Category: Obituaries Archive 2018
Donald G. Nunemaker Sr., 91, peacefully passed away surrounded by family in his home at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2018. Lifetime Marshall county resident, he was born in Plymouth, March 10, 1927, to Clarence Robert and Sarah Jane (Robinson) Nunemaker. He attended LaPaz High School through his freshman year. He would attain his …read more.
Barbara C. Bach, 93, Culver passed away Aug. 29, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born to Fred and Marian (Mason) Child in Jonesboro, Ark., March 18, 1925. After high school, she attained a degree as a Registered Nurse in 1943. She attended St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver. She is …read more.
Donel R. Doan, 48, Bourbon, passed away Aug. 27, 2018, in South Bend Center for Hospice Care, with his loving family by his side. He was born Feb. 8,1970, in Warsaw, to Donald Larry Doan Sr. and Cheryl (Gift) Doan and has been a lifelong area resident. He worked for Zimmer Biomet as a machinist …read more.
Betty Gaerte, 94, North Manchester, died Aug. 28, 2018, at Parkview Huntington Hospital at 3:59 a.m. She was born Sept. 14, 1923, in Wabash, to Ernest and Lora (Alberson) Kilander. On April 9, 1941, she married Herbert Gaerte Sr. He passed away Feb. 21, 2002. As a young woman, she was an active farm wife, …read more.
Warren Arnold Shepherd, 74, Louisiana, passed away Aug. 12, 2018, in Leesville, La. He was born to Albert and Hettie (Meade) Shepherd. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by two sisters: Ruby (Johnny) Tackett and Lille May “Daisy” Bachtel; two brothers: Addam and Joe Shepherd; three daughters; Jamie, …read more.
George Elliot May, 58, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, after a short illness in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. He was born March 24, 1960, in Warsaw. He was the son of Robert and Ruby (Sparks) May and one of seven children. Mr. May attended Tippecanoe Valley schools and began driving trucks at age 16. …read more.
Jeffrey R. “Jeff” Eisinger, 62, North Webster, passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.
Vera O. Gaff, 89, Warsaw, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, after a sudden illness. Mrs. Gaff was born in Richmond, Aug. 26, 1929, the oldest daughter of Oscar and Mary Macy. A graduate of Wolf Lake High School, she married Jesse L Gaff on Oct. 22, 1947. Together for 62 years, they raised …read more.
Edward “Eddie” Chupp, 82, Nappanee, died at 3:10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1936, in Nappanee to John C. and Susan (Yoder) Chupp. On May 19, 1960, he married Alta Otto. Mr. Chupp was a lifetime area resident. He was a factory worker and a member of …read more.
Carol L. Wallace, 87, Kendallville, formerly of Ligonier, passed away at 5:28 p.m., surrounded by her family on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at her family’s home in Kendallville. She was born on May 5, 1931, in Topeka, to Lawrence and Elsie Faye (Chiddister) Owen. She was a graduate of Millersburg High School in 1949. On …read more.
Marvin Hasten, 91, Warsaw, formerly of North Webster, passed away Aug. 27, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born Nov. 23, 1926, in Detroit, Mich. to Lawrence and Mildred (Burlingame) Hasten. He retired from Allied Products in Hillsdale, Mich. after 20 years. He was a WWII US Navy veteran. Mr. Hasten was fortunate to …read more.
Linda L. Weirick, 57, Claypool, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Aug. 27, 2018, in her residence. She was born Sept. 16, 1960, in Washington D.C. to Thomas and Lenora (Murphy) Woodward. On Dec. 19, 2000, in Pierceton, she was united in marriage to Jeff Weirick who survives. A lifelong resident of Kosciusko County she worked …read more.
Judilynn Ladson, 60, Rochester, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born on May 6, 1958, in Rochester, the daughter of Lynn L. and Judith (Dillman) Ladson. She had been a production worker in the automotive industry and enjoyed her cats and playing bingo. Survivors include …read more.
Linda L. Weirick, 57, Claypool, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Aug. 27, 2018, at 8:20 AM in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. McHatton –Sadler Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with all arrangements.
Miriam Jane Kaufman, 70, Bremen, died at 2:40 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital, where she had been a patient since Friday. She was born Aug. 17, 1948, in Canton, Ohio to John W. and Ada M. (Miller) Bontrager. On Oct. 21, 1971, she married Samuel M. Kaufman in Middlebury. Mrs. Kaufman …read more.
Jeanette M. Dziabis R.N., 86, North Manchester, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Aug. 27, 2018, at her residence with her husband of 60 years by her side. One of four children, she was born Feb. 6, 1932, to Hollis W. and Vivian Devota (McCarty) Pickett in Bakers Corner. She received her Registered Nurse’s degree at …read more.
Paula M. Hallaway, 67, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 6:34 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at her residence. She was born on March 8, 1951, in Wabash to the late Paul N. and Marie (Chapman) Adams. She married James E. Hallaway on March 3, 1973; he passed away on Dec. 1, …read more.
Samantha Marie “Sami” Hebein, 21, Roann, died at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, from injuries resulting from an automobile accident. She was born July 5, 1997, in Evergreen Park, Ill. to Kenneth Joseph Hebein and April Renee Housman. Sami was a chef at Manchester University. She enjoyed listening to music, painting, drawing flowers, and …read more.
Dana A. Rogers, 72, Syracuse, passed away at 11:38 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at his home. He was born on June 15, 1946, in Goshen to Cecil Eugene and Lois Iris (Wisler) Rogers. He attended Goshen High School and was a United States Marine veteran. He moved to the Syracuse area in 1991, …read more.
Donald D. “Don” Fisher, 99, Rochester, passed away at 5:44 a.m., Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. He was born Feb. 12, 1919, in Fulton, the son of Ora D. and Mary E. (Lowe) Fisher. On Dec. 24, 1969, in Rochester, he married Betty Lou Hayden. She preceded him in death on …read more.
Glenn Dale Helser, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 p.m., Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Kimberly J. Rowe passed away Aug. 26, 2018, in Fort Wayne, after a battle with brain cancer. She was born Nov. 16, 1963, in Columbia City, the youngest child of David F. and Lois M. (Rowe) Lenaburg. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1982. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana …read more.
Pauline Mae Scott, 87, Columbia City, died at 2:43 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at her daughter’s home in Warsaw. She was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Washington Township. Whitley County,a daughter of Elmer Jacob Peter and Daisy Anna (Buffenbarger) Cox. She loved being outdoors and according to her father “was his best hired hand …read more.
Deanna Conley, 77, Abbottstown, Penn., passed away at 6:03 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Born Sept. 7, 1940, in Kansas City, Mo., she was the daughter of John and Lillian (DeVault) Phillips. She attended Kansas City Schools and graduated with the Class of 1957. Shortly after she married …read more.
Anson S. Davis, 27, of Milford, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, at home. He was born May 11, 1991, in South Bend to Rickey and Debra (McNaughton) Davis. Survivors include his mother, Debra Davis; four brothers, Steven (P J) Davis and Adam Davis, both of Plymouth; Patrick (Brittany) Davis, Fort Wayne; and Alexander Davis, Milford; …read more.
William P. “Delby” Spicher, 63, Bremen, passed away in his home at 9:40 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. He was born Sept. 24, 1954, in South Bend to Nevil and Shirley (Sechrist) Spicher. He is survived by two children: Christopher Spicher, Syracuse; and Penny Hunsberger, Plymouth; and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his …read more.
Julia Faye Francis, 81, Claypool, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Johnny and Mary (Adams) Owens. On Nov. 1, 1952, in Silver Lake, she married the love of her life, Harold Francis, who preceded her in death …read more.
Glenda W. Showley, 82, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:02 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at her residence. Glenda Wilson was born on March 13, 1936, in Pulaski County near Monterey. She was a cherished daughter of Glenn and Lera Overmyer Wilson. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister …read more.
Michael R. Prater, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 9:59 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born on June 6, 1957, to William J. and Wilma Lou (Kindig) Prater in Germany. He was a security guard working for numerous companies in Kosciusko County. He is survived by his …read more.
