Thea E. Winston, 3 weeks, Warsaw, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born July 26, 2017 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City to William Robert and Amanda Winston (Quiroz). Thea is survived by her parents, Warsaw; paternal grandparents, Michael (spouse Linda) Winston, Warsaw; …read more.

William Joseph King Sr., 48, Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in his residence. Bill was born Dec. 3, 1968 in South Bend, to Earl Leroy and Alinda (Brascher) King. On Nov. 5, 1988 in Churubusco, he married Linda Marie Makowski; and she survives. After Bill completed his high school education, he worked …read more.

Betty Louise Steininger, 82, Rochester, passed away at 1:59 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On July 3, 1935, Betty was born in Fulton County to Ellis and Lucille Towne Rynearson. Betty and Kenneth L. Steininger were married on July 31, 1955 at Grandview Church in Richland Township. They have shared …read more.

Ned Allen Chamberlain, Elkhart, and formerly of Atwood, passed away unexpectedly at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at his residence at the age of 41. He was born on Feb. 8, 1976 in Aberdeen, Wash. to Marilyn Marie (Moody) Chamberlain and Wayne Lee Chamberlain. Ned graduated from high school in Aberdeen, Wash. and …read more.

Albert James “Buggs” Rider Jr., 86, North Webster, passed away at 7:34 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 21, 1931 in Aledo, Ill. to Albert James and Elma Charlotte (Stump) Rider Sr. He attended his first six years at Etna Grade School, …read more.

Steven C. “Steve” VanCuren, 61, Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Frank F. Finnegan, Jr., 69, Wabash, died at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 at his residence.  He was a lifetime resident of Wabash and was born Dec. 16, 1947 to Frank F. and Jacquelyn (Lendman) Finnegan Sr. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army and he retired from General Motors in …read more.

Mary Ellen Armey, 89, North Manchester, died at 7:32 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Peabody Health Care in North Manchester. She was born Aug. 22, 1927 in Kosciusko County to John and Anna (Ulrey) Winger. Mary was a 1945 graduate of Sidney High School. She married Max Edwin Armey in Fort Wayne, Indiana on …read more.

Mary Francis Howard, 93, Wabash, died at 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Nov. 23, 1923 in Owingsville, Ky. to Charles and Frankie D. (Purvis) Vanlandingham. Mary was a 1941 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Lawrence J. Howard, in Wabash, on January 17, …read more.

Laura Louise (Barcus) Stiles, 79, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Mishawaka. Born on Jan. 19, 1938 in Plymouth, Laura was the daughter of Charles H. and Evalena (Howard) Barcus. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956. In Plymouth on Oct. 21, 1967, Laura married …read more.

Betty Steininger, 82, Rochester passed away at 1:59 a.m. Aug. 22, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Brian Winters, 76, died peacefully in his home on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. He was born in Rochester.  After living a number of years in the New York City area Brian and his wife moved back to Indiana and made Warsaw their home.  He was a retiree of BASF Corporation (Flint Ink) of which he …read more.

Dennis Miller, 67, Milford, passed away at 12:17 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in his residence.  He was born July 23, 1950 in Kosciusko County to Kenneth and Mary Louise (Pinkerton) Miller. On April 15, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nev. he was united in marriage to Linda R. VanSant. During his career of operating heavy equipment …read more.

Juanita F. Boggs, 95, Leesburg, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.  She was born June 18, 1922 to Orrin and Dasiy (Meredith) Tucker in Franklin Township, Kosciusko County. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School, and married Donald J. Boggs on July 20, l940.  Most of their 59 years together were spent in Leesburg, where they farmed, …read more.

Brian D. Winters, 76, Warsaw passed away at 2:39 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Bonita D. Cervantes, Syracuse, and formerly of Wabash, passed away at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne at the age of 66. She was born on March 21, 1951 in Wabash to Agnes (Sleighter) and Dale Brown.  She was married to Abel Cervantes March 13, 1979, who …read more.

Velma “Thelma” I. Coverstone, 83, Columbia City, passed away at 2:33 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Dec. 28, 1933 in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of Robert A. and Mildred (McCullough) Pratt. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1951. That same spring, she …read more.

