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Category: Obituaries Archive 2016

Linda Shearer

August 1, 2016

Linda Shearer, 73, Kewanna, passed away at 4:48 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on Jan. 17, 1943 in East Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Irene Poskus. She was a graduate of East Chicago Washington High School. On Aug. 19, 1961, she married James …read more.

Helen Cobb

August 1, 2016

Helen Louise Snyder Cobb, 99, died July 21, 2016, at Southwood Rehabilitation Center, Terre Haute, where she resided for the last ten years. Helen was born March 27, 1917, in South Whitley, to Meda Holler and Firmer Snyder. She had six brothers and two sisters, all are deceased. Helen and her late husband of 65 …read more.

William “Bill” Stevens passed away at 6:58 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, in IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. He was 85. Born Dec. 22, 1930, in Warsaw, Bill was the son of Harold and Gladys (Phillips) Stevens. He was a 1949 graduate of Warsaw High School. Bill entered the U.S. Air Force April 24, 1951, …read more.

Derek Cochran-PENDING

August 1, 2016

Derek Cochran, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 10:46 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Alice Marie Schlemmer

August 1, 2016

Alice Marie Schlemmer, 93, Ligonier, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on July 9, 1923, to Charles and Mary Etta (Speaker) Amick in Albion. On Oct. 5, 1938, Alice married Richard Dale Schlemmer. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1989. Surviving …read more.

Terrence “Terry” Allen Saunier, 48, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2016. He was born on Oct. 5, 1967 in Chicago, Ill. On Dec. 29, 2007 he married the love of his life, Celeste Fabian Saunier, who survives in Warsaw. Terry had a huge zest for life, never met a stranger and loved …read more.

Karen Sue “Montana” Speicher Weimer, 58, of rural LaFontaine, died at 5:25 p.m., Saturday, July 30, at her home. She was born April 18, 1958 in Wabash, to James and Gladys (Grandstaff) Speicher. Karen married Rex Weimer in Wabash, Sept. 11, 1976. She was a union pipe fitter out of Fort Wayne and worked at …read more.

James Everett Goshert

August 1, 2016

James Everett Goshert, 95, a retired farmer of Mentone, finished his earthly work and died peacefully at 7:25 a.m., Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, where he had resided for 12 days. James was born on Feb. 28, 1921 to Everett and Alice (Carles) Goshert near Atwood. He graduated …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Virginia Ruth Weidner, 92, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:10 p.m., Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. On June 12, 1924, Virginia was born in Fulton County to John Otto and Reathel Lucinda Ailer Alber. Growing up she shared her childhood with …read more.

Fern Yoder

July 30, 2016

Fern Yoder, 79, of Nappanee, died at 9:35 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born March 7, 1937, in Etna Green to Harvey and Rose (Slabaugh) Stutzman. She lived her lifetime in this area. On February 2, 1956, she married Herman R. Yoder. Mrs. Yoder was a …read more.

Billy F. Gray

July 30, 2016

Billy F. Gray, 88, of rural Albion died at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, where he was admitted Wednesday. He was born June 17, 1928, in Huntington, a son of the late Albert Francis and Myrtle Ethel (Harwood) Gray. He completed his education at Crawfordsville. On December 13, …read more.

Dorothy Jane (Lawrence) Hammel, 88, formerly of Plymouth, living in Indianapolis for the past 11 years, passed away on July 28, 2016, in Zionsville Meadows with her loving family by her side. Dorothy was a three time cancer survivor. She was born on January 26, 1928, in Plymouth, to Grover and Erma (Cummins) Lawrence on …read more.

William D. Spencer Jr.

July 30, 2016

William D. Spencer Jr., 66, a former Plymouth resident, passed away under hospice care at 3 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, in the I.U. Health – Goshen following an extended illness. For the past three years, Bill has resided in Lagrange. Bill was born in Carlinville, Ill., on September 6, 1949, the son of William …read more.

Makeila Marie Dingess

July 29, 2016

Makeila Marie Dingess, seven weeks, Wabash, died at 2:39 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016 in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born June 3, 2006, in Warsaw, to Skyler D. Dingess and Amy M. (Swick) Burchett. Her parents survive in Wabash. She is also survived by brothers: Logan Burchett, Damien Burchett and Jesse Burchett, all of …read more.

Eugene A. Cobb

July 29, 2016

Eugene (Gene) A. Cobb, 85, passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa late Thursday evening, July 28, 2016. He had been failing in health. Gene enjoyed the outdoors and family life. Some of his fondest recent memories was the nearly ten years that he and his wife, Pat, spent in Brownsville, Texas. He was born Aug. …read more.

