William “Don” Bear, 90, Rochester, passed away at 9:12 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at Woodbridge Health Campus of Logansport. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

L. Dean Blanton, 76, Warsaw, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 9:09 PM in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born on Sept. 8, 1942, in Paintsville, Ky. to Estil and Dorthy (Caudill) Blanton. He was a lifelong resident of Warsaw. On May 25, 1962 he was united in marriage to Lois …read more.

Ronald Keith Hutcherson, “Coach Hutch,” 78, passed away at 10:10 a.m., Oct. 7, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 21, 1939, in Bloomington, son of Albert and Geneva Hutcherson. He is survived by wife Ruth Ann (Dyer) Hutcherson of 58 years, son Ronald “Scott” (Melanie) Hutcherson, daughter Kari Ann Hutcherson, brothers …read more.

Sally Ellen DeVon, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 3:55 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on March 26, 1939, in Mishawaka to Robert D. and Rowena (Mock) White. She graduated from Mishawaka High School and attended nursing school. She grew up in Mishawaka and lived most …read more.

Terry A. Lane, 64 and a long-time resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Lakeland Rehabilitation Center in Milford. He was born Dec. 2, 1953, in South Bend. He was the son of Lloyd Lane and Irene (Alexander) Lane. He was a triplet and was raised alongside his brothers, Larry …read more.

Stella Ward, 42, passed away after an unexpected illness at Kosciusko Community Hospital on Oct. 8, 2018.  Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a life celebration of Stella.

Dennie D. Conley, 95, Stuart, Fla, passed away quietly in the company of family, Oct. 4, 2018. A former resident of Warsaw, a south Florida seasonal resident since 1975 and eventually a permanent Stuart resident since 2014.    Born to Dennie and Eliza Conley, Bonanza, Ky. he was the youngest of five siblings, William, Clyde, …read more.

Tracy A. Rice of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 61. She was born on Dec. 31, 1956, in Blytheville, Ark. to Sheila (Lundy) Kerber and Robert Means. On Jan.17, 1987, she was married to Kenneth Rice, who survives. …read more.

Marta Bonilla, 45, Leesburg, passed away at The Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 19, 1973, in Guatemala to Victorio and Apolonia Perez. In June 1997 she married Reynaldo Bonilla; he survives. Bonilla is survived by her husband Reynaldo of Leesburg, …read more.

Frances “Jane” Kinney, age 94, returned to God and her Savior on Monday, Oct.1, 2018. She was born in Peru on May 8, 1924, to Vernon and Josephine (Troutman) Smith. Before her second birthday, Kinney and her family moved to Warsaw, where she lived the rest of her life. Jane graduated from Warsaw High School …read more.

Mary Katherine Whitling, Warsaw, passed away at 5:51 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center of Warsaw at the age of 87. She was born on November 8, 1930, in Clarion County, Pa. to Arthur W. Edinge and Ruth Whitling. Her mother passed away a little over a year after her …read more.

Terry Lane, 64, passed away at 11:57 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Lakeland Rehabilitation Center, Milford. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home.

CROMWELL — Patricia A. “Patty” Noffsinger, 72, Homosassa, Fla. (formerly of Cromwell) passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at Vitas Inpatient Hospice in Lecanto, Fla. She was born on Oct. 13, 1945, in South Bend. She lived most of her life in the Ligonier, Syracuse and Cromwell area before moving to Homosassa …read more.

Ron “Coach Hutch” Hutcherson, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 10:17 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, in Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Leffie D. Blanton, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 9:09 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

James “Jim” W. Houtz, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 3:11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.  He was born on June 19, 1940, in Uniondale, to Glen and Nellie (Elzey) Houtz. He grew up in Uniondale and moved to Warsaw in the 1970s. On Dec. 10, 1995, he was united …read more.

LEESBURG —  Sally E. DeVon, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 3:55 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13, & CR 500N, North Webster. 

Carolyn Kay BonDurant, 71, Bremen, died 2:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at her home. She was born Aug. 11, 1947, in Winamac, to Charles & Marcella (Snyder) Zellers. She married Kirk M. BonDurant Sr. on Feb.1,1969. Carolyn drove a school bus for Penn Harris Madison School Corporation for 34 years. Surviving are her husband, …read more.

