Dale Eugene Fleck, 76, born June 9, 1943, passed away on Dec. 28, 2019, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. He was in the care of the medical center’s staff. Dale was born in Bremen and remained a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He was a 1962 graduate of Bourbon High School. …read more.

Sharon R. (Bradley) DeGard, 68, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Phyllis Ann Beer, 93, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 10:41 a.m., Monday, Dec., 30, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room. She was born Dec. 18, 1926, in Goshen to Roy and Orpha (Kring) Blosser. Mrs. Beer was a lifetime area resident. She was a graduate of New Paris High School and had worked at …read more.

Glenn C. Hoskinson, 88, Winona Lake, formerly of Hartville, Ohio, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. Private family services will be held. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Bobby Oliver, 65, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1 p.m., Dec. 29, 2019, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On March 6, 1954, Robert John Oliver was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Rue and Melva Lowe Oliver. Growing up he shared his childhood with …read more.

Ricky D. “Rick” Baisden, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 1:11 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Leila Geraldine Humberd, 97, Winona Lake, went to her long-awaited Heavenly home at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. She passed away at Mason Health and Rehab in Warsaw, at the age of 97. She was born on July 23, 1922, in Madison Township in Carroll County, to Hannah Inez (Ridder) Clawson and Leonard …read more.

Robert “Bob” Thomas Burley, passed away at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne at the age of 90. Bob was a former longtime resident of Winona Lake, and most recently of North Manchester, Indiana. He was born on Nov. 22, 1929, in Berne, to Rachel …read more.

Violet Mae Elder “Maize”, 76, Pierceton, passed away surrounded by her loving family at 1:22 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Fort Wayne Regional Hospital. She was born on Oct. 23, 1943, in St. Louis, Mo. to Kariss and Vecie (Calahan) Steele.   Violet was united in marriage to Max Loren Elder on Oct. 28, …read more.

Joshua T. Archer, 32, Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at home. He was the son of Jeff and Erin Archer who survive. Born on June 23, 1987, in Fort Wayne, Josh, as most knew him, was a 2006 graduate of South Side High School and a graduate of Manchester University. He …read more.

Violet M. Elder, 76, passed away at 1:22 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Darlene J. Wallace, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Alice Elaine McCray, 90, Winona Lake, formerly of Marion, passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Steven L. Pickens, 61, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, at 12:35 a.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Steven was born on Aug. 18, 1958, in Letart Falls, Ohio, to Elmer and Mary (Chaney) Pickens. He was united in marriage to Janei Boykin. Steven proudly served his country in the US Army. …read more.

Charles Gordon Knight, 74, of Columbia City, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at a family member’s home in Albion. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.  

Dan Goodman, 98, formerly of Pierceton, Indiana passed away at 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, at Majestic Care West-Allen, Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 16, 1921, in Garrett, Ky., to Elizabeth (Mosley) Goodman and Warren Goodman.  On Jan. 29, 1940, he was married at the age of 18 to his lovely …read more.

Mary E. Silveus, 90, a lifetime resident of Bourbon, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 21, 1929, in Kansas City, Kansas to Myrtle Izetta (Snyder) Clark and Robert Gordon Clark. On June 25, 1947, she was married to Eldon Banks …read more.

Betty Marie Saunders, 51, of Warsaw, died at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born January 16, 1968, in Wabash to Forest and Eleonore (Mueller) Smith. Betty was a 1986 graduate of Southwood High School and received her nursing certificate from Ivy Tech in …read more.

Edgar A. Reese, 78, died at 6:05 a.m., Dec. 25, 2019, at the Signature Health Care facility in Bremen. He was in the care of the staff, and surrounded by family. Edgar was born Aug. 23, 1941, in Plymouth, and remained a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He married the love of his life, Patricia …read more.

Hazel Marie Scott passed away in the early morning hours of Dec. 27, 2019, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on Aug. 7, 1938, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Victor Willard and Rosemary Quinn Hawkins. Hazel was a baker, especially good at baking Christmas cookies. A lover of animals she enjoyed feeding …read more.

Barbara Ellen (Rosebaum) Miller, 75, of Argos, died on Dec. 27, 2019, at 11:30 p.m. at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Arrangements are pending with Earl-Grossman Funeral Home in Argos.

Rick Wireman, 40, of Atlanta, Ga., died Dec. 22 in Atlanta. He was born June 24, 1979, in Wabash to Rickie Wireman Sr., of Columbia City, and Teresa (Robert) Goble, of Silver Lake. He worked in construction. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1997 and grew up in the Silver Lake area. He loved spending …read more.

Keith W. Cripe, 89, of North Manchester, died at 6:11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, at the Cripe family farm, North Manchester. He was born Nov. 1, 1930, in Whitely County to Harold W. and Ethel M. (Michel) Cripe, both of whom are deceased. He was a farmer and a machinist for Zollner Pistons in …read more.

Gary Duane Frey, 70, North Manchester, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2019, in his home. Born on May 16, 1949, Gary was the son of Paul Frey Jr., and Velma (Frantz). Gary was a determined, hard worker that enjoyed living and working on the farm. He was a man that had the …read more.

Joan M. Michel, 87, passed away Dec. 26, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Joan was born in Servia, Indiana on June 5, 1932, to Lowell S. Poer and Ethel M. (Flora). Joan met the love of her life, C. Robert Michel and they were married on April 16, 1950. They were married for …read more.

Richard Lee “Dick” Kramer, 85, Wabash, died at 5:32 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 17, 1934, in Wabash, to LeRoy and Mildred (Long) Kramer. Dick was a 1952 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Joan Williams at the Wabash Street Methodist Church on May …read more.

Dale Gross of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home, on Christmas Day 2019 at 9:45 p.m., surrounded by his nieces and nephews and their families. Dale was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing and camping. Always up for giving someone a hard time, he was lovingly known as the stubborn ole mule of the family. He …read more.

Bernice E. Reese, 92, formerly of Akron, passed on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Donald “Don” G. Sexton, 59, Pierceton, passed away at 2:20 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Parkview Whitley Hospital. Don was born on Oct. 8, 1960, in Martin, Ky. to Ronnie and Bonnie (Adkins) Sexton. He was united in marriage to Janis Hammersley on July 6, 1995. Don was a resident of Kosciusko Co. for …read more.

Michael Eugene Phend, 65, Pierceton, passed away onat 8:12 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 , in his residence. Michael was born on Dec. 6, 1954, in Fort Wayne, to Robert and Marge (Johnson) Phend. He has been a resident in the Pierceton, IN area since 1971. He was united in marriage to Sharon Nettrouer on …read more.

Christine A. “Chris” Hench, 54, Warsaw went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne while surrounded by her loving family. Chris was born Feb. 23, 1965, in Carlisle, Penn. to Terry and Martha (Bender) Paxton. She married Dennis “Smurf” Hench on June 27, 1987; …read more.

Howard J. Reed, 97, died, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, of natural causes at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa.   He leaves behind his five children: Robert Reed, Rose (Brian) Stiver, Glenn (Sheila) Reed, William (Anne) Reed, and Patricia (James) Wilson; ten grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.  Howard was born in Plymouth, to Emery and Olive …read more.

Dorothy Smith, 96, formerly of rural Akron, passed at 10:10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Columbia City. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Paul J. Arnett, 68, Milford, joined his heavenly father at 1:02 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at Goshen Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 15, 1951, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Corbin and Minerva (Hackworth) Arnett. He graduated in 1969 from Warsaw Community High School and lived …read more.

Steven L. Pickens, 61, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, at 12:35 a.m. at 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

William E. Staton, 81, North Manchester passed away Dec. 22, 2019, at his residence. William was born Jan. 4, 1938 in Owingsville, Ky. to Russel and Mary Alice (Withrow) Van Buren. When William was four, his father passed away and was then raised by Ewell “Duke” Purvis. At an early age, William found the value …read more.

Alan Eugene Templin, 67, Wabash, went to be with the Lord at 3:10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Jan. 18, 1952, in Peru, to Eldon S. and Ruth Ann (Draper) Templin. Alan was a 1970 graduate of Southwood High School and at age 43 he retired early from …read more.

Bonita J. Callahan, 100, North Manchester, died at 12:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born July 14, 1919, in Chester Township, Wabash County, to Harvey M. and Pearl (Rupley) Michael. Bonita was a 1937 graduate of Chester High School and a 1941 graduate of the Fort …read more.

Mrs. Augusta “Augie” Bair, 86, Rochester, passed away at 3:48 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at her residence. Augie is lovingly remembered by two daughters, Edie Hisey, of Rochester, Judy Griffis and husband Brad of Tippecanoe; a son, Matthew Thompson and wife Judy of Kenosha, WI; seven grandchildren, Adam Hisey of Rochester, Jessica and …read more.

Paul J. Arnett, 68, Milford, passed away at 1:02 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St, Syracuse

Heather Tyann Fancher, 45, Warsaw, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at her home. She was born on Sept. 20, 1974, in Hartford City, to Nicholas E. and Kathy Anne (Fuller) Fancher. She graduated in 1993 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and attended Herron School of the Arts at Indiana …read more.

Walter D. Church, 86, Warsaw, passed away at noon Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Walt was born on Jan. 9, 1933, in Hartford, to William and Maida (Anguish) Church. He was united in marriage to Connie L. Gentry on Nov. 7, 1956, in Warsaw. He was a resident of Warsaw for …read more.

Curt A. Hasting, 58, Ligonier, passed away at home on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. He was born on March 14, 1961, the son of Kenneth and Marilyn (Hildebrand) Hasting in Rochelle, IL. He married his wife Amy (Heintzelman) Hasting March 4, 2000. Survivors include his wife Amy of Ligonier; mother, Marilyn Gloor of Ligonier; four …read more.

Mona Louise Drumm, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 2:01 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at her home. She was born on July 23, 1939, in Salt Lick, Ky. to Clinton Clayton and Bessie Marie (Triplett) Bowling. She attended high school in Cadiz, and was married on July 18, 1959 in New Castle, to John …read more.

Beulah M. Shaffer, 95, formerly of Churubusco, died at 7:19 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at North Ridge Village, Albion, where she had been a resident since 2015. Born Jan. 30, 1924, in Huntertown, she was a daughter of the late George F. and Erma B. (Hippenhammer) Harding. Her formative years were spent in the …read more.

Edward James Hampton, 79, Wabash, died at 2:12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Wabash, to Alva Russell and Emma Eveline (Curl) Hampton. He was a 1959 graduate of Laketon High School. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married Kristi …read more.

Donnabelle May (Cripe) Martin, Timbercrest, North Manchester, departed on her final trip on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. She was born on Sept. 18, 1920, in Wakarusa, to Roscoe and Lois (Hooley) Cripe Sr. She graduated from Wakarusa High School with the Class of 1938. In her early years she worked at Boris Smoler & Son …read more.

Virginia A. Rowe, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. She was born in Plymouth to Vera and George Alliss on Oct. 24, 1935. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. She moved to South Bend in 1954 and worked for Bendix until she …read more.

Carl Franklin Foust, 84, Auten Road, South Bend, passed away at 7:32 a.m. Dec. 19, 2019, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. On June 30, 1935, in Kokomo, he was born to Carl B. Foust and Mary Helen (Campbell) Foust. Having grown up in Kokomo, he came to the Culver community after a blind date with …read more.

Fritz G. Lozier, 83, rural Argos, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at home after a two year battle with cancer, in the care of his family and Marshall County Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born May 6, 1936, in Palm Springs County, Fla., the son of Harley Lozier and Marjorie Sechrist. He was …read more.

Erma Jean Walters, 93, rural Akron, passed at 9:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on April 26, 1926, in Culver, to the late Daniel and Eva (Myers) Burkett. She married on Aug. 13, 1949, in Rochester,  to Kenneth R. Walters, who preceded her in death on Aug. 24, …read more.

Jeffery Smith Shriver, 53, Rochester, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief but valiant battle against cancer. On Nov. 20, 1966, he was the first born of Stephen and Jane Smith Shriver. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Tina and Beth. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1985. To pursue …read more.

Kathy J. Miller, 64, Pierceton, passed away at 9:48 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw. Kathy was born on April 19, 1955, in Muncie, to Tony and Betty (Thompson) Dishman. She was united in marriage to Henry Miller on April 19, 1997, in the Warsaw Church of Christ. …read more.

