Category: Obituaries Archive 2016
Glenn R. Williams 93, Rochester, passed away at 12:03 a.m. Friday April 1, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 8, 1922, in Cass County, the son of Wilbur and Mildred (Kistler) Williams. He served with the United States Army Air Corp during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple …read more.
Carole L. Burns, 81, of LaFontaine, passed away at 3:39 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. She was born to the late Harry and Verna (Camper) Clark on June 5, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio. Carole married William H. Burns, he passed away in 2003. She retired from Detroit …read more.
Suzanne Shaw, 78 of Ligonier, died on April 1, 2016, at the North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. She was born on June 7, 1937, to Harry and Margaret Grace (Sutherland) Williams in High Wycombe, England. On June 26, 1954, she Married Donald Shaw in England while he was serving in the United States …read more.
Imogene J. Crowder, age 90, of Columbia City, passed away at 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor at Oak Pointe. Born on July 31, 1925, in Falling Rock, W.V., she was the daughter of William and Altha (Melton) Myers. Imogene attended West Virginia Schools. On Nov. 8, 1947 she married …read more.
All who knew Bonnie Johnson would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was actively involved in the community she called home, and with her warm and genuine personality she drew others near with ease. It was easy to see that Bonnie’s greatest delight was found in her family, and …read more.
Debra C. Sherman, 54, a resident of Wolf Lake, passed away at 2:22 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She had been in failing health. She was born July 23, 1961, in Columbia City a daughter of the late Jerry L. Carson and Doris A. (McClellan) Carson, who survives. …read more.
Lillian “Lil” Zook Burkholder, age 60, of Rochester, died at 1:55 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, from complications of heart surgery. She was born March 3, 1956, in Lancaster, Pa. to Amos Jr. and Linda (Yoder) Zook. On Feb. 25, 1978, she married Gary Burkholder in Lancaster, Pa. Mrs. Burkholder …read more.
Imogene J Crowder, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.
Donald Pierre Fordham, 75, Plymouth, passed away after an extended illness. He went to join his Heavenly Father at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Don was born April 19, 1940, in Grover, Utah, to Blake Taft and Fay Metta (Covington) Fordham, the third of eight …read more.
Former Rochester resident ,Mr. Jeffrey L. Newlin, passed away after a brief illiness, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in his Schererville home.
Bonnie Lucille Johnson, age 86, of Fishers passed away, Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville.
Vivian C. Stotts, 87, a former resident of Columbia City, died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday March 30, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester where she had been a resident since 2013.
Ryan James Scott, passed away at 9:33 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, as the result of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident March 26th. Ryan was 23.
Helen Mae Shipley, 96, a Sunset Vista resident entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
Donald Pierre Fordham, 75, of Plymouth, passed away after an extended illness.
Rodney C. Lewis, 46, Rochester, died at 7:05 p.m. March 28, 2016, at Indiana University Health Hospital, Indianapolis. He had been ailing in health for some time. He was born on March 9, 1970, in West Lafayette, to Fern T. and Bonnie Jean (Brohart) Lewis. Rodney has lived in Rochester all of his life. Rodney …read more.
Eugene F. Bucher, 97, Wabash, died at 8:42 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born June 9, 1918, in Fulton County, to John and Hattie (McIntire) Bucher. Gene attended Laketon High School. He married Elizabeth Bouse in Syracuse, on August 10, 1940; she died July 23, 1986. He worked at …read more.
Kenneth Roy Alwine, 87, formerly of South Bend, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at at North Wood Village Memory Care in Mishawaka. Kenneth was born to the late Guy Romanus and Goldie Matilda (Dorrier) Alwine on May 10, 1928, in South Bend. On Sept. 2, 1950, in Plymouth, he married Carrol …read more.
Edith D. Newby, 85, Indianapolis, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 7:41 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in Hooverwood, the Indianapolis Jewish Home. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Thelma Elizabeth Goering of Warsaw, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 98. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Warsaw for over 60 years. Thelma worked for over 23 years …read more.
Rodney C. Lewis, age 46, Rochester, died at 7:05 p.m. on March 28, 2016 at Indiana University Health Hospital, Indianapolis.