Chad Everett Dailey, 46, Wabash, died at 9:46 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. He was born April 16, 1971 in Franklin to Larry and Janet (Traver) Dailey. Chad was a 1990 graduate of Southwood High School. He married Anna DeLaCruz in Lagro on Oct. 26, 2013. He worked at Real Alloy …read more.

Albert James “Buggs” Rider Jr., 86, North Webster, passed away at 7:34 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Jaunita F. Boggs, 95, Leesburg, passed away at 11:35 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in her home.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Penelope “Penny” Marie Davidson, 66, Lagro, died at 2:34 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at her home. She was born May 19, 1951 in Chicago, Ill. to Charles and Fern (Weddle) Peltier. Penny was a 1969 graduate of Linton High School. She married Leonard Davidson in Linton on March 29, 1970. She worked at Mosier’s …read more.

Rebecca “Becky” Reichard, 90, Leiters Ford, passed away at 2:16 a.m., Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Culver. In Anoka, on April 12, 1927, Rebecca McMannus was born. She was a treasured daughter of  Dennis and Goldie Stewart  McManus. Growing up as one of the ten McManus children she shared her childhood with four sisters …read more.

  Nancy Leverenz, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 1:52 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born July 27, 1936 in Sheboygan, Wisc. to Alfred and Elvira (Boenish) Bohrmueller. Nancy was united in marriage to Keith Leverenz in Sheboygan, Wisc. on April 27, 1957 who preceded her Jan. 4, …read more.

Pamela Horn, 64, of North Manchester, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.  She was born Feb. 7, 1953 in Warsaw to Basil and EvaJean (Shepherd) Horn. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County.  On Feb. 9, 1974 in Wise, Va. she was united in marriage to …read more.

Dennis Miller, 67, Milford, passed away at 12:17 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Pamela Horn, 64, North Manchester, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at 6:20 p.m. in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Catherine Fleetwood, 91, Churubusco, passed away at 5:35 a.m.  August 17, 2017,  at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. She was born July 23, 1926 in rural Churubusco. She was the only daughter of Clarence and Mable (Hibbs) Raypole. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1944. Catherine married …read more.

Bruce Michael Tonovitz, 66, Wabash, died at 10:03 a.m., Friday, August 18, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born October 5, 1950 in Barberton, Ohio to Paul and Ruth (Oplinger) Tonovitz. Bruce was a 1969 graduate of Northfield High School in rural Wabash County. He worked at Square D in Peru for …read more.

Thomas E. Schneider, 70, Plymouth passed away at his residence of natural causes Friday, Aug. 18. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William “Bill” Johnson, 70, Claypool, passed away in an automobile accident in rural Claypool Friday, August 18, 2017. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Joan Gronendyke, 78, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 17, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.  Arrangements are pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Louise E. Curtis, 80, Wabash, died at 11:54 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 at her residence.  She was born Jan. 8, 1937 to Clarence and Ester (Buzzard) Cecil in Wabash. Louise married John R. Curtis on March 11, 1955.  He died on April 28, 1993.  She retired from Wabash Magnetics after 38 years of …read more.

Stanley Dean Farrer, 89, Bremen, passed away at 3:35 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 in IU Goshen Hospital. Dean was born on Jan. 27, 1928 in Bremen to Tom and Minnie (Stillson) Farrer, Sr. On Aug. 14, 1948 in Plymouth, married the former Lois Aukerman. Dean is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, …read more.

Doris Ann Stair, 84, Wabash, died at 4:35 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Aug. 7, 1933 in Wabash County to Denzil and Thelma (Stair) Leming. Doris was the Salutatorian of her graduating class from LaFontaine High School. She married George Stair in New Boston, Texas …read more.

Todd Charles Cook, 63, a former Plymouth resident, passed away unexpectedly at his Bremen home on Monday evening, Aug. 14, 2017. Todd was the eldest son of Charles F. and Barbara Marie (Walmer) Cook. He was born in Plymouth on March 13, 1954. He was a 1972 graduate of Plymouth High School and then attended …read more.

