Mr. Craig “Sam” Foster, 61, of Rochester, passed away at 7:28 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Nov. 26, 1953, Sam was born in Indianapolis to Milton and Betty Jane Bruce Foster. Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers: Steven; Bruce; and David. As a U.S. Army Veteran, Sam …read more.

Linda Lou Keller, Plymouth, died at 11:34 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, after being surrounded by her family for several days. She died after a battle with cancer at the young age of 64 years. Linda was born, in Plymouth, on April 30, 1951, to Charles and Evalena …read more.

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Ream, 96, of Wabash, died at 6:40 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born June 30, 1918, in Fort Wayne, to Menno and Mary (Myers) Roth. Betty was a Harlan High School graduate. She married John H. Ream in Fort Wayne, on Dec. 26, …read more.

Kenneth R. See 63, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 5 p.m. Monday May 18, 2015, at the Center for Hospice- Elkhart. He was born on November 22, 1951 in Peru, the son of Victor R. and Donna (Smith) See. Mr. See worked for the North Central Co-op, Rochester, for over forty four years. In his …read more.

Joyette Bragg, 83, North Manchester, died at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne. Joyette was born on May 16, 1932, in Logan County, W. Va., to Willis and Maude (Estep) Chafin, both deceased. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to auctions, and going out to eat. She …read more.

Mary L. Mappes, 99, Syracuse, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born on April 14, 1916, in Galena, Mo., to Cleo and Blanche (McMichael) Craig. She graduated from High School in Galena, Mo., and attended William Woods College in Mo. She was married in 1938 in …read more.

Daniel Fletcher Shanbeck, 83, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, May 17, in Dade City, Fla. Arrangements are pending at the time at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Betty Jane (Stump) Holderead, 92, passed away on Monday morning, May 18, 2015, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Betty was born in South Bend, on March 3, 1923 to Harry S. and Irma B. (Cole) Rowe. On June 23, 1940 in the Pine Creek Church, Betty became the bride of Grant Stump. He …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. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel.

Mickey D. Eaton, 84, of Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 1:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Virginia Lee Colburn, 75, formerly of Warsaw, died April 24, 2015, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. She was born to Cleaveland and Virginia Colburn. She was married to S.Z. “Hank” Haidri, who preceded her in death. She worked for many years as director of youth services and community programs for Warsaw Community Public Library, and loved …read more.

Cora E. Schrock, 90, of Goshen, passed away at her home Sunday evening, May 17, 2015. She was born May 23, 1924, in Arthur, Ill. to Edward J. and Annie (Gingerich) Yoder. She married Raymond Y. Schrock on Dec. 21, 1946 in Arthur, Ill.. He died April 2, 2009. A Goshen resident since 1961, Mrs. …read more.

Vannie Swinehart, 69, of New Paris, passed away on May 16, 2015, at her home. She was born  on March 3, 1946, in Goshen, to Delbert and Tilda (Davidson) Stidams. She was a lifelong are resident. Vannie is survived by her son: Dean Swinehart, New Paris; daughter: Debra Bailey, New Paris; one grandaughter: Monica Seaver, …read more.

Willodean K. Harlan, 83, of Bourbon, passed away at 4:59 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, in her home. Willodean was born on Nov. 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Fred, Sr. and Bessie (Kincaid) Traster. On Feb. 14, 1958, she married George Harlan. He passed away on March 17, 2000. Willodean was a homemaker …read more.

Geoffrey Kent Hemmick, age 66, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:32 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Oct. 12, 1948, to Robert and Dorotha (Coffel) Hemmick in Marion. On June 2, 1968, Geoffrey married Donna Richcreek. She survives. He graduated from Oak Hill High School …read more.

Alma “Pat” Mahan, 91, a Wabash resident for most of her life, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor East of Wabash. She was born to the late Edward and Ethel (Keim) Wallace on Sept. 2, 1923, in Somerset. She was a 1942 graduated from New Salem High …read more.

