Carolyn R. Ellis, 73, a Plymouth resident since 1963, passed away Monday, April 20, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Carolyn was born in South Bend on March 19, 1942, to Harry H. Zeigler and Dorothy Bell Hoover Zeigler Silvers. SHe worked for the Lear Corporation for 12 years before her retirement in 1990. …read more.

Lyle A. Heath, 93, of North Manchester, passed away at 11:05 a.m. April 20, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on Feb. 22, 1922, in Bantry, N.D., to Charles Heath, deceased; and Edith (Healy), deceased. He retired from Endicott Church Furniture, Warsaw, in 1982. He married Clara L. (Seeley) Jan. 26, 1944. She died Oct. 3, …read more.

Beverly A. Disher, 77, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015, Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 6, 1937, in Columbia City, to Ralph Bills and Laura (Shoemaker) Bills. She married Eldon W. Disher Oct. 24, 1954, in Warsaw. She lived most of her life in the Warsaw area. Beverly …read more.

Laverna Mundy Geraghty, Plymouth, died Sunday, April 19. Our mother changed our lives by the way she lived her life. An awesome mother, successful business owner, dependable friend, average golfer, and humble role model, she set high standards without trying. Those who were fortunate enough to know her will understand. She believed love never ends. …read more.

Catherine M. Patten, 77, of Columbia City, died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015, at her home. She was born March 8, 1938, in Wells County, a daughter of Southard L. and Bertha A. (Keller) Leach. Her formative years were spent in the Uniondale area. In 1956 she moved to Ossian until 1984 when …read more.

Russell M. Gamsby Jr., 75, of Silver Lake, passed away at 12:22 p.m. April 19, 2015, at his residence.  He was born on May 31, 1939, in Queens, N.Y., to Russell M. Gamsby Sr., deceased; and Edna Mae (Harney), deceased. He attended Olive Branch Church of God, Roann. He retired from Invensys Controls, North Manchester, in 2003 after 40 …read more.

David Frank Wallace Jr., 57, of Argos, died at 12:54 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He had been ill since Dec. 5, 2014. David was born on May 23, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio to David F. Wallace Sr. and Elizabeth (Morris) Wallace and had lived in Marshall County for 30 …read more.

Jaclyn ‘Jackie’ Lemcool, 67, of Kingsley, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1947, in Warsaw, to Melvin and Margaret (Sausaman) Schue. Jackie worked the family dairy farm with her husband Neil for nearly 40 years. She was a lifetime member of the VFW In her spare time, …read more.

Billy Eugene Carroll, 82, of Peru, died at 12:40 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 5, 1932, in Uniontown, Ky., to Benjamin and Bertha (Hendricks) Carroll. Bill first married Pearl Mae Justice in June 1956, he then married Pat Grogg on Dec. 15, …read more.

Marian L. Clark, 94, Columbia City, and formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away at 12:34 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 9, 1921, in Meadville, Pa., she was the daughter of Leon W. and Helen J. (Parker) Jones. She attended Meadville High School. She was a licensed …read more.

Kurt Michael Miller, 17, rural Burket, passed away at 5:36 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2015, at his residence after a garden tractor accident. He was born on July 2, 1998, in Rochester, to Kyle and Melinda (Rebman) Miller. Kurt was a Tippecanoe Valley High School Junior. He was very active in the First Baptist Church of Warsaw …read more.

John Frank Kincaid, 80, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2015, at his home. Born Oct. 31, 1934, in Primrose, Ky., he was the son of Edgar and Effie (Fletcher) Kincaid. He grew up in Kentucky until the age of 14 and then moved with his family to Noble County. …read more.

Willodean ‘Kit’ Langohr, 87, of Pierceton, passed away at 6:28 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2015, at her home. Born on Aug. 3, 1927, in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of Darrell F. and Ruthie M. (Madison) Menzie. She graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1945. On June 3, 1944, she married …read more.

Ronald “Moe” W. Alexander, 70, of Columbia City, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, at his home. Born May 20, 1944 in Whitley County, he was the son of Harry C. and Buelah (Juillerat) Alexander. Ron received his education at CCJHS, Columbia City. He also took courses at IU/PU and Ivy Tech. He started his …read more.

