Aloysius R. “Al” Meinert, 85, Pierceton, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016 in his residence. He was born Jan. 12, 1931 in O’Fallon, Miss. to Aloysius A. and Honora E. (McLaughlin) Meinert.

Homer Robert Crowder, 92, South Whitley, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Peabody Home in North Manchester where he had been a resident since June 2014.

Joe Geist, 90, formerly of South Whitley, passed away peacefully at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester where he had been a resident with his wife, Thelma Jean, since December 2014.

Betty Lou Slucher, of Columbia City, passed away at 4:06 p.m. on Friday July 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Eunice J. Vinogradov, 72, Churubusco, passed away at 8:53 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Florence “Dottie” Baker passed away at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016, in Season’s Home Care, Warsaw. Dottie was 96.

Amie Ruth Woodward, 30, Claypool, passed at 4:08 p.m., Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  She was born Jan. 12, 1986 in Wabash, to James and Angela (Kerr) Woodward. Amie graduated from Northfield High School in 2004 and from Tucker Vocational School in 2007 as an LPN. She loved her job …read more.

Ellen L. Whittaker, former lifetime LaPaz resident, passed away of natural causes at 3:31 a.m. on Monday July 4, 2016, at the Caring Junction Home in Mishawaka.

Beloved educator Bob Pickell, 61, passed away Friday evening July 1, 2016 in South Bend at Memorial Hospital, following an accident at his home. Born Robert Paul Pickell II, June 28, 1955 in Muncie, he was the son of Robert Paul Sr. and Marilyn A. (Park) Pickell. He graduated from Yorktown High School in the …read more.

Patricia M. Yoder, 94, Plymouth, passed away in the We Belong Senior Home at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016.

Julie Ann Amsden, 73, Bourbon, passed away at 9:30 a.m.Thursday, June 30, 2016, in her home unexpectedly.

Ruth Kline passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 1, 2016, surrounded by three generations of her family who loved and adored her. Throughout her 100 years of life, she was a rock for her family; demonstrating through her unceasing hard work, faith, and zest how to live a fulfilling life. She will be particularly missed …read more.

Thomas G. Potter Sr. 47, Rochester, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

Sherry J. Ott, 62, Syracuse, passed away at 5:03 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 30, 1953 in Kendallville to Robert Perry and Marilyn (Kiester) Eytcheson. She was a lifetime Noble and Kosciusko County area resident and attended West Noble High School. She was married …read more.

Adilyn Rose Hernandez of Goshen, was stillborn at 11:28 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was the infant daughter of Joseph “Michael” and Amber (Smith) Hernandez.

Samuel H. “Sam” Mishler, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 7:52 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born Aug. 29, 1945 in Nappanee, to Harvey J. & Leatha E. (Miller) Mishler.

Jerry E. Landis, 72, Leesburg, died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Funeral arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Sherry J. Ott, 62, of Syracuse, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Ardith A. Smith, 87, Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016, at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. Born on June 21, 1929, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of David A. and Jennie C. (Quinn) Weigold. Ardith was a lifetime Noble County resident and resided near the Noble/Whitley County Line. She …read more.

Julie Ann Amsden, 74, Bourbon, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016, in her home unexpectedly. Julie was born the daughter of Floyd and Mariagnes (Lemler) Hartzell, May 11, 1943, in Warsaw. She was a graduate of Bremen High School; a faithful member of the Bourbon First United Pentecostal Church where her church family …read more.

Densil Allen Brown was born on June 25, 1933, in Warsaw, to Dean and Ilean (Clase) Brown. He died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Arlington Heights, Ill. Densil started his own medical lab and developed it into one of the largest private labs in northern Illinois. He was health officer for the cities of Mt. …read more.

Patricia “Bop” Trippiedi, 73, Middlebury, died at 4:27 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Kindred Hospital, Mishawaka. She was born on Feb. 18, 1943, in Chicago, Ill., to Peter and Dorothy (Klebba) Poholik. On Sept. 24, 1966, she married Lawrence J. Trippiedi in Chicago, he preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1971. Surviving are …read more.

