Don E. Baer, 90, of Warren, formerly of Wabash died at 7:20 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, where he had lived since 2001, coming from Lake Barbee. He was born April 28, 1925, in Urbana, to Forrest G. and Eva S. (Cripe) Baer. Don was a 1943 graduate of Wabash …read more.

Arlie D. Cassiday, 92, of Wabash, died at 6:25 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Oct. 16, 1923, in St Marys, Ohio, to Leo James and Edith (Gorham) Cassiday. Arlie was a 1943 graduate of Wabash High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Manchester University in 1951, and graduated …read more.

Margaret Anne Darr, 82, of Syracuse passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2016, at her home, following a short setback in her health. She was born Sept. 25, 1933, in Celeryville, Ohio, to Arthur and Myrtle (Bushong) Robinson. On June 16, 1952, she married Ray E. Darr in Syracuse, who passed away in 2002. She …read more.

Nancy R. Harter, 75, a resident of rural Fort Wayne and widow of Francis M. Harter, Jr., passed away at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. She had been in failing health since January and had been a patient there for the past five weeks. Mrs. Harter was …read more.

Michelle Marie McEntee, 28, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:43 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mrs. McEntee was born on Jan. 17, 1988, in Des Moines, Iowa. She spent her formative years in Wabash, and graduated from Wabash High School in 2006. On July 6, 2015, she …read more.

Maxine Frances Scheiber, age 83, of Columbia City, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Terry G. Farris, 65, of Columbia City died at 1:27 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at his home. He had been in declining health. He was born July 22, 1950, in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Raymon D. and Minnie A. (Campbell) Farris. His formative years were spent in Fort Wayne. He graduated …read more.

James “Jimmy” Duvall, 76, of Goshen died Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after being in failing health for years. He was born July 31, 1939, in Albany, Ky. to Jess and Mabel (Rigney) Duvall. On March 25, 1978 he married Donna Butler in Goshen. She survives along with two daughters: …read more.

Edward L. Bender, 83, of Goshen died Friday evening, Feb. 19, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov, 1, 1932, in Elkhart County to Daniel and Sylvia (Schmucker) Bender. On March 18, 1951, he married Martha M. Kaufman at Pleasant Grove Church, Goshen. She survives along with a daughter: Joyce E. Burkhead of Goshen; …read more.

Larry L. Klein, 80, of Akron, passed at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, after being in failing health for several months. He was born on Aug. 14, 1935, in Akron, to Ellis and Treva (Morris) Klein. He was married on June 19, 1955, in Akron, to Barbara McDaniel …read more.

MaryAnna Coe, 63, Peru, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 17, 1953, in Wabash County to Stanton Heeter and Meriam (Tyson) Bone. She retired from U.S. Gypsum after 30 years of working in quality control. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary …read more.

Glenna Swearingen, age 69, of Syracuse, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence. She was born July 21, 1946, in Beaver, Ohio to Arthur and Buford (Brown) Stapleton. Mrs. Swearingen moved to Nappanee from Ohio in 1962, she had lived in Syracuse for 17 years. She had worked at NIA in …read more.

Jean (Hall) Rowland, age 90, of Nappanee, passed away Feb. 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Born in Marshall County on March 11, 1925, she was the daughter of Fred and Nell (Yager) Hall of Bourbon. On Nov. 25, 1945 in Bourbon, she was united in marriage to Argyl Rowland, who preceded her in …read more.

Jene E. Simon, 78, of Columbia City, died at 10:47 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born Jan. 30, 1938 in Whitley County, a son of Jesse and Rose (Witte) Simon. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, he graduated from Columbia City High School. On June 27, …read more.

Larry Alan Livengood, 70, of Columbia City, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 14, 2016, at his home. Born January 28, 1946, in Uniontown, Penn., he was the son of Robert L. and Ruby J. (Stafford) Livengood. As a boy Larry enjoyed being outdoors and spending time in the mountains of Pennsylvania, often hunting and fishing. …read more.

