Donna Mae Russell, 92, North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 9:51 pm, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 24, 1923 in Pleasant Lake to Gail William and Mildred (Johnson) Anstett. Donna was a 1942 graduate of Pleasant Lake High School and a graduate of the …read more.

Jennifer Ann D’Haese, 59, Indianapolis, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 in her home surrounded by family. Jennifer was born Dec. 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Walter and Judith (Phend) Lynch. On June 3, 2000, in Bristol, IN, she married Thomas A. D’Haese. She is survived by …read more.

Stanley D. Lawrence, 77, Wabash, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at his home. He was born to the late George Cecil and Effie Merlee (Brothers) Lawrence Jan. 8, 1939 in Wabash. He was a 1957 graduate from Wabash High School. Stan married Joyce S. Snapp Sept. 4, 1960, she survives. He …read more.

Dorothy L. Lundeen, 96, Wabash, died at 9:05 a.m., Nov. 17, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Nov. 10, 1920 in Wabash, to Jacob Sr. and Emma (Stiles) Burnsworth. Dorothy married Kenneth Earl Earhart in 1938; he died January 24, 1952. She then married Lawrence Lundeen in August of 1958; he died April …read more.

Inez Lorette (DuBois) Eley, 97, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos Community, died at 2:40 a.m., Nov. 18, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been in failing health. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Catherine E. Shidler, 85, Culver, passed away Nov. 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Catherine was born to Thomas and Mildred (Sims) DePoy Nov. 9, 1931 in Winamac.  On Aug. 23, 1948 she married Orville R. “Todd” Shidler in Winamac. In 1956, they relocated to Culver, where they raised their 6 children.  Orville …read more.

Kenneth E. Lisor, 52, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 13, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart, following a long term illness. He was born Aug. 27, 1964 in Elkhart to Clem F. Lisor, Jr. and Suzanne (Kleinknight) Lisor. His mother, Suzanne survives along with his son, Kenneth Craney, Indianapolis; grandson, Aiden Craney; a brother, Clem …read more.

Michael A. “Mike” Baumgartner, 67, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at his home. He was born Oct. 17, 1949 in Goshen to Richard Earl and Marjorie J. (Miller) Baumgartner. He graduated in 1967 from New Paris High School and was a United States Navy Veteran. He grew up in Syracuse and lived in …read more.

Donald G. “Don” Matson, 70, passed away at 11:31 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born Dec. 28, 1945 in East Chicago to George and Ann E. (Hora) Matson. He attended Roosevelt High School in East Chicago and was a United States Army Veteran. He grew up in East …read more.

Gisela Elizabeth Shepherd, 82, of rural Wabash, died at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Oct. 25, 1934 in Frankfort, Germany to Karl and Anna (Nose) Farr. Gisela married William A. Shepherd in Frankfort, Germany on May 30, 1958. She was the manager at Kentucky …read more.

Kristina Lyn Freant, 42, Talma, passed Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. She was born on Feb. 17, 1974 in Plymouth to Gary and Peggy (Irwin) Kubley. She was a 1992 Tippecanoe Valley High School graduate. She enjoyed arts and crafts, everything outdoors, and all kinds of animals. She was always looking …read more.

Leon “Short” Wayne Maley, Sr., 56, passed away at 11:13 a.m. Nov. 13, 2016 at his home in San Diego, Cal. He was born on April 12, 1960 in Columbia City, a son of Leo and Mary Ann (Jacob) Maley. Leon spent his formative years in Chicago, and graduated from De La Sale High School …read more.

Alfred E. LaVine, 95, Nappanee, passed away at 12:56 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 in his home. Al was born Oct. 16, 1921, the son of the late Chester and Pearl (Weikel) LaVine. On Feb. 14, 1943, he married Thelma Bliley. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Thelma; three children: Diane …read more.