Henry E. Watkins

July 29, 2016

Henry E. Watkins, 70, formerly of Argos, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Henry was born in LaPorte County to George H. and Ethel (Sutherlin) Watkins. He worked in the steel mill industry most of his life and recycled items. Henry is survived by his children: Gary Beatty, Knox; Michelle (Rick) …read more.

Walter Easterday, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Nov. 2, 1922 in Fulton to Paul and Fay (Julian) Easterday. He faithfully served his country and the United States Army in Company A 60th Infantry as a Corporal (Tank Gunner) in Central …read more.

Judy Wagoner

July 29, 2016

Judy Wagoner, 73, went to be with the Lord Wednesday afternoon, July 27, 2016, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Nov. 14, 1942 in Muncie the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Fisher) Cumings, attended Cowan High School and graduated from North Webster High School. She worked at the Animal Medical Center …read more.

Imogene Mavis

July 29, 2016

Imogene Mavis, 91, Auburn, died July 28, 2016, at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn.

Judy Wagoner

July 29, 2016

Judy Wagoner, 73, went to be with the Lord Wednesday afternoon, July 27, 2016, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Nov. 14, 1942, in Muncie the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Fisher) Cumings, attended Cowan High School and graduated from North Webster High School. Mrs. Wagoner worked at the Animal …read more.

Betty J. Steiner, 75, Pierceton, died at 1:25 p.m. July 16, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. On June 1, 1941, she was born in in Youngstown, Ohio to Charles and Hazel (McCreary) Mohr. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the last 45 years. Betty was married Larry Steiner on March 17, …read more.

Kent D. Bragg, 72 of Morristown, Tenn. and formerly of Pierceton, I passed away at 1:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in Morristown Healthcare System.    Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Walter Easterday, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Virginia Weidner

July 29, 2016

Former Rochester resident, Virginia Weidner, 91, passed away on Thursday evening, July 28, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jack A. Maresh

July 29, 2016

Jack A. Maresh, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on May 14, 1932 in Cleveland, OH to Fred & Anna (Chesney) Maresh. He graduated in 1951 from Lincoln High School in Cleveland and served in the United States Air Force. He …read more.

Bettie J. Wilson

July 29, 2016

Bettie J. Wilson, 84, Rochester, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on Aug. 1, 1931 in Valley Station, Ky., the daughter of Edford and Sudie Belle (White) Stroud. On Nov. 14, 1959 in Michigan City, she married E. Wayne Wilson. He preceded her …read more.

Monty G. Lackey-UPDATED

July 28, 2016

Monty G. Lackey passed away just after midnight on June 19, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was 73 years old. Although he had lived in the area of Warsaw, most of his life, he was born in Rochester, on April 13, 1943. He was the son of Robert Lackey and Mary …read more.

Michael D. Rohrbaugh, 65, Plymouth, formerly of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in the Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Michael was born on Aug. 11, 1950, in South Bend, to Carl and Thelma (Skelton) Rohrbaugh. Michael enjoyed many years as an independent truck driver until his health no longer allowed him …read more.

Dorothy Ann “Dot” Bowman, 91, rural Roann, died at 7:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 14, 1925, in Fort Wayne to Howard D. and Ethel (Trisler) Ulrey Gillespie Frey. Dorothy married James D. Bowman at the Roann United Methodist Church on Oct. 12, 1945; …read more.

Regina M. Marks

July 28, 2016

Regina M. Marks, 39, North Manchester, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 as a result of an auto accident on State Road 114 West, North Manchester.

Nondus Marcelle Walls

July 28, 2016

Nondus Marcelle Walls, 85, North Manchester, died at 5:57 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Melvin C. Walter

July 28, 2016

Melvin C. Walter, 63, Culver passed away on Friday, July 23, 2016.

Wendy Jean Worman

July 27, 2016

Wendy Jean Worman, 65, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, July 25, 2016, at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Clifford Dale and Ruth Laura (Harnishfeger) Worman on April 24, 1951, in Fort Wayne. She leaves behind her son: Brian (Suzie) Bohde; grandsons: Brock Paul; and Brayden Mathew Bohde, Ligonier; sisters: Patricia …read more.

Nondus Marcelle Walls

July 27, 2016

Nondus Marcelle Walls, 85, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 5:57 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 9, 1931, in Brimfield, to Roy and Ruth (Terrell) Dunn. Nondus was a 1974 graduate of Southwood High School, and she received her BS and Masters Degree from Purdue University. …read more.

Melvin C. Walter

July 27, 2016

Melvin C. Walter, 63, Culver, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2016. Melvin was born on Nov. 24, 1952, in Laporte. He was one of several children born to Raymond (Pauline Tinkey) Walter who are deceased. Melvin was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. When he wasn’t on the water or in a tree stand, …read more.

