Willard (Bill) Dausman passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2015, in Lovell, Wyo. at the age of 83. Bill is survived by his brothers: Jetty Dausman; Everett Dausman, both of Leesburg; his children: Dan (Meg) Dausman, Pierceton; Kathy Cahill, Pierceton; Dave (Carrie) Dausman, Lovell, Wyo.; Jay (Elizabeth) Dausman, Pierceton; and his stepchildren: Val (Bruce) Sweetheimer, …read more.

Michael Andrew Beaver, 65, of rural Columbia City, died at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Smith and Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley.

Edwin L. Gordon, 80, Huntertown, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Mr. Gordon was born on June 11, 1935, in Allen County, a son of Herbert and Wanda (Strite) Gordon. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High School in …read more.

Amanda L. Arnold, 71, Goshen, died 6:13 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 19, 1944, in Goshen to Noah C. and Lovina J. (Miller) Hochstetler. She married James H. Arnold on May 13, 1967, and he died Sept. 9, 2008. Surviving are sons: Richard Cripe, Goshen; Jeffery …read more.

Frances Ruth Geiselman, 93, lifetime resident of Culver, died at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2015. Frances was a well-known and loved resident of Culver, always with a witty sense of humor and a joke for any occasion. She was a loving wife and mother, married to Ralph Geiselman for more …read more.

Rev. Gordon W. Bucher, 89, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Gordon was born at Astoria, Ill. on June 20, 1926, to Harry and Ethel (David) Bucher. He married Darlene Fair at Franklin Grove, Ill. on June 22, 1947. She survives, as well as three sons: …read more.

Juanita Hale, 86, Goshen, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:31 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 3, at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go …read more.

Barbara Joan Rensberger, 82, Goshen, passed away Monday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2015, at Courtyard Healthcare after a brief illness. She was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Goshen to William “Ted” and Georgia (Howard) Grover. On March 15, 1954 she married Jack Rensberger in Goshen. He died Jan. 13, 2003. Survivors include three daughters: Jill (Joerg) …read more.

Crystal Rana (Pasley) Schwichtenberg, 37, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Crystal was born May 20, 1978, in Plymouth, to John and Debbie K. (Jacobson) Pasley. Crystal had worked at Heartland R.V. for nine years. On April 18, 2004, she married Charles Edward Schwichtenberg, who survives. Her …read more.

Dr. Frank Louis Wadas, D.D.S., age 73, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born June 3, 1942, in East Chicago, to Joe and Dorothy (Piaskowy) Wadas. Dr. Frank attended Marquette University of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and obtained is Bachelors of Science. Upon graduation …read more.

Carol Ann Owens, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 78. She had been a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1990, prior to that she had lived in Wabash County. Carol had worked as a nurses aid at Peabody Retirement Community …read more.

Pastor Howard Max Snively, Pierceton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 12:03 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 26 years where he was a member of Dutchtown …read more.

Dr. Frank Louis Wadas, D.D.S., 73, Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangments are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Anthony T. “Tony” York, 51, of Bremen, died at 6:12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Center for Hospice Care – Hospice Home in South Bend. He was born March 15, 1964, in Wabash, to David A. York and Kathy (Bowman) Hammock. Tony was a certified welder and a drywall and painting specialist. He was …read more.

Bonnie Lou Tonkel, 72, Columbia City, passed away at 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Born Dec. 16, 1942, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Betty (Cullers) Baker. Bonnie attended Whitley County Schools and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1960. …read more.

Helen D. Sumpter, 81, of North Liberty, passed away at 5:04 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Katherine Casper Home in Donaldson. She was born on Nov. 11, 1933, in South Bend, to the late Albert and Margaret Bernice (Harbaugh) Pehling. On Nov. 3, 1951, in South Bend, she married Richard C. Sumpter who preceded …read more.

Dorothy A. Heflick, 87, Plymouth, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in her daughter’s home, in her daughter’s care. Arrangements are pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Dolores Mitzell, 86, Culver, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, one day before her 87th birthday. Dorry was born to Catherine and Fred Mumma, in York, Penn. She graduated from York High School and soon after met the love of her life, Channing Mitzell, of Shrewsbury, …read more.

