Allan Robert Willis, 69, Wakarusa, died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at his residence. He was born Jan. 2, 1946, in Elkhart to Robert C. and Mary (Mellinger) Willis. Allan lived in Nappanee until his marriage to Linda Shumaker on Oct. 26, 1968 in Wakarusa. Since then they have resided in Wakarusa. Mr. …read more.

Jack W. Leininger, 68, a lifelong Union Township, Whitley County resident, died at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 8, 1946, in Whitley County. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School. On July 7, 1966 he enlisted in the United States Army, stationed …read more.

Carolyn S. McDorman, 73, of Milford passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. She was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Antwerp, Ohio, to Gilbert and Anna Marie (Sites) Sesler. She worked at Chore-Time Brock. Carolyn is survived by her children: Darrell Bender, Milford; Anita (Dale) McDorman; HazelGerken, both of Antwerp, Ohio; …read more.

Mary A. Cooper, 93, of Wabash, passed away at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Edna (Scott) Keafauver on Oct. 11, 1922, in Marion. Mary married George D. “Bunk” Cooper on Jan. 5, 1940, he passed away on Nov. 3, 1989. She retired from …read more.

Karsyn Kennedy Bratch, 12, of Wabash, died at 7:48 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born Feb. 17, 2003, in Logansport, to Robert J. Bratch and Linette (Robinson) Burchett. Karsyn was a seventh grader at Wabash Middle School, and was in the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County until sixth grade. …read more.

Jane Ann Bakehorn, 50, Wabash, died at approximately 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born Dec. 22, 1964, in Wabash, to Clarence McNeeley and Beverly (Dohse) Chaplin. Jane married Jeff Bakehorn in Wabash on June 27, 1998. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, crafts, woodworking, and loved animals. She …read more.

Diana L. Donathen, 63, Grass Creek passed away this morning, Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.

Marsha Marie (All) Caldwell of Warsaw, passed away at her residence at 4:19 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 68. She was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in January of 2011 and beat the odds, living with this aggressive disease for over four years. Pancreatic Cancer did not …read more.

Robert Shelton, 54, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 23, 1960, in Ironton, Ohio, to James F. Shelton and Peggy J. (Creger) Evans, and lived most of his life in Warsaw. He worked maintenance at Southwire Cable Works for 8 months. He belonged to …read more.

Gladys Holloway, 91, Warsaw, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Susie Jackson, 75, Warsaw, died Saturday, Oct. 23, at Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Gene Slone, 63, Warsaw, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Marilyn B. Kanipe, 85, Pierceton, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Mason Healthcare Center, Warsaw. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Elizabeth (Orn) Steinke Spenser, 93, Venice, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 22. She was born March 22, 1922, in Milford, to Amos and Mary Orn. She was married to Lorraine Steinke and Richard Spenser, and both preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter: Mary Sue Stockton; and one son: Terry Lee Steinke, both of Venice, …read more.

V. Burton Kreis, 90, Claypool, passed away at 1:42 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Nov. 24, 1924 in Silver Lake, to Frank and Florence (Perry) Kreis. He faithfully served his country in the United State Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945 as a Bombardier, Staff Sergeant …read more.

James E. Holzinger, 87, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Mr. Holzinger was born July 28, 1928, in Huntington, to Francis and Bertha (Hummer) Holzinger. His parents preceded him in death. He married Norma J. Young in 1953. Norma passed away May 21, 2015. Jim was a 1946 graduate of Huntington …read more.

Steven E. Shoemaker, 64, of rural Columbia City, died Friday evening, October 23, 2015 at Glenbrook Rehab and Nursing Center, Fort Wayne. He was born July 10, 1951, in Columbia City, a son of Edgar and Nadine (Heller) Shoemaker. His formative years were spent in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County. He graduated from Columbia City …read more.

John R. Ross, 57, of rural South Whitley, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1958, in Columbia City, the son of Donald R. and Bonnie L. (Warner) Ross. His formative years were spent in the Sidney area. He graduated from Whitko High School with the class of 1976. …read more.

Freida M. Crull, 72, Lake Bruce, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.

Ernest L. Hiatt, 81, Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. To honor his wishes, the services will be private. Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

John W. Dunning, 60, passed away with his devoted wife at his side at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in his home after a seven month battle of colon cancer. His family had been steadfast in his care along with the Center for Hospice Care. John was born in Waco, Texas on Oct. 17, …read more.

Guy R. Flosenzier, 78, Plymouth, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, of natural causes at the Lawrence Lake home of Sandy Stiles, a longtime friend and companion the past 18 months. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Larry Lee Olmstead, 85, of Wabash, died at 6:19 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 1, 1930, in Columbia City, to Ralph and Helen (Featheringill) Olmstead. He married Carol L. Smith in Rochester, on Oct. 13, 1957; she died Feb. 7, 2010. Larry was a resident …read more.

Joy E. Williams, 63, of Syracuse, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at her home. She was born on Jan. 10, 1952, in Teegarden, to Buel and Martha (Hoover) Wheeler. She graduated from Laville High School and lived most of her life in the Teegarden, Nappanee and Syracuse areas except for a …read more.

Richard Charles Strasser, 95, Goshen passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 23, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on Jan. 15, 1920, to Genevieve (Cheadle) and Rolland Strasser Richard grew up in Evanston, Ill. and graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology. He …read more.

Wilma A. Johnson, 99, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Sarasota, Fla. where she resided. She was born to Edwin and Iva Gay on January 8, 1916, in Etna Green. She was employed for several years at Millers Merry Manor and was a member of Dutchtown Brethren Church both in …read more.

Cleo May Hartman, 91, of Ligonier, passed away at 5:11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on Aug. 27, 1924, the daughter of Eddie William and Rena May (Long) Bassler in Macy. On April 18, 1943, she married Harold James Hartman Sr. who passed away in Feb. …read more.

James D. “Jim” Pittman, 72 of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at home in the care of his family. Jim was born March 25, 1943, in Elkhart County, to Roscoe and Catherine (Daily) Pittman. He previously was a resident of Elkhart before moving to Plymouth six years ago to be closer to his …read more.

Donnabelle Newberg, 93, Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Donnabelle was born in Donaldson, the daughter of John A. and Sarah (Crum) Johnson on March 27, 1922. On Sept. 2, 1945, Donnabelle became the bride of Harold E. Newberg at her parent’s home in Donaldson, he preceded her …read more.

Bruce Lenz, 77, Rochester, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born June 28, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., to the late George and Francis (Bell) Lenz. Bruce married the love of his life Gwendoline Doris Randall Lenz in Kokomo, on July 5, 1958, and had three children. Bruce …read more.

Weston E. Souther, 42, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at his home. Born March 24, 1973, in Kalamazoo, Mich., he was the son of Robert Sr. and Rose Mary Souther. As a boy, his family moved from Michigan to rural Indiana. Weston loved spending time outdoors and camping as a boy. He …read more.

Mildred R. “Billye” Walker, 101, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was formerly a resident at Wynnfield Senior Living and had lived in Rochester since 1946. Billye was born Dec. 20, 1913, in Gillespie, Ill., the daughter of John E. and Julia T. (Gatton) McConnell. On Dec. 31, 1938, …read more.

Martha Jane “Babe” Beery, 87, Rochester, passed away in comfort at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Nov. 21, 1927, in Grass Creek, the daughter of John and Vernice (Oliver) McLochlin. She was a Grass Creek High School graduate. On Dec. 20, 1949, she married Wayne Tyler …read more.

Mary L. Richardson, 84, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Sylvania, Ohio. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester

Bruce Lenz, 77, Rochester, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Good Family Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at Kingdom Hall, Rochester. Further details are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Mrs. Shirley Jo Smith, 51, Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Sept. 19, 1964, Shirley was born in Rochester to Joseph R. and Sharon O’Connell Morris. She was a lifetime Rochester resident and graduated from Rochester High School with the class of …read more.

Mrs. Marilyn D. Heiden, 64, Rochester, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Center For Hospice of South Bend. On March 6, 1951, Marilyn D. Schultz was born in Mishawaka. She spent her youth there and in 1969, with great pride, Marilyn graduated from Mishawaka High School. Many will remember her years …read more.

Betty Lou Coy, 89, Syracuse, passed away at 7:26 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 21, 1926, in Syracuse to Carl Robert and Mabel Pearl (Bunger) O’Haver. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Syracuse High School. On Nov. 10, 1945, in Syracuse …read more.

Shirley Smith, 51, Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester

Claudia May (Conn) Doriot of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. Claudia was born Nov. 8, 1935, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to her parents, Albert Clay and Zella (Brown) Conn. She is preceded in death by her husband: Hal Doriot; parents; brother: Harry Conn; and a daughter: Brooke R. Doriot. …read more.

Patricia J. Johnson, 56, Columbia City, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at the Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 6, 1959, in Elgin, Ill., a daughter of Loren E. and Virginia M. (Merritt) Switzer. Her formative years were spent in Elgin. She graduated from Elgin High School. In 1982 she …read more.

Lois Irene Martin, 72, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at her home. Born May 13, 1943 in Kankakee, Ill., she was the daughter of Elmer and Bernice (Howard) Parrish. Growing up in Braidwood, Ill., she graduated from Reed Custer High School with the Class of 1961. That winter …read more.

Gene E. Herron, Jr., 63, Fort Wayne, passed away at 1:47 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at VA Hospital in Marion Mr. Herron was born on Feb. 18, 1952, in Columbia City, a son of Gene E. Herron and Shirley (Shively) Herron. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.

Eugene H. “Gene” Fox, 56, of rural North Manchester, died at 8:22 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born April 3, 1959, in Fort Wayne, the son of Wilbur D. and Vita “Vi” (Chenoweth) Miller. Gene was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. He worked …read more.

Mary Lou (West) Kazee, 57, Huntington, died at 10:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Hickory Creek, Huntington. She was born in Sarah Ann, Logan County, W. Va., to William and Laverna (Carpenter) West, on Dec. 23, 1957. She was a homemaker. Mary Lou is survived by her son: Jeremy Bradley, Warsaw; daughter: Christy (Chad) …read more.

Joshua David Bloom, 28, passed away unexpectedly at 10:16 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at his Pierceton home. He was born Sept. 15, 1987, in Warsaw, to Robert and Connie (Tolson) Bloom, and was a 2007 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He was a lifetime Warsaw resident and enjoyed playing computer and video games- especially …read more.

Lois Irene Martin, Columbia City, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Mary P. Burke, 78, Plymouth, passed away peacefully in the company of her family at 4:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Mary was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. She was born the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Leonard) Ready on March 11, 1937. She received her education at St. Boniface Elementary School and the …read more.

Robert P. Weaver, 82, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, in his residence. Robert was born the son of Ivo Myron and Myrtle Edna (Troyer) Weaver. On Oct. 12, 1952, in Plymouth, he married Marilyn Ruth Gordon; she passed away Oct. 18, 2009. Robert continued living in the same house that he, Marilyn and her …read more.

Velma May Trump, age 92, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, Indiana. Velma was born on October 3, 1923, in Bremen, to Sharon and Elizabeth (Koontz) Stuntz. Velma was also blessed with a step-mother, Thelma Matchett. Velma became the bride of Albert …read more.

Frank E. Nyikos, 83, residing in Goshen and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:54 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen. He was born June 13, 1932, in South Bend to the late John K. and Margaret (Retek) Nyikos. Frank moved to the Syracuse area in 1955, and …read more.

