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 Feb. 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.

Jackie Patrick Redden, 33, Maryville, Tenn., and formerly of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 10:48 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tenn. She was born July 14, 1985, in Warsaw, to Jimmy Patrick and Edwina Smith Patrick. On June 21, 2003, she was married to Brian Redden, who survives. …read more.

Sharon Knight, 73, rural Akron died at 2:46 a.m. at Hickory Creek at Rochester. Arrangements are pending at this time.

James Harvey Hurlock, 87, died on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth, Indiana at 10:55 a.m. He was born on Sept. 19, 1931, to Aurlon William and Darious Gwendola (Howard) Hurlock in Kokomo, Indiana. He grew up on a rural Akron farm and lived most of his life in the Fulton …read more.

Lowell Richard Denney, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 5:18 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on May 18, 1935, in Warsaw, to Sally (Konkle) Trushel and Cecil Denney. On Dec. 18, 1954, he was married in Raleigh, North Carolina to Alice Delores Denney. They shared 54 …read more.

Marjorie P. Ellenberger, 83, of Claypool, passed away at 9:46 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital. Born April 5, 1936, in Silver Lake, she was the daughter of Emery Loyal and Edna (Floor) Brandenburg. She graduated from Silver Lake High School with the Class of 1954. On June 11, 1960, she married Kenneth …read more.

Betty Jean (King) Eaton, 97, Greenville, Ohio, formerly of Dewart Lake, Syracuse, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born on June 2, 1922, in Elwood, to the late James and Marjorie (Jones) King. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded …read more.

Jerry Watson Goff, 91, North Webster, passed away at 9:55 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 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

Mildred M. (Kirk) Behnke, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 11:45 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2019, in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home Northeast, 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

Mary E. Shroyer, 93, passed away at 9:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at the home of her daughter surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 3, 1925, in Kosciusko County to Ralph and Lillie (Wissler) Reiff. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. She was married on July 22, …read more.

Gidieon Orion Cook, 8, Warsaw, was sadly taken from this earth and greeted into Heaven into the arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Monday, June 10, 2019. He passed away from injuries sustained from being struck by a car in Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 4, 2010 in Warsaw, to Keri Cook …read more.

Mary Louise Chandler, 76, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:06 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Wabash. She was born on Sept. 26, 1942, in Jack Creek, KY to Raymond “Ray” and Delphia (Kazee) Chandler. She grew up in Kentucky and attended Wheelwright High School. She lived most of her …read more.

Mary I. Mace, 99, North Webster, passed away at 11 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Feb. 12, 1920, in Antwerp, Ohio to Orbrie and Gay Etta (Reeb) Babcoke. She graduated in 1938 from Central High School in Fort Wayne, and was married on Dec. …read more.

Rita Joan (King) Brown, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 1:17 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019, in her residence. She was born on Oct. 16, 1950, to Richard and Joan (Bowser) King in Warsaw. She was united in marriage on Jan. 27, 1972, to Johnny Ray Brown in Warsaw. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. …read more.

Mary E. Shroyer, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 9:59 p.m., Sunday, June 9, 2019. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Raymond L. Burt, 87, Warsaw, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Rita Brown, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 1:17 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mary I. Mace, 99, North Webster, passed away at 11 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Mary Louise Chandler, 76, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:06 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Wabash. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Ansel E. Lahr, 76, North Manchester, passed away at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester on June 5, 2019, at 7:55 a.m. The son of Ervin F. and Ruth J. (Lassiter) Lahr, he was born June 13, 1942, in Huntington County. He retired from Heckman Bindery at North Manchester after 49 years of service. He attended …read more.

Isabelle Irene “Isy” Eltzroth, 93, of Wabash, died at 2:38 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2019, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. She was born Aug. 27, 1925, in Akron to Edward and Ethel (Shively) Miller. She was a 1943 graduate of Akron High School and was a cheerleader for four years. She married Kenneth Eltzroth on …read more.

Marian F. Hunter, 89, of rural Akron, passed away at 2:55 pm, Thursday, June 6, 2019, at her residence. She was born Oct. 19, 1929, in Alderson, Okla. to Joe and Elsie (Oglesby) Musial. She married Howard Hunter on Sept. 11, 1949, in Akron. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2016. Mrs. Hunter was …read more.

Redid Velazquez Moyotl, 43, Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2019, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 5, 1975, in San Pedro, Cholula in the state of Puebla, Mexico to Maria del Socorro Nocelotl Moyotl and Jose Luis Juan Velazquez Moyotl. He …read more.

Matthew Hoshal, 27, Warsaw, and formerly of Etna Green, passed away at 7:03 p.m. April 7, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. His memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019, in New Beginnings Church, Atwood with interment to follow in Etna Green Cemetery. Pastor Denny Bollenbacher will officiate the …read more.

Dyrell C. “Buck” Kreis, 74, Claypool,  passed away at 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born Feb. 17, 1945, in Claypool to Dyrell W. and Dessie (Kline) Kreis. He honorably served his Country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967, attaining the rank of Specialist …read more.

Robert Murray Penn, age 86, Sebring, Fla., passed away Friday, May 31, 2019.  He was born May 21, 1933 in North Manchester, Indiana to Murray and Ethel (Metzger) Penn.  He attended from North Manchester High School. Robert was the owner and operator of a dairy distribution business for 20 years and also continued to pursue …read more.

  Taiya Hope Mullins, 20, Claypool, passed away at 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. She was the Granddaughter of Terry and Deborah Kreft, Claypool, and daughter of Jessica Johnson, Warsaw. She was born July 30, 1998, at Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne. Taiya had life-long health challenges, but was …read more.

Charles “Charlie” LeRoy Walker, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 12:27 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 24, 1945, in Stringer, Mississippi to Christine (Welborn) Walker and Francis M. Walker.  On April 4, 1967, he was married to Margaret “Peggy” Biltz with whom he remained …read more.

Martha Edna Ross, 80, Rochester, passed away at 5:56 a.m., June 2, 2019, at Mease Dunedin Hospital in Dunedin, Fla. In Detroit Michigan, on May 11, 1939, Martha Edna Johns was born. She was a cherished daughter of Wolford Dixon and Mary Roncone Johns. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a …read more.

Taiya Mullins, 20, of Claypool, passed away at 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Dyrell “Buck” Kreis, 74, Claypool, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 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

Clarence I. “Buzz” Mowery, 92, North Webster, passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on March 11, 1927, in Bluffton to Howard A. and Hazel (Blair) Mowery. He grew up in Bluffton, attended Bluffton High School, and was a United States Army & …read more.

Phyllis Miller, 91, passed away in Auburn, on May 25, 2019. She was born Nov. 21, 1927, at Darlington, to George E. and Rose V, Peterson. On May 3, 1946, she was married to Philip A.Miller and he died on March 29, 2000. Survivors include daughters Rosemary Sprunger, Auburn; Carol Cohee (husband Byron) of Macy. …read more.

Helen Dzuba, 97, Warsaw, passed away at 1:40 p.m., June 1, 2019, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.  She was born on March 8, 1922, in Warsaw to Logan and Esta (Fawley) VanDoran. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. On July 18, 1942, she was united in marriage to Steve Dzuba in Janesville, Wisc.; …read more.

Carol Rose Rowe, 74, formerly of Argos and Warsaw, passed away at 12:14 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born on May 31, 1945, in Plymouth, to Mary Lash (Wilson) Mowiser and Ernest Valores Mowiser. On June 30, 1963, she was married to Richard Allen Rowe. …read more.

Mable Jean Vickers, 84 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away after having recently had a stroke. She was receiving care at Miller’s Merry Manor at the time of her 6:55 p.m. death on Friday, May 31, 2019. Jean, as most knew her, was born on Aug. 27, 1934, in Jackson, Ky. She was the …read more.

