Destiny Faith Smith, 9, Rochester, died at 9:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. She was born on April 26, 2006, to Tracey Smith and Rick Stough in South Bend, Indiana. She had been a member of Deb’s Dance Studio in Rochester, Taekwondo – Rochester Martial Arts and a member …read more.

Phillip Briar Nicklaus 24, Rochester, passed away early Saturday morning August 8, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Briar was born on June 5, 1991, in Logansport, the son of Phil and Elizabeth (Kerr) Nicklaus. He was a 2010 graduate of Rochester High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army, …read more.

Wilma M. Ritter, 73, of Akron, passed Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 20, 1941, in Warsaw, to Robert and June (Baker) Reed. She was a polisher at Zimmer for over 25 years. She got her start in the earlier years at Hand Industries. Wilma …read more.

Marshall Brooke Doran, 84, of Burket, passed at 3:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. He was born in Burket on May 3, 1931, to Virgil and Blanche (Eherenman) Doran. On Nov. 2, 1957, he married Sharon Williamson in Burket, and she survives. Survivors include his wife: Sharon Doran, Burket; son: Trent Doran; grandson: Keagan Doran. …read more.

Emiliano Zuniga, 9, of Bremen, passed away as the result of an automobile accident at 6:01 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. Emiliano was born on March 27, 2006, the son of Antonio Zuniga and Francisca Ramirez. He is survived by his father, Antonio Zuniga, mother, Francicsa Ramirez, and brother, Uriel Ramirez, all of Bremen, as …read more.

Doris J. Ramsey, 83 of Warsaw, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, in her residence. She was born on June 30, 1932, in East Chicago, to Earl and Vera (Lengyel) Gray Sr. Doris was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Ramsey on April 22, 1950, in Gary. He preceded her in death …read more.

Ronald J. Simons, 69, of Rochester, passed away at 1:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On April 19, 1946, in Peru, Ron was born to John William and Thora Louise Bagwell Simons. Ron and Sharon Ann Cunningham were married on May 20, 1972, and have spent 43 …read more.

Richard “Dickie” Cartwright Jr., 62, Plymouth, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer and his family by his side at his residence on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. Dickie was born in Plymouth, on Sept. 17, 1952, to Richard and Virginia (Amen) Cartwright Sr. Dickie served our country in the U.S. Marines from 1970-1972. He …read more.

Barbara J. Shirey, 84, of rural South Whitley, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at her home. She was born Nov. 17, 1930, in Beaver County, Penn., a daughter of Robert A. and Buelah (Sproat) Diebold. As a young girl, her family moved to Roanoke, and later Fort Wayne before moving to Coesse. Barbara graduated from …read more.

Christopher David Prater, 17, Syracuse, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in Syracuse. On Sept. 18 1997, Christopher was born to Howard and Jenny (Builta) Prater at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. Christopher was a resident of Syracuse since 2006. Christopher was a senior at Wawasee High School, worked at McDonald’s …read more.

Winifred “Gail” Kerr, 56 of Pierceton, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. On Dec. 5, 1958, she was born in Warsaw, to Albert and Joyce (Howe) Barber. She was united in marriage to Richard “Rick” Kerr on Aug. 17, 1995, in Pierceton, who survives. A …read more.

Marcella “Dottie” Cart, 88, of Goshen, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Hubbard Hill Estates. She was born April 19, 1927, in Bourbon to Teddy and Goldie (Uplinger) Wilson. On Oct. 9, 1954, she married George Cart in Bourbon. He died Jan. 11, 2004. She is survived by her son: Rodney (Debra) Cart; and grandsons: Kyle and Ryan …read more.

To achieve ones calling is one of the greatest gifts, and Rev. Thomas M. Douglas was a man who followed after God’s own heart. Thomas knew from a young age he was meant for the ministry, and through his growing faith, he came to be a servant of the Lord. A man of integrity, honesty …read more.

Richard “Dick” C. Cook, age 86, Plymouth, passed away at 1:51 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Dick was born on May 14, 1929, in Goshen, to George C. and Dorothy (McCloskey) Cook. Dick married the former Mary Snyder on Aug. 26, 1950, in a ceremony in Plymouth. …read more.