Michael “Mike” L. Waak, 57, of LaFontaine,passed away at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. He was born to the Ronald Lee Waak of LaPorte, and the late, Carol (Myers) Waak on Dec. 5, 1958, in Michigan City. Mike graduated in 1976 from Rolling Prairie High School …read more.

Larry Douglass Norman, 73, Plymouth, passed away at home following complications from surgery at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Larry was born Sept. 5, 1942, in South Bend,to the late John Wesley Sr. and Lodema L. (Douglass) Norman. He graduated from Culver High School with the class of 1960, and then furthered his education …read more.

Beverly J. Bryan, 78, passed away in the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, surrounded by her family, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. Beverly was born in North Liberty, on April 1, 1937, to Raymond A. and Mabel (Ranstead) Powers. She graduated from North Liberty High School with the class of 1956, and …read more.

Larry L. Klein, 80, of Akron, passed at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Dennis M. Hazel, 80, Warsaw, died at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in his Warsaw home. He was born Nov. 15, 1935, in Elkhart, to Lawrence S. and Evelyn R. (Robinson) Hazel. He married Ruth Grabill on May 31, 1995, in Harris, Ark. Hazel resided in the Warsaw area for the past 22 years and …read more.

Violet Lavine James, 88, of Madison Township, passed away at 6:30 a.m, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in her home. Violet was born on May 23, 1927, the daughter of the late Herman and Tina (Zieger) Freehauf. On July 2, 1949, she married Richard James, Sr. He passed away on Jan. 13, 2012. Violet graduated from …read more.

John Franklin Godshalk 82, Sturgis, Mich., died on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Sturgis Hospital in Michigan. He passed away of natural causes. Godshalk was born Dec. 14, 1933, in Carroll County. He was a lifelong truck driver for a variety of companies including Dallas, Mavis and Logistics by Bontrager. He loved traveling and was …read more.

Kathleen M. (Doody) Vires, 79, Rochester, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 19, 1937, in Chicago, Ill. to James Patrick Doody and Beatrice (Mercier) Doody. Kathleen had lived in Rochester since July 2007, coming from Culver, where she had lived for …read more.

Norma Jean Robinson, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in her residence. On May 1, 1932, she was born in Warsaw, to George and Daisy Slater. She was united in marriage to Loyd Robinson on March 8, 1986, in Warsaw. He preceded her in death. Jean lived most of her …read more.

Patricia “Pat” Rhoades, 71, formerly of Nappanee, died at 6:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she has resided for one year. She was born Aug. 9, 1944, in Littleton, Colo. to Russell and Emma (Gelroth) Thrailkill. Pat lived her lifetime in Nappanee. She was a 1962 graduate of …read more.

Terry E. Ickes, 75, Fort Wayne, passed away at 10:08 a.m. peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at his home in Fort Wayne. Mr. Ickes was born on June 3, 1940, in Garrett, a son of Eugene V. and Lucy “Sis” (Bryie) Ickes. He spent his formative years in Hartford …read more.

Kathleen M. (Doody) Vires, 79, Rochester, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Mikel Neer, age 56, of Leesburg, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in North Webster. He was born to Richard D. and Phyllis Jean (Grubbs) Neer in Columbia City, on Aug. 21, 1959. Mikel was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He is survived by brothers Giles (spouse Jennifer) Neer of Akron; …read more.

Linda Lou Jeffersen Howard, 54, Pierceton, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in her residence. On Jan. 27, 1962, she was born in Columbia City, to Kelsey and Carolyn (Parrett) Jeffersen. She was united in marriage with Wayne Howard and then married David Richter. Linda lived most of her life in the …read more.

Michael “Mike” L. Waak, 57, LaFontaine, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. He was born to the Ronald Lee Waak of LaPorte, and the late, Carol (Myers) Waak on Dec. 5, 1958, in Michigan City. Mike graduated in 1976 from Rolling Prairie High School …read more.

Jane E. Sharp, 84, formerly of Roann, died at 4:54 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Oct. 26, 1931, in Etna Green, to John Ganshorn and Mary Agness (Hatfield) Anglin. Jane was a 1949 graduate of Bourbon High School. She married Raymond S. Sharp in Columbia City, on Oct. …read more.