Robert “Bob” Roman Laux, 71, of Roanoke, died April 17, 2015, after a farming accident involving a tractor off of Keiser Road in Whitley County. Born Sept. 4, 1943, in Huntington, he was the son of Robert A. and Pauline (Schuman) Laux. Bob graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the class of 1961. …read more.

Ruth Sholtey, 96, of Milford, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2015, at IU Health in Goshen. She was born on April 4, 1919, to Frank and Elizabeth (Booze) Hoover in Kosciusko County. On Jan. 21, 1941, Ruth married Vernon Sholtey. He preceded her in death. Ruth worked as a homemaker raising her …read more.

Susan Marie Shaw, 93, formerly of Wabash, died at 10:25 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, in Columbia City. She was born Dec. 30, 1921, in Wabash County, to Glen and Dolly (Smith) Palmer. Susan was a 1940 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Robert H. Shaw in South Bend, …read more.

All who knew Thomas Fortman would agree that he was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was genuine, outgoing, and friendly – the sort of man who never met a stranger. A more devoted family man would be hard to find as there was nothing that was more near and dear to Tom’s …read more.

Larry Schlotterback, 74, of Syracuse, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born on Oct. 14, 1940, to Leo and Orvaleen (Heffner) Schlotterback in Kendallville. He served his country honorably in the United States Marines stationed in Guam. Larry was a private pilot and built …read more.

Mary Helen Mollenhour, 91, of Warsaw, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at her residence in Warsaw. She retired after 38 years of service from the Free Methodist Publishing House. Mary wintered in Fort Myers, Fla., and spent her summers residing on Winona Lake. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi …read more.

Lorene Minnix, 68, of Columbia City, died at 6:38 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born April 3, 1947, in Sewell, Ky., to Ancle B. and Maudie (Smith) Minnix. At the age of seven, her family moved to Columbia City, returning to Kentucky when she was 12. …read more.

John Allen Schenck, 75, of rural South Whitley, died Monday, April 15, 2015, at his home. He was born April 24, 1939, in Marion County, a son of the late Leonard and Edith (Jones) Schenck. He began his elementary education in Speedway. The family then moved to Michigan where he graduated from Owosso High School. …read more.

Sue Ann Busart, 83, of Culver, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, in Rochester. Sue was born on Sept. 12, 1931 in Culver. She was one of two children born to Frank and Blanche (Reed) Henderson. She was raised in Culver and graduated from Culver Community High School. She married the love of her life, …read more.

Wilma Louise Yoder, 91, formerly of Wakarusa, died at 8:20 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2015, at Tanglewood Village in Lubbock, Texas. She was born Aug. 10, 1923, in Mishawaka, to Walter H. and Alma E. (Fink) Barkey. She married Leonard J. Yoder, June 6, 1942, in Nappanee. Wilma had retired from CTS, where she had …read more.

Ronald Eugene Aukerman, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2015, peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Ron was born on Aug. 25, 1939, the son of the late Max and Lydia (Wegner) Aukerman. On July 20, 1968, he married Penny Blank. She passed away on Jan. 28, 2012. He …read more.

Roger D. Secor, 77, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the Masonic Home in Louisville. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Robert; and daughter: Michelle. He is survived by his daughter: Diane Secor; son: Dale (Ann) Secor; three grandchildren: Matthew, Kristin and Elijah Secor, all of Louisville; and sister: …read more.

Oma Manns, 87, 808 E. Main St., Akron, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Hickory Creek, Rochester, where she had resided for two and a half months. Oma was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., on May 21, 1927 to Charles and Lula (Dotson) Hackworth. Growing up, she shared her childhood with three …read more.

All who knew Richard Forrester would agree that no one met him and left unchanged. He never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation wherever he went. A more devoted family man would be hard to find as there was nothing Dick treasured more than witnessing his family tree blossom to include grandchildren …read more.

David Jules “DJ” Esterline, 23, a Columbia City native, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, April 14, 2015. He was born July 16, 1991, in Fort Wayne, a son of David Jules and Denise Rachelle (Roth) Esterline. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City High School in 2010. He was presently …read more.