Michael A. “Mike” Baumgartner, 67, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

David W. Biltz, 51, of Rochester, died at 11:53 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at his residence. On June 24, 1965, David was born in Rochester to Terry and Amanda Helen Cave Biltz.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Richard and Anthony. David graduated with the Class of 1983 from Rochester High School. David …read more.

Noralene “Polly” Piety, 90, Fort Wayne, died at 4:59 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born July 18, 1926 in Auxier, Ky. to Taylor and Elva (Music) Horn. Polly was a 1944 graduate of Van Lear High School in Van Lear, Kentucky. She married Albert …read more.

Ernest Shepherd, 76, of rural Wabash, died at 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1940 in Martin, Ky. to Woots and Anna Mae (Scarberry) Shepherd. Ernest married Anna Jewel Adkins in Drift, Ky. May 21, 1959. He worked for Wabash Alloys 34 years, retiring in 1999. Ernest was …read more.

On Nov. 6, 2016, surrounded by family in his home, Rick quietly passed away at the age of 62. Rick was born in Plymouth Dec. 27, 1953 to William and Martha Boyer. Raised in North Township, Rick attended LaVille High School, where he excelled in football and track, and for many years, held the schools pole …read more.

Maria J. Guevara, 70, New Paris, died Sunday evening, Nov. 13, 2016 at Goshen Hospital. She was born March 15, 1946 in McAllen, Texas to Manuel N. and Aurora (Juarez) Guevara. Survivors include two sisters, Angela Guevara, Elkhart; and Gracie (Adam) Mingucha, Goshen; and two brothers, Pedro Guevara, New Paris; and David Guevara, Indianapolis. Along …read more.

Sonja S. Holloway, 74, Columbia City, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at her home. She was born Nov. 3, 1942 in Huntington County, Indiana a daughter of Russell T. and Zelda H. (Schoeff) Alford. Her formative years were spent in Huntington and graduated from Huntington Township School. On October 5, 1963 she married Jerry L. …read more.

Jim B. Wolfe, 72, Columbia City, died at 7:12 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at his home after battling cancer for three and a half years. He was born March 9, 1944 in Huntington, a son of Earl B. and Helen (Miller) Wolfe. His formative years were spent in Markle and as a teenager his …read more.

Connie L. Hobbs, 51, Claypool, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Connie was born Jan. 29, 1965 in Warsaw to Jay and Mollie (Hall) Shepherd. She married Kevin Hobbs on April 15,1989; he survives. Arrangements are pending with Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services at this time.

Mary Ellen Rader, 96, Bremen, passed away at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 in the We Belong Senior Care Home of Plymouth. Mary was born on June 29, 1920, the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Miller) Shafer. On October 2, 1941, she married Kenneth D. Rader. He passed away on Dec. 5, …read more.

Francis L. Metzger, 96, North Manchester, died at 6:22 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Peabody. He was born Nov. 6, 1920 in Woodford County, Ill. to Charles L. and Ruth Mae (Bayles) Metzger. Francis was a 1938 graduate of Somerset High School. He married W. Gwendolene “Krickett” Powell in Westfield, on Dec. 27, 1941; …read more.

Lyman L. “Jim” Smith, Jr., 92, rural Wabash, died at 4:10 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at University Nursing Center in Upland. He was born Oct. 6, 1924 in Huntington County to Lyman L. Sr. and Nellie Laura (Hahn) Smith. Lyman was a 1942 graduate of Somerset High School. He married Alma Roser at the …read more.

David W. Biltz, 51, Rochester, passed away at 11:53 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Mary E. Miller, 86, Bremen, died at 4:23 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at her residence from a long illness. She was born Sept. 2, 1930 in LaGrange County to Ezra and Anna (Bontrager) Yoder.  On April 14, 1951, she married Sylvanus J. Miller in Goshen. Mary lived her lifetime in this area.  She was a …read more.

