Bridget Jean Castle, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Ralph L. Frauhiger, 92, Goshen, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 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 a nephew, Steve (Kim) Frauhiger and two sisters, Elizabeth Schussele and Marjorie Suter, all of Goshen. A World War …read more.

Larry Mauzy was born in Warsaw, Aug. 11, 1941 to Leonard and Lillian (Shroyer) Mauzy. Growing up on a farm in rural Indiana, Larry and his brothers, along with father Leonard and neighboring friends, spent many hours in the barn playing the “state game”- basketball.  After being chased by the cutest girl at North Webster …read more.

Paul N. Wagner, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 20, 1952 in Bremen, to Stuart and Marcia V. (Hetznecker) Wagner. He grew up in Bremen, graduated from Bremen High School, and Indiana University in Bloomington. He was married on May 14, …read more.

Stephen Boyd Poe, a lifetime area resident, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was 55 years old and the son of Boyd and Shirley (Hite) Poe. Steve, as many knew him, was a 1982 graduate of Warsaw Community High School who went on to earn an associate degree from Ball State University. …read more.

Patricia Ann Yoder, 92, Warsaw, passed away at 7:35 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 11, 1926, in Mishawaka, to Velma Grace (Hill) Shipley and Carl Wendell Shipley. On Jan. 31, 1947, she was married to John Robert Yoder. They shared 44 years of …read more.

Dennis “Dennie” Eugene Fritcher, 68, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 4:08 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at his residence. He was born on March 8, 1951, in Gladwin, Mich. to Patricia Margaret (Rice) Fritcher and Eugene Sherman Fritcher.  On Dec. 30, 1972, he was married to Colleen Denise (Burich) Fritcher. He was a 1968 …read more.

Wayne C. Johnson, 88, Leesburg, and a long-time Hobart and Wheeler resident, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1931, in Middletown, Conn., the son of Joseph A. Johnson and Vera May (Clark) Johnson.  He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1949. He proudly served his …read more.

Alice Marie Bartman, 81, Warsaw, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 5:13 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 28, 1937, in Westmont, Ill. to Louis Arthur and Ruth Wilhelmina (Erickson) Pease. She grew up in Illinois and graduated from High School there. …read more.

Margaret L. Herkless, 100, Rochester, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus. She was born on June 24, 1919, in Rochester, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Plank) Pyle. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Business Administration. On Aug. 2, 1941, in …read more.

Harriet Whallon died peacefully surrounded by loving family in Potomac, Md. on Monday Feb. 18, 2019. She was born to Sarah Katharine and Dr. Evan Arthur Whallon on Oct. 28, 1936, in Akron Indiana. She graduated from Akron High School with the class of 1953 at the age of sixteen, and then attended Indiana University …read more.

Betty Lavon Sanders, 99 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at 11:50 p.m. in Paddock Springs Senior Living Center on Friday, July 19, 2019. She was born on Dec. 5, 1919, in Silver Lake. She was the daughter of Joseph S. Parker and Bertha B. (Metzger) Parker – both of whom preceded her …read more.

Harold Otto Strange, 88, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, Indiana passed away at 5:54 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 7, 1930, in Philadelphia, Penn. to Anna (Swienty) Strange and Richard Strange.  On June 30, 1956, he was married to Doris S. …read more.

Stephen B. Poe, 55 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in his home. Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. A Life Celebration will be announced in the coming days. Condolences may be sent at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Paul Wagner, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Arthur “Shorty” D. Hinen, 77, died at 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient for the past two months. He was born on Sept. 22, 1941, in Whitley County, son of the late Henry P. and Irene (Pequignot) Hinen. He graduated from Columbia City Joint …read more.

Richard “Alex” Watkins, 31, Wabash, passed away at 10:58 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2019. He was born in Wabash on Jan. 27, 1988, to Donald and Elizabeth (Wallace) Watkins. He was a 2006 Wabash High School graduate. He was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to baseball and basketball.  He had recently started …read more.

Glenn E. Laudeman, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:40 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. He was born on Aug. 17, 1928, in Bremen, to the late Ernest E. and Doris H. (Becknell) Laudeman. He is survived by his loving wife: Joan (Ames) Laudeman; two children: Marc (Diana) Laudeman, …read more.

Roy “Pops” Sickman, 75, Plymouth, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 15, 2019, after a long health battle. He was born in LaPorte to Max and Mary Jane (Hamman) Sickman and was one of eight children, seven boys and one girl. He married Sandy at the First United Church of Christ …read more.

Kathryn S. “Kathy” Bradley, 60, Kewanna, passed away tragically from a house explosion at her residence on Saturday morning, July 13, 2019. She was born on Nov. 4, 1958, in Anderson, and was a Mentone High School graduate. On April 10, 1997, she married Kenneth D. “Kenny” Bradley; he survives. She was a former bartender at Diamond …read more.

Harold Otto Strange, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 5:54 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 88. He was born on Dec. 7, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Anna (Swienty) Strange and Richard Strange. On June 30, 1956, he was married to …read more.

Josephine Kearns, a longtime North Webster resident, passed away quietly at 11:36 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was 79 years old. Born on Feb. 27, 1940, she was one of seven children and the daughter of James Layne and Judy (Freeman) Layne. She worked for many years as …read more.

Alice Marie Bartman, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 5:13 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 15 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Harold “Fred” Rawles, 70, a lifelong resident of Albion, who never knew a stranger, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at home at 12:37 am. He was born on Feb. 25, 1949, the son of Harold Woodrow and Martha (Ananias) Rawles in Kendallville. Oct. 8, 1967, he married Sharon K. Hibbs at Merriam Christian …read more.

Robin E. Briggs, 62, Mentone, passed at 10:25 a.m., Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on May 21, 1957, in Grand Rapids, Mich. to Vernon R. and Elizabeth C. “Betty” (Halstedt) Spurlock. She married on June 18, 1989, in Reno Nevada to Jon K. Briggs, he survives. …read more.

Margaret Duhon, 67, Rochester, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Aug. 2, 1951, in Gary, to Clarence and Anita (Popp) Rouhselange. She is survived by her husband Leanard Duhon of Rochester, a son Jerrold Duhon of Delphi and a daughter Shawn Spain of Hobart. Privates services will …read more.

John R. Shumaker, 91, passed away at Parkview Hospital in Columbia City at 3:10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2019, where he had been for a week. He was born on Oct. 25, 1927, in Wabash County, Indiana a son of the late John W. Shumaker and Lola (Warner) Smith. His formative years were spent in …read more.

Sandra S. Watkins, 73, of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Arrangements with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Deann Warren went to be with the Lord at 10:55 p.m., July 12, 2019. She was born on Dec. 17, 1966, to Frank Warren and Cass Rish. She was a very talented young lady with a list of hobbies that had no end. She was an avid skater and had competed as a dance Roller-skater …read more.

Darlene K. Reese, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. She was born on Sept. 2, 1949, in Warsaw, to Lowell and Lola Jean (Horn) Whetstone. She graduated from Akron High School and attended International Business College in Fort Wayne. She grew up in …read more.

Pauline J. Salomon, 86, Winona Lake, passed away at 2 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, in Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 1, 1932, to Paul and Rose (Feislli) Schneider in Pittsburg, Penn. She was united in marriage to Milton G. Salomon on June 5, 1954 in Pittsburg, Penn. She retired in 1992 as …read more.

Jo Ann Reed Pound, 84, a long-time resident of Kosciusko County, passed away at 7:39 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, in Winona Lake. She was born Feb. 16, 1935, to Ronald and Doris (Grant) Reed in Plymouth. She was united in marriage on Nov. 3, 1954, to Loren J. Pound. She graduated from Warsaw High School …read more.

Amanda Sue Hench, 32, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Warsaw.  She was born on Aug. 18, 1986, to Dennis and Christine (Paxton) Hench in Carlisle, Penn. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School and attended IVY Tech. She was employed most recently at the Texas Roadhouse, Warsaw. She is survived by …read more.

Deanna Walton, 75, of New Paris, passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was born on Oct. 27, 1943, in Noble County, to Glenn and Virginia (Clingerman) Kunce. She was married to Clifford Walton, who preceded her in 2018. She was a secretary for many years with L.M Berry in Warsaw, and was …read more.

Jo Ann Pound, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 7:34 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care and Rehabilitation, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Terry A. Walls, 66, McGuffey, Ohio, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 12:26 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital, in Lima, Ohio. He was born on Aug. 11, 1952, in Warsaw, to Eastel E. and Ruby (Manns) Walls. He graduated from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, and served in the …read more.

Helen Ewen, 85, Silver Lake, passed away at 9:22 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, 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

Jennifer L. Garza, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Martin J. Holbrook, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 7:47 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier, at the age of 82. He was born on March 10, 1937, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Charles “Milt” Holbrook and Elizabeth “Eliza” Holbrook. On July 7, 1956, he was married to Nora (Williams) Holbrook. They …read more.

Dale R. Halsey, 79, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at home. He was born on Nov. 1, 1939, the son of Asa “Ray” and Wilda (Gonser) Halsey in LaGrange County. On Aug. 24, 1968, he married Ruthann Parker in Albion, Mich. He is survived by his wife, Ruthann Halsey of Ligonier; …read more.

Robin E. Briggs, 62, of Mentone, Indiana passed at 10:25 am, Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Darlene K. Reese, 69, of Leesburg, IN passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 15 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN.

Billy Edward Smith, 90, passed away at 4:20 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Warsaw.  He was born on March 17, 1929, to Ernest and Dorothy (Meeks) Smith in South Bend. He was united in marriage on April 4, 1955, to Lucy Baublit in Angola. He was a graduate of Pierceton High School. He was a …read more.

James M. Elliott, 83 and a longtime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away at 2:38 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2019, in Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on Feb. 5, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Ky., James was one of eight children and the son of Orval and Mary Belle (Stephens) Elliott. He was always good with …read more.

Reba Marie Ellis, a resident of Grace Village in Winona Lake, passed away quietly at 7 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2019. She was 98 years old. Reba and her twin sister, Ruby were born on March 10, 1921, to William and Mary (Roseborough) Geeting in Connersville. Ruby and their parents both preceded Reba in passing. …read more.

Sandra “Sandy” J. Bucher, 78, Milford, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at Goshen Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on April 13, 1941, in Wheatfield, to Eugene and Florence (Robinette) Drudge. On Nov. 3, 1962, She married Wayne Bucher, Jr.; he survives. She was a 1961 graduate of Pierceton High School. She moved …read more.

  Joanne Marie Shartzer, 80, Syracuse, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Jan. 19, 1939, in Blissfield, Mich. to Don Ray and Ethel R. (Griffen) Case. She graduated from Blissfield High School and moved to the Syracuse area in 1984 from …read more.

Terry A. Walls, 66, McGuffey, Ohio, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 12:26 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital, in Lima, Ohio. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Herbert “Eugene” Stanton, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 7:18 p.m. on July 11, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born into a large family, he was one of nine children born to Daniel C. and Joyce L. (Clingaman) Stanton, Sr., on Sept. 16, 1960, in South Bend.

Cindy Sue Fisher, 70, of Bremen, passed away at 12:10 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 27, 1949, in Warsaw. She was a member of the Bremen VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who enjoyed spending time with family and …read more.

Adra G. Fisher Yakas, 83, passed away at 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Catherine Kasper Nursing Home in Donaldson. Born in Westmont, Ill. on Dec. 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Albert Graver and Elsie (Burzloff) Rungger. On June 9, 1953, she married Constantine Pete Yakas, who preceded her in …read more.

John M. Elam, 65, of Mentone, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, July 9 at home with his family and friends at his side. Elam was born the son of Charles and Beatrice (Minix) Elam on Nov. 13, 1953, in Knox. He has been a long time resident of the area, working …read more.

Brenda R. Bayne, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Nov. 3, 1940, in Plymouth, Indiana to Ralph and Rachael (Warner) Manual. She is survived by her daughters: Michelle Engel, Cheri Engel, Stephanie (Bayne) Bedwell; step-sons: Dean Bayne and Doug Bayne …read more.

  Rose Ellen Rife, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 10:25 p.m., July 11, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  She was born on March 29, 1933, in West Branch, MI to Morley and Rosa (Cooley) McClung. She lived most of her life in the Kosciusko County area.  On Sept. 7, 1958, she was united in …read more.

Avonell Blue Tracy, 95, Warsaw, passed away July 11, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Fort Wayne, to Lee and Helen (Personett) Blue, but shortly after moved with her family to a farm near Etna Green. Later, the family moved to Mentone and then to Bourbon, where …read more.

Rodney Wayne Hendricks, 65, North Webster, passed away at 2:33 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 26, 1954, in Muncie to Harry and Norma Hendricks. He lived most of his life in the North Webster area and graduated in 1972 from Wawasee …read more.

Brenda Lee Montgomery, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Parkview Randallia Hospital. A resident of Leesburg, for the past year, she was previously of Jackson, Ga. She was born on June 7, 1949, in Warsaw. She is the daughter of Maynard C. and Mary C. (Vanator) Osbun though her father …read more.

Brenda R. Bayne, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Nov. 3, 1940, in Plymouth, to Steven and Rachael (Warner) Manual. On March 16, 1968 Brenda was united in marriage to Steven Bayne in Warsaw. Services will be private and held …read more.

Buni R. Leininger, 70, rural Akron, passed unexpectedly Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on Oct. 2, 1948, in Rochester, Indiana to Edythe E. (Cochran) and Dail R. Barber Sr. She married on June 27, 1970, in the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church to William A. Leininger, …read more.

Billy E. Smith, 90, Pierceton, passed away at 4:20 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Michael Fribley, Springdale, Mont. peacefully passed from this world June 30, 2019, after a long, bravely fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born March 23, 1947, to Wayne and Phyllis Fribley of Warsaw, who have predeceased him. He served in Korea in the late 1960s attached to the U. S. Army Security Agency. Upon …read more.

Brenda R. Bayne, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Avonell F. Tracy, 95, Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Isletta M. Carwile, 94, Kennedale, Texas, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Pecan Manor Nursing Home in Kennedale, Texas. She was born on March 23, 1925, in Summitville, to John Henry and Agnes (Cartwright) Fuller. She graduated from Swayzee High School and Ball State University in …read more.

Isletta M. Carwile, 94, Texas, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Pecan Manor Nursing Home in Kennedale, Texas. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Pete O’Connell, 75, Winona Lake, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Fort Wayne. He was born in Warsaw. Pete O’Connell proudly served his country in Vietnam, as a Marine. After his service, he indulged his wanderlust and traveled the country he loved so much. He was an amazing father, grandfather, …read more.

Mary Elizabeth (Marsh) Hammersley, 94, Kokomo, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Primrose Assisted Living in Kokomo.  She was born April 11, 1925, in Atwood, to Russell and Hazel (Parks) Marsh.  On Oct. 24, 1945, she married Robert E. Hammersley, and he preceded her in death on January 12, 1992. …read more.

Eugene “Gene” E. Tilbury, 88, Warsaw, formerly of Milford, passed away July 3, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows. He was born Feb. 2, 1931, in Camby, Minn. to Clarence and Alice (Laabs) Tilbury. He married Phyllis Grace Collins on June 20, 1957; she preceded him in death on Feb. 7, 2010. He honorably served in the …read more.

Valis G. Owens, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 10:02 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2019, in his residence. He was born on July 3, 1939, to Butler and Annie (Whitaker) Owens in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was united in marriage on July 27, 1956, to Janice (Holbrook) Owens in Warsaw. He has been retired for 15 years …read more.

Joan Reidenbach, 80, Ligonier, passed away surrounded by her family on July 8, 2019. She was born June 1, 1939, to Jess and Ruby (Frick) Riddle in Kendallville. On Nov. 30, 1958, she married Dick Reidenbach, he preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 1982. She retired from West Noble School Corporation after 31 years …read more.

Rosemary Elizabeth Carney, 91, rural Columbia City, died at 7:54 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2019, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne, where she had been for the last week. She was born March 9, 1928, in Columbia City, a daughter of the late James and Lulu (Anderson) Egner. She was born and raised in Columbia City …read more.

Warren Dean Deck, 72, Churubusco, passed away on July 6, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Wolf Lake, on April 28, 1947, to Warren and Hilda (Roche) Deck Sr. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1965. After high school, he served in …read more.

Shawn Webb, 49, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 7, 2019, at his residence. He was born March 19, 1970, in San Bernardino, CA to Allen and Debra (Brown) Webb. On February 2, 1998, he married Dawn Brown, who survives. He enjoyed being outside no matter if it was hunting, fishing, gardening, riding his four-wheeler …read more.

Paul E. Kline, 74, Roann, passed away July 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born to Ray L. and Opal F. (Simpson) Kline Sr. on Dec. 30, 1944, in Wabash County. On Aug. 7, 1965, Paul Kline married Ruth Ann Miller, she survives in Roann. He worked for Metzger Trucking, Silver Lake, retiring after …read more.

Gelacia Guerrero, 86, Wabash, died at 5:13 am, Monday, July 8, 2019, at her home. She was born Nov. 21, 1932, in Mexico to Gumecindo and Anselma (Zuniga) Duarte. She married Daniel G. Guerrero on April 24, 1952; he died Aug. 4, 2010. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wabash Congregation of …read more.

Roger J. Haney, 54, Plymouth passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2019, in the SJRMC Plymouth Campus. He was born on April 23, 1965, in Plymouth, to Robert and Geneva (Howard) Haney. He was a graduate of John Glenn High Schooo. He enjoyed archery hunting, spending time outdoors and football. He was a long-haul …read more.

Barbara Sue Cook, 63, Rochester, passed away at 5:33 a.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Dec. 2, 1955, in Rochester, the daughter of Arthur Dale and Esther R. (Palmer) Walsh. In 1982, she married Gary D. Cook. They later divorced. Sue worked at Moore Business Forms, Rochester, for …read more.

Buni Leininger, 70, rural Akron, passed unexpectedly Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Frederick Thompson, 84, Rochester, passed at 4:16 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Huntington. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Roger E. Hahn, 93, Nappanee, died at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. He was born in Wakarusa on Jan. 22, 1926, to Lola (Loucks) and Floyd Hahn. On Oct. 6, 1946, he married Virginia Mishler. She passed away on Dec. 4, 1985.  He married Louise Sletten in 1986. She survives. He …read more.

Nancy Ruth Overstreet, 99, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, known to everyone as simply “Ruth”, went to meet her Savior at 12:50 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Grace Village Health. She was born on April 4, 1920, in Spring City, Tenn. to Effie (Montgomery) and William Amos Clifton. On Oct. 4, …read more.

Joanne Marie Shartzer, 80, Syracuse, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse.

Priscilla Waidley, 78, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:18 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2019, in AMG Specialty Hospital, Muncie. She was born on April 22, 1941, to Ervin and Kathryn (Swalley) Waidley in Erie, Pennsylvania. Priscilla was an inspector for the egg and poultry agricultural industry. She was a devoted member of the First United …read more.

Valis G. Owens, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 10:02 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2019, in residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Richard Lamar Sheets, 76, passed away, surrounded by his wife and children, at 4:30 a.m., Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital after prolonged health issues.  He was born Feb. 6, 1943, in Elkhart County to Carl and Mildred (Miller) Sheets.  He grew up in New Paris/Nappanee area and lived his lifetime in Elkhart …read more.

Braelynn Lila Jane Ousley, passed away unexpectedly at 9:51 p.m., Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her family’s home in Pierceton. She was 15 months old. She is the daughter of Kyle Ousley and Lauren (Hall) Cox, both of Pierceton. She is survived by her parents; four brothers: Keegan, Dean, Wyatt and Dominick; a younger sister, …read more.

Dolores Marie Hatfield, a resident of Warsaw, passed away at 4:55 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2019, while surrounded with love and her family. She was 77 years old and passed at home. She was born in Brownsville, Texas and was the daughter of Antonio and Margarita Jimenez. She was one of ten children and would go …read more.

Braelynn Lila Jane Ousley passed away unexpectedly in her Pierceton, home on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Fifteen months old at the time of her death, she is the daughter of Kyle Ousley and Lauren (Hall) Cox. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Bonita R. “Bonnie” Geiger, 90, North Webster, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at her home. She was born on January 22, 1929, in Kimmell, to Lawrence L. and Lura L. (Steller) McLallin. She graduated in 1947 from Cromwell High School in Cromwell and attended Wayne University School of Beauty Culture in Fort Wayne. …read more.

Elsie Biesemeyer, 84, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:47 p.m., Friday, July 5, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 14, 1934, in Buchanan County, Va. to Henry and Meadie (Stiltner) Meadows. She was united in marriage to Edwin Biesemeyer who preceded her on March 19, 2018. A 50-year resident of …read more.

David Earl Koldyke, Mentone, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family at 11:50 a.m.  Friday, July 5, 2019, at the age of 88. He was born Dec. 8, 1930, in Marion, to Ellen Fern (Anderson) Koldyke and Martin R. Koldyke. On Jan. 28, 1951, he was married to Dawn Lorraine (Kahler) Koldyke. …read more.

Sharon R. (Witzky) Koser Matthes of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, at the age of 74. She was born Sept. 8, 1944 in Mansfield, Ohio, to Leila Mae (Seymour) Witzky and Harold Eugene Witzky. On May 15, …read more.

Elsie Biesemeyer, 84, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:47 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jerry H. McCartney, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 2:50 p.m. July 5, 2019, in Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. He was born April, 3, 1932, to Ray and Elma McCartney. On March 19, 1953, he was united in marriage in Warsaw to Margie Latta, who preceded him on Dec. 31, 2017. A lifelong Warsaw …read more.

Jerald James “Jerry” Phillips, 74, Huntington, (formerly of Leesburg) passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at his home. He was born Dec, 7, 1944, in Huntington, to James A. & Helen Marie (Guynn) Phillips.  He grew up in Huntington and graduated in 1961 from Huntington Township High School. He was married on April 10, …read more.

Frances M. Ervin, 93, Warsaw, passed at 6:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on May 2, 1926 in Akron, to Gordon and Edith (Vandermark) Young. She married in February 1946 in South Bend, to Orvil J. Ervin. He preceded her in April of 1953. Frances was …read more.

Mrs. Carmella Villasana, 87, Rochester, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Aug. 23, 1931, Carmella was born in Chicago to Joseph and Rose Laporte Modica. Carmella married  the love of her life, Mr.  Armondo “Andy”Villasana. They enjoyed many of life’s adventures. From their union came a son, …read more.

Mr. James L. Arnett, 67, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne. In Rensselaer, on Nov. 19, 1951, James Leonard Arnett was born to Toy Rex and Mary Lee Baldridge Arnett Sr.  Growing up as one of the nine Arnett …read more.

Charles David Hall, 54, passed away at 9:20 p.m., July 4, 2019.  He was born on Nov. 7, 1964, to Maynard Jr. and Carolyn (Sparkman) Hall in Martin, Ky. He was united in marriage to Tamela (Wellman) Hall. He was a graduate of Warsaw Community School. He was a cook for the 20th Century Restaurant in Milford …read more.

Thomas (Tom) Edward Buchan, 84, Warsaw, passed on June 22, 2019, in Mason Health Care. Mr. Buchan was born Aug. 20, 1934, in the family farmhouse in Rome City, of Ralph and Mary Buchan (Waltenburg).  He joined the Army in 1953 and became a Chief Radio Operator managing 28 men in his unit in Germany.  …read more.