Robert Harvey Oliver, 94, lifelong resident of Noble County, died at 5:17 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 23, 1920, near Albion in Noble County, a son of Reuben H. and Maude M. (McCamment) Oliver. He graduated from Cromwell High School. On Sept. 6, 1944, …read more.

Janice A. Vance, 88, of Columbia City, completed her journey to meet with the great spirit at 11:13 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born May 9, 1926, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Ervin and Dorotha (Williamson) Steup. In 1929 she moved to Paulding County, Ohio, to live with her grandmother. On Aug. …read more.

Cliff Earl Sears, 86, Silver Lake, died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on July 17, 1928, in Bedford, to Earl and Mary (Jerils) Sears. Sears married Annice Pauline Black on Dec. 14, 1951, in Solsberry. She preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 2008. On June …read more.

Arvel Ray Conley, 55, Servia, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, at his home. He was born in Wabash to Arvel and Anna May (Nelson) Conley on Oct. 16, 1959. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1978. He liked to sketch pictures and was an avid gardener. He was a memorabilia collector. …read more.

Sarah Jane Smith, 84, of Bremen, passed away at 8:05 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Sarah was born on May 18, 1930, in Plymouth, the daughter of the late Milo and Mabel (Pike) Culp. On May 18, 1951, she married Cecil W. Smith. He passed away on Aug. 6, …read more.

Samantha M. Frye, 32, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at her home in North Webster. Samantha was born Oct. 21, 1982, in LaGrange, Ill., to Daryle and Cynthia (Guzak) Frye. Samantha was employed as a server and bartender for over 17 years, most recently with Maria’s House of Pancakes in North Webster. She enjoyed …read more.

Paul Edward Bradford, 62, Silver Lake, passed away at 4:24 a.m. April 14, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 10, 1952, Prestonsburg, Ky., to Minefee (Betty) Bradford, who survives in Roann; and Wilma Jean (Poe), who is deceased. Paul graduated from Manchester High School, North Manchester, in 1970. He was co-owner with his brothers …read more.

Bettie J. Igney, 88, of Elkhart, and formerly of New Paris, passed away Tuesday morning, April 14, 2015, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart. She was born Sept. 27, 1926, in Bluffton to Samuel and Aldine (Kipfer) Reimschisel. On September 7, 1946 she married Thurl D. Igney, Sr., in LaPorte. He died June …read more.

Karen Sue Ferguson, 41, of Wabash, died at 12:38 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 6, 1974, in Peru, to Robert “Bob” and Dianna (Lewis) Ferguson. Karen attended Northfield High School. She enjoyed her children and her granddaughter, and loved watching reality television. She is survived by her parents; …read more.

Richard L. Eber, 83, of rural Columbia City, died Monday, April 13, 2015, at his home. He was born March 6, 1932, in Muncie, a son of the late Virgil C. and Clara (Milligan) Eber. He began his elementary education in Selma. The family then moved to Loon Lake and he completed seventh and eighth …read more.

Terisa Osinski, 50, of Syracuse passed away on April 13, 2015 in her home. She was born on April 25, 1964, in Bowling Green, Ky. She retired as manager of Mid Lakes Mobile Home Park. She is survived by her son Scott, and daughter April. She is also survived by her longtime companion Marvin Wilson. …read more.

John Jerome Sholly, 74, of Jonesville, Mich., passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015. He was born in Hammond, on Sept. 8, 1940. John was married June 6, 1964, to Jennie Shaw and she survives. John graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich. with a bachelors degree in industrial arts and engineering in 1964 and …read more.

Ricky L. Barker, 68, of Leesburg, passed away on April 14, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Betty Jean Taulbee, 89, South Bend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Betty was born on April 28, 1925, in Mentone, as the daughter of Lloyd and Emma Marie (Decker) Shoemaker. On May 10, 1943, in the Methodist Church, Mentone, Betty was united in marriage to George Taulbee. …read more.

