin, Texas, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in his residence. He was born Nov. 6, 1956, in Brownsville, Texas to Joseph James Verteramo, Sr. and Gloria (Egly) Verteramo. He was a 1975 graduate of Peru High School and also received an associate degree at the University of Texas. …read more.

Steven Lee Bollman, 57, of New Paris, Ind., and formerly of Bremen, Ind., passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. He was born Dec. 20, 1956, to Francis and Delores (Heckaman) Bollman in Bremen. Steve served honorably in the U.S. Army and went on to work in construction for many years. Steve was a thrill seeker, …read more.

Gwendolyn Jane Bowers Clark, 87, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. Gwendolyn was born May 13, 1927, to Floyd and Vina Bowers, the second of three children. She was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio, and was a mother, nurse, naturalist, voracious reader and quilter.  Following graduation from Mansfield Senior High in 1945, Gwen enrolled in …read more.

Ortie G. Manns, 76, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 7:02 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at in Fairview Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on June 8, 1938, Prestonsburg, Ky., to Dorton Manns and Dollie (Mullins) Manns. He resided in Milford, and spent most of his life in Kosciusko County, Ind. Ortie retired as a supervisor with …read more.

Lolabell L. Sloan, 97, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 in her home in Warsaw, Ind. She was born July 12, 1917, in Warsaw, to Edward C. Weirick and Ethena L. (Truex) Weirick. She was a 1935 graduate of Warsaw High School. She married Dayton R. Sloan, Jan. 30, 1937, LaPorte, Ind. She was …read more.

Carol A. Christ, 64, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 9:06 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at Wellbrooke of Wabash, Ind. She was born Oct. 13, 1949, in Huntington, Ind., to Paul and Florence ‘Betty’ (Watkinson) Christ. Carol was a 1966 graduate of Manchester High School, and attended Manchester College. She first worked at the …read more.

Gladys L. Prescott, 96, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Aug. 9, 2014, at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1918, in Warsaw, Ind., to John and Esther (Auten) Hill. On Oct. 15, 1940, she married Charles Prescott who preceded her in 2012. She earned her B.S from Indiana Wesleyan University. She …read more.

Ronald E. Neeley, 73, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 1:35 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at his home with his family by his side. He was orn on Aug. 31, 1940, in Utica, Penn., to Hiram J. and Cora M.  (Deets) Neeley. He graduated from Meadville High School with the of Class 1958 and attended Erie …read more.

Allie Hicks, 100, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in her home in Sebring, Fla. She was born on March 8, 1914, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Riley Shepherd and Donna Shepherd. She married Ell Hicks on Dec. 10, 1934, in Floyd County, Ky. She lived most of her life in Kosciusko County as a homemaker. She was a member of the …read more.

Wanda J. Knafel, 89, of Ligonier, passed away on August 8, 2014, in Albion. She was born on April 17, 1925, to Cecil and Frances (Ozier) Phares. She married Gust D. Knafel, Jr. He preceded her in death in 1995. Wanda graduated from Wawaka High School in 1943. Early in adulthood, she was employed at …read more.

Louis ‘Louie’ R. Bollenbacher, 82, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away Aug. 7, 2014, at his residence. On May 5, 1932, Louie was born to Jesse and Amelia (Berger) Bollenbacher.Louie graduated from Bremen High school in 1951. He married Rachael Pfeiffer on July 31, 1954; she passed in April of 1988. Louie married Birdena (Lambright) Yoder …read more.

Charles Donald Ritter, 78, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 1:50 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, surrounded by his family at Elkhart Hospice House. He was born Sept. 9, 1935, in Bremen, Ind., to Francis and Marjorie (Morcombe) Ritter. On July 2, 1960, he married Beverly Joan Ralston. Mr. Ritter was a graduate of Bremen High …read more.

Richard K. Lunn, Jr., 63, of Bremen, Ind., passed away on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Richard was born on April 5, 1951, in Bremen, Ind., to Richard K. and Lulu L. Volquardson Lunn, Sr. He was a graduate of Bremen High School, with the class of 1969. On June 24, …read more.

