Dean Smith, 85, Rochester, passed away at 2:14 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Helen B. McCreery, 94, Warsaw, and formerly of Portland, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Lakecity Place, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Patty L. Nash, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2017, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Nov. 15, 1933, Patty was born to LeRoy and Bonnie (Sellers) Randall. She was a graduate of Leesburg High School, Class of 1951 and worked as a self-employed housekeeper. Patty enjoyed talking to …read more.

Laura 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. To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Bernice M. Ford, 91, North Manchester, died at 9:28 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2017 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Oct. 29, 1925 in Fairplay, Colo. to David C. and Mary G. (Barlow) Roth.  On June 27, 1945 she married James M. Ford.  He died Oct. 30, 1980.  Bernice retired in 2000 …read more.

Jeanette E. Rarick, 66, Bremen, went to be with the Lord at 7:55 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in her home. Jeanette was born on Jan. 2, 1951, the daughter of Roy D. and Thelma E. (Danner) Klotz. On Nov. 22, 1973, she married Max Rarick. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 …read more.

Edward D. Wilcox, 76, Argos, died on May 16, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. at his residence in Argos. He had been in declining health for several years. Ed was born on Sept. 28, 1940 in Plymouth to Chester Wilcox and Leona Mae (Masterson) Wilcox. Ed moved to Argos in 1971, but had lived in Marshall County …read more.

Charlotte R. Schuller, 72, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 23, 1945 the daughter of Charles R. and Catherine (Snead) Hutcherson. She married Anthony D. Schuller in 1998; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Ronda Coburn and Ronald Upson, both …read more.

Ronald L. Wayman, 60, Bremen, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in his Bremen home.  Ronald was born on Jan. 11, 1957 in Stuttgart, Germany to Richard Wayman Sr. and his wife, Theresia. He had spent the last eight years living in Bremen but was a resident of Warsaw beforehand where he had worked …read more.

Kenneth R. “Kenny” Whitaker, 63, Warsaw, died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in his Warsaw home.  Although he has been a long-time Warsaw resident, Kenneth was born on Aug. 29, 1953 to Lillian Faye Whitaker in Rensselaer. He worked as a shop attendant in Conley’s Barber Shops. Kenneth loved Chicago Cubs baseball and …read more.

Janet R. Crowell, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 1:24 a. m.  May 16, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on November 7, 1934 to Plen and Marjorie (Madden) Yoder in Albion County. She worked for Whitley Products and for DaLite Screen. She was a member of Warsaw Family Worship Church, Warsaw. Janet …read more.

Shirley Jean (Goodrich) Miller Coy, 89, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born April 6, 1928, the daughter of Donald C. and Goldie B. (Adair) Goodrich in Ormas. On Aug. 4, 1949 she married her late husband, Waldo Miller in Whitley County. He …read more.

Franklin C. Clark, 84, North Manchester, died at 7:22 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 12, 1932 in Wabash County to Cyril and Marie (Williams) Clark. He served in the U.S. Army 1952-1954 serving during the Korean War. On Aug. 17, 1956 he married Evelyn E. Betten. …read more.

Kenneth Whitaker, 63, Warsaw, died at 6:50 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in his home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Belinda Lou Rider died at 8:44 a.m. Tuesday May 16th, 2017 at her residence at the age of 54. She was born on Nov. 30, 1962 in Zanesville, Ohio to Raymond Arthur Riley, Sr. and Estella Mary (McCloy) Riley.  On Jan. 9, 1982 in Crooksville, Ohio she was married to John Lee Rider, who survives in Warsaw. …read more.

Robert R. “Bob” Kieler, 92, Syracuse, died at 11:23 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 21, 1924 near Arcola to Roy L. and Mary (Leffers) Kieler. He graduated in 1942 from Arcola High School and was a World War II Army veteran. He retired …read more.

Nancy A. Dunithan, 57, Syracuse, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 22, 1960 in Fort Wayne to Stephen and Charlotte (Aiken) Glassley. She grew up in Fort Wayne and moved to Syracuse in 1975. She graduated in 1978 from Wawasee High School in …read more.

