George T. Bowler, 83, Milford, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Florence G. Barry, 57, Milford, passed away at 6:23 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on Aug. 11, 1962, in Fairfax, Va. to James H. and Alice P. (Swartz) Bradshaw. She attended Goshen High School and was a United States Army veteran. She was married on April 26, 1986, …read more.

Billy Eugene Brandenburg, 85, North Manchester, died at 4 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born March 19, 1934, in Wabash County, to Dorsey and Eunice (Rautenkranz) Brandenburg. Billy was a 1952 Chester High School graduate. He married Connie Hileman at the Manchester First Brethren Church on Sept. 11, …read more.

James “Jim” Allan Hoffer, 78, Argos, died at 11:30 a.m., Dec. 6, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, where he was rehabbing from back surgery. On July 9, 1941, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio he was born to Aubrey Hoffer and Anne (Chizek) Hoffer. He had lived in Marshall County for 33 years, …read more.

Alice M. Slusher, 91, Culver, passed away on Dec. 10, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Alice was born to Raymond and Marietta (Peterson) Cummins on Aug. 4, 1928, in Bloomfield, Ohio. She was one of seven children. She was married to Wilmer Slusher, who preceded her in death in 1986. Wilmer and …read more.

Roger L. Freels, 73,  Marshtown, passed away at 12:01 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born March 22, 1946, in Fulton County to the late Walter Sr. and Frances (Theil) Freels. Survivors include his brothers, Kenneth Freels of Florida, Walter Freels Jr. of Fulton, Gene Freels (Shirley) of Fulton, Audry Freels …read more.

Joyce Tran, 71, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Syracuse. A Life Celebration® is currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Shirley “Starbuck” Bragg, 84 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away in her home surrounded by her family at 9:49 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be sent and a full obituary viewed at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Florence Barry, 57, Milford, passed away at 6:23 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Jon Loren Dipert, 79, Murphy, N.C.; formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at his daughter’s home in Pierceton. He was born on Nov. 10, 1940, in Plymouth, to Raymond and Bessie A. “Arlene” (McKenzie) Dipert. He graduated from Knox High School in Knox, and was married on Dec. …read more.

Clark G. Trombley, 64, Larwill, passed away at 1:20 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Columbia City. Clark was born on Nov. 26, 1955, in Detroit, Mich. to Clark J. and Barbara (Walker) Trombley. He graduated from Clarkston High School in Michigan. For ten years, Clark worked as a roughneck (laborer) …read more.

Lorree A. Corbat, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at her home. She was born on July 22, 1954 in Fort Wayne, to Maurice Reed and Donna Lorree (Rockwell) Snyder. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1973 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse. She was …read more.

Lorree A. (Snyder) Corbat, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Frank Whitehead died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, with all the blessings of the Catholic Church. He died at home surrounded by his wife and eight children after a full and blessed life. Frank was born on Nov. 1, 1933, to Alfred and Mamie Moss Whitehead in Mt. Pleasant, …read more.

Ingrid F. Becherer, 87, Rochester, and longtime Kokomo, resident died at 1:58 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Howard Community Hospital. She was born on June 30, 1932, in Hamburg, Germany to Else (Albrecht) and Henry Levert. She attended Rostock University to study medicine. On June 22, 1952, she married Hans Becherer, a doctoral candidate …read more.

William D Hooley, 80, New Paris died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at his home. He was born on Dec. 22, 1938, to Orvin H. and Pauline (Miller) Hooley in Elkhart. He is survived by Edith (Troyer) whom he married July 2, 1960, and children Joy Stutsman of Elkhart, John (Jenny) Hooley of Goshen; and Sam …read more.

Wilma I. Borkholder, 75, Nappanee, died at 1:15 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital after a sudden illness.  Wilma was born on June 1, 1944, in Three Rivers, Mich. to Edward and Sylvia (Yoder) Hochstetler.  She married Raymond E. Borkholder on May 24, 1967 in Nappanee, and was a member of the …read more.

