Gloria Letsch, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 7:11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 in her residence.

Gary Lawson, 58, Columbia City, passed away at 11:52 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home.

Max Pearson, 81, Columbia City, formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home in Columbia City.

Kaciaryna Puntus, 85, Syracuse, passed away at her home Aug. 11, 2016. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Jack Engledow, 77, Wabash, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Susan K. Flora, 72, Culver, passed away Aug. 10, 2016 at her home with her family at her side.

Jonita M. “Jo” Frank, 64, Syracuse, passed away at 10:18 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at her home.

Priscilla Sue Vance, 75, Warsaw, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing.

Patricia Ann “Patty” (Scott) Klug, 77, Warsaw, went home to her Lord and Savior, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 during sunrise at her beloved Chapman Lake home.

Donnabelle Kolo, 90, of Nappanee, died at 10:30 pm, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Milford, where she had resided since 2013. Donnabelle was born October 9, 1925 in Nappanee to Grover C. and Grace E. (Chivington) Huffman. She lived her lifetime in this area and was a 1943 graduate …read more.

David Lee Brane, 64, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3 a.m., Aug. 12, 2016 at his home. He was born Jan. 17, 1952 in Wabash, to Russell and Geneva (Gatchel) Brane. David married Lori A. Sandberg in Wabash on Sept. 8, 1984. He served in the Indiana National Guard. He worked for the Wabash County Highway …read more.

Dragoljub Graovac 61, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 10:35 P.M. Friday Aug. 12, 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana. He was born on December 17, 1954 in Glusci, Yugoslavia, the son of Stevan and Vidosava (Rosic’) Graovac. Mr. Graovac had been a farmer for many years in his hometown in Yugoslavia-Serbia. He moved to the …read more.

Maralyn L. Booher 83, Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in her sleep surrounded by loved ones at Creekside Village Nursing Home, Mishawaka. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Ercel (Powell) Myers, her eldest son Jonathan Marcus Booher and her husband of 40 years, Ray E …read more.

Harold “Hattie” A. Bagley, 86, formerly of Lake of the Woods, died Aug. 11, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born in Pontiac, Mich., on July 29, 1930, to Frank and Mary (Cunningham) Bagley. Hattie was the oldest of eight children who include: Francis Atkinson; Jean Horvath; David Bagley; Terry Bagley;  Leslie Eppert, …read more.

Rita R. Messer, 70, Silver Lake, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Grant Salyer, 100, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Brian F. Royer, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, in his Argos home. Brian was born the son of Frank D. and Carole S. (Rogers) Royer on July 28, 1969, in Logansport. He received his education at West Central High School. By trade Brian was a welder and worked in production for …read more.

Priscilla Vance, 75, Warsaw, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Mrs. Martha Jane “Marty” Foreman, 91, Macy, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:48 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester. On Oct. 19, 1924, Marty was born in Howard County. She was the cherished daughter of George and Georgia Van Fossen Mikels. As one of four children …read more.

Roberta V. Beard, 85, of New Paris, died Thursday morning, August 11, 2016 at the home of her son, following a yearlong battle with cancer. Visitation will begin Monday one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Burial will follow at New Paris Cemetery.

Sarah “Jane” Becker, 93, Ligonier, passed away at 3:13 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, at Avalon Village in Ligonier.

Martha Jane “Marty” Foreman, 91, Macy, passed away at 2:48 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester.

Mary L. Yoder, 86, Nappanee, died at 9:20 p.m. Aug. 10, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born Dec. 26, 1929, to Levi D. and Emma C. Stutzman. On Dec. 7, 1948, she married Earl D. Yoder, who died Oct. 6, 1972. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the …read more.

Brian F. Royer, 47, passed away unexpectedly at his Argos home on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. Service arrangements are being planned at this time and are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Kaciaryna Puntas, 85, Syracuse, passed away at her home on Aug. 11, 2016. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Peggy June Learned, 57, Wabash, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1958, in Anderson, to Virgil and Mary Ann (Shrock) McCord. Peggy was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. She married Michael Learned on July 9, 1977, in Wabash. She worked for GDX …read more.

Patricia A. “Patty” Klug, 77, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 at 7:15 a.m. in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jacqualin Kay Greuter Williams, 51, Warsaw, passed away at 3:16 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 in her residence.