Mrs. Martha Ellen DeTurk, 85, of Rochester, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at her residence. On March 14, 1930, Martha was born in Bradshaw, W.V. to Tom and Millie Blankenship Blankenship. She was one of 11 children. Martha and Guy DeTurk were married on March 21, 1953, in Grundy, Va., and moved …read more.

A man of integrity and honor, Clarice E. “Mitch” Mitchell lived life completely and fully at every opportunity. From the music he loved playing to socializing, and his great sense of organization, Mitch gave everything his all. A proud veteran, Mitch loved the U.S. Navy and all it stood for. Although he will be deeply …read more.

Alpha M. Wedrick Weirick, 104 of Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2015, in her home. On March 26, 1911, she was born in Medaryville,to C.L. “Newt” and Anna Verelle (Winters) Faris. She was united in marriage to William R. “Bill” Wedrick on March 30, 1941, who preceded her in death in …read more.

Katherine I. Hyden, 87 of Warsaw, passed away at 11:43 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On May 3, 1927, she was born in Van Lear, Ky., to Otto and Rosie (Thornbury) Young. She was united in marriage to Eugene Hyden on Nov. 2, 1946, in Paintsville, Ky., who preceded her …read more.

Robert Eugene “Bob” Kulb, 74, of rural Wabash, died at 6 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born June 18, 1940 in Wabash, to Wilbur and Ruth (Barlow) Kulb. He married Joyce (Garner) Brooks and she preceded him in death. Bob was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He …read more.

Kevin Wayne Sparling, 48, of Wabash, went to be with the Lord, at 2:52 pm, Friday, April 10, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born April 7, 1967 in Wabash, to Wayne and Beverly (Wolfrum) Sparling. He married Mary A. Simms at the Wabash Friends Church on July 7, 1995. Kevin was a 1985 …read more.

Darlene R. “Kaye” Capron, 92, a Plymouth resident most of her life, passed away at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Kaye was born in Leavenworth, Kan., Feb. 15, 1923, to Rolland and Bessie (Vyskocil) Kinch. She attended the Plymouth School systems. On Aug. 31, 1946, Kaye became the …read more.

Mary K. Miller, 83, a Columbia City resident, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born April 23, 1931, in South Whitley, the daughter of Dwight and Martha (Keiser) Hathaway. She graduated from South Whitley High School in 1949 and continued her education at Ball …read more.

Joel Gordon Bates, 80, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on March 26, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Judith “Judy” Ann (Vanlaningham) Barker, 65, Milford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in her home after a courageous fight against cancer. Judy was born on July 9, 1949 in Warsaw to Howard and Mary Jean (Wolferman) Vanlaningham. She is survived by her mother, Mary, Milford; her husband, Stephen Barker, Milford; her son: …read more.

Donald Ray Zeltwanger, 89, of Bremen, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Signature Health Care, Bremen. Don was born on Oct. 7, 1925, in Paulding, Ohio, to the late Carl and Wilhelmina (Laidig) Zeltwanger. He is survived by two children: Philip (Mary Jane) Zeltwanger; and Stephanie (Mark) Klug, both of Bremen; …read more.

Alma Louise Ragan, 84, passed away on April 5, 2015, in Auburn, Calif. Alma was born in Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 6, 1930. Alma grew up and graduated from high school in Warsaw in 1949. She is survived by daughters: Linda LoBue and Kathleen O. Styles; six grandkids; three great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by …read more.

Alan D. Grose, 54, of Warsaw, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, in his residence. On June 18, 1960, he was born in Warsaw, to Frank and Diane (Derry) Grose. He was united in marriage to Tracey Brown on April 4, 1981, in Warsaw. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Alan began work …read more.

C. David Luckenbill, 74, went home to be with his lord and savior at 1:55 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Dec. 8, 1940, in Muncie, to Lewis Franklin Luckenbill and Helen Hope (Hughey) Luckenbill. He was a 1959 graduate of Warsaw High School, Warsaw. He married Patricia “Pat” Ginter, Aug. 1, …read more.

Lynn Moore, 61, Ligonier, went home to his heavenly reward at 4:09 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 29, 1953, to Ross and Annalee (Holler) Moore in New Paris, Pa. On Aug. 4, 1982, Lynn married Rosalie Bowser. She survives. He graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School and …read more.

