Harold C. Metzger, 84, of Eustis, Fla., and formerly of Silver Lake, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. Born in Springfield, Mo., he moved to Eustis in 1970 from Silver Lake. Harold was a finish carpenter working with Spears Construction for many years and after his retirement he still enjoyed woodworking. Harold is a U.S …read more.

Donald E. Adams, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed on Monday, March 2, in Sebring, Florida. He was born June 28, 1938, in Tyner, the son of the late Robert and Mary Adams. Donald was married to Betty Jean Drews; she preceded him in death on April 14, 1992. Donald was a 1957 graduate of Columbia …read more.

Gary W. Fouts, 61, of Columbia City, was found dead Tuesday, May 5, at his home. He was born April 6, 1954, in Huntington, a son of Melvin Leon Fouts and Lena Jane (Waters) Fouts Smith.His formative years were spent in Huntington until 1964 when he moved to Pierceton. He completed his education at Whitko …read more.

Flossie V. Tyson, 95, passed away on May 6, after she lost her five month battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family in The Whitlock Senior Apartments in Bremen. Flossie was born on May 19, 1919, in Saskatchewan, Canada, to Francis and Hattie (Bickle) Coonfare. She came to Indiana at age 3 and lived …read more.

Beatrice (Hensley) Patrick, 83, Tippecanoe, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at her granddaughter’s residence. She has been in declining health for a couple of years. She was born on July 22, 1931, in Gage, Kentucky, to Shelton and Zillie (Dyer) Hensley, and had moved to the the Argos community in 1950. Beatrice married …read more.

Harold Collier, 58, of rural Columbia City, died Monday, May 4, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Feb. 20, 1957 in Shelbyville, a son of the late Vincent Lonnie and Pearl Mae (Holcomb) Collier. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High …read more.

Robert Keith Beck, 85, of rural Whitley County, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the Village of Sycamore, Allen County. Born on July 6, 1929, in Huntington County, he was the son of Gerald S. and Ruth D. (Wilson) Beck. He is a lifetime resident of Whitley County and attended first grade …read more.

Charlena “Grace” Randall, 95, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. The daughter of Tony and Fredonna (Holderbaum) Baugher, Grace was born Nov. 26, 1919, in Troy Township, Whitley County. On Nov. 3, 1945 she and Paul William Randall were married in Warsaw. She lived most of her life …read more.

Ray Porter, 79, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. Ray, born Aug. 1, 1935, in Floyd County, Kentucky, was the son of Walker and Bessie (Frazier) Porter. He lived most of his life in Kosciusko County coming from Kentucky. He was employed by Dalton Foundry for 25 …read more.

Thelma Rohrbaugh, 85, South Bend, passed away at 3:26 a.m. Monday, May 4, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Thelma was born on Dec. 13, 1929, in Evansville, to Ora and Anna Mae (Hutchinson) Skelton. Thelma became the bride of Carl Rohrbaugh on Aug. 5, 1949. He preceded her in passing on Nov. 1, 1993. Thelma’s …read more.

Arnold “Lee” Steller, 87, North Manchester, died at 5:38 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Sept. 29, 1927 in Servia to Arnold F. and Tillie (Twyer) Steller. On Sept. 29, 1978 he married Mary L. Dugan. He worked at Peabody Seating, North Manchester, until its closing. He …read more.

James M. “Matt” Riewoldt, 59, Etna Green, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015, in his residence. He was born April 3, 1956, in Warsaw to Robert “Bob” and Beverly (Johnson) Riewoldt. A lifetime Etna Green resident, James was united in marriage to Janet Morris on Dec. 13, 2008, in Etna Green. He …read more.

Lonnie Sawvel, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

James E. Yaney Sr., 83, North Manchester, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away at 6:30 a.m. May 3, 2015, at his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Fort Wayne to Sylvester and Eva (Lyons) Yaney. He served with the Army Med Corps in Korea from 1953 to 1961. He retired from Fort Wayne …read more.

Margaret “Adele” Westman, 85, of rural Roann, died at 7:45 a.m., Sunday, May 3, 2015, at her daughter’s home in North Manchester. She was born Feb. 12, 1930 in Somerville, N.J., to Eugene and Margaret (Jeffs) Gernert. Adele married Rolf D. Westman in Folkston, Ga., on Nov. 6, 1948. She was a homemaker. She was …read more.

