Donna Elaine Baker Sayler Sargent, 65, Nappanee, fell asleep in the hands of our Lord at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Aug. 20, 1950 in Grantsville, W. Va., to Daniel and Geraldine (Richards) Baker. She moved to the Nappanee area in 1998. She was a 1968 graduate of …read more.

Dawn E. Grunawalt, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born May 13, 1959 in Kendallville, she was the daughter of Fred W. and Geraldine (Chapman) Palmer. On May 24, 2003, Dawn married Darwin Grunawalt in Columbia City. She was a talented artist, a great …read more.

Samuel Burton Meredith Sr., 68, Columbia City, passed away at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at his home in Columbia City. Mr. Meredith was born on March 20, 1947, in Fort Wayne. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, and graduated from Central High School. On April 21, 2006 he was married in …read more.

Richard “Dick” W. Rule of Warsaw, passed away at 8:26 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at Mason Health Care Center of Warsaw at the age of 81. He was a 1952 graduate of Warsaw High School, and he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1956. He served in Korea until his honorable discharge in 1958. …read more.

Clara E. “Katie” Auer, 94, Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 10, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor. She was born on June 26, 1921, in Syracuse to Lawrence and Wilma (Hammon) Held. On April 5, 1941, she married Ted Auer who preceded her in 2011. She was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of …read more.

Steven Henry Rowe, 50, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly from Warsaw, died on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in Phoenix. He was born April 17, 1965, in Knox, to Faye Smith and Abe Rowe. On Feb. 15, 2013, he married Delores Ovalle in Las Vegas. Steve graduated from Knox High School, Knox, in 1983, and attended Ball …read more.

Barbara S. Cone, 60, Urbana, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late James A. Taylor and Mintie (Porter) Kerr on July 10, 1955, in Wabash. Barb married Sammy C. Cone on July 14, 1973, he survives. She attended Christian Heritage Church …read more.

Paula Stringer, 78, Warsaw, passed away peacefully in her home at 12:49 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, following a brief illness. She was born May 29, 1937, in Peru, Ill. to Zurita and D.G. Storkman. On Dec. 10, 1982, she married Ken Stringer who preceded her in death in 2007. She has resided in Warsaw …read more.

Sandra L. McVicker, 60, Culver, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born to Richard and Bernice (Hajicek) Thomas on June 2, 1955, in South Bend. She attended Culver Community High School. On March 17, 1973, she married Clifford McVicker in Culver, Indiana. He survives. Sandy …read more.

Robert A. “Windy” Miller, 90, Culver, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, in Kokomo. Bob was born on June 1, 1925, in Joliet, Ill. He was the son of Russell and Mildred (Bloom) Miller. After graduating high school, Bob joined the Army Air Force, proudly serving his country. After his military service …read more.

Edward Warren, 96 of Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. On Dec. 24, 1918, he was born in Kosciusko County, to Ora Edward and Julia (Laughlin) Warren. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Ellen Long on April 15, 1953, in Columbia City, who preceded him …read more.

William K. “Bill” Hanselman, 66, of Bourbon, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Bill was born on June 28, 1949, in LaPorte, to William A. Hanselman and Clara D. (Ross) Hanselman. He was a 1969 graduate of Oregon Davis High School in Grovertown. He enjoyed working at a family business: The Buck Rub. After retiring, …read more.

Charlene Williams, 89, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. Funeral arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Homes, Rochester and Fulton.

Kim D. Geist, 54, Plymouth, died Thursday, Oct. 8. She was born in Plymouth on May 25, 1961. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 S. Michigan St., Plymouth, followed by services at 6 p.m. Burial will be at New Oak Hill Cemetery. Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 …read more.

James R. “Jim” Smith, 92, of Wabash, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at his home in Wabash. He was born December 9, 1922 in Wabash County to Pearl and Mary (Vinson) Smith. Jim married Betty Knee in Wabash County, on Aug. 9, 1942. He served in the US Army Air Corp during …read more.