Cheyenne Stewart, 60, South Whitley, died at 11:28 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Sarah Jane Becker, 93, Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Avalon Village Nursing home in Ligonier. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Ruby Craig, 93, Wabash, died at 2:28 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash.

Patricia A. Kisner, 81, North Manchester, died at 8:40 p.m., Aug. 9, 2016 at Peabody Health Care Community in North Mancehster.

Sheila L. McNeal was born in South Bend Aug. 14, 1951 to Richard A. and Doris L. (Dawson) Green. Sheila married the love of her life, Gene A. McNeal Sr. Sept. 16, 1967. She worked for Bremen Glass for 32 years in production until her retirement. Sheila enjoyed bowling and was on many leagues with her …read more.

Robbe R. Stouder, 50, Warsaw, was found passed away Aug. 4, 2016, in his apartment of natural causes. He was born May 16, 1966, in Warsaw, to Dallas and Mary Freeman Stouder. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of Triton High School, class of 1984, then attended Manchester College. …read more.

Alvin J. Keim, 85, Goshen, passed away Monday night, Aug. 8, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare surrounded by his children. He was born June 25, 1931, in Yoder, Kan.  On Sept. 4, 1952, he married Susanna W. Yoder. Survivors include four children: Suzan (Gregory) Oligee, New Paris; Polly (Brent) Byrnes, Dacula, Ga.; Earl (Kathy) Keim, Brookville; …read more.

Kitty Ann Garnand, 64, former Plymouth resident, passed away on Aug. 9, 2016, in her home. Kitty was born on March 28, 1952, in Plymouth to Kenneth B. and Hilda M. (Lamborn) Bowman. She graduated from Plymouth High School. Beloved mother of daughter, Kelly Lynn Sheets, and son, Matt Todd Garnand. Her unconditional love, support …read more.

Brian L. Rupright, 55, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 8, 2016, at his home on Knapp Lake.

Kathy Dawn Schaeffner, 60, resident of Macy for the last twenty years, passed away early Tuesday morning, Aug. 9, 2016, in her residence.

Kitty A. Garnand, 64, and former Plymouth resident, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, in her home in LebanonP. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home

Vickie E. Holloway, 59, of Rochester, passed away at 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mercedes JoAnne Weaver, 84, rural North Manchester,  died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Jan. 30, 1932, in Wabash, to Carl and Elizabeth (Grimm) Long. Mercedes was a 1949 graduate of Urbana High School. She married Roscoe Weaver in Richvalley, on Sept. 30, 1950. She worked at …read more.

Orion F. “Budd” Treat Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 8, 2016, with his wife of 63 years, Ajean, and son, Gary, by his side. Budd was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on Dec. 19, 1930, to Virginia (Miller) Treat, originally from Plymouth, and Orion F. Treat Sr. The family moved back to …read more.

Patricia Joan (Vance) Brown, age 77, received her final promotion on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, in her Claypool home. Her passing was from complications of renal failure and Amyloidosis. Patricia, known to friends and family as Pat, was born on Jan. 28, 1939, in Cambridge, Ohio, to the late Jerry V. and Eva (Dunlap) Vance. …read more.

Robert Jay Tennant, 87, Columbia City, died at 9:14 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted the previous Sunday. He was born March 11, 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Indiana a son of Russell Jay and Hallie Alma (Funk) Tennant. At the age of 10, …read more.

Dr. Robert B. Beckett, 74, passed away Aug. 7, 2016 in Wabash, after a brief illness. Bob was born in 1942 in Houston, Texas, raised in Grand Rapids, Mich. and Frankfort. He graduated from Frankfort High School in 1960, went on to obtain a Pharmacy degree from Purdue University in 1965, followed by a Masters …read more.

Longtime Plymouth retail merchant Budd Treat, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in the company of his family, Aug. 8, 2016. Services are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Faith A. Kersey, 64, Culver, passed away Aug. 6, 2016. Faith was born to Eugene and Doris (Hawkins) Jefferies Sr. on January 30, 1952 in Argos. She was married to Steven Kersey on July 4, 2001 in Plymouth. Faith is survived by her husband Steven; sons: Charles (Lisa) Hite, Plymouth; and Timothy (Angel) Baltes, Sullivan; …read more.

