Larry T. Hartzler, 84, rural Akron, Indiana passed at 11:04 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018, at Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne, as a result of a traumatic fall at his home on March 2. He was born on Jan. 18, 1934, in Miami County, to Lester “Joe” and Helen Marie (Thompson) Hartzler. He married on …read more.

Marjorie L. Sincroft, 94, North Manchester, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, in her residence. She was born April 11, 1923, in North Manchester, to Hazen and Marian (Gleason) Lautzenhiser. On Dec. 20, 1941, she married Eldon Sincroft. He passed away Jan. 11, 2009. She was a member of North Manchester United Methodist Church. She …read more.

Matthew D. Goppert, 40, New Paris, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Elkhart Hospice House after an unexpected illness. He was born Nov. 30, 1977, in Goshen to Orus and Janet (Plank) Goppert. They survive along with a brother, Oren (Sallie) Goppert and nephews, Garrett, Ian and Jackson Goppert, all of New Paris and maternal …read more.

Frances K. “Frannie” Stouder, 78, Nappanee, died at 6:53 a.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Elkhart Hospice House, where she had been admitted March 21. She was born June 23, 1939, in Elkhart to Robert and Florence (Tschupp) Campbell. She attended Concord High School. She had lived in Nappanee since her marriage to Joseph E. …read more.

Keeman “Kim” W. Lobsiger, 65, retired area high school principal residing in Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at his home. He was born Sept. 18, 1952 in Decatur, a son of Jerold W. and Marlene (Fuhrer) Lobsiger. His formative years were spent in Decatur. He graduated from Bellmont …read more.

Marian Jane (Poppele) Winebrenner passed away March 27, 2018, in Columbia City. Born in south Chicago on May 28, 1922, she was the daughter of Marion and Vera Mae (Morrison) Bohmer. Upon the death of her parents at the age of two, she was adopted by a loving couple, George and Magdelene Poppele. She attended …read more.

Lawrence R. Thwaits, 84, Syracuse, passed away on March 27, 2018, at Goshen hospital. He was born on Nov. 28, 1933, in Goshen. He is survived by his wife Doris Thwaits, Syracuse; son James (Sally) Thwaits, Syracuse; two daughters: Patty Overholt, Syracuse and Carol (John) Ploetz, Willis, Texas; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Many nieces …read more.

  Joe E. Adkins, 58, Ligonier, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018, at his residence in Ligonier. He was born Aug. 21, 1959, in Logan, W. Va. to James and Betty (Maynard) Adkins. He is survived by his loving partner of 11 years, Jeanne L. Adkins, Ligonier; mother, Betty Adkins, Vermilion, Ohio; sister, Jeannie …read more.

Jason “Mikey” Peterson passed away unexpectedly at 11:37 a.m. at his home in Warsaw, Sunday, March 25, 2018. The funny, creative, father of two, was 37 at the time of his death. He was born Sept. 20, 1980, in Warsaw and had attended Whitko Schools. He worked for KGP Logistics and for Pierceton Welding as …read more.

Marjorie L. Sincroft, 94, North Manchester, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, in her residence. She was born April 11, 1923, in North Manchester to Hazen and Marion (Gleason) Lautzenhiser.  On Dec. 20, 1941, she married Eldon Sincroft. He passed away Jan. 11, 2009. She was a member of North Manchester United Methodist Church. Sincroft …read more.

Rita K. Kimberlin, 54, Warsaw, passed Sunday, March 25, 2018, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 9, 1963, in Lawrence County, Ky. to Ray and Ida (Jackson) Kimberlin. In June of 1996, she started a relationship with Tom Hopkins that has continued until her passing. After her education at Warsaw High School she …read more.

Connie Joann Ramsey Rutherford, 53, Rochester, and formerly of Akron, passed at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester, surrounded by her family after many years of struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on May 13, 1964, in Rochester to James and Connie Jo (Singpiel) Ramsey. She was a homemaker …read more.

Katherine Calhoun, 75, and a resident of Warsaw for the past 60 years, passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center at 3:46 a.m., Sunday, March 25, 2018. Mrs. Calhoun was born in Watergap, Ky. Sept. 17, 1942. She was one of eleven children and the daughter of Jay and Mollie (Hall) Shepherd. She attended school …read more.

