Lucille M. Daniels, 77, of Wabash, Ind,, died at 6:35 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash.  She was born April 16, 1940 in Willow Wood, Ohio to Lena (Wilson) Massie. Lucille was a 1958 graduate of Windsor High School, in Windsor, Ohio.  She married Russell Daniels, Jr., in Wise, Virginia, …read more.

Marie Ann Rose, 72, of Silver Lake, Ind., died at 2:59 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw, Ind. She was born June 25, 1944 in Wabash, Ind. to Paul and Hilda (Summerland) Camp. Marie married William Thomas Rose in Wabash on January 30, 1962; he died November 20, …read more.

Sheryl J. “Sheri” Woods, 64, Rochester, passed away at 12:05 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017  at South Bend Hospice House. On Jan. 29, 1953, Sheryl was born in Rochester. She was a treasured daughter of  Robert Henry and Barbara Pontious Schweir.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Diana. With great Flyer pride, …read more.

Kenneth E. Saine, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5:33 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his home. He had been in failing health the past eight years. On March 22, 1934, Kenneth Eugene Saine was born in Francesville.  He was the treasured son of Ernest and Alice Tunis Saine.  …read more.

Una Gertrude Voorhorst died at 6:41 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the age of 94.  She was a resident of Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 28, 1922, in East Saugatuck, Mich. to Anna (Belt) and Edward Vanden Berg.  Una enjoyed an idyllic but hard-working childhood on her family’s farm …read more.

Charlene Cook, 70,  Warsaw, passed away at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Warsaw Meadows Healthcare Center. On Oct. 4, 1946, she was born in Dumas County, Ark. to Fred Allen and Gertrude (Ledbetter) Smith. She was united in marriage to David Michael Cook on October 19, 1973 in Warsaw, who survives. Living most …read more.

Randall R. Maggard, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 10:23 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Born December 22, 1957 in Columbia City, he was the son of James D. and Cleo Mable (Proffitt) Maggard. He attended Columbia City Joint High School and had worked at Morsches Builders Mart, Wal-Mart and RR Donnelley. …read more.

Loren D. “Poncho” McCollough Sr., 82, passed away in his home with his family by his side at 2:06 p.m. on Monday afternoon June 5, 2017. A lifetime Plymouth resident, Loren was born on July 21, 1934 to Wendell and Velma (Stough) McCollough-Singrey. He was raised in Bourbon and graduated with the 1952 class from …read more.

Daniel Keith Ketterer, Warsaw, passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his residence at the age of 61. He was born on March 5, 1956 in Hamilton, Ohio to Beverly Jane (Burns) and George William Ketterer.  On June 14, 1980 he was married in Jamestown, North Dakota to Faith Diane Friebel, who …read more.

Karey Eugene Burk, 63, Marathon, Fla., passed away at 8:40 a.m., Sunday, June 3, 2017 in Goshen. On March 7, 1954, Karey was born in Warsaw to Arthur and Marie (Gregory) Burk. Karey served our country honorably in the U.S. Army as a Private First Class from 1971 – 1973. He was a resident of …read more.

Marcia Kay (Hines) Ousley, 68, North Manchester, passed away at 12:32 a.m., June 6, 2017. Marcia was born in the Rochester hospital to Asa and Mildred (Morrett) Hines on Jan. 11, 1949.  She married her special bud, Homer Ousley Jr., on Aug. 11, 1979. Marcia graduated top of her Manchester High School class in 1967, …read more.

June K. Kinney, 73, Milford passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at IU Goshen Health in Goshen. She was born to Kenneth and Opal Nicolai on June 18, 1943 in Syracuse. She graduated from Syracuse High School. In 1987, she married Donald Kinney in Milford. June worked off and on as a waitress at the …read more.

Steven A. “Steve” Anderson, 71, Syracuse, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017. He was born on July 22, 1945 in Columbus. His parents were Andrew and Avanelle Anderson (Barth) and they preceded him in death. Two grandchildren also preceded him in death. He graduated in 1963 from Elkhart Community Schools and served in the United States Army Reserves. He grew up in …read more.

