Philip E. Warren, 88, a life time area resident, passed away at 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Pilgrim Manor Center, with his family at his side.

Russell Pratt, age 52, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:37 am Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his home.

Mary Elizabeth Besson, age 93, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Fred Spilak 91 of Warsaw, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Little Mister Corbin Edward Minix was welcomed to our world by his loving family at 12:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Corbin was the cherished son of Melissa Burton and Nathen Minix. Later that day at 9:40 p.m. baby Corbin passed to the arms of Jesus, joining him for …read more.

Mr. Jeffrey L. Newlin, 61 formerly of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in his Schererville home. In Robinson, Ill., on Feb. 8, 1955, Jeffrey Lee was born. He was  the treasured son of James L. and Donna Sue Mikeworth Newlin. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters. With great Fighting …read more.

Aleta Ort Haslanger, residing in South Bend, passed away peacefully at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Southfield Village, surrounded by her loving and caring family. She was 102 years old. She was born to Ernest Logan and Genora (Bachtel) Logan on the family farm in St. Joseph County, on June 5, 1913, and …read more.

Mr. George Edward Burton, 83, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:45 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Jan. 31, 1933, George was born in Fulton County a treasured son of Edgar Harold and Grace Arlene Musselman Burton. Growing up in Liberty Township he …read more.

George J. Reed, 86, of Mentone, passed at 6:14 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 3, 1929, in Nappanee, to George M. and Dorothy (Hardy) Reed. He was married on May 29, 1948, in Mentone, to June Brown, she preceded on April 30, …read more.

Clyde Edward Lovellette, 86, of North Manchester, died at 8:36 p.m., 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.

Barbara A. Renner, 82, of Goshen, passed away Thursday evening at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 5, 1933, in Shipshewana to Noah and Lovina (Miller) Hochstetler. On June 28, 1952, she married Lawrence E. Renner. He died Oct 27, 2005. Survivors include a daughter: Vickie L. Richardson; and a son: Robert C. …read more.

Dorothy M. Bailey of Winona Lake, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at her residence at the age of 89. She was a 1943 graduate of Harper High School in Chicago and in 1968 she graduated from Northern Illinois University. Dorothy was an elementary school teacher for 20 years in DeKalb, Ill. …read more.

Kathryn L. “Katy” Bowser, 27, of North Webster passed away at 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on April 22, 1988, in Goshen to Terry L. and Eva Jo (McKnight) Bowser.

Gary Wayne Bradley, 59, of Akron passed away at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2016 at his residence.

Paul J. “Tubby” Sherk, 89, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 12 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Tubby was born on July 16, 1926, the son of the late Paul W. and Edna (Balsley) Sherk.

James A. “Jim” Ratiliff, 66, Corban, Ky., formerly of Warsaw, died March 8, 2016. He married Bertha Damron, who survives. He was a member of the Church of Christ and an outdoorsman; always eager to spend time in the woods camping or in the water scuba diving. He was a master level instructor in diving, …read more.

Robert “Bob” Lewis Leamon, age 70, of Cromwell passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday morning March 10, 2016 at home.

Anna M. Accettura, 56 of Warsaw passed away at 11 a.m. Wednesday March 9, 2016 in her residence.

Joseph P. Prout passed away at the Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida, on Wednesday, March 9. He was 87.

George E. Burton, 83, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Rochester.

Former Rochester resident, Jeffrey Lee Newlin, 61, passed away at his home at Crown Point.

Cindy L. Gorski, 58, of rural Larwill passed away peacefully at the home of her caretakers, James Gorski and Sandy Ott, at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016. She had been in failing health.

Mary Trump, 92, passed away Sunday morning March 6, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.

As per her wishes, no services will take place with private family burial.

Rita Ann (Rohrer) Sabo, Mentone, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at her residence at the age of 56. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a 1978 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. Rita worked in housekeeping for a number of years at Grace Village Retirement Community …read more.

Deborah L. Kelsey, 65, Albion, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the North Ridge Nursing Facility. She was born on Sept. 26, 1950, in Goshen, the daughter of Homer and Loura Louise (DeMarco) Kelsey. She leaves behind a sister: Barbara (Brad) Bradley, South Bend; a brother: Adam (Pam) Nichols, Albion; several …read more.

Linda M. Bayliss, 76, Wabash, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Mildred (Steltz) Shallenberg on Dec. 22, 1939, in Salem, Ohio. She was a 1961 graduate from Salineville High School. Linda married Carlton H. Bayliss on June 13, 1961, he passed …read more.

Roger Hendricks, Plymouth, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born Dec. 28, 1950. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Robert L. “Bob” Robinson, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 7:32 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 9, 1930, to Jesse and Meribel (Boyce) Robinson in Warsaw. He was united in marriage to Marilyn M. Kline on Jan. 9, 1953, in Warsaw She preceded him on Aug. …read more.

Anna M. Accettura, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kathryn L. ‘Katy’ Bowser, North Webster, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Ruth E. Yanuszeski, 89, Columbia City, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, at North Woods Village, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 3, 1926, in Gladwin, Mich., she was the daughter of Rev. Ericus E. Foor and Rev. Edna Grace (Robinson) Foor. She had lived in the Whitley County area since 1960. She graduated from Wolcott High …read more.

Carol S. Green, 70, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County and wife of James H. Green, passed away at 1:31 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She had been battling cancer since 2014, and had entered the hospice home on Friday. Carol was born on …read more.

Violet Anne Marie Risner, 2 ½ months, Rochester, passed away at 11:20 A.M. Tuesday March 8, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Violet was born on Dec. 11, 2015, in South Bend, the daughter of Jeff Risner and Brittany Marie Mickey. Survivors include her parents, Rochester; brothers: Maddox Daniel; Jaxon Gabriel; Xayden Michael Lee, all of …read more.

Dean C. Nellans Jr., 90, Mentone, passed at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 10, 1925, in Mentone, to Dean C. and Ethel (Tucker) Nellans. He was married on Dec. 17, 1964, in Mentone, to Jeannine Blue, she survives. Dean was a farmer and …read more.

Gerald Lloyd “Jerry” Carter, 77, Wabash, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash, where he had lived since Sept. 2015. He was born March 5, 1939, in Wabash County, to C. Arden and Esther (Neal) Carter. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Noble High School and attended Manchester College. …read more.

Ina L. Harrington, 82, North Manchester and formerly of Walbridge, Ohio, died at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Ina was born on June 9, 1933, to Virgil and Hazel (Baker) Pyle, in Kosciusko County. She worked at United Technologies for 21 years. She married Warren Harrington on April …read more.

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Robinson, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 7:32 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Ruth E. Yanuszeski, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 1:23 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2016, at North Woods Village (Inverness Lakes), Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Theresa F. Hoyt, 61, Warsaw, died at 7:44 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in her home. She was born on Oct. 21, 1954, in Peterburg, Va., to Harold and Irene (Hines) Peterson. She was a 1973 graduate of Michigan City High School, and married Robert A. Hoyt on Oct. 6, 1973, in Michigan City. She …read more.

Deborah L. Kelsey died Tuesday, March 8, 2016. She was born Sept. 26, 1950. Arrangements are pending at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center.

Charles E. “Chuck” Jones, 84, Plymouth, passed away on March 7, 2016, peacefully in his sleep. Chuck was born in Donaldson, on March 20, 1931, the son of Clara Mae (Hovis) Jones and Theron E. Jones. He graduated from West Township School in the Class of 1949. He joined the US Navy on Nov. 8, …read more.

Dean C. Nellans, 90, Mentone, passed at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Curt N. Gatke, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. On June 9, 1951, he was born in Warsaw, to Donald E. and Lucile (Andrus) Gatke. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw where he was a client of Cardinal Service, Warsaw. Curt was …read more.

Donnabell Smoker, 91, Goshen, died Monday afternoon, March 7, 2016, at the Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Sept. 13, 1924, in New Paris to John and Marie (Hepler) Smith. On Aug. 16, 1945, she married Byron Smoker at First Brethren Church, New Paris. He died July 18, 2007. Survivors include two children: Doug …read more.

Mary Dolores Hawk, 79, Cape Coral, Fla., died at 5:54 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Healthpark Hospital, Fort Myers, Fla., surrounded by her loving family. She was unable to recover after open heart surgery. She reached out for her husband’s hand to be with her in Heaven 16 hours later. Surrounded by his children, …read more.

Jeffrey Alan Starkey, 51, Argos, died at 5:01 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He had been in declining health for several months. Jeff was born on Feb. 21, 1965, in Valparaiso, to Donald R. Starkey and Leona Marie (Sensibaugh) Starkey. He lived all of his life in the Argos Community. …read more.

Fred Howard, 76, Bourbon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Fred was born the son of Homer and Edna (Allen) Howard on Jan. 6, 1940, in Magoffin County, Ky. He was a life long resident of the area . He was a trailer delivery driver for Fairmont …read more.

