Carolyn “Sis” Augsburger, 82, Tucson, Ariz., passed away Monday, May 7, 2018.  She was formerly of Milford. Born the daughter of John F. and Dorothy “Babe” Augsburger.  Surviving are her brother John B. Augsburger, Milford and her daughters, Rita Charlton and Carla Curtis, three granddaughters and four great grandchildren.  ] She was an avid horse …read more.

Buddy “Bud” Pearson, 84, Cromwell, passed away at 9 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018, at his home. He was born on Feb. 1, 1934, in Portland, Ore. He attended public schools in Oregon, Fresno College in Fresno, Calif. and was a United States Marine Corps veteran, who served during the Korean War. On Dec. …read more.

Gloria J. Miller, 94, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. She was born July 10, 1923, in Atwood, to Charles A. Hammer and Grace Leedy Hammer. On Dec. 24, 1941, she was married to Ned E. Miller, who preceded her in death in 2004. She graduated …read more.

Harold Robert Wagoner, 97, Etna Green, passed away at 4:20 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born on April 18, 1921, in Marion to Homer William and Myrtle Neva (Herring) Wagoner. He was a United States Army and Air Force veteran that served in World War II. On …read more.

Robert E. “Bob” Mattix, 87, rural Claypool, passed at 2:49 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2018, at his residence. He was born on Dec 20, 1930, in Claypool to Ralph and Neva (Jones) Mattix. He married on April 8, 1953, to Margie M. Shireman, who preceded on July 30, 1997. He had been a farmer and …read more.

Herbert C. Minix, 86, Rochester, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. On Dec. 13, 1931, Mr. Minix was born in Salyersville, Ky. to Calloway and Easie Kraft Minix. Herbert Minix and Dolores Louise Byer were married Oct. 19, 1952, in the Christian Church of Knox. They shared 65 years of life’s adventures. …read more.

Wayne E. Marshall, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 1 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Bobby M. Mathews, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018, in his residence. Heaven gained an incredible soul and earth lost one of the greats. He was born to Harvey and Wilma (Tully) Mathews on May 20, 1926. A lifetime Warsaw resident he was united in marriage to Nila Rhodes Oct. …read more.

Buddy “Bud” Pearson, 84, Cromwell, passed away at 9 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Elinor E. Avery, 77, Plymouth, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, in McAllen, Texas. She was born July 17, 1940, in Warsaw to John and Francis (Estep) Holloway. She graduated in 1958 from Syracuse High School and was married on June 5, 1971, in Syracuse, to Frederick L. “Fred” Avery who …read more.

Elinor E. Avery, 77, Plymouth, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, in McAllen, Texas. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Harold R. Wagoner, 97, Etna Green, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N SR 15, Warsaw.

Martha L. Lozier, 66, North Webster, passed away at 2 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born April 16, 1952, in Chardon, Ohio to Neil and Mary (Weaver) Hostetler. She attended public school in Ohio, moved to the Kosciusko and Marshall County area in 1985 and to …read more.

Eleanor J. “Jean” Robinson, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Nov. 11, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to Ralph and Eloise (Mabie) Method. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1945 from Syracuse High School. She was married …read more.

Alice Ann Neace, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 3 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, at her residence. She was born Sept. 6, 1956, in Breathit County, Ky. to Braddoc Neace and Rachel (Combs) Neace. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past year, moving here from Kokomo. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and …read more.

Mary K. Wagoner Kline, 97, of Rochester passed away at 9:35 .m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at the Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On April 2, 1921, in Sheldon, Wisconsin, Mary Katherine Johnson was born. She was a treasured daughter of John and Beatrice Beck Johnson. Weighing in at only 2 pounds and 8 ounces little Mary was …read more.

Judith H. Smyjunas of Leesburg passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne at the age of 77.  She was born on Feb. 23, 1941, in South Bend, Indiana to Bert VanDercar and Henrietta (Grzeszczyk) VanDercar. On Oct. 13, 1962 in Auburn, she was married to Joseph Smyjunas, who survives.    Smyjunas …read more.

William Robert Vanator, known to most as “Bill,” passed away on Wednesday, May 2, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. He was 85 years old at his death. A longtime resident of Berne (Adams County), Vanator was born on May 22,1932, in Kosciusko County and attended Leesburg School where he graduated in 1950. On Jan. 3, …read more.

Alvin “Al” L. Myers Sr., 75, of Plymouth, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 in the Elkhart Hospice House. Myers was born March 31, 1943 in Mishawaka, to the late Earl L. and Evelyn J. (Palmer) Myers. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1961. He then went on to serve in the United States …read more.

Dorothy L. Brubaker 99, Rochester, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday May 1, 2018, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on June 8, 1918 in Huntington, the daughter of John and Eva LaDessa (King) Shobe. On Oct. 19, 1935 in Rochester, she married Robert Victor Brubaker. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Lois M. Hamman Branham, 84, of Kokomo, and formerly of Peru and Mentone passed at 11:26 a.m., Friday, May 4, 2018 at Waterford Place Health Campus of Kokomo. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Martha L. Lozier, 66, North Webster, passed away at 2 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and Cr 500N, North Webster.

Bobby M. Mathews, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

C. Colleen Slone, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. She was born May 25, 1930, in Auxier, Ky. to Joseph and Lucinda (Slaven) Wilson. Colleen Slone was united in marriage to Isaac “Ike” Slone in Prestonsburg, Ky., March 7, 1953. Mr. Slone preceded …read more.

Ernest “Ernie” A. Engelberth, 90, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at midnight, Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Grace Village Health Care. He was born on July 15, 1927, in Hammond, to Henry Engelberth and Elizabeth (Kaiser) Engelberth. On Jan. 25, 1953, he was married to Norma Jean (Leedy) Engelberth, who survives. Together …read more.

Norman R. Warner, 79, Rochester, passed at 2:35 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

C. Colleen Slone, 87, Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Eleanor J. “Jean” Robinson, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 8:05 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Marjorie S. Love, 90, Warsaw, passed away AT 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 4, 1928, to Wesley and Edna (Neer) Plotner in Leesburg. She was united in marriage to Devon Love on Sept. 6, 1951, in Mishawaka. He passed away July 20, 2011. Mrs. Love …read more.

Colie McCool, 86, Warsaw, formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Monday April 30, 2018, in Mason Heath and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 30, 1931, Fort Knox, Miss. Edna Brandon was united in marriage to Colie McCool on May 12, 1949 in Columbus, Miss. She preceded him in 2013. He …read more.

Dennis Gail Lundgren, 78, died April 29, 2018 at Fort Wayne’s VA Northern Indiana Hospital. He was born in a two-room log cabin in Pembine, Wisc. on April 15, 1940. His parents, Martha Filbert and Gail Lundgren, and his brother, Larry Lundgren, Sr., all preceded him in death. Mr. Lundgren attended schools in Elkhart and …read more.

Barbara Jean Horn, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 2:29 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2018, at Fort Wayne’s Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. She was born Feb. 10, 1950, in Hinton, W. Va., the daughter of Melvin George Gill and Kathleen (Adkins) Gill. On Feb. 1, 1966, she was united in marriage to Yancy Horn, Jr. …read more.

Marjorie Love, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday May 1, 2018, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Services for Harry William Price, North Webster, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the United Methodist Church, 7822 E. Epworth Forest Rd., North Webster. Mr. Price passed away on April 3, 2018, at the age of 66. Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is …read more.

Glee Smith, 97, a seven year resident of Claypool, passed April 28, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born Sept. 7, 1920, to Sherman E. and Ida (Mohler) Butler in Rifle, Colo. She graduated from high school in Wauneta, Neb. and from Concord College in Athens, W.V. with a Bachelor of Science. For …read more.

Neva Irene Akers, 92, Warsaw passed away at 2:55 p.m., April 30, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born Aug. 1, 1925, in Paintsville, Ky. to Edgar and Grace (Whitaker) Hannah. On Oct. 28, 1942, in Paintsville, Ky. she was united in marriage to Grundy Logan Akers, who preceded her on May 10, …read more.