Michael Eugene Phend, 65, Pierceton, passed away at 8:12 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kathy J. Miller, 64, Pierceton, passed away at 9:48 PM Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Revered Tippecanoe Valley teacher,  coach Jeffery Smith Shriver,  53, of Rochester passed away at the Cleveland Clinic following a valiant battle with liver cancer. A celebration of the life of Coach Jeffery S. Shriver will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at the Tippecanoe Valley High School, 8345 State Road 19, …read more.

Sara Jane Hoffman, 80, Rochester, passed away at 10:03 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, at her residence. She was born on March 9, 1939, in Kewanna, the daughter of Clurel T. and Jeanette (Mutchler) Hunter. On Aug. 27, 1961, at the Prairie Grove Church in Kewanna, she married Howard Hoffman and he survives. Mrs. Hoffman …read more.

Heather Tyann Fancher, 45, Warsaw, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Charma L. Burton, 75, Wabash, for the past six years but, formerly of North Manchester passed away Dec. 18, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. Born Jan. 27, 1944, in Wabash County, she was the daughter of Allan and Lois (Steele) Clark. Charma graduated from Manchester High School class of 1962. She enjoyed …read more.

Linda L. Branning, 78, of Warsaw, died at 9:44 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, at her home in the company of family. She was born Dec. 3, 1941, in Noble County, a daughter of the late Donald C. and Pauline M. (Trumbull) Caskey. She grew up in the Ligonier area, where she graduated from Ligonier …read more.

June Ellen (Edwards) Burrus, 82, Peru, went to be with the Lord at 8:46 am, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at Duke’s Memorial Hospital in Peru. She was born March 21, 1937, in Casey, Ill. to Victor and Geraldine (Tipsword) Edwards. June was the valedictorian of the 1955 graduating class of Casey High School and graduated …read more.

Nellie E. VanMarcke, a longtime resident of Barbee Lake and of the Warsaw area, passed away at 5:10 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Set to turn 101 years old on Saturday, Nellie was born on Dec. 21, 1918, in Connersville. She was the daughter of Walter L. and Almeta (Frick) …read more.

Mary Carol Chrisenberry, 70, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in her Warsaw home. Arrangements for her Life Celebration® are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and updates to service information may be viewed at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Carmen J. Lock, 83, Warsaw, passed away 2:44 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in her residence. Carmen was born on Aug. 14, 1936, in Miami Co, to Mourice and Josephine (McIntosh) Houser. She grew up in Ossian, where she attended and graduated from Ossian High School in 1955. She was united in marriage to Milford …read more.

Michael “Mike” Edward Stahly, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 9:40 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. His fun-loving stories, quips, and joy for the simple things in life will never be forgotten.  Born on Jan. 16, 1963, to parents, Jim Stahly (wife Sharon) and Dana Stahly (Wagner). He was the …read more.

  Jeannine M. Tartaglia, 90, rural Columbia City, passed away on Dec. 16, 2019, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Chicago, Ill., on May 15, 1929, to the late James and Margaret (Rotermund) Hopkins. She spent her formative years in Chicago, attended Austin High School in Chicago. Jeannine married Michael Tartaglia in Chicago, …read more.

Francis Edward “Red” Kowatch passed peacefully into his Heavenly home to be reunited with his long-time wife, Mary (Burkett) Kowatch at 4:15 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 96. Ed was born on Jan. 8, 1923, in Culver. As a lifelong resident of Culver, he was known for his job …read more.

Carmen Lock, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 2:44 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Shirley Bragg, 84, passed away on Dec. 11, 2019, in her son’s home on Chapman Lake. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Shirley was born in Springfield, Ill. on Oct. 27, 1935. She was the daughter of Louis and Ida Starbuck who preceded her in passing. She was a …read more.

Fred D. Weagley, 80, Claypool, and formerly of Marion, passed at 8:40 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at his residence He was born on April 11, 1939, in Marion, to Richard and Velma (Martin) Weagley. He married on April 17, 1981, in Celina, Ohio, to Darlene Bertie Pence, who preceded him in death on July …read more.

