Ruby “Penny” Shively, 93, Fort Wayne, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Heritage Park Assisted Living & Garden Homes, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Joan “Joni” Clay, 48, Warsaw, passed away at 8:45 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, 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

Michael A. Kline, 40, North Manchester, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in North Manchester. He was born Sept. 26, 1977, in Warsaw, IN to Billy E. and Sandra A. Kline. He graduated from Wabash High School in 1995. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and enjoyed breeding and raising American Pitbulls. He loved …read more.

Richard M. DuBois, 83, of rural Wabash, died at 5:35 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born April 27, 1934, in Detroit, Mich. to Marvin Williams and Grace E. (Morgan) DuBois. Mr. DuBois was a 1952 graduate of Royal Oak High School in Royal Oak, Mich., …read more.

John Aaron Morlock, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in the Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac with his loving mother by his side. Mr. Morlock was born on May 19, 1961, Plymouth, to John A. Sr. and Christina (Joseph) Morlock. He was a former special student with Marshall-Starke Development workshop. He also worked …read more.

James Leon Frieden, 92, Silver Lake, died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Christian “Chris” DeHaven, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 7:58 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in his residence.  He was born on Aug. 9, 1953, to David and JoAnne (Grasso) DeHaven in Glendora, Calif. He was a former resident of Torrance, Calif., graduated high school in Commack Long Island, N.Y. and has been a resident of …read more.

Kenneth R. Boggs, 73, South Whitley, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Jay L. Egolf, 62, North Manchester, passed away at 1:57 p.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 24, 1955 in Wabash to Earl L. and Amelia (Butler) Egolf Jr. On April 9, 2004, he married Susan Leffel. He was an automobile body technician for many years. He is …read more.

Che’ A. Hines, 44, Goshen, formerly of Columbia City, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Goshen Hospital from respiratory failure after a brief illness. He was born June 17, 1973, to Eddie G. Hines and Sandra Y. (Moser) Carbone. Surviving is his sweetheart, Ashley VanVurst, Goshen; mother, Sandra Carbone, Goshen; father and step-mom, …read more.

Norma Wells, 60, Rochester, passed away at 12:41 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Parkview Regional Hospital of Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Justin Scott Adams, 30, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 5, 2018, in Ligonier. He was born Feb. 21, 1988, the son of John McKibbin and Michelle Adams in Goshen. He is survived by his son, Aiden Adams at home; parents, Michelle (Tim) Limerick of Kimmell and John McKibbin of Millersburg; seven siblings: Brandy, …read more.

Mandy Feldstein, 39, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 5, 2018, in Ligonier. Arrangements are currently pending with Yeager Funeral Home. Arrangements are currently pending with Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Robert Frank Roe, 75, Ligonier passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. Arrangements are currently pending with Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Thomas E. “Tom” Fisel Jr., 60, Ligonier, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 15, 1957, in Goshen, to Thomas E. and Patricia A. “Patty” (Schlemmer) Fisel Sr. He lived most of his life in Ligonier and Goshen area, graduated in 1977 from West Noble High School, …read more.

Bonnie E. Lee, 67, Warsaw, passed away at 8:14 a.m., Monday, March 5, 2018, in her residence. She was born Aug. 11, 1950, to William “Ben” and Violet (Swiek) Wagner in Hammond. Ms. Lee was a nurse practitioner receiving her degrees from Bethel and Grace College. She worked for Kosciusko County Health Department for 16 …read more.

Christian D. Dehaven, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 7:58 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 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

Richard E. Lowe, 62, Warsaw, entered the gates of heaven Monday evening March 5, 2018. There was a distinct look of enlightenment in his eyes prior to taking his last breath. He was surrounded by an adoring mother, loving daughter and an army of siblings. He was loved by all for his humble spirit, zest …read more.

On the evening of Monday, March 5, 2018, Richard Hull passed away at 10:40 p.m. at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Survivors include his companion, Lana Hendry, of Columbia City; children: Terry (Joyce) Hull and Jeff Hull, both of Columbia City; Troy (Sylvia) Shifflett, of Columbia City; and Michelle Hendry, of Mishawaka; sister, Helen Kreider, of …read more.