George May, 58 and a Warsaw resident, passed away at 4:50 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, after a brief illness in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home. www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Loren Edwin Bailey, a loving father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 in Warsaw’s Mason Healthcare Center. He was 92 years old. Friends may join the family at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw, for a traditional funeral service on Tuesday, August 28th. The service begins at 3:30 p.m. …read more.
Vera O. Gaff, 88, longtime Warsaw resident, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Her arrangements have been trusted to Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Theodore A. Beer, 77, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., passed away at 4:15 a.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at home in Sandestin, Fla. He was born on Jan. 17, 1941, to Harry and Lucille (Jessop) Beer in Milford. He graduated from Milford High School in 1959, and then from Indiana University/Purdue University Fort Wayne with a …read more.
Kimberly Rowe, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 8 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Bennie R. Meade, 84, of rural Mentone or Palestine Lake, passed away at 11:38 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at his residence. He was born on May 5, 1934, in Bonanza, Ky. to Adam and Hulda Meade and married on Sept. 5, 1953, in Warsaw to Esther Louise Engle, who preceded him in death on Sept. …read more.
Kenneth R. Walters, 90, of rural Akron, passed away at midnight on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw after being a resident for two weeks. He was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Kosciusko County to Roy O. and Nellie (Igo) Walters and married Erma J. Burkett on Aug. 13, 1949, in Rochester, …read more.
Beverly Anne Melton of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 1:38 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 86. She was born on Nov. 5, 1931, in South Bend, to Dorothy Mae (Hemig) Aughinbaugh and Hugh Aughinbaugh. On July 29, 1950, she married …read more.
David James Madison, 86, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:23 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at his residence. He was born May 8, 1932, in Milwaukee and was the son of Charles and Marguerite Valdes Madison. Growing up, he shared his childhood with two sisters, Karen and …read more.
Ben Frank Music, 88, North Manchester, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones at 11:06 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. He was born Nov. 14, 1929, in Bonanza, Ky. to George and Hattie (England) Music. He worked many years for Wabash County State Highway Department, retiring in 1990. He is survived …read more.
Former Rochester businessman and Mayor Donald F. “Don” Cook, 87, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:30 p.m., Aug. 22, 2018, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On April 26, 1931, Donald Frank Cook was born in Goshen. He was the son of George Clyde and Dorothy LaBelle McCloskey Cook. As one of the …read more.
Suzanne P. Bell, 89, and a resident of Lakemoor, Ill., passed away at 5:57 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at 5:57 a.m. in Centegra Hospital, McHenry, Ill. Born in Nice, France on Dec. 4, 1928, she was one of three daughters born to Francois Rosetti and Emma (Depot) Rosetti. She attended schools in France and worked …read more.
David Lee Vanderpool, 61, Winona Lake, passed away after a courageous battle with leukemia at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. He was born on March 1, 1957, in Ironton, Ohio to Margaret (Norris) Vanderpool and Darwin Vanderpool. On Aug. 17, 1985, he was married to Sue …read more.
Gerald L. Roberts, 76, Rochester, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. He was born Aug. 26, 1941, in LaPorte, the son of Max and Lucy (Emerick) Roberts. On Dec. 29, 1989, in Valparaiso, he married Judy Dennison and she survives. Mr. Roberts had been a truck driver. …read more.
Kevin L. Hobbs, 53, North Webster passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 1, 1965, in Linton, to Ronald E. and Ella Mae (Hall) Hobbs. He married Connie L. Shepherd April 15, 1989. She preceded him Nov. 14, 2016. He is survived by his children, …read more.
Dyrs N. Owens, 87, Silver Lake, died at 10:51 p.m. Aug. 20, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born April 26, 1931, at Salyersville, Ky. to Warnie and Susan (Wireman) Owens. He married Eva D. Brown, who preceded him in death Nov. 8, 1986. He married again to Eva Adams, Nov. …read more.