Jeanette A. “Jan” Sanders, 84, of Culver, passed away August 7, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

Bobby D. Randolph Jr., 38, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at the Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 1, 1978, in Wabash, to the late Bobby Randolph Sr. and Patricia (Wilson) Randolph, she survives in Wabash. Bobby is also survived by son: Zackery …read more.

Helen Louise “Weeze” Truex, 90, Nappanee, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided since May. She was born Nov. 12, 1925, in Kosciusko County to Dewey and Mildred (Hapner) Hoffer. On Aug. 5, 1965, she married Dale “Twink” Truex. He preceded in death April 30, 1976. Helen …read more.

Erik Dean “Doc” Mounsey Morris, 20, Bristol, died Thursday evening, Aug. 4, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, following a motorcycle accident near Shipshewana. He was born Aug. 13, 1995, in Goshen. He is survived by his mother: Lily (Jon) Barrick Gregorski, Bristol; his father: Ken (Lorelei) Mounsey Jr., Syracuse; fiance: Kayla Garber, Warsaw; …read more.

Bonnie Alice Warner, 88, rural Columbia City, passed from this life in comfort and peace at 6:01 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 27, 1927, in the home of the late Clarence Earl Sailor and Ethel Marie (Harshman) Sailor in Churubusco. Her formative years were …read more.

Keith Douglas Butler, 51, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 10, 1965, in Ojai, Calif. Keith was a 1983 graduate of John Glenn High School where he met many lifelong friends. Following high school, he served his country as …read more.

Lloyd “Louie” Lambright, 65, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. He was born on Dec. 15, 1950, to Amos D. and Edna J. (Gingerich) Lambright in Topeka. Lloyd was a man of many traits. He worked for many years as a factory worker for Redman Homes as …read more.

Brenda Lyons, 57, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 4, 2016, at her home. She was born on Sept. 5, 1958, in Harvey, Ill., to James and Shirley (White) Bragg. On May 15, 1977, she married Edward Lyons who survives. She was a longtime area resident coming from Chicago, Ill., as well as several years in …read more.

Lois Janeen Weddle, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 10:16 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in her residence. On Dec. 25, 1949, she was born in Warsaw to Carl and Margaret (Cornelius) Weddle. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Janeen worked as an industrial seamstress for ABC Industries, Winona Lake, retiring in 2012. She attended First Evangelical …read more.

Rachel E.B. Pelletier, 69, Syracuse, passed away at 9:47 a.m. Aug. 6, 2016, at her home. She was born on March 9, 1947, in Nashua, N.H., to Maurice Francis and Beatrice E. (Gaudette) LeBrun. She graduated in 1965 from St. Louis DeGonzaga High School, Nashua, N.H., and on Aug. 17, 1968, in Nashua, N.H., she …read more.

Robin Foreman, age 54, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at 6:10 a.m. in her residence. She was born on July 25, 1962, in Warsaw, to Homer and Jane (Groves) Waddle. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County, resident and graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1981. She was united in marriage …read more.

George Alexander passed away on Aug. 2, in Port Charlotte Fla., after a short fight with liver cancer. He was 74-years-old. He was a retired Town Marshal of Pierceton, having served the community faithfully for over 30 years as Marshal. He was also a paramedic during that time. George loved his community and served it …read more.

Larry Lee Coble, 76, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at his home. Born March 6, 1940, in Wabash County, he was the oldest child of Morris E. and Lucille H. (Albright) Coble. He grew up in the South Whitley area until he was in middle school and …read more.

Kenneth “Kenny” A. Garland, 97 of 625 Oakhill Ave., Plymouth, Indiana and formerly of the Argos community died on Aug. 6, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the Miller’s Merry Manor Assisted Living apartments where he passed peacefully in his sleep. Kenny was born on April 27, 1919, in Culver, to William and Gladys (Humes) Garland. …read more.

Lois Janeen Weddle, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 10:16 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Dorothy M. Griewank, 85, Plymouth, passed away at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Dorothy was born on April 5, 1931, in Miami County, to Darwin and Mildred (Han) Baker. On June 20, 1948, Dorothy became the bride of Roy D. Griewank in a ceremony in South Bend. Roy preceded …read more.