Earl Eugene Hill, 93, passed away on March 6, 2016, at home after a short illness. Earl was born in Redford, Mich. He married Eva Jane Nixon on April 4, 1947, she preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 1967. Earl then married Norma Jean Bulla on July 6. 1968, she preceded him in death …read more.

Joyce Cripe, 84, South Bend, passed away suddenly and went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was born to the late Gordon J. and Thelma L. Schock on July 28, 1931, in South Bend. She graduated in 1949 from Mishawaka High School. She was united in marriage on Oct. …read more.

Daniel “Les” Simmers, 83, Columbia City, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 26, 1932, in Jefferson Township, Whitley County a son of Dewey R. and Bernice (McFarren) Simmers. As a young boy, his family moved to Collamer. He graduated from South Whitley High School in 1950. …read more.

Beverly Bonnie (Burch) Stieglitz of Winona Lake, passed away at Grace Village Health Care and entered the Lord’s presence at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the age of 87. Beverly was born on Oct. 14, 1928, in Fletcher, Okla. She was the daughter of Willie D. and Lovie A. (Gilley) Burch. She was …read more.

Leona G. Hochstetler, 84, Milford, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House, where she had been a patient since March 3, after a sudden illness. She was born March 3, 1932, in Wyatt, to Robert and Nora (Enders) Kamp. On May 13, 1950, she married Howard Hochstetler. Leona was a …read more.

Melvin J. Yoder, 81, Nappanee, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, with his family by his side at his daughters home in Etna Green. He was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Kosciusko County to Jonas and Nancy (Slabaugh) Yoder. He lived his lifetime in this area. On April 7, 1959, he married Barbara …read more.

Robert Cowles Smith, 88, Churubusco, died at 8:55 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Northridge Village in Albion where he had been a resident since April 2015. He was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Towanda, Pa., a son of Edwin Valentine and Genevieve Augusta (Cowles) Smith. He graduated as the valedictorian in his class from …read more.

Russel Fahl, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home. Born July 24, 1930, in Wabash County, he was the son of George A. and Opal (Snyder) Fahl. He played football and basketball at Columbia City High School, winning the Covenant Honor Blanket and graduated with the Class …read more.

Norma Ruth Kirkpatrick, 84, formerly of Wabash, died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. She was born Dec. 6, 1931, in Marion, to Clifford and Opal (Young) Cassidy. Norma married James R. Kirkpatrick in Jan. of 1949 in Wabash; he died June 6, 1985. She was a member …read more.

Christine Siers, 76, Wabash, died at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 15, 1939, in Carroll County, to Thomas Boone Bradley and Lillian (Thompson) Nilson. Christine enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids, shopping, going to garage sales, and crossword puzzles. She is survived by seven …read more.

Lucy G. Martin, 84, Goshen, died 8:55 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the home of her daughter. She was born July 22, 1931, in Elkhart County to Eli and Barbara (Gehman) Weaver. She married Ralph H. Martin on Sept. 13, 1949, in Elkhart County and he died Sept. 24, 2005. Surviving are two daughters: …read more.

Claudia Ray White, 63, Winamac, died at 10 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, surrounded by family at her home after a brave battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Claudia was born on Nov. 5, 1952, in Frankfort, to the late Curtis Ray and Joan Donnis Pearcy Morris. She was a graduate of Rossville High School and …read more.

Jacqueline Patricia Kurtz, 87, Goshen, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the Cottage Garden. She was born Aug. 23, 1928, in Goshen to Elmer Frank and Rachel Mary (Rock) Harsh. On Sept. 27, 1946, she married Donald F. Kurtz in New Paris. He died Aug. 9, 2008. Survivors include three sons: D. Steven Kurtz, …read more.

Mary Louise Ringler, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:03 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2016, at Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman, Ohio, at the age of 89. She was born on Aug. 24, 1926, in Johnstown, Pa., to Rudolph T. Moeller and Daisy Esther (Tiffany) Moeller. On Sept. 18, 1949, she was married to Ernest …read more.

Dorothy Lucille Rumbles, 95, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Aug. 4, 1920, in Midland, Mich., to Walter and Viola (Wagoner) Kuhlman. On July 3, 1939, she married Donald J. Rumbles who preceded her in 2003. She had lived in in Ligonier from …read more.

Emily Ann King, 81, Wabash, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at her home. She was born Sept. 22, 1934, in Wabash County, to Clarence Edward and Nellie Olive (Randall) King. Emily married Hal Rhamy King at the Dora Christian Church on March 10, 1954; he died March 23, 2010. She was the …read more.

