Donald Eugene Kinney Jr. went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. He was born on Jan. 18, 1958, son of Donald Eugene and Frances “Pat” (McGriff) Kinney Sr. in Goshen. God blessed Don and Kristine (Overmyer) with a beautiful partnership when they married on March 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Kristine …read more.

Neil F. Johnston, 84 of Rochester, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. On April 29, 1934, Johnston was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Harry and Evelyn Funk Johnston. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers Harold and Bill. After his 1952 graduation, he served …read more.

Sheila K. Burner, 78, of Warsaw, passed away on Dec. 22, 2018, in her residence On January 15, 1940, she was born in Marion, Indiana to Richard and Vera (Bragg) LaGarde. On May 6, 1961, in Warsaw she was united in marriage to Judge Charles Robert “Bob” Burner who preceded her. A resident of Kosciusko …read more.

Mark A. Hoppus, 57, of Milford, passed away at 1:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. He was born on April 26, 1961, in Warsaw to Robert L. and Derethea E. (Cope) Hoppus. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and attended Warsaw High School. He was formerly …read more.

Christopher L. “Chris” Mignery, 35, of Winona Lake, passed away at 2:57 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Neil Johnston, 84, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at Woodlawn Hospital on Dec. 29, 2018.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Herbert Paul Haist, 69, of Rochester and formerly of Mentone passed at 9:10 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on Aug 14, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio to Paul R. and Eva Mae (Loker) Haist. He was the city planner for Deadwood, South Dakota and worked on …read more.

Brady L. Shepherd, 28, of Mentone, passed Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 6, 1990, in Peru to Tom and Debbie (Prater) Shepherd. Survivors include father Tom and partner Traci Benzing of Mentone; mother Debbie Shepherd of Silver Lake; brothers Travis and wife Josie Wright of Claypool; Jarvis and wife Stephanie Shepherd …read more.

Jane (Glover) McInnis, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in her Eugene, Oregon home. She was 66 years old. Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home.

Jimmie Lee Kline, age 76, of Silver Lake, passed away at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in his residence. He was born on October 24, 1942, in Silver Lake to Hugh and Mildred (Richey) Kline.  He was a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County.  He was united in marriage to Marcia Young in November 1969 in …read more.

Isabel Marie Lichtfuss, 92, Warsaw, passed into Paradise at 7:19 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in Grace Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Winona Lake. She was born on Oct. 31, 1926, in Beloit, Wisconsin to Nicoli and Giovana (Saladino) LaRosa.  She was united in marriage to Donald Francis Lichtfuss on Sept. 22, 1951, at the Church of …read more.

Megan B. Wood, 30, Warsaw, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 23, 2018, in her residence. On July 12, 1988, she was born in Fort Wayne to Lawrence and Jeanette (Hyde) Wood. A lifetime Warsaw resident she worked for Marine Moorings for the past year as an assembler and had formerly worked at Arby’s East …read more.

Jimmie L. Kline, 76, Silver Lake, passed away at 5 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Randy R. Veach, 61, Milford, passed away at 11:05 p.m., Dec. 26, 2018, while surrounded by his family at home. He was born on Jan. 10, 1957, the son of Richard and Myrtle (Hollar) Sliter in Elkhart. On Dec. 23, 2006, he married the love of his life, Kathy Richardson; she survives. He graduated with …read more.

Carolyn R. Sturgill, 69, North Webster, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 50N, North Webster.

  Tyler Prater, 21, Claypool passed away at 6:45 p.m., Dec. 23, 2018, in his residence. He was born on Feb. 24, 1997, in Warsaw to Terry D. and April K. (Harrison) Prater. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident he worked for Precision Grinding as a Sharpener. He enjoyed music, was an avid Notre Dame fan, …read more.

Richard D. “Dick” Heiman, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 9:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 28, 1934, in Warsaw, to Anthony “Tony” and Sophia (Ulerhank) Heiman. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1953 from Warsaw High School. He retired …read more.

Susie J. Parker, 77, Tell City, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Dec. 24, 2018, in Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 13, 1941, in Monterey, to Donald and Irma (Hay) Chapman. On Aug. 31, 1959, in Monterey she was united in marriage to Larry Dean Parker, who preceded her in …read more.

