Andrea Jean Henson, 56, suddenly passed of natural causes on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Due to this unexpected loss the family is wishing to celebrate her life with as many family and friends as possible. Two memorial services are being held in her honor. The gospel of Jesus Christ will be shared. Memorial services will be …read more.

Sue Ann Wheeler, 76, Wabash, died at 9:22 a.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 5, 1940 in Wabash, to Wilford and Leota (Jones) White. Sue Ann was married for 20 years to Ralph Wheeler Jr., who died April 2, 2004, and was also married …read more.

Elizabeth Mae “Betty” Palbykin, 87, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday evening May 2, 2017, in the comfort of her mountainside home in Las Vegas, Nev. She was born the daughter of James S. and Lillian E. (Kertson) Perry on July 30, 1929 in Oak Park, Ill. She was raised on …read more.

Rosetta Stout, 78, Logansport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 10:45 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2017 at her residence. Born on Oct. 20, 1938, in Warsaw, she was the daughter of the late Rex and Pauline (Borden) Carey. On May 24, 1963, she married Casper Stout, and he preceded her in death on …read more.

Tamara S. Miller, 67, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab, Fort Wayne. Born September 14, 1949 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Samuel R. and Beulah I. (Fuqua) Miller. Her family had moved to Churubusco where she was raised and graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.

Patty A. Blevins, 61, Laketon, died at 11:08 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 5, 1955 in Sarah Ann, WV to Estill and Joyce A. (Spriggs) Blevins. She worked for Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw and just celebrated ten years there. Patty also worked for Controls, North Manchester for …read more.

Barry L. Deardorff, 81, North Manchester, died peacefully Friday, April 28, 2017, at Timbercrest Health Care Center in North Manchester. He was born on April 24, 1936, in Hartville, Ohio, to Harry and Gladys (Kinsley) Deardorff of Hartville, where they were proprietors of the Deardorff Restaurant. Barry graduated from Uniontown (Ohio) High School and received …read more.

Charlotte W. Montgomery, 96, Culver, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson with her daughter, Charann, by her side. Charlotte was born Oct. 8, 1920, one of four children born to Charles and Anna Schmid. She was married to George Montgomery in 1940 and together they raised two …read more.

Carol Jean Lewis, 76, Rochester, passed away at 6:56 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her residence. On Dec. 23, 1940, Carol was born in Shawnee, Ill. to  Arvid and Ebba Johnson. Carol is survived by a daughter, Anita Lewis, of Rochester; and two grandchildren: Mya Lewis and Dyllan Yeargi Preceding Carol in death are …read more.

Lewis Grant “Bud” Neibert, 81, Leesburg, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born on July 7, 1935 in Leesburg to Riley E. & Jennie (Estep) Neibert. He was a lifetime Leesburg and North Webster area resident, graduated in 1953 from North Webster High …read more.

Judith Ann Whitaker, Warsaw, passed away at her residence at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the age of 78. She was born on June 4, 1938 in Indianapolis to Karl E. Miller and Trudis M. (Thompson) Miller. Judith was a 1956 graduate of Silver Lake High School in Silver Lake. She moved …read more.

Martha Avo Burkhart, 87, Claypool, passed away at 10:28 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2017, in her residence. She was born Oct. 4, 1929 in Greenup County, Ky. to Charles and Beulah Jane (Sexton) Goble. She was united in marriage to Chad Burkhart on March 24, 1950 in Warsaw. She was formerly employed by Jomac, Inc. …read more.

Albert Martin Jr., 74, Plymouth, died on April 28, 2017 at the University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago, Ill. He was born on Dec. 28, 1942 in Lynch, Ky. to Albert Martin Sr. and Annie (Robinson) Martin. Albert has lived in Plymouth since 2005, having lived in Gary prior to that. On October 25, 1975 in Gary …read more.

Martha Irene Barnes, 99, Warsaw, died in the early hours of Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Martha was born on Jan. 29, 1918 in Sidney to Charles and Flossie (Johnson) Leiter. She spent most of her lifetime in Kosciusko County. On Oct. 13, 1935, she was married to Howard “Barney” Barnes in Pierceton. …read more.

David L. Sult, 56, Rochester passed away unexpectedly April 30, 2017 after a sudden illness. He was born May 15, 1960 in Rochester to William and Diana (Wagoner) Sult. He married Brandy Dust on May 15, 2015; she survives. David loved being outdoors, gardening, camping and hanging out by his pond. He was a simple …read more.