Regina M. Marks

July 27, 2016

Regina M. Marks, 39, North Manchester, died Sunday, July 24, 2016, as a result of an auto accident on State Road 114 West, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 18, 1976, to Darrell M. Bradley and Laura M. (Heeter) Bradley. On July 16, she married Caleb N. Marks. He also died as a result of …read more.

Mr. Calvin Wade Mikesell, 92, Rochester, passed away at 9:11 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Hickory Creek. On Aug. 15, 1923, Calvin was born in Fulton County to Clarence W. and Geraldine L. Kindig Mikesell. Growing up in Newcastle Township, he shared his childhood with a sister: Clovis and three brothers: Larry, Wayne and Sheldon. …read more.

Ralph Eugene Cooper

July 27, 2016

Ralph Eugene Cooper, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 10:32 a.m. July 25, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw.

Karen Sue Richendollar

July 27, 2016

Karen Sue Richendollar, 72, passed away Sunday July 25, 2016 as the result of natural causes. She was born to Frances Lucille Hinderer and John Wilbur Dukes Born on June 20, 1944 at the Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake. Karen was a lifetime resident of the Ligonier Millersburg community and married John C. Richendollar on …read more.

Florence Tyson

July 27, 2016

Florence Tyson, 101, Wabash, passed away at 11 p.m. on Tuesday July 26, 2016 at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born to Issac and Lessie (Copeland) Miller in Wabash. Florence married Byron Tyson of December 8th, 1933. He passed away on April 1, 1988. She is survived by a son Charles Tyson and half …read more.

Michael D. Rohrbaugh was born on Aug. 11, 1950 and passed away July 26, 2016 and resided in Plymouth, Ind.  Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.  

Calvin Mikesell, 92, Rochester, passed away at 9:11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Hickory Creek. Arrangements are pending at Good family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Kyle John Hilty

July 26, 2016

Kyle John Hilty, 11, son of Mark and Cheri (Moser) Hilty of Syracuse, was born Nov. 11, 2004 in Goshen and died as a result of a four-wheel ATV accident at his home on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Charles William Green Jr., 80, Nappanee, died unexpectedly at 8:46 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room.

Wilbur J. Snyder

July 26, 2016

Wilbur was born on Sept. 13, 1917, and passed early Monday morning, July 25, 2016.

Caleb N. Marks

July 26, 2016

Caleb N. Marks, 28, North Manchester, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 as a result of an auto accident on State Road 114 West, North Manchester.

Funeral services for Jacquelyn Finnegan Lendman, 90, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 4-6 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Wabash. Mrs. Lendman died on July 23, 2016. She was a member of Northside …read more.

Richard Lee Speelman

July 26, 2016

Richard Lee Speelman, 95, formerly of Lagro, died at 11:47 a.m., Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Marion General Hospital.

Thelma Dennison

July 26, 2016

Thelma Dennison, 80, of rural Wabash, died at 3:22 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at her home.

Paul J. Markley, 87, Milford, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his home. He was born on Sept. 23, 1928 in Goshen, to Paul and Dorothy M. (Lewallen) Markley. He graduated in 1946 from Goshen High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on July 3, 1954 in Goshen, to …read more.

Francisco Espino “Chico” Obando, 92, Syracuse, passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his son’s home. He was born on May 3, 1924 in Managua, Nicaragua to Palar and Leocadia (Espino) Obando. He attended public schools in Nicaragua and was a construction contractor in Nicaragua most of his life. He was …read more.

John R. Carter-UPDATED

July 25, 2016

Former Grovertown resident John Richard Carter, 90, entered eternal life at 5:50 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. John has resided at the Maria Center for the past three years. John was born on Oct. 17, 1925, in Eldorado, Ark., to William H. and Katherine P. (Macnab) Carter. After …read more.

Juanita Condinho-UPDATED

July 25, 2016

Juanita Condinho passed away Friday, July 22, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Juanita was 81 at the time of her passing. Born on Jan. 19, 1935, in Prestonsburg, Ky., she was the daughter of Henry and Haley (Meade) Harmon. On Aug. 29, 1977, Juanita was married to Edwin Condinho in Cecil County, Md. He …read more.

Daniel Jacobs

July 25, 2016

Daniel Jacobs, 72, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 24, 2016, at the Kendallville Manor, Kendallville. He was born June 2, 1944, the son of Hilson and Anna Jacobs in Pippapass, Ky. In July of 1965 he married Anna Weaver in Pippapass, Ky. She has preceded Daniel in death on June 9, 2004. Daniel was …read more.

