Carl E. Monesmith, 90, of Bourbon, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth. Monesmith was born the son of Victor and Mabel Hepler Monesmith on April 22, 1928, in Nappanee. He was a life long resident of the area and retired from Bourbon Foundry in 1994. He was a …read more.

Elvira L. Reed Romine, 92, of  Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:35 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at her son’s home. This is the home where she and her husband raised their family. Elvira Louise King was born near Fulton in Fulton County on May 4, 1926. She …read more.

Devin Keith Ley, 59, Syracuse, passed away at 1:34 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

D. Duain “Dewey” Fanning Jr., age 90, of Huntington, died at 4 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at his home. Mr. Fanning was born on Feb. 13, 1928 in Huntington, the son of Dwight Duain and Mary (Barwick) Fanning. He graduated from Huntington High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from …read more.

Edward E. “Ed” Garrett, 69, Columbia City, passed away at 4:06 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born June 27, 1949, in Fairfield, Ill. to Mason “Tony” and A. Maxine (Robertson) Garrett. He was a Columbia City, resident since 1990 and a former Warsaw resident. He faithfully …read more.

Hilda E. “Liz” Mann, 91, Winona Lake, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.  She was born on Dec. 21, 1926, in Clayton, Wisc. to Jacob O. and Clara (Steiner) Weiss. On March 31, 1951, she was united in marriage to Herb E. Mann in Michigan. She attended Michigan State …read more.

Annice Severns, 86, died at 8:42 a.m., Nov. 25, 2018, at her residence. She was born on April 3, 1932, to Guy and Cora (Smith) Heishman in Reynolds. She attended Mead High School, Metea, Indiana. She married Dale Onis Severns in 1949 in Rochester. After living in Leiters Ford, they moved to Akron, where she …read more.

Charone L. Savage, 83, Macy was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:05 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at her residence. On June 14, 1935, Charone Lee Crabbs was born in Rochester. She was a treasured daughter of Lester Ferris and Nettie Ray Crabbs. Growing up she shared her childhood with …read more.

Elvira Reed, 92, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at the home of her son at 1:35 a.m., Nov. 28, 2018.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Edward E. “Ed” Garrett, 69, Columbia City, passed away at 4:06 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Hilda E. “Liz” Mann, 91, Winona Lake, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Rosemary Ethel Schmucker, 60, Warsaw, went to be with the Lord at 6:51 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 11, 1958, in Bremen, to Rosa Maxine (Langley) Carter and William M. Carter.  She was married in Nappanee, Aug. 18, 1979, to Jeffrey “Jeff” Brent …read more.

Mary L. White, 70, Silver Lake, passed away at 8:48 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 31, 1947, in Marian, to Wayne and Audrey (Hull) Lashure. She was united in marriage to James E. White July 1, 1965 in Alexandria. She was employed V.F.W. Post #1126 …read more.

Patrick Michael McGurn, a resident of Hoffman Lake, passed away unexpectedly at 4:36 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Parkview Warsaw Hospital. He was 52 years old. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences and an updated obituary posting can be found at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Jake Bradley, 75, Claypool, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 12:29 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. He passed away surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 28, 1943, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Phoebe (Hyden) Bradley and Jake Bradley, Sr.  On Nov. 27, 1968, he was married to Mary …read more.

Russell Allan Ritter, 65, formerly of Syracuse, died Nov. 21, 2018, in Florida. He was born April 20, 1953, to Russell and Maxine (Spry) Ritter. He is survived by his mother and sisters Donna (Dave) Beard and Kathy (Richard) VanDiepenbos, all of Syracuse; and special friend Caressa Clark of Florida. He was preceded in death …read more.

Michael Kent Maggart, 73, Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at the Center for Hospice care in Elkhart. He was born on July 14, 1945, in Wolf Lake, the son of Herbert and Betty Jean (Vance) Maggart. On Sept. 2, 1995, he married Marsha Jean Burdette. He is survived by his beloved wife, …read more.

Mary L. White, 70, Silver Lake, passed away at 8:48 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Funeral arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Elmer Ousley, Jr., known to all as JR, Pierceton, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, at the age of 71. He was surrounded by his loving family when he slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus. He was born on May 12, 1947, in …read more.

Pauline Firestone, 100, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. She was born on May 10, 1918, in Syracuse to Cleotus F. “Clee” and Virgie Mae (Ward) Hibschman. She graduated in 1936 from Syracuse High School and on Feb. 26, 1939, in Syracuse …read more.