Alma A. Kuhns, 79, Milford, passed away at 11 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital, where she had been admitted on Saturday.  Alma was born on Feb. 3, 1938 in Milford to Perry L. and Pennola (Boley) Hochstetler.  On Sept. 2, 1965 she married Otis D. Kuhns in Shipshewana.  She moved to …read more.

Annabel J. Rupel, 98, North Manchester, died Saturday evening, May 13, 2017 in Timbercrest Healthcare. She was born Nov. 21, 1918 to A. Byron and E. Edith (Rohrer) Rupel at the family farm near Walkerton, St. Joseph County. Miss Rupel graduated from Walkerton-Lincoln Township High School in 1937 and Manchester (College) University in 1941, majoring …read more.

Ellen Lee Flenar, 87, of rural Mentone, passed at 12:37 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on Nov. 22, 1929 in Plymouth to Forrest and Goldie (Teel) Kesler. She married on July 26, 1947 in Mentone to Robert D. Flenar, who passed March …read more.

Ronald Lee Wayman, 60, Warsaw, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in his Bremen home. Arrangments are pending at Titus Funeral Home

Nancy A. Dunithan, 57, Syracuse, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Robert G. Sanders, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 7:17 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. On July 7, 1947, he was born in Indianapolis, to Albert J. and Jacqueline (Perry) Sanders. He was united in marriage to Sharon (Stroud) Hile on March 28, 1981 in Warsaw, who survives. Formerly …read more.

Janet R. Crowell, 82, Warsaw, passed away May 16, 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

Robert R. “Bob” Kieler, 92, Syracuse, passed away at 11:23 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Peggy L. Iholtz, 83, North Manchester, died at 10:45 p.m. on May 12, 2017. Peggy passed away at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born on Feb. 5, 1934 to Dale L. and Mary Elizabeth (Gray) Parker in Sidney. On Dec. 31, 1953 Peggy married E. William “Bill” Iholtz. He passed away on April 24, …read more.

Ervin E. Hughes, 86, Syracuse, passed away at 9:52 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at his home. He was born on Sept. 19, 1930 in Pike County, Ohio to William A. and Martha Hughes. He attended school in Ohio and was married on Sept. 2, 1967 in Wise, Va. to Olive B. (Morse) Herrell …read more.

Timothy J. “Tim” Bradley, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 a.m., Wednesday May 10, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born July 6, 1957 in Fort Wayne to James R. and Marian Carlton (Shoemaker) Bradley. He lived most of his life in the Goshen and Warsaw area. On Aug. 27, 1977 in …read more.

Keith O. Vardaman, 78, Nappanee, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Thursday, May 11, 2017.  He was born Oct. 20, 1938 in Fort Wayne to Delbert and Nina (Jackson) Vardaman. He grew up in Fort Wayne, until he was in middle school, and then moved to Pomona, Calif. Keith served in Alternate Service for two …read more.

Arnold Eugene Bell, 78, Rochester, passed away at 8:59 a.m. on Friday April 21, 2017 at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 7, 1938 in Rochester to John Arnold and Emlene Bernadean (Zartman) Bell. He lived most of his life in the Rochester area, attended Morton Memorial …read more.

Kyle Wayne Eash, 4, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a buggy accident. He was born on Aug. 20, 2012 in Ligonier, the son of Clayton M. and Mary Sue (Bontrager) Eash. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He is survived by his parents; four siblings, Ruth Elaine Eash, …read more.

Robert G. Sanders, 69, Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 7:17 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Colonel G. Thorpe Mitchell, United States Air Force (USAF), husband to Karen Mitchell, father to Brad Mitchell and son of Gerald and Marcia Mitchell, passed on Dec. 11, 2016. Born April 2, 1938 in New Kensington, Penn. Thorpe grew up along the East Coast and moved to Wilmette, Ill. in 1954, where he later graduated from …read more.