Rev. Teresa V. Lewis, 66, of rural Macy, Indiana and formerly of Colorado Springs, Colo. passed at 4:20 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Peru.
Heaven has welcomed a very special angel! Surrounded by family and Pastor Yoder, Louise Cook, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 95. Louise was a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1946 where she was a homemaker and a member of Warsaw …read more.
Reno J. Fimbianti, 87, Nappanee, died at 8:42 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House, where he had been since Friday. He was born on Jan. 2, 1929, to Guiseppe and Esterina (DeMuri) Fimbianti in Chicago, Ill. He was a 1946 graduate of Pullman Tech High School in Chicago. On Oct. 29, 1950, …read more.
Randy D. Harris, 64, Nappanee, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at his residence from a year long illness. He was born July 4, 1951, in Goshen, to Dennis and Delores (Ringler) LaRue. He grew up in Syracuse and attended Syracuse schools. Mr. Harris served during the Vietnam War in the US Marine …read more.
Evelyn Ruth Bellman, 89, Bremen, passed away at 5:56 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in Hospice House of South Bend. Evelyn was born on Aug. 13, 1926, the daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Wengard) Bollman. On Aug. 13, 1945, she married Clarence Bellman. He passed away on Oct. 10, 1993. She is survived …read more.
John C. “Jack” Sullivan, 86, North Manchester, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in his residence. He was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, to James H. and Eleanor L. Sullivan. On Sept. 12, 2006, he married Janet Akers. He was a truck driver for Kendall Oil for 20 plus years and …read more.
Clyde Edward Lovellette, 86, North Manchester, died at 8:36 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born Sept. 7, 1929, in Petersburg, to John and Myrtle (Thaxton) Lovellette. Clyde was a 1948 graduate of Garfield High School in Terre Haute, attended Kansas University, and received his Bachelor’s and …read more.
Rex Edward “Eddie” Earhart, 46, of rural Wabash, died at 10:45 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at his mother’s home. He was born Jan. 15, 1970, in Bluffton, to Rex R. Earhart and Katrina (Napier) Pitts. Eddie enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and spending time with his family. He loved to take rides to the reservoirs …read more.
Bernadine Marie (Ellet) Ault, 84, of Huntington, formerly of South Whitley, passed away at 12:54 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, surrounded by her family, friends and loving husband at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
NaDean Betty Sherer, 92, formerly of South Whitley died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash where she was admitted on Friday.
Gerald L. Gross, 93, a resident of rural Churubusco and prominent Eel River Township farmer, passed away at 2:02 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Lutheran Life Villages Pine Valley in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.
James C. “Jim” Stucky, 97, of Syracuse, passed away at 4:42 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at The Maples of Waterford Crossing in Goshen. He was born on December 16, 1918 in Berne, to Elmer & Elsie Gertrude (Smith) Stucky.
GeNelle E. Hoffman, 95, formerly of Akron, passed at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Oct. 4, 1920, in Akron, to Emmet and Hazel (Merley) Taylor. She married on July 3, 1938, in Akron, to Earl Hoffman who preceded on July 1, 2012. She …read more.
Gerald L. Gross, 93, a resident of rural Churubusco and prominent Eel River Township farmer, passed away at 2:02 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Lutheran Life Villages Pine Valley in Fort Wayne following an extended illness. Among the surviving relatives are his widow: Leone, to whom he was married for over 71 years; his …read more.
Glendel Leigh Price, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 80. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past five years where she was a member of Winona Lake Grace Brethren …read more.
Carol Y. Enyeart, 65, North Manchester, died at 4:56 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, in Wabash. She was born on Aug. 4, 1950, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the late Esteban Remular. Carol worked in retail at Lances and later at Dollar General, both in North Manchester. She retired from Dollar General in April 2015. She …read more.
Margaret E. Tarman, 83, Goshen, died 3:54 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Topeka to LeRoy and Mary (Sherck) Mishler. Surviving are daughters: Dawn (John) Wyson, New Paris; Tami (Robert) Shriner, New Paris; Nanette (Mark) Stoops, Fremont; siblings: Carolyn (Del) Freeman, Rancho Mirage, Calif.; Phyllis (Ted) …read more.
Hershell Shepherd, 74, of rural Warsaw, passed at 2:14 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 21, 1942, in Hite, Ky., to Woots and Anna Mae (Scarberry) Shepherd. He was married on Oct. 31, 1960, in Drift, Ky. to Frankie Mullins, who passed on Nov. 3, …read more.
Kaeden Elias Anthony Brubaker, 6, died at 4:09 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 in a car accident on SR 114 E in Whitley County.
Maria Irma Garza (Gomez) Villareal, 72, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Sunday March 27, 2016, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw.
Daniel Alan Huffman, 40, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday Dec. 5, 2015.
Melanie S. Lyon, 70, passed away from respiratory failure on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, as her family surrounded her in the Kindred Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka.
Dorothy L. Crosby, 100, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Dorothy was born on Dec. 18, 1915, in Bremen to Edward and Goldie (Abbiehl) Aker. She is survived by two children: Larry (Betty) Hirstein, Nappanee; Sheryl (James) Rock, Springfield, Mo.; two stepchildren: Donald (Linda) …read more.
Robert W. Screes, 57, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Robert was born on Sept. 15, 1958, in South Bend, to William and Kathryn (Strantz) Screes. Robert is survived by his mother: Kathryn Screes, Granger; his son: William (Ashley) Screes, Bremen; his granddaughter: Aniela Screes; his …read more.
Ron J. Shockey, 77, Silver Lake, passed at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 11, 1938, in Grant County, to Robert and Rosa Jane (Rich) Shockey. He married on June 10, 1956 in Marian, Indiana to Nancy Bradford, she survives. He was a carpenter, building houses around …read more.
Maria Irma Garza (Gomez) Villarreal of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows Care Center.
James C. “Jim” Stucky, 97, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Maples in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S, Huntington St., Syracuse.
Michael Edward Baczynski I, 63, of rural Rome City died in his sleep Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at his home after complications from a recent illness.
Ronnie C. Taylor, 64, passed away of natural causes, early Saturday morning, Jan. 9, 2016, in Arcadia, Fla.
Phillip J. Dennie, 79, died at 11 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016,Thumbnail at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.
Ron J. Shockey, 77, of Silver Lake, Indiana passed at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his residence.
Jerry Lee Moore, 75, resident of Goshen and Syracuse and longtime resident of the Daleville/Yorktown area, passed away at his residence on March 24, 2016.
Kanzie Moore, age 96, of Nappanee, died at 2:45 pm, Friday, March 25, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Milford. She was born Jan. 14, 1920, in Handshoe, Ky., to Harry and Ada Lovins. She moved to Nappanee in 2000, from Mize, Ky. Her husband of many years, Chandler Convey preceded her in death. Mrs. …read more.
Cameron Lee Howard, 19, of Goshen, passed away at his home Saturday, March 26, 2016, after a two and a half year battle with cancer. He was born February 12, 1997 in Watseka, Ill. Cameron attended Northridge High School and studied welding and fabrication at the Career Center. He was inducted into the National Technical …read more.
Fern M. Baxter, 77, Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at her home. Fern was born in Ligonier on Aug. 6, 1938, a daughter of Frank and Hazel (Owen) Wilson. She spent her formative years in Albion, and had lived all of her adult life in Churubusco. Employed at Dana Corporation in …read more.
GeNelle E. Hoffman, 96, formerly of Akron, Indiana passed at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Geraldine M. “Jeri” Shearer, 84, Warsaw, formerly of Bourbon, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016, at 6:25 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Jeri was born September 12, 1931, to George and Mildred (Shriver) Harper in Akron. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. Jeri was a graduate of Akron High …read more.
Mark Allen Strickler, 51, Wabash, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Oct. 15, 1964 in Wabash, to Charles Strickler and Betty (Webb) Alexander. Mark married Shannon Gray in Wabash, on April 21, 2002. He worked at Zimmer-Biomet in Warsaw for 4 years. He enjoyed watching movies, especially …read more.
Nancy Louise Gunderman, 81, of Wabash, died at 12:48 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 24, 1934 in Escanaba, Mich., to Stan and Marianne (Duranceau) Ostman. Nancy was a 1952 graduate of Escanaba High School, and attended Northern Michigan University. She married Paul D. Gunderman in Kalamazoo, Michigan …read more.
Louis J. Calhoun, 84, of Rochester and formerly of Plymouth, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, March 25, 2016 at his residence. Louis was born May 14, 1931 in Fulton County, to the late Lewis J. and Rosie (Haine) Calhoun Sr. Louis had attended Liberty Baptist Church, Rochester for a …read more.
Mary “Jane” DuBois, 90, Wawaka, passed away on March 25, 2016, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born January 10, 1926, the daughter of Harley D. and Irma I. (Frick) Yant. On January 10, 1944 she married Charles ‘Merrill’ Kinnison; he preceded her in death. In 1977, she married Harry ‘Bill’ DuBois; …read more.
John Charles Evans, 65, Pierceton, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his home. He was born on Dec. 11, 1950 in Muncie, to John and Millicent V. (McColley) Evans who preceded him. Evans was a lifetime area resident, grew up with parents, Millie and Clyde Campbell, and graduated in 1969 from …read more.
Ronald “Ron” Jay Reed passed away at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 70. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, and was a 1964 graduate of Claypool High School. He was the owner of Reed Construction Inc. from 1972-1984, and also Reed Electric …read more.
Marilyn E. Penn, 65, Mentone, passed at 3:45 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 14, 1950, in Atwood, to William and Helen (Hoffer) Frush. She married on July 5, 2014, in Mentone, to Daniel Penn, he survives. Marilyn worked as a Case Worker in Nevada, at Zolman Farms …read more.
John “Derek” Wagner, Etna Green, passed away at his residence at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the age of 30. He is now with his Heavenly Father and no longer in any more pain. He attended Christ’s Covenant Church in Winona Lake. Even with his lifelong illnesses, Derek was a kind hearted and …read more.
Brianne K. Danielson, 33, a resident of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2016, while vacationing with friends in Key West Florida.
Mary Helen Huffman, 78, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio.
Bradley Allen “Brad” Dye passed away at 8:51 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Martha Louise Underwood, 80, North Manchester, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born in Holton to the late Joseph A. and Pearl B. (Franklin) Dobson, on Nov. 26, 1935. She worked as a CNA and a QMA at Peabody Retirement Community for 36 years. …read more.
Sharon A. Ermi, 71, Milford, died at 2:16 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Jan. 12, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wis. to Stanley B. and Margaret (Engelke) Olkowski Helms Nisiewicz. She was a Milford resident for the last fifteen years, moving from Milwaukee, Wis. Sharon worked at Maple Leaf …read more.
John Charles Evans, 65, Pierceton, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.
Helen M. Green, 90, Findlay, Ohio, formerly of Leadwood, Mo. and Columbia City, passed away at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday March 23, 2016, at Birchaven Retirement Village in Findlay. Born on Nov. 8, 1925, in Leadington, Mo., she was the daughter of Rev. S.A. and Glenda (Groves) Ferguson. She attended Elvins High School in Elvins, Mo., …read more.
Carol Ann Oliver, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at her home. Born June 11, 1959, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Jack R. and Gladys “Polly” (Kohart) Honeick. Carol had spent her entire lifetime in the Whitley County area, graduating from Columbia City Joint High School …read more.
Glendel Leigh Price, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 80. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past five years where she was a member of Winona Lake Grace Brethren …read more.
Barbara Ellen (Clayton) Newberry, 84, Union, Mich., died 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Feb. 2, 1932, in New Paris to Isaac Mervin and Ruth May (Mishler) Clayton. Surviving are daughters: Leanne Jeannot, Mattawan, Mich.; Dee Ann Foy, Elkhart; Lori (Lonnie) Shafer, White Pigeon, Mich.; Cindy (Greg) Nichols, …read more.
Elizabeth Jane “Ebby” Leach, 92, North Webster, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, where she has resided since 2008. She was born on April 6, 1923, in Andrews, to Walter Irvin and Lela Mae (Bare) Gradeless. She graduated in 1942 from Chester High School in North …read more.
Bradley “Brad” Dye, 34, of Warsaw, passed away March 23, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Mary H. Huffman, 78, of Canton, Ohio (formerly of Clunette) died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, Ohio.