Rebecca Anne “Becky” Chaney, 63, of Syracuse, passed away at 3:25 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 1, 1955, in Hastings, Mich. to Harold L. & Metha M. (Waters) Gray. She graduated in 1973 from Hastings High School and moved to the Syracuse area 39 …read more.

Eddie Lee Hatfield, 83 of Warsaw passed away Thursday, Oct. 4, in his residence. He was born on July 3, 193,5 to Earl E. and Mabel G. (Kintzel) Hatfield Amones in Warsaw. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1953. He joined the US Army just after the Korean War and was in the 510 …read more.

David M. Morgan, 68, of Claypool passed away on Oct. 3, 2018, at 1:50 p.m. in his residence. On Oct. 15, 1949, he was born in Onieda, New York to Donald and Icy Mae (Ackley) Morgan. On Sept. 11, 1970, he was united in marriage to Roslynn A. “Roz” Wagner in San Antonio, Texas. He …read more.

Sam C. Davis, 72, Bourbon, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, with his family at his side. Mr. Davis was born Dec. 13, 1945 in Warsaw, to John W. (Ted) and Glendora Lesh Davis and was a lifelong resident of the area. As a graduate of …read more.

Donald Ditton, Sr., 57, Warsaw, passed away at 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in his residence. He was born July 6, 1961, to Jerry Hyde and Edith Ditton in Kalamazoo, Mich. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. He was united in marriage to Beulah Bryant in Warsaw. He worked for Country Wood Products in Nappanee, as …read more.

Frederick “Porky” Neer, 93, Lake Placid, Fla., formerly Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, October 4th as the result of a motor vehicle accident near his winter home in Lake Placid, Fla. He was one of elven children. He was born Jan. 12, 1925 in Warsaw, the son of Wilbur and Pauline (Oswalt) Neer. He was …read more.

On Oct. 2, 2018, at 6:45 p.m., God gained an angel when he called home Larry Devon Williamson. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Mr. Williamson was 76 years old. He was born Dec. 12, 1941, to George and Doris (Messmore) Williamson in Kosciusko County. He attended Pierceton School, were he graduated in 1961. He loved farming …read more.

Sam C. Davis, 72, longtime Triton High School teacher, hall of fame wrestling coach and sprint race car driver, passed away on Oct. 3, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home in Bourbon.

Carl Lee Lowry, 76, Argos, died at 9:45 p.m., Oct. 3, 2018, at Life Care Center, Rochester, where he had been in declining health the past year. On March 22, 1942, in Plymouth, he was born to Edward Lowry and Marie (Hart) Lowry and had lived all of his life in Marshall County. On Oct. …read more.

Eddie Lee Hatfield, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 12:44 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Donald Ditton, Sr., 57, Warsaw, passed away at 5:15, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Patricia A. “Patty” Noffsinger, 72, Homosassa, Fla., formerly of Cromwell, passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at Vitas Inpatient Hospice in Lecanto, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Carl A. Delinsky, 81, Pierceton, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born on April 27, 1937, in Chicago, Ill. to Albert and Gertrude (Blazek) Delinsky. He attended Chicago public schools and was a United States Army veteran. He retired from the Steel Mills …read more.

David M. Morgan, 68, Claypool, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Oct. 3, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Thomas R. “Rex” Irwin, 84, Silver Lake, passed away at 1:28 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Saint Joseph Reginal Medical Center in Mishawaka. He was born May 6, 1934, in Warsaw, to Thomas C. “Chester” and Ila (Kourt) Irwin. He grew up in Atwood, graduated from Atwood High School in 1952, and was a …read more.

Richard L. Surface, 72, Claypool, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. He was born Nov. 14, 1945, in Warsaw, to Cornelius Surface and Irene (Brown) Surface. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was a 1964 graduate of Mentone High School. In 1965 he enlisted and proudly served in …read more.

Kelli D. Myers, 40, Bremen, passed away unexpectedly at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. She was born July 13, 1978, in Muncie to Randall and Diana (Bonesteel) Myers. Surviving are her parents, a sister, Kristel (Jesse) Butler, Elkhart; two nephews, Avery and Aden Butler, a niece, Aliza Butler, and maternal grandmother, …read more.

Jeniece E. Reckard Kester, 94, Huntington, and formerly of North Manchester, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Mrs. Kester was born Oct. 11, 1923, in Uniondale, Wells County, to Carl and Ruth (Cover) Graham. Her parents preceded her in death. She married Meredith Reckard in 1941 and he preceded her …read more.

Carolyn R. Sowers, 59, South Whitley, passed away at 5:08 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Thomas R. Irwin, 84, Silver Lake, passed away at 1:28 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Joseph E. “Joe” Bowling, 77, Syracuse, passed away at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Greenhouse Village of Goshen in Goshen. He was born on July 19, 1941, in Salt Lick, Ky. to Clinton Clayton and Bessie Marie (Triplett) Bowling. He moved from Kentucky in 1943 to Indiana, attended Dalton Schools in Dalton and …read more.

Samuel “Sammy” Allen Pamer, 16, Milford, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. He was born Jan. 4, 2002, in Goshen to H. Andrew Pamer and Jennifer “Gene” Hively. He was a student at The Crossing. He was hardworking, loving, fun and one of the goofiest guys around. He loved spending time with friends riding bikes. He was an …read more.

Joseph E. “Joe” Bowling, 77, Syracuse, passed away at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Greenhouse Village of Goshen in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Chane Richard Funnell of Warsaw, passed away at 10:35 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, at Millers’ Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 76. He was born on February 2, 1942, in Warsaw to Howard Kenneth Funnell and Doiles E. (Rookstool) Funnell.  Funnell was a lifetime area resident and a 1960 graduate of …read more.

Debra Kay Cassidy, 57, Cromwell, passed away on Sept. 29, 2018, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born Nov. 29, 1960, to Raymond and Violet (Weaver) Cassidy in LaGrange. Cassidy is survived by her mother, Violet June Cassidy of Cromwell; sister, Karen (Don) Anderson of Kimmell; brother, Robert (Cindy) Cassidy of Mishawaka; sister, Diane …read more.

Larry Joe Allegree, 78, Silver Lake, died at 9:36 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Aug. 5, 1940, in Wabash, to Glenn O. and Hazel Irene (Stackhouse) Allegree. Allegree was a 1958 graduate of Noble High School. He was first married to Carolyn Sue Behny. He then married Sue …read more.

Don Spice, 93, of Rochester and formerly of Silver Lake area passed at 1:13 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Jacqueline Sanders, 90, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on Sept. 28, 2018, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw.

Frances “Jane” Kinney, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 1, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw.

Sue Ann Beattie, 85, died Sept. 16, 2018, in Port Charlotte, Fla. She was born March 28, 1933, to Clara Genevieve McGown Mikels and Russell Mikels. Both are deceased. She was the widow of Leroy A. Crownover and William E. Beattie. In 1945 the Crownover Jewelry store was established in Warsaw by Sue Ann’s husband, …read more.

Linda K. Leeth, 77, North Manchester, passed away on Sept. 28, 2018, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Born on November 19, 1940, in Bowling Green, Ohio, Leeth was one of two daughters to Arden and Chrystal (Flaugh) Leeth. For 15 years, Leeth worked for GTE, Fort Wayne, as a purchasing agent before retiring. Leeth …read more.

Patricia D. “Patty” Bowser, 49, Warsaw, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at her home. S She was born Oct. 19, 1968 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Jan William & Carroll L. (Randall) Kellstrom. She was a lifetime Warsaw and North Webster area resident and graduated in 1988 from Warsaw High School. …read more.

Dennis R. Molebash, 72, rural Culver and formerly of Elkhart, passed at 4:25 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. He was born on June 3, 1946, in Elkhart, to Robert R. and Dorothy E. (Landaw) Molebash. He married on Sept. 15, 1984, in Elkhart, to Sally Wright. He worked for Kampco, Elkhart Machine and Tool, Bennington …read more.