Dennis G. Lundgren, 78, Warsaw, died Sunday, April 29, 2018, in the VA Northern Indiana Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Colie McCool, 86, Warsaw, formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Monday April 30, 2018, in Mason Heath and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to http://www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Donald Ralph “Don” Taylor, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 7:21 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at his home. He was born July 13, 1940, in Jollytown, Penn. to Rex and Nellie Mable (Campbell) Taylor. He graduated from West Greene High School in Greene County, Penn., Grace College in Winona Lake, and received his Masters of …read more.

Rita K. Shelton, 66, Columbia City, passed away at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2018, peacefully at her home. Born Feb. 6, 1952, in Huntington, she was the daughter of Willis J. Sims and Geraldine F. (Cunningham) Sims. She was a lifelong resident of Whitley County, attending South Whitley High School. She worked at C.F. …read more.

Austin Davidson, 19, Syracuse passed away Friday, April 27, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 8, 1998, in Warsaw to Jason and Alicia (Wilson) Davidson. Mr. Davidson was one of a kind with a heart of gold. He had a smile that would light up a room, a witty sense of humor and …read more.

Gene A. Ranstead, 95, Wabash, passed away at 12:07 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2018, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born in Breman, to the late Forrest and Gladys (Martin) Ranstead on Sept. 10, 1922. Ranstead was a 1940 graduate of Silver Lake High School. He married Marcille L. Beigh April 12, 1941; she passed …read more.

Ruth Eldora Wise, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 7:54 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Wise was born Nov. 28, 1927, the daughter of Milo and Roberta (Grose) Kuntz. She married Gerald “Casey” Wise in 1947 and they celebrated 70 years of marriage before his passing on Aug. 8, …read more.

Terissa Leann Roberts Williams, 19, Peru, formerly of Wabash, died at 8:43 a.m., Sunday, April 29, 2018, in rural, LaFontaine. She was born Jan. 18, 1999, in Rochester, to Michael D. Williams, Sr. and Diana (Roberts) Martinez. Ms. Williams was a 2017 graduate of Wabash High School. She worked at Millwright Solutions in Wabash. She …read more.

Rebecca Lynne “Becky” Brandenburg 63, Rochester, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018, at her residence. She was born Aug. 11, 1954, in Rochester, the daughter of Gene A. and Enid Ilagene (Pike) Seidner. On Sept. 13, 1980, in Rochester, she married Eugene W. “Gene” Brandenburg. He preceded her in death Feb. 3, …read more.

Steven Blue, 57, Warsaw, passed at 12:03 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 27, 1960, in Rochester, to Boyd and Bessie (Shepherd) Blue. Blue had done transmission work in Wabash and Peru. He loved fishing. He was a WheelStand National Champion with his Camaro. He is …read more.

Barbara Jean Horn, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 2:29 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2018, in Fort Wayne’s Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Funeral arrangements have been trusted to Titus Funeral Home.

Gordon E. Rhodes, 96, Milford, passed away at 5:20 a.m., April 27, 2018, at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care.  He was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Pierceton, to John and Martha (Roberts) Rhodes. Rhodes married Thedia A. Michael Sept. 10, 1960, at First Brethren Church in Milford.  She passed away Nov. 27, 2006.  Rhodes was a …read more.

Donald Ralph “Don” Taylor, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 7:21 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Glee E. Smith, 97, Claypool, died April 28, 2018, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Larry Rex “Butch” Lancaster, 81, South Whitley, died at 3:18 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne where he had been a patient for the past 2 1/2 weeks. He was born Jan. 26, 1937, in Whitley County, a son of the late Gerald R. and Jennie M. (Williamson) Lancaster. He …read more.

Austin Davidson, 19, Syracuse, passed away on April 27, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Susie Ward, 91, North Webster, passed away on April 25, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Jan. 16, 1927, in Warren to Herman and Bessie (Bowman) Yates. On Nov. 8, 1947, she married Marvin Ward, who survives. She loved to travel throughout the world. She enjoyed playing euchre at the Senior Center …read more.

Connie Rae (LeCount) Clark, 60, passed away April 4, 2018 at Northridge Nursing Home, Albion. She is survived by her nephews: Roy Messer Jr., Greensburg; Troy Messer, Goshen; Clinton Messer, Columbia City; two aunts and one uncle: Martha Sprague and Jack LeCount, Ligonier and Mary Kroch, Milford. She was born April 28, 1957, to Ray …read more.

Austin James “AJ” Dale, 25, Wabash, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2018.  He was born on June 24, 1992, in Marion, to Todd and Angela (Eltzroth) Dale of LaFontaine. AJ was a 2012 graduate from Southwood High School and worked as a Miami County Correctional Officer. He was a member of the …read more.

Richard E. Sparling, 93, rural Wabash, died at 7:10 a.m., Friday April 27, 2018, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Jan. 14, 1925 in Lagro Township in Wabash County, to Homer and Mary (Preiser) Sparling. Mr. Sparling was a 1943 graduate of Lagro High School. He married Marjorie Hawkins, in Wabash, Nov. 7, 1947, …read more.

Audrey Barnett, North Webster, passed away at 11:53 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born in Stoke Row, England to P.J. and Louise (Landen) Cox. She attended Sonning Common Public Schools in Stoke Row and formerly lived in Tennessee and Illinois after moving to the United States …read more.

Rick J. Zimmerman Sr., 74, Syracuse, formerly of Fulton and Rochester, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at his home. He was the son of James W. and Marilee (Hatch) Zimmerman. He was married to Nancy Lee Walker in Rochester. He was co-owner of Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home with his father and uncle. He was …read more.

Michael F. Howard, 38, North Manchester, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in North Manchester. He was born Dec. 11, 1979, in Wabash to Forrest and Mary (Chafin) Howard. He graduated from Manchester High School in 2000. He was formerly employed at Novae, North Manchester. He loved music and playing his guitar, spending time with …read more.

Raymond O. “Jackie” Whitridge, 83, Pierceton, passed away at 11:36 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 7, 1934, in Fort Wayne to Raymond J. and Corine M. (Gunkel) Whitridge. He grew up in Fort Wayne and lived most of his life in …read more.

Clarence Wayne DeTurk, 98, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born Aug. 24, 1919, in Fort Wayne, to Walter DeTurk and Terzah (Alshouse) DeTurk. On Aug. 19, 1943, he was married to Joan Lucille (Couts) DeTurk, the …read more.

Ernie Rogers, 84, Syracuse, passed away March 11, 2018, at his home. He was born on March 16, 1933, in Syracuse to Lewis and Frances (Davis) Rogers. On Aug. 8, 1954, he married Julie Logan, who preceded him April 29, 2017. He was a lifelong area resident. He owned and operated Logan-Rogers Realty. He was …read more.

Marcus Dean Borkholder, 56, Nappanee, died at 5 a.m.,  Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at his home, from complications of juvenile diabetes. He was born March 25, 1989, in Nappanee to John and Susan Borkholder.  He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He leaves to mourn his parents, John and Susan Borkholder; brothers: …read more.

Donna J. Richwine, 87, Wabash, died at 2:34 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 3, 1930, in Wabash to Kenneth L. and Marie M. (Kramer) Richwine. Richwine worked at the Dallas Winchester Senior Center in Wabash. She enjoyed being with her family and friends. …read more.

Frances “Fran” C. Keister, 87, Plymouth, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born in Jackson, Ky., the daughter of Perry Henderson and Margaret (Mullins) Stacy. She graduated in 1948 from North Judson High School. On Oct. 25, 1952, in Knox, she married James “Donald” Keister, he preceded …read more.

Nancy Brian, 75, Syracuse, passed away on April 22, 2018, at her home. She was born on March 18, 1943, in Battle Creek, Mich. to Ed and Ila (Garrett) Hutchings. On Oct. 17, 1970, she married Roger Brian, who survives. Along with her husband, she is survived by her son Michael (Kathy) Brian of Columbiana, …read more.