Clara Lucille Burkholder, daughter of Henry and Lizzy (Yoder) Schmucker, wife of Edward J. Burkholder, passed away at 6:30 p.m. April 9, 2015. Clara was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is survived by a son: Oscar (Maude) Burkholder, Bremen; daughters: Loretta (Eli) Yutzy, Bremen; Ina Marie (Jonas-deceased) Mullet, …read more.

Frederic W. Sharkey, 76, of Etna Green, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  Fred was born on July 28, 1938, to Harold and Edna (Heisler) Sharkey in Plymouth. He had been a lifelong resident of Etna Green. Fred was a 1956 graduate of Etna Green High School. …read more.

Emma Christine Schooley, 91, died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. She was born Oct. 23, 1923, in Warsaw, to Maynard M. and Ruth Violet (Banghart) Denny. She married Robert E. Schooley on June 20, 1942, in Warsaw. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1999. She …read more.

Dorothy E. McAllister, 96, of Plymouth, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Life Care Center, in Donaldson. Dorothy was born on Sep. 24, 1918, in Frankfort, Ky. to James William and Elsie Jane (Wachter) Edwards. Neville McAllister took Dorothy to be his bride on Dec. 5, 1936, in Frankfort, …read more.

Jeremy Wayne Borkholder, 36, formerly of Nappanee, died at 5:15 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Signature Health Care in Bremen, after a long illness following a scooter accident near Nappanee on Aug. 13, 1995. He was born April 30, 1978, in Bremen, to Loren J. and Marilyn (Hochstetler) Borkholder. Jeremy lived his lifetime in …read more.

Raymond J. Carich, 75, of Nappanee, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, at his residence after a long illness. He was born July 18, 1939, in Lake County to George and Mary (Rigich) Carich. Raymond was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School in Gary and attended Indiana University. He was a veteran …read more.

Larry E. Dumph, 67, of Bremen, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Larry was born on May 11, 1947, the son of the late Russell “Junior” and Janice Dumph. On Dec. 15, 1967, he married Faye England. Larry is survived by his loving wife: Faye; son: …read more.

John Watson Bower died Friday, April 10, 2015, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife: Esther Gates Bower; son: John W. (Mindy) Bower Jr., Wabash; and daughter: Rebecca (Robert Sr.) Bower Kramer, Portage, Mich.; grandchildren: Caitlin (Tyler) Kramer Pawl and Kelsey Kramer, both of Las Vegas; Robert Kramer, Jr., Boston; Mass.; …read more.

Ronald Paul Pratt, 52, of Pierceton, passed away at 11:49 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. Ron was born in Warsaw on March 11, 1963, to Ira and Annabelle (Tyson) Pratt. Living most of his life in Warsaw, Ron enjoyed watching NASCAR with Dale Earnhardt, Sr. as his favorite driver. …read more.

Ballard Manns of Silver Lake, went to be with the Lord at 2:08 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76, with his family by his side. He worked for 35 years for Dalton Foundries in Warsaw, retiring in 1995 as a supervisor and partial owner. Ballard …read more.

Bonnie Christine (Kieffaber) Genovese, 48, North Manchester, died Wednesday, April 8, at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 9, 1966, in Dixon, Ill. to Alan and Nancy (Royer) Kieffaber. Bonnie graduated from Willowbrook High School, Villa Park, Ill. in 1984.  She received a BA degree in elementary and special education …read more.

Bryan D. Saving, 50, of Fishers, passed away Wednesday, April 8, in his home. He was born March 5, 1965, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Donald F.W. and Karen (Winkler) Saving. He attended Whitko High School in South Whitley. MSG Bryan Donald Saving retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years of service to …read more.

Although she accomplished so much of which to be proud, Shirley Jagger was a humble woman whose greatest source of pride and joy was found in the family she cherished more than life itself. A lifelong resident of the community she loved, she was genuine, approachable, and kindhearted, which all drew others near with ease. …read more.