Fay Pinder, 103, Culver, and formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor in Culver. Born on Dec. 12, 1911 in Grass Creek, she was the daughter of the late George and Raychel (Newman) Koenig. She was a 1929 Kewanna High School graduate. On Oct. 20, 1934, …read more.

Ricky J. “Boo” Gibson, 36, Leesburg, passed away 10:08 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 22, 1979, in Dade City, Fla. to Rick R. and Phyllis (Shepherd) Gibson who survive. A life long Kosciusko County, resident, he was united in marriage to Susanna Miretti in …read more.

Melody Kaye “Mel” May, 48, North Webster, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at the home of her parents. She was born on March 23, 1967, in Warsaw, to David W. “Dave” and Betty G. (Tindall) Berger. She was a lifetime North Webster area resident and graduated in 1986 from Wawasee High …read more.

Melody K. (Berger) May, 48, North Webster, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at her parents’ home in North Webster. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13and CR 500N, North Webster.

Helen L. Youells, 94, Atwood, died at 3:12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Mason Health Care, Warsaw. She was born Oct. 6, 1920, in Atwood, to Walter and Orta (Hazen) Koontz. On Feb. 18, 1946, she married George Youells; he preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1981. She graduated from Atwood High school …read more.

Lois Ilene Miller, 88, Nappanee, passed away in her home that she shared with her daughter, at 2:05 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. She was born March 24, 1927, in Elkhart to Albert and Eva Wilson. On Dec. 3, 1966, she married Harold J. Miller, Nappanee, in Hutchinson, Kan. He preceded in death Nov. 2, 2014. Survivors …read more.

Lana I. Miner, 98, Warsaw, formerly of Etna Green, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, at 11:30 a.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw. Lana was born March 10, 1917, in Whitley County to Edgar and Minnie (Snodgrass) Smith. She has been a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Pierceton High …read more.

Bradley Devon Eby, age 56, Nappanee, died surrounded by his family after a nine year battle with cancer (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), at 6:23 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. He was born Sept. 11, 1959, in Elkhart to Devon and Elaine (Neff) Eby. On June …read more.

Arlene Briggs-Rex, 84, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 28, 1931, in Wolf Lake, she was the daughter of Benton and Lavinia (Scripter) Fruchey. Arlene was born and raised in Northeast Indiana, graduating from Wolf Lake …read more.

Helen L. Youells, 94, Atwood, died at 3:12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Mason Health Care, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Dallas “Dal” E. Ganger, 91, Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, went home to be with Jesus, 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, surrounded by his family at Courtyard Healthcare of Goshen. He was born June 28, 1924, in Goshen to Homer A. and Rosa L. (Graybill) Ganger. He married Barbara E. (Myers) Ganger on April 7, …read more.

Joan Welborn Zent, 85, of Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at her residence. She was born on April 24, 1930, in Marshall County, to Ernest and Inez (Williams) Honegger. She married on May 15, 1949, in Bremen, to Everett W. Welborn, he preceded …read more.

Phyllis A. Bodine, 86, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Renaissance Village in Fort Wayne. Born July 27, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio she was the daughter of Charles M. Wiseman, Sr. and Ruby L. (Knotts) Wiseman. She has been a Whitley County resident since 2009, moving from Lake …read more.

Charles Richard Shinn “Chuck”, 72, of Columbia City, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on Aug. 22, 1943, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Paul and Catherine (King) Shinn. Growing up in Northeast Indiana, Chuck graduated from Elmhurst High School with the class of …read more.

Robert K. Eviston, 92, of Wabash, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. He was born to the late Hugh and Hazel (Matthews) Eviston on April 5, 1923, in Wabash County. He was a graduate from Lincolnville High School. Robert was a farmer and retired from Wabash …read more.

Iva Elizabeth Knight, 93, Wakarusa, formerly of Elkhart, died at 4:05 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born May 7, 1922, in Wakarusa to Ira and Mattie (Schutz) Eby. She married Paul C. Knight on Jan. 16, 1944, in Evanston, Ill. and he died Sept. 17, 1997. Surviving are her …read more.

