Allisandra “Alli” Chantal Gates, 28, Nashville, Tenn., died at 9:40 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She was born Oct. 5, 1988 in Wabash to Cameron Gates and Sandra (Smith) Smith-Butler. Alli was born and raised in Wabash County, and was a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived …read more.

James Edward Loser, 92 of Leesburg, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Leesburg.  He was born April 17, 1925 to James Clifford and Cecilla Blanche (Hatton) Loser in Culver. James was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army receiving a Bronze Star, Purple Heart.  He moved to Warsaw, after serving …read more.

John Alan Groat, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in his home. He was 67 at the time of his passing. John was the son of John R. and Ethel L. (Anderson) Groat. He was a 1967 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. John was married to Joyce E. Easterday on June 26, 1971 …read more.

Virgie M. Jernigan, 95, North Webster, passed away at 1 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

James Edward Loser, 92, Leesburg, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday April 18, 2017, in Leesburg. Arrangement are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

John E. Hanish, 81, Claypool, died at 3:08 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Richard Michael Brewster, 60, Ligonier, departed this life Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Ligonier. He was born March 3, 1957 in Logan, W. Va. a son of Dickie Allen Judy and the late Tressie Mae Judy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, George Hubert McNeely and Tesa Shannon …read more.

Joshua Robert Greene, 29, Leesburg passed away at 2:34 a.m. on April 14, 2017, in his residence. He was born, Dec. 2, 1987 in Goshen to Robert Greene and Jane Ciriello. On May 2, 2015 in Syracuse he was united in marriage to Natalie Arnold who survives. Living most of his life in Kosciusko County …read more.

Robert Lee Thomas, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017 in his home.

Randy A. Boardman, 61, North Manchester, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 14, 1955 in Wabash to Victor and Celia (Brewer) Boardman. He graduated from Wabash High School in 1975.  On Feb. 14, 2016 he married Elizabeth M. Patton. He retired …read more.

Robert Byrd, 92, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Selective Health Care in Muncie.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Lon G. Price, 84, Hobart, passed away at 11:35 a.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Indiana Veterans Home, West Lafayette. Lon was born on Oct. 9, 1932 to James Esta and Golda (Rutledge) Price Sr., in Laketon. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1950. On Jan. 2, 1953, he married Phyllis J. Montel. …read more.

Doyle R. Flory, 68, Tippecanoe, passed away unexpectedly, April 17, 2017 at 8:35 a.m. in his home. Doyle was born the son of Arnold and Clarabel (Carey) Flory at Bremen Oct. 8, 1948. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Doyle had worked for Wicks Lumber helping to build pole barns and for Kermida Environmental …read more.

Virginia J. Lucht, 90, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 1:21 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She had resided at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw for the last year and a half. She was born on Dec. 13, 1926 in Blue Island, Ill. to John and May (Cheney) …read more.

Mark A. Marshall, 57, Mentone, passed at 12:37 a.m., Friday, April 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, after complications of a motorcycle accident in March. He was born on Jan. 22, 1960, in Bremen, to Ron and Alice (Matheny) Cooper. He married on May 15, 1982, in Akron, to Kimberly D. Cox, she …read more.

Marna D. Clouser, 63, rural Claypool, (Beaver Dam Lake) passed Sunday, April 16, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 27, 1954, in Elwood, to Daniel Franklin and Laveda (Collins) Longenecker. She married on Aug. 3, 1975, in Tipton County, to Michael K. Clouser, he survives. She retired from Kosciusko Community Hospital where she …read more.

Susan Jane DeSchepper, 47, Bremen, passed away at 12:25 a.m., Sunday, April 16, in Hospice House of Elkhart. Susan was born on June 10, 1969, the daughter of Edwin and Eleanor (Houin) DeSchepper. She is survived by a son: Nathaniel Spangle, Bremen; mother: Eleanor DeSchepper, Bremen; five brothers: Dennis (Audrey) DeSchepper, Bremen; Douglas (Debbie) DeSchepper, …read more.

Margaret Rose Cox, 74, of Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, April 15, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 26, 1942, in Albion, the daughter of Charles and Mable (Hutchins) Campbell. On Nov. 11, 1960, she married Gary L. Cox; he preceded her in death on May 11, 1995. She …read more.

