Jack James Racolta, 81, of Bourbon passed away, Aug. 4, 2017 in Morning View Nursing Home of South Bend. Jack was born the son of Joseph and Mary Racolta at Detroit, Michigan on Dec. 29, 1935. He was a resident of Bourbon since Dec. of 1973. Jack retired in 1997 from Fairmont Homes of Nappanee …read more.

Josephine H. “Jo” Butler, 80, of Syracuse, passed away at 9:13 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Sept. 5, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to James D. & Faith M. (Melsheimer) Hartshorne. She graduated in 1954 from Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ohio, 1958 from …read more.

Vera M. Platt, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 3, 1938 in Vernon, Texas to Harold K. and Vera M. (Martin) Kindt. She graduated in 1956 from Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, Va. and in 1960 from Southeastern …read more.

Gerald E. “Chris” Chrisenberry passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 at the age of 83. Born March 7, 1934 in Warsaw to Arnold B. and Wilma (Huffman) Chrisenberry. Chris honorably served his country in both the U.S. Army and Air Force. He went on to work in restaurant management where he managed several restaurants …read more.

William (Bill) Ewing Tidmore, Jr., a resident of Fort Myers, Fla. since 2005, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Gulf Coast Medical Center following a sudden illness. The family will receive friends at the National Cremation and Burial Society, 3453 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, North Fort Myers from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 19. Funeral services …read more.

Josephine “Jo” Butler, 80, Syracuse, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

“J.J.”  Shuey, II, 45, Rochester, passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 in Fulton County on Indiana 17 near 200-N due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. On Jan. 13, 1972, in Plymouth, Jackie Jay “J.J.” Shuey was born. He was a treasured son of  Jack J. and Jean S. Potthoff Shuey. An avid fisherman, “J.J.” could …read more.

Vera M. Platt, 79, Warsaw, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Bill R. Bays, 75, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Aug. 3, 2017, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. He was born June 10, 1942 and raised in Kosciusko County, the son of Porchman and Pearl (Waddle) Bays, 2nd amongst five siblings. He attended Pierceton High School. Bill entered the trade of machining, and tool …read more.

John W. Ringle, 65, Bremen, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 at his residence. John was born on Sept. 12, 1951, the son of Robert O. and Marian J. (Lehman) Ringle. He is survived by son, Matt Ringle of Bremen; mother, Marian J. Ringle of Bremen. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert …read more.

Anna Marie Eakright, 96, La Fontaine, died at 1:02 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in La Fontaine. She was born July 31, 1921 in Wabash to Orville E.  and Ruth Mae (Schrader) Cherry. Anna married Robert Eakright in Wabash on Aug. 19, 1946; he died Dec. 17, 1975. She worked …read more.

Harold Foust, 78, Rochester, passed away at 2:23 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 03, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 31, 1939 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Norman and Alice (Disinger) Foust. Harold was a 1957 Kewanna High School graduate. On June 19, 1957 he married …read more.

Thomas B. ‘Tom” Burton, 81, Elkhart, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2017 at Greenleaf Living Center. He was born Aug. 12, 1935 in Elkhart to Thomas K. and Madalean (Doll) Burton. Survivors include his brother, Keith O. (Linda) Burton of Bonita Springs, Fla.; seven nieces and nephews, Dean Burton of Elkhart; Tonia …read more.

Brian A. Royal, 33, South Whitley, passed away the evening of Monday, July 31, 2017 in Columbia City. He was born Dec. 9, 1983 in Fort Wayne where he grew up. For the past seven years he worked at Preferred Inc. On Aug. 30, 2014, Brian married the love of his life, Michelle Cox on …read more.

Bryce E. Eiler, 85, Huntington, died at 8:45 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, in Heritage of Huntington, Huntington. He was born March 27, 1932 in Wabash County to Donald and Irene (DeLauter) Eiler. He graduated in 1950 from Urbana High School, Urbana. He was a Union Carpenter and millwright for many years. He ran the …read more.

Betty Jane Wilcox, 91, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Betty was born on June 2, 1926 in South Bend to Marion and Bessie (Henderson) Clay. Betty became the bride of Russell E. Wilcox on Aug. 11, 1942; he preceded her in passing on June 2, …read more.

