Vickie D. Becker, 68, Cromwell, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Dec. 18, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.  Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Kenneth Creighton Johnson Jr., 71, Columbia City, passed away at 12:16 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Beatrice “Bea” Love, 86, Columbia City, passed away at 4:15 p.m. at her home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Dorothy Anna Bontrager, 86, Goshen, died on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at her residence following an illness with lymphoma. Dorothy was born June 11, 1931, in Nappanee to Henry and Jemima (Kuhns) Schmucker. On Sept. 8, 1949, at Fair Haven Amish Mennonite Church, Goshen, she married Eli A. Bontrager. He died March 4, 1986. She is …read more.

Martha Ann Egolf, 85, Churubusco, passed away at 2:48 p.m. Dec. 11, in Fort Wayne. Born on April 22, 1932 in Whitley County, a daughter of Abraham and Ruth (Beavers) Nestel. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1950. She was married on Oct. 1, 1950 to Russell …read more.

Junior “Andy” Ervin, 87, Bremen, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Dec. 15. Andy was born on April 30, 1930, in Lakeville, the son of Anthony F. and Ethel (Sherman) Ervin. On June 4, 1950, he married Mary Lou Swank. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Lou; three …read more.

Russell Lee Shapland, 56, Elkhart, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Goshen Hospital. He was born June 12, 1961, in Goshen, to James E. & Edythe L. (Greenewalt) Shapland. He married Shirley Jean (Roth) Shapland on May 12, 1979. Russell worked as a truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Shirley, Elkhart; children, Teresa Shapland, …read more.

Barbara J. Ritchey, 79, Elkhart, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Elkhart Place. She was born Jan. 25, 1938, in Oberlin, Ohio, to Leonard & Geraldine (Conkle) Bricker. She married Robert Ritchey on July 2, 1960, in Homerville, Ohio, and he died Nov. 23, 2011. Surviving are daughters, Pam (Don) Roose, Elkhart, Sonya …read more.

Infant Kali Lynn Pennington, infant daughter of Austin and Cassadi Pennington, of Argos passed away on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Survivors include her parents, Austin and Cassadi Pennington of Argos; maternal grandparent, Eric Edington, Bourbon; paternal grandparents, Bradley and Cheryl Pennington of Plymouth; several aunts and uncles. 


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John William Ramsey, Sr., rural Akron died at the age of 78 at his residence at 9:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15. He was born on Sept. 26, 1939, in rural Fulton County to Verlin and Mabel (Hartzler) Ramsey and lived all of his life in the Akron area. He graduated from Akron High School in …read more.

Rosemary J. Ege-Flenner, 83, North Manchester, passed at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre of Wabash. She was born on Sept. 16, 1934, in Muncie, to Gerald B. and Betty Louise (Clanin) Boggess. She was married at the Gilead United Methodist Church to Kenneth W. Ege on Sept. 21, 1952, and …read more.

John Wayne “Chewy” Crull, 61, Rochester, passed away at 2:39 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at his residence. On April 24, 1956, John was born to Clinton “Bud” and Faithe Darling Bird Trull. He is survived by his wife Deb Crull; two step sons: Joshua Ogle and companion Beth Kneifel, Aaron Ogle and companion Jessie Border; …read more.

Denise C. Bendel, 53, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Woodlawn Hospital. On September 8, 1964, Denise Charmaine Bendel was born in Chicago. She was a treasured daughter of Wilbur and Joan Johnson Bendel. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Diana …read more.

Michael W. Croussore, 66, Rochester, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.  His beloved wife Cindy and second mother Virga were at his bedside. On January 15, 1951, Michael Wayne was born in Rochester. He was the treasured son of Harley L. and Joanne Hurtz Croussore. As a teen he …read more.

Carol E. (Blue) Young, 87, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor Assisted Living in Plymouth. Carol was born on Jan. 31, 1930 in Marshall County to Burl and Lois (Price) Becknell.  Carol married Myron Lee Blue, he preceded her in passing on Dec. 14, 1985. Carol was blessed …read more.