Sharon C. Satorius, 77, passed away in her home with family by her side at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 15. She was such a tough woman through her cancer fight, as was her personality for everything. Sharon was born in Marshfield, Wis., on Aug. 6, 1939, to Elmer J. and Alma G. (Haroldson) Seehafer. She …read more.

Thomas “Tom” E. McCan, 54, Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 16, in his residence. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m., Friday, April 21, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, where a Masonic service will take place at 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be …read more.

Donna Rae Rodriguez, 57, Barbee Lake, died at 12:56 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1960, in Columbia City, a daughter of Reino A. and Sharon L. (O’Brien) Panula. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School and received her associates …read more.

Norma F. Parker Curless, 94, Columbia City, died at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 15, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since March. She was born April 17, 1922, in Elwood, a daughter of John Alvia and Edna Ruth (Hartin) Hurst. Her formative years were spent in Elwood and she graduated from …read more.

Hilbert Bradley, 71 of Warsaw passed away at 2:53 a.m. on Monday April 17, 2017 in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Robert L. Thomas, 81 of Warsaw, passed away at 11:10 a.m. on  Saturday, April 15 in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mark A. Marshall, 57, of Mentone, passed at 12:37 a.m. on Friday, April 14 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana after complications of a motorcycle accident in March. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Marna Clouser, 63, of rural Claypool, (Beaver Dam Lake) passed Sunday, April 16  at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

LaVerne Ryan, 90, of Winona Lake, passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. She was born on March 16, 1927 in Chicago, Ill. to David & Helen (Burdgnski) Bolin. She graduated in 1944 from Lindblom High School in Chicago, Ill.. She was married on Oct. 11, …read more.

W. Leone Gross, 91, Churubusco, and widow of Gerald L. Gross, passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Lutheran Life Villages, Pine Valley. Mrs. Gross was born Jan. 15, 1926 in Churubusco, the only child of Everence and Mabel (Green) Bonar, and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1944. On Oct. …read more.

Homer Glenn Seltenright, 85, died after an extended illness on the evening of April 13, 2017, surrounded by much of his family, in the comfort of his home on the homestead where he was born, lived his entire life and has now passed to eternal life. A lifelong resident of Marshall County, he was born …read more.

Harold I. Parrish, 87, Plymouth, came to the end of his work and journey at 10:45 p.m.Thursday, April 13, 2017 with family by his side. His wife and he had lived in Sanford, Florida for 36 years before coming to Plymouth. Born in Adel, Georgia on July 10, 1929 and raised on the family farm, …read more.

Eugene “Gene” Arthur Koch, 72, Rochester, passed away at 9:39 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Gene was born in Rochester May 6, 1944. He was the treasured son of  James Russell “Ted” and Frances E. Martin Koch. Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister, Nancy Ellen. In 1963 Gene …read more.

Carroll M. Schafer, 91, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 9:57 p.m., Thursday, April 13, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Carroll was born on Dec. 30, 1925 in Union Township of St. Joseph County to the late Edgar F. and Agnes M. (Auer) Schafer. A lifetime member of St. John United Church of Christ, Woodland …read more.

Paul Nichols, 69, North Manchester passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Paul was born on Feb. 13, 1948 in Sarah Ann, West Virginia to Willie and Polly (Maynard) Nickels.  While serving in the US Army in Vietnam, he earned the Army Commendation Medal.  On Feb. 1, 1983 …read more.

Eugene “Gene” Arthur Koch, 72, of Rochester, passed away at 9:39 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Gene is lovingly remembered by his wife Janice;  two daughters: Janelle Shanes and husband Jim of Rochester, and Angela Merley and husband Eric of Claypool; a son, David Koch and wife Kristy of …read more.

Burneida May Hodson, 95, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, April 12, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born Feb.17, 1922, in Jefferson Township, she was the daughter of Albert F. and Ruth (Gardner) Loutzenhiser. She graduated Jefferson Center High School class of 1940 and attended Warner’s Beauty College and Ravenscroft Beauty College, where she graduated as …read more.

Everett E. Fought, 79, Goshen, died Monday, April 10, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 30, 1937, in Noble County to Owen and Irene (Nelson) Fought. Surviving is a son: Kermit (Kelly) Fought, Goshen; three brothers: Ernest (Wilma) Fought, Warsaw; and Byron (Marilyn) Fought; and Harold (Sallie) Fought, both of Ligonier; a half sister: …read more.

