Bea Gilliland, 79, of Rochester passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne Friday, November 27.

Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Marjory Phillips, 98, of Rochester passed away at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at Wynnfield Crossing. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Robert L. Hathaway, 83, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He fought many illnesses the last 11 years. He was born Nov. 5, 1932, to Everett and Lulu (Kuhn) Hathaway. Bob was a graduate of Pierceton High School. On June 9, 1978, in Warsaw …read more.

Lyman Butler, 88, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday Nov. 25, 2015, in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home in Fishers. Arrangements are currently pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

David Dee Cox, 54, of rural Wabash, died at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 12, 1961, in Marion, to Larry Dee and Jenny (Wilson) Cox. David was a 1980 graduate of Marion High School. He married Glenna Branson in Huntington County, Indiana, on July …read more.

Anna Rose Randall, 80, of North Webster, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born May 25, 1935 Noblesville, to Walter C. & Ida Jane (Hicks) Randall. She graduated in 1954 from Carmel High School in Carmel, and received her Associate’s Degree from Kellogg Community …read more.

Otto L. Basore, 79, of North Manchester, died at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Basore was born in Sacramento, Calif., July 6, 1936. He married Barbara Blocher Dec. 9, 1961, who survives. He was self-employed in landscape maintenance for many years, and attended Old German Baptist Brethren Church in North …read more.

Mr. Norman E. Meiser, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 6:53 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Meiser was born southeast of Rochester to Charles and Etta Overmyer Meiser, Aug. 21. Living his entire life in the Rochester community, he shared his childhood with his brother Rolland. Norman and Lillian Camille Thompson were married on …read more.

Kurt Hesch, 58, of Bourbon, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 with his wife by his side. Kurt was born Jan. 10, 1957, the son of the late Donald and Mary Lou (Arch) Hesch.

James M. Perry, 74, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in his home. On June 18, 1941, he was born in Tipton, to Chester and Sarah (Snider) Perry. A lifetime resident of Whitley County, James served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1963 – 1967. After …read more.

James R. “Jim” Dodson, 65 of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Jim was born April 22, 1950, at Plymouth, to Edwin H. and Norma J. (Brown) Dodson. He was a resident of Plymouth except for nine years he spent in Florida. He was self-employed as a …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.

Babetta K. “Babs: Young, 79, of Columbia City, died at 12:17 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 6, 1936, in Colorado Springs, Colo., a daughter of Anthony and Ruth M. (Whitesell) DeParis. As a young girl, her family moved to Fort Wayne. She completed her …read more.

Jarrod Eugene “Ravin” Thomas, 42, Ligonier passed away 7:47 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Goshen Hospital. He lived in Warsaw, until he was 17. Active in baseball and bowling growing up. Jarrod was a former member of the Warsaw Moose Lodge. He moved to Ligonier in 1990. He was a member of the Ligonier …read more.

Nancy Joan Plummer, 78, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 21, 1937, in Wilkesbarre, Pa. to Dr. Gwen and Hazel (Welch) Haig. She graduated from Caro High School, Caro, Mich. and Parsons Business School, Kalamazoo, Michigan. She worked at Zimmer in International Customer …read more.

Joshua Allen Hersha, 31, Larwill, passed away at 2:23 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in his residence. On March 25, 1984, he was born in Warsaw, to John and Lisa (Barrett) Hersha. He was united in marriage to Bethany Hamilton on Feb. 25, 2014, in Warsaw, who was his life partner for many years. Joshua …read more.

Max L. Bigler, 88, Nappanee, died, after a brief illness, at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where he had been admitted Friday. He was born July 12, 1927, in Nappanee to Harry and Thelma (Metzler) Bigler. Max had lived his lifetime in Nappanee. He was a 1945 graduate of …read more.

Lillian Mae (Umbaugh) Hursey, 90, of Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Countryside Meadows American Senior Communities, Avon, after a lengthy illness of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on Aug. 9, 1925, in Chicago, Ill. to John and Mary (Smith) Umbaugh. She was a life long cat lover and Chicago Cubs Baseball …read more.