Marguerite Arlene Buckingham, a resident of Kosciusko County, for more than 70 years, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. She was 104 years old. Marguerite was born on Jan. 18, 1913 in Peru. She was the daughter of Charles and Emma H. (Doud) Balsbaugh. She was …read more.

Lifetime Fulton County resident, Edward Carl “Ed” Westwood, 65, of Rochester, passed away at 3:32 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On June 30, 1951, Ed was born in Rochester. He was the treasured son of Carl Thomas and Frances Ellen Barth Westwood. He grew up on the …read more.

Sheryl J. “Sheri” Woods, 64, Rochester, passed away at 12:05 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017  at South Bend Hospice House. On Jan. 29, 1953, Sheryl was born in Rochester. She was a treasured daughter of  Robert Henry and Barbara Pontious Schweir.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Diana.  With great Flyer pride, …read more.

Ruth Virginia Martin, 91, Goshen, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2017, at her daughter’s residence. She had been ill for two years. Ruth was born on Sept. 23, 1925 in Dayton, Va., to Ephriam and Katie (Blosser) Lahman. She married Naaman S. Martin on Oct. 20, 1948 in Wakarusa. He survives. Ruth …read more.

Marlen G. Waldridge Jr., 60, Warsaw, passed away at 10:20 a.m., June 2, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. On Oct. 2, 1956 he was born in Bedford to Marlen and Anna Mary (Swango) Waldridge. On Aug. 21, 2007 in Owensburg he was united in marriage to Rachel Brown who survives. A 36 year resident of …read more.

Jack Eugene Simmons, 82, North Manchester, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on May 28, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. He was born on Oct. 26, 1934 in Fort Wayne, to Lawson and Helen E. (Souder) Simmons. He was also raised by James and Hazel Simmons. He graduated in 1952 from Roanoke High …read more.

Edward C. Short, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 6:18 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Karey Eugene Burk, 63, Marathon, Fla. passed away at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Goshen. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton.

  Laura Jo Hill, 86, North Webster passed away at 2:50 p.m. May 18, 2017 in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. On Sept. 7, 1930 she was born in Lewis, Del. to Joseph and Anna (Badenhoop) Muessen. On March 1, 1975 in Severn, MD. she was united in marriage to James …read more.

Steven H Leach, 68, Wabash, died at 12:03 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born May 31, 1949 in Wabash to Manuel H. and Ruth O. (Cook) Leach. Steve was a 1967 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Marilyn Speicher in Treaty, Indiana on Dec. 21, 1968. He retired …read more.

Flora Katherine “Katie” Kubley, 91, peacefully, in the presence of her family, was received into the arms of a loving Savior Friday evening at 7:22 p.m. She was a resident of Miller’s Assisted Living since 2003. Katie was born in Vincennes, the daughter of Waymon and Grace (Bridges) Pruett. Raised there, she graduated from Vincennes …read more.

  Sheree Kay Konkle, 60, passed away from this life and through heaven’s gates at 10:15 a.m. May 30, 2017 in her Warsaw home surrounded by her family after a 19-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 18, 1956 in Granite City, Ill. to Loren and Patsy (Hampsey) Bailey. She graduated from Jennings …read more.

Sheryl J. Woods, 64, Rochester, passed away at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017 at South Bend Hospice House. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

  Richard Lee “Rick” Colwell, 73, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his residence. Richard was born March 13, 1944 in Mishawaka. He was a treasured son of  Dallas Oliver and Jean Lois Grall Colwell.  Growing up, he shared his childhood with two …read more.

Margaret L. Butts, 105, Winona Lake, died at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Grace Village Health Care. She was born on April 22, 1912 in Clunette, Indiana to Addie (Fawley) and Ernest Rowe.  On May 3, 1930 she was married to Lawrence W. Butts.  They shared 69 years of marriage until he preceded her in death …read more.