Dale P. Zimmerman, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 11:02 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Aug. 13, 1962, he was born in Warsaw to Larry and Virginia (Milam) Zimmerman. He was united in marriage to Nancy Wolfgram on Oct. 22, 1982, in Warsaw, who survives. Dale was a lifetime resident of …read more.

LaVerne Ryan, 90, Winona Lake,passed away at 4:16 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at Grave Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. State Road 15, Warsaw.

Stella Mae Jacobs, 77, Cromwell, went home to be with the Lord at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017. She was born on Nov. 14, 1939 to Granville and Ogie (Handshoe) Bolen in Rock Fork, Ky. She married Shelby Jacobs Sr. on April 23, 1971 in Ligonier. Mrs. Jacobs was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church …read more.

Velma L. Clark, 95, of Indianapolis, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Jan. 20, 2017 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. She was born to the late Ezra and Effie (Morris) Bowlds on September 1, 1921 in Ohio County, Kentucky. Velma was a 1940 graduate of Hartford Kentucky High School and from …read more.

Robert D. “Bob” Deacon, Jr., 66, Argos, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at his home. Robert was born on Nov. 23, 1950 in Argos to Robert D. and Phyllis M. (Stull) Deacon. Robert has been a lifelong resident of Marshall County area. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School and retired from Young …read more.

Dorothy J. “June” Baker, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 9:11 a.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Feb. 28, 1926 in Muncie to Frank O. and Dorothy M. (Goodwin) Leyendecker. She graduated in 1944 from Muncie Central High School and on May 20, 1951 in Muncie she married …read more.

Janet J. Karst, 81, of Huntington, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 8:17 a.m. at Visiting Nurse & Hospice, Fort Wayne.             Mrs. Karst was born on Aug. 9, 1935, in Huntington to Virgil and Chella (Howenstine) Juillerat. Her parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Karst married Thomas …read more.

Colin David Contos, 50, died in Anderson, on April 9, 2017. His life on earth was too brief, yet those who loved him believe that he is now safe and at peace. Colin’s children Chloe, Claire, and Carson Contos were the light of his life. They were his favorite topic and greatest joy. Colin was …read more.

Olive Maxine Cleveland, 93, Nappanee, died at 12:36 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Lakeland Healthcare, Milford where she had been a resident for five weeks. She was born Nov. 2, 1923 to Lawrence and Iona (Hornsby) Moyer in LaPaz. Mrs. Cleveland was a lifetime area resident. She was a 1942 graduate of Nappanee High …read more.

Roberta A. “Bert” Rupley, 84, South Whitley, died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born June 8, 1932 in Huntington, the daughter of Mahlon and Josie (Cloud) Hullinger. She graduated from Huntington High School. On Nov. 26, 1953 she was united in marriage to Milton A. …read more.

Burneida May Hodson, 95, Columbia City, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

Harold D. Warford, 78, Wabash, passed away at 6:18 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to the late on Oct. 27, 1938 in Huntington. Harold married Maxine Ricks on Jan. 31, 1987, she survives. He retired from Maco Corp of Huntington. Harold was a member …read more.

Max E. Williams, 96, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2017, in his home. Max was born Sept. 29, 1920, the son of William R. and Edith J. (Caldwell) Williams. On Jan. 19, 1974, he married Martha Shanklin. His is survived by his wife, Martha and two children; Lisa (Kenneth) Moser …read more.

Guinevere Jane Brisbin, 94, Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born May 19, 1922 in Tyrone, Penn. to Glen and Mabel Stonebreaker. Guinevere graduated from Tyrone High School. She married James McCoy Brisbin in the parsonage of the Columbia Avenue Methodist Church in …read more.

Christena Rinkenberg, 91, Plymouth, passed away peacefully Monday, April 10, 2017 in the Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Christena was born on Sept. 17, 1925 in Marshall County, Indiana to J. Nilas and Lottie (Eaglebarger) Brown.  Christena has been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. She enjoyed sewing and was an accomplished seamstress. …read more.