Robert A. “Bob” Carlson, 68, Syracuse, passed away at 1:06 p.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. He was born Aug. 7, 1949, in Goshen, to Max H. and Ruth E. “Eloise” (Richhart) Carlson. He graduated in 1967 from Syracuse High School, attended Ball State University in Muncie, and Emporia …read more.

David Alexander Hutton, 91, Winona Lake, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake. He was born Oct. 5, 1926, to Robert Andrew Hutton and Alice (Wilson) Hutton. On July 1, 1950, he was married to Shirley Jean (Weber) Hutton. They shared 54 years of …read more.

Jeffery D. Flora, 53, Claypool, passed away at 4:04 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born May 16, 1964, in Lafayette to Dennis E. and Julia A. (Kinzie) Flora. On March 16, 1991, he married Sarah K. Stambaugh. Flora was a truck driver for Rumble Transport, Bradford, …read more.

Robert A. “Bob” Carlson, 68, Syracuse, passed away at 1:06 p.m., Monday, March 5, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Wayne Bauer, 83, Warsaw, finished his race and went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, Monday, March 5, 2018. Born on Oct. 3, 1934, to Henry and Aina Bauer in Chicago, Ill., Mr. Bauer attended Steinmetz High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force for six years (Airman Second Class) and met his …read more.

Richard Hull, 86, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Allen D. Keller, 82, Argos passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Keller was born on May 15,1935, in Plymouth, to Cyril and Wanda (Hayes-Haddock) Keller. A lifelong resident of Marshall County, he worked for Holland’s Hardware in Argos, United Tech in Bourbon and Ritz Craft. …read more.

Patricia Lovon Kitts, 73, Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born on May 27, 1944, in Evansville, to Miles and Cor Delia (Williams) Robb. She attended Plymouth Schools. She married Dale Kitts on Aug. 26, 1978, in Plymouth, and he survives. Also surviving are …read more.

J.D. Mc Clane Jr., 73, Kokomo, and formerly of Fulton County, passed away at 7:40 p.m., Thursday, March 1, 2018, at his residence. On Feb. 17, 1945, J.D. was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana to J.D. and Della Wilson Mc Clane Sr. Survivors include his fiancé, Claudette M. Roberts of DeLong; three daughters: Dianna Watts and …read more.

Bonnie E. Lee 67, Warsaw, passed away Monday March 5, 2018, in her residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Sandra Rivera, 71, Warsaw, passed away Feb. 28, 2018, in Warsaw. She was born Aug. 14, 1946, in Warsaw, to Cleon and Thelma (Johnson) Cox. She proudly served in the Army for 20 years before retiring in 1990. Survivors include a daughter, Tesha and spouse Ricky Jeffcoat, Wagener, South Carolina; one granddaughter, Brittany Isaac, Bunker …read more.

Cozetta C. Johnson, 52, Etna Green, and formerly of Wichita Falls, Texas, died at 10:18 a.m., Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Eva Mae (Foss) Buchanan, 90, North Manchester, formerly of Metropolis, Ill., passed away March 3, 2018, in North Manchester. She was born May 25, 1927 to Fred and Lena (Quint) Foss in rural Massac County, Ill. She married Dr. William J. Buchanan on Dec. 13, 1953, in Metropolis, Ill. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Sherwood. T. “Tom” Peters, 61, Syracuse, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on March 1, 1957, in Stroudsburg, Penn. to Sherwood Lloyd & Alice (Miller) Peters. He grew up in Pennsylvania and attended East Stroudsburg High School. He was married in April 1986 …read more.

Jeremy A. Hartzell, 35, Nappanee, died Friday, March 2, 2018 from injuries resulting from an automobile accident.   He was born Dec. 4, 1982, in Elkhart to Richard and Theresa (Craig) Hartzell. He is survived by his daughters, Hannah and Kylie Hartzell, Nappanee; parents, Richard  and Theresa Hartzell, Nappanee; brothers, Joshua Hartzell, Nappanee, Joseph (Haley) Hartzell, …read more.

Wayne Bauer, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 12:50 a.m., Monday, March 5, 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

Sandra “Sandy” Ellis, 62, Warsaw, passed away at 4:49 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2018, in her residence. She was born on Jan. 22, 1956 in Ellijay, Ga., to Ted and Sarah (Chastian) Carringer. She lived most of her life in Kosciusko County. On April 7, 1984 she was united in marriage to Jim Ellis in Warsaw. During her …read more.

Jeremy A. Hartzell, 35, of Nappanee, passed away from injuries resulting from an automobile accident on Friday, March 2, 2018. He was born to Richard and Theresa (Craig) Hartzell. Friends and family may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, and for an hour prior to the 4 p.m. funeral service Thursday, …read more.

James Leon Frieden, 92, Silver Lake, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. 

Michael Robert White, 72, of Wabash, died at 1:40 am, Friday, March 2, 2018 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Sept. 11, 1945 in Huntington to Robert E. and Eleanor (Dimond) White. White was a 1963 graduate of Wabash High School, and a US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era. He was a …read more.

Allen D. Keller, age 82 of Argos passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.   Keller was born on May 15,1935 in Plymouth, to Cyril and Wanda (Hayes-Haddock) Keller. A lifelong resident of Marshall County, he worked for Holland’s Hardware in Argos, United Tech in Bourbon …read more.

Linda L. Dilling, 73 of Rochester, formerly of Lake Bruce, passed away at 1:13 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 at Life Care Center in Rochester. Born Oct. 10, 1944 in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of the late George Raymond and Edith Fern (Toumine) Dilling. She was a 1962 Monticello High School graduate. She was …read more.

Susan “Sue” Kay Hobbs, 75, of Wabash, passed peacefully with her family at her bedside on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at her residence. Hobbs was born on April 25, 1942 in Stroh to Charles and Marjorie (McLain) Geark. She married on May 4, 1963 in LaGrange, Indiana to Danny Paul Hobbs, he survives. Hobbs had …read more.

Ruth Maxine Warner, 98, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Sebring, Fla.  She was born Dec. 12, 1919, to the late John and Grace (Klinger) Norris in Kosciusko County.  She had been a resident of Sebring since 2003 coming from the Sidney, Indiana area.  She was a member of the St. John United Methodist …read more.

Emery J. Brandenburg, 80, Warsaw, died at 2:37 a.m., March 1, 2018, at Chapman Place, Fort Wayne. He was born to Edna (Floor) Brandenburg and Emery Brandenburg in Silver Lake, on May 26, 1937.  He was a 1955 graduate of Silver Lake High School. He was a member of Living Hope Ministries, where he took care …read more.

Dorcas A. Kipker, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 3:35 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Dec. 7, 1933 in Warsaw to Roger and Bessie (Snellenberger) McConnell.  On April 8, 1955, in Warsaw, she was united in marriage to Elzin A. Kipker, who preceded her on Dec. 11, …read more.

Lee E. Gadson, 90, North Manchester, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Peabody Retirement Home. He was born on April 18, 1927, in Marshfield, Wisc. to Gail and Alice (Miner) Gadson. On Jan. 12, 1952, in Rensselear, he was united in marriage to Betty Alberts, who preceded him on Sept. 1, …read more.

Archie J.  Caudill, 89, died at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. His earthly departure from his Silver Lake home was attended by his loving family. Mr. Caudill was born on May 24, 1928 in Riceville, Ky. He was the son of Archie M. and Mary (Hackworth) Caudill. He was inducted into the United States …read more.

Diane Gikas, 67, Warsaw, passed away at 6:40 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 1, 1950 in Martin, Tenn. to Wilber Forrest and Alice Ruth (Dilday) Felty. She worked most of her life as a waitress and was married on March 17, 1982 in …read more.

Cynthia Kaye Brock, 57, Pierceton, passed away at 5:13 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Covington Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 28, 1961 in Marion to Walter Ray and Bernadine Mae (Morris) Brock Sr. She graduated in 1979 from North Buncombe High School in Asheville, N.C., was a …read more.

Emery J. Brandenburg, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 2:37 a.m., Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Chapman Place, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Archie Caudill, 89, Silver Lake, died at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in his Silver Lake home, surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Laurel E. Richmond, 88, Columbia City, passed away at 6:02 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at Woodview Health Care, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Alan R. Young, 66, Milford, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at his home. He was born to George and Jewel (Soice) Young on March 20, 1951, in Bucyrus, Ohio. He graduated from Wynford High School in 1969, and served his country proudly in the United States Air Force from 1972-1976, and received an …read more.

Sandra Kay Butts, 70, Wabash, died at 3:45 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 21, 1948, in Wabash, to Leonard Edward Trisler and Leonell “Scotty” (Trisler) White. She was a 1966 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon. She retired from United Technologies …read more.

Eugene H. “Gene” Baughman, 94, a lifetime resident of Marshall County, departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, after a short illness. He was born to Bill and Blanche (Heim) Baughman on March 9, 1923. Mr. Baughman served in the U.S. Air-Force during World War II and flew 32 missions over Germany as a flight …read more.

Robert L. “Bob” Friddle, 87, Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on June 9, 1930, in Indianapolis to Lacel Fay and Eva Lavonne (Munden) Friddle. He graduated in 1949 from Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis and was a United States Air Force veteran. On June …read more.

Diane Gikas, 67, Warsaw, passed away at 6:40 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Thelma V. Tuttle, 97, Warsaw, died at 8:12 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Cynthia Brock, 57, Pierceton, passed away passed away at 5:13 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Covington Manor in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Sandra R. Redington, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 3:09 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. She was born on November 8, 1930 to Jesse E. and Ruth R. (Cook) Rice in Warsaw. She was a 1949 graduate of Warsaw High School. She was united in marriage on Aug. 15, …read more.

Dorcas A. Kipker, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 3:35 a.m., Feb. 28, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Lee E. Gadson, 90, North Manchester, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Feb. 27, 2018, in Peabody Retirement Home. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. McHatton –Sadler Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with all arrangements. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jacqueline Jean Hollar, 75, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, gracious hostess and enjoyed travel, hymns and God’s beautiful sunsets on Winona Lake. She was born Feb. 6, 1943, in LaPorte, to Ralph Waldo Johnson and Norma Eleanor Alice (Rochlitz) Johnson. On Aug. 26, 1962, she …read more.

Thomas “Glen” Allen, 84, Silver Lake went home to be with the Lord Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. He was born Nov. 10, 1933, to Hatcher and Maudie (England) Allen. Mr. Allen was married Effie Howard on March 12, 1955 in Wabash; she survives. He enjoyed wood working, fishing and hunting. He was a farmer for …read more.

James D. Barnes, 90, Wabash, died at 1:20 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born May 10, 1927, in Jonesboro, to Raymond and Anges (Fansler) Barnes. Mr. Barnes was a 1945 graduate of Banquo High School. He married Carolyn Henning at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marion, on June 12, …read more.

Norman L. Oestermyer 89, Dugger, and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 11:59 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at his daughter’s residence in Dugger. He was born on Oct. 2, 1928, in LaPorte, the son of Alfred and Evelyn (Butler) Oestermyer. He served with the United States Army during World War II. On Sept. 11, …read more.

Carolyn Rose Runkle, 85, formerly of Akron, passed at 7:10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at Chase Center Nursing Home of Logansport. She was born on July 22, 1932, in Fulton, to R. Emmett and Mildred (Callaway) Burns. Carolyn married on Nov. 4, 1950, in Fulton, to Robert E. Runkle, he preceded on Aug. 17, …read more.