Rex E. Price, 84, Wabash, died at 10:42 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 6, 1931, in Laketon, to James Esta and Golda (Rutledge) Price. Rex was a 1949 graduate of Laketon High School, received his B.S. degree from Manchester College in 1958, and received his Masters degree …read more.

Elizabeth Richardson, 54, Kewanna passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, at her residence. Born on Sept. 20, 1961, in Cheyenne, Wyo., the daughter of the late Thomas and Barbara (Pack) Ball. She was employed at WestRock Company in Plymouth. Her hobbies included Facebook and social media, hosting cook outs and spending time with …read more.

Mike Neer, 56, North Webster, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Elizabeth Richardson, 54, Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, at her residence. Her visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Further details are …read more.

Allen R. Graber, 69, North Webster, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 17, 1946, in Warsaw, to William J. and Nora (Slaubaugh) Graber. He grew up in Marshall County, graduated in 1964 from Triton High School in Bourbon, and was …read more.

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth (Bettinger) Nickels, 60, of Hanover, entered this life on Nov. 21, 1955, in Warsaw. She was the beloved daughter of the late Marjorie J. Gulland Shipley. A 1974 graduate of Warsaw High School, Ruth received her Bachelors Degree from DePauw University in Greencastle and her Masters from Ithaca College. An award winning …read more.

Helen G. Palmer, 85, Columbia City, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Peabody Home, North Manchester where she had been a resident since January. She was born March 8, 1930, in Cleveland Township, Whitley County a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Ann (English) Gerard. She graduated from South Whitley High School. On …read more.

Richard “Dick” A. Lemler, 80, Tippecanoe, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at home in his peaceful sleep. Dick was born on Feb. 28, 1935, at Bourbon, to Harold and Ruth (Secrist) Lemler. He was a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He was a farmer and had worked as an Escort for Fairmont …read more.

Allen R. Graber, 69, North Webster, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Jeff Moles, Sr., 49, Syracuse, died at his home early Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, of natural causes. He was born in Goshen on April 16, 1966, to Hess and Marvel (Dills) Moles. On Feb. 23, 2002, he married Michelle Meyer in Goshen. She survives along with a son: Jeffrey Lee (Jennifer) Moles Jr., Elkhart; …read more.

Ellen (Gaff) Knafel Griffin, 95, formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne. Although she had been in declining health, she had been more seriously ill since January. Mrs. Griffin was born in Larwill on March 4, 1920, a daughter …read more.

Wilma L. Elkins, 82, and Plymouth resident since 1954, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 14, 2016. Wilma was born in Lakeville, on Feb. 4, 1934, to Sidney and Dessie Vera (Fisher) Smith. She attended Lakeville High School. On Feb. 6, 1954, in Lakeville, Wilma became the bride of Harold F. Elkins, and the couple …read more.

Kay A Cunningham, 84, Columbia City and formerly of Swayzee, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born Sept. 20, 1931, in Swayzee, he was the son of Virgil C. and Mattie M. (Lyons) Cunningham. He was an athlete at Swayzee High School, playing baseball, basketball …read more.

Robert E. Dixon, 86, Wabash, died at 1:46 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born Dec. 16, 1929, in Liberty Mills, to Lloyd and Laura (Conrad) Dixon. Robert was a 1948 graduate of Laketon High School. He was a US Army veteran serving 1951-1953 during Korean War time. He …read more.

Shawna Lynn Wallace-Watson, 35, Wabash, died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at her home. She was born May 15, 1980, in Wabash. She was raised by Gene Fox and Kathleen and Loren Rife. Shawna was a 1999 graduate of North Miami High School. She enjoyed watching her sons wrestle, riding Harley’s, loved music, …read more.

Doris B. Forbes, 87, Wabash, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born Jan. 21, 1929, in Miami County, to Loren English and Vera May (Hiner) Carpenter. Doris married Junior Maxwell Forbes in Wabash County on June 1, 1947; he died April 1, 2010. She …read more.

