Donald LeRoy Raiman, 90, Leesburg, passed away at 1:35 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Jan. 12, 1926, he was born in Harvey, Ill. to Mathias and Mary (Metz) Raiman. He was united in marriage to Margaret Louise Bolhuis on May 21, 1949, in Roseland, Ill., who survives. Donald served …read more.

Valentine F. “Junior” Reinhold, Jr., 91, a lifelong resident of the Monterey area, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Harold “Dale” Neumann, 79, of Goshen, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Carolyn Lucille Dill, 57, of Bremen, passed as the result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Ronald L. “Ron” Harper, 53, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 12:02 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, with his family by his side in the Golden Living Center of Elkhart. Ron was born on May 5, 1962, to Henry P. Harper and Sue A. (Clay) Harper Kite. Ron is preceded in passing by his father, …read more.

John W. Haworth 68, Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday April 12, 2016, at his home. John was a lifelong Rochester resident. He was born on Sept. 8, 1947, in Rochester, the son of Max and Martha (Dreher) Haworth, the youngest brother of four siblings. John graduated from Rochester High School in 1966. …read more.

Mr. Charles Lee Riddle, 89, of Argos, passed away at 4:35 a.m., Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On April 1, 1927, Charles Lee was born in Rochester, the treasured son of Charles E. and Irma O. Schertz Riddle. As one of three children, growing up he shared his childhood with …read more.

Jesse Lee Reed, 90, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 1:20 pm, Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born May 9, 1925 in Fulton County, Indiana to Henry Reed and Pearl (Brooks) Reed Mendenhall. Jess was a 1943 graduate of Linlawn High School. He married Bessie Frank in Wabash on September …read more.

Richard E. Corl, age 86, Bremen, died at 2:06 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth, following a boating accident on Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver. Richard was fishing at the time of the accident, which is what he loved to do most. He was born …read more.

Ronald R. Stricklin, 76, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at home. He was born in Rostraver, Pennsylvania to Albert L. and Catherine M. (Vukovich) Stricklin on August 28, 1939. He married Joyce C. Andring on Sept. 19, 1967. Ron treasured his family, especially his grandkids. He also enjoyed quiet activities, like …read more.

Terry Lynn Frye, 65, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:37 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. When reflecting on the life of Terry Frye, words such as hardworking, compassionate, and fun-loving come to mind, however, perhaps the word that most accurately paints the picture of who she was is selfless. She was …read more.

Ruby Jean Briggs, 88, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, at her home. Throughout her rich and rewarding life, Ruby Jean Briggs was a blessing in the lives of everyone she met. She was never one to worry about the little things; rather, her focus was on serving the …read more.

Lois May (Tomlinson) Steckley, 86, Warsaw, formerly of Blackford and Grant Counties passed away at 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was born on Monday, May 13, 1929, in Hartford City. She married John Steckley on Saturday, Nov. 6, 1976, at Calvery Temple, Fort Wayne. Mrs. …read more.

Terry Menefee, 59, Grovertown, formerly of North Liberty, passed away peacefully at 2:01 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 22, 1957, in North Liberty, to Jack and Ann Lu (Worthington) Menefee. On Aug. 24, 1996, in North Liberty, he was united in marriage to …read more.

Anita (Donoho) Bedford, 86, Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Tanglewood Trace in Mishawaka. She was born March 9, 1929 in South Bend, to the late John and Margaret (Retek) Nyikos. On July 3, 1948, in South Bend, Anita married Byron Wayne Donoho. Byron preceded her in death on April 21, 1977. …read more.

Karen S. Ellenwood, 66, Akron, passed at 12:33 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Center for Hospice Care of South Bend. She was born on March 10, 1950, in Louisville, Ky., to George and Lillian (Parks) Welch. She was married on Jan. 17, 1970, in Louisville, Ky. to Gary B. Ellenwood, he survives. She …read more.

Stephen W. Bruner 63, Akron, passed away at 4 a.m. April 12, 2016 in his home.

Eva Mary Sullivan passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was surrounded by her loving daughters and granddaughters.

Charles Lee Riddle, 89 of Argos, passed away at 4:35 a.m., Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester.

Richard L. Guthrie, 77, of Goshen died Monday evening, April 11, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital following an extended illness.

Terry Lynn Frye, age 65, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:37 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.

Ruby J Briggs, age 88, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 10:45 am Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at her home.