James Delbert Bowman, 95, of Roann, died at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home. He was born May 31, 1919, at the Bowman Homestead in Roann, one mile from his current home, to Hubert and Z. Hazel (Smith) Bowman. Jim was a 1939 graduate of Roann High School. After graduation he hitchhiked …read more.

Charles L. Williams, age 66, of Culver, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, in Walkerton. Charles was born on April 7, 1949, in St. Joseph County, to Charles O. and Evelyn R. (Wurster) Williams. Charles took the former Julie M. Machowiak to be his bride on Oct. 24, …read more.

Barbara J. Engle, 74, of Kewanna, passed away at 1:52 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015, at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Born on Aug. 25, 1940, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Anna Koopman. She was the 1958 valedictorian at Pittsboro High School. On May 15, 1982 she married Robert …read more.

Carol Ann Shewman, 75, of Akron, died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, after being in failing health for seven months. She was born Aug. 3, 1939, in Akron, to Elmer and Blanche (Miller) Dickey. She married Stanley L. Shewman on Nov. 23, 1958, in Akron, who preceded her …read more.

Edward Charles “Ted” Collins Jr., 62 of Winona Lake, passed away at 1:20 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. On Nov. 8, 1953, he was born in Walpole, Mass., to Edward and Francis (Manning) Collins Sr. Ted moved to the Warsaw area in 1995. He worked as a quality …read more.

Dorothy R. Herring, 88, of Goshen, died Friday morning, May 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, where she resided the past month. She was born March 16, 1927, in Chicago to Henry and Emily (Brauneis) Van Zuilen. On April 12, 1947, she married Robert D. Herring in White Pigeon, Mich. He died July 7, …read more.

Rudolph Gail Bennett, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 8:32 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Hospice Care, Fort Wayne. He was born July 3, 1931, in Packerton, a son of the late Russell E. and Fairy M. (Bollinger) Bennett. His formative years were spent in South Whitley and Washington …read more.

Louis E. Flora, age 82, of Bremen, passed away at 2:09 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital, in Goshen. Louis was born on Oct. 29, 1932, in Bremen, to John L. and Thelma Bates (Yenna) Flora. He graduated with the class of 1950 from Bremen High School and was a Bremen …read more.

Irma Elizabeth Crilow, 98, Wakarusa, formerly of Goshen, died at 10:35 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born Dec. 15, 1916, in Goshen, Elkhart County, to Oscar and Mabel (Martin) Blosser. She married Melvin G. Crilow on Sept. 24, 1938, in Goshen and he died Dec. 18, 2004. Before …read more.

Mary Ruth Keim, 86, Rochester, passed away at 3:28 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 5, 1928, in Rochester, the daughter of Fred and Helen (Shuman) Gottschalk and graduated from Fulton High School in 1946. She married neighbor and childhood friend, Frederick Byron Keim, …read more.

Mrs. Thelma Pauline Ailer Peterson, 93, formerly of Rochester, passed away at Grace Village Health Care Center on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Born on Nov. 23, 1921, in Fulton County, Thelma was a cherished daughter of Russell and Blanche Wynn Ailer. Growing up as the second eldest she shared her childhood with three sisters: Velma; …read more.

Paul D. ‘Pete’ Adams, 80, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in his residence. On Feb. 6, 1935, he was born to Lawrence and Helen (Keplinger) Adams in Claypool. He was united in marriage to Lora Mae Brooks on July 3, 1962, in Skokie, Ill., who preceded him in death …read more.

Nathan W. McConnell, 24, of Etna Green, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend as a result of injuries he suffered in an automobile accident earlier Friday in Elkhart County.  Nathan was born on Sept. 28, 1990, to David and Mary (Neidig) McConnell at Mishawaka, Indiana. He had been …read more.

Lucinda S. McMillan, 68, passed away at 8:02 a.m. Thursday, May 14, in her Winona Lake home. She was born on Oct. 29, 1946, Warsaw, to Max S. McMillan and Anita Maxine (Weldy) McMillan. She was a lifetime Warsaw and Winona Lake area resident, and she spent her time as a homemaker. She was a …read more.

