Eugene “Gene” Manns, 88, Claypool, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 2:08 a.m., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, surrounded by his family. He was born July 27, 1929, in McGuffey, Ohio, to Dorton and Dollie Manns. He married Geraldine “Gerry” Miller on May 10, 1949, in Magoffin …read more.

Geraldine “Gerri” Ann Pacific, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 11,1940 in Gary to Samuel Mocan and Anna (Antich) Mocan. On July 26, 1986 she was married in Merrilleville to Nunzio Pacific, he passed away on March 17, …read more.

Paisley Dawn Hancock, 4 weeks old, Larwill, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Cynthia A. Schroll, 65, Milford, passed away at Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Douglas A. Hoffer, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 3:18 p.m., Nov. 19, 2017, in his residence. On Dec. 12, 1935 in Clunette he was born to John and Treva M. (Martz). He was united in marriage on June 11, 1975 to Felicia “Phyllis” Ruvo in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident he graduated …read more.

  Marilyn “Jean” Stone, 90, North Manchester, passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Nov. 18, 2017. She was a patient at the Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Jean was born on Aug. 29, 1927 to Galen and Mabel (McClintock) Kintner in Akron, Ohio. Jean graduated from Wabash High School in 1945. After high school, …read more.

David D. Grandstaff, 77, North Manchester, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.  He was born March 31, 1940 in North Manchester, to Paul E. and Mary Alice (Flenar) Grandstaff. David was a 1958 graduate of Manchester High School and attended Wabash College. He left college in 1962 to return …read more.

Helen Lucille Harding, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.  She was born July 8, 1926 in Fort Wayne to Fred and Hulda (Bareman) Ehinger. She was united in marriage in Fort Wayne to Kenneth R. Harding on April 22, 1949. She was a …read more.

Gloria Elaine Kerchenfaut, 77, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by family at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 16, 1940 in Warsaw to Edward Warren and Elizabeth (Fairbanks) Warren.  On Jan. 18, 1958 she was married to Clayton August Kerchenfaut, who survives in Warsaw. Gloria was a …read more.

Elma Dean “Deanie” Myers, 94, New Paris, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 21, 1923 in Springfield, Ill. to Harry E. and H. Bernice (Snelson) Paxton. On July 3, 1945, she married George W. Myers and he died April 16, 1995. Elma worked at Penn Controls, …read more.

L. Michael Emenaker, 67, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at his home of natural causes on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Born in Plymouth on July 26, 1950, Mike was the son of Louis J. and Lucille T. (Veclotch) Emenaker. Mike graduated from Plymouth High School in 1968 where he was …read more.

James M. Heiman, 61, Argos, died at 6:48 p.m., Nov. 19, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements for James are pending at this time at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home

Paul Ivan Becker, 90, North Webster, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at his home. He was born on Sept. 30, 1927 in Elkhart to Lark Raymond and Hattie Aquilla (Davisson) Becker. He graduated in 1945 from Milford High School and was a United States Navy veteran. He was married on …read more.

Douglas A. Hoffer, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 3:18 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, 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

Jakob Gutwein Jr., 92, Warsaw, died Nov. 19, 2017, in Mason Health & Rehab Center. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Helen L. Dodson, 90, of North Manchester, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born May 4, 1927 in Windfall to Darrell and Wilma (Smith) Clouser. Helen married Glen Dodson in Wabash on June 10, 1950. She worked at General Tire in Wabash and was a member of …read more.

Betty J. Paledino, 86, resident of Plymouth since 1977, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on Sept. 27, 1931, Betty was the daughter of Herbert N. and Elna A. (Carlson) Johnson. Betty graduated in 1949 from Chicago High School. On June …read more.

Helen Lucille Harding, 91, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017  in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw.

Nita May Brickel, Winona Lake, passed away at 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake, at the age of 89.  She was born Dec. 1, 1927 in Newcastle, Pennsylvania to Clyde Thomas Bookamer and Jessie Joanna (Lindsey) Bookamer.  On June 19, 1948 she was married to Bruce Allen …read more.

Carole Young, 85, passed away at 3:09 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the Catherine Kasper Home of Plymouth. In Syracuse, New York, on April 12, 1932, Carole Grace Potter was born. She was a cherished daughter of  Foster Charles and Grace Anne Ackley Potter. During her childhood the Potter family moved to Pennsylvania.  In 1950 Carole graduated from …read more.