Michael “Mike” Stahly, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 9:40 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

James P. Berner JR, 58, Pierceton, passed away at 12:18 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. James was born on Jan. 1, 1961 in Warsaw, to James P. and Paula Ann (Smith) Berner, SR. He was united in marriage to Sharon DeVille on Sept. 10, 2016, at Ridinger Lake in …read more.

Wilma S. Yoder, 86, Nappanee, died at 5:50 am, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at Elkhart Hospice House after a short illness.  She was born Aug. 7, 1933 in Elkhart County to Monroe A. and Tillie (Stutzman) Stutzman. On April 7, 1955, she married Owen J. Yoder in Nappanee.  He preceded her in death March 31, …read more.

Beverly Joan Coldren, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday at 7:18 a.m. on Dec. 16, 2019, at Grace Village, Winona Lake. She was born Sept. 24, 1927, to Omer “Otis” and Beatrice (VanPherson) Coldren. After graduating from Laketon High School, Beverly moved to Lafayette where she was a professional seamstress working out of her home …read more.

Lois E. Roop, 103, North Manchester, passed away Dec. 16, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Lois was born in Delta, Ohio on May 5, 1916, to D.G. and Effie (Kintner) Berkebile. Lois graduated from Manchester College in 1938. Lois married G. Frederic Roop on June 1, 1940. Fred passed away on Dec. 21, …read more.

Elizabeth J. Figert, 94, of North Manchester, died at 8:10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born July 5, 1925, in Tillatoba, Miss. to Merion Elijah and Annie Mae (Cook) Jackson. Elizabeth married Paul Figert in Roann, Indiana on May 1, 1946; he died Sept. 9, 1999. …read more.

Victor E. Hill passed in peace on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at the age of 86 in Rialto, Calif. He was born in Fulton County, Indiana, to Donald and Juanita Hill on June 18, 1933. He spent much of his youth on the farm in northern Indiana then moved to Illinois, California, Michigan, then back …read more.

James P. Berner, II, 58, Pierceton, passed away at 12:18 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Dora Jeanne Weirick, affectionately known as Jeanne, passed away at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw, at the age of 81. She was born on Aug. 4, 1938, in Warsaw, to Helen Marguerite (Hoffer) and William Harry Frush. On Sept. 10, 1961, she was married to Gerald Willard …read more.

Floyd F. “Doc” Warren, 97, Ligonier, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen. He was born on July 24, 1922, the son of Floyd F. and Nellie R. (Douglas) Warren Sr. in North Bloomfield, Ohio. On Sept. 27, 1947, he married Ivalou Siegel in Troy, Ohio. Doc is …read more.

Alan Leslie Chambers, 71, Plymouth, passed away at 7:20 a.m., Dec. 15, 2019, at his residence following an illness since August. On Feb. 11, 1948, in Tulsa, Okla. he was born to Bill and Lorraine (Gossett) Chambers. He moved to Indiana in 1999, having been born and raised in Oklahoma. On May 29, 1969, he …read more.

Rudolph “Rudy” Miller, 68, Nappanee, died at 2:32 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, after a short illness.  Rudy was born Jan. 24, 1951, in Elkhart to the Rev. David J. D. and Lydia Ann (Schwartz) Miller and was a lifetime area resident.  He had formerly attended Northwood Chapel in Nappanee …read more.

Isabel (Tibbits) Hankins, 95, Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor Assisted Living, Warsaw.  She was born on April 20, 1924, in Warsaw, to Samuel C. and Martha J. (Boyer) Tibbitts. As a young girl Isabel attended and graduated from Claypool High School in 1942. She moved from …read more.

Walter Gilbert, 92, Syracuse, passed away on Dec. 13, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Syracuse. He was born on May 22, 1927, in Syracuse to James & Mary (Hendrickson) Gilbert. He was a lifelong area resident. He served in the US Army during both WWII as well as the Korean Conflict. He worked for Nicolai …read more.

Nancy Brumbaugh Varnado, 66, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born July 13, 1953 in Goshen to Richard and Florence (Lahr) Brumbaugh. In 1973 she married Sam Varnado. He survives along with her mother, Florence, and three siblings, Steven (Lois) Brumbaugh of Goshen, Deanna (Ray) Cochell of Gilbert, Arizona and Gary …read more.

Leroy D. Hochstetler, 80, of Bremen, passed away at the scene of an accident in Marshall County, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. He was born Jan. 1, 1939 in Marshall County to Daniel H. and Lovina (Hochstetler) Hochstetler.  On June 18, 1957 he married Malinda Schmucker in Elkhart County.  She preceded him in death on May …read more.

Lorene I. Weldy, 91, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 3:30 pm, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Lorene was born on Oct. 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Fremont and Virginia (Smith) Spohn. On Dec. 31, 1953, she married Charles “Chuck’ Weldy.  He passed away on Oct. 19, 2012.She …read more.

Opal Grace Vance, 100, Goshen, died 10:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Greencroft Healthcare. Vance was born Oct. 4, 1919 in Millersburg, to Oliver Jasper & Alta Elizabeth (Brock) Sark. On Feb. 4, 1940, in Shipshewana, she married Everett C. Vance and he died Oct. 8, 1997. Surviving are daughters, Beverly (Steven) Butt, Rotunda …read more.

Nancy J. Evers, 86, of Rochester, passed away at 7:43 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family.  Arrangements are pending at Rans Funeral Home’s Kewanna Chapel, 123 E Main St, Kewanna.

Carol Louise Scott, 78, formerly of Rochester passed away at 4:01 AM on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.   On Dec. 24, 1940, in Logansport, Carol Louise Coffman was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Alva L. and Fannie Mathilda Crooks Coffman. Growing up she shared her …read more.

George Marion Fletcher of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 1:35 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at his residence at the age of 95. He was born on Mar. 23, 1924 in Delaware County, Indiana to Edna May (Conwell) and Hewitt H. Fletcher.  George was married on May 6, 1950 to Mary Elizabeth (Anderson) Fletcher.  …read more.

Carolyn L. (Warner) Parmerlee, 89, died on Dec. 11, 2019. The daughter of Boyd and Althea (Sausaman) Warner, she was born Aug. 26, 1930, in rural North Manchester, and attended North Manchester schools and Manchester College. Friends knew Carolyn as an excellent piano player, which she started at age three. On Oct. 28, 1951, Carolyn …read more.

Norma J. Cowen, 88, of Columbia City, died at 7:33 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she had been a resident since 2011. Born Dec. 17, 1930, in Wheatfield, she was a daughter of the late Homer C. and Alma M. (Cooper) Woosley. Her formative years were spent in Tefft, …read more.

“Gene” Lester Eugene Sensibaugh was born on Nov. 15, 1939, in Rochester. He passed into his Heavenly home on Dec. 10, 2019, in the care of his loving family along with Marshal County Hospice and Palliative Care. Gene was a resident of Marshall County most of his life, most recently in Argos. He was the …read more.

Rex Allen Brodbelt, 48, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 17, 1971, to Glenn Junior and Elise E. (Ault) in Plymouth. Rex attended Plymouth High School until 1989 and then went to work for Akers until his health declined. Rex collected ?Dukes of Hazzard? cars …read more.

George T. Bowler, 83, Milford, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at his home. He was born on October 28, 1936, in Warsaw, to Clarence G. and Avis E. (Reichard) Bowler. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and graduated in 1955 from Milford High School. He was married on …read more.

Priscilla E. Garner, 93, Syracuse, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at her home. She was born on June 15, 1926 in Syracuse, to Forrest Vale and Myrtle Marie (Weaver) LeCount. She was a lifetime area resident and graduated in 1944 from Syracuse High School & from Indiana University School of …read more.

William K. Sanford, 41, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Ligonier. William was born on Dec. 27, 1977.  He was married to Rachel Slone on Oct. 18, 2014, in Warsaw. William has been a resident of Warsaw since 2009. He worked as a supervisor for TI Automotive in Ligonier. …read more.

Donna Mae Ellis, 86, Winona Lake, passed away at 4:30 a.m.,Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Grace Village Retirement Community, of Winona Lake. Donna was born on Sept. 20, 1933, in Butler, to Ernest W. and Bessie Mae (Snyder) Hackbirth. She was married to Charles A. Ellis in Kosciusko Co. on Sept. 25, 1953. Donna lived …read more.

Priscilla E. Garner, 93, Syracuse, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse