Alice M. Latta, 102, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born July 23, 1913, in South Whitley to Carl and Lettie (Bayman) Thomson. She was united in marriage to James B. Latta on April 29, 1939, who preceded her in 1993. She was …read more.

Karen Ewen of Lake Manitou was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at Kindred Hospital of Mishawaka, on Feb. 9, 2016. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mitchel D “Mitch” Howard, Sr., 89, of Wabash, died at 8:50 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1926 in Salyersville, Ky., to Fred and Bertha (Allen) Howard. Mitch worked for the Wabash City Street Department, retiring after 38 years. He was a life member of the Wabash Eagles …read more.

Ron Weaver, 66, of Kimmel passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on  Sept. 20, 1949 in LaGrange County to Harry and Clara (Berkey) Weaver. On April 7, 1996. he married Kim Lowe who survives. He retired after 28 years as a metal fabricator …read more.

Ann Kirkman, 68, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Homer W. Wigent, 69, of Columbia City, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, at his home. Born Sept. 26, 1946, in Jeffersonville, he was the son of Homer W. Slavely, Sr. and Evelyn (Burress) Slavely. By the age of 10, he was adopted by Carl and Francis Wigent of South Whitley. He attended South …read more.

Linda S. Bauer, 64, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Harold E. McClure, Sr., 75, Churubusco, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Loretta J. (Lewis) Pedigo, 70, a resident of rural Churubusco, and wife of Walter L. Pedigo, passed away at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home in Noble Township with her family by her side. She had been in declining health for nearly three years, and had been more seriously ill for the …read more.

Ron Weaver, 66, Kimmel, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 20, 1949 in LaGrange County to Harry & Clara (Berkey) Weaver. On April 7, 1996, he married Kim Lowe who survives. He retired after 28 years as a metal fabricator …read more.

Douglas A. Flory, 71, Tippecanoe, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Kindred Hospital of Northern Indiana, Mishawaka. Doug was born on Nov. 2, 1944, in Warsaw, to Arnold and Clarabel (Carey) Flory. He was a 1962 graduate of Tippecanoe High School and a lifelong resident of rural Tippecanoe. He was a farmer …read more.

Eugene R. Gray, 85, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Gene was born on Oct. 29, 1930, in Providence, R.I. to David R. Sr. and Edwina P. (Ryon) Gray. He graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. …read more.

Kelby Craig Jones, 37, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:38 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in his residence. On July 11, 1978, he was born in Peru, to K.C. and Doris (Tibbets) Jones. He lived in Colorado until he moved to Rochester, where he graduated in 1997. He met LaDonna (Fitzpatrick) Jones, who survives, in …read more.

Aziah E. Smith, 18, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Feb. 6, 2016, in Marion. Born June 22, 1997, in Noblesville, she was the daughter of Earnest A. Smith, lll and Gina Faucett. She had lived in Columbia City since 2001 and graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 2015. She …read more.

Frank Everett Watson of Warsaw, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 85. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past nine years. He was a 1947 graduate of West Monroe High School in Louisiana. Frank then enlisted in the …read more.

Philip H. Gretter Sr., a man of great faith, was taken homeward to be in Heaven with his Lord and Savior on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2016, after experiencing a sudden heart attack while visiting the office of Dr. Byron Holm at the LifePlex accompanied by his beloved wife, Barb. Phil was born on Oct. …read more.

Kelby Craig Jones, 37, Warsaw, passed away at 8:38 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Edward M. King, 91, Rochester, passed away at 2:52 a.m. Wednesday. Feb. 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on June 8, 1924, in Talma, the son of Fred and Elma (Crum) King. He grew up on his family farm and served with the United States Army from 1948 to 1949. On Nov. 3, …read more.

Mr. Ivan “Buddy” Abrams, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, at his home. This followed a valiant and courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Minnie, a small town in Floyd County, Ky., on Nov. 1, 1935, Ivan …read more.

James Milton “Jim” Wolf went to be with the Lord at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Jim, the son born to Merl J. and Elizabeth Lorena (Egolf) Wolf, was born in Atwood, on Nov. 30, 1925. He was a 1944 graduate of Atwood High School. Jim entered into active …read more.

Alice M. Latta, 102, Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Mamor, Warsaw. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Eugene R. Gray, 85, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016 in the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Plymouth resident Philip H. Gretter Sr., 72, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes Saturday afternoon. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements.

Marland “Jim” Ray Bridegroom, 85, of Wabash,died at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Sept. 25, 1930, in Wabash, to Merl I. and Mildred (Reed) Bridegroom. Jim attended Silver Lake High School. He married Evelyn Lawson in Wabash on Dec. 14, 1951. He owned and operated Bridegroom’s Grocery …read more.

