Dorothy Mae Freeman, 95, North Manchester, died at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Nov. 30, 1922, in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio to John and Eva (Schafer) Brecht. She was a 1940 graduate of Northside High School in Fort Wayne. She married Richard Freeman …read more.

Frederic S. “Steve” Martin, 84, Rochester, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was the third born son of Earl and Bessie (Thurston) Martin on May 11, 1934, in Cass County. He graduated from Young America High School in 1953. Mr. Martin was first married to …read more.

Wayne E. Bode, 82, Kewanna passed away at 6 a.m. June 27, 2018.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jane A. “Janie” Harrold, 52, of Kewanna, passed away at 5:44 a.m., Sunday, July 1, 2018, at her residence. In Logansport, on June 4, 1966, Jane Ann Herd was born. She was a treasured daughter of Louis and Joan Wiser Herd. Growing up she shared her childhood with a younger sister Tricia. With great Comet …read more.

Paul Alan Fulford, 89, Ligonier, passed on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on April 28, 1929, the son of Nathan M. and Vada J. (Sparrow) Fulford in Wawaka. On June 4, 1950, he married Virginia Rose Carpenter. Survivors include: his sweetheart of 68 years, Virginia Fulford, Ligonier; three …read more.

Paul E. Johnson, 88, Goshen, passed away at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in the Maples at Waterford Crossing Nursing Home in Goshen. He graduated from Muncie Central High School and from Muncie Business College with a degree in accounting and was married on Aug. 21, 1955, in Elkhart to Lois Ann Sellers, …read more.

Rita Sexton, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m., Friday June 29, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

DuWayne E. Hochstetler, 75, of Nappanee, died at 9:13 a.m., Friday, June 29, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, following an extended illness. He was born Nov. 14, 1942, in Three Rivers, Mich. to Edward H. and Sylvia L. (Yoder) Hochstetler. DuWayne was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving are 11 brothers …read more.

Gary Stephen Maggart, 70, of rural South Whitley, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at his home. He was born Aug. 20, 1947, in Wolf Lake, a son of the late Gerald and Virginia (Jones) Maggart. His formative years were spent in the Larwill area. He graduated from Larwill High School in 1965. On Jan. 13, …read more.

  Robert Mack “Bob” Pulley, 94, Wabash, passed away at 6:57 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Oct. 7, 1923, in Wabash to the late Wilbur and Aldred (Cecil) Pulley. Pulley was a 1942 graduate of Wabash High School. After graduation, he served as a Captain in the United …read more.

Carl G. Smith, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor-Assisted Living, Warsaw. He was born on Feb., 22 1947, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Ben and Ceila (Hylok) Smith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion …read more.

Janet Lucille (Miller) Kagarise, 87, Borwnsburg, died Sunday, June 24, 2018. She was born Dec. 16, 1930, in Brookville, Ohio, to Ward Russell and Thelma (Eidemiller) Miller. She was a graduate of Brookville High School and Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Dayton, Ohio. She served as a nurse at Castaner Church of the Brethren …read more.

David Michael Newell was born June 20, 1943, in Fort Wayne, to Foster and Julia Newell. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Foster and Julia Newell, his first wife, Dianna K Votaw Newell, infant son David Michael and his brother  Steven Newell. Dave Newell graduated from Bluffton School. He attended Indiana Tech and …read more.

  Mark A. Neeley, 49, Warsaw, passed away at 1:53 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital. Born Feb. 21, 1969, in Valparaiso, he was the son of Ronald and Jackie Neeley. He grew up in Leesburg and early on in life enjoyed being in the band, wrestling and playing football while in middle …read more.

Marvin L. Hummel, Jr., 67, Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka after an extended illness. Mr. Hummel was born on April 12, 1951, in Bremen, the son of the late Marvin, Sr. and Alvia (Troyer) Hummel. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps …read more.

Bobby Joe Risner, 78, Plymouth, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 27, 2018, in his residence. Bobby Risner was born March 5, 1940, in North Judson, to the late Boyd D. and Cassie M. (Fletcher) Risner. He had worked for many years at McCord’s as a fork lift driver; but retired from Del Monte Foods …read more.

Susan D. Gochenour, 71, Etna Green, passed away in her home Tuesday, June 26th with her family at her side. She had been in failing health. She was born the daughter of Loyal E. and Betty I. (Long) Sparks on July 12, 1946, at Warsaw. She had been a resident of Etna Green her entire …read more.