Viva A. Brown, 78, Nappanee, died at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, unexpectedly at her residence of natural causes. She was born March 2, 1939, in Paulding, Ohio to Charles and Hilda (Klima) Yenser. On Aug. 21, 1954, she married Ernest A. Brown. He preceded her in death Oct. 12, 1996. In 1964, Viva …read more.

Christine Price, 88, of South Whitley, passed away at 8:11 a.m. on December 14, 2017, in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

John “Chewy” Crull, 61, Rochester, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

William R. Francis, 65, North Webster, passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2017, at the Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.  Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Randy Edward Rathgaber, 52, of Columbia City, died at 8:32 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 at his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1965 in Fort Wayne a son of the late Louis E. and Carolyn A.. (Saylor) Rathgaber. His formative years were spent in Fort Wayne. He attended North Side High School, Fort Wayne. …read more.

Patricia J. Thomson, 83, a Whitley County native, died at 5:12 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at Auburn Village. She was born Feb. 22, 1934 in Richland Township, Whitley County a daughter of Henry Clifford and Sophia M. (Montz) Brandenburg. Her formative years were spent in Larwill. She graduated from Larwill High School. She made …read more.

Michael W. Croussore, 66, Rochester, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Barbara E. “Barb” Edwards, 75, North Webster, passed away at 12:29 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 21, 1942 in Anderson to Roxford Fleming and Mary Jane (Layton) Arford. She graduated in 1960 from Middletown High School in Middletown, attended Ball …read more.

Denise C. Bendel, 53, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:35 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Sept. 8, 1964, Denise Charmaine Bendel was born in Chicago. She was a treasured daughter of Wilbur and Joan Johnson Bendel. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister …read more.

Michelle L. Baker, 52, passed away unexpectedly at 10:09 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Jan. 23, 1965, in Kosciusko County to Donald Reid and Beverly J. (Rathbun) Reid.  She spent her lifetime in Kosciusko County and was a 1983 graduate of Whitko High School. On …read more.

Marc D. “Bernie” Carroll, 66, Wabash, passed away at 10 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at his residence. Bernie was born in Wabash to the late William and Gertrude (Brothers) Carroll on June 22, 1951. Bernie retired as a union operator for Gaunt & Son and E&B Paving, Wabash. He also owned and operated Carroll’s …read more.

Betty Ellen Mather, 98, of rural Wabash, died at 7:08 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Oct. 13, 1919 in Cyclone to Thomas Vernon and Myrtle Agness (Whiteman) Hutchison. Betty was a graduate of New London High School. She married Jack M. Mather in Houston, Texas on Oct. 31,1943; …read more.

Barbara E. “Barb” Edwards, 75, North Webster, passed away at 12:29 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Loretta L. McAllister, 68, Milford, passed away at home on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. She was born on Dec. 29, 1948 in Goshen the daughter of Robert E. and Hilda Elizabeth Laughlin.  On Oct. 18, 1969, she married Cyrus Ray McAllister. Surviving is her beloved daughter, Christine (Michael) Carney of Warsaw; two grandchildren, Michael McAllister …read more.

Nancy Jo Myers, 88, passed away Friday morning, Dec. 8, 2017, in her beloved home on Lake Wawasee in Northern Indiana with her husband of almost 70 years, Bob, near her side. Nancy was born on Oct. 21, 1929, in Muncie, to Eugene & Louise (Marsh) Eissman. She and Bob met as teenagers one summer …read more.

Dorothy Brake, 93, Silver Lake, passed away at 10:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Michael Eugene “Mike” O’Brien, 66, of Silver Lake, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Silver Lake. He was born on Aug. 30, 1951 in Marion to James and Wilma (Lees) O’Brien. He graduated in 1969 from Warsaw High School and Indiana Barber College in Indianapolis. He was married on January …read more.

Joyce Elaine (Mullins) Wright, 67, Argos, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Dec. 12, 2017, at her residence in Argos, where she had been in declining health. Joyce was born on Dec. 30, 1949 in Rochester, to John Mullins and Margaret (Lindley) Mullins. She had lived in the Argos community since 1968, coming from Etna Green, …read more.

James Allen Amsden, 80, passed away at 1:05 p.m., Dec. 10, 2017, in Signature Health Care, Bremen. He was born Sept. 16,1937 in Goshen to Carl Amsden Sr. and Etta Marie Metzger Amsden where he lived most of his life. James married Julia Hartzell Amsden July 22, 1961, she passed away, June 30, 2016. He …read more.

Evelyn Marie Braman, 92, Rochester, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On September 28, 1925, Evelyn was born in Fulton County to Fred K. and Mildred Fultz Van Duyne. Evelyn and Calvin Braman were married in the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester on Nov. 23, 1946. They shared 58 …read more.

Eugene A. Sizemore, 69, North Manchester, passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017,  in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born April 8, 1948 in Logan County, W.V. to Thomas Jefferson and Ruth Cleo (Adams) Sizemore.  On July 6, 1967 he married Alma J. Harmon. Eugene was employed at North Manchester Foundry for 37 years retiring …read more.

Arlie “Wayne” Reffitt, 60, Silver Lake, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, in his residence. He was born April 12, 1957 in Prestonsburg, Ken. to Joe Wheeler and Josephine (Adams) Reffitt. He was united in marriage to Richelle Miller on June 14, 1986 in Warsaw. A Kentucky resident for two years he moved to Indiana and …read more.

Betty Lou Gebert, 86, Pierceton, passed Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.. She was born on May 6, 1931 to Glen and Grace (O’Connell) Neer in Warsaw. She has been a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She was united in marriage to Donald Gebert on Dec. 15, 1952 in Pierceton. She …read more.

Linda Louise Angus, 70, Prudenville, Mich., passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at the Laurels-Mount Pleasant. Linda was born Sept. 10, 1947, in Detroit, the daughter of Gilbert and Mary Doprweke Ward. She worked on the auto assembly line for 25 years. Linda married Donald R. Angus in June 2009. She enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening …read more.

Roxie Waggoner, 81, of Rushville, went home to see her Savior on Dec. 8, 2017, in Rushville. She was born Oct. 14, 1936, in Arlington to Dallas H. and Maxine (Macy) Earnest. Roxie was a 1954 graduate of Arlington High School. She married Ronnie Waggoner on June 14, 1987; he preceded her in death on …read more.

Paul T. Heiman Sr., 94, of Warsaw passed away on Dec. 10, 2017,  in his residence. He was born to Anthony and Sophia (Uhlenhake) Heiman on Sept. 20, 1923 in Columbia City. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army as T-5 with the 723rd Railway Operating Battalion from 1943 to 1946 in …read more.

Emanuel J. Mast, 82, Nappanee, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, of natural causes. He was born Feb. 1, 1935, in Milford to John and Mary Ann (Borkholder) Mast. He married Lydia Mae Stutzman on Nov. 28, 1957. She preceded him in death Aug. 13, 2003. Emanuel was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. …read more.

Kevin John Haines, 55, passed away Sunday, Dec.10, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer at IU Goshen Health. He was born Jan. 18, 1962, to John E. Haines and Linda Irene Haines Ray in Goshen. Kevin graduated from Wawasee High School and worked for many years in maintenance for Chore Time Brock. Kevin was …read more.

Michelle L. Baker, 52, Pierceton, passed away on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital.  Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Bernace J. Nordman, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 5:23 a.m on Dec. 10, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. The daughter of Cledith O. and Eunice Marie (Montel) Coble, Bernace was born on April 17, 1932, in Claypool. She was employed at RBM Manufacturing in North Manchester, and later began working for Singer Controls, …read more.

Dennis E. Holder, 69, of Chattanooga, Tenn. and formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Michael Eugene “Mike” O’Brien, 66, Silver Lake, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Silver Lake. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Betty Lou Gebert, 86, Pierceton, passed away on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton.

Arlie Wayne Reffitt, 60, Silver Lake, passed at Monday, Dec. 11, 2017  in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Barbie S. Warner, 70, a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth. Barbie was born the daughter of Hargis and Annie (Owens) Miller on Nov. 6, 1947 in Royalton, Ky. On July 6, 1996 Barbie became the bride of Paul Warner he preceded …read more.

Ellen Sue “Susie” (McCoige) Denney, 72 formerly of Argos, died at 12:47 p.m., Dec. 10, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been in declining health. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Robert M. Cochran, 87, Warsaw, passed at 3:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born to Luthern and Wilma (Murray) Cochran. He is survived by a daughter Marcella and husband Mike Sterk of Warsaw. Following his wishes a celebration of his life will be held at a …read more.

Delia Anne Keene, 91, Tippecanoe, passed away at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On June 18, 1926, Delia was born in Barron, Wisc. to Edwin Clark and Pearl Evangeline Edwards Hall. Delia and Glen Keene were married on July 25, 1944 at the 1st Christian Church of Rochester. They shared 46 years …read more.

Wayne A. Reffitt, 60, Silver Lake, passed at 10:40 a.m., Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Marjorie McDaniel, 98, Warsaw passed away peacefully Sunday evening.  She was born Sept. 21,1919 in Huntington to Martha and Henry Kramer. Her niece Cindy Koehirng (Dennis), nephews, Jerry Kramer, Jim Kramer (Betty), and grand neice Kara Lozano (Caleb), are surviving relatives.  She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles McDaniel, and two brothers, Robert …read more.

Paul T. Heiman, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Evelyn M. Braman, 92, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:20 a.m. Dec. 10, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Dr. Richard Eugene Jeffreys, Warsaw, 75, passed away at 5:12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who sang and prayed as he was ushered from this life to the next. He was born on July 2, 1942 in Uniontown, Penn. to …read more.

Michael Scott Goble, 25, Warsaw, passed away at 5:31 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Michael was born July 24, 1992 to Leonard and Linda (Kay) Goble. He died from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Michael is survived by his mother and father: Linda (Kay) Goble and Leonard Goble …read more.

  Leonard Allen “Danny” Gray, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on Sept. 26, 1932 in Pierceton to Leonard M and Eva H. (Buss) Gray. He was a lifetime Pierceton and Warsaw area resident, graduated in 1950 …read more.

Denise C. Bendel, 53, Rochester, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, at 8:35 a.m., Dec. 10, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

  Phyllis Gearhart, 89, Akron, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, surrounded by those she held most dear. She was born on Feb. 1, 1928 in Warsaw to her parents, Victor and Ellen Cook. She grew up with 10 brothers and sisters. The family continued to meet and eat together …read more.

Howard “Joe” Burns, 65, Rochester, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday Dec. 8, 2017, at his residence. He was born on April 23, 1952, in Gary, the son of Howard A. and Evelyn (Edington) Burns. On August 9, 1975 in Crown Point, he married Cindy Burger Utley, and she survives. Mr. Burns had worked for …read more.

Delia Anne Keene, 91, Tippecanoe, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Life Care Center, Rochester. On June 18, 1926, Delia was born in Barron, Wisc. to Edwin Clark and Pearl Evangeline Edwards Hall. Delia and  Glen Keene were married July 25, 1944 at the First Christian Church of Rochester. They shared  46 years of …read more.

  Sherry Jo Bailey, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 7:06 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in her residence. On August 27, 1941, Sherry was born in Van Wert, Ohio to Charles and Marcile (Bisel) Hall. Sherry graduated from Van Wert High School. Sherry is survived by two daughters, Shelley (Mark) Littlejohn and Penny K. Kittrell; …read more.