Richard F. Silveus, 85, of rural Mentone, (Palestine), passed at 8:31 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on July 4, 1932, in Milford to Floyd and Mary (Miller) Silveus. He married on Feb. 8, 1957, in Columbia City, to Lula F. Setser, she survives. He retired in …read more.

Frances Lucille Stewart, 95 year-old mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. She was the second to the oldest of a family of eleven children. She married David Stewart in 1942 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 2011. She is survived by her oldest brother, Don Miller, who is 99 …read more.

William N. Shively Sr., 84, Syracuse and Goshen, died 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Feb. 27, 1933, in Goshen to Roy and Ethel (Sheets) Shively. He married Janis R. (Bowen) Shively on May 24, 1952. Surviving are his wife, Janis, Goshen; children: Linda (Herman) Miller, Syracuse; William (Lynn) …read more.

Debra L. Schuchman Pafford, 66, Columbia City, passed away at 1:55 a.m., Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at her residence. Born on Sept. 14, 1951, in Chambersburg, Penn., she was the daughter of Julian J. and Ruby J. (Shearer) Briggs. She attended Chambersburg High School and graduated with the Class of 1970. She enjoyed doing anything …read more.

Dr. Warren K. Garner, 91, North Manchester, died Feb. 24, 2018, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. He was born June 27, 1926, to missionary parents Rev. Holly P. and Kathryn (Barkdoll) Garner, in Dahanu, India. He graduated from Pioneer (Ohio) High School in 1944; earned his A.B. degree from Manchester College in 1950; M.S degree from …read more.

Linda K. Geiger, 77, Akron, passed at 3:44 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at her daughter’s residence. She was born on Jan. 30, 1941, in Rochester, to William and Mary (Minert) Nelson. She married on Aug. 26, 1963, in Akron, Indiana to Roland “Bud” Geiger, who preceded on Nov. 1, 2002. She is survived by …read more.

Carolyn Runkle, 85, formerly of Akron, passed at 7:10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at Chase Center Nursing Home of Logansport. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Richard F. Silveus, 85, of rural Mentone (Palestine), passed at 8:31 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

M. Maxine Culbertson, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 6:02 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. The Roaring Twenties were vibrant with industrial innovation, with the first regular schedule of television programming coming to life, the first machine-sliced and machine-wrapped loaf of bread being sold, much of the country …read more.

Patsy Ruth Propst, 67, Bremen, passed away at 11:03 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born on April 1, 1950, the daughter of William and Nancy (Wright) Bentley. On June 9, 1973, she married John Propst. He passed away on Feb. 18, 2015. She is survived by five …read more.

Margaret M. “Peg” Smith, 86, Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. She was born the fifth of 11 children on April 3, 1931, in Marshall County, to John and Alma (Baughman) Bachtel. On Aug. 7, 1948, she became the bride of Ben N. …read more.

Dale Edward Woodcox, 90, South Bend, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 10, 1927, in LaPaz, IN, the first child of Paul & Edna (Kimble) Woodcox, and has lived in this community most of his life. He attended …read more.

Dean Franklin Eakright, Sr., 84, formerly of rural La Fontaine, Indiana, died at 12:25 a.m., Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born June 29, 1933, in Wabash, to Paul A. and Nora (Milam) Eakright. He married Evelyn Steele in Wabash on Dec. 28, 1963; she died March 26, …read more.

Alan Walker, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. He was born on April 14, 1929 to Charles and Catherine Walker in Manchester, England. He was a US Army Veteran. He was a supervisor for the Arnold Corporation. Alan is survived by three daughters: Vicki, Karen …read more.

Ronald Randels, 46, Winona Lake, passed away at 5:45 p.m., Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born May 24, 1971, in Woodbridge/Bentwaters A.F.B., England to Robert N. and Gloria B. (Guiney) Randels. A 40-year area resident, he was employed by Zimmer/Biomet in Clinical Affairs. He attended Sacred Heart …read more.