Sandra Lee (Zartman) Kiser Hubler, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in her residence. Born April 4, 1946, Sandra was born in Nappanee to Verl A. and Eva M. (Oliver) Zartman. She was married to Bernard E. Kiser in 1966 and then was married to Norman E. Hubler in 1992. …read more.

Donald Paul “Don” Long, 64, Bourbon, passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Goshen. He was born on July 18, 1951, in Warsaw, to Emery A. and Ruth Naomi (Crouse) Long. He graduated from Triton High School and attended the University of Colorado in Pueblo, CO. On May 1, 1983 he was married to Nanette …read more.

Helen Louise Skilling Alderfer, 97, Syracuse, died peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Indianapolis. She was born in Philadelphia in her maternal grandmother’s home on Jan. 29, 1918, to Helen (Phelert) and Paul Skilling. Her mother died in the flu epidemic of 1918 when Helen was two weeks old, and …read more.

Sandra Hubler, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in her son’s home. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Joan Welborn Zent, 85, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at her residence at Miller Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Bonnie Johnson, 84, Syracuse passed away on Sept. 22, 2015, at Greencroft of Goshen. She was born on Aug. 27, 1931, in Crown Point, to Walter and Hazel (Benner) Graff. On June 18, 1949, she married Donald Johnson who preceded her in 1995. She was a member of the Grace Bible Baptist Church. Bonnie is …read more.

Earnest “Ernie” C. Swain, 96, of LaFontaine, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Rolling Meadows Health Care Center in LaFontaine. He was born to the late Wm. Henry and Bessie Ellen (Caton) Swain on Nov. 19, 1918, in St. Clair County, Mis. Earnest married Charline Shannon Hardman in 1945, she passed …read more.

Patricia A. Pentelow, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. She was born Sept. 10, 1931. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home

Hazel Brown, 85, Rochester, died at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. She was born on July 21, 1930, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Sam and Verlie (Nolen) Wireman.  After living in Kentucky Hazel moved to Ohio, then to Warsaw where she lived for 16 years. She then moved to Rochester to live …read more.

Fred Kolter, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 6:04 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Fred was born Nov. 7, 1921, in Chicago to Fred and Helen (Schneider) Kolter. He was married for 63 years to his beloved wife, Fernande Mary (Ennis) Kolter, who passed away in 2009. Fred and Fernande moved …read more.

James Russell Fullhart, 52, North Manchester, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born June 28, 1963 to Stanley and Mary (Beal) Fullhart in Huntington, IN. He was graduated from Huntington High School in 1981 and he attended Manchester College. He was in the United …read more.

Donald Paul “Don” Long, Bourbon, and formerly of Etna Green, passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Deloris L. “Rene” Hayes, 83 and loved by many, Syracuse, passed away at 10:18 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at her home. She was born on April 11, 1932, in Marshall County, to Cleo and Estelle (Pierce) Frazier. She graduated from Wawasee High School in Syracuse. She was married on Oct. 16, 1954, to James …read more.

Theda Brown, 39, Cromwell, passed away on Sept. 21, 2015, at her home. She was born on Aug. 25, 1976, in Hindman, Ky. She is survived by her husband: Troy Brown; one son: Austin Brown; four daughters: Samantha (Travis) Brown-Beckner; Destiny Brown; Emily Brown; and Callie Brown; four sisters: Marie (Lance) Halsey; Margrett (Stephan) Wells; …read more.

Vera Hall, 91, Syracuse, passed away on Sept. 21, 2015, at her home. She was born on June 22, 1924, in Greenwood Ontario, Canada to Gilbert and Olive (Hocking) Champion. On May 13, 1945, she married Eugene Hall who preceded her in 1983. She retired from the Wawasee School corporation in 1987. She was a …read more.

Kayden Michael Mercado, 1 week old, Plymouth, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. He was born on Sept. 14, 2015, in Mishawaka. Kayden is survived by his parents: Melissa A. Haas and Ector Mercado; maternal grandparents: Sheila and Gregory Haas, Lakeville; paternal grandparents: Angelica Mercado, …read more.

