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

Donald J. Ward, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 2:54 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Gary L. Sriver, 79, Akron, passed away on Nov. 5, 2017. Gary was born in Rochester on Jan. 23, 1938, to Claudia (Rhodes) and Orville Sriver. Gary shared his childhood with younger brother Randy. Gary and Tamara shared a lifelong friendship with Randy and his wife Judy. While Gary was fond of all of his …read more.

Frances M. Armey, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

John J. Hale, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Norman J. “Norm” Hanford, 71, Leesburg, passed away at 5:57 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, after a short, but brave battle with cancer. He was born on Sept. 25, 1946 in Thawville, Ill. to Gus and Mary (Grevenstuk) Hanford. He graduated in 1964 from Roberts-Thawville High School in …read more.

Dick Lee Miller, 73, North Manchester, passed away peacefully in his residence with his sister Mary and two brothers Paul and Wayne by his side at 3:25 a.m., Nov. 5, 2017. Dick was born in Urbana on Aug. 3, 1944 to Cecil and Letha (Green) Miller. Dick was a graduate of Manchester High School, class …read more.

Evelyn Johnson, 91, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 5, 2017, at Greencroft in Goshen. She was born on Feb. 7, 1926 in North Webster to Homer Russell and 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 …read more.

Lara Popenfoose, Warsaw, passed away at 2:23 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in her residence. She was born January 10, 1977 in Warsaw to Larry D. and Debra (Edwards) Popenfoose. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident, she was a homemaker and full-time mother. Survivors include her children Arissa, Ryan and Devin Caudill, all of Warsaw, companion …read more.

Norman J. “Norm” Hanford, 71, Leesburg, passed away at 5:57 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Randal W. Collar, 63, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at his home. Born Sept. 19, 1954 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Roger W. Collar and Beatrice (Trimmer) Carmichael. He graduated from Northside High School in 1973. Randy worked for 30 years with Dana Weatherhead in both the Columbia City …read more.

Esther L. Blocher, 81, North Manchester, IN passed away at 4:54 a.m. Sunday, November 5, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born December 22, 1935 in Wabash County to Orville E. & Mae E. (Niccum) Metzger. On September 21, 1957 she married Billie G. Blocher.  She was a homemaker, farmer’s wife and …read more.

Lara Jean Popenfoose, Warsaw, passed away at 2:23 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Evelyn Johnson, 91, Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 5, 2017 at Greencroft in Goshen.  Arrangements are pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Thurman E. Easterday, 83, North Manchester, passed away at 6:39 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2017 at Parkview Hospice, Wabash. He was born in Wabash, on May 25, 1934 to Fred and Opal (Adams) Easterday. Thurman was a man who worked hard to provide for his family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. For …read more.

Grace Lavonne (Schmalzried) Kester, North Manchester, died at 7:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community. Grace was born on a farm north of Urbana, on Sept. 11, 1924, to Aaron and Ethel (Brunton) Schmalzried. A child of the Great Depression, she graduated from Urbana High School in 1942, attended Manchester College during …read more.

Marjorie A. DeMien, 93, passed away at her residence, in the loving care of her family and the Center for Hospice Care, at 5:10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Born in Plymouth, on Oct. 28, 1924, the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Martin) Heyde. She graduated from LaPaz High School in 1942. On Christmas Day, …read more.

Gary L. Sriver, 79, Akron, passed at 5:45 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, at his farm West of Akron, Ind. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Sondra J. Geller, 74, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:25 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka. On Jan. 9, 1943 in Rochester, Sondra Jean Mikesell was born. She was the treasured daughter of James and Harriet Lewis Mikesell.  Growing up she shared her childhood …read more.

Betty Gaye Berger, 82, North Webster, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on March 26, 1935 in Chester, Ill. to Roy M. and LaVerne E. (Bueckman) Tindall. She grew up in Chester, Ill. and graduated in 1953 from Chester High School. She …read more.