Dawn E Grunawalt, age 56, of Columbia City, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Ralph L. Greene, age 94, of Elkhart and formerly of Nappanee, died Oct. 7, 2015, at Hubbard Hill Estates, where he has resided since January 2, 2007. Ralph was born July 29, 1921, to Harry and Grace (Lamb) Greene in Nappanee. He graduated from Nappanee High School in 1939. He continued his education at Fort …read more.

Harry “Ed” Warren, 96 of Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Oct, 10, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

N. Bruce Howe Jr., 95, lifelong resident of Winona Lake and Warsaw, died peacefully at his home at 12:15 a.m. Oct. 9, 2015, with his wife and daughter by his side. “Angels” as he was known to many was born to Newton Bruce and Helen Howe on Sept. 12, 1920. He married Ann (Ellis) Howe …read more.

Charles Larry Thomas of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, from a lengthy illness at Center for Hospice Care of South Bend, at the age of 74. He was born on March 1, 1941, in Portland, to Frank A. Thomas, Jr. and Betty Irene (Boxell) Thomas. Charles was a graduate …read more.

Kay Ellen Rans, 79, of Bremen, passed away at 1:27 a.m., Friday, Oct. 9, 205 in Marion General Hospital, Marion. Kay was born on Sept. 9, 1936, in Philadelphia, the daughter of Joseph and Kathryn (Shaffer) Svidensky. On April 21, 1956, in Philadelphia, she married Francis Rans. She is survived by her loving husband, Francis; …read more.

Don D. Ortman, 63, of Logansport, passed away at 10:57 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette. Born on Dec. 27, 1951, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Paul and Helen (Zellers) Ortman. He attended Kewanna High School. Don was a self employed contractor who formerly owned …read more.

William Michael “Mike” Gentry, 52, of North Liberty, passed away at 7:47 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his home. He was born on May 11, 1963, in Florence, Ala., to William and Peggy (Smith) Gentry. On Aug. 26, 2006, in Mishawaka, Mike was united in marriage to the former Marci A. Poor. Mike lived …read more.

Kim D. Geist, 54, Plymouth died Thursday, Oct. 8, in her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 w. Madison St., Plymouth.

Virginia Mae Forney, 97, of Wabash, died at 9:11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born March 21, 1918 in Wabash County, Indiana to John and Elsie Mae (Kirby) Baldinger. Virginia married Verlin L. Forney, in Wabash, on May 8, 1952. He died Jan. 15, 1984. She …read more.

Marjorie Eileen DeFord, 92, of North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 2:25 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born June 19, 1923, in Huntington, to Zenno and Amelia (Diefenbaugh) Malott. Marjorie was a 1942 graduate of Wabash High School. She retired from Honeywell/Markhon in Wabash. She …read more.

Lois L. Rumsey, 89, of Michigan City, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 23, 1925, in Goshen to Owen R. and Rosa (Cassel) Miller. On July 23, 1945 in Goshen, she married Robert W. Rumsey who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Meredith …read more.

Nicklos John Meyerink was stillborn Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born to Matt Meyerink and Ashley Evans. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, William Evans, Jr. of Goshen, Laurie Evans of Elkhart, and Darrell and Christiana Meyerink of Syracuse; six aunts and uncles, Catherine Evans of Syracuse, Sarah …read more.

Palmer “Greg” Gregory Cole, 65, Goshen, died unexpectedly Friday, October 9, 2015, at his home. He was born Feb. 25, 1950, in Orleans. On Feb. 23, 1991, he married Lana Wolferman in Milford. She survives along with a step-son, Richard Robison. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968 and earned an associate’s degree from …read more.

Georgia F. Schneider, 75, peacefully passed away after fighting a lengthy illness in her home at 9:53 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015. Georgia was born on November 7, 1939 in Hammond to Harry Frank and Zella Lorene (Lawyer) Bessett. In St. John, March 5, 1962, Georgia would marry Robert M. Schneider. He would precede her …read more.