James R. Fullhart, 52, Warsaw, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Georgena E. “Gene” Moser, age 90, of Ligonier, passed away at 11:28 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on May 3, 1925, in Elkhart County to Eldon S. and Blossom G. (Odiorne) Miller. On June 25, 1944, she married Lewis L. Moser. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Jeremy Layn Hostetler, 41, LaPaz, passed away at 11:24 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, as the result of a train accident in LaPaz. He was born on July 27, 1974, in Bremen, and has remained a lifelong area resident. Jeremy is survived by his four children: Andrew Hostetler; Zachary Hostetler; Neal Hostetler; and Isabel Hostetler, …read more.

David Michael Bacon, 17, passed away into the arms of Jesus Christ on Sunday evening, Sept. 20, 2015. David was born in Plymouth, on May 26, 1998, to David M. and Kathy A. (Szombathy) Bacon. He was a junior at Plymouth High School in Plymouth. Four things were important to David: family, faith, his education …read more.

Eleanor Jane Weyand, 80, of North Webster, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at her home. She was born on March 20, 1935, in Kokomo, to Arthur L. and Genevieve E. (Elvin) Miller. She graduated in 1953 from Kokomo High School, 1957, from Purdue University in West Lafayette, and received her Master’s Degree from …read more.

Lifetime Kosciusko County resident, James A. Bowser, 86, passed away at 4:44 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. Born April 18, 1929, in Warsaw, James was the son of John Alva and Anna M. (Beatty) Bowser. He and Patricia “Patsy” Winifred McQueer were joined in marriage Dec. 11, 1954 in Warsaw. …read more.

Bonita I. Stay, 69, Plymouth, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. Bonnie was born on Dec. 22, 1945, in Barnet County of Hartford a sub district of London England. Bonnie was a Lab Technician. She worked for Delmonte Foods for 33 years. A devoted daughter, sister and aunt she enjoyed being outdoors, going for …read more.

Serenity Marie Lynn Wilson, 2, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Children’s Hospital. Serenity was born in Rochester, on Oct. 9, 2012, to Cody Wilson and Krysti LaVanway. Serenity is survived by her parents; her sister: Raven Wilson; brothers: Dominic LaVanway; Gabriel Kinslow; her grandparents: Deborah Blacklaw, Plymouth; Gina Williams, …read more.

David M. Bacon, 17, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Phyllis J. Kelsey, 78, Plymouth since 1968, passed away with her family by her side at her residence, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. Phyllis was born Nov. 26, 1936, in Plymouth, where she lived for all her life. Her parents were F. John and Ada (Goss) Hutchings. On March 29, 1958, Phyllis J. Hutchings married Robert …read more.

Domingo Trinidad “DVS” Robles, 36, Plymouth, passed away with family by his side at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, in his home. Domingo was born in Weslaco, Texas on June 6, 1979, to Jaime and Graciela (Ramos) Robles. He loved making people laugh and enjoyed being with kids. He was always up for a good …read more.

Lorraine R. Thomas, 90, Culver, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Lorraine was born July 4, 1925, in Chicago, Ill. She was one of five children born to Edward and Agnes (Mottys) Pletka. Lorraine attended Culver Community High School. She fell in love and married Leroy Thomas on Nov. 5, 1943, at Leiters …read more.

Barbara J. Gearhart, 57, of rural Silver Lake, passed at 2:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at her preceded father’s residence. She was born on Aug. 21, 1958, in Rochester, to Robert D. and Catherine Rose (Harris) Gearhart. She had been married twice. She worked for Wabash Valley Manufacturing of Silver Lake, for over 15 …read more.

Patricia J. Wenger, 84, of Nappanee, died at 12:13 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital under care with IU Goshen Hospice. She was born on Dec. 13, 1930, in Nappanee to Everett “Bag” and Charlotte (Price) Pippen. On Sept. 25, 1953, she married Richard Wenger in the First Brethren Church in …read more.