Eugene L. O’Hara, 88, Plymouth and formerly of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at his home. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Channing Eugene Mitzell passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 1. Born in York County, Penn. to the Reverend Charles and Kathryn Mitzell on May 28, 1928, Channing chose to be an educator and earned a BA at Dickinson College and an MA at Western Maryland. He moved his young family to Culver in …read more.

Alice Kline, 97, of Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 1, 2017, at the Goshen Hospital. She was born on Feb. 1, 1920 in Whitley County to George and Mary (Banning) Fidler. On Feb. 27, 1940 she married Harold Kline who preceded her in 1998.  She was a lifelong area resident. She attended Calvary United Methodist …read more.

Carlton “Cap” Beer, 92, Milford went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 at IU Goshen Health. He was born on Jan. 1, 1925 to Ezra and Luella Beer in Milford. In 1943, he graduated from Milford High School. Cap married Mary Ann Sauder on Oct. 17, 1948. Cap was a lifetime …read more.

George Plew, Jr., 93, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on March 31, 1924 to George and Maisie (Fike) Plew in Claypool. He was a US Army veteran faithfully serving from 1943 to 1946 as a Tec 5 in the European Theater during …read more.

Verta Dobbs York Scroggins, 98, Winona Lake, died Sunday July 30, 2017, at Grace Village Hospice in Winona Lake. She was born June 12, 1919 in Monticello, Ky. the daughter of the late Silas and Polly Gregory Dobbs. She attended school in Kentucky and was a housewife, and was a member of Sound The Alarm Church. …read more.

Larry L. Sutton, 66, Akron passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

George Plew Jr., 93, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Ilah Kay Mort, 76, formerly of Columbia City, died at 3:40 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017 at Hamilton Place, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 8, 1940 in North Webster, a daughter of Dale and Dorothy (Walls) Roberts. She completed her education at Leesburg High School. In 1962 she married Darrell D. Mort. They made …read more.

Artemio Guzman-Macias, 58, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly at 9:10 a.m., Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born on Sept. 3, 1958, the son of Ruben Guzman Solas and Maria Aurora Macias (Segobio) in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Artemio had many character traits. He relocated to Ligonier from Mexico in 1992. His …read more.

James “Ray” R. Williams, 51, Cromwell, passed away at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2017, at his home surrounded by family in Cromwell. He was born on Oct. 11, 1965, to Raybon and Loretta J. (Stroud) Williams in Columbia City. On July 29, 1996, Ray married Diana Pittman in Warsaw; she survives. Ray had quite …read more.

Leslie Gayle Carnes (Liebschutz) SHRM, 52, passed away on on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 after a long and courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born on Sept. 25, 1964 in Louisville, Ky. Leslie was a 1982 graduate of North Central High School and a 1986 graduate of the University of Georgia. Leslie held a Masters of …read more.

Robert Larue Densmore, 83, Pierceton, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 6:05 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Bob was born on Nov. 12, 1933, the son of Myron and Alma (Allen) Densmore. Bob graduated from Monterey High School in 1951. He proudly served his country in the …read more.

Sammy S. Snyder, 76, North Manchester, died at 8:45 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home. He was born April 4, 1941 in Fort Wayne to Clifford and Ruth (Landfair) Snyder. Sammy was a 1959 graduate of Manchester High School; he then received his Bachelor’s Degree from Case Western Reserve Institute of Technology. He …read more.

Garin K. “Kirk” Voorheis, 46, Syracuse, passed away at 4:12 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017 at his home. He was born Jan. 21, 1971 in Wheeling, W. Va. to Gary and Ruth Ann (Smeester) Voorheis. He graduated in 1989 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and attended I.T.T. in Fort Wayne. He was married …read more.

Roy Earl “Brother” Fletcher, Jr., 68, Columbia City, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 29 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born on Oct. 3, 1948 in Wolf Lake, he was the son of Roy Earl and Doloris (Fulk) Fletcher, Sr. Roy attended local schools and resided at Bear Lake. He has …read more.

Michael Dan Skinner, 76, Leesburg, passed away on July 28, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Dan was born on May 29, 1941 in Fort Wayne to Willard and Jean (Gallmyer) Skinner. He spent his formative years on Blue Lake and in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Northside High School in 1960. After High …read more.

Kathy Kreider Miller passed away Thursday July 27, 2017 at the age of 68 in an accident at her home. She was born March 16, 1949 to Robert and Miriam (Stahly) Cripe of Nappanee. She was proceeded in death by her father Robert. She graduated from Nappanee High School in 1967. She was employed at CTB …read more.

