Dr. Richard L. Day, 82, Wabash, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born March 24, 1935 in Gas City to Grandville and Della (Owen) Day. Dr. Day was a 1953 graduate of Mississinewa High School, a 1958 graduate of …read more.

Carol A. Vandermark, 81,  Rochester passed away  at 10:45 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Tiffany Simonin, 48, Rochester passed away at 12:25 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Community Hospital North of Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

James William Denny, 82, Culver, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at his residence. On Feb. 21, 1935, Jim was born in Delong to Joseph Walter and Daisy Mae Miller Denny. Jim and Grace Ann Hettinger were married in Leiters Ford on Feb. 14, 1955. Sadly she passed away on Jan. 5, 2010. Jim will be …read more.

Reverend D. Robert “Bob” Griffith of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 at his residence at the age of 89. He was born on Feb. 16, 1928 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania to Geraldine I. (Rose) and John W. Griffith.  On Sept. 1, 1951 he was …read more.

Britt E. Snyder, 35, passed away at 9:51 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in Marion. He was born in Wabash, Oct. 30, 1981 to David and Janet M. (Edmondson) Snyder, Marion. Britt worked at Kohl’s in Marion and at his family’s business, Snyder Tire, in LaFontaine. Along with his parents, Britt is survived by his …read more.

Carol S. Sheetz, 76, Rochester, passed away at 6:18 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born on Aug. 27, 1941 in Fulton County the daughter of C. Frank and Delia (Lambert) Greer Sr. Carol had been a school bus driver for many years for the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation. …read more.

James Denny, 82, Culver, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Betty J. Milling, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born May 30, 1926 in Warsaw to Ethal R. and M. Helen (Ooley) Evans. She was a former resident of Hudson, Fla. since 2002. She was married to Lynn F. Milling. In addition, since 1978 she was …read more.

Billy C. “Bill” George, 79, Wakarusa died at 12:45 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Milford after an extended illness.   He was born Nov. 13, 1937 in Hepton to Herbert and Mabel (Ervin) George. He lived his lifetime in the Wakarusa area. Bill attended Wakarusa High School. On June 16, 1957, …read more.

Linda Allen, 70, Pierceton, died Tuesday evening, Sept. 19, 2017, in Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Betty J. Milling, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Diana Lynn Wade, 66, Syracuse, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born March 2, 1951 in South Bend to Robert and Joyce (Shock) Cripe. She attended Jackson High School in South Bend and was married on Nov. 29, 1985 in Syracuse …read more.

Roger D. Sprague, 67, Butler, formerly of Ligonier, passed away at 1:11 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at DeKalb Hospital surrounded by family in DeKalb. He was born on Oct. 10, 1949, to Adrian and Orpha (Weade) Sprague at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake,. Roger was a life-long resident of Ligonier. He worked for many …read more.

Patricia Ann Benedict, 63, rural Wabash,, died at 2:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 21, 1953 in French Lick, Ky. to James I. and May (Stidham) Burkhart. Patty was a 1972 graduate of Marion High School. She married Paul William “Bill” Benedict …read more.

Marvin Lee Snyder, 81, Argos, died at 1:07 p.m., Sept. 18, 2017, at the South Bend Hospice House, South Bend. Marvin had been in declining health for the past couple of years. On March 5, 1936 in Kewanna, he was born to Alpheus “Al” Snyder and Mary Fern (Pasco) Snyder. Marvin lived most of his …read more.

Merle E. Hostetler, 77, Denver, and formerly of Gilead died surrounded by loving family at 2:45 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Jan. 31, 1940 in Miami County, to Robert and Esther Hostetler. He married on July 30, 1966 in Peru at the First Baptist Church to Patty Janeway, …read more.

Cameron A. Scarberry, 16, Etna Green, passed away at 1:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in rural Kosciusko County as a result of injuries he suffered in an automobile accident. Cameron was born the son of Brian Scarberry and Miranda Moore Scarberry, Sept. 25, 2000, at Warsaw. He has been a life long resident of …read more.

Dean Allen Stewart, 52, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:48 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.  He was born April 18, 1965 in Syracuse, N.Y. to John and Judy Ann (Gave) Stewart. He was a Winona Lake resident since October of 2015. He was a machine operator at Egg Innovations and …read more.

Dean Allen Stewart, 52, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:48 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Sarah Jane Lewis, 86, Syracuse, passed away at 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 14, 1931 in Wells Co. to Wilford G. and Artha (Kleinknight) Nash. She graduated in 1949 from Lancaster High School in Lancaster and on Dec. 23, 1948 in …read more.

Diana L. Wade, 66, Syracuse, passed away at 7:10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Howard Lewis, 98, Goshen, formerly of Ligonier, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1919, to John W. and Ida (Mayo) Lewis in Northern, IL. Family and friends will be received from 2p.m. to 7p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 …read more.

Beth Loraine Cooper, 75, North Manchester, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. The daughter of John W. and Grace K. (Thompson) Moyer, Beth was born on Dec. 12, 1941 in Rochester. Beth graduated from Laketon High School in 1959. Always maintaining ties to Laketon and the surrounding area, …read more.

Willard Henry Chain, 79, Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  He was born July 20, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio to William and Esther (Freehill) Chain. Sonny received an associate degree from Central Texas College. He married Lois Sue Schmid in Richvalley on Feb. 8, 1986. He was a …read more.

Willis L. Hunnicutt, 87, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Willis was born Aug. 29, 1930 in Muncie, to the late Charlie N. and Florence G. (Musselman) Hunnicutt. On April 2, 1955 in Muncie, he married Freda M. Bailey; and she survives. He graduated …read more.

Steven W. “Steve” Solina, 68, Syracuse, passed away at 4:44 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 30, 1948 in South Charleston, W. Va. to Bernard Homer and Margaret E. (Chapman) Solina. He grew up in West Virginia and attended St. Albans High School …read more.

Ruth R. Sauers, 83, Columbia City, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since January. She was born Sept. 12, 1934 in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Glen L. and Bertha E. (Winckler) Witmer. Her formative years were spent in Etna Township, Whitley County. …read more.

Chester Earl Swinger, 86, Wabash, died at 4:54 pm, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1930 in Dexter, Mo. to Herschel Paul and Gladys E. (Snider) Swinger. Chester was a US Navy veteran. He married Shirley Heeter on April 18, 1956 in Peru; she died Dec. 28, 2005. …read more.

Dona Darling was born Aug. 17, 1923, in New Carlisle, Ohio. Her parents were Isaac and Ella (Heher) Studebaker. She was the next to youngest of seven children and also the last to survive. She attended grade and high school at North Manchester, graduating from Chester Township School in 1941. She loved to roller skate. …read more.

Sarah J. Lewis, 86, Syracuse, passed away at 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

The life of Superior Sample Company founder, Bernard “REX” Hagen, born June 29, 1927, died June 17, 2017, will be celebrated at a memorial service held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. at the church. Immediately following, internment of both Rex and wife Helen’s ashes …read more.

Earl A. Brown, 87, Nappanee, passed away at 9:08 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family after a six month illness.  He was born June 23, 1930 in Riceville, Ky. to Ed and Myrtie (Fraily) Brown. Mr. Brown was a graduate of Silver Lake High School. He served with the United …read more.

Dr. Helen Marla Mutschler, passed away quietly in her sleep, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 in Oro Valley, Ariz. following several months of respiratory illness. She was born Jan. 21, 1935 in Nappanee to LaMar and Mary (Slipher) Mutschler, President of Mutschler Brothers Company, in Nappanee for many years. The third girl of three children, Marla …read more.

Kimberly Ann (Arrigo) Thomas passed peacefully from this world, comforted by the love of her husband and family, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017at her residence, just 21 days after receiving a shocking diagnosis of terminal cancer. She was born Feb. 4, 1958 to Robert and Christine Barham and was raised in Veedersburg, Ind., after she and …read more.

Donald Glen Miller, 78, of Goshen, died Sept. 13, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 2, 1938 in Filer, Idaho to John and Lucy Miller. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, two daughters, Karen (Sean Hassinger) Miller of Boise, Idaho and Elaine Miller of Oakland, California; son, Doug (Lali …read more.

Ralph D. Martin, 86, of Goshen died Thursday, Sept. 14, at his home. He was born in Dalton, Ohio, on Oct. 31, 1930, to Phares D. and Magdalena (Miller) Martin. Ralph married Betty Mast in Berlin, Ohio, in 1952. She survives along with four children, Steve (Lucie) Martin, Middlebury, Jeff (Karen) Martin, Fairview Park, Ohio, …read more.