Eleanor M. Barnum, 94, formerly of Ligonier, Ind., and Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Aug. 7, 2014, in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on July 7, 1920, in Ligonier, to A. Dewey and Ruth (Mock) Biddle. She married Orlo Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Barnum on Oct. 5, 1940, in Albion. He preceded her on death Sept. …read more.

Susan Kay Mock, 76, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on January 27, 1938, in Syracuse, Ind., to Earl J. and Opal (Geyer) Darr. On Dec. 6, 1958, she married Larry Mock who survives. She has been a Syracuse resident since 1982 …read more.

Irene Rose Kahler, 78, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at Select Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born Sept. 19, 1935, in Warsaw, to Merle and Ruth (Bennett) Riggens. She was a 1953 graduate of Warsaw High School, and married Douglas D. Kahler on Oct. 5, 1960. Irene was …read more.

Bonnie Lou (Adkins) Sexton, 71, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 10:22 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. On July 12, 1943, Bonnie was born in McDowell, Floyd County, Ky., to Cecil and Gladys “Pet” (Osborne) Adkins. She was united in marriage to Ronnie Sexton on July 11, …read more.

William “Bill” Frederick Kain, 72, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County where he was a 1959 graduate of Warsaw High School. He entered the U.S. Army in 1959 and served in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in 1970. Bill worked …read more.

Richard T. “Dick” Leiter, 86, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born Dec. 5, 1927, in South Bend, Ind., to J.D. and Bessie Mae (Crist) Leiter. He graduated in 1945 from Sidney High School and entered the United States Army on March 30, 1946, at Camp Atterbury, Ind. Tec 5 …read more.

Mildred R. Frantz, 96, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in The Hearth at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne, Ind. On Oct. 13, 1917, she was born in Bluffton, Ind., to Theophilus and Mary Louise (Tillman) Gavin.  She was united in marriage to Donald E. Frantz on Dec. 24, …read more.

Jane E. Smith, 73, of Chapman Lake, Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:40 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, in her residence. She was born June 6, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo., to Albert and Lillian (Fischer) Hampe. She graduated from the Woerner School in 1952 and Cleveland High School, both in St. Louis. She attended Miami …read more.

Bruce Edward Hazelton, 53, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Aug. 3, 2014, at his home. He was born on Oct. 28, 1960, to Charles and Elizabeth (Damon) Hazelton in Defiance, Ohio. On Oct. 25, 1986, he married Leah Elliott in Ligonier. Bruce worked for Burnworth zollars in Ligonier for 16 years and …read more.

Levi Alan David Miller, infant son of Jason Knight and Monica Miller of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. He was born at 5:02 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Ind. He is survived by his parents; brother: Landon Knight; grandmothers:Viola Miller, Nappanee; Rachelle Guerrero, Nappanee; grandfather: …read more.

Erich E. Lisdat, 85, of Bremen, Ind., and formerly of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 12:05 a.m., Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at Signature Health Care of Bremen, after being in failing health for several years. He was born on Dec. 15, 1928, in Jurgenrody Ostyr, East Prussia, German to Emil and Lena (Gaul) Lisdat. On Sept. 6, 1958, …read more.

Don Goble, 76, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. On Sept. 11, 1937, he was born in Slick Rock, Ky., to James and Beulah Jane (Sexton) Goble. He was united in marriage to Goldie Stephens in 1964 in Claypool who survives. Don worked …read more.

Vickie J. Prater, 52, of Nappanee, Ind., died unexpectedly at 8:44 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2014 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Ind., of natural causes.  She was born Aug. 14, 1961, in Dowagiac, Mich., to Edward and Rojean Hines. Vickie was a member of Mt. Tabor Church of God. She was also a member …read more.

Fidel H. Moran, 90, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away surrounded by loving family at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at his residence. He was born on April 24, 1924, in San Antonio, Texas, to Pablo Moran Sr. and Rita (Hernandez) Moran. On May 26, 1950, he was married to Belia (Mendoza) Moran who survives …read more.

