Laura L. Stringfellow, 65, Granger, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. She had been ill the past three months.

Gladys May Culver was born on Aug. 31, 1910 in a farmhouse one mile from Webster Lake, about one mile from Webster School, and one mile from what is now the Church of God. She was the daughter of Tony and Elsie V. (Gray) Strombeck and made a happy life of teaching, service, and commerce …read more.

Wava Maxine Roy, 94, Topeka, left her home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2016.

Delores Latta Smith, 89, Westland, Mich., died March 30, 2016. She was born Aug. 12, 1926, in Warsaw, to Edwin R. and Rosa Clabaugh Latta. On Nov. 17, 1945, she married Ormond W. Smith, who preceded her in death Nov. 4, 1988. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Pleasant …read more.

David M. Stahl, 71, former Alexandria resident, passed away as a result of heart complications at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Dorothy June Evans, 86, Noblesville, died at 3:59 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Seton Specialty Hospital, Indianapolis.

Charles E. “Chuck” Leeka, 86, Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

Donald R. Herron Sr., 79, Churubusco, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2016, at his home, with family by his side.

Carol J. Luzbetak, Cromwell, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Thomas J. Williams, Jr., 89, rural Columbia City, died Friday, July 15, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted Thursday after collapsing outside a local restaurant.

Enrique “Henry” Sanchez, 74, Ligonier, passed away Saturday morning, July 16, 2016 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Richard Gerren of Wolcottville, died July 14, 2016, at his home.

Linda Ruth Williams, 71, Plymouth, passed away early Saturday morning, July 16, 2016, in Culver at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her family.

Nedra Joyce (Zellers) Bahler, 75, passed away at 9:50 a.m. July 14, 2016 at Indiana University North Hospital in Carmel after a four-week battle with gallbladder and peritoneal cancer.

Gladys May (Strombeck) Culver, 105, North Webster, passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

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, Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Betty B. Coldren, 86, Warsaw, died Thursday, July 14, 2016, in Brooksville, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

John L. Himes, 70 Plymouth, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at home with his family by his side. John was born the son of Virgil L. and Beverly J. (Green) Himes in Warsaw Aug. 12, 1945. John was retired from the city of Plymouth, where he worked for the sStreet department for many years. …read more.

Charles W. Betten, 88, North Manchester, died at 12:25 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born March 24, 1928, in Gridley, Ill., to Charlie and Nora (Finck) Betten. He graduated from Washington Center High School, Whitley County. He served in the U. S. Army in WWII. On …read more.

Jerry L. Zent, 77, Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday July 14, 2016, at Kendallville Manor, Kendallville.

Carolyn Sue Rickel Leedy, 81, passed away Feb. 4, 2016, in Piedmont Henry Hospital, Stockbridge, Ga.

Lowell K. Loucks, 96, Elkhart, died 3:27 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home.

Michael Scott Rose, 33, Wabash, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home.

Norma Jean Wood, 87, Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Deanna Jean (Tobias) Meyers, 71, Warsaw, died peacefully in her home Thursday, July 14, 2016, with her family at her side.

Gary Lavon Gay, 71, Columbia City, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home.

Joyce L. Katschke, Rochester passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016, exactly 74 years after her birth, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Allan “Al” Edgar Zeyen, 84, Rochester, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his residence.

Anne L. Barnes, 84, Larwill, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City.

Allan “Al” Zeyen, 84, Rochester, died July 14, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mary A. Erwin, 93, Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, July 13, at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart.

Jerry L. Zent, 77, Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Kendallville Manor Health Care, Kendallville.

Elwin M. Craft, 80, Syracuse, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

Anne L. Barnes, age 86, Larwill, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 4:10 a.m. in Miller’ Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City.

Betty J. Sutton Tignor 81, Rochester, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday July 12, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Sandy Kay Albert, 61, Goshen, died of natural causes at her home Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

Burl Leroy Nifong, 80, Indianapolis, and formerly of Marshall County, died at 4 p.m. July 8, 2016, at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. He had been in declining health for several months. Burl was born on April 20, 1936, in Plymouth, to Noble Nifong and Cora Alma (Stone) Nifong. He has lived in the Indianapolis since …read more.

Micah Schmucker, infant son of Eddie and Susan (Miller) Schmucker, Bremen, was stillborn on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Evelyn K. Murdock, 91, Goshen, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare. She was born Jan. 8, 1925, in Goshen to Haskle and Eva (Cripe) Kline. On Dec. 7, 1945, she married Wilford A. Murdock in Goshen. He died Dec. 24, 2000. Survivors include two daughters: Linda (Gene) Catron; and Janet (Tom) Walters, …read more.