Gayle L. Miner, 71, died at 5:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in her Huffman Lake home. She was born on April 11, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Leonard and Olga (Greco) Schneider. She was a 1962 graduate of Warsaw High School. After high school she attended the John Herron Art Institute, Indianapolis. On July …read more.

Aziah E. Smith, 18, of Columbia City, passed away in Marion. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Homer W. Wigent, 69, of Columbia City, passed away at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

John Richard Denney, 69, of Winamac, died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Richard was born on Feb. 11, 1946 in Gary. He graduated from Crown Point High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Richard married Ronda Danford on Nov.17, 2000. She survives. Richard was a former board …read more.

Frank Everett Watson of Warsaw, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 85. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past nine years. He was a 1947 graduate of West Monroe High School in Louisiana. Frank then enlisted in the …read more.

Ivan Abrams, 80, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at his home, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. He was born Nov. 1, 1935. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Rex E. Cook, 61, of Elkhart, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 9:44 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Elkhart General Hospital. Rex was born on Feb. 23, 1954, the son of Bobby and Christine (Martin) Cook. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend: Terry Kaufman of Union, Mich.; father: Bobby Cook of Goshen; and …read more.

Frank E. Watson, Warsaw, died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Fred A. Weiss, 72, of rural Wabash, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1944, in Wabash, to Elmer and Marjorie L. (Bickel) Weiss. Fred was a 1963 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Nancy Pressler on Feb. 21, 1964, at the Richvalley E.U.B. Church. …read more.

Michael Lynn Goble, 62, of Columbia City, was found dead on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2016. He was born Oct. 21, 1953, in Sherman, Texas, a son of Jack Earl and Carol Phyllis (Watson) Goble. In 1956 his family moved to Etna Troy Township, Whitley County and in 1962 to Union Township. Mike graduated from …read more.

Curt N. Gatke, 64 of Warsaw, passed away at 10:50 a.m, Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jean Headley Hetrick, 75, Walnut Street, Argos, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at her residence following a two-month illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Lottsburg, Va., to Howard H. Headley and Ruth E. (Rock) Headley at the home of her grandparents, Harvey and Evaline Headley. She lived there four years until …read more.

Ina “Jeanette” Mast, 73, Apache Junction, Ariz., and of Pierceton, passed away at 2:02 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On March 5, 1942, she was born in Warsaw to John B. and Vera M. (Rule) Homan. She was united in marriage to Rex D. Mast in South Whitley, June 3, …read more.

Blane E. Biller, 53, Milford, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Kindred Valley View Healthcare Center, Elkhart, where he has been since December. He was born Feb. 18, 1962, in Warsaw, to Kendall E. and Maxine (McCuen) Biller. He was a lifetime area resident. He attended the Cardinal Center and worked at …read more.

Christina Alexandria Marie Moren, 17, Walkerton, passed away as a result of an automobile accident Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Christina was born July 30, 1998, the daughter of James and Cherie (Hunsberger) Moren. She is survived by her parents, James (Cherie) Moren, Walkerton; three brothers: Mark (Jessica) Moren, Valparaiso, Lukas (Lindsey) Moren, Nappanee, and Jamie …read more.

Georgia “Jackie” Jaquelin Zinkiw, 73, Nappanee, died at 11:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 6, 1942, in Nappanee. She was one of 12 children born to Evert and Dorothy (Adams) Fisher, who preceded her in death, along with siblings: Larry, Johnny and Virgil Fisher. Jackie married …read more.

Irvin Wayne Lindemuth, 84, of Warsaw, passed away at 6:42 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 1, 1931 in Defiance, Ohio to Bert M. Lindemuth and Mary Mildred (Overhiser) Lindemuth. They moved west when he was 13, settling in Everett, Wash., where he completed high …read more.

Hannah Belle Marrs, 94, formerly of South Whitley, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Peabody Home, North Manchester where she resided since Dec. 2004. She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Whitley County, a daughter of Carlyle Roberts and Lettie Mae (Bayman) Thomson. Her formative years were spent in Cleveland Township. She …read more.

Lanaya “Tina” Collier, 43, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2016, following an auto accident east of town. Born July 19, 1972, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Roger W. Collier and Carol (Hatch) Lortie. She grew up in Huntertown and Adams County before moving to the Columbia City area and …read more.

Ruth E. Hoffer passed away at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was 62. Ruth was born to Frank DeVon and Dorothy Elizabeth (Hershberger) Hoffer June 27, 1953, in Warsaw. Ruth was a 1971 graduate of Mentone High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in …read more.

