Gabino Munguia, 61, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, in his residence. He was born Oct. 13, 1956, in Puebla, Mexico to Cristobal Aca and Rosario Cuahuizo. He was united in marriage to Petra Gutierrez who survives. In addition, his children, Margarita, Gabino, Guadalupe, Alejandra, Carlos and Jose Luis Cuahuizo survive. Calling hours are …read more.

Maggie V. “Videll” Stelzer, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 4:28 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at her home. She was born on Aug. 6, 1923, in Brenham, Texas to Thomas Lee and Ethel (Webb) Pittman. She grew up and graduated in 1942 from Milford High School in Milford, Texas. She was married on March …read more.

Carol A. Price, 75, Wakarusa, passed away at 12:44 a.m. on Saturday, April, 14, 2018, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born Oct. 5, 1942, in Goshen to James R. and Georgia E. (Elliot) Price. She grew up in South Bend, attended Central High School in South Bend, and lived most of …read more.

Jerry T. Morgan, 74, Syracuse passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Nov. 29, 1943, in Goshen to Huber and Donna (Runge) Morgan. He graduated from Goshen High School. He married Sue Speicher in Milford Aug. 7, 1993. Mr. Morgan loved to work and was a dedicated Utilimaster employee for …read more.

David Lee “Buck” Burns, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 9:12 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Ethel Marie (Swihart) Whaley, 80, life-long Plymouth resident, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Ethel was born Feb. 10, 1938, in Plymouth to the late Sumner and Clara (Graves) Swihart. She married William Arlen Whaley on June 27, 1954, in Plymouth; and he survives. Ethel worked from 1979 …read more.

  Ruth “Eileen” (Braselton) Hill, 91, passed away on Thursday April 12, 2018, at Presence Our Lady of Victory long-term care facility in Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Ill. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. EDT Monday April 16, 2018, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN. 46563. Funeral Services will be at …read more.

Carol A. Price, 75, Wakarusa, passed away at 12:44 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Robert Lee Johnson, Sr., 50, and a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital at 12:44 a.m. on Thursday, April 12. He was born to Robert A. Johnson and Lois J. Stone-Johnson on Jan. 28, 1968. He was a graduate of Wawasee High School and had worked for Biomet and …read more.

Ralph S. Nibert, 79, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. in Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. He was born Jan. 22, 1939, in Parkersburg, W.Va. to Charles Lewis and Rose Anna (Aippersbach) Nibert. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Kae Scott on Nov. 14, 1981, in Ashland, Ohio. He was …read more.

F. Earl Montel, 91, North Manchester, has gone home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. He was born Sept. 7, 1926, in Kosciusko County to Artie R. and Bertha (Beigh) Montel. He graduated from Leesburg High School in 1944. On Jan. 11, 1948, he married Phyllis E. Bolinger. She passed away Aug. 6, 2013. …read more.

Donald A. Gray, 87, Argos, passed away at 7:27 a.m., Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at his residence. On Feb. 26, 1930, Don Gray was born in Plymouth to Alfred and Pearl Books Gray. He enlisted in the US Air Force and later the US Army and was honorably discharged from both. Don and Nettie L. Heckaman married …read more.

Mr. Rex L. Bowen, 81, Rochester, passed away  unexpectedly at 1:27 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018, at his residence. On June 12, 1936, Rex Bowen was born in Kosciusko County to Oscar and Florence Burns Bowen. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Bob and sister Carolyn. He graduated from Burket High School in 1954. Patriotism beckoned, …read more.

Robert L. Johnson, 50, Warsaw, died at 12:44 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Gabino Munguia, 61, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Brian H. “LH” Hyndman, 58, Columbia City, died unexpectedly at 12:27 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018, at his home, of natural causes. He was born May 28, 1959, in Columbia City, a son of the late Chester R. and Josephine (Davis) Hyndman. He spent his formative years in Columbia City and graduated from Columbia City …read more.

Ken Wagner, 70, North Webster, passed away at his home on April 11, 2018, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandsons. He was born Sept. 26, 1947, in Nappanee to Francis and Maxine (Canen) Wagner. On July 4, 1968, at Fort Sill, Okla., he married Judy Ridings, who survives. Born and raised in Nappanee, his …read more.

Marjory E. Wise, 103, formerly of New Paris, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, at “The Cove” Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born Dec. 6, 1914, in Nappanee to James Howard and Minnie A. (Gibson) Moore. She married Manford M. Wise on May 1, 1938, in Bluffton and he passed away on Sept. 9, 1993. …read more.

