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Category: Obituaries Archive 2016

Phyllis  M. Martin,  89, Tippecanoe passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mary Jane Thompson, 83, Leesburg, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake.

Danny A. “Dan” Brown, 75, Cromwell, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 at North Ridge Village Nursing & Rehab Center in Albion. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN

David J. Brenneman

August 27, 2016

Brenneman’s life and calling as a farmer was dedicated to raising dairy cattle and working the land alongside his wife, Alicia, on the farm they established in 1970, south of Elkhart, on County Road 7. His commitment to always learning and improving the farming operation along with his incredible work ethic, led to the growth …read more.

Kay A. Justis

August 27, 2016

Kay A. Justis, 68, Claypool, formerly of Nappanee, died Thursday, Aug. 25 from injuries from an explosion in her home. She was born October 4, 1947 in Elkhart to Ross C. and Loella (Gall) Martin. Kay was a 1965 graduate of Nappanee High School and attended Anderson College. She lived her lifetime in Elkhart and …read more.

Kaila Cheyanne Cearbaugh

August 27, 2016

Kaila Cheyanne Cearbaugh, 22, Larwill, passed away at 9:53 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Born October 12, 1993 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Kelly Meredith and Ashley Anne (Dunn) Cearbaugh. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the class of 2012 and attended Ivy Tech Community College for two years. She had …read more.

Mary Jane Thompson, 83, Leesburg, died at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Michael Ousnamer, 71, Plymouth, died Saturday, Aug. 27, at his home in the company of his wife Sharon and children. Service arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

James L. Hoff

August 26, 2016

A memorial gathering for James L. Hoff, 50, who passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 16, will be held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, August 27th at the home of Liz and Jeff Shireman located at 9237 E. 12B Road, Argos, Indiana. Jim was born on March 16, 1966 in Plymouth, Indiana to Joe D. and Jennifer …read more.

A. Wendel Satchwill

August 26, 2016

A. Wendel Satchwill, 93, rural Urbana, died at 9:56 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born April 3, 1923, in Huntington County, to Alfred and Elma (Fidlier) Satchwill. Wendel married Eva Marie Wilcox in Wabash County on Sept. 20, 1944. He was a life-long farmer and a self-employed …read more.

Jack Earl Lutz

August 26, 2016

Jack Earl Lutz, 84, Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. He was born March 3, 1932, in Muncie to Fred and Mabel Lutz. Jack retired at age 65 from Hull Lift Truck, Elkhart; as well as worked at Midwest Towel, Muncie. A U.S. Navy veteran, Jack served …read more.

Glenn J. Hogue,

August 26, 2016

Glenn J. Hogue, 83, rural Columbia City, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.

Edna Mae Keyser Couts Keltz Wagoner, 93, Plymouth, peacefully went to be with the Lord Aug. 24, 2016.

Gary L. Rodriguez, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Life Care Center in Fort Wayne.

Edward E. Warren Sr.

August 25, 2016

Edward E. Warren Sr., 100, South Bend, passed away at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at home.  He was born on April 30, 1916, in Culver to the late Adril and Amanda (Wiser) Warren.  On Oct. 23, 1943, in South Bend, he was united in marriage to the former Virginia B. Harding. Mr. Warren is …read more.

Helen “Joan” Wysong

August 25, 2016

Helen “Joan” Wysong, 88, Wolf Lake, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at North Ridge Village Nursing. Born Dec. 18, 1927, in Cromwell, she was the daughter of Merle and Ruby (Knox) Bennett. A lifetime resident of Wolf Lake, Joan graduated from Wolf Lake High School with the class of 1945.  On Dec. …read more.

Donald E. Ritter Sr., 78, Syracuse, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

Gary Rodriquez — PENDING

August 25, 2016

Gary Rodriquez, 65, North Webster, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Life Care Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Rev. Charles Pletcher Jr.