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

Norma Jean Walburn, 93, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.  Born July 16, 1924 in Paulding, Ohio, Jean was the daughter of Edwin and Blanche Diesler.  In October of 1944, she married her handsome marine Eddie, and shortly after they moved to the Noble County farm where they contentedly resided for over …read more.

Paul E. Ross, 84, of Wabash, Ind., died on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at 1:50 p.m. at Vernon Health & Rehabilitation, Wabash.  He was born on May 30, 1933 in Wabash to William and Ledema (Bowman) Ross, Sr. Paul (A-que-nack-que) was a member of the Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana.  Paul worked for 40 …read more.

Russell S. Hoover, 92, North Manchester, Ind., passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at 12:25 a.m. in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born October 8, 1925 in Wabash County, Ind. to Lawrence & Mary (Frantz) Hoover.  He graduated in 1943 from Laketon High School, Laketon, Ind.  On April 24, 1948 he married Joann …read more.

June Ann Stein, 93, of Plymouth passed away on Wednesday afternoon Nov. 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Plymouth. She was born in Sheboygan, Wis., and was formerly of Mishawaka, Ind. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ellen (Michael) Rogers of Austin, Texas and one son, Joseph (Cynthia) Stein of Greencastle, Ind. Also surviving are …read more.

Martha Ellen Boggs, 74, of Roann, Ind., died at 9:17 a.m., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born October 15, 1943 in Oak Grove, Pa., to Wendell Smith and Opal (Perry) Saylor. Martha attended Erie St. Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts, games shows, playing …read more.

Patricia (Gass) Norman, 88, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 7:17 a.m., on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community, in North Manchester, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born on January 29, 1929 in Indianapolis to E.M. “Bud” and Dorothy (Darmody) Gass. She was a graduate of …read more.

Sondra J. Geller, 74, of Rochester, passed away at 4:29 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital of Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mary Ann Edwards, 88, of Akron, Ind. passed at 11:32 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital. She was born on Nov. 22, 1928 in Walton, Ind. to Harland C. and Lottie B. (Burrous) Bowyer. She was married to Ernest Dover Richardson for 26 years. Then she married Glenn W. Edwards, who …read more.

Ruby Irene Sausaman, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Nov. 16, 1923 in South Bend, to Daisy Mae Lake and Ralph Noggle. On Nov. 2, 1941 she was united in marriage to Rex I. Sausaman who preceded her in death. She …read more.

Emma Jean Ernest, 86, Goshen, died 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at her residence. She was born Oct. 11, 1931 in Nappanee to John Lewis and Elizabeth (Snider) Rensberger. On July 5, 1952 in Goshen, she married Dale Ernest and he died on June 17, 2001. Emma is survived by her daughters, JoAnn (John) …read more.

, 50, Warsaw, passed away at 2:44 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 25, 1967 in Warsaw to D. Phil and L. Sue (Jackson) Stiver. David loved his visits to Magical Meadows and participating in horseback riding. In addition, he …read more.

David L. “Dave” Milton, 77, Syracuse, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 1:01 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on May 27, 1940 in Chicago to Maurice and Marguerite (Hartnell) Milton. He grew up in Michigan, Chicago, and Elkhart and graduated in 1958 from Elkhart High …read more.

Olive Jane (Phillips) Swank, 90, Ligonier, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at her residence. Olive was born on March 21, 1927 in Defiance County, Ohio, to Asher B. and Edith (Criswell) Phillips. On Aug. 1, 1942 she married Harold R. Swank who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Violet (Tom) Ley, …read more.

Sandra L. Bedics, 73, North Manchester, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born March 2, 1944 in Matewan, W.Va. to Jim W. and Edna N. (Tanner) Hatfield. She graduated in 1962 from Matewan High School, Matewan, WVa. She retired from Invensys Controls, North Manchester, after many …read more.

Joshua Wayne Martin, 37, Wabash, died at 5:38 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 16, 1980 in Marion to Indy (Bonewitz) Hanthorn. Joshua loved attention. He enjoyed music and everything colorful. He is survived by his mother, Indy Hanthorn; four siblings, Timothy Hanthorn, Adam …read more.

