Linda Lou Grover Pence, 76, Rochester, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. Linda was born on July 1, 1939, in Rochester, the daughter of Thelma Ewen and Charles Knight. On Sept. 20, 2014, she married James Phillip Pence at the Hilltop Baptist Church, Rochester, and he survives. Linda worked …read more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gordon Dale Morris, 80, of Huntington, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born Sept. 30, 1934, in Huntington, to Charles and Mary (Murphy) Morris. Gordon married Patricia Ann Long in North Manchester on Jan. 21, 1956; she died April 1, 2003. He was a …read more.

Chad A. Newcomer, 42, of Nappanee, passed away Saturday evening, July 25, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital after a year and a half battle with cancer. He was born in Goshen on Oct. 15, 1972, to Donald and Karla (Fowler) Newcomer. On Nov. 13, 1992, he married Shelly Price in Goshen. She survives along with a daughter: …read more.

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

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

Shannon Buck, age 78, Akron, died on July 25, 2015, at his residence of pancreatic cancer. He was born on Feb. 18, 1937, to Walter H. and Mary Velom (Prater) Buck in Grayson, Ky. He graduated from Prichard High School in Grayson, Ky. in 1955. Shannon earned a BA degree from Morehead State University. He …read more.

Paul J. Pontius, 77, of Silver Lake, passed Monday, July 27, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home Akron.

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

Esther Hershberger, age 77, of Nappanee, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was born March 26, 1938, to Daniel M. and Iona (Helmuth) Kuhns. On April 11, 1961, she married Alvin E. Hershberger in Nappanee. Mrs. Hershberger is survived by her husband: Alvin; children: Arlin Hershberger; Wanda Hershberger; Carlisle Hershberger, all of …read more.

Bertha Verhaeghe, 97, of Bremen, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Bertha was born on Jan. 25, 1918, in Bremen, the daughter of the late Fritz and Bertha (Zingg) Weber. On Dec. 30, 1939, in Mishawaka, she married Henry “Hank” Verhaeghe. He passed away on Aug. …read more.

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

Daniel A. Miller, 49, of Greenwood, formerly of Wabash, passed away at his home on Friday, June 24, 2015. He was born on Feb. 23, 1966, in Wabash, to Barbara Jean (Strasser) Miller, she survives in Wabash. Daniel was a 1984 graduate of Wabash High School. He served his country in the United States Navy for …read more.

James W. Rupard, 82, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. James was born Nov. 16, 1932, in Brooklyn, Ark. to James H. and Pauline (Sharp) Rupard. On Aug. 24, 1951, in Mishawaka, he married Rose M. McClure. James owned and operated Jim’s Radiator, retiring in 1994. He …read more.

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

William V. Cunningham Jr., 81, passed away with his loving wife by his side at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015. William V. Cunningham, Jr. was born on June 20, 1932. That much is known for sure… Some of life’s mysteries are better left as such, an unsolved mystery. “Bill” as he has been known …read more.

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

Martin “Mike” H. Niere, 49, of Plymouth, passed away in his own home after a short and unsparing battle with cancer on Friday, July 24, 2015. Martin was born July 13, 1966, the son of Bill and Wanda (Lawrence) Niere, both deceased. On June 22, 1991, Martin wed Irma Ruiz and lived a happy, fulfilling …read more.

William V. Cunningham Jr., 81, Plymouth, passed away with his loving wife by his side at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015. Arrangements are currently pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home

Lowell D. Galloway, 84, of Kendallville, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, July 23, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born on June 30, 1931, to Harvey and Bernice (McFarren) Galloway in Cromwell. On Aug. 31, 1972, Lowell married Denice Baker-Linn. She survives. He graduated from Cromwell High School in 1949 and enlisted …read more.

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

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

Mr. Lester W. Gordon, 97, of Rochester, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. In Fulton County, on Oct. 21, 1917, Lester was born to Frank and Sophia Tetzlaff Gordon. As one of eight children, he shared his childhood with four sisters and three brothers. On Dec. 8, 1948, Lester …read more.

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

Veva M. Ward, 71, of Huntington, formerly of Wabash, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born April 21, 1944 in St. Marie, Ill. to Elmer and Sadie (Oliver) Murray. Veva was a 1963 graduate of Northfield High School. She retired from General Tire in …read more.

With the grace of God at her side, Mary Rose Young, 88, of Nappanee, died peacefully at her son, Kendall’s home at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015. She had been in ill health for six weeks. She was born Sept. 12, 1926, in South Bend to Scott and Effie June (Schott) Harris. On July …read more.