Jane A. Goble was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a caring professional. She was the glue that held her family together and the strength that her community trusted. Selfless and giving, Jane made a career out of caring for others. Hardworking and vigorous, she lived out her faith in tangible ways. Jane was …read more.

Carolyn E. Fisher, 88, of Columbia City, and formerly of Muskegon, Mich., passed away at 4:26 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Born Sept. 27, 1926, in Mishawaka, she was the daughter of Francis L. and Leona (Tharp) Cox. She had worked in Logansport at RBM before moving up …read more.

Charlene Wogomon, 51, of Rochester, passed away at 4:21 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, at her residence. On May 2, 2015, Charlene was born in Warsaw to Denvil and Mary Meade Yates. In 1981, Charlene graduated from Tippecaone Valley High School. Charlene and Jerry A. Wogomon were married on June 17, 1994, in Tippecanoe. Charlene was a …read more.

Wayne Smith, 87, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on March 26, 2015 at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on March 13, 1928 in Russellville, Ala. to Bradley & Jennie (Fretwell) Smith. He married Viviane Buckner who preceded him in death in 2012. He was a US Navy veteran, a Free and Accepted Mason, …read more.

Infant Lucian Nikolaus James Barrus, 26 days, passed away at 6:38 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born March 12, in Warsaw, to Thomas Barrus, Jr. and Beth (Gilbert) Barrus. He is survived by his mother: Beth (Chad Puckett) Barrus, Warsaw; father: Thomas (Madelaine Kincaid) Barrus, Jr, Cromwell; brother: Constantine Barrus, at home; sister:  …read more.

Margaret “Margie” Rose Koehler, age 56, Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at her home. Margie was born on Sep. 7, 1958, in South Bend, to David and Pauline (Bilinski) Koehler. Margie worked at the Plymouth Wal-Mart as a customer service representative. She had lived in the Plymouth area for the past ten …read more.

Jack E. Boardman, 88, of Mentone, passed away at 6:41 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw. Jack was born on Jan. 7, 1927 to James and Pauline Boardman in Wabash. He had been a lifelong resident of Bourbon and the last few years in Mentone. Jack is survived by …read more.

Noble D. Carpenter, 72, of Warsaw, passed away on April 7, 2015, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 14, 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 …read more.

Mary Jane Miller, 92, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 22, 1923, in Columbia City, to Otto Jesse Miller and Eva Fern (Batz) Miller. She was preceded in death by her sister M. Jeanine Miller Horn. Mary had worked at …read more.

Stanley “Gene” Pepple, 74, of Columbia City, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born Aug. 12, 1940, in Noble County, to Lloyd Albert and Mary Jane (Coleman) Pepple. His formative years were spent in the Huntertown area. He graduated from Huntertown High School. On Jan. 13, 1961 …read more.

William Henry “Bill” Meade Jr., 67, of rural South Whitley, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at his home. He was born Sep. 21, 1947 in Kermit, W. Va., a son of William Henry and Ethel (Lackey) Meade Sr. His formative years were spent in Marrow Bone Creek and Sarah Ann. He completed …read more.

William D. “Bill” Shorter, 80, of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, April 6, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Marshall County on March 2, 1935, to Charles A. And Gail L. (Martin) Shorter. He married Helen K. Hiss on April 26, 1958, in Saint Michael Catholic Church, Plymouth. Bill …read more.

Jack O. Miller, 83, Plymouth, passed away in his home of natural causes on Monday, April 6. Jack was born on April 21, 1931, in Culver, to Bernard “Mike” and Grace (Clemens) Miller. He graduated from Culver High School with the class of 1948. He enlisted into the United States Navy and served our country …read more.

Lavern Ray “Butch” Scott, 71, of Rochester, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at his residence. He was born in Hammond to Authur and Freda (Bruce) Scott on Feb. 27, 1944. Scott retired from Dean Foods and had been a member of the Eagles Lodge. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, …read more.

Wanda C. Howell, 74, a resident of rural Columbia City, and wife of Earl R. Howell, passed away at 10:43 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. Mrs. Howell was born on July 15, 1940, in Fort Wayne, a daughter …read more.