Martha “Marty” Culp, 70, of Elkhart, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at her home. She was born July 25, 1947 in Goshen to Warren and Lucy (Swihart) Charlton. Martha married Robert Culp on Aug. 26, 1967 at Brenneman Memorial Missionary Church where they were members. He survives along with her mother; son Ryan (Jodi) Culp, …read more.

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Worrell, 96, of Columbia City, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 15, 2017 at her apartment in Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Arrangements pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Charles Leroy Hall, 75, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2017 at his residence with his son holding onto him.  His family was with him all week. Charles was born on Sept. 1, 1942 in Wabash, Ind.to Ernest and Willetta Hall also of Wabash. His parents preceded him death along with sister Inez and brother-in-law …read more.

Lucinda Beall passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at her home at the age of 71. Lucinda is survived by her husband Michael, her brother David Ash (Jody), and Nila Shaw, her sister-in-law. She is preceded in death by her parents. Lucinda was born on Nov. 8, 1945 in Marion, Ind. to Harold and Lucille Ash. She graduated from Marion High School in 1963. She …read more.

Dona A. Darling, 94, of Plymouth, passed away early Thursday morning in the Pilgrim Manor Rehab Center. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan Street. Friends may visit with the family from 4 p.m. until time of service on Friday at the …read more.

Jack Linn Houghton, Jr., 63, of Culver, Ind. died at 12 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at the Center for  Hospice House in South Bend, where he had been for less that 24 hours. He was very brave and courageous and fought a hard 13 year battle against Stage 4 Metastatic prostate cancer. Jack …read more.

Roy Stanley Hirschler, 56, of Logansport passed away unexpectedly at 1a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at his residence. Born May 18, 1961 in Alexandia Bay, N.Y., he was the son of Fred and Shirley (Aldrich) Hirschler. Roy formerly worked at Kauffman Engineering in Logansport as well as at Bob Evans Restaurant in Kokomo, Logansport and …read more.

Steven W. “Steve” Solina, 68, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 4:44 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw, Ind. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw, IN. 

Raymond Fred “Ray” Williamson passed away peacefully on Sept. 12, 2017 at 3 p.m. at his home on the family farm where he lived his entire life. He was born June 2, 1927 in Prairie Township to Fred Williamson and E. Fern Yeiter Williamson. He married Margret E. “Marg” Smith on Dec. 14, 1947. They …read more.

Charles M. “Charlie” Harris, 94, passed away on Sept. 13, 2017, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1923 in Goshen, IN to Clarence J. and June (Beck) Harris. Charlie graduated from Jefferson High School in 1942. He enlisted in the US Navy and served in WWII as a gunner on merchant marine ships. After the …read more.

Teresa M. Tennant, 54, Columbia City, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 25, 1962 in Indiana, she was the daughter of Robert and Martha (Scoby) Wood. She graduated from West Noble High School with the Class of 1980. Teresa had been a homemaker and worked at Tri-Lakes Quik …read more.

Donald Charles Vock, 86, Leesburg, passed away on Sept. 13, 2017, at his home. He was born on Nov. 5, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Albert Benjamin and Lydia S (Pankow) Vock. He spent his life in the Chicagoland area before retiring to Lake Tippencanoe with the love of his life Joann in 1992. He …read more.

David “D-Boy” Wayne Boggs, 18, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, surrounded by his family at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne as a result of an automobile accident which took place on Aug. 24, 2017. He was born on May 20, 1999 in Fort Wayne. David was a senior at West Noble “Turning Point” …read more.

Marilyn H. McDonald, 83, Silver Lake, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born July 31, 1934 in Central City, Neb. to Hubert and Perna (Widman) Hammons. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1952. She married her sweetheart, Jack N. McDonald on May 3, 1953 in Noblesville. …read more.

Lillian L. Hager, 95, Rochester, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at her residence. On April 7, 1922, in Chicago, Ill., Lillian L. Mantey was born. She was a treasured daughter of Adolph and Bertha Krueger Mantey. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Ronald and a little sister Elaine. …read more.

We celebrate the victorious life of Linda June Underhill-Miller who passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. She was born on Sept. 11, 1945, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Russellville, Arkansas to Oliver and Minnie Underhill. She was a dynamic classical pianist and accomplished organist. In 1988, she was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer and was sent home to …read more.