David L. Stults Jr., 48, Argos, died at 3 p.m. April 11, 2017, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, following a sudden illness. Dave was born March 17, 1969 in Plymouth, to David L. Stults Sr. and Kathleen “Kathy” S. Stults. He had lived all of his life in the Argos Community. On Aug. 3, 1991 in …read more.

Dale P. Zimmerman, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 11:02 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary Marie (Baumgartner) Swartz, 83, Rochester, passed away at 4:16 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, due to complications from heart surgery. Born in her family farmhouse in Jefferson Township, Elkhart County, to Lucille (Reid) and Homer Baumgartner on May 25, 1933, she spent her early years there with her great …read more.

Arturo “Art” Rodriguez Obregon, Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly while in Glendale, Ariz. at 8:20 a.m. at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the age of 69. He was born on April 27, 1947 at Eagle Pass, Texas to Amaure R. Obregon and Rosa (Rodriguez) Obregon. On July 15, 1972 he was …read more.

James “Jim” Hall, 71, Bremen, died at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Signature Healthcare, Bremen, after a long illness. He was born Jan. 23, 1946 to John and Catherine Hall. He was an escort driver for Fairmont Homes. James is survived by a nephew, Tony Hershberger, Syracuse.  James will be cremated and inurnment …read more.

Marcus Allen Wolfe, 19, South Whitley, was found Saturday, April 8, 2017, after being missing on July 25, 2016. Born Nov. 30, 1996 in Columbia City, he was the son of Larry Gene Wolfe and Tammy Lynn (Grandstaff) Wolfe. He graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 2016. Marcus had been a …read more.

Phil Lagene Enyeart, 90, North Manchester, passed away on April 9, 2017 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. Phil was born June 8, 1926 to Garrett Lee and Truth Pauline (Ogden) Enyeart in Liberty Mills. After graduating from Chester High School in 1944, Phil entered the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1944-1946 where he …read more.

Lorain Lyons, 79, Roann, died at 9:08 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Jan. 8, 1938 in Burton, Ky. to Ralph and Dora Catherine (Woods) Wheeler. Lorain was a 1980 graduate of Northfield High School. She married Denver Ray Lyons in Wabash Nov. 1, 1957. Lorain …read more.

Terry L. McFarland, 74, Plymouth, formerly of Warsaw and Winona Lake area, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 in Noble County. Terry was born on Jan. 29, 1943 in Plymouth to Arden R. and Roma (Zimmerman) McFarland. Terry was a graduate of Plymouth High school. He was well known for his handyman skills. He enjoyed …read more.

Jeannie M. Ellis, 76, passed away with family surrounding her at 1:46 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth. Born in LaPorte, Jeannie was the daughter of Franklin and Eva Marie (Collier) Bush. Jeannie was a member of the Moose Lodge in Plymouth. She enjoyed cooking for a profession, as …read more.

Rev. Donald “Don” Vincent Olmsted. 91, Rochester, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2017, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 1, 1925 in Charles City, Iowa, the son of Henry and Dorothy (Kelley) Olmsted. On Aug. 28, 1947 in Willis, Kan., he married Lora Lowe. She preceded him in death on …read more.

Terry L. Winteregg passed away Feb. 18, 2017. Visitation will be held April 14 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Chapel on Saturday, April 15. Memorial contributions may be made to Eisenhower School 1900 S. County Farm Road Warsaw, IN 46580 to benefit Eisenhower Camp Tecumseh.

Richard E. “Dick” Moore, 72, Milford, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1944 in Anderson to Eldon Wallace and Mildred Margarete (Holloway) Moore. He graduated high school. He retired from United Telephone of Florida after 38 years and moved to the Milford area …read more.

Sulee Sharp, 61, Roann, passed away April 9, 2017 in her residence. Sulee was born on April 16, 1955 in Cannelton to Charles P. Young and Pauline (Knott) Law. On Oct. 28, 1972 Sulee married Steven A. Sharp. She worked for Butterbaugh’s One Stop, North Manchester for many years. Sulee attended Liberty Mills Church of …read more.

Bonnie Jean Gist, 84, Warsaw, passed away in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 6:30 a.m. Sunday April 9, 2017. She was born on July 5, 1932 to Ralph and Cora Swartzlander Rohrer in Clunette. She was attended Atwood School. She married Bobby Gist on July 31, 1976 in Warsaw. He preceded her in death on Aug. …read more.