Mrs. June Marie Howe, 76, Rochester, passed away at 2:35 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Center for Hospice of Elkhart. In Rochester, on Sept. 15, 1941, she was born to Raymond and Ruth Meek Enyart. She shared her childhood with a younger sister, Sharon. In 1959, she graduated with her class from Rochester High …read more.

Carl G. Smith, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor-Assisted Living, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Gene Bair, 90, passed away June 26, 2018, in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. He spent much of his lifetime in Kosciusko County and was born on June 1, 1928, in LaPorte County to Alvin and Florence (Burns) Bair. Mr. Bair was a Leesburg High School graduate who worked for Zimmer as a Leadman for more …read more.

Bonnie Kay Skillman, 78, Fort Wayne, previously of Florida, died at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on Monday. She was born March 20, 1940, in Terre Haute, a daughter of the late Morgan and Fern Isabell (Hash) Simmons. Her formative years were …read more.

Dawn D. Kilgore, 71, Columbia City, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 20, 1946, in Allen County, she was the daughter of Simon L. Redman and Wilma J. (Dilts) Barnhart. She lived in South Dakota for seven years and in Michigan for 12 years before …read more.

Henry Lee Kiggins, Jr., 67, Rochester, passed way Sunday, June 24, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1950, in Knoxville, Tenn. to Henry Lee Sr. and Lena “Blondie” (Nelson) Kiggins. He is survived by three children: Shelly (husband Mike) Kats of Warsaw; Alonda (husband Justin) Jenkins of Rochester; and Travis Kiggins of …read more.

Gail A. Gish, 67, Warsaw, peacefully passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at her residence. She was born on July 30, 1950 in Wabash, to Virgil R. and Nellie P. (Barton) Frantz. She graduated from Manchester High School with the class of 1968. She married Fred L. Gish on April 18, 1976. …read more.

The Memorial Service for Don Eilts, 92, formerly of Laketon, will be held at noon, Saturday, June 30, in the Congregational Christian Church at 310 N. Walnut St. in North Manchester. American Legion Post # 286 Honor Guard Tribute will be at 1 p.m. in front of the church. The family will greet friends after …read more.

Jay William Miller, 61, Bremen, passed away at 7:37 a.m., Saturday, June 23, 2018, after a long illness. A carpenter and jack-of-all-trades, he enjoyed a good book, a bad joke, a hot cup of coffee, and time with friends and family. Jay was a talented musician and his loved ones have fond memories of the …read more.

Mable Yost, 76, Wabash, died at 4:50 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 16, 1941, in Van Lear, Ky. to George and Ruby (Collins) Hyden. Mable Yost was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Lawrence Junior Yost in Wabash on March 19, …read more.

Lee Merle Leffert, 46, Culver, died at 11:02 p.m., June 22, 2018, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. On Aug. 6, 1971, in Rochester, he was born to Lynn M. Leffert and Cheri (Davis) Butts. He has lived in Culver since 1999 after moving back from Oklahoma. Leffert grew up in the Argos community. …read more.

Donald E. Kuhn, 91, rural Claypool, passed at 12:50 a.m., Monday, June 25, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born on Feb. 25, 1927, in Fulton County, to Willard and Mabel (Hoffman) Kuhn. He married on Sept. 2, 1968, in North Webster, to Evelyn J. Ball, she survives. Don Kuhn was …read more.

Jerry Allen Wogomon, 62, Rochester, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Hospital of Indianapolis. In Plymouth, on Nov. 14, 1955, Mr. Wogomon was born to Emery Robert Ruth Arlene Galbreath Wogomon. Jerry and Charlene Yates Wogomon were married June 17, 1994, in Tippecanoe. They shared  21 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, she …read more.

June Howe, 76, Rochester, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 2:35 a.m., June 28, 2018.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Paul E. Johnson, 88, Goshen, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 10 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in the Maples at Waterford Crossing Nursing Home in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Hazel Renae Hettinger, stillborn, Warsaw, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Monday, June 25, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.  She was born on June 25, 2018 to Robi Hatcher and Johnathan Hettinger. She is survived by her parents; Robi Hatcher and Johnathan Hettinger; maternal grandparents: James and Michelle (Hatcher) Adkison, and Robert and Brandy Combs; paternal …read more.