Archie D. Cook Jr., 46, Goshen, died 1:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1969, in Indiott, N.Y. to Archie Cook Sr. and Cora A. (Barton) Crump. He married Tracy (Nunemaker) Cook on February 19, 1989. Surviving are his wife: Tracy, Goshen; daughter, Taylor Adelynn Cook, Goshen; mother: …read more.

DeLores Faye Edwards of Johnson City, Tenn., went home to the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center with her beloved husband and son by her side. She was born on Oct. 6, 1930, in Milford, Iowa ,to Robert and Mae Twist. DeLores met her true love in college and the …read more.

Christopher Austin Davis, 13, Warsaw, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born July 30, 2002, in Warsaw, to Dannie and Terri (McDonald) Davis. A lifetime resident of Warsaw he was a seventh grade student at Edgewood Middle School, Warsaw. He was baptized in the Lutheran …read more.

David Lowell Biltz, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born to Clarence and Margaret (Timko) Biltz on Nov. 11, 1937, in Warsaw. He married Francis Gayle Reese at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw, on Dec. 5, 1959. He honorably served in the United States …read more.

Although he was taken from his loved ones too soon, Roger Franklin Fry made the most of each and every day he was given while holding his loved ones near. He was never one to worry about the things of this world, rather, he was a man of faith who faced whatever came his way …read more.

Chester L. Clampitt, Jr., 76, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in his Warsaw home. Born Oct. 24, 1939, Chet, as he was known, was born to Chester L. and Esther L. (Wills) Clampitt, Sr. in Frankfort. He was a 1957 graduate of Mentone High School and was a lifetime Kosciusko County …read more.

Gary Cristian Troyer, Topeka, 67, died on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at his home. Mr. Troyer was born at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake, on June 23, 1948, to Jonathan Arthur and Lydiann (Frey) Troyer. He graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1966; over the years, Gary was employed at Starcraft Vans, Supreme Corporation, Crystal …read more.

Although Randall Jones will be deeply missed, he made a significant impact in the lives of everyone he met in the time he was given. He was an honorable businessman who was known for his integrity and hard work. Nothing compared to Randy’s greatest role, however, which was being a father to the two daughters …read more.

Ruth Miller, 89, Goshen, formerly of Wakarusa, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Wakarusa, to Oliver and Anna (Weldy) Loucks. She married Harold Miller on Nov. 20, 1949. He died Nov. 30, 2004. Surviving are sons: Gary (Dina) Miller, Elkhart; James (Melinda) …read more.

Wilma L. Elkins, 82, Plymouth, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Charles Curtis Allen, 82, Plymouth resident since 2005, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Curt was born Sept. 5, 1933, in Benton, Ill., to Oley and Vineta (Gulley) Allen. He graduated from Benton High School in 1950. He married …read more.

David L. Biltz, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Gloria A. Line Shoemaker, 82, South Whitley, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City, where she had been a resident since Thursday, Feb. 11. She was born Jan. 21, 1934, in Whitley County, a daughter of Verne K. and Della M. (Gause) Yant. She attended school in …read more.

Kathleen “Kathy” J. Rhodes, 45, Warsaw, passed away at 5:18 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she attended Warsaw Community Church. Kathy had worked as a clerk at Staples in Warsaw and also worked for Home Helpers of Warsaw. She enjoyed antiques, reading, writing …read more.

Charles Curtis Allen, 82, Plymouth resident since 2005, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Larry Livengood, 70, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home Columbia City.

Betty J. Lewallen, 86, North Webster, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at her home. She was born June 13, 1929, in Warsaw to Delbert & Glea (Rider) East. She grew up in the Warsaw/Mentone area and graduated in 1947 from Mentone High School. She was married April 26, 1947, in Warsaw …read more.

E. Lauree Brubaker, Grace Village, Winona Lake, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Aug. 13, 1922, in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County, to John D. and Flossie “Mae” (Kurtz) Foreman. She was united in marriage to Wilmer H. Brubaker Aug. 27, 1977, …read more.

Richard “Dick” D. Null, 72, Goshen, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1943, in Wakarusa to Paul Richard and Geraldine (Truex) Null. Survivors include two sons: Terry W. (Sonya) Null, Middlebury and Paul Null of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Tammy Holmes, Elkhart; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; …read more.