Bobbie (Roberta Smith) Huff, 82, passed away early Monday morning, Oct. 31, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. She was born Sept. 6, 1935 in Harvey, Ill. to the late Carl B. and Bertha (McQueen) Small and lived most her life in Marshall County. Bobbie graduated from West High School …read more.

Patricia A. Deardorff, 86, rural Claypool and formerly of Akron, passed at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at her son’s residence in rural Claypool. She was born on Nov. 5, 1930 in Howard County to Virgil R. and Aliene (Dotson) Hawkins. She married on Oct. 24, 1948 in Russiaville to Roger L Deardorff, he …read more.

Ruby I. Sausaman, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

David L. Stiver, 50, Warsaw, passed away at 2:44 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary Frances Noble, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 12:52 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in her residence.  She was born Dec.14, 1928 in Claypool, to Merl Royse and Blanche Irene (Harper) Engle. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident.  On April 17, 1949, she was united in marriage to Aubrey Wayne Noble in Winona Lake. She …read more.

Dixie Reed, 81, Rochester, passed away at 8:35 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at her residence. In Warsaw, Dixie was born on Sept. 30, 1936, to Merl and Elsie Robbins Linn. She shared her childhood with a sister and brother. Dixie and Jerry J. Reed were married on June 1, 1956 in the Mentone United Methodist Church. They …read more.

Elena Lanae Moore, 2 months old, Warsaw, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Oct. 30, 2017, in Warsaw. She was born on August 17, 2017 to Steven Brown and Marrisa Moore in Fort Wayne. Elena is survived by her parents, paternal grandmother, Norma Lemaster, Warsaw; maternal grandmother, Liz Moore, Warsaw; two sisters, Avril and Olivia Moore …read more.

Mary Frances Noble, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 12:52 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in her residence.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Trevis A. Smith, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away on Monday evening, Oct. 30, 2017 as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 26 years old. Trevis was born on Feb. 21, 1991 in Plymouth. He was the son of Ron and Linda (Seitner) Smith and the youngest of …read more.

Ronald L. “Ron” Ozier, 77, Claypool, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at his residence. He was born Oct. 12, 1940 in Greenup, Ill. to Leo and Sylvia May (Carr) Ozier. He gradated in 1957 from New Berlin High School in New Berlin, Ill. and attended Indiana State University in Terre …read more.

Elena Lanae Moore, 2 months old, Warsaw, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Oct. 30, 2017, in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Arthur L. “Junior” Iden, 83, North Webster, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at his home. He was born on Feb. 13, 1934 in Cromwell to Ralph and Bandora (Kolberg) Iden. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and worked for the Dana Corp. and Weatherhead in Syracuse for over …read more.

Donald W. Goodman, 71, died early Monday morning, July 10, 2017 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, following a short illness. He was a resident of Aurora, Ill., for more than 40 years, but has lived in Columbus for the past four years. Donald Watson Goodman was born in Mount Frere (eastern Cape Province), …read more.

Mary Elizabeth Ayres, 96, North Manchester, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family at 9:48 p.m. Oct. 31, 2017. She was the daughter of Fred J. and Mary (Badger) Badskey.  Born February 15, 1921 during a farm sale at their home on the Kosciusko/Wabash County line. A lifetime North Manchester resident, she …read more.

Arthur “Junior” Iden, 83, North Webster, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Ronald L. “Ron” Ozier, 77, Claypool, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Patricia J. “Pat” Birge, 81, Rochester, passed away at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport. She was born on Nov. 23, 1935, the daughter of George Alfred Thomas and Helen (Judkins) Thomas Sage. On Aug. 11, 1956 in Lebanon, she married Euel Birge. He preceded her in death on Sept. …read more.

Jay B. Moore, 55, Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born Sept. 1, 1962 to Richard and Sandra Moore, he grew up in Warsaw, and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1982. Later he joined the Marines. After his service as a Marine …read more.