Vivian M. Rodgers, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was 86.

Gale Roger Burkholder, 74, of rural South Whitley, died at 5:06 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Parkview Hospital on Randallia in Fort Wayne.

Alma G. Drudge, 80, of rural Mentone, passed at 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at her residence.

Margaret E. Leonhard, 99, North Manchester, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Peabody Health Care Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 11, 1916, in Wabash County, to William and Clara (Miller) Baker. Margaret was a 1934 graduate of Chester High School. She married George A. Leonhard on Oct. 20, 1936, …read more.

Gale R. Burkholder, 74, rural South Whitley, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Surviving relatives include his wife: Barbara. Arrangements are being completed at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Alma G. Drudge, 80, rural Mentone, passed at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Hartzler Funeral Services is assisting with arrangements.

Harmon Ellsworth Shoda, 89, Loon Lake, died Monday afternoon, June 27, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 14, 1926, in Laud, a son of Carl E. and Relta M. (Putman) Shoda. His formative years were spent in Laud. He graduated from Jefferson Center High School. …read more.

Donald Lewis Hutcheson, 53, Wabash, died at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Wabash. He was born Sept. 24, 1962, in Anderson, to Lewis Russell and Virginia Ruth (Gates) Hutcheson. Donald was a Southwood High School graduate. He worked as a custodian for Wabash Friends Church where he attended. Donald enjoyed going to flea …read more.

Jacey Allen Parke, 23, Warsaw, passed away at 7:02 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in his residence. On Jan. 6, 1993, he was born in Fort Wayne, to Robert and Melinda (Carter) Parke. Jacey graduated from Triton High School, Class of 2012. He worked for R.R. Donnelley and Sons, Inc. and Flexaust, Warsaw, and then Forest …read more.

Connie Sue Bradley, 60, Warsaw, died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Parkview Randalia, Fort Wayne.

Ronald E. Johnson, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home.

Danny Villarreal, 53, of Syracuse, passed away June 28, 2016 at his home.

Jami E. Duell, 35, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 28, 2016, at her home.

Leroy Mullins Jr., 72, Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly at 12:34 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 14, 1943, in Kewanna, he was the youngest of nine children. He was the son of the late Charles and Ida (Evans) Mullins. On Dec. 4, 1963, he married Patricia A. (Lukas) …read more.

Lorene Billman died at her home in Akron, on June 28, 2016. She was born Oct. 17, 1921, in Fulton, the daughter of Voris and Edna Surface Zartman. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1939. That fall she entered the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis where, at 17, she was the youngest …read more.

Dorothy A. Lambert, 78, formerly of Syracuse, died Wednesday morning, June 29, 2016, at her daughter’s home after a short illness. She was born May 14, 1938, in Kentucky. On Dec. 31, 1963, she married Larry W. Lambert in Goshen. He died Sept. 2, 2010. Survivors include a daughter: Cheryl (Amy Goodman) Lambert, Elkhart; a …read more.

Edith M. Glant, 71, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016. She was born on Dec. 11, 1944, in Claypool, to William and Annie (Shepherd) Reed. On June 17, 1985, she was married to James A. Glant in Warsaw. Edith worked as a QMA at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, for 43 years and …read more.

Danny Villarreal, 53, Syracuse, passed away on June 28, 2016, at his home. He was born on Sept. 25, 1962, in Mathis, Texas. He moved to the Syracuse area 15 years ago coming from Texas. He worked for Lakeland Rehabilitation, Milford. He is survived by his mother: Julia Villarreal, Odem, Texas; five sisters: Dora Pena, …read more.

James N. Watson, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016 in his residence.

Ronald E. Johnson, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw.