Charles Jones, Plymouth, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Arrangments are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Sandra S. Gose, 72, Fort Wayne, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at her home. She was born March 12, 1943, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Ervin D. and Ruth F. (Jackson) Geiger. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School. On May 12, 1962, she was united in marriage to Dennis E. Gose. They spent …read more.

Mary Louise Ringler, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman, Ohio, at the age of 89. Funeral arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Rosalind M. Yates, 98, Wabash, went to her Heavenly home at 6:39 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born July 22, 1917, in Wabash, to Austin and Mae (Butterbaugh) Kirby. Rosalind was a 1935 graduate of Lagro High School, and attended Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University) …read more.

Mary Trump, 92, passed away Sunday morning March 6, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson Danielson Funeral Home.

James “Jim” Vander Velde, 77, passed away with his family by his side at 3 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Jim was born on July 3, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., to Maurice and Elizabeth (Ottenhoff) Vander Velde. He graduated from Timothy Christian High School with the class of 1956. He …read more.

Janet K. Thompson, 73 of Bourbon, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, March 5, 2016, at her home. Janet was born the daughter of Clough O. and Opal (Callighan) Davidson on Aug. 1, 1942, in Ironton, Ohio. She was a resident of the area since 1960. She was a homemaker and had worked at …read more.

Steven K. “Steve” Hampton, 64, Plymouth, died at 8:13 p.m. Friday, March 4, in Shady Rest Home, Plymouth. He was born Sept. 11, 1951, in Hastings, Mich., to Kenneth G. and Bonnie Lou (Singleton) Hampton. He graduated from Oak Hill High School, Swayzee in 1969. He loved music, enjoyed playing the guitar and being with …read more.

Nancy Ann Blum of Winona Lake, passed away at 10:42 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, at the age of 72. She was born on May 5, 1943 in LaPorte, to Harlan Bush and Darious (Otter) Bush. She was a homemaker and had lived in Kosciusko County, for …read more.

Aline G. Maddux, age 86, passed away March 3, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. Aline was born Feb. 4, 1930 in Calumet City, Ill., to the late Albert G. and Maxine (Fitch) Wilson. Aline was a hard worker, even into her retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading & doing the daily …read more.

Mrs. Lucille “Lucy” M. Stacy, 85, of Rochester passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. On Dec, 15, 1930, Lucille was born in Franklin Park, Ill., to a cherished daughter of Eufemio and Rafaela Garcia Satoyo. Growing up she shared her childhood with eight brothers and two sisters.  …read more.

Ronald C. Weist, 83, and Plymouth resident since 1981, passed away with his family by his side at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, in the Signature Healthcare in Bremen. Ronald was born in Huntington, on Sept. 15, 1932, to Wilbur W. and Wilda W. (Little) Weist. After high school, he attended Midwestern and Purdue …read more.

Daniel J. Woolley, age 78, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Daniel was born on June 26, 1937, in Plymouth, to Richard “Dick” and Florence Z. (Morlock) Woolley. On June 2, 1962, Daniel married the former Clara V. Logan in a ceremony at …read more.

Joanne Lou Winters, 82, of Roann, died at 11:07 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born June 16, 1933 in Wabash, to Thomas Jefferson and Ruth Ellen (Ressler) Wilson. Joanne was the 1951 Valedictorian of Chippewa High School. She married John Richard Winters on Nov. 4, 1951, …read more.

Ronald W. “Egg Beater” Kendall, 68, of Wabash, died at 2:58 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at his home. He was born July 18, 1947 in Wabash, to Kenneth and Esther (Howell) Kendall. Ron graduated in 1966 from Southwood High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-68. Ron retired from Thermafiber in Wabash, …read more.

Russel Fahl, age 85, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Esther Louise (Eash) Yoder, 89, of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 20, 1927, in Hollsopple, Pa., the fifth daughter of Sem K. and Suie (Blough) Eash. On April 14, 1949, she married Henry Edward Yoder in Hollsopple and enjoyed 55 years together until his …read more.

Nancy L. Davis, 76, of Goshen, passed away Thursday evening, March 3, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born May 11, 1939, in Nappanee to Otto and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Robison. On May 24, 1957, she married Norman E. Davis in Gravelton. He died Feb. 12, 2008. Nancy is survived by three children: …read more.

Thomas Logan Whiteneck, 86, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Carmel. He was born Aug. 29, 1930, in Warsaw, to John W. and Donna C. Pownall Whiteneck. He married Marian Sayler Dickinson in 1989, and she survives. They have resided in Fishers since that time and were founding members of New Hope Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis. …read more.

Linda Lou (Brookins) Hire, 72, New Paris, died 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 29, 1943, in Goshen to Joe L. and Marie M. (Miller) Brookins. She married Thomas W. Hire on June 23, 1963. Surviving are her husband: Thomas, New Paris; daughters: Annette (Charles) Hochstetler, …read more.

Lucille M. Stacy, 85, Rochester, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Larry Michael Black, 49, Warsaw, passed away at 8:19 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, in his residence. On April 1, 1966, he was born in Warsaw, to Ray G. and Marjorie L. (Zorn) Black. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw, who enjoyed fishing. He worked for several construction companies, mainly Mishler Construction and Fenix …read more.

Eddie LeRoy Gawthrop, 66, Kimmell, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Born Sept. 5, 1949, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Thurman and Bonnie Gawthrop. He grew up in Columbia City and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1969. At …read more.

M. Jean Mullen, 81, Columbia City, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born September 12, 1934, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Cecilia A. (Troutman) Meinika. She graduated from Washington Township High School with the Class of 1952. Jean was married to …read more.

Nancy E. Sutton, 93, Topeka, formerly of Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at The Northridge Village in Albion. She was born on June 15, 1922, the daughter of John and Freda (Nelson) Stoltz in Topeka. On Oct. 13, 1946, she married Robert W. Sutton; he preceded her in death in 2003. She …read more.

Mildred Jean Mullen, 81, Columbia City, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Phyllis J. Faulkner passed to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, surrounded by family. Born to Willa Watson and Harry E. Lemler on Aug. 4, 1925, she was 90. She is survived by her brother: Jack E. Lemler; three beloved daughters: Barbara (Steve) Acker; Nancy (Ken) Wiersum; Jayne (Jeff) Fuller; and grandchildren: Jason …read more.

Beatrice E. “Bea” Martin, 80, Goshen, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 21, 1936, in Marshall County to Jesse S. & Rubedean (Weldy) Hochstetler. She married Richard L. Martin on Sept. 1, 1956, in Nappanee. Surviving are her husband: Richard; daughters: Anita …read more.

Glen D. Graybill, 93, of Nappanee, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, at Hubbard Hill Retirement Community in Elkhart. He was born in Martinsburg, Pa., Blair County, to the late Reverend Clayton A. and Bertha M. Graybill. He married Geraldine (Jill) Bankert on June 11, 1950 in Hollidaysburg, Pa. She survives along with …read more.

Freeman E. Miller, age 79, of Nappanee, died at 10:30 pm, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his residence after an extended illness.  He was born June 16, 1936 in Topeka to Edward and Lizzie (Miller) Miller. He married Mary Ellen Schrock January 1, 1957 in Middlebury. Freeman had lived in Nappanee for 30 years. He …read more.

Karen L. Criswell, 64, of Elkhart, formerly of Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March, 1, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was born to Robert E. and Imogene (Haywood) Criswell on November 24, 1951 in Goshen. She graduated from Wawasee High School with the class of 1972 and …read more.

James E. Thompson, 74, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home. Born May 10, 1941 in Huntington, he was the son of L. Neal and Audrey E.  (Teusch) Thompson. He graduated from Huntington High School with the Class of 1959, went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree …read more.

Paul “Dutch” Kneller, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his farm. Born April 27, 1922, in Whitley County, he was the son of Sherman LeRoy and Bertha (Lickey) Kneller. Dutch has been a resident of Whitley County his entire life. He was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church. Dutch …read more.

Dorothy K. Martin, 98, affectionately known by “Mimi” to all, passed away peacefully at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Mimi was born on August 17, 1917, the daughter of the late Verl and Matilda (Barnhart) Andrews. On Aug. 15, 1936, she married Raymond H. Martin. He passed away …read more.

Anna B. “Ann” King, 80, Wabash, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 10, 1935, in Grandin, Mo. to Hiram and Wilma “Pat” (Connell) Smith. Ann married Donald W. King in Huntington, on Oct. 20, 1951. She retired from Vernon Manor …read more.

Nancy I. Sheaks, 78, North Liberty, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. She was born on Feb. 22, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. to the late Forney Ivo and Thelma Irene (Smith) Peddycord. On April 17, 1954, in Walkerton, she was united in marriage to Marvin G. Sheaks, …read more.

Marilyn J. Hix, 77, formerly of South Bend, passed away with her family near at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Marilyn was born in Plymouth on April 22, 1938, to Orla and Louise (McClure) Long. She worked for Marriott Hotel in South Bend as an …read more.