Paul E. Hayden, 69, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Paul was born on Dec. 12, 1946, in Muncie, the son of Harold and Leah Jean (Maddox) Hayden. He was a graduate of Muncie High School. Paul worked many years as an Engineer on the Railroad, often …read more.

Jean Headley Hetrick, 75, Argos, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at her residence following a two month illness. She was born on Feb. 11, 1940 in Lottsburg, Va. to Howard H. Headley and Ruth E. Headley. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Richard Lee Personette, 57, Culver, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Richard was born Dec. 21, 1958, in Plymouth, and married Peggy Hansen on Nov. 11, 2011, in Culver. He retired from McGill’s Corp. in Valparaiso. He was a Cubs fan and a Peyton Manning fan. He …read more.

Sue Ellen (Houck) Johnston peacefully went home to be with her Heavenly Father while holding the hand of her husband of 57 years, Gaylord Dean Johnston, at Englewood, Fla., Community Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at the age of 75. Sue was born on Feb. 20, 1940, in Warsaw, the daughter of George Robert …read more.

Paul E. Rubenacker, 73, Pierceton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home as the result of injuries suffered in a house fire. He was born on October 24, 1942, in Memphis, Tenn. to Robert Paul and Phyllis Ann (Baker) Rubenacker. He graduated from Cairo High School in Cairo, Ill. and from DeVry …read more.

Lanaya “Tina” Collier, 43, of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, following an automotive accident. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Melvin “Don” Swangin, 59, Columbia City, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Born Nov. 22, 1956, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard and Naomi (Sheckles) Swangin. At the young age of 6, Don’s mother passed away and by the age of 13, his dad also passed. …read more.

Kathleen M. Goldt, 54, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully in the home and care of her dear friends, John and Janette Jacobson, on Tuesday morning, Feb. 2, 2016. Kathleen was born in Plymouth on Sept. 11, 1961, to Gerhart and Beverly Goldt. She graduated from Plymouth High School. She was a home caregiver …read more.

Mark A. Birney, 71, Argos, , died at 9:18 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at a neighbor residence in Argos, following a sudden illness. Mark was born on Feb. 18, 1944, in Wichita, Ks. to William A. Birney and Leola June (Brohard) Martin who preceded him on July 20, 2011. Mark was a Roustabout working …read more.

Charles A. Richardson, 65, Kewanna, passed away at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Born on Jan. 22, 1951, in Rochester, he was the son of Kenneth and Phyllis (Smith) Richardson. Charlie formerly worked at Kewanna Metal Specialties retiring in 2014. He was a member of the V.F.W. Charlie enjoyed socializing, fishing with his boys …read more.

Faye Howard, 72, of Rogersville, Ala., passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 at her residence. She attended Old Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church, Rogersville. There will be no service at this time. She was preceded in death by her father: Jesse Jackson; sisters: Betty and Ida Mae; brother: Arnold; companion: Bobby; and nephew: Rusty. She is …read more.

David E. Dickerhoff, 67, of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at his home after a year long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 21, 1948, in Wabash County, the son of Max E. and Martha (Zellers) Dickerhoff. His formative years were spent in Silver Lake. He graduated …read more.

Sue Ellen Johnston, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home.

Pride Anthony Fowler, 62, Columbia City, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born March 15, 1953, in Warsaw, to John R. Fowler and June N. (Jones) May. He moved to Columbia City from Warsaw several years ago. Pride enjoyed being outside, fishing, hunting, and trapping. Pride is …read more.

Esther R. Lantz, 76, Goshen, passed away Monday evening, February 1, 2016 surrounded by her family at Greencroft Healthcare into the loving arms of Jesus. She was born Dec. 19, 1939, in Walnut Creek, Ohio, to Albert and Katie (Miller) Kuhns. On June 29, 1958, she married Glendon “Glen” E. Lantz at North Goshen Mennonite …read more.

Melvin “Don” Swangin, 59, Columbia City, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Leslie Hardwick, 68, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on April 28, 1947, to George and Ruth Ellen (Greenstreet) Stimmel in Richmond. On March 25, 1991, she married Clayton Hardwick in Ligonier. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1999. Mrs. Hardwick was …read more.

Paul E. Rubenacker, 73, Pierceton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

David E. Dickerhoff, 67, of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at his home after a year long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 21, 1948, in Wabash County, the son of Max E. and Martha (Zellers) Dickerhoff. His formative years were spent in Silver Lake. He graduated …read more.