Linda Sue Music, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 2:24 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Susanna J. “Sue” Cox, 82, Leesburg, passed away at 8:21 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on July 11, 1935, in Marion, to Roscoe and Josephine (Griffin) Thrailkill. She attended VanBuren High School in Van Buren and was married Feb. 15, 1953, in VanBuren to Chester L. …read more.

John Sinak, 97, Fort Wayne, passed away on March 25, 2018, at Peabody Health Care in North Manchester. He was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Newark, N.J. He was the founder and owner of Sinak Builders in New Jersey, where he built luxury homes with his son, Jack Sinak, in the Scotch Plains, N.J. area. …read more.

Randall (Randy) Ray Piper, 67, Warsaw, passed away Feb. 13, 2018, after a 15-month battle of Lymphoma. He was born on Nov. 15, 1950, to V. Ray and Rosemary (Spangle) Piper, along with his twin brother, Rodney, in Wabash.  He never stopped smiling. Known for his contagious laugh and rock-n-roll attitude, he will live in …read more.

Billy Ray Wadkins, 66, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:01 a.m., Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 9, 1951, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to George and Alma (Robinson) Wadkins. On Sept. 28, 1968, he was united in marriage to Donna Gillman, who survives. He worked …read more.

Katherine E. Calhoun, 75, Warsaw, died Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Eleanor M. Rapsavage, 93, Warsaw, died Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Mason Health Care Center. She was born on Sunday, June 8, 1924, in Pana, Ill. She was the only daughter of John and Emma (Desatnick) Baga. She grew up on the north end of Pana with her five brothers. She attended Sacred Heart School …read more.

Billy R. Wadkins, 66, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:01 a.m., Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Eugene E. McFarland 89, Rochester, passed away at 4:40 a.m., Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Hickory Creek, Rochester. He was born on Nov. 18, 1928, in Plymouth, the son of Ralph D. and Effie (Schrimsher) McFarland. On Feb. 1, 1948, in Rochester, he married Virginia B. Swango. She preceded him in death on June 8, …read more.

Loren K. Shambarger, 83, Rochester and Macy, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at noon, Saturday, March 24, 2018, at his daughter’s home. On Sept. 5, 1934, Loren Keith Shambarger was born in Miami County to James and Dorthea Goodwin Shambarger. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Norma and two brothers Bill …read more.

Cynthia J. “Cyndi” Thornburg, 67, Syracuse, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 13, 1950, in Lorain, Ohio, to Alan and Billie (Lyons) Moir. She graduated in 1969 from Chesterton High School in Chesterton, 1973 from Purdue University in West Lafayette …read more.

Mrs. Mary Schmal, 68, Rochester, (Leiters Ford) passed away at 9:37 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at her home.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Cynthia “Cyndi” Thornburg, 67, Syracuse, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Nancy Jane Strong, 65, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. She was born on Oct. 7, 1952 in South Bend to the late Samuel Harrison and Violet (Brothers) Glassburn. She has been a resident of Plymouth for the past 32 years. On March 6, 1971 …read more.

Becky Jeziorski (Mrs. Richard) Houin, 67, Plymouth, passed away suddenly of natural causes Thursday morning in Punta Gorda, Fla. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Milan J. Levett, 92, Plymouth, passed away early Saturday morning, March 24, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced on Monday.

Daryl A. Powell, 61, Rochester, passed away at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018 at his residence. On Dec. 5, 1956, he was born to Claude and Beverly Rutledge Powell. Mr. Powell and Deborah E. Rudd were married on May 31, 1980. They have shared 37 years of life’s adventures. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debbie; …read more.

Larry D. Richardson of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, at the age of 61. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home of Warsaw.

Perry E. Yoder, 88, Nappanee, died on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at his residence, after a short illness. He was born February 15, 1930 in LaGrange to Enos D. and Lydia J. (Raber) Yoder. He was a lifetime area resident. On Feb. 19, 1953 he married Anna Mae Mast in Nappanee. Yoder was a member …read more.

Carlos E. Thompson, 75, Syracuse, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1942 in Columbus to Carl Edward and Betty (Hobbs) Thompson. Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer (Ronald) White of  Parkin, Arkansas; brothers, Steven Thompson of Syracuse and John (Carol) Thompson of Findlay, Ohio; and a sister, Marilyn Pearl …read more.

Eleanor M. Rapsavage, 93, a resident of Mason Healthcare Center, passed away quietly on Thursday, March 22. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home at this time. 