Robbie Richardson, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, in his residence. He was born June 20, 1963 in Warsaw to William and Wilma (Yates) Richardson. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, he was united in marriage to Debra McMillen on June 29, 1994 in Warsaw. He was the Owner of …read more.

Rebbeca Reichard, 90, Rochester passed away at 2:16 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 at  Millers Marry  Manor of Culver.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Robbie Richardson, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Robert W. Evans, 89, of Rochester passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On March 16, 1928, Robert was born in South Bend  to Wilby G. and  Rethal Irene Beehler Evans. Robert and Norma J. Bitterling were married in Rochester on July 11, 1948. They shared 45 years of life’s adventures. Their …read more.

Betty Louise Goodspeed, 92, Syracuse, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She passed away on what would have been her 75th wedding anniversary to her late husband, Vaughn. She was born on April 22, 1925 in Hartford City to Walter Madison and Gracie Pauline (Spaulding) …read more.

James “Jim” Leonard Newcombe, Warsaw, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2017. Present were his wife Patricia Lee and his eldest daughter Julie Chuey (James), Westland, Mich. His youngest daughter, Rebecca Elizabeth (Eric Tant), Long Beach, Calif., had visited recently with Jim’s granddaughter, Jayne, and was present in spirit, if not in person, on the morning of his …read more.

Betty Louise Goodspeed, 92, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. , Syracuse, IN are in charge of arrangements.

Max E. Sparks, 90, Warsaw, formerly of Leesburg, died at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Warsaw. He was born Febr. 15, 1927 in Union Dale to Maynard and Dessie (Haiflich) Sparks. Max graduated from Etna Green High School and worked at Coppes Kitchen, Mutschler Brothers, Nappanee Wood …read more.

Daniel L. Daniel, 88, Columbia City, died at 10:08 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident since February. He was born July 7, 1929 in Fort Wayne, a son of Louis and Thelma (Strouse) Daniel. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from …read more.

April Renee Magnus, 34, Ligonier, passed away after a lengthy hospital stay surrounded by her loving family on Aug. 13, 2017 at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on June 5, 1983 the daughter of Gary L. Cooley and Donna Jo (Branam) Becker in Goshen. On June 18, 2005 she married Jonathan A. …read more.

Roger William Moore, 80, North Manchester, died at 7:30 a.m., Aug. 15, 2017 at his home. He was born June 12, 1937 in, Cleveland, Ohio to William and Dorothy (Kemmerer) Moore. Roger was a 1957 Central High School graduate. He married Judith Leonhard on May 18, 1958, in North Manchester, Indiana. Roger and Judy own …read more.

Todd Charles Cook, 63, a former Plymouth resident, passed away unexpectedly at his Bremen home on Monday evening. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Kathleen “Katie” Mae Shively, 95, Leesburg, died in her home on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. She was born Jan. 6, 1922 in Leesburg to Lester and Emmel Dye. On May 2, 1943, she married Max Eldon Shively, who died July 17, 2005; they were married 62 years. Katie was a lifetime area resident, a homemaker, …read more.

Charles W. “Charlie” Laster, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at his home. He was born on Nov. 26, 1932 in Harvey, Ill. to Edward and Addie (Pool) Laster. He grew up in Illinois and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On March 28, 1953 in …read more.

John “Ed” Davis, 85, Warsaw, (formerly of West Burlington, Iowa) passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 6, 1931, in Kimberton, Pa. to Charles and Sadie (Mourar) Davis. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1953-1956. On …read more.

Robert Evans, 89, Rochester, passed away at Hickory Creek of Rochester.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Johnny L. Wheeler, 65, North Manchester, passed away at his residence at 7:29 a.m., Aug. 14, 2017. Johnny was born in Gibson County to Lloyd and Ruby (Simmons) Wheeler on Dec. 30, 1951. On June 10, 1977 Johnny married Theresa Graybill. He worked at the North Manchester Foundry before retiring in 2014. Johnny served in …read more.

Lester “Jay” Brouwer, 79, of Naples, Fla. passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2017.  Born July 29, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Jay was the son of the late Lester Brouwer and Geraldine Smith.  Jay graduated from Syracuse High School in 1956 where he played basketball, baseball and ran track. He attended Wabash College and Purdue University. Jay …read more.

Joel M. Meade, 40, Syracuse, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Sept. 8, 1976 in Goshen to Ira Meade, Goshen and Vickie (Roger) Shuder, Syracuse. On Aug. 27, 2004 he married Brandy Reed in Sedalia, Mo. Brandy survives along with his parents and a brother, Jason W. Meade, Syracuse, and …read more.

Howard Leon Tyner, 93, Wabash, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born March 15, 1924 on his parents’ farm in Wabash County. He was the youngest of four children born to Clark and Pearl Tyner. Howard was married to his wife of 48 years, Delight Suddarth Tyner, …read more.

Maria B. Mendoza, 83, Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday night, Aug. 10, 2017 in her residence. Maria was born on Dec. 27, 1933 in San Bartolo Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Fransico Rivera and Socorro Velasques. In 1950 Maria married Jesus M. Mendoza; and he survives. Maria was a …read more.

Arthur G. Winkle, 85 a resident of Bourbon passed away at 2:02 p.m., Aug. 8, 2017, in Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Art was born Dec. 5, 1931 in Goshen to Forrest and Geneva Winkle. He is survived by his wife Sue (Lemler) Winkle and his daughter April Winkle. His grandchildren Dan (Crystal) Winkle and …read more.

Ralph DeWayne Wilson, 71, Pierceton, passed away at 8:28 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in his residence. He was born Jan. 5, 1946 in Batesville to Charles and Beulah (Johnson) Sparks. He was a 20-year resident of the Barbee Lake area of Pierceton. A retired General Motors employee he had 25 years of service from …read more.

Sharon S. Woodcox, 68, Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:24 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. This followed a sudden illness. In Fulton County, on Sept. 7, 1948, Sharon Sue Cunningham was born. She was a treasured daughter of to Joseph and …read more.

Brent T. Riley, 27, Claypool, passed away at 3 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Warsaw.  He was born July 11, 1990 in Bryan, Ohio to Tim and Karen (Ensign) Riley. He worked as a machine operator for Tri-Lakes Container in Pierceton. He was a graduate of Whitko High School.  He enjoyed hunting, music, and relaxing …read more.

Rose L. Whitaker, 84, Claypool, passed away at 8:14 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.  She was born June 28, 1933 in Magoffin County, Ky. to Harlen and Kate (Neely) Shepherd. In 1951, she married Arnold Whitaker.  Rose worked at Jomac as a sewer.  She was a lifetime resident of …read more.

Norman Patrick “Pat” Keller, 82, Culver, died Wednesday, Aug 9, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, surrounded by his loved ones. Pat was born March 17, 1935 in Culver, to the late Lloyd and Alice (Watson) Keller. In June 1968, he joined lives and adventures with Marilyn Hudkins and together they raised two children and …read more.

Jeri D. Gurtner, 75 years old, passed away at 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at his home while surrounded by his family.  Jeri was born Sept. 13, 1941 in Wabash to the late Guilford and Pauline (Landis) Gurtner. He has been a lifelong resident of Bremen.  On Dec. 23, 1961 in Bremen, Jeri and …read more.

Maria B. Mendoza, 83, Plymouth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday night, Aug. 10, 2017 in her residence. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Aug. 18 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 612 N. Walnut Street, Plymouth. Mass will follow at 7 p.m. in the church …read more.

John Richard Knecht, 96, passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2017, at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Rev. Knecht was the loving husband of Marjorie nee Hill of 74 years. Rev. Knecht was born and raised in Hartford City and graduated in 1942 from Indiana Central College (now University of Indianapolis).  He attended …read more.

Gloria J. Wade, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 2:04 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 4, 1930 in Fulton County to Elmer Glen and Hattie Marie (Carey) Woods. She was united in marriage to Maynard Wade in Silver Lake Jan. 1, 1949. She was former resident of …read more.

Rose L. Whitaker, 84, Claypool, passed away at 8:14 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Brent Riley, 27, Claypool, passed away at 3 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Gloria J. Wade, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 2:04 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Larry Dills, 60, Akron passed away July 28, 2017. He was born Jan. 25, 1957 in North Carolina to Ray and Jean (Wilks) Dills. Larry is survived by a son, Jake Dills, North of North Carolina, his mother Jean Dills of North Carolina and a brother Rick (Tammy) Dills of Georgia. Heritage was honored to …read more.

Sharon Sue Woodcox, 68, Rochester, passed away at 2:24 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Sept. 7 1948, Sharon was born in Fulton County to Joseph and Joan Cunningham.  She was a lifelong resident of Fulton County. Sharon and Raymond De Lonzo “Lonnie” Woodcox were married on May 24, 1966. …read more.

John David Rohrer, North Manchester, died on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community. He was 86. John was born on July 31, 1931 in North Manchester and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Chester High School in 1950. In 1952 he married Mary Ann Gugle and she survives, along with their …read more.

Abby Irene Ewen, 56 of Silver Lake, Indiana passed away Wednesday August 9, 2017 at 3:15 a.m. in her residence. She was born on Sept. 17, 1960 to William and Helen (Mort) Ewen in Warsaw. She was a grounds Keeper for Gauladet School for the deaf and blind located in Fremont, Calif. She retired, then …read more.

Abby Irene Ewen, 56, Silver Lake, passed away at 3:15 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in her residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Charles W. “Charlie” Laster, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at his home. He was born on Nov. 26, 1932 in Harvey, Ill. to Edward and Addie (Pool) Laster. He grew up in Illinois and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  On March 28, 1953 …read more.

Amy Lucile Burley, 92, North Manchester, and formerly of Winona Lake, went home to be with the Lord at 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Jan. 24, 1925 in Pandora, Ohio to Rhoda Emma (Neuenschwander) and Edward Joel Leightner.  On July 30, 1950 she …read more.

William Thomas O’Dell, 79, Pierceton, passed away at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 in his residence.  He was born on July 5, 1938 in Terral, Ark. to Sidney L. and Madge (Smith) O’Dell. During his years as a truck driver William worked for Pierceton Trucking, Explorer Vans, and RJM Trucking.  He was a member …read more.

Terry M. Bender, 77, New Paris, died Aug. 7, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Dec. 11, 1939 in Goshen to Carl and Mary Carol (Miller) Bender. On May 11, 1958 he married Delores Heckaman in Nappanee. She survives along with daughter, Tamra (Rick) Rink, New Paris; son, Joel (Melanie) Bender, Culver City, Calif.; …read more.

Kathryn J. “Kay” Bellinger was born Feb. 19, 1924 in French Equatorial Africa to missionaries Dr. Orville and Charlotte (Hillegas) Jobson.  She was raised by her Uncle Ralph and Aunt Ruth (Kimmel) Smoker of New Paris from 18 months of age when her parents returned to Africa.  She is survived by her husband of 72 …read more.

Jessica A. Mendoza, 39, Somerset, passed away on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Sept. 15, 1977 in Wabash County to Ramiro (Sheila) Mendoza of Elkhart, and Mrs. Connie (Christman) Crabtree (Steve) of Somerset. Along with her parents, she is survived by Doug Adams, her closest confidant, counselor …read more.

Gerald Dale “Casey” Wise, 88, Bremen, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Casey was born on June 30, 1929, the son of Robert and Bernita (Hepler) Wise. In 1947, he married the love of his life, Ruth Kuntz, and they just celebrated 70 years of marriage. …read more.

Jerry L. Fink, 59, Tippecanoe, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Jerry was born on June 9, 1958 in Goshen to Milton and Kitty (Dills) Fink. He was a graduate of Northwood High School and worked for over 36 years at Biomet-Zimmer in knee moldings. …read more.

Mary Nell Tincher, passed away at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, Ill. on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 at the age of 85.  She was surrounded by her loving family. Mary Nell was born on July 2, 1932 to George and Nellie Drew Walter in Watseka, Ill.  She married Eugene Tincher on April 15, 1952 in …read more.

Latanna Thompson, 62, passed away at 9:05 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  She was born in Logan, W. Va., on Dec. 19, 1954 to Greenway and Rebecca (Fletcher) Starr. She and Jerald Thompson were joined in marriage May 12, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio.  They would share 25 years …read more.

Jack F. Lewis, 81, Rochester, passed away at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. In Fulton County, on Oct. 16, 1935, Jackie  Franklin Lewis was born. He was a treasured son of Lee A. and Martha Washington McGraw Lewis. Growing up as one of the nine Lewis children he shared …read more.

Joyce Phyllis (Miller) Robinson, 88, Cromwell, passed away after a very short illness on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. Joyce was born on Feb. 6, 1929 to Otto and Minnie (Poscharscky) Miller at their family farm south of Cromwell. A graduate of Cromwell High School the class of 1947. She married Lester Robinson …read more.

Dorothy “Joann” Brane, 90, LaFontaine, died at 4:15 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2017 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, LaFontaine. She was born on March 6, 1927 in Marion, Indiana to Irvin and Josephine (Zebert) Smithley. She married Joseph R. Scott in 1947 and was married until his death in 1982. She then married …read more.

Carolyn S. Armstrong, 79, Wabash, died at 11:20 p.m., Aug. 6, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born July 17, 1938 in Grant County to Omer and Jessie Lee (Vanlandingham) Thompson. Carolyn was a 1957 Lagro High School graduate. She married James Robert “Bob” Armstrong on Feb. 15, 1958, in Lincolnville; …read more.

Norma Geraldean (Ward) Beatty, 89, Plymouth passed away peacefully of natural causes Sunday evening Aug. 6, 2017. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Services will immediately follow in the funeral home at 1 p.m under the direction of …read more.

Latanna Thompson, 62, Huntington, formerly from Warsaw, died at 9:05 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

William Thomas O’Dell, 79, Pierceton, passed away at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Lora N. “Pat” Reed, 88, Columbia City, died at 6:07 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at her home. She was born Nov. 28, 1928 in Wabash, a daughter of Howard and Marjorie (McClintock) Schlemmer. Her formative years were spent in Wabash. She graduated from Wabash High School in 1946. She attended Purdue University two years …read more.

Keith A. W. Kleespie, 74, Columbia City, died at 3:35 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. He was born July 7, 1943 in Indianapolis, a son of Rev. Graham L. and Cornelia M. (Schlundt) Kleespie. As a young boy, his family moved to Whitestown and then to Columbia City in 1945 …read more.

Lula M. Guericke, Bremen, passed away at 5:50 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Lula was born on Feb. 21, 1929, the daughter of Calvin and Desi (Mae) Johnson, in Poplarville, Miss. She is preceded in death by two sons, Jimmy Dale Logan and Wayne Logan. Lula is survived by …read more.

Darma Ruth Smith, 90, rural Wabash, died at 4:05 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at her home. She was born Sept. 16, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to Clarence Sr. and Verna (Hites) Jones. Darma was a 1944 graduate of Kenmore High School, Akron, Ohio. She married Jack Thomas Smith Sr. in Wabash on March 21, …read more.

Sherry Lee Campbell, 70, Wabash, died at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born Dec. 28, 1946 in Wabash, to Arthur George, Sr. and Edna Mae (Culver) Campbell. Sherry retired from ARC of Wabash County. She attended the Washington Street Wesleyan Church several years and enjoyed …read more.

Curt B. Henriott, 58 , Rochester, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday on Aug. 3, 2017, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. In Waialua, Hawaii, on Oct. 18, 1958, Curt Baptist Henriott was born. He was the treasured son of Paul D. and Gertrud Elsa Seifert Henriott. Growing up he shared his …read more.

Larry L. Sutton, 66, Akron, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, at his residence. On Feb. 18, 1951, Larry Lee Sutton was born. He was the treasured son of  Irvin G. and Marjorie M. Nicodemus Sutton. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron community and was well known for his abilities as a mechanic.  …read more.

Jack F. Lewis, 81, Rochester, passed away  at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Nelson Hoover, 86, of New Paris, passed away on Aug. 4, 2017 at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen.  He was born on March 17, 1931 in Syracuse to Martin & Edith (Wogoman) Hoover.  He was employed by Reith Riley, and Smoker Craft.  He was a lifelong area resident.   He is survived by his two daughters …read more.