Paula S. Whitesell, 83, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, at 6:20 p.m. in Grace Village Health Care and Rehabilitation, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Patricia N. “Pat” Schaller, 80, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she  peacefully passed away at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at her home. On July 19, 1938, Patricia Nadine Segvich was born in Chicago.  She was the treasured daughter of John and Mary Nadine Young Segvich. In 1956, she graduated …read more.

Christopher “Cricky” Scott Cochran, 47, Warsaw, passed away at 4:34 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 13, 1972, in Warsaw, to Mary (Rollins) Plummer and David Cochran. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he attended Warsaw Community High School. He had worked for Dollar …read more.

Brenda K. Ward, 61, Noble County, passed away at 6:12 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in her residence. She was born Nov., 20, 1957, in Rochester, to Arlo and Lois (Ummel) Knouff. She lived most of her life in Missouri and Indiana. She was an LPN during her life and was a passionate caregiver. She was …read more.

Violet Louise Sponseller, 93, Leesburg, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care. She was born Jan. 9, 1926, in Indianapolis, to Ernest Barth and Bertha (Chubb) Wolfe. On Oct. 3, 1942, she was united in marriage to Russell Roy Sponseller in Warsaw. Violet moved to the Kosciusko County …read more.

Rosemary Charles, 69, Ligonier, passed away Monday April 1, 2019, at Parkview Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born on Jan. 20, 1950, the daughter of Beckan Taulbeel and Garnet Angie (Taulbee) Clark in Wolf Lake. On Feb. 27, 1976, she married Elmer Defroy Charles Sr.; he survives. She is also survived by two sons, …read more.

Daniel Thomas Rose, 54, passed away in his home April 4th, 2019. He was born in Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 16, 1964. A lifetime student of World History he was a graduate of Warsaw High School and an alumnus of University of Arizona. He was employed at Owen’s Grocery for 16 years and formerly at Liquid …read more.

George T. Dvorak, 74, Leesburg, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at his home. He was born on Aug. 2, 1944, in Chicago, Ill. to William and Virginia (Wisniewski) Dvorak. He was a United States Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He was married on May 3, 1969, in Lemont, Ill. to …read more.

Anna J. Hurd, 71, Mentone, passed away at 10:58 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 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

Lucrecia Cenobia Magno Martinez, 64, Rochester, passed away at 10:27 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Oct. 30, 1954, in the town of San Lucas Colucan, in the Municipality of Izúcar de Matamoros in the State of Puebla, Mexico to Carmen Castillo Ariza and José …read more.

Valda Vere (Fruit) Collier, 96, Pierceton, passed away 12:25 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born on June 2, 1922, in rural Packerton, to Ruth (McFarren) Fruit and Frank Fruit.  On Feb. 14, 1946, she was married in Warsaw, to Charles Robert Collier, they shared 68 …read more.

Matthew Franklin Thomas, 33, passed away on March 10, 2019, after a career of service to his country. He was an extraordinary man and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was a devoted son to Robert Thomas and Lisa Frauhiger, a loving brother to Lucas Thomas, and a caring grandson to …read more.

George T. Dvorak, 74, Leesburg, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his home. Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements.

Violet L. Sponseller, 93, Winona Lake, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Daniel Thomas Rose, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 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

Brenda J. Alexander, 78, Pierceton, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 24, 1940, to Francis Marion and Ethel (May) Lilly in Paintsville, Kentucky. She retired from Uniroyal of Warsaw and the operated Brenda’s Day Care for several years. She loved her daycare kids. …read more.

George Louis Robertson passed away, surrounded by devoted family and friends, at 4:10 a.m., Feb. 23, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, after a determined and courageous fight against cancer.   He was 71 years old, having lived a life of exemplary and dedicated service to others, including in Warsaw, Indiana, where he recently served …read more.

Brenda K. Ward, 61, Noble County, passed away at 6:12 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 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

Stanley R. “Stan” Insley, 78, Syracuse, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Greencroft Rehab in Goshen. He was born on Feb. 11, 1941, in Warsaw, to Robert G. “Bob” and Ethel Mae (Rowe) Insley. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1959 from Syracuse High School. He …read more.

