Benjamin Luke Thompson III, the son of Benjamin C. and Tammy S. (Austin) Thompson Jr., went home to be with Jesus, at 4:22 a.m.  Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at his residence. Benjamin was born May 19, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. He is survived by his loving parents; twin sister: Emily M. Thompson; sister: Cayle …read more.

Robert S. “Bob” Cord, 81, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, in Grace Village, Winona Lake. He was born Aug. 13, 1933, to Elmer H. and Lora D. (Stephens) Cord in Shelbyville. Bob was united in marriage on Oct. 31, 1954 to Judy Worland, who survives, in Saint Joseph Catholic Church, …read more.

Max Menzie, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 1:23 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at his residence. He was born Dec. 23, 1950, in Warsaw, to Glen and Helen (Scoby) Menzie. He was a lifetime Kosciusko county resident. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army from 1971 to 1973 as a Specialist 4 in …read more.

Max Menzie, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 1:23 p.m. Thursday, May 28, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Chelsea Lee Fetters, 18, Milford, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. The Huntington, W. Va. native was born June 27, 1996, the daughter of Gordon Lee Fetters of Ironton, Ohio, and Peggy Lee Mullins, Milford. Chelsea was scheduled to graduate from Wawasee High School in Syracuse on Saturday, June 6, with the class of 2015, …read more.

Dakota James “Cody” Nilson, 17, of Fulton passed away at 11:23 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on March 20, 1998, in Logansport, he was the son of Doug J.O. Nilson and Rebecca Minniear. Cody had just finished his Junior …read more.

John M. Fetchik, 64, of Hollywood, Fla., passed away at 9:47 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Memorial Hospital Pembroke in Pembroke Pine, Fla. Born Dec. 12, 1950, in Dover, N.J., he was the son of Paul and Helen (Clark) Fetchik. At a young age, John and his family moved from New Jersey to LaPorte.  There he …read more.

Lydia “Marcy” Marcella (Burns) Finnell, 77, of Wabash, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to the late Truman and Bertha Leona (Miller) Burns on Nov. 30, 1937, in Darke County, Ohio. She attended nursing school at Earlham College in Richmond, then graduated from Manchester …read more.

Jacqueline Stackhouse, 89, of North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 12:14 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Jan. 3, 1926 in Wabash, to Foster Sr. and Florence (Hart) Gatchel. Jackie married Fred A. Stackhouse in Jeffersonville, on June 11, 1951; he died Dec. 6, 1996. She was …read more.

Rev. Darrel M. Scheuer, 64, went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday morning May 27, 2015. His death occurred at home of natural causes. Born in South Bend, on Jan. 5, 1951, Darrell was the son of James B. and Letha Scheuer. Darrell received a Church Charter from First Christian Church on Jan. …read more.

Phillip J. Rentschler, 77, Macy, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1937, in Fulton County, the son of Mervine C. and Elgy V. (Hubert) Rentschler. On December 23, 1956 he married Margaret Ann Albner. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1994. …read more.

Daniel Fletcher Shanbeck, 83, Dade City, Fla. and formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Dade City, Fla. He was born July 6, 1931, in Pierceton, to Alpheus A. and Victoria (Stinebaugh) Shanbeck. A 1953 graduate of Manchester College, he married Virginia P. Pittman on Dec. 24, 1975, in Lutz, Fla. …read more.

Mary H. Yarnelle, 89, formerly of South Whitley, passed away May 13, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz., where she had been living. She was born March 5, 1926, in Clearwater, FL a daughter of Richard and Mabel May (Gividin) Hall. Her formative years were spent in Indianapolis. She married Richard J. Yarnelle on Oct. 5, 1946. …read more.

Connie Jean (West) Click, 64, Kimmell, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2015, at her home. She was born on April 10, 1951, in Goshen, to Hanford West and Doris (Wyson) Price. On March 1, 1978, she married Darrell Dean Click. Mrs. Click retired from Silgan Plastics after over 25 years of service. She …read more.

Leonard Gray “Cliff” Baugher, 71, passed away suddenly at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Goshen IU Hospital, Goshen, where he had been admitted a few hours earlier. He was born on Dec. 17, 1943, in Warsaw, the son of Arthur Herman and Eunice M. (Hatten) Baugher. Leonard Gray earned the title of …read more.

Deloris D. “DeDe” Goshert, 87, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. DeDe, as she was known, was born Feb. 13, 1928, in Carmel. She was one of three daughters born to Richard C. and Sadie (Bishop) Hume. DeDe was a 1945 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. …read more.

Rev. Darrel M. Scheuer, 64, Plymouth, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

W. Maxine Kammerer, 93 of Leesburg, passed away at 10:24 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Dec. 29, 1921, she was born in Kosciusko County to Charles and Beatrice (Uplinger) Baker. She was united in marriage to Paul Sand who preceded her in death in 1940, due to …read more.

Austin M. Lahey, 18, of Winchester, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on Dec. 22, 1996 in Winchester. He had attended Winchester Community High School and enjoyed sports and music. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents: …read more.

Elizabeth “Betty” L. Perkins, 86, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Monday May 25, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born on April 26, 1929 in Chicago to the late Beryl and Rose (Haynes) Bauer, and later married LeRoy Perkins on Aug. 22, 1970, he passed away on November 29, 1986. Betty …read more.

Leonard Gray Baugher, age 71, of North Webster, passed away  Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Frank DeVon Hoffer, 88, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Feb. 8, 1927, in Marshall County, to John C. and Irene M. (Brumbaugh) Hoffer. Frank was a 1945 graduate of Atwood High School, Atwood. On Aug. 13, 1949, in Atwood, he and Dorothy E. …read more.

Virginia Barker, 70, Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, at her home. She was born on Aug. 13, 1944, in Jenkin Jones, W. Va., to Leonard and Lillian (Dillon) Reed. She is survived by her husband: Raymond Barker, Syracuse; two daughters: Cathy (Dan) Olsen, Milford; Sarah (Pat) Sexton, Fort Wayne; one son: Maxwell (Tiffany) …read more.

Jean H. (Bertucci) Miller, 81, of Beverly, Mass. and Wabash, died at 6:29 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Beverly, to George and Margaret (McManus) Bertucci. Jean graduated from Beverly High in 1951 and graduated from North Shore Community College with …read more.

Charles Joseph “Chuck” Spencer, 68, of Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Jellystone Park Camp Resort in Pierceton. He was born Dec. 2, 1946, in Wabash, to Wayne C. Sr. and Ruth (Ward) Spencer. Chuck was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Joy G. Childress in Wabash on June …read more.

Sandra Kay (Cline) Phillips, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Camellia Gardens of Life Care Nursing Home in Thomasville, Ga. She was born Sept. 15, 1963, in Culver, to the late Milton Roth and Mary Catherine (Tracy) Cline, and lived in Thomasville, Ga. for 38 years. Ms. Phillips was a childhood member of …read more.

Deloris D. “DeDe” Goshert, 87, Warsaw, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Edgel Rabon “Ray” Ousley, 75 of Mentone, passed away at 11:27 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2015, in Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis. On Oct. 27, 1939, he was born in Risner, Ky., to James and Nancy (Pitts) Ousley. He was united in marriage to Sandra K. Palmer on May 21, 1990, in Sevierville, …read more.

Earnest A. Mumford, 88, Silver Lake, died at 8:25 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, in his home. He was born April 16, 1927, in Brookville, Pa., to Lewis and Rachel L. (Reed) Mumford. He married Ruby D. Nelson, Aug. 18, 1946, in Silver Lake. She preceded him in death on March 7, 2003. He served …read more.

Shirley Marie Rackeweg Blackburn, 91, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, went home to be with the Lord at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, after battling Alzheimer’s disease for 10 years. She was born Nov. 29, 1923, in Breathitt County, Ky., to Tommy and Stella (Kelley) Williams. She married Walter Rackeweg on July 16, 1941, …read more.

Debra A. Miller, 55, of Goshen, died Sunday evening, May 24, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born June 14, 1959 in Wiesbaden, Germany to Peter and Marilyn (Anderson) Meyer. On Jan. 13, 2005 she married Frank Miller in Las Vegas. He survives along with her daughter: Sheena (Rob) Moser, Millersburg; two grandchildren: …read more.

