Edna A. Griewank, 93, Argos, passed away Wednesday morning in the Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Vernon R. Spurlock, 91, Mentone, passed at 7:35 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  

Rita F. Katchlik, 81, Fort Wayne, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 in Coventry Meadows Healthcare, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Sally L. Baker, 71, Milford, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born May 26, 1945 in Warsaw to Ralph E. and Gladys Marie (Hollar) Berkeypile. She was a lifetime Milford area resident and graduated in 1963 from Milford High School. She was married on May …read more.

George V. Kilgore, Columbia City, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at his home. He was born April 24, 1948 in Millstone, Ky. to  Charles K. and Lula (Baker) Kilgore. As a young boy, his family moved to Columbia City from Kentucky. He completed his education at Columbia City Joint High School. On …read more.

Sue Ann Knote, 80, rural South Whitley, died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne where she had been wonderfully taken care of for a day. She was born May 27, 1936 in Huntington County, a daughter of Dane and Rena (Fairchild) Knote. Shortly after her birth, her mother passed …read more.

Robert L. Shoda, 78, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 13, 2016 at his home. Born Feb. 14, 1938 in Whitley County, he was the son of Robert Lewis and Rowena (Wolfe) Shoda. Bob played basketball for Coesse High School and graduated in 1957. On Jan. 5, 1958 he married Vicky R. Leach in …read more.

Phyllis E. Stayer, 79, North Manchester, died at 6:03 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, North Manchester. She was born August 15, 1937 in Bippus, to Willis & Geraldine (Cunningham) Sims. On Oct. 1, 1955 she married Gerald E. Stayer. He died Jan. 30, 2015. She was a member of Missionary …read more.

Lacy Carpenter, 91, Wabash, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born to the late John and June (Minnix) Carpenter on February 16, 1925 in Paintsville, Kentucky. He served his country in the United States Army. Lacy married Mary Miller July 26, 1947 in North …read more.

Martha Ann Hill, 87, Peru, died at 1:05 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru. She was born Oct. 29, 1929 in Ohio to John Walter and Florence (Slane) Lines. Martha married Glenn M. Hill in Amanda, Ohio on Oct. 4, 1947. She worked 13 years as an x-ray technician at …read more.

Melva “Sis” Mathias, 78, North Fort Myers, Fla., and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla. She was born Aug. 19, 1938 in Rochester, the daughter of Herman and Edith (Lowe) Alber. She married James D. Mathias Sr. Sept. 21, 1956 in …read more.

Former Macy resident, Maxie Smith, 81, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Dec. 14, 2016, at Hickory Creek, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Tan Phoun, 92, Rochester, passed away at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec, 13, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Dale R. Stump, 91, Milford, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Milford. Dale was born Oct. 27, 1925 to Clayton and Hazel (Defreese) Stump in Nappanee. He graduated from Milford High School with the class of 1943 and went on to honorably serve his country in the US …read more.

Rose M. Sorg, 77, Plymouth, died Dec. 12, 2016 at her home with her husband and daughters by her side. Rose was born in Gary, Nov. 18, 1939, to parents Joseph and Rose (Carrico) Valovich, who preceded her in death; two brothers, Junior and Charlie Valovich and sister, Gloria Kotal, preceded her as well. Rose …read more.

Lola Jane Cain, 93, Bourbon, passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at Wampler’s Senior Living Bourbon where she had been a resident the past several months. Lola Jane Cain was born June 13, 1923 to Forrest and Kathryn Faulkner in Gravelton Indiana. Jane graduated from Bourbon High School in 1941. She married Devon “Pete” Cain …read more.

Douglas Lynn Riddle, 61, Akron, passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. On April 26, 1955, Doug was the firstborn to Charles Lee and Lola F. Pierce Riddle. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Denise and two brothers Ron and Duane.  With great pride Doug graduated from Rochester High School in 1973. During …read more.

Bernie G. “Shorty” Cooley, 79, Rochester passed away at 3:50 a.m. Dec. 14, 2016, at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Sally L. Baker, 71, Milford, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Betty A. Olinger, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Billie L. Music, 85, North Manchester, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Dec. 12, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Billie was born Aug. 21, 1931 in Van Lear, Ky. to Curtis and Lennie (Blevins) Webb. On May 8, 1954 Billie married George Music. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed working in the yard …read more.

Norman Allen Gunsolley, 72, Winona Lake, passed away at 6:39 a.m. Monday, Dece. 12, 2016 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake after a four month battle with cancer. Norman graduated from high school in 1962 in Columbus, Neb. In 1966 he received his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Trinity College, Deerfield, Ill. …read more.

Elena Lopez, 39, Warsaw, passed away at 11:56 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born May 19, 1977 to Tomas and Maria (Hernandez) Lopez in Apan, Mexico. She married Shawn Ruegner on Aug. 26, 2015 in Warsaw. Elena is survived by her husband, Shawn Ruegner, Warsaw; her children, …read more.

Edna Mae Bender, 101, Milford, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care. She was born Aug. 14, 1915 in Au Gres, Mich. to Peter and Lydia (Knepp) Swartz. She moved to Indiana in 2000. Edna married Lloyd M. Bender in 1946, and he preceded her in death …read more.

Elena Lopez, 39, Warsaw, passed away at 11:56 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Colonel G. Thorpe Mitchell, United States Air Force (USAF), husband to Karen Mitchell, father to Brad Mitchell and son of Gerald and Marcia Mitchell, passed away Dec. 11, 2016. Born April 2, 1938 in New Kensington, Penn., Thorpe grew up along the East Coast and moved to Wilmette, Ill. in 1954 where he later graduated …read more.

Will Henson, 80, North Manchester, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Dec. 10, 2016 in Wabash. Will was born on April 24, 1936 to Beverly and Maxie (Newsome) Henson in Floyd County, Ky. On Jan. 12, 1958 Will married Mary Jane Newsome. She passed away on Feb. 28, 2015. While he lived in Kentucky, he worked …read more.

Linda K. Warren, 72, Wabash, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash. She was born March 17, 1944 in Wabash to the late Frank and Martha (McDonald) Warren. She worked at the Holiday Inn in Wabash. Linda was a member of the Apostolic Church in Wabash. …read more.

Douglas J. Robinson, 60, Plymouth, passed away suddenly due to natural causes at his home, Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. Doug was born Nov. 5, 1956 in Chicago, to the late Claiborne James and Vera Louise (Bradley) Robinson. He graduated from Central High School in Detroit, Michigan and then completed some college courses. He was married …read more.

Elzin Albert Kipker, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 4:09 p.m., Dec. 11, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born Oct. 16, 1930 in Warsaw to Riley and Eva Viola (Neer) Kipker. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. On April 8, 1955 in Warsaw he married Dorcas McConnell. He worked for Arnolt Corporation as …read more.

Jan Garen Haase, 65, passed away at 10 p.m. Dec. 11, 2016 in her residence. On Oct. 18, 1951 she was born in Peru to Gene and Grace Elizabeth Wrenn Shoemaker. She was a lifetime resident of Northern Indiana. She earned an A.A. Degree in Interior Decorating from I.P.F.W. On Nov. 18, 1986 in Warsaw …read more.

Marjorie E. Morgan, 97, Warsaw, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Born April 8, 1919 in Eaton, Ohio, Marjorie was the daughter of Lester and Elsie (Clark) Martz. Between 1941 and 1943, Marjorie had worked for the US War Department in the Pentagon. She even had the opportunity to meet …read more.

Stephen B. “Diff” Diffendarfer, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born May 11, 1947 in Wolf Lake to David B. and Garnet E. (Walker) Diffendarfer. He grew up in Columbia City, graduated in 1965 from Columbia City High School and was …read more.

  Norman Allen Gunsolley, Winona Lake, passed away at 6:39 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake at the age of 72. Norman graduated from high school in 1962 in Columbus, Neb. In 1966 he received his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Trinity College, Deerfield, Ill. and earned …read more.

Tal Stewart Smith, 63, Indianapolis, formerly of Warsaw, died at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in his Indianapolis home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Henry Hochstetler, 86, Nappanee, died at 5:25 a.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at Signature Healthcare, Bremen, where he had been a resident for three weeks.  He was born May 2, 1930 in Middlebury to Jerry and Emma (Eash) Hostetler. He grew up in the Middlebury area and has lived most of his life in the Nappanee …read more.

Crissie Maxine Archer, 91, passed away early Monday morning, Dec. 12, 2016 at her home. She was born March 17, 1925 in Goshen to Noble C. and Fred M. (Sheley) Vance. On Sept. 4, 1942 she married Roy R. Archer.  He died Oct. 5, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Tana Penland and Carolyn …read more.

Elaine J. Hochstetler, 68, rural Columbia City, died at 4:27 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born March 9, 1948 in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Malcolm and Elizabeth (Randall) Baker. Her formative years were spent in Kimmell and Wolf Lake areas. She graduated from Central Noble High School …read more.

Olive May Hope, 90, Warsaw, formerly of Sweetser, died Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 11, 1926 in Prairie Creek, to the late Elmer and Edna (Shoemaker) Hayworth; she married Charles “Charlie” Hope Feb. 19, 1948 in Terre Haute; he preceded her in death on June 9, 2008. After …read more.

Harry W. Turner, 84, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. He was born to the late Wilbur and Laura (Smith) Turner on Jan. 29, 1932 in Marion. Harry served his country in the United States Army. He married Darlene Holtsclaw on Jan. 29, 1954, …read more.

Chester Eugene “Gene” Middleton, Jr., 76, Wabash, died at 3:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born January 8, 1940 in Wabash, to Chester Eugene Sr. and E. Eldora (Bone) Middleton. He was a 1957 graduate of Noble High School. He married Sandra Switzer at the Wabash …read more.

Jacob W. Hughes, 24, Wabash, died at 5:20 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Portage Community Hospital in Portage. He was born Sept. 27, 1992 in Wabash, to Robert and Dawn (Fleshood) Hughes. Jacob was a 2012 graduate of Wabash High School and was a member of the New Life Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing …read more.

Harry Leo Campbell, 78, Wabash, died at 12:05 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  He was born Nov. 13, 1938 in Wabash, to William and Midge (Brown) Campbell. Harry was a graduate of Wabash High School. He married Lorah Hettinger and she preceded him in death. He was a hotel manager all …read more.

William F. “Bill” Sheppard, 86, Wabash, died at 5:10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Wabash, to Floyd and Golda (Dyer) Sheppard. Bill married Joyce B. Floor, in Wabash, on March 20, 1948; she died Aug. 17, 2004. He worked 36 years …read more.

Eunice L. Brower, 92, Englewood, Fla., formerly of rural Roann, died at 12:25 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Pinebrook Center in Venice, Fla. She was born Dec. 28, 1923 in Wabash County to Harvey and Ellen (Keim) Provines. Eunice was a 1942 graduate of Laketon High School. She married Berl M. Brower, in the …read more.

Betty B. Downey, 82 passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 in the Miller’s Merry Manor nursing home surrounded by her family. Betty was born Feb. 13, 1934 in Crofton, Ky. She graduated from Culver High school class of 1951, while under the care of J. Dick and Marie Newman of Culver. Betty continued her …read more.

Lowell E. Wallace, 66, a lifetime Plymouth resident, passed away after a battle with cancer with his family by his side at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. Lowell was born in Plymouth, Jan. 29, 1950 to Lewis E. and Betty (Marsh) Wallace. He graduated from Plymouth …read more.

Evelyn V. Hall, 96, Bourbon, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Katherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, where she had been a resident the past several months. Evelyn was born Nov. 1, 1920 to Rollie and Lydia (Eaglebarger) Bessinger. She has been a resident of Bourbon most of her life. She was a …read more.

Rose Marie Spangler Townsend, 46, Kewanna passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at the Franciscan Health Care Hospital in Indianapolis. This followed a valiant four year battle with leukemia. Born on Aug. 22, 1970, in Rochester, Rosi was the treasured daughter of William and Dollie Steffey Spangler. Growing up she shared her childhood with a …read more.

Roy Wolford, 83, Tiosa, passed away on December 11, 2016 at the Hospice House of South Bend. On Sept. 6, 1933, in Tiosa, Roy was born. His proud parents were George Leroy and Maryanna Charlotte Brierley Wolford. Growing up he shared his childhood with five sisters: Elsie , Dorothy Faye, Mae and Liale. With great wildcat pride …read more.

Francis “Fritz” Bollman, 85, Nappanee, died at 5:15 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Lakeland Health Care Center, Milford, surrounded by his family.  He had resided at Lakeland for four years. He was born July 15, 1931 in Elkhart County to Charles L. and Amelia (Wengerd) Bollman. Francis Bollman attended Union Center School and lived his …read more.

Dean L. Troup, 90, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville, Mich. He was born July 28, 1926 to Alton and Dessie (Klingaman) Troup in Nappanee. After graduating from high school, Dean joined the US Army and honorably served during WWII. He was stationed in Germany, where he met his wife, Ida Funk. They …read more.

James Leroy Kizer, 81, Indianapolis, passed away Dec. 8, 2016 at Rosewalk Village Nursing Home in Indianapolis. James was born Aug. 26, 1935 in Mishawaka, to Paul and Katherine (Longfellow) Kizer. After graduating from Milford High School, James went on to honorably serve his country in the US Marines. He married Patricia Heaton on June …read more.

Lowell E. Wallace, 66, and lifetime Plymouth resident, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 10, 2016 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, Indiana. Arrangements are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Carl Whitworth Jr., 79, of Akron, Indiana and formerly of Merrillville, Ind. passed at 12:25 a.m., Saturday, Dec.10, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1937 in Clinton, Indiana to Carl and Bertha (Faitak) Whitworth. He married on March 16, 1958 in Clinton, Indiana to Jean Ann Moore, who preceded on Nov. …read more.

Betty Jane Strong, 96, of Rochester passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at her residence. On Sept. 27, 1920, Betty was born in Leiters Ford to Harley and Clara Elizabeth Bitterling Guise. Betty married Clair Eugene Strong on April 20, 1944, in Jackson, Mississippi. They shared 62 years of life’s adventures. …read more.

Roy Wolford, 83, of Rochester passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Center for Hospice of South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Rose Townsend, 46, Rochester passed away at 4:51 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at St. Frances Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Virgil Sutton, 85, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On Oct. 29, 1931, Virgil was born in Elmer, Missouri.  He was a treasured son of Rev. Elmer E. and Rosa Fennewald Sutton.  Growing up he …read more.

Stephen B. “Diff” Diffendarfer, 69, of Leesburg, IN passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw, IN. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, IN.

Donald W. McNabney, 80, North Manchester, formerly of Urbana, died at 5:51 a.m., Dec. 9, 2016, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Oct. 26, 1936, in Hammond, to Otto and Grace (Frantz) McNabey. They preceded him. He married Patricia Ann Keaffaber Aug. 2, 1964. She survives. He was a foreman at General …read more.

Griffin Malachi Lucht, stillborn, Warsaw, passed away at 7:54 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Dec. 8, 2016, Griffin was born in Warsaw to Peter and Kristi (Brown) Lucht.   Griffin is survived by his parents, Peter and Kristi Lucht, Warsaw; two brothers, Isaiah and Lukas Lucht, Warsaw; two sisters, Lorelai …read more.

Haley Centers, 88, formerly of Columbia City, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2016 at Cridersville Healthcare Center outside of Lima, Ohio. She was born March 8, 1928 in Johnson County, Ky. a daughter of the late Lee and Cassie (Jackson) Gibson. Her formative years were spent in Johnson County. On Dec. 24, 1949 she was married …read more.

Scott L. Wasilewski, 69, Columbia City, died at 1:22 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor where he had been a resident since March 2015. He was born Oct. 11, 1947 in Havannah, Ill., a son of James Seth and Beverly (Pottorf) Wasilewski. His formative years were spent in Mason City and graduated …read more.

Susan Lee Lord, 60, Ligonier, passed away at the Parkview Regional Hospital Dec. 7, 2016, in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 2, 1956, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Calvin Lee and Julia (Zakrajsek) Trowbridge.  On Dec. 13, 1980, she married Robert B. Lord II, in Goshen. She was a graduate of Lake Michigan Catholic, …read more.

Janet Rose Davidson, 76, Bremen, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 in Community Hospital of Bremen. Janet was born March 5, 1940, the daughter of the late Henry and Marguerite (Kieffer) Fleck. Jan worked for Stauffer Foam in Bremen for 20 years. She also worked several years for American Optical Safety in …read more.

Juanita M. Hanthorn, 85, Plymouth, went home to be with her Lord peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 in the Pilgrim Manor nursing home. Juanita was born Jan. 28, 1931 in Plymouth, to Harry W. and Alice (Montague) Griggs. Juanita worked for Kralis Brothers Foods in Mentone many years ago. She enjoyed babysitting and did some …read more.

Frank J. Layne, 89, Burket, passed Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1927 in Phelps, Ky. to Orville and Clemtine (Hurley) Layne. He married on May 12, 1947 in Pikeville, Ky. to Gladys M. Blankenship, who passed Aug. 19, 2004. He was a mechanic for several area General Motors …read more.

Betty J. Strong, 96, Rochester, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mildred “Millie” L. (Neal) Koerner, Warsaw, passed away peacefully Dec. 7, 2016, at the AVOW Frances Georgeson Hospice House in Naples, Fla. at the age of 96. Born July 11, 1920, Millie was predeceased by her husband, Edwin Koerner who transitioned to his new life on Aug. 25, 1999. They were married on June 22, …read more.

Jonathan Shepler, 16, Churubusco, passed away at 2:48 p.m. Dec. 6, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born July 21, 2000 in Fort Wayne, the son of Mark Shepler and Jodi (Gump) Shepler. Jon spent his formative years in Churubusco, and was a Sophomore at Churubusco High School. Jonathan was diagnosed with Duchenne …read more.

Michael James Niblick, 71, Silver Lake, and formerly of Melrose Park, Ill., passed at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. He was born Dec. 16, 1944 in Oak Park, Ill. to James F. and Maxine M. (Rogan) Niblick. He married on July 17, 1981 in Bellwood, Ill. to Shirley …read more.

Norma L. Faurote, 79, Columbus, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Our Hospice of Southern Central Indiana, Columbus. She was born Dec. 23, 1936 to Donald R. and Joy (Dausman) Fox in Warsaw. She has been a lifetime residence of Kosciusko County. She graduated from Milford High School …read more.

Roger E. Kelley, 84, Columbia City, passed away at 2:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Aug. 16, 1932 in Churubusco, he was the son of Harry A and Lillie (Phillips) Kelley. He graduated from Churubusco High School with the Class of 1950 and went on to serve in …read more.

Grace “Gracie” E. Cripe, 91,Topeka, passed away at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born July 29, 1925, to Emile and Rose (Halbauer) Willsey in Lake City, S.D. On June 5, 1943, Grace married Harvey A. Cripe in Elkhart. He preceded her in death on June 29, 1983. …read more.

Norma L. Faurote, 79 of Columbus, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Our Hospice of Southern Central Indiana, Columbus. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Eloise S. Juillerat, 95, formerly of Churubusco, died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla where she had been a resident since October 2011. She was born Sept. 21, 1921 in Whitley County, a daughter of Ratio “Ted” and Callie (Herstel) Smith. With an exception of a short time …read more.

Roger E Kelley, 84, Columbia City, passed away at 2:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Grace E. Cripe, 91 Ligonier, passed away Wednesday Dec. 7, 2016 at The Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier.  Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Laurajene Plymale, 88, North Webster, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Sept. 13, 1928 in Muncie to Harry J. and Marie (Gray) Haines. She graduated in 1947 from Muncie Central High School in Muncie and on July 4, 1947 in Muncie she married …read more.

Bryan Lee Everett, 53, Tippecanoe, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, following a long battle with cancer. His journey began July 8, 1963, in London, England, where his dad was stationed. He met the love of his life while in high school in 1980, and married Jill Muensterman Sept. 24, 1988, after receiving his degree …read more.

Mary E. Brunn 84, Rochester, passed away at 7:24 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester. She was born July 26, 1932 in Wabash, the daughter of Keith and Esther O. (McCloud) Kiefaber. On Jan. 1, 1953 in Wabash, she married her childhood sweetheart, Donald E. Brunn. He preceded her in death Nov. …read more.

Paul Gene Berghorn passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at the Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, Ark. following a bout with cancer. Gene was born Oct. 15, 1930 in Fort Wayne to the late Paul A. and Margaret Berghorn.  He was a graduate of South Side High School, Class of 1948, and attended …read more.

Walter Lee Stafford, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 in his residence. He was born July 28, 1947 to Walter Buford and Lola C. (Scott) Stafford in Double Springs, Tenn. He was a US Army veteran serving from 1966 to 1969 during the Vietnam War. Walter was united in marriage …read more.

Julie Marie Monteith, 55, died peacefully in her home on the afternoon of Dec. 2, 2016. Julie was born May 3, 1961 in Minneapolis, Minn. to her late father Ray W. Monteith and her loving, surviving mother, Jan Monteith. Julie graduated high school from Warsaw Community High School in 1979. She began her commitment to …read more.

Elizabeth E. “Betty” Cone, 96, Pierceton, passed away at 10 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. On March 22, 1920, she was born in Nappanee, to Frank and Veva (Goshorn) Hamsher.  She was united in marriage to Charles Cone on Dec. 30, 1943 in New Paris, who preceded …read more.

Ina Jane Wells, 90, Ligonier, and formerly of Reed City, Mich., passed away Dec. 3, 2016, in Goshen. She was born Sept. 17, 1926 in Reed City, Mich. to Joseph and Nova (Smith) Dyer. On Jan. 5, 1945, she married Web E. Wells, who preceded her in death in 1976. She was also preceded in …read more.

Kim Ann Truex, 58, Nappanee, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at her residence of natural causes. She was born June 20, 1958 in Three Rivers, Mich. to Lee and Bonnie (Treisch) Webb. She moved to the Elkhart area in 1975. Kim married Don Truex June 19, 1976 in Elkhart at Grace Brethren Church. …read more.

Dorothy L. Coe, 90, North Manchester, passed away at 9:48 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Dorothy was born on March 27, 1926 in Custer, Mich., to Dewey and Della (Flora) Reene. She worked as a hostess at Timbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester. Dorothy was a member of Christian Fellowship Church, …read more.

Mary Lou (Mawhorter) Howell, 89, Cromwell, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 3, 2016 at Northridge Village in Albion. She was born April 18, 1927 the daughter of Clarence and Burnice (Huntsman) Mawhorter in Noble County. On Jan. 17, 1948 she married Mack D. Howell; he preceded her in death Oct. 7, 1976. She is survived …read more.

Jo Anne Disbro, Winona Lake, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 47 years. She and her husband Al were the first house parents for Riverwood Ranch. Jo worked as an accountant …read more.

Terry John Klondaris, Warsaw, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Dec. 4, 2016 at the age of 91. He was born Sept. 13, 1925 in Warsaw, to Helen (Bechakas) Klondaris and John Klondaris. On Sept. 12, 1948 he was married to Martha (Cox) Klondaris, who survives in Warsaw. He was a lifetime resident …read more.

Betty G. Robison, 84, North Manchester, passed away at her residence at 1:50 p.m. Dec. 2, 2016. Betty was born March 20, 1932 to Floyd V. and Sadie C. (Henry) Hileman in Miami County. She graduated from Bunker Hill High School. On Sept. 25, 1950 Betty married Bill Robison. He passed away Sept. 21, 2013. …read more.

Virginia L. Goff, 89, Wabash, died at 9:09 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born June 14, 1927 in Wabash, to Will J. and Floy L. (Morrow) Guthrie. Virginia was a 1946 graduate of Wabash High School. She worked as a housekeeper at Wabash County Hospital 15 …read more.

Charlotte E. Bender, 83, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 in Pilgrim Manor nursing home. Charlotte was born Nov. 14, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. to Harold A. and Charlotte J. (Hall) Gritten. She was a lifelong resident of the Marshall county area. She and John managed the family farm and raised their 3 daughters. …read more.

Mary Ann France, 86, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at her home. She was born Aug. 5, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Mich. one of six children born to Carl A. and Evelyn A. (Menninger) Peterson and was raised during the Great Depression. In 1944 the family moved to Byron Township when she was …read more.

James J. “Jim” Whiteman, 79, peacefully passed away of natural causes in his home Sunday morning, Dec. 4, 2016. Jim was born Dec. 13, 1936 in Gary to James A. and Ruby B. (Howland) Whiteman. He graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1955. He joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in …read more.

Bessie Jackson, 90, Warsaw, passed away 1:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Feb. 20, 1926, she was born in Paintsville, Ky. to Elliott and Creasy (Spencer) Ratliff. She was united in marriage to Haskell Jackson  Aug. 13, 1945 in Paintsville, Ky. who preceded her in death in July …read more.

Walter Lee Stafford, 69, Warsaw, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Steven R. Allen, 60, Milford, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at home. He was born Nov. 6, 1956 to Samuel and Rolanda Allen in Melbourn, United Kingdom. He married Tara M. Porter; she preceded him in death Oct. 25, 2006. Steven is survived by a daughter, Lindsey Allen; a son, Connor Allen; a step-son, …read more.