Roscoe “Pete” Heckaman, 96, of Argos, passed away at 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at his residence.  Roscoe was born on May 4, 1922, in Bremen to Walter Ray and Elda Berkeypile Heckaman. On Aug. 28, 1943, Roscoe “Pete” and Mary Elizabeth Neff were married in Burbank, CA. Sadly, Mary passed away on Dec. 7, 2011. Their union of nearly seven …read more.

Carl A. Delinsky, 81, Pierceton, passed away at 12:51 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR15, Warsaw.

Patricia D. “Patty” Bowser, 49, Warsaw, passed away at 2:20 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Patricia E. (McGaffey) Birk, 81, Culver, died peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Culver. The daughter of Lawrence Ward and Margaret Adeline (Hodge) McGaffey, she was born Oct. 16, 1936, in Fort Wayne. She lived in Culver most of her life. She is a 1954 graduate of Culver High School. On Feb. 23, 1957, she …read more.

Carol Ann Whittenberger, 74, Akron, died at noon, Sept. 22, 2018, at ManorCare at Summer Trace in Carmel. She was born on July 27, 1944, in Fort Wayne, to Corliss and Eleanor (Warren) Rowland. Mrs. Whittenberger has lived in the Akron area for the last 18 years, previously living in Elizabethtown, Ky. for ten years …read more.

  Jesse E. Combs, 53, Palestine, passed at 9:31 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka. He was born on Nov. 24, 1964, in Plymouth, to Robert and Mary (Gibson) Combs. He had worked for R.R. Donnelly & Sons of Warsaw. He also had worked for Creighton Brothers. He …read more.

Roscoe “Pete” Heckaman, 96, Argos, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Sept. 26, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Helen Mason, 86, Rochester passed away at 6:45 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 at her residence. In Guilford, on Oct. 2, 1931, Helen Dawson was born to Lloyd and Irene Smith Dawson. As one of six children, she shared her childhood with a sister and four brothers. Helen and Earl Eugene Mason were married on May 12, 1956, …read more.

Evelyn Livina (Hagenbush) Tracy, 86, Argos, died at 2:07 a.m., Sept. 26, 2018, at Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Rensselaer. She had been in the Rensselaer Care Center since June and had been in declining health. On Sept. 26, 1932, in Argos, she was born to Ivo I. Hagenbush and Mable L. (Kindig) Hagenbush and had lived all of her …read more.

Robert W. Johnson, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 7:22 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born May 11, 1960, in Muncie, to William Robert and Carolyn (Burton) Johnson. He was employed by Pizza King, most recently serving as Assistant Manger at several locations, with 30 years of service. Survivors include …read more.

Carolyn Kay Thomas, affectionately known as just Kay, 77, Silver Lake, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born Nov. 9, 1940, in Dexter, Ohio to Doug Chaney and Magie (McClocklin) Chaney.  On April 29, 1980, she was married to Roy Allan Thomas, who survives. She was …read more.

Andrew “Andy” Justin Hoskins, 31, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Born Jan. 18, 1987, in Warsaw, he was the son of Mike L. and Karen J. (Wisner) Hoskins. He grew up on Big Cedar Lake and graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 2005. He worked at various jobs …read more.

Randy S. Schroll, 63, North Manchester, died Aug. 24, 2018, at his home. He was born Feb. 15, 1955, in Fort Wayne, to Todd and Doris (Lefforge) Schroll. He worked for Essex in Columbia CIty. He enjoyed tinkering and hunting. He is survived by several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. There …read more.

Hope Angel (Zuniga) Steyn, 21, Warsaw, passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near Beaver Dam. A kind, loving person, Ms. Steyn was 21 years old. Born in Goshen, she grew up in Warsaw and was the daughter of Daniel “Danny” and Guadalupe “Lupe” (Martinez) …read more.

Robert “Bob” Bezenah, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past ten years. He was a 1946 graduate of Beecher High School in Flint, Mich. and a past member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Flushing, …read more.

Robert W. Johnson, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 7:22 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, 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

Jon Watson Sroufe passed away Sept. 24, 2018. Born in Warsaw, Sept. 22, 1942, to Edward Sroufe and Donna Beezley Sroufe (Kline) who are both deceased. His early days were spent in Wilmot, and he graduated from North Webster High School in 1960. He married Edwina Grace Eves of Kokomo, in Fort Wayne, on Dec. …read more.

