Mary E. Simmons, 91, of Fulton passed away at 11:56 p.m.  Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Century Villa Healthcare of Greentown. On October 8, 1924, Mary was born to John and Louella Montgomery Sowers. Mary and Warren W. Simmons were married in Syracuse on July 31, 1943. He passed away on March 31, 2013. Mary …read more.

Jean Marie Mossburg, age 96, of Columbia City, Ind, passed away at 5:20 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at The Hearth at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Born on December 6, 1919, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Paul and Margaret (Miller) Walker. Jean was a lifetime Whitley County resident. She attended local …read more.

Former P.O.W. and World War II, U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Glenn Edward Cleland, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 12:06 a.m Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Dec. 3, 1920, Glenn was born at home west of Rochester on Indiana 14. He was the treasured son of Herman and Readah Baldwin Cleland. As …read more.

J. Chris Longenecker, 61, of North Webster, Ind, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on December 19, 1954, in New Castle, to Jerald Joe and Norma Elois (Bales) Longenecker. He lived most of his life in the North Webster area and graduated …read more.

Donna J. Prater, 73 of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 1:19 pm Thursday, June 9, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. On April 28, 1943, she was born in Warsaw to Bert and Martha (Burgess) Hyde. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Donna worked for Othy Inc., Warsaw where she retired after serving twenty …read more.

Norman E. Troyer, 63, Goshen, died Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. He was born March 4, 1953, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to M. Raymond and D. Kathryn (Hartzler) Troyer. Survivors include two sisters: Betty (Harvey) Hartzler, Tucson, Ariz.; and Janet (Phil) Yordy, Elmira, Ontario; three brothers: Dennis (Anne) Troyer, High Pointe, N.C.; David …read more.

Doris I. Risser, 93, Wakarusa, died 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born May 15, 1923, in Elkhart County to Ernest and Augusta (Nusbaum) Hirseman. She married Mearl E. Risser on July 3, 1948, in Elkhart and he died Jan. 24, 2002. Surviving are her three nieces and two …read more.

Marion Pauline Wenger, 90, Wakarusa, died 8:23 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, at her residence. She was born Sept. 28, 1925, in Markham, Ontario, to Carl and Annie (Wideman) Reesor. She married Norman R. Wenger on Oct. 18, 1952, and he died on Oct. 10. 1993. Surviving are her seven children: Phyllis (Dave) Kulp, New …read more.

Mary Angeline Hall, 73, South Whitley, passed away peacefully at her home at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She had been in declining health. She was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Columbia City, a daughter of the late John Robert and Caroline Edith (Oliver) Mantle. She spent her formative years in Sidney and graduated …read more.

William E. “Bill” Durham, 57, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 3, 2016, at his home. He was born on Oct. 13, 1958, the son of John L. and Janet L. (Halsey) Durham. He is survived by three sisters: Cheryl Durham, Crown Point; Jackie Durham, Kendallville; and Jennifer (Tim) Miller, Fort Wayne; four nephews: Nathan; …read more.

Donald L. Mahoney, 80, Juniper Road, Argos, died at 1:30 a.m. June 8, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following a brief illness. Born on June 23, 1935, in St. Louis, Miss., to A. Waite Mahoney and Mildred Louise (Flood) Mahoney, he moved to Argos, in 1937 where he received FFA State Star Farmer in …read more.

Harold Dane Waldeck, 81, Larwill, died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016 at his home.

Jean Marie Mossburg, 96, Columbia City, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Theresa N. Grubbs, 84, Plymouth, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in the Plymouth – Miller’s Merry Manor.

Mary E. Simmons, 91, Fulton, passed away at 11:56 p.m. Wednesday,  June 8, 2016 at Century Villa Healthcare of Greentown. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mary P. Pucciarelli, 91, North Webster, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

J. Chris Longenecker, 61, of North Webster, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 134 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Kathy A. Collins, 63, Anderson, died June 1, 2016, at the Rawlins House, Pendleton. She was born Oct. 9, 1952, in Anderson. Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, Anderson, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Linda A. Harney, 75, Huntington, died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington. VFW Post #2689 Ladies Auxiliary evening services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, immediately following visitation. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. …read more.

Robert A. Brooks, 80, Nappanee, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. On Feb. 27, 1936, he was born in Vineland, N.J., to William and Madge (Moyer) Brooks. Robert was united in marriage to Janet King on Aug. 23, 1959, in Mentone, who survives. …read more.

Charles Edward Treat, 75, Goshen, died 12:42 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born Sept. 7, 1940, in Goshen to Harold R. and Hazel M. (McDonald) Treat, Sr. He married Margaret A. (Brown) Treat on April 20, 1962. Surviving are his wife: Margaret Treat, Goshen; children: Jeff …read more.

John A. Graverson, 93, Bremen, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. John was born on Aug. 10, 1922, on the family farm south of Bremen. He was the first son of Theodore and Bernece (McMannis), and his grandfather’s namesake. Grandpa Graverson was absolutely delighted with his namesake and drove the …read more.

Susan M. Miller, 57, Rochester, passed away at 4:36 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 14, 1959, in Rochester, the daughter of Roy Chalmer and Nancy Suzanne (Mow) Gibbons. She was a 1977 graduate of Rochester High School. Earlier in life, Susan had worked for Marshall Electric, Therma …read more.

Katherine Lucille Fisher, 93, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at her residence. She was born on June 30, 1923, in Warsaw, the daughter of William and Marion (Roose) Kinsey. On Feb. 16, 1946, in Warsaw, she married Bernard L. Fisher. He preceded her in death on June 4, 2001. Katherine worked for …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.

Betty Joan Stansbery, 89, formerly of South Whitley, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City where she had been a resident since February 22.

Infant Theodore Mason Nicodemus, two months old, passed away at 10:17 p.m. Tuesday evening, June 7, 2016 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis

James A. Addis, 64, Churubusco, passed away at 5:26 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at home in Green Township.

Donald L. Mahoney, 80, Argos, died at 1:30 a.m., June 8, 2016 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following a brief illness.

Andy L. Yoder, 69, Akron, passed at 6:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his residence.

Glenn Edward Cleland, 95, Rochester, passed away at 12:06 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital.

Harold Dane Waldeck, 81, Larwill, died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Lagrange, a son of A. Harold and Goldie Mae (Anspaugh) Waldeck. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, he graduated from Larwill High School. On Nov. 29, 1954, he enlisted in the United States Navy, …read more.

Susan Ann “Su” Link, 71, Columbia City, died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital where she was admitted on Friday. She was born Feb. 10, 1945, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Herschell and Nilah O. (Adams) Frank. Her formative years were spent at Loon Lake and Florida. She graduated …read more.

Martha Rose (Huff) Yeager, 88, Bremen, passed away at 8:43 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen. She was born on Sept. 10, 1927, in Bremen, to the late Earl and Hazel (Schlosser) Huff. She attended Manchester College and graduated from Bethel College majoring in Elementary Education. She retired in 1989 after …read more.

Phyllis M. Jernstrom, 86, Plymouth, passed away at 8:03 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016,  in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth campus. Phyllis was born on Feb. 27, 1930, in Argos, to Thurman and Sarah Elnora (Brandt) Ward. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School class of 1948. Phyllis worked for the Holiday Inn in …read more.

Mrs. Loretta M. Strayer, 91, Leiters Ford, passed away at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Pulaski Health Care Center of Winamac. On Feb. 3, 1925, Loretta Marie was born in Morehead, Ky., a cherished daughter of Fred and Florence Conn Fultz. Born at home and anxiously awaiting her arrival were her three older …read more.

Edna Mae Bailey, 86, North Manchester, died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Phyllis M. Jernstrom, 86, Plymouth, passed away June 6, 2016.

Juanita Gay (Stevens) Duff, 76, Plymouth, died June 7, 2016 at 2:30 a.m. at We Belong Senior Home, Plymouth, Indiana where she had been in declining health for the past couple of years.

Glenn E. Cleland, 95, Rochester passed away at 12:06 a.m. June 8, 2016.

Orinne (Davis) Copeland-Ousley, 72, formerly of Kokomo, passed away May 31, 2016, at Community Howard Regional Health. She was born on July 7, 1943, in Kokomo, to Dode and Otella (Everheart) Stout. Orinne was a graduate of Western High School. She retired from Delco Electronics in the 1990s. After her retirement, Orinne devoted much of …read more.

Garnet Rose Ray, 75, Plymouth, passed away at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, surrounded by family. Rose was born on Sept. 23, 1940, in Bremen, the daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Kuntz) Nick. On April 26, 1993, she married Jackie Dean Ray. He passed away on May 23. She is survived by …read more.

Katherine M. Allison, 85, formerly of Sutter Creek, Calif., residing in South Bend, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at Fountainview Place, Mishawaka. She was born on June 11, 1930, in South Bend, to the late Louis and Catherine Kosgrove Howard. Katherine’s husband: Leon Allison preceded her in death. Katherine is survived …read more.

Phyllis M. Jernstrom, 86, Plymouth, passed away on June 6, 2016. She was born on Feb. 27, 1930. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth. Services will follow at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12. A burial ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 13 at …read more.

Diane Jane Rhine, 70, Warsaw, died at 10:16 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Bridgewater Healthcare Center, Carmel.

Bonnie W. Ritenour, 80, formerly of Warsaw, then North Manchester, died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, June 5, 2016 in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Baby Brother Sullenger, stillborn of Warsaw, passed away at 11:31 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Kenny Allen Ferguson, 64, Cromwell, passed away at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at his home.

Leon R. Stoltzfus, 81, Ligonier, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Norma Jean Pottenger, 85, formerly of Wabash, went home to be with the Lord at 5:25 am, Monday, June 6, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

Juanita Gay (Stevens) Duff, 76, Plymouth, died at 2:30 a.m., June 7, 2016, at We Belong Senior Home, Plymouth, where she had been in declining health for the past couple of years.

Rosella Zechiel Woidich, 103, passed away April 27, 2016 in Maitland, Fla.

Loretta M. Strayer, 91, Leiters Ford passed away at 11:40 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Pulaski Health Care Center of Winamac.

Dallas “Skeet” E. Cripe, 81, Milford, died at his home Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was born Sept. 22, 1934, in Goshen to Ray and Minnie (Smith) Cripe. On May 20, 1961, he married Frances Lambright at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Goshen. She survives along with three children: Kelly (Chris) Stadelman, Charleston, W. Va.; …read more.

Millicent Mildred Downing, 96, Columbia City, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at North Woods Village, Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 21, 1919, in Huntington, she was the daughter of Dore and Nellie (Howenstein) Kitt. In the second grade, Millie’s family moved to Columbia City and she went on to graduate from Columbia …read more.

Evelyn Platt, 92, Columbia City, passed on at 8:07 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Aug. 19, 1923, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of William and Anna (Berning) Hegerfeld. Evelyn attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne. On May 20, 1942, she married Max E. …read more.

Robert Zolman, 90, a former resident of Churubusco, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Presence Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He had been a resident there since 2009 and had been in declining health for the past six months. Mr. Zolman was born on Aug. 20, 1925, in Eel River Township, …read more.

Lowell Andrew Harner, 87, Wabash, died at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born Aug. 14, 1928 in Wabash, to Louis and Jennie (Bever) Harner. Lowell was a survivor of the Great Depression. He was a 1946 graduate of Wabash High School, and a U.S. Army veteran …read more.

Wanda Quarles Swoap, 78, Lapaz, passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2016, at home surrounded by friends and family. Wanda was born on Sept. 10, 1937, in South Bend, to the late Andrew Denton Quarles and Cyrene Goss Quarles. She lived part of her life in Texas and part in South Bend. On April 16, …read more.

Bill C. Bay, 76, Rochester, passed away at 6:59 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 16, 1939, in Ochelata, Okla., the son of Ben and Helen (Miller) Bay. He served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. On March 5, 1994, he married Darlene Alber …read more.

Nancy L. Western, 86, Columbia City, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne surrounded by her family.

Millicent Mildred Downing, 96, Columbia City, passed away at 3:35 am Monday, June 6, 2016 at North Woods Village (Inverness Lakes), Fort Wayne.

Helen L. Ledbetter, 84, Warsaw, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne

John Richard Shear, better known as “Bud,” passed away on Friday, June 03, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. He was in the loving presence of his family at the time of his passing.

Diane Jane Rhine (Dean), formerly of Kokomo and originally of Kosciusko County, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 10:16 a.m.

Bonnie W. Ritenour passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 8:05 a.m. in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Janice Marie (Schultz) Hite, 63, Plymouth, died on June 3, 2016 at 3:30 a.m. at Signature Health Care, Bremen, following a brief illness since February.

Eula J. Shepherd 79, Rochester, passed away at 12:26 a.m. Saturday June 4, 2016 at her residence.

Loretta Strayer, 91, Rochester was with her daughter Darlene when she passed away on June 4, 2016 at Pulaski Health Care in Winamac. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Walter A. Armstrong, 82, Warsaw, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2016 in his residence

Elisabeth “Liz” Burns, Warsaw, passed away at 11:05 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, at the age of 89.

Sally A. Phillips, 70, Leesburg, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on January 10, 1946 in Warsaw, to Eldon and Louise (Watkins) Clayton.

John O. Leonard, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Boca Grande, Fla. He was born on September 11, 1946 in Fort Wayne to Thomas Spurgeon and Marie Lou (O’Connor) Leonard.

Rebecca Ruth Ruyle, 60, Columbia City, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born July 10, 1957, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of Rev. George C. and Yolanda (Milioni) Ruyle. She attended Robert Burns Elementary School, Detroit, and started high school in Canada. Her …read more.

Janice Marie (Schultz) Hite, 63 Plymouth, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Signature Health Care, Bremen, following a brief illness since February. She was born Feb. 8, 1953, Plymouth to Robert Schultz and Marian (Dipert) Schultz-Paton and had lived all of her life in the Marshall County area. Janice shared many years …read more.

Kenny Allen Ferguson, 63, Cromwell, passed away June 2, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Thomas J. “Jay” Clutter, 75, Venice, Fla., formerly of North Webster, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at his home in Venice, Fla. He was born Oct. 7, 1940 in Warsaw to Clayton William and Alma LaVerne (Felix) Clutter. He graduated in 1958 from North Webster High School, was a United States Navy veteran and …read more.

Marilyn A. Taylor, 82, Goshen, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Fred W. and Dorothy (Brunslow) Windle. She graduated in 1952 from Notre Dame Academy High School, Cleveland, Ohio and, June 4, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, she married …read more.

Michael Eugene Byrd, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born Oct. 3, 1950, in Elkhart, to Archie O. and Miriam A. (Pfeffley) Byrd. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1970 from Wawasee High School, Syracuse. He previously worked at …read more.

Ronald Lee Thompson, 76, Bremen, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, in Signature Health Car, Bremen. Ronald was born Jan. 22, 1940, the son of the late John and Ruth E. (White) Thompson. Ron was affectionately known as “Santa Claus” by many and enjoyed being Santa for family and friends. He was …read more.

Martha Cloud, 83, Rochester, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Born Feb. 10, 1933, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of Oliver and Alice Mae Reams Baldwin. She attended the First Assembly Church of God and Rochester Church of God for many years. She was a 1951 …read more.

Jerry E. Nelson, 71, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, June 2, at his residence. Jerry was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Argos to the late Maurice E. and Cleta R. (Miller) Nelson. He graduated from Culver High School in 1963. Jerry served our country in the United States Marine Corp. Reserves from Sept. 30, …read more.

Jerry E. Schuh, 74, Warsaw, died at 7:07 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Vibra Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he was transferred on May 16 from Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1942, in Columbia City, a son of Waldo E. and Sarah Ilene (King) Schuh. He attended Columbia City High School. …read more.

Janice Hite, 63, Plymouth, died at 3:30 a.m. June 3, 2016, at Signature Health Care, Bremen. Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, will be handling arrangements. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Kenny Allen Ferguson, 63, Cromwell, passed away on June 2, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Joyce L. Peach, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on June 3, 1934, in Florence, Ala., to Charles A. and Lola Mae (Hubbard) Freshour. She attended public schools in Savannah, Tenn., where she lived until she was 16 years old, and then …read more.

Norma Kay Kittrell, Warsaw, passed away at 9:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, at the age of 74. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she attended Warsaw Community Church. Norma worked as a data processor for 29 years at United Telephone Company until her retirement …read more.

John Leslie Vogel, 89, went to meet his Maker on June 1, 2016, at his daughter’s home in St. Augustine, Fla. He was born on Nov. 8, 1926, in Louisville, Ky. John left the city at age 17 to matriculate at Duke University where he became a member of several honorary clubs including Phi Beta …read more.

John Lewis Lloyd, 70, Fort Myers, Fla., and Warsaw, went to be with the Lord May 23, 2016, at his home in Warsaw. He had been in failing health for some time. He was born Sept. 4, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minn., where he spent his formative years pursuing a career of sales and marketing. On …read more.

Norma Kay Kittrell, 74, Warsaw, died at 9:59 p.m. May 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Theresa M. Hansen, 67, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. A Memorial Mass will be held at noon Saturday, June 11, in St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Valparaiso, with Fr. Kevin McCarthy officiating. A complete story will be posted on Friday afternoon.

Esther Julia Hoover Nader Schrock, 87, Goshen, passed away at her home Wednesday, June 1, 2016. She had been in failing health. She was born April 7, 1929, in Harrison Township to Warren Dennis and Nettie (Martin) Hoover. On July 7, 1957, she married Esam William Nader in Lebanon. She later married Roscoe Schrock on …read more.

Iris M. Anderson Thompson, 100, Mentone, passed at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Feb. 28, 1916, in Plymouth, to Roy and Ruby (York) Shearer. She married Earl Anderson, she then married Paul Thompson who preceded in 1995. Iris worked for Farmers State Bank for 24 …read more.

Marilyn A. Taylor, 82, Goshen, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Michael Eugene Byrd, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Bertha Mae Turner, 65, passed at away 12:19 a.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2016 while receiving care at a Fort Wayne, Indiana hospital. She was a resident of Warsaw.

Iris M. Anderson Thompson, 100, Mentone, passed at 3:25 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.

Nicholas B. “Nick” Thrasher, 35, Ligonier, passed away at 2:48 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion.

Joyce L. Peach, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

Joseph Farkas, 84, Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday morning, May 31, 2016, at Hospice House, South Bend. Joe was a bricklayer with Bricklayers, Local #4 – IN/KY for 62 years serving as Business Manager and Secretary / Treasurer from 1990 until his retirement in 2000. Joe was born on Oct. 26, 1931, in South Bend, to …read more.