Leonard A. “Danny” Gray, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

  Phyllis S. Stauffer, 83, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, went home to be with the Lord at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Grace Village Health Care. She was born on May 9, 1934 in Elizabethtown, Penn. to Maris Gainer and Ora (Stauffer) Gainer. She was married on Dec. 28, …read more.

Carol L. Williamson, 66, Barbee Lake, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in the emergency room of Goshen Hospital. She was born Nov. 28, 1951 in Columbia City, a daughter of Dale and Ruby (Snell) Dilts. Her formative years were spent in Larwill. She graduated from Pierceton High School. On Dec. 2, 1972 …read more.

A devoted mother and grandmother, nothing meant more to her in life than Mildred Ann Enyeart’s family. She was loving, liked to laugh and joke with you and put you before herself. A hard working lady, she raised two boys on her own as she worked full time. Born June 6, 1932 in Whitley County, …read more.

Jerome Eugene Frye, 68, Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 6, 2017, at his home on Blue Lake. Born on October 9, 1949 in Fort Wayne to Jerome P. and Opal (Rea) Frye. He spent his formative years in Albion and graduated from Albion Jefferson High School. After high school he received as apprenticeship through GE. …read more.

Valda L. Hansen, 93, Churubusco, passed away on Dec. 4, 2017, at Parkview Noble. She was born on Dec. 18, 1923, in Churubusco, she was a daughter of Oscar and Icellee (Winebrenner) Gilbert. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. Valda was married in July of 1957 to Melvin Hansen. …read more.

Georgia Faye Engelman, 74, Wabash, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at her home.  She was born on June 24, 1943 in Wabash to the late Aaron Proffitt and Dorothy Johnson Proffitt Drook. Georgia was a 1961 graduate of Noble High School and married K Peter Engelman in Wabash on July 14, 1961; he …read more.

Mary Lou Price was born in Donaldson to Floyd and Mary Clark. She was the youngest child and only girl growing up with three older brothers. You can imagine the teasing she got. But boy oh by, if anyone else did the teasing they were right there to protect her. She was known for her …read more.

Margaret Ellen “Peggy” Hiss, 85, Donaldson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center. Peggy was born on June 8, 1932 in South Bend to Walter B. and Evelyn J. (Haines) Barrett. She loved gardening, her flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and many indoor plants. Her greatest joy was spending …read more.

Glenn R. Smith, 71, Tippecanoe, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in Catherine Kasper Life Care, Donaldson. Glenn was born Sept. 5, 1946 the son of Royce W. Smith and Catherine P. Smith in Muncie. He and his wife attended Grace Fellowship Church in Tippecanoe. Glenn retired from NISCO of Bremen as a supervisor. On …read more.

Hal Morris Hammel, 100, Rochester, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on July 25, 1917, to William Henry and Lura Leona (Logan) Hammel in Elkhart. A few years later the family moved to a forty acre farm west of Warsaw along the Tippecanoe …read more.

Phyllis M. Gearhart, 89, Akron, passed at 1:11 p.m., Thursday. Dec. 7, 2017, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.  

Michael S. Goble, 25, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Sherry J. Bailey, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 7:06 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Noah Chandler Williams, 20, Madison, Wisc., died Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Madison. Death was accidental. He was born Jan. 31, 1997, in Fort Wayne, to Chandler Morgan Williams and Erin Louise Miniear Williams. He was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, where he was honored as salutatorian of the class of 2015. He …read more.

Tim L. Snyder, 75, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. He was born on June 1, 1942 in Warsaw to Gerald Boyd and Velma (Rhoades) Snyder. Spending most of his lifetime in the Warsaw and Claypool areas, Tim graduated from Warsaw High School in 1960. …read more.

Marty J. Deeter, 58, Columbia City, passed away at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Columbia City. He was born May 9, 1959 to  John and Becky (Alsworth) Deeter. A Columbia City resident for three years he formerly resided in Pierceton. He was formerly employed as a hoistman for Trail-Lite …read more.

Joseph Jay “Joey” DeWitt, 52, Pierceton, passed away at 10:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at his home. He was born on July 19, 1965 in Garrett, IN to Joe Harold & Ella Nora (Wolonski) DeWitt. He was a lifetime Syracuse and North Webster area resident and graduated in 1983 from Wawasee High School …read more.

Donald E. Parker, 84, formerly of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at Cumberland Trace in Plainfield. Born Dec. 15, 1932 in Steuben County, he was the son of Alva Lee and Helen (Hayes) Parker. Don grew up in Steuben County before moving to Columbia City and would go on to serve in …read more.

Paul L. Edwards, 76, a lifetime resident of Wabash, completed his long journey at 10:54 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 23, 1941 in Wabash to the late Henry and Juanita (Shoemaker) Edwards. Paul was a retired factory worker and a member of the …read more.

Francis A. Rans, 87, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 11 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 in Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. Francis was born on April 13, 1930 in Knox to the late John and Nellie (Miller) Rans. On April 21, 1956, he married Kay Svidensky. She passed …read more.

Donald W. King, 85, Wabash, died at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born June 30, 1932 in Jackson, Mich. to Charles Franklin and Vera E. (Clawson) King. Don married Anna B. Smith in Huntington on Oct. 20, 1951; she died March 1, 2016. He worked at Container Corporation …read more.

Dale A. Holderman, 72, of Lake of the Woods, passed away peacefully in his home at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, 2017. Dale was born in Bremen on July 7, 1945 to Carl E. and Alice (Schroeder) Holderman. He graduated with the class of 1963 from LaPaz High School. He married the former Marie …read more.

Christopher Jon Cullison, 54, South Bend, passed into the hands of God after a long battle with cancer at 10:39pm on December 4th, 2017 in St. Joseph Hospital Regional Medical Center. Christopher Cullison was born January 26th, 1963 to Stephen F Cullison and Margaret A. (Irey) Cullison in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

Timmie L. Snyder, 75, Warsaw, died at 6:25 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Mason Health Care. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Noah Chandler Williams, 20, Madison, Wisc., formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 5:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Marty J. Deeter, 58, passed away at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Columbia City. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Nelva M. Verseput, 94, Winona Lake, passed away at 2:14 a.m., Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Nelson Verseput and her daughter Sherri (Verseput) Colbert. She is survived by her son Gary (Joyce) Verseput, son-in-law Kay (Sherri) Colbert, six grandchildren and …read more.

Mildred Ann Brockhaus-Enyeart, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Mary Jane Forrester, 92, of rural Lagro, died at 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at her home. She was born Dec. 25, 1924 in Lagro, to Mark and Anne (Noonan) Devine. Mary Jane was a 1942 graduate of Lagro High School. She married George Forrester at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lagro on July …read more.

  Delbert “Smokey” Schmucker Jr., 89, New Paris, died 4:05 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at Goshen Health Hospital. He was born April 3, 1928 in Goshen to Delbert and Gertrude (Hull) Schmucker Sr. On April 29, 1948, he married Gladys (Snoke) Schmucker and she passed away on Jan. 9, 1995. He then married Jane …read more.

Archie E. Parker, 86, passed away at 9:53 a.m. on Monday December 4, 2017 in his home. Born in Hopkins County, Kentucky on July 13, 1931, Archie was the son of Charlie and Agnes (Oakley) Parker. He graduated from Hansen High School. Archie served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict until this Honorable …read more.

Joseph J. DeWitt, 52, Pierceton, passed away at 10:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Hargus Tackett, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 8:48 p.m., Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in his residence. He was born March 4, 1935 in Floyd County, Ky. to Andrew and Addie (Blanton) Tackett. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Ervin on April 28, 1980 in Warsaw.  He was a Warsaw City Employee and retired from …read more.

Carl Max Schultz, known by everyone as just Max, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 76. He was born on Nov. 25, 1941 in Wapakoneta, Ohio to Cleo M. (Miller) Schultz and Karl Francis Schultz.  On Nov. 21, …read more.