N. Bruce Howe, Jr., 95, of Warsaw passed away at 12:15 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2015 in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

James A. Clindaniel, 86, Bremen, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on Oct. 11, 1928 in Bremen, the son of the late Clayton O. and Fern (Cline) Clindaniel. On December 16, 1978, he married Aileen J. Patrick. James was a third generation mint …read more.

Alice Anderson, 95, of Leesburg died Oct. 8, 2015 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1920 in Iroquois, Ill. to Bert and Selma Simmons both of whom preceded her in death, in addition her step-father Crythal Smith preceded her in death. She had previously lived in Woodland, Ill., DeMotte, Ind., Monterey, …read more.

Kitcy Joanna Bilbrey, 78, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 7, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Rose and Audi (Garrett) Carter on Jan. 17, 1937 in Livingston, Tenn. Joanna married Joe E. Bilbrey on Jan. 3, 1959, he survives. She was a …read more.

Leonardo “Leo” Abriam, 79, Plymouth, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his residence. He leaves behind his loving wife of forty-one years, Janet (Roseland) Abriam, who survives. They were married Oct. 27, 1973 in Chicago, Ill. at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Chicago. Leo worked at Western Electric in Chicago …read more.

Agnes Jane Plummer, age 101, of Columbia City, passed away at 5 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 at her daughter’s residence.  Born on Oct. 9, 1913 in Warsaw, she was the daughter of James and Norah  (Syphers) Duncan. She lived in Warsaw all of her life, until moving to Columbia City to reside with her …read more.

Elizabeth “Bette” Simpson, 79, of the Churubusco area, passed away surrounded by her family Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born on May 2, 1936 in Newton, Iowa, she was a daughter of Elgia and Lena (Combs) Meade. She was one of nine children. Growing up in central Iowa, …read more.

Ralph L. Greene, 94, of Elkhart and formerly of Nappanee, died Oct. 7, 2015 at Hubbard Hill Estates, where he has resided since Jan. 2, 2007. Ralph was born July 29, 1921 to Harry and Grace (Lamb) Greene in Nappanee. He graduated from Nappanee High School in 1939. He continued his education at Fort Wayne …read more.

Walter Westerman, 83 of Warsaw, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Thursday Oct. 8, 2015 in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 14, 1932 to Walter Sr. and Pauline (Kauffman) Westerman in Warsaw. Walter was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion Post 49 and the …read more.

Josephine Fields, 83, of Packerton, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 in Signature Health Care, Bremen. Fields was born March 31, 1932, to Albert an Anna (Stephens) Hall in Prestonsburg, Ky. She married her husband, Okie Fields, July 31, 1951. Fields was a homemaker and a member of the Old United Baptist Church. …read more.

Mable E. Hicks, 91, of Silver Lake passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at her residence. Hicks was born Nov. 19, 1923 to William Wade Moore and Lura (Stafford) Moore in Garrett, Ky.

Charles Russell Smith, 71, of Claypool, died at 9:05 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his residence where he had lived for over 45 years.

Walter Westerman, 83 of Warsaw, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Thursday Oct. 8, 2015 in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Merl Dean Swihart, 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 with his loving wife of 63 years at his side. Merl had been in failing health this past year and died peacefully after an apparent heart attack at the residence they have made home since …read more.

Kenneth R. Dutton, 77, of New Paris, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 23, 1938 in Stone Mountain, Georgia to Julius and Sarah (Bowman) Dutton. On May 31, 1974 he married Mary Hardrick in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He was a member of Maple …read more.

Cheryl Hodson Havens, 68, of Milford, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart.

Terry E. Lewis, 68, of Rochester, and formerly of Talma passed at 9:46 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 at IU Health University Hospital of Indianapolis, Ind. He was born Dec. 24, 1946 in Chicago, Ill. to Ted and Linnell (McGowen) Serios. He was married on Sept. 14, 1968 in Richland Center, Ind. to Beverly Grubbs …read more.