Earl Dean Helmuth, 24, Nappanee, died at 6:31 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Michigan City, as a result of a drowning accident. He was born March 11, 1991, in Nappanee to Walter Ray and Barbara Sue (Hochstetler) Helmuth. Earl Dean was a lifetime area resident and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. …read more.

Theda Brown, 39, of Cromwell, passed away on Sept. 21, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.  

Kenneth Daniel Germann, 97, of Bremen, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Kenneth was born on Jan. 23, 1918, the son of Daniel and Anna (Wuthrich) Germann. On Feb. 18, 1950, he married Mary E. Widup. She passed away on Feb. 11, 2003. He is survived …read more.

C. Jean Myers, 64, of Georgetown, Ill., transferred peacefully to heaven at 10:14 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at her home in Georgetown. She was born Dec. 15, 1950, in Akron, Ohio to John and Ruthella (Lawrence) Ruth. Jean received her associates degree from Indiana Business College. She married John K. Myers in Marion, on …read more.

James R. Smith, 73, a longtime Marshall County resident, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Jim was born Dec. 11, 1941, at Plymouth, Indiana to Elvin E. and Lucille (Ritchey) Smith. He was a lifelong resident and was a graduate of Tyner High School in 1960. Jim …read more.

Patricia Sue Eaton, 82, of Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, passed 9:17 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 26, 1932, in Franklin Township, Kosciusko County, to Gerald and Reatha (Jefferies) Ballenger. On June 13, 1951, Patricia Ballenger married Mickey D. Eaton in Denver, CO. She was a …read more.

James A. Bowser, 86, Warsaw, died Monday, Sept. 21, at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Florence B. Armey, 92, North Manchester, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Florence was born June 9, 1923, to Elihu and Zella (Curtis) Shotts, both deceased, in Pettit, and was a homemaker. She married Fred Nutter, who died in Dec. 1955, and then married Marvin Ora Armey on Dec. 1, …read more.

James W. “Jim” Schoeff, 68, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, in his residence. He was born on Nov. 22, 1946, in Huntington, to Wallace E. and Betty L. (Cowin) Schoeff. He graduated in 1965 from Huntington High School and in 1969 from Monmouth College in Ill. with his Education …read more.

Melvin L. “Ledru” Gray, 92 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at his home, on the ancestral Mock farm near North Webster. He was born at home on March 20, 1923, in Pierceton, (near Ridinger Lake) to Lester John Newton and Hazel Mildred (Mock) Gray, who were descendants of two …read more.

Marna J. (Sage) Widmer, 63, Leo, passed away at 7:25 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Marna was born on Nov. 1, 1951, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Russell and Fern (Rhodes) Sage. She spent her formative years in Huntertown, and graduated from Carroll High School in 1970. …read more.

Katherine Fay Wallace of Greenwood, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Porter Memorial Hospital of Valparaiso, at the age of 32. She was a 2001 graduate of Warsaw High School in Warsaw. In 2005 she received her degree in Social Work from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis. …read more.

Jean Anne Artist, 80, of Culver, passed away on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at home. Jean was born to Harley and Edith (Muffley) Brock on Jan. 9, 1953, in Bourbon. She was a 1953 graduate of Bourbon High School. On May 23, 1953, she was married to Herman D. Artist. He preceded her in death …read more.

Kim Marina “Kymm” Thibert, 35, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday Sept. 10, 2015, and with her she took a piece of our hearts. Kymm was born March 6, 1980 in Wales, Mass. She loved spending time with family and friends. She had a smile for everyone and saw the best in people. Kymm …read more.

Barbara J. Zollinger, 83, Goshen, passed away early Friday morning, Sept. 18, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Jan. 18, 1932 in Syracuse to John and Evelyn (Jordon) Bowser. A lifetime area resident, Mrs. Zollinger attended Solomon Creek United Methodist Church. Following high school, Mrs. Zollinger, performed with the Barnum and …read more.

Barbara J. Gearhart, 57, Akron, passed at 2:35 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Patricia Sue Eaton, 82, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, passed 9:17 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home Mentone.

Fred Kolter, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 6:04 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in I.U. Health Goshen Hospital.

Carl J. Love, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 in his residence.