Helen Lucille Galloway, 90, Kimmell, passed away at 10:05 p.m., Dec. 25, 2018. She was born on April 12, 1928, the daughter of Charles A. and Mary Etta (Speaker) Amick. She married Earl Galloway Sept. 16, 1972; he preceded her in death on April 6, 2010. She is survived by two children, Ronnie (Robin) Galloway …read more.

Bernard M. “Ben” Kuczka, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 1:11 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 19, 1939, in Gary, to John and Mary ( Zulick ) Kuczka. Ben was a Warsaw, resident since 1977. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army from 1957 …read more.

Larry L. Miller, 77, Winona Lake, passed away at 10:41 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 3, 1941, in Goshen to Lester and Blanche (Rink) Miller. He attended Goshen High School, was a United States Navy veteran, and was married on Feb. 2, 2002, …read more.

Mark A. Hoppus, 57, Milford, passed away at 1:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Bernard M. “Ben” Kuczka, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 1:11 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Richard D. “Dick” Heiman, 84, Warsaw, passed away on Dec. 25, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Daniel T. “Dan” Ewald, 66, Leesburg, passed away at 5:52 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 5, 1952, in South Bend, to Daniel T. and Kathryn H (Nagy) Ewald. He graduated in 1970 from Riley High School in South Bend and Ivy Tech in …read more.

Larry L. Miller, 77, of Winona Lake, passed away at 10:41 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Susie Parker, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Isabel M. Lichtfuss, 92, Warsaw, passed away at 7:19 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in Grace Village Healthcare and rehabilitation, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Megan B Wood, 30, Warsaw, passed away at 9:23 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Doris M. Hood, 86, Rochester, passed away at Catherine Kasper at Donaldson at 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 24, 2018. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Hume, Rochester. 

Roy Byerline, 45, Rochester, passed away at 3:55 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at the Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. 

Sheila K. Burner, age 78, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 5:20 p.m.  Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in her residence.   Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Daniel T. “Dan” Ewald Jr., 66, Leesburg, passed away at 5:52 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster. 

Vickie Sue (Garner) Guhse, 80, CR 425N, Rochester, died at 3:35 a.m. on Dec. 21, 2018, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a yearlong illness. On Feb. 10, 1938, in Argos, Indiana she was born to Merritt Garner and Clara (Myers) Garner. She was born and raised in the Argos community; in 1980 she moved to Corning, Iowa, and …read more.

  George Willard Yates, Claypool, passed away surrounded by family at 5:25 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at his residence at the age of 77. He was born on Oct. 12, 1941, in Bonanza, Ky., to Elzira (Marshall) Yates and Edward “Eddie” Yates.  On April 16, 1960 he was married to Beulah Marie (Owens) …read more.

Theresa Pauline Vojtasek passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Dec. 19, 2018. She was born on Dec. 12, 1930, in Gary. She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of sixty-eight years and her loving parents, Nicholas and Eva (Dionne) Charais. During her childhood, her parents moved to Chesterton, when Theresa …read more.

Blanche S. Knepper, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 11:28 a.m. Dec. 20, 2018, in Grace Village Health Care and Rehab. She was born on Jan. 3, 1932, in Warsaw to Norman and Helen Lucille (Sherk) Earl. She was united in marriage on Nov. 12, 1949, in Atwood to Forrest G. Knepper who preceded her on Aug. …read more.

Blanche S. Knepper, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 11:28 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in Grace Village Health Care and Rehabilitation, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Stanley M. “Stan” Custer, 92, Milford, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at his home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1926, in Rankin, Ill. to John and Lillian (Baumgartner) Custer. He attended Millersburg High School and lived most of his life in the Milford area. He was married to his …read more.

Mary Ellen Spicher, 89, Milford, passed away Dec,. 15, 2018. She was born on March 4, 1929, the daughter of Otto and Bessie Johnson in Decatur. She is survived by her daughters, Betsy Morse and Vicki Bishop. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Wallace Morton Liniger in 1966; her second …read more.