Doris Marie Fox, 79, of Niles, Mich., passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Ind. She was born July 20, 1935, to Frank and Dorothy (Dicus) Winger in Mishawaka. Doris married Charles Fox on Nov. 4, 1952, in Silver Lake, Ind.; he survives. Doris attended Madison Township High …read more.

Guy Stayton, 90, formerly of Leiters Ford, Ind.; Rochester, Ind. and Akron, Ind., passed away at 11:55 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at Life Care Center of Rochester, Ind. He was born June 16, 1924, in Leiters Ford to Fred L. and S. L. (Overmyer) Stayton. His first marriage was to Betty J. Kline in 1947. She …read more.

Gloria A. Eaton, 82, of Rochester, Ind., and formerly of Akron, Ind., passed away at 1:35 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2014, at LifeCare Center of Rochester, Ind.  She was born Nov. 14, 1931, to Clyde and Bernice (Squires) Pontius. On Nov. 20, 1950, she married Billie W. Eaton in Akron. He died Feb. 8, 2008. She was …read more.

Richard Earhardt Riedel, 78, of Mentone, Ind., passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014, at his residence. He was born Feb. 29, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Carl R. Riedel and Eveline (Studler) Riedel. He was married on Aug. 11, 1962, to Marna Kay (Goshert) Riedel, who preceded him in death on March 1, 2011. …read more.

Karen Ann Leigh, 55, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014, at her home. She was born July 3, 1959, in Webster, Mass., to Francis Robert and Jane (Gevry) Leigh. She attended Tantasqua High School in Sturbridge, Mass., Kaplin University and moved to the Syracuse, Ind., area in 1993 from …read more.

Alice Joan Wallace, 75, of Bremen, Ind., passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Alice was born May 27, 1939, to Jacob and Violet (Walters) Klinefelter of Etna Green, Ind. Alice was a resident the Bremen area for the past 23 years and lived previously in South Bend, Ind. Alice married …read more.

Shirley Mae Hall, 71, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, Ind. Shirley Mae was born Nov. 16, 1942, in Pikeville, Ky., to Evan and Dorothy (Compton) Hamilton. On Dec. 24, 1959, she and Lloyd Hall were married in Betsy Layne, Ky. She was a homemaker who, …read more.

Franklin A. Bush, 83, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 11:39 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2014, in Columbia City. Born on March 26, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Ind., he was the son of Roscoe and Hildegarde (Weaver) Bush. He graduated from Churubusco High School with the Class of 1949 and went on to receive his …read more.

Gloria A. (Dolly) Eaton, 82, of Rochester, Ind., and formerly of Akron, Ind., passed away at 1:35 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Life Care Center, Rochester. No visitation or services are planned at this time. Arrangements are with Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.  

Pastor William ‘Bill’ Lee Stevens, 81, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away 5:37 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at Grace Village Rehab in Winona Lake, Ind. He was born on Sept. 1, 1932, in Tulsa, Okla., to Paul Stevens and Kathryn (Cooper) Stevens. On June 7, 1957, he was married to Shirley (Walter) Stevens, who …read more.

James Leroy “Jim” Watkins, 79, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at his home. He was born on Sept. 30, 1934 in Leesburg, Ind., to George I. and Mary I. (Hapner) Watkins. He graduated in 1952 from Leesburg High School and lived most of his life in the …read more.

Pastor Gilbert Eugene Hawkins, 86, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 11:46 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind.  He was born on Aug. 24, 1927, in Stet, Mo., to Arthur M. Hawkins and Sabrie (Eden) Hawkins. On Aug. 29, 1953, he was married to Rosella Mildred (Hughes) Hawkins, …read more.

Lloyd Don Miller, 80, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 1:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2014, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. He was born on Nov. 25, 1933, to Harvey G. and Nellie P. (Dudgeon) Miller in Plymouth, Ind. He has lived in Arizona and Indiana. He was united in marriage to Barbara S. Wallen …read more.

Mildred ‘Millie’ J. Anderson, 84, of Warsaw, Ind., and formerly of Goshen, Ind., died at her home Saturday afternoon, July 26, 2014. She had been in failing health for several months. She was born Nov. 25, 1929, in North Judson, Ind., to Joseph and Anna (Hulka) Svatos. On Feb. 15, 1948, she married James Webb Anderson in …read more.