Harlan A. Dietzel, 91, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Huron County, Mich. on a farm near Bay Port on Dec. 29, 1923. Harlan is survived by his wife: Mildred A. Dietzel; children: Stanley J. (Sarah); and Dennis L. (Marianne); grandchildren: Naomi (Chris; Isaac (Mitra); Kevin …read more.

Thelma Jackson, 85, North Manchester, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 11, 1930, in Magoffin County, Ky., to Frank Shepherd and Ella Mae Wireman, both deceased. She married Junior S. Jackson on July 8, 1950. He died January 19, 2015. She was a homemaker and retired from …read more.

Alvin J. Snyder, 79, South Bend, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at his home. Mr. Snyder was born on Sept. 21, 1936, in South Bend to the late John Delbert and Maude Pearl (Morrow) Snyder. He has been a lifelong area resident. On May 24, 1958, in Lakeville, he was united …read more.

Edwin E. Benjamin, 93, of Wabash, died peacefully at 10:17 a.m. Sunday morning, Oct. 18, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash following a difficult battle with cancer. He was born March 4, 1922, in Monticello, to Grover and Verdie (Wilson) Benjamin. In 1940, Ed graduated from Monticello High School and later attended Indiana University in Bloomington. …read more.

Wilford E. Coy, 81, of South Whitley and formerly of Vevay, Ind. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at his home. Born on Sept. 29, 1934, in Florence, Ind. he was the son of Robert L. and Emma (Phillips) Coy. Wilford was born and raised in southern Indiana, attended school in Florence and, …read more.

Paul D. Popenfoose, 87, of Leesburg passed away at 3:10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

Rosemary E. Riemen, 76, of Big Lake, died at 1:29 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne after suffering a severe stroke Friday evening. She was born Sept. 17, 1939 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of John S. and Moness (Tagtmeyer) Hooper. Her formative years were spent in Fort Wayne. …read more.

Deloris Carol Fuller, 71, Pierceton, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 in her home. Deloris was born Jan. 11, 1944, in Warsaw to Shelman and Ora Lee (Hall) Marshall.

Wilford E. Coy, 81, of South Whitley, passed away at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at his home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Wayne L. Reed, 86, of Kimmell, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. He was born on Oct. 22, 1928 in Noble County, the son of the late Clarence Oliver and Ruby Irene Reed. Wayne married the love of his life, Shirley Virginia Kalb June 2, 1947. Together …read more.

PIERCETON — Armando B. Quintero, 69, of Pierceton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 in his residence. The son of Julia Quintero, he was born May 13, 1946 in Eagle Pass, Tex.

Christine Sue “T-Shirt” Taylor, 66, Bremen, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in her residence surrounded by her family. Christine was born the daughter of Oscar and Carol (Eckhart) Swathwood March 2, 1949, in South Bend. She graduated from LaVille High School in 1967. On Dec. 22, 1969, in Delphi, she became the wife of …read more.

Kelly R. Kiser, 47, Leesburg, passed away surrounded by family at noon Tuesday, Oct. 13, 201, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born May 13, 1968, in Warsaw to Mary Lou (Christian) and the late Gerald Kiser. A lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, she loved working with handicapped and mentally challenged at Warsaw Meadows. She …read more.

Michael Privett, 42, Silver Lake, passed away at 10:56 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On May 9, 1973, he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to William and Bonnie (Dawson) Privett. He was united in marriage to Starr Elder on July 13, 2005 in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of …read more.

Lois (Garber) Byler, 88, New Paris, died 2:28 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Low Point, Ill. to Joe and Frieda (Cordes) Garber. She married Glen L. Byler, Aug. 4, 1946, in Metamora, Ill. and he died April 20, 1999. Surviving is a daughter: …read more.

George Earl McCay, 79, Plymouth, formerly of the Argos Community, died at 1:11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. He was born on Jan. 26, 1936, in Argos, to Earl B. McCay and Zella M. (Myers) McCay and had been a life time resident …read more.