Earl V.”Butch” Amburgey, 60, North Manchester, died at 11:58 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born June 27, 1955, in Hamilton, Ohio, to John C. and Mary R. (Tidwell) Amburgey. He married Linda D. Hanger on July 22, 1995. Earl was a truck driver for Sharkey Transportation for the …read more.

Bernice Fay Holdeman, 96, Goshen, died 10:27 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born March 24, 1919, in Elkhart County to George B. and Clara (Loucks) Moyer. Surviving are sons: Lee Holdeman, Nappanee; Robert Holdeman, Goshen; daughter: Sharon Baker, Irons, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her …read more.

William A. Horwath, 82, of Culver and formerly of Highland, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. William was born in Hammond, on Feb. 21, 1933, the son of William and Mary Horwath. He graduated from George …read more.

Landon C. Smith, 27, Wabash, passed away at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at his home. He was born in Wabash, to Douglas E. and Teresa K. (Crace) Smith on Oct. 8, 1988. Landon attended Wabash High School and received his G.E.D.. He was the District Manager at the Wabash Plain Dealer. Landon loved …read more.

Ricky Dean Combs, 60, Wabash, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at his home. He was born June 14, 1955, in Wabash, to Logan Sr. and Marylou (Morgan) Combs. Rick married Kimberly (Davis) Campbell in Wabash on Dec. 14, 2013. He was a member of the Wabash Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed camping, fishing, the …read more.

Culver resident William A. Horwath, 82, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. His wife Pauline survives. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Mary Jane Rabella, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Mary Jane Rabella was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Plymouth, to Melvin and Ethel (Davis) Zimmerman. On Feb. 27, 1972, she was married to Jose (Joe) Rabella in Plymouth. He would precede her in death on April 24, 2008. …read more.

Mrs. Joann W. Clingler, 74, of Tippecanoe passed away at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at her son’s home. On April 18, 1941, Joann was born in Delong to Joseph Walter and Daisey Mae Miller Denny. Joann and Melvin Lewis Clingler were married on Jan. 6, 1958, in Leiters Ford. They shared 37 years …read more.

Tamara J. “Tami” Nelson, 54, Syracuse, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital after a courageous ongoing battle with Diabetes. Tammy was born Nov. 29, 1960, in Marion to Kenneth L. Sr. and Virginia (Lewis) Hall. On March 12, 1979, she married Rick Nelson; he survives. Tami lived most of her …read more.

Robin Kay Evans, 56, Milford, passed away due to complications from cancer on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Fort Eustis, Va. on Oct. 11, 1959, to William Louis Evans Jr. and Dorothy June (Lamunion) Evans. She spent her childhood on various U.S. Army bases including Okinawa, …read more.

Norma Peters, 64, Syracuse, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Avalon Village Healthcare in Ligonier. She was born on Oct. 3, 1951, in Michigan to Harry and Dorothy A. (Gouplski) Prybo. She grew up in Michigan, attended high school there and was married in April, 1986, in East Stroudsburg, Pa. to …read more.

Waneta Dawn (Zimmerman) Rodes, 46, Cromwell, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in a tragic car accident in Goshen. She was born May 6, 1969, in Elkhart County to Arthur and Lois Zimmerman. Waneta lived her lifetime in the Nappanee area. She attended Grace College and received her degree in Nursing from Bethel College. She was …read more.

Ruth Allison of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, at the age of 94. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1948 where she worked at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw as the unit clerk on the surgical …read more.

Imogene Marcella Bland, 92, Wabash, died at 6:24 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Sept. 8, 1923, in Wabash County, to David “Robert” and Marie (Zook) Mettler. Imogene married Wayne William Bland in Wabash on Feb. 19, 1944; he died Oct. 1983. She worked 36 years …read more.

DeWayne L. Carpenter Jr., 76, Elkhart, died 12:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 19, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Nov. 8, 1939, in Mishawaka to DeWayne L. and Letha Arlene (Christophel) Carpenter Sr. He married Ruby (Nusbaum) Carpenter on Nov. 13, 1965. Surviving are his wife: Ruby, Elkhart; sons: Timothy Carpenter, Elkhart; Mike (Lori) …read more.

Bryan H. Green Sr., 84, Rochester, passed away at 4:09 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 30, 1931, in Knox, the son of William Bryan Green Sr. and Edna A. (Burkett) Green. After high school, he served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. On …read more.

Mr. Larry E. Paxton, 80, Rochester, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On July 15, 1935, Larry was born in Henry Township to Russell and Jessie Landis Paxton. Larry and Patty L. Bilyew were married on Jan. 31, 1955. Together they shared nearly 61 years …read more.

Doris Lucille Guy, 91, formerly of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 10:48 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Doris was a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a 1942 graduate of Etna Green High School. She had worked at Playtime in Warsaw in …read more.

Julie Verona Tiede, 82, of Wabash, died at 12:02 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at her home in the presence of her family. She was born Sept. 18, 1933, in Universal, better known as “Bunsen”, the name of the deep shaft coal mine where her father worked, and only a short distance from the front …read more.

Gary L. Grepke, 62, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at his residence after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born July 31, 1953, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard Grepke and Juanita (Landrum) Grepke. Gary was a graduate from Carroll High School, with the Class of 1971. …read more.

Rick Alan Coker, 33, of Silver Lake, died unexpectedly at his home Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. He was born July 26, 1982 in Wabash, a son of Larry and Jill (Luckenbill) Coker. His formative years were spent in North Manchester. He completed his schooling at North Manchester High School. On Sept. 15, 2014, he was …read more.

Larry Paxton, 80, of Rochester, passed at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community. Arrangements are currently pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Norma Peters, 64, of Syracuse, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Avalon Village Healthcare in Ligonier. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Julia Osborne, 93, Warsaw, passed away on 11:24 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, in her residence. She was born on Aug. 19, 1922, to Walter and Ethel (Bartley) Perkins in Marrowbone, Ky. She has been a Kosciusko County residence since 1965. She was a homemaker. Julia is survived by her children: Ruby (Garnett) Newsome; Lynn …read more.

Anna Lee Shepherd, 91, Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior. She died at 4:48 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on Dec. 12, 1923, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Carrie and Laura (Fugitt) Burke. She has lived in Kosciusko County since 1944, where she was …read more.

Willa Mae McIntosh, 87, Columbia City, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at her home. She was born July 10, 1928, in Perry County, Ky., a daughter of the late Buddy and Mary (Deboard) Daniels. Her formative years were spent in Vicco, Ky. where she attended Defiance Grade School and Vicco High School. In …read more.

Wayne A. Beck, 61, North Manchester, died at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 10, 1953, in Wabash, to Marvin and Dorothy Mae (Yost) Beck. Wayne graduated from Manchester High School in 1972. He was a hoist operator at R.R. Donnelley, Warsaw, for 25 …read more.

Brenten Layne passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. He is the son of Adam and Lisa Harrington (Miller) of Rochester. Brenten, who was loved by many and will be missed by all. Your life here on earth was brief, but the memories of you will last forever. From your beautiful …read more.

Raymond W. Boardman, 75, Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at his residence. On June 20, 1940, Ray was born in Aurora, Ill. to George and Ellen Woolley Boardman. He was the oldest of four children sharing his childhood with a sister and two brothers. In 1958, he graduated from Buffalo High School …read more.

Betty “Ellen” Kindig, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, after a very recent diagnosis of metastatic malignant melanoma. She was born on March 29, 1939, to Foy H. and Ruby (Hosler) Eisaman in South Whitley. She was a stay-at-home mom, worked at Central Shoe Store, …read more.

Clifford H. Carpenter, 92, Warsaw, formerly of North Manchester, died at 11:51 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in his residence. He was born July 28, 1923, in Pike, N.Y., to Alfred S. and Eva Mae (Buckley) Carpenter. On May 22, 1946, he married Esther Oakes. He served in the United States Marine Corp. He was …read more.