James Douglas Dials, 66, Warsaw, and formerly of Paintsville, Ky. passed away at 7:01 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Larry Dixon “Dick” Conover, 81, Warsaw, passed away in his residence at 7:37 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018. He was born Nov. 20, 1936, in Akron, Ohio to Lawrence Gilbert Conover and Daisy Thelma (Dixon) Conover. On Aug. 17, 1957, he was married to Betty Ann (Jones) Conover, who survives. He enlisted into the …read more.

Ralph “Rock” Ray, Jr., 85, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018. Born in Tipton, he was the son of the late Ralph Sr. and Edna Ray. Rock Ray graduated from Portland High School, and then served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Ball State University and was a member …read more.

Kenneth Ray McDonough, 63, passed away on April 20, 2018 as a result of a long battle with cancer. His loving wife, Rose McDonough, was by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord. He was born to Betty Jean and Kenneth Ray McDonough Sr. of Detroit, Mich. He proudly served his …read more.

Lester E. Robinson, 94, Cromwell, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Courtyard Healthcare Center, in Goshen.  Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier. 

Nancy Bryan, 75, Syracuse, passed away on April 22, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Marie “Tiger” Somers, 82, Syracuse passed away on April 20, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1936, in Loyal, Wisc. to Peter and Viola (Roll) Johannsen. On July 14, 1956, in Fort Wayne, she married Dan Somers, who survives. They were married for 61 years. She worked for Holiday Rambler in …read more.

Karl H. Hartisch Jr., Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Marion Veteran’s Administration Hospital. On July 11, 1947, Karl H. Hartisch Jr. was born in Peru. He was a treasured son of Karl H. and Pauline Beasey Hartisch Sr. Growing up …read more.

David Buzbee, 60, Rochester, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Robert “Bob” D. Walters, 84, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 1:24 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on Jan. 7, 1934, in Silver Lake, to Claude D. Walters and Mildred (Christner) Walters. On Dec. 31, 1955, he was married to Patricia Overmyer, she passed away …read more.

Isabelle Deafenbaugh, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 4:46 a.m., Saturday April 21, 2018, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangement are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Nila M. McGahan, 80, McCordsville, died at 6:38 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Fishers. She was born Jan. 13, 1938 in Columbia City, a daughter of the late Cletus J. and Flossie (Miles) Nolt. She spent her formative years in Jefferson Township, Whitley County. She graduated from Jefferson Center High School …read more.

Kenneth Ray McDonough, 63, North Webster, passed away April 20, 2018 in Columbia City. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

John Edwin “Jack” Haecker IV, 92, rural Wabash, died at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born Aug. 28, 1925 in Massillon, OH, to John and Thelma (Zintsmaster) Haecker. He married Ruby W. Cole (Jones) in Wabash County on Dec. 24, 1955; she died Nov. 9, 2005. …read more.

Steven M. Tschida, 59, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the home of his mother, Betty. He was born on April 22, 1958 in South Bend to Frederick M. and Betty (Verduin) Tschida. His father, Frederick, preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to the former Barbara Dunn, who survives. He …read more.

Mamie Lucille Wood, 96, Lakeland, Fla., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Lakeland Hospice House, Lakeland, Fla. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jessie Gene Ousley, Sr., 62, passed away in his Athens home at 2:55 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018. He was born on March 21, 1956 in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Warren Ousley, Sr. and Fannie (Rose) Ousley. He attended Akron schools and spent most of his adult life in the Akron and Rochester areas. On July 11, …read more.

Joann Hoover, 89, North Manchester, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash.  She was born Oct. 2, 1928, in Wabash County to Melvin and Trevah (Farley) Snell. She graduated in 1947 from Chester High School, North Manchester. On April 24, 1948, she married Russell Hoover. He passed away Nov. 2, 2017. …read more.

Doris M. Monroe, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 1:28 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born April 3, 1921, in Muskegon, Mich. to Sylvester and Irene (Mattox) Sunday.  On Dec. 23, 1941, she married Burr Monroe. He passed away in 1976. She was a homemaker and a …read more.