Ernest C. Yoder Jr., 85, Milford passed away April 9, 2017 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Center in Milford. He was born on Feb. 19, 1932 in San Francisco and his parents were Clarence and Alma L. (Brown) Yoder. Ernest graduated from New Paris High School and went on to honorably serve his country in …read more.

Bonnie Jean Gist, 84, Warsaw, passed away in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2017. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Larry E. King, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Sept. 14, 1935, he was born in Warsaw to Earl Raymond and Myrtle (Winsley) King. He was united in marriage to Avalean Stephens on April 12, 1964 in Pierceton who preceded him in death on Sept. …read more.

Richard E. Moore, 72, Milford, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw, IN.

Ronen Irene Elkins was stillborn in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 3:24 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017. Surviving are her parents Derrick and Ashley Elkins of Warsaw; three sisters: Leila, Emma and Wren at home; maternal grandparents: Brian and Shelly Cotter of Mishawaka; and Laura Cotter of Osceola; paternal grandparents: Shawn Elkins of Cass Co., Mich.; …read more.

Camille R. Weaver, 84, Columbia City, died at 6:58 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017 at The Hearth of Sycamore Village where she had been a resident since November 2016. She was born March 3, 1933 in Oliver, Wisc. a daughter of John and Catherine (Repp) Musto. As a young girl, her family moved to Lima, …read more.

Dorothy Theresa Crobarger, 88, Ligonier, formerly of Las Vegas, Nev., passed away late Friday morning, April 7, 2017 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on July 14, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Theresa (Nimon) Szollar in South Bend. She is survived by her son, Frank Ulbright of Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren, …read more.

Robert Dean Coldren, 87, Richvalley, died at 12:25 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2017 at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. He was born July 13, 1929 in Wabash to Walter E. and Chloe Mary (Thomas) Coldren. Dean graduated from Linlawn High School in 1947. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He married …read more.

Sister Josephine Iffert, PHJC, formerly known as Sister Concetta, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at St. Joseph Health in Plymouth. Sister Josephine Iffert was born Sept. 15, 1925 in Noble, Ill. to Kilian and Rosa (Kuenstler) Iffert who preceded her in death along with her siblings Ann (Joe) Uebinger, Father Urban Iffert, CPPS, Katie …read more.

Wanda Louise (Grable) Pettigrew Beeching, 93, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Born July 15, 1923 in Thorncreek Township, she was the daughter of Heber G. and Nina L. (Konkle) Grable. She was raised in Whitley County and attended Churubusco High School. Following her first marriage …read more.

Charles Roscoe Lowrance Jr., age 61, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away at 2:20 pm on Thursday April 6, 2017 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on March 5, 1956 in Robinson, Illinois, he was the son of Charles Roscoe and RaDean (Matheney) Lowrance Sr. Charles attended Robinson High School and graduated with the Class of …read more.

Bernice E. Schrader, 87, of rural Columbia City, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville where she became a resident last November. She was born August 6, 1929 in Union Township, Whitley County a daughter of Wilbert Lewis and Carrie (Rhoades) Worrick. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, she …read more.

James “Jim” Hall, age 71, of Bremen, died at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Signature Healthcare, Bremen, IN, after a long illness.  He was born January 23, 1946 to John and Catherine Hall.  He was an escort driver for Fairmont Homes. James is survived by a nephew, Tony Hershberger, Syracuse.  James will be …read more.

Duane R. Geiser, 72, of New Paris, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital after suffering an aneurism of the heart two weeks ago. He was born May 17, 1944 in Wabash to Robert and Elsie (Fingerle) Geiser. On May 19, 1963 he married Linda Brovont in Delphi. She survives along with …read more.

Charles F. Heintzberger, 92, of Bremen, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Elkhart Hospice House. Charles was born on June 28, 1924, the son of the late Henry and Catherine Heintzberger. On February 16, 1946, he married Dorothy Gooley. She passed away on February 16, 2014. He is survived by four …read more.

Ronen Irene Elkins was stillborn on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 3:24 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Larry E. King, 81 of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake, Ind. On September 14, 1935, he was born in Warsaw, Indiana to Earl Raymond and Myrtle (Winsley) King. He was united in marriage to Avalean Stephens on April 12, 1964 in Pierceton, Indiana …read more.