Wendy Eileen Coulstring, passed away unexpectedly at 6:05 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Warsaw, at the age of 55. She is survived by her loving sons: Ricky Coulstring and wife Santiar of Honolulu, Hawaii; Jesse Coulstring of Warsaw; and her loving daughter Jocelyn Farrar and Husband William Farrar of Shalimar, Fla. She is also …read more.

Sandra L. “Sandy” Dvorak, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 10:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at her home. She was born on Feb. 3, 1949, in Joliet, Ill. to Fred “Fritz” and Jean (Hooper) Siedlarz. She graduated in 1967 from Mt. Assisi High School in Lemont, Ill. and was married on May 3, 1969, …read more.

Roger W. Erickson, 58, and a resident of Warsaw’s Chapman Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at 12:04 p.m. in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. Born in Brainerd, Minn., Oct. 21, 1960, he was the youngest child of Delbert and Cleo (Dispen) Erickson. He was raised in the family home alongside his four …read more.

Pauline Firestone, 100, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Courtyard Nursing Home in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse.

Ralph Curtis,  81,  Akron was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 12:50 p.m. Friday, Nov.r 23, 2018, at home. Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Judith “Judi” Carol Winchester, Warsaw, passed away at 3:27 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 69. She was born on Sept. 25, 1949, in Garrett to Margaret (Traxler) Gael and Lloyd Gael.  Winchester was a homemaker, a coordinator for the Warsaw Senior Center and for …read more.

Wendy E. Coulstring, 55, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at 6:05 p.m. in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Tatum Shay Baker-Berner, 5 days, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, in IU Health-Riley Hospital for Children. He was born November 14, 2018, in Warsaw, to Tyler Berner and Madeline Abshire. Survivors include his parents Tyler Berner and Madeline Abshire of Warsaw, a sister Marley Abshire, of Warsaw, maternal grandparents Bridger Abshire of Syracuse and …read more.

Sandra L. Dvorak, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 10:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Tatum Shay Baker-Berner, 5 days, passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in I.U. Health-Riley Hospital for Children. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Shirley Kate Kreider, 82, formerly of rural South Whitley, passed away peacefully at her home in Columbia City at 4:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. She was born Sept. 5, 1936, in Fulton County, a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Juanita E. (Campbell) Newell. Her formative years were spent in Fulton County. Her …read more.

Michael Thomas Jackson, 68, Putnam, Okla., passed away unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at the Hilo Medical Center in Hilo, Hawaii. On July 21, 1950, he was born to the late Thomas Samuel Jackson and Helen (Rosenogle) Chokey in Kendallville. On July 3, 2002, he married, Carrie Jo Vandenberg in Hilo, Hawaii. He is survived …read more.

Patty Joan “Pat” McKee, 80, of Richvalley, died at 2:20 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Wabash County, to Raymond Kirby and Luella (Siders) Amber. Pat was a 1955 graduate of Wabash High School, and a 1972 graduate of the Kokomo School of Practical Nursing. She …read more.

Randy W. Overmyer, 56, Leiters Ford, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:28 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. On April 8, 1962, in Rochester, Randy William Overmyer was born. He the treasured son of Donald D. and Beverly Manning Overmyer. Growing up he shared his childhood with …read more.

Everett D. “Daryl” Marshall, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at his home. He was born on Feb. 7, 1947, in Manton, Ky. to Ellis and Ada (Click) Marshall. He grew up in Kentucky, graduated in 1965 from Martin High School in Martin, Ky., and moved to the Warsaw …read more.

James C. “Jay” Lancaster, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 4:18 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 23, 1939 in Lynnville, Tenn. to Murray and Charlotte “Lotty” (Thurman) Lancaster. He graduated in 1960 from Central High School in Columbia, Tenn., attended Southern Institute …read more.

  Dennison Roy Miller, 74, Kimmell passed away Nov. 18, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw. He was born May 22, 1944, to Roy Langston and Mary Bethenna (Trowbridge) Millerin Syracuse. On Sept. 5, 1980 he married Teresa Kay Bowen in Fulton, Mo. He attended Syracuse High School and graduated in 1962. He then attended …read more.

Randy W. Overmyer 56, Leiters Ford, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:28 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2108, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne. On April 8, 1962, in Rochester, Overmyer was born. He the treasured son of Donald D. and  Beverly Manning Overmyer.  Growing up he shared his …read more.

Eula M. Manns, 77, Claypool, passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 4, 1941, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Johnny & Mary (Adams) Owens. She attended public schools in Burket and lived most of her life in the Warsaw and Claypool …read more.