Joyce Williams, 79, formerly of Plymouth, was peacefully called home with family at her side, on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 2:20 p.m. in the Meadows Care Center – Warsaw. She has made Warsaw her home since 2014. She was born Joyce F. Epson on Nov. 29, 1937 in Gary, the daughter of Marvin Stanley Epson …read more.

James F. Lyon Jr., 49, Plymouth, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in the Valley View Health Care Center -Elkhart, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 8, 1967 in Plymouth, to James and Jean (Tetrault) Lyon Sr. James graduated from Oregon Davis High School in …read more.

Alan Ray Waltenberger, 78, Macy, passed away at 7:57 a.m. Friday May 12, 2017 in Macy. He was born on May 31, 1938 in Angola, the son of Julius Ray and Gladys Marie (Steele) Waltenberger. On June 1, 1983 in Tennessee he married Janet L. Anderson. She preceded him in death on Sept. 14, 2015. …read more.

Kenneth E. Warmbrod, 84, Rochester, passed away at 12:51 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Sept. 12, 1932 in Winamac, the son of John and Lela (Tillotson) Warmbrod. On Oct. 21, 1951 in Winamac, he married Dorothy Young and she survives. Early in life, Mr. Warmbrod had worked for …read more.

Francis Oliver Coplen, 92, died on Sunday, May 14, 2017, surrounded by family. He leaves his brother, Melville Coplen of Warsaw; his son, Larry Coplen of Indianapolis; his daughter Linda (Coplen) Hagan of Oswego, Ill.; his granddaughter Angela Ossar and great-grandson Milo Ossar of Austin, Texas; and his significant other, Janis Shambarger of Plymouth. He is preceded in death …read more.

Ervin E. Hughes, 86, Syracuse, passed away at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, May 10 at his home. He was born on September 19, 1930, in Pike County, Ohio to William A. & Martha Hughes. He attended school in Ohio and was married on September 2, 1967, in Wise, VA to Olive B. (Morse) Herrell who preceded …read more.

Freida Irene Nichols, 98, Columbia City, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Friday, May 12 at her home. Born January 22, 1919 in Huntington, she was the daughter of Clarence Harrison and Ethel Mae  (Reiger) Miller. Irene graduated from Huntington High School with the Class of 1937. During the WWII, she worked at Blue Bell in …read more.

Patty L. Nash, 83, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away Friday, May 12 in Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Everett Beckham, 86, Cromwell, passed away on May 12 at his home. He was born on July 14, 1930, in Wayne County, Tenn. to Bobe & Mary (Franks) Beckham. He is survived by his son, Ricky (Linda) Beckham, South Bend; grandson, Nick (Amie) Beckham, Cromwell; two granddaughters, Nancy (Rickey) Peddycord, Plymouth and Natalie (Chris) DeMatteo, …read more.

Doug D. Dipert, 65, passed away in his home with his loving family around him on Friday, May 12 after a seven year battle with cancer. Born in Plymouth, Indiana on March 10, 1952, Doug was the son of Paul Vern and Beaulah Elizabeth (Beyler) Dipert. He graduated from John Glenn High School. On October …read more.

Janice D. “Jan” Badell, 80, Plymouth, passed away Friday evening of natural causes in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced on Monday.

Ellen Lee Flenar, 87, Mentone, Indiana passed at 12:37 a.m. Saturday, May 13 at the Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, Indiana Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Paula O. Ryman, 74, Syracuse, passed away at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at her home. She was born on Jan. 9, 1943 in Robbinsville, N.C. to Paul and Thelma (Cook) Colvard. She attended high school in Robbinsville, N.C. and moved to the Syracuse area in 1972 from Albion. She was married on …read more.

Don C. Fleming, Jr., 83, Warsaw, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Don was born Sept. 25, 1933 in Gary, to Don C. Fleming Sr. and his wife, Lillian Elsie (Richardson) Fleming. He graduated from nearby Portage High School in 1952. He was also a 1956 …read more.