Bob S. Lynn, 90, of North Manchester, passed away at 10:29 p.m. April 4, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on Jan. 4, 1925, in Herrin, Ill., to Fred Lynn, deceased; and Lillian (Scott), deceased. He was married to Patricia Crader on June 5, 1953. She preceded him in death on May 31, …read more.

Janet Sue King, 71, of Valparaiso, formerly of North Manchester and Huntington, died at 9:35 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2015, at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. She was born Sept. 8, 1943, in Wabash, to Paul and Mary (Baker) Purdy. Janet was a 1961 graduate of Manchester High School. She married Billie Ray King July 23, …read more.

All who knew Robert Martin would agree that he was the heartbeat of wherever he was. He was vibrant, fun-loving, and full of life, which drew others near with ease. It was no secret that Bob shared much of his life with his true love, and together they were filled with immeasurable joy to witness …read more.

Pamela K. “Pam” Kaufman, 53, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at her home. She was born on Sept. 20, 1961, in Goshen, to James L. “Jim” and Linda L. (Cripe) Kaufman. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Cardinal Center in Warsaw. She was member of the Wawasee Heights …read more.

Robert H. Boggs, 90, of Columbia City, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday morning, April 5, 2015. He was born Feb. 21, 1925, in Allen County, a son of Ozie and Mabel (Goheen) Boggs. As a second grader, his family moved to the Etna area in northern Whitley County. He graduated from Larwill …read more.

Frederick W. Shively, 74, of Etna Green, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015, in the care of his family. He was born August 6, 1940, in Nappanee, the son of Wayne and Arlene (Wysong) Shively. Fred was a 1958 graduate of Bourbon High School. He was a lifetime area resident. Fred married the …read more.

Orville F. Thomas, 90, of Strasburg, Colo., formerly of Grass Creek, passed away Thursday, April 2, at Prairie Creek Assisted Living Center in Strasburg. Born on Nov. 29, 1924 in Lucerne, he was the son of the late Floyd and Leona (Sutton) Thomas. On May 14, 1944 he married Florence M. Ratcliff. She preceded him …read more.

Danny E. Smith, 75, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:09 a.m. Monday, April 6, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. He was a resident of Kosciusko County throughout the past 37 years. He was a graduate of Silver Lake High School, Silver Lake, afterwards he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1958 serving as …read more.

Marilyn Ruth Hennon, 83, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake.. She attended school in Hammond, Indiana. Marilyn had lived in Hammond, Rochester, Bourbon and more recently she was a resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana for the past 6 years. She attended Touch …read more.

Michael C. Weaver, 55, passed away Sunday morning, April 5, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Mike was born on Feb. 24, 1960 in Plymouth, Indiana to Robert P. and Marilyn R. (Gordon) Weaver. He graduated from LaVille High School. He worked in Plymouth at Del Monte Foods Inc. for over 30 …read more.

Mary Alice Pugh, 93, a lifelong resident of Columbia City, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 14, 1922 in Fort Wayne, Indiana a daughter of John E. and D’Maris (Scott) Gates. She graduated from Columbia City High School in 1940. She then …read more.

Susan Marie Phillippe (Tyrrell), daughter of Milt and Gretchen (Phillips) Tyrrell of Elkhart, went home to Jesus April 3, 2015, at Goshen Hospital after a long battle with breast cancer. Born Susan Marie Tyrrell in Englewood, N.J., Aug. 14, 1959, she grew up primarily in New Hampshire, Mich., and Illinois, where she graduated from Marquette …read more.

William R. “Bill” Flynn, 81, of Syracuse, passed away at 10:58 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Feb. 5, 1934, in North Webster, to Vern and Cathryn (Angel) Flynn. He was a lifetime North Webster area resident and attended North Webster Public Schools. He was a …read more.

William R. Imhoff, 65, 20001 Gumwood Road, Argos, passed away at 5a.m. on Saturday April 4, 2015, at his residence. He was born on March 17, 1950, in Goshen, the son of Ivo and Alma (Ramer) Imhoff. On March 19, 1970, he married Ada (Martin) Imhoff, who survives, in Goshen. William had been a farmer. …read more.