Cynthia A. Hertsel, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her home at Miller’s at Oak Point Assisted Living Facility, Columbia City. Born Aug. 20, 1922 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of George O. and Louella (Stallsmith) Alexander. She resided in Washington Township during the early years …read more.

Richard L. Hoff, 78, Kewanna, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at his residence.

Gregory S. “Greg” Wiggs, 65, North Webster, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2016, at his home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1950, in Frankton, to Billy J. and Mary B. “Berniece” Wiggs. He graduated from Frankton High School and attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and Fresno College, Fresno, Calif. He grew up in …read more.

Jack A. Maresh, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen.

Corey A. Corner, 44, a native of Warsaw, died Monday, July 11, 2016 at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center in Hazard, Ky. where he was admitted on Saturday morning.

Cynthia A. Hertsel, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Parkview Oaks, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Martha M. Schlotterback, 80, Albion, passed away at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2016 at her home in rural Albion.

Jesse D. Hurley, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2016, in his residence.

Richard L. Hoff, 78, Kewanna, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at his residence.

Harrison Ross Jones Brinkley, was born on Friday, July 8, 2016, at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis.  He died six minutes after birth from having Hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

Barbara Kay Watson, 69, Liberty Mills, passed away at home on Sunday, July 10, 2016, following an extended illness.

Nancy Marie Kispert, Warsaw, passed away in St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minn., on July 8, 2016. She was 84 years old at the time of her passing.

Nancy Marie Kispert, 84, Warsaw, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at St. Cloud Hospital, in St. Cloud, Minn.

Jesse D. Hurley, 56, Warsaw, passed away Monday July 11, 2016 at 1:45 p.m. in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Kurt Douglas David, 59, Pierceton, passed away at 1:02 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2016 in IU Health Goshen Hospital.

Dennis Conliff, 63, of rural Wabash, died at 3:16 a.m., Sunday, July 10, 2016, at his home.

Breanna Sue Lemler, 21, Bourbon, passed away Sunday morning July 10, 2016, in Alabama as a result of a single vehicle accident.

Linda Lou Baugh 64, Rochester, passed away at 6:03 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2016, at her residence.

Laudy “Bea” Stevens, 85, Warsaw, died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2016, in Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake.

Dale R. Schrock, 91, died Saturday, July 9, 2016 in his Claypool home.

Scott D. Eggleston, 61, Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016, in Fisher Titus Medical Center.

Gerald R. Pfeiffer, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 3:38 p.m. Sunday July 10, 2016, in his residence.

Breanna Sue Lemler, 21, Bourbon, passed away Sunday morning, July 10, 2016, in Alabama as a result of a single vehicle accident.

Butch died suddenly on Friday, July 15, in the Corona Regional Medical Center in California. Butch was a former Lake of the Woods resident and has made Corona his home for the past few years.

Lester D. Read, 90, passed away in his home on Saturday, July 9, 2016, with his family by his side.

Pamela F. Lightle, 77, North Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of North Manchester, died at 11 a.m., July 9, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 8, 1938 in Indianapolis to Frank W. Edmunds and Mary Naomi Applegate. She Married Norman R. Lightle April 12, 1957. He survives. She was …read more.

Benny Fitzpatrick Sr., 59, died at 7:30 a.m. July 8, 2016 in his residence.

Anna Stump, age 83, Pierceton, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Bryan Shidler, 42, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, July 8, 2016 at his home.

Carolyn E. Bohnstedt, 79, Milford, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her home.

Jacqueline Rose “Jackie” Mann, 86, of Elkhart, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. She was born on June 9, 1930, in Pierceton, to Louie John and Kathryn Lucille (Gawthrop) Nebro. She graduated in 1948 from Syracuse High School and on May 26, 1966 in Goshen, …read more.

Hershel Butcher, 79, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:45 pm, Friday, July 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born May 23, 1937, in Van Lear, Ky., to Thomas Hensley and Pearl (Bowling) Butcher. Hershel married Paula Gordon in Wabash on August 9, 1959. He worked for Ford Meter Box …read more.

Rebecca Ann Wilcockson, 57, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Friday July 8, 2016. She had courageously fought cancer for three and a half years. Rebecca was born October 8, 1958, to William A. and Alberta M. Wilcockson in Plymouth. Rebecca attended Saint Michael Grade School and Plymouth High School, graduating with …read more.