Carol Ann Oliver, 56, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016,at her home.
Helen M. Green, 90, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Birchhaven Retirement Center.
Michael Baczynski died Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
Arrangements are pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.
Elizabeth J. (Gradeless) Leach, 92, North Webster, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.
Kayla Ann Stephenson, 27, Nappanee, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. She was born Aug. 28, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nev., to Neil and Katina (Alexakis) Stephenson. She is survived by her parents; siblings: Katie and Travis Stephenson, all of Nappanee; and many aunts; uncles; and cousins. …read more.
Ted Graverson, 80, Bremen, went to be with his Heavenly Father at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, following complications from major surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He will be missed by family and friends. Ted was the youngest of Theodore E. and Bernece (McMannis) Graverson’s seven children. He was born at the family …read more.
Paul Joseph Houlihan, 82, Peru, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Hickory Creek in Peru. He was born to the late Paul and Phoebe (Millican) Houlihan on Dec. 31, 1933, in Fort Wayne. Paul was a graduate of Chippewa High School. He married Sondra Cattin on August 10, 1957, she survives …read more.
Helena B. Cox, 83, Wabash, died at 9:43 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Sept. 17, 1932, in Washington County, to Oral and Nellie F. (Trueblood) Johnson. Helena married Clarence Cox in Wabash on April 29, 1965. She retired from Wabash Magnetics after 34 years, and also owned along …read more.
Kathie L. Weldon, 59, passed away Saturday morning March 19, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Kathie was born to William and Lily (Hemminger) Weldon on Dec. 31, 1956, in LaPorte. She was a homemaker and wonderful mother to her three children. Kathie enjoyed crossword puzzles and putting puzzles together. She …read more.
Dennis W. Derryberry, 58, Akron, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 19, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Bill and Lucille (Clevenger) Derryberry. He married on March 17, 2000, in Rochester, Indiana to Reba D. Honkomp, she survives. Dennis was a supervisor for Lau Industries of …read more.
Janet L. Renbarger, 96, formerly of Wabash, passed away at 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at her lake home on Lake Tippecanoe.
Robert F. “Bob” “Quickie” Quick, 77, of North Manchester, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
Dennis W. Derryberry, 58, of Akron, passed Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his residence.
Malcom Hughes of Warsaw formally of Winona Lake passed away at 9 a.m. at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on March 1, 1934 to Jim Henry and Ida (Marsillett) Hughes in Blue River, Ky.
Charles J. “Chuck” Grimm, 71, Nappanee, died at 8 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at his residence from complications from a lung transplant. Chucks’ testimony was his afterlife will be in Heaven and as Chuck would say he will see you later. He was born Dec. 16, 1944, on Nappanee Street in Nappanee to George …read more.
Opal M. Kranitz, 95, Walkerton, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at We Belong Senior Health Care, Plymouth. She was born on May 30, 1920, in Teegarden, to the late Nelson and Gertrude (Harley) Baughman. On March 3, 1940, she was united in marriage to Louis Kranitz, who preceded her in death. …read more.
Mr. Aubrey M. Jones, 87, Rochester, passed away at 2:17 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Dec. 22, 1928, Aubrey was born in Shelby County, Ill. to Harry and Vangie Ripley Jones. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and three brothers. Aubrey and Mary Ann Virden were married on …read more.
Phyllis A. Woods, 86, a resident of Ridinger Lake, Kosciusko County, formerly of South Whitley, died at 5:17 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care Facility, Winona Lake where she was admitted on Saturday.
Mary Lou McDowell, 86, a resident of rural Avilla and widow of Robert F. McDowell, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She had been taken to the hospital one week ago from North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion, and had been more seriously ill for the past two weeks.
Beverly Margaret Smith 96 of Winona Lake passed away at 11:25 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Grace Village, Winona Lake.
Isabelle Grace Marie Goble, 11 months of Columbia City, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on April 6, 2015 to Clayton Goble and Katie Wallen in Fort Wayne.
































