George E. Hutchison, 71 and a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, passed away at 9:45 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2018. Hutchison was born on Jan. 1, 1947 to Gobel Hutchison and Helen (Brainard) Hutchison. Born in Rush, Ky. he was the oldest of 12. He spent many years living in Northern Indiana. George Hutchison …read more.

Alice Marie Kruger, 80, North Webster, passed away at 1:40 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born on March 25, 1938, in Nappanee, to Charles Arthur and Florence (Gourney) Wagner. She was a lifetime area resident and attended Syracuse High School. She was married on April …read more.

Janet Lowe Joesten, 84, passed away peacefully in Louisville, Colo., on June 23, 2018, with family at her side, after a long battle with dementia.  Janet Lowe, daughter of the late Herbert and Frances Lowe, was born in Indianapolis, Oct. 30, 1933, and attended Butler University. She was the loving wife of Robert Joesten for 61 …read more.

Vivian Louise Frantz, 92, Warsaw, passed away at 10:56 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born Nov. 29, 1925, in Winona Lake, in the home of her grandparents, to Ethel (Snell) Swartz and Donald Swartz. She grew up on a farm in Monroe Township and graduated in 1943 …read more.

Betty Smith Aughinbaugh, 96, Cadiz, Ohio, passed away June 15, 2018, at home. She was born at her home in Claypool, Feb. 3, 1922. She graduated from Claypool High School and went to work for GE in Fort Wayne until she married James Aughinbaugh in 1945. She loved to read and work crossword and jigsaw puzzles. …read more.

Jeffrey K. Smith, 60, Sandusky, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was born on Feb. 22, 1958, in Springfield, Mass. He was retired for one year after having worked at the Sandusky Coal Docks for 39 years. Jeff Smith was an avid fisherman, golfer, and outdoorsman who loved …read more.

Pearl Halsey, 91, Cromwell passed away June 23, 2018, at her grandsons home where she resided. She was born Aug. 13, 1926, in Warsaw to Elmer E. and Hester (Slaymaker) Foreman. She married Marion C. Halsey Sr. on March 4, 1951; he preceded her in death on March 13, 2015. She was homemaker and enjoyed …read more.

Henry Lee Kiggins, Jr., 67, Rochester, passed way Sunday, June 24, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1950, in Knoxville, Tenn. to Henry Lee Sr. and Lena “Blondie” (Nelson) Kiggins. He is survived by three children: Shelly (husband Mike) Kats of Warsaw, Alonda (husband Justin) Jenkins of Rochester and Travis Kiggins of …read more.

Mae Ruth Stills, 80, Tippecanoe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stills was born on Oct. 28, 1937, in Logan, W. Va. to Walter J. and Zeruah (Bailey) Edmiston. On Feb. 14, 1966, Mae Edmiston became the bride of Vance Stills in a ceremony …read more.

Susan D. Gochenour, 71, Etna Green, passed away in her home Tuesday, June 26, 2018, with her family at her side. She had been in failing health. She was born the daughter of Loyal E. and Betty I. (Long) Sparks on July 12, 1946, at Warsaw. She had been a resident of Etna Green her …read more.

Lynna A. Eastman, 63, North Webster, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Sept. 26, 1954, in Marion, to Kenneth W “Squirt” and Marian M. (Sample) Keene. She attended McCullough High School in Marion and Wawasee High School in Syracuse. She moved to the …read more.

Delbert and Rhoda Caudill were married for 64 years and passed away within days of each other in January 2018. They were long-time residents of Pierceton and San Antonio, Fla. Graveside services and burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday June 30, at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Pierceton with Chaplain Bob Jarboe officiating. McHatton-Sadler …read more.

Alvin D. Borkholder, 76, Nappanee, died at 2 a.m., Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient since Wednesday.  He was born July 2, 1941, in Nappanee to Daniel J. and Emma (Coblentz) Borkholder. Mr. Borkholder was a lifetime resident of Nappanee.  He was a retired farmer …read more.

Walter “Burnie” Burns, 69, Wabash,  died June 23, 2018 at the Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born on July 10, 1948, to Walter E. Sr. and Marjorie (Harrell) Burns in Wabash. He married Karen Montel Caudill on Feb. 8, 1984, who survives.  Also surviving are one son: Shane (Kimberly) Burns, Wabash; one step …read more.

Lynna A. (Keene) Eastman, 63, North Webster, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Hunter Ethan Jones, 21, Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 24, 1997, in Warsaw, In to Stephen Glenn and Lori E. (Whiteley) Jones. He was a lifetime area resident, graduated in 2015 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, and attended Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne. …read more.