Rex L. Bowen, 81, Rochester, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mr. Richard (Dick) Felkner, formerly a resident of Milford, passed away at his home in Fort Meyers Beach, Fla., March 25, 2018. He was 85 years old and is survived by Peggy Felkner, his wife of 42 years. He was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and an active, dedicated member of the American Legion and Veterans of …read more.

Ralph S. Nibert, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Steven P. “Steve” Rookstool, 48, Cromwell, passed away at 2:44 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Lenora M. Norris, 91, rural Larwill, died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 7, 1927, in North Manchester, a daughter of the late William Bruce and Hazel Marie (Glaze) Lambert. Her formative years were spent in North Manchester. She graduated from North Manchester …read more.

Ken Wagner, 70, North Webster, passed away at his home on April 11, 2018.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Gregory (Greg) Worth Jackson, 67, Milford, died April 10, 2018, to begin his eternal heavenly life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on June 1, 1950, to Worth and Betty Jackson of Milford. He graduated from Milford High School in 1968 and Purdue University with a degree in Agricultural Engineering in …read more.

Katherine E. “Kate” Donaldson, 83, of rural Wabash, died at 8:40 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. She was born Aug. 12, 1934, in Wabash, to Walter and Adeline (Weirs) Banister. She married Norman Lee “Bud” Donaldson at Wabash First United Methodist Church on Aug. 29, 1960. She was a …read more.

Anna Margaret (Cooper) Freet, 84, Nappanee, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in her residence from Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease that she was diagnosed with in 2004. She was born Feb. 18, 1934, in South Bend to James Franklin “Frank” and Laura Elizabeth (Nelson) Cooper. On Aug. 8, 1954, Anna married Jerald A. Freet in South …read more.

Paul Kindle, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born Sept. 17, 1931, in Warsaw to John and Susie (Brandenburg) Kindle. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from February 1952 to January 1954, as a Corporal (T4) in the 22nd …read more.

Mr. Kermit G. Grass, 81, Lebanon, Tenn., and formerly of Rochester, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018. On Nov. 27, 1936, he was born in New Castle Township to Joseph J. and Blanch Coplen Grass. He was a graduate of Talma High School. The Fulton County community was his home until moving to Tennessee …read more.

Betty L. Baxter, 73, Tippecanoe, passed away at 1:19 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2018, at home. She peacefully fell asleep with her family at her side. She was born July 8, 1944, in South Bend. She was the daughter of Warren and Mary LaRue Davis. She lived her most of her life in the area. …read more.

Richard Gunter, 82, Warsaw and formerly of Mentone, passed away at 2:58 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 24, 1935, in Columbia City to Elmer and Thelda (Wise) Gunter. Mr. Gunter graduated from Claypool High School and served in the Army from 1953-1956 as a Sergeant during …read more.

Paul Kindle, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Patricia Ann “Pat” Cox, 66, Warsaw, passed away AT 7:36 a.m., April 9, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on May 10, 1951, in Chicago, Ill. to Erwin and Elizabeth (Oliver) Link. On Feb. 14, 1985, she was united in marriage to Michael D. Cox, who survives. She was a Warsaw …read more.

Sadie Lynn Hoffert, 44, Pierceton, passed away at 5:26 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 24, 1973, in Three Rivers, Mich. to Gary L. and Cheryl L. (Milliman) Haskins. She grew up in Constantine, Mich., graduated in 1993 from Constantine High …read more.

Max William Moore, 75, Winona Lake, passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018, at his home. He was born on June 4, 1942, in Fort Wayne to John W. and Josephine G. (Hoover) Moore. He graduated in 1960 from Southside High School in Fort Wayne and in 1965 from Purdue University in …read more.

Donald “Don” F. Locke, 97, Warsaw, left this world to meet his beloved Jesus at 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 97. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born on March 6, 1921, in Warsaw, to Rheda Chorus (Engle) …read more.

Ella Irene Cook, 74, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 10, 1943, in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio to Henry and Nannie (Huffman) Graybill. On July 6, 1968 she married Melvin Cook. He passed away March 17, 2012.  She was a homemaker and had previously …read more.

Larry Joe Zellers, LaFontaine, died on April 8, 2018, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital. He was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Kewanna, to the Arnold and Ione (Reed) Zellers. He married Janice L. Wagoner on Jan. 20, 1956, in Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, GeNelle Smoker, and a grandson, …read more.

Lester L. Bradford, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully in his home at 6 p.m., Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was born Oct. 14, 1927, in North Liberty to Walter and Mary (Morris) Bradford. On June 18, 1950, he married Peggy Scott. She passed away on Oct. 10, 2010. He is survived by two children: Michael …read more.

Roderick M. “Rod” Fry, 82, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2018, in the Catherine Kasper Life Care Center in Donaldson with his loving family by his side. Mr. Fry was born Feb. 7, 1936, in Chicago, Ill. to Raymond and Gwendolyn (Mayoh) Fry. He came to the Plymouth area in 1995 from …read more.

Rita Kay Masterson, 70, of Plymouth passed away on Saturday April 7, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born on Dec. 6, 1947, to Claude and Fern (Bender) Culp and was the oldest of five girls. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; two sisters; and a granddaughter, Jeanette E. …read more.

Kermit G. Grass, 81, formerly of Rochester, passed away April 9, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

James “Jim” Allen Nicholas, 73, Leesburg, passed away at 11:24 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at his residence. He was born on May 12, 1944, in Anderson to Betty Mae (Frame) Nicholas and Hobart Royce Nicholas. On June 20, 1964, he was married to Daisy Ruth Burris.   He was a graduate of Ball …read more.

Max William Moore, 75, Winona Lake, formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 15 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Lois Ann Watkins, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 4:05 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 30, 1936, in Huntington to Kermit L. and Olive M. (Smith) Funderburg. She graduated in 1954 from Huntington High School and attended Lutheran School of Nursing in Fort Wayne …read more.

Sadie Hoffert, 44, Pierceton, passed away at 5:26 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and Cr 500N, North Webster.

Patricia Ann “Pat” Cox, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 7:40 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

James R. Groves, 85, of Yellow Creek Lake passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Mentone. He was born June 29, 1932, in Parkston, S.D. to Taylor and Marie (Straka) Groves. He married Reta R. Reed on Nov. 30 1958, in Claypool, who survives. James had been a carpenter and mason for many years. He was …read more.

Ella Irene Cook, 74, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 10, 1943, in Brookville, Ohio to Henry and Nannie (Huffman) Graybill. On July 6, 1968, she married Melvin Cook. He passed away March 17, 2012. Mrs. Cook was a homemaker and had previously worked …read more.

Adriana “Donna” Cantu, 45, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 5, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 19, 1973, the daughter of Adrian and Gladys (Ake) Cantu in Weslaco, Texas. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Maria “Mali” Contreras, Ligonier; and Adriana “Mara” Contreras, Goshen; …read more.

Mia-Maree R. Burnham, 46, rural Wabash, died 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at her home. She was born March 27, 1972, in Wabash, to Victor and Cheryl (Barnes) Parrett. Ms. Burnham graduated from Wabash High School and was a Wiccan. She enjoyed reading, playing word games, talking on the phone, and loved her family. …read more.

James R. Groves, 85, Yellow Creek Lake, passed Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Mentone. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Phyllis A. McGuire, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 8:53 a.m.,Thursday April 5, 2018, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on June 15, 1942, in Plymouth to Arnold and Evelyn (Falkner) Singrey. Phyllis graduated Plymouth High School in 1960. In 1966 she met her loving husband and was united in marriage to …read more.

James “Jim” Allen Nicholas, 73, Leesburg, passed away at 11:24 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at his residence at the. He was born on May 12, 1944, in Anderson to Betty Mae (Frame) Nicholas and Hobart Royce Nicholas.  On June 20, 1964, he was married to Daisy Ruth Burris. He was a graduate of …read more.

Judy Blue, 71, Silver Lake, passed away at 10:50 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in her residence. She was born Nov. 18, 1946, in Rochester to Rosewell and Grace (Pontius) Gagon. A longtime Kosciusko County resident, she was united in marriage to Barry Blue in Warsaw on April 19, 1984. She was employed by Kinder …read more.

Viola Marie Summy, 90, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Mrs. Summy was born Nov. 15, 1927, in Bremen. She was the daughter of Cleo Huffman and his wife, Anna (Mason) Huffman.  She attended schools in Atwood and was married to the former …read more.

V. Rose Lockridge, 89, a lifetime Kosciusko County resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on March 27, 1929, near Pierceton. She was the daughter of Ora Edward Priser and his wife, Pearl Jane (Copeland) Priser. She attended local schools and was united in marriage to Robert …read more.

Phyllis A. McGuire, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 8:53 a.m., Thursday April 5, 2018, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kimberly M. Lara, 45, passed away early Tuesday morning April 3, 2018, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. After receiving a second chance at life with a kidney donation, Ms. Lara passed this gift onto others as an organ donor. She was born in Knoxville, Tenn. March 9, 1973, to Brenda G. Richards and Jerry …read more.