Stanley M. Custer, 92, Milford, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Paul Eugene Stouder Jr., 84, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, Fla. He was born on Aug. 8, 1934, in Goshen, to Paul Eugene and Gladys (Markham) Stouder Sr. He lived most of his life in the Syracuse area, graduated from Indiana Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Children’s …read more.

Nancy Jean LeFort, 76, passed away Dec. 8, 2018. She was surrounded by family, friends, and the caring staff at Grace Village Health Care and Rehabilitation throughout her time there. She touched many hearts throughout her life. She was born on Nov. 6, 1942, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Raymond and Helen (Barton) Fulton. Both have preceded …read more.

Esther M. Vanlaningham, 79, Milford, passed away at 10:08 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. She was born on Oct. 21, 1939, in Hardinsburg, to Chester I. and Florence Belle (Bunch) Thompson. She graduated in 1957 from Hardinsburg High School and was married on Nov. 14, 1958, in …read more.

Roger A. Stahly, 76, of Kimmell, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 17,1942, to Fred and Doris (Knepper) Stahly. He married Karen R. McLallin on Sept. 5, 2003. He is survived by his loving wife; daughters: Lisa (Michael) Mabie of Carmel; Paula …read more.

Joseph Neal Taylor, 74, Ligonier, passed away following a battle with cancer at 1:35 p.m., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. He was born on April 3, 1944, the son of Leland and Cleo (Fausnaugh) Taylor in Noble County. On June 25, 1983, he married Vicki Crossley. He is survived by his wife of over 35 years, …read more.

Paul E. Stouder Jr., 84, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Bart L. Holle, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 10:41 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in his residence.  He was born on Sept. 3, 1959, in Warsaw, to Harold and Joy (Millington) Holle. No Services are being held.  McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with all arrangments. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, …read more.

Esther M. Vanlaningham, 79, Milford, passed away at 10:08 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Charles E. “Chuck” Vanderveer, 82, Syracuse, passed away at 6:55 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Charles L. Walker Jr., 89, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at his home, Dec. 16, 2018. He was born Nov. 10, 1929, to the late Clara Louise and Charles L. Walker Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother William Ward Walker. He is survived by his loving wife Donna R. Walker, and their children …read more.

Raymond G. “Gene” Kitson, 87, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born February 18, 1931, in Syracuse to Raymond H. and Mary Erin (Flemming) Kitson. He graduated in 1949 from Syracuse High School, attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, and …read more.

Doris Louise Lucas, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. She was born on Dec. 29, 1933, in Bluffton, to Charles and Margaret (McFarren) Wilson. She was one of seven children and graduated from Bluffton High School with the class of 1951. On …read more.

Bart L. Holle, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 10:41 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Esther E. Van Blaricom, 97, passed away on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Millers Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born in South Bend to Orphus and Elizabeth (Watkins) Sutherlin on March 21, 1921. She was a lifetime resident in the Plymouth area. She married Theodore Van Blaricom on Sept. 10, 1936, in Plymouth, and went …read more.

Virginia McSpadden, 95, Wabash, died at 8:37 am, Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born June 1, 1923, in Wabash to William D. and Hazel (Deeter) Lynn. She was a 1940 graduate of Wabash High School. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, two years and received a Bachelor of Arts …read more.

Loren W. Raschke, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 7:54 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in his residence. He was born on March 11, 1943, to William “Bill” Fredrick and Marie Raschke in LaPorte. He was born and raised in LaPorte moving to Warsaw to be with his family. He retired from Kurz Kasch, Inc., Ohio …read more.

Loren Raschke, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 7:54 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Raymond G. “Gene” Kitson, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Heidi Joy Paul, 51, North Webster, passed away at 12:22 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at her home. She was born on Aug. 13, 1967, in North Conway, N.H. to Frank D. and Emmalou (Harshman) Massa. She moved to the Syracuse and North Webster area resident seven years ago from Virginia and attended Warsaw …read more.

Linda G. Jude, 71, Claypool, passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at 7:41 a.m. in her sister’s home, Silver Lake. She was born on Nov. 14, 1947, to Norman and Leona (Rule) Denney in Warsaw. She graduated from Warsaw High School, Class of 1966. She was united in marriage to Johnny Jude on Jan. 23, …read more.

Walter Lee Brazel, 80, Ligonier, passed away Dec. 10, 2018, at North Ridge Village Nursing and Rehab in Albion. He was born on Oct. 26, 1938, in Syracuse, to Russell and Katherine Marie (Bair) Brazel. He married Anne L. Waterson on July 29, 1961, in the Methodist Church in Ligonier. He is survived by his …read more.

Max Clingaman, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 2:12 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, following a three-year battle with cancer. He was born to Leon and Lavon (Metzger) Clingaman on Jan. 25, 1939, in Peru. He graduated from Sidney High School, Class of 1957. He was united in marriage on Nov. 13, 1960, in the Eel …read more.

Geraline “Jeri” Furry, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 5:20 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was born on March 14, 1938, in Crocket, Ky. to Virgie (White) Mills and Ike Mills. On Feb. 2, 1957, she was married to Peter Allen Furry, who survives. She was …read more.

  Robert J. “Bob” Leek, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 7:09 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on Jan. 20, 1937, in Prestonsburg, Ky to Samuel and Martha (Moles) Leek. He was united in marriage to Eileen Sutton on Dec. 6, 1963, in Warsaw. He lived most of his …read more.

Martha L. “Marty” Scearce, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 12:55 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at Towne House Retirement Community in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 2, 1931, in Syracuse, to Leo Burtram “Burt” and Mary H. “Hazel” (Dewart) Whitehead. She graduated in 1948 from Syracuse High School and in 1952 from Indiana University …read more.

Max Clingaman, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 2:12 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in Goshen Health Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Robert J. Leek, age 81, of Warsaw, passed away at 7:09 p.m., Dec. 10, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Donna Myers, 60, Roann, died at 1:58 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at her residence in Roann. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester,

Linda G. Jude, 71, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:41 a.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Silver Lake. Funeral arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Peter V. “Pete” Avalos, 77, Milford, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Jan. 26, 1941, in Crystal City, Texas to Guadalupe and Pilar (Vasquez) Avalos. He lived most of his life in the Milford area where he attended public schools. He was …read more.

Heidi Joy Paul, 51, North Webster, passed away at 12:22 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Martha L. “Marty” Scearce, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 12:55 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at Towne House Retirement Community in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Bernis E. Wingard, 99, Topeka, passed away on Dec. 3, 2018, at Life Care Center in LaGrange. She was born Feb. 14, 1919, in Topeka, the daughter of Perry and Jeanette (Oesch) Yoder. In Aug. of 1946, Bernis married Harley Wingard; he preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by her son, Tom …read more.

Connie S. Houser, 74, Rochester, passed away at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. On Dec. 27, 1943, Connie Sue Wagoner was born in Fulton County  She was a treasured daughter of Robert and Mary Johnson Wagoner. Growing up she shared her childhood with four brothers Tom, Bob, Jim …read more.

Arminia Patrick, of Claypool, went home to be with the Lord at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City at the age of 86.  She was born on January 19, 1932, in Floyd County, Kentucky to Emery Leroy Williams and Lillie (Hall) Williams. On Dec. 23, 1950, she was married …read more.

Andrea Marie VanCleave, 38, Pierceton, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Dec. 5, 2018, in her residence. She was born June 14, 1980, in Wabash, to Solomon Francis and JoEllen VanCleave Mangus. She was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from Wawasee High School in 1998 and attended I.U. in Bloomington.  She was a co-founder at AIA Countertops …read more.

Betty Ann Stroud, 59, Rochester, passed away at 5:52 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on May 24, 1959, in Rochester, the daughter of Butch Bilby and Donna K. (Perkins) Bilby Rans. On Dec. 24, 1990, in Rochester, she married Thomas Stroud and he survives. She had worked as …read more.

Lela Jeane Ballard, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 2:26 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on July 20, 1930, in South Whitley, to John Winford and Ruth Alma (Hapner) Ballard. She attended Columbia City High School and lived most of her life in South Whitley, Columbia City, …read more.

Katheryn Yates, 64, passed away unexpectedly at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Born April 1, 1954, in Prestonsburg, Ky. she was born to Okie and Josephine (Hall) Fields. Raised in Kentucky, she was one of five children. In 1970, she and Eddie Yates were married in Bonanza, Ky. He preceded …read more.

Donald W. Yeiter, 90, Milford, passed away quietly at 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.  Born on Feb. 12, 1928, in Etna Green, Donald Wayne Yeiter was the only son of Lawrence and Naomi (Miner) Yeiter. Raised in the family home, he graduated from Etna Green High School. He was …read more.

Peter “Pete” Avalos, 77, Milford, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Virginia A. “Ginger” Faulkner, 56, Cromwell, passed away at 2:47 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 10, 1962, in Goshen, to James and Ellen (Nusbaum) Holdeman. She attended Fairfield High School and lived in the New Paris, Goshen, and Cromwell areas most of …read more.

Daniel Lynn Forschner, 64, Fort Wayne, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at his home. He was born on Aug. 4, 1954, in Fort Wayne, to Harland Lynn and Elsie (Swank) Forschner. He was a lifetime Fort Wayne area resident and graduated from high school in Fort Wayne. He was formerly employed at B.F. …read more.

Lela J. Ballard, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 2:26 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Virginia A. “Ginger” Faulkner, 56, Cromwell, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Bonnie S. Peck, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born on Oct. 9, 1942, in Ligonier, to Robert and Kathryn (Keasey) Gunder. She attended Ligonier High School and was a lifetime Ligonier and Syracuse area resident. She was formerly employed …read more.

Mark G. Boggs, 67, Leesburg, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Miller’s Oak Point Nursing Home in Columbia City. He was born Sept. 9, 1951, in South Bend, to Wilbur E. and Dora A. (Jacobs) Boggs. He graduated in 1969 from Clay High School, attended Thornton Community College in Thornton, Ill. …read more.

Patrick Michael McGurn, 52, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at Parkview Warsaw Hospital. Pat, as most people called him, was born Sept. 29, 1966, in Chula Vista, Calif. to Thomas Harold McGurn, Jr. and Ardella Lucielle (Harvey) Blythe. As his father was in the US Navy, they moved throughout his childhood, …read more.

Donald W. Yeiter, 90, and a resident of Milford, passed away quietly at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home and are pending. Condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Bonnie S. Peck, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Mark G. Boggs, 67, Leesburg, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Miller’s Oak Point Nursing Home in Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Donald E. “Don” Hoard, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Barbara Joan Fraley, 80, and a resident of Warsaw, passed away at 8:05 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, from Lakeland Healthcare Center in Milford. She was born on March 1, 1938, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. to Paul and Geraldine (Summerlin) Koch. One of two children, she moved with her family to Indiana in the 1940s. …read more.

Donald L. Underwood, Jr., 86, Wawaka, passed away Nov. 30, 2018, in Syracuse. He was born Dec. 8, 1931, in Fort Wayne, to Donald L. and Flawey (Johnson) Underwood, Sr. He married Georgia Caskey on Jan. 19, 1955. She preceded him in death on May 15, 2000. He married Wanda Slone on Sept. 21, 2001. …read more.

Thomas Wayne Fausnaugh, 61, Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Arrangements are currently pending. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Devin Keith Ley, 59, Syracuse, passed away at 1:34 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, at his home. He was born on May 13, 1959, in Van Wert, Ohio to Dr. Dean E. and Doris E. (Edwards) Ley. He grew up in Ohio, attended high school there, and was married to Mischelle T. “Mikki” Kolodziej …read more.

Philip D. “Flip” Beer, 88, of Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. He was born May 1, 1930, to Theo and Naoma Beer. On June 7, 1953, Beerl married Mildred Mary Roecker, who preceded him in death on June 14, 2002. Together, they shared 49 years of marriage. …read more.

Patricia K. “Pat” Middleton, 79, of Long Lake in North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 3:51 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. She was born Dec. 30, 1938, in Wabash, to Loys and Marian (Hipskind) Ross. She was a 1957 graduate of Wabash High School, where she participated in the band. …read more.

James B. Snyder, 71, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 in Plymouth. He was born in Plymouth to Bob and Josie (Houghton) Snyder on March 5, 1947. He worked as a machinist for Biomet for more than 30 years, retiring this past summer. Jim enjoyed traveling the country in his RV, was …read more.