Lois Ruth Poe passed away at 8 a.m.Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Carl “Carly” Richard, 55, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016.

Bernice M. Szocinski, 96, a resident of Katherine Casper Home after coming from Avon Park, Fla., passed away at 8:13 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016. Bernice was born in Afton, Mich. on March 16, 1920, to Arthur J. and Anna M. (Amthor) Brasseur. She became the bride of Stanley L. Szocinski, and to this union …read more.

Jacqueline L. Snyder, 89, passed away Monday evening April 11, 2016 with her family near.

Bret Lee Hake, 49, Rochester, passed away at 8:43 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on June 22, 1966. He was the son of Kenneth W. and Talitha Ann (Price) Hake. Bret had worked for Culligan Water and repaired computers. In his free time he enjoyed video …read more.

Sarah Kay Muinzer 42, Oak Harbor, Wash., and formerly of Lucerne, passed away on Jan. 18, 2016, in Oak Harbor, Wash. She was born on Nov. 10, 1973, the daughter of Joseph A. and Betty (Lemmon) Munizer. She graduated from Caston High school in 1992. Sarah was a self- employed landscaper. She had been a …read more.

John R. “J.P.” Phipps II, age 19, Mishawaka, formerly of Nappanee, died at 2 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2016, at his residence.

George Easterday Jr., 90, of Columbia City, died Monday, April 11, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital after being admitted on Wednesday, April 6.

Rose Marie Daniels, 76, of Columbia City, passed away at 9:04 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne.

Allen J. “Joe” Fisher, age 78, of Columbia City, passed away at 8:39 a.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born on May 4, 1937 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Walter J. and Lucille (Metzger) Fisher.

Just a one month shy of her 100th birthday and celebration of her 80th anniversary as a Sister of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Sister Johnilda Mannhard (Marcella), PHJC died on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson.

Raymond A. Holmquist, 71, of Plymouth, passed away early Monday morning, April 11, 2016 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Mary Ellen Royer, 91, Nappanee, died 7:45 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016, at her residence.

Carl “Carly” Richard, 55, of Rochester passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016.

Edith D. Newby, 85 of Indianapolis and formerly of Warsaw passed away at 7:41 pm on Tuesday, March 29, 2016,in Hooverwood, The Indianapolis Jewish Home, surrounded by her loving family

Walter Winch Jr., 63, Ocala, Fla., formerly of Hamilton and Warsaw, passed away of congestive heart failure April 5, 2016.

Ida M. Loagan, 91, North Manchester, died at 2:17 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

Rose Marie Daniels, age 76, of Columbia City, passed away at 9:04 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Allen J. “Joe” Fisher, age 78, of Columbia City, passed away at 8:39 AM Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

Eva Mary Sullivan passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Richard R. “Dick” Pelletier, 70, of Syracuse, passed away at 11:39 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.

Nelson Harrison Mathias, Jr., age 71, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at 9:42 p.m. in his residence.

Stephen P. Abel, 65, Syracuse, formerly of Wakarusa and Nappanee, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016, at his residence of natural causes. He was born Aug. 27, 1950, in Wakarusa to Paul and Evelyn (Roose) Abel. Mr. Abel was a 1968 graduate of Wakarusa High School and a graduate of Indiana University. May 26, …read more.

Charles Lee  Riddle, 89, Rochester, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Sunday, April 10, at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Allen J. “Joe” Fisher, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 8:39 a.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Sister Johnilda Mannhard, PHJC, Donaldson, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Matthew Tyler Mickem, 29, Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 9, 2016, at home. He was born to Bert Mickem and Melissa Sroufe Feb. 27, 1987, in Goshen. Matt attended Wawasee Middle School and Fairfield High School. He was a huge Jeff Gordan fan and had passion for anything Pepsi. He also enjoyed fishing and …read more.

Vera Lucille (Ross) Dodd, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 7:19 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at Parkview Whitley, Columbia City. Mrs. Dodd was born Nov. 27, 1925, in Benton County, a daughter of Earnie P. and Bertha (Zolman) Cripe. She spent her formative years in Whitley and DeKalb Counties. March 3, 1942, she was married …read more.

Harold Junior Wright, 71, Michigan Road, Argos, died at 5:59 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. Harold was born Aug. 22, 1944, in Gage, Ky., Ballard County, to Samuel Wright and Audrey (Hensley) Wright. He had lived most of his life in the Argos community. …read more.

