Rowena Greer, 90, North Manchester, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at her residence. She was born in Ijamsville, to Raymond and Bertha (Anderson) Clark, and was a secretary at Peabody Seating Company, North Manchester, for several years. She married Donald E. Greer on Sept. 19, 1942. He died Dec. 22, 2002. Attended Laketon …read more.

Donald J. Lines, 80, Syracuse, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

David Scott White, 46, South Whitley, died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, of natural causes. He was born Jan. 27, 1969, in Alexandria, a son of David Gates and Edna D. Boone. His formative years were spent in Alexandra. He graduated from Alexandria – Monroe High School with the class of 1988. …read more.

Raymond A. “Bud” Loe, 93, South Whitley, died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted on Monday. He was born March 11, 1922, in Columbia City, a son of the late Wilber R. and Viola (Hartman) Loe. He spent his formative years in Whitley …read more.

Kelly Scott Coe, 45, South Whitley, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. He was born Feb. 24, 1970, at home in Green Center, a son of Duane A. and Shirley A. (Iden) Coe. In 1972 the family moved to Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School. Kelly moved to South Whitley over 10 …read more.

Emma Chamberlain, Columbia City, passed away at 11:07 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Etta I. Lopshire, 92, formerly of Churubusco, and widow of Warren R. Lopshire, passed away at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She had been taken there from Northridge Village Assisted Living in Albion where she had resided for the past year. Mrs. Lopshire was born on Jan. 14, …read more.

Annabelle “Ann” Morrett, 94, formerly of Rochester passed away at 1:10 PM, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Hancock Regional Hospital. On April 27, 1921, Ann was born in Twelve Mile to Ross and Ruth Winegardner Helms. Ann and Harold “Duke” Darwin Morrett were married on March 7, 1943, in Rochester. They shared 42 years of …read more.

Mr. Daniel L. DeSonia, 73, Rochester, passed away at 4:06 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at his home. On Jan. 31, 1942, Daniel Lee was born in Zanesville, a treasured son of Arlington Joseph and Mildred L. Walters DeSonia. Growing up he shared his childhood with four sisters and six brothers as the third youngest …read more.

Charles R. Engle, 73, North Manchester, and formerly of Beaver Dam Lake, died at 3:48 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Kosciusko County on Aug. 15, 1942, to Amos and Minnie (McCloughan) Engle, both deceased. He married Cozzette Baker on Aug. 6, 1972. She died April …read more.

Donna (Black) Bevington, 85, Leesburg, passed away at 6:18 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Betty L. Weaver, 87, Goshen, died 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at her residence on her mother’s birthday. She had been in failing health for the past year and a half. She was born Nov. 7, 1927 in Nappanee to Charles and Hattie (Stull) Myers. She married Donald Leroy Weaver on June 15, 1946, …read more.

Kaleen S. Krom 71, Rochester, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 3, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on April 14, 1944, in Rochester, the daughter of George W. and Jospehine (Thompson) Krom Jr. She graduated from Rochester High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Manchester College and …read more.

Daniel DeSonia, 73, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Harold ‘Bud’ McCabe, 93, Crown Point, formerly of Calumet Township, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. He is survived by four children: Bill (Donna) McCabe; Lori (Cleatus) Roy; Lisa McCabe; Layne (Gary) Nichter; six grandchildren: Melissa (Nick) Wychocki; Jaclyn (Wil) Glaser; Michael (fiance Isabella Mills) McCabe; Matthew Szarmach; James McCabe; Kenton Fulford; four great-grandchildren: Alex; …read more.

William H. “Skeet” Fletcher, 87, Churubusco, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Fletcher was born in Jackson, Ky. on March 27, 1928, a son of Doc and Maude (Stamper) Fletcher. He moved to the Collins-area as a youth with his parents, and served with …read more.

Margaret Adena Fairchild, 75, Columbia City, passed away at 3:58 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Fairchild was born on Dec. 25, 1939, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Parker) Hyser. She spent her formative years in Roanoke, and attended Roanoke High School. …read more.

Bobetta L. Washburn Ruhnow, 86, Culver, passed away at her home on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Bobetta was born to Claude and Kathryn Cummings on July 17, 1929, in Plymouth. She was a graduate of Culver High School. Bobetta married Jack A. Washburn. He preceded her in death in 1985. She later married Emil ‘Bud’ …read more.