Reverend Albert Lee Johnson, 58, of Columbia City, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:56 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. He was born Aug. 25, 1961, in Hazard, Ky., a son of the late Mitchell and Juanita (Combs) Johnson. Growing up in Perry County, Ky., he was homeschooled. He became an ordained …read more.

Robert F. Busick, Jr., 78, Columbia City, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at his home. Born July 10, 1941, in Bluffton, he was the son of Robert F. and Margaret (Brebaugh) Busick. Bob grew up in Bluffton before his family moved to Huntington. He graduated from Huntington High School with the …read more.

Robert “Bob” T. Ewing, 61, Churubusco, passed away on Dec. 3, 2019, at his residence. Born in Fort Wayne, on Dec. 11, 1957, to the late Robert and Stephanie (Bonahoom) Ewing. He spent his formative years in Garrett and graduated from Garrett High School in 1976. Bob is survived by his son, Kip Ewing of …read more.

Ronald F. “Ron” Miller, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 8:38 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 5, 1935, in Chicago, Ill. to Joseph and Ann Elizabeth (Spies) Miller. He graduated in 1953 from Chicago Vocational High School and attended University of Illinois …read more.

Harold Leroy Brumm, 89, Syracuse, passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at his home. He was born on Dec. 28, 1929, in Portland to Fred and Lena (Roser) Brumm. He graduated from Portland High School and Indiana University in Bloomington and was a United States Air Force veteran. He was married …read more.

John Edward Friend, 73, Wabash, died at 9:10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born Aug. 7, 1946, in Jonesboro, Ark. to John Earl Friend and Ruby (Purnell) Thompson. John was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He retired from the US Army, and served in …read more.

Allen E. Jones, 67, Culver, passed away on Nov. 1, 2019 at his home. Allen was born Dec. 21, 1951, in Hammond, to Harold and Shirley (Borman) Jones. He was the beloved father of two. Allen loved going for walks with his dogs and just being outdoors.  He loved his grandkids more than anything. His …read more.

Jon Loren Dipert, 79, Murphy, N.C., formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 2:39 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at his daughter’s home in Pierceton. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Sandra K. Alaniz, 70, of Milford, died at 4:51 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Fort Wayne, in the company of family. She was born March 17, 1949, at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake, a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Betty (Kuglin) Geiger. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She completed her …read more.

Robert F. Busick, Jr. 78, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at his home. Born July 10, 1941, in Bluffton, he was the son of Robert F. and Margaret (Brebaugh) Busick. Bob grew up in Bluffton before his family moved to Huntington. He graduated from Huntington High School with …read more.

John Edward Friend, 73, of Wabash, died at 9:10 am, Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born Aug. 7, 1946, in Jonesboro, Ark., to John Earl Friend and Ruby (Purnell) Thompson. John was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He retired from the US Army and served …read more.

Bud Louis Hensley, Jr., born July 14, 1934, in Harian County, Ky., passed away on Dec. 4, 2019, at 6:42 p.m. at his home, in the care of his family and Kindred Hospice. Bud had been a resident of Plymouth since 1951. He moved to Indiana at the age of 15 to work in the …read more.

James “Jim” Allan Hoffer, 78 of Argos, died on Dec. 6, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, where he was rehabbing from back surgery. On July 9, 1941, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, he was born to Aubrey Hoffer and Ann (Chizek) Hoffer. He had lived in Marshall County for …read more.

Oris G. Baker 92, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 5:24 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Feb. 25, 1927, in Rochester, the son of Howard Ray and Sarah “Sadie” (Estabrook) Baker. On Dec. 9, 1951, in Rochester, he married Mary P. Rentschler and she survives. Oris had attended …read more.

Katherine “Kathy” Jaunita Remfrey, of Warsaw, went home to be with Jesus at 4:40 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 86. She passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was born a coal miner’s daughter on Feb. 11, 1933, in Phelps, Ky., …read more.

Roger Brian Mann, of Silver Lake, went home to be with Jesus at 4:32 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, of Fort Wayne, at the age of 66. He was born on May 24, 1953, in Indianapolis, to Barbara (Blowers) Mann and Robert  K. Mann.  On June 25, 2016, he was married …read more.