Danny Villarreal, 53, Syracuse, passed away June 28 at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

John Edward Stout, 78, Wabash, died at 3:06 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Francis Lee “Bud” “Doc” Babcock, 87, passed away of natural causes on Dec. 23, 2015, at his home in Green Valley, Ariz. Born Sept. 17, 1928, in Rochester, Bud’s youth was happily spent on Lake Manitou, where his parents owned rental cottages and, over the years, other businesses, including a restaurant, a meat processing plant, and …read more.

On Oct. 11, 2015, we lost our lifelong example of compassion, thoughtfulness, and selflessness. Mary Ella (Galinski) Babcock, 87, beloved wife of Dr. Francis Lee Babcock, passed away from multiple organ failure at her home in Green Valley, Ariz. Mary was born in Gary, W.Va., on Feb. 16, 1928, and grew up in Elkton, Md. …read more.

Terry L. Warner, 61, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, passed away at 8:42 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at his home. He had been in declining health since September. Terry was born in Cuba, N.Y., on Aug. 1, 1954, a son of Marvin and Marian (Linderman) Warner, and moved to the Woodburn-area …read more.

Joseph Louis Mester Jr., 89, Culver, died June 7, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. Born in South Bend to the late Joseph L. and Anna (Fabian) Mester, he had one sister: Ann Parkus, who is also deceased. Joe was a life long resident of the Michiana area. He graduated from John Adams High School …read more.

Arthur “Tom” Wilson Spencer, 89, Milford, passed away on June 26, 2016. He was a veteran, patriot and devout servant to the Lord. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II in the Pacific theatre, to include operations on the Japanese island of Okinawa. His legacy and example extends to all the …read more.

James N. Watson, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

John D. Etchison, 46, Claypool, and formerly of Elwood, went to his eternal home at 2:54 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 in his residence.

James L. Brown, 92, Bremen, passed away at 3:09 a.m., June 27, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

Robert Lee Persley, 58, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his home in Wabash. He was born on Sept. 21,1957 in Wabash, to Allen and Betty (Enyeart) Persley.

Linda D. Edington, 43, passed away after a ten year courageous battle with cancer, with her family by her side, on Sunday evening June 26, 2016 in their home.

Diana Hinojosa, 74, Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Lakeland Rehab & Health Care in Milford.

Joanne Penland, 87, Goshen, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare after declining health since January 2016. She was born Nov. 5, 1928, in Goshen, to Paul and Ruby (Smoker) Unzicker. On Sept. 17, 1950, she married Olan G. Penland. He preceded her in death July 1, 1992. She later married Richard Sheline Nov. 5, …read more.

Michael G. “Mick” Fisher, 65, Sweetser, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Marion General Hospital, Marion. He was born Aug. 4, 1950, in Wabash, to Richard P. and Donna M. (Shockey) Fisher. Mick graduated from Wabash High School in 1968, attended Butler University and graduated from Kemper Military Academy in Booneville, Mo. …read more.

Alma (Craft) Hensley, 85, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community, died at 1 p.m. June 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, following a very lengthy illness. Alma was born on Oct. 17, 1930, in Jackson, Ky., to Clifton Craft and Meadie (Hensley) Craft and had lived in Argos since 1952 coming from Gauge, …read more.

Jackie Dale Orr, 68, Wabash, passed away at 2 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash. He was born to the late Elmer Ray and Emily Lucille (Bowles) Orr on July 1, 1947, in Wabash. Jackie worked at Arc of Wabash County for over 30 years and was loved by all. …read more.

Mary L. Rose, 83, Mentone, passed at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in South Bend, to Paul Lanson and Mara Louise (Vandermark) Summy. She was married on May 3, 1953, in Mentone, to James Richard Rose at her parents’ home where she was raised. …read more.

Dolores Mae Hartzler, 81, Syracuse, died early Monday morning, June 27, 2016, at Waterford Crossing. She had been in failing health since December 2015. She was born June 4, 1935, in Goshen to Volney George and Hazel Marie (Lewallen) Kammerdiener. On Dec. 30, 1954, she married John Samuel Hartzler in Syracuse. He died Feb. 25. …read more.