Alice Marie Loder of Winona Lake, went home to be with her Lord at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at her granddaughter’s residence in Warsaw, at the age of 96. Alice was born in Flint, Mich. on July 18, 1918, the daughter of the late Ralph and Clara (Seltzer) Coupland and was a lifetime …read more.

Barry Lucas, age 60, Ligonier, went to his heavenly home to join his mother H. Louise Burkhart, his father Philip J. Burkhart, and his brother Gary Lucas at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at home. He was born on June 19, 1954, and on Oct. 1, 1997, Barry married Carla Atz-Kuhn. He graduated from …read more.

Elmer C. Miller, 85, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at his residence from natural causes. He was born Feb. 3, 1930, in LaGrange County to Chris E. and Lizzie (Schrock) Miller. On Feb. 1, 1951, he married Ada (Mast) Miller. She died April 2, 2012. He is survived by one son: Lester …read more.

Norma Jean Hileman, 77, of North Manchester, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Wabash, to Ira and Beulah (Moore) Hileman. Norma worked at A.R.C. of Wabash County several years. She attended Somerset High School and Christian Fellowship Church …read more.

Gregory A. Walters, 61, of Wabash, died at 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1953, in Wabash to Wallace C. Walters and Mary (Lewis) Slusher. Greg attended Northfield High School and Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne. He worked for Martin Yale in Wabash, and also worked several …read more.

George D. Hendrickson, 86, of Grass Creek passed away at 9 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. Born on Jan. 28, 1929, in South Bend, he was the son of the late Florance and Frances (Elliott) Hendrickson. On June 29, 1963 he married Marge N. Lloyd, she survives. He was a …read more.

Ruth A. Bowersox 80, Rochester, and longtime time Leiters Ford, resident, passed away at 7:57 p.m. Sunday May 24, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 12, 1934 in Fulton County, the daughter of James and Goldia (Garland) Calhoun. In 1952 at the Leiters’ Ford United Methodist Church, she …read more.

Carolyn Thompson, 80, of Logansport and formerly of Akron, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at the Chase Center of Logansport. She was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Providence, R.I. to Howard L. and Mildred (Randall) Card. She was a nurses aid while living in Rhode Island. She attended the Olive Bethel Church …read more.

Deborah A. Simmons, 68 of Warsaw, passed away at 4:24 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2015, in her residence, after a long battle with cancer. Deborah was born on June 16, 1946, in Berlin Center, Ohio to Robert and Dorothy (Landon) Knecht. On Oct. 12, 1973, she married Roger L. Simmons, who survives. She was …read more.

Clifford Dean Crothers, 87, of Bremen, passed away at 11:05 am, Sunday, May 24, 2015, in his home. Cliff was born on Oct. 6, 1927, the son of the late Andrew J. and Velma (Cline) Crothers. On April 16, 1949, he married Cora Leonard. She passed away Nov. 20, 2014. He is also preceded in …read more.

Shirley Marie Blackburn, 91, of North Manchester, died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Donald Dean Wooten Sr. died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Norman Park, Ga. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Milford Cemetery. Born Dec. 17, 1928, in Kimmell, he was the son of William Orvil Wooten and Sally Ann Bolling Wooten. He was the chief security officer with Brunswick …read more.

Richard Ahrens, age 86, of Elkhart, died peacefully, Thursday, May 21, 2015, at his home following a long illness. He was born January 17, 1929, in Grass Lake, Michigan to Louis Joseph and Vera Maxine (Spry) Ahrens. He married Mary LaRock December 10, 1949 at Wall Street Baptist Church, Jackson, Mich. Mr. Ahrens was an …read more.

Marjorie A. Daniels was a loving family woman and an accomplished profession. Her vigor for living was evident in her career advancements as well as in her personal life. She was always there for her family and deeply committed to others. Strong in faith, hope and love, Margie brought joy to her husband, children, grandchildren, …read more.

Robert E. Rider, 85, Sidney, died at 3:16 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born May 20, 1930, in Silver Lake, to John A. & Ruth A. (Cole) Rider. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1948. On Nov. 19, 1960, he married Donnabelle Hudson. He …read more.

George D. Hendrickson, 86, of Grass Creek passed away at 9 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Kewanna Chapel.