David Lowell “Davey” Stayton Sr., 81, Plymouth, passed away of natural causes at 7:36 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was a lifetime Marshall County resident and was born the son of Lowell and Sylvia (Jones) Stayton in Argos on Feb. 28, 1934. He was a graduate of Argos High School. On …read more.

Sister Maxine Peppenhorst, PHJC, formerly known as Sister Alicia, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Sister Maxine’s gentle joyful spirit touched the hearts of her Sisters and the Staff of Catherine Kasper Home. She will be especially remembered for her nightly blessings for each resident as she walked from …read more.

Mary Louise (Andrews) Correll, 82, Argos, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Mary was born on March 17, 1933, in Argos, to Thomas A. Andrews and Martha (Byers) Andrews and had spent most of her life in the Argos Community. In July of 1971 she married …read more.

Anna Shepherd, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 4:48 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Betty ‘Ellen’ Kindig, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Bobby Jene “Bob” Hall, 78, Wabash, died at 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born March 23, 1937 in Hindman, Ky. to Herbert and Helen (Gayhart) Hall. Bob married Mary K. Quinn, she died March 28, 2007. He retired from the Wabash City Street Department …read more.

Sister Kathleen Morrissey (Joanne Margaret) PHJC, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Sister Kathleen was a caring person devoted to those around her – the children she taught, the elderly she cared for, and her Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ religious community. On the occasion of her 60th anniversary …read more.

Mary Louise (Andrews) Correll, 82, Argos, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Services are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral home.

Harret R. Owens, 94, Rochester, passed at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on March 16, 1921, in Argos, to Fred and Elva (Syple) Nette. She was a long time member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Harret is survived by her brother: Frederick McGee; several nieces and …read more.

Tracy Newcomer, 58, Nappanee, died at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Elkhart Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born Feb. 26, 1957, in Goshen to Max and Patricia (Replogle) Newcomer. Tracy was a lifetime resident of Nappanee. On May 22, 1982, he married Delores Smith at Union Center Church …read more.

Oma L. Messer, 74, Wawaka, passed away after fighting a long courageous battle, on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. She was born on Sept. 25, 1941, the daughter of Kendall and Olive (Patton) Griffith of Garrett, Ky. On July 30, 1971, she married Flem J. Messer; he survives. Also surviving are her children: …read more.

Joy J. Haney, 87, Columbia City, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 5, 1928, in Union Township of Whitley County, she was the daughter of Charles A. and Alta J. (Kissell) Pettigrew. She graduated from Coesse High School Class of 1946. On …read more.

Katherine Lucille (Osborne) Stangl, 55, Wabash, died at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her home. She was born April 8, 1960, in Wabash, to Elbert Osborne and June (McWhirt) Davis. Katherine married David Lee Stangl in Wabash on May 27, 2007. She worked at Pizza Hut for 16 years in the kitchen and …read more.

Robert Allen Hocker, 85, Westfield, formerly of North Liberty, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, in Indianapolis. He was born on April 12, 1930, in LaPorte, to Dola Elno and Lucille (McClain) Hocker. On Dec. 28, 1952, in Bremen, he married the former Norma Jean Hochstetler. Mr. Hocker is survived by his wife: Norma Jean …read more.

Sr. Maxine Peppenhorst, PHJC, 97, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center – Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Donald L. Kintzel, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. On March 13, 1962, he was born in Warsaw, to William F. and Lillie Jane (England) Kintzel. Donald enjoyed fishing, scraping and he was a jack of all trades. He is survived by …read more.

Nelson “Gene” Hiatt, 72, Rochester, passed away at 3:01 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at his farm. On May 23, 1943, Nelson Gene born in Richland Township, a treasured son of Clarence L. and Charlotte McMillen Hiatt. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and three brothers. Gene developed a life long passion for agriculture, spending …read more.