Michael Knezevich Jr., 61, South Bend, and formerly of Argos, died at 5:22 a.m., Sept. 24, 2018, at the Life Treatment Center, South Bend. Arrangements are pending.

Helen Mason, 86, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Sept. 24, 2018, at Wynnfield Crossing. Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Delores L. “Dee” Quillen, 57, Leesburg, passed away at 5:49 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at her home. She was born on Oct. 9, 1960, in Mexico, Mo. to Richard D. and Florence Elizabeth (Gilley) Lewis. She attended Van Far High School in Vandalia, Mo. and was married Dec. 18, 1986, in Norfolk, Va. to …read more.

Hope Angel Steyn, 21, Warsaw, passed away at 8:34 p.m. in a motor vehicle accident on Sept. 22, 2018, near Mentone. A complete life legacy reflecting on this loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend will be forthcoming. Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home.

Nelson Eugene Kistler, 81, Syracuse, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Nelson Kistler was born June 28, 1937, in Syracuse to Russell and Mary (Droke) Kistler. He married Mary Jean Smoker on May 1, 1999; she preceded him in death on Sept. 23, 2013. After graduating from High School, …read more.

Jason R. Jones, 44, of Columbia City, passed away Sept. 20, 2018, in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Aug. 19, 1974, to Robert Jones and Lorena Rigsby. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne and attended Northrop High School the class of 1993. He was married to Nikki Snider in Fort Wayne, on …read more.

Rosemary D. Turner, 93, Fort Wayne, passed away at 7:25 a.m., in Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. She was born March 19, 1925, in Fort Wayne, to Henry and Fern Louise (Lindsay) DeFravel. She was united in marriage to William Turner on July 10, 1945, in Fort Wayne at Baer Field …read more.

Carol Ann Whittenberger, rural Akron died at noon, at Manor Care at Summer Trace nursing home, Carmel, Sept. 22, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron.

Delores L. Quillen, 57, Leesburg, passed away at 5:49 a.m., Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Todd William Hopkins, 54, Warsaw, passed away on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was a loving father, husband and son. Born in Sturgis, Mich. Sept. 9, 1964, to Ronald E. and Janice (Harker) Hopkins, he graduated from high school in Sturgis before earning a degree in architectural engineering. On April …read more.

Nancy A. Gilley, 83, passed away at 9:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born Jan. 6, 1935, in Loxa, Ill., she was the only daughter of Everett E. and Marjorie (Defenbaugh) Hildreth. She was raised in the family home alongside four brothers with her family holding longtime membership at First Christian …read more.

John Thane Bartlett, 74, of Rochester,  passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. He was born in Macy to Lucille (Robins) and Maurice Bartlett on May 16, 1944. He graduated with a dual major in Chemical Engineering and Geology from Purdue University in 1966. He was a man of genius intellect.  Preceding him in death are his son: …read more.

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Toney, 70, Nappanee, died at 11:15 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born Sept. 9, 1948, in Warsaw to Allen E. and Bertha (Method) McDonald. She lived her lifetime in the Nappanee area and was was a 1966 graduate of Nappanee High School. On Oct. …read more.

Tom Alen Young, 59, of Columbia City, passed away at 8:23 a.m. on Friday Sept., 21, 2018, with his family by his side. Born on Aug. 25, 1959, in Bremen, he was the son of Noble Elden Sr. and Fay (Tener) Young. Young attended Marshall County schools, living in Plymouth and moving to Columbia City …read more.

Rev. Charles Richard “Dick” Stults, 86, of North Manchester, died at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born May 19, 1932, in Princeton, N.J. to Charles W. and Emma Lois (Gordon) Stults. Stults was a 1949 graduate of Princeton High School, received his Bachelors of History …read more.

Jack Crockett Fetrow passed away in Winamac on Sept. 17. He was born Dec. 29, 1953, to Clyde and Freda (Crockett) Fetrow in Fulton County. He graduated from Akron High School in 1972, a star athlete, excelling in basketball and baseball. He developed an early love of the fire service. He would go on to …read more.