Doris Tom

July 25, 2016

Doris Loretta Tom, 81, Lehigh Acres, Fla., passed away July 18, 2016, at Hope Hospice, Lehigh Acres, Fla. Born July 8, 1935, in North Webster, she was the daughter of the late Levant and Edna E. Cripe Tom. While living in Indiana, Doris attended New Salem Church of the Brethren and Liberty Mills Church of …read more.

Norma “Jean” Loveless, 88, Kendallville, formerly of Cromwell, passed away at home on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was born in Noble County on Aug. 1, 1927, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Frederick) Stahly. On Aug. 22, 1948, she married John Loveless; he preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2002. She is survived …read more.

Juanita Condinho, 81, North Manchester, died Friday, July 22, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Richard T. Groomes, 65 of Claypool, passed away at 4:45 pm Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 in his residence.

Sharon Marie Baugher

July 25, 2016

Sharon Marie Baugher, 74, Warsaw, passed away at 2:14 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016 in I.U. Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen.

Helen V. Kuntz

July 25, 2016

Helen V. Kuntz, 98, Buchanan, Mich., formerly of Bremen, passed away at 4:07 a.m., Sunday, July 24, 2016 in Buchanan Meadows. Helen was born on December 8, 1917 in Bremen to the late Elmer E. and Vera E. (Wener) Kuntz. Helen graduated from James Whitcomb Riley High School, class of 1935. She went on to …read more.

Paul J. Markley, 92, Milford, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN.

Francisco Espino “Chico” Obando, 92, Syracuse, passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN.

Zackary Scott “Zack” Allen, 18, Syracuse, passed away at 11:52 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Warsaw.

Tyrus “Ty” Peter Ely

July 23, 2016

Tyrus “Ty” Peter Ely, 32, South Michigan Street, Argos, died at 12:21 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following a brief illness. Ty was born July 17, 1984, in Redford, Mich., to Jim Ely and Gloria (Gilman) Ely. He has lived in the Argos community since 1998, coming from Michigan. Ty …read more.

Sharon A. Daugherty

July 23, 2016

Sharon A. Daugherty, 54, Argos, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka campus. Sharon was born Nov. 19, 1961, in Orange County, Calif., to Frank P. III and Charlotte (Muslin) McNeill. Sharon worked at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home as a certified nursing assistant for many …read more.

Robert J. “Bob” Karlin, 65, rural Wabash, passed into the arms of his savior at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 27, 1951, in Denver, Colo., to Elden J. and Rosalind (Wasinger) Karlin. Bob received his B.S. in business from Ohio University. He married Linda Talamantes in Denver, …read more.

Opal M. Mishler

July 23, 2016

Opal M. Mishler, 96, Kokomo, formerly of Goshen and Nappanee, passed away Friday evening, July 22, 2016, at the home of her granddaughter. She was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Kosciusko County near Warsaw to Edward and Laura (Cripe) Hepler. Sept. 24, 1938, she married Russel D. Mishler in Nappanee. He died Jan. 18, 1999. …read more.

Mary Anne “Claire” Johnson, age 85, Ligonier, formerly of Davenport, Fla., passed away July 21, 2016, at home. She was born Aug. 22, 1930, the daughter of Octave Henry and Marie Anne Rosalie (Guimond) Grondin. On March 18, 1950, she married Byron Harbison; he preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by, three …read more.

John R. Carter, 90, entered eternal life Friday evening, July 22, 2016 at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Service details are being finalized at this time and will be announced on Sunday. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements.

Debbie Lynn Oswalt, 59, Pierceton, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. She was born to Linville Allen and Gwendolyn Jean Nine in Warsaw, on July 26, 1956. She was united in marriage to Mark D. Oswalt on Oct. 21, 1998, who preceded her in death on …read more.

Robert Lee Ostrander

July 22, 2016

Robert Lee Ostrander, 87, Fort Wayne, passed away at 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Robert was born on June 10, 1929, in Ligonier, a son of Lymon Earl and Minnie (Merriman) Ostrander. He served his country in the Unites States Army, in Germany and Korea. On Nov. 9, 1952, …read more.

Robert Lee Gray

July 22, 2016

Robert Lee Gray, 76, Elkhart, died 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his residence. He was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Marfork, W.Va., to Lovell and Elizabeth (Maynard) Gray. He married Frances A. (Fusaro) Gray on Sept. 14, 1960. Surviving are his wife: Frances, Elkhart; three children: Rocky Gray, Elkhart; Tina (Mike) Seniff, Elkhart; …read more.

