Wayne D. Carpenter, 67, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away after complications of a fall on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 22, 1952, in Wabash, to the late Paul and Barbara (Snell) Carpenter. He was a 1970 graduate of Wabash High School. He …read more.

Pedro M. Ruiz, 91, Culver, passed away on July 29, 2019. He was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Donna, Tex., one of several children born to Alejandro and Paz (Medrano) Ruiz. He fell in love and married Manuela Chavez. They then moved to Indiana and began raising their family of 10 children. Manuela preceded him …read more.

Janet M. Collins, 76, of North Webster, passed away at 11:36 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, IN. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Richard Lee “Dutch” Davis, 95, Mentone, passed away at 3 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County 4356 N. SR 15 Warsaw.

Lorraine A. Rainford, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 10:56 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. She was born on Oct. 21, 1962, in Gary, to William Dean & Evelyn Ann (Rolfe) Bennett Sr. She graduated in 1980 from Andrean High School in Merrillville and was married on Sept. 28, 1985, in Portage …read more.

Cloyce L. Menzie, 96, went to his heavenly home at 5:15 a.m., Aug. 8, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.  He was born on April 13, 1923, to Garland and Lucy (McDonald) Menzie in Kosciusko County.  He was united in marriage on October 1, 1989 to Patsy Swope in Warsaw. He grew up in Pierceton and …read more.

Lois Kinder, 90, passed away quietly at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 10:55 a.m.  Arrangements for her Life Celebration are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Elmer “Sonny” Vernon Foster, 77, of Cape Coral, Fla., passed away at 2:30 a.m., Aug. 5, 2019.  The Memorial Service will be held at Syracuse Community Center from 3-7 p.m., Oct. 5. Sonny was born in Warsaw on August 12, 1941. He attended Pierceton High School. Sonny was married to Mary Jane Foreman Foster on June 26, …read more.

Marietta Louise Snyder, 82, Larwill, passed away quietly at 6:52 p.m., Aug. 8, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community surrounded by her family. She had been a resident there since June. She was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Whitley County, a daughter of the late Charles Ray and Elnora Irene (Marrs) Drudge. She graduated from Pierceton …read more.

Hei Hatcher, Warsaw, passed away after a long illness at 7:11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 39. She was born on April 8, 1980, in Seoul, South Korea to Sook Kyung (Kim) Cho and Kyung Hwan Cho. On May 10, 2008 she was …read more.

Judy K. Metzger, 73, Pierceton, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. She was born on Oct. 27, 1945, in Pierceton, to Keith and Stella (English) Phillips. She was a lifetime Pierceton area resident and attended Pierceton High School. She was married on Dec. 20, 1970, in Illinois to …read more.

Billy Harper, 65, Claypool, passed away at 9:38 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Addam Shepherd, 76, passed away quietly at Mason Health and Rehabilitation in Warsaw, on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at 2:35 a.m. Arrangements for his Life Celebration are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Lorraine Rainford, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 10:56 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Jack Edward Ulery, 82, passed away on Aug. 4, 2019, in his home in Coupeville on Whidbey Island, Wash., from Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Nappanee, Oct. 7, 1936, to Walter C. Ulery and Ione Best Ulery. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judi …read more.

Lois E. Harrison, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. She was born on April 28, 1938, in Peru, to Charles and Mary (Pontius) Fish. She lived most of her life in the Marion area and was married on Aug. 16, 1975, in Wabash County, to Steven …read more.

Lynn Annette (Oliver) Plett, 50, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Slovakia while serving as a missionary. In September 2018 she was diagnosed with stage IV bladder cancer and fought a valiant battle until her death, lasting much longer and living a fuller life than all doctors predicted. She was born …read more.

Cloyce Menzie, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 5:15 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Judy K. Metzger, 73, Pierceton, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw,

Lois E. Harrison, 81, of Syracuse, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse

Martha P. Paxton, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 12:25 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.  She was born on April 5, 1944, to Harold and Martha R. Bender in Pennsylvania. She was united in marriage on June 27, 1964, to Terry L. Paxton in Newville, Penn. She was a former …read more.

Don E. Merryman died peacefully on Aug. 2, 2019, in Naperville, Ill. at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Carolyn Merryman. He is survived by daughter Brenda Laird (David), son Brad Merryman (Cathi), seven grandchildren who knew him as G-Dawg, and brother Lowell Merryman. He was born in …read more.

Wanda May Brown, 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1939, in Goshen to Arthur and Marcella (Keim) Coy. On Feb. 14, 1959, she married Wayne “Sonny” Allen Brown in Syracuse.  He died Sept. 13, 2006. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa (John) Peterson, Syracuse; three sons, Larry (Kitty) …read more.

Jeffrey Wayne House, 52 passed away unexpectedly Aug. 1, 2019, in Huntington Beach, Calif. He was born March 26, 1967, in Goshen, to Larry Wayne Wolf and Mary Jane Walters House, both of Ligonier. He is survived by his step-father, Marvin House, his father, Larry Wolf, his step-mother, Susie Wolf, sisters, Gretchen (David) Campbell of Tenn.; Chris (Jed) Morris, …read more.

Martha P. Paxton, 75, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at 12:25 a.m. in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Debbie Richey, 48, Columbia City, passed away at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Melodye “Mel” A. Nulf, 62, Columbia City, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Kyle R. Hunter, 20, Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 26, 1999, the son of Michael R. Hunter and Jennifer (Carder) Wines in Goshen. He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Wines of Ligonier; Father, Michael R. (Amber) Hunter of Ligonier; sister, Annie Wines of …read more.

Gary L. Cooley, 58, Ligonier, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at his home.  He was born on May 8, 1961, the son of Armando “Chuck” S. and Judith K. (Emrick) Cooley in Kendallville. He worked at: Kidd’s Marshmallow in Ligonier, JC Pontoon in North Webster and Dexter Axle in Albion. He is survived …read more.

James “Jim” R.C Adams, 90, North Manchester, IN passed away August 5, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary.

Patricia A. Music, 73, Laketon, passed away at 3:40 a.m. at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born on Dec. 9, 1945, to Raymond H. and Dorothy Louis (Wood) Nordman. She relished spending time and talking to her close-knit family and friends. She enjoyed crosswords, word searches, and the game show channel as well …read more.

Bonnie J. Garlish, 79, LaFontaine, went to be with her husband, Garry Garlish, on Aug. 3, 2019. She was born on March 24,1940 in Peoria, Ill. to the late Paul and Laura Alice (Buckner) Turner. She was a devoted mother to Lynn Bauer (Brian), of Hartford City, Lori (Mike) Brane, of LaFontaine and Loretta (Bob) …read more.

Former Rochester resident,  Mr. Robert E. Clemans,  91, of Elkhart, passed away on Aug. 6, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital.   Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Wilbur O. Wheadon, 88, Rochester, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. As a youth, he graduated from Fulton High School and was an avid basketball player as a student. On May 28th, 1949, he and Joretta Ranz were married in Rochester. They shared 70 years of life’s adventures …read more.

Carl D. Hite, 65, Rochester, passed away at 3:03 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 1, 1953, in Fulton County, the son of Raymond Ellsworth and Mary Ellen (Workman) Hite. He served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Hite was …read more.

Rebecca M. Taylor, 69, Rochester, passed away at 9:36 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, surrounded by her loving family as she went home to be with Jesus. She was born on April 21, 1950, in Knoxville, Tenn., the daughter of Jesse Ault and Maggie E. (Hackney) Thomas. On July 14, 1965, …read more.

Becky Mock, 73, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 1, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on June 26, 1946, to Charles & Bernice (Montel) Fisher. On March 12, 1966, she married Fred Mock who preceded her in 2014. She is survived by her son Eric (Amy) Mock of Grand Rapids, Mich.; daughter, Daniele …read more.

Leigh A. Utter, 58, Winona Lake, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 1:09 pm, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, after being in failing health for the past few years. She was born on March 3, 1961, in Warsaw, to Terry L. and Anne (Nelson) Utter. She worked 29 years for …read more.

Carolyn J. Auer, 84, Milford, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. She was born on Feb. 11, 1935, the daughter of Willard and Esther (Gerber) Martin in Kokomo. On June 22, 1956, she married  Robert Eugene Auer; he survives. Other survivors include, four children, Roxana (Michael) Klauka of Holt, …read more.

Michael L. McCoy, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at home, surrounded by his family and friends following a short battle with cancer. He resided in Columbia City nearly all his life. He was born Nov. 20, 1948, to Robert and Donna (Burns) McCoy. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School …read more.

Mary Lou Tyner, 81, North Manchester, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Aug. 3, 2019, at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 12, 1928, Mary Lou was born in Wabash County, Indiana to Howard and Flossie E. (Gunter) Tyner. She graduated from Chester High School in 1956. She was a founding member of Manchester Bible Church. …read more.

Marcella Jean (Haupert) Wilson, 95, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. She was born Jan. 8, 1924, in Wabash, to Ora and Faye (Hubbard) Haupert. She and her future husband, DeVon, were baptized on the same day on April 16, 1935. She graduated from Urbana …read more.

Duane L. Siders, 71, Lagro, died at 11:26 am, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash, due to complications from a stroke. He was born Nov. 18, 1947,  in Wabash, to Don and Mary (Brinson) Siders. Duane was a 1966 graduate of Northfield High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran …read more.

Barbara Jean Preston, 83, of rural Wabash, died at 4:58 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1935, in Paintsville, Kentucky to Ed and Christine (Bailey) Hampton. Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Meade Memorial High School. She married Lyman Joe Preston in Paintsville on Dec. 25, 1954. She …read more.

Deborah L. White, 62, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by those who loved her most, at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. Deb was born on Oct. 27, 1956, in Hobart, to Robert and Phyllis (Luse) Caldwell. Her father tragically passed away when she was young. Her mother would re-marry, to Frank Hutton, …read more.

Carole Sue Shepherd, Warsaw, entered into Heaven at 8:03 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76. She was born on May 21, 1943, in Portland, Ore., to Nadyne Doris (Chandler) Deisch and Virgil Chester Deisch.  Carole was a 1961 graduate of Leesburg, High School in …read more.

Karen S. Miller, 80, formerly of Nappanee, died at 4:35 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Paddock Nursing Home in Warsaw.  She was born March 1, 1939, in Kokomo, to Richard and Garnet (Smith) Widup. Karen has lived in this area since 1957. She was a graduate of Milford High School and attended St. Mary’s College …read more.

James I. “Cook” Taulbee 57, Kewanna, passed away at 5:11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at his residence. He was born Aug. 23, 1961, in Knox, the son of James Willie and EmoJean (Cole) Taulbee. Taulbee had worked as a well driller, press operator and retired from the State of Indiana Department of Transportation. He …read more.

Charles “Charlie” Eugene Frey, 85, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, where he had been for the past eight days. He was born on Jan. 6, 1934, in Coldwater, Mich., a son of the late Paul D. and Al Wilda (Wright) Frey. Charlie graduated from Laketon High School in …read more.

Thomas L. Drew, 84, formerly of Columbia City, died at 8:44 a.m. Friday, Aug.t 2, 2019 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester where he had been a resident for the past 3 1/2 years. He was born July 13, 1935, in Decatur, the son of the late Thurman and Mary (Bauman) Drew. His formative …read more.

A man who loved his family, Mike Losey never wanted to miss an opportunity to have his family around him. He adored his wife, three daughters and his grandson. He was hardworking, adventurous and could easily spark up a conversation with someone he had never met. Amongst everything, he had a heart of gold. The …read more.

Carole Sue Shepherd of Warsaw,  entered into Heaven at 8:03 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76. She was born on May 21, 1943 in Portland, Ore., to Nadyne Doris (Chandler) Deisch and Virgil Chester Deisch. Carole was a graduate of Leesburg, High School in Leesburg, …read more.

Barbara M. Perry, 86, Columbia City, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 in her home. She had lived in Columbia City for the past several years, moving from Silver Lake where she spent nearly 25 years. Barbara was the daughter of Elmer James and Edna Marie (Turner) Condon. She was born in Muncie and spent most …read more.

Kyle R. Hunter, 20, of Ligonier, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 26, 1999, the son of Michael R. Hunter and Jennifer (Carder) Wines in Goshen. Kyle was a 2017 graduate of Wawasee High School.  He enjoyed music and horseback riding. Kyle is survived by his mother, Jennifer …read more.

Lynn Eugene Beery, 70, of Wabash died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. Beery was born Nov. 12, 1948, in Wabash County, the son of the late Glen A. Beery and Maurine Brower Beery. He attended the School of Hope in Wabash which was established by his parents, along with other parents of …read more.

Barbara M. Perry, 86, Columbia City, passed away quietly on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in her home. She had lived in Columbia City for the past several years, moving from Silver Lake where she spent nearly 25 years.   She was the daughter of Elmer James and Edna Marie (Turner) Condon. She was born in …read more.

Janice Ann Hughes, 74, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in her residence. She was born on Dec. 27, 1944, to Max and Frances (Claybaugh) Brown in Fort Wayne. She was united in marriage on Oct. 25, 1986, to Richard Hughes in Las Vegas, Nev. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School …read more.

Richard Glenn Greer, 89, Rochester, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Aperiorn Care, Peru. He was born on April 19, 1930, in Fulton County, the son of Glenn and Letitia L. (Hoffman) Greer. On Feb. 13, 1953, in South Bend, he married Marglee Kindig. She preceded him in death on Feb. …read more.

Joan Stuckman, 87, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 1, 2019, at her home.   She was born Sept. 30, 1931, in Syracuse, to Paul & Ruth (Dehart) LeCount. On Aug. 24, 1978, she married Alden Stuckman who survives.  She is also survived by her son, Randy (Cathie) Weaver, Tennessee; one daughter, Jill Bartley, Florida; one stepdaughter, …read more.

Michael Lynn Losey, 63, Columbia City, passed away Thursday afternoon, Aug. 1, 2019. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City.

Becky Mock, 73, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 1, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Wanda Christine Waters, 80, Macy, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. She was a Jackson County native born March 18, 1939, daughter of the late Samuel and Elsie Huff Bingham. While living in Kentucky, Wanda had been a realtor and reading recovery teacher. She also owned and operated a steak …read more.

Janice Ann Hughes, 74, Warsaw, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday Aug. 2, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jean M. Landis, 89, Marion, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on July 27, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Westfield. She was born in Fort Wayne on April 4, 1930, to the late Marion and Bernice (Klopfenstein) Witmer. She was married to Albert R. Landis, Jr., who preceded her in death. Jean graduated from the Indiana University School …read more.

Charles “Charlie” Eugene Frey, 85, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, where he had been for the past eight days. He was born on Jan. 6, 1934, in Coldwater, Mich., a son of the late Paul D. and Al Wilda (Wright) Frey. Charlie graduated from Laketon High School in 1952. …read more.

Ruth (Owen) Ott, 96, of rural Albion, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at her home. She was born in Green Township, on Nov. 18, 1922, to the late Otis and Maggie (Diffendarfer) Owen. She spent her formative years in Noble County, attending Green Center School and Albion High School. Ruth was married to …read more.

Deloris Maggart, 86, Cromwell, passed away on July 30, 2019, at her home. She was born on Oct. 16, 1932, in Etna Green, to Arthur & Alice (Hortney) Hogan. She was married to Robert Maggart who preceded her in 2015. She worked for many years in the manufacturing industry before retiring, and was also a …read more.

Joan Stuckman, 87, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 1, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Lillian R. Northup, 90, Albion, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born May 27, 1929, in Elkhart, to Ivan and Fay (Pointer) Ott. Lillian married William Northup. He passed away in 2007. Lillian is survived by her daughters: Evelyn (Dennis) Prince, Albion, and Ellen (Dale) Horsfall, Middlebury; …read more.

Harry L. Fisher Jr., 81, Plymouth, passed away Sunday July 28, 2019, at his home peacefully with his loving family by his side. Harry was born Feb. 5, 1938, in Plymouth, to Harry Sr. and Oleta (Berkler) Fisher. On June 9, 1962, Harry married the former Barbara Ann Gross in a ceremony in Plymouth. Together …read more.

Idolina “Nina Pena” Swinehart, 66, Plymouth, passed away peaceful on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at home with her loving family by her side. Nina was born on Nov. 9, 1952, in Weslaco, Texas, to Alejandro and Dora Gonzales Pena. Nina enjoyed bowling, playing softball with her sisters and watching old Western movies, game shows and …read more.

Brenda Burgess, 75, passed away in her home with her family by her side at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Born in Dyersburg, Tenn. on Oct. 17, 1943, she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (French) Dotson. She graduated from Mishawaka High School with the class of 1962. On Oct. 30, 1965, in Mishawaka, …read more.

Charles Edmund Lyons, 73, Findlay, passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was born on April 5, 1946, in Leesburg, to the late Forrest and Pearl (Pendergrass) Lyons. On Nov. 18, 1972 he married Janet Irene Kring and she survives along with two children: Christy (Andy) Arends of Geneva, Ill., and …read more.

Todd Franklin Landry, Sr., 57, Bremen, died at 8:15 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2019, surrounded by his family, at his residence.  He was born Feb. 7, 1962, in Blue Island, Ill. to Wayne LeRoy Sr. and Sandra Lee (Hill) Landry.    He has moved in and out of the area since a teenager. He was a …read more.

Gwendolyn Y. Tobias, 92, Nappanee, died peacefully at 8 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2019, at her residence. She had been in ill health since the end of April. She was born March 27, 1927, in Nappanee to Mervin Franklin and Vergil Marie Adams Johnson.  On May 3, 1946, she married Ralph David Tobias at the …read more.

Garnet A. Pettigrew, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 9:41 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

James “Jim” Claude Hensley, 72, North Manchester, passed away peacefully in his home at 1:10 a.m., July 30, 2019, surrounded by family. The son of Jimmie and Cora (Travis) Hensley, Jim was born on March 19, 1947, in Wabash. After attending Manchester High School, he joined the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. …read more.

Marjorie J. Metzger, 88, North Manchester passed away July 30, 2019, at 3:11 a.m. at her residence. She was born Jan. 5, 1931, to Harry D. and Nettie J. (Metzger) Geiser in Ionia County, Michigan. On April 3, 1949, she married Robert E. Metzger. They were married for 69 years before Robert passed away on …read more.

Martha L. Robinson, 92, Wabash, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on Jan. 31, 1927, in Wells County, to the late Homer E. and Nola (Hoover) Harvey. Martha married Charles H. Robinson on Aug. 17, 1946; he passed away on June 21, 2005. She worked as a …read more.

Marabelle Vore, otherwise known as, Mar, Mary, Mom, Grammy and Doll, died early Monday, July 29, 2019. She was 90 years young. Born in Fort Wayne to Florence and Warren Locker on March 12, 1929, she had four siblings: her twin Bill, sister Joan and two older brothers, Ted and Jim, all preceding her in …read more.

Benjamin Joseph Wayne Fisher, 29, of Plymouth, was hit and killed while performing his duties as a traffic control flagger, on Friday, July 26, 2019, just one day after his birthday. The tragedy took place on State Road 13, just outside of Syracuse, where crews had been working for the last several weeks. Born at …read more.

Brett J. Overmyer, 58, Rochester, formerly of Cicero, died at 7:23 p.m., July 28, 2019, at his residence. On July 17, 1961, in Plymouth, he was born to Donavon Overmyer and Julia (McKee) Overmyer. He had lived in Rochester, the past two years, having lived in Cicero, for 35 years. Brett grew up in the Culver community. On …read more.

Robert E. Butler, 93, Culver, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was born June 7, 1926, in a barn in Fulton County.  He was one of the four children of the late Foster E. and Sylvia (Pontious) Butler. After his school years, he joined the Army …read more.

Marsha M. (Englehart) Woodworth, 53, Cromwell, passed away at 7:37 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on July 24, 1966, in Marion, to Jimmie Lee and Georgia Aliene (Hayes) Englehart. She graduated in 1984 from Marion High School in Marion and moved to the Cromwell and Syracuse area 30 …read more.

Jacqueline Rose Tinkey, 88, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 2:58 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 88. She was born on Oct. 26, 1930, in Pierceton, to Gail H. (Parker) Stroupe and William H. Stroupe.  On Dec. …read more.

David J. Harris, 70, Mentone, Indiana passed at 2:18 am, Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Parkview Randallia Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on Feb. 10, 1949, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to David Kelse and Anna Mae (Hackworth) Harris. He married on May 20, 1967, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Barbara S. Prater, she preceded …read more.

Darcy J. Julian, 49, of rural Akron, passed at 4:01 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. She was born on May 6, 1970, in Warsaw, to Dennis E. and Dorinda (Hesler) Miller. She married on April 29, 1989, in Columbia City, to Michael D. Julian, he survives. She …read more.

Richard A. “Smokey” Schmucker, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his home. He was born on Feb. 24, 1944, in Warsaw, to Jauncy and Thelma (Ogle) Schmucker. He was lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and attended Atwood High School. He was married on July 3, 1965, in Etna …read more.

Mary Kathryn Johnson, 97 and a resident of Winona Lake, passed away quietly at 12:04 p.m.,Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Grace Village Retirement Community. She was born on Feb. 15, 1922, in Huntington County, Indiana. She was the only daughter of Fred and Belle (Elder) Ahlfeld. She was a 1940 graduate of Chester High School …read more.

Gaylynn “Gayle” J. Harris, 51, Warsaw, passed away at 12:57 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 25, 1967, in Warsaw, to Judith (Sutton) Monroe and James Perkins. On April 8, 1991, she was married to Michael Harris. She lived in Oceanside, Calif. until the …read more.

Paul D Grossnickle passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at 2:45 p.m. in Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw.  He was born June 22, 1924, in North Manchester, to Gorman and Lena Grossnickle.  He was the 7th of 7 children.   In 1944 he married Mary Jane Stuckey.  He and Jane had 2 sons:  Steve, living …read more.

Richard Schmucker, 75, of Warsaw, IN (Barbee) passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN.

  Arden Devon Williamson, 98, formerly of Pierceton, passed away on at 2:22 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born on Feb 23, 1921, in Kosciusko County, to Fern E. (Yeiter) Williamson and Fred Chester Williamson. On January 31, 1942 he was married to Maxine Ruth (Miller) …read more.

Lynn Eugene Beery, 70, Wabash, formally of North Manchester, passed away at 12:58 a.m. July 27, 2019 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary.

Bridget Jean “Moo Moo” Castle, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019, at her home. She was born on Sept. 12, 1958, in St. Joseph County to Leonard and Mary K. (Murphy) Wolford. She lifetime Warsaw area resident, graduated from Warsaw High School and attended Grace College in Winona Lake …read more.

Ralph L. Frauhiger, 92, died Tuesday, July 23, at home. He was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Bluffton, to Noah and Esther Frauhiger. In 2003, he married Carol (Bowser) Kitson. She survives, along with two sisters, Elizabeth Schussele and Marjorie Suter, both of Goshen; and a number of nieces and nephews. A World War II …read more.

Edwin “Lefty” Mynhier Jr., 94, Kimmell, IN, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville, IN. He was born on March 31, 1925, in Yale, Ky. to Edwin and Stella (Hunt) Mynhier Sr. On April 8, 1944, he married, Mary “Eileen” Gangwer; she preceded him in death on …read more.

Dolores Jean Snyder, 89, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:55 a.m., on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Wabash Parkview Hospital.  She was born in LaFontaine on Oct. 11, 1929, to the late John S. and Leona (Beidel) Thompson. She was a 1947 graduate of LaFontaine High School and attended Fort Wayne Business …read more.

Former Mayor, William “Bill” A. Satorius, 81, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 24, 2019, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, from complications of A.L.S. (Lou Gerigs Disease). Arrangements are pending at this time.

Bonnie Lee Smith, Argos, passed at 11:55 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2019, in Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth, after a one-month illness. She was the daughter of O.C. and Freda Flagg Gibbons. She was proud of her July 4, 1936, birthday, and the past few years it was celebrated at Hacienda Restaurant with family and many friends.  She was …read more.