Judith L. “Judy” O’Brien, 71, of Warsaw, passed away at 9:11 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on May 27, 1944 in Chicago, Ill. to Louis & Erma (Kollaritsch) Miklos.

Brianne K. Danielson, 33, of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 20, 2016, while vacationing in Florida.

Lida Belle (Cowen) Thompson-Norris, 97 of 18-B Rd., Argos, died at 5:40 a.m. March 21, 2016, at her residence following a brief illness.

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Norma Jean Burns, 88, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord at 3:25 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Aubrey Jones, 87, of Rochester passed away at 2:17 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital.

David Kurt McCune, 66, North Manchester, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at his residence. He was born in Great Falls, Mont., to Lloyd and Irma (Lowmaster) MCCune, on Sept. 21, 1949. He was a welder in Kansas for five years and retired as a security officer for Pinkerton’s Security in Wabash and Huntington. …read more.

Shirley E. Stutzman, 74, Goshen, died Sunday morning, March 20, 2016, at her home following a year long illness. She was born August 2, 1941, in Little Falls, Minn. to Oscar and Alice (Ausmussen) Holden. On Jan. 19, 1963, she married Don Stutzman. He survives along with their daughters: Brenda (Doug) Olson, Holland, Mich.; and …read more.

Ashlie N. Moening, 31, formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 8:09 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 16, 1984, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of James and Wanda (Sexton) Cox. Growing up Ashlie enjoyed participating in t-ball and softball. She was in Columbia City …read more.

Howard W. Stuntz, 90, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday March 20, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1925, to the late Ervin and Cecil (Swoverland) Stuntz. Howard started working on the family saw mill hauling logs when he was 15, and drove truck for Zenith TV until …read more.

Lovina R. Wolf, 95, Ligonier, died on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born on Feb. 1, 1921, to Carl and Pearl (McDaniel) Wolf in Ligonier. She worked in accounting for 20 years and then for Patton Accounting for another 24 years before her retirement in 1992. …read more.

Lida Belle (Cowen) Thompson-Norris, 97, Argos, died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at her residence following a brief illness. Lida was born on Sept. 3, 1918, in rural Argos, to Frank O. Cowen and Hallie Belle (Lowry) Cowen. Arrangements are pending with Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Thomas “Tom” Edward Nolin, 69, Argos, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Tom was born on Oct. 6, 1946, in Plymouth, to James E. Nolin and Bessie L. (Ronk) Nolin. Tom had lived most of his life in the Argos community. He was a truck drive …read more.

Norma Jean Burns, 88, of Akron, Indiana passed at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Tyler Lee Prater Willett went home to be with Jesus at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday March 16, 2016. Tyler was the only son of Zachary Ray Willett and Kayla Leighanne Prater, Rochester. Tyler leaves behind: a sister: Annaleigh Rae; a host of aunts and uncles: Justin and Sherri Whitaker, North Manchester; Jordyn Renae Hackworth, Akron; Cory …read more.

Charles W. “Chase” Parish, 30 of Warsaw, passed away at 12:55 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Indianapolis.

Verlin C. “Bud” Wolfe, formerly of Churubusco, passed away on his 82nd birthday Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Samuel W. Cooper passed away at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was 71.

Trula Joy “Pat” Strange, 85, of Lagro, died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

Thomas “Tom” Edward Nolin, Argos, died at 10:30 p.m. March 20, 2016, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

Larry (Peanuts) R. Lowry, 81, of Culver passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend surrounded by his family. He was the world to his wife, a hero to his children, and a legend in the Culver Community.

Fred Zellers, 92, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home on March 20, 2016.

Sharon Kay Babin, 68, LaGrange, formerly of Goshen, died Saturday morning, March 19, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born July 25, 1947, in Goshen to Willard and Dorothy (Sumpter) Schmucker. Survivors include two sons: Michael (Nancy) Babin, New Paris, and Marc Babin, of Sarasota, Fla.; six grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Schrock and …read more.

Florence J. Baldwin, 85, Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 3:05 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 27, 1930, in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Mary (Young) Stepp. Nov. 29, 1947, she married Richard C. Baldwin. He preceded her in death Oct. 17, …read more.

Betty Ruth (Engledow) Johnson, 87, Nappanee, died Satuday morning, March 19, 2016, at her residence. She was born May 2, 1928, in Bloomington. She was the sixth and youngest child of Charles Richard Engledow and wife Anna (Mesmer) Engledow. Her father died when she was just five months old. Betty attended elementary and high schools in Bloomington …read more.

Jack Webster Fulk, 75, Cromwell, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the North Ridge Village Albion. He was born Feb. 3, 1941, the son of Daniel and Lena (Crabill) Fulk, Whitely County. March 31, 1997, he married Kelly Kay (Stanley) Fulk at the Albion County Courthouse. Jack graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

Denice Rose Linn-Galloway (Baker), 85, Ligonier, passed away peacefully at her family farm surrounded by her loving family Friday, March 18, 2016. She was born Sept. 9, 1930, the loving daughter of Russell and Helen (Ponko) Baker, Noble County. A proud graduate from Cromwell High School in 1949, Denice quickly began a lifelong career in …read more.

Roger E. Shively, 90, North Manchester, died at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born May 30, 1930, in Whitley County to Lawrence and Sarah E. (Black) Shively. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1943. He then served two years of civilian public service. He attended Manchester …read more.

Virginia B. Bilyeu, 98, Moweaqua, Ill., died Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Columbia City. Virginia was born Oct. 14, 1917, in Moweaqua, Ill., the daughter of John B. and Margaret (Still) Robinson. She married Lyle D. Bilyeu, Feb. 20, 1938, in Moweaqua. He preceded her in death June 21, 1969. Virginia was a member of …read more.

Joan Marceille Wiegand, 92, Banning Lake, passed away at 6:25 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, at the home she shared with her daughter, Janet Miller. Joan was born in Fort Wayne to Kerlin and Hazel (Cook) Cary Feb. 26, 1924. She grew up in Marion, where she met and married George Paul Wiegand …read more.

Wilma Maxine (Graham) Lundberg, 84, Wabash, formerly of Milford, Ill., died at 3:54 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. She was born Aug. 17, 1931, in Rossville, Ill., to James Fred and Margaret Myrtle (Jacobs) Graham. Maxine worked for the City of Danville, Ill., as a secretary for the sanitary …read more.

Minnie P. Sliter, 71, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at 2:57 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Minnie was born Oct. 22, 1944, in Bremen to David and Mattie Jones (Pedigo), both of whom preceded her in death. On Nov. 28, 1964, she married Wayne Sliter. He passed away March 12, 2016. She is also preceded in …read more.

Isabella Jo Keck was stillborn Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Her parents, Josh and Andrea (Pierce) Keck, New Paris, survive. Also surviving are siblings: Madison and Jackson; maternal grandparents: Mike and Anne Pierce, Goshen; paternal grandmother, Susan Calhoun, Elkhart; and paternal grandfather, Tony (Chris) Keck, Goshen. Private graveside services will be …read more.

Tyler Lee Prater Willett went home to be with Jesus at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Tyler was the only son of Zachary Ray Willett and Kayla Leighanne Prater, Rochester. Tyler leaves behind a sister, Annaleigh Rae; and a host of aunts and uncles: Justin and Sherri Whitaker, North Manchester, Jordyn Renae Hackworth, Akron, …read more.

Judith L. “Judy” O’Brien, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 9:11 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Frederick M. “Fred” Bontrager Jr., 92, Syracuse, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. He was born March 11, 1924, in Goshen to Frederick M. and Irene Bontrager Sr. He attended Goshen High School and was a World War II Army veteran. He was married July 10, …read more.

Virginia Lorraine Miller, 91, died at 7:12 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Waterford Crossing, Goshen, formerly of Ligonier. She was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Elkhart, to Floyd and Vinie Bucher. She married on Jun 5, 1942, To Gayle E. Tope, he died May 11, 1947, in a fatal plane crash. She later married …read more.

Carl R. McMillen, 88, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Carl was born the son of Virgil and Frances (Butler) McMillen on Nov. 4, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio. After his family’s move, Carl would graduate from Mexico High School in Mexico. He would then serve …read more.

Dorothy E. Slusher, 60, rural Pierceton, died at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1956, in Kokomo, a daughter of Rev. Clarence Harold and Donna L. (Johnson) Polk. Her formative years were spent in Peru, Kokomo, Kingford Heights, Green Center and Larwill before moving to Pierceton in …read more.

James J. “Jamie” Gribben, 51, Wabash, died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at his home. He was born July 14, 1964, in Wabash, to James and Roselyn “Lynn” (Miller) Gribben. Jamie graduated from Wabash High School in 1982 and earned his Bachelor’s degree in engineering from Purdue University. He worked for GenCorp and …read more.

Isabella Jo Keck was stillborn Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Her parents: Josh and Andrea (Pierce) Keck, New Paris, survive. Also surviving are siblings: Madison and Jackson; maternal grandparents: Mike and Anne Pierce, Goshen; paternal grandmother: Susan Calhoun, Elkhart; paternal grandfather: Tony (Chris) Keck, Goshen. Private graveside services will be at …read more.

Bonnie J. Shoemaker, 77, rural Claypool, passed at 10:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born March 2, 1939, in Kendallville, to Homer and Reba (Olinger) Mortimore. She was married on Nov. 26, 1982, in Rochester, to Paul A. Shoemaker he survives. She had worked in health care …read more.

Cassandra Kay “Cassie” Dillinger, 25, Claypool, passed away at 4:37 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born on March 13, 1991, in Warsaw, to David Dillinger and Marsha Blankenship. Cassandra was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She worked for Dairy Queen, Winona Lake for a short …read more.

Donnabelle Mae Rule, 95, Warsaw, died at 4 a.m. Friday, March 18, in Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Donnabelle was born Feb. 9, 1921, in Milford, to Wallace E. and Martha Mae (Maggert) Rule, and was a 1940 graduate of Bourbon High School. She lived most of her life in Kosciusko County. Donnabelle was employed …read more.

Donnabelle Mae Rule, 95, Warsaw, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016, at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Cassandra Kay “Cassie” Dillinger, 25 of Claypool, passed away at 4:37 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Morris E. Cook, 85, North Manchester, died at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on Feb. 14, 1931, to Albert Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Funderburgh) Cook, in North Manchester. He married Evelyn Lucile (Coning) on Nov. 4, 1951, and she survives. He worked as a carpet cleaner …read more.

Phyllis A. Winteregg, 87, Berne, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Swiss Village in Berne. She was born on May 31, 1928, in Adams County, to the late Otto and Verna E. (Owens) Hoffman. On Oct. 4, 1946, she married Doyle M. Winteregg; he preceded her in death on June 23, 2012. She …read more.

Marcia Kay Cook, 77, Nappanee, entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord, at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born April 24, 1938, in Nappanee to Katherine Mellinger. Marcia was a lifetime resident of Nappanee. She graduated from Nappanee High School in 1956. Her first marriage …read more.

Virginia L. Miller, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier.

George Penix, 69, rural Wabash, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at his home. He was born March 24, 1946, in Paintsville, Ky. to Joe and Swannee Penix. George was a 1965 graduate of Meade Memorial High School in Williamsport, Ky. He married Brenda K. Meyer in Boone County, Ky. on Feb. 24, …read more.

Dr. Kenneth L. Payne, 77, Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center at Donaldson, following an extended illness. While there he was under the Center for Hospice Care. Ken was born in Fowlerton, to Luther K. Payne and Ruth (Van Natter) Payne, the third …read more.

Larry W. Bolinger, 78, passed away at 1 p.m. Wednesday March 16, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

Carl R. McMillen, 88 and formerly of Baker Street, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson.

Clarice M. Spindler, 88 and Marshall county resident all her life, passed away surrounded by her loving family at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in the Hospice House of South Bend.

Bernice Miltenberger-Grover, 99, of Wabash, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born to the late William and Margaret (Pierson) Sweet on Nov. 3, 1916 in Cass County, Indiana.

Elinor June Weldy, affectionately known as June, 78, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in her home surrounded by family.

Zelma May Folger, 72, Syracuse, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was born Feb. 26, 1944, in Elkhart to Henry LaMar and Dorothea (Mullen) Kilmer. On May 18, 1968 she married Charles Ray Folger in Syracuse. He died March 10, 2002. Survivors include four children: Donna (Mitchell) Moseng, Elkhart; Tonna (Daniel) …read more.

Kenneth L. Payne, 77, passed away in the company of his family on Wednesday morning, March 16, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center – Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Josefina M. Rudd, 71, Rochester, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday March 15, 2016, at her residence. She was born on April 17, 1944, in Ormoc City, Philippines, the daughter of Eulialio and Espectacion (Malinao) Espinosa. On April 16, 1970, in the Philippines, she married Larry D. Rudd and he survives. Josefina retired from R.R. …read more.

Mr. Robert L. Holloway Sr., 89, Rochester, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. On Jan. 29, 1927, Robert was born in Rochester to Lee Roy and Lillie May Mikesell Holloway. As one of 12 children, he shared his childhood with eight sisters and three …read more.

Josefina M. Rudd, 71, Rochester, passed away at 9:50 a.m., March 15, 2016, at her residence.

Richard “Dick” A. Krull, 76, lifetime resident of Plymouth, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Signature Health Care — Bremen.

Evelyn Marie Lester, 89, of Wabash, died at 9:56 a.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Oct. 8, 1926 in Wabash, to Walter H. and Edith (Aukschun) Horner.

Helen J. Kennedy, 93, of Columbia City, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since 2001.

Bailey Jean Shafer, 22 day old infant daughter of Christopher R. Shafer and Loretta L. (Gross) Shafer of Rochester, passed away at 8:55 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

Phyllis A. Trueblood of Warsaw, passed away at 9:14 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.

Frederick M. “Fred” Bontrager Jr., 92, of Syracuse, passed away at 9:24 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw.

Birda Rhudell “Rhudy” Yeager, 87, of Goshen, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away at 4:37 p.m., Monday, March 14, in Goshen.

Dianne (Bernero) Buckmiller, 73, Rochester, died at 11:45 p.m. March 14, 2016, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Rochester. She had been in declining health for the past several years. Dianne was born on March 4, 1943, in Scottsville, Ky. to Frank Bernero and Jewell (Lewis) Bernero. She lived most of her life in the Marshall …read more.

Norma Jean Stillson, 89, Nappanee, died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she had been for five months. She was born on January 10, 1927, in Elkhart, to Devon F. “Heinie” and Hazel (Grant) Richmond. She was a lifetime area resident. Norma married James E. Stillson on …read more.

Dorothy A. ‘Dottie’ Beck, 66, Columbus, died at 8:03 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Columbus. She was born Nov. 18, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Marvin C. ‘Bud’ and Dorothy May (Yost) Beck. She was a beautician. Dorothy is survived by daughter: Jodi (Nick) Rittman, Columbus; brother: Marvin ‘Pete’ Beck; sister: Linda L. Beck; …read more.

An easy going man who enjoyed life and all it had to offer with those he loved by his side, Russell Pratt was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend. He had an endearing sense of humor and loved making those around him laugh, and his caring ways were unending. Never out to impress, …read more.

Phyllis A. Trueblood, Warsaw, passed away at 9:14 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was a pastor’s wife in the Methodist Church and was a lifetime hard worker. Not only was she a loving mother and a homemaker, she worked various jobs throughout her life. For many years she …read more.

Bailey Jean Shafer, 22 day old infant daughter of Christopher R. Shafer and Loretta L. (Gross) Shafer of Rochester, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2016, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Wayne Sliter, 69, Plymouth, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Wayne was born June 28, 1946, in Agusta, Ark. to Archie and Zora (Middleton) Sliter, both of whom preceded him in death along with an infant brother and sister. On Nov. 28, 1964, he married …read more.

Robert Loren Gross, 65, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Robert was born the son of Raymond Lawrence and Marjorie (Bower) Gross on March 2, 1951, in Plymouth. Robert graduated with the Plymouth High School Class of 1969. He also graduated from Purdue University, …read more.

Dorothy (Everest) Simpson, 98, Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, died 2:36 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Cass County, Mich., to Ralph and Gladys (Stark) Everest. She married Alan Simpson on Sept. 1, 1939 and he died Oct. 25, 1998. Surviving are daughters: Wanda Jean (Richard) Hirschler, …read more.

Barbara A. Letica, 66, Donaldson, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, March 11, 2016, at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Barb was born on April 15, 1949, in East Chicago, to Bartul and Lorraine (Drozinski) Letica. After graduating from High School, Barb never married, but she remained very active furthering her education. She first began her …read more.

Hubert R. Newcomer, 93, North Manchester, died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester. He was born in Monroe Township, Kosciusko County, to Floyd Vincent and Mary Marie (Fox) Newcomer. He married Alice Nadine Andrews Baldwin on June 2, 1946. Hubert graduated from Sidney High School, Sidney, in 1940, he …read more.

Allen L. “Al” Streby, 77, of North Webster, IN passed away at 8:48 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Oct. 17, 1938 in Warsaw, to Hubert L. “Lewis” & Dorothy Gertrude (Burns-McBride) Streby.

Birda Rhudell “Rhudy” Yeager, 87, of Goshen, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away at 4:37 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen.

Randy L. Timmons, 54, Warsaw, passed away in his home unexpectedly, Sunday, March 13, 2016.

Janis Rose (Kinsey) Miller, 84, of Bremen, left this world at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2016 surrounded by love and a debt of gratitude for being the best wife, mother and sister one could hope to have. Janis was born on Dec. 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Harold and Lucille (Lentz) Kinsey.

Jason Lynch, age 36, of Rome City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 13, 2016, with his loving family at his bedside.

Robert l. Holloway, 89, passed away at 3:40 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016, at his residence.

Dianne Buckmiller, 73 died on March 14, 2016 at 11:45 p.m. at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Rochester.

Edward S. “Ed” Ganczak, 69, of Elkhart, and formerly of Leesburg, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 10, at Elkhart Rehabilitation Center.

Alejandro L. Lozano, 81, Fort Wayne, formerly of Milford, entered into eternal rest with the Lord March 10, 2016, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 8, 1934, in Edcouch, Texas, to Jose Angel and Romona Linares Lozano as one of 12 children. On April 17, 1959, he married Marie Soccorro Flores, who …read more.

Mary Elizabeth Besson, age 93, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016, in her residence. She was born Oct. 10, 1922 in Bourbon, to George and Fannie (Miller) Watkins.

Roger Hendricks, age 65 of rural Plymouth, passed away at 5:48 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart.

Randy L. Timmons, 54, Warsaw, passed away in his home unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13, 2016.

Eugene Hall, age 68, of Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Virginia F. (McCullough) Bair, 95 of Kimmell, died March 13, 2016 at Mason Nursing Home in Warsaw.

Jeanelle L. Conaway Poe, 33, of Mentone, passed Saturday, March 12, 2016, at her residence.

Larry L. Fawcett, 75, North Manchester, passed away at 4:44 p.m. on March 11, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

Almarose Snider, age 86 of Plymouth passed away peacefully at 2:55 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016 in the Signature Healthcare of Bremen, Indiana.

Allen Streby, 77, of North Webster passed away at 8:48 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

Fred Spilak, 91 of Warsaw, passed away Saturday March 12, 2016 at 6:23 p.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, Indiana. He was born on January 5, 1925 to John and Mary (Kaza) Spilak in Detroit, Mich.

Glen R. Hochstedler, age 77, of Wakarusa, died at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Earl Deaton 77, of Macy passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13, 2016.