Anna Stump, 83, Pierceton, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Violet Lou Schenske, 69, Warsaw, and formerly of Kentucky, passed away at 5:47 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Oct. 14, 1946, she was born in Leander, Ky., to William Mart and Lilly (Caudill) Blanton. She has been a resident of Warsaw for the past year and a half. Violet …read more.

Joann Dyson, 78, rural Roann, died at 8:07 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1937, in Wabash, to Ezra Lemuel and Alice (Best) Hamilton. Joann was a 1955 graduate of Wabash High School and attended Manchester College. She worked at the A&W in Wabash as a carhop, where she met …read more.

Delbert L. Slabaugh, 76, New Paris, died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016, at his sister’s residence where he has resided for four months. He had been in ill health for 1.5 years. He was born July 24, 1939, in Nappanee to Levi T. and Lydia Ann (Miller) Slabaugh. Mr. Slabaugh was a veteran …read more.

William “Bill” Edward Barden, Warsaw, passed away, comforted by his wife, on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at his residence at the age of 77. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 35 years. Bill was a 1957 graduate of Elwood High School, Elwood; and a 1960 graduate of International Business College, Fort Wayne. He …read more.

Benny Fitzpatrick, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Clarence Earl Richardson, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Erik Scott Clark, 71, Bourbon, went to be with the Lord June 23, 2016 with his family holding him in their arms.

Clarence Richardson, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Carolyn E. Bohnstedt, 79, Milford, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Jack A. Maresh, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Jacqueline R. “Jackie” (Nebro) Mann, 86, of Elkhart, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Carriage Manor Nursing Home in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Maryann Hummel, 87, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:17 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

Kami J. Tyson, 34, Goshen, went to be with the Lord Monday morning, July 4, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born July 22, 1981, in Goshen to Richard and Janice (Schaap) Tyson. Survivors include her parents: Richard and Janice, Goshen; a sister: Sena (Lewis) Brown, New Paris; and a nephew: Tovi Brown. …read more.

Roger L. Boocher, 73, Paoli, formerly of Sidney and Columbia City, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2016, in Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born March 19, 1943, in Whitley County, to Oscar & Eileen (Miller) Boocher. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1961. On Sept. 30, 2005, he married Judy Hill Oliver. …read more.

Larry Allen Deter, 65, Milford, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, at home. He was born on Feb. 21, 1951, to Don and Goldie (Waggoner) Deter at Goshen Hospital and was raised in Milford. Larry married Marla Wagner on July 3, 1970. Larry retired from Builder’s Mart in Goshen, where he had worked for many …read more.

Rita Lois Walker, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing Center, South Bend. She was 85 years old. Born on July 8, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pa., Rita was the daughter of Louis and Rose Papiano. It was in Philadelphia where Rita graduated high school and was married to Bill …read more.

Michael L. Kimes, “Mechanic 688,” 67, Warsaw and Goshen, died at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.

Rita Lois Walker, 85, South Bend and formerly of Warsaw, died Monday July 4, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation, South Bend.

Michael L. Kimes, 67, passed away at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016 in a Fort Wayne, Indiana hospital. Micheal’s arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Jerry E. Landis passed away at 8:25 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Jerry was 72 years old.

Chandramani C Patel, 95, Wabash, died at 10:21 p.m., Monday, July 4, 2016 at Marion General Hospital.

Maryann Hummel, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

H. Ray Swank, 70, Wolcottville, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, at home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Harold and Olive Swank on Aug. 13, 1945, in Garrett. Ray graduated from Ligonier High School with the class of 1964, and he went on to honorably serve his country for four …read more.

Alvin D. Elmore II, 44, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, July 1, 2016. Alvin was born in Elwood, in December, to Alvin D. Sr. and Valerie K. (Lantzer) Elmore. He attended Elwood High School. Alvin was currently working for Zimmer Biomet Inc., Warsaw as a metal processor. He is survived by his …read more.

After a long and successful life Max L. Ginder passed away at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Max was born in Porter Cross Roads, Porter County, to Charles and Hazel (Miller) Ginder. As a child the family moved many times, but always had interesting adventures as told by Max …read more.

Larry Keith Albert 77, LaPaz, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2016, at his home surrounded by family. Born in LaPaz to Garland and Goldie Albert, he lived the entirety of his life in LaPaz. Larry was a hardworking man and enjoyed being outdoors. Early in his life he farmed his family farm, worked …read more.

Charles Wayne Gibson, Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord at 8:40 p.m. Friday July 1,2016, at KCH. He fought a long and hard battle against leukemia; he fought this battle with courage, pride, honor, and lots of love and support.