Dr. Karol E. Scott-Myers, DVM, 61, of rural Columbia City, died at 3 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2019 ,at her home. She had been battling multiple myeloma. She was born Feb. 12, 1958, in East Chicago, a daughter of the late James H. and Pauline Rose (Pavelka) Scott. Her formative years were spent in Lake …read more.

Dennis J. Hudson, 74, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:37 a.m. Friday March 15, 2019, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born on July 1, 1944, in Argos, He was the son of Jack and Carol (Faulkner) Hudson. Dennis attended Argos High School and graduated with the Class of 1962. He also took …read more.

When reflecting on the life of Norma Sheets it is easy to see that there was no greater joy in her life than her family. She made working hard seem effortless, and she lived to use her time, gifts, and talents to bring joy to others. Norma was blessed to spend the majority of her …read more.

Mary Anna Fishburn, 100 of 635 Oakhill Ave., Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community died on March 16, 2019 at 1:30 a.m. Arrangements are pending at Earl Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos.

Betty J. Brovont, 99, of Rochester, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Life Care Canter of Rochester. On Jan. 20, 1920, Betty Jane Douglas was born in Frankfort. She was born to Scott and Zuba Shanks Douglas. As the youngest of the three Douglas children, she had bright red hair and far …read more.

Henry C. Miller Sr., 76, Warsaw and formerly of Pierceton, went to be with His Heavenly Father at 1:04 a.m., March 14, 2019. He was born on Dec. 5, 1942, to Fred and Josephine (Meade) Miller in Prestonsburg, Ky. He married the love of his life Mary Ann Reed on Feb. 13, 1963. They enjoyed …read more.

Norma P. Sheets, 91, Columbia City, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Gloria E. Edgerton, 70, Cromwell, passed away on March 13, 2019, at her residence. She was born to the late Earl Long and Phyllis (Gross) Long in Three Rivers, Mich. She married Lanny Edgerton on March 11, 1994, in Constantine, Mich. Gloria is survived by her husband of 25 years, Lanny; son, Michael Kramer of …read more.

Katie Cattron, 20, North Manchester, passed at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2019, at her home. Born at Wabash, April 16, 1998, she was a daughter of Michael and Jennie (Rayburn) Cattron. They survive at North Manchester. She was a part of the Rise Program at Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School and was set to graduate …read more.

Sandra “Sandie” Lynn Prater, 51, Warsaw, passed away at 2:23 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in her residence. She was born on Oct. 22, 1967, in Lima, Ohio to James Carl and Zella Sue (Hatfield) Wright. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. On Feb. 15, 1986, she was united in marriage to Scott …read more.

Betty Brovont,  99, Rochester, passed away on March 15, 2019, at  Life Care Center Of Rochester.  Arrangements are pending in the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Henry C. Miller, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 1:04 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, 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

Joe Allan Crouch, 76, Anderson, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, after a three-year battle with autonomic instability. He was born Oct. 14, 1942, in Warsaw to the late Charles and Helen (Gaskill) Crouch. He attended grade school and high school in Pierceton where he was active in basketball and track. …read more.

Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Prater, 51, Warsaw, passed away at 2:23 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Tom D. Baker, 79, North Manchester, passed away March 11, 2019. On Dec. 20, 1939, he was born in Wabash County, to Richard and Marcella “Sally” Nichols (Baker). Hehad an innovative spirit and enjoyed bringing new ideas to life. He was an artist, designer, and master craftsman. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and …read more.

John Arthur George Zumbaugh Cunningham, 64, Rochester passed away at 8:19 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2019, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. He went peacefully in his sleep. On April 15, 1954, he was born in Rochester. He later moved to Wisconsin and graduated from Ladysmith High School in Ladysmith Wisconsin with the Class …read more.

Lee Helmuth, 78, Nappanee, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at his residence after a year and a half battle with cancer. He was born on January 14, 1941, in Bremen to Harry and Sophia (Borkholder) Helmuth.   On May 8, 1962, he married Elva F. Chupp in Etna Green. Mr. Helmuth was a lifetime …read more.

Janina L. Haines, 83, Elkhart, died at 10:45 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Elkhart Center for Hospice Care, after a two year illness. She was born Aug. 23, 1935, in Nappanee to Laural and Ruth (Cleveland) Clingenpeel. On Jan. 5, 2007, she married John Haines in Elkhart. Mrs. Haines attended Nappanee High School. …read more.