Genavee “Genny” Snavely, 79, Wabash, died at 6 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at her home. She was born April 11, 1939, in Akron, to Paul and Aletha (Clinker) Cox. She was a 1957 graduate of Akron High School. She married Thomas R. Snavely in Wabash Feb. 28, 1958. She worked at Wagner’s, Wabash, Magnetics, …read more.
Ronald William Johnson, Argos, died at 2:47 p.m., Aug. 20, 2018, at the Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, where he had been in declining health. On Jan. 2, 1946, in Argos, he was born to William J. Johnson and Pauline May (Humes) Johnson and had lived all of his life in the Argos, Tippecanoe, and Culver community’s. On May 28, 2005, …read more.
Jeffrey L. Heath, 64, Leiters Ford, passed away at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at his residence. This followed a valiant battle with chronic pancreatitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease “COPD.” On Jan. 2, 1954, Mr. Heath was born in Hammond to Robert and Alice Wilczynski Heath. He arrived within minutes of his older twin sister Julie. Growing …read more.
Former Rochester mayor and businessman, Donald F. Cook, 87, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 2018, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Sara J. Mozdren, 80, Winona Lake, passed away 9:34 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 16, 1938, to Victor and Mary (Nitzschke) Maryanski in Chicago. She was united in marriage to Donald F. Mozdren on May 9, 1959, in Chicago. She moved to Warsaw in 1992 and …read more.
Eddie Guy McCullough, 68, Rochester, passed away at his residence at 10:28 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. He was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Coloma, Mich. to Orbie and Sylvia Christine (Finley) McCullough. Growing up he was the oldest of four children and enjoyed his time as a child growing up with his brother …read more.
Suzanne Bell, 89, McHenry, Ill., formerly of Warsaw, died at 8:22 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at Centegra Hospital in McHenry. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Michelle Elizabeth Moore, 56, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in North Webster. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Adam Lee Scott, 39, Tampa, Fla. and formerly of Warsaw, passed into heaven on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Florida. A funeral mass will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Warsaw with visitation one hour prior to the Mass celebrated by Father Richard Kallenberg. Following the mass, interment …read more.
Michael Allen Shirey, 71, Warsaw and formerly of North Webster, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. He graduated from Warsaw Community High School in1965. He faithfully served his country and the United States Army by serving two tours of duty in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division from 1966 to 1968 as Specialist …read more.
Michael R. Prater, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 9:59 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
John William Kenney, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in his residence. He was born on April 5, 1950, to Beverly and Leona (Landis) Kenney. On Dec. 31, 1996, he was united in marriage to Tracy Addair in Hot Springs, Va. He was a graduate of Marlinton High School in …read more.
Phyllis E. Kurtz, 95, formerly of Millersburg, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Milford. She was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Benton Township to Merle W. and Hazel B. (Good) Darr. On Feb. 1, 1946, she married Kalleele W. “K.W.” Kurtz. He died Jan. 3, 2015. She is survived by several …read more.
Michael Hapner, 51, Fort Wayne, passed away Aug. 18, 2018, at his home. He was born April 21, 1967, in Elkhart to Joe and Donna (Steglich) Hapner. He is survived by his mother: Donna (Gregg) Coon, Big Lake; his father: Joe (JoAnn) Hapner, Syracuse; brother: Shawn (Nan) Hapner, Warsaw; four step brothers: Dale (Kathy) Woods, …read more.
Helen Wolfe, 100, Ligonier, passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home, in Ligonier. Family and Friends may gather from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at Yeager Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Lutton officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier, …read more.
Rosalee E. Shepherd, 87, rural South Whitley, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of four children, she was born Aug. 15, 1931, to Olin and Mabel (Biehl) Lofland in Wabash County. After graduating high school, Rosalee Lofland married her best friend, Richard W. “Dick” …read more.
Vicki L. Endress,78, passed away at 7 a.m., Aug. 20, 2018, at Mason Healthcare Center in Warsaw. One of three children, she was born in Sidney, Ohio to John and Doris Davis. Vicki Davis married James Endress on Oct. 2, 1976. She was a member of Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, Silver Lake. …read more.