August 24, 2016

Rev. Charles Pletcher Jr., 94, Nappanee, passed on to his heavenly home at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at his residence. He lived his lifetime in this area. He was born March 7, 1922, to Charles D. and Emma (Herr) Pletcher in Nappanee. Rev. Charles graduated from Nappanee High School and attended Goshen Mennonite …read more.

Clarence L. Tully

August 24, 2016

Clarence L. Tully, 80, formerly of Wabash, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at 2:10 a.m. in his home in Ocala, Fla.

Evalee Signs

August 24, 2016

Evalee Signs, 79, North Manchester died Aug. 12, 2016. She was born Oct. 11, 1936, to Charles and Goldie Allen Shepherd. On April 26, 1960, she married Frank Signs Jr., who died Sept. 24, 1998. SErvices will be at 1 p.m. Monday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester with J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be in …read more.

Donald E. Ritter, 78, Syracuse, died at 8:30 a.m., Aug. 24, 2016, at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

James G. Napier

August 24, 2016

Jim Napier, 57, Culver, died Aug. 22, 2016 at the Hospice House of South Bend.

Anne K. Schafer

August 23, 2016

Anne K. Schafer, 98, New Carlisle, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 19, in Hamilton Grove Community, New Carlisle. She was born Sept. 16, 1917 in Lincoln, Neb., to the late George and Margaret (Lieder) Dies. In 1937 in Nebraska, Anne married Jacob J. Schafer, who preceded her in death on Feb. 29, 1995. Anne is …read more.

Robert J. Stiver

August 23, 2016

Robert J. Stiver, 96, Goshen, died 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born on May 29, 1920 in New Paris to Irvin and Ina (O’Neal) Stiver. He married Margie Marie (Manges) Stiver on June 19, 1942. Surviving are his wife: Margie, Goshen; son: Craig (Phyl) Stiver, Goshen; brother: Don Stiver, …read more.

Ruby June Battles Geyer

August 23, 2016

Ruby June Battles Geyer, 94, Lakeville, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, in Hospice House of South Bend. She was born on June 12, 1922, to Millard and Cora (Klinkner) Battles. On March 16, 1946, she married Dale Geyer. He preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 2009. She was a 1940 graduate …read more.

Clarice “June” Honer

August 23, 2016

Clarice “June” Honer, 89, Syracuse, formerly of Chicago, Ill., passed away Friday, Aug. 19, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1927, the daughter of Frank Arnold and Martha E. (Richards) Swanson in Chicago, Ill. On Feb. 1, 1969, she married Jack Honer in Ligonier; he preceded her in death in …read more.

Wilma Jean Snapp

August 23, 2016

Wilma Jean Snapp, 91, Wabash, passed away at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born to the late Charles Alber and Mary Elizabeth (Grimes) Goble on Sept. 23, 1924, in Peru. Wilma Jean married Rex H. Snapp on Aug. 30, 1941, he passed away on March 11, 2008. She …read more.

Oliver Ira Fitz Artist

August 23, 2016

Infant Oliver Ira Fitz Artist, 10 days old, Plymouth, passed away at 12:23 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at IU Health Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

Jennifer A. Miller

August 23, 2016

Jennifer A. Miller, 45, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 at home.

R. Neil Cripe

August 23, 2016

R. Neil Cripe, 86, Bremen, celebrated his arrival in heaven Aug. 21, 2016 following a lengthy illness.

Thomas G. Hickle

August 22, 2016

Thomas G. Hickle, 63, Arab, Ala., formerly of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 4:35 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born March 9, 1953, in Rochester, he was the son of Harold T. and Betty (Knicker) Hickle. He was a 1972 Kewanna High School graduate where he played basketball for the Indian’s …read more.

Consuelo Duran-DeRamirez

August 22, 2016

Consuelo Duran-DeRamirez, 64, Argos, died at 5:05 a.m. Aug. 21, 2016, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She had been in declining health for the past couple of years. Consuelo was born on April 26, 1952, in Zacatecas, Mexico, to Manuel Duran and Delores Frias-Duran and had lived in Argos since 2010. In May …read more.