Margaret E. Payne, 82, formerly of North Webster, Ind., and Syracuse, Ind., passed away Friday, July 25, 2014, at the Riverside Village in Elkhart, Ind., surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 24, 1931, in Andrews, N.C., to Fletcher and Virginia Marsh. She fought a long and courageous battle as her health declined, but …read more.

Allan L. Hanna, 75, of Ligonier, passed away on July 24, 2014, in Goshen, Ind. He was born on Sept. 1, 1938, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Paul and Lucille (Slocum) Hanna. He married Joyce Stump on Sept. 2, 1960, in Boston, Mass. Mr. Hanna honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1960-1963. He …read more.

Vaughn D. Zellers Sr., 73, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind., after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. On Oct. 5, 1940, he was born in Logansport, Ind., to Vaughn Donald and Mary M. (Simons) Zellers. He was united in marriage to Linda …read more.

Beverly Jo Perez, 37, of Rochester, Ind., went to her heavenly home at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014, while surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was a cancer survivor in 1993, then succumbed to a short battle with cancer. Born on June 8, 1977, she was the daughter of Joe B. Perez and Martha …read more.

Ralph E. Lewis, 70, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 7:28 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, Ind. He was born March 2, 1944, to Marvin and Alta (Dobbs) Lewis in Monticello, Ky. On June 7, 1964, he married Nancy Poindexter. She survives. He graduated from Hagerstown High School in …read more.

Harold Richardson, 72, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on July 24, 2014, at home. He was born Feb. 19, 1942, in Polly, Ky., to William and Martha (Cook) Richardson. He married Mazie Caudill on Jan. 6, 1964. She preceded him in death on June 6, 1995. Harold graduated from Fleming High School in Neon, Ky. …read more.

Bobby R. Vickers Jr., 36, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2014, in his residence. On Sept. 2, 1977, he was born in Warsaw to Bobby R. and Cecilla (Swindle) Vickers Sr. He was united in marriage to Jamie S. Raymer in Warsaw on June 10, 1999, who survives. A …read more.

Russell L. Huff, 95, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 1:25 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2014, in the Heritage House. He was born May 27, 1919, in Nappanee to Oliver and Edith (Haney) Huff. He was an area lifetime resident, and he and his wife, Mildred, had spent many winters in the Okeechobee and Sebring, …read more.

Tracey L. Fuller, 49, of Nappanee, Ind., died at 7:39 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Ind., of natural causes.  She was born June 14, 1965, in Bremen, Ind., to Gary L. and Linda (Weakly) Fuller. Tracey was a lifetime area resident. She was a 1983 graduate of …read more.

Shirley Walgamuth, 72, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away July 23, 2014, at her home. She was born on July 11, 1942, in Chesterton, Ind., to Ray and Mary (Yeiter) Abell. She married Glen Martinsen, who passed away in 1979. She then married Arden Walgamuth in 1989 who also preceded her in 2009.  She was a lifelong …read more.

Evelyn Tuttle, 91, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on July 22, 2014, at Avalon Village, Ligonier, Ind. In keeping with Evelyn’s wishes, no public visitation or services are planned. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Yeager Funeral Home.

Elvina M. Knepper, 101, of Milford, Ind., passed away July 22, 2014, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. She was born Dec. 6, 1912, in Cando, N.D., to Basil and Emma (Hanson) Drake. Elvina graduated from Egeland High School in North Dakota. Elvina married Wilbur Knepper on Oct. 29, 1930; he preceded her in death on July …read more.

Emily Rose Smith, 1 year old, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 9:53 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Ind. She was born on June 15, 2013, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Alaina J. (Scott) Smith.  She moved to Syracuse in November 2013 from South Bend, Ind., and formerly attended …read more.

Thomas S. Ludwig, 82, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2014, in his residence. He was born July 17, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisc., to Robert and Evelyn (Anderson) Ludwig. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He married Barbara Gehling on Nov. 29, …read more.

Ione Lou Rambo, 80, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2014, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Ind. She was a 1952 graduate of LaPorte High School, LaPorte, Ind., and she received her BA in Sociology in 1956 as graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Ky. She worked as a waitress in Kentucky …read more.

Ella Manns, 66, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 3:05 a.m. Sunday, July 20, 2014, at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She and her husband, Lawrence Manns, were the owners and operators of Manns Kountry Kitchen Restaurant in Silver Lake, Ind. For more than 20 years she and Lawrence enjoyed serving the …read more.

Katie (Thomas) Bontrager, 93, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 7:09 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2014, at home. She was born on March 6, 1921, to Ben and Lovina (Mullet) Thomas in Dodge City, Kan. Katie married Andrew L. Bontrager who preceded her in death on April 23, 1982, after 38 years of holy matrimony. …read more.

Millie Prater, 69, of Rochester, Ind., passed away at 2:29 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014, at her residence. She was born Nov. 3, 1944, in Dock, Ky., the daughter of Creed and Barbara (Bradley) Flanery. Millie had worked for many years at Controls in North Manchester, Ind. She is survived by her children: Rita K. …read more.

George R. Guyas, 83, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on Dec. 11, 1930, in Defiance, Ohio, to Joseph G. and Winona Marie (Gloor) Guyas. He grew up in Ohio, attended public schools there, and moved to Knapp Lake in …read more.

David Jay “Uncle Fred” Williams, 69, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on July 17, 2014, at his residence on Lake Wawasee. He was born March 5, 1945, in Goshen, Ind., to Richard Darby and Louise (Ecklebarger) Williams. He served proudly in the Navy as a mechanic and welder on nuclear submarines and surface ships. He …read more.

Sharon Hill, 72, of Ligonier, passed away on July 17, 2014 at her daughter’s home. She was born on April 29, 1942 to Juanita Trine in Columbia City, Ind. She married Jimmy Hill on April 14, 1965. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2007. Sharon and her husband built the Charger House Restaurant, …read more.

Donald Nichols, 89, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 4:10 a.m. Friday, July18, 2014, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born June 8, 1925, to Charles Ernest and Alice Cedola (Mackey) Nichols in Warsaw. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. Donald was a 1943 graduate of Warsaw High School. He received the …read more.

Thomas Rudd, 88, of South Whitley, Ind., passed away at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014, at his home after a brief illness. He was born on January 6, 1926 in Culver, the son of Maurice Henry and Lois Isabelle (Todd) Rudd. Tom graduation from South Whitley High School with the class of 1944 and went …read more.

David R. Roth, 95, North Manchester, Ind., died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born March 28, 1919, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Dr. Roy and Elsie (Regedanz) Roth. He graduated from Central High School, North Manchester, with the class of 1937. On June 20, 1942, …read more.

Elinor Frances Coy, 80, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 7:56 a.m. Thursday, July 17, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on June 1, 1934, in Providence, R.I., to Alden B. Lufkin and Evelyn I. (Michie) Lufkin. She was a 1952 graduate of Cranston High School, Cranston, R.I. She married Orville ‘Pete’ Coy on Oct, 22, 1955, in Providence, …read more.

Buckhanon “Buck” Patton, 81, of Tippecanoe, Ind., passed away at 2 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Elkhart Hospice House, Elkhart, Ind., with his family at his side. Buck was born Nov. 4, 1932, to John and Lucinda (Ratliff) Patton, Langley, Ky. He had been a resident of Tippecanoe with his sister for the past …read more.

Amariyah Sole’ Davis, 12 days, of Goshen, Ind., passed away at 6:01 p.m. on July 10, 2014 at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on June 28, 2014 in Indianapolis to Janae T. Davis & Delanos A. Johnson. She is survived by her mother: Janae Davis of Goshen; father: Delanos Johnson of …read more.

Angel M. Carder, 40, of Elkhart, Ind., and formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 7:53 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at her home. She was born June 14, 1974, in Toledo, Ohio, to Benny N. Bethel and Angela T. Carder. She graduated from West Noble High School in Ligonier, Ind., attended college in California to …read more.

