Bertha Palmer, 88, Edwardsburg, Mich., passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 in the Riverside Village in Elkhart. Bertha was born March 12, 1928 in Plymouth to Harry and Alice (Montague) Griggs. Bertha worked at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth as a nurse’s aide. She was a longtime resident of Elkhart moving from Plymouth. Bertha …read more.

Phyllis J. Swanson Howard, 79, Rochester passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Makila Alexis Rose Fahlbeck, three months, Nappanee, died at 5:07 p.m. unexpectedly, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at South Bend Memorial Hospital.  She was born June 25, 2016 in Elkhart to Nick Hunsberger II and Amanda Fahlbeck. Makila is survived by her parents; sister, Mariah Fahlbeck; brother, Nick “Charles” Hunsberger III; grandparents: Cheryl (Mike) Fahlbeck, Nappanee; …read more.

Larry S. Bowers, Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family. Seventy-seven years old at the time of his passing, Larry had lived many years in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. He and his wife moved to Warsaw in 2013 to be nearer their family. Larry was born on Nov. 27, …read more.

Doris Elizabeth Moody, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 in her residence after a short battle with mesothelioma. She was born April 23, 1929 to Wilbur and Elizabeth (Mundy) Sturtevant at Somerset Hospital, Somerville, New Jersey. She graduated from Robert Morris Elementary School, Washington Junior High School, Bound Brook High School …read more.

Julie A. Munson, 65, Warsaw passed away 1:07 p.m., Sept. 30, 2016 in her residence. On Dec. 18, 1950 she was born to Ben and Lois (McDaniel) Detterman in Warsaw. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County Julie graduated from Warsaw High School in 1969 and attended Ball State University. Julie served as a dispatcher for …read more.

Richard “Dick” Paul Dugger, 85, formerly of South Bend, and Culver, passed away peacefully while living at The Hearth at Juday Creek, Granger, Sept. 7, 2016. Dick was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa Jan. 23, 1931 to Gerald and Helma (Bowen) Dugger. On Aug. 24, 1952, he married his high school sweetheart, Joan Cunningham. She survives, …read more.

Payton Scott Tenney, 13, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at his home. Born March 22, 2003 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard W. Tenney and Ann Earnhart-Tenney. He grew up in Columbia City, attending preschool at First Church of God, Northern Heights Elementary School and was an 8th grader …read more.

Michael D. Snyder, 58, Columbia City, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Monday Oct. 3, 2016 to attend his final race in heaven. Born on Feb. 2, 1958 in Wellsville, N.Y. he was the son of Horace and Opal (Tanner) Snyder. Michael attended local schools. He was a mechanic at Jim Barnett’s Marathon Station for many …read more.

Gerald “Jerry” Edward Wellman, 69, passed away early morning Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born to the late George and Dolores (Gardina) Wellman May 23, 1947 in Gary. On Dec. 20, 1969 he married Jane Ann Albright in Terre Haute; she survives. Jerry was a very hard working …read more.

Galen O. Davenport, 96, LaFontaine, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at his home with his daughters by his side. He was born to the late Glenwood and Wilhelmina (Roher) Davenport on March 20, 1920 in Constantine, Mich. Galen’s family moved from Constantine to Wabash in 1935. He was a 1938 graduate …read more.

Roberta M. Brinegar, 92, Wabash, died at 4:06 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born in Lafayette Jan. 27, 1924 to the late Gloe and Goldie (Deboy) Deardorff. She graduated from Linlawn High School in the class of 1942. She married Edward B. Brinegar in Wabash April 25, 1942. He …read more.

Larry Bowers, 77, Warsaw, originally of central Michigan, died at 9:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in his Warsaw residence. Arrangements are pending at Tutus Funeral Home, Warsaw

Laura Shepherd, 63, Lakeland, Fla., died at 2:04 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Health Campus, Lakeland, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Carl “Kelly” Hunsberger Jr., 87, Wakarusa, went home to be with Jesus, at 4:42 a.m., Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at his residence.  He was born Feb. 3, 1929 in Elkhart to Carl Sr. and Ruth (Mishler) Hunsberger. Carl Hunsberger was a 1947 graduate of Wakarusa High School and served in the Indiana National Guard. On April 25, …read more.

Islee Luella Davis, born to Angel Ward and Zach Davis Sept. 29, 2016 at 3:48 a.m. lost her life shortly before entering the world. She will be deeply, deeply missed by all that awaited her arrival. Her oldest sister Mary-Jane Ward is very saddened her Christmas wish will not be granted after all. Her next …read more.

Phyllis Ann Pippin, 81, Columbia City, died peacefully at 1:58 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on Friday. She was born July 31, 1935 in Whitley County, a daughter of the late Carl E. and Relta (Putman) Shoda. She grew up in Jefferson Township, …read more.

Frederick H. “Butch” Grisso, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born May 7, 1941 in Warsaw to Warren H. and Ruby J. (Miller) Grisso. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1959 from Warsaw High School. He retired …read more.

Gerald “Jerry” Wellman, 69, Ligonier, passed away early morning Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Mary Baldwin (Friskney-Criswell), 92, Kendallville, passed away on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Sacred Heart nursing home in Avilla. Mary was born at Green Center, Noble County to the late John Arthur and Bernice (Smith) Friskney. She graduated from Van Wert in Ohio and retired from Duo-Therm in LaGrange. She married Leon Baldwin of Saginaw, …read more.

Timothy A. “Homer” Watson, 66, passed away of natural causes at 5:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Homer was born in Plymouth Dec. 28, 1949 to Charles W. and Wilma J. (Goodman) Watson. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1968. He served in …read more.

Jacqueline O. Walter, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. On Sept. 26, 1920, she was born in Marion to Arthur and Irene (Phillips) Wiley. She was united in marriage to Chester Walter, who preceded her in death. Jacqueline was a graduate of Marion High School, Marion …read more.

Abby Jean “Ebbie” Daugherty, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2106 in her residence. On Aug. 13, 1963, she was born to Devonda Marsillett in Warsaw. She was united in marriage to Dolinger Daugherty in Clintwood, Va. April 1, 1979, who survives. Abby attended Warsaw Community High School.  She worked at Penguin …read more.

Virginia Ruth Grabner, 94, of Columbia City, died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 29, 1921 in Smith Township, Whitley County a daughter of Esli and Helen A. (Egolf) Shively. Her formative years were spent in Smith Township. She graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.

Michael D. Snyder, age 58, passed away at 5:45 am Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne, IN. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

Joel R. Mathias, 54, of Akron, Ind. and formerly of South Bend, Ind. passed at 4:25 pm, Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Ft. Wayne, Ind. He was born on Jan. 8, 1962 in Rochester, Indiana to Keith and Ruth (Elson) Mathias. He worked for Hooks Home Healthcare of South Bend, …read more.

Mary Helmuth, 94, Goshen, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare. She was born Nov. 2, 1921 in Nappanee to John M. and Anna (Miller) Miller. On Aug. 9, 1947 she married Joseph G. Helmuth in Goshen. He died August 23, 2001. Survivors include four daughters: Dee (John) Birkey, Carol (Martin) Honderich and …read more.

Linda Marie (Arnold) Orcutt, 64, Larwill, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 14, 1952 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Harold I. and Phyllis J. (Ewers) Arnold. She attended local schools and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School, with …read more.

Randy E. England, 59, South Whitley, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 in his residence. He was born Dec. 27, 1956 to Orville Eugene and Bonnie Lou (Shoemaker) England in Warsaw. On Oct. 25, 1974 Randy was united in marriage to Sarah Compton in Packerton. Randy is survived by his wife of …read more.

Abby Daugherty, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2106 in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Linda Marie Orcutt, age 64, Larwill, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home.

Virginia Eileen (Kanarr) Machlan, 71, Plymouth, passed away at home after a long illness Sept. 28, 2016. Virginia was born Oct. 9, 1944 in Plymouth, to Arthur Ray and Anna Lucille (Silvers) Kanarr. Virginia loved to read and work jigsaw puzzles. She collected butterfly, hummingbird and dragonfly figures. Virginia retired from Farm Innovators and United …read more.

Anthony Wayne Ousley, 50, Rochester, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1966, in Rochester, the son of Warren and Nancy (Norman) Ousley, Jr. Tony had worked for various businesses in Rochester, including producing seawalls at the lake and had also worked at Dragon Industries. …read more.