Matilda J. Long, 95, Pierceton, passed away at 6:25 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Paddock Springs Health Campus of Warsaw. Matilda was born Sept. 7, 1924, in Kosciusko Co, to Dana and Nora (Thomas) Fawley. She was married to Homer Long on Feb. 15, 1941, in Swayzee. She was a lifetime resident of Pierceton. …read more.

Miriam Alice Sites, 92, of rural Roann, passed at 8:57 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 2, 1927, in Miami County, to the late Ernest and Thelma (Miller) Keyes. She married on May 2, 1948, to Verlon K. Sites, who preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 2003. …read more.

Beverly Ann Crawford, 84, a life-long resident of Columbia City, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since August. She was born in Columbia City on Sept. 30, 1935, a daughter of the late Cletus D. and Edabelle (Clingerman) Shoda. Growing up in Columbia …read more.

Billie A. Mishler, 60, Columbia City, passed away at 12:27 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born February 13, 1959 in Warsaw, she was the daughter of Franklin J. Frey and Edith Evelyn (Harmon) Hackworth Frey. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1977. On February …read more.

Betty C. “Judy” Lafferty, 69, Wabash, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on Jan. 18, 1950, to the late Charles and Mary (Blair) Fairchild. Judy married George Lafferty in April of 1976; he passed away on Feb. 28, 2019. She worked as a homemaker and …read more.

Ginette Lucienne Rethlake, 81, Bremen, passed away peacefully in her home. Ginette was born on Dec. 22, 1937, in Pillon, France to the late Paul and Paulette (Habrant) Pirot. She married Donn Rethlake in February of 1958. He passed away on Nov. 3, 2014. She is survived by four children; Dorothy Stone of South Bend; …read more.

Bryan E. Yoder, 59, Goshen, died unexpectedly of natural causes, 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at his home. He was born July 6, 1960, to Carlton E. & Janice E. (Stahly) Yoder, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Surviving are his children, Dustin Yoder, Germansville, Penn.; Brennan Yoder, Nappanee; Caitlyn (Thomas) Kerns, Goshen; two grandchildren, Carter …read more.

Walter A. Mike Taylor, 91, passed away on Dec. 4, 2019. Walter was born on Sept. 27, 1928, to Thomas and Mae (Walterhouse) Taylor in West Township. He attended Plymouth schools through the 8th grade. Mike and Irene (Lacher) were married on Aug. 29, 1947, by Rev. Paul Marsh of the First Christian Church, where …read more.

Wanda Louise Loudermilk, 88, of the Tiosa community passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. On July 30, 1931, Wanda was born in Piney View, W. Va. to Tommy Allen and Roxie Faye Garrett Bragg. Wanda and Emory G. Loudermilk were married in Beckley, W. Va. on April 9, 1948. They shared 46 …read more.

Robert D. “Tinker” Ritenour, 64, Claypool, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in his residence. Robert was born on May 2, 1955 in Ranson, W. Va. to Claude and Genevieve (Dotson) Ritenour. He was married to Sherry Dials on May 17, 1985 in Hagerstown, Md. They were married for 34 years. Robert …read more.

Robert D. “Tinker” Ritenour, 64, Claypool, passed away at 9:45 a.m., in his residence on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Walter E. “Walt” Miller, 96, Syracuse, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at his home. He was born on Sept. 10, 1923, in Shipshewana, to Earl and Ruby (Stahl) Miller. He graduated from Shipshewana High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on July 5, 1947, in …read more.

Matilda J. Long, 95, Pierceton, passed away at 6:25 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Paddock Springs Health Campus of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Walter E. “Walt” Miller, 96, Syracuse, IN passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Charlene Stutzman, 80, Goshen, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Dec. 27, 1938, in Berne to Rudy and Clara (Mast) Borntrager. On July 15, 1960, she married Willis Stutzman in Fort Wayne. He survives along with two daughters, Becky (Terry) Archer of Mishawaka; and Kimberly (Scott) Kimlick of New …read more.

Max Wayne Johnson, 83, Fort Wayne died at 4:48 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 13, 1936, in Greenburg, a son of the late Dale N. and Katherine B. (Moore) Johnson. His formative years were spent in Marion. The family then moved to Columbia …read more.

Henry A. Kolb, Sr., 92, Albion, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at his home. Born Jan. 8, 1927, in Allen County, he was the son of Henry C. and Irene M. (Hathaway) Kolb. Hank attended Elmhurst High School and served in the U.S. Navy. On Sept. 19, 1953, he married Maxine …read more.

Patricia M. Johnson, 85, Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born Feb. 19, 1934, to Earl and Alice B. (Hinman) Herron in Whitley County. Patricia graduated from Coesse High School in 1952 and Lutheran School of Nursing in 1955. She worked at Whitley Memorial Hospital for 25 …read more.

Wanda L. Loudermilk, 88, Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester

Ronald F. “Ron” Miller, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 8:38 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Leon A. Dull, 76, Kimmell, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Northridge Village in Albion. He was born on Feb. 25, 1943, the son of Orville L. And Inez D. (Brazel) Dull. He is survived by his son, Rusty (Pommy) Collins of Wolf Lake; four grandchildren: Alex, Jesse, Malina, and Surin; a brother, …read more.

Phyllis J. Herendeen, 93, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Anna D. “Donna” Yoder, 89, Milford passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, surrounded by family. Donna was born June 20, 1930, the daughter of Russell and Edith (Stout) Timmons. Donna was a lifetime area resident and enjoyed spending time at their cabin on Perch Lake in Sidnaw, Mich. She enjoyed riding side by side UTV’s …read more.

Logan A. Herbert, 79, Ocala, Fla.; formerly of North Manchester, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2019, at Brandley House, Summerfield, Fla. One of two children, Logan was born on Oct. 25, 1940, in Herculaneum, Mo., to Charles and Rose (Higgins) Herbert. On Jan. 13, 1996, Logan married L. Maxine Minton. The two …read more.

Duwaine J. Elliott, 86, Bremen, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in his home. Duwaine was born on May 24, 1933, in Bremen to David Laverne and Dorothy (Stuntz) Elliott. On Dec. 8, 1955, he married Geraldine “Jeri” Spencer. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Jeri; children, Teri Elliott Jordan of …read more.

Beverley Kay Hiner, 79, Wabash, died at 2:04 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born April 8, 1940, in Wabash County, to Gilbert and Genevieve (Barnes) Walker. Beverley was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Boyd J. Hiner in Wabash on Aug. 23, 1958; he died Sept. …read more.

Betty L. Weaver, 84, Goshen, died 1:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Sept. 2, 1935, in Goshen, to Russell H. and Pauline H. (Holden) Holden. On July 26, 1996, she married LeRoy Gene Weaver and he died Nov. 12, 2011. Surviving are a daughter, Kelli (Jeff) Weldy, South …read more.

Terry Alan Howie, of Winona Lake, passed away unexpectedly at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at the age of 73.  He was born on Oct. 18, 1946, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Mary Louise (Roberts) Howie and Gail Von Howie. Terry married Lynn Suzanne (Paige) Howie on Nov. 16, 1997.  Terry moved to Winona …read more.

Matthew John Ware, 35, Kendallville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. He was born on June 7, 1984, the son of Leslie and Kelly (Waldron) Ware in Kendallville. Survivors include his parents, Leslie and Kelly Ware of Ligonier; four children, Kylie, Landon, Ryker, and Brantley; two sisters, Rachel (Rick Rollins) Ware …read more.

Rick Shriver, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 1:05 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in his residence. Rick was born on July 08, 1947, in Warsaw, to Charles “Butch” and Frances (Heckman) Shriver. He lived his lifetime as a resident of Kosciusko County. Rick retired after 38 years as a pipe mechanic for Nipsco. He was an …read more.

Tracy Lynn Current, 49, Troy, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at her residence.  She was born in Goshen, on Sept. 14, 1970. Tracy is survived by her parents: Julie A. (Mike) Nordin of Syracuse; and Don M. (Judy) Current of Fort Wayne; two children: Aleshya (Brad) Hutchinson of Sidney; and