Patricia L. “Pat” Eaton, age 65, of Wakarusa, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She had been in ill health since April.  Patricia was born Feb. 27, 1950, in North Manchester to Arlo and Mary Helen (Brookins) Spangle. Patricia was a graduate of Manchester College and received her Master’s …read more.

Winifred G. Kerr, 56, of Pierceton, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Charles “Lewis” Speicher, 86, of Milford passed away on Wednesday, Aug.  5, 2015, at home. He was born to Charles A. and Pauline (O’Haver) Speicher on May 28, 1929, in Milford Junction. Lewis graduated from Milford High School in 1948 and was part of the school’s only undefeated basketball team, earning his right as the first …read more.

Daniel Lee Graff, 62, Syracuse, died at 11:47 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Indiana University Goshen Hospital, Goshen. He was born in Goshen on Jan. 19, 1953, to Stanley and Virginia (Downing) Graff. He was a commercial truck driver for 40 years and enjoyed collecting antique model cars. Daniel is survived by his mother: …read more.

William E. Berry, 84, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015 at his home in Smith Township following an extended illness. Mr. Berry was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 26, 1930, a son of Everette M. L. and M. Bernice (Deem) Berry, and spent his formative years near …read more.

Gretchen Watkins Manthey Bumbaugh passed away at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015, at her home in the Grace Village Assisted Living Community, Winona Lake. She was 82. Gretchen was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to Henry W. and Lenora M. (Schreiber) Seiffert. She was a 1950 graduate of Warsaw High School, Warsaw. On June …read more.

Max D. Edmonds, 90, of Plymouth, formerly of rural Argos, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. Max was born March 18,1925, at Mishawaka, Indiana to Myron and Effie (Zehner) Edmonds.  He has been a resident of Argos most all his life until they moved into Miller’s Merry Manor …read more.

Rev. Matthew Walter Pickut died on Aug. 6, 2015, at a nursing facility in Carmel, due to complications from a brain injury that resulted from a strep infection. Matthew was born on Oct. 29, 1973, in New Jersey to his parents, Walter and Patricia (Winter) Pickut. He graduated from Taylor University in Upland in 1996, …read more.

Reverend Roy B. Snyder of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, Indiana was “loosed away upward” at Grace Village Health Care at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015,at the age of 93. He was born on June 15, 1922, in Altoona, Penn. to Sheldon and Mabel (Guyer) Snyder where he grew up in a …read more.

Sheila Lou Williams, 70, of Wabash, died at 1:33 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 23, 1945, in Wabash, to Donald W. and Helen F. (Eltzroth) Williams. Sheila attended the School of Hope in Wabash. She worked at Workshop Enterprise and Pathfinders. She lived the past five years …read more.

Rev. Matthew W. Pickut, former assistant pastor at First United Methodist Church in Plymouth, passed away early Thursday morning in Carmel. Arrangements are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Ronald Simons, 69, Rochester, passed away at 1:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Gretchen Watkins Manthey Bumbaugh, 82, Winona Lake, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Grace Village Retirement Community. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Roy B. Snyder of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at Grace Village Health Care at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at the age of 93. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Richmond Wadkins of Silver Lake, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at his residence at the age of 68. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Gilbert “Skip” Ray Shedrow, 69, of Knox, formerly of Bradenton, Fla., passed away at 8:50 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Gilbert was born on Oct. 13, 1945, the son of the late Gilbert E. and Sara Frances (Porter) Shedrow. Skip is survived by four children: Andrea Shedrow, Knox; …read more.

Michael R. Grubbs Sr., 64, of Jute Road in Plymouth, passed away after a sudden illness in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015, with his family by his side. Michael was born on Aug. 17, 1950, in Plymouth to Raymond H. Grubbs and Phyllis I. Conner Grubbs. …read more.

Jeffery Michael Lawton, 32, formerly of Mishawaka and currently residing in Warsaw, passed away suddenly at home Monday, August 3, 2014. He was born March 7, 1983 in South Bend. Jeff graduated from Penn High School in 2001. He was always full of life and loved snowboarding, skateboarding, and any extreme sport. There wasn’t a …read more.