Donald Earl Poyser, 79, Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, May 2. He was born in Cromwell on June 15, 1935, to George and Ethel (Hursey) Poyser. Donald married Lois Harsh on Oct. 8, 1954, at the Cromwell Methodist Church. Donald was a beloved and devoted pastor. He served Wolf Lake, Kimmel, Burket, Pierceton, and Pleasant …read more.

Helen E. “Lee” Yendrocha, 92, of Buffalo Grove, Ill., died at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the home of her niece in Nappanee. She was born July 9, 1922, in Chicago, to Frank and Theresa (Smrzik) Yendrocha. Miss Yendrocha lived her lifetime in the Chicago area. She had worked at the Wittik Company in …read more.

Phillip Lamar Bowers, 82, Wakarusa, died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. He was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Elkhart, to Clem and Cecil (Whitehead) Bowers. He married Shirley (Hahn) Bowers on March 30, 1952. Surviving are his wife: Shirley, Wakarusa; sons: Ritchie (Deb) Bowers, Nappanee; Ronson (Julie) Bowers, Defiance, …read more.

Dorothy L. Enders, 91, formerly of Bourbon, passed away on Sunday, May 3, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Dorothy was born April 6, 1924, in Bremen, to Oliver and Ethel (Middaugh) Vollmer. She married Virgil D. Enders on Dec. 23, 1944, in Bremen, in the Lutheran Parsonage with Rev. E.G. Dobelstein officiating. Virgil passed away …read more.

Robert S. Bennett, 46 of Atwood, passed away at 5:12 p.m. Saturday, May 2,  in his residence. On Feb. 8, 1969, he was born in Warsaw, to Stephen and Linda (Hopkins) Bennett.  He was united in marriage to Brooke Howard on Sept. 1, 1990 in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Robert worked …read more.

Donna J. Neher, age 89, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:18 a.m. Thursday, April 30, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 11, 1925, in Warsaw, to Theodore and Delta “Dot” (Parker) Cummings. She spent many happy years, before retiring working at The Post in Pierceton. She lived a full, happy life in …read more.

William H. Smith, 58, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:28 pm Monday, March 30, in Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, Indiana. On April 25, 1956, he was born in Warsaw, Indiana to Robert and Janice (Hyde) Smith. He was united in marriage to Patricia Nine on May 27, 1985 in Warsaw, who survives. A …read more.

Beverly J. Lampkins, 78, passed away peacefully with her loving husband and family by her side at 11:15 p.m. Saturday May 2, in the South Bend Hospice House. Born on June 28, 1936 in Kewanna, Beverly was the daughter of Fred D. and Alice M. (Abbott) Fisher. On Sept. 1, 1965, Beverly would become the …read more.

Nancy Sterk, 62, Akron, passed away 11:53 a.m. Sunday, May 3 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Nancy was born on June 24, 1952, in Rochester to Cornelius H. and Winnie (Kelderhouse) Sterk. She graduated from Akron High School in 1970. She was a member of Akron United Methodist Church. She worked at …read more.

Branigan Lee Bahney, 19, Akron, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, May 2, 2015, in an automobile accident. He was born on Oct. 14, 1995 in Peru, Ind., to Fernando Paredes and A’shel (Bahney) Santana. Branigan graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School, where he played football and participated in the drama …read more.

Mr. C. William “Bill” Freyberg, 85, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home at 4:43 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Born on April 14, 1930 in Tiffin, Ohio he was a treasured son of Frederick F. and Eileen Paxton Freyberg. Growing up he shared his childhood with his brother …read more.

Sandra S. Dye, 67, of Peru, and formerly of Warsaw, was born to eternal life at 11 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She was born on Aug. 13, 1947, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Robert Henry Stevenson, II and Marion Harriet (Smith) Stevenson. On June 17, 1988, …read more.

Patty Lou Huff, 62, of Rochester passed away at 7:17 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On July 21, 1952, Patty was born in Niles, Mich., to Russell Harold and Velma Jean Yard Hecht. Patty and Daniel R. Huff were married on Aug. 3, 1952, in Rochester. Patty is lovingly remembered by her …read more.

Grover Henry Shidler, 84, of Star City passed away at 5 a.m., Friday, May 1, 2015, at Pulaski Health Care Center. Born Oct. 5, 1930, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Grover Merl and Dora Esther (Spencer) Shidler. On April 30, 1960, he married Doris Marie Banta. Grover was a Star City …read more.

Terry Lynn McNeal, 57, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at I.U. Health-Laporte. Terry was born the son of Woodward W. and Caroline M. (McNeal) McNeal in South Bend,  on July 23, 1957, but was raised by his grandmother, Goldie M. (Cudney). He attended John glen High School, Walkerton. Terry did many odd jobs, …read more.

A. Eugene “Gene” Ahlfeld, 90, of rural Wabash, died at 4:59 pm, Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 8, 1924 in Roann, to Ernest W. and Helen A. (Leibo) Ahlfeld. Gene was a 1942 graduate of Roann High School. He married A. Lorraine Comer at St. John’s Lutheran Church …read more.

Betty Jean Ebbinghous, 86 of rural North Manchester, died at 11:45 a.m.Friday, May 1, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born July 30, 1928 in LaPorte County to Floyd and Reatha (Smith) Hartzler. Betty was a 1947 graduate of Akron High School. She married Robert F. “Bob” Ebbinghous in Laketon, on July …read more.

Ronald Lee Anderson, 61, of Churubusco, passed away at 2:18 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, at his home in Eel River Township. Anderson was born on May 25, 1953, in Garrett, a son of William O. and Esther (Pippenger) Anderson. He spent his formative years in Eel River Township, and graduated from Carroll High School …read more.

Helen M. Showalter, 89, of Goshen, died early Friday morning, May 1, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born April 26, 1926, in Goshen to Glen and Alice (Bennett) Kehr. On July 30, 1943, she married Daniel Burton Showalter. He died Aug. 30, 1978. A member of People’s Bible Church, Mrs. Showalter was a member …read more.

Susan Elizabeth Stump, 67, of Wickenburg, Ariz., formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 4, 2013, in Phoenix after a long illness. She was born on May 5, 1946, in Wolf Lake, to Betty Jean (Palmer) and Samuel Lewis Stump. She had lived in Arizona for 17 years. She was a loving mother, loved to …read more.

Marion Lavon (Snyder) Rude, age 89, died at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida, on her birthday, Saturday, March 7, of natural causes. She was born in Elkhart on March 7, 1926, the daughter of Warren and Martha (Ball) Snyder. She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1943. Lavon was a long time member …read more.

Barbara A. Gable, 91 of Winona Lake, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Oct. 12, 1923, she was born in Warsaw to Everett and Lucille (Morris) Shipley. Barbara was united in marriage to Duane M. Gable on April 5, 1942 in Warsaw, who survives. A …read more.

In as much as she gave, Rosina Harber was loved abundantly and cherished in the hearts of many. A woman of faith who lived by her convictions, life held many blessings for Rosina. She was thankful for much, and lived life completely and fully at every opportunity. Although she found pleasure in many things, the …read more.

Phyllis Ann Eastman, 63, of Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, in North Webster. She was born on Jan. 21, 1952, in Noblesville to Raymond E. and Virginia Mae (Heiny) Shreve. She moved to the Goshen area 39 years ago from Anderson, IN and was married on April 20, 2011 in Goshen, IN to …read more.

Michael D. Gouker, 64, suddenly went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday April 28, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center- Plymouth Campus. Mike was born the son of Dale Edward and Patsy Mae (Johnson) Gouker in Plymouth, on Nov. 9, 1950. His father would precede him in death in …read more.

Evalee Hale, 65, of Pierceton, passed away at 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 23, 1949, in Salyersville, Ky., to James and Arizona (Howard) Mullins. She has been a resident of the Pierceton  and Larwill area since the mid 1960’s and graduated in 1969 from Larwill High …read more.

Beryle “John” R. Kinsey, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 25. “Johnny B.” was born on June 16, 1939 in Warsaw to William L. and Marian L. (Roose) Kinsey. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1957 where he was honored as an outstanding all-sports athlete, with the Rulo Minear Award, which …read more.

Emma Marie (Barkman) Yoder, age 87, of LaGrange, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, April 30, at home. She was born on March 25, 1928 to Samuel and Lena (Plank) Barkman in Hicksville, Ohio. On Oct. 22, 1946 Emma married Jacob J. Yoder. He preceded her in death. She is survived by seven sons: Alvin …read more.