Tony Elliott, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in Oconee County, South Carolina. Elliott was born on Jan. 24, 1961, in Warsaw, to Jim and Sue (Thomas) Elliott and would graduate from Warsaw Community High School in 1980. As a young man Elliott watched his father Jim forge a successful racing career and …read more.

Robert J. Pfaff Jr., 72, of Rochester, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 1:05 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2015, at Elkhart Hospice House in Elkhart. Born on Jan. 4, 1943, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen (Davis) Pfaff Sr. Robert was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he …read more.

Barbara E. Evans, 68, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 5:17 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at her home. Born Dec. 27, 1946 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Max L. and Ruth G. (Bieber) Sitton. Barb had been a resident in Coesse since 1976. She graduated from Arcola High School with …read more.

Chester L. “Chet” Simon, 78, of Columbia City, died at 10:38 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at Lutheran Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 28, 1937, in Whitley County, a son of J. Howard and Dorothy A. (Hile) Simon. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, he graduated from Columbia City High School. From 1956 …read more.

Terry Lewis, 68, of Rochester,and formerly of Talma passed at 9:46 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at IU Medical Center of Indianapolis. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Janet L. Walters, 54, Sebring, Fla., formerly of North Manchester, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospice Home, Sebring, Fla. She was born to Harold Ray and Deloris (Greer) Walters on April 17, 1961 in Wabash County, Indiana.

Robert J. Pfaff, 72, of Rochester, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Oct. 5, 2015 at Elkhart Hospice House in Elkhart.

Albert W. Jennens 99, Rochester, and former long-time resident of Akron, passed away at 12:09 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at his residence. He was born on Aug. 28, 1916 in Middletown, Ohio, the son of Theodore A. and Charlotte (Howard) Jennens. He served with the United States Army Air Corp during World War II …read more.

John Eugene Schmidt, 75 residing in Tyner, Indiana went home at 7:55 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015.

James LaVerne Rodgers, 76, of Bremen, passed away in his home at 10:33 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. Jim was born on Nov. 2, 1938 in Sharon, PA, the son of LaVerne and Mary O. (Thompson) Rodgers. On April 22, 1961, he married Diane Akin. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane; two children, …read more.

Scott D. Bibler, 51, Claypool, passed away on Oct. 2, 2015, in a small plane accident near Lake Hartwell, Oconee County, S.C. He was born on Aug. 27, 1964, in Logansport, to Larry and Carolyn (Bundy) Bibler. Scott was married on June 27, 1987, in Burket, to Stephanie Nelson, she survives. Scott spent the last 25 years …read more.

Gloria Ilene (Mock) Mabie, 74, Sebring, Fla., died peacefully at Hospice House on Sept. 30, 2015. She went to be with God while surrounded by her loving and supportive family. She was born on Jan. 19, 1941, in North Webster, to Wayne and Arlene (Green) Mock. She lived most of her life in Goshen. On …read more.

Dennis “Bud” Emery, 78, North Webster passed away Oct. 3, 2015, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Wilbur and Marion (Manly) Emery. Dennis married Kimberly Conley on Feb. 5, 1988; she survives. Emery grew up in Milwaukee and later moved to North Webster. He worked …read more.

David Dittman Jr., 60, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 in his Warsaw residence.
Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Homes in Warsaw.

Francis Gene Holman, 86, of North Manchester, died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Holman was born in in Benton, Ill. Dec. 17, 1928 to Orpha Holman and Gladys (Kelley) Holman, who survives. Holman was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1954. He started working …read more.

Howard R. “Grouch” Frantz, 80 of Pierceton, Indiana passed away at 2:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 in Millers Merry Manor, Columbia City. He was born Jan. 31, 1935 to Arnold B. and Clarice L. Frantz in Pierceton.

Cleo Price, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in her Kington residence, Fort Wayne.

Tony Elliot of Warsaw, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 in Oconee County, South Carolina.
Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Steven Hinderlider, 59, of Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at his residence. Born on March 25, 1956, in Logansport, he was the son of Kenneth and Betty (Peters) Hinderlider. Steven enjoyed listening to the radio and watching TV. Survivors include his mother: Betty Hinderlider, Kewanna; brother: Kevin Hinderlider (Mary), …read more.