Mack Eugene Amiss, known by many as “Jake,” passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was 83 years old at the time of his passing. Jake was born on September 9, 1933 in Wabash, Ind. He was the son of the late James H. and Lavon V. …read more.

Lisa Ann Lothridge, 44, of Akron, Indiana, died at 8:41 a.m, Monday, April 3, 2017, at her home. She was born April 20, 1972 in Wabash, Indiana to Roger Moyer and Reta (Branham) Rogers. Lisa was a 1991 graduate of Northfield High School. She was a member of the Christian Heritage Church, in Wabash. She …read more.

Phyllis I. Trickle, 96, of Laketon, Indiana, died at 4:40 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Peabody Health Care Center in North Manchester, Ind. She was born June 15, 1920, in Wabash County, Ind. to Samuel and Rosa (Ohmart) Flack. Phyllis was a 1939 graduate of Laketon High School. She worked at Peabody Retirement Community and …read more.

Edith J. McNeeley, 82, of Akron, Ind. passed at 2:59 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Ind. She was born on July 31, 1934 in Newbern, Virginia to Robert Roy and Betty E. (Hedge) King. She married on Feb. 5, 1954 in Pulaski, Virginia to Carlos “Douglas” McNeeley, who passed Oct. …read more.

Mildred May Crase, Winona Lake, died at 12:40 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 90. She was born on May 31, 1926 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Charity (Clark) Kendrick and Carl Kendrick. On Feb. 6, 1944 she was married to Edward Crase, Sr., who passed away on …read more.

Mary Marie (Baumgartner) Swartz 83, Rochester, passed away at 4:18 p.m. Thursday April 6, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital, Ekhart. Arrangements pending at Zimemrman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Josephine Jayne, 87, North Manchester, formerly of Silver Lake, died at 4:54 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born May 3, 1929 in Jasper to Foister and Mintie (Brown) Richardson. She graduated from Silver Lake High School, Silver Lake, class of 1947. On December 14, 1947 she married …read more.

Kathy Ann Miller, 67, Bremen passed away peacefully at 6 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Elkhart Hospice House. Kathy was born on Jan. 13, 1950 the daughter of the late Eldon E. and Wanda J. (Snyder) Roeder. Kathy graduated from Bremen High School and attended Purdue University.  On June 28, 1969, she married Richard …read more.

Beth Biggs, 66, Rochester, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at her residence. On Aug. 13, 1950,  Beth was born in Fulton County.  She was a treasured daughter of  Thomas and Marion Louise  Roudebush Baldwin. As the third oldest of the Baldwin children, growing up she shared her childhood with two older sisters …read more.

Mack E. Amiss, 83, Warsaw, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Larry E.  King, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Ted Earl Harman heard his call from Glory to come home by God, his Heavenly Father, on April 5, 2017 at 9:33 p.m.  Angels ushered Ted into the arms of Jesus – his Savior of many years. Ted is walking on streets of gold with those who had accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. Ted …read more.

Marilyn Lou Plank, 84, Cromwell entered into the arms of Jesus Christ her heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on Feb. 16, 1933 in Wolf Lake to Wiley and Cleo (Householder) Miller. Marilyn was known as a very giving, generous friend to all that she …read more.

Nancy L. Bidner, 72, Bellflower, Ill., passed away at 4:48 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal, Ill. Funeral Service will be 3 p.m.., Sunday, April 9 at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City, Ill. with Dr. Lonnie S. Southern and Pastor Louella Pence officiating. Burial will be in Bellflower Township …read more.

Ted E. Harman, 86, Warsaw, died at 10:30 p.m. in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Harrison Henry Shepherd, 23, formerly of North Manchester, died at 2:30 a.m., Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Miami County. He was born Aug. 15, 1993 in Wabash to Fred Shepherd and Diana (Frantz) Shepherd. Harrison enjoyed spending time on Crooked Lake, in Angola. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, and his family. He was a former member …read more.

Sylvia Joy Helton, 74, Silver Lake, died at 1:58 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born July 24, 1942 in Pikeville, Ky. to Glover and Alpha (Pinson) Charles.  On Sept. 12, 1981 she married Carl “Dude” Helton.  He died Jan. 3, 2011. She retired from Invensys Controls, …read more.