Cesare Vitale, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 9:37 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 22, 1944, to Frank and Theresa (Altimare) Vitale in Chicago, Ill. He was a driver for Elisabeth Ludeman Center in Park Forest, Ill. for 12 years. He was a member of …read more.

Ronald Randels, 46, Winona Lake, passed away at 5:45 p.m., Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

James E. “Turkey” Bailey, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 3:45 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw.  He was born on April 27, 1939, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Grover and Maudie (Hale) Bailey. He was a resident of Warsaw and Pierceton for the past 15 years. He was united in marriage …read more.

Helen Holderman, 87, passed away at 3:46 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 in Lake City Place, Warsaw. Mrs. Holderman spent most of her adult life in Koscisuko County and was a longtime resident of Chapman Lake. She was born to Ralph Thomas and Fladia (Eaton) Thomas on May 19, 1930, in Billings, Mont. Her family eventually …read more.

Debra L. Schuchman, 66, Columbia City, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

M. Maxine Culbertson, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Garry L. Nichols, 64, Argos, died at 7:27 a.m., Feb. 21, 2018, at Memorial Hospital in South Send, Indiana following a very sudden illness. Mr. Nichols was born Oct. 23, 1953, in Peru, to Harold “Nick” Nichols and Chloe Marie (Boyer) Nichols and had lived in Argos the past 28 years, coming from the Bass …read more.

Mary Margaret (Shockome) Gibeau, 70, Argos, died at 8:10 a.m., Feb. 22, 2018, at Life Care Center in Rochester. On Dec. 28, 1947m in Huntington, she was born to Francis Shockome and Ruby (Ogden) Shockome and had lived in the Argos community for the past 2 years coming from Port Orange, Florida. She was a …read more.

Elizabeth Lorraine Burkholder, 70, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at her home. She was born to Tobe and Lizzie Winger Troyer on Dec. 29, 1947, in La Grange. She graduated from Honeyville Primary School. Ms. Burkholder worked as a housekeeper. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and sewing. She is survived by her four …read more.

Talitha Day Fair, Ph.D., went on to be with Jesus from her Warsaw home at 5 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. She had been struggling with health issues for several years. Dr. Fair was born in Indianapolis to Joy (Day) and Ellis Fair. She spent a few childhood years with them in other states; Dr. Fair …read more.

Edward R. “Ed” Likens, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in his residence. He was born June 1, 1933, in North Webster, to Cyril “Bus” and Myrtle (Beezley) Likens. Mr. Likens was united in marriage to Patricia Johnson in Bluefield W.Va. on Aug. 15, 1959. He was a North Webster …read more.

Phyllis Elaine (Carter) Adams, 84, Argos, died at 1:39 a.m., Feb. 20, 2018, at her residence following a short illness. She was born on March 15, 1933, in Culver to Ernest W. Carter and Goldie L. (Good) Carter and had lived all of her life in Marshall County. On July 6, 1952, in Culver she …read more.

Ewen Vires, 73 of Argos, IN, was sent to Heaven on February 18, 2018 at 5:11 pm. He was born Sept. 24, 1944, to Pierce & Nanny (Wright) Vires in Kentucky. He was a one of a kind man and words can’t describe how incredible he truly was. This man turned many boys into men …read more.

Linda K. Geiger, 77, Akron, passed at 3:44 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at her daughter’s residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Max Lesley Lotz, 66, Pierceton, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 20, 1951, in Rochester to Max Eugene Lotz and Elizabeth “Betty” (Fleck) Grant. He worked at Zimmer in orthopedics manufacturing. He was also a member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, …read more.

Ronald Meade Sr., 68, Silver Lake, passed away at 3:21 p.m., Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 22, 1949, to Harris and Chloie (Petri) Meade. He was united in marriage on Aug. 1, 1970, to Linda Ann Hoffman. She preceded him in 2007. He retired from …read more.

Ronald Meade Sr., 68, Silver Lake, passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Dr. Talitha D. Fair, 71, Warsaw, died at 5 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, died in her Warsaw home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.