Philip L. Partridge, 67, Servia, died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in his residence. He was born Nov. 27, 1948, in Wabash, to Bruce Ivan Partridge and Phyllis Marie (Heeter). Philip retired from Thermafiber, Wabash, in 2013 after several years of service. He is survived by one son: Chad P. Partridge, Servia; one …read more.

On Nov. 30, 2015, our beloved “Opa”, Joseph Krauter Jr., reached out for the hand of God and left this earth and his large loving family for his place in eternity. He was born on July 28, 1929, in Milford. He had a typically American Gothic childhood growing up on a farm in northern Indiana, …read more.

Nancy R. Swinehart, Kimmell, went to be with her Lord at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, surrounded by her family at Parkview Whitley Hospital of Columbia City, at the age of 78. She was a 1956 graduate of Warsaw High School in Warsaw. She was a homemaker and member of the American Legion Auxiliary …read more.

Terry D. Enyeart, 75, Wabash, died at 6:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Dec. 30, 1939, in Wabash to Ralph F. “Bunk” and Amy (Ball) Enyeart. Terry was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Julie Walter on Aug. 29, 1959, in Asheville, N.C. He retired …read more.

Leslie Ray Hupp, 62, residing in Mishawaka, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 in her home. She was born May 31, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Leslie Ray and Dorothy (Moore) Hupp, and has lived most of her life in this area. She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Ray Hupp. …read more.

Nancy R. Popham, 80, Plymouth, passed away Monday morning, Dec. 7, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Jeffery L. Honeycutt, 55, of Fort Wayne, formally of Pierceton, passed away at 9:14 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Bryon Health Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 7, 1960 to Elmon and Anna (Marsillett) Honeycutt-Bays in Warsaw. He graduated from Whitko High School, South Whitley, Indiana and ITT Technical Institute, Fort Wayne. …read more.

Michael Allen “Mike” Haab, 43, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. He was born on June 2, 1972, in Goshen, to Donald O. “Don” & Martha (Hostetler) Haab. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1990 from Fairfield High School. He was married on April 11, 1998, in Milford, to …read more.

Michael Allen “Mike” Haab, 43, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Connie Lee Allen, 82, Goshen, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing after battling Alzheimer’s for eight years. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. She was born Jan. 20, 1933, in Warsaw to Lowell and Inez (Miller) Pontius. On Aug. 30, 1953, she married …read more.

Carol May Haiflich, 76, of rural Columbia City, died unexpectedly at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne, where she had been a resident since Oct. 14. She was born June 20, 1939, in Whitley County, the only child of Ross and Elizabeth (Trier) Howenstine. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Mary A. Thompson passed away at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake, at the age of 92. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Nancy Ruth Swinehart passed away at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital of Columbia City, at the age of 78. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

James M. “Jim” Mench, 62, Syracuse, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford. He was born on June 9, 1953, in Goshen, to James M. and Ruth E. (Knisley) Mench. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1973 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse.  He …read more.

Marjorie Roberta Bushong, 90, left Parkview Noble Hospital to be with Jesus Dec. 5, 2015. She was born on January 18, 1925 to Leroy M. and Mable I. (Bause) Hontz on the family farm near Cromwell, IN. On Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944 she married Emerson Bushong at the family farm. Upon Emerson’s return from …read more.

Cecil Dean Jenkins, 89, rural North Manchester, died at 2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident since Jan. 2013. He was born Feb. 3, 1926, in Whitley County, a son of Harry F. and Jessie (Stoner) Jenkins. His formative years were spent in the rural …read more.

Irene Hanson of Fountain Valley, Calif. passed away at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Seasons CareHome of Warsaw, at the age of 89. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past seven years. She was a homemaker and past member of Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce in Fountain Valley, Calif. …read more.

Robert D. Wilcox, 80, Ligonier, passed away following an illness late evening on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2015. He was born on Nov. 5, 1935, the son of Frederick and Lona Playford (Morris) Wilcox in Hillsdale, Mich. He is survived by his sister: Doris M. Boetz; children: Robert Wilcox Jr.; ROberta “Bobbi” Garcia; Laura (Mike) Miller; …read more.

Mark A. Vosteen, 58, of Ligonier, passed away following an illness early morning on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. He was born on July 27, 1957, the son of Hans Adolf and Carol Louise (Sthair) Vosteen in Elkhart. On June 4, 1988, he married Kathleen(Caffrey) Vosteen; she survives. Also surviving are siblings: Michael Vosteen, Ligonier; Christina …read more.

Jaren S. Gentile 78, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo. She was born on Jan. 13, 1937, in Rochester, the daughter of Ronald and Lova K. (Musselman) Powell. She had worked many years for Sealed Power and also for Rochester Heat Treat. She had attended Grace …read more.

Tamula “Tammy” D. Sauer, 59, Bourbon, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, unexpectedly in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Tammy was born the daughter of Gerald and Jackie (Copeland) McIntyre on Sept. 17, 1956, at Warsaw. She has been a resident of Bourbon most all of her life except a short time in …read more.

Grace E. Keeter, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jeffery L. Honeycutt, 55, Fort Wayne, passed away at 9:14 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Bryon Heath Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Richard Thomas Loper, 76, Cromwell, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Mrs. Marjory Marie Phillips, 98 years, 2 months and 21 days, departed this life at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at her residence. On Sept. 7, 1917, Marjory was born west of Rochester in the Burton neighborhood. She was a cherished daughter of John and Lillie Alley Braman. Growing up as the second youngest, …read more.

Joseph C. Ludwick, 76, Nappanee, died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born March 8, 1939, in Bronson, Mich. to George and Eva (Kupiecki) Ludwick. He married Carol (Watson) Smith March 16, 1975, at the Christ United Methodist Church in Cambridge, Ohio. Mr. Ludwick was a 1958 graduate …read more.

Terry Timothy Loe, 43, of Auburn, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born May 10, 1972, he was the son of Guy and Joyce (Goff) Loe. Terry grew up in Garrett, attending Garrett Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping with his family at Port Mitchell near Albion. He graduated …read more.

Irene H. Pulfer, 94, a former resident of Churubusco, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at the Christian Care Center in Bluffton following an extended illness. Irene was born in Wells County on Jan. 17, 1921, a daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth (Kipfer) Pulfer. Her early years were spent in Huntertown before …read more.

Tammy D. Sauer, 59, of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

Joan (Keplinger) Castle, 82, Pierceton, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 2, 2015 in her residence with her son, Ronald by her side. She was born May 15, 1933 in Warsaw to Merle and Louise (Alsberger) Keplinger.

WARSAW — Helen Bailey Jones Latta Aldrich, age 95, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born June 16, 1920 in Pierceton, to Ralph and Pearl (Goppert) Bailey. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County and wintered in Cove Estates, Osteen, …read more.

WARSAW — William L. Griggs, 73, passed away at 2:47 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

James M. “Jim” Mench, 62, of Syracuse, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Suetta Bechtel, 79, Goshen, died 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1936 in Elkhart County to Joseph E. & Mary (Shaum) Martin. She married James “Jim” E. Bechtel on Nov. 14, 1955 in the Goshen area. Suetta owned and operated the Oil Lamp Restaurant, New Paris, for …read more.

Dorothy M. Miller, 82, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 19, 1933, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Wilbert M. and Louise F. (Heinig) Luderman. Her family moved in 1935 to Whitley County and she graduated from Columbia City High …read more.

Elizabeth Ann “Bety” Parcel, 84, of Winamac, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015m at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. She was born Sept. 3, 1931, in Winamac, to Cyril and Mildred Costello Widup. Betty married Kermit “Buck” Parcel on April 26, 1951 in Star City. Buck survives. Betty was a member of …read more.

Martha Murlene Cornell, 78, of Star City, passed away at 8:14 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. She was born Oct. 22, 1937, in Star City, to Murl L. and Opal Arbutus Hatfield Crist. Murlene married Henry Oscar Cornell on July 8, 1955, in the St. Peter Catholic Church Rectory …read more.

D. Anne Pershing, 70 of Bourbon, passed away at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in Bremen Community Hospital, Bremen. Anne was born June 9, 1945, in Bremen, to Max Keith and Laura Bonita (Shaffer) Pershing. She has been a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Bourbon High School in 1963. …read more.

Josephine Ellen (Holderman) Fraschetti, 72, LaPaz, passed away at 6:39 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in Signature Healthcare of Bremen, with her family at her side. Josephine was born on Jan. 14, 1943, the daughter of Carl and Alice (Schroeder) Holderman, and lived in the area all her life. On Aug. 13, 1977, she married …read more.

Karen S. Kindig, 70, Mentone, passed at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Feb. 7, 1945, in Fulton County, to Gerald and Emalene (Rhoades) Kindig. She had been married to Don Craig he survives. She had been a secretary at DaLite Screen of Warsaw and …read more.

Joan (Keplinger) Castle, 82, Pierceton, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton.

Helen “Jean” Krantz, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 9:04 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in her residence. She was born on June 7, 1931, to Clarence and Violet (Harlan) Scoby in Burr Oak. Jean has lived in Kosciusko County since she was 15 years old. She worked for Big Boy Products for 31 years, DaLite …read more.

Helen Latta Aldrich Jones, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Gary L. Corbran, 45, North Manchester, died at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in his residence. He was born on Feb. 17, 1970, to Ernest C. Corbran and Donna (Courtney) Steele, in Los Angeles, Calif. Gary married Christi J. Hudson, on Sept. 8, 2001. He was a semi driver for Rochester City Dray retiring …read more.

Deborah Jolene “Deb” Brown, 61, North Webster, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 15, 1954, in Tyler, Texas, to Joseph M. and Bettye J. (Gilbreath) Minniear. She graduated in 1972 from Southern Wells High School in Poneto, and attended …read more.

Dorothy Marie Miller, 82, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City. P

Kathlene M. Barnhart, 68, Churubusco, passed away at 6:48 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at her home in Churubusco. Mrs. Barnhart was born on Sept. 30, 1947, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Raymond and Vera (Stephenson) Alter. She spent her formative years in Fort Wayne, and graduated from South Side High School in 1966. …read more.

Jaime Lyn Fisher, 37, passed away at 10:18 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Jaime was born Sept. 28, 1978, in Warsaw, to Roger and Della (Allen) Pollock. She was a 1997 graduate of Whitko High School where she was a member of the color guard in the Whitco …read more.

Dottie Louise Perkins, 77, of rural Wabash, died at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 9, 1938, in Owingsville, Ky. to Mamie Purvis. Dottie first married Alexander Julian, she then married William H. “Hayes” Perkins, they both preceded her in death. She was a homemaker, enjoyed going to …read more.

Karen S. Kindig, 70, passed at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Richard Hepler, 83, Milford, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Milford. He was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Elkhart County to Willard and Anna (Marquart) Hepler. March 4, 1967, he married Dolores Druckamiller and she survives. Richard was a graduate of Milford High School and went on …read more.

Helen ‘Jean’ Krantz, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 9:04 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton.

Robert D. Stewart, 88, North Manchester, died at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Feb. 1, 1927, to Russell and Lucille V. (Hill) Stewart, both deceased, in Wabash County. He married Margaret F. Bowman on Nov. 2, 1956. She died on May 29, 1998. He was …read more.

Donald L. Ponder, 73, Warsaw, died at 6:02 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born March 31, 1942, to Elbert H. and Margaret I. (Jennings) Ponder. A high school graduate, he served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged on Sept. 25, 1960. He was a member …read more.

Scott Allen Mann, 49, Rochester, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On April 27, 1966, Scott Allen was born in Plymouth, a treasured son of Terry and Joyce Wagoner Mann. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and a brother. During his school years he enjoyed playing …read more.

Deborah J. ‘Deb’ Brown, 61, North Webster, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Kenneth M. Perkins Sr., 75, Warsaw, died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in Canterbury Nursing and Rehab, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 4, 1940, in Hazard, Ky., to James Thomas and Mary Jane (King) Perkins. He was a high school graduate and served with the United States Army during the Korean War. …read more.

Douglas G. “Doug” Merrill, 56, Pierceton, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Aug. 24, 1959, in Hillsdale, Mich. to Norman R. and Norma Jean (Kailing) Merrill. He graduated in 1977 from Morley Stanwood High School in Morley, Mich. and received his Associates …read more.

Dean W. Norris, 93, Fort Wayne, died at 12:29 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born May 18, 1922, in Richland Twp, Whitley County, a son of the late C. Earl and Hazel L. (Schuh) Norris. His formative years were spent on a farm south of Larwill. …read more.

Martha Darlene Perry of Warsaw, passed away at 8:35 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 75. She was born on August 26, 1940 in Kosciusko County, to Wilbur Perry and Geraldine (Loher) Perry. Her father died unexpectedly in an automobile accident when Martha was …read more.

Marvin Earl Enders, 97, Bremen, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in his home. Marvin was born on March 26, 1918, the son of the late Clayton and Lulu (Demler) Enders. He is survived by a daughter: Mary (Calvin) Carlin, Pierceton; three grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in …read more.

Jeff D. Gable, 51, North Manchester, died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko County. He was born on Feb. 6, 1964, to DeWayne and Shirley (McGrath) Gable, both deceased, in Columbia City. He married Teresa Reed on March 2, 1991, and she survives. He was a farmer with Gable Farms. He loved …read more.

William Griggs, 73, Mentone, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Jaime Fisher, 37, Ft. Meade, Md., died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Baltimore, Md. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Kenneth Perkins, 75, Warsaw, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Donald Ponder, 73, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Melvin L. Hughes, 90, Warsaw, died at 7:13 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born March 10, 1925, in Marshall County, to George and Esther (Ballinger) Hughes, and lived most of his life in Warsaw. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He …read more.

Betty Elaine Waldon, 76, Wabash, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, where she lived the past three years. She was born March 30, 1939, in New London, Connecticut to Martin and Lenore (Clark) Turner. Betty married Paul G. Waldon in Lyme, Ct.on Dec. 1, 1956, he …read more.

Cheryl Kay Koehler, 71, Wabash, died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, from the result of an auto accident. She was born April 29, 1944, in Wabash, to Kenneth and Norma (Collins) Alger. Cheryl received her Bachelors degree from Ball State Univeristy and her Masters degree from Manchester College. She was a retired school …read more.

Lyman M. Butler, 90, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 201,5 in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home in Fishers. Lyman was born in Plymouth, on July 31, 1925, to Lyman M. and Eunice (Gibbons) Butler. He graduated from Plymouth High School. He proudly served for our country in the U.S. Army during WWII, …read more.

Mr. Scott Mann, 49, Rochester, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital,Rochester, on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mrs. Bea Gilliland, 79, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she the passed away at 8:24 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Dec. 10, 1935, Beatrice was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. the cherished daughter of Bert and Audie Howard Damron. Growing up as the third …read more.

Richard H. Olson, 75, Plymouth resident since 1983, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born Feb. 28, 1940, in Princeton, Minn., to the late Clifford and Edna (Hoeft) Olson. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1958. After graduating, he married Margaret M. Bullis on …read more.

Charles E. Underwood 92, Cicero, Indiana, and formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 4:29 p.m. Friday Nov. 27, 2015, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. He was born on July 25, 1923, in Fort Wayne, the son of Harry B. and Blanche (Deck) Underwood. He served with the United States Army Air Corp. during World War …read more.

Lawrence A. Watkins, 100, New Paris, died 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at his residence. He was born March 28, 1915, to Howard & Cecil (Mullen) Watkins in Turkey Creek Township, Kosciusko County. He married Ruth (Delauter) Watkins on Oct. 1, 1939, in North Manchester and she died June 23, 2012. Surviving are daughters: …read more.

Jeanette Bernadine Greer, 94, of Wabash, died at 8:02 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born July 18, 1921, in Huntington County, to Leon Sr. and Catherine (Smith) Lengel. Jeanette married Robert C. Greer in Wabash on Sept. 27, 1941; he died Nov. 27, 2003. She …read more.

Mitchell K. Maples, 49, of Andrews died at 3:40 pm, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at his home. He was born June 20, 1966 in Wabash, to Merle Sr. and Phyllis (Melzoni) Maples. Mitchell was a 1984 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked at Huntington Aluminum. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, and being outdoors. He is …read more.

Margie Ellen Holley, 72, of Wabash, died at 6:28 am, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Aug. 1, 1943 in Huntington, to Frederick and Reva (Obenour) Sands. Margie married Jack Lee Holley, Sr. in Wabash on Aug. 21, 1970, he died Oct. 6, 1986. She worked at …read more.

Dorothy E. Decker, 70, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She had been in declining health since January. Decker was born on Feb. 13, 1945, in Trigg County, Kentucky, a daughter of Wilton and Mildred (Francis) Lancaster. She spent her …read more.

Alice Leona Roberson, 86, a lifetime resident of Columbia City passed away at 6:27 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on September 24, 1929, in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, the daughter of Lawrence A. and Mary J. (Mohn) Friend. Alice graduated from Columbia City High …read more.

Edna M. Proctor, 90, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Heritage Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Born June 28, 1925, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Charles M. and Laura C. (Gephardt) Krill. She attended Fort Wayne Community Schools, finishing at Elmhurst High School. On March …read more.

Melinda A. “Mendy” Stump, 61, of Albion, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 at her home. She was born Jan. 29, 1954 in Kendallville, a daughter of Lee G. and Ann H. (Butler) Boggs. Her formative years were spent in Avilla, Cromwell and Skinner Lake near Albion. She graduated from Central Noble High …read more.

David L. Bowers, 81, of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, Friday morning, Nov. 27, at the home of his son in Lebanon, Ohio. He was born Aug.25, 1934, in Elkhart to Harrison and Freida (Miller) Bowers. David was a graduate of Nappanee High School and Ashland University. He lived most of his life in …read more.

Louis J. Christy Jr., 88, formerly of Lagrange, Ill., passed away with his daughter Patricia Lenne near, at 7:40 a.m. Saturday Nov. 28, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Louis was born the son of Louis J. Sr. and Beatrice (Wheat) Christy on March 12, 1927 in Chicago, Ill. He graduated from Foreman High School …read more.

Rosella Mildred Hawkins, 91, of Warsaw, went home to be with her Lord surrounded by family at 2:29 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born on March 18, 1924 in Tiffin, Ohio to John Albert Hughes and Mable Mary (Hoy) Hughes. Rosella graduated from Lasalle School of Business …read more.

Timothy L. Overmyer, 63, of Argos, passed away at 3:21 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. He was born June 5, 1952 in South Bend, the son of Lloyd Overmyer, Jr. and Wanda L. (Brandisbas) Overmyer. He was a 1971 graduate of Argos High School and attended Apostolic …read more.

Kerry K. (Hively) Mempin, 47, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:33 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne with her family at her side. Kerry was born Sept. 21, 1968, in Plymouth, to Clifford and Bonnie (Cartwright) Hively. She was a lifelong resident; 1987 graduate of Warsaw High School and was …read more.

Marcia Ann Osterbur, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 6:14 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Marcia was born on July 10, 1935, the daughter of Richard and Veloice (Mitchell) Whitsel. On Sept. 21, 1963, she married Clarence Osterbur. He passed away on Oct. 22, 1983. Marcia is survived by …read more.

Dr. Forest M. Kendall, age 100, of Nappanee, died at 5:46 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at North Woods Village, Mishawaka after an extended illness. He was born Jan. 6, 1915, in Greenfield, to John W. and Agnes (Lonsdale) Kendall. On June 8, 1939, he married Madge Stout in Boswell. She preceded in death Feb. …read more.

John Collins Mannan, 70, of Warsaw, passed away at 9:08 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 7, 1945, John was born in Fort Wayne, to Collins and Dorothy (Hildebrand) Mannan. He was united in marriage to Jane Dryer on Nov. 26, 1991, in Bradenton, Fla., who survives. John lived …read more.

Douglas “Doug” Merrill, 56, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

David E. Phillips, 55, of Syracuse passed away on Nov. 26, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Eldon Duane Shafer, 74, life-long resident of Plymouth, died peacefully at his home on Thanksgiving evening, leaving behind the trials of this world on Nov. 26, 2015. Eldon was born in Plymouth, on May 22, 1941, to Lloyd L. Shafer and Ellen (Stuckey) Shafer. Eldon graduated from LaPaz High School in the Class of 1959 …read more.

Bethelene A. “Betty” Lawrence, 94, a lifelong Whitley County resident, died at 3:16 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she had been a resident since February 2014. She was born April 6, 1921 in Whitley County, Indiana a daughter of George Cecil and Gladys Fern (Traster) Crawford. Her formative years …read more.

Robert J. Love Sr., 81, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at midnight Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. He was born to the late Ruben J. and Lucille (Pedigo) Love on Nov. 22, 1934 in Buffalo Valley, Tenn. Robert retired from General Motors Corporation after 32 years in 1990. He served …read more.

Louis J. Christy Jr., 88, formerly of LaGrange, Ill., passed away with his daughter Patricia Lenne near, at 7:40 a.m. Saturday Nov. 28, 2015 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Evelyn R. Herron, 89, of Columbia City passed away at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Evelyn was born on July 15, 1926 in Noble County, the daughter of Ernest Edgar and Nora Mae (Richards) Cramer. She spent her childhood west of Larwill in Kosciusko County and attended Larwill …read more.

Sandra K. White, 66, of Cromwell, passed away after fighting a long courageous battle, on the evening of Nov. 27, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1949, the daughter of Varen Minier and Betty (Fulk) Brady, of Wawaka. Sandy is survived by her children, Teresa White of Cromwell; Larry (Pam) …read more.

Micah Lynn Borkholder, 4, of 71985 CR 100, Nappanee, died peacefully at 12:20 a.m., Saturday, November 28, 2015 at his home after a two month illness. He was born Sept. 14, 2011 to Christy Owen and Loranna W. (Borkholder) Borkholder in Nappanee. They survive, along with sisters, Geneva Rose,  Janelle Renae Borkholder; brothers, Owen Eugene, …read more.

Jack Triplett , 78, of Rochester went home to be with the Lord with his loving wife Phyllis at his bed side at 8:18 p.m. Nov. 26, 2015. Born on June 20, 1937, in Wise County, Virginia, Jack was the treasured son of Thomas and  Sarah Stella McGuire Triplett. As the youngest of ten children, growing up …read more.