Viola (Monroe) Gilbert, 65, Wabash, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at her home. She was born on Sept. 11, 1951 in Disney, Ky. to the late Roy and Ludie (Madden) Monroe. Viola was a 1971 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Kirkwood Alton Gilbert on March 9, 1995, he survives. She was a homemaker to …read more.

Mary D. Ettinger, 88, Warsaw, passed away Sunday April 30, 2017 at 10:10 p.m. at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 22, 1928 to Wilby Bruce and Margaret Nell (Floyd) Nichols in Beaver Township, Pulaski County, Indiana. She graduated from Pulaski High School, a BA from Manchester College and a MS from …read more.

Harold “Deen” Shepherd, 72, passed away at 6:10 a.m., Monday, May 1, in his home near Sellers Lake. Born on May 4, 1944 in Silver Lake, he was the son of Wayne and Monie May (Reffitt) Shepherd. They preceded him in death. Deen was a veteran of the United States Army, where he would eventually obtain …read more.

M. Irene Barnes, 99, Warsaw, died at 1:35 a.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

A generous and selfless caregiver, with a genuine love for her family and a natural musical talent, Ronda Joy Holloway leaves behind a lasting legacy. Though she endured a great deal of discomfort in her own life, she looked to the love she shared with her family and friends to seek the goodness each day …read more.

Randall Ray Maggard, 59, Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Don Lee “Post” Fenstermaker 62, Rochester, passed away at 5:26 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born on Aug. 24, 1954 in Rochester, the son of Donnie L. and Joanne M. (Armstrong) Fenstermaker. On Oct. 5, 1996 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., he married Annette (Rhodes) Zehner and she survives. …read more.

Julie Rogers, 84, Syracuse passed away on April 29, 2017 at the Goshen Hospital.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Florence R. Selner, 93, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017 with her family by her side at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Florence was born on Sept. 12, 1923 in Syracuse, N.Y. to John Henry and Florence (Hardy) Ryan. On Aug. 6, 1945 Florence became the bride of Carl E. Selner in …read more.

Lillian A. Slonaker, 79 and lifetime Plymouth resident, passed away with her loving family by her side at 7:26 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Lillian, a farmer’s daughter, was born in Plymouth on Feb. 4, 1938 to Floyd Alvin and Shirley Marie (Abair) Morlock. She graduated from West High School …read more.

John E. Nelson, 99, Indianapolis, passed away on April 30, 2017. He was born on Dec. 13, 1917 in Marion to Earl and Hallie Nelson. John graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis. He was drafted into the US Army in 1943. He landed in Europe on D-Day. He called in artillery fire from ahead …read more.

Sue Ann Kulp-Shoemaker, 77, of Goshen, formerly of Nappanee, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had been admitted Thursday.  She was born Nov. 7, 1939 in Nappanee to Thomas and Pearl (Adams) Pletcher.  She lived her lifetime in the Nappanee, Goshen, and Elkhart County area.  …read more.

Harold ‘Deen’ Shepherd, 72, Warsaw, died at 6 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2017, in his Sellers Lake home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Joseph Andrew “Andy” Arnold, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in his Warsaw home. He was 69. Andy was born Dec. 24, 1947 in Warsaw. He was the son of Joseph Aaron and Doris (Vaughn) Arnold. He graduated from Warsaw Community High School with the class of 1966 and …read more.

Opal J. Bradley, 89, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Opal was born on July 23, 1927 to Joe and Maudie (Miller) McKenzie in Floyd County, Ky. On April 12, 1943 Opal married Aaron Bradley. They were married for 57 years before he …read more.

Mary D. Ettinger, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Sunday April 30, 2017, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

David B. Diffendarfer, 94, died at 8:10 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. He was born on May 18, 1922 in Columbia City a son of the late Verne, Sr. and Anne (Carter) Diffendarfer. He grew up in Columbia City and graduated from Columbia City High School in 1940. On …read more.

Julie Rogers, 84, Syracuse passed away on April 29, 2017 at the Goshen Hospital.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Diane Kay Martin, 71, Greenwood, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. On Aug. 14, 1945, she was born in Warsaw to Everette and Mildred (Hamman) Dunkleberger. She was united in marriage to Grover Martin who preceded her in death. Diane lived most of her life in the …read more.

Robert A. Webster, 73, rural Etna Green, passed at 11:20 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Meadows Care Center of Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 31, 1943 in Plymouth. to John Robert and Ruth (Dillman) Webster. He married on July 7, 1982 in Richmond, Va. to Mary Conlon Ware Alter, she survives. He …read more.

David Richard “Dave” Kessler, 73, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his home. He was born on Nov. 21, 1943 in Flint, Mich. to Kenneth Richard and Lois Ada (Pardon) Kessler. He graduated in 1962 from Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Mich. On Sept. 22, 1978 in …read more.

Randall Ray Maggard, age 59, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 28 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Paul A. Buchanan Sr., 77, of Churubusco, passed away at 2:18 p.m. on April 28, 2017 at his Blue Lake home. Born on Sept. 13, 1939 in Indianapolis, he was a son of Herschel “Red” and Bernice (Troyer) Buchanan. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco in 1959. Paul served in …read more.

Dottie Brown, 66, of Wabash, died at 6:47 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept.29, 1950 in Paintsville, Ken. to George and Ella Mae (Boyd) Banks. Dottie married Charles E. Brown in Wabash on Feb. 25, 1972. She worked at Wabash Magnetics retiring in 2003, she also …read more.

Larry J. Zimmerman, 78 of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2017 in his residence. On March 8, 1939, he was born in Rochester to William R. and Etta Mae (Sarber) Zimmerman.  He was united in marriage to Virginia L. Milam on Jan. 16, 1960 in Walkerton, …read more.

Martha “Avo” Burkhart, 87, of Claypool, passed away at 10:28 a.m. on  Friday, April 28, 2017 in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary F.  Wagner, of Warsaw, passed away at her residence surrounded by family at 2:52 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the age of 74. She was born on June 27, 1942 in Warsaw to Jay Shue and Frances (Shaffer) Shue.  On June 15, 1962 she was married to Robert “Bob” Wagner, who survives in Warsaw. …read more.

Lloyd E. Montz, 100, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Community Northview Care Center, Anderson. He was born on Dec. 22, 1916 in Whitley County a son of the late Clarence and Susie (Bentz) Montz. He grew up in Washington Township and graduated from Washington Center High School. On March 21, 1937 …read more.

Richard L. Milton, 68, Lapaz, formerly of Nappanee, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 in the Community Hospital of Bremen. Richard was born Aug. 28, 1948 in Plymouth, to the late Roy and Vivian (Crippin) Milton. He served and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Richard had worked for Burkholder Lumber in Nappanee, …read more.

Billy “Bill” Joe Marshall, 78, Argos and formally of Shelburn, passed away following a brief illness at 2:22 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. He has been a Garden Court resident since 2010. Bill was born May 9, 1938 in Sullivan, to the late Bill W. …read more.

Leonard W. “Wayne” Vice, 80, passed away of natural causes with his family by his side early Friday morning, April 28, 2017 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Wayne was born on Aug. 16, 1936 in Macy to Jesse and Ruth (Allen) Vice. He attended schools in LaPaz. A man who had …read more.

Menno J. Hochstetler, 89, Nappanee, died at 3:25 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Signature Healthcare, Bremen. He was born July 16, 1927 to John C. and Sara (Borkholder) Hochstetler in Elkhart County. He was a lifetime area resident. On March 16, 1950 he married Catherine Miller in Nappanee.  Menno was a farmer, and he had worked …read more.

Margaret M. Altheide, 83, Nappanee, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at her home. She was born on March 18, 1934 in Delta, Ohio, to Arthur and Mary (Garrison) Johnson. Margaret married Henry Edward Altheide, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 1977. Mrs. Altheide attended Knox High School and was a …read more.

Destined to always seek out fast spinning wheels for the thrill and fresh air, Cory A. Alvey lived life in the fast lane. He was inquisitive and interested in how just about anything worked, and he would spend hours tinkering around with something that needed repair. Always adept with his hands, he had a knack …read more.

Duane E. Thompson, 62, Mentone, passed away unexpectedly at his residence at 6:13 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2017. He was born July 7, 1954 in Warsaw. His parents are Earl and Ruby Alderfer Thompson. On Nov. 20, 1976, in Mentone, he married Betty J. Ettinger. He worked at Winner Woodworking, Indianapolis. He was a 1973 Graduate of Mentone High School. He …read more.