David L. “Dave” Milton, 77, Syracuse, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 1:01 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Robert “Bob” L. Warren, 90, Claypool, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 at in his residence. He was born on March 1, 1927 to Elva L. and Sylvia (Jenkins) Warren in Claypool. He was a graduate of Claypool High School in 1945. He served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946 as a …read more.

Eileen Phebus, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 just before 7 p.m in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was 93 at the time of her passing. The daughter of the late John W. and Rosella (Parker) Zolman, Eileen was born on June 5, 1924 in Kosciusko County. As …read more.

Michael J. Hile, 57, Ligonier, passed away, Sunday Oct. 29, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born on July 22, 1960 in Goshen to James E. and Phyllis (Hicks) Hile. Mike really enjoyed spending his time hunting, boating, socializing with friends, watching wrestling, Notre Dame Football and NASCAR on television. He is …read more.

Betty Jean Creviston, 91, a long-time resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Betty was born on July 22, 1926 in Warsaw to Jennings and Gladys (Bloom) Ross. She was the only daughter of four children and was raised alongside her brothers, William, James and …read more.

Jacqueline M. Ihnen, 84, North Manchester, passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 5, 1932 in Wabash to Demonine and Jeanette (Walker) Gill. She moved to North Manchester in the 6th grade and was raised by her foster mother, Mary Hutchinson. On Sept. 20, 1953 she …read more.

Arthur Lee Blocher, 78, North Manchester, passed away at 1:14 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in his residence.  He was born Sept. 5, 1939 in Kosciusko County to Walter and Tressie (Yoder) Blocher. On June 27, 1958 he married Anita Graybill. Art was a self-employed truck driver and mechanic his whole career. He drove for …read more.

Dora E. Moyer, 84, North Manchester, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. She was born March 17, 1933 in Chester Township, Wabash County to Andrew and Hattie (Overlander) Betten. She graduated in 1951 from Chester High School, North Manchester. On Oct. 30, 1952 she married …read more.

Ronald K. “Red” Pearson, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on October 29, 2017 at his residence.  He was born Oct. 24, 1938 in Warsaw to Jasper L. and Mary Audeline (Staples) Pearson. He was a lifetime Leesburg and North Webster area resident, graduated in 1956 from North Webster High School, and attended Ivy …read more.

Joy A. Brown, 84, Warsaw passed away at 2:50 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. She was born March 26, 1933 in Syracuse to Ned and Bertha A. (Biltz) Stuckman. A lifelong Kosciusko County resident she moved from Sy racuse to Warsaw in 1951 and was a 1951 graduate of Syracuse High School. On Sept. 7, …read more.

John Henry Halt, 68, Columbia City, passed away peacefully at his home at 8:35 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.  He had been in declining health. He was born July 10, 1949 in Fort Wayne a son of the late Walter Henry and Florence A. (Scott) Halt.  His formative years were spent in Larwill. He graduated …read more.

Ronald E. Engle, 81, rural Columbia City, passed away peacefully at 12:28 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at Miller’s – Oak Pointe, Columbia City where he had been a resident since January 2016. He was born Oct. 12, 1936 in Columbia City, a son of the late Ralph and Evelyn (Bower) Engle. He started school …read more.

Martha E. Blakley, 82, Larwill, passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Martha’s family includes her husband, John Blakley, of Larwill; daughter, Julie (Mike) Shoda, of Columbia City; sons, Tobie (Carla) Blakley, of Columbia City, Eric (Julie) Blakley, of Whitestown and Andy (April) Blakley, of Zionsville; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren …read more.

Helen M. Louk, 84, of Culver passed away on October 25, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Plymouth, Indiana. Helen was born on April 13, 1933, in South Bend, IN, 1 of 3 children born to Andy and Lula (Overmyer) Coldwater. After graduating from Riley High School, Helen fell in love and married Russell J. …read more.

Carl William “Bill” Miller II was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, after fighting a valiant battle with cancer. In Wabash on Aug. 28, 1947 Carl William Miller was born. He was the treasured son of Carl. W. and Helen Marie DuBois Miller. Growing up …read more.

Betty Creviston a long time area resident passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a complete obituary and for service details.