Levi Francisco Gutierrez Silva, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. There will be a time of visitation from 4-6 p.m., on Thursday March 14, at Yeager Funeral Home.  A mass will take place at 2 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2019, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ligonier

Leonel Edward “Pete” Duhamell, Wabash, passed away at 12:55 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. He was 86 years old. Mr. Duhamell was born on Feb. 19, 1933, in Huntington County, Indiana to the late Elmer H. and Mary (Waters) Duhamell. He was a 1951 graduate of Urbana …read more.

Betty Lee McCarty, 85, Wabash, died at 6:10 am, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Sept. 29, 1933, in Hager Hill, Kentucky to James Edward and Hannah (Baldwin) Hitchcock. Betty married Eligah B. McCarty in Paintsville, Ky. on Feb. 4, 1956; he died Dec. 17, 2006. She …read more.

Janice Searfoss, 78, LaGrange, passed away on March 8, 2019, at Life Care Center of LaGrange. She was born on Feb. 14, 1941, in Syracuse, to Alva and Eva (Ritter) Searfoss. She lived most of her life in the Syracuse-Milford area. She is survived by her brother – Jerry Searfoss of Syracuse. There will be …read more.

Larry Neher, 68, Claypool, passed away at 10:05 a.m., March 11, 2019, in his residence. He was born on Sept. 26, 1950, in Warsaw to Ivan and Christine (Stafford) Neher. On July 17, 1977, in Leesburg he was united in marriage to Fay McAfoose. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident he worked for Dalton Foundries as …read more.

Donald G. Clouse, 85, Fulton, passed away at 7:23 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 10, 1933, in Fort Wayne, the son of George and Marjorie (Peigh) Clouse. He served with the United States Navy during the Korean War. On May 2, 1993, in Las Vegas, Nev., he …read more.

Mary A. Pike, 97, Rochester, passed away at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on Dec. 17, 1921, in Mentone, the daughter of Gordon and Edith (Vandermark) Young. She graduated from Akron High School in 1940. On Dec. 17, 1940, in Rochester, she married the love …read more.

Graham Rankin, 87, Warsaw passed away 2:35 p.m. March 5, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 14, 1931, in Muskegon, Mich. to Frank W. and Ruth G. Graham. On April 26, 1952, in Ann Arbor, Mich. he was united in marriage to Dorothy (Dottie) Sutch, who preceded him May …read more.

John David Frankfather, 72, Knapp Lake, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at home. He was born on April 19, 1947, the son of Paul and Evelyn (Lantz) Frankfather in Fulton County. He graduated from Cromwell High School in 1966 and served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam and was …read more.

It is with great sadness that the family of Emma Marie Lutz announce her passing after a brief illness, Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the age of 83 years. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 61 years, Jack Earl Lutz. She was born April 12, 1936, in Elwood. Emma (“Mom”, “Grandma”, Sis, Aunt and …read more.

Gale O. Kieper, 75, North Webster, passed away at 6:02 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 26, 1944, in Chicago Heights, Ill. to Richard V. and Norma G. (Metzger) Pangburn. She grew up in Chicago Heights and graduated in 1961 from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights. …read more.

Claudette K. Teel (Doran), 74, Warsaw, passed away at 2:05 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.  She was born on May 22, 1944, in Warsaw to Keith and Elnore (Hatfield) Doran. During her life she worked for Hot Dam Karaoke as well as Cardinal Services. She was an avid Bingo and scratch …read more.

David Brian Miller, 59, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, in his Warsaw home. Age 59 at the time of his death, he had battled with cancer and other health issues for several years. He was born on July 20, 1959, in Ironton, Ohio. The son of Benjamin H. Miller and …read more.

Mary Elaine Frazier, 90, Millersburg, passed away at 5:38 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her residence. She was born on March 1, 1929, in Syracuse, to Lester O. and Clara (Burson) Sawyer. She was a lifetime Millersburg resident and attended school in Syracuse. She was married on April 10, 1954, to Lawrence W. …read more.

Robert (Larry) Lawrence Quillen, passed on March 5th, 2019. He departed with family at his bedside and retained his sense of humor to the end. He counted his two greatest accomplishments as his son Jared Kyle and building his lake house for his family.  He was never more at home than on the water, either …read more.

Emma M. Lutz, 82, passed away on March 9, 2019 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567.

Gale Kieper, North Webster, passed away at 6:02 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN 46555.

Claudette Teel, 74, Warsaw, passed away at 2:05 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, Indiana. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Brenda Joyce Howell Iams, 63, Kansas City, and formerly of Tippecanoe, passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. She was born on Jan. 14, 1956, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Naretta (McSurley) Howell and Joe Howell. Brenda was a 1974 graduate of Triton High School …read more.

Robert “Larry” Lawrence Quillen passed on March 5, 2019. He departed with family at his bedside and retained his sense of humor to the end. He counted his two greatest accomplishments as his son Jared Kyle and building his lake house for his family. He was never more at home than on the water, either …read more.

Deborah Carpenter, 51, of Akron passed away at her home on March 8, 2019. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Laura Kay Bean Hale, 54, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Laura was born March 20, 1964, in South Bend, to James Norman Bean Sr. and Whelimina Jarvis Bean. She married Thomas Joseph Hale Sr. on Aug. 20, 1981, in Abilene, Texas. Laura loved her family dearly and will be missed …read more.

Mary Elaine Frazier, 90, of Millersburg, passed away at 5:38 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her residence. She was born on March 1, 1929, in Syracuse to Lester O. & Clara (Burson) Sawyer. She was a lifetime Millersburg resident and attended school in Syracuse. She was married on April 10, 1954, to Lawrence …read more.

P. Jeffery “T-Bone” Spear, 62, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, in his residence.  He was born Aug. 17, 1956, in Fort Wayne, to Phil and Rosalee (Bauman) Spear. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw Community High School. He then went on to further his education at Lincoln Tech in …read more.

Floyd E. Weaver, 91, rural South Whitley, died at 11:39 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at North Woods Village at Inverness Lakes, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Whitley County, a son of the late Walter and Pauline (Jacobs) Weaver. During his childhood years, his family moved throughout the country. He graduated …read more.

Gael Conway, 54, North Webster, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Maridean K. Howard, 77, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away, going home to be with our Lord, at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her home. In Greenfield, on Jan. 31, 1942, Maridean Kaye Scrogham was born. She was a treasured daughter of Everett and Gleeda Shields Scrogham. Growing …read more.

Phillip Spear, 62, Winona Lake, passed away Thursday, March 7, 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

Mary E. Frazier, 90, Millersburg, passed away at 5:38 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567

Carolyn Elizabeth “Carol” Clark, 79, Syracuse, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 7, 2019, after a brief illness due to a brain tumor. She was born on Nov. 9, 1939, in Warsaw to George Wilbur & Dortha Ruth (Phillips) Shaffer. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident except one year …read more.

Maridean K. Howard,  77, Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:55 a.m. in her home on March 7, 2019.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

William (Pappy) Lorrison Jr, 83, North Manchester, was born July 1, 1935, to Lena (Wright) and William Lorrison Sr. and passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He leaves behind two daughters: Penny Simmons and Robin (Rod) Emmons; significant other, Kay Lorrison; and surviving sisters, Joyce Norrick and Shannon Tate. He was preceded in death …read more.

Harriet E. Ladd, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 11:11 a.m., March 5, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born to William J. and Wava M. (Heckman) Crall on Sept. 3, 1922, in Warsaw. She was graduate of Warsaw High School and a lifetime area resident. She was united in marriage to John R. …read more.

Ray Hicks, 85, Roann, died at 4:54 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 14, 1933, in Floyd County, Ky. to Norman L. and Sadie (Shepherd) Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a U.S. Army veteran. He married the love of his life, Wilma Hicks in Floyd County, …read more.

  Nicholas J. Clevenger, 29, Rochester passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. On Nov. 26, 1989, Nicholas James Clevenger was born in South Bend. He was the son of James and Kristine Kay Kraus Clevenger. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Laura and brother David. He graduated from Rochester High School …read more.

Daughton Dancy, 94, Rochester, passed away at 4:54 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at his daughter’s residence. On July 7, 1924, Mr. Dancy was born in Springdale, N.C. to Grover Cleveland and Lutisha Sizemore Dancy. Daughton and Wilma C. Cole were married in 1947, she passed away in 1953. Daughton and Evelyn M. Willey were …read more.

Dennis Devon Gearhart, 67, Akron, passed away at 09:22 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. On Jan. 11, 1952, he was born in Rochester to Gerald and Arlene Holloway Gearhart. Dennis Gearhart and Trillia Kae Azbell were married on March 8, 1980 at Grace United Methodist Church of Rochester. Left …read more.

Carolyn Elizabeth “Carol” Clark, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 5:12 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her residence.  Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567 is in charge of arrangements. 

Charles E. “Chuck” Berkeypile, 76, Milford, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Feb. 20, 1943, in Warsaw to Ralph Everett and Gladys Marie (Hollar) Berkeypile. He was a lifetime Milford area resident and graduated in 1961 from Milford High School where …read more.

Graham Rankin, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 2:35 p.m., Tuesday, March 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

Marcos Mendoza, 32, Pierceton, passed away at 12:37 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 23, 1986, in Chicago, Ill. to Socorro Brito and Marcos Mendoza. He moved to the area with his family when he was 9 years old and was a …read more.

Nicholas J. Clevenger, 29, Rochester passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Daughton Dancy, 94, Rochester passed away on March 5, 2019.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Dennis Gearhart, 67, Beaver Dam, passed away at 9:22 p.m., March 5, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Harriet E. Ladd, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 11:11 a.m., March 5, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Donald R. Groenleer, 70, Rochester, passed away at 2:57 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 1, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Mich. the son of George and Dorothy (Palma) Groenleer. He graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School in 1966, where he was an accomplished swimmer, winning all-city honors …read more.

Deanna Bussard, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 2:20 a.m., Sunday, March 3, 2019, in her residence. She was born May 31, 1957, in Warsaw to Hanford and Etha (Rutherford) Hall. She was a graduate of Triton High School, Bourbon. She was a loving mother and faithful homemaker for her family. Survivors include her partner Gregory …read more.

Mary Louise (Suelzer) Lowe passed away in the comfort of her home in Warsaw, March 2, 2019. She was the wife of the late Phil O. Lowe. She is survived by 11 children: Michael (Connie) Lowe, John (Katy) Lowe, Anita (Dennis) Fitzgerald, James (Jackie) Lowe, Marty (Owen) Altman, Susan (Paul) Scheuer, Sharon (late Robert) Semmer, …read more.

Shirley A. Hewitt, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 4:49 a.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019, in North Webster. She was born on July 17, 1945, in Goshen, to Charles Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Strieby) Hewitt. She was a lifetime area resident and attended New Paris and Syracuse Schools. She retired in January 2002 from Chore-Time …read more.

Sharon R. Hoffman, 81, Wabash, passed away March 3, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash, IN. Sharon was born September 9, 1937 in Warsaw, Indiana to Clinton E. and Dora Jane (Harter) Smith. Sharon graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1955. On Dec. 18, 1982, she married Donald William Hoffman. She loved her …read more.

Twila Diane Smith, 66, Rochester, died on March 2, 2019, at St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis, at 6:25 a.m. She was born on Oct. 9, 1952, in Rochester, to James and Donna Belle (Ellis) Umberger. She lived all of her life in the Rochester area. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1971. …read more.

Madonna J. Clemons Stephens, 78, Claypool, passed at 8:48 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at her daughter’s residence. She was born on March 1, 1940, in Rochester, to Ernest and Deloras (Easterday) Tucker. She married on July 3, 1958 in Mexico, to Harold Clemons, he preceded her May 9, 1988. She then married on April …read more.

John Cunningham, 64, Rochester, passed away at 8:19 a.m., on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Deanna Bussard, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 2:20 a.m., Sunday, March 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

Mary Louise Lowe, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 4:15 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 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

John D. Brown, 76, Claypool, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, at 7:42 p.m.  He was born on July 22, 1942, in Warsaw, to Robert and Esther (Tschantz) Brown.  He graduated from Leesburg High School in 1960. He retired as an assistant pressman from R.R. Donnelly and Sons, Warsaw, after 42 …read more.

Edith Hagerman, 90, Ligonier, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 19, 1928, in War, W. Va., the daughter of John M. and Clara (Woody) Hicks. On Aug. 1, 1946, she married Elbert L. Hagerman; he preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 2015. …read more.

Madonna J. Clemons Stephens, 78, of Claypool, passed away at 8:48 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at her daughter’s residence. She was born March 1, 1940, in Rochester to Ernest and Deloras (Easterday) Tucker. She was married on July 3, 1958, in Mexico, Ind. to Harold Clemons, who preceded her in death on May 9, …read more.

Richard “Rick” Applegate, 63, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 27, 2019, in Fort Wayne, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. On Oct. 3, 1955, he was born to David E. and Betty J. (King) Applegate in Wabash. He was a member at the Loyal Order of Moose #1518 and the Sons of the American Legion …read more.

Mary Lee Lambert, North Manchester, formally living on Big Tippy Lake for 21 years, passed away Feb. 27, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Wabash, Jan. 17, 1942, to Lowell “Hap” and Mary Kathryn (Coon) Hoover, Mary was one of six kids. Her heart for people showed through her acts …read more.

John Cunningham, 64, Rochester, passed away at 8:19 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2019, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

John Brown, 76, Claypool, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 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

Randy W. Hunter, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 5:04 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He passed away quietly which is just how he lived. Born on January 29, 1944 in South Bend, Randy Hunter was one of five children. He was the son of Byron G. and Winifred (Fiwek) Hunter. He graduated …read more.

Randy W. Hunter, 75, Warsaw, passed away at Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital at 5:04 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Pre-planned arrangements are with Titus Funeral Home and will be announced soon. Condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Gary Bowens, 69, Rochester, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at Methodist Southlake Hospital, Merrillville. He was born on Feb. 22, 1950, the son of Earl and Martha (Vanover) Bowens. He had worked as a carpenter for many years. He enjoyed fishing, watching western movies and loved being in the outdoors. Survivors …read more.

Alice Dillard,  95, passed away at 9:04 p.m.,  Feb. 27, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Wabash. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jonathan A. “Jon” Pitts, 50, South Bend, passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born on June 19, 1968, in Lafayette, to James A. and Gloria J. (Hensley) Pitts. He grew up in Anderson and attended Anderson High School. He moved to the South …read more.

Bernice Keppler, 107, North Manchester, passed away at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Feb. 25, 2019. She was the oldest resident at Timbercrest Senior Living Community. Bernice was born in Disko, Dec. 7, 1911, the fourth of seven children of Melvin F. Miller and Nettie Edith (Tully) Miller. In 1929, she graduated from Sidney High …read more.

Leota E. Long, 86, Cromwell, passed from this earth into the loving arms of her Savior at Avalon Village, Ligonier. Known to many as “Chickie,” she was born to Theodore and Uteva Mowat in White Pigeon, Mich. She was the firstborn of five children; she is survived by Alice Johnson and was preceded in death …read more.

Nina May Kendrick was born May 1, 1923, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Stanley Roy and Muriel Alberta (Pettit) Brownell. She married Vernard William (Ben) Kendrick on June 19, 1948 in Rochester, N.Y. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2009. She accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age and was a …read more.

Jonathan A. “Jon” Pitts, 50, South Bend, passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Nina M. Kendrick, 95, Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, 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

Charles E. “Chuck” Jones, 65, Rochester, passed away at 10:28 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at his residence. In Cheyenne, Wyo., on June 3, 1953, Mr. Jones was born to Francis and Marilyn Taylor Jones. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and a brother. Chuck Jones  is survived by his wife Pamela …read more.

Rudy  A. Rom,  96, Rochester, passed away at 9:21 p.m., Feb. 23, 2019, at Wynnfield Crossing. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Lou Ella Martinez, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 4:31 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in her residence. She was born Oct. 1, 1927, in Saginaw, Mich. to Nancy (Francis) Peters. She lived most of her life in Warsaw. During her life she worked for Sunmetal and in 1993 she retired from Zimmer as a production worker.  She was …read more.

Marilyn Irene Sells, 85, Silver Lake, passed away at 11:08 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. She was born on July 19, 1933, in Warsaw, to Dorothea G. (Longfellow) Lozier and Ernest H. Lozier. On Aug. 12, 1951, she was married to Duane C. Sells. They shared 54 …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.

Sally Ann Goon, a lifetime resident of Leesburg, passed away on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 21, in Goshen Hospital after bravely battling cancer. Born on July 12, 1950, she was one of four children born to Junior and Maxine (Woods) Goon. She attended Leesburg school and graduated with the class of 1968 from Warsaw …read more.

Barbara Ann “Barb” Kortum-Neff, 80, Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at her home in Sarasota, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Sally Ann Goon, a lifetime resident of Leesburg, passed away on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 21, in Goshen Hospital after bravely battling cancer. Born on July 12, 1950, she was one of four children born to Junior and Maxine (Woods) Goon. She attended Leesburg school and graduated with the class of 1968 from Warsaw …read more.

Debra J. Van Ness, 61, entered the Kingdom of Heaven when she passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. A resident of Warsaw for the past thirty years, Debra was admitted to Kosciusko Community Hospital at the time of her death. She was born to Robert W. and Delores M. (Gay) Young. She was …read more.

George Louis Robertson,  71, passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Feb. 23, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are with Cory Benz at Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for more complete details.