Mariann Evelyn Hicks, 58, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015, at Highland Regional Medical Center in Sebring, Fla. Born Oct. 4, 1956, in Havelock, N.C., she was the daughter of Blanche Marie (Roy) Shatzer. Mariann was raised in Fort Wayne and graduated from Wayne High School with the Class …read more.

Leah Ann Adams, 46, of Nappanee, died peacefully at her home with her parents and family by her side at 8:45 a.m. Aug. 2, 2015, 10 month illness.  She was born April 5, 1969, in Marshall, Mich. She was a lifetime area resident. Leah was a 1987 graduate of NorthWood High School, and was a cabinet maker …read more.

M. Phyllis Gordon, 92, a resident of rural Churubusco and widow of Sanford D. Gordon, passed away at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at her home in Smith Township. Mrs. Gordon was born on April 18, 1923, in Eel River Township, a daughter of Neil J. and Alma M. (Grady) Walker. She spent her …read more.

James “Jim” C. Craft, 59, of rural Rochester, passed Saturday evening, Aug. 1, 2015, after a motorcycle accident involving a deer in Macy. He was born in Rochester on Sept. 19, 1955, to James C. and Carol (Holloway) Craft, and worked for Paragon Medical in Pierceton. He had previously worked for Topp Industries, Rochester. He …read more.

Lois Wilcox Myette, 95, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Champaign County Nursing Home in Urbana, Ill. She was born Sept. 10, 1919, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., to Edward and Corda Wilcox and graduated from Chesbrough Seminary in North Chili, N.Y., in 1939 with a degree in bookkeeping. On Aug. 27, 1941, she married …read more.

Mardell J. Berger, age 88, Nappanee, died peacefully surrounded by her family at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at her residence. She was born Jan. 1, 1927, in Bremen to Arthur and Helen (Wells) Heckaman. She was a lifetime area resident. She worked at Ball Band in Mishawaka, and was a sewer for Phoenix, …read more.

Jill L. Runkle, 56, Akron, passed at 3 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born in Warsaw on May 18, 1959, to Roy A. and Maxine (Holderman) Haney, and married Phil Runkle. She was the Akron Town Clerk Treasurer for many years. She graduated from Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

Kathryn A. Christian, 73, Warsaw passed away at 10:31 a.m. Friday July 31, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born on Feb. 13, 1942, to Henry and Mabel (Kegley) Willey in Elkhart. She has been a Warsaw resident since 2003. She was united in marriage on July 23, 1960, to …read more.

Dawn Hickman, 81, of Pierceton, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, at the Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born on Jan. 2, 1934, in Wilmot, to Clarence and Cora (Morehead) Hickman.  She was a lifelong area resident and was a retired registered nurse.  She was a former member of the North Webster United Methodist Church. Dawn …read more.

Louann F. Watson, 84, passed to the Kingdom of God at 1:34 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth with her family at her side. Louann and her twin sister, Joann were born on Nov. 9, 1930, in Fort Wayne, to Ross Iwan and Irma Bell (Voiral) Marquardt. She graduated from …read more.

James (Jamie) Paul Phillips died unexpectedly in his sleep at his home on Monday, July 27, in Sylvania, Ohio. He was 45 years old. A treasured gift to Don and Pattie (Painter) Phillips of Warsaw, Jamie is survived by his best friend ever, his son: Jacob Phillips, Maumee, Ohio; his mother: Pattie; brother: Jeff (Jennifer) …read more.

Kerry J. French, 60, of Fort Wayne, died at 2:17 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Hospice Home. He was born Sept. 30, 1954, in Columbia City, a son of Robert J. and Carolyn R. (Karns) French. He graduated from Whitko High School and continued his education at Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis. A certified …read more.

Dawn Hickman, 81, of Pierceton, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, at the Parkview Whitley Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Wayne A. Johnson, 74, of Lapaz passed away at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Signature Health Care in Bremen. He was born May 1, 1941, to Arnold and Evelyn (Wurst) Johnson in Evergreen Park, Ill. Wayne is survived by a brother: Roy (Sarah) Johnson, West Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his …read more.

Dorothy Jean Kindred, 84, of Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Home. Born Oct. 26,1930, to Hattie and Otto Kempf, Jean had a beautiful, loving, and joyful spirit that she shared generously with those fortunate enough to know her. Along with the love of her life, Charles ‘Chuck’ Kindred, she raised …read more.