Timothy Scott Borne, 71, died on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 after a sixteen month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Tim was the son of Chalmer and Donna Borne. He graduated from Elmhurst High School and Indiana University. In 1968, Tim was the Indiana coordinator for Senator Robert Kennedy’s presidential campaign. After Kennedy’s …read more.

Ronald K. “Red” Pearson, 79, Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Joseph V. “Joe” Richards, 70, Syracuse, passed away at noon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 25, 1947 in Goshen to Virgil Otis and Olivene May (Ott) Richards. He graduated in 1966 from Syracuse High School and was a lifetime Syracuse area resident. He was married on June …read more.

John Allen Losee, 66, Darlington, Wisc. (formerly of Syracuse) passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, a t his home in Darlington, Wisc. He was born on March 12, 1951 in Warsaw to James R. and Pauline O. (Ringler) Losee. He graduate in 1969 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and lived most of his …read more.

Royce J. Maynard, 34, Pierceton, passed away at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, on Oct. 27, 2017, at 11:40 a.m. Born on Dec. 26, 1982 in Columbia City, Royce was the child of Royce L. Maynard and Lena (Roger) West. Facing many obstacles in life, Royce didn’t let them stop him from achieving his goals. In …read more.

Louise Hackworth, 86, Raymore, Missouri and formerly of Mentone, Indiana, passed at 3:37 pm, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home of Belton, Missouri. She was born on Nov. 16, 1930 in Beaver Dam to Andrew Jackson and Audrey Irene (Lackey) Konkle. She married on Sept. 1, 1953 in Warsaw to Gordon Hackworth, …read more.

Carl William “ Bill” Miller II was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, after fighting a valiant battle with cancer. Carl William Miller was born in Wabash on August 28, 1947. He was the treasured son of Carl. W. and Helen Marie DuBois Miller. Growing up, he shared his childhood …read more.

Timothy Scott Borne, 71, died on Friday, Oct. 27, after a sixteen-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, Tim was the son of Chalmer and Donna Borne. He graduated from Elmhurst High School and Indiana University. In 1968, Tim was the Indiana coordinator for Senator Robert Kennedy’s presidential campaign. After Kennedy’s assassination, Tim …read more.

Barbara Jean (Patton) Abrell passed away on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Bethel Point Nursing home in Muncie. Barbara was born in Evanston, Ill. on Sept. 21, 1924 the daughter of Burl and Norma (Elliott) Patton. She was a graduate of Burris High School, Muncie class of “42.” Barbara married Marvin R. Abrell after meeting …read more.

Eleanor “Ellie” Graff, 90, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 8, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz. She was born on Jan. 18, 1927 in Syracuse to Louis and Elnora (Ward) Miller. On May 15, 1947 she married Wayne Blakesley who preceded her in 1959. On Oct. 27, 1972 she married Everett Graff who preceded her …read more.

Barbara Sue (DeLong) Benjamin, 65, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., quietly passed away in her home on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on May 1, 1952 in Wabash, to Alvis Herbert “Herb” DeLong and Mintie Pearl (Smith) DeLong. Barbara, or Sue as she preferred to be called, …read more.

Carl William “Bill” Miller II, 70, Rochester, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at his residence.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Rick Eugene Gaff, 57, Columbia City, died at 1:38 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he had been a patient for the past seven days. He was born Aug. 10, 1960 in Columbia City, a son of Harold Eugene and Gloria Jean (Neil) Gaff. His formative years were spent …read more.

Miriam Nowlin, 98, formerly of Leesburg, passed away on Oct. 20, 2017 in Boston, Mass.  A memorial service and interment will be held at the St. Paul Episcopal Church in Newburyport, Mass. at a later date.  Eastlund Funeral Home is assisting the family in the arrangements.

Jerry M. Miller, 70, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone and Goshen, Ind. passed at 12:35 pm, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 20, 1947 in Fulton County to Harold L. and Betty Jane (Anderson) Miller. He had worked as a bartender and for Dairy …read more.