Harret R. Owens, 94, of Rochester, died at 10:10 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Thomas R. Allen, 59, Silver Lake, died at 7:05 p.m. Nov. 16, 2015, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Thomas was born on Nov. 10, 1956, in Warsaw, to Glen Allen and Effie Howard — both of whom survive in Silver Lake. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1975. He then graduated from ITT Tech, Fort Wayne, …read more.

Nancy L. Howell, 60, of North Webster, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on July 27, 1955, in Warsaw, to Glen A. and L. Delores “Dee” (Dishman) Vanator. She was a lifetime North Webster/Cromwell area resident and graduated in 1973 from Wawasee High …read more.

John Eugene Paul, 73, Fort Wayne, died at 6:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Huntington, to John A. and Mabel (Weimer) Paul, both deceased. He married Carolyn Ray on March 3, 1962, and she survives. He was a retired minister and a Vietnam veteran. …read more.

Keith S. Easterday, 87, of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 2:35 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1928, in Noble County, a son of George S. and Vera Nina (Bitting) Easterday. At the age of 4, his family moved to Union Township, Whitley County and …read more.

Mary “Francie” Strack, 85, Fort Wayne, passed away at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 5, 1930, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Marion Joseph and Mary Regina (Hinen) Harber. She attended St. Paul’s Catholic Church School and graduated from Jefferson Center High School. On Sept. …read more.

Kathaleen Jetmore, 86, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community. She was born on Oct. 26, 1929, in Harlan, to Grover and Orpha (May) Boger. On Aug. 6, 1948, she married Raymond Jetmore who preceded her in 2005. She moved to Syracuse in 1951 coming from Coldwater, Mich. She retired …read more.

Sister Kathleen Morrissey (Joanne Margaret), PHJC, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sandra Lee Martin, 61, Nappanee, died at 10:49 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She has had multiple health problems for many years. She was born Aug. 5, 1954, to Shelby D. and Anna F. (Wheldon) Banks in Long Beach, Calif. She married Revada Martin on April 24, 1983, in Amarillo, Texas, and …read more.

Bill Robertson, 63, died at 11:31 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in his Warsaw home. He was born May 1, 1952, in Stone Cold, Ky., to Manuel Sweetburg and Susan (Meade) Robertson. He moved to Warsaw from Kentucky in the 1980’s, and married Marsha Burke on Dec. 2, 1992, in Warsaw. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and …read more.

Joy J. Haney, 87, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

For Brenda Shilling, there was no greater love than the love of her Lord and the love she held for family. A true optimist, Brenda lived by faith and with ways all her own, she was lovingly accepting of all. Brenda often placed the needs of others before her own without expecting anything in return. …read more.

Marjorie E. Beller, 87, of Warsaw and formerly of Goshen, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Warsaw Meadow Care Center, Warsaw, where she had been the last year. She was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Muncie, to Arthur and Josephine (Dentner) Maitlen. On April 25, 1948 she married Clarence “Bud” Beller in Muncie. He died …read more.

Vivian C. Blue, 99, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, in her Nappanee home. Vivian was born Oct. 7, 1916, in Woodburn, to Oscar and Bertha (Spencer) Slusher. She was a 1934 graduate of Claypool High School, Claypool. Vivian and Charles “Pete” Blue were joined in marriage July 20, 1935, in Peru. …read more.

Dennis B. Dolby, 70, North Manchester, died at 11:32 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Sept. 17, 1945, in Huntington County, to Eugene and Reba (Beals) Dolby. Dennie was a 1963 graduate of Lancaster High School, in Huntington County. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, …read more.

William D Kingery, 87, Wabash, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. He was born June 30, 1928, in Miami County, to Alonzo and Lenora (Brady) Kingery. William married June I. Daine in Peru, on Feb. 12, 1950; she died Nov. 9, 2009. He retired from General Tire …read more.

Donald E. Thompson, 79, Goshen, died 10:42 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at his residence. He was born March 28, 1936, to Samuel and Gladys Wysong Cowell. He married Elizabeth (Schoonover) Thompson on Jan. 27, 1955, and she died July 2, 2008. Then he married Mary (Ewing) McGlothin Thompson on May 1, 2010. Surviving are …read more.