Jeffrey Noel “Jeff” Reed, 60, Syracuse, passed away at 9:29 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 13, 1956 in Goshen, to Stanley Eugene and Harriett Ann (Wysong) Reed. He attended Wawasee High School and formerly worked at AIA Countertops, LLC in Syracuse. He grew up …read more.

Katherine Podsiadly, 97, Warsaw, passed away at 1p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born July 15, 1920, in Gordon, Ohio, to Frank and Mary (Schlatt) Luburich. She attended public schools in Detroit, Mich., and was married on Aug. 21, 1943 in Detroit to Francis Podsiadly who preceded her …read more.

Timothy R. “Tim” Vanover, 26, Warsaw, passed away on Friday, July 28, as the result of an automobile accident near Milford. He was born April 30, 1991 in Elkhart, to Robert T. Powers and Kimberly Lynn Vanover. He graduated in 2010 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was a lifetime North Webster / Warsaw …read more.

Douglas “Doug” Shidler, 69, Leesburg, died Thursday, July 27 surrounded by his family. Doug was born on January 3, 1948. He graduated from Snider H.S, Fort Wayne. He was a proud Vietnam veteran who served in the US Army as a medic from 1967-70. He loved that his career in car sales allowed him to …read more.

Dorothy Leah Mulder, 87, Milford, died 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 28,  at her home. She was born May 10, 1930 in Lake Odessa, Michigan to Ray & Naomi (Miller) Brovont. She married Frank Leroy Mulder on July 28, 1951 and he died Nov. 20, 1997. Surviving are daughter, Sandra Clark, Milford; father of her children, …read more.

John Joseph “Joe” Rex, Argos, died on July 28, at 7:38 a.m. at St. Joseph Health Care Center, Plymouth, following a five  week illness. Joe was born on Aug. 19, 1956 in South Bend, to Joe H. Rex and Mary Lou (Elliott) Rex and had lived all of his life in the Argos community. On …read more.

Former Rochester resident,  John  “JP” Hudkins II, 25, Nappanee  passed away at 9:22 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. On February 24, 1992, John Phillip “JP” Hudkins II was born in Logansport.  He was a treasured son of John and Shannon Smith Hudkins. Growing up as the oldest of three children, he shared his childhood with a sister Bailey and …read more.

Ruth Imogenee  Zent, 89, Nappanee, died at 6:45 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, after a short illness.  She was born May 11, 1928 in Walkerton to Homer O. and Ethel (Hildebrand) Thornburg. Ruth grew up in Plymouth. She was a 1947 graduate of West High School in Plymouth.  On …read more.

Billy Eugene Boggs, 75, Lagro, died at 5:25 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at his home. He was born Dec. 7, 1941 in Eoli, Ky. to Lawrence Dillard and Nellie Bridget (Collins) Boggs. Billy married Linda (Schaffer) Beeks in Lagro on April 21, 1979. He worked for United Technologies in Huntington. He was a member …read more.

Carl L Easterday Jr., 56, Wabash, died at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 24, 1960 in Wabash, to Carl and Bonnie (Kemp) Easterday. Carl graduated from Wabash High School in 1979. He worked at several jobs around Wabash including General Tire. He enjoyed listening …read more.

John Phillip “JP” Hudkins II 25, Nappanee and formerly of Rochester passed away at 9:22 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017. On Feb. 24, 2017, John was born in Logansport to John and Shannon Smith Hudkins. John is lovingly remembered by his parents: John and Shannon Hudkins; sister: Bailey Hudkins; brother: A.J. Hudkins all of Rochester; …read more.

Timothy R. “Tim” Vanover, 26, of Warsaw passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Jeffrey Noel “Jeff” Reed, 60, Syracuse, passed away at 9:29 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN.

Carl William Jarrett Sr., 75, Pierceton, passed away at 9:57 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Kosciusko County Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 7, 1941 in Indianapolis to Clarence and Ruth (Wilson) Kates. He graduated from Harry E. Wood High School in Indianapolis, attended Indiana University in Indianapolis, and was a …read more.

Jean E. Simon, 78, Columbia City, died at 8:11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at her home following a battle with cancer since April. She was born Sept. 15, 1938 in Columbia City, a daughter of Henry and Helen (Salesman) Sievers. She was raised on the Sievers farm in Columbia Township and attended Columbia Township …read more.