Everett D. Marshall, 71, Warsaw passed away at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Michael Thomas Jackson, 68, of Putnam, Okla., passed away unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at the Hilo Medical Center in Hilo, Hawaii. On July 21, 1950, he was born to the late Thomas Samuel Jackson and Helen (Rosenogle) Chokey in Kendallville. On July 3, 2002, he married, Carrie Jo Vandenberg in Hilo, Hawaii. Jackson was …read more.

James C. “Jay” Lancaster, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 4:18 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

William Elliott, known to most as “Bill,” passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 1:32 a.m. He was 78 years old and a resident of rural Sidney. Born on Feb. 24, 1940, in West Prestonsburg, Ky., he was the son of Orval and Mary Belle (Stephens) …read more.

Virginia Lou Stanley, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 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.

Woodford “Woody” Johnson, 80, Mentone, passed at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 29, 1938, in Richmond, Mo., to Nelson and Evelyn (Lusk) Johnson. He married on May 17, 1957, in Richmond, Mo., to Juanita Faye Judd; she preceded on May 16, 2007. Johnson formerly …read more.

Killie Young, 61, Syracuse, passed away at 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Nov. 13, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Charles D. and June A. (Blaylock) White. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1976 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse. She …read more.

Eula M. Manns, 77, Claypool, passed away at 2:35 p.m., Nov. 14, 2018, at Lutheran Hosdpital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Jan A. Van Sickle, 68, Pierceton, passed away at 11:32 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 22, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas to Jay and Lois “Dottie” (Simmons) Van Sickle. She attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse, Goshen College, and Ivy Tech in Warsaw. …read more.

Patricia Claire “Pat” Wayne, 85, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 22, 1933 in Bristol, to Loren A. and Claire G. (Reed) Wayne. She grew up in the Bristol and Elkhart area and graduated from Bristol High School. …read more.

Patricia C. Wayne, 85, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Killie Young, 61, Syracuse, passed away at 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Jan A. Van Sickle, 68, Pierceton, passed away at 11:32 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

James “Jim” Russell Dougan, 80, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:11 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born in Princeton, Dec. 15, 1937 to Gladys Ella (Skinner) Dougan and Raymond Edgar Dougan. On June 6, 1964, he was married to Nancy Crews (Parrott) …read more.

Pamela S. (Slone) McCord, 51, Warsaw, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.  She was born Nov. 27, 1966, to Lon and Edith (Collins) Slone in Warsaw. On Sept. 5, 1997 she was united in marriage to Norman McCord in Claypool. During her life she worked at JOMAC, Medtronic; as an inspector, and …read more.

Leonard L. Stone, 71, Rochester, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Sunday Nov. 11, 2018, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Lozelle and Mae (Shemwell) Stone. He served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Stone had worked for Indiana Labors …read more.

James R. Rinker, 77, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 10, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor on Syracuse. He was born July 10, 1941, in Muncie, to Lossie and Mae (Pursifull) Rinker. He was formerly employed by Rinker Boat Company and did carpentry work as well. Heis survived by his sisters: Barbara Markley of Syracuse; Jackie …read more.

Joyce Ann Sharp, 72, Wabash, died at 11:47 a.m., Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at her home. She was born Jan. 12, 1946, in Jefferson City, Mo. to Arthur V. and Beulah (Fox) Correll. She married Danny R. Sharp in Miami, Okla. on Sept. 8, 1984. She attended Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Wabash. She was …read more.

Dora Jones, 76, Akron, passed at 10:49 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at St Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka, Indiana. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Pamela S. (Slone) McCord, 51, Warsaw, passed away at 3:27 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Funeral arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

James “J-Me” R. Boyd, 47, Rochester passed away at 8:02 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisc. On May 7, 1972, James Robert Boyd was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Keith and Marcella Rudd Boyd. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Troy and …read more.

Lynne Douglas, 78, Ligonier, passed away at 2:53 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. She was born on June 13, 1940, the daughter of Theodore and Uteva (James) Mowat in White Pigeon, Mich. She is survived by her son, Terry (Teresa) Douglas of Ligonier; two step-grandchildren, Blake Watson of Ligonier; and Kristopher (Charity) Watson of Goshen; …read more.

Nancy Sue Woods, 78, South Whitley, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in her residence. She was born July 23, 1940, in Hite, Ky. to Lacy and Pauline (Shepherd) Dingus. She  was formerly employed by Sun Metal of Warsaw, Peabody ABC on North Manchester and Chamberlin Products of South Whitley. Survivors include …read more.