Donna Joan Metzger, 74, Claypool, passed away in her home with family and dear friends at her side Tuesday, April 17, 2018. She was born Jan. 9, 1944, in Kosciusko County to Walter Leon and Tressie Amelia (Yoder) Blocher. On Jan. 1, 1964, she married Philip Dean Metzger. She was a homemaker and a member …read more.

Dolores L. Sriver, 98, North Manchester, and formerly of Akron, passed at 2:10 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester where she resided. She was born on Feb. 12, 1920, near Akron, to Lloyd H. and Irene (Holz) Haldeman. She married on Sept. 28, 1940, in Akron, to Garland F. …read more.

Raymon Giles, 89, Fort Wayne, and formerly of rural Akron, passed at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at The Hearth at Sycamore Village Assisted Living of Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 17, 1928, in Charleston, Tenn. to McKinley and Ethel (Stanley) Giles. He married on Feb. 18, 1947, in Bluffton to Marie A. …read more.

Emma Grace Leeman,11 months, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018, in Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 20, 2017, in Goshen, to Nicholas and Sherry (Williamson) Leeman. Survivors include her parents Nicholas and Sherry; sisters: Sierra Marie (fiancé Dylan Hooper) Null, Goshen; Addison Darlene Leeman, at home; maternal grandparents: Alton (Sally) Williamson …read more.

Steven Carl “Steve” Winkelman, 48, Syracuse, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 3, 1969, in Huntington to Carl L. and Carolyn Patricia “Pat” (Florence) Winkelman. He attended Whitko High School in South Whitley, graduated in 1987 from Amherst High School …read more.

Helen Gayle Alcott (Formerly Helen Gayle Harding), 86, Syracuse and most recently Lexington, Ky. passed away April 10, 2018, in her daughter Keydron Wheeler’s home under hospice care. Alcott was born in Bowie, Colo. July 5, 1931, to Walter and Gertrude Harding. She spent her formative years on the western slope of Colorado where she …read more.

Bruce L. “Larry” Vanlaningham, 68, Milford, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was born on March 15, 1950, in Warsaw to Bruce R. and Betty L. (Campbell) Vanlaningham. He was a lifetime Milford resident, graduated in 1968 from Milford High School, and served in the United States Army. He was married Aug. 10, 1973 …read more.

Charles D. “Dwayne” Jarvis, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 5:02 p.m., Monday April 16, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born on June 18, 1964 to Charles E. and Betty J. (Hughes) Jarvis in Warsaw. He graduated from Warsaw High School and has been a lifetime resident of Warsaw. On June 22, 2012, …read more.

David Lee “Buck” Burns, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 9:12 a.m., April 15, 2018, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Dec. 15, 1938, in Warsaw to George David and Florence Ellen (Strieby) Burns. He attended North Webster High School and was a lifetime area resident. He was married on June 22, 1956, …read more.

Gloria Sandoval, 67, Warsaw, and of Guanajuato, Mexico passed away at 12:48 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on May 25, 1950, in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico to Gregorio Sandoval Solórzano and Maria Soledad Sanchez Leon. Gloria Sandoval had been a resident of Kosciusko County for the …read more.

Charles D. Jarvis, 53, Warsaw passed away at 5:02 p.m., April 16, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Max Buell, 78, North Webster, passed away at his home in Venice, Fla. on Sunday, April 15, 2018.  Arrangements are pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

William “Bill” F. Karst, 89, Goshen, living most of his life in Cromwell, passed away at 11 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. Mr. Karst was born Dec. 3, 1928, to Julius Thomas and Leatha Sloma (Kline) Karst in Huntington County. On March 1, 1949, he married Doris Lorene Paul …read more.

Diane Medlen, 75, Gobles, Mich., died at 1:32 p.m., April 13, 2018, at her residence.  She had resided there for three years coming from Stephenson, Ark. She was born on July 24, 1942, to Richard and Mary Jane (Lantz) Drudge in Rochester. She graduated from Akron High School in 1960. Surviving Diane Medlen are her …read more.

Bruce L. “Larry” Vanlaningham, 68, Milford, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.