Charles M. “Charlie” Harris, 94, of Syracuse, passed away on Sept. 13, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund-Harris funeral home.

Tyler Lee Goodpaster, II, newborn son of Hanna Elizabeth Jackson and Tyler L. Goodpaster, was born an angel and passed away at 11:11 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Khevaya Goodpaster, Warsaw; paternal grandmother: Heather Raypole, Warsaw; paternal grandparents: Lukuita Jackson …read more.

Thomas Calvin Ice, Warsaw, 72, went home to be with the Lord 1:26 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017.  He passed away at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on Oct. 15, 1944 in Fort Wayne to Faye Etta (Allen) Ice and Oral Festus Ice. On Oct. 15, 1982 he was married to …read more.

Mary Jane Walker, 58, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Born May 16, 1959 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Betty C. (Stoffer) Walker. She was a lifetime resident of Whitley County. Graduating from Columbia City Joint High School with the …read more.

Leslie (Garza) Luevano, 41, Ligonier, passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at her home in Ligonier. She was born on Jan. 12, 1976, to Fernando and Paula M. (Martinez) Garza in Norman, Okla. Leslie had a lot of talent along with numerous skills. She was considered a super mom and a sports mother. She …read more.

Ray Shepherd, 69, North Manchester, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in Peabody Healthcare Center from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. He was born March 15, 1948 in Gunlock, Ky. to Oakie and Lynda (Bailey) Shepherd.  On April 12, 1978, he married Jeanie Sue Purvis.  She passed away on Sept. 22, 2011. He …read more.

Phyllis Irene “Pete” Mittank, 88, formerly of Wabash, died at 12:25 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. She was born April 7, 1929 in Wabash, to Alfred Garr and Bessie (Lewis) Wilson. Pete was a 1947 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Clyde L. Mittank in Wabash …read more.

Marion James Miller, 87, of Wabash, died at 1:43 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born July 16, 1930 in Roann, to Isaac and Zella (Reed) Miller. James married Geraldine Murphy on May 10, 1969, she died Nov. 11, 2011. He lived at Autumn Ridge since 2012. …read more.

Mary Priscilla (Powell) Burkett, 95 formerly of Argos, and currently of Rushville, died Sept. 12, 2017 at Our Hospice in Columbus, due to failing health. She was born Nov. 9, 1921 to Loda (Dowds) and Glen Powell in Macy. Priscilla graduated from Macy High School with the class of 1939 and Indianapolis City Hospital school …read more.

Gary D. Cook, 66, Rochester, passed away at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on May 7, 1951 in Monticello, the son of Don and Wanda (Criswell) Cook. On Sept. 7, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nev., he married Karen E. Morrow and she survives. Mr. …read more.

Mark C. Eisfelder, 57, New Paris, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, Sept. 13, 2017, at his residence. He had been recuperating from a heart attack from the previous week. He was born Oct. 6, 1959 in Carbondale, Ill. to Carl and Delores (Hubler) Eisfelder. He was a lifetime area resident. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Wawasee High …read more.

Dave B. Fulkerson, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 9:41 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 in Warsaw. He was born Sept. 25, 1938 in Owensboro, Ky. to Walter Douglas Fulkerson and Mary Helen Walden. He was a Warsaw resident since 1982 and is formerly of Columbia City and Fort Wayne. He was united in marriage in …read more.

Betty Louise (Shafer) Rouch, 92, died Tuesday Sept. 12, 2017, at the Hearth at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. She was born in Argos, on Oct. 18, 1924, and was married on March 2, 1946, to Marvin J. Rouch who preceded her in death. They celebrated 65 years of marriage together before he passed in …read more.

Leisa Renee Arter, 58, Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at her home. Born June 18, 1959 in Greenville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Jim and Sonja (McKee) Burch. By the age of 4, Leisa’s mom had married James Burch and the family moved to Fort Wayne. As a young girl she …read more.

Merlie Treva Sechrist, 95, died on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, to be with her husband John, who preceded her in death. Merlie was born on March 10, 1922, the daughter of John and Luella (Culp) Wise. She was married on June 21, 1977 in Bremen Missionary Church and he passed away on Dec. 13, 2003. …read more.