Mildred “Millie” Kay Smith, 77, Rochester, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, May 31, 2017 at her residence. On Nov. 20, 1939, Mildred Kay Beach was born in Valparaiso.  She was a cherished daughter of Clarence and Lillian Erwin Beach.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Carolyn and brother Cliff.  In 1957 she graduated from Morgan …read more.

Robert E. Hartman, 87, Warsaw, formerly of Milford, died 3:34 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. He was born July 5, 1929 in Wakarusa to Clarence and Estella (Leatherman) Hartman. He first married Shirley (Rogers) Hartman and she passed away. On Feb. 27, 1960 Robert married Clara Belle (Welty) Hartman in …read more.

Judy Lynn Staner-Stewart, 60, Warsaw, died on June 1, 2017 at 3:54 a.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, after battling cancer since March of 2015. She was born on March 11, 1957 in South Bend to Oliver “Ollie” Staner and Hazel Leona (Benninghoff) Staner. Judy spent the past 15 years in Warsaw having lived in …read more.

Marlen G. Waldridge, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Friday, June 2, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Steven Earl Bruner, 76, formerly from Warsaw, passed away of natural causes at 6:30 p.m. May 27, 2017, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne. He was born on March 3, 1941 to Earl and Margaret (Bowser) Bruner in Mentone. He was a veteran from the Koren war 7th Infantry Division where he was an MP, he later worked on …read more.

Marian Rosalie Ingle, 86, Nappanee, passed away at 2:15 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, following a short illness. She was born Feb. 22, 1931 in Davies County, to Snowden Marion and Dovie Mae (Byrer) Empson. On Feb. 28, 1948 she married Melvin Ingle in Tipton. He preceded her in death …read more.

David P. Curtis, 72, Wabash, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in his residence. He was born Nov. 16, 1944 in Marion to Edward and Evalyn (Bradford) Curtis. He served in the US Navy 1965-1969 during the Vietnam Era. He was a Service Tech for IBM and Eastman Kodak, Fort Wayne for 30 …read more.

Stanley Allen Kendall, 64, Warsaw, died at 5:43 a.m. May 31, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, North Campus, Fort Wayne, where he had been in declining health. He was born on July 15, 1952 in Rochester to William “Henry” Kendall and Ruth (Alderfer) Kendall. Stanley had lived in Warsaw, Indiana since 2013, coming from …read more.

Robert E. “Bob” Bunch, 75, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at 9:08 p.m. in Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. Bob was born in Vincennes on March 23, 1942 to William and Zola (Creamer) Bunch.  He was a 1960 graduate of Elwood High School.  Vicki K. Niverson would become his bride April 16, 1960 in …read more.

Mildred “Millie” Kay Smith, 77, Rochester, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at her residence. On Nov. 20, 1939, Mildred was born in Valparaiso to Clarence and Lillian Erwin Beach. Mildred and Dale Smith were married on June 8, 1957 in Valparaiso. Millie will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Dale; three children: Dave Smith …read more.

Robert E. “Bob” Bunch, 75, passed away at 9:08 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2017, in Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. Bob was born in Vincennes on March 23, 1942 to William and Zola (Creamer) Bunch. He was a 1960 graduate of Elwood High School. Vicki K. Niverson would become his bride April 16, 1960 in Lafayette, Indiana.  …read more.

Sheree Kay Konkle, 60, Warsaw, died at 10:14 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in her Warsaw home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw

Harold T. Barker, 87, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Born Nov. 6, 1929 in Pierceton to Theron James and Ella Ellene (Heleso) Barker, Harold was a 1947 graduate of Pierceton High School. He and Marilyn McCarter were joined in marriage Jan. 16, 1949 in …read more.

William J. “Bill” Gerrity Jr., 36, Syracuse, passed away at 6:54 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Dec. 6, 1980 in Portsmouth, Va. to William J. and Susan L. (Morehead) Gerrity Sr. He lived most of his life in the Syracuse area, attended Wawasee High …read more.