Nelson Gene Hiatt, 72, Rochester, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Sarah Lou Gayer, 93, Fort Wayne, formerly of Largo, Fla., died at 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born May 27, 1922, in Muncie, a daughter of Claude L. and Ilo M. (Lyons) Reser. Her formative years were spent in Muncie where she graduated from Muncie Central …read more.

Basil D. Azbell, 80, rural Wabash, died at 12:44 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at his home. He was born Dec. 20, 1934, in Cass County, to Wilbur and Marie (Kingery) Azbell. Basil married Janice J. Davenport on Jan. 9, 1960, at the College Corner Brethren Church in Wabash County. Basil was a US Army …read more.

Vivian C. Blue, Nappanee, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Alice May Blessing, 47, Elkhart, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at her residence. She was born May 2, 1968, in Elkhart to Wilfred and Lois (Blosser) Blessing. Surviving are her companion of 16 years: Jeff Eutsey, Elkhart; children: Jeffrey Blessing; Matthew Blessing; Brittany (Kyle) Bowen, all of Elkhart; mother; Lois Blessing, Nappanee; sisters: Carolyn (John) …read more.

Nancy L. (Vanator) Howell, 60, North Webster, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Kenneth Eugene Keener, 97, of Columbia City, passed away at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Sept. 19, 1918, in Pierceton, he was the son of Forest Merlin and Anna Marie (Grindle) Keener. He was born in Pierceton and later moved to Barbee Lake and in December 1998 …read more.

Dianna L. Anderson, 59, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Nov. 14, 2015, at the family residence in Smith Township. Dianna was born on Jan. 16, 1956, at Wolf Lake, a daughter of Eldon D. and Phyllis (Harrold) Anderson She spent her formative years on the family farm in Smith Township …read more.

Charlotte Sue Amburgy of South Whitley, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at her residence surrounded by family at the age of 50. Charlotte was born on April 24, 1965 in Warsaw to Ronald Dewayne Heeter and Myrtle Marie (Tackett) Heeter. On Feb. 12, 1983, she was married to Phillip Amburgy, together …read more.

Linda Sue Golden, 55, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born on Feb. 25, 1960, in Gary, to Chester Lonzo and Dolores June (Sullivan) Golden. She attended Calumet High School in Calumet, Ill., and formerly lived in Syracuse, Jones, Mich., …read more.

Doris J. Kling, 81, Liberty Mills, died at 1:04 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Wabash, to Albert and Geraldine (Sparks) Haynes. She married Frederick J. Kling Sr., on Jan. 23, 1954. He died Oct. 31, 1980. She was a graduate of Laketon High School, …read more.

Beatrice A. “Bea” Brown, 93, of Mishawaka, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Golden Living Nursing Home in Mishawaka. She was born on Jan. 13, 1922 in Elkhart, to Chester Hugh and Alta (Taylor) Books. She graduated from Niles High School in Niles, Mich., and on April …read more.

Melvin Douglas “Doug” Mickem, 78, of Syracuse, died peacefully with family at his side Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Feb. 5, 1937 to Melvin V. and Marie (Lewis) Mickem. A 1955 graduate of LaGrange High School, he served with the US Air Force and was a member of …read more.

Richard S. Gondek, 67, of Fort Wayne, died at 8:35 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at Greystone Health & Rehab. He was born Nov. 21, 1947, in Columbia City, Indiana a son of Frank Stanley and Edna (Wedler) Gondek. His formative years were spent on a farm in Columbia Township and he enjoyed his participation …read more.

Kenneth Eugene Keener, 97, of Columbia City,passed away at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City,

Brenda Shilling, 63, of Syracuse, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Cedric J. Davis, 47, Warsaw, passed away at 4:46 p.m. Thursday, Nov.12, 2015, in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born June 19, 1968 in Shreveport, La., to W.C. and Betty (Durrant) Norris. He was a 1986 graduate of Green Oaks High School, Shreveport. On June 12, 1993 in Warsaw, he and …read more.