Reva M. Grable

August 22, 2016

Reva M. Grable, 79, formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at Hospice of Hope, Maysville, Ky.

Clarice Sloan — UPDATED

August 22, 2016

Clarice A.  Sloan, 80, Columbia City, passed away at 2:23 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at her home.  Born Dec. 30, 1935, in Antwerp, OH, she was the daughter of Gillis and Madele (Muir) Jackson. Growing up, Clarice traveled around a lot but moved to Ft. Wayne and would work at GE in various departments for …read more.

Ronald E. Woolley

August 22, 2016

Ronald E. Woolley, 72, of Plymouth, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in the Hospice House of St. Joseph County.

Pedro G. Vasquez Jr., 47, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 21, 2016, at his Plymouth home following an illness. Service arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home  

Joyce Eileen Smith

August 22, 2016

Joyce Eileen Smith, 88, Claypool, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

Oscar Robinson

August 21, 2016

Oscar Robinson, 85, North Manchester, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19., at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born May 7, 1931, in Blue River, Ky., to Lonnie P. and Fannie B. (Wallen) Robinson. On April 29, 1951, he married Eunice M. Marshall. She survives. He retired in 1992 after 35 …read more.

Shelby Jean Wiley

August 21, 2016

Shelby Jean Wiley, 79, Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1937, in Paintsville, Ky., to Grant Sr. and Cordie (Collins) Hill. Shelby married Alvin Wiley in Wabash Nov. 18, 1978; he died Feb. 7, 2012. She worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring in …read more.

Terry George Thompson

August 21, 2016

Terry George Thompson, 76, Goshen, formerly of Milford, died Friday morning, Aug. 19, 2016, at his home. He was born July 5, 1940, in Ludlow Falls, Ohio, to George and Lois (Pfeiffer) Thompson. On Sept. 5, 1965, he married Martha “Marti” Stauffer in Osceola. She survives along with a daughter, Beth Ann Thompson, Elkhart; a …read more.

Raymond T. Holbrook

August 21, 2016

Raymond T. Holbrook, 94, Milford, formerly of New Paris, died Friday morning, Aug. 19, 2016 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. He was born April 10, 1922, in Peoria, Ill., to Mabel (Holdeman) Holbrook. On Oct. 5, 1945, he married Aline M. Cook in Goshen. She died Aug. 15, 1999. He is survived by a son, Ricky (Shane) …read more.

Caroline L. Moeller

August 21, 2016

Caroline L. Moeller, 88, Bremen, peacefully went home to the Lord Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. Caroline was born Nov. 14, 1927, in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of the late George and Sophia (Troeger) Bauer. Caroline is survived by three daughters: Susan (Robert) Myers, Columbia Station, Ohio, Robin (Myron) Sunderman, Clarinda, Iowa, and Wendy (Thomas) Coxey, …read more.

Jack E. Schrader

August 21, 2016

Jack E. Schrader, 85, rural Columbia City, died 11:48 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, where he had been a resident since August, 2014. He was born July 31, 1931, in Whitley County, a son of Charles E. and Mary C.P. (Gaff) Schrader. As a young boy, his family moved to …read more.

Robert Lee “Rob” Clarkson III, 60, Richvalley, died at 8:24 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 16, 1956, in Florence, Ky., to Robert Lee Jr. and Elaine Joy (Seibold) Clarkson. Rob was a 1974 graduate of Northfield High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He worked at …read more.

Charles E. Hollenback

August 21, 2016

Charles E. Hollenback, 80, Roann, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, at 8:12 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. He was born March 14, 1936, in Huntington County to Charles J. and Rita (Lange) Hollenback. Chuck married Colleen K. DePoy in Wabash Dec. 30, 1956. He retired from GenCorp, Wabash, in 1997 after …read more.