Mary Cathaleen “Cathie” Hemminger, 92, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2017 at her home in Bremen. Cathie was born Oct. 18, 1924 in Columbia City to the late Lewis and Viola (Bechtold) Rouch. On June 29, 1947, she married Howell “Holly” Hemminger. She and Holly loved travelling and were fortunate enough …read more.

Iris M. (Boganwright) Davis, 91, Mentone, passed away at 10:24 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from complications of a stroke suffered on April 17, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born the second of four children on March 22, 1926 in Marshall County. Her parents were Leonard and Treva Harsh Boganwright. On March 14, 1946 she “ran …read more.

Richard Rivera, 50, Warsaw, passed away at 11:01 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017, at his residence. He was born in New York, N.Y. to Julio and Adalgisa (Buenaventura Santana) Rivera. He attended public schools in the Bronx, NY and in 1985 he married Peggy Fay Morgan in Perry, NY, they later divorced.  In 2011 he …read more.

David Richard “Dave” Kessler, 73, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Cory A. Alvey, 33, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Bertha Jo Chambers, 85, Rochester, passed away at 5:19 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born on March 22, 1931, in Star City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Ardella A. (Jenkins) King. On Aug. 24, 1956, Bertha married Lorian D. Chambers who preceded her …read more.

Don “Andy” Goodson, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his home. Born Dec. 20, 1938 in Owensville, he was the son of James A. and Esther M.  (Mounts) Goodson. He graduated from Anderson High School with the Class of 1957 and went on to study at Purdue University …read more.

Shirley A. (Vanata) Watrous, 75, Plymouth, died at 10:40 a.m. April 25, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth,  where she had been in declining health over the past couple of years. She was born on May 26, 1941 in Rochester to Loftlee B. Vanata and Violet D. (Milliser) Vanata and had lived all of her …read more.

Iris Davis, 91, Mentone, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

On March 7, 1981, in Rochester, Christopher Kyle Phillips was born. He was the treasured son of Ted C. and Victoria J. Langenbahn Phillips. As the youngest of the Phillips children, growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters Laura and Amanda. During Kyle’s high school years he was a right handed pitcher for …read more.

Jeanette L. Marsh, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Milford. On July 5, 1928, she was born in Milford to Emory and Helen (Herron) Klopentsteine. She was united in marriage to James Marsh on Jan. 2, 1949 in Collamer, who survives. A lifetime resident …read more.

Shirley A. Thayer-Watrous, 74, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community died at 10:40 a.m. April 25, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been in declining health. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home

Jeffrey L. “Jeffro” James, age 63, Cromwell, passed away unexpectedly in Ligonier, Monday April 24, 2017. He was born Feb. 28, 1954 in Norton, Va. to Joe and Roalice (Wheatley) James. Mr. James served his country honorably in the United States Navy in the early 1970’s and retired from Monsanto-Silgan in Ligonier in 2014 after …read more.

Beckett Ryan “Bumble B” Van Lue, 7 month old son of Jody and Kristen Van Lue, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Mark Case officiating. Interment will follow at …read more.

  Cleora Mae Cauffman, 92, passed away Sunday morning April 23, 2017, peacefully in Kosciusko Community Hospital after a brief Illness. Cleora was born the second of five children to Clarence Burr Ellenwood and Maggie (Miller) Ellenwood on June 2, 1924 in Wellsville, Kan. As a young girl of 13 her mother died and the …read more.

Joseph James “Joe” Verteramo passed away at 6 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was 87. Joe was born Oct. 11, 1929 in Springfield, Mass. to James Joseph and Agnes (Brocka) Verteramo.  He earned a BS from Texas A&M College.  On Feb. 27, 1954 and in Harlingen, Texas he …read more.

Danise Ann Osborne, 62, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly at 7:49 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Cromwell. She was born on Nov. 9, 1954 in Lexington, Ky. to Estle and Edna (Henson) Orsborne. You could catch Danise zooming around in her Red Ford Mustang heading to grab a bite to eat at the Fashion Farm …read more.

Sandra Sue Craft, 76, Wabash, passed away at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017 at her home. She was born on to the late Harold and Dorothy (Calfee) Smith on January 3, 1941 in Wabash, Indiana. She was a Noble High School graduate. Sandy married James Richard Craft on June 29, 1968, he passed away on …read more.