Becky Jeziorski Houin, 67, Plymouth, passed away suddenly of natural causes, Thursday, March 22, in Punta Gorda, Fla. Service arrangements are pending with Johnson – Danielson Funeral Home.

Paul Edward Hizo Jr., 33, West Lafayette and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 12:27 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.   On Nov. 11, 1984, in Chicago, Paul Edward Hizo Jr. was born at Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital. He was the son of Pablo Eduardo Hizo and Donna A. Tomich. Growing up he shared his childhood with two big …read more.

Angela Sue Marshall, known by most as Angie, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in her Leesburg, home. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments, passing at 5:26 p.m. She was born on Feb. 14, 1969, in Warsaw. She was the daughter of Douglas Pifer and Susan (Sechrist) Croy. Spending most …read more.

Stacy Stine, born to Danny Lee and Charlotte V on Feb. 24, 1974, in Warsaw, passed away on March 16, 2018, in Prescott, Ariz. at age 44. He is survived by his father, Danny, his older brothers Rodney (wife Theresa and children Ashley Bryant and Lance Menzie) and Christopher (children Zachary, Alexis, Hannah, and Danielle), …read more.

George L. Hundt, 73, of Bremen, passed away in his Bremen family home and accepted the Lords calling on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Hundt was born Dec. 18, 1944, the son of the late Arthur and Helen (Hazen) Hundt, Sr. He is survived by two sons, Scott (Tonya) Hundt and Chris (Elbia) Hundt and their …read more.

Welcome W. Fore Jr., 91, rural Mentone, passed at 11:10 a.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at his current residence. He was born on Aug. 16, 1926, in Mentone, to Welcome and Anna (Ooley) Fore. He married on July 31, 1948, in Rochester, to Deloris M. Ginther. She preceded on Dec. 27, 2005. He had worked …read more.

Paul Edward Hizo, 33, West Lafayette, former Rochester resident, passed away March 21, 2018.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Angela Marshall, 49, Leesburg, died at 5:26 p.m., Tuesday, March, 20, 2018, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Edwin D. “Ed” Biesemeyer, 93, Silver Lake, passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw. He was born on Dec. 13, 1924, in Muncie, to Henry and Lillian (Shroyer) Biesemeyer. He grew up in Muncie, graduated from Muncie Central High School, and was a United States Navy veteran. …read more.

Dona Jean Hatfield, 94, died March 15, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born Aug. 20, 1923, to Paul and Ocie (Parker) Newcomb. On Oct. 22, 1946, she married George Davis Hatfield who died Dec. 25, 2009. Surviving are a son, Chip (Paula) Gast, Warsaw; daughter, Kim (Kent) Ring, Claypool; four grandchildren: …read more.

James B. Long, 81, born March 12, 1937, to Harold & Dora A. Long, died in the arms of his loving wife and children on March 19, 2018, at home. He graduated from Geneva High School and then earned an aeronautical engineering dDegree from Purdue University as a member of Phi Delta Theta. He served …read more.

Craig Allen Cripe, 54, Syracuse, died Monday, March 19, 2018, at his residence. He was born Feb. 20, 1964, in Goshen to Richard and Corinne (Gibson) Cripe. Surviving are his mother, Corrine Cripe, Syracuse; daughter, Megan (Bryan) Hunter, Mishawaka; grandson, Max Hunter; siblings: Scott (Elisha) Cripe of New Paris, Todd Cripe of Syracuse and Kristi …read more.

Michael W. “Mike” Stahly, 54, Syracuse, passed away at 4:58 a.m. on March 19, 2018, at his home. He was born on March 4, 1964, in Elkhart to Max S. and Charlene (Hartz) Stahly. He attended Central High School in Elkhart, moved to Syracuse in 1981 from Elkhart, and attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse. …read more.

Lorene Spice, 92, formerly of Akron and Silver Lake areas, passed at 4:15 a.m., Monday, March 19, 2018, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. She was born on Nov. 28, 1925 in Fulton County, to Porter and Luvilla (Ballenger) Rhodes. She married on April 19, 1947 in Akron, by Rev. Slaybaugh to Donnelly D. Spice, he …read more.