Matt P. Holmes, 38, rural Wabash, died at 2:16 p.m., Friday, June 22, 2018, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Aug. 1, 1979, in Wabash, to Jerry and Connie (Anderson) Holmes. Holmes was a 1998 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Ashley VanHoose in Wabash County, on May 4, 2018. He worked at …read more.

Max L. Flenar, 75, Etna Green, passed at 12:33 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born on Jan. 28, 1943, in Warsaw, to Seth H. and Mildred E. (Robbins) Flenar. He married on July 21, 1963, in the Etna Green Church of Christ to Linda J. Long, …read more.

Richard E. Bechtold, 82, passed away at 2:50 p.m. June 20, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born on Aug. 29, 1935, one of twelve children, to William E. and Edith (Freshour) Bechtold. Richard was married to Ruth E. Prilaman on June 15, 1957. She passed away Dec. 11, 2013. Richard and …read more.

William Alfred “Bill” Skeans, 82, Wabash, died at 5:43 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2018, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 14, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Taylor and Callie (Dorossette) Skeans. Bill married Jane Shroyer in Wabash, on June 18, 1955. He was a spice salesman 40 years for McCormick and Sauers Spices. …read more.

Frances Jennie Loughhead, 101, Tomahawk Trail, Plymouth, died at 2:25 p.m. on June 21, 2018, at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth. On August 2, 1916, in Sharon, Pa. she was born to Vincent Trupiano and Rose (Restivo) Trupiano. She had lived in Marshall County since Nov. 13, 2013, coming from Virginia. Frances married Willard E. Cunningham Sr., who preceded her …read more.

James E. Mooney, 78, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away  at  4:39 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018,  at his home. In London, Ky. on April 18, 1940, Jim was born to John and Edna Cheek Mooney. Growing up he shared his childhood with four sisters. As a teenager, he moved to Rochester with …read more.

Willis Leroy Kreider, 83, Goshen, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018. He was born April 19, 1935, in Goshen, to Albert and Thelma (Leatherman) Kreider. He married Georgia (Smith) Kreider Nov. 12, 1966, at Tamarack Methodist Church in Mishawaka, by Rev. Travis Purdy. His wife, Georgia, survives along with their son, Brian L. Kreider (Eileen), granddaughter …read more.

Ronald D. “Ron” Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 4:08 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018, at his home. He was born on Nov. 27, 1947, in Warsaw, to Richard D. “Dick” and Betty J. (Nealis) Smith. He was a lifetime Milford and Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1966 from Milford High School. He …read more.

Hunter Ethan Jones, 21, Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Ronald D. “Ron” Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Zulema D. Houghton, 95, Etna Green, passed away June 18, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born Aug. 27, 1922, in Huntington, to Everett Carroll and Eleanora Lucille (Wilcox) Carroll. She has been a resident of Etna Green most of her life. She and her husband Ralph Houghton were greatly involved in organizing the Etna …read more.

James Mooney, 78, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at June 21, 2018, in his home.  Arrangements are pending at the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Valeria Geneva Bias, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, surrounded by her children. She was born Jan. 20, 1948, in Madison, W. Va., to Dixie Lee Nora Sansom Miller and Levi Richard Miller. On Aug. 29, 1962, she married Donald E. Bias Sr. at Danville Lumber …read more.

Logan Hinson, Warsaw, 9 months old, passed away at 4:08 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 10, 2017, to Ryan Peet and Shaun Hinson in Warsaw. Logan is survived by his parents, his siblings, Brian, Cody, Shaun, Leila, Maddison and Jonah; maternal grandparents, Timothy and Heather …read more.

Marianne (Butterbaugh) Fruitt, 86, North Manchester, died at 9:59 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Timbercrest Health Care Center in North Manchester. She was born June 16, 1932, in Wabash County, to Ray and Hazel (Miller) Butterbaugh. Mrs. Fruitt was a 1950 graduate of Laketon High School. She married Eldon Fruitt Aug.18, 1950, in North …read more.

Bertha L. “Bert” Parker, 92, Syracuse, (formerly of Barbee Lake area), passed away at 1:20 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on July 18, 1925, in New Paris, to Frank B. and  Bertha L. (Hoshaw) Method. She lived most of her life in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties …read more.