Marcella J. Meredith, 84, Burket, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Nov. 25, 1930, in Kosciusko County, to Elmer and Blanche (Miller) Dickey. On Nov. 4, 1950, in Akron, Marcella was married to Vernon C. “Mumps” Meredith, who preceded her in death on Dec. …read more.

Marcella Meredith, 84, of Millers Merry Manor Warsaw, passed Monday, May 25, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home Mentone

Rev. Michael E. McFarland, 63, Rochester, his faith became sight with his loving family at his side at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester, after being in failing health since November He was born June 20, 1951, in Rochester to Eugene and Virginia (Swango) McFarland. On Sept. 2, 1976, in …read more.

Levine Cooper, 80, of Wabash,went on to be with her Lord at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at her home, under the care of her family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. She was born Dec. 18, 1934 in Jas Creek, Ky., to Quillen and Elizabeth (Johnson) Newsome. Levine married Emery Cooper in Prestonsburg, Ky., …read more.

Kathryn A. “Kate” Roth, 90, of Merrillville, formerly of Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Merrillville. She was born July 12, 1924 in Wabash, to James and Eva (Courter) Barrus. Kate married Richard S. ‘Dick” Roth in Wabash on Feb. 8, 1946; he died Aug.10, 2009. She …read more.

Eugene M. Wiese, 86, of Wabash, passed away at 3:11 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, in his home. He was born to the late Alvin John and Elizabeth Claira (Berndt) Wiese on July 3, 1928, in Chicago, Ill. Eugene served his country in the United States Army. He married Catherine L. Wiese, she preceded him …read more.

Marjorie A. Daniels, age 70, of Churubusco, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday May 24, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, A Life Story Funeral home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Mary Jane Caudill, age 92, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:05 p.m. on Friday May 22, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born on July 17, 1922 in the Thorncreek Township of Columbia City, she was the daughter of Herbert W. and Mary M. (Hartzel) Kneller. On Sept. 20, 1946, Mary married Jefferson …read more.

Emily Rose Kuhns, 2-day old infant daughter of Joni and Lizzie (Herschberger) Kuhns, West CR 900N, Milford, died at 12:58 pm, Friday, May 22, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born May 20, 2015, at New Eden Care Center, Topeka. Emily’s parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving with her …read more.

Robert E. Rider, 85, Sidney, died at 3:16 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on May 20, 1930, in Silver Lake, to John A. and Ruth A. (Cole) Rider. He married Donnabelle Hudson on Nov. 19, 1960. She survives. He is a 1948 graduate of Silver …read more.

Mary Alta Golightly, 85, of North Webster, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015. at her home. She was born on May 3, 1930, in Redfield, Iowa, to Oran and Lula (Devilbliss) Clements. She graduated in 1948 from DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Iowa, and was married on Sept. 26, 1953, in Des …read more.

Deborah A. Simmons, 68 of Warsaw passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at 4:24 p.m. in her residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Carolyn Thompson, 80, of Logansport,and formerly of Akron,passed at 11:25 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at Chase Center of Logansport. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

C. Robert Michel, 83, North Manchester, died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Aug. 7, 1931, in South Whitley, to Carl E. & Inez P. (Burch) Michel. On April 16, 1950 he married Joan M. Poer. He was a retired farmer. He and his wife …read more.

Ricky L. Barker, 68, Leesburg, passed away on April 14, 2015, at his home. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastlund Funeral Home, 7458 East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Mary Alta Golightly, 85, of North Webster, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Mary Caudill, 93, of Columbia City, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Don Wysong, 86, New Paris, died 10:35 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2015, at his residence. He was born June 27, 1928, in Union Township, Elkhart County, to Harvey & Wilma (Smith) Wysong. He married Norma (Hoover) Wysong on June 9, 1951 in New Paris. Don was a veteran of WW II, served on the U.S.S. …read more.

Joyce Avalos, 75, of Leesburg, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Oct. 18, 1939, in West Prestonsburg, Ky., to John Morgan and Eva (England) Slone. Joyce married Jesse Avalos on Oct. 14, 1972 and he survives. Joyce worked at Flexsteel Industries for over 23 …read more.

Debra S. “Debbie” Masterson, age 59, of Bourbon, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at her home. Debbie was born on Jan. 14, 1956, in Plymouth, to Benjamin R. and Mary Belle (Williams) Baughman. She had been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. She became the bride of Paul Masterson, …read more.

Louise (Moore) Weaver, 100, of Leesburg, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born March 29, 1915, to Flora (Crone) and George E. Moore in their farmhouse on Highway 13 near Converse Indiana. She was raised there and traveled to the one-room Drook schoolhouse in her teacher’s horse and buggy; …read more.

William “Bill” L. Wieringa, 87, Culver, passed away on May 19, 2015, at his home in Culver. Bill was born Feb. 11, 1928, in Sheldon, Ill.  He was one of four children born to William E and Iva (Garrett) Wieringa. Having met the love of his life, Bill married Nita J. Wedgebury on March 11, …read more.

Gaynell Elliott, 61, Wabash, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Zilla Zoe Welsh, 86, LaFontaine, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Marion General Hospital in Marion. She was born to the late Milo and Lucy (White) Gruwell in LaFontaine on Nov. 21, 1928. Zilla married Clifford Welsh, he passed away in 1978. She retired from United Tech. Zilla cherished the “White” …read more.

Jill A. McCarty, 49, Shipshewana, and formerly of Pierceton, died unexpectedly at 6:13 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at her residence. She was born Aug. 18, 1965, in South Bend, to Wayne L. and JoAnna Munger Williams. On Jan. 2, 1993, in New Carlisle, she married John H. McCarty III, who survives. She was very …read more.

LeRoy Russell Olsen, 75, of Warsaw, passed away on at 10:36 a.m. May 20, 2015, in his residence, from his battle to cancer. He was born Dec. 23, 1939, in Chicago IL to Doris (Lindquist) and Russell Olsen. On Feb. 14, 2004, he married Wanda (Plank). He served in the United States Air Force in the special operations unit.  He …read more.

Norma J. Holzinger, 82, Huntington, passed away at 2:13 a.m. Thursday, 21, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Mrs. Holzinger was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Huntington, to Archie and Elizabeth (Pfister) Young. Her parents preceded her in death. She married James E. Holzinger on June 6, 1953. He survives in Huntington, IN. Norma was …read more.

Dale W. Miller, age 67, of Bourbon, went to be with Jesus so peacefully surrounded by those he loved the most, his family, at his residence at 9:58 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He had battled cancer for a year and a half. He was born to William E. and Jemima Hostetler on Feb. 14, …read more.

Fred P. Scroggs, 95, of Columbia City, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born June 11, 1919, in McCaysville, Georgia a son of Homer and Lula (Denny) Scroggs. He graduated from Fannin County High School in Morganton and received an associate degree from a technical school in Dayton, …read more.

Janet L. Lumpkins, 83, of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City. Born July 12, 1931, in Altoona, Pa., she was the daughter of Ira F. and Hazel (Evans) Salkeld. She graduated from Everett High School in Everett, Pa., with the Class of 1949, and attended Penn …read more.

Debra S. Masterson, Bourbon, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015. She was born Jan. 14, 1956, in Plymouth. Arrangements are pending with Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Brent J. “Gopher” Brockus, 64, a resident of Plymouth for the past 17 years, passed away suddenly of natural causes at 5:49 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center ER. He was born the son of Bert J. and Rosemary E. (Shaffer) Brockus on Feb. 17, 1951, in Rochester. Brent was …read more.

Alma L. Ragan, 84, of Auburn, Calif., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015, after a courageous battle with several ailments. She joined her husband: Bert E. Ragan; son: Daniel O. Ragan; daughter: Janet L. Clark-Robertson; and her sister: Eva Engle; who all preceded her in death. Alma, (also known as Grandma), was born in …read more.

Judith “Elaine” Seeley, 65, of Burket, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born on April 1, 1950, to Russell A. “Dean” and Mary Louise (Garber) Rowland. Elaine was a lifelong residence of Kosciusko County and graduate of Mentone High School. She was a …read more.

Leroy R. Olsen, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 10:36 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Elizabeth F. “Betty” Metzger, 87, of South Whitley, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Kosciusko County, a daughter of Merl and Hazel (Rathbun) Smith. In 1946, she married James M. “Si” Metzger. They moved to South Whitley in 1955. Mr. Metzger died …read more.

Janet L. Lumpkins, age 83, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Martha (Tomlinson) Bushong, 88, of Albion, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Northridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. Mrs. Bushong was born on Nov. 2, 1926, in Hillsdale County, Michigan, a daughter of Charles Mory and Mary (Tucker) Wilkins. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

Daniel Logan Lane, 39, of Lagro, died at 12:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in Wabash, as a result of an auto accident. He was born July 4, 1975, in Wabash, to Ronald and Deborah (Daniel) Lane. Daniel was a 1993 graduate of Emmanuel Christian School. He worked for Metal Source and also worked at …read more.

Juanita M. King, 85, Rochester, passed away peacefully at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday May 19, 2015, into God’s glorious presence. She was born on Jan. 18, 1930, in Rochester, the daughter of Bryce and Arlene (Morris) Thompson. Juanita married Edward King on Nov. 3, 1950, in Rochester, witnessed by Devon Ogle and Barb Smiley. He survives. …read more.

Maurice M. “Maurie” McDaniel, 97, of Warsaw, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on March 13, 1918, to Joseph and Cora (Koser) McDaniel, Warsaw. Maurie graduated from Atwood High School in Atwood in 1937. He married Hattie M. Stidham on April 29, 1940, in Wilmore, Ky., and was …read more.

Wilma Jean Gall, 84, Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at her home. She was born on Jan. 18, 1931, to Gerald and Bessie (Felder) Hartzell, in Kosciusko County. On Aug. 2, 1952, she married James S. Gall, who survives. Jean graduated from Etna Green High School Class of 1949. She was a homemaker and mother. She …read more.

Mickey D. Eaton, 84, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence. He was born Dec. 1, 1930, at Newcastle Township, Fulton County, to Devon and Lena (Mollenhour) Eaton. On June 13, 1951, he married the girl of his dreams, Patricia Ballenger, in Denver, Colo., and she survives. …read more.

Catherine “Katie” Hanes-Adams, 86, of Warsaw, passed away at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On July 30, 1928, she was born in Miami County to Charles I. and Elma E. (Gray) Wray. She was united in marriage to Elmer Hanes on March 7, 1948, in Peru. He …read more.

Harriet Mae Coy of Winona Lake, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015, at her residence at the age of 91. She was born on May 21, 1923 in Atwood, to Clarence F. Hoffer and Lillie M. (Sensibaugh) Hoffer. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she attended Atwood High …read more.

Judith “Elaine” Seeley, 65, of Burket, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jewel H. “Judy” Hicks, 96, formerly of South Whitley, died at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She had been a resident at The Oaks since August 2012. She was born Sept. 24, 1918, in Emberson, Texas a daughter of Luther Cromwell and Lilly Bertha (Smith) Harrison. She graduated …read more.

Betty B. Landis, 94, Warsaw, formally of Leesburg, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Aug. 26, 1920, to Estell and Mary (Nellens) Bryant in Akron. On May 23, 1942 she married Arthur William “Bud” Landis who preceded her in death in April of 1997. …read more.

Carol Vanoni, 60, of Ligonier, passed away at 11:13 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at  IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. She was born on Nov. 19, 1954, and at the age of 4 years became the daughter of Joe and Becky (Stoltzfus) Zehr. Mrs. Vanoni attended the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting and …read more.

Sandra Lee Haupert, 77, of Urbana, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born March 14, 1938, in Michigan City, Indiana to Marietta Haupert. Sandra was a 1956 graduate of Urbana High School. She was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ/ Urbana …read more.

Natasha N. Juniper, 33, of Royal Center, passed away unexpectedly at 8:55 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born on Aug. 11, 1981, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Dale and Lori (Williamson) Weaver. Natasha was a 1999 Pioneer High School graduate and a graduate of St. Elizabeth Nursing School. On …read more.

Juanita M. King died Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born Jan. 18, 1930. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home.

Morris E. Stroup, 69, of Lancaster, Pa., passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home. He was the loving husband of Juell E. (Daisy) Stroup. Born in Teegarden, he was the son of Orville and Lois (Vance) Stroup. He spent much of his career as a cylinder maker for R. R. Donnelley and …read more.