Marilyn D. Heiden, 64, Rochester passed away at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Center For Hospice of South Bend. On March 6, 1951, Marilyn D. Schultz was born in Mishawaka. She spent her youth there and in 1969, with great pride, Marilyn graduated from Mishawaka High School. Many will remember her years working …read more.

Henry (Hank) B. Mullet, 93, of Nappanee, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Heritage House Assisted Living, where he had been living for two and a half years. He was born on June 25, 1922, in Nappanee, to Benedict and Fannie (Miller) Mullet. He was a lifetime area resident, and a member …read more.

Rachael J. (Cochran) Swango, 68, Rochester, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana, Mishawaka. She was born on Sept. 19, 1947, in LaPorte, the daughter of Don and Helen Irene (Heflick) Cochran. On June 6, 1997, in Tippecanoe, she married Milo E. ‘Joe” Swango. He preceded her in …read more.

Dorothy Roberta Stoelting, 98, of St. Louis, Mo., and formerly of Ligonier and Lake Wawasee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015. She was born on Oct. 8, 1917, in Warsaw, the daughter of Merl and Leone (Summy) Scoles. She married Richard Stoelting on March 7, 1942. She is survived by her loving daughters: Jean …read more.

Robert Stanley Miller, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 10:54 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. On March 14, 1929, he was born in Wagner, Mont. to William and Leah (Schuerman) Miller. He was united in marriage to Jan Parker in 1974 in Culver, who survives. Robert moved to Culver in 1956 …read more.

Thelma I. Curtis, 73, Goshen died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 30, 1942, in South Bend to Doyle and Geraldine (Deitch) Wygant. She is survived by three sons: Edward (Cheri) Curtis, LaGrange; Scott Curtis, Syracuse; and Keith Curtis, LaGrange; and a sister: Patricia (Mike) Tomlinson, Elkhart. She …read more.

Lester B. Worrick, 92, Columbia City, died at 8:02 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 31, 1922, in Whitley County, a son of the late Wilbert and Carrie (Rhoades) Worrick. His formative years were spent in Union Township, Whitley County where he graduated from Union Township High …read more.

Velma M. Trump, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. She was born Oct. 3, 1923. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Violet A. “Oly” Layden, 97, Donaldson, passed away at 2:12 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Life Center with her loving family by her side. Violet was born in Chicago, Ill. the daughter of Patrick and Anna (Klemz) Layden on July 4, 1918. She worked during the 1950’s and 1960’s in Donaldson, at …read more.

Stephanie Scott Bergman, 43, passed away suddenly at home in West Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 13. Stephanie was born March 2, 1972, in Plymouth, to Michael L. and Shirley A. (Smith) Bergman. She is survived by her parents in West Palm Beach, her step-grandmother: Dotty (Suprina) Smith, Venice, Fla.; and her three sons: Zachary …read more.

Robert P. Weaver, 82, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in his residence. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, also at the funeral home. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Further details …read more.

Barbara E. Evans, 68, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:17 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 31 years: Bob Evans; mother: Ruth Sitton, Arcola; daughters: Jennifer Coy; Juliana (Steven) Johnson, both of Columbia City; sons: Scott (April) Frazier; William Lanier; and Robert (Shannon) Evans Jr., …read more.

Robert Stanley Miller, Warsaw, passed away at 10:54 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14,2015. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Joshua David Bloom, 28, Pierceton, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Deloris Carol Fuller, 71, Pierceton, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Kelli R. Kiser, 47, Leesburg, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Lois Mae Roby Nix, 89, a lifetime resident of Whitley County, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Renaissance Village where she had been a resident since October 2013. She was born April 9, 1926, in Columbia City, a daughter of Willie and Hazel (Leaman) Roby. She graduated from Columbia City High School …read more.

Phillip L. Lee, 66, of rural South Whitley, died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Nov. 5, 1948, in Warsaw, a son of Dallas O. and Lois V. (Brown) Lee. His formative years were spent in Monroe Township, Kosciusko County. He graduated …read more.

Estel L. Murphy, 81, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System in Fort Wayne. He had been in failing health for some time and had been a patient there for one day. Mr. Murphy was born on Dec. 13, 1933, in …read more.

Sharon Kay Schoff, 64, and a Marshall County resident her whole life, passed away unexpectedly at her son’s home in Lockport, Illinois on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. Sharon was born in Bremen on Feb. 20, 1951 to Leonard and Helen (Marsh) Sauer. On Aug. 29, 1975, in Plymouth, Sharon wed Ben Schoff, who survives. She …read more.

Patrick Thomas O’Brien, 68, of Bremen, passed away at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in his home. Patrick was born on May 30, 1947, the son of the late Thomas H. and Paulette S. O’Brien. He is survived by his wife: Cynthia O’Brien, Bremen; two children: Megan O’Brien; Patrick T. (Jessica) O’Brien Jr., both …read more.

Timothy Jacob Furney, 20, Syracuse, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, from a train accident in New Paris. He was born May 18, 1995, in Warsaw, to Bruce and Minnie (Smith) Furney, Jr. He was a 2013 graduate of Fairfield High School. He worked at Rotational Molding Technologies (RomoTech) in New Paris. He is survived by …read more.

Bruce Christopher Sanson, 59, Auburn, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at his home in Auburn. He was born March 19, 1956, in Wabash, to Russell and Wilodene (Kemery) Sanson. Bruce was a 1975 graduate of Manchester High School. He was a truck driver for US Express in Springfield, Ohio for 24 years. …read more.

Deborah A. Davis, 58, Plymouth, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus following a courageous one year battle with cancer. She has been a Plymouth resident since 1992. Deb was born the daughter of James R. and Carol L. (Ziolkowski) Guthrie on April …read more.

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Gast of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at the age of 87. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past four years where she was a member of the Salvation Army Auxiliary of Warsaw. Kathy retired from Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

Nelson L. Sutton of Warsaw, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Mason Health Care Center of Warsaw at the age of 76. He was a 1957 graduate of Leesburg High School in Leesburg. Nelson was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 22, 1965 and served until his honorable discharge in …read more.

Phyllis Joyce (Heeter) Hunn, 83, North Manchester, died Oct. 8, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born March 28, 1932, in South Bend, to George U. and Martha M. Heeter. She was the second of two children. Her older brother Harold E. Heeter preceded her in death. Phyllis gradated from Elkhart High School in 1950 …read more.

Stephen J. Streets, 56, a 20-year resident of Grovertown, died suddenly at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital. Steve is the son of Sommie B. Streets Kruder and was born in Elkins, W. Va. on Oct. 1, 1959. He received most of his education in Oaklawn, Ill. and finished …read more.

Sharon Kay Schoff, 64 and a Marshall County resident her whole life, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Lockport, Ill. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Charlene Williams 89, Rochester, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Peabody Retirement Community Health Center, North Manchester. She was born on July 31, 1926, in Fulton County, the daughter of Urban Leonard and Edith (Baird) Jackson. On June 17, 1951 at the Fulton United Methodist Church, Fulton, she married Earl E. “Gene” …read more.

Arnold E. Cly Jr., 70, of LaFontaine, passed away at 3:47 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at his home. He was born to the late Arnold E. and Guinevere (Hinshaw) Cly on Feb. 4, 1945 at Dalhart, Texas. Arnold married Carol Anne Campbell on June 26, 1965, she survives. He was an engineer for Honeywell, …read more.

Steven Earl France, 67, of Roann, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at his home. He was born March 15, 1948, in Wabash, to Juanita (France) Gaines. Steven was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He worked at W and W Concrete in North Manchester for several years. He was a mechanic …read more.

Janice H. Wiley, 60, Urbana, died at 1:23 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 14, 1955, to Jesse and Betty (Chenoweth) Hills, in Marion. Janice was a wife, gardener, farmer and caregiver. She married Mark Wiley on Feb. 25, 1984, and he survives. She is survived by grandchildren: …read more.