Edwin D. Biesemeyer, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Michael W. “Mike” Stahly, 54, Syracuse, passed away at 4:58 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Michael A. Poyser, 92, Cromwell, passed away on March 18, 2018, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse.  He was born Nov. 24, 1925, in Cromwell, to George and Ethel (Hursey) Poyser. He married Margaret Kolberg on Aug. 12, 1950, in Syracuse. He is survived by his wife Margaret Poyser of Cromwell; one son, Michael Poyser …read more.

Robert “Rob” L. Wilson, 65, Rochester, passed away at 11:49 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, Hickory Creek of Rochester. On Feb. 24, 1953,  Robert Lynn Wilson was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Russell and Lois Gaumer Wilson.  The youngest of the Wilson kids, he shared his childhood with a sister Terry and brother Tom. He was one of God’s special kids.  He worked at …read more.

Raymond “Ray” Hochstetler, 53, Rochester, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on March 16, 2018, at Life Care Center Rochester. On Sept. 17, 1964, in Elkhart, Raymond L. “Ray” Hochstetler was born. He was the son of Glen and Sara Antisdale Hochstetler. Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers: Glen, Bruce and David. He …read more.

Garry C. Graff, 84, passed away March 15, 2018. He was born in Milford on May 18, 1933, the son of the late Albert and Thelma (Bird) Graff. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He worked at G.E. as an engineer for 36 years before his retirement. Graff was a member of the VFW, the …read more.

Wesley Lynn “Wes” Darting, 57, Milford, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018, in his home. He was born on Sept. 28, 1960, in Topeka, Kan. to Richard Ream and Jane A. (Miller) Ream. He attended Sand Creek High School, graduated in 1978 from Chippewa Hills High School in Remus, Mich. and …read more.

Roger D. Carey, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lake City Place in Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 27, 1932, in Huntington to Russell D. and Arlene L. (Prough) Carey. He graduated from Huntington High School and Huntington College. He retired from the Huntington County Community Schools …read more.

Mary “Jean” Troyer, 88, of Goshen, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Greencroft Gables Healthcare. She was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Hopedale, Ill. to Levi Z. and Emma (Bechler) Birky.  At age nine, the family moved to Kouts. On June 14, 1958, she married Cephas C. Troyer at Hopewell Mennonite Church, Kouts.  He preceded …read more.

Deborah J. Naylor, 65, of South Whitley, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

William M. “Bill” Cochran, 83, of Mentone, passed at 5:40 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his residence. He was born Dec. 19, 1934, in Marshall County to John A. and Edna M. (Marsh) Cochran. On May 20, 1961, in Mentone, he married Linda L. Besson, who survives. Mr. Cochran retired in1993 from NIPSCO in Warsaw, …read more.

Raymond “Ray” Hochstetler  63 of Rochester passed away at 6:45 p.m. on March 16, 2018, at Life care Center Rochester.  Arrangements are pending in the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Brent Allan Howard, 39, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 4:08 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 22, 1979, in Warsaw, to Donald R. Howard and Linda (Barber) Fuller. He was married on July 3, 2005, to Dara (Dawalt) Howard, who survives. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw, …read more.

Claude V. “Butch” Myers Jr., 65, Pierceton, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at his home. He was born on Oct. 6, 1952, in Dover, Dele. to Claude V. and Tonya Geniva (Warne) Myers Sr. He was a lifetime Pierceton area resident, graduated in 1972 from Whitko High School in South Whitley, and was …read more.

Donald E. Frantz died March 15, 2018, at Grace Village in Warsaw. He was 92. He co-owned and operated Frantz Lumber Co. in North Manchester for more than 40 years until his retirement in 1987. Since then, he divided his time between Tippecanoe Lake and Deltona. He only recently moved to Grace Village. He was …read more.

Janice Mardelle Taylor, 83, formerly of Winona Lake, passed away at 2 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born Oct. 22, 1934, in West Unity, Ohio to Earnest Seymour Bowers and Thelma Lenore (Stantz) Bowers. On Aug. 22, 1953, she was married in Montpelier, Ohio to Richard Lee Taylor. …read more.

Karen L. Murphy, 68, North Manchester, passed away at 10:37 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in her residence. She was born July 28, 1949, in Warsaw to Keith B. and Audrey J. (Jackson) Coldren. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1967 and received an Associate Degree from Ivy Tech. She and her family moved …read more.

Joyce Ann Simmons, 58, North Manchester, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in her residence.  ‘ She was born in Jackson, Ky. to Jake Bittie and Ann Ruth (Robinson) Fugate. She was a published author of children’s books.  She loved crocheting and made several blankets for family members and charities. She is survived by sons, …read more.

Katie Marie Miller, 75 years and 11 days, Nappanee, died 10:35 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born March 4, 1943, in LaGrange County to Amos A. and Sarah Edna (Schrock) Bontrager. On May 9,1963, she married Levi “Lee” Miller. Surviving is her husband, Levi, Nappanee; four children: Sara Jean …read more.

Rob L. Wilson, 65, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at Hickory Creek at 11:49 p.m. on March 15, 2018.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

JoEtta Stump, 65, Ligonier, passed away on Thursday morning, March 15, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 21, 1952, the daughter of Joseph “Joe” W. and Roalice (Wheatley) James in Norton, Va.  On Nov. 27, 1971, she married Sammy K. Stump in Ligonier; he survives. Also surviving …read more.

Doris Jean Eiler, 75, Larwill, passed away at 6:43 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018, at her sister’s home, Larwill. Born April 21, 1942, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of William G. and DeLaures B. (Ables) Peppler. She grew up in Allen County, attending Huntertown High School before graduating her senior year from Arcola …read more.

William “Bill” Cochran, 83, Mentone, passed at 5:40 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Claude V. “Butch” Myers Jr., 65, Pierceton, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 & CR 500N., North Webster.

Donald Frantz, 92, Winona Lake, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Hugh J. Goldsworthy Sr., 66, Cromwell, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Avalon Village in Ligonier, as the result of natural causes. He was born on March 13, 1951, the son of Gayle and Eleanor (Hawley) Goldsworthy in Toledo, Ohio. On Oct. 26, 1984, he married Debra A. Caudill; she survives. Also surviving are …read more.

Russell “Raymond” Resler, 92, Wabash, died at 8:20 a.m., Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Dec. 22, 1925, in Miami County to Omer and Gladys (Stout) Resler. Resler was a 1943 graduate of Converse High School. He proudly served his country during World War II, by joining the U.S. Navy, …read more.

Janice E. Parker, 74, South Whitley, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 4:16 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at her residence. She was born Sept. 16, 1943, Valparaiso, the daughter of Luther and Ruby (Spencer) Eades. On Dec. 23, 1961, in Chesterton, she married Ernest W. Parker. He preceded in death on Nov. 2, 2014. …read more.

Clifford Dale Zillmer, 94, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. He was born on March 20, 1923, to Albert and Carrie (Manges) Zillmer of Bremen. He married Betty Marks on Aug. 30, 1942. He was a lifelong resident and farmer of Bremen with his wife just …read more.

Daryle L. Hill, 83, Columbia City, passed away at 2:28 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 18, 1935 in Columbia City, to Ira Raymond and Mildred L “Peg” (Bills) Hill. He was a lifetime resident of Whitley, Noble, and Kosciusko counties. He …read more.

Ernie Rogers, 84, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at his home.  Arrangements are pending at Eastlund Funeral Home

William Gard, 78, Ligonier, died 8 a.m., Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. He was born April 7, 1939, in Noble County to Robert H. and Hazel (Wilson) Gard. He married Barbara K. (Scearce) Gard in March 1964 and she died July 13, 2010. Surviving are sons: William “Bill” Gard, Jr., Goshen; Skylar …read more.

Norma Jean Rechtenbaugh, 88, lifelong Marshall County resident, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, in the Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born March 11, 1930, in Culver, to the late Harley and Ruth (Faulstich) Mahler. She attended Plymouth High School. On May 5, 1951 in Plymouth, she married Wayne Koser; he preceded her in death …read more.

Tammie Elizabeth Mott, 45, Rochester, passed away at 3:04 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2018, at her residence. She was born on May 4, 1972, in Plymouth, the daughter of Charles and Naomi (Philbee) Mott. Ms. Mott had worked at McDonald’s and Wal-Mart. She attended the Rochester Church of Christ and enjoyed collecting unicorns, reading and …read more.

James E. ”Jim” Lough, 96, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw. He was born in Angola on July 17, 1921, to Coy O. and Martha (Pollock) Lough. On Sept. 12, 1944, he married Virginia J. Hicks in Indianapolis. They lived in several locations before making their final home on Lake …read more.

Robert “Bob” Frank Roe, 75, Ligonier, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on Jan. 10, 1943, the son of Wilbur and Zelma (Stuckman) Roe. On May 4, 1985, he married Marilyn J. Sheley, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Kathy (Juan) Diaz and Brian (Tina) …read more.