Mina Ethel McPheeters, 85, Nappanee, died at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at her residence. She was born June 28, 1930, in Terre Haute to Burton Eli and Mary (Kline) Krackenberger. She married Paul E. McPheeters Feb. 25, 1951 in Terre Haute. He preceded in death Aug. 1, 1990. Mrs. McPheeters had worked as …read more.

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

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

Margaret B. Rekeweg, 99, a resident of High Lake near Albion and widow of Wilbur D. Rekeweg, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Rekeweg was born on Feb. 6, 1916, in Ravenna, Neb., a daughter of Frederick and Amanda (Bohn) Stein, and spent her formative years there until …read more.

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

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

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

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

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

Herbert H. Pelfrey, 85, of Columbia City, died at 4:33 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital where he was admitted on Wednesday. He was born Sept. 27, 1929, in Combs, Ky. a son of the late Sam Henry and Kizzie (Watkins) Pelfrey. His formative years were spent in Kentucky where he completed …read more.

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

Jeffrey Alan Jenkins, 49, of Whitestown, previously of Culver, passed away at 3:22 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, with his wife, Susan Cowen-Jenkins, and nephew, Justin Jenkins, at his side.  Jeff succumbed to a lengthy illness while hospitalized at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born to Donald Dean and Jean Irene Kofford …read more.

Conrad Snavely, 97, North Manchester, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Conrad was born on May 19, 1918, in Seneca, Ohio, to Glenn and Lucile (Byerly) Snavely, both deceased. He was the pastor for the Church of the Brethren in Manassas, Va., for six years; Salamonie, for …read more.

Joyce D. Lemert, 80, of North Liberty, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born on Sept. 24, 1934, in South Bend, to Stokes and Maude (Williams) Toone. She married Larry G. Lemert at Sumption Prairie Church in South Bend on Aug. 10, 1985. Mrs. Lemert …read more.

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

Kenneth L. Kauffman, 64, of Columbia City, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at his home. Born on April 21, 1951, in Salem, Ohio, he was the son of Victor Kauffman and Dorothy (Detrow) Kauffman. Growing up in Northeast Ohio, Ken graduated from Crestview High School before continuing on to nearby Youngstown State University where …read more.

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

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

Kenneth L. Kauffman, age 64, of Columbia City, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Patricia M. Campbell, 91, passed away at Peabody Retirement Community on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Her arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.  

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

Ken W. Grandstaff, 78, of Roann, died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 22, 1937, in Peru, to Lloyd and Alma (Ensley) Grandstaff. Ken was a 1955 graduate of Roann High School, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University in …read more.

Keith Lamoine Resler, 85, of Wabash, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at his son’s home in Mason, Ohio. He was born Feb. 1, 1930, to Floyd and Edith (Keith) Resler. Keith was a 1949 graduate of Chili High School. He married Judy Smith in Wabash County on May 6, 1962; she died …read more.

R. Clarence “Carey” Webster, 91, Plymouth, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, in South Bend. Carey was born on April 27, 1924, in Marshall County, to John and Bessie (Dee) Webster. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Irene Overstreet and Carey were joined in marriage, on Jan. …read more.

Arlis Mullins, 92 of South Whitley, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday July 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on May 19, 1923, to Kenneth and Gracie (Harper) Mullins in Breathitt County, Ky. He has been in Warsaw since 1945. He was a World War II veteran. He married …read more.

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

Roger Richmond, 64, Nappanee, died of natural causes at 12:45 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2015, at his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1951, in Bremen to Robert and Betty (Hartzell) Richmond. On Feb. 14, 1981, he married Judy Haines. She preceded in death Sept. 5, 1995. Mr. Richmond moved to Nappanee in 1999. He retired from Gulfstream …read more.

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

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

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

R. Clarence “Carey” Webster, 91, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, July 18, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.    

Helen J. Metzger, 81, of North Manchester, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2015, at her residence. She was born March 6, 1934, in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County, to Emery G. and Grace M. (Moe) Pyle. She married Gene C. Metzger on March 20, 1954. He died Dec. 9, 2010. She graduated from Sidney …read more.

Lois J. Stone, 69, Claypool, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Lois was born Nov. 30, 1945, in Flint, Mich., to Amos and Ora M. (Stiltner) Stone. A Claypool resident, Lois was an industrial sewer for Da-Lite Screen and had been in their employment for 43 years …read more.

Roger Richmond, 64, of Nappanee, died of natural causes at 12:45 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2015, at his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1951, in Bremen to Robert and Betty (Hartzell) Richmond. On Feb. 14, 1981, he married Judy Haines. She preceded in death Sept. 5, 1995. Mr. Richmond moved to Nappanee in 1999. …read more.

Mary Ann McClelland, 87, of Rochester passed away at noon, Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Hickory Creek. On Jan. 11, 1928, Mary Ann was born in Terre Haute to Robert Louis and Lois Temple Haig. In Allen County, on April 3, 1966, Mary Ann married Robert Wayne McClelland. Together they shared 35 years of life’s …read more.

Lewis E. Yoder, age 86, of Nappanee, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Elkhart Hospice House after  a short illness. He was born Sept. 30, 1928 in Bremen to Elva E. and Lydiann (Mast) Yoder. On July 1, 1950, he married Doris Marie Sparks in Pierceton. She preceded in death April 15, 2000.  …read more.

Lisa R. Wilson, age 57, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. She was born on May 2, 1958, in Chicago, Ill. and spent much of her childhood there. Moving to Tennessee at 16 years old, Lisa would find a love …read more.

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

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

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

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

Esther M. Story, 89, of Wabash, died at 9:30 am, Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born Aug. 11, 1925 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky to William and Myrtle (Brown) Vance. Esther was a 1943 graduate of Hope High School, in Hope. She married Robert L. Story in Wabash on …read more.

Arlis Mullins, 92, South Whitley, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

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

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

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

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

Peggy J. Bolen, age 63, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:06 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at her residence.  Born on Feb. 5, 1952, in LaPorte County, she was the daughter of James Cowgill Sr. and Mary (Spradling) Cowgill. Growing up in the LaPorte area, Peggy graduated from LaPorte High School with the class of 1970. …read more.

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

Helen J. “Ginger” Harrell, age 69, of Walkerton, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Ginger was born on May 9, 1946, in South Bend, to Eugene Max and Gladys (Bailey) Kennedy. Ginger married Frank B. Harrell, on June 15, 1991, in Plymouth. Ginger loved …read more.

David Lee Schrimsher, 62, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Culver, went peacefully home to Christ at 5:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015, with his wife of 36 years by his side. He died at the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, after a long illness. He was born to Samuel I. and Betty J. Schrimsher on …read more.

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

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

Beth A. Perry, age 60, of Elkhart, formerly of Nappanee, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at her residence from a year and a half battle with metastatic melanoma. She was born on Jan. 7, 1955 in Elkhart to John L. and Lucille J. (Wiersma) Mellinger. She was a lifetime area resident. Beth …read more.

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

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

Mardelle Kathryn Goller, 94, of Rochester, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru due to complications of pneumonia. On Feb. 19, 1921, in Danforth, Ill., Mardelle Kathryn Krueger was born, a cherished daughter of George and Esther Heideman Krueger. As one of seven children she shared her childhood …read more.

Mary Louise Strouse, 83, the widow of Edgar “Bud” Strouse Jr., died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Millers Merry Manor. She is survived by a daughter: Leigh Caldwell, Irvine, Calif. and a son: Brian Strouse, Columbia City. In accordance with the family’s wishes there will be no visitation or service. A memorial gathering will …read more.

Mardelle K. Goller, 94, of Rochester passed away at 2:50 AM, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Blair Ridge Health Campus of Peru. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

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

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

Todd A. Holdeman, 52, of Plymouth, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, in Elkhart Hospice House, Elkhart. Todd was born Jan. 10, 1963, at Bremen, to Gene A. Holdeman and Judy Ann (Early) Holdeman. He has been a resident of area all his life. Todd was a graduate of Triton High School and worked at …read more.

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

Bertha Lucille Custer, 95, of North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community Health Care. She was born Feb. 2, 1920 near Roann, to Charles C. and Lucinda (Burger) Miller. Bertha was a 1938 graduate of Roann High School and attended Fort Wayne Business College. She first married Irvin …read more.

JoAnn (Shively) Shirk Bruland, 81, residing in South Bend, Indiana passed away at 10:53 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at her home. JoAnn was born on May 13, 1934 in Nappanee, to the late Warren A. Shively and Leona (Harter) Shively, and has lived in the South Bend area since 1998. She is a graduate …read more.

Mary A. Hite, 66, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center emergency room, Mishawaka. Mary was born Nov. 9, 1948, in Plymouth, to Wayne L. and Edna M. (Fear) Weedling. She was a 1967 graduate of Plymouth High School, and then went on to graduate from Vogue Beauty …read more.

Rose Ann (Fisher) Shull, 56, Rochester, passed away at 11:19 p.m. Saturday July 11, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 3, 1958, in Rochester, the daughter of Larry W. and Nettie (Wagoner) Fisher. Rose Ann was united in marriage to Tracy Shull in 1999 …read more.

Mary A. McClelland, 87, of Rochester passed away at noon July 14, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.