Eleanor Carol Watkins, 89, of Morganton, N.C., formerly of Bourbon, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017. She was born on Jan. 12, 1928, in Indiana, to the late Willfred Bailey and Helen Pearson Bailey. She worked as a clerk for her late husband, Ernest Eugene Watkins, who served as a township trustee. She was …read more.

Carol Lee Schrock, 76, Aztec, N.M., passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Aztec.  She was born July 22, 1940, in Kosciusko County to Ralph and Martha Hartman. Carol graduated from Nappanee High School. She moved to Farmington in 1978 from Indiana. Carol was an avid Nascar, Chicago Bulls and KC Chiefs fan. Carol was an incredible mother, …read more.

Olive A. Bever, 95, North Manchester, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Sept. 4, 1921 in North Manchester to Albert and Edna (Leslie) Leedy.  On April 12, 1947 in Wabash Church of the Brethren she married Frank L. Bever. She graduated from Sidney High …read more.

Jean Adele DeVries, 83, Winona Lake, passed away May 29, 2017 in Kosciusko Community Hospital. On March 19, 1934 in Chicago, Ill. she was born to Gerhard and Phoebe (Norman) Van Kovering. On Aug. 14, 1953 in Chicago, Ill. she was united in marriage to Harold DeVries who survives. She graduated from Purdue University with …read more.

Robert E. Bunch, 75, Warsaw, died at 9:08 p.m. May 29, 2017 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw

Carolyn G. Sapp, 62, Pierceton, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 2017 in her residence. On Sept. 24, 1954, she was born in Jackson, Kentucky to Weldon and Edith (Burton) Minnix. She was united in marriage to Barry Sapp on Aug. 25, 1973 in Packerton, who survives. Living most of her life in the …read more.

Katherine A. “Kay” Farrar, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 1:31 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 17, 1929, she was born in Detroit, Mich. to Carl and Marian (Leathers) Wilson. Kay was united in marriage to William “Bill” Farrar on Aug. 16, 1947 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He preceded her in …read more.

Nancy L. Beasley, 79, Columbia City, died at 1:04 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on May 19th. She was born Feb. 11, 1938 in Whitley County, a daughter of Ted and Jane (Thompson) Walker. Her formative years were spent in Coesse. She graduated from Coesse High …read more.

Cloanne Rae (Nelson) Snyder passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at the Peabody Retirement Community. Cloanne was born on Sept. 26, 1935 in Warsaw. She graduated from Mentone High School, class of 1953, and attended Manchester College. Cloanne was sophisticated and smart, a woman far ahead of her time and place. She had a …read more.

Sterl Stamper, 74, Wabash, died at 11:23 a.m., Sunday, May 28, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born May 15, 1943 in Sandy Hook, Ky to Verl and Plina (Bowling) Stamper. Sterl retired from Wabash Alloys in 1990. He married Jeannie (Caudill) Brewer on October 9, 1991 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a …read more.

Mary E. Martin, 70, Plymouth, died Friday, May 26, 2017 in the Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born on July 14, 1946 in Mishawka to Robert and Helen I. (Rogers) Stick. Mary was a graduate of West High School, she was a lifetime resident of the …read more.

Kathleen A. “Kathy” McDonald, 63, Bremen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on Oct. 26, 1953 in Plymouth to Donald and Delores Rottmiller. Kathy worked in the accounting department of Zimmer and Fairmont until recently when her health no longer allowed her to …read more.

Nancy L. Luckenbill, 83, passed at 8:40 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Formerly of Akron, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Royer) Luckenbill. Nancy was born at home near Akron, Indiana on Sept. 28, 1933. She graduated from Akron High School in 1951 and her first job was …read more.

Don Curtis Dodds, 69, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly at the Parkview Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born in Goshen on July 28, 1947, the son of Horton C. and Lois Dodds. On May 25, 1973 Don married Rita Blue; she surrives. He is survived by his son, Paul Dodds of Nashville, …read more.

Dennis A. Lebo, Rochester, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital shortly after admission. A lifelong resident of Rochester, Dennis Allen Lebo was born on Feb. 22,1955 in Woodlawn Hospital. He was the treasured son of Floyd Everett and Ruth Maxine Hindelider Lebo.  Growing up he shared his childhood with his older sister …read more.