Helen Irene Brown, 92, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Helen was born on Oct. 13, 1925 in Duluth, Minnesota. She was the daughter of the late Claude James and Nelia Mae (Rehm) Tiffany.  She would graduate from Westville High School with the …read more.

Eleanor Elaine (Creighton) Bornmann, known as Elaine, formerly of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Arvada, Colo. at the age of 85 on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. She had been in failing health the past few months. Elaine was born on June 16, 1932 in Atwood, the first born child of Kathryn …read more.

Jynnessa Liora Lovette, born an angel at 9:34 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Daughter of Jarrod Lee Lovette and Jennifer Louise (Kessler) Lovette, who survive in Warsaw. She was not meant for this world, but was still loved dearly and will forever remain in the hearts of those she …read more.

Charles E. Harrell, 78, North Manchester, died at 10:26 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at his home. He was born in Lagro to the late Herman and Mary (Miller) Harrell on March 24, 1939. Charles married Chattie Hale on Nov. 21, 1971; she survives. He retired from General Tire in Wabash and attended the …read more.

Glenice Elaine Crowel, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 7:39 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in her home surrounded by family. Glenice was born on February 6, 1933, the daughter of the late Ray and Ardella (Senff) Jensen. She is survived by four children: Steven (Carol) Crowel of Boynton Beach, Fla.; Kathy Knight of Warsaw; Brenda …read more.

Helen L. Dodson, 90, North Manchester, died at 5:35 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born May 4, 1927 in Windfall to Darrell and Wilma (Smith) Clouser. Helen married Glen Dodson in Wabash, Indiana on June 10, 1950. She worked at General Tire in Wabash and was …read more.

Lyal Henry Harman, 96, Etna Green, died at home at 2:31 pm Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2017. His children were at his bedside as he peacefully fell asleep in death. Lyal was born Oct. 11, 1921 in Etna Green. He was the son of Isaac and Minnie (Buss) Harman. Lyal lived his entire life in Kosciusko …read more.

Carole Young, 85, Rochester passed away on November 16th, 2017 at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home.

Helen Brown, 92, Warsaw, died at 6:35 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Katie J. Yoder, 87, Nappanee, died at 4:20 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at her residence.  She was born June 14, 1930 in Bremen to John A. and Sarah (Miller) Borkholder.  On April 2, 1953 she married Levi E. Yoder in Bremen.  He preceded her in death Oct. 9, 1998.  She was a homemaker and …read more.

Billy Eugene Hooper, 67, LaPorte, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Billy was born on Feb. 11, 1950, in Fairfield, Ill. to Norval and Jenny (Brock) Hooper. He served his country in the United States Army and he retired as a truck driver for LaPorte Transit, Teamster Union Local 135. Billy is survived by three …read more.

Renate W. Kuhn, 77, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Born in DU-Homberg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Johanna Landersdorfer. Surviving are her daughter, Manuela (Hartmut Hillenhagen); granddaughters, Nicole (Randy Sutton) and Kristen Lutteringer; and great grandson, Lucas, all of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her …read more.

  Nathan D. Shepherd, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Nov. 14, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in David, Ky. to Sylvester and Nancy (Nelson) Shepherd on July 13, 1937. He was raised in Liberty Mills and went to Manchester High School. He was married to Juanita (Prater) on …read more.

Gary Eugene Oradat, 72, also known as “Big O” to many friends, passed away Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, from a 20 month’s courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.  The love of his life, Linda Sue (Pressler) survives. They were married 54 years and had a very full life together. Family meant everything to Gary and he showed …read more.

Imogene P. Barton, 86, of Wabash, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at her home. She was born on Dec. 20, 1930 in Lagro Township to the late Estel and Jennie (Cross) Kulb. Imogene married Gene H. Barton on Oct. 2, 1949; he passed away on Feb. 7, 2002. She was …read more.

Janice Y. Reese, 86, Bremen, passed away at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Janice was born on May 1, 1931, the daughter of Waldo and Pauline (Tyler) Marshall. On July 4, 1947, she married Robert Reese. He passed away on March 16, 2007. Janice is survived by three …read more.

Orrin Andrew “Andy” Hoffer, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 26, 1936 in Warsaw to Fred and Gladys Lucille (Hunter) Hoffer. He graduated from Etna Green High School and was a lifetime resident of the Etna Green …read more.

Orrin Andrew “Andy” Hoffer, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Nathan D. Shepherd, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangement are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Zelda L. Brubaker Blackford, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Mason Health Care & Rehabilitation, Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 15, 1932 to Elmer and Esther (Horn) Sarber in Mentone. She was married to her first husband Jack Brubaker in 1947 and preceded her in 1970, then she …read more.

Judith Sharlene (Hunter) Blue, 82, formerly of Kosciusko County, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Judy was born on Feb. 23, 1935, in Kosciusko County. The third of Walter and Willodene Hunter’s four children, Judy grew up and helped tend the family’s farm on Armstrong Road near …read more.

Rebecca K. Lehman, 70, Nappanee, died at 3:33 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  She was born July 19, 1947 in Bremen Hospital to Henry W. and Berniece (Montague) Unsicker.  She was a “Bowen Baby.” She lived her lifetime in the Bremen and Nappanee area. She was a …read more.

Patricia J. Little, 84, of rural Churubusco, died at 4:07 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at Parkview on Randallia, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on Thursday. She was born April 2, 1933 in Whitley County, a daughter of Roscoe and Mildred (Heady) Kile. Her formative years were spent in Troy Township, Whitley County. She …read more.

Anthony E. “Tony” Gunterman, Jr., died at home on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Tony was born April 26, 1942 in Plymouth to Anthony E. Gunterman, Sr. and Laurene J. (Gilbert) who predeceased him. After graduation from Bremen High School in 1960, Tony joined the United States Air Force where he served …read more.

Jerry Knepper, 81, Plymouth, died on Nov. 12, 2017, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. Jerry was born in Burr Oak of March 27, 1936 to the late Maro and Opal (Thornburg) Knepper. On May 2, 1964 he married Anna Chidalek who preceded him in death. He later married Wilda Burt on December 30, 2012. Jerry was …read more.

James Richard Zehner, 85, Monterey, passed away on Nov. 11, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Jim was born on May 8, 1932 in Pulaski County to August and Anna (Shorter) Zehner.  He attended St. Anne Catholic School and then Monterey High School, graduating from there in 1950. After graduation, Jim went to work …read more.

Elmo Lee Drake, 76, Leiters Ford, passed away at 12:45 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Millers Merry Manor of Culver. On Jan. 29, 1941, Elmo was born in Morehead, Ky., to William and Zola Roberts Drake. Elmo Lee and Jane Messer were married on April 27, 1963. They shared 54 years of life’s adventures. Left to cherish …read more.

Russell C. Hoffert, 97, Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:11 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Parkview-Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born on June 11, 1920 in Larwill to George and Elizabeth (Leiter) Hoffert. He was formerly a resident of Warsaw.  On April 26, 1943, he was united in marriage to Marjorie J. (Eaton) …read more.

Gary E. Oradat, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 10:31 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, 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

David Lee Sommers, Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76. He was born June 18, 1941 in Portland to David W. Sommers and Mattie Marie (Henry) Sommers.  On June 15, 1962 he was married to Linda Lou (Updike) Sommers, who survives in Warsaw. …read more.

Douglas L. Willcox, 67, Warsaw, passed away at 4:34 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 18, 1950 in Wabash County to Claude R. and Darl (Wagner) Willcox. He was an engineer and a member of Urbana Yoke Parish, Urbana. Doug served four years in the US Marines. …read more.

Cheryl M. Himes, 70, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in the Hospice House in South Bend with her loving family by her side. Cheryl was born on May 10, 1947 in Bremen to Richard and Alyette (Dumarshe) Bowen. On July 18, 1964 Cheryl married the love of her life, John L. …read more.

Julia A. Hatfield, 96, Plymouth, passed away at 3:35 a.m., Saturday morning at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Julia was born in Plymouth on Feb. 4 to Harry Orville and Grace Alma (Stockman) Wright. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1939. On June 8, 1940, in Plymouth, she married Harvey Junior …read more.