Helen Marie (Brugh) Hollett, born March 19, 1924, in Plymouth, passed away on March 31, 2019. She was the daughter of Fred E and Etta Jane (Berkeypile) Brugh. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Myrtle J McGonegal, Goldie M Brugh, Hazel I Travis, and brother, John Frederick Brugh. On July 13, …read more.

Stanley R. “Stan” Insley, 78, Syracuse, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Greencroft Rehab in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Gloria J. Chivington, 66, North Webster, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her home. She was born on Aug. 17, 1952, in Fort Wayne, to Charles and Patricia (Otis) Huffman. She graduated in 1970 from Southside High School in Fort Wayne and on March 25, 1972, in Fort Wayne, she …read more.

Edward L. “Ed” Chivington, 66, North Webster, passed away at 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 26, 1952, in Fort Wayne, to Eugene and Mary (Reichard) Chivington. He graduated in 1970 from West Noble High School and on March 25, 1972, in Fort Wayne he married …read more.

Kimberly Ann Valentine, 55, Montpelier, and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 12:31 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 16, 1963, in Rochester, the daughter of Richard L. and Esther (Quier) Smith. On July 2, 1994, in Rochester, she married Terry Valentine and he …read more.

Rhonda Kay Allen, 61, Silver Lake, passed away April 1, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1957, in Wabash to the late William and Evelyn (Barton) Hensley. Rhonda was married to Thomas Allen on Aug. 21, 1977; he preceded her in death on Nov. 16, 2015. She loved the Lord and …read more.

Carol Lucille (Weston) Schmeltz, 84, Syracuse, died at 12:30 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2019, at her residence. She was born Nov. 16, 1934, in South Bend to Thomas and Maude Weston.  Carol grew up at Lake of the Woods, Bremen, graduating from Bremen High School in 1952. She married Robert K. Schmeltz on Sept. 6, 1953, in …read more.

Donald F. Kenipe, 91, Pierceton passed away at 12:48 a.m., April 1, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on April 6, 1927, in Indianapolis, to Jennings and Goldie (Ottinger) Kenipe. He was united in marriage in Indianapolis to Marilyn Barnes on June 17, 1951, who preceded him on Oct. 25, 2015. A resident …read more.

James “Jim” Alden Smith, 82, passed away unexpectantly on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Warsaw. He was born on Nov. 6, 1936, in Marshall County, to Gilbert and Roma (Pyle) Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County. He was a graduate of Silver Lake (High School). On Nov. 28, 1954, he was united …read more.

Douglas E. Hollan, 49, Rochester, passed away March 31, 2019, unexpectedly at home. He was born to Ray D. and Vergie Howard Hollan on November 29, 1969, in Hazard, Ky. He has been a resident of the area most of his life. He worked in trailer manufacturing at Fairmont and Schultz Homes He was a …read more.

Gloria J. Chivington, North Webster, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Joseph C. Fulford, 87, Ligonier, passed away at Goshen Hospital at 5:15 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born on Oct. 22, 1931, in Wawaka, to the late Nathan and Lavada (Sparrow) Fulford. He married Mavis Conrad on Sept. 11, 1954, in Albion.  She passed away on Aug. 27, 2016. He is survived by his daughters, …read more.

Charlene C. Rowe, 56, Argos, passed away at 2:48 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. She was born on Sept. 12, 1962, in Plymouth, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Dunlap) Garn. She had graduated from Bethel College, Mishawaka, with degrees in Accounting, Paralegal and Business Administration. She had …read more.

Larry Edwin “Swi” Swihart, 78, rural Silver Lake, died Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1940, in Kosciusko County, to Harold and Ruby (Pyle) Swihart. He was a 1958 graduate of Silver Lake High School. He married Mary Ann Sutton at the LaFontaine Christian Church on April 3, 1966. …read more.

Donald F. Kenipe, 91, Pierceton, passed away at 12:48 a.m., Monday, April 1, 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

Reverend John “Jack” Allen Cahill, Winona Lake, 93, went to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 11: 24 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Grace Village Health Care. He was born Oct. 5, 1925, in Dubuque, Iowa to Dorothy (Green) Cahill and Frank Cahill. On Aug. 14, 1948, he married Jean (Valentine) Cahill, who survives. He served in the U.S. …read more.

James Alden Smith, 82, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Carl E. Chupp, 72, Goshen, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019, at Courtyard Healthcare. He was born Oct. 7, 1946, in Batavia, N.Y., to Jacob Chupp and Edith (Ressler) Holmes. On Feb. 25, 1967, he married Loretta Birkey, who survives along with two children: Craig (Maria) Chupp, New Paris; and Carla (Ryan) Johnson, Mishawaka; six grandchildren: …read more.

Shirley Armstrong, 59, Columbia City, passed away at 6:44 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital. Born Feb. 23, 1960, in Winchester, she was the daughter of Glen J. Armstrong and Julia A. (Henizer) Wasson. She graduated from Winchester Community High School with the Class of 1978. Following high school, she attended college and …read more.

Evelyn M. Hensley, 79, North Manchester, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2019. She was one of 13 children born to Oscar S. and Florence M. (Helser) Barton on Sept. 23, 1939, in Warsaw. On May 21, 1957, she married William R. Hensley. He later passed away on Jan. 10, 1987. …read more.

Carolyn Louise Kline, 92, Wyatt, passed away peacefully in her home at 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019, with family by her side. She was born on Feb. 5, 1927, the daughter of William “Dudley” and Lillian (Sinninger) Legner. On Oct. 14, 1971, she married Warren “Bill” Kline, who passed away less than 24 hours …read more.

Warren “Bill” R. Kline, 95, Wyatt, passed away peacefully at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born Aug. 21, 1923, in Mishawaka, the son of Carl and Margaret Kline. On Oct. 14, 1971, he married Carolyn Miller, who passed away less than 24 hours prior to him. He is survived …read more.

Zelma Saxton, 90, a lifelong resident of Marshall County, passed away in her Plymouth home on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Born at home Aug. 24, 1928, she was the daughter of John C. and Ethel F. (Gordon) Haag and one of seven children. She attended Tyner Schools and then attended cosmetology school. She raised her …read more.

James Cheesman, 77, Rochester, passed away at 2:57 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2019, at his residence. On May 26, 1941, he was born in Lafayette to G. Wesley and Chloris J. Gochenour Cheesman. Growing up, he shared his childhood with three sisters and a brother. He and Sharon Sue Campbell were married on April 1, 1960. Survivors …read more.

James A. “Jim” Goddard, 72, Leesburg, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his residence. He was born on June 2, 1946, in Plymouth, to Vernon & Maxine E. (Morris) Goddard. He was a lifetime area resident and graduated in 1965 from North Webster High School. On July 23, 1965, in Leesburg, …read more.

James A. “Jim” Goddard, 72, Leesburg, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Mary K. Klosowski, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 4, 1945, in Michigan City to Kenneth and Evelyn (Bruemmer) Breitzka. She was a graduate of Elston High School, Michigan City. She was united in marriage to Terry J. Klosowski …read more.

Patricia I. Utter, 84, Athens, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:08 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On April 14, 1934, Patricia Ilene Jernigan was born in Detroit, Mich. She was a treasured daughter of Bryan and Olevia Goody Jernigan. She was the third oldest …read more.

Colin Gordon Bates was born April 7, 1961, in Summit, N.J., to the late Joel G. Bates, originally from Syracuse, and Dolores Marie Chelko Bates of Natrona Heights, Penn. He spent his early childhood in Pittsburgh, Penn. before moving to Houston, Texas, where he attended Cy-Fair High School. He attended Indiana University and was a …read more.

Pamela K. Gearhart, 64, Silver Lake, died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 10, 1954, at Rochester, to John C. and Loreen A. (Landis) Hoover. Graduating from Manchester High School in 1972, later that year Dec. 16, 1972, she married Robert “Bob” …read more.

Miriam Theresa (Murphy) Oakes, 70, Argos, passed away at 7:45 a.m., March 24, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She had been in declining health. On Nov. 3, 1948, in Philadelphia, Penn. she was born to William J. Murphy and Helen T. (Maudrake) Murphy. She moved to Argos in December 2015; she had been living in Griswold, Conn. On April …read more.