Evelyn L. Reichard, 91, a resident of Pretty Lake, Plymouth since 1950, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in her home of natural causes. Evelyn was born in Rochester, on Nov. 22, 1924, to William and Ersa (Johnson) Garver. She attended schools in Rochester, Tippecanoe, Culver and graduated from Argos High School. On Jan. 10, …read more.

Lynn Miller, 60, Cromwell, passed away peacefully at 5:25 a.m. Aug. 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital due to diabetic and kidney complications. Lynn was born on Nov. 18, 1955, in Syracuse, N.Y., to Edward and Betty Lou Lawton. Long known for marching to her own beat of the drum; Lynn was a fighter with …read more.

Patricia J. Brown, 77, Claypool, passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, in her home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Annie R. Ryan, 99, Warsaw, died at 11:55 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2016 in Mason Health, Warsaw. She was born July 13, 1917 in Eccles W. Va. to William Ellis Jones and Leila Virginia (Thompson) Jones. She married Rev. J. Leroy Anderson, who preceded her in death. She then married Ben H. Ryan, who also …read more.

Genevieve M. “Jenny” Hart, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 12:22 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016 in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. On May 4, 1925, she was born in Kosciusko County to Louis J. and Hazel M. (Jenkins) Kraatz. She was united in marriage to Robert L. Hart on June 1, 1947 in Warsaw. He preceded her in …read more.

Merrick Joseph David Garlinger, 2 days old, Syracuse, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Robin Foreman, Pierceton, passed away at 6:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Naomi Nora (Roller) Baldwin died peacefully at Grace Village in Winona Lake on July 30, at the age of 97. Naomi is survived by her children, Chuck and his wife, Debby, of Winona Lake, and Terry and his wife, Dawn, of Pioneer, OH, and by her four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in …read more.

Patsy McClure, 85, Columbia City, passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 4, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born May 10, 1931 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Bernice (Skeels) Gray. She graduated Wolf Lake High School with the Class of 1949 and went on to marry Edward F. McClure on …read more.

Brenda Lyons, 57, Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Merrick Joseph David Garlinger, 2 days old, Syracuse, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He is the son of David L. and Samantha M. (Johnson) Garlinger. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Evelyn L. Reichard, 91, a resident of Pretty Lake, Plymouth since 1950, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in her home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Pastor Charles Krieg officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time …read more.

Kenneth L. Elliott, 76, Wabash, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at his home. He was born May 11, 1940, in Wabash, to Joseph Elliott and Maxine (Kerr) Elliott Novak. Kenneth was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He was first married to Judy Krueger, and she survives. He then married Gaynell …read more.

Nicholas D. Westrick, 60, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at his home in Cromwell. He was born to the late Lewis Paul and Sharon (Jones) Westrick on April 27, 1956 in Garrett.

Carl Hall, 74, Wabash, died at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Oct. 27, 1941, in Buckingham, Ky., to Lee and Martha (Newsome) Hall. Carl married Joyce Slone in Wheelwright, Ky., on Feb. 10, 1960. He worked for Container Corporation, Wabash, retiring after 25 years. Carl was a …read more.

Dustin William James Cullen, 34, Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. Dustin was born on May 17, 1982, in Plymouth to the late Michael Davis and late Rashel (Jackson) Burkett. He is survived by his wife: Viki; three children: Caythan Ray Davis Cullen; Liliana Renee Cullen; and Dean Joseph Davis Cullen; sister: Dawn …read more.

Larry Wayne Reaker, 53, Bremen, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. Larry was born on March 10, 1963, the first of three children of Marlow “Sonny” and Darlene Reaker. He is survived by his parents; wife: Risa; and four children: Jesse (Kristen) Greenlee, Nappanee; Tessa Reaker, Battle Creek, Mich.; Taylor (Stephanie) Weidner, Lapaz; Brandon Reaker, …read more.

Cecil H. Paulus, 86, Leesburg, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at his home. He was born on April 25, 1930 in Pierceton, to Cecil H. and Rachel Ann (Friend) Paulus. He grew up in Columbia City and graduated in 1948 from Columbia City High School. He was a United States …read more.

Edmund H. Schellhorn, 96, Rochester passed away peacefully at 12:55 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at his daughter’s residence. Born on July 8, 1920 in Chicago, Ill. he was the son of the late Emil and Lena (Faber) Schellhorn. On Feb. 7, 1948 he married Elizabeth Carlino. She preceded him in death on June 28, …read more.