Stanley H. Duggins, 84, of South Whitley, died at 1:02 a.m. Saturday, May 27 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born Aug. 24, 1932 in Whitley County, a son of Hobart and Leota Electa (Dickerhoff) Duggins. He graduated from Larwill High School and attended Indiana – Purdue University. On Aug. 28, 1955 he married Nellie …read more.

Infant Cooper Lawrence Checketts was delivered stillborn at 7:06 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Services for Cooper are pending at this time. 

Harold T. Barker, 87, of Pierceton, away Saturday morning, May 27. Although a complete obituary is not available at this time, the following are the arrangements: Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 3 at Titus Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at noon. Memorials can be made to Pierceton United Methodist …read more.

Jacob A. Chapman, 36, of North Manchester, Indiana, went to be with Jesus at 8:04 p.m., Thursday, May 25, at his home. He was born Oct. 16, 1980 in San Diego County, Calif. Jacob married Sarah Murray in North Manchester, on Sept. 10, 2011. He was working as a supervisor at Maple Leaf Farms in Milford. He attended …read more.

Richard K. Holloway, 77, of rural Rochester, passed at 7:05 p.m., Friday, May 26, at his residence after being in failing health for 7 years. He was born on July 11, 1939 in Fulton County to Omer Jack and Hazel (Tilden) Holloway. He first married on Feb. 21, 1959 in Fulton to Laura Belle Wilson, …read more.

Dennis Lebo, 62, of Rochester passed away at 1:05 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Marian Rosalie Ingle, 86, of Nappanee, passed away at 2:15 p.m., Thursday, May 25, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, following a short illness. She was born Feb. 22, 1931 in Davies County  to Snowden Marion and Dovie Mae (Byrer) Empson. On Feb.28, 1948 she married Melvin Ingle in Tipton. He preceded her in death Jan.17, …read more.

Nancy Luckenbill, 83, formerly of Akron, Indiana passed at 8:40 p.m., Thursday, May 25, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Betty Roseanna McClements, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:07 a.m. on May 25, 2017 at Season’s HomeCare of Warsaw at the age of 92. She was born on Nov. 26, 1924 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Phebie Marie (Wingett) and Willis Claire Connor.  On June 9, 1947 she was married to John Albert McClements, who passed …read more.

Lillian L. Bowles, 94, Plymouth, formerly of Lansing, Mich., passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor nursing home in Plymouth. Lillian was born on Aug. 16, 1922 in Plymouth, to Eli and Ella (Hammel) Bowles. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Lillian retired from the Michigan State Police …read more.

Noble D. Mentzel, 90, Tippecanoe, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2017 in Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. Noble was born the son of Charles and Leah Sneff Mentzel on Feb. 24, 1927. He was retired from Bendix Corporation as pipe fitter/welder. Noble served his country for three years in the Navy during World War II. …read more.

Robert W. Rhodes, 87, Rochester, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Aug. 20, 1929 in Akron, the son of Winfred Courtney and Emma (Hoppes) Rhodes. On April 15, 1949 in South Bend, he married Carolyn S. Cumberland. She preceded him in death on March …read more.

Georgianna Grubbs, 91, Claypool, died at 12:10 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born on Dec. 28, 1925 in Mishawaka to Ray and Della Fern (Holloway) Dillingham. Her first marriage was to William Elwin Teel, who passed away Dec. 24, 1960. She then married on Oct. 30, 1964 in …read more.

Ryan L. Hatfield, 54, Akron, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Thursday May 25, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born on April 4, 1963 to Billy Lee and Janice (Perry) Hatfield in Plymouth. Ryan enjoyed racing and truck pulls. He is survived by his mother, Janice Hatfield of Mentone; his children, …read more.

Kathryn Leanna Metzger, 97, Akron, passed away at 12:20 p.m. on May 23, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Kathryn was born on Feb. 25, 1920 in Wabash County to Jesse S. and Nona (Mishler) Blickenstaff. She graduated from Chester High School in 1939. Kathryn married Wayne Metzger on Sept. 29, 1939. They were married for …read more.

Brenda L. Rose, 50, Servia, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 in her residence. She was born Oct. 16, 1966 in Wabash to Arvel Conley and Anna May (Nelson) Conley. She was a homemaker. She loved her family and being a grandmother. She worked very hard to support her family. She is survived by her companion, …read more.

Dr. Roger William Sawyer passed away at 9:30 p.m. May 22, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.  Roger was born Aug. 27, 1921 to Raymond Earl Sawyer and Goldie (Carney) Hoover who are deceased.  On June 1, 1947 he married Hulda Bidlack who died Feb. 17, 1992.  He married Dorothy Roush February 1993 and …read more.

Dixie Diane Dean, 61, Syracuse passed away at home unexpectedly, following an extended illness, on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was born on Aug. 6, 1955 in Goshen the daughter of Donald and Darlene (DeVault) Disher. On Nov. 21, 1988 she married Mark Dean. Survivors include her husband of nearly 30 years, Mark Dean of …read more.

William L. “Bill” O’Hara, 90, rural Claypool, died at 5:48 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 at his home. He was born Sept. 16, 1926 in Laketon, Indiana to Clyde O’Hara and Grace (Flora) Haupert. Bill was a 1946 graduate of Chester High School, North Manchester, and was a US Army veteran, serving during WWII. He …read more.

Dean L. Shively, 78, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Saturday evening, May 13, 2017, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Dean was born in Claypool, Indiana on March 13, 1939 to Merle L. and Elene E. (Hill) Shively. He attended Warsaw High School and graduated with the class of 1958. While in school …read more.

Larry A. Clark, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 6:15 p.m., Saturday May 20, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on Feb. 13, 1942 to Donald J. and Dorothy (Hatfield) Clark in Warsaw. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam War. He married Ruby Jo (Garber) Dawson on …read more.

Amos Edward England, Pierceton, passed away at his residence surrounded by family at 2:09 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the age of 80. He was born on Feb. 11, 1937 in Prestonsburg, Ky., he was the seventh out of eight children born to Nancy (Reffitt) and Charlie England. On May 16, 1959 he …read more.

Isaac J. Borkholder, 89, Nappanee, died from injuries received in a fall, at 4:49 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room.  He was born Feb. 20, 1928 in Nappanee to John R. and Fannie I. (Yoder) Borkholder. He lived his lifetime in this area.  On Nov. 10, 1955, he married Dorothy Yoder. …read more.

Gale C. Decker, 87, Claypool, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017 in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On March 20, 1930, she was born in Paducah, Ky. to Bryce and Mabel (Gale) Phillipson. She was united in marriage to Charles Decker on Sept. 8, 1957 in Winona Lake, Indiana, who preceded …read more.

Lonnie Prater, 68, Pierceton, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2017 in his residence. On July 3, 1948, he was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Alfred and Alice (England) Prater. He was united in marriage to Beth Gerard on June 30, 1973 in Kosciusko County, who survives. Living most of his life in Kosciusko …read more.

Roy B. Zimmerman, 73, Goshen, died peacefully at home, at 7:20 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017. He had been in declining health for one year and was looking forward to meeting his Savior and reuniting with his three children that had preceded him in death. Roy was born March 20, 1944 in Foraker to John  …read more.

Elsie M. Free, 95, Milford, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Lakeland Rehabilitation in Milford. She was born on Oc. 31, 1921 in Water Valley, Miss., the daughter of John and Ada (Bross) Goodwin. On Oct. 8, 1938 she married Woodrow Free; he preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1988. Elsie moved …read more.

Longtime Pretty Lake resident, Carolyn Paulina McClure, 77, died unexpectedly due to natural causes on Saturday evening, May 20, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – ER, after becoming ill at her family home. She was born in Plymouth on April 19, 1940, the daughter of Marshall F. and Lucille (Erwin) Kizer whose …read more.

Scott Alan Gardner, 69, Plymouth, died at 10:46 p.m., May 19, 2017, at his residence where he had been in declining health. Scott was born on May 13, 1948 in Argos to Harold D. Gardner and Caroline (Sinclair) Gardner. Scott had been back in the Argos Community for the past 15 years, spending the last …read more.

Ann S. Lough, 78, Indianapolis, formerly of Culver and Rochester, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Saturday May 20, 2017 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  She was surrounded by her family. Ann was born on Oct. 25, 1938 in South Bend, the only child of Ned and Wilnetta “Billie” (Shore) Hart. She graduated from Rochester …read more.

Dean Smith, 85, Rochester, passed away at 2:14 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2017 at his residence. On March 5, 1932, Lloyd Dean Smith was born in Rochester.  He was the treasured son of  Fred L. and  Clidia  White  Smith.  Dean graduated from Monterey High School in 1950, serving as class president. Answering the call of patriotism, Dean enlisted …read more.

Linda Lou Holterman, 69, Winona Lake, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at her residence. She was born Aug. 17, 1947, in Fort Wayne to Alice (Alringer) and Harold J. Schmidt.  On July 10, 1972, she was married to Donald “Hose” William Elwood Holterman, who survives in Winona Lake. Linda was a …read more.

Phillip Wayne “Phil” Neff, 77, passed away at 6:50 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. On Oct. 23, 1939 in Warsaw, Phil was born to Marvin Edward and Lucy Louise (Liggett) Neff.  He was a 1957 graduate of Claypool High School. Phil enlisted in the United States Navy Mar 24, 1958.  …read more.

Betty L. Luther, 95, Columbia City, died at 5:03 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she had been a resident since September 2016. She was born May 24, 1921 in Whitley County, Indiana a daughter of Cecil and Clara Carmen (Anspaugh) Gradeless. Her formative years were spent in Columbia Township. …read more.

Felipe Gutierrez Najera, 46, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in South Bend. He was born on May 11, 1971 in Agua Calientes, Mexico the son of Jesus Gutierrez Ortiz and San Juana Najera. He is also survived by his daughter, Korayma V. Cervantes of Fort Wayne, step-daughters; Cynthia Ibarra and Cristina …read more.

Thomas Stephen Guzak, 75, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:20 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Elkhart Hospice House. Tom was born on Aug. 27, 1941, the son of the late Stephen and Stella (Gura) Guzak. On Jan. 11, 1964, he married Elaine Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Elaine; …read more.

Edward Earl McColley, 91, formerly of Roann, died at 3:08 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2017, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, where he had lived the past four years. He was born Sept. 13, 1925 in Gilead to Cecil W. and Maude (Walker) McColley. Ed was a World War II US Army Air Corps …read more.

Robert “Bob” Joseph Budzius, 75, formerly a thirty-three year resident of St. John, and currently a thirteen year resident of Culver, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017, in the Miller’s Merry Manor – Culver. Bob was born Feb. 23, 1942 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Andrew and Stella (Pavilanis) Budzius. He graduated from …read more.

Carolyn P. McClure, 77, died unexpectedly due to natural causes on Saturday evening in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – ER, after becoming ill at her family home. Arrangements are pending at this time and will be announced at a later date.

Phillip Wayne Neff, 77, Warsaw, died Friday, May 19, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Barry James Cox, 59, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus. Barry was born October 9, 1957 in Bremen to the late Lowell and Helen (Miser) Cox. He graduated from LaVille High School, where he excelled in track and football. Barry served in the United States Army from …read more.

James Richard Klingerman Sr., Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his Neidlinger Garden Court home. He had just celebrated his 81st birthday May 2. Family and friends will gather from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth where services will begin at …read more.

  Scott Alan Gardner, 69, Plymouth, died at 10:46 p.m. May 19, 2017 at his residence where he had been in declining health. Scott was born May 13, 1948 in Argos to Harold D. Gardner and Caroline (Sinclair) Gardner. Scott has been back in the Argos Community for the past 15 years, spending the last …read more.