Shirley A. Culver, 87, Milford and formerly of Goshen, died Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Milford. Funeral arrangements are pending at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

Robert James Ruhlen, 67, Sidney, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community where he was in physical rehabilitation. He was born Feb. 21, 1951, in Kenton, Ohio, a son of the late Richard and Marian (Arnett) Ruhlen. His formative years were spent in the Kenton area where he graduated from Hardin High …read more.

Amanda I. “Mandy” Feldstein, 39, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 5, 2018, in Ligonier. She was born on April 11, 1978, the daughter of Brenda Williams in San Gabriel, Calif. She is survived by her mother, Brenda Todd of Kimmell; four siblings: Christina (Scott) Fortier of Naugatuck, Conn; Morrie Feldstein of Ligonier; …read more.

Grace Azbell, 82, North Manchester, died at 11:45 a.m., Friday, March 9, 2018, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Oct. 26, 1935, in Salyersville, Ky. to Dorton and Dollie (Mullins) Manns. She married Merrill Azbell in Silver Lake, Indiana on July 10, 1953; he died Dec. 5, 2013. She was a …read more.

Tiffany Lynn Frank, 41, rural Wabash, died at 6:09 p.m., Saturday, March 10, 2018, at her home. She was born Dec. 22, 1976, in Marion, Indiana to Ron Everroad and Susan (Lester) Rish. She was a 1995 graduate of Wabash High School and received her associate’s degree from Ivy Tech. She married Brad Frank at …read more.

Wesley Lynn “Wes” Darting, 57, Milford, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Daryle L. Hill, 83, Columbia City, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 2:28 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Mildred P. Gray, 89, Leesburg, passed away at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018, at her home. She was born on Oct. 9, 1928, in Fort Wayne to Paul P. and Pauline E. (Ritter) Lamprecht. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident, graduated in 1946 from Mentone High School, and attended Fort Wayne …read more.

Shirley A. Culver, 87, Milford, and formerly of Goshen, died Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Milford. Funeral arrangements are pending at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

Helen L. “Mick” Nelson passed away on Friday evening March 9, 2018, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. She was born Jan. 2, 1931, the seventh child of Walter John and Stella May (Fletcher) Nelson, in her parent’s home in Plymouth. When she was a little girl, her sister, Mary, used to call …read more.

Marilyn A. Anderson, 80, Bourbon, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 8, at home with her family at her side. Marilyn was born the daughter of Forst and Georgia Sechrist Lutes in Kosciusko County Oct. 16, 1937. On Feb. 9, 1957, in Fort Wayne, she became the bride of Gerald Anderson, who survives. She graduated from …read more.

Ruby F. “Penny” Wallace, Ross, Shively, 93, Fort Wayne, formally of Warsaw, passed away Thursday March 8, 2018, at 8:15 a.m. in Heritage Park Assisted Living & Garden Homes, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 26, 1924, to Frank and Pearl (Bennett) Wallace in Argos. Penny moved to Fort Wayne in 2006 to be near …read more.

Marilyn Warzynski-Baranski, 80, Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home Memory Unit. Mrs. Warzynski-Baranski was born on July 6, 1937, in Chicago, Ill. to Edward and Josephine (Majcher) Warzynski. She was a resident of the Plymouth area since the 1980’s when she moved here from the Chicago …read more.

Infant Eden Paul Strange, infant son of Talya Strange, Argos, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Survivors include her parents, Eric and Talya Strange; maternal grandparent, Michelle; brothers: Eric Strange and Hunter Strange; sister, Mya Potter Dyniewski and Troy and Natasha Bell; paternal grandparents: David and Michelle …read more.

Norma Wells NP, 60, Rochester passed away at 12:41 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Parkview Regional Hospital of Fort Wayne. On July 16, 1957, Norma Jean Ruth Boucher was born in Worcester, Mass. She was the daughter of Albert E. and Ruth Ryan Boucher. Growing up in Massachusetts she shared her childhood with three brothers and two sisters. She …read more.

Joan “Joni” Renee Clay, 48, Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug., 5, 1969, in Huntington, to Greg D. and Jane E. (Underhill) Smith. She has been a Warsaw resident since 1977 and was formerly of Huntington. On Sept. 30, 1995, she was united in …read more.