Stephen F. Randolph, 53, Culver, passed away on Oct. 23, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Stephen was born on March 23, 1962, in Beach Grove, to Allen F. and Joan (Walters) Randolph. He was one of three children. After he graduated high school in Elmhurst, Ill., the family moved to Culver. …read more.

Orville A. Weiske, 86, Rochester, passed away at 11:51 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on April 2, 1929, in Custer Park, Ill., the son of Arthur George and Emma (Tooper) Weiske. His early life was spent in the Custer Park, Reddick and Manhattan, Ill. areas. …read more.

Patricia R. Gross, 84, Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, and formerly of Etna Green, passed at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake. She was born on June 7, 1931, in Kosciusko County, to Howard and Olive (Linn) Hudson. She was married on Oct. 7, 1962, …read more.

Ann Morrett, 94, Rochester passed away at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Hancock Regional Hospital of Greenfield. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Nancy C. Biever, 81, Bremen, formerly of Nappanee, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Bremen Community Hospital after a short illness. She was born Nov. 24, 1933, in North Dakota to Samuel and Zenna Warner. On Sept. 3, 1951, she married Richard J. Biever in Leeds, North Dakota. He preceded in death …read more.

Caroline L. Elliott, 89, Westmoreland, Tenn., formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Portland, Tenn. Caroline was born on Feb. 12, 1926, the daughter of the late August and Johanna (Wellhauser) Hausser. She is survived by two sons: Larry (Deb) Penrose, Bremen; and Terry Penrose, Westmoreland, Tenn.; five grandchildren: …read more.

Carl E. Rife, 80, of Wabash, died at 6:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 17, 1934, in Aflex, Ky. to John and Mae (Fields) Rife. Carl married Laura “Sis” Dillon in Richmond, and they were married 59 years. He was a US Army veteran and retired from Celotex …read more.

Eleanor E. Eisenhour, 96, Goshen, died 7:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born June 15, 1919, in Goshen to Chauncey L. Hepler and Myrtle A. Gellette. She married Daris Voorhees in Aug. 1938, and he died May 1949. She then married Glenn C. Eisenhour in June 1954 and he …read more.

D. “Gene” Poe, 78, Claypool, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. He was born in Floyd County, Ky., to Lynn B. and Essie (Marsillett) Poe, on Dec. 19, 1936. He married Dorothy Barrett on May 22, 1959, in Claypool, and lived most of his life in Claypool, …read more.

Sandra S. “Sandy” Adams, 66, North Webster, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 12, 1949, in Warsaw, to Sherman H. “Howard” and Gertrude M. “Gertie” (Snell) Kiser. She was a lifetime North Webster area resident and graduated in 1967 …read more.

Brad Brouwer, 44, Winona Lake, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guest book go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

David J. Raimondi Sr., 60, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at 6:48 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center E.R., Plymouth Campus. Dave was born on May 25, 1955, in Blue Island, Ill., the son of Shirley H. (Harrison) and Frank M. Raimondi. He was a 1973 graduate of Argo …read more.

Mrs. Elizabeth G. Alderfer, 93, Rochester, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Feb. 22, 1922, Elizabeth was born in Kokomo to William C. and Elizabeth Short Davidson. Elizabeth and Frederick Clinton Alderfer were married on June 30, 1949, in Rochester. They shared 35 years of …read more.

Mary Marie Lewis Wright, known to all as just Mary, was a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 6:42 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 86. Mary resided with her husband Charlie in West Prestonsburg, Ky. and worked as a Licensed …read more.

Delores F. (Zimmerman) Hyde, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on April 25, 1940, in Noble County, to Thornton G. and Leila (Smith) Zimmerman. Delores lived most of her life in Kosciusko County, enjoying sewing, crocheting, opera, family and friends. She is …read more.

Mary Wright passed away at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at her residence at the age of 86. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Lillian Margretta “Marg” Snow of Warsaw, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, surrounded by family at her son’s residence in Winona Lake, at the age of 91. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, Mo. She resided most of her life in Grant City, Mo. Marg …read more.

Lynn Stalter, 63, formerly of North Webster, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Woodland Manor in Elkhart. She was born on Dec. 5, 1051, in Warsaw, to Gaylord and Mary (Hayes) Stalter. She owned and operated the Flower Shop in North Webster. Lynn is survived by her two brothers: Richard (Cheryl) Stalter; and …read more.