Emily Davis, 81, Bradenton, Fla., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 in Westminster Manor, Bradenton. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Everett Beckham, 86, Cromwell, passed away on May 12, 2017 at his home.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Paula O. Ryman, 74, Syracuse, passed away at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Donald Leroy Judy, 78, formerly of South Whitley, died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at his home in Greencastle of natural causes. He was born Aug. 6, 1938 in North Manchester a son of M. Earl and Bernice (Danner) Judy. He graduated from Chester High School. On July 6, 1958 he was united in marriage to …read more.

Lisa A. Light, 52, Wabash, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 in her home. She was born on July 21, 1965 in Elwood to the late Robert Kelley and Imagene (Creech) Kelley, she survives in Wabash. Lisa married Jerry Light on April 10, 2015, he survives. She was a member of Christian Heritage Church in …read more.

Carolyn A. Woods, 83, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. May 10, 2017 in the Pilgrim Manor nursing home. Carolyn was born on April 26, 1934 IN Marshall County to Walter W. and Opal P. (Cluen) Magee. Carolyn attended First United Methodist Church when her health allowed. She will be fondly remembered by all who …read more.

Paul Anthony Helman, 56, Cromwell, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday May 9, 2017. He was born on Aug. 3, 1960 in Goshen to Paul and Thelma (Blankenship) Helman. Paul had many friends and loved being helpful. He would take the shirt off his back to give you and ensure to put a smile …read more.

Joann Jackson-Ihnen, 89, North Manchester, passed through the door to eternity and into the arms of her Savior on May 9, 2017 at 11:46 a.m. at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born May 1, 1928 in Wabash County to Howard & Ruth (Green) Enyeart. On Oct. 11, 1946 she married Merrill Jackson. …read more.

Judy Sue Green, 63, North Manchester, died at 9:25 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, at her son’s home. She was born June 30, 1953 in Wabash to Bill Hall and Bonnie (Pefley) Ramey. Judy was a homemaker and a volunteer at the thrift store in North Manchester. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and the outdoors. She …read more.

Lana Sue Pitcock- Blanchard, 68, Rochester, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Life care Center of Rochester. She was born on Oct. 13, 1948 in Rochester, the daughter of Wilbur O. “Boots” and Clara Mae (Clemans) Winegardner. She had worked for Farm and Home in Rochester for twenty years and then …read more.

Don C. Fleming, 83, Warsaw, died at 5:40 p.m., Wednesday May 10, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Judy M. Shepard, 66, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:52 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017 at her home. She was born on Aug. 7, 1950 in Wolf Laketo William N. and Doris E. (Downing) Buckles. She was a lifetime Wolf Lake and Columbia City area resident and graduated in 1968 from Columbia City …read more.

Patricia C. Sturm Skillen, Hartford City, formerly of Spring Hill, Fla. and Leesburg, passed away at the Trails of Orono Assisted Living Facility in Orono, Minn. on April 17, 2017.  Patricia was born on Feb. 26, 1928 in Jasper to the late Victor and Clara Rumbach Sturm.  Patricia graduated from Jasper High School in 1946. …read more.

Timothy J. Bradley, 59, of Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County.

Ervin E. Hughes, 86, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Waneta M. Randall, 80, Bippus, died Monday, May 8, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born May 16, 1936 in Huntington County to David and Della (Anders) Gaskill. On Aug. 1, 1953 she married Allen Randall. He passed away Sept. 13, 2011. She retired from Memcor Corporation, Huntington after 34 years of service. …read more.

Charles Robert Hite, 65, passed away at 8:34 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, at St. Joe Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Charles was born Aug. 8, 1951 in Warsaw to Harold and Mable (Luse) Hite. On Oct. 13, 1979 he was married to Julia A. Utter in Warsaw. They would share 30 years together before her passing …read more.

Larry K. Engle, 75, passed away at 11: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in his Warsaw home. Larry was born June 17, 1941 in Warsaw to Willis Issac and Margaret Viola (Bright) Engle.  He graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1959. On Sept. 14, 1963, Larry was united in marriage to Betty …read more.

Carol J. Seitz, 68, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, at 10:34 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born April 20, 1949 Baraboo, Wisc. to Vern and Margaret Goodenough.  She was united in marriage to Richard Seitz on Jan. 28, 1967, in Durwards Glen, Wisconsin, who survives. Carol moved to Warsaw …read more.

Diana K. Bailey, 78, Pierceton, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 in her residence. On April 23, 1939, she was born in Kosciusko County to Hubert B. and Doris J. (Kindle) Clingenpeel. Diana was united in marriage to Sam H. Bailey in 1958 in Warsaw, who preceded her in death on Dec. …read more.

Mary A. Steele, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 27, 1927 in Vevay to Howard and Agnes (Smith) Schmunk. In 1948 she received her B.S. degree in Home Economics Education from Purdue University. She was united in marriage to Robert F. …read more.

Mason Phonsavanh, 31, Fort Wayne and formerly of Columbia City, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 on the trails of Winona Lake. Born Oct. 30, 1985 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Deng “Dan” and Lorraine (Moog) Phonsavanh. He grew up in Fort Wayne and Columbia City. As a boy …read more.

Judy M. Shepard, 66, Columbia City, passed away at 12:52 p.m. on May 8, 2017 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Diana Bailey, 78, Pierceton, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Charles Robert Hite, 65, Plymouth, died at 8:34 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Monte L. Florey, 70, passed away at 7:18 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw.  Monte was born Oct. 30, 1946 in Rochester to Charles and Geneva (Madeford) Florey. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1966. On June 19, 1994, he was married to Mary Drudge Randall in Warsaw, …read more.

Jayne M. Timmons, 85, Syracuse, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Nov. 17, 1931 in North Webster to Isaac L. and Mildred M. (Bixler) Kline. She lived most of her life in the North Webster, Milford, and Syracuse areas and attended North …read more.

Mary A. Steele, 90, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday May 7, 2017 at 11:25 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary Jane England, 79, Pierceton, passed away at 3:34 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 in the presence of her granddaughter at Heritage Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. On Sept. 29, 1937, she was born in Bullcreek, Ky. to Albert and Anne (Stevens) Hall.  She was united in marriage to Richard England on July 31, 1954, …read more.

Arnold Sammie Hewitt, 77, Wabash, died at 4:15 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017 at his home. He was born Jan. 4, 1940 in Tipton County to Gerald and Dollie M. (Willey) Hewitt. Arnold served in the US Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked as a maintenance man for White’s Institute. He married Inez …read more.

Eudelia G. “Lela” Duenez, 94, passed away into the loving arms of Christ early Monday morning on May 8, 2017 at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend. Lela was born on Dec. 20, 1922 in Rio Bravo, Mexico to Florencio and Adelea (Flores) Garza. She attended college in Mexico, taking business courses. After …read more.

Philip D. Riggle, 67, Albany, Kentucky and longtime Fulton area resident, passed away at 6:51 p.m. Friday May 5, 2017, at his residence in Albany, Ky. He was born on Aug. 28, 1949 in Rochester, the son of Charles B. and Donna (Thomas) Riggle Jr. On Sept. 11, 1976 in Marshtown, he married Bonita L. …read more.

Mary H. Lengerich, 57, Warsaw, since 2009 and formerly of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mary was born on Dec. 31, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to the late Charles Schweller and Mary Helen (Klima) Schweller, her mother passed away at childbirth; she was then raised by her …read more.

Lora L. Dollarhide, 56, Liberty Mills, passed away at 2:53 p.m. May 6, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Lora was born Jan. 9, 1961 to Kenneth R. Middleton and Rosalie (Stucker) Middleton in Wabash. On January 9, 2006 Lora married Rodney L. Dollarhide of North Manchester. She was a member of the …read more.

Wanda (Truelove) Stout, 89, Ligonier, died at 11:28 a.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017. She was at the New North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion.  She was born on Nov. 28, 1927 to Lawrence and Carol (Bell) Truelove in Noble County.  She married Phillip Stout on Aug. 15, 1948; he preceded her in death on July …read more.

Alois “Lou” Kohl, 81, Indianapolis, passed away at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born on Aug. 16, 1935 in Kleve, Germany to Heinrich and Margaret Kohl. He attended high school in Germany and served in the German military in his youth. He moved to Patterson, …read more.

Cher Augusta Davis, 43, Winona Lake, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born on Oct. 27, 1973 in Marion to Dennis Buckler and Cindy Braddock. On April 25, 1994 she was married to Ronald Wayne Davis, who survives in Winona Lake. Cher was a resident of Kosciusko County …read more.

Mary Lou Doster, 86, North Manchester, passed away at 1:12 p.m. on May 6, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Mary Lou was born on Oct. 28, 1930 to L.D and Faye (Kreider) Schnepp in Wabash County. In 1948 Mary Lou graduated from Chester High School. Mary Lou married William E. Doster on …read more.

Monte Flory, 70, Warsaw, died at 7:18 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Mary Jane England, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 3:34 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, in heritage Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jayne M. Timmons, 85, Syracuse, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Linda Mae Miller, 57, Ligonier, passed away at home at 1:50 a.m. Saturday morning, May 6, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 23, 1959 in LaGrange, the daughter of Melvin Lee and Mary Ellen (Bontrager) Mullet and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. On May 29, …read more.

Lois Evelyn Allen, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 6:52 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 20, 1930 in Marion to Verlin M. and Delores Mabel (Owings) Harter. She graduated in 1947 from Sweetser High School in Sweetser. On Sept. 9, 1951 in Sweetser she …read more.

Robert Bartholomy, age 57, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

Kasie Chivington, age 25, passed away at 7:28 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, Ind.

Betty Mardel Meehan, 90, of Columbia City, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since July 2016. She was born November 24, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Ind. a daughter of Ralph Henry and Rosa Belle (Thurber) Work Jr. She completed her education at Central …read more.

Paul E. Waterson, 84, of Columbia City, went home to be with our Lord and Savior at 6:05 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor where he had been a resident since January 2012. He was born April 8, 1933 in Albion, Indiana a son of Earl B. and Feril Elizabeth (Spackman) Waterson. …read more.

Lois E. Allen, 87, of Syracuse, Ind. passed away at 6:52 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 101 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Mary Fisher, 92, Syracuse, passed away at her home on Friday, May 5, 2017. She was born on June 22, 1924 in Albion to Frank and Ethel (Belt) Lemmon. On June 27, 1943 she married Robert Fisher who preceded her in 1973. She was a lifelong area resident. Mary was a homemaker as well as …read more.

Julie Logan-Rogers, 84, Syracuse, passed away April 29, 2017, at the Goshen Hospital. She was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in Goshen to Ralph and Eva (Kessler) Logan. On Aug. 8, 1954 she married Ernie Rogers, who survives. She was a lifelong area resident. She worked for many years as a medical secretary. She was …read more.

Herb Chinworth, North Manchester, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was born April 17, 1920 to Augustus and Lockie Double Chinworth in Warsaw. He was preceded in death by his spouse Arlene Clara (Wegener) Chinworth (2015), an older brother Augustus, Jr. (2003), a younger brother Richard (1979), and son Steven Chinworth (2015). He graduated from …read more.

Arlene Edwards, 73, Wabash, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to George and Ruby Hyden on Oct. 9, 1943 in Van Lear, Ky. Arlene married Henry Edwards on Feb. 14, 1992. She Enjoyed being with her children and grand-children. She also enjoyed gardening, …read more.

Sandra K. McFarren, 74, Nappanee, passed away at 8:18 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born Dec. 26, 1942 in Marion, to Ralph and Georgiana (Neal) Clester. Sandra married Howard McFarren on Aug. 29, 1977 in Marion.  She moved to Milford from Marion in 1988, then moved to Nappanee from Milford …read more.