Veronica I. “Vicky” Keppler-Wineland, 65, Pierceton, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at her home. She was born on Sept. 8, 1952, in Columbia City to Douglas and Mary Lou (Brower) Keppler. She graduated from Central Noble High School, attended Indiana University in South Bend, and was married on May 25, …read more.
Bennie R. Meade, 84, rural Mentone, passed Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
Jeffrey Heath, 64, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 20, 2018. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Evelyn Rose (White) Woods Bridges, 92, Addison, Mich. passed away at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at Hospice of Lenawee Home, Adrian, Mich. She was born on Aug. 30, 1925, in Bedford to Orin White and Myrtle (Craig) White. She was married Aug. 21, 1949, to James E. Woods from Terre Haute. After her …read more.
Barbara A. Ihnen went to heaven on Aug. 17, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 2, 1957 in West Lafayette, to Gene and Lynn Ramsbey. She graduated from Plymouth High School, Plymouth, in 1975. She married Max L. Ihnen on July 15, 1978. She graduated from Manchester College in 1979 with …read more.
Anna Faye Kindler, 82, died at 1:04 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 9, 1935, in Birmingham, Ala., she was the daughter of Melvin and Doris (Wiseman) DeVoe. On Feb. 14, 1976, Anna married Maurice F. Kindler. The two were married for 35 years before he …read more.
Mr. Roger A. Scott, 51, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:26 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at his home. This followed a valiant four year battle with brain tumors. On Jan. 14, 1967, he was born in Rochester to Lewis “Wendell” and Carol Coffman Scott. Growing up he shared his childhood with two …read more.
John W. Kenney, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, 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
Ronald Lee Brandenburg, 55, Warsaw, went to be with the Lord after a courageous, two-year battle with cancer at 7:58 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at his home. He was born on May 13, 1963, in Columbia City to Emery and Carole (Hubbard) Brandenburg. He will be most remembered for his great love of the …read more.
Betty J. Graff, 81, Goshen, passed away at 9:22 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at her home. She was born on April 8, 1937, in Hopkinsville, Ky. to Ernest J. and Mamie Gertrude (Morris) Orten. She attended Hopkinsville, Ky. schools and was married on June 25, 1955, in Hopkinsville to George E. Graff, who …read more.
Veronica I. “Vicky” Keppler-Wineland, 65, Pierceton, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.
Ronald Lee Brandenburg, 55, Warsaw, went to be with the Lord after a courageous, two-year battle with cancer at 7:58 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, in his home. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Tabetha Sue Bailey, 38, Wabash, died at 11:46 p.m,. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born March 4, 1980, Wabash, to Michael Flynn and Shawna (Campbell) Herron. Tabetha attended the Christian Heritage Church. She enjoyed being with her family, friends, grandkids and hiking. She is survived by …read more.
Marjorie Marie Stoffer, 94, Wabash, formerly of Roann, died at 12:41 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. She was born Nov. 24, 1923, in Wabash County to Dwight and Ethel (Miller) Rosenthal. She was a 1942 graduate of Chippewa High School. She married Bruce Stoffer, Jr. at Bachelor Creek Church …read more.
William P. Brown, 53, Plymouth, passed away Thursday Aug.16, 2018, at his residence. He was born on April 9, 1965 in Fort Wayne to George E.R. and Mary Jo Brown. He graduated from Plymouth High School Class of 1983 and attended Purdue University and studied Aeronautical Engineering. He was formerly employed at Forrest River in Etna …read more.
Charles M. Courtney, 74, Claypool, passed at 10:02 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 23, 1944, in Marion County to Harold V. and Arnola (Seaton) Courtney. He married on July 5, 1971 in Franklin to Terry Reid; she survives. He had worked for U.S. Airways as a part …read more.
Betty J. Graff, 81, Goshen, passed away at 9:22 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.
Richard Winton Gensch, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. He was born on April 15, 1932, in Woodstock, Ill. to Florence Augusta (Maxwell) Wolcott and Herbert Charles Gensch. On Feb. 14, 1959, he was married to Betty Rae (Vaughn) Gensch. He attended Warsaw High …read more.