Anita Nell Hensley, 85, North Manchester, died at 8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Peabody Health Care Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 25, 1931 in High Splint, Kentucky to James R. Bryant and Lola (Price) Bryant Garson. Anita married Delmer Lee Hensley, Sr., on Oct. 1, 1955 in Jonesville, Virginia; he …read more.

Mary Priscilla (Powell) Burkett, 95, formerly Argos and currently of Rushville, died on Sept. 12, 2017 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Betty L. Rouch, 92, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 8:45 a.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017  at Sycamore Village of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Helen Joan Kindle, 88, Burnett County, Wisc., passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 9, 2017. Helen was born in Warsaw, on Feb. 17, 1929, daughter of the late Howard and Miriam (Yeager) Swoverland. She attended public schools there, and was a 1946 graduate of Warsaw High School. She furthered her education at Manchester College from 1946 …read more.

Vere Allen Shenefield, 87, Warsaw passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2017, at his residence. On Jan. 20, 1930 he was born in Bremen to Warren Allen and M. Marie (Laudeman) Shenefield. On Dec. 25, 1962 in Warsaw he was united in marriage to Ruth Carolyn Robinson, who survives. He worked for Studebaker …read more.

Shirley Younker Wilcox, 88, North Manchester, passed away on Sept. 11, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Mrs. Wilcox was born in 1929 in Chicago, to Edna Mae (Burrous) and Dr. Frank T. Younker, who was interning there. The family moved to Bremen, and later moved at first to the home of Mrs. Younker’s …read more.

Daniel Lucas Gaylourd, 33, rural Wabash, died at approximately 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Wabash County. He was born Feb. 8, 1984 in Marion, to Gary T. Gaylourd and Dawn (Shenefield) Dennison. Daniel attended Southwood High School where he played football and wrestled and also attended Ivy Tech Community College. He joined the …read more.

Peggy Kring, 79, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Peg was born Sept. 23, 1937, in Plymouth to the late Stewart and Vera (Smith) Pomery. She graduated from Argos High School in 1955. On June 15, 1956 in Argos, Peg married Richard C. Kring. The couple shared sixty loving …read more.

Marilyn Sue (Grubbs) Welborn, 83, formerly of Argos, had lived the past three years at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, died at 9:20 a.m., Sept. 9, 2017, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, where she had been in declining health. While a resident at Catherine Kasper Home she was very fond of the …read more.

Mae Eastwood, 62, Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Born Jan. 21, 1955 in Phoenix, Ariz., she was the daughter of the late Elwin K. and Clarice (Smith) Bartram. On Feb. 3, 1973, she married Kenneth Eastwood, he survives. Mae was a …read more.

Helen I. Swanson, 98, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Hickory Creek at Rochester. On March 31, 1919, in Logansport, Helen Irene Woolley was born. She was a treasured daughter of Arthur and Lillie Truax Woolley. She was one of 12 children. Helen and Carl E. …read more.

Joseph E. Wolf II, 65, Rochester, passed away at 4:24 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at his residence. On Dec. 19, 1951, Joseph Earl Wolf II was born in Delong. He was a treasured son of Joseph E. and Hazel Green Wolf.  Growing up he shared his childhood with four brothers and two sisters. Joe was a member of the …read more.

Judith D. “Judy” (Sidner) Hopkins, 59, Kimmell, formerly of Sturgis, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at her residence. She was born on Dec. 17, 1957 in Sturgis, Mich. to Clark and Caddy (Smith) Sidner. On June 21, 2015 she married her companion and best friend, Charles R. Hopkins. Judy …read more.

Russell Sammons, 80, Pierceton, passed away at 5:50 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born Nov. 22, 1936 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Jack Clark and Rosa (Sammons) McGuire. He was united in marriage to Paulina Sammons on Sept. 3, 1959 in Prestonsburg, Ky. He faithfully served his country …read more.

Henry “Hank” Mooi, 90, of Rochester, Ind. formerly of Winamac, passed away at 8:08 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 2, 1927 in Mount Greenwood, Ill., to the late Henry and Annie Mollema Mooi. On October 19, 1957 Henry married Alice M. Asmus in LaPorte. …read more.