William “Bill” Anthony Priser of Warsaw, passed away at 2:42 p.m. on Friday, Sept.r 21, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 73. He was born March 23, 1945, in Warsaw, to Ralph G. Priser and Mary Margaret (Fairbanks) Priser. He was a 1963 graduate of Claypool High School and was …read more.

Todd William Hopkins, Warsaw and formerly of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was 54 years old and a father to three. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Phillip Gene Strouse, 68, Ligonier, passed away following an extended illness. He was born Oct. 16, 1949, the son of Marlo Clifton and Donnabelle Rose (Staton) Strouse in Wolf Lake. He is survived by his siblings, Don (Sally) Strouse, Goshen; Kathy (Randy) Cronk, Fort Wayne; Kim Short, Ligonier; and Karen Strouse, Ligonier; special nieces and …read more.

Rosemary D. Turner, 93, Fort Wayne, passed away at 7:25 a.m., Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Nancy Gilley, 83, Warsaw, passed away in her home surrounded by her family at 9:15 p.m., Sept. 20, 2018. Arrangements are with Titus Funeral Home.

Charles W. “Bill” Myers, 74, Syracuse, passed away at 3:24 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 16, 1944, in Charleston, W. Va. to Emory L. and Zelma M. (Hammack) Myers. He graduated in 1962 from DuPont High School in Belle, W. Va. and formerly attended Big Bottom Baptist Church …read more.

Earl Leroy Evans, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born Nov. 23, 1924, in Warsaw to Roy and Lizzie (Foreman) Evans. He was a lifetime area resident and attended Claypool schools. He served in the Navy during World War II (1944-1946) and …read more.

Marvin Ward, 93, North Webster, passed away Sept. 18, 2018, at his home. He was born May 2, 1925, in Huntington, to Ora and Alice (Neal) Ward. He did his undergrad work at Huntington College, and received his Masters from Indiana University. He served in the United States Army Air Forces in WWII in the …read more.

Alma Leticia Herrera Delgadillo, 18, Ligonier, passed away as a result of a car accident Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Ligonier. She was born May 31, 2000, to Jose Luis Herrera Mendez and Heidi Adelaida Delgadillo Gutierrez in Aguascalientes, AGUAS, Mexico. She had so many things she loved to do. Working after school at the …read more.

Mary E. Pottenger, 94, Rochester, passed away at 2:01 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Chase Center of Logansport. In Grafton, W. Va. on July 17, 1924, she was born to  Ellis and Gertrude Polling Lones. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers and two sisters. She was a proud graduate of Star City High School. …read more.

Erica Wilber Slone,  46, Rochester, passed away at her home Sept. 18, 2018. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home.

Margaret Petro Lancaster Like passed away peacefully, in her Sebring, Fla. home, on May 22, 2018, at the age of 95. A memorial graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted to the family for arrangements. To Sign the Guestbook or …read more.

Patricia Sue Burkholder, 75, passed away peacefully after a long battle with health issues. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a long time resident of Warsaw, after spending her early years in North Webster. “Pat,” as she was known by most, was a woman who was …read more.

Juan M. Carvajal, 88, Milford, passed away quietly at 2:22 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at his home from pancreatic cancer. He was born Oct. 17, 1929, in Realitos, Texas, along with his twin brother, Rafael, to Juan and Rafaela (Saenz) Carvajal. At age 7 he was left orphaned and was adopted and raised …read more.

  Janet M. Coy, 79, Goshen, passed away at 5:02 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on May 20, 1939, in Syracuse, to Paul D. and Ruth A. (Dehart) LeCount. She graduated from Syracuse High School in 1957 and was married on July 14, 1957, in Syracuse, to …read more.

Karen Lee Bowling, 70, Winona Lake, passed away at 6:43 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at her residence. She was born Nov. 3, 1947, in Troy, Ohio to Marvin Eugene Grove and Juanita Frances (Bradley) Grove.  On June 14, 1969, she was married to James Edward Bowling. She was a 1966 high school graduate from …read more.