Richard L. Smith, 57, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on May 6, 1958, to Bethel Don and Viola S. (Gavreledes) Smith-Fetters in Elwood. On June 25, 2000, he married Tina Franks in The Rock Church, Cromwell. He graduated from …read more.

Garnett E Short, 86, Wabash, died at 4:27 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born July 2, 1929, in Van Lear, Kentucky to Harry and Susie (Hall) Adams. Garnett first married Clyde “Archie” Collins in Paintsville, Ky. in 1950; he died in 1995. Her second marriage was …read more.

Jeanne K. Mishler, 71, New Paris, died 4:56 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at the home of her daughter, Cowizetta, surrounded by family. She was born March 19, 1944 in Goshen to Fredrick A. and Iva (Greenawalt) Ritter. She married David M. Mishler on May 26, 1961, in New Paris and he died Nov. 28, …read more.

Jane L. Fruits, 96, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in her residence. Jane was born in Mishawaka, on Aug. 27, 1919, to Perry and Mary E. (Fear) Polley. Her family moved to Plymouth when she was 10 years old. Jane would graduate from Plymouth High School with the class of 1937. Jane would marry Harold …read more.

Amanda “Mandi” L. Abbott, 34, Thornhope, passed away at 10:53 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 14, 1980, in Winamac, she was the daughter of Kerry Knebel and Karrie Barker. She was a 1999 Winamac High School graduate and also a graduate of IUPUI Kokomo nursing program. On Dec. …read more.

Betty M. Sinclair, 94, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at Greencroft Nursing Center. She had been a resident there since 2011. She was born June 2, 1921, in Milwaukee, Wis. to Edwin Sr. and Anna (Olesen) Moody. On June 7, 1942, she married Robert “Pat” Sinclair, former Nappanee Mayor, in Porter. …read more.

Larry L. Steiner, 82, Pierceton, passed away at 7:56 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in his residence. On Oct. 11, 1933, Larry was born in Allen County, to Robert and Mildred (Brower) Steiner. He was united in marriage to Betty Mohr on March 17, 1962, in Kosciusko County, who survives. Larry was a lifelong resident …read more.

Ralph E. Hyde, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 6:34 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On March 26, 1934, he was born in Cannelton, to Ralph and Thelma (Dunlevy) Hyde. He was united in marriage to Mary A. Guiff on Jan. 23, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who survives. Ralph Graduated …read more.

Delores F. Hyde, 75, Pierceton, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Leonard Jon Tanner of Warsaw, went to be with the Lord at 3:26 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 98. He attended school in Burlington, Okla. and later became the co-owner of Burlington Hardware Store in the 1940’s. After selling his share of the store, he purchased …read more.

Emilie Mae Harnish, 17, of rural Wabash, died at 11:09 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born May 13, 1998, in Peru, to Chris and Desiree (Robinson) Harnish. Emilie was a senior at Southwood High School and attended the Wabash Friends Church. Volleyball was her passion, and she …read more.

Raymond M. Askins Jr., 88, Plymouth, passed away with his family near at 5:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Ray was born in Chicago, Ill. on July 13, 1927, to Raymond Sr. and Lena B. (Schaetzle) Askins. His family would move to Bourbon, in 1937, where Ray would graduate from …read more.

Richard A. McLochlin, 74, Rochester, passed away at 6:06 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at his residence. Born June 6, 1941, in Rochester, he was the son of the late John Robert “Bob” and Marie K. Richardson McLochlin. On Nov. 26, 1960, in Plymouth, he was married to Lucinda A. Kindig, and she survives. A …read more.

Phillip Wayne Ridenour, 74, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 31, at Millers Merry Manor West in Wabash. He was born to the late Dwight and Catherine (Moon) Ridenour Sept. 8, 1941 in Wabash. Phillip has lived for 25 years at the Pathfinders Group Home in Wabash, Indiana and considered …read more.

Jane L. Fruits, 96, of West Adams Street in Plymouth, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Johnson Danielson funeral home.

Sandra S. “Sandy” Adams, 66, of North Webster, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Lary Dale “Red Eye” Reed, of the Cromwell-Syracuse area, passed away Friday Oct. 30, 2015 following a brief illness, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was 56 years old. He was born Aug. 29, 1959 the son of Dale and Mary Reed in Goshen. Like a wise man, he never married. He is survived …read more.

Frank Lakner, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Frank was born Jan. 15, 1933, the son of the late Matthew and Mary (Horvath) Lakner. On October 20, 1956, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, he married Janet DeSmet.

Rosalind J. “Rosie” Klingaman, 65, of Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, died at 2:17 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born March 13, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana a daughter of Tony L. and E. Louise (Hively) Gaff. Her formative years were spent in Jefferson Township, Whitley …read more.

Raymond M. Askins Jr., 88, of Woodbury Drive in Plymouth, passed away with his family near at 5:05 a.m. Friday morning on October 30, 2015 in the Elkhart Hospice House. Arrangements are currently pending at Johnson Danielson funeral home.

Patricia D. Hartman, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 6:28 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 29, 1944, in Tampa, Fla. to Dale and Ruth (Henderson) Clark. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident. She was united in marriage to Thomas Hartman on Dec. 29, 1962, …read more.

Lois Jean Bridegam, 84, of Columbia City, passed away at 8:56 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at her home. Born Nov. 21, 1930 in Thorncreek Township, she was the daughter of Timothy Monroe and Bessie Bell (King) Bair. She has lived her entire life in Whitley County area, graduating from Columbia City High School with …read more.

  Junior Graves, 85, of South Whitley, Indiana, died at 7:13 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Junior’s family includes his wife, Geraldine Graves; daughters, Brenda (Jerry) Shilling of Syracuse, Becky (Junior) Martin of Claypool and Kimberly (Scott) Brown of Pierceton; grandchildren, Andrea Greer of North Manchester, Jodi …read more.

Stephen L. Minton, 66, an 18 year resident of Plymouth, passed away of natural causes at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Steve was born in Indianapolis, on July 5, 1949, the son of Albert V. and Juanita (Niles) Minton. Received his education in the Indianapolis …read more.

Terry A. Rohrer, 60, Shelbyville, and formerly of Texas and Rock Lake, who passed on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Centennial Medical Center of Nashville, TN. He was born on April 26, 1955, in Ft. Wayne, to Frederick D. and Betty (Clark) Rohrer. Survivors include mother: Betty Rohrer and husband Otto Woike, Denton, Texas; sisters: Nancy …read more.

Burtle Wireman, 99, Marshall, Mich., formerly of North Manchester, died at 2:26 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Marshall Nursing & Rehabilitation Community, Marshall, Mich. He was born April 20, 1916, in Waldo, Ky., to Silas and Cora (Wireman) Montgomery. She married Kesier Wireman on Oct. 19, 1939. He died Jan. 13, 1971. She was …read more.

Doris M. Kilman, 73, Claypool and formerly of South Whitley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 4, 1942, she was born in Covington, Ky. to Alma Sipple. She resided in San Jacinto, Calif. for several years until moving …read more.

Max H. Shideler, 83, Muncie, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at Bethel Pointe Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Max was born May 29, 1932, in Huntington, to the late Hazen and Emmalu Shideler. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1950 and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Education from …read more.

Michael “Mike” Kent Burris, Silver Lake, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Greenfield, at the age of 70. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Northfield High School, Wabash. On Oct. 18, 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1967. He worked as …read more.

LaVon D. “Mose” Shrock, age 50, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly following an illness resulting from a stroke in 2014. He was born on March 24, 1965, the son of Moses and MaryEtta (Mishler) Shrock in Elkhart. On Oct. 30, 2010, he married Rachael Yoder-Thomas; she survives. Also surviving are siblings: Lorene (Greg) Schrock, Topeka; …read more.

Rowan Keim Daggett, Ph.D., Manchester University English Professor Emerita, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. She was 84. Rowan graduated from McPherson College in 1952 and earned her master’s degree from Ball State in 1964. In 1978, she earned her Ph.D. in English language from Indiana University. She joined Manchester’s faculty in 1968 and taught for …read more.

Todd Matthew Medert, 50, died suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital. He was a general manager for Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. He was an active member as well as the lighting director for The Chapel. He is survived by his devoted wife of 21 years: Kristi Medert; children: Justin (Casey Sutter) Medert, Elkhart; …read more.

Dennis Wayne Emerick, 67, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at his group home in Warsaw. He was born in Mishawaka, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Sapp) Emerick. Dennis was preceded in death by three brothers: Thomas Jr.; George; and John and one sister: Rosemary. Left to cherish our memories are three sisters: …read more.

James W. Ellis, Sr., 84, Goshen and formerly of New Paris, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He had been in failing health the past three years. He was born Sept. 3, 1931, in Keenes, Ill. to Arthur and Mamie (Williams) Ellis. On March 13, 1948, he married Imogene M. …read more.

Marsha K. Elward, 62, Churubusco, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. Born on Nov. 8, 1952, to Robert and Florence Wafer in Fort Wayne, Marsha graduated from South Side High School in 1971. She married her high school sweetheart Robert Elward on May 25, 1973, and they had three …read more.

David Rex Smith, 74, LaFontaine, died at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Etna Acres Golf Course in Mt. Etna. He was born March 14, 1941, in Mier, to Felta and Helen (Massie) Smith. Rex was a US Army veteran. He married Cecelia Shildmyer on June 8, 1968, in Marion. He retired after 30 …read more.

Lura I. Bollman, 88, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at the West Woods of Bridgman Nursing Home, in Bridgman, Mich. Lura was born on July 16, 1927, in Fulton County, to Baker E. and Theresa E. (Moore) Dille. Lura was a retired elementary school teacher. She enjoyed spending time tending to her flower …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mrs. Mary Lou Richardson, 84, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Sylvania, Ohio, where she had resided since 2009. On Jan. 29, 1931, Mary Lou Morris was born in Fulton County the cherished daughter of Ross P. and Helen C. Souder Morris. A proud graduate of the former …read more.

Mr. Melvin “Mel” Lawrence Swango, 67, Rochester, passed away at 2:49 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Sept. 26, 1948, Mel was born in Rochester to Melvin Earl and Norma Jean Bishop Swango. Mel and Frankie L. Swope were married March 8, 1986, in Rochester. They shared 29 years of life’s adventures. …read more.

Linda Rae Johnston, 65, Claypool, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1949, in Warsaw, to Donavon and Gertrude (Robinson) Johnston, and was a lifetime Claypool resident. She was a proud member of the Cardinal Bell Ringers; they performed in different places; but the highlight of her …read more.

Martha L. Legate, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On Sept. 16, 1929, she was born in Pulaski County, Arkansas to Joe and Vera (Bush) Liles. She was united in marriage to Ralph Legate on Nov. 28, 1947, in Little Rock, Ark., who …read more.

Dr. William “Bill” L. Scott, 85, North Manchester, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester. He was born Nov. 3, 1929, in Indianapolis, to Thomas M. and Sarah (Fair) Scott, both deceased. He married Susie Hammonds Hudson on Oct. 11, 1991, and she survives. He was an administrator and …read more.

Becky S. Long, 47, Bourbon, passed away on Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, 2015, at home, with her family at her side. Becky was born on Dec. 14, 1967, to Larry and Kay (Klingerman) Feldman at Plymouth. She was a lifelong resident and graduate of Triton High School, class of 1986. She was an Accounts Receivable …read more.

Lavina Alderfer, 68, Cromwell, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. She was born July 31, 1947, to Lewis and Mildred (Warren) Bules. On Nov. 20, 1965, she married Wayne Alderfer in Etna Green. She is survived by her husband: Wayne; four children: Lewis Alderfer; Eric Alderfer; Jeannette (Joe) Pinkerton, all of Cromwell; Lynette Fritz, …read more.

Diana L. Donathen, 63, of Grass Creek, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis Born on Jan. 15, 1952, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late David and Doris (Brown) Hill. She was a 1970 Caston High School graduate and a graduate of Indiana Central College (University …read more.

Arthur Van ‘Art’ Phagan, 66, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2015, at his Columbia City home. He was born on April 17, 1949, in Chicago, Ill., to Arthur and Caroline (Cowen) Phagan, Columbia City, and was the Inspector for Cook County (Illinois) Health Department. He loved music, especially contemporary Christian and slow jazz. …read more.

Orville “Jay” Omer Kling, Jr., 68, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in his home. Jay was born on Jan. 7, 1947, the son of Orville “Bud” and Verda (Jarrell) Kling. On Feb. 18, 1967, he married Julie Miller in Nappanee. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 …read more.

Michael Eugene Whitesell, 13 months old, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. Born Sept. 30, 2014 in Columbia City, he was the son of Cheyenne Whitesell. Michael was a charmer with his big smile, one that could brighten anyone’s day. He liked to watch Mickey Mouse and Barney in addition to playing …read more.

Daniel “Dan” Leroy Terrell of Warsaw, went to be with the Lord at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center at the age of 77. Dan was a 1956 graduate of Lagro High School in Lagro. In 1956 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy working as an Aviation Radar Technician until …read more.

Evelyn L. Lappin, 96, of Plymouth, formerly of North Liberty, passed away at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born on Oct. 15, 1919, in LaPaz, to the late Elmer and Jennie (Seltenright) Berger. On April 13, 1941, in LaPaz, IN, she married Perle M. Lappin who preceded …read more.

Janis K. DeLanghe, 71, of Plymouth, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Life Care Center, Rochester. She was born on March 2, 1944, in North Liberty, to the late Leo and Jeanette (Clark) Hostetler. On Sept. 14, 1963, in North Liberty, she was united in marriage to Clifford R. DeLanghe. Mrs. …read more.

Marilyn B. Kenipe, 85, of Pierceton, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. She was born July 21, 1930 in Carmel, to Harry Russell and Gladys (Rigle) Barnes. She was united in marriage to Donald F. Kenipe on June 17, 1951, …read more.

Susie Barber Jackson, 75, Warsaw, died at 3:25 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. She was born Sept. 8, 1940, in Warsaw, to Dail Sr. and Edy (Cochran) Barber, and was a 1958 graduated of Beaver Dam High School. She married Larry Jackson on June 22, 1985, in Burket, …read more.

Lavore E. Nesbitt, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 12:31 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On May 5, 1919, she was born in Lamar County, Ala. to Jesse and Verla (Osborn) Christian. She was united in marriage to Leroy McDonald in Nov. 1935 in Lamar, Ala., who preceded her in death …read more.

Gene L. Slone, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born Jan. 29, 1952, to Woodrow Slone and Vina (Whitaker) Cleveland. He was a 1971 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and was a lifetime Warsaw resident. Gene was the roll tender …read more.

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Zumbrun, 86, of Columbia City, passed away peacefully at 5:24 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at Kingston at DuPont, Fort Wayne. Betty was born on Nov. 15, 1928, in Kokomo, Howard County, the daughter of Gilbert Bryan and Florence (Summers) Harvey. Betty lived in several locations as a child, including Bloomfield, MI …read more.

Nancy Sue Traxler, 78, a resident of Fort Wayne and formerly of LaOtto, passed away at 3:39 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne with her family by her side. Nancy was born on Nov. 13, 1936 in Swan Township in Noble County, a daughter of William D. and …read more.

James “Jim” Franklin Dubbs of Warsaw, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at his residence at the age of 67. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was a 1968 graduate of Warsaw High School. In 1969 he started working at Dalton Foundry in Warsaw, and worked there for …read more.

Gladys Marie Holloway passed away at 9:27 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. She was 91. The daughter of William and Una (Denny) Bell, Gladys was born Dec. 14, 1923, in Monticello, Ky. She was a 1941 graduate of North Webster (Indiana) High School. Gladys and Nelson Holloway were joined …read more.

Dorothy G. Johnson Drook, 89, Arcadia, Fla. died at 11:54 p.m. Oct. 23, 2015, at her summer home in Wabash. She was the widow of Murry K. Drook. Born April 20, 1926, in Greeneville, Tenn. to Boy J. and Polly Fox Johnson. She is survived by a daughter: Georgia Proffitt Engelman; a son: Charles Dennis …read more.

Jody Ann Miller, 38, Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 4, 1977, in Wabash, to Joseph and Lois (Easterday) Murray. She enjoyed country music and watching television. She is survived by her mother: Lois Murray, Wabash; daughter; Madison Miller, Andrews; two sisters: Lora Slagal; and …read more.

Guy R. Flosenzier, 78, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, of natural causes at his Lawrence Lake home he shared with Sandy Stiles. Guy was born in Plymouth on March 18, 1937, the son of Guy and Deloris Flosenzier. He was a graduate of Plymouth’s Lincoln High School. Guy then served his country in the …read more.

Frieda M. Crull, 72, of Lake Bruce passed away at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her residence with her best friend and companion, Linda at her side. Born May 22, 1943, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Sr. and Lucille (Mills) Crull. She was a 1961 Monticello High School …read more.

Matthew D. Hunt 64, Rochester, passed away at 8:27 p.m. Sunday Oct. 25, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on April 18, 1951, in Kokomo, the son of Vernon and Mary (Copeland) Hunt. On Oct. 17, 1970, in Kokomo, he married Kathy Koenig and she survives. Mr. Hunt had owned and operated Roof …read more.