Rosemary Beatrice Smith Royer, age 86, a resident of Grace Village, Winona Lake, went to be with the Savior she loved and served throughout her life. As she quietly passed from the temporary to the permanent she was surrounded by her loving husband and five of seven children, Sunday, Sept. 10. Rosemary was born April …read more.

Rozella M. Bechtold, 93, North Manchester, Ind. died at 6:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born December 7, 1923 in Huntington County to John I. and Anna Marie (Rickert) Bechtold. She graduated from Chester High School in 1941. She helped new mothers in their homes for many …read more.

Rex G. Pegg, 68, passed away at 7 a.m. in his Wabash home on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.  He was born on Sept. 11, 1948 in Winchester, Ind. to Jay C. & Dorothy L. (Hodson) Pegg. Rex married Karen S. (Shewman) Pegg on Jan. 21, 1967.  He was a retired farmer and a member of …read more.

Michael Rehborg, 47, of Syracuse passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 9, 2017. He was born on January 25, 1970 in Gary, Ind. to Dennie and Marcelle (Lindzy) Rehborg.  On Aug. 30, 1997 he married Devonda Marsillett who survives.  Mike is also survived by his three daughters: Camille, Ivy, and Haley Rehborg; one step-daughter, Kyla Hamman, …read more.

Roger Carey, 84, of Warsaw, Ind. passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at Lake City Place in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

On Sept. 9, after battling cancer for several months, Michael Freeman Hanna, oldest son of Virgina (Dimon) and Ardel Hanna, passed away while watching the Notre Dame football game. Known to most as “Mike,” he was 67 at the time of his passing. Mike was a 1968 graduate of Warsaw Community High School who worked …read more.

Patricia A. Anglin, 69, Kewanna, Ind. and formerly of Rochester, Ind., passed away at 12:04 P.M., Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at her residence. She was born on Nov. 18, 1947 in Winamac, Ind., the daughter of Harry and Mary Ann (Perry) McClellan. She married Bobby Joe Anglin and he preceded her in death in March …read more.

Russell Sammons, age 80, of Pierceton, Ind. passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at 5:50 a.m. in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born Nov. 22, 1936 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Jack Clark and Rosa (Sammons) McGuire. He was united in marriage to Paulina Sammons on Sept. 3, 1959 in Prestonsburg, Ky. He faithfully …read more.

Helen Swanson, 98, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:01 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Joseph Wolf 65, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:24 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home.

Marilyn Jo Lantz, 85, of Goshen, Ind. (formerly of Syracuse, Ind.) passed away at 12:55 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. She was born on May 19, 1932 in Portland, Ind. to Russell Q. & Iva Iris (Miller) Steiner. She graduated in 1950 from Leo High School & attended the …read more.

Max M. Putman, 77, formerly of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 3:47 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at Peabody Home, North Manchester after a year long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 29, 1939 in Whitley County, Indiana a son of Paul and Bessie I. (Pequignot) Putman. His formative years were spent in …read more.

Thelma L. Eberly, 90, formerly of South Whitley, died at 3:13 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at Masons Healthcare in Warsaw. She was born April 13, 1927 in North Manchester, Ind. a daughter of Lewis I. and Grace (Pence) Luckenbill. Her formative years were spent in North Manchester. She graduated from Central High School in …read more.

Garry D. Croy, age 72, of Nappanee, died at 2:05 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at Goshen Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born April 12, 1945 in Goshen to Merl and Phyllis (Stump) Croy. Garry was a 1963 graduate of Nappanee High School and lived his lifetime in the Nappanee and …read more.

Aloysius “Al” Wojcik, age 84, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side. Al was born on June 6, 1933 in Plymouth, Ind. at his family home to George F. and Mary (Skalka) Wojcik. On Feb. 9, 1963 Al married the former Rita Falkowski in a ceremony …read more.

Edward “Ed” Shepherd, 78, of Urbana, Ind., died at 10:36 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Sept. 8, 1938 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Henry and Roxie (Slone) Shepherd. Ed married Elsie Thompson in Prestonsburg, on June 10, 1957. He retired from Kroger Egg, in Wabash, after …read more.

Steven Wayne Enyeart, 48, of Wabash, Ind., died at 12:22 a.m., Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born January 31, 1969 in Huntington, Ind. to Herman E. and Sharon (Lee) Enyeart. Steve was a 1988 graduate of Southwood High School. He married Lisa (Whitt) Shrontz in …read more.