Helen M. Eby, 86, of Columbia City, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. She had been in declining health. She was born April 2, 1929, in Tipton, a daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Esther M. (Martin) Lamb. Her formative years were spent in Mexico. She graduated from Mexico High School. On …read more.

Zachary Mark Borkholder, 2-month-old son of Joey and Cynthia (Plank) Borkholder, Nappanee, died at 1:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He was born prematurely July 26, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his parents; grandparents: Joseph and Rachel (Yutzy) Plank; Wayne and Irene (Miller) Borkholder, all of …read more.

Warsaw City Councilman Charles D. “Charlie” Smith of Warsaw,passed away in a single engine plane crash on the South Carolina side of Lake Hartwell in Oconee County on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at the age of 71. He was killed in a plane crash en route to the Notre Dame vs. Clemson football game Friday …read more.

Local Attorney Scott Andrew Smith of Warsaw, passed away in a single engine plane crash on the South Carolina side of Lake Hartwell in Oconee County on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at the age of 44. He was killed in a plane crash en route to the Notre Dame vs. Clemson football game Friday afternoon …read more.

Allen E. Heltzel, 73, of rural Akron, passed at 2:23 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, surrounded by his family at his residence after an extended illness. He was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Rochester, to Marvin and Maxine (Voreis) Heltzel. He was married on Dec. 20, 1963, in Deedsville, to Karen S. Deeds she survives. He …read more.

Annabell (Retherford) Beard, 93, a lifelong Hagerstown resident, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born near Hagerstown on Nov. 19, 1921, to George Otis and R. Belle (Lilly) Retherford. During WWII she was employed at Perfect Circle. For more than 30 years, Annabell was employed by Second National Bank, …read more.

Gene F. Conley, 75, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 2, 1940, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Gus and Martha Conley. On July 30, 1959, in Lawton, Okla., he married Pat L. Woodcox and she survives. Gene was a Carpenter …read more.

Winona Turpin, 86, formerly of North Webster, passed away on Sept. 30, 2015, at the Oschner Medical Center in Slidell, La. She was born on Dec. 28, 1928, in Evansville, to Leonard and Esther (Ershig) Dewig. On Feb. 29, 1966, she married Michael Turpin who preceded her in 2002. She moved to North Webster in …read more.

To most people that knew Shannon Harrison, it was apparent that his family came first. Shannon thought the world of his wife, Kathy; daughters, Kassee and Shari; and grandchildren, Addison and Brayden. He not only had a giving heart with his family, but to anyone who needed help. He was the type of guy who …read more.

Doris I. Westafer, 94, North Manchester, died at 2:23 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 1, 1921, in Huntington County, to Irvin and Ethel (French) Walters. She graduated from Bippus High School, Bippus, in 1939. On April 4, 1943, she married Clem E. Westafer. He died Nov. …read more.

Jean Ann Rouch, 85, of Fulton, passed away early Saturday morning shortly after arrival to Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Born in Peru Dec. 29, 1929, Jean Ann Miller was the cherished daughter of Ward and Elva Cooke Miller. Jean Ann spent her childhood in Peru. With great Tiger pride graduated from Peru High School in 1947. …read more.

Scott D. Bibler, 51, of Claypool, passed on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in a small plane crash near Lake Hartwell, Oconee County, S.C. Arrangements for this tragic loss to the community are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Joe D. Walker, 85, passed away surrounded by his family early Thursday morning, Oct. 1, 2015 at Center for Hospice Care-Elkhart Hospice House.

Douglas Earl “Roach” Sullivan, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Sept. 30, 2015, in his residence. He was born Sept. 2, 1961, in Sullivan, to Elza and Mary (Pelfree) Sullivan. He was united in marriage on June 22, 2013 in Warsaw, to Carol Nikol Lemler. He was formerly employed by Pendry Powder Coating of …read more.