Sandra (Sandie) Susan Hazel, 68, Rochester, passed into God’s loving arms on May 24, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, with husband Barry and friend J Arthur Howard at her bedside. On July 24, 1950, Sandra Susan Ashworth was born in Lansing, Mich. She was a treasured daughter of Kerns (Charlie) and Lucille Della (Hosley) …read more.

Evelyn M. McFarland, 80, Rochester, passed away at 5:04 a.m. Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Sept. 6, 1938, in Rochester, the daughter of William Edgar and Edna Marie (Good) Swango. On Aug. 12, 1957, in Rochester, she married Lowell D. McFarland. He preceded her in death on Jan. …read more.

Lester A. Byler, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Nappanee, just before noon on May 29, 2019. He was one of 10 children and was born Dec. 3, 1931, to Andrew F. and Lydia (Troyer) Byler in Middlefield, Ohio. He was first married to Elizabeth Ann (Lizzy Ann) Hochstetler June 25, 1953, …read more.

Simone D. (Loew) & Refugio E. Nuñez-Peña entered into the arms of a loving Savior on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, following an auto accident in Lucas County, Ohio. They are the parents of Isabel M., Erik L and Selia E Nuñez all of Plymouth. Funeral arrangements will be announced next week. The outpouring of …read more.

Ralph Shepherd, 78, of rural Etna Green, went to be with his savior at 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at the Meadows of Warsaw. He was born on June 5, 1940, in Martin, Kentucky to Isaac and Virginia (Scarberry) Shepherd. He married on Oct. 2, 1957 in Kentucky to his true love Aileen Daniels, …read more.

Martha Edna Ross 80 of Rochester passed away at 5:56 a.m. June 2, 2019, at Mease Dunedin Hospital in Dunedin, Fla. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Robert A. “Bob” Goodman, 64, of Rochester passed away at his home on June 1, 2019. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Loren D. Stichter, 83, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Paddock Springs Health Campus in Warsaw. He was born April 12, 1936, in Illinois to Gordon and Esther (Good) Stichter. On May 13, 1961, he married Rachel Buchen, who survives. He founded Warsaw Masonry Supply and Glamour Pools and Spas. He loved going …read more.

Osie Lawmaster, 78, Pierceton, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Indiana Health University Hospital of Indianapolis. Osie was born the daughter of Valice and Bertha Bradford Aug. 29, 1940, at Prestonsburg, Ky. She married Larry Lawmaster and together they operated the Larry and Osie’s Family Restaurant at Pierceton. She loved flowers but most of …read more.

Donna “Darlene” Peck, 81, Cromwell, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 17, 1937, to William E. and Lucy E. (Clayton) Rogers. On Oct. 15, 1976, she married Harper “Fred” Peck. He preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 2009. Mrs. …read more.

Brent M. Hisey, 50, Warsaw and formerly of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 2:35 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his residence. On July 25,1968, Brent Matthew Hisey was born in Fulton County to Lowell and Shirley A. Redman Hisey. As the youngest of four children, he shared his childhood with his sister, Debra and …read more.

Larry William Smith, Jr., 38, Silver Lake, died unexpectedly at 3:45 a.m., May 29, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 10, 1981, in Dayton, Ohio to Larry and Donna (Woodall) Smith. He lived most of his life in the Silver Lake area. He attended Tippecanoe Valley High School and was …read more.

Tommie E. “Gorman” Reffitt, 77, Pierceton, passed away at 10:16 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on July 17, 1941, to Jimmie and Lisha (Ousley) Reffitt in Prestonsburg, Ky. He was a foreman for Chore-Time for 34 years. He was a member of Lighthouse Ministries, Trinity Faith Ministries and …read more.

Jerry Arlo Kreger, 80, Pierceton, passed away at 7:20 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Lincolnshire Place, Fort Wayne.  He was born on May 12, 1939, in Fort Wayne to Kenneth and Hazel (Peek) Kreger. He has been a Pierceton resident since 1959.  On Oct. 19, 1957, he was united in marriage to Joyce Gross …read more.

Stacy Lynn Priser, 32 and a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away in the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice after bravely battling Glioblastoma. She left this world at 12:10 a.m., Wednesday, May 29. Stacy was the daughter of James A. and Sally (Hogan) Priser. She was born on Dec. 16, 1986, in …read more.

Mary Jane Foley, 96, Rochester, passed away at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Solaris Nursing Home, Port Charlotte, Fla. She was born on Sept. 3, 1922, in Pulaski County, the daughter of Henry A. and Etta J. (Shelhart) DePoy. On Sept. 9, 1942, in Rochester, she married Eugene Foley. He preceded her in …read more.

Ruth Ann Haggard, 73, LaGrange, formerly of Ligonier, passed away at 8:28 on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 10, 1946, the daughter of Charles Wesley and Thelma Mae (Galbrith) Taylor in Bangor, Mich. She married Jerry Haggard in 1990; he preceded her in …read more.

Robert Kent Schmeltz, 84, Syracuse died Saturday, May 25, 2019.  He was born Aug. 19, 1934. He was the only child of Herbert and Vivian (Leach) Schmeltz.  He grew up in Wyatt and graduated from Madison High School in 1952.  He married Carol Lucille Weston on Sept. 6, 1953, in Bremen and moved to Nappanee in …read more.

Tommy E. Reffitt, 77, Pierceton, passed away at 10:16 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mike Kelly, formerly of Warsaw, and presently of North Manchester, passed away at 6:26 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 86. He was born on June 27, 1932, in Pineville, Mo. to Verna (Hire) Kelly and Harry Boone Kelly.  On June 2, 1957, he was …read more.

Jessie Elizabeth Hamilton, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on June 8, 1927, in Kingston, N.Y. to Pierina (Prosperi) Santora and Lorenzo Santora. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana for the past 70 years where she attended Winona …read more.

Nila N. Easterday, 82, Rochester, passed away at 4:12 A.M. Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana. She was born on June 23, 1936, in Miami County, the daughter of Noah C. and Ocie M. (Snyder) Lockwood. On Oct. 9, 1954, in Mexico, she married James Alfred Easterday and he survives. Mrs. Easterday …read more.

Richard “Dick” Piper, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 10:05 a.m., Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on Dec. 1, 1934, to Otho and Charlotte (Smith) Piper in Kosciusko County. He is survived by his wife Donna of 41 years. He was employed at Dick Piper Excavating for 40 years …read more.

Karen S. Hill, age 58, of Warsaw, passed away at 1 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019, in her residence. She was born Dec. 27, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Melvin A, and Lois E. (Harman) Hill. Karen was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, Class of 1978. She served as a Housekeeper for Bowen …read more.

Connie Puckett, age 52, of Claypool, passed away at 1:11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Anderson. She was born Oct. 16, 1966, in Hamilton, Ohio to David and Alice (Lambert) Eldridge. She was united in marriage to William Puckett in Lee County, KY on Aug. 8, 1982. Connie is survived by her husband William …read more.

Robert C. Savage, age 89 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away at 8:54 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Robert was born on Dec. 5, 1929, in Chicago, Ill. He was the son of Roy and Minerva (Spurr) Savage. He was a 1947 graduate of Proviso Township High Schools …read more.

Richard Piper, age 84, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:05 a.m., Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jerry Arlo Kreger, 80, of Pierceton, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Lincolnshire Place, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

David Fruit of Warsaw passed away at 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 54. He was born on Jan. 12, 1965 in Wabash to Barbara Nel (Schaaf) Fruit and Lewis “Lewie” Lee Fruit.     David was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where he …read more.

Karen S. Hill, age 58, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 1 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Curtis Ousley Jr., 64 of Claypool passed away at 11:25 a.m. on May 24, 2019, in V.A. Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 30, 1955, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Curtis and Ruth (Hall) Ousley Sr. On Dec. 2, 1994, he was united in marriage to Linda Jackson in Van Wert, …read more.

Alfredo DiRico, age 81, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, in Warsaw. He was born in Orsogna, Italy Aug. 17, 1937, to Pasquale and Maddalena (D’Angelo) DiRico. He is survived by his wife Giovanna of 60 years. Alfredo immigrated from Italy to Boston in 1958 and has been a resident …read more.

Valena Mae Beigh of Warsaw and Winona Lake passed away in her residence at age 93. Valena was born on August 29, 1925 in Bremen to Forrest J. and Gladys Eva Ranstead. She was a 1943 graduate of Claypool High School. On February 14, 1946, Valena was united in marriage to Edwin Merl “Ed” Beigh …read more.

Sandra “Sandie” S. Hazel, 68 of Rochester passed away on May 24, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, with husband Barry at her bedside. On July 24, 1950, Sandra Susan Ashworth was born in East Lansing, Mich. She was a treasured daughter of Kerns and Lucille Ashworth. Growing up on Spartan Avenue, she shared her …read more.

Ryan M. Hisey, 31, of Rochester, passed away at 5:07 a.m., Thursday, May 16, 2019. In Rochester, on Oct. 15, 1987, Ryan Michael Hisey was born. He was a treasured son of  Ricky A. and Penny Sausaman Hisey and was named after Cubs great Ryne Sandberg. Growing up he shared his childhood with a younger …read more.

George Dean Pendry, 54, of Warsaw, passed away at 6:26 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 11, 1965, in Portland to Larry Ray & Catherine Ann (Maxwell) Pendry. He grew up in Las Vegas, moved to the Warsaw area in 1991 and …read more.

Kim Allen Havlin, 65, of Silver Lake, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Alfredo DiRico, 81, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Helen Louise Miller, 88, Warsaw, formerly of Ripley, passed away 1:05 a.m., Monday, May 20, at Cardinal Group Home in Warsaw. She was born on May 27, 1930 in Winamac, to the late William H. and Thelma I. Darlington Miller. She was a wonderful and tenacious lady, and long-time member of the Cardinal family. Helen …read more.

Lee Arwood, 66, rural Wabash, died at 11:20 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 31, 1952, in Peru, to Louis and Irene Katherine (Fitzgerald) Arwood. He was a 1970 graduate of Peru High School and received his Bachelor and Master degrees from Ball …read more.

Esther M. Sheeks, 76, Rochester passed away at 2:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Nov. 10, 1942, Esther was born in Cook County, Ill. to Griffin and Edith Yoder Berger. Growing up, she shared her childhood with three sisters and a brother. In 1960, she graduated from Argos High School. Coming from Argos, …read more.

Evalena Barcus, 97, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 22, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Terrance Mercier Doody, 79, Rose Road, Plymouth, died on May 21, 2019, at his residence where he had been in declining health. On September 19, 1939, in Chicago, Ill. he was born to James Patrick Doody and Beatrice Mary (Mercier) Doody. Terrance has lived in Marshall County the past 53 years. On October 27, 1961, …read more.

Lee E. Norris, 89, of rural Mentone, passed at 4:12 am, Monday, May 20, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 2, 1929, in Mentone, Indiana to Samuel N. and Dora F. (Boyer) Norris. He married on March 6, 1955, in Mentone to Norene J. Bibler, she survives. Lee was a farmer and …read more.

Esther Sheeks, 76, Rochester, passed away at 2:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Dirk Greider, 57, Syracuse, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

George Dean Pendry, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 6:26 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County.

Gilberto Garcia, Jr., 39 Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 5:55 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2019, after having been involved in a motorcycle accident near Goshen. Born in Chicago on April 3, 1980, he was the son of Gilberto Garcia, Sr. and Margarita Mendez Garcia. He was mechanically minded, having attended ITT Technical Institute after graduating …read more.

Charles Milton “Chuck” Gilbert, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his son’s residence. He was born on Sept. 16, 1935, in Richmond, to Milton H. and Viola (Fourman) Gilbert. He attended Richmond public schools, was a United States Army veteran, and on Nov. 8, 1963, in Sioux Falls, …read more.

Infant Trey Matthew Hall, stillborn, of Warsaw, passed away at 9:09 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born to Trey and Sierra (Ross) Hall. Surviving are his parents; Trey and Sierra Hall of Warsaw, maternal grandparents; Kim Clase and Aaron Ross both of Warsaw, paternal grandparents; Michelle Hall and Homer …read more.

Richard “Dick” Trowbridge, 77, Bourbon, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at home in the care of his family as his faithful caregivers during his illness. He was born the son of Welcome and Maxine Gochenour Trowbridge on Feb. 13, 1942, at Fort Wayne. He has been a lifelong resident of Etna Green, Tippecanoe and …read more.

Mr. Carl Damron, 93, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Life Care Center of Rochester. In Prestonsburg, Ky. on Jan. 2, 1926, Carl Damron was the first born of Bert and Audie Howard Damron. He was the leader and oldest of …read more.

  Carlene Anne Snipes, 84, Rochester, passed away at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On Jan. 20, 1935, Carlene Anne Thompson was born in Rochester.  She was the daughter of  Robert Bryce and Arlene F. Morris Thompson.  Growing up she shared her childhood with three sisters and a brother. She graduated from Rochester High School …read more.

Susan Ward Ashby, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 11:10 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was one of two daughters born to Mary (Wall) and LeRoy Ward in Huntington. She was born Oct. 16, 1945. One day she met her future husband and was married on Sept. 30, 1995, …read more.

Rick L. Hatfield, 58, Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in his residence.  He was born on June 10, 1960, in Mentone, to Billy and Janice (Perry) Hatfield. He lived his whole life in the Kosciusko County area. He worked for Creighton Brothers as a grain operator, truck driver, and mill operator.  Rick also was …read more.

Ginger Loree Gifford, 69, passed away on the evening of May 18, 2019, from complications resulting from pneumonia. She was born on April 12, 1950, in Pierre, S.D. to Florence Swinson and Doyle Gifford. Her mother sadly passed away when Ginger was only three and eventually, she moved with her dad to Warsaw. From there, she lived …read more.

Orville Bolin, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 4:05 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on June 27, 1959, in Tell City, to Martin and Juanita (Jackson) Bolin. He is survived by his daughters; Tammy Lewis, April Hurd, and Desirea Bolin all of Warsaw; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren also …read more.

Ginger Gifford, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 7:59 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Letitia K. “Tish” Clevenger, 78, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on April 28, 1941, in Goshen, to Gaylord E. and Evelyn M. (Bitner) Jones. She graduated in 1959 from Syracuse High School and attended Ball State University in …read more.

Lowell Dean Culp, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 11:13 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Fla. He was born on Oct. 22, 1937, in Goshen, to Mervin C. and Lois (Kester) Culp. He attended Goshen High School, was a United States Army veteran, and was married on Feb. 14, …read more.

Charles M. Gilbert, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

 Janet H. Smith, 80, Plymouth, passed away at 5:22 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.      

Carmel Manns, 90, rural Akron, passed at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born on May 25, 1928, in Carey, Ohio, to Mitchell and Gracie (Barnett) Manns. He married on June 11, 1948 in Salyersville, Ky., to Opal Smith, who survives. Carmel worked for General Tire of Wabash for 22 …read more.

Patricia Ann “Tish” Blackburn, 79, Rochester, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at her residence. On June 28, 1939,  Patricia Ann Swanson  was born in Fulton County.  She was a cherished daughter of  Carl E. and Helen I. Woolley Swanson.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a big sister Phyllis.  In 1957 she graduated …read more.