Richard R. “Dick” Pelletier, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 11:39 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Virginia M. Folker, 96, Goshen, died early Thursday morning, April 7, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare. She was born March 30, 1920, in Goshen to Harvey F. and Gladys P. (Fuller) Rensberger. On March 3, 1940, she married Charles B. McKee in Goshen. She later married Wilbur “Bill” C. Folker, May 14, 1950, also in Goshen. She …read more.

Pamella A. Smith, 73, a long-life Marshall county resident, passed away in her home with her family by her side Friday, April 8, 2016. Pamella was born in Plymouth to Cletus L. and Jacqueline M. (Bienz) Berger. She graduated from LaPaz High School in 1960. On Nov. 1, 1969, in Wyatt, Pamella became the bride …read more.

Keith Wayne Pittman, 67, Bremen, passed away at 7 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 at Signature Health Care, Bremen. Keith was born Sept. 1, 1948, in Bremen, the son of the late Charles W. and Paulene (Kamp) Pittman. On Nov. 1, 1968, he married Barbara Balmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 …read more.

Helen M. Shipley, 96, formerly of Plymouth, passed away March 30, 2016 in Silver City, N.M. Helen was born in Auburn Feb. 12, 1920, to Robert F. and Bessie (Inersol) Douglass. She became the bride of Wayne E. Shipley Aug. 19, 1939, in Kentland. The Shipleys celebrated 62 years of marriage before Wayne preceded Helen …read more.

Harold Junior Wright, 71, Michigan Road, Argos, died at 5:59 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. Harold was born Aug. 22, 1944, in Gauge, Ky., to Samuel Wright and Audrey (Hensley) Wright. On July 8, 1967, in Etna Green, he married Joyce E. Mullins …read more.

Donald E. Willoughby, 81, North Manchester, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on April 6, 1935, in Harrisburg, Pa., to the late William A. and Lilian (Falkenstein) Willoughby. Donald was married to Marie A. Hoover on Aug. 22, 1958, in Vienna, Austria. He served …read more.

Artus Ray Royer, 86, Goshen, died 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his nephew’s residence. He was born July 5, 1929, near New Paris, to Henry and Dora L. (Metzger) Royer. He is preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Dora Royer; and by two brothers. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday, April …read more.

Cindy Lou Rogers-Ruggles, 62, Warsaw, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Christopher M. “Chris” Wehmeyer, 32, Syracuse, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 18, 1983, in Goshen, to Karen E. Watts and Terry Ellsworth. He was later adopted by Todd Wehmeyer. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident, attended Wawasee …read more.

Dolores Maxine Smith, 89, Westland, Mich., formerly of Warsaw, died at 9:05 a.m. March 30, 2016. She was born Aug. 12, 1926, in Warsaw, to Edwin and Rosa Clabaugh Latta. On Nov. 17, 1945, she was united in matrimony to Ormond Warren Smith, Atwood, who died Nov. 4, 1988. Prior to her retirement, she worked …read more.

Nancy Carole Anderson, age 77, of Nappanee, formerly of the Osceola and Mishawaka area, died on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital from an extended illness.

Jerry L. Sisinger, 77 of McCordsville, formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his residence.

Martin Mahler, 92, of Culver, passed away April 4, 2016, at his home.

Cindy Lou Rogers Ruggles, 62, Warsaw, died April 6, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Jack E. Borsodi, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 11:37 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Charles J. Draim, 88, of South Bend, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Mary L. Potts, 74, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:45 a.m. April 5, 2016, in her residence.

Linda Landis, 65, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 4, 2016, at her home.

Janice Kay (Moist) Ritter, 63, Goshen, loving wife of 45 years, mother and sister, died 2:33 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, after a gallant fight with a long term illness.

Jeanette (Salyer) Archbald, 66, of Plymouth, departed from this world to be with the Lord, on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016, in Goodlettsville, Tenn., while traveling with friends.

Raymond B. Krick, 78, Rochester, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Monday April 4, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Jay C. Ratliff, 73, Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 4, 2016, at home. He was born July 27, 1942, the son of Topsy and Leone (Fairchild) Ratliff. On Feb. 1, 1975, he married Hollie Stearns, in Gloversville, N.Y. He is survived by his wife: Hollie Ratliff, Topeka; three children: Hollie Gean (John) Rieth, …read more.