Margaret Hall, age 90, of Ligonier, went to meet her Lord at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015, at home with her children by her bedside. She was born on Jan. 17, 1925, to William and Agnes (Zornes) Bailey in Argo, W. Va. On March 17, 1942, Margaret married Edward Hall. He preceded her in …read more.

Jill Runkle, 56, of Akron, passed Monday, August 3, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, Arrangement are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Suzanne Arlene (Coy) Hanna, 74, of Bloomington, passed away at I.U. Health-Bloomington Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. Suzanne was born on April 28, 1941, to Tillman J. “Junior” and Eula (Killian) Coy. She lived in North Webster, and attended school there until she moved to southern Indiana at the age of 12. She was …read more.

Ernest Lamar “Ernie” Knight, 75, of Syracuse, was called home by our heavenly Father at 2:15 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen, following a six month illness. He was born on June 12, 1940, in Goshen, to James Edward Trainor and Lucille Daisy Knight. He attended Goshen public schools and was …read more.

Ricci D. Swihart, 53, of Gilead, passed unexpectedly at 12:24 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room. He was born in Wabash on Dec. 23, 1961, to Jack E. and C. Anne (Rhodes) Swihart. On Oct. 5, 1995, he married Patti Nette in Gilead. She survives. He worked at Gulf Stream …read more.

Lyle D. Zorger, age 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Friday July 31, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.  Born on April 1, 1932, he was the son of Dewey Emmanuel and Bessie (Studer) Zorger. Lyle was a lifetime resident of Allen and Whitley Counties and attended Jefferson Center High …read more.

Merrilee R. Wagner, 76, passed away at 2:12 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Merrilee was born Jan. 25, 1939 in Huntington, to Raymond and Arlena (McDaniel) Sands. She first was married Harold Campbell on May 10, 1958. He survives as the father of her children. On June 11, 1983, she …read more.

Mrs. Judy A. Gudas, 49, of Kewanna was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home on Aug. 1, 2015. Born on July 1, 1966, in Three Oaks, Michigan, Judy Ann was a cherished daughter of William Thomas and Shirley Jane Hess Magers. Growing up she shared her childhood with a …read more.

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

Malcolm D. “Mac” Young, age 75, Plymouth, passed away at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Mac was born in Lafayette on Jan. 14, 1940, to Gordon and Margaret L. “Peggy” (Russell) Young. He retired from Bomarko. Mac was a proud grandfather. Mac is survived by his daughter: …read more.

Charlotte Anne Terry, 10 months, Rochester, passed away at 12:21 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis. Charlotte was born on Sept. 20, 2014, in Plymouth, the daughter of Parker W. and Ellen E. (Wilson) Terry. She attended Crossroads Church, Plymouth, and loved cheerios, playing with her …read more.

Molly Ann Knotts Rennaker, 47, of Fort Wayne and a native of Eel River Township near Churubusco, left the chains that bound her to life and ran laughing and dancing into the arms of Jesus at 5:20 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2015, at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab in Fort Wayne. Molly was born …read more.

David W. Mattern, 32, of Mishawaka, formerly of Nappanee, died unexpectedly at 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at his residence of natural causes. He was born June 11, 1983, in Elkhart to Dennis and Kathy (Bennett) Mattern. David was a lifetime resident of this area. He was a graduate of NorthWood High School and …read more.

Judy Gudas, 49, of Kewanna, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home Aug. 1, 2015. Arrangements are currently pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.  

Brian L. Nieb, 65, of Argos, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Brian was born on Oct. 26, 1949, the son of the late Leon C. and Mary E. (Wages) Nieb. On March 9, 1969, he married Diana Overmyer. Brian proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for over 18 years and …read more.

Jean E. Dipert, 79, and Plymouth resident since 1956, passed away at 10:23 p.m. July 30, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. Jean was born the daughter of William H. and Helen I. (Buchanan) Antoine on June 9, 1936, in Amboy, Ill.. She graduated from Amboy High School with the class of 1954, and lived …read more.