Rodney Allen Reichard, 46, Akron, passed away at 1:55 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at his parents’ residence. On Sept. 2, 1969, Rodney was born in Plymouth to John and MaryKay Biggs Reichard. As the oldest of eight children, he shared his childhood with four sisters and three brothers. In 1988 he graduated from Culver …read more.

Cecil H. Paulus, 86, Leesburg, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13, & Cr 500N, North Webster.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, for Thomas “Jay” Clutter, North Webster, who passed away June 1, 2016 at his home in Florida.

Orlo W. Hibbs, 92, Columbia City, went to his eternal home at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident since November 2015. He was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Hillsdale County, Mich., a son of Herbert Oren and Nellie Alice (Stafford) Hibbs. In 1931, his …read more.

Michele Bailey, 49, Churubusco, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 28, 1966, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Larry and Jerri (Moss) Cooney. She spent her formative years in Minnesota, and moved back to Fort Wayne after graduation. She enjoyed …read more.

Marilyn Kay Couts, 54, a resident of Plymouth since 1974, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Community Hospital of Bremen. Marilyn was born Dec. 23, 1961, in Knox, to the late Harold P. and Edna H. (Miles) Couts. She had worked through Marshall-Starke Development Center as well as Manitou Training Center in Rochester. She …read more.

Donald C. Hatfield, 75, Columbia City, passed away in his sleep Monday morning, Aug. 1, 2016, at his home. Born July 26, 1941, in Blue Lake of Whitley County, he was the son of Richard E., Sr. and Edna L. (Henline) Hatfield. Growing up in Noble County, he attended Kendallville High School and then moved …read more.

Pearl Evelyn Stoner, Cromwell, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She is the infant daughter of Travis and Beryl (Cross) Stoner, Cromwell. She is survived by her parents: Travis and Beryl Stoner; maternal grandparents: David (Herminia) Cross; great-grandmother: Susan Cross; great-grandfather: Eder (Michelle) Andrade; uncle: Stephen Cross; and aunt: …read more.

Debra Lanette French, 61, Claypool, passed away at 11:44 a.m. Aug. 1, 2016,  at her residence. Debra was born on Oct. 20, 1954, to Joseph and Kathy (Veracruz) Brewer in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Skyline Academy, Dallas, Texas in 1972. Debra was a veteran of the U.S Air Force. On May 21, 2011, Debra married …read more.

Mary E. Michel Burton, 96, North Manchester, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born June 27, 1920, in Wabash, to William and Flora Edith (Boyer) Gahl. On Feb. 11, 1938, she married Fremont Michel. He died April 3, 1976. She then married James Burton on Oct. 20, 1981. …read more.

Annie R. Ryan, 99, Warsaw, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016 at Mason Healthcare Center in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Derek W. “Rick” Cochran, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 10:46 am Sunday, July 31, 2016 in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. On July 8, 1962, he was born in Muncie, to Buck and Geraldine (Wallace) Cochran. He was united in marriage to Marcie Long in 1990 in Warsaw, who survives. Derek was raised in …read more.

Arthur L. Resler, 78, rural Churubusco, passed away at 8:11 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 at North Ridge Villiage in Albion. Mr. Resler was born on Jan. 18, 1938 in Green Twp, Noble County, a son of Kenneth J. and Fannie (Roberson) Resler. He spent his formative years in Green Twp, and graduated from Churubusco …read more.

Ernesteen M. “Tiny” Livinghouse, 92, Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth campus. Tiny was born Feb. 25, 1924 in Quality, Ky. to Harvey and Ona (Johnson) Anderson. On Dec. 5, 1944 Tiny became the bride of Roy Livinghouse in a ceremony in Tennessee. Roy preceded …read more.

Rodney Reichard, 46, Akron, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Donald C. Hatfield, 75, Columbia City, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Monday, August 1, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Mary E. Wilson, 54, Pendleton, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Community Hospital North after fighting a short, but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 22, 1961, the daughter of David and Barbara Edwards in North Webster, and graduated from Anderson High School. She attended Purdue University where she was …read more.

James Frederick Berry, 83, Wabash, died at 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born Dec. 7, 1932, in Parke County, to Raymond and Beatrice (Martin) Berry. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Bellmore High School, in Parke County, and a graduate of the Tampa Barber School, Tampa, …read more.