Richard A. “Dick” Dull Sr., 81, of Milford, Ind., passed away on July 16, 2014, at his residence. He was born July 13, 1933, in Wawaka, Ind., to Albert and Ethel (Gose) Dull. On Oct. 22, 1954, he married Mary Bornemann, who survives.  He was a lifelong area resident. He worked for Bornemann Products in …read more.

Brandon L. Rauguth, 32, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away Monday, July 14, 2014, at his home. He was born on April 22, 1982, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Brad L. and Kathy L (Treppish) Rauguth. He graduated in 2001 from North Canton High School in North Canton, Ohio, and attended the University of the Cumberlands College …read more.

Roger Paul Taylor, 45, of North Webster, Ind., passed away Monday, July 15, 2014, at his residence. He was born Sept. 4, 1968, in Knox, Ind., to Paul and Brenda (Schultz) Taylor. He was married to Theresa Blankenship, who survives. He had lived in North Webster the last 22 years and was a contractor for …read more.

Kathryn Agnes Leffel, 93, of Larwill, Ind., passed away at 5 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2014, at Mason Health & Rehab, Warsaw, Ind., where she had been a resident since March. She was born April 8, 1921, near Raber, Ind., a daughter of Millard and Goldia Agnes (Conner) Kyler. Her formative years were spent in Jefferson Township. …read more.

June M. Lantz, 87, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind.  She was born June 11, 1927, in Elkhart County, Ind., to Doris and Ruby (Godshalk) Hummel. On Nov. 24, 1948, she married Robert Lantz, who survives.  She was a lifelong area resident and …read more.

David L. Henderson, 77, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, in his home. He was born Oct. 5, 1936, in Warsaw to George A. and Ruby M. (Bolt) Henderson. He was a 1954 graduate of Warsaw High School and attended Tri State College. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. On Sept. …read more.

Josephine Moore, 85, of Columbia City, Ind., formerly of North Manchester, Ind., passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 17, 1928 to Belva and Crow Nelson in Blue River KY. She was the oldest daughter of 10 children. Sixty-eight years ago, on July …read more.

Ercell V. Lynn, 99, North Manchester, Ind., died at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2014 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Memorial service Monday, July 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 North Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements entrusted to …read more.

Ronald Wrightsman, 81, Warsaw, Ind., formerly of Sidney, Ind., died at 9:10 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2014 in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. He was born April 24, 1933 in Flint, Mich. to Raymond & Nellie (Flora) Wrightsman. On April 24, 1954 he married Louella Blocher. He worked at several area foundries. Ronald was …read more.

Thomas W. “Tom” Madden, 73, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014 a.m. at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Ind. He was born June 28, 1941, in Ligonier, Ind., to Clive P. and Rose (Seprich) Madden.He attended public schools in Chicago and lived in the Ligonier/Leesburg area for past 35 …read more.

Norma Jean Schumm, 88, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on August 3, 1925 in Willshire, OH to David F. & Florene M. (Dudgeon) Carr. She grew up in Willshire & graduated in 1943 from Willshire High School. She …read more.

Jack D. Rickel, 66, of Mentone, Ind., passed away 12:35 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at Center for Hospice of Elkhart, Ind. He was born in Warsaw, Ind., on Sept. 9, 1947, to Hugh and Vernetta (Hohman) Rickel. Jack was a graduate of Mentone High School and also was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He …read more.

Harold E. Horn, 94, of Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw, Ind. and formerly of Mentone, Indiana, passed away at 10:20 pm, Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana. Harold was born Feb. 17, 1920 in Fulton County, Indiana to Fred A. and Anna Lavera (Stockberger) Horn. He married Velma F. Ailer, who …read more.

Jack Morris, 54, formerly of North Webster, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, in Yorktown, Ind. He was born on Aug. 6, 1959, in Charleston, W.Va., to Beverly and Marjorie (Clutter) Morris. He is survived by his two daughters: Theresa Morris, Muncie, Ind.; Tabitha Morris, North Webster, Ind.; one brother: James Morris, Warsaw, …read more.