Nick Robert Bornes, 56 of Warsaw, passed away at 9:24 pm Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 in his residence.

Janet Ann Hofer, Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Parkview Whitley Hospital of Columbia City, at the age of 51. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where she attended Warsaw Community Church for many years. Janet was a 1982 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

Florence B. Armey, 92, North Manchester, died at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Melvin L. “Ledru” Gray, 92 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at his home, on the ancestral Mock farm near North Webster. He was born at home on March 20, 1923 in Pierceton (near Ridinger Lake), to Lester John Newton and Hazel Mildred (Mock) Gray, who were descendants of two …read more.

Eleanor Weyand, 80, Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Joan V. Brown, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. On Jan. 25, 1930, she was born in London, England to Charles Samuel and Francis Louise (Hewitt) Hampton. She was united in marriage to Arnold Brown on June 21, 1953 in Warsaw. He preceded her in …read more.

Olivia S. Ramirez, 67, of North Webster, passed away at 8:21 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 at her home. She was born on Sept. 15, 1948 in Brownfield, Tex., to Jesus & Julia (Garcia) Salazar. She grew up in Texas and attended public schools in Brownfield. She was married April 1967 in Altus, Okla., to …read more.

John Lorene Hill, 94, of Nappanee, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Center for Hospice House in Elkhart. He was born on Oct. 9, 1920, in Shipshewana, to Delbert E. and Blanche E. (Kreighbaum) Hill. He graduated in 1939 from North Webster High School, attended Barber College in Indianapolis, and was a …read more.

Deloris L. Hayes, 83, Syracuse, passed away at 10:18 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Patty J. Hall, 62, Claypool, died at 12:22 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Hall was born July 6, 1953 to Vernon Heil and Ruby Hamilton. She graduated from Marion High School in 1971, and graduated from Tucker Vocational Center in 1988, where she received her associates degree in nursing. She …read more.

Kenneth B. Carter, 84, North Manchester, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Mullen, Nebr. to Charles Carter and Julia (McDuffee) Carter on Dec. 26, 1930. Carter was a retired automotive technician and instructor, and was a member of Calvary baptist Church, Wabash. He …read more.

Donovan E. “Don” Boomershine, a Plymouth resident since 1973, died at 1:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, in his home with his family by his side. Don grew up in Ohio, moving to Texas for ten years before moving to Plymouth. Don was born in Belle Center, Ohio to Harley R. and Hilda M.C. (Holp) …read more.

Steven Lee Hockert, age 73, of Nappanee, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Nov. 6, 1941, at Goshen Hospital to David and Jeanette (Richmond) Hockert. On Jan. 19, 1963, he married Kathleen Mitchell. She survives along with two sons: Tad (Deb) Hockert, Goshen; Matthew Hockert, Nappanee; daughter: Lynli …read more.

Carl J. Kavanaugh Jr., 65, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at his home. He was born on Oct. 30, 1949, in Beech Grove, the son of Carl J. and Mary (Poths) Kavanaugh. On Aug. 7, 1971, he married Margery “Margie” Mathew; she survives. Also surviving are his children: Matthew Kavanaugh, …read more.

Rickey Ren Fennell, 61, Bremen, who grew up in Brighton, died at 6:58 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 17, 1953 in Sturgis, Mich. to Richard A. and Dorothy E. (von Olnhousen) Fennell. He married Kathy (Geiger) Fennell. Surviving are his wife: Kathy, Bremen; children: Sarah (Andy) Wesselhoft, …read more.

Terry Lynn Craig-Hyde, age 49, Warsaw, died at 10:38 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 31, 1965, in Dover, Ohio, to Herbert M. and Emma J (Perkins) Blankenship. She attended Carrolton High School, Ohio where she lived for the first part of her life. She lived …read more.

Christopher S. Erb, 41, of Wabash, passed away at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at his home. He was born on June 14, 1974, in Los Angeles, Calif. to Alfredo Rodriguez of Wabash, and the late, Linda Lou Erb-Rodriguez. Chris is also survived by daughter: Ashley Lynn Erb, Los Angeles, Calif.; Jessie Rameriz, Wabash; …read more.