Rick Allen (Northenor) Reed, 68, Portland, Ore., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 11:44 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in his residence. He was born Feb. 11, 1950, in Warsaw, to Clifford Reed and Jean Nelson. He built and owned R. A. Reed Production Company in Portland serving the entertainment industry including companies such …read more.
Doris Louise Method, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on June 28, 1935, in Fort Wayne to William and Genevie (Beaumler) Hill. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She worked for Zimmer in the cleaning department and also in the Sewing …read more.
Sally S. White, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 7:37 p.m., Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, in her residence. She was born Dec. 23, 1932, in Warsaw to Lawrence L. and Alice (Overdeer) Siders. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. On March 2, 1952, she was united in marriage to George L. White in Warsaw; he …read more.
Donn D. Kesler, 91, North Manchester, died at 12:23 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester
Betty Lou Wilcox, 81, North Manchester, passed away on Aug. 13, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born on Feb. 15, 1937, to Edson and Dorothy (Ludwig) Carroll in Huntington. After graduating from Urbana High School in 1955, Betty graduated from St. Joseph Hospital of Nursing in 1958. She married the love …read more.
Marvin J. Smith, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. A resident of Warsaw, Marv, as many knew him, was born in Midland, Mich., but had spent the last 30 years in Kosciusko County. He was born on Aug. 12, 1953, and was the son of Joseph R. and Thelma J. (Baker) Smith. …read more.
Jolane S. Parker, 74, wife of Steve and known to most as Jo, passed away Aug. 14, 2018, in the care of Banner University Medical Center staff, Tucson, Ariz. She had been a resident of Chapman Lake. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home whose website will be kept updated with obituary and service details …read more.
Doris Louise Method, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 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
Kevin Allen Perkins, 46, Bremen, passed away in his home on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. He was born on Dec. 18, 1971, in Warsaw to Roger Perkins and Cindy (Scott) Fisher. He loved watching the Chicago Cubs and was an excellent woodworker. He is survived by his mother, Cindy Fisher of Bremen; father, Roger Perkins …read more.
Harold L. Wagoner, 90, Silver Lake, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at his home with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 30, 1927, near Rossville, to Eldo and Ida C. (Renicker) Wagoner. He married Florence M. Flora on Dec. 26, 1948, at her home in Laura, Ohio. To …read more.
Charles M. Courtney, 74, Claypool, Beaver Dam Lake, passed at 10:02 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Michael A. Shirey, 71, North Webster, passed away at 9:07 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Sally S. White, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 7:37 p.m., Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Viola V. Vanover, 97, Syracuse, passed away at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. She was born on March 28, 1921 in Wheeling, W. Va. to Pete and Vade Pocholec. She attended public school in Pound, Va. and was married on April 15, 1941, in Pound, …read more.
Marvin Joshua Smith, known by most as “Josh,” passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug 13., 2018, in his Warsaw residence. Originally from central Michigan, he was 65 years old at the time of his passing. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Jon Charles Kurczbuch, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Monday, August 6, 2018, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born on July 20, 1939, in Lubna-Jakusy, Poland to Chezlaw and Janina (Wieczoreck) Kurczbuch. He was a survivor of a WWII forced labor camp. After surviving the forced labor camp, he and …read more.
Rick Allen Reed, 68, of Portland, Ore., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 11:44 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, 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
Gary W. Berlin, 69, Fort Wayne, passed away at 8:07 a.m., Aug. 11, 2018, in the Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born March 16, 1949, in Kosciusko County to John Martin and Doris Lucille (Linn) Berlin. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971 as …read more.
Viola V. Vanover, 97, Syracuse, passed away at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.
Jeanette T. Wilkins, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 5:27 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, surrounded by her loving family in Leesburg. She was born Dec. 1, 1947, in Pontiac, Mich. to Edward Paida and Doris (Curry) Tuttle. She was united in marriage to Walter A. “Butch” Wilkins on Sept. 18, 1978, in Genesee County, Mich. While living …read more.























