Barbara C. Wood, 74, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly, July 24, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Barbara was born May 12, 1943 at home in White County to Walter and Lucille Hines. She graduated from Rochester High School and retired from Warsaw Community High School. She loved spending time with her family and friends. …read more.

Martha C. “Marty” Weitzel, 80, of rural Roanoke, died at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at her home. She was born March 24, 1937 in Van Lear, Ky. to Oliver and Angie (Webb) Lynn. Marty married Byron Keith Weitzel at the Dora Christian Church on Nov. 2, 1980; he died Jan. 29, 2003. She …read more.

Debra L. Smith, 58, Culver, passed away at home on July 23, 2017. Deb was born on March 26, 1959 in South Bend, one of three children born to the William R. and Nancy (Morrison) Kersey. Debbie was a 1977 graduate of Culver Comm. High School.  She fell in love and married Hobart Smith on …read more.

Larry J. Mohler, 74, Albuquerque, N.M., and formerly of Warsaw, went to his eternal home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 6, 2017. His passing was the result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Larry was born Sept. 20, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. He was the second of twins born to Dr. Joseph H. “Joe” and …read more.

Katherine Podsiadly, 97, Warsaw, passed away at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2017 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Carl Jarrett, 75, Pierceton, passed away at 9:57 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Cara Ann Auble, 36, Dry Ridge, Ky. passed away Sunday, July 23 in Dry Ridge/ Cara was born Aug. 25, 1980 in Warsaw to James K. Belcher and Debra Williams Belcher. Cara was a homemaker. Cara enjoyed physical fitness and health and being a cheerleader and cheer coach. Her desire was to become a health …read more.

Richard Gene “Dick” Hyde, 82, a long time Osage/Park Rapids, Minn. area resident and formerly of Warsaw, peacefully entered eternity at his home in Park Rapids on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Dick was born on April 20, 1935 in Warsaw to Walter and Irene (Holloway) Hyde.  He attended public schools and grew into manhood in …read more.

Deborah Ann Robbins, 64, Etna Green, passed away at 5:54 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. She was born Feb. 4, 1953 in Richmond to Robert and Barbara (Kehlenbrink) Carr. A resident of Etna Green, she formerly resided in New Paris, Ohio. On Jan. 4, 1974 in Richmond she was united …read more.

Jack Sayger, 88, Rochester, passed away at 6:32 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Near Athens, in Fulton County, John Wesley “Jack” Sayger  was born on May 20, 1929. He was a treasured son of  Herschel and Mary Feece Sayger. He was one of 12 children.  Jack graduated from Rochester High …read more.

Clayton Waters Busch, 13, Syracuse passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. He was born March 20, 2004 to Randolph and Tonja Busch in Goshen. Clayton was going into the eighth grade at Wawasee Middle School in Syracuse. Clayton was a good kid that was becoming a fine young man. Clayton was genuinely likeable, with a …read more.

Sharon Marshall, 77, Columbia City, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born on May 12, 1940 in Fort Wayne she was the daughter of Charles Edward and Fonda Marie (Miller) Cook. Sharon attended Allen County Schools and graduated from Huntertown High School, with the Class …read more.

Barbara Sue Crothers, 80, Bremen passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Bremen Hospital. She was born on Nov. 29, 1936 to Richard and Veloice (Mitchell) Whitsel in Bremen. Barbara graduated from Bremen High School and was a lifelong resident of Bremen. She was also artistic, and loved to paint. Barbara was a loving mother …read more.

Cal Ray Hackworth, 79, Lake Wales, Fla. passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring. He was born Aug. 6, 1937 in Ivyton, Ky. to the late William and Eary (Jackson) Hackworth and he has been a resident of this area since 2001 moving here from Indiana. He was a …read more.

Jack Sayger, 88, Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:32 a.m., July 25, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Jackie L. Hamilton, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2017, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Janice M. Roth, 90, North Manchester passed away at 3:59 p.m. on July 23, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Janice was born in Preble County, Ohio on June 1, 1927 to J. Everett and Frances (Bitner) Miller. On Sept. 1, 1945 Janice married Elbert O. Baker. In July of 1944 she was …read more.

Donald Everett Metzger passed away at Miller’s in Culver on July 22, 2017 at the age of 99 years and eight months. He was born in Syracuse on Nov. 9, 1917, the son of David W. and Ella Pha (Woods) Metzger. The family later moved to Goshen and a sister, Mary was born. Don started …read more.

Former Akron and Rochester resident, Ms. Janice M. Bahney  77,  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at Life Care Center, Rochester at 8:55 p.m., July 22, 2017. In Wabash County, on Feb. 28, 1940, Janice Marie Flook was born. She was the treasured daughter of  Ray and Axie “Lucille” Cole Flook. Growing up …read more.

Ruth Darlene Sindel, 79, Elkhart, passed away at 7:24 p.m. on July 22, 2017 at Elkhart Rehab Center in Elkhart. She was born Feb. 1, 1938 in Syracuse to Lester O’Dell and Clara Eva (Burson) Sawyer. She attended Goshen Public Schools, was a homemaker, and lived most of her life in the Goshen and Elkhart …read more.

Reverend Richard L. McGlynn, 73, Warsaw, passed away peacefully after an extended illness at 8:52 Sunday, July 23, 2017, at 8:52 a.m. in his residence. He was born Feb. 6, 1944 in Hartford City to Reverend Vincent and Emily S. (Pierson) McGlynn. He was a wonderful father, husband, son, brother and grandfather who everyone knew …read more.

Ruth D. (Sawyer) Stouder Sindel, 79, Elkhart, (formerly of Syracuse and Goshen) passed away at 7:24 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Elkhart Rehab Center in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Reverend Richard L. McGlynn, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 8:52 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 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

David A. Creighton, 74, Warsaw and Green Valley, Ariz., passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, July 22, 2017. Dave was born Dec. 23, 1942, in Warsaw to Russell and Helen Creighton. He is a graduate of Atwood High School and Indiana Central University (University of Indianapolis). He received his Master’s Degree from Ball State …read more.

Danny F. “Dan” Somers, 56, North Webster, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at I.U. Health Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on Aug. 1, 1960 in Fort Wayne, IN to Danny A. “Jap” & Marie H. “Tiger” Somers. He graduated in 1978 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, attended Ivy Tech …read more.

She would refrain from sugar coating the realities and honestly speak her mind, yet she was never afraid to share in the laughter life provided with her joking personality. Pamela Wood lived her life with a sense of rightness but always sought out good times. She was a caring wife, a loving mother, and a …read more.

Grace Arlene Wagner, 82, of Syracuse passed away on July 21, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on Jan. 5, 1935 in Nappanee to Charles & Florence (Gourney) Wagner. She was a lifelong area resident. She was employed by Cardinal Center of Warsaw, and was a member of the Syracuse Church of God. She …read more.

Donald Metzger, 99, of Rochester passed away peacefully at 12:03 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.  Arrangements are pending.

Charles A. “Charly” Richard, 57, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. On May 21, 1960, Charles Arthur Richard was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Joseph Jacob and Ellen Reinholt Richard. Growing up he shared his childhood with seven brothers, including his …read more.

Former Akron resident, Janice Bahney,  77,  was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at Life Care Center, Rochester on July 22, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Gary G. Lyon, 75, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017  in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 29, 1941 in Elkhart to Dean and Betty Jean (Horne) Lyon. He faithfully served his country and the United States Army as an E-5 from 1959-1962 and was honorably discharged. On Aug. …read more.

Henry F. Sierk, 72, of Milford, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. On Nove. 23, 1944 in Panama City, Panama he was born to Rudy and Rosa (Peña) Sierk. A resident of Kosciusko County since 1956 he was a retired farmer and owned video rental stores in Nappanee, …read more.

Arletha Arbaugh, formerly of Warsaw, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:31 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash at the age of 94. She was born on Aug. 24, 1922 in Portland, Indiana to James Clifford Koon and Verda Bell (Read) Koon.  On June 18, …read more.

Frances L. Haines, 94, Goshen, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Greencroft Goshen Health Care. She was born March 21, 1923 in Goshen to Rudolph and Iva (Haney) Tulley. On Feb. 23, 1947 she married Paul E. “Bud” Haines in New Paris.  He died May 26, 2014. Survivors include four children, Michael (Christina) Haines of …read more.

Rebecca J. Damron, 60, Larwill, died Thursday morning, July 20, 2017 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She was born Dec. 4, 1956 in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Garland V. and Joan (Werstler) Myers. Her formative years were spent in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in …read more.