Carolyn “Jo” Franco, 69, Plymouth, passed away peacefully after enduring a heart ailment for many years. Her death came at 3:35 a.m. Thursday July 30, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. The daughter of Orla S. “Orly” and Edith “Louise” (McClure) Long, she was born in Plymouth on Dec. 30, 1945. As a …read more.

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

Patricia D. Smith, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Patricia was born on March 16, 1940, the daughter of the late Robert and Clara (Schooley) Parker. She is survived by four children: Christie (Dean) Weldy, Bremen; Terry (Kelly) Smith, Tippecanoe; Vickie (Craig) Bradbury, …read more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carolyn J. Franco, 69, Plymouth, passed away peacefully early Thursday, July 30, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Donald Alfred Drone, age 81, Akron, formally of Springfield, Ill. died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. His passing was due to conditions brought on by the autoimmune disease, Inclusion Body Myositis. He was born to Alfred and Hazel (Vogel) Drone on Dec. 30, 1933, in Springfield, …read more.

David W. Mattern, age 32, of Mishawaka, formerly of Nappanee, died unexpectedly at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at his residence of natural causes. He was born June 11, 1983, in Elkhart to Dennis and Kathy (Bennett) Mattern. David was a lifetime resident of this area. He was a graduate of NorthWood High School …read more.

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

Lora Ann Ray, 55, of Columbia City, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 25, 1959, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of James L. Ray and Dorothy M. (Hinen) Ray. Lori has been a lifetime resident of Whitley County except for ten years …read more.

Tyson Andrew Campbell, 25, of Jeff, Ky., died at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, in Hazard County, Ky. He was born Nov. 30, 1989 in Huntington, Indiana to Rex Campbell and Sherri (Good) Waters. Tyson attended Huntington North High School. He worked at Long John Silvers and enjoyed NASCAR …read more.

Linkon Seeley Todd Spangle was stillborn at birth on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents: Joseph E. and Anika R. (Menting) Spangle, Plymouth; brother: Jaxon Spangle at home; grandparents: Anita Spangle, Argos; and Gerald and Carolyn Menting, Lakeville, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in …read more.

Daniel A. Rensberger, 63, surrounded by his loving family went to be with the Lord at 4:49 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, of natural causes due to complications from major surgery. Born in South Bend on Oct. 13, 1951, Daniel was the son of Loren R. and Dixie L. (Betz) Rensberger. He graduated from LaVille …read more.

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

Dale E. Weaver, age 86, of Nappanee, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born on Jan. 18, 1929, in Goshen, to Floyd and Goldie (Miller) Weaver. He was a lifetime area resident. Dale worked as a wood worker for Mutschler’s Kitchen, and then Nappanee Wood. Dale enjoyed …read more.

Lora Ann Ray, age 55, of Columbia City, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Ronald W. Rohrer, 60, a resident of rural Churubusco and well-known Churubusco businessman, passed away unexpectedly and was found on Monday morning, July 27, 2015, at his home in Smith Township. Mr. Rohrer was born in Columbia City on Sept. 22, 1954, a son of Ralph and Louise (Hitzemann) Rohrer. He spent his formative years …read more.

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

Marilyn R. Adams, 80, of Akron, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at the Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was born on Nov. 21, 1934, in Milford, to Fred D. and Doris M. (Jennings) Haney. On Oct. 29, 1955, she was married to Raymond Adams at her parents home in Akron, …read more.

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

Oleta L. Miller, 84, of Columbia City, formerly of Milford and New Paris, died Tuesday afternoon, July 28, 2015 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. She was born Oct. 11, 1930, in Van Buren County, Ark. to James William and Edna Jane (Payne) Leird. On June 28, 1950, she married Thomas Chalk in Leachville, Ark. He …read more.

Marilyn R. Adams, 80, of Akron, passed at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patricia Ann McNagny, 89, a lifelong Columbia City resident, died at 4:38 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at her home. Surviving relatives include four daughters: Julia E. (Dr. David) Hurley, Columbia City; Elizabeth C. McNagny, Olympia, Wash.; Carolyn G. McNagny, Chelsea, Mich.; and Marcia A. (Kip Tom) McNagny, Columbia City; four grandchildren: Dr. Jennifer B. …read more.

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

Malcolm “Mac” Young, Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.