Evelyn J Dearth, 90, Culver, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Evelyn was was born on April 27, 1927 in Oak Park, Ill., one of four children born to Luther and Lula Mae (Holmes) Shepherd. After graduating from Harper High School she fell in love and married George …read more.

Phyllis A. Walser, 74, Claypool, passed away at 7:35 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.  She was born Oct. 13, 1943 in Kokomo to Raymond and Annabelle (Porter) Conklin. She was a Kosciusko County resident for the past 6 years and is formally of Avon and Cicero. She was a …read more.

Zelda L. Blackford, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 a.m., Sunday Nov. 12, 2017, in Mason Health Care & Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Darlene L. Phillips, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 4:08 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at her home. She was born on Jan. 8, 1944 in Warsaw to Fred and Lorena Carol (Black) Boggs. She attended North Webster High School and was a lifetime North Webster / Syracuse area resident. She was married on April 11, …read more.

Phillip L. “Phil” Abbett, 85, Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at his home. He was born on June 4, 1932 in Hunts, Ark/ to Oral W. and Goldie (Feighner) Abbett. He attended Huntington Public Schools and was married on June 6, 1952 in Huntington to Phyllis J. Henmyer, who preceded him on …read more.

Hazel Sawyer, 90, Elkhart, passed away on Nov. 11, 2017 at the Elkhart Hospice House. She was born on Oct. 26, 1927 in Niles, Mich., to George and Hazel (Cowell) Coquillard. On May 1, 1946 she married James Sawyer who preceded her in 1987. She worked for 36 years at Johnson Controls, then spent 17 …read more.

Phyllis A. Walser, 74, Claypool, passed away at 7:35 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Russell C. Hoffert, 97, Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Nov., 12, 2017, in Parkview-Randalia Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary E. Marsillett, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 6:01 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. She was born Dec. 24, 1934 in Lancer, Ky. to Thomas and Nancy (Griffith) Estepp. She was united in marriage to Ervin Marsillett on Oct. 25, 1948 in Paintsville, Ky. Ervin preceded her on May 16, 1982. She retired from Danek …read more.

Ronald H. Bechler, 73, Goshen, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Sept. 2, 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Harold E. and Laura Ann (Wachner) Bechler.  As a young boy the family moved to Pigeon, Mich., where he graduated from high school and was a well known basketball player. …read more.

Rosanna “Jean” Long Nolen, 98, of Elkhart, died Thursday morning, Nov. 9, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Valley View. She was born Feb. 2, 1919, in Elkhart to Harry Pomrene Kidder and Marie Syson. She married Harry Elba Long in 1941. Kenneth Earl Nolen became her husband in 1974. He died in 1981. Rosanna is …read more.

Carolyn E. Hershberger, 78, North Webster, died Friday, Nov. 10 at Goshen Hospital. She was born October 18, 1939, in Goshen to Andrew and Isabelle (Polmateer) Hunsperger. On February16, 1957, she married Chester “Chet” Hershberger in Goshen. He survives along with a son, Jim (Patsy) Hershberger of Goshen; two sisters, Phyllis Rohrer and twin sister, …read more.

Vera B. Plattner, 104, died at 4:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Oakwood Manor in Oshkosh, Wis. She was born Dec. 13, 1912, in South Whitley, a daughter of Adam and Lesta (Geist) Lehman. She graduated from South Whitley High School in 1931. On December 24, 1935, she was united in marriage to Merl O. …read more.

Marie M. (Gilbert) Sage, 98, Churubusco, passed away Nov. 9, at Summit Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne. She was born July 25, 1919, in Churubusco to the late Charles and Bessie (Workman) Gilbert. Marie was married to J. Lee Sage on July 31, 1937, in Collins. He preceded her in death on March …read more.

Jerry Joe Christner,75, Warsaw, passed away at 10:35 p.m. at Community Hospital of Bremen. He was born on Feb. 1, 1942, in Warsaw to Wilbur Christner and Beatrice (Deal) Christner. From the age of three he was raised by Sarah Evelyn Christner. On Nov. 10, 1984, he was married to Lanetia Mae (Davis) Christner, who …read more.

Gordon H. Vanator, 83, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away at 11:19 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. One of two sons born to Robert “Guy” Vanator and his wife, Mary E. (Parker) Vanator, Gordon was born on June 2, 1934, in Warsaw. He was a graduate of Claypool …read more.

Evelyn Johnson, 91, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 5, at Greencroft in Goshen. She was born on Feb. 7, 1926, in North Webster, to Homer Russell & Elizabeth (Mock) Baker. On April 29, 1945, she married Frank Johnson who preceded her in 2000. She was a 1944 Miflord High School Graduate. She was …read more.

Arthur A. Gaston, 91, North Manchester, passed away 3:59 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born March 10, 1926, in Urbana, to Russell & Lena (Herriman) Gaston. He graduated in 1944 from Urbana High School, Urbana. On Feb. 22, 1948, he married Dora F. Deckena. She passed away …read more.

Martha L. Yohe, 92, North Manchester, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. She was born Nov. 22, 1924, in Onward to Rev. Walter & Merle (Spitler) Stinebaugh. On June 8, 1947, she married R. Lowell Yohe. He passed away January 28, 2014. Martha was a teacher having taught …read more.

Cory David Shenefield, 32, of Wabash, passed away on 10:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on Jan. 19, 1985, in Wabash to David (Gloria) Shenefield and Sheryll (Dave) Ulshafer in Wabash. Cory was a 2003 graduate of Southwood High School. He worked at Clover Blossom Honey in LaFontaine. …read more.

Keith Allen Foster, 63, of Wabash, died at 7:13 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  He was born Sept. 12, 1954 in Muncie to Charles D. and Virginia (Darrah) Foster. Keith was a 1973 graduate of Triton High School and received his associate degree in accounting from Ivy Tech.  He married Joan Johnson …read more.

Norma “Jean” Good, 88, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 3, in the Heritage Point Assisted Living in Mishawka. Jean was born on May 29, 1929, in Delphos, Ohio, to Howard and Leta (Garns) Irick. Jean married her high school sweetheart, David Good on Feb. 14, 1948. Jean was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, …read more.

Thomas J. Heet, 73,  Plymouth, passed away on Monday, Nov. 6, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Thomas was born on Dec. 17, 1943, in Plymouth, to Henry Francis and Alvina W. (Schroeder) Heet. On Sept. 3, 1966, Thomas married the former Jayne Lehman in a beautiful ceremony in the St. Michael Catholic …read more.

Patricia Plunkett, 87, Indian Shores, Fla., and Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 9, at her home with her loving family by her side. Patricia was born on July 14, 1930, in Plymouth, to Robert L and Mildred A (Webster) Plummer. She was a graduate of the Plymouth High School class of 1948. On …read more.

Bertha Catherine Goetz, 96, Goshen, died 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born July 12, 1921, in Elkhart to Henry J. & Sarah C. (Wenger) Burkholder. She married Virgil Roy Goetz on Nov. 1, 1946, and he died Jan. 16, 1985. Surviving are children, Dale Goetz, Goshen, Ronald (Patricia) Goetz, Goshen, …read more.

Merrill J. Yoder, 101, Mishawaka, formerly of Wakarusa, died at midnight Thursday, Nov. 9, at the home of his daughter in Mishawaka. He was born Jan. 4, 1916, in Elkhart County to Harvey & Eliza (Newcomer) Yoder. He married Fay Marie (Wenger) Yoder on Sept. 5, 1937, in Fort Wayne, and she died Feb. 20, …read more.

Doris A. Walter, 79, Greencroft, Manor 4, Goshen, formerly of New Paris, died 3:43 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen, where she resided at for three years. She was the daughter of Floyd and Marian (Schrock) Weldy and was born on Jan. 23, 1938, in Wakarusa. On June 1, 1956, she married Donald …read more.

Frank Anthony Waugh, 62, of Mishawaka and formerly of Bourbon passed away at his home in Mishawaka on Wednesday evening, Nov. 8, after a lengthy illness. He was born in San Jose, Calif. on Nov. 1, 1955 and was born to Ernest and step mother, Vera Camran Nunes. He married Carol Doll on Sept. 28, …read more.

Juan M. Madrigal, 55, de Logansport falleció inesperadamente a las 7 p.m., Miércoles, 1 de Nov.  en su residencia. Nacido el 28 de Mayo de 1962 en Arroyuelos, Michoacán, México, era hijo de los difuntos Reynaldo y Altagracia (Espinoza) Madrigal. Juan era un contratista sindical jubilado en el que trabajó en Reith-Riley Compañía de Construcción …read more.

Lola Hollis Snavely, 90 of Flora, passed away peacefully at 1:15 p.m, Thursday, Nov. 9, at her residence. Born Feb. 3, 1927, in Idaville, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Wilma (Biddle) Weaver. On April 21, 1949, she married John Elmer Hollis. He preceded in death on Sept. 28, 1959. She later …read more.

Elmo L. Drake, 76, of Leiters Ford passed away at 12:45 PM on Friday, November, 10, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor of Culver. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Gordon H. Vanator, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away at 11:19 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. He was 83 years old. One of two sons born to Robert “Guy” Vanator and his wife, Mary E. (Parker) Vanator, Gordon was born on June 2, 1934 in Warsaw. He was …read more.

Phyllis A. Walser, 74, Claypool, passed away at 7:35 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Dawn Addair, 39, Liberty Mills, passed away at 7:44 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 11, 1978 in Welch, W. Va. to Rocky Addair Sr. and Barbara Roberts. She received her GED in 2007. Dawn was a homemaker who loved her family. She is survived by her …read more.

Donald Ward, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born July 7, 1947 in Gulfport, MS. to D.B. and Adrian (Crebs) Ward. Donald faithfully served his Country in the United State Army from July 27, 1966 to April 27, 1979 attaining the …read more.

Arthur A. Gaston, 91, North Manchester, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born March 10, 1926 in Urbana to Russell and Lena (Herriman) Gaston. He graduated in 1944 from Urbana High School, Urbana, IN. On February 22, 1948 he married Dora F. Deckena. She …read more.

Warren John Longstreth, 91, Argos, died at 5:39 a.m., Nov. 9, 2017, at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth, where he had been in declining health. On Sept. 7, 1926 in Mansfield, Ill. he was born to Warren H. Longstreth and Pearl (Kennedy) Longstreth. He had spent most of his life in the Argos Community moving there in …read more.

Carolyn Kay Darke, 80, North Webster, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at her home. She was born on Aug. 15, 1937 in Morgantown, W. Va. to Kenneth Charles and Virginia Ruth (Hebb) Beall. She graduated from high school and was married on July 1, 1967 in Livonia, MI to Eugene …read more.

Darlene L. Phillips, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 4:08 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Berneice M. Curtis, 99, Claypool, passed away at 12:08 p.m. Nov. 8, 2017,  in Kosciusko Community Hospital. On Oct. 7, 1918 in North Judson she was born to Edward and Nadine (Carter) Lane. She was united in marriage to Raymond Eugene Curtis on Oct. 28, 1939 in Goshen. She worked for Heckman Bindery in North …read more.

Berneice Curtis, 99, Claypool, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Carolyn Kay Darke, 80, North Webster, passed away at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Vera B. Plattner, 104, died at 4:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 at Oakwood Manor in Oshkosh, Wisc. She was born Dec. 13, 1912, in South Whitley, a daughter of Adam and Lesta (Geist) Lehman. She graduated from South Whitley High School in 1931. On Dec. 24, 1935 she was united in marriage to Merl …read more.

Michael Lee Boring, 25, Lagro, died at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Dec. 31, 1991 in Huntington to Randy C. Boring and Iva (Davidson) Green. Michael worked at TAS Grain Systems in Wabash. He enjoyed sports, auto mechanics, fishing, and the outdoors. He was an avid NY …read more.

Thomas J. Heet, 73, Plymouth, passed away on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Thomas was born on Dec. 17, 1943, in Plymouth, to Henry Francis and Alvina W. (Schroeder) Heet. On Sept. 3, 1966, Thomas married the former Jayne Lehman in a beautiful ceremony in the St. Michael …read more.

Frances M. Armey, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. She was born Jan. 28, 1923 in Milford to Ross and Edith (Stout) Timmons. She was united in marriage to Merle Armey who preceded her. She retired from Zimmer, Inc. after 13 years of service …read more.

John J. Hale, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. He was born May 20, 1936 in Noble County to John Anderson and Ina Pearl Hale. A Warsaw resident since 1966 he was united in marriage to Jennifer Meade on May 28, 1966 who …read more.