Garnett Rose Whitaker-Hollon, 63, of Claypool, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. On July 22, 1951, she was born in Lancer, Kentucky to Henry and Ival (Akers) Whitaker. She was united in marriage to James Hollon on Jan. 12, 2010 in Claypool, who survives. Rose moved …read more.

John W. Knepp, 81, of North Liberty, passed away at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born on October 29, 1933 in Lakeville, to the late Russell and Mary E. (Smith) Knepp.  On Oct. 24, 1954 in North Liberty, IN he was united in marriage to Mary A. (Weeden) Knepp who …read more.

Carl Nathan Haag, 83, Plymouth, passed away at his home at 4:54 p.m. Wednesday, April 29,  of natural causes. Carl was born at home in Tyner,  to Henry “Hank” and Thelma (Baker) Haag on July 30, 1931. He graduated from Tyner High School in 1949. From 1952-55, Carl served in the U. S. Navy during …read more.

Nicole L. Ebner, 29, Rochester, passed away at 9:34 p.m. Monday, April, 27, at I.U. Health, Lafayette. She was born in Knox on Dec. 23, 1985, the daughter of Daniel L. and Eleanor (Tunis) Ebner. She worked as a waitress and enjoyed doing crafts in her spare time. Survivors include her sons: Mitchell Alexander Pappas, …read more.

Ronald Lee DeLucca, 55, of rural Columbia City, died Wednesday, April 29, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born August 5, 1959, in Pequannock Township, Morris County, New Jersey, a son of the late John, Jr. and Geneva B. (Engel) DeLucca. At age 8, the family moved to Peru. He …read more.

Cynthia S. McBride, 57, a resident of rural Albion and wife of George Hayes McBride, passed away at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at her home. She had been in declining health since September. Mrs. McBride was born in Columbia City on Jan. 28, 1958, a daughter of Paul T. and Verdonna “Tootie” (O’Connell) Konger. …read more.

Floyd K.  Boland, 76, of rural Columbia City, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, at his home in Smith Township. Mr. Boland was born on Jan. 12, 1939 in Columbia City, a son of Roy F. and Anna (Bauermeister) Boland. He spent his formative years in Columbia City. He was employed at Falstaff Brewery Co., and …read more.

Gregory D. Starnes passed away at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 31, 1957 to James A. Starnes and Wanda (Beasley) Starnes in Illinois. Gregory married to Maria E. Perdue on March 3, 2006, she survives. He was employed at Bulldog Battery in Wabash. Along with his wife: …read more.

James Robert Clifford, 87, of rural Columbia City, died at 3:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at his home. He was born September 18, 1927 in Arcola, a son of Oscar and Hazel (Felger) Clifford. As a young boy his family moved to Coesse and he completed his education at Coesse High School. On Nov. 10, …read more.

With a life that spanned nearly a century, Genevera Wilhelm Arnold created a priceless collection of memories that will be treasured for a lifetime. A loving wife and devoted mother to be sure, she was delighted to become a grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, and her family was her greatest source of pride and joy. With …read more.

Patricia Lou “Pati” Jackson, 75, of Syracuse, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in Fort Myers, Fla. Pati was born on May 29, 1939, in Decatur, to Edward and Ozema Isch. She was a 1957 graduate of Poling High School in Jay County, and on Sept. 17, 1961, she …read more.

Fredrick L. Campbell, Sr., 86, of Ligonier, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. He was born on May 23, 1928 to George and Erma (Roe) Campbell. On Aug. 28, 1948 Fredrick married Ruby Stump. She survives. He established Campbell’s Garage in 1958. Mr. Campbell enjoyed working and serving the …read more.

Wendell R. Bell, 79, of Wabash, died at 6:45 am, Tuesday, April 28, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 12, 1935 in Kentucky to Bryan and Hattie (Bell) Bell. Wendell was a member of the Jalapa Road Free Will Baptist Church. He worked and retired from Conrail Railroad. He enjoyed trains …read more.

Henry Spriggs, 79, of Peru, passed away at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born on June 23, 1935, to the late Roosevelt and Grace M. (Spears) Spriggs, in Pikeville, Ky. Henry worked as a truck driver and foundry worker. He married Deloris Justice on March 27, 1963. He is survived …read more.

John Warren Snellenberger, 92, of Avon Park, Fla., died at 2:22 am, Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born June 22, 1922, in Muscatine, Iowa to Charles and Verna Margaret (Carlin) Snellenberger. John was a US Navy veteran during World War II. He married Ila Dilley in Martinsville on November 18, 1939; she …read more.