Max Eugene Niccum, 92, of Wabash, died at 9:42 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb.16, 1923, in Wabash to Truman and Jessie (Prickett) Niccum. Max married Marvelene Younglove in Wabash, on May 4, 1944; she died Jan. 17, 2004. He retired from Wa-Chester Farm …read more.

Duane Edward Werking, 76, of North Manchester, died at 6:55 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born May 22, 1938, in Wabash County, to Lauren and Mary Jane (Sells) Werking. Duane was a 1956 graduate of Sidney High School. He attended the University of Maryland Far East …read more.

Rev. Wilbert E. Bok, 89, of Columbia City, was called to his heavenly home at 9:52 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2015. He was born June 15, 1925, in Sherwood, Ohio, to Enos and Eliese (Huth) Bok. He served as Pastor in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod for 60 years (40 years in parish ministry and 20 …read more.

Ronald L. Ulery, 73, of Rochester, passed away at 5:04 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his residence. On Nov. 17, 1941, Ron was born in Twelve Mile to Richard and Rosella Bean Ulery. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and four brothers. Ron was a member of the last class to …read more.

Julia Ann Matchett, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 12:32 a.m., May 14, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Julia was born on March 13, 1940, the daughter of the late Roy and Eva (Markham) Cremeens. Julia is survived by her daughter: Lorrie (Jeff) Peterson, Mishawaka; grandaughter: Mallory (Joshua) Stillwagon; and two great-grandchildren: Jeremiah and …read more.

Phyllis J. Weaver, 76, of Royal Center passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at her residence. Born on Sept. 29, 1938, in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Jennie (Davis) Bucks. On Dec. 2, 1956, she married Robert L. Weaver. He preceded …read more.

Steven R. Chinworth, 61, of Bloomington, died on Monday, March 16, 2015. He was born May 17, 1953, in Midland, Mich., to Herbert and Arlene (Wegener) Chinworth. He graduated from Ludington High School, Ludington, Mich., in 1971. Steve then attended Michigan State University and called many places his home, including: Ludington, Mich.; Portland, Ore.; Boulder, …read more.

Mary E. Hoffman, 98, of Winona Lake, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 26, 1917, she was born in Kosciusko County, to Casel and Audrea (Zolman) Whetstone. She was united in marriage to Howard Hoffman on June 15, 1935, in Burket, who preceded her in …read more.

Fredrick John Wilson, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born April 28, 1950, in Logansport, to Lester Lewis and Lucille Love (Werner) Wilson. He was a 1968 graduate of Winamac High School and married Shelia Antrim on May 17, 1975, in Winamac. …read more.

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

Marion E. Dawson, 77, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:48 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Warsaw Meadows Health Care. He was born on Dec. 26, 1937, to Verl and Florence (Welch) Dawson in Mishawaka. He has been in Warsaw since 1978. He previously worked for Wal-Mart as a custodian. Marion is survived by his …read more.

G. Edmund Davis, 80, of Westminster Manor, Bradenton, Fla., passed away at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Tidwell Hospice of Ellenton, Palmetto, Fla. On Feb. 8, 1935, he was born in Winchester, to Gerald and Hazel (McKamey) Davis. He was united in marriage to Emily Atkinson on Aug. 30, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, …read more.

James Clay Fullen, 63, of Columbia City, was found dead at his home of natural causes on Thursday, May 14, 2015. He was born Dec. 23, 1951, in Fairmont, W.V., to George E. and Betty M. (Tomlinson) Fullen Sr. His formative years were spent in Monongah. He graduated from Monongah High School. He was employed …read more.

Jon E. Treesh, 59, went home to be with the Lord and with his departed loved ones on May 12, 2015, following his sudden death in Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 14, 1955, in Elkhart, to Glen L. (Ike) and Jean Geiger Treesh, each of whom preceded him in death. Jon was a …read more.