Happy G. “Hap” Anglin

August 21, 2016

Happy G.  “Hap “Anglin, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 11:16 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On April 16, 1939, he was born in South Bend to W. Don and Pearl O. (Cummings) Anglin. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Hap worked for Anglin Signs for 60 years, constructing, painting and hanging …read more.

Briyah Greer

August 19, 2016

Born into the waiting arms of Jesus and surrounded by her loving family, Briyah Justeen Ruth Greer was born and died at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, at 7:58 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. Briyah was born to Braska S. Cartwright and Dontice D. Greer of North Webster. Braska, Dontice and their families will receive visitors …read more.

Ralph A. Heil

August 19, 2016

Ralph A. Heil, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Ralph was born on April 9, 1917, in New Bremen, Ohio, to the late Otto and Mabel Heil. He moved to Huntington, and then to Fort Recovery, Ohio, where he was co-partner in the St. …read more.

Pauletta ‘Ann’ Mays

August 19, 2016

Pauletta “Ann” (Hess) Mays, 75, passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Ann was born in Rushville on April 25, 1941, to Harold and Lola (Stevens) Hess. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1959. She worked as a ward clerk for 27 years at the St. …read more.

Sophia H. Long-UPDATED

August 19, 2016

Sophia Haley Long, 6, Pierceton, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born June 1, 2010, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Christopher Leon Long and Molly Kirsten (Long) Long. Sophia grew up on her family’s farm in Pierceton. On June 27, 2010, she …read more.

Harold J. East — UPDATED

August 19, 2016

Harold Jr. East, 88, Warsaw, died at 6:50 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in his family’s Warsaw home.

Jerry Lee Flatter

August 19, 2016

Jerry Lee Flatter, Sr. passed away at 7:19 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.

Happy G. “Hap “Anglin, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 11:16 pm Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

Sophia H. Long — PENDING

August 19, 2016

Sophia H. Long, 6, Pierceton passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 18, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City.

Mary L. Nichter

August 19, 2016

Mary L. Nichter, 92, Churubusco, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Loretta Mae Thomas

August 19, 2016

Loretta Mae Thomas, 78, Bremen, passed away at 5:40 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 in Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart.

Howard M. Everton

August 19, 2016

Howard M. Everton, 66, of Lagro, died at 6:37 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

Thomas L. Haworth

August 19, 2016

Thomas L. Haworth, 72, West Lafayette, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 6:43 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer.

Eugene C. ‘Gene’ Peters

August 18, 2016

Eugene C. “Gene” Peters, 86, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in his residence. He was born Jan. 14, 1930, in Chicago Heights, Ill., to the late August L. and Minnie (Rinkenberger) Peters. Eugene graduated from Lowell High School in 1948. He was an operating engineer for the Local Union 150 for 45 years. …read more.

Howard Everton – PENDING

August 18, 2016

Howard M. Everton, 66, Lagro, died at 6:37 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born March 5, 1950, in Vallejo, Calif. Howard was a dishwasher at Bob Evan’s restaurant, Wabash, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his companion: Gary Clem, Lagro. There will be …read more.

Harold J. East — PENDING

August 18, 2016

Harold J. East died Wednsesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in his Warsaw residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Rita R. Messer — UPDATED

August 18, 2016

Rita R. Messer, 70, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 at her home.

Irven Laverne Senders

August 18, 2016

Irven Laverne “Irv” Senders Jr., 65, Ligonier, formerly of central Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at home.

Margaret Doris Gaines

August 18, 2016

Margaret Doris (Bridenthal) Gaines, 94, passed away at 8:37 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2016 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab Center in LaFontaine.

Karla Jane Funk — UPDATED

August 18, 2016

Karla Jane Funk, 59, rural Akron, went home to be with her Lord at 6:52 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at her residence. She had resided here since 2001 moving from Wisconsin

Jerry E. Lewis

August 18, 2016

Jerry E. Lewis, 73, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away, at 12:50 p.m. August 17, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Glenn Ray Kennedy

August 18, 2016

Glenn Ray Kennedy, Warsaw, passed away at 10:14 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 73.