Bruce Clark was born Feb. 5, 1959, in Miami, and died Saturday, April 18, in Tyler, Texas, of a cardiac arrest after being hospitalized for treatment of complications of long-standing diabetes. He married his wife, Eliza, on Feb. 29, 2004. He is survived by his wife: Eliza; son: STephen (Elda) Buhler; and granddaughter: Stella, Cebu, …read more.

MaryLou Fritz, 77, passed away at 4:07 p.m. Monday, April 27, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. MaryLou was born on Sep. 5, 1937 in Ravanna, Ohio to Paul B. and Maude A.(Heeter) Smith. She would marry Donald S. Fritz and the couple would soon settle in Plymouth. Together Donald and she would …read more.

Annabelle L. Barrick, 91, of Nappanee, died at 3:56 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at IU Health Goshen Hospital of natural causes. She was born Sept. 28, 1923, in Hartford City, to Virgin and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Slain. She moved to Nappanee in 1961 from Benton Harbor. She was a member of the Nappanee United Methodist Church, …read more.

Dorothy Winters Coury, loving wife of Joseph F. Coury, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, surrounded by her husband and loving family. Dorothy was born April 18, 1922, in Wheeling, West Virginia. She graduated from Triadelphia High School and Elliott Commercial College. She married Joseph F. Coury in Boston on April 29, …read more.

Catherine E. “MiMi” Dalton, 90, of Logansport, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Wabash County, the daughter of the late Glen and Pauline (Sparks) Eubank. She was the oldest of four siblings. On Feb. 14, 1942, she married Everett L. Dalton. He …read more.

Marilyn M. Bartman, 63, of Syracuse, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born May 3, 1951, in Goshen, to Ralph “Frank” and Sue A. (Whetten) Hoover. Marilyn was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Syracuse High School. She married on Jan. 10, 1970, …read more.

Mary Louise Miller, 89, of Milford, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Monday, April 27, in Miller’s Merry Manor Assisted Living, Warsaw. On May 28, 1925, Louise was born in Kosciusko County to Charles and Belle (Daugherty) Pinkerton. She was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Miller on May 22, 1943, in Alexandria, La. He preceded …read more.

Joan Marks, 90, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away at 10:17 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born Nov. 8, 1924, in the Etna Troy township of Whitley County, the daughter of William and Irene (Heintzleman) Clingerman. Joan worked at Blue Bell, the 10 Pin Restaurant, and was a …read more.

Beverly Joan Geller, 71, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, at her home in Jacksonville, Fla. Beverly was born on July 6, 1943, to Samuel Edward and Mildred Louise Cochran MacClain. Growing up she shared her childhood with eight siblings. She was a member of the Rochester High School Class …read more.

Christopher Lee Johnson, 48, of Wabash, died at his home at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20. He was born on June 30, 1966 in Wabash, to the late Gillen Ding Johnson Jr. and Virginia Gayle (Jacobs) Johnson. Chris graduated in 1984 from Northfield High School, he also attended Vocational School. He was a farmer most …read more.

Rebecca K. “Becky” Davenport, 73, of Wabash, died at 11:43 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at her home. She was bron on Jan. 29, 1942, to Charles and Evelyn (Draper) Harrison. Becky attended Wabash High School. She married Michael Davenport at the Southside EUB Church in Wabash on Jan. 13, 1967. She worked at United Technologies …read more.

Marilyn Diane Zartman, 80, of Nyona Lake, passed away at 2:22 a.m. Monday, April 27, at Community Howard Regional Hospital of Kokomo. Marilyn was born on Jan. 23, 1935, in Kokomo, to Edward V. and Maxine A. Milner Brown. Growing up she shared her childhood with her brother Ed, near Fulton. With great Bulldog pride, …read more.

Gary D. Balser, 44, of Syracuse and formerly of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, as a result of multiple health issues, including diabetes. He was born Sept. 17, 1970, in Kokomo, the son of Garl D. Balser and Glinda E. (Rich) Scott. He was a golf course …read more.

Kenneth V. Emerick, age 99, of South Bend, died peacefully at 5:40 a.m. Friday, April 24, at Hospice House, South Bend, after a short illness. He was born May 8, 1915 in Warsaw to Oscar Ray and Dessie Alice (Linn) Emerick. Mr. Emerick lived most of his life in South Bend. He was a graduate …read more.