E. Louise Hackworth, 86, Belton, Mo., and formerly of Mentone, passed at 3:37 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home of Belton, Mo. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Harriette J. Zimmer, 96, Dunnellon, Fla., formerly of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 in her son’s home. She was born on Feb. 27, 1921, to William and Thelma (Reed) Copeland in Hamlet, Indiana. Harriette was united in marriage to Robert Zimmer on Dec. 24, 1938 in Atwood. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Albert “Al” E. Geller, 78, Warsaw, formerly of Georgia, passed away Oct. 25, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Al was born Sept. 27, 1939 in Morocco to Edward and Freeda (Story) Geller. He married Debra Pine Aug. 14, 1993; she survives. Al graduated from Morocco High School and went on to honorably served …read more.

Darrell A. Brookins, a longtime resident of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 201,7 in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital after a brief illness. He was 68 years old at the time of his death. Born on April 13, 1949 in Warsaw, Darrell was the son of Donas and Mary (Bailey) Brookins. He was a …read more.

Peggy Lou Herendeen, 88, Wabash, died at 12:25 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Nov. 7, 1928 in Akron to Cloyce and Edith (Pontius) Geiger. Peggy was a graduate of Akron High School. She married Junior Herendeen in Akron on Sept. 25, 1948; he died Sept. 22, 2011. Peggy …read more.

Janet I. McCuen, 85, of Nappanee, died at 3:12 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born Nov. 7, 1931 in Goshen to Noah O. and Bernice (Peters) Miller. Janet was a graduate of Nappanee High School and attended Purdue University. She was a lifetime area resident. On June 10, …read more.

Dale D. Gagnon, 83, North Manchester, died at 6:26 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Peabody Home where he had been a resident since Oct. 4. He was born June 20, 1934 in Wabash County, a son of Russel C. and Annabelle (Hamilton) Gagnon. His formative years were spent in the Silver Lake and South …read more.

Jose A. Salazar, 57, Plymouth, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in his home with his loving family by his side. Jose was born on Oct. 1, 1960 in Mexico to Jazinto Salazar and Maria Varas. Jose enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, he had a close relationship especially the little children. …read more.

Marion A. Schipplock, 90, passed away of natural causes, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at her residence. Marion was born Aug. 22, 1927 in Starke County to the late Arthur and Marie (Brueggeman) Schipplock. She graduated from Argos High School in 1946. Marion was a member of the Old Time Religion Tabernacle and the Ironwood United …read more.

Diane Kay Henderson Loeffler, 55, Rochester, passed away at 4:27 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On Oct. 12, 1962, Diane was born in Rochester to Ivan and Patricia Sutton Henderson. Growing up, Diane shared her childhood with two sisters, Debra and Donna. Proudly, Diane graduated with the Class of 1981 from …read more.

Lester Allen Phipps, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 8:12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Fresno, Calif., to Lester Edna and Lyda Josephine (Williams) Phipps. A United States Navy Veteran, he faithfully served his country from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean …read more.

Gladys E. Fingerle, 88, North Manchester, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in her daughter’s residence, Peru. She was born Oct. 7, 1929 in Wabash County to Aaron D. and Mabel F. (Metzger) Greer.  On Sept. 19, 1948 she married Robert H. Fingerle.  He passed away June 17, 2007. She was a …read more.

James Daniels, 93, Winona Lake, passed away at 7:39 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 23, 1923 in Floyd County, Ky. to Sterling and Elizabeth (Fannin) Daniels. He was united in marriage to Gladys Hurd on June 5, 1991. She preceded him in 2011. A Kosciusko County …read more.

Teodoro “Teo” Xique Santamaria, 22, Warsaw, passed away at his residence surrounded by family at 11:15 a.m. on Oct. 23, 2017. He was born on Nov. 9, 1994 in San Gregorio, Zacapechpan, C.P. Mexico, to Alberto Xique and Jaqueline Santamaria Tecaxco, who both survive in Warsaw. Teo has been a resident of Kociusko County for …read more.

Eileen Phebus, 93, passed away at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.