Charles “Chuck” Howard Ross, 61, Plymouth, died at 5:22 p.m. April 23, 2017, at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born on May 20, 1955 in Plymouth to Frank A. Ross and Kathryn M. (Heiser) Ross and had lived most of his life in Marshall County. Chuck was a Fiberglass Repairman for Gulf …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Kyle Phillips, 36, Plymouth, passed away at 1:38 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017. On March 7, 1981, in Rochester, Christopher Kyle Phillips was born. He was the treasured son of Ted C. and Victoria J. Langenbahm Phillips. As the youngest of the Phillips children, growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Laura and  Amanda. …read more.

Jeanette L. Marsh, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Milford. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Ruth Noyer Castellano, 85, Bremen, died at 12:58 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.  She was a resident of Lakeland Healthcare in Milford for three years. She was born Feb. 4, 1932 in Davenport, Iowa to John William and Edna Mae (Fisher) Hultquist. Ruth first marriage was to John Noyer, he preceded her in death …read more.

Jackie Ann Gilfillian (nee Hartman), a childhood resident of Warsaw, and final resident of Minneapolis, Minn., died Feb. 21, 2017 in Minneapolis at the age of 62 from brain cancer. Born July 21,1954 to Dorothy Shenefield (nee Copeland) and Ellis Hartman, Jackie was united in marriage to George Gilfillian and raised her family in California. Jackie …read more.

Donna J. Egolf, 61, Nappanee, died at 6:30 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2017 at Elkhart Hospice House, where she had been admitted Tuesday. She was born Jan. 10, 1956 in Elkhart to Russell Jr. and Janice (Dick) Dumph. Donna lived her lifetime in this area. She was a graduate of NorthWood High School. On June …read more.

Richard C. Loscomb, 64, passed away at 9:26 p.m., Friday April 21, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born on Aug. 12, 1952 in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of Alfred Corkin and Edna Robinsin (Smith) Loscomb. Richard grew up in Virginia and attended local schools. He graduated from Richmond High School with the …read more.

Judy A. Gault, 60, Wabash, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. She was born to Dock and Josephine (Akers) Gibson on December 9, 1956 in Peru, Indiana. Judy married William R. Gault on May 14, 1974, he passed away on April 1, 2013. She was …read more.

Virgil Henry Hess, 91, Bremen, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2017 in the Community Hospital of Bremen. Virgil was born on Nov. 12, 1925, the son of the late David and Pearl (Wise) Hess. On Sept. 4, 1947, he married Rosella Affeld. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, …read more.

John A. Gillespie, 81, rural Wabash, died at 12:15 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 2017, at his home, after a short battle with brain cancer. He was born Aug. 5, 1935 in Wabash County, to Edwin B. and Bernice C. (Kiefaber) Gillespie. John married Floranna I. Fogel at the Wabash Presbyterian Church on Nov. 27, 1960. …read more.

Michael “Mike” Lynn Terry, 50, Fort Wayne and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 5:12 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. In Corydon, on April 12, 1967, Michael was born. He was a treasured son of Edward and Becky Drake Terry. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, …read more.

Michael William Graham,  65, Mims, Fla., formerly of Rochester, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Hospice of St. Francis of Titusville, Fla. On July 31, 1951, Michael was born in Rochester to Robert William and Erma Jean Overmyer Graham, the former owners of Rochester City Dairy. After several moves with his …read more.

Suzanne Francis DeFay, 85, Columbia City, and formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday April 21, at her residence. Born on March 8, 1932, in Lafayette, she was the daughter of Thomas Vern and Evangeline Francis (Clark) Sherrier. Suzanne attended and graduated from Jefferson High School, with the Class of 1947. She …read more.

Wendy Wildman Long, Warsaw, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 62. She was born on September 2, 1954, in Bremen, to Lorabel (Feverda) and Harold Rex Wildman. On June 16, 1979, in Winona Lake, she was married to Robert “Bob” Wayne Long, who survives in …read more.

Esther J. Orcutt, 91, passed away April 20, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Born to Robert Henry and Sylvia (Fawley) Secor on Feb. 10, 1926, in Palestine, Esther was a 1944 graduate of Mentone High School. On May 23, 1946, she became the wife of Robert Grindle until his passing on August 30, 1994. Esther …read more.