James L. Hoff

August 17, 2016

James L. Hoff, 50, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. Jim was born on March 16, 1966, in Plymouth, to Joe D. and Jennifer (Linn) Hoff. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1985. He worked as a welder for Newmar and Real Products. Jim enjoyed working …read more.

Vera Mae Linsburg

August 17, 2016

Vera Mae Linsburg, 88, Wabash, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Anderson, to Fred and Bertha (Bodle) Hannah. Vera was a 1946 graduate of Alexandria High School and attended Indiana Business College. She married H. Eugene Linsburg in Alexandria on April 4, …read more.

Sally Regene Howard

August 17, 2016

Sally Regene Howard, 77, Wabash, died at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Bickford Cottage, Wabash. She was born Oct. 7, 1938, in Wabash to James and Helen (Corder) Hale. Sally graduated from Wabash High School in 1956. She married Billy Bob Howard in Wabash on Feb. 10, 1957; he died Dec. 6, 2013. …read more.

Christopher J. Stout

August 17, 2016

Christopher J. Stout, 24, Wabash, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on July 14, 1992, in Wabash, to Gary Wayne and Kelly Jo (McGinnis) Stout, who survive in Wabash. Chris was a 2011 graduate from Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate …read more.

Susan Blackburn

August 17, 2016

Susan Blackburn, 67, Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at home. She was born to James and Wilma (Ritchie) Blackburn on Jan. 4, 1949, in Niles, Mich. She worked as a nursing assistant and activities director at Miller’s Merry Manor for 14 years and Lakeland Healthcare for six years. She was also a …read more.

Glenn Kennedy

August 17, 2016

Glenn Ray Kennedy, Warsaw, passed away at 10:14 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, at the age of 73. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 45 years. Glenn enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served until his honorable discharge. He continued his education and graduated from Morehead …read more.

Loretta M. Thomas

August 17, 2016

Loretta Mae Thomas, 78, Bremen, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart. Loretta was born at home on June 25, 1938, to Herschel and Pearl LaVerne (Young) Fisher. She graduated from Bremen High School in 1956. On June 8, 1958, she married her true love, Lee B. Thomas. …read more.

Layne (Lane) David Warren

August 17, 2016

Layne “Lane” David Warren, 91, Claypool, passed away in his home surrounded by his family at 10:11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016.

Susan L. Langohr

August 17, 2016

Susan L. Langohr, 69, rural Columbia City, died at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016.

Karla Jane Funk — PENDING

August 17, 2016

Karla Jane Funk, 59, rural Akron, passed at 6:52 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Ronald K. Harshman, 82, Rochester, passed away at 5:53 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

CWO Ret. Paul Devon Henriott, 90, Rochester, passed away at 5:39 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at his residence.

Sara Bennett

August 16, 2016

With ways all her own, it was the heart of Sara Bennett that lovingly held her family close. Through unyielding faith, she was a woman who knew the value of hard work and the meaning of giving without expecting anything in return. Sara’s loving compassion and nurturing example touched the hearts of many. For these …read more.

James “Jim” Brewer

August 16, 2016

James “Jim” A. Brewer, LaGrange, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, at the age of 59. He was a self-employed carpenter and an ex-Marine.  He will be remembered as a devoted husband and loving brother. He will be missed by many. He was born …read more.

Wanda ‘Alice’ Good

August 16, 2016

Wanda “Alice” Good, Plymouth, formerly of Lakeville, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89 years old. She was born Dec. 21, 1926, Plymouth, a daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Schrom) Green, and has remained a lifelong resident of Marshall County On Nov. 8, …read more.

Sandra York

August 16, 2016

Sandra Stayton York, 78, Plymouth, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, at her home with her family at her side. Sandra was born May 18, 1938, in Argos, to Willard “Pete” and Virginia (Hessler) Stayton. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She and her husband, Don, spent winters in Florida …read more.