Helen L. McSherry

July 22, 2016

Helen L. McSherry, 98, rural Claypool, passed at 3:54 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 3, 1917, in Elkhart, to Lee and Ellen (Mollenhour) Hagans. She was married by Rev. Sholty on July 25, 1936, in Fort Wayne, to Wilbur L. McSherry, who preceded on May …read more.

Maxine N. St. Clair

July 22, 2016

Maxine N. St. Clair, 101, Grass Creek, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport. Born Sept. 30, 1914, in Grass Creek, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Maude (Nickles) Geier. She married Everett V. Long and he preceded her in death. She later married Oren …read more.

William C. Barney, 93, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday evening, July, 20, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital as the result of a stroke he had at his farm.

Gretchen Ilene Kimble

July 21, 2016

Gretchen Ilene Kimble, 100, of Bremen, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Robert “Bob” R. Bechtold, 73, North Manchester, died Thursday, July 21, 2016 in his residence.

Mozelle W. Coon

July 21, 2016

Mozelle W. Coon, 91, of Wabash, died at 12:36 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash, where she had lived the past four years.

Bernard A. Eggink

July 21, 2016

Bernard A. “Bernie” Eggink passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, after a brief illness.

Jennifer Kay Hanish

July 21, 2016

Jennifer Kay Hanish, 45, Akron, died at 6:34 a.m. July, 18, 2016 in her home.

William V. Burton

July 21, 2016

William V. Burton, 83, Ligonier, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his home.

Betty J. Alred

July 21, 2016

Betty J. Alred, 84, formerly of Columbia City, died at 10:03 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

William C. Barney, 93, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday evening, July, 20, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Earl Miller

July 21, 2016

Earl Miller, 80, passed away July 19, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth, with his family by his side.

Debbie L. Oswalt, 59, Pierceton, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Lorella “Lou” Greathouse, 84, Wabash, died at 2:46 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born May 17, 1932, in North Manchester, to Riley G. and Ina (Rinehart) Lambert. Lorella was married to Milton H. Greathouse, in Wabash, on Sept. 12, 1980; he died March 17, 2011. She …read more.

Joan A. Walters-UPDATED

July 20, 2016

Joan A. Walters, 85, Columbia City, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born Jan. 14, 1931 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of August and Lula (Beeching) Beerwert. She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1949. She spent her working career as a secretary. She …read more.

George Smith

July 20, 2016

George Smith, 81, passed away in his home on Tuesday evening July 19, 2016, with his daughters and sister at his side. George was born on Jan. 22, 1935, in McRoberts, Ky., to Mike Smith and Hazel Carter Murphy. In February 1954, George enlisted into the U.S. Army and served our country during the Korean …read more.

Vera Marcille Homan, 96, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:25 p.m. July 18, 2016 in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake.

Betty B. Coldren, 89, Brooksville, Fla. (formerly of Warsaw), died Thursday, July 14, 2016.

James Edward Felke

July 20, 2016

James (Jim) Edward Felke 73, Rochester, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his residence.

Carol J. Luzbetak, 70, Cromwell, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016 at her home.

Michael A. “Mike” McAfee, 56, Syracuse, (formerly of Elkhart) passed away at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.

Joan A. Walters-PENDING

July 19, 2016

Joan A. Walters, 85, Columbia City, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Eva Mae Noe

July 19, 2016

Eva Mae Noe, 83, Nappanee, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided since April. She was born May 21, 1933, in Terre Haute to Burton Eli and Mary (Cline) Krackenberger. Eva was a veteran of the Navy and served during the Korean War. She loved …read more.

Brenda Kay King

July 19, 2016

Brenda Kay King, 61, rural Denver, died at 6:48 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. She was born June 7, 1955, in Marion, to Jonas and Doris (Lewis) Gilbert. Brenda married Donald W. King, in Wabash, on March 31, 1998. She enjoyed working crafts, playing electronic games, and loved her Lord. …read more.

Juanita Mae Bakehorn

July 19, 2016

Juanita Mae Bakehorn, 90, rural Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Wabash County, to Roland A. and Demma (Sharp) Hiner. Juanita was a 1944 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Harold E. Bakehorn in Wabash, on June …read more.

Lona P. Hughes

July 19, 2016

Lona P. Hughes, 86, passed peacefully to be with her Lord while a patient in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was blessed to be surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Malcom and Plina (Ousley) Prater, Lona was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., April 10, 1930. Also in Prestonsburg and on Oct. 14, 1946, she …read more.

Vera Homan-PENDING

July 19, 2016

Vera Homan, 96, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Betty J. Steiner

July 19, 2016

Betty J. Steiner, 75, Pierceton, died at 1:25 p.m. July 16, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.

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