Ned E. Ramsey, age 76, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:17 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Evelyn Maxine DiGregory, 96, a resident of rural Churubusco and wife of Alfred DiGregory, passed away at Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe in Columbia City following a lengthy illness. Mrs. DiGregory was born on Aug. 31, 1918, in Thorncreek Township in Whitley County, a daughter of LeVerr (Gaff) Shanabarger, …read more.

Larry Ken Bolinger, 60, of Urbana, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at his home. He was born July 1, 1954, in Howard County, to Joseph and Viola (Aikens) Bolinger. Larry was a graduate of Wabash High School. He married Roxanna “Roxie” Keirn on May 17, 2000. He was a machine operator at …read more.

David Wayne Smith, 54, of rural Wabash, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 21, 1961, in Wabash, to Jack T. and Darma R. (Jones) Smith. David owned Smith Welding Repair & Tractor Restoration for 30 years. He was a member of …read more.

Joyce L. Dolph (Summers), loving wife of Edward M. Dolph and daughter of Roy and Viola Summers died unexpectedly at approximately 4:52 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, after suffering a stroke at her farm near LaPaz. Joyce was born in a farm home outside of Lakeville on Oct. 22, 1922, …read more.

Dale Allen Marks, 72, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Dale was born on March 31, 1943, the son of the late Glen and Dorothy (Barret) Marks. On June 25, 1996, he married Lyla Holderman. Dale was a carpenter by trade and a member of …read more.

Terry Lee Creviston, 68, Fort Wayne, died at 6:17 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, in his home. He was born April 9, 1947, to Leo and Betty J. (Ross) Creviston, in Warsaw. He was a 1965 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and entered the United States Army on Sept. 26, 1966, serving during the …read more.

Gerald Shomo, 77, of Culver died Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was born on Sept. 23, 1937. Visitation will take place between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Palmer Funeral Home- Guisinnger Chapel, South Bend. Burial will take place at a later date. Further details are pending at Palmer Funeral Home.

Scott G. Henry, 45, passed away after an extended illness with his family by his side on Tuesday night, May 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. The son of Charles Richard and Lonna Dee (Denney) Henry, Scott was born and raised all his life in Plymouth. He graduated from Plymouth High …read more.

Kenneth J. “Kenny” Graff, 68, of Leesburg, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Kenny, was the son of Stanley and Virginia (Downing) Graff and was born at Goshen on Jan. 6, 1947. On May 29, 1970, at Syracuse, he married Carol Wechter. He served in …read more.

Sava Rudo, 91, rural Akron, died at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born on Jan. 10, 1924, in Omaha, Neb., to Mike and Catherine (Bless) Rudo. He has lived in the Akron area for 26 years coming from Omaha, Neb. Sava married Barbara Holloway on …read more.

Karen R. Shank, 52, of Winamac passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Born Feb. 14, 1963, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Donald L. and Doris E. (Walls) Woolington. On April 22, 2006, she married James N. Shank Jr., he survives. She was a 1981 Kewanna …read more.

Linda Sue Garber, 67, Huntington, went to live with Jesus at 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015, to be reunited with her siblings, Earl and Jerry Garber, Wanda Mae Trout, and Carrie Laverne Montel. She was born March 25, 1948, to Blaine F. and Effie (Amburg) Garber, both deceased, and worked at ARC Workshop Enterprises …read more.

Marlene Andrews, 79, of Syracuse passed away on May 11, 2015, at the Lakeland Rehabilitation Center in Milford. She was born on June 30, 1935 in Goshen, to Jacob and Cleo (Moist) Blackport. She grew up in Goshen and graduated in 1953 from Goshen High School. She went on to finish her college education in 1991 …read more.

Dr. A. Forrest Troyer, one of the pioneers of modern corn breeding, died peacefully Sunday, May 10, 2015, He was 85 and lived in DeKalb, Ill. He lived life with purpose; his family and pursuit of his passion for corn breeding. From growing up in a corn breeding family, to operating a certified seed farm …read more.