Daniel Eugene Ananias, Ligonier, died Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was the beloved son of John (Bonnie) Ananias and Nell (Donald) Hipshire. He was preceded in death by his parents/step parents and his nephew: Adam; and his stepsister: Pam. He was the brother to Nicolas Ananias (Spouse Penny), Valerie Blackburn (Fiancée Dale), and Christopher Ananias. …read more.

Richard K. “Rick” Grier, 68, Wabash, passed away at 4:22 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born to Richard K. Grier of Hampton, N.C., and the late, Wilma (Elshire) Grier on Oct. 31, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio. Rick was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School. He …read more.

Mary L. Potts, 74, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:45 am on April 5, 2016, in her residence.

Helen K. (Lemler) Anglin completed her life’s journey on April 3, 2016, stepping out of the darkness and confusion of several years of Alzheimer’s and into the presence of God.

Lynn D. Goodrich, 83, of Kimmell, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 2, 2016.

Linda Landis, age 65, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:25 am Monday, April 4, 2016, at her home.

Juanita I. Wilkins, 96, of Lakeville, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Jeanette (Salyer) Archbald, 66, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly while traveling with friends, Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Goodlettsville, Tenn.

Dorothy Anderson Osborn, 95, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2015 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson.

Francis Jackson “Jack” Endicott of Warsaw, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Sunday April 3, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake at the age of 99. Jack was a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1944 where he was a carpenter and owner of Endicott Construction. “Live in a house that Jack built!” He …read more.

Paulene Marie Pittman, 88, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:20 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Paulene was born on Nov. 23, 1927, the daughter of Robert and Nora (Enders) Kamp. On Dec. 31, 1947, she married Charles W. Pittman. He passed on Feb. 2, 1997. She is survived by …read more.

Judith K. Cooley, 76, Ligonier, passed away suddenly on April 3, 2016. She was born on Dec. 10, 1939, to Toellner and Thelma (Ewell) Emrick in LaGrange County. She married Armando “Chuck” Cooley on April 13, 1963. He preceded her in death in 2004. There wasn’t a dull moment in Mrs. Cooley’s life. She danced …read more.

Ruth Anna Gilpin, better known as Ruthie, 96, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, went to her heavenly home at 12:35 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. She was born east of LaFontaine to Frank and Belle (Kirkman) Hudlow on June 5, 1919. She was a 1937 graduate of …read more.

Todd Sherman Rager, 90, of rural Roann, died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 11, 1926, near Disco, to Harry and Ethel Lee (White) Rager. Todd was a 1944 graduate of Laketon High School. He married Norma Jean Fruitt, at the Peabody Chapel, in North Manchester, on …read more.

Leatice “Lea” Raver, 84, Wabash, died at 12:01 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born May 5, 1931, in Milledgeville, Ill. to Emerson and Mary (Weber) Fike. Lea graduated from Rock Falls High School in Rock Falls, Ill., and attended Manchester College for two years. She …read more.

Richard L. Peterson, 76, of rural Rochester, passed at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1939, in Fulton County, to Harley and Bertha (Beard) Wynn and was adopted at an early age by Joe and Mary Isabelle (Drudge) Peterson. He was married on April 8, 1962, …read more.

Lynn D. Goodrich, age 83, of Kimmell, passed away at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Helen M. Shipley, age 96, formally of Plymouth, passed away on March 30, 2016, in Silver City, New Mexico.

Dorothy June Bradford, 92, Warsaw, passed away March 30, 2016, in her home.

Gretchen V. Moore, 90, formerly of Ossian, died at 4:38 a.m. Friday April 1, 2016, at The Hearth at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne where she had been a resident since March 2015.

Theodore E. Thurin, 90, of Plymouth and formerly of the Culver Community, died at 2:42 a.m. April 3, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth.

Lee Morgan Redinger, 63, of Argos passed away at 11:05 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Nola Jean Lehman, 55, of Ligonier passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at home. She was born on August 29, 1960 to Melvin and Mary Mullett in LaGrange County. She was a member of The Old Order Amish Church.

Helen K. Anglin, 95, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at her home.

Dorothy June Bradford, 92, Warsaw, passed away March 30, 2016, in her home. She was born Aug. 11, 1923, in Leona, Wis., to Frank and Pearl Stellings. She married Elmer Brad Bradford, in 1939. He preceded her in death in 2005. June and Brad moved from Wisconsin to California and then to Indiana. She rarely …read more.

Lee M. Redinger I, 63, of Argos, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester