Mary E.  Wease, 89, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Sept. 9, at Visiting Nurse Hospice, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jeannette Stetzel, 97, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Lake City Place, Warsaw.  She was born in Huntington, and graduated from Huntington High School. Jeannette was a homemaker and also the manager at Gass’s Dress Shop, Huntington, and at South Gate . She had worked at General Telephone and Platt Pharmacy, Fort Wayne.  Jeannette …read more.

Rita Lynn Ebert-Alvey, 54, Fort Wayne, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.  Rita was born in Warsaw on Aug. 14, 1962, to John W. and Mary E. (Redinger) Ebert. Although she developed health issues when she was 10 years old, she was a very active teen, participating in Atwood 4-H, WCHS Choir, WCHS …read more.

Doris Jean Konkle Palmer, 83, Warsaw,  passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. She was born on Dec. 13, 1932, to Francis and Sylvia (Haws) Shafer in Warsaw. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and a homemaker. She was a member of the Eagle Lodge, …read more.

Robert L. “Bob” Cummings, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Jan. 17, 1929, to Theodore and Delta (Parker) Cummings in Warsaw. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Marilyn Baugher on Dec. 30, 1950. He was …read more.

Douglas M. “Red” Barnett, 80, North Webster, passed away at 6:59 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home,  North Webster.

Carroll “Kaydo” M. Petry, 85, North Manchester, died at 6:46 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He was born Aug. 20, 1931 in Pitsburg, Ohio to Wilmer A. and Edna Lucille (Brower) Petry. He was a pastor at Spring Creek Church of the Brethren 1951-1953; Batavia Church of the Brethren, Illinois, …read more.

Paul J. Bailey, 82, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, under the care of The Center of Hospice and Palliative Care. Paul was born on Nov. 22, 1933, in Bremen, to Paul Albert and Edna Mae (Cox) Bailey. Paul retired from NIPSCO after nearly 39 years of service as a construction supervisor. …read more.

Virgil L. Currence Jr., 85, Milford, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehab, Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Tyler Jess Mulvaney, 17, Rochester, passed away at 7:46 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at his residence. He was born on May 14, 1999, in Rochester, the son of William Jess Mulvaney and Colleen (Yantis) Staker. Tyler was a senior at Rochester High School and had been a member of the football team.  He loved …read more.

William D. Sadler, 99, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, in his residence. He was born on Aug. 7, 1917, to William M. and Pearl (Sieber) Sadler in Flora. He married Vivian Becker on Nov. 9, 1940, in Portland. He moved from LaGrange to Warsaw in 1950. She preceded him on Oct. …read more.

Gerard L. “Gary” Webster, 61, Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. He was born on Feb. 2, 1955, in Madison, Wis., to Gary Atward and Anna Mae (O’Gara) Webster. He grew up in Madison, Wis., and attended East High School, Madison, Wis. He was a United States Army veteran, moved to the Warsaw …read more.

Sierra Mae Walter, 22, New Paris, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 10, 1994, to James and Kandy (Berkey) Walter. Surviving along with her parents are sister: Tanja (Adam) Bish, Ligonier; brother: Christopher (Caroline) Walter, New Paris; half brother: Travis (Stacey) Walter, New Paris; and half sister: Tina (Dave) …read more.

Lori A. Snyder, 59, Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at home her. Lori was born on Feb. 7, 1957, in Peru, to Kenneth E. and Hazel (Mathis) Gilliland. She will be fondly remembered for her heart of gold and fondness of cats. Lori is survived by her mother: Hazel Gilliland, Plymouth; her …read more.

Lester Lee Scott of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 87. He was born on Dec. 3, 1928, in Connersville, to Clyde Goldy and Louise Violet (Guthrie) Goldy Phillips Smith.   On June 22, 1947, he married Harriet …read more.

Frances M. Lemler 94, Bourbon, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Frances was born the daughter of Frank P. and Vandella (Whitson) Smith on May 29, 1922, in Odebolt, Iowa. After her mother died when she was six years old she moved to Indiana where she lived with different …read more.

Nickolas Konoloff Jr., 53, rural Columbia City, died at his home at 12:13 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born Nov. 5, 1962, in Gardena, Calif., a son of Nicholas and Muriel (Fearn) Konoloff. He spent his formative years in Orange County, Calif. He was a career long …read more.

Doris Jean Palmer, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

William D. Sadler, 99, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

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.

Mayedene L. Lehman passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, in Lake City Place, Warsaw. She was 89 years old at the time of her passing. Born into a large family, Mayedene was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Hazel May (Knisley) Main. They welcomed her into their family on Oct. 25, 1926. …read more.

Jack Fulton Cochran, 64, Rochester, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 19, 1951, in La Porte, the son of Donald E. and Helen I. (Heflick) Cochran Sr. On Sept. 21, 1993, in Rochester, he married Dorothy Elizabeth Ingram and she survives. Jack served as …read more.

Mary Lou Beauchamp, 89, Rochester, passed away at 1:13 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Life Care Center. Born in Knox on July 17, 1927, Mary Lou was the cherished daughter of John and Lillie Wickizer Wallace. Growing up as one of seven she shared her childhood with five sisters and two brothers. Robert Hans …read more.

Leaetta M. Conrad 82, Rochester, passed away at 8 a.m. Friday Sept. 2, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Oct. 28, 1933, in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of Edford and Sudie Bell (White) Stroud. On May 4, 1952, in Rochester, she married Norman Conrad. He preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2000. …read more.

Donnabelle “Donsie”  J. (Hepler)  Monhaut, 83, Nappanee, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born June 3, 1933, in Kosciusko County to Fred O. and Mary Louise Mays Hepler.  She attended Bechnell School in Scott Township and graduated from Nappanee High School in 1951.  After graduation she went …read more.

Jack R. Shoemaker, 74, died at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at his daughter’s residence in Rochester. He was born on Nov. 21, 1941, and named Jackie Ray Shoemaker in Indianapolis. His parents were Russell and Nancy (Bowen) Shoemaker. He graduated from Akron High School in 1963 and lived his entire life in Akron. …read more.

Kathaleen Lee Barhydt, 61, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. She was born on March 31, 1955, the daughter of Frank and Lydia (Slone) Jacobs in Pippa Passes, Ky. On Aug. 6, 1988, she married Dennis Lee Barhydt in Hindman, Ky. She is survived by her husband of 28 years: Dennis Barhydt, …read more.

Patricia A. Andrews, 79, Bremen, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Patricia was born on Dec. 2, 1936, the daughter of the late Clyde and Alice M. (Huff) Ellis. On Sept. 1, 1956, she married Frank Andrews. He passed away on April 25, 2011. Patricia is …read more.

Irvin W. Myers, 88, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Irvin was born in Danville, Ill., on July 8, 1928, to William Glenn and Hazel (Sadler) Myers. He graduated from Oakwood High School in Oakwood, Ill. On Nov. 26, 1953 in Bloomington, Ill., Irvin married the …read more.

Patricia Lou Watkins, 78, Etna Green, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital with her family at her side. Pat was born May 25, 1938, to the Calvin and Edna (Phillips) Blosser at South Bend. She was a graduate of Wakarusa High School and a longtime area resident. Pat …read more.

James “Jim” R. Jackson, 75, Columbia City, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 3, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Born July 14, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of A. Ray and Jean (Johnson) Jackson. By the age of 2, Jim’s family moved to Auburn. Growing up, he enjoyed riding his bike, fishing and …read more.

Wyatt Arthur Loe, infant son of Victoria Loe, was stillborn at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Additional survivors include his sisters: Arianna; and Ellianna; grandparents: Janice Zammetti; and Bobby Hersha; great-grandmother: Mary Lou Loe.  He was preceded in death by a great-grandfather: Arthur Loe. A graveside service for Wyatt will …read more.

Katie A. Slabaugh, 94, Nappanee, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.  She was born April 24, 1922, in Nappanee to Daniel I. and Barbara S. (Schmucker) Hochstetler. On Dec. 28, 1944, she married Daniel T. Slabaugh. He preceded in death Jan. 15, 2003. Mrs. Slabaugh lived her lifetime …read more.

Bonnie Jean Hepler, 89, Nappanee, died peacefully at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at her residence. She had been in ill health following a stroke 13 years ago. She was born Aug. 17, 1927, in Nappanee on the family farm to George and Gladys (Kring) Grimm. She lived her lifetime in this area. She …read more.

Robert E. Whitmer, 84, Nappanee, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Sept. 3, 2016, at his residence of natural causes. He was born June 30, 1932, in Syracuse to Pearl Whitmer. On Nov. 26, 1954, he married Betty Ann Miller.  Mr. Whitmer lived most of his life in Nappanee. He had worked at Coppes Kitchen, Nappanee, for …read more.

Mayedene L. (Main) Lehman, 89, Milford, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Lake City Place, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

George O. Mann, 45, Warsaw, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in his residence. On Dec. 25, 1970, he was born in Indianapolis, to George B. and Isadora O. (Rosbrugh) Mann.  He honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy as a Engineman/Fireman (E-3) being discharged in February 1994. George has lived …read more.

Heddie A. Westafer, 42, Columbia City, died at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence.  She was born July 23, 1974, in Wabash, to Herbert and Carole Allen.  On June 8, 2002, she married Steven T. Westafer. Heddie loved to do arts and crafts and she loved her dogs Sophie and Oscar. She …read more.

George R. Eberly, 92, of South Whitley, died at 11:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows where he had been a resident since March 2015. He was born Aug. 2, 1924 in Kosciusko County, Indiana a son of Levi and Mary (Mishler) Eberly. His formative years were spent in Richland Township, Whitley County. …read more.

Charles “Chuck” Coburn, 65, of Ligonier, passed away on Aug. 31, 2016 at the Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 22, 1951 in Wabash, Indiana to Billy & Doris (Weaver) Coburn. He moved to Syracuse, Indiana where he was a longtime resident and a 1969 graduate of Wawasee High School. …read more.

Waneta Jean “Jeanie” Kelly, 78, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 1:20 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born April 6, 1938 in Converse, Indiana to Clifford and Marie (Stanger) Carey. Jeanie was a 1956 graduate of Converse High School. She married Donald M. Kelly in Converse …read more.

Kenneth E. Gilliland, 91, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at 6:03 PM in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, Indiana. Kenneth was born May 23, 1925 at Steele, Alabama to Sylvester and Dora Rodgers Gilliland, the oldest of six brothers and sisters. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy …read more.

Irvin W. Myers, 88, passed away at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth. Arrangements are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home at this time.

Eugene Carroll, 77, Urbana, Indiana passed away at 7:10 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2016 at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Eugene was born on September 27, 1938 in Huntington, Indiana to Edson and Dorothy (Ludwig) Carroll. When Eugene was younger, he raised and raced standardbred race horses, while he lived on worked on his …read more.

Linda K. Ringle, 70, Rochester passed away at her home on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, following a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s. In Lafayette, on October 24, 1945, Linda Kay Miller was born. She was the daughter of Richard and Violet Weir Miller.  Growing up as one of six children she shared her childhood with two brothers and three sisters. …read more.

Rodney L. Rhoades, 49, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 8, 1967, in Wabash, to the late Chauncey Leo Rhoades Jr. and his mother, Judy (Campbell) Rhoades, who survives in Wabash. Rod was a 1985 graduate from Northfield …read more.

Mark A. Wells, 56, LaFontaine, passed away at 4:46 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in LaFontaine. He was born to the late James and Marguerite (Allen) Wells on June 13, 1960, in Marion. He was a tech for United Technologies in Huntington. He served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by …read more.

Phillip L. “Phil” Scott, 69, died Monday, Aug. 29, at 7:19 p.m. in his Winona Lake home. He was born on Sept. 27, 1936, Marion, Indiana to his father, Carl L. Scott and his mother Mary J. (Lee) Scott. He was a 1954 graduate of Mississinewa High School, Gas City. He married Margaret “Peg” Fixel, on Sept. 6, 1990, Marion. …read more.

Linda L. Mosier, 78, Noble County, went to her heavenly home at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. She was born April 21, 1938 in Muncie, a daughter of the late Raye and Arline (Fletcher) Mosier. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1956. Later she graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College (now Taylor University) …read more.

William Niswonger, 77, Plymouth, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug.  29, in his residence. He was born November 16, 1938 in Mishawaka, to the late Ray and Violet (Goucher) Niswonger. Bill married Marilyn A. (Sandera) Siebenmark on October 24, 1984 in Louisville, Kentucky, and she survives. He enlisted in the United States Army in March of …read more.

Elizabeth Ann Nicholson, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 12:42 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence. On Sept. 15, 1943, she was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to George W. and Alice Marie (Concillio) Gross.  She was united in marriage to Lenord E. Nicholson Sr. on June 8, 1963, in New Jersey, who survives. Elizabeth …read more.

Sheila Louise Hewitt, 53, Wawaka, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at her home in Brimfield. She was born on May 24, 1963, to Harvey and Patricia (Christlieb) Heintzelman in LaGrange. On Oct. 10, 2015, she married Hershel Hewitt at Jones Lake. Sheila worked for Silgan Plastics for 17 years and also for Parker …read more.

Rodney L. Rhoades, 49, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Services are to be announced. McDonald Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Harold Ray Martin, Wakarusa, died on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Beardsley House Assisted Living. He was 88. Harold was born on July 7, 1928, in Wakarusa, to Monroe and Annette (Shaum) Martin. Harold was a member of the Old German Baptist New Conference. In 1948, he married Verla Jean (Wenger) and together they had …read more.

Kamdyn Michael Taylor, infant son of Billy D. Taylor Jr. and Alexis Nelson, rural Wabash, died at 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. He was born at 12:23 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. He is survived by his parents: Billy D. Taylor Jr.; and Alexis Nelson, Wabash; five brothers: Logan Rife, Roann; …read more.

Leah Marie Kugler, 35, Afton, Okla., passed away at 10:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in her residence. On May 13, 1981, she was born in Goshen to John and Connie (Robbins) Kugler. Leah served in the U.S. Navy and then worked as a secretary. She then worked as a prison corrections officer. Leah was dedicated …read more.

Eunice “Babe” Marchand, 103, Goshen, formerly of New Paris, died 6:52 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Courtyard Healthcare.

John G. Hamilton, 72, Syracuse, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Center for Hospice Care House in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Gary L. Webster, 61, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Dallas Jay Stouder, 82, Tippecanoe, passed away at 5 a.m. Aug. 30, 2016, in his home. Dallas was born July 12, 1934, to Clarence and Bertha (Metzler) Stouder at home in Etna Green. He was born into a large family of 11 brothers and sisters and grew up in Etna Green his whole life. Dallas …read more.

Marcelyn Sue Bezenah, known to many as Sue, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, at the age of 87. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past six years. Sue was a 1947 graduate of Clio High School in Clio, Mich., and attended G.M.I. Tech in …read more.

Carrie A. Williams, 78, Rochester, went home to heaven at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 9, 1937, in Rochester, the daughter of Byron E. and Priscilla Merle (Blacketor) Ginn. On Oct. 23, 1960, at the First Baptist Church in Rochester, she married Donnie Williams and he …read more.

Delores Ruth Duffy, Warsaw, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 81. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a member of Christian Life Apostolic Church of Warsaw. She attended Pierceton High School, Pierceton. Delores worked for 25 years as a …read more.

Eva Marie Satchwill, 93, rural Urbana, died at 10:18 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Jan. 8, 1923, in Huntington County, to Harry Raymond and Hilda Marie (Urschel) Wilcox. Eva was a 1941 graduate of Urbana High School. She married A. Wendel Satchwill at her parents’ home in Wabash …read more.

Albert “George” Day III, 63, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2016.

James Jeffery Kellogg, 78, Winona Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Grace Village Retirement Center.

Larry Reed Jefferies, 78, Winona Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Grace Village Retirement Center.

Janice J. Carter, 87, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in the Miller’s Merry Manor of Culver.

Joseph D. Mounts Jr., 41, Knox, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 at his residence.

Dale R. Carpenter, 82, Rochester, went home to be with the Lord at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Donald E. “Gene” Ringler, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw.

Liane Saovongxay, 86, Leesburg, passed away Aug. 25, 2016, at his home.

Martha Strayer, 88, formerly of Tucson, Ariz., Warsaw, and West Palm Beach, Fla., died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Barbara A. Waller, 65, Columbia City, passed away at 10:22 a.m., Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne

Sharon M. Crago, 75, North Manchester, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

Mildred Rose (Ryer) Garlish, 97, LaFontaine, formerly of Farmington, Ill. and Mesa, Ariz., passed away Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 in LaFontaine.

Donnabelle Lucille Bernhardt, 89, Culver, died Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Life Care Center in Rochester, following a long illness.

James “Jeff” Kellogg, 65, Warsaw, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Kent D. Bragg I, 72, Morristown, Tenn., passed away at 1:35 a.m., July 27, 2016 in Hamblen County Memorial Hospital, Morristown, Tenn.

Barbara Waller, 65, Columbia City, passed away at 10:22 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Phillip “Phil” L. Scott, 79, Winona Lake, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 in his home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Antal (Tony) Marton, formerly of Culver, passed away peacefully at his home in Mt. Dora, Fla. Aug. 26, 2016 with family at his side after a brief illness.

John Jacob Mutchler, 94, Rochester, passed away at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 at his residence.

Donald E. “Gene” Ringler, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Danny A. “Dan” Brown, 75, Cromwell, passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at North Ridge Village Nursing & Rehab in Albion.

Wayne Albert Luchenbill, a beloved son, father, grandfather, and friend passed away unexpectedly in St. Joseph, Michigan, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at the age of 72.

Kaila Cheyanne Cearbaugh was the life of every party and lived her life to the fullest.

Patricia J. Borkholder, 82, New Paris, died 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at her home.

Lifetime resident Michael Ousnamer, 71, passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at his Plymouth home following an illness in the company and care of his family.

Phyllis May Martin, 89, Tippecanoe, passed away at 2:05 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 at her residence.

William “Bill” C. Niswonger, 77, of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Otto Beer Jr., 84, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at his home after failing health over the past year.

Mavis Irene Fulford, 79, Ligonier, passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Northridge Village in Albion following an extended illness.

Nancy J. Black, 78, Cromwell, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

Jerry L. Purdy, 81, North Manchester, passed away at 3:55 p.m. Aug. 26, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

Mary E. Cook, 84, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 in the Elkhart Hospice House surrounded by her loving family

Terry Lee “T.P.” Prater, 55, a Walkerton resident for the past ten years and formerly of Plymouth, passed away due to natural causes Thursday, Aug. 25, in the Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne.

Michael Ousnamer, 71, Plymouth, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 27 at his home in the company of his wife Sharon and children. Service arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Maxine Edith Wells Bailey Morris Bearss 90, Rochester, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at her residence.

Kenneth A. Medeiros, 76, Rochester passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor of Logansport, Aug. 26, 2016.