Arloa B. Kurosky, 86, died at 10:08 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2015, at her Warsaw home. She was born March 24, 1929, in Hastings, Mich., to Glenn M. and Ethyl O. (Stewart) Smith. She was a 1947 graduate of Ionia High School, Ionia, Mich. She married William Kurosky on June 10, 1950, in Ionia. She …read more.

Ian Keith Ross, 78, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015, after complications from a stroke on April 25. He was born and raised in Warsaw. He was married to Brenda Leedy Ross, his wife of 30 years, who survived. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1954. After high school, he went into the U.S. …read more.

Pastor Lyman F. Erickson, 88, Warsaw, formerly of Baileyville, Illinois, died Wednesday, May 6, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born on Aug. 28, 1926, he was the son of Albin and Winnidell (Drake) Erickson. Lyman was a Pastor of the Baileyville Baptist Church, Baileyville, Illinois, Maranatha Bible Church, New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Calvary Baptist Church, …read more.

Lois M. Richey, 79, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, at her Leesburg residence. She was born April 11, 1936, in Ney Ohio to Richard and Juanita (Thomas) Mack. She was a 1954 graduate of Butler High School. Lois married Leo Richey on Sept. 15, 1955, in Angola and resided most of her …read more.

Helen Lee Schneider, 92, of rural Columbia City, died Monday May 11, at her home. She had been in failing health. She was born July 14, 1922 in Trimble County, Kentucky a daughter of Roy and Zelphia (Parsons) Ogden. Her formative years were spent in Kentucky. Later the family moved to Madison, where she graduated …read more.

Faye Ann Nemore, 51, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 8:31 p.m. Friday, May 8, at her home. Born February 24, 1964 in Wabash, she was the daughter of Dale and MaryNelle (Powers) Good. Faye and her family had moved to the Columbia City area when she was in the third grade. She attended …read more.

Eli Victor Baker, 4 months, of Wabash, died at 1:26 p.m., Monday, May 11, in Wabash. He was born Dec. 29, 2014, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, in Huntington, to Kevin and Toni (Rodriquez) Baker. Eli loved being outside in the wind, being on the move, and car rides. He especially loved his mommy’s voice. He …read more.

Lyle Hochstetler, 22, of Nappanee, died at 1:45 p.m., Monday, May 11, at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room. He was born Oct. 23, 1992 in Elkhart to Leroy and Janice (Yoder) Hochstetler. Lyle is survived by his parents: sisters: Brenda (Freeman) Yoder, Hicksville, Ohio; Anita (Marlin) Miller, Nappanee; Dora (Dean) Kauffman, Bourbon, Julie (Special friend …read more.

Beverly “Kay” Murphy, 69, of Wabash, died at 11:35 a.m., Sunday, May 10, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born Dec. 8, 1945, in Wabash County, to Vaughn and Helen (Parrott) Garner. Beverly was a 1963 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended the Fort Wayne Business College. She …read more.

Lewis Russell Hutcheson, 87, of Somerset, Indiana, died at 12:35 p.m, Saturday May 9, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Indianapolis, to Hubert and Mildred (Bolander) Hutcheson. Lewis served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 on the U.S.S. Wasp aircraft carrier. He married Virignia Ruth Gates, she preceded him in …read more.

Ruth Ann Gilbertson Bremer, 93, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born on Aug. 13, 1921, in Edmund, Wisconsin to Oscar E. and Carol (Draggs) Gilbertson.  In her early years, she lived in Edmund, Wisconsin; several years in Boulder, Colorado; 50 years in Grand Rapids, …read more.

Ricky Collier, 55, of rural Columbia City, died at 2:19 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born April 13, 1960, in Shelbyville, a son of Vincent Lonnie and Pearl Mae (Holcomb) Collier. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High …read more.

Shirley Ann Marsh, 70, of Wabash, died at 5:45 a.m Saturday, May 9, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1944 in Lawrence County, Kentucky to Frank and Susie (Murphy) Blessing. Shirley attended Manchester College one year. She married Clifford Allen Marsh in Wabash on Feb. 27, 1965. She worked 38 years at Dukes Hospital in …read more.

Donald Dean Miller, 76, of Goshen, passed away Friday, May 8, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where he had been the past week. He was born Sept. 9, 1938 in Nappanee to John K. and Magdelina “Martha” (Miller) Miller. On Aug. 1, 1958 he married Carolyn June Haney in Nappanee. She survives along with a …read more.

Phyllis J. DeLong, 78, Ligonier, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on January 2, 1937, in Kanawha County, W. Va., to Fred and Tressah (Greene) DeLong. Phyllis served her country honorably in the United States Army from 1967-1979. She moved to the Ligonier area …read more.

Margie I. Meroney, 86, Ligonier, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born March 29, 1929, in Allen County to William and Marguerite (DeLagrange) Lengacher Sr. Margie married Leland Meroney Sr. Margie was lifelong area resident. She worked for Starcraft RV and the Charger House. Margie …read more.

Dorothy Lucille Matz, 94, formerly of the Bremen area, died after a brief illness at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided the last 10 years. Dorothy was born March 18, 1921, in Bremen to George Martin and Dorothy (Hardy) Reed. She lived her lifetime in this …read more.

Arlene “Fran” Collins, 65, Ligonier, passed away on May 4, 2015. She was born in Corunna to Samuel Crossley and Sarah (McDonald) Lemely. Arlene worked at Nosag Products in Kendallville for many years. She loved NASCar and her Diet Pepsi. Arlene also loved spending quality time with her grandkids. Arlene is survived by her daughter: …read more.

Noble D. Carpenter, 72, Warsaw, passed away on April 7, 2015, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 14t, 1942, in Plymouth to Erma Lucille Reaker and Harley Meredith Carpenter. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Charles H. King in Lapaz, where he graduated from Lapaz High …read more.

Trey Angelo Thomas, the son of Trenton A. and Tonya N. (Fletcher) Thomas, Plymouth, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, just two weeks from his first birthday. Even at such a young age, he became a hero to a number of families as he was enrolled in …read more.

Carolyn J. Weber, 78, formerly of Nappanee, died at 5:53 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare in Milford. She was born Aug. 20, 1936, in Kosciusko County to Ivan and Mildred (Stouder) Martz.    She was married to Arthur “Red” Weber Aug. 11, 1967, at their home on Jackson Street in Nappanee …read more.

Carl C. Chupp, 90, Milford, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on July 10, 1924, in Oceana County, Mich., the son of Edward and Bernice (Artlip) Chupp. On Aug. 28, 1943, he married Margie E. Nichols. Carl proudly served as a US Air Force …read more.

Richard L. Kaiser, 86, Milford, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015, at his residence. He was born July 5, 1928 in Milford to Ezra and Lillian (Hartter) Kaiser. Richard graduated from Milford High School. May 7, 1950, he married Clara Graff. Richard was a farmer and retired from Zimmer in 1998 after 30 years. He …read more.

Julie Ann Huffer-Sanders, 52, passed away at her home in Albion on Friday, May 1. She was born on Sept. 2, 1962 in Chicago. She attended the Sanctuary of Syracuse as well as the Tabernacle in Kendallville. She is survived by her mother: Pam Huffer, Syracuse; four brothers: Leroy Huffer, Mississippi; Scott Huffer, Ligonier; Todd …read more.

Ruthann Hanusin, 74, Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 9, 1941, in Fort Wayne, to Robert and Romaine (Shoup) Rupright. She is survived by her husband: Ron Hanusin, Leesburg; two daughters: Kellie (JD) Hunt, Fairmount; Julie Plazek, Fort Wayne; three stepchildren: Jeffery (Lori) Hanusin, …read more.

Phyllis Maxine States, 92, of North Manchester, died at 5:10 am, Friday, May 8, 2015 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 10, 1922 in Urbana, to Donald and Mabel (Harb) Weitzel. Phyllis was a Wabash High School graduate. She married Charles B. States in Lebanon, on June 11, 1944; he died …read more.

William “Bill” Donat, 64, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully with his family by his at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Bill had been ill for the past two years and was most recently staying with his son in Goshen. He was born in Goshen to Eugene and Gwendolyn (Cripe) Donat. …read more.

Opal L. Shepard Poe, 86 of Warsaw, passed away at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On June 18, 1928, Opal was born in Viper, Kentucky to Benton and Katy (Adams) Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Jasper Shepard in 1949, who preceded her in death in 1999. She then …read more.

With a smile that could light up a room and heart big enough to match, Bruce D. James, Sr., knew that the satisfaction received from a good day’s work was nothing compared to the joy received from a smile of a loved one. No stranger to hard work, Bruce had grown up on a farm …read more.

Richard Edward “Ed” Knafel, 83, of Wabash, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 28, 1931 in Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana to Arthur and Elsie (Ennen) Knafel. Ed was married to Betty Jo Kelham, and she survives. He was a Seabee in the US Navy. …read more.

Katharine Ann “Kathy” Birge, 89, of North Manchester, died on Tuesday May 5, at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1925 in Hartford, Connecticut to John Kingsley and Anna (Harlow) Birge. Kathy was a graduate of Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio and received her Bachelor of Divinity degree from Hartford Theological Seminary. She …read more.

Jimmy Gamble, Culver, passed away Wednesday, May 6. He was born on Jan. 20, 1949, in Rochester, to Curtis E. and Grace C. (Mevis) Gamble. He served his country in the United States Army. Jimmy married the former Billie Jones on Dec. 31, 1970. She passed away in August 1992. Jimmy worked in the maintainence …read more.

Dollie E. Bair, age 93, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Dollie was born on May 14, 1921, in Plymouth, to Wallace and Mary (Morris) Palmer. Dollie had been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. Frank Bair took Dollie to be his …read more.

Jane (Smith) Foellinger Miller 93, Poway, California and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Monday May 4, at her residence. She was born on July 27, 1921 in Rochester, the daughter of Gerald Percy and Myra (Paramore) Smith. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1939 and attended Indiana University. On Jan. 11, …read more.

Dale Eugene Pugh, 68, Rochester, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Sept. 3, 1946 in Peru, the son of Paul Roscoe and Clara Lucille (Deeds) Pugh. On Feb. 4, 1984 in Rochester, Indiana, he married Janice E. Thousand. She preceded him in death on March …read more.

Robert A. “Bob” Eiler Sr., 79, of Rochester, passed away today at Parkview Regional Medical Center North, Fort Wayne. On July 5, 1935, Bob was delivered by his proud father in Kewanna. His parents are the late Paul Austin and Nina J. Sutton Eiler. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters. With great …read more.

Amos Jesse Sheets, 92, formerly of Nappanee, died at 12:05 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, where he had resided for five years. He was born March 18, 1923, in Locke Township to Curtis and Chloe (Pippenger) Sheets. Amos lived his lifetime in this area and was a 1941 graduate of …read more.

Michael D. Kern, 59, of Elkhart, died on at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart where he had been for two weeks. He was born Oct. 17, 1955, in Elkhart, to Max and Marian (Ingle) Kern. He lived most of his life in the Nappanee area and was self-employed …read more.

Dolores K. “Dee Dee” Stults, 64, of Leesburg, died at 9:21 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born July 13, 1950, in Bremen to Max Ellis and Melvina C. (Sheley) Fisher. On July 3, 1979, she married Leo Stults. He survives Dolores was a lifetime area resident. …read more.

Norma Ellen Pinkerton, age 95, of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She attended Warsaw Schools and lived her entire life in the Warsaw area. Norma was a member of First United Methodist Church of Warsaw, and …read more.

Donald R. “Don” Hibner, 77, of Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 5, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Born on Aug. 19, 1937, in Elwood, Illinois, he was the son of the late Roy A. and Georgia (Miller) Hibner. On Aug. 4, 1957, he married Etta E. Brown, she survives. Don was a Regional Sales Director at …read more.