Doris May Bryant, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 6:27 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 12, 1927, in Mishawaka, to Gertrude Mae (Likens) and Charles Theodore Billman. On May 22, 1954, she was married to Sidney Ernest Bryant, who passed away on Sept. 4, 2001. …read more.

Donna Kline, 98, Syracuse, passed away on June 18, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born on Easter morning, April 4, 1920, in Wilmot, to Watson and Gussie Beezley. She was a lifelong area resident. She retired as a bookkeeper for L.S Ayres in Fort Wayne. After retiring, she coordinated Meals on Wheels and served …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mrs. Evelyn L Walker, 96 passed away at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2018, at the Crown Point Christian Village. On Jan. 29, 1922, Evelyn Lorraine Carlile was born in Remington. She was the precious daughter of Morris and Hazel Hicks Carlile. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Lois …read more.

Mr. Richard Dale “Dick” Smith Jr., 67, Rochester, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at his residence. On Oct. 14, 1950, Mr. Smith was born in Rochester to Richard Dale Sr. and Viola Mae Reeser Smith. Richard and Janelle A. Jones were married Nov. 30, 1974. Richard will be lovingly remembered by his wife, …read more.

Joan Utter, 79, Rochester, passed away at 1:43 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Peru. On Feb. 10, 1939, she was born in White County to Ervin and Vesta McClellan Holcomb. Joan and Robert Rigney were married on May 6, 1967. Sadly he passed away on May 19, 1981. Joan and …read more.

Mary Adez McDade Miller, everyone knew her as Adez, 100 and a half years old, Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She was born in Selma, Ala., Oct. 11, 1917, to Thomas Calhoun McDade and Olive …read more.

Bertha L. “Bert” Parker, 92, Syracuse, formerly of Barbee Lake area, passed away at 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Timmy L. Smith, 70, Warsaw, passed away June 10, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 23, 1947, in Warsaw to Gene and Becky (Lossa) Smith. He was married to Phyllis K. Scheid on April 9, 1994. He graduated from Cody High School in Cody, Wy. and went on to honorably serve in the …read more.

Leon E. More, 78, rural Columbia City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at 10:34 a.m. Sunday, June 17, 2018, at North Woods Village at Inverness Lakes, Fort Wayne where he had been a resident since August 2017. He was born on May 8, 1940, in Fort Wayne, a son of Harold E. …read more.

Donna Kline, 98, Syracuse, passed away on June 18, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor.  Arrangements are currently pending.

Debra A. Ritlaw, 58, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, June 17, 2018, in her residence. She was born July 23, 1959, in New York. After graduating from high school, she joined the United States Air Force, where she was honorably discharged. In November of 1996, she married William G. Ritlaw; and he survives. She was …read more.

Evelyn Walker, 96, Rochester, passed away at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2018, at the Crown Point Christian Village in Crown Point. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Richard D. Smith Jr., 67, Rochester passed away at 8:01 p.m., June 17, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Joan Utter, 79, Rochester, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2018, at the Blair Ridge Health campus in Peru.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Cindy Sue Bolin, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 11:34 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2018, in her residence. She was born on March 26, 1960, in Greenfield, to John and Lilly Mae (Cormen) Perry. On July 13, 1990, she was united in marriage to Orville Bolin in Warsaw, Indiana. She is survived by her husband: Orville …read more.

Joseph DeWayne Armey, known by most simply as Joe or Joey, passed away unexpectedly while travelling for work in Bowling Green, Ky. He was 49 years old. He was born on July 15, 1968, and was raised in the Warsaw area. The son of Linda (Goshert) and Larry Armey, he graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High …read more.

Jackie “Jack” G. Hicks, 75, Winona Lake, went home to be with the Lord at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Indianapolis. He was born on July 14, 1942, in Kokomo, to Irene (Duffy) Yoder and Loren Hicks.  On May 1, 1964, he was married to Retha S. (Livingston) Hicks, who survives. He graduated …read more.

Ida Alvarado, 36, Warsaw, passed away at 7 a.m., Saturday, June 16, 2018, in her residence. Arrangements ae currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Eva Kathleen Slater, 89, North Manchester, passed away at 9:17 a.m. June 16, 2018, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born April 13, 1929, in Liberty Mills, to Sherman and Iva (Montel) Rhoades. She married Donald L. Slater on Dec. 6, 1947. He passed away on July 30, 2004. She worked with her …read more.