Velma M. White-Smith, 93, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, passed away at 10:59 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born to the late Walter V. and Tessie (Garst) Hawley June 13, 1922, in Wabash. Velma married Curtis Eugene White Jan. 24, 1953. He passed away Feb. 4, 1984. …read more.

Leonard J. Hartman, 87, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Leonard was born Nov. 3, 1928, in Marshall County to John Richard and Daisy (McCullough) Hartman. On Aug. 18, 1948, Leonard married the former Tyrus L. Wallace in a ceremony in Plymouth. They were blessed with six …read more.

Marolyn Jo Anne Cook Bills, Warsaw, passed away at 1:42 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 84. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she worked for United Telephone Company for 30 years, retiring in 1989. Marolyn worked there as the supervisor of CTI …read more.

Randall John Jones, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Elizabeth Vaudene French, who was never without a smile and seldom without a fresh-baked pie, passed away Friday, Feb. 12. She was 83. She was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Norcatur, Kan., to Edward A. and Velma (Miller) Railsback. She attended Laketon High School and, on Dec. 24, 1950, she married William Edward French, who …read more.

Donna Lynn Asa, 53, Columbia City, passed away at 7:08 p.m. Thursday Feb. 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 9, 1962, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of William and Margaret (Hedrick) Kintzel. Donna was a lifetime area resident and attended local schools. She graduated from Columbia City High …read more.

Bruce K. Tillman, Jr., 25, of Silver Lake, passed away at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in his residence. He was born Aug. 18, 1990m in Plymouth, to Bruce K. and Charlene (Sexton) Tillman, Sr. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County, resident and formerly employed by Creighton Brothers, LLC of Warsaw. Survivors include his mother: …read more.

Evelyn M. Clouse, 91, Churubusco, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. The beloved wife and mother of four was born to Earlin and Mary (McClain) Budd on Oct. 26, 1924, in Noble County. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Cindice Sue “Cindy” Barrus, 61, rural Wabash, died at 9:04 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Aug. 10, 1954, in Wabash, to Jack Campbell and Roxanne (Fearnow) Stubbs. Cindy graduated from Wabash High School in 1972. She married Glenn E. Barrus in Andrews, on April 15, 1972. She worked …read more.

Donald L. Dickey, 100, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at the Milton Home. Donald was born on Dec. 15, 1915, in South Bend, to the late Jesse C. and Carrie E. (Walters) Dickey. On January 18, 1941, Donald married Gearldine Edwards who died in November, 1985. On Aug. 5, 1986, he …read more.

Juanita E. Miller of Warsaw, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 77. She had been a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1958. She worked as a cosmetologist since 1957 and owned and operated Hair Etc in Warsaw retiring in 1999.  …read more.

Robert August Gallmeyer, 85, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at North Ridge Village Nursing, Albion. Born April 27, 1930 in Decatur, he was the son of Conrad and Martha (Buuck) Gallmeyer. He attended Mommouth High School in Adams County and joined the U.S. Army in 1951. He was …read more.

Donna Asa, 53, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:08 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Eugene E. “Gene” Yoder, 83, of Nappanee, died at 6:06 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at IU Health, Goshen from complications of Ampullary Cancer. Gene was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Bremen to Elva and Lydian (Mast) Yoder. He had lived his lifetime in this area. On Nov. 22, 1961, he married Patty A. Tobias …read more.

Chad Robert Lauer, 44, Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, football, and boating. Chad is survived by parents: Cheryl Lauer, Fort Wayne; John Lauer, Syracuse; sisters: Cynthia Lauer, Fort Wayne; Michelle (Jonathan Baker) Lauer, Wesley Chapel, Fla.; and Rebecca Lauer, Tampa; two nieces and two nephews. Services will be at …read more.

Honor Margaret Brader, 88, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Nov. 22, 1927, in Parsons, Pa. to William and Maude Dixon Davies. She was united in marriage to Edmund E. Brader in Kingston, Pa. on Dec. 6, 1947. He preceded her on Sept. 19, 2012. She …read more.