GeNelle Ruth Smoker, 75, Rochester, passed away at 7:14 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her residence. On Dec. 25, 1940, GeNelle  was born in Kewanna to Arnold L. and Ione Reed Zellers. GeNelle and Ernest A. Smoker were married in Kewanna Dec. 17, 1959. GeNelle is lovingly remembered by her husband, Ernie; a daughter, Edwina …read more.

Nancy Sue Peugh, Winona Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 74. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 27 years. She was a 1960 graduate of Ellet High School, Akron, Ohio. She attended the University of Akron and was a …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mr. Jack Edward Conaway, 70, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at Emory Hospital Systems, Atlanta, Ga. On June 12, 1946, Jack was born in Michigan City. He was the treasured son of Joseph E. and Dorothy P. Butts Conaway. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters JoEllen and Tami. …read more.

Kay A. (Noel) Ahrns, 68, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. She was born Oct. 9, 1947, in Leesburg to Lewis E. and Juanita P. (Brookins) Noel. On June 20, 1970, she married Robert B. Ahrns in North Webster; he preceded her in death on Jan. 11, …read more.

Russel Wagley, 97, Bremen, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Russel was born on the family farm in Bremen, the son of the late Benjamin and Grace (Stump) Wagley, and lived on the farm for all of his 97 years. He married Ruth (Huether) Wagley in November 1959 on Thanksgiving Day. She …read more.

Beverly J. Sutton, Longmont, Colo., formerly of Silver Lake, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 in Berthoud Living Center, Berthoud, Colo. She was born Aug. 27, 1939 in Wabash to Eldon Henry & Helen Maxine (Quinn) Gahl. Beverly retired from Control, North Manchester after 30 years. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, North Manchester …read more.

Betty R. Nelson, 74, of rural Wabash, died at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 9, 1942 in Wabash, to Floyd Franklin “Bill” and Mary (Sharp) Parke. Betty was a 1960 graduate of Noble High School. She retired from General Tire in Wabash after 40 …read more.

Vanoma I. “Judy” McFadden, 85, of rural Claypool, passed at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Kosciukso Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born on Aug 27, 1931 in Howell, Mich. to JC and Nellie (Kaiser) Sprague. She was married on Nov. 10, 1951 in Millville, Mich. to Dr. Orville L. McFadden, he survives. …read more.

Loyd J. Wadkins, 60, Silver Lake, passed at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born to Nero and Minerva (Robinson) Wadkins. He married June 20, 1980 in Elwood to Kathryn Stage, she survives. Loyd was an over the road truck driver and had worked for Miller …read more.

Ardith L. Adams, 78 , Rochester, passed away at 12:17 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Center For Hospice Care of South Bend. On June 28, 1938, Ardith was born in Muskegon, Mich. to Fay J. and Mildred Elizabeth Grossenbacher Bathrick. Ardith and William A. “Bill” Adams were married on May 12, 1957 in Rochester. Ardith is lovingly …read more.

Randy E. England, 59, South Whitley, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Vanoma I. “Judy” McFadden, 85, Claypool, passed Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Loyd J. Wadkins, 60, Silver Lake passed at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at St. Joesph Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

GeNelle R. Smoker, 75, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Sept. 29, 2016 at her home.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ardith L. Adams, 78, Rochester, passed away at 12:17 p.m. Sept. 28, 2016 at the Center for Hospice Care.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home,  Rochester.

Roland E. Heckaman, 84, Nappanee, died at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

Jay F. Bates, 83, Bourbon, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at home with his family by his side. Jay was born April 27, 1933, in Plymouth, the son of Harry W. and Olive H. (Ecker) Bates. He was a lifelong resident of Bourbon, graduating from Bourbon High School in 1951. He continued his education …read more.

Jack Edward Conaway, 70, formerly of Rochester, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at Emory Hospital Systems of Atlanta, Ga. On June 12, 1946, Jack was born in Michigan City to Joseph E. and Dorothy P. Butts Conaway. Jack and Patricia C. Severns were married but divorced. Their union produced a son, Joel. Later Jack …read more.

Roberta M. Runkel, 89, North Manchester, died at 3:10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. She was born May 8, 1927 in Kosciusko County to Orville and Bertha (Parker) Correll. She graduated from Burket High School, Burket class of 1945. On Sept. 14, 1947 she married Rex Runkel. He …read more.

Elizabeth Jane Rimmel, 91, Columbia City, died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since May 28, 2010. She was born Feb. 1, 1925 in Albion, a daughter of Roscoe Trumbull and Mary (Wiley) Rimmel. Upon graduating from Albion High School in 1943 she went …read more.

Glory Ann Arnold, 84, Ligonier, passed away early Monday morning, Sept. 26, 2016. She was born in Hot Springs, Ark. Sept. 3, 1932, the daughter of William Prim and Beulah Jane (Bacon) Lautzenheiser. She is survived by four children: Angella Arnold-Henson of Fort Wayne; Valerie (James) Wood of Elkhart; Jeffrey (Dorthea) Arnold of South Whitley; …read more.

Troy A. Conley, 48, Akron, passed at 4:40 a.m., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Sept. 5, 1968 in Rochester, to Wade and Maxine (Jackson) Conley. He was married on March 25, 1999 to Jane A. Kruger, she survives. Troy was a Master Tool and Die Maker for Lou Industries …read more.

William J. Coultas, 77, Nappanee, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at his residence, of natural causes.  William was born June 30, 1939 in Niles, Mich. to William and Alice Coultas. He married Cynthia Coultas, she preceded in death in 1989. William was a 1959 graduate of Berrien Springs High School. He was a truck driver. He was a member …read more.

Robert “Bob” Miller, 59, Syracuse, left us to be with the Lord at 5:35 p.m., Sept. 24, 2016. He passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family, after a hard and courageous battle with cancer. He had suffered with pain due to health issues the last several years of his life, and can now rest in …read more.

Mary F. Baker, 93, Phoenix, Ariz., passed away Feb. 3, 2016 in Phoenix. Mary was born Jan. 13, 1923 in Wabash to Frank McClure and Winfred (Furrow). She graduated from Wabash High School and Manchester College, where she received a degree in education. She later received a Master’s Degree from St. Francis University, Fort Wayne. …read more.

David Clinton Meyer, 71, North Manchester, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 at his home. He was born to the late Everett C. and A. Eileen (Haymond) Meyer on Jan. 5, 1945 in Wabash. David married Patricia “Joanne” Elsner on June 8, 1968; she survives in North Manchester. He retired from the …read more.

James “Jim” D. Herrin, 77, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community, died at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Jim had been in declining health for the past couple of years. On April 30, 1939, in Argos, he was born to Iley J. Herrin and Violet M. (Archambeault) Herrin. Jim …read more.

Ronald L. Stephens, 58, Angola, died of natural causes Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1958, in LaPorte to Mary (Tamlin) Stephens. Survivors include his mother: Mary, Goshen; biological father: Clifford Gibson, California; three daughters: Veronica Stephens, Milford; Sharon Harris, Syracuse; and Georgina Stephens, Middlebury; former wife: Sharon Stephens, …read more.

Troy A. Conley, 48, Akron, passed at 4:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at his residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Gloria E. Knox, 79, Rochester, went to her eternal home at 12:33 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at her residence. She was born on July 28, 1937, in Kewanna, the daughter of Ola Eaton and Maude Irene (Cox) Alspach. Gloria received her associate degree in business from Ivy Tech and had worked for various retail …read more.

Jon Charles Nearhouse, 71, rural Wabash, died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Wellbrooke, Wabash. He was born Dec. 30, 1944, in Wabash, to Charles Franklin and Betty Marie (Jenks) Nearhouse. Jon was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Betty Jean Riddle in Wabash on Feb. 14, 1964; she died …read more.

Alverda “Bine” Fogle, 91, Churubusco, passed away at 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at University Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Fogle was born on Sept. 27, 1924, in Green Township, a daughter of Forest A. and Hazel (Pippenger) Geiger. She spent her formative years in Green Township, and graduated from Churubusco High School. …read more.

Barry Baumbaugh, 62, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 21, 2016, after suffering a massive heart attack. Barry was born in Fort Wayne on Oct. 31, 1953, to the late William Edward and Vella Mae (Smith) Baumbaugh. On May 30, 1987, Barry married the love of his life and his best friend, Carole “Kelly” Havens. He was …read more.

Violet L. Yoars, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, at the age of 97. She was born on Oct. 19, 1918, in Huntington County, to Charles Cline and Mary Ellen (Dean) Cline. On May 3, 1936, she was married to C. Kenneth Rice who passed away …read more.

Delbert Arlan Beery, 69, North Manchester, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Mr. Beery was born May 12, 1947, in Wabash County, the son of the late Glen A. Beery and Maurine Brower Beery. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended Purdue University and …read more.

Jack Nelson Powell, 87, passed away Sept. 22, 2016, at his home in Warsaw.

Roger L. Dunn, 67, Warsaw passed away at 8:37 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born Oct. 6, 1948 in Huntington, W. Va. to James Samuel Dunn and Naomi (Woodyard) Scarberry.  He grew up in southern Ohio and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from …read more.

Patricia G. “Pat” Stewart, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 2:52 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on March 6, 1940 in Indianapolis, to Elmer and Louise (Gaskins) Gebhardt. She graduated in 1958 from Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indianapolis and attended Indiana University in Bloomington. She …read more.

Donald “Bud” E. Byrer, 91, Wakarusa, a former longtime resident of Bremen, peacefully passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at the Community Hospital of Bremen. He was born Dec. 24, 1924 to Dorcy and Maggie (Heckaman) Byrer in Kosciusko County. Bud leaves behind his loving wife, Frances (Minnes) Byrer, 68 …read more.

Jack L. Foster, 84, Columbia City, died at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 6, 1932 in Columbia City a son of Firmer P. and Henrietta M. (Souder) Foster. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City High School. …read more.

Ann Skaggs- Percey, 71, Albion, passed away Sept. 23, 2016 at the Northridge Village in Albion. She was born Oct. 13, 1944 in Arkansas to Walt & Dorothy Tompkins. Ann lived in the Albion area the last 12 years coming from Cromwell. She is survived by her three sons: Joe (Valerie) Skaggs, Cromwell; David Skaggs …read more.

Dean L. Zehner, 68, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus. Dean was born Jan. 26, 1948 in Vero Beach, Fla., to the late Donald B. and Florence M. (Collins) Zehner. He had worked for U.S. Granules for several years. Surviving are his children: Don (Christi) Zehner, …read more.

James “Jim” D. Herrin, 77, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community, died at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Jim had been in declining health for the past couple of years. Arrangements for James D. Herrin are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home

Sandra S. Pratt, 71, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 24, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born on March 31, 1945 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Katherine (Coyle) Pratt. Sandra was a lifetime Whitley County resident.  She attended local schools and graduated …read more.

Jack N. Powell, 87, passed away in his home on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 at 6:05 a.m. He was a resident of Warsaw, Indiana and formerly of Clunette, Indiana. Arrangements for Jack are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary and for service details.

Robert “Bob” Miller, 59, of Syracuse passed away on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Robert H. “Bob” Hyndman, 75, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly, early Saturday morning, Sept. 24, 2016. He was born in Churubusco on Dec. 10, 1940, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Bonar) Hyndman. On Nov. 5, 1960 he married Linda Fitzsimmons in Fort Wayne; she survives. He is also survived by five children, Jodi Smith …read more.

Lamora L. Filson, 90, of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Lamora was born on Sept. 13, 1926 in Plymouth, Indiana to Emerson and Ada (Senff) Seymour. On Sept. 22, 1946 Lamora became the bride of Clyde “Lowell” Filson. Lamora helped Lowell farm their land and she …read more.

Charlene (Royer) Hite, 81, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:05 am, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.  She was born Nov. 16, 1934 in Servia, Indiana to Jonas A. and Beulah Mae (Mote) Royer. Charlene married Henry Eldon Hite in Wabash County, Indiana on Sept. 19, 1953; he died Jan. …read more.

Dorothy Alice Leary, 83, a Plymouth resident since 1971, passed away early Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in the Brookdale Senior Living Solutions-Fort Wayne. Dorothy was born the daughter of Charles “Jack” and Stella (Walker) Bartlett on March 6, 1933 in Rushville, Indiana. She graduated from Rushville High School in 1950. She married Herbert Robert Heuer …read more.

Luther Patrick Sr., 77 of Plymouth, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 23, 2016 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 4 – 8 p.m.  in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at …read more.

Martha L. Murray, 90, of Rochester passed away at 11:17 a.m., Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. On May 23, 1926, Martha was born in Glen Ellyn, IL to William Gladstone and Dollie Ruth Hicken Wheatley. Growing up, she shared her childhood with three sisters and two brothers. Martha and Arnold …read more.

Jack N. Powell, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in his Warsaw home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Martha L. Murray, 90, Rochester, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Dale Dodier, Warsaw, passed away after a lengthy illness at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 55. He was born on Nov. 15, 1960, in San Gabriel, Calif., to Frank A. Fisher and Lois (LaMarche) Dodier. He was a 1979 graduate of Westminster High School …read more.

Imogene R. Clifton, 91, Culver passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, with her family at her side. Imogene was born on Jan. 16, 1925, in rural Culver, one of two children born to John and Estella (Hoff) Milner. While attending school in Culver she met her future husband, Charles …read more.

Duane L. Holle, 58, North Manchester, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in his residence.  He was born Sept. 26, 1957, in Wabash, to Charles F. and Veta J. (Caudill) Holle. On Dec. 26, 1981, he married Tearere O. “Tea” Millbrandt. He attended Laketon Wesleyan Church, Laketon. Duane worked on the road crew …read more.

Lindsie Michelle Kaufman, 7, Etna Green, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, where she had been a patient for three weeks.  Lindsie was born Feb. 12, 2009, in Goshen to Glen and Eunice (Beiler) Kaufman.  She was a first grade student and had attended Triton Elementary.  She attended …read more.

John J. Roberts, Warsaw, passed away at 11:32 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76. He was a resident of Kosciusko County since 1965 where he was a member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church of Warsaw. John was a 1959 graduate of Conner …read more.

Sandra L. Buss, 64, North Manchester, died at 3:51 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 in her residence. She was born Nov. 29, 1951 in Wabash County to Ray and Bertha (Betten) Kline. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1970. On July 13, 1981 she married Randy Buss. Sandy was a homemaker. She is survived …read more.

Max D. Sheets, 87, Goshen, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare, where he had recently been admitted.

Harold Lee Kirkpatrick, 63, Fort Wayne, passed away at 8:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 in Fort Wayne. Mr. Kirkpatrick was born Feb. 20, 1953 in Wolf Lake, a son of Frank and Alice (Powell) Kirkpatrick. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and attended Churubusco High School. After high school he joined the United …read more.

Florence L. “Betty”  Christ, 96, North Manchester, died at 11:40 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 at Blair Ridge Health Care Center in Peru. She was born Nov. 15, 1919 in Pennsylvania to Peter and Louise Watkinson.Betty married Paul Christ on Jan. 15, 1947; he died Jan. 28, 2002. She was a homemaker and a member …read more.

Lifetime resident Duane Kreighbaum, 65, died at his home Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, 2016. Born Dennis Duane Kreighbaum on Aug. 10, 1951, in Plymouth, he was the second born of three children to Leo Eldon and Marie Alice (Stuntz) Kreighbaum. During his school years he was involved in F.F.A. and graduated with the PHS Class …read more.

Mazzie L. Selleck, 82, Laketon, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in her residence. She was born May 11, 1934, in Maysville, Ga., to William D. and Pearlie Mae (Allen) Minish.  On July 17, 1958, she married Carl E. Selleck.  Mazzie was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband: Carl E. Selleck, …read more.

Wallace J. Green, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 4:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at his home. Born April 4, 1926, in Allen County, he was the son of Grover L. and Zella M. (Bice) Green. Wally graduated from Huntertown High School with the Class of 1944. Following high school he served during WWII …read more.

Harold Leroy Berkey, 89, Goshen, went home to be with his Lord at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at his residence.  He had been in ill health since August 2015. Harold was born Dec. 25, 1926 in Goshen to Roy B. and Ruth (Bowman) Berkey.  On Aug. 6, 1950, he married Marjorie Ellen Klotz …read more.