Jackie Ann Gilfillian (nee Hartman), a childhood resident of Warsaw,  and final resident of Minneapolis, Minn., died Tuesday, April 21, in Minneapolis at the age of 62 from brain cancer Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Cleora Cauffman, 92, Warsaw, passed away Sunday, April 23, at 5:50 a.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  

Billy Ray Hyden, age 83, Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 21, at 3:04 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born November 2, 1933 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Harry and Lucy (Hall) Hyden. On July 5,1956 he was united in marriage in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Lona Brown. Billy faithfully served his country in the …read more.

Virgil Henry Hess, 91, Bremen, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Friday, April 21, in the Community Hospital of Bremen.  Virgil was born on November 12, 1925, the son of the late David and Pearl (Wise) Hess. On September 4, 1947, he married Rosella Affeld. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Rose; …read more.

Judy A. Gault, 60, Wabash, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Friday, April 21,  at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. She was born to Dock and Josephine (Akers) Gibson on December 9, 1956 in Peru, Indiana. Judy married William R. Gault on May 14, 1974, he passed away on April 1, 2013. She was a homemaker …read more.

Elias Ryan Beldon, infant son of Christopher Ryan Beldon and Ashley Ann (Overmyer) Beldon, passed away on Saturday April 22, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. He was born on April, 22, 2017 . Survivors include his parents – Christopher and Ashley Beldon, Argos; Maternal Grandparents – Tim and Lori Overseer, Argos; Paternal Grandparents …read more.

Dennis L. Thompson, 74, Akron, passed at 11:10 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his residence after being in failing health for the last 15 years. He was born on Nov. 13, 1942 in Peru, to Francis L. “Whitey” and Kathryn A. (Fitzpatrick) Thompson. He married on June 16, 1964 in Rochester to Phyllis J. …read more.

Mary M. Avery, 67, Kings Mountain, N.C., passed away on April 20, 2017, at her home. She was born June 20, 1949, in Rochester, daughter of the late Jesse Merrill and Edith Croussore Merrill. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, at El Bethel United Methodist Church, 122 El Bethel Road, …read more.

Esther J. Orcutt, 91, Warsaw, died at 11 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Philip K. Smith, 32, Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Phil was born on Oct. 19, 1984 in Lafayette, to James Andrew “Andy” Smith, who passed on Aug. 12, 2012, and his mother Michelle Marie (Martin) Madden. He married Megan A. Jones on Sept. 15, 2014 in Goshen. …read more.

Larry J. Zimmerman, 78, Orlando, Fla., passed away at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jack T. Burchett, 17, Warsaw, passed away at 1:44 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was born Jan. 28, 2000 in St. Joseph County to Teddy D. Burchett and Tammy R. Gordin. He attended Warsaw Community Schools and was employed by McDonalds Restaurant of Warsaw. He was former football player and wrestler. He was an …read more.

Rodney M. Monce, 68, Peru, died at 2:53 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in his residence. He was born Nov. 24, 1948 in Wabash to Oscar Myrl and Mary Alice (Grossnickle) Monce.  He attended Manchester High School, North Manchester. Rodney retired from US Gypsum Thermafiber, Wabash after 30 years of service.  He enjoyed working on …read more.

Virgie M. Jernigan, 95, North Webster, passed away at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1922 in Springfield, Tenn. to William Boyd and Sara S. (Carver) Bush. She attended Orlinda High School in Orlinda, Tenn. and moved to North Webster in 1953 from Cross Plains, Tenn. …read more.

Ruth Elizabeth Miller, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was born on May 10, 1934 in Kendallville to Kenneth Dodson and Mildred (Caldwell) Dodson. On June 20, 1952 she was married to Jack Vern Miller, who passed away on Jan. 11, 1996. Ruth was a 1952 graduate of Leu Wallace …read more.

John E. Hanish died at 3:08 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was 81 years old at the time of his death. John was born on June 29, 1935 in Hammond. He was the son of Chuck and Myrtle (Shavey) Hanish. On Dec. 14, 1968, John would be married …read more.

Jordan Rice, 19, Fort Wayne and formerly of Columbia City, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. Born Jan. 6, 1998 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Jimmie Rice and Rena Gerber. Jordan attended Indian Springs and Maple Creek Middle School. She played softball while attending Columbia City High School and graduated from Carroll …read more.