Rosaelee Sutton, 89, Rochester, passed away at 7:58 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born Sept. 30, 1929, in Rochester, the daughter of Harvey Glen and Sarah Elizabeth (Smith) Chapin. On Nov. 16, 1947, in Rochester, she married Murrell E. Sutton and he preceded her in death on Dec. …read more.

Dr. Orville L. McFadden, 94, rural Claypool, passed at 8 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 25, 1924, in New Haven, to Russell and Evelyn (Pfeiffer) McFadden. He was married on Nov. 10, 1951, in Millville, Mich. to Vanoma I. “Judy” McFadden, who preceded on Sept. 28, 2016. …read more.

Rose R. Valdez, 57, Claypool, passed away at 2 p.m.,Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 10, 1961, to Edelmiro and Alice (Richwalski) Hernandez in Hammond. She was married on Dec. 28, 1999, to Jose Valdez in Las Vegas, Nev. She was a homemaker who love to …read more.

Jean Justice, 82 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at 1:40 a.m. in Warsaw Meadows Care Center on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Born Velva Imogene Rice on Dec. 1, 1936, in Waynesburg, Ky., she was one of six children. She grew up in Lincoln County, Ky. before settling in Warsaw where she …read more.

Robert G. “Bob” Farber, 71, Syracuse, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2019, at his home. He was born on Jan. 4, 1948, in Huntington, to Robert H. and Melba (Miller) Farber. He graduated in 1967 from Wolf Lake High School in Wolf Lake, and was a United States Army veteran. He …read more.

V. Imogene Justice, known to most as “Jean,” passed away quietly at 1:40 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. She was 82 years old. Arrangements were pre-planned with Titus Funeral Home though date and time of service are pending. Updated information will be available at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Nancy Reed, 68, passed away before 7 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in her son’s Warsaw home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home and are currently pending. Please see www.TitusFuneralHome.com for complete obituary and for updates to service information.

Howard “Bub” Patrick, 69, Claypool, passed away 1:36 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2019, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 15, 1949, in Salyersville, Ky. to Monroe and Rosalie (Hale) Patrick. He was a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County. On Oct. 5, 2006, he was united in marriage to Dianna Diehl in Winona Lake. He …read more.

Wesley A. “Wes” Kern, 32, Leesburg, passed away at 8:27 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, at his home. He was born in Goshen, on March 24, 1986, to Daniel Kern and Vickie Kuhl. He attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was a lifetime area resident except for 2 years in Panama City, Fla. …read more.

Phillip Eugene “Flip” Morris, 53, Ligonier passed away on March 24, 2019, at home. He was born on Feb. 16, 1966, the son of Phillip and Virginia (Blake) Morris Sr. in Goshen. On Sept. 16, 2018, he married Tracy Abner; she survives. Survivors include his wife, Tracy Morris of Ligonier; a daughter, Taylor Morris of …read more.

Rosalie Diane “Rosie” Albaugh, 70, Cromwell, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on June 24, 1948, the daughter of Melvin and Evelyn (Slone) Brazel, in Goshen. On Feb. 16, 1991, she married Michael J. Albaugh; he survives. Other survivors include her …read more.

Mary K. Klosowski, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, 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

Robert G. “Bob” Farber, 71, Syracuse, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse,

Wesley A. “Wes” Kern, 32, Leesburg, passed away at 8:27 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Doris Eugenia Dorsey, 99, Winona Lake, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. She was born on Nov. 2, 1919, in Kosciusko County to Elmo and Florence (Weimer) Shock. She graduated in 1936 from Syracuse High School and was a lifetime …read more.

Brenda J. Alexander, 78 of Pierceton, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 24, 1940 to Francis Marion and Ethel (May) Lilly in Paintsville, Ky. She retired from Uniroyal of Warsaw and the operated Brenda’s Day Care for several years. She loved her daycare kids. …read more.

Howard Patrick, 69, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:36 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Thomas A. Edgar, 83 of Warsaw and a longtime resident of Leesburg, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 23, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Tom, as most knew him, was born on Sept. 18, 1935, in Leesburg and was the son of Lewis Edgar and Lola (Whiteleather) Edgar. He was a …read more.

Florence M. Holman, 82, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away just before 2 p.m. on Friday, March 22, in Elkhart Place Assisted Living in Elkhart. Born on March 14, 1937, in Mt Clemens, Mich., she was the daughter of Henry and Clara (Hempke) Geisler. She was a 1956 graduate of Mt Clemens High School and was …read more.

Debra L. (Bell) Minglin, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly after a courageous battle with cancer at 8:35 a.m. on March 22, 2019, in her home. She was 62 years old. Born on February 1, 1957 in Logansport she was the daughter of Patricia (Morrison) White. Debra, or Debbie as most knew her, …read more.

Maria Andrea Pizana Contreras, 83, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on Nov. 3, 1935, to the late Francisco Contreras and Bernarda Aguilar in Aguascalientes, Ags. Mexico. On Oct. 9, 1952, she married Manuel Pizana and together they shared over 67 …read more.

Deedra Louise Kreager, 72, of Lafayette and formerly of Cromwell, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019, at home. She was born on Oct. 30, 1946, the daughter of Arthur and Bonnie Jean (Moore) Wehmeyer in Rushville. On Oct. 4, 1969, she married Jerry Kreager; he survives. Kreager was a former secretary at Ra Comm …read more.

Brenda J. Alexander, 78, Pierceton, passed away 10:10 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

George “Bobby” Langley, 78 of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:47 a.m., March 23, 2019, at his home. On Dec. 30, 1940, Langley was born in Grayson County, Kentucky. he was a treasured son of Jess Anthony and Mattie Mae Fulkerson Langley. Growing up as the second youngest …read more.

Doris E. Dorsey, 99, of Winona Lake and formerly of North Webster, passed away at 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

George Langley, 78, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:20 a.m., March 23, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Shethar “Duke” Davis, 95, Wabash, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at his home. He was born Aug. 25, 1923, in San Diego, Calif., to Louis P. and Edna (Shethar) Davis. He spent a good part of his boyhood growing up in Switzerland, where he learned to speak French fluently …read more.

  Former Rochester Native Carole Florian, 85, was surrounded by her loving family when she entered into Jesus’ presence at 8:20 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019. at her home in Charleston, S.C. This was a result of complications from a stroke. On Nov. 14, 1933, Carole Smiley was born in Fulton County. She was a treasured daughter …read more.

Rose R. Valdez, 57, Claypool, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

G. Robert “Bob” Haney, having spent most of his lifetime as a resident of Winona Lake, passed away at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Warsaw’s Lake City Place. Born on March 15, 1923, in Winona Lake, he recently celebrated his 96th birthday. He was the son of the late Ralph R. and Mary …read more.

Alberta L. Davis, 91, passed away on March 17, 2019.  She was a resident of Colorado Springs for 27 years and a former resident of the Orme School, Mayer, Ariz, and Claypool. Davis was a teacher and college counselor for many years. She was a graduate of Rochester High School (1945) and Ball State University …read more.

Gelenia D. Smith, known to most as “Jill” or as “Grandma Smith,” passed away just before 5:30 p.m.on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in her home north of Hoffman Lake. Having spent most of her life in the Atwood area, Smith was 79 years old. She was born in Marshall County on Dec. 31, 1939, and …read more.

Marilyn Staton, age 66, of Plant City, Fla., passed away on March 15, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Bernice Brockus Erow. Staton was a member of the St. Clement Catholic Church. She enjoyed being involved with her community at Magnolia Hill. Survivors include children Sandy (Bob) Schrader and Chris (Brandye) …read more.

Victor Staton, 75, of Sebring, Fla., passed away on March 15, 2019. A native of LaCrosse, he was the son of the late Virgil and Norma Railsback Staton. Survivors include children Sandy (Bob) Schrader and Chris (Brandye) Staton; siblings Marcille Claar, Edith Harrington, Sharon Petty, Fern Staton, Frieda Wong and Vyron Staton; and grandsons Nicholas …read more.

Lowell L. Engle, 80, of Indianapolis (formerly of Warsaw and Greenwood) found rest in Jesus’ arms on March 15, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Warsaw on Oct. 25, 1938, he was the third of four sons of Louis and Dorothea Engle. He grew up in Kosciusko County and graduated from …read more.

Frances Antoinette (Hogan) Brooks, 81, Warsaw, entered into her eternal home, on March 17, 2019, after a lengthy illness. Born to Frank Hogan and Barbara (Keane) Hogan on May 5, 1937, in Bury, England, Brooks was a woman of deep faith, who cherished her Irish Catholic roots. Her family thought it only fitting that she …read more.

Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Fought of Warsaw went home into the arms of Jesus at 11:56 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at his residence at the age of 83.  He was born on Oct. 27, 1935, in Albion, to Winifred Irene (Nelson) Fought and Ernest Owen Fought. On June 5, 1976, he was married to …read more.

Thomas “Tommy”  A. Bauer, 77, of Rochester, passed away at 3 p.m., on St. Joseph’s Day, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Dukes Hospital of Peru. On Aug. 18, 1941, Thomas Albert Bauer was born in Monterey to Fred and LaPearl Keller Bauer. As one of the six Bauer kids, growing up he shared his childhood …read more.

Amber Grace Miller, daughter of Ezra Leroy and Erin (Nead) Miller was stillborn at 8:06 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Koscuisko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Surviving are her parents; sisters, Melissa Miller, Emily Miller; brothers, Ezra Miller, Kristopher Miller; paternal grandmother, Esther Miller, Orwell, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Leon and Elizabeth Nead, Hart, Mich.; great …read more.

Gelenia D. (Young) Smith, a resident of rural Warsaw, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in her home north of Hoffman Lake. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home and are currently pending. Please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com for service details or to leave condolences.

Lloyd Whitaker, 65, Silver Lake, passed away at 11:25 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, in his residence. He was born on May 4, 1953, to Ellis and Maxine (Spradlin) Whitaker in Prestonsburg, Ky. He was united in marriage on May 21, 1971, to Pearlie (Prater) in Silver Lake. He was a union carpenter for many …read more.

Kristin C. Sundin, 50, Warsaw, passed away at 9:05 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows. She was born April 2, 1968, in Chicago, Ill. to Gunnare and Marylou (Vinci) Sundin. A Warsaw resident for 30 years, she graduated from Lake Central High School in St. John and later Ivy Tech of Warsaw in …read more.

Larry B. Taylor, 73, Ligonier, passed away at 2:25 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, following an extended illness at Northridge Village in Albion. He had been a resident there since 2016 He was born on Sept. 30, 1945, the son of Leland Devere and Cleo Euda (Fausnaugh) Taylor in Noble County. He grew up in …read more.

Lloyd Whitaker, 65, Silver Lake, passed away at 11:25 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kristin C. Sundin, 50, Warsaw, passed away at 9:05 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Carl Fredric Porter, 93 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at 5:30 a.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Warsaw’s Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Porter was born on June 26, 1925, in Lebanon, Missouri to Fred and Laley (Gardner) Porter. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as …read more.

Russell L. Jackson, 67, Kimmell, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at home. He was born on April 15, 1951, the son of Jim and Ruth (Ritenour) Jackson in Fort Wayne, and was a lifetime area resident. He married Sherry Smith on June 5, 1970. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Jackson; daughters and sons: …read more.

Mary Anna (Growcock) Fishburn, 100, 635 Oakhill Ave., Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, following a brief illness. On Aug. 6, 1918, in Roann, she was born to Thurlow and Sylvia (Cain) Growcock and had lived most of her life in the Argos community. On …read more.

Charles H. Ravenscroft, 95, of Wabash, died at 12:25 a.m, Saturday, March 16, 2019 ,at his son’s home in Cicero. He was born May 26, 1923, in Wabash, to Harry H. and Leah (Ply) Ravenscroft. Chuck was a U.S. Navy veteran during Word War II, serving in the Atlantic and South Pacific. He married Peggy …read more.

Josefina (Pena) Salazar, 74, Ligonier, passed away on March 15, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born March 19, 1944, to the late Guadalupe (Manuela Rodrigeuz) Pena in San Pedro, Mexico. She married Jose Salazar on Dec. 15, 1969. He passed away on March 1, 2010. Josefina lived her life in both Mercedes, …read more.