Shirley Ann Porter, 79, was called Home by her Lord just before 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. A patient of Warsaw Meadows Care Center at the time, she was surrounded with love from her family. She was born in Somerset, Ky., Jan. 31, 1939. She was the daughter of Hollis and Vida (Ellis) …read more.

Loretta May DeFord, 45, Kewanna, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Saturday Nov. 10, 2018, at her residence. She was born on Oct. 27, 1973, in Rochester, the daughter of Audry Freels and Marcia Nickels. On May 22, 1999, at Fletcher’s Lake, she married Joseph T. DeFord, and he survives. Mrs. DeFord had worked at Small Parts in Logansport, …read more.

Nancy Sue Woods, 78, South Whitley, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel.    

William D. “Bill” Bickerstaff, 88, passed away on 8:33 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on Sept. 18, 1930, to Albert and Augusta (Oberg) Bickerstaff. As soon as he was old enough, Bickerstaff enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until his honorable …read more.

Steven A. Kring, 61, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Kring was born in Plymouth on Sept. 21, 1957, to Richard C. “Dick” and Peggy A. (Pomeroy) Kring. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1976. He then attended Ball State University …read more.

  Austin C. Bakian, 27, passed away unexpectedly while vacationing with his family in Cancun, Mexico on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow in the funeral home with Life Celebrant …read more.

Juanita M. Alexander, 97, Warsaw, passed away at 2:10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born Aug. 7, 1921, to William Austie and Elma Elizabeth (Schooley) Bradbury. She was raised in the Atwood area and was a 1939 Atwood High School graduate. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. She also …read more.

Paul R. Ebbinghouse, 91, North Manchester, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2018, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. He was born Aug. 6, 1927, in Huntington, IN, hospital to Elmer and Edythe (Fair) Ebbinghouse, and was their only child. He was a graduate from Laketon …read more.

Edith V. Rector, 90, Bremen, passed away at 3:24 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born Nov. 17, 1927, the daughter of Glen and Sarah (Mentzel) Zillmer. She was an area lifetime resident. She graduated from Bremen High School in 1945. She was a former employee of …read more.

Steven J. McFarren, 56, rural Mentone, passed at 3:25 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on March 28, 1962, in Wabash, to Harry V. and Estella (Compo) McFarren. He was a welder and a fabricator for Par-Kan for many years. Steve served his country in the U.S. …read more.

  Betty J. Mock, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at her home. She was born Oct. 1, 1931, in Frankton, to Frank and Bessie (Allender) Bowers. She graduated in 1949 from Frankton High School and attended Indiana Business College in Anderson. She was married on Sept. 25, 1953, in …read more.

Robert B. “Butch” Graff, 77, Syracuse, passed away Nov. 8, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1941, in Goshen to Everett and Kathryn (Kelly) Graff. He was a veteran of the US Army having served from 1963-1965 in the 22nd Infantry Div. 2nd Battalion. He was a member of the Syracuse …read more.

Timothy Bowen, 28, Warsaw, passed away at 2:47 a.m., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Betty J. Mock, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Cherie L. Taylor, 54, Silver Lake, passed away at 3:06 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in IU Health-Simon Center, Indianapolis. She was born April 17, 1964, in Auburn, Calif. to Alvin L. and Evelyn (Irven) Wren. She was united in marriage to John Taylor on May 12, 2011, in Williamson County, Texas. She is a …read more.

Debra Jean (Menzie) Helmuth, 61, Bourbon, passed away quietly after a brief illness at 6:37 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Mrs. Helmuth was born in Warsaw on April 6, 1957. She was one of four children raised in the family home and was the daughter of Marlin and Garnet …read more.

Charlotte J. Morrill, 85, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 5, 2018, at Timbercrest Senior Living in North Manchester. She was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Jasper County, to Ernest and Gladys (Smith) Rees. She was a longtime area teacher, having taught in Milford and Columbia City schools for over 35 years. She was a member …read more.

April Jones Rogers, 47, Rochester, passed away at noon, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Rochester. She was born on June 5, 1971, in Lafayette, the daughter of Mark and Cindy (Goble) Jones. On Oct. 2, 2015, in Rochester, she married Corey Rogers and he survives. She had worked for Wal- Mart for over twelve years …read more.

Dixie S. Secrist, 77, Mentone, passed at 8:49 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Jan 17, 1941, in Warsaw, to Wilbur G. and Myrtle V. (Gebert) Krebs. She married on Nov. 7, 1958, in Warsaw, to Ronald E. Secrist, who preceded her Sept. 30, 2003. She …read more.