Linda Lou Price, 73, North Manchester, died at 11:14 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare. She was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Warsaw, to Jesse and Kathryn (Aduddell) Lefforge. Linda graduated from Manchester High School in 1960. She was a member of the North Manchester United Methodist Church. She loved all animals, especially …read more.

Susanna Voreis, 84, rural Plymouth, passed away at 11:21 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, in her home after an illness. Susanna was born on Oct. 25, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Chloe (O’Connor) McGriff, in Argos. She was a homemaker and had been Attendance Secretary for the Plymouth High School from which she retired. …read more.

Elbert “Bert” D. Ganshorn, age 99, Nappanee, passed away peacefully at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday June 23, 2016 at Greencroft, Goshen.

James Philip “Fibber” McKee, 84, of rural Wabash, died at 6:38 pm, Friday, June 24, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born July 19, 1931 in Wabash County, to Merle and Esther (Thrush) McKee.

Alma (Craft) Hensley, 85, Plymouth and formerly of the Argos community died at 1 p.m. June 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Services are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home

Harold E. Worsham, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Columbia City.

Sharon L. Woodling, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 3:29 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2016 in her residence.

Diana Hinojosa, 74, Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Lakeland Rehab & Health Care in Milford. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, IN

John “J.T.” Hubbard, 78, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 7:52 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 7, 1937 in Tyronza, Arkansas, he was the son of Vernon “Buster” and Shelly (Buford) Hubbard. He grew up in Luka, Miss. and  Cherokee, Ala. before  moving to Indiana at the age …read more.

Lowell Eugene “Shorty” Rosen, 70, Urbana, Indiana, died at 5:15 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 3, 1945 in Huntington, Indiana to Sherman and Isabel (Schenkel) Rosen. Shorty was a 1963 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Claudia Wolfe at the Manchester Church of …read more.

John Arthur Sherland, 60, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Transitions Lifecare Hospice in Raleigh. John was born August 21, 1955 in Plymouth, IN. He attended Saint Michael Catholic School in Plymouth, IN and was a 1974 graduate of Laville High School in Lakeville, IN and Columbus Technical Institute in Columbus, OH. John was married …read more.

Brenda Kay Van Meter, 59, Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Flint, Michigan, died at 5:08 a.m. Friday June 24, 2016 at Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, Michigan. She was born on July 17, 1956 in Rochester, Indiana, the daughter of Harold Dean and Lois (Burton) Van Meter. Brenda had worked as a certified nurse aide in …read more.

Jerry L. Bretzinger, 64, of Rochester, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his residence. In Rensselaer, on July 22, 1951,  Jerry L. Bretzinger was born.  He was a treasured son of Clarence “Pete” and Annabelle Downs Bretzinger.   Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers.  During Jerry’s high school years  he was a …read more.

Jerry L. Bretzinger, 64, Rochester, died away at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his residence. Jerry is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sue; three daughters: Cheryl Jones and husband Dave, Rochester; Sarah Brown and husband Jason, LaPorte; Amy Bretzinger, Rochester, and his canine companion Riley the multi-colored Yorkie. A celebration of the life of Jerry L. …read more.

Opal E. (Pence) Nees, 91, North Manchester, died at 9 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 14, 1924, in South Whitley, to Chester and Jessie (Bolinger) Pence. On Dec. 26, 1964, she married John W. Nees. He died May 31, 1974. Opal attended Salem School and …read more.

Donald Thomas Stewart, 54, Etna Green, passed away at 7:54 p.m. June 17, 2016, from injuries he suffered in an automobile accident in Kosciusko County. He was born Oct. 22, 1961, in Chicago, Ill., to Thomas and Marjorie Stewart. He was a resident of the area all his life and was a graduate of Triton …read more.

Louise M. Plummer, 92, Warsaw, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016, at Assisted Living at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Luke Edward James Schneider, 21 days old, Cromwell, passed away at 9:18 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. He was born on June 1, in Warsaw, to Matthew Edward and Ashley Lynn (Andrews) Schneider. He is survived by his parents: Matthew and Ashley Schneider, Cromwell; maternal grandparents: Jennifer and Tom …read more.

Norma J. Brown, 81, Rochester, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On April 5, 1935, she was born in Warsaw to Melvin and Fern (Slater) Heeter. She was a longtime Warsaw resident and worked for Wolford’s Dry Cleaning Service, Warsaw. Norma is survived by her …read more.

Kassandra Kay Banister, 73, rural LaFontaine, died at 2:32 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Dr. Kenneth “Ken” E. Mart D.C., 88, Plymouth, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in his residence.

Luke E. Schneider, 21 days old, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He is the son of Matthew and Ashley Schneider. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Norma J. Brown, age 81, Warsaw, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Services are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Sharon L. Woodling, age 78, Warsaw, passed away at 3:29 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Marc Alan Alexander, 44, Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Warsaw, died June 17, 2016 in his residence.

Jerry L. Bretzinger, 64, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

James E. “Jim” Hyde, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 5:34 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in his home. He was born May 13, 1943, in Warsaw, to Ira Lee Hyde and Lillian Morean Beatty. Jim was a lifetime Warsaw area resident. He enlisted into the U.S. Army and entered into active service on Dec. 8, …read more.

John M. Hess, 93, rural Columbia City, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted on Monday. He was born July 26, 1922, in Whitley County, a son of James H. and Ruth Alice (Gangwer) Hess. A native of Union Township, he graduated from …read more.

Kassandra Kay Banister, 73, rural LaFontaine, died at 2:32 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 15, 1943, in Peru, to Arol Clio and Ethel Mae (Ridenour) Frantz. Kassandra was a 1961 graduate of Anchorage High School, Anchorage, Alaska. She married John Weirs Banister, he survives. She was …read more.

Larry E. Manns, 57, Milford, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born on May 6, 1959, to Edward and Bonnie Manns in Detroit, Mich. Larry is survived by his parents: Edward and Bonnie Manns, Milford; and a sister: Joyce Skrumalek, Milford. He was preceded in death by a …read more.

James E. “Jim” Hyde, 72, Warsaw, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in his Warsaw residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Beverly J. VanDyke went to be with her lord and savior at 1:21 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Mason Healthcare Center, Warsaw. She was 79 years old.

Vivian M. Rodgers, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was 86.

Jim Eric Myers, 71, St. George, Utah, formerly of Goshen, died 4:10 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered for his love of God, family, friends and sports. He was born Dec. 6, 1944, in Goshen to Kenneth LeRoy and Carrie Belle (Bollinger) Myers. He married Patricia Anne …read more.

Roger C. Wait, 86, of rural Columbia City, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, in his beloved city of Cody, Wyo. He was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Decatur, a son of Milo Calvert and Alice Magdeline (Miller) Wait. In March 1941, his family moved to a farm in Union Township, Whitley County from Decatur. Roger …read more.

Jose T. Cerda-Tinoco, 58, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at his residence. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County since 1997 where he attended Iglesia Betesda Asambleas de Dios of Warsaw. He had worked as a finisher at Heiman Construction Inc. of Warsaw for over 15 years. He …read more.

Stephanie Lynn Krugman, 59, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was born Dec. 17, 1956, in Traverse City, Mich. After graduating from high school, she obtained a degree in radiology. She then moved to Brainerd, Minn., where she worked 20 years for a group of orthopedic surgeons. After retiring, she worked in Arizona …read more.

Bonnie Lea Newton, 91, Winona Lake, went to be with her Lord at 6:57 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her residence surrounded by family. She was a resident of Kosciusko County since 1948.  She was a member of First Christian Church of Warsaw and a former member of Burket United Methodist Church.  Bonnie was a 1943 …read more.

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