Mark Allen Rickner, 46, of Wabash, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, April 25. He was born Oct. 31, 1968, in Fort Wayne to John and Ruth (Payne) Rickner. Mark was a 1987 graduate of Chapel Heights Academy in Marion, received two Associate degrees and was working on his Bachelor degree at Ivy Tech and Indiana …read more.

Ronald Leroy Watkins, 68, of Plymouth, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 23, of natural causes. Ron was born the son of George H. and Ethel C. (Sutherlin) Watkins in Walkerton on Jan. 10, 1947. He attended area schools. Having never married, he is survived by three sisters and one brother. They are: …read more.

Ruth Helen Oswalt, 99, of Wabash, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 7:25 pm, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 30, 1915, in Wabash, to Alfred W. and Fairy Eugenia Warner. Ruth was a 1933 graduate of Chippewa High School. She married Robert E. Oswalt at Bachelor …read more.

Kevin C. Smith Sr., 54 of Warsaw passed away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in his residence. On Oct. 17, 1960, he was born in New Brunswick, N.J. to Patricia and Tex Smith. He grew up in Highland Falls, N.Y. and in 1994 moved his family to Etna Green, where he was a …read more.

Norma J. Gittinger, 77, of Goshen, passed away April 16, 2015, at Greencroft Health Care. Norma was born March 17, 1938, in New Madison, Ohio, to the late Ralph R. and Maude M. (McKinney) Hubler. Norma loved to shop, spend time doing puzzles and going to Grandma’s Restaurant with her friends for dinner. Surviving are …read more.

Thomas E. Ross Jr., 87, of Wabash, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born to the late Thomas E. Ross Sr. and Louise (Hardin) Ross on May 6, 1927, in Cairo, Ill. Tom served his country in the United States Merchant Marines, then in …read more.

Larry Brown, 79, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, Indiana University Health, Goshen. On May 26, 1935, Larry was born to Harold and Doris (Wilson) Brown in Warsaw. Larry served in the U.S. Navy from 1954-1958 and the reserves until 1967. He volunteered as a member of the Warsaw American Legion …read more.

Helga Tess, 55, went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Warsaw. Helga was the second daughter born to Walter and Heidi (Knauss) Linn on Aug. 24, 1959, in Logansport. She and her loving husband Glenn were united in marriage on July 23, 1980. Helga graduated …read more.

Lindsey M. Hively, 27, of Columbia City, owner of Poptique Popcorn, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, April 23, 2015. She was born July 25, 1987, in Columbia City, the daughter of Gary W. and Carol E. (Pence) Hively. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, she graduated from Churubusco High School (the first …read more.

Thomas C. “Tim” Sherer, 90, of South Whitley, died at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Wabash. He was born Jan. 22, 1925, in South Whitley, a son of the late Thomas J. and Elsie (Duggins) Sherer. His formative years were spent in South Whitley. He attended South Whitley High …read more.

Floyd “Bud” Johnson, Plymouth, passed away Friday, April 17. Johnson made his dramatic entrance on Dec. 13, 1927, in the small town of Donaldson. Born with fiery red thick hair to Luther and Lila (Larsen) Johnson, Bud would grow into that fabulous hair as a mischievous little boy who enjoyed pinching all the pretty girls …read more.

Wayne J. Zillmer, 86, of Bremen, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Monday, April 20, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. He was born Nov. 9, 1928, in South Bend, to the late Victor and Francis (Reichert) Zillmer. He was united in marriage to Marian P. (Jones) Zillmer on Oct. 21, 1951, in Bremen. Zillmer is survived …read more.

John H. Hidy, 76, of Leesburg, passed away on April 22, 2015, at his home. He was born on Nov. 14, 1938, in Newark, Ohio, to Hayes and Harriet (Thomas) Hidy.  He was married to Shirley Logsdon on April 10, 1976, who survives. He moved to the Leesburg area full time in 2006 coming from …read more.

Ronnie W. Burleson, 77, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, at home with his family by his side. Ronnie, who just celebrated his 77th birthday, was born in Bakersville, N.C., on April 19, 1938, to Grant Walter and Veni K. (Harrell) Burleson. On March 6, 1955, Ronnie married Yvonne W. Cunningham in Nahunta, …read more.