Ronald Roy Jones, 81, formerly of Columbia City, died at 4:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at his home outside of Spencerville. He was born Jan. 6, 1937, in Roseville, Calif. a son of the late Roy E. and Thelma (Gartung) Jones. His formative years were spent in California where he graduated from San Juan Unified …read more.

James E. Cunningham Sr., 61, LaFontaine, passed away at 4:48 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Marion, March 7, 1957, to Marlin and Agnes Cunningham. He married Debbie Poe March 10, 1979; she survives. He worked as an Iron Worker and was a member of …read more.

Alvin C. Coby, 93, Culver, and formerly of Rochester, died at 1:05 p.m., April 3, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, where he had been in declining health. He was born on March 31, 1925, in rural Fulton County, Indiana to Otis Coby and Ina (Reinholt) Coby and had lived most of life in Fulton …read more.

Carolyn Sue Smith, 87, Rochester, passed away at 6:35 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on July 2, 1930, in Akron, the daughter of Odie M. and Nona (Van Lue) Keesey. On April 21, 1950, in Rochester, she married William A. Smith. He preceded her in death …read more.

V. Rose Lockridge, 89, Warsaw, died Wednesday, April, 4, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital after a brief illness. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home Warsaw.

Traci Dianne Craig, 29, Warsaw, went to be with Jesus at on April 3, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was such a loving person and will be sorely missed by all that knew her. She was born Sept. 20, 1988, in Goshen to Troy and Dawn (Waycaster) Craig. She lived …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.

Judy Blue, 71, Silver Lake, passed away at 10:50 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Harry William Price, 66, North Webster, passed away at 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at his home. He was born on April 16, 1951, in Peoria, Ill. to Harry William and Barbara Jo (Lee) Price Sr. He graduated from Mentone High School and was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident except for a brief …read more.

Robie Bradley, 89, Liberty Mills, passed away in his home at 7:37 a.m., April 2, 2018. One of seven children, Mr. Bradley was born on March 26, 1929, in Prater Fork, Floyd County, Ky. to Richard and Viola (Howard) Bradley. Before joining the U.S Army in 1955, he worked for the Nickle Plate Railroad. After spending …read more.

Charles Finley Sluss, stillborn son of Austin John Sluss and Shelby Lee Knight of Roann, was born at 6:02 p.m., Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Melvin Knight of Roann; Jason and Sylvia Sluss of Wabash; and Eric and Michelle …read more.

Kimberly M. Lara, 45, Plymouth, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 3, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Alvin C. Coby, 93, Rochester, died at 1:05 p.m., April 3, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Clint A. “Skip” Gabaree 56, Rochester, passed away at 11:41 P.M. Friday, March 30, 2018, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 4, 1961, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Albert Earl II and Suzan K. (Gard) Gabaree. He was an amazing artist. He worked for the Painters …read more.

Donald A. Babcock, 56, Rochester, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. A celebration of life will held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 6, at the New Life Church, US 31 Bypass and 50 N, Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be …read more.

Traci D. Craig, 29, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356, North SR 15, Warsaw.

Harry William Price, 66, North Webster, passed away at 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Ralph J. Myers, daddy, grandpa and hardworking Christian, passed away at 5:05 p.m., Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Warsaw. He was 88 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Myers was born April 17, 1929, in Bristol. He was the son of Eli and Mae Myers and, on Sept. 24, 1960, he was united …read more.

Arthur Campbell, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 12:45 a.m., Monday, April 2, 2018, in Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. He was born Jan. 27, 1940, in Baxter, Tenn. to Arthur and Carrie (Patton) Campbell. He faithfully served his Country in the United Sates Army from 1961 to 1963 as a Specialist 4. A lifetime resident …read more.

Arthur Campbell, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 12:45 a.m., Monday, April 2, 2018, in Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Lambertus “Bert” L. Egging, 65, Etna Green, died unexpectedly Friday morning, March 30, 2018, at his residence.  He was born April 15, 1952, to Joseph and Wilma (Peters) Egging in Mishawaka. He was a lifetime area resident and a 1970 graduate of NorthWood High School. On Feb. 14, 1981, he married Elaine Troyer in Nappanee. …read more.

Gregory Leedy, 56, Cromwell, passed away unexpectedly March 30, 2018. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Mary E. Schmal, 68, Leiters Ford, passed away at 9:37 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018, at her residence. On May 22, 1949, Mrs. Schmal was born in Knoxville, Tenn. to Dewey E. and Bonnie J. Stansberry Smith. She came to Fulton County in February of 1990 from Myrtle Beach, S.C. After a long-distance relationship, Mary …read more.

John Frederick Beiswanger, 69, originally of Milford, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. Mr. Beiswanger was a 1966 graduate of Milford High School, where his father, Arlo I. Beiswanger, was a devoted educator and coach. He went on to graduate from Ball State University in 1970 with bachelor’s degrees in math and …read more.

Ralph J. Myers, daddy, grandpa and hardworking Christian, passed away on Thursday, March 29, in Warsaw. He was 88 years old at the time of his death. Myers was born on April 17, 1929 in Bristol. He was the son of Eli and Mae Myers and, on Sept. 24, 1960, he was united in marriage to …read more.

Mack L. Fetters, Bourbon, passed away on March 27, 2018. Fetters, the son of Lester and Ruth Fetters, was born and raised in Bourbon, where he lived his entire life. After graduating from Bourbon High School in 1945, Fetters married the love of his life, Melba (Koontz) on Easter Sunday, March 25,1951. They celebrated their …read more.

Ruthann Lower, 93, of Wabash, died on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Sept. 9, 1924 in Johnson City, Tennessee to Anderson and Ruby (Mettetal) Lamm. Lower married James Richard Lower in Wabash on Feb. 15, 1948. He died on Aug. 16,1984. She was a member of …read more.

Elouise Johnson, 82, Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born on March 23, 1936, to Carlie and Minnie (Clements) Cooper in Broxton, Georgia. She married Roy Johnson on Nov. 7, 1953 in Waycross, Georgia and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1997. She …read more.

Joan Elaine Hoke of Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord at 3:27 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne at the age of 67. She was born on Oct. 12, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa to Melvin J. Lesh and Florence May (Hager) Lesh. On July 10, 2004, she …read more.

Lois C. Carter, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 a.m., Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Howard Ritter and Mary Anna (Hrushka) Ritter and her youngest sibling Mary Esther Campbell. She is survived by her sister, Agnes Marie Pope; her brother, …read more.

Danny Eugene “Brummy” Brumfield was born Dec. 18, 1948, to Eugene Brumfield and Nancy Prout Brumfield and died at the Corrnerstone Hospice House in The Villages, Fla. on March 13, 2018. Brumfield graduated in 1967 from Warsaw Community High School and worked at DePuy from 1978 retiring in 2012. He is survived by his wife …read more.

Ralph J. Myers, 88, longtime resident of Warsaw, died at 5:05 p.m., Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Lois C. Carter, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 a.m., Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Larry Duane Richardson, 61, Warsaw, was lovingly known by all as “Lew” or Big Man”, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on June 3, 1956, in Warsaw, to William “Bill” Richardson and Mary Ann (Haywood) Richardson. He was married on July 13, …read more.

Beverly Anne Hopper, 85, Winona Lake, passed away at 2:14 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Grace Village Health Care. God granted her greatest desire, to be in heaven with her Lord and Savior. She was looking forward to being reunited with those who have gone before her, who shared the same faith in …read more.

Mariano Marquez Nuñez, 62, Warsaw, passed away at his residence at 2:32 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. He was born Sept. 12, 1955, in Salvatierra in the State of Guanajuato, Mexico to J. Trinidad Marquez and Maria De La Luz Nuñez. He was married on May 6, 1977, to Maria del Carmen Aranda Ugalde, …read more.

Norman Wayne Coffman, 83, Saugatuck, Mich., passed away at his son’s residence in Winona Lake, at 12:47 a.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2018. He was born Aug. 5, 1934, in Battle Creek, Mich. to Clifton Wayne Coffman and Rhea Mae (Olmstead) Coffman. He was a 1954 graduate of Howe Military Academy in Howe, and then attended …read more.

Linda Sue Music, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 2:24 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Sept. 28, 1947, She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Louise Coldren, and her eldest sibling, Gwendolyn.  She is survived by her sister, Rita Soberg; her brothers, Roger (and Judy) …read more.

Lois C. Carter, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 a.m., Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Glenndora Harrold, 99, of rural Columbia City, died at 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Miller’s –Oak Pointe, Columbia City, where she had been a resident since January 2015. She was born June 23, 1918, in Washington Townwnship, Noble County, a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Sylvia C. (Baker) Beers. She grew-up …read more.

Robert Busch, 90, of Dewart Lake in Syracuse, passed away at 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at home. He was born on June 25, 1927, the son of Oliver and Margaret (Dubuque) Busch in Logansport. On Oct. 15, 1948, he married Betty A. Adams. Survivors include his wife of nearly 70 years, Betty Busch, …read more.