Irvin Overmyer

August 16, 2016

Irvin was born on March 13, 1925, at Burr Oak, to Roy and Goldie (Kring) Overmyer and was a lifelong resident. Irvin was a brick layer. He belonged to Brick Layers and Allied Craft workers. He was a long time member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Maxinkuckee Lodge #373, and was a Past Grand Master, …read more.

Paul Henriott – PENDING

August 16, 2016

Mr. Paul Henriott, 90, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away earlier today at his home. Arrangements pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ronald Harshman – PENDING

August 16, 2016

Ronald Harshman,  82, Rochester, passed away today at Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Sadie Bays – UPDATED

August 16, 2016

Sadie Bays, 67, North Manchester, passed away at 9:33 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in her residence. On Aug. 5, 1949, she was born in Floyd County, Ky., to Amon and Mary (Compton) Prater Sr. She was united in marriage to Frank Bays on March 2, 1968, in Packerton, who preceded her in death on …read more.

Gary D. Lawson — UPDATED

August 16, 2016

Gary D. Lawson, 58, Big Lake, passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home.

Grant Salyer — UPDATED

August 16, 2016

Grant Salyer, Silver Lake, having just celebrated his 100th birthday, passed away at 2:06 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 in Warsaw’s Mason Healthcare Unit where he had been a patient for only a few short months.

Kaciaryna Puntus, 85, Syracuse, passed away at her home on Aug. 11, 2016.

Julie Ann Hall

August 16, 2016

Julie Ann Hall, 52, Wabash, died at 7:10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Myrtle “JoAnn” Bell

August 16, 2016

Myrtle J. “JoAnn” Bell, 86, North Webster, passed away at 6:27 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at her home. She was born on Feb. 18, 1930, Larwill, to James William & Mildred Irene (Marrs) Bohnstedt. She was a lifetime Whitley/Kosciusko County resident and graduated in 1948 from Larwill High School. On Dec. 29, 1951 in Etna …read more.

James K. Lowe

August 16, 2016

James K. Lowe, 78, New Paris, died 5:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.

Susan L. Langohr

August 15, 2016

Susan L. Langohr, 69, rural Columbia City, died at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, Aug.13, 2016. She was born Oct. 5, 1946, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Robert H. and Alice M. (Johnston) Hood. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1965. On Oct. 23, 1965, …read more.

Darin Michael Curtis

August 15, 2016

Darin Michael Curtis passed away early Thursday morning at IU Health Goshen Hospital after a short struggle with advanced lung cancer. He is survived by his two daughters: Susan, 12; and Payton, 4; his father: Fred (Eva) Curtis; siblings: Kellie (Brian) Malone; Bart (Sara) Curtis; Christopher (Esther) Curtis; girlfriend: Miriam Hochstetler; along with stepsister: Michelle …read more.

Edna L. Yoder

August 15, 2016

Edna L. Yoder, 62, Nappanee, died peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. She had been ill with cancer for three years. Edna was born Oct. 5, 1953, in Elkhart to LeRoy E.G. and Katie N. (Hershberger) Miller. She lived her lifetime in Nappanee. On May 31, 1973, she married …read more.

Donna Jean Kolar

August 15, 2016

Donna Jean Kolar, 94, passed away at 2 a.m. Aug. 13, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Nov. 11, 1921, in Kosciusko County, to Idyl D. and Faye Leiter Hoffer. On June 30, 1945, in Iowa City, Iowa, she married Chester G. Kolar, who preceded her in death Aug. 19, 1984. She …read more.

John E. Brock

August 15, 2016

John E. Brock, 66, Rochester, passed away at 11:39 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 15, 1949, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Roland J. and Gertrude “Trudy” (Lighty) Brock. John was a 1975 graduate of St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, with a degree in …read more.

Sadie Bays-PENDING

August 15, 2016

Sadie Bays, 67, North Manchester, passed away at 7:11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

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