Charles A. “Mick” Iser, 93, Huntington, passed away Wednesday morning, July 19, 2017, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. Born in Keyser, W. Va. on Aug. 4, 1923, to Albert L. and Lula M. (McGinnis) Iser, he married M. Marie Swartz in Bluffton on Jan. 26, 1943; she preceded him in death on Sept. 4, 2010. …read more.

Charles A. “Charly” Richard, 57, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. On May 21, 1960, Charles Arthur Richard was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of  Joseph Jacob and Ellen Reinholt Richard.  Growing up he shared his childhood with seven brothers, including  his twin …read more.

James Johnson, 84, Rochester, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at his residence. On Aug. 1, 1932, James was born in Egeland, N.D. to Axel and Lilly Haller Johnson. Jim and Winette Eriks were married on April 28, 1973 in Argos. They shared 44 years of life’s adventures. Jim will be lovingly …read more.

Henry J. Sierk, 72, Milford, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Gary Lyon, 75, Warsaw, died at 2:45 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Sara Beth Dockter, 35, North Manchester, died at 7:24 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in her home. She was born April 2, 1982 in Wabash to Larry and Susan (Ihnen) Dockter. She was an angel on earth for 35 years.  She never hurt a person in her life, she only gave love and kisses. She …read more.

Marvin L. “Bubba” Hartley, 81, Pierceton, passed away at 7:40 a.m., Tuesday July 18, 2017, in his residence. He was born on Jan. 23, 1936 to Wallace and Margaret (Henry) Hartley in Portland, Indiana. Marvin joined the United States Army from 1954 to 1958. He was an Ammunition Supply Specialist. On Sept. 5, 1970 he …read more.

Dardanella Yoder, 74, passed away at 6:58 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017 in her Warsaw home.  She was born in Benton Harbor, Mich. on Oct. 10, 1942 to Russell and Helen (Lucas) Himes. She and Richard E. Yoder were joined in marriage Oct. 29, 1961 in Warsaw and would share 55 years. Living most of …read more.

Marvin Hartley, 81, Pierceton, passed away at 7:40 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton, Indiana. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Clella Martin, 91, Warsaw, formerly of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 2:48 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Seasons Home Care, where she was residing. She was born on May 1, 1926 in Tropic, Utah, to Thomas Edward and Iva Jane (Smith) McClellan. On Dec. 19, 1945, she married Dale N. Martin. He passed away …read more.

E. Elaine Alderfer, 70, Greenfield, and formerly of northern Fulton County, passed at 6:17 p.m., Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital of Greenfield, Indiana. She was born on Dec. 15, 1946 in Rochester. to Louis E. and Louise E. (Windbigler) Kelly. She married on Aug. 7, 1966 at the Walnut Gospel Church in …read more.

Rhonda Hackworth, 48, Burket, passed away at 12:55 p.m., July 16, 2017, in her residence. She was born Nov. 17, 1968 in Warsaw to Tom and Lula (Foley) Burkett. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County she was a student at Ivy Tech of Warsaw. Survivors include her mother Lula Burkett of Burket, birth daughter Cora …read more.

Terry Jordan, 56, Rochester, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his residence after an extended illness. On Jan. 26, 1961, Terry was born in Rochester to Clarence and Melrose Brown Jordan. Terry will be lovingly remembered by four sisters: Flou Rain Jordan, Rochester; Joann Jordan, Grand Junction, Colo.; Ann Harris and husband Lenon of Rochester; Rachel …read more.

Brooks L. Kuhl, 35, North Webster passed away at 9:05 a.m., Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his home.  He was born on March 4, 1982 in Corcoran, Calif. to Dennis and Vickie (Miller) Kuhl. He lived most of his life in the Kosciusko County area and attended Wawasee High School. He enjoyed cabinetry and was formerly …read more.

Larry D. Hamman, 63, Etna Green, died at 11:57 p.m., Monday, July 17, 2017, at his residence after a courageous battle with Leukemia.  He was born Feb. 26, 1954 to Jack and Phyllis (Church) Hamman, in a 1953 Chevy on their way to Dr. Kendall’s office in Nappanee. Larry lived his entire lifetime in the same location.  …read more.

Velma E. Frey, 76, Milford, passed away at 1:34 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2017, at her residence.  She had fought cancer for five years.  She was born Nov. 11, 1940 to Joseph and Ruby (Hochstetler) Stutzman.  On Feb. 14, 1965 she married John Henry Frey.  She was a homemaker. Velma was a member of the …read more.