Howard W. Fawley, 86, of Mentone, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He had been in failing health for two years. He was born to Milo and Mildred (Dunnuck) Fawley on Jan. 23, 1929, in Kosciusko County. He married Peggy F. Agens on Aug. 28, 1949. Fawley retired …read more.

Neva M. Wiggins, 86, of Milford, died Wednesday morning, April 22, 2015, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Jan. 9, 1929, in St. Clair County, Port Huron, Mich. Her formative years were spent in Port Huron. She graduated from Port Huron High School in 1947 and then moved to Flint. In 1947 she moved to …read more.

Donald W. ‘Don’ Hicks, 58, of Syracuse, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at his home. He was born on April 1, 1957, in War, W.Va., to John L. and Ethel M. (Hicks) Hicks. He moved to Kendallville area in the 1970’s from West Virginia and to the Syracuse/Milford area in 1980. …read more.

Sue Ellen Studebaker, 65, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in her residence. On July 14, 1949, she was born in Wolf Lake, to Glen and Willadene (Heil) Holycross. She was united in marriage to Roger Studebaker on Aug. 10, 1969, in Larwill, who survives. Sue grew up in Larwill …read more.

James Rulo Minear, 86, of Marion, passed away at 12:38 p.m. April 21, 2015, at Community Hospital of Bremen, Bremen. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 40 years. He was a 1948 graduate of Warsaw High School in Warsaw. He then attended Manchester College for three years, later graduating in 1957 …read more.

Laron G. London, 62, of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at his residence.  He was born Sep. 20, 1952, in Tipton, to Charles and Gwen (Walser) London. London’s first marriage was to Beth Ann Nofsinger, they were married from 1975. She preceded him in death in 2013. His …read more.

Joshua Rogel, 32 of South Bend, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his residence, Tuesday, April 21, 2015. He was born April 22, 1983, to Gary L. and Robin  (Loshbough) Rogel in Watervliet, Mich. Joshua was a miniature tractor collector. Joshua is survived by his mother: Robin Rogel, Nappanee; father: Gary (Carolyn) Rogel, New Paris; …read more.

Haskel Alvin Hickey, 79, of Bremen, passed away at 7:07 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Haskel was born on November 18, 1935, in White Pine, Tenn., the son of the late Paul and Estella “Pearl” (Turner) Hickey. On Jan. 16, 1957, he married Irene Whitt. Haskel proudly served his …read more.

Phylis M. Zolman, 87, a former resident of Churubusco and wife of Robert Zolman, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015, at the Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, with her family by her side. Mrs. Zolman was born in Churubusco on July 29, 1927, a daughter of Merl and Fanny (Hossinger) Leitch. She …read more.

Muirel E. “Mert” Tyson, 78, Wabash, passed away at 4:06 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Parkview Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 17, 1936, in Urbana to the late Jacob L. Bower and Marion J. (Gaston) Bower. She was a 1954 graduate of Urbana High School. She married Charles E. Tyson on …read more.

Brent Dwaine Mendenhall, 55, Whitestown, formerly of Wabash, died at 5:35 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2015, at Arrow Container Corporation in Indianapolis. He was born March 1, 1960, in Wabash, Indiana to Robert and Martha (Brown) Mendenhall. Brent was a 1978 graduate of Manchester High School. He married Carol Price in Wabash, Indiana on March …read more.

Charlene Heintzelman, 79, Cromwell, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at 1:30 PM at IU Health in Goshen. She was born on Nov. 26, 1935, in Elkhart to Dr. Russel and Hazel (Irey) Horn. On April 23, 1955, she married Roger Heintzelman in Topeka, Ind. Charlene was a lifelong area resident. She owned and operated …read more.

Paul Francis Schmidt, 78, of Culver, passed away Monday, April 20, surrounded by family. Paul was a loving and dedicated husband, passionate teacher, wonderful father and grandfather who inspired others to live up to their full potential. He was born near Leiters Ford at the family farm on April 19, 1937, to the late Frank …read more.

Harold H. Brown, 86, of Kewanna, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, at his companion’s residence in Wheatfield. He was born to Harry and Ferrell (Freeman) Brown on Aug. 16, 1928, in Pulaski County. He married Roseamond Leiter in 1954 and she preceded him in death in 1994. Harold was a United Stated …read more.