Margaret E. Kauffman, 91, Columbia City, passed away at 12:43 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 24, 1924, in Union Township of Whitley County, she was the daughter of Robert Kenneth and Eloise Ellen (Tucker) Briggs. She attended her first year of school at Collins in Smith …read more.

Susan Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born on Sept. 9, 1945, in Fort Wayne, to Charles and Pauline (Wagner) Blue. She was a Syracuse area resident since 1979. She is survived by her daughter: Paula Fiscus, Milford; son: Brad (Cheryl) Smith, Franklin, Tenn.; …read more.

Phillip M. Hardy, 42, Linden, died at 10:06 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in I.U. Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. He was born August 16, 1973, in Wabash, to Thomas E. and Shelley L. Hardy. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1991. On Dec. 28, 2001, he married Nicole L. Allen. He had been a driver …read more.

Glenna E. Parker, 73, Silver Lake, died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Fort Wayne. Glenna was born in Kosciusko County on July 26, 1942, to Lawrence and Alice (Moore) Wray. She was the former owner of the Log Cabin Restaurant and was a hairdresser for many years. Glenna loved wintering in The …read more.

David James Solomon, 46, Terrell, Texas, and formerly of Argos, died at 3:19 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Forney, Texas. He was born on April 28, 1969, in Plymouth, to Everett “Bud” Solomon and Bonnie (Fishburn) Solomon. David had lived in Texas for the past several years, …read more.

Susan Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Larry Lee Collins, Sr., 67, Bremen, passed away at 9:08 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in his home. Larry was born on April 18, 1948, the son of Forrest and Violet B. (Wolfe) Collins. He is survived by two children: Larry Collins, Jr.; and Nicole (Shawn) Collins, both of Elkhart; two grandchildren; and two sisters: …read more.

Mark A. Birney, 71, Argos, died at 9:18 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, following a sudden illness. Arrangements are pending at Earl Grossman Funeral Home.

David James Solomon, 46, formerly of Argos, died at 3:19 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 in Forney, Texas from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on April 28, 1969, to Everett “Bud” Solomon and Bonnie (Fishburn) Solomon. Arrangements are pending at Earl Grossman Funeral Home.

Virginia L. Scott, 87, Warsaw, and formerly of Rochester, passed away peacefully at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 3, 1928, in Chicago, Ill. to Milo and Esther Hair. On June 29, 1946, she married the love of her life, Eugene “Scotty” Scott. He …read more.

Bill E. Brown 82, Rochester, passed away at 11:04 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at his residence. He was born on May 29, 1933 in Pulaski County, the son of Louis E. and Olive (Harris) Brown. On Sept. 9, 1956, in Peru, he married Patsy L. Gayhart and she survives. He served with the Unites …read more.

Margaret V. “Maggie” Black, 82, rural Akron, passed at 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Nov. 1, 1933, in Pendleton, to Richard and Irene (Umbenhour) Hodges. She was married on Nov. 3, 1951, in Akron, to Gene Black, he survives. Maggie was a homemaker …read more.

Glenda L. Starner, 81, of rural Claypool, passed at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. She was born on March 7, 1934, in Wabash, to Roy and Katherine (Perry) Holle. She was married on Sept. 8, 1951 to Robert Starner who preceded Feb. 14, 2013. She had worked for …read more.

Maurice E. Morrison, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 29, 1936, he was born in Pierceton to Walter and Irene (Froh) Morrison. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, he was former owner of Roto Rooter of Kosciusko County, where he served for 45 …read more.

Erma I. Mast, 79, Lexington, Ky., and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at her home. She was born on Sept. 6, 1936, in Syracuse, to Wilbur Perry and Loah Mabel (Roberts) Walton. She attended Milford High School and was a lifetime Syracuse area resident until she moved to …read more.

Letitia “Tish” Gessinger, 75, Nappanee, passed away at her home on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, unexpectedly of natural causes. She was born on April 29, 1940, in Nappanee to Al and Erdine (Stillson) Nettrour. On June 12, 1959 she married Richard Gessinger. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1990. She is survived by …read more.

Ada Riley, 55, Topeka, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at her home. She was born on Oct. 1, 1960 in Scottsburg, to Walter and Elsie (Barger) Riley. Ada is survived by her son: Roy Brickey Jr., Topeka; two daughters: Angela Brickey, Ligonier; Rochelle Brickey, Topeka; eight grandchildren; four sisters: Betty …read more.

Lillian Conley, 69, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the IU Goshen Hospital. She was born on Oct. 28, 1946, in Logan County, W. Va., to Henry and Ardith (Dial) Smith. On March 28, 1970, she married Orie Conley who survives. She was a member of the Free United Baptist Church in …read more.

Sue Ann Nowlin, 50, of Fort Wayne, laid her weary head to rest at 4:28 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. She was born on Oct. 26, 1965, the daughter of Donald Roy and Donna I. (Thunander) Seidner, in Goshen. She is survived by three children: Daneille (Joey) O’Haver of Goshen and Brandon Dills and Natasha …read more.

Francis Dean Turner, 80, formerly of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 15, 1935, to the late William R. and Laura (Smith) Turner in Marion. Francis married Carol F. Tomlinson on Nov. 1, 1953, in the Wesleyan Methodist Church …read more.

Daniel Barton Giles, 63, Plymouth, and formerly of Edwardsburg, Mich., passed away at his home on Friday, Jan. 29, of natural causes. Dan was born in Indianapolis, the son of Aaron Benjamin and Clarice Opal (Benjamin) Giles on July 16, 1952. He graduated from Carmel High School in the Class of 1970. He then attended …read more.

Margaret “Maggie” V. Black, 82, rural Akron, passed at 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home Akron.

Glenda L. Starner, 81, rural Claypool, passed at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Keith H. Dowell, 88, Columbia City, died at 5:02 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born March 21, 1927, in Columbia City, a son of Lee W. and Bessie L. (Pence) Dowell. He graduated from Columbia City High School in 1945. On Feb. 23, 1946, he was united in marriage …read more.

Rita “Darlene” DeTurk, 72, Columbia City, died Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was born July 12, 1943, in Huntsville, Ala., a daughter of Walter and C. Ethel (Allen) Sledge. As a young girl, her family moved to Indiana. She attended school in Ligonier. She lived in North Manchester for 35 years, working at Peabody Seating …read more.

Violet “LaVon” Steffen, 97, Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at 5:28 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. Mrs. Steffen was born on Jan. 29, 1919, in Allen County, a daughter of Edward E. and Mabel (Geiger) Gordon. She spent her formative …read more.

Kay Goshert Camp, 63, Mentone, took the hand of her Savior, and stepped into heaven at 10:52 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw, where she had resided since March of 2014. Kay Arlene was born July 18, 1952, to James and Iola (Tucker) Goshert. She was a 1970 graduate of …read more.

Pride Anthony Fowler, 62, Columbia City, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Marsha A. Koons, 75, Rochester, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at her residence. She was born on May 16, 1940, in Muncie, the daughter of Orville and Dessie (Edwards) Renfroe. On Dec. 21, 1979, in Rochester, she married Donald D. Koons. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2011. Marsha …read more.

Daniel B. Giles, 63, of Plymouth passed away Friday at his residence of natural causes. Friends and family will gather to remember the life of Dan from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the chapel of Plymouth Wesleyan Church 11203 S. Michigan Road, Plymouth. A memorial service will immediately follow at 3 p.m. …read more.

Stephen L. Zorger, 67, North Manchester, died at 8:08 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 15, 1948, in Wolf Lake, to Marvin and Nadean (Taylor) Zorger. Steve was a 1966 graduate of Clear Creek High School, in Huntington County. He married Nancy Weaver at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, in …read more.

Larry E. Campbell, 74, of rural Wabash, died at 11:40 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at his home. He was born April 17, 1941, in Wabash County, to Hugh D. and Rosea (Reed) Campbell. Larry attended Noble High School. He married Nancy Kratzer at the Roann Christian Church on Sept. 1, 1962. He retired from …read more.

Lillian Conley, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on Jan. 31, 2016, at the IU Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Robert L. Souther, Sr., 69, of Warsaw, and formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Friday Jan. 29, 2016, at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. Born on Oct. 3, 1946, in Wilkesboro, N.C. he was the son of Edgar C. and Clara M. (Mitchell) Souther. Robert attended high school in Decatur, Mich., and graduated with …read more.

Lisa A. Bowers, 62, of Fort Wayne, and formerly of Churubusco, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born Aug. 18, 1953, in Columbia City, a daughter of David B. and Garnet E. (Walker) Diffendarfer. Her formative years were spent in the Columbia City area. She graduated …read more.

Welcome “Tater” D. Warren, 80, of Bourbon, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at home with his family at his side after a lengthy illness. Tater was born Nov. 11, 1935, at Tippecanoe, to Russell D. and Nora A. (Hall) Warren and was a resident of the Bourbon and Tippecanoe area all his life. He …read more.

Jerry Edward Burton, 53 of Rochester, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at his residence. On Dec. 18, 2016, Jerry was born. He was nurtured by his foster parents Butch and Susie Dieringer until he reached his second birthday. With a home filled with love and the desire to share their lives with a new  toddler son, …read more.