Markus Neal Middleton, 23, of Albion, Ind., passed away on Wednesday Oct. 4, 2017 at 9:01 p.m. in Albion. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana.

Ella Mae Weaver, 94, North Manchester, Ind. went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 6, 2017 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Daughter of Harry E. and Ida Rebecca (Hawbecker) Stern, Ella Mae was born on April 2, 1923 in Beaverton, Mich. On Aug. 17, 1947 …read more.

Charles Clyde “Chuck” Strange, 87, of Wabash, Ind., died at 5 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born April 24, 1930 in Chauncey, Ill., to Frank “Smoke” and Bessie (Rosborough) Strange. Chuck was a 1948 graduate of Lagro High School. and attended Manchester College and Texas Christian …read more.

Oscar L. Robinson, 86, of rural Mentone (Palestine), Ind. passed at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Demaris “Dee” Hochstetler, 78, Bremen, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at Elkhart Hospice House after a brief illness.  She was born May 24, 1939 in Argos to Lloyd and Ruth (Bodey) Reed. Dee was a 1957 graduate of Argos High School and graduated in 1962 from Memorial Hospital School of Nursing …read more.

Peggy Ann Schroeder, 73, Whitley County, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2017 at her home. She was born June 22, 1944 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Coral and Violet (Baker) Platter. Her formative years were spent in Jefferson Township, Whitley County. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School, received her Bachelor …read more.

Cheryl Terry, 69,  Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Arrangements for Cheryl are pending at this time.

Tom Kinch, 54, Warsaw, passed away on Oct. 5, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.  He was born on July 6, 1963 in Wabash to John & Diane (Grindle) Kinch. He is survived by his life companion Sonya Sturgill of Warsaw, son, Dylan Kinch of Warsaw; two grandchildren; brother, Todd Kinch of Warsaw; two …read more.

Jean Anne Powell, 63, Ligonier, passed away Sept. 27, 2017 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born in Huntingon on Nov. 1, 1953, the daughter of Melvin and Blythe (Jacobs) Rice. Jean will be remembered by her strong work ethic and the way she knew how to cook. She was an avid Chicago Bears …read more.

Jerry L. Titus, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital after a brief illness. Jerry owned, with his wife, Kathy, Titus Funeral Home. Arrangements for Mr. Titus are pending at this time.

William “Bill” C. Helms, 68, Larwill, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. He was born on Oct. 15, 1948 the son of Elbert and Betty (Huftine) Helms in South Bend. Bill married Linda Simcox in 1970. They were married 33 years and had two sons, Gabriel Helms and Gage Robert Helms, both …read more.

Stephen G. McCammon, 76, North Manchester, passed away at 11:9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born September 21, 1941 in Mitchell to George & Ethel E. “Betty” (Shaw) McCammon. On April 11, 1980 he married Nancy J. Holle.  She passed away Jan. 7, 2015. Steve was Vice President …read more.

Rebecca Lea Geib Tosch, 42, Plymouth, passed away at 10:49 a.m., Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Becky was born on Jan. 29, 1975, the daughter of Tony and Dorothy (Willison) Geib. On April 6, 2016, she married Lawrence Tosch. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry; son, Andrew …read more.

Sister Agatha Niebrugge (Zita Therese), PHJC passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Sister Agatha was born in Effingham, Ill. to Anthony and Anna (Aulenbrock) Niebrugge who preceded her in death along with her siblings Paul, Lawrence (Dorothy), Alphonse, Martha Muehlenfeld (Joe), Johanna Spracklin (Bernard), Ambrose (Dorothy), Father …read more.

Christopher Lynn Howard, 48, Argos, died at 4:28 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at his residence. He had been in declining health the past couple of years. He was born on June 28, 1969 in Plymouth, to Lloyd D. Howard and Phyllis (Hensley) Howard and had lived all of his life in Marshall County, Indiana. …read more.

Malinda Faye Rae, 49, Argos, died at 7:32 a.m., Oct. 5, 2017, at her residence. Arrangements are pending.

Dorothy E. (Polk) Thurin, 93, Plymouth, and formerly of the Culver Community died at 9:20 p.m., Oct. 5, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, where she had been in declining health. She was born on Aug. 10, 1924 in Pittsburg, Penn. to John Polk and Rose (Wesolek) Polk. She had lived in the Culver community …read more.

Louis “Lou” Salvatore Biondi passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, having lived and enjoyed 80 years devoted to and loved by his family and many friends. Lou was born in Rome on Jan. 10, 1937, the youngest child of the late Edgardo and Ausila (Marino) Biondi, Sr. He was a 1954 graduate of Rome …read more.

Betty L. Wildman, 85, passed away at 11:05 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw where she has been a resident since January 2017. She was born on Feb. 28, 1932 in West Prestonsburg, Ky. to Wiley and Lula Shepherd Whitaker. Her family moved to the rural area of Silver Lake …read more.

Trella McGee Grossman, 82, Silver Lake, died at 11:05 a.m., Oct. 3, 2017, at her residence. She was born on June 30, 1935 in Bourbon to John Ervin Scott and Minnie Mae (Elkins) Scott.  Trella married George C. Grossman on Nov. 23, 1954 and there after had seven children. Trella worked at Burger Chef which …read more.

Louis Salvatore Biondi, 80, passed away at 8:08 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Rex A. Hobbs, 80, Clayton, N.C. passed away at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Brian Center, Clayton N.C. He was born July 14, 1937 in Marion to Oral and Cesta (Dailey) Hobbs. On Oct. 17, 1981 he married Ardythe G. Ritenour. She passed away on Nov. 20, 2008. Rex was a machinist at …read more.

James “Jim” P. Agee, 62, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. He was born April 12, 1955, in Knox, to Eardon “Pete” P. and Eleanor (Walters) Agee. He is survived by his significant other, Linda Secunda; children, James “Jimmy” P. (Monica) Agee, Daniel (Kelly) Agee, Derek Agee and his significant other, Amanda, …read more.

Trella Grossman, 82, Silver Lake, died at 11:06 a.m. October 3, 2017 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at this time

Emily Anne Mangelsdorf, 24, Peru, passed away at 5:34 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born on June 16, 1993 in Fort Polk, La., the daughter of David T. Mangelsdorf and Jeanetta McSwain. Emily enjoyed drawing and various artistic activities. Survivors include her daughters, Stephanie Anne Mangelsdorf and Charli …read more.

Doris Lucille Berlin, 92, Pierceton, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Visiting Nurses & Hospice Home Fort Wayne.  She was born Dec. 18, 1924 in Pierceton to Alfred Ray and Trilby (Droud) Linn. She was a lifetime Pierceton resident. On April 24, 1948 she was united in marriage to John Martin Berlin …read more.

M. Marceline Russell, 94, Pierceton, Indiana passed away at 5:59 p.m. Friday Sept. 29, 2017. She was born on the third generation Michael homestead near Sidney on Aug. 2, 1923 to Roy F. and Clara M. (Metzger) Michael. As a young girl she attended school at Sidney and her family attended the former Plunge Creek …read more.

Doris L. Berlin, 92, Pierceton, passed away at 1:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Visiting Nurses & Hospice Home Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Suzanne H. Belknap, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake. She was born on Feb. 19, 1936 in Painesville, Ohio to Harriet Kathryn (Deitrich) and Francis Dorwin Hendrick. Suzanne graduated from high school in 1954 in Mantua, Ohio. When she was a …read more.

Charles W. Rumple, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 6:54 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in his home.  He was born March 20, 1956 in Sullivan to Robert and June (Arnold) Rumple. On July 21, 2013 Charles married Lisa (Sullivan) Rumple in Warsaw; they were long time companions and had lived together for 20 years. He attended …read more.

Rev. Earl D. Zeltwanger, 90, Bremen, went to be with the Lord at 11:55 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Earl was born on Aug. 30, 1927, one of five children born to Carl and Wilhelmina (Laidig) Zeltwanger. On June 8, 1952, in Elgin, Ill., he married Marge Haas. He is survived by his loving wife …read more.

Verda Mae (Boyer) Miles, 84, Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2017, at the Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce, Fla. She was born August 30, 1933 in Packerton to William H. and Rose L. (Shand) Boyer. She graduated from Chili High School in Chili in 1951. She attended Northern …read more.

Paul J. Christiansen, 90, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Campus. Paul was born Nov. 15, 1926 in Bourbon, to the late Paul P. and Anna (Hansen) Christiansen. He attended schools in Bourbon and Etna Green, but graduated from Argos High School in 1944. He went on …read more.

E. Joan Bucher, 77, of Akron, Indiana and formerly of Rock Lake passed at 11:30 am, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at her residence unexpectedly. She was born on Sept. 18, 1940 in Fulton County, Indiana to Earl D. and June A. (Smith) Floor. She married on Sept. 23, 1958 in the Disko United Methodist Church …read more.

John P. Hudkins, 74, Rochester, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at his residence. On July 6, 1943, John Phillip Hudkins was born in Fulton County. He was a treasured son of William Judson and Mildred I. Brooker Hudkins. Growing up he shared his childhood with five brothers and a sister. He graduated from Rochester High …read more.

Phyllis M. Engel, 89, North Webster passed away on Oct. 1, 2017, at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on Aug. 3, 1928 in Schererville to Russell and Ethel (Lain) Engel. She was a lifelong area resident, graduating from North Webster High School in 1946. She worked as a bookkeeper at North Webster Lumber …read more.

Charles W. Rumple, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in his home. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Dennis K. Richards, 62, Elkhart, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. He was born May 4, 1955 in Elkhart to Virgil Otis and Olivene May (Ott) Richards. He graduated in 1973 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was a United States Army veteran. He …read more.

William “Bill” C. Helms, 68, Larwill, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. He was born on Oct. 15, 1948 the son of Elbert and Betty (Huftine) Helms in South Bend. Bill married Linda Simcox in 1970. They were married 33 years and had two sons, Gabriel Helms and Gage Robert Helms, both …read more.

Richard A. “Dick” Weaver, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Dec. 3, 1935 in Mishawaka to Carlyle Robert “Bob” and Glada (Hartman) Weaver. He attended high school in Jimtown, then moved to the Syracuse area in the early 1950’s and …read more.

Jerry Lee Whetstone, 63, Fishers, died on Sept. 29, 2017, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, at 8:41 a.m. He was born on May 26, 1954 in Warsaw to Lowell D. Whetstone and LoaJean (Horn) Whetstone. Jerry served in the United States Navy where he was a welder. He then was employed as a …read more.

Dennis K. Richards, 62, Elkhart, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.  

Janet L. Clark, 59, North Manchester, passed away at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born March 20, 1958 in Wabash to Franklin C. and Evelyn E. (Betten) Clark.  She graduated from Manchester High School, North Manchester, in 1977.  Janet enjoyed being with people. She collected …read more.

Philip L. “Phil” Beatty, 79, passed away Friday, Sept. 29, at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.

Heather Elaine Ross, Claypool, passed away Sept. 26, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  Heather was born on Jan. 16, 1972 to Donald and Janet Imel in Portsmouth, Va. On April 4, 2003 she married Thomas Ross in Warsaw.  She is survived by Thomas and their two sons Andrew and Aaron (Claypool), her parents Donald and …read more.

Douglas L. Capper, 63, Rochester, passed away at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 in Winamac. On Jan. 18, 1954, in Pulaski County, Doug was born. He was a treasured son of  Jack and Berneice Haselby Capper.  Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers John and Barry and a sister Colleen.  Doug graduated …read more.

Edmond R. “Ed” Proietti, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at his residence. He was born on July 24, 1924 in Mt. Kisco, N.Y. to John and Natalie (Salvati) Proietti. He graduated from Mt. Kisco High School, attended a business college in New York and was a United States …read more.

Richard A. “Dick” Weaver, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

William “Bill” C. Helms, 68, Larwill, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. He was born on Oct. 15, 1948 the son of Elbert and Betty (Huftine) Helms in South Bend. Bill married Linda Simcox in 1970. They were married 33 years and had two sons, Gabriel Helms and Gage Robert Helms, both …read more.

Douglas L. Capper, 63, Rochester, passed away at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Marquitta M. McLochlin, 85, Rochester, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Marquitta was the adopted daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Darr. She moved to Linton when she married Roy Foster. He was killed in an auto accident leaving her with a son, Tommy Joe, three years …read more.

Shirley I. Woosley, 83, passed away peacefully at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth where she has made her home for the past four years. She was born Feb. 7, 1934, in Palatine, Ill., the daughter of Edward R. and Rose (Spoerl) Petersen. Shirley received her education at Proviso East …read more.

Landis Ray Weaver, 54, Goshen, died at 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, from a battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor, at his home. He was born June 4, 1963, in Elkhart to Ivan G. and Ina M. (Martin) Weaver. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Ina and Harvey Weaver, Goshen; siblings, Lynnette Kay (Carlton) …read more.

Melissa A. “Missy” Platz, 60, passed away at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, from an allergic reaction after a bee sting. Missy was born on July 14, 1957, in Indianapolis, to the late James O. and Imogene “Jean” (Williams) Clay. She has lived most of her life in Lakeville. …read more.

Loretta L. Thomas, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by family at 10:05 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 79. She was born on June 21, 1938, in Tidioute, Pa., to Leona (Toner) and Philip Hunt. On Jan. 5, 1965, she was married to Jimmie B. …read more.

Karen Lee Jefferson, 71, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Oct. 15, 1945, in Independence, Mo., Karen was the daughter of Walter Thomas Winkler, Sr. and Vivian Rutherford. Karen was married to Edwin Lee Jefferson on Oct. 15, …read more.

Karl L. Gorsuch, 88, Kimmell, passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on Sept. 8, 1929, the son of Dale and Almeda (Reeve) Gorsuch in Kimmell, at home. On Sept. 15, 1948, he married Mary Jane Robinson; she survives. Also surviving are four …read more.

William “Bill” Helm, 68, Larwill, passed away on Sept. 20, 2017. Arrangements are pending. Mishler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Jane Shively, 75, formerly of Tuxedo Drive in Plymouth, passed away on Saturday evening, Sept. 16, 2017, at her residence in Muncie. Martha was born on March 26, 1942, in Rochester, to Von and Betty (McWhinney) Anderson. She attended Warsaw schools and graduated in 1960. She then attended Ball State University graduating in 1964 …read more.

Torchia A. Fry, 76, Churubusco, passed away on Sept. 26, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on Aug. 6, 1941, in Kokomo, she was a daughter of Wayne and Naomi (Phillips) Byrd. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. She retired from C and A Tools in Churubusco. Torchia …read more.

Hilda M. Hendrickson, 95, formerly of Columbia City, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Sept. 24, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, at the home of her daughter, Vicki, where she resided since March 2009. She was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Eel River Township, Allen County, a daughter of Ozie and Mabel (Goheen) Boggs. She attended …read more.

David B. Lortie, 74, of Cleveland Township, Whitley County, died at 5:07 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted on Wednesday. He was born July 25, 1943, in Allen County, a son of John B. and Celeste C. (Coonrod) Lortie. He graduated from Monroeville High …read more.

Della E. Lesley, 99, formerly of South Whitley, died at 12:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, where she had been a resident several years. She was born Sept. 30, 1917, in West Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter of Ben and Jane (Hackworth) England. Her formative years were spent in West …read more.

Alger Jackson, 93, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in his residence. He was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Sublett, Ky., to Benjamin and Emily (Marshall) Jackson. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945 serving with Company A 359th Engineer Service Regiment serving in Normandy, Northern France …read more.

Kenneth R. “Kenny” Kerlin, 89, Silver Lake, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. He was born on June 8, 1928, in Rochester, to Russell and Pearl (Hill) Kerlin. He was a lifetime Silver Lake area resident and graduated from Silver Lake High School. He was married on Nov. 2, 1947, to Barbara “Barb” …read more.

Alger Jackson, 93, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Dale E. Kelsey died at 7:17 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne to Paul David and Dorothy L. (Oliver) Kelsey on April 10, 1929, Dale was one of six children. In 1947 Dale graduated from South Whitley High School. As the Korean War approached, Dale became a member of the U.S Army …read more.

James L. Sriver, 82, Akron, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. Born on June 10, 1935 in Wabash County, he was the son of Estil and Anna Sriver. Jim was a proud graduate of Akron High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for White Metal Rolling and Stamping …read more.

Tiffany Sue Burton Simonin, 48, Kewanna, passed away at 12:25 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. This followed a valiant battle with diabetes. On Sept. 4, 1969, Tiffany was born in Cook County, Ill. She was the cherished daughter of Harold and Elaine Morgan Burton. Growing up she shared her childhood with two …read more.

Edmond R. Proietti, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

“Then little children were being brought to Him in order that He might lay His hands on them and pray.  The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; but Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of …read more.

Cheryl Myers, 48, Nappanee, died at 9:10 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at her residence after a brief illness (5 weeks) with pancreatic cancer. She was born Jan. 17, 1969 in Warsaw to Don and Annetta (Williams) Millington. She graduated from Wheaton Central High School, and was a 1991 graduate of Messiah College in Pennsylvania, …read more.

Lester G. Sellers, 79, Bourbon, passed away Sept. 22, 2017, at home as a result of a fatal farm accident. Lester was born the son of Henry Ward and Dorothy Hall Sellers, Dec. 26, 1937, in Marshall County. He has been a life long resident of Bourbon. He married Gail Simmers on December 13, 1958; …read more.

Betty B. Jack, 88, passed away on Sept. 24, 2017 at the Warsaw Meadows Care Center. She was born on March 10, 1929 in Xenia, Ohio to Cecil and Cora (Saunders) Baxter.  On July 23, 1949 she married James Jack who preceded her on Dec. 30, 1975.  She was a member of the VFW, American …read more.

Richard Allen Kuhn, 76, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in his home, surrounded by family. Richard was born on April 26, 1941, the son of Lester and Nellie (Young) Kuhn. On Sept. 5, 1971, he married Diana Rohrer. He is survived by his loving wife, Diana of 46 years; …read more.

Mason Lee Galway, 20 months, of North Manchester, died at 11:04 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at his home. He was born Dec. 28, 2015 in Huntington, to Brian Redden and Cassandra Galway. He is survived by his parents, Brian Redden and Cassandra Galway of North Manchester, four sisters, Maci Reust of North Manchester, Madison …read more.

Dale Loren Eppley, 73, Somerset, died at 6:52 p.m., Sept. 24, 2017, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born April 20, 1944, in Wabash, to Harold William and Helene Louise (Butts) Eppley. Dale was a 1962 graduate of Somerset High School, where he lettered in four sports. He also attended Indiana Central, now University of …read more.

Helen C. Pritsch, 90, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in the Miller’s Merry Manor nursing home. Helen was born on March 12, 1927 in Plymouth to Clarence W. and Carrie L. (Triplet) Myers. On Jan. 24, 1976 Helen became the bride of James D. Pritsch. She enjoyed being outdoors and spending …read more.

Dustin Eric Hatfield, 37, Salem, and formerly of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. He was born Oct. 11, 1979 in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1999. On Jan. 9, 2010 he married Patricia Hatfield, who survives. He is also survived by his father figure Mike …read more.

James L. Sriver, 82, Akron, passed at 6:33 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Donald Eugene Frush, 94, Granger, passed away at 10:36 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Golden Living Center-Fountainview Nursing Home, Mishawaka. Donald passed away due to dementia. He was born Feb. 4, 1923 in Warsaw to William Clifford and Marguerite (Hughes) Frush, Sr. A 1942 graduate of Warsaw High School, he entered the United States Army …read more.

Kenneth R. “Ken” Kerlin, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Richard C. “Dick” Cripe, 76, Ligonier passed away on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at home. He was born on April 8, 1941 to Neuwell and Muriel (Vondersmith) Cripe in Ligonier. On Jan. 31, 1965, he married Mirite Miller in Ligonier. Mr. Cripe was a truck driver for Bulkmatic for 30 years. He loved working on …read more.

Donald R. “Don” Jenkins, 60, Silver Lake, passed away at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on April 26, 1957 in Vanwert, Ohio to George and Constance (Barth) Jenkins. He graduated in 1975 from Warsaw High School and formerly worked in a factory, construction, and …read more.

James Wade Martin, 75, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at home. He was born on March 3, 1942 the son of Wesley David Martin Sr. and Darlena (Stetler) Martin at home in Charleston, W. Va. On June 24, 1961 he married Georgetta Jean Thaxton. Together they shared 56 years of wedded …read more.

Argyle “Bud” Keirn, 82, North Manchester, passed away at 6:39 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Known as Bud to almost everyone he knew, he was born to Robert and Lucille (Fullmer) Keirn on April 28, 1935 in Whitley County. After graduating from Columbia City High School in 1953, Bud married Lavon Knisely on May …read more.

Torie Ann Stage Wilkins, 54, died on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Her passing was in her Warsaw home where she was surrounded by family and friends. Torie was born to Benny and Mary (Downham) Stage on Feb. 16, 1963 in Elwood. Although she spent several years there, her family would move to Warsaw in the …read more.

James W. Denny, 82, of Culver, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in the comfort of his home. On Feb. 21, 1935, James William Denny was born in Delong.   He was a treasured son of Joseph Walter and Daisy Mae Miller Denny. Following high school patriotism beckoned.  Jim answered the call by enlisting with the United …read more.

Rowena G. Bryant, 93, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:12 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Near Athens, on July 11, 1924, Rowena Grace McIntire was born.   She was a treasured daughter of Oval L. and Mary Mildred Craig McIntire.  As one of six children, growing she …read more.

Carol A. Vandermark, 81, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:45 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 at Life Care Center of Rochester. In Fulton County, on July 6, 1936, Carol Ann Spurlock  was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Ira Morris and Nina L. Riley Spurlock.  On June …read more.

Larry Lee Montel, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in his residence. He was born June 28, 1935 in Kosciusko County to Deverl and Ruby (Ayres) Montel. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1954. On July 10, 1964 he married Laverne Garber. She passed away on Aug. 17, 2008. …read more.

Marilyn Jo Schlemmer, 87, Wabash, died at 8:20 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Nov. 3, 1929 in Peru, to Ervin Hileman and Edith Mae (Zook) Hileman Holmes. Marilyn married Theodore Philip Schlemmer; he died Jan 20, 1999. She was a nurses aide at the Wabash County Hospital 19 …read more.

Tina Jo Gladeau, 57, Wabash, died at 4:21 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 16, 1960 in Willowwood, Ohio to Joseph Gladeau and Lucille (Wilson) Daniels. Tina worked as a dietician for a nursing home.  She enjoyed Bingo, fishing, and playing on the computer. She is survived by …read more.

Rhonda J. Rouch, 59, Plymouth passed away peacefully at 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Rhonda was born on Dec. 28, 1957, in the Naval hospital in Portsmouth, Va. to Jud and Betty (Bottorff) Rouch. Rhonda has been a resident of the Plymouth area for the past ten …read more.

Ruth Ann Huff, 79, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 of natural causes in her home. Ruth Ann was born in Connellsville, Penn., Aug. 29, 1938, the daughter of Warren and Beulah (Anderson) Breakiron. On Oct. 3, 1954, in Connellsville, Ruth Ann and Cecil R. Huff were married; he preceded her in death …read more.

Bettie L. Hare, 91, Milford, died 6:55 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at Goshen Hospital.  She was born Sept. 24, 1925 in Goshen, to Ed & Dollie (Marrow) Albert. Surviving are a daughter, Rita Vanlaningham, Milford, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents, a daughter, Bonnie Lou Hare, a son, …read more.

Lorita C. Randall, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at her son’s home in Pierceton. She was born Aug. 20, 1930 in Warsaw to Theodore and Marguerite (Galbreath) VanCuren. She graduated in 1948 from North Webster High School and from Wayne Beauty College in Fort Wayne. She was married …read more.

Rowena Bryant, 93, Rochester passed away at  Logansport Memorial Hospital  at 3:12 a.m. Sept. 22, 2017.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Lorita C. Randall, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at her son’s home in Pierceton. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Donald Eugene Frush, 94, Granger, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, in Golden Living Center-Fountainview Nursing Home, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.