Robert Larry Willgues, 68, died peacefully at the home of his son in Columbia City at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born Jan. 2, 1948, in Akron, a son of the late Robert Lehr and Mary Louise (Hamby) Willgues. His formative years were spent in Akron …read more.

Robert August Gallmeyer, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at North Ridge Village Nursing, Albion. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Bruce K. Tillman, 25, Silver Lake, passed away at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,. Warsaw.

Lois E. Smith, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Renaissance Village of Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 9, 1926, in Coesse, she was the daughter of Paul Walker and Margaret (Miller) Walker. She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1944. While roller skating at a rink, …read more.

Ann (Driscoll) Kirkman, 68, Columbia City, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 2, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of Roy William Driscoll and Icel (Tiernan) Driscoll. She was raised Catholic and had worked in the cafeteria at the Des Moines General …read more.

Carol Jane Minix, 79, Warsaw, and formerly of Bourbon, and Polk City, Fla. passed at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 13, 1936, in Marshall County, to William Harold and Elma (Winterrowd) Fanning. She was a Tippecanoe High School graduate. Carol is survived by …read more.

Arlie P. Caudill, 88, Wabash, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at his home. He was born May 30, 1927, in Harlan County, Ky. to P.W. and Donie (Wells) Caudill. Arlie married Ruth Powell in Clintwood, Va. on May 30, 1951. He was a WWII US Navy veteran. He retired from GenCorp in …read more.

Vickie Lynn Harvey, 58, of rural Claypool, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at her home. She was born April 11, 1957, in Fort Myers, Fla. to Billy Ray Bragg and Imogene (Wade) Arone. Vickie attended Sarasota County Technical Institute in Sarasota, Fla. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse 20 years and worked …read more.

Linda S. Bauer, 64, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home. She was born on Nov. 8, 1951, in Elkhart, to Vernon H. and Phyllis Jean (Haursperger) Timke. She was married on July 29, 1981, in Chicago to Robert Scott Bauer Jr. who preceded her in 2003. She spent most of …read more.

Lynn Alan Klingaman, 84, of Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, died at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at his home. He was born July 22, 1931, in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County a son of Kenneth W. and Mary E. (Corbin) Klingaman. He attended eight grades at Troy Center School and graduated from Larwill …read more.

Curtis Eugene Parrett, 31, Columbia City, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington. Born on Jan. 2, 1985, in Columbia City, he was the son of Neil and Debbie(Utter) Parrett. Curtis was a lifetime Whitley County resident and attended local schools, graduating from Columbia City High School with the …read more.

Lois E. Smith, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Corey Micheal Malik, 30, North Manchester, died at 10:53 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in his residence. He was born Nov. 16, 1985, in Battle Creek, Mich. to Don Corey and Koweba Sue Malik. Corey worked in shipping at Automated Egg, North Manchester, and was a machine operator at Maple Leaf Farms, Milford. He is …read more.

Mrs. Karen L. Ewen, 69, Rochester, passed away at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Kindred Hospital of Mishawaka. On July 24, 1946, Karen Lee Halfast was born in Cory, Pa. She was the cherished daughter of Dr. Richard and Clarice J. Bell Halfast. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers, Rick and …read more.

Harold E. McClure, Sr., 75, Churubusco, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 30, 1940, in Senora, Ky., he was the son of Fred and Dolores (Kessinger) McClure. His family moved up from Kentucky and lived in Allen County then moved to Whitley County in 1953. …read more.

Curtis Parrett, 31, Columbia City, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

William A. Sommers, 61, Plymouth, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at the home of his brother, Tim. Bill was born on September 29, 1954, in LaPorte, to the late Alfred and Dona (Walters) Sommers. He was a traveler and lived in many different parts of the United States, always coming back …read more.

Helen M. Good, 82, Mentone, passed at 2:58 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 10, 1933, in Rochester, to Harley and Wiladine (Shively) Beck. She was married on Aug. 22, 1953, in Rochester, to Joseph C. Good, he survives. Helen was a 46 year Avon …read more.