Douglas Earl “Roach” Sullivan, 54, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 in his residence.

Homer Dale Sommers, 71, of Rochester passed away at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at his residence. On Feb. 27, 1944, Homer Dale was born to Daniel A. and Beulah F. Lockridge Sommers. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a brother Donald. Dale is lovingly remembered by two daughters: Erica Delgadillo of Fort …read more.

Gene F. Conley, 75, Rochester, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 2, 1940 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Gus and Martha Conley. On July 30, 1959 in Lawton, Okla., he married Pat L. Woodcox and she survives. Gene was a carpenter by …read more.

Winona Turpin, 86, formerly of North Webster, passed away Sept. 30, 2015 at the Oschner Medical Center in Slidell, Louisiana.

Hilda “June” Targgart, 90, formerly of rural Wolf Lake, went to her Heavenly Home at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015. She had been at Miller’s Oak Pointe, Columbia City, for the past six weeks. She was born June 30, 1925, in Noble County, a daughter of the late Murry and Eva (Strouse) Shively. Her …read more.

Marjorie Wanda Hansen, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in her residence. She was born on April 25, 1921, to Frank August and Juanita Odette Klar Minster in Chicago, Ill. Marge was united in marriage on June 28, 1941, to Harold Hansen in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her in 1996. …read more.

Billy (Bill) R. Wallen, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Auburn. On June 7, 1947, he was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Claude and Mae (Green) Wallen. He was united in marriage to Patricia McClone on June 28, 1997, who survives. Bill graduated from Prestonsburg High School in 1965. …read more.

Shannon J. Harrison, 45, Columbia City, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. To most people that knew Shannon Harrison, it was apparent that his family came first. Shannon thought the world of his wife, Kathy; daughters, Kassee and Shari; and grandchildren, Addison and Brayden. He not only …read more.

Billie J. Burgess, 74, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at his home with his loving family by his side. Billie was born on Oct. 23, 1940, in Montrose, Ark. to Timothy J. and Martha S. (Abernathy) Burgess. The family moved to the Marshall county area when he was in the seventh grade. …read more.

Dorothy A. Gunther-Heflick, 87, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in her daughter’s home, in her daughter’s care. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. A Memorial Service will be held on at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2. Visitation will resume one …read more.

Homer Dale Sommers, 71, Rochester passed away earlier today at his home. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tyler S. Boocher, 20 of Leesburg, passed away at 6:49 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 29, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born November 19, 1994, to Todd and Kim (Brock) Boocher in Warsaw. Tyler was a musician and enjoyed playing the guitar and drums. He also enjoyed camping, canoeing and being outdoors. He is …read more.

William “Bill” Tinkey, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at his residence at Hubbard Hill Retirement Community in Elkhart, Indiana at midnight Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at the age of 87.

Mary Ellen Bushong, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Oct. 7, 1924, in Elkhart, to Martin and Ida (Klawitter) Kunkel. She grew up in Elkhart, graduated in 1942 from Elkhart Central High School and lived most of her life in …read more.

Michael Andrew Beaver, 65, of rural Columbia City, died at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Oct. 5, 1949, in Kokomo, a son of Lawrence E. and Alice Josephine (Ulerich) Beaver. His formative years were spent in Kokomo where he graduated from Kokomo …read more.

Mary B. Lord, 73, Nappanee, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at Riverside Village Nursing Home, where she was admitted a week ago. She was born on Jan. 18, 1942, in Whitley County, to Reuben and Elsa (Watson) Aker. She moved to the Nappanee area six years ago. Mary was a member of …read more.

Tyler S. Boocher, 20, Leesburg, passed away at 6:49 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Marjorie W. Hansen, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary Ellen Bushong, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

William H .”Bill” Osha, 81, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at IU Health Goshen General Hospital in Goshen. Born in Whitefish Bay, Wis., Bill moved to Fort Wayne at the age of 6. He graduated from Southside HS and De Pauw University in 1956. He served his country in the Army and was primarily …read more.