Trula J. Cramer, 75, Wabash, died at 12:17 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 8, 1943 in Wabash County, to J.C. and Ruth (Tait) Draper. She was a 1961 graduate of Somerset High School. She first married Gary Frank; he survives. She then married Philip E. Cramer …read more.

Jade Rose Tomblin, 1 day old, West Lafayette, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2018, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette. She was born on June 10 in Lafayette to former Syracuse area residents, Christopher M. & Krista Lynn (Johnson) Tomblin. She is survived by her parents; sister: Iris Fae Tomblin, West Lafayette; …read more.

Thames Richard “T.R.” Malcolm, 86, Warsaw, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Warsaw, Aug. 12, 1931, to Thames Milton and Mary Elizabeth Malcolm.  He was married to Loeta Malcolm, who passed away July 2013. He graduated from Warsaw High School and then joined the military. He spent one year …read more.

Jade Rose Tomblin, 1 day old, West Lafayette, passed away at 10:15 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette. She is the daughter of former Syracuse area residents, Christopher M. and Krista L. (Johnson) Tomblin. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Wilford Prater, 78, Warsaw, passed into eternal rest and reward at 11:05 a.m., Wednesday June 13, 2018, in his residence. He was born on Jan. 31, 1940, to Virgle Preston Prater and Pearlie (Adams) Prater in Brainard, Ky. He was united in marriage to Vickie North on Feb. 8, 1992 in Rockville. He worked for …read more.

Samuel Ward Ritchie, formerly of Michigan, died at 9:17 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Miller’s Oak Pointe, Columbia City, where he had been a resident since April. He was born on Aug. 20, 1927, in Benton Harbor, Mich. a son of Samuel and Katherine (Kennedy) Ritchie. He attended Flint Central High School and enlisted …read more.

Ruth Ann Grant, 78, South Whitley, died at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where she was admitted on Saturday. She was born Oct. 29, 1939, in Huntington County, a daughter of the late Merideth Jack and Clara Ann (Emely) Geist. Her formative years were spent in the …read more.

Paul Gene Martin, 59, North Webster, passed away at 4 a.m., on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at his home. He was born on Jan. 5, 1959, in Wolf lake, to the late Herbert and Helen (Shadley) Martin. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. He enjoyed watching racing, fishing and …read more.

Chad Hugh Dilling, 76, of rural North Manchester, Indiana, died at 6:26 p.m., Friday, May 4, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 30, 1941, in Wabash, Indiana to David M. and Gladys M. (Alger) Dilling. He was a 1959 graduate of Urbana High School, attended the Purdue University …read more.

Violet Marguerite Spaid, 84, Plymouth resident since 1963, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in her residence. Mrs. Spaid was born the daughter of Roscoe Samuel and Deloris Greta (Laffoon) DuVall on August 29, 1933 in Beaver City, Indiana. She was a 1951 graduate of Walkerton High School. She married Richard Neil Spaid on April …read more.

Adam Arnett Jr., 56, Akron, passed at 2:21 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Silver Lake. He was born on May 22, 1962, in Ohio to Adam and Maria Lynn (Johnson) Arnett. He loved to work on lawn mowers and mow. He also enjoyed hunting and loved to ride horses. He is survived by his …read more.

Norma Jean Gray, 85, formerly of Columbia City, died at 5:20 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse where she had been a resident since 2003. She was born Aug. 24, 1932, in Noble County, a daughter of the late Ralph E. and Bernice (Skeels) Gray. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Ella Taylor, 59, Warsaw, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on June 11, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 29, 1959, at Elgin Air Force Base in Florida to Jewell Timmons (Dawson).She graduated from Paul Harding High School in Fort Wayne and went on to get an Associate’s Degree in …read more.

Doreen Ogan, 60, Wabash, died at 4:45 a.m., Monday, June 11, 2018, at Norwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntington, where she had been a resident since December 2014, after suffering a massive stroke. She was born May 17, 1958, in Wabash, to Bobby and Dora (Griffey) Dials. Doreen Ogan was a 1976 graduate of …read more.

Wilford Prater, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 11:05 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, 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

Johnny L. Jude, 71 Claypool, passed away at 6:37 a.m., Tuesday June 12, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on May 11, 1947, to Ferrell and Elizabeth Jude in Logan, W. Va. He was united in marriage to Linda Denny on Jan. 23, 1978, in Wayne, W. Va. Mr. Jude retired from …read more.