Juanita M. Alexander, 97, Warsaw, passed away at 2:10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

  Dewain “Uncle Dewy” Elton Ott, 57, Warsaw passed away at 4:10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on Jan. 3, 1961, to John Tites and Rose Katherine (McFarlend) Ott in Rainsville, Ala. He is survived by his daughter, Tabatha Ott Reed, Rainsville and the rest of his …read more.

Charles Truman Wesco went home to be with His Lord and Savior while serving the Lord as a missionary in Cameroon, Africa on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at the age of 44.  Mr Wesco was formerly of Warsaw. Charles Truman Wesco was the firstborn of ten children, son of Virgil and Rebecca (Walter) Wesco of …read more.

Lester J. Mast, 91, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 5, 2018, surrounded by his family. Mr. Mast was born March 2, 1927, in Nappanee to Jacob and Amanda (Miller) Mast. On Jan. 22, 1950, he married the love of his life, Eloise Bauman; she survives. He was a dairy and …read more.

Ronald Himes, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 1:28 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in his residence. He was born March 14, 1931, in Plymouth to Herman and Edna (Higgs) Himes. Mr. Himes was a 1949 graduate of Warsaw High School. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army as a Corporal (E-4) in …read more.

Jim Ritter, 67, Warsaw passed away at 5:52 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in his residence. He was born on July 8, 1951, to Edgar and Hazel (Marshall) Ritter in Indianapolis. He was united in marriage on July 2, 1977, to Kay Nyenhuis in Warsaw. He graduated from Franklin Central High School, Wanamaker in 1970 …read more.

Larry Lee DePew, 76, left this world to be with The Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 31 2018, at home in Syracuse. He was born on Aug. 22, 1942, the son of Monroe “Tony” L. and Irene J. (Myers) DePew in Sturgis, Mich. He married the love of his life, Peggy C. Hudnall, in Phillipsburg, Ohio …read more.

Paul William Grim, 81, Cromwell, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne. He was born April 10, 1937, to Charles and Mary (Tagtmeyer) Grim in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1955. Paul worked for Union Local 103 as a heavy equipment …read more.

William “Bill” Rush, 64, North Webster, passed away on Nov. 2, 2018. He was born on Dec. 30, 1953, in Columbia City, to Donald and Maryann (Smith) Rush Sr. He was a 1973 Whitko High School graduate. He was a gentle soul who was always willing to help others. He enjoyed roller skating, helping his …read more.

LeRoy Markley, 78, Mentone, passed at 7:52 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Abbii Jean Barnes, 22, Rochester passed away on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at her home. On Dec. 26, 1995, Abbii was born in to Rochester to Harry Miller and Angela Warner. Left to cherish Abbii’s memory are her fiancee’ Coty Vanderwall of Rochester; mother Angie Seaberg and husband Tom of Palestine; three daughters: Lylah Kay Jenkinson, Brylee …read more.

Miss Alivia Faith Stahl, 9, passed away with her twin brothers Masters Xzavier Patrick Ingle and Mason Thomas Ingle,  on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. This was a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle-pedestrian accident. On Dec. 22, 2008, Alivia Faith was born in Logansport. She was the second daughter of Michael and Brittany Schwab Stahl,  joining …read more.

The twins Masters Xzavier Patrick Ingle, 6, and Mason Thomas Ingle, 6,  and their beloved big sister Miss Aliva Faith Stahl, 9, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle – pedestrian  accident. Twins Mason Thomas and Xzavier Patrick and were born March 28, 2012, in Logansport to Shane Ingle and Brittany …read more.

Bruce Dean Swope, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 6:21 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Jan. 27, 1962, in Sunbury, Penn. to Buryl D. “Dean” & Cleda Ann (Lawhorn) Swope. He grew up in the South Bend area and graduated in 1980 from Clay High School …read more.

Dewain E. Ott, 57, Warsaw, passed away at 4:10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

RykerJay Daniel Newman, 1, South Whitley, passed away at 5:44 a.m., Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Riley Children’s Hospital, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis. He was born Oct. 15, 2017, to Gregory Newman and Brittanie Michelle Fugate in Fort Wayne. Brittanie passed away Nov. 24, 2017. RykerJay is survived by his dad, Gregory Newman, a sister …read more.

Ronald Himes, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 1:28 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Kenneth “Ken” A. Spangle, 85, Claypool, passed away peacefully at home at 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. He was born Feb. 25, 1933, in Burket, to Margaret (Holloway) Spangle and Owen F. Spangle. He was married May 1, 1954, to Beverly “Joan” (Gall) Spangle. They were married for 58 years before she passed away …read more.

William “Bill” Rush, 63, of North Webster, passed away on Nov. 2, 2018.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.