Karlene Ray Smith, 78, formerly of South Whitley, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at the Paramount Senior Living, Bethel Park, Penn. She was born Dec. 14, 1937 in Cleveland Township, Whitley County, a daughter of the late Walter Herbert and Catherine May (Stoner) Ray. Her formative years were spent in Cleveland Township. …read more.

Roy Kilby Jr., 95, Columbia City, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. He was born July 15, 1921 in Veedersburg, the son of Roy and Vera Kilby Sr. He lived his life to the very fullest and loved and enjoyed his family and friends. He was fortunate in that he was able to dedicate his …read more.

Barbara Jane Clifford, 85, Columbia City, went to her eternal home at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she was admitted on October 20. She was born Sept. 14, 1931 in Preble County, Ohio, a daughter of Reece Daniel and Emma Mae (Jones) Davis. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Isabelle Jane Fuller, 86, Columbia City, passed away at 4:29 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born May 17, 1930 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of James and Zella (Betzner) Wolfe. She graduated from Coesse School in 1948. She had been a hard worker on the family farm in …read more.

Phyllis Jean Crace, 91, Columbia City passed away at 6:06 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at her son’s home. Born Jan. 1, 1925 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Joe B. and Naoma R. (Humphries) Trump. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1943 where she played on the …read more.

Susan Nickolson, 66, Albion, passed away at 9:22 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Born July 8, 1950 in Wolfe Lake, she was the daughter of Howard Ernst and Anna “Agnes” (Moog) Ernst. Growing up in Whitley County, she graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1968. She married Johnny Nickolson Sr. …read more.

Rose M. Gray, 60, Albion, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at her home. Born April 15, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of Billy R. and Etta M. (Sites) Davis. She grew up in New Haven, until moving to Big Lake when she was a senior. She went on …read more.

Norma Sue Sherk, 76, Plymouth, passed away at 1 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 in the South Bend Hospice House. Sue was born Sept. 25, 1940, the daughter of the late Merle and Mabel (Ross) Zehner. On Feb. 26, 1961, she married Ronald Sherk. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronald; …read more.

Wayne E. Roe, 91, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he departed this life at 2:34 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On May 20, 1925 Wayne Edward Roe was born in Jonesboro. He was the treasured son of Oral Everett and Nellie Stone Roe. Growing up he shared …read more.

Adalin Paige Stamper, 2, Warsaw, passed away at 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 in Warsaw. On June 19, 2014, Adalin was born to Katie Stamper and Jason Collins. She is survived by her mother, Katie Stamper, Warsaw; her father, Jason Collins, Palestine Lake; her sister, Arabella Stamper, Warsaw; maternal grandparents: Peggy Stamper, Atwood; and …read more.

Betty L. Denny, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in her residence. On Nov. 28, 1925, she was born in Nappanee to Roy and Opal (Richmond) Longfield. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Betty worked as an office production clerk for R.R. Donnelley and Son, Inc., retiring in October of …read more.

Hilda S. Earnhart, 98, Syracuse and formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Aug. 22, 1918 in Wilmot to John William and Sadie C. (Beezley) Scott. She grew up in Noble County, attended Washington Township Public School, and lived most of …read more.

Charles F. Ramseier, 87, Warsaw, died at 6:04 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born July 16, 1929 in Allen County to Frederick & Faye (Shimp) Ramseier. On November 24, 1955 he married Graceanna Royer. He was a purchasing agent with Wabash County Hospital for 12 years. He retired from …read more.

Evelyn D. Bottorff, 87, a Marshall County resident all her life, and formerly of 7th Road, passed away in her daughter’s home early Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Evelyn had been in declining health over the year and was diagnosed with dementia. Born on July 12, 1929 in Donaldson, she was the son of Peter Kenneth …read more.

Violet Louise Fields-Leonard-Hull-Gooley, age 99, residing in Culver, formerly of South Bend, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 9, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.  She was born on Nov. 4, 1917 in Huntington, to the late Joshua Floyd Fields and Dottie Fern (Cowen) Fields and lived most of her life in South Bend. …read more.

Roy L. Jeffers, 89, of Mentone, Indiana passed at 12:15 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 4, 1927 in Yale, Illinois to Gail and Lela (Gifford) Jeffers. He owned and operated J&J Sales in Mentone for 42 years. He closed the Mentone store and retired in …read more.

Patricia A. Studebaker, 81, formerly of Akron, passed at 6:55 a.m., Friday, Nov 11, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, Indiana. She was born on Feb. 27, 1935 in Peru, Ind. to Lawrence and Eva (Kasey) Miller. She was a meat cutter at several area grocery locations. She was a Peru High School graduate. She …read more.

Rena M. Warren, 68, Wabash, died at 9:40 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born Nov. 11, 1947 in Wabash, to Frank and Martha May (McDonald) Warren. Rena enjoyed working puzzles, reading, and she especially loved her pet bird. She is survived by her two sisters: Bertha …read more.

Dorothea Alice Blackburn, 88, Wabash, died at 4 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at Miller;s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Jan. 2, 1928 in Wabash, to Cecil and Mercy (Watson) Martin. Dorothea graduated from Chippewa High School. She married Robert L. Blackburn in Wabash Aug. 17, 1947; he died May 23, 2016. …read more.

Roy L. Jeffers, 89, Mentone, passed at 12:15 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Marion Ray Acton, Winona Lake, died at 4:53 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at the age of 87. He was born April 15, 1929 in Muncie to William John Acton and Dora Dean (Huey) Acton. He was married Aug. 7, 1948 and celebrated 68 years of marriage with Carmen Darlene (Hays) Acton, who survives in …read more.

Charles N. Trammel, 72, Columbia City, died at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Dec. 9, 1943 in Fort Wayne a son of the late Donald W. and Margery (Ness) Trammel. His formative years were spent in Fort Wayne. In August of 1961 …read more.

Janet “Sue” Singleton, 63, North Manchester, died at 12:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Aug. 5, 1953 in Sitka, Ky. to Douglas and Lee Edith (Jones) Burke. Sue was a graduate of Johnson Central High School, in Johnson County, Ky. She married Terry Singleton Aug. 11, 1973; he …read more.

Margaret R. Barenie, 86, passed away at her Plymouth residence, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Margaret was born in Chicago, Ill. March 28, 1930 to Walter and Mary (Murphy) Carver. Margaret married Kenneth S. Barenie May 7, 1949 in Black Oak. Their union of marriage created a family tree with two sons and two daughters. Marge …read more.

Steven J. Neidig, 68, Bourbon, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 8, 2016, in his home. Steven was born May 30, 1948, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Reichert) Neidig. He has been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Bourbon High School. He was owner of Neidig’s Garage. He was a very community oriented …read more.

Former Leiters Ford resident, Alpha Rose Cissna, 75, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed  at 10:53 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Logansport. On July 24, 1941, Alpha was born. She was the cherished daughter of Fred D. and Rose Zora  Jones. Growing up as one of seven children …read more.

Wendell G. “Tony” LaFevor, 78, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1937 in Fort Wayne to Louis and Laura (Fritz) LaFevor. He graduated from Arcola High School and was a lifetime Allen & Kosciusko County area resident. He was formerly employed at the Tokheim Corporation in …read more.

Clayton Howard, 89, Silver Lake, died at 1:28 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 in Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. He was born July 28, 1927 in Gunlock, Ky. to Silas & Mona (Prater) Howard. On July 1, 1946 he married Elsie Neeley.  Clayton retired from Woodcraft, Inc., North Manchester in 2001 after 15 years.  He formerly was …read more.

Wendell G. “Tony” LaFevor, 78, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

William “Bill” DeGaetano, Winona Lake, and longtime resident of Warsaw went home to be with the Lord at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, at the age of 84. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Purple Heart.  Bill …read more.

Harold L. Myers, 89, rural South Whitley, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2016 at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne where he had been a patient following neck surgery September 30th. He was born March 17, 1927 in Whitley County, a son of the late Boyd H. and Pearl (Oliver) Myers. His formative years were …read more.

Sharon E. Strater, 65, Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:32 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born  June 9, 1951 in Wolf Lake, a daughter of James A. and Doris (Rohr) Mangus. She spent her formative years in Noble County, and graduated from West Noble High …read more.

Joseph William “Joe” Hughes, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 4:28 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born July 6, 1929 in Syracuse to John P. and Valeria Lucille (Hopple) Hughes. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Syracuse High School. On Aug. 27, 1949 in Benton he …read more.

Clinton Eugene Case, 48, North Manchester, died at 3:10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 25, 1967 in Lodi, Calif. to Dennis Case and Cheryl (Henninger) Mahan. Clinton was the manager at the Taco Bell in North Manchester. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all …read more.

Richard “Paul” Costello, 78, Plymouth, died Nov. 5, 2016. He was born in Charlotte, Iowa Nov. 7, 1937 to loving parents Ella T. (O’Brien) and Valery J. Costello. Paul was the seventh of ten children, his siblings are: James J. and Evelyn Costello, Charlotte, Iowa; Michael T. (deceased) and Imogene Costello of Clarksville, Tenn.; Gilbert …read more.

Edgar Grandville Wilcox, 94, Rochester, passed away at 10:26 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On Jan. 1, 1922, Edgar was born in Tyner to Edward Bruce and Viola May Cudney Wilcox. As a young man Edgar served as a rifleman with the US Army during WWII. He was honored …read more.

Reverend Paul Dean Tinkel, 83, Warsaw, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 8:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in his residence, surrounded by his family and loved ones. On Feb. 26, 1933, he was born in Wabash to Arthur Henry and Lylia Mae (Starbuck) Tinkel. He was united in marriage to …read more.

Joseph W. “Joe” Hughes, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 4:28 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Reverend Paul Dean Tinkel, 83, Warsaw, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in his residence. On Feb. 26, 1933, he was born in Wabash to Arthur Henry and Lylia Mae (Starbuck) Tinkel. He was united in marriage to Judy Elizabeth Foy Feb. 27, 1953 in Beckley, W. Va. She survives. Paul was a graduate of …read more.

Charlene L. Gehring, 85, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2016, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born May 29, 1931 the daughter of Charles Leroy and Beatrice Mae (Hagen) Branham in Chicago. She is survived by her daughters; Cynthia (David) Swank, Ligonier; Susan Rittenberry, Kimmell; five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren along with …read more.

Charles F. “Chuck” Noland, 72, Wabash, died at 12:07 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 7, 1944 in Howard County, Minn. to Clifford and Helen (Otto) Noland. Chuck married Beverly Stambaugh, and she preceded him in death Sept. 11, 2000. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a …read more.

Eva B. Green, 89, Rochester, went home to be with Jesus at 1:07 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was preceded by her husband Calvin and treasured son, John, as well as other family members. On July 13, 1927, Eva Bernice Mathews was born in Rochester. She was the cherished daughter of …read more.

Former Macy resident, Kathryn  M.  Jones, 96, now of Rochester, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. Born Sept. 6, 1920 in Logansport, Kathryn M. Mang was the cherished daughter of Lee and Pearl York Mang. Left to cherish Kathryn’s memory are two daughters: Lana Kuhn and husband Larry, Denver; Jane Sprague and …read more.

Rickey D. Balsley, 65, Bremen, passed away at 4:25 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 surrounded by family. Rickey was born Oct. 14, 1951 in Bremen, the son of Marvin and Madene (Weaver) Balsley. He is survived by his son, Michael (Allison) Balsley of Plymouth; three grandchildren: Broderick, Lance and Owen Balsley; mother, Madene Balsley of …read more.

Anna “Jo” Joan Wyatt, 74, rural Wabash, passed away at 8:18 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Elmer Lavon and Evelyn (Prickett) Hale on March 21, 1942 in Peru. Jo was a member of Wabash Freewill Baptist Church in Wabash. She was a …read more.

DaShaun Garrett, 19, Wabash, died at 4:20 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at Vernon Health and Rehab in Wabash. He was born Oct. 8, 1997. DaShaun enjoyed school and educational videos, flashlights, and was very observant of those around him. He loved having books read to him, and especially loved his fellow classmates and residents. …read more.

Edgar Wilcox, 94, Rochester passed away at 10:26 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Harold Eugene “Jack” Silvers, 86, Nappanee, died at his grandson’s (Tony Silvers) residence surrounded by his family, at 3:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, after a brief illness.  He was born May 3, 1930 in Hicksville, Ohio to John and Alta Silvers. Jack Silvers moved to Nappanee at the age of 13. He was a United …read more.

Dr. William Parke died at home on November 5, 2016.  William Parke was born April 4, 1935 in Detroit, Mich. to Palmer and Alice (nee Clark) Parke. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1963 and married Mary Eva (Molly) Nesbitt that same year. Dr. Parke served as a captain in the U.S. Army Medical …read more.

Mildred Faye Fox, 76, Warsaw, died at 3:50 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1940, in Jackson, Ky. to George and Rose (Raleigh) Fletcher. She was a graduate of Morgue High School, in Morgue, Ky. She spent most of her adult life in the Warsaw area. She was …read more.

Thomas Stafford, 76, died at 2:35 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born July 20, 1940, to Herlin and Bonnie (Risner) Stafford. A Warsaw resident, he worked at Cardinal Center. He is survived by two sisters, Shirley and Estelle. He was preceded in death by his parents. …read more.

Dolores Lee Herrera, 71, Columbia City, died at her home Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. She was born April 16, 1945 in Austin, Texas a daughter of the late Alva M. and Mary Frances (Etheredge) Jackson. Her formative years were spent in the Austin area. On June 12, 1995 she was united in marriage to Jerry …read more.

Jessie M. Hall, 74, Cromwell, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 6, 2016, at her residence in Cromwell. She was born Aug. 18, 1942, the daughter of Howard A. and Florence M. (Snider) Baase in Saginaw, Mich. On Oct. 26, 1961, she married Dale L. Hall; he survives. She is survived by her children: Kenneth H. …read more.

Charlene L. Gehring, 85, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2016 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier.  Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier

Eva (Wellman) Sowers, 98, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth campus. Eva was born Oct. 21, 1918 in Starke County to Ira and Edna (Sult) Bickel. Eva has been a lifelong resident of Plymouth; she has lived on the same property for the past 70 years. …read more.

David B. Eckelbarger, 86, Rochester, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born Oct. 26, 1930 in Miami County, the son of Clarence and Mary (Miller) Eckelbarger. David served with the United States Army during the Korean War as Corporal earning three Bronze Stars …read more.

Kathryn Jones, 96, Rochester, died at 10:35 a.m. Nov. 6, 2016, at Wellbrooke, in Wabash. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Lorene F. (Lehman) Stookey, 89, Leesburg, died Thursday evening, Nov. 3, 2016. She was born June 16, 1927, the daughter of George Leroy and Christine (Kammerer) Lehman in Kosciusko County. Lorene graduated from Leesburg High school the same year as her husband to be, Martin E. Stookey and they were joined together in holy matrimony on May 29, …read more.

Mildred Fox, 76, Warsaw, died in her home Friday, Nov. 4. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.  

Alma J. Cripe, 77, Goshen, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 4, at Goshen General Hospital. She was born in Goshen on July 17, 1939 to John E. and Edna (Chester) Cable. On October 21, 1979 she married Lloyd J. Cripe in Goshen. He died in 2008. Survivors include three children, Lisa A. (Juan) Olivo, Milford …read more.

Rita A. Miller, 61, Nappanee, died at 4:55 am, Friday, Nov. 4,  at Goshen Hospital  where she had been a patient since Monday after a short illness.  She was born Feb. 7, 1955 in Goshen to Marvin and Christine (Collinsworth) Miller. Rita had lived her lifetime in Nappanee. She was a 1973 graduate of NorthWood …read more.

Vernon E. Trier, 90, Columbia City, died at 5:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Miller’s Merry Manor where he had been a resident since July 2015. He was born January 6, 1926 in Fort Wayne a son of Arthur W. and Irene L. (Meyer) Trier. In 1935 his family moved to Columbia City from Fort …read more.

Howard E. Lowen, Sr., 84, Columbia City, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Friday Nov.r 4,  at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on June 8, 1932 in Convoy, Ohio, he was the son of Eugene T. and Leah I. (Brookins) Lowen. Howard grew up in Fort Wayne and attended Central High School. Howard proudly …read more.

Randall A. “Randy” Cook, 69, North Webster, passed away on Thursday Nov. 3, at his residence. Born on July 6, 1947 in Allen County, he was the son of Jack A. and Gloria J. (Gruesbeck) Cook. Randy was a lifetime area resident and attended local schools, graduating from Columbia City Joint High School, with the …read more.

William “Bill” DeGaetano, Winona Lake, and longtime resident of Warsaw went home to be with the Lord at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, at the age of 84. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Purple Heart. Bill …read more.

Mabel Hilda “Micky” Kurtaneck of Winona Lake, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake, Indiana at the age of 91. Mabel was born on June 8, 1925 in Derby, England to James Frederick Walmsley and Hilda (Frost) Walmsley.  On August 26, 1944 she was married to Nickolas …read more.

Savannah Bell Rose Ramer, Ligonier, went to heaven in the arms of The Lord on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 2:33 PM. She was born on Sept. 7, the daughter of Jacquelyn (Ritchie) and Mark Ramer. Along with her parents, Savannah is survived by her siblings, Audry and Daren Ramer, Avilla; maternal grandparents, Jeff and Marcy …read more.

Douglas Dillon, 83, Wabash, passed away at his daughter’s home in North Manchester, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3. He was born to the late John H. and Sarah J. (Deerfield) Dillon on Nov. 10, 1932 in Floyd Co., Ken.. Doug worked at Celotex in Lagro, for 40 years. He was formerly married to …read more.

Dohn Frazee Wiley, 90, Wabash, died at 6:58 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Oct. 19, 1926 in Muncie, to Charles and Frances (Frazee) Wiley.Dohn was a 1944 graduate of Hartford City High School. He married Orrel “Dollie” Lochner in Muncie on Sep. 3, 1954; she died January 22, 2013. …read more.

Samuel A. Christner, 79, New Paris, died 9:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at his residence. He was born Feb. 26, 1937 in LaGrange County to Amos and Elizabeth (Bontrager) Christner. He married Ruby (Miller) Christner on May 23, 1959. Samuel is survived by his wife; three children, Glen (Pauline) Christner, Chouteau, OK, Debra Jean Christner, …read more.

Mary V. Sprunger, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 7:08 p.m. Nov. 3, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Sept. 6, 1937 in Princeton, Texas to Robert Eugene and Audrey Augusta (Stone) Baker. Mary has been a resident of Kosciusko County and Leesburg since 1977, moving from Florida. She married Jacob W. Sprunger on Dec. 31, 1956 …read more.

Mary V. Sprunger, 79, Leesburg, died at 7:08 p.m., Oct. 3, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Eleanor L. Kinney, 80, Goshen, died Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 2, 2016 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Dec. 10, 1935 in Goshen to Lloyd and Nina (Fry) Weaver. On May 21, 1966 she married Richard Kinney in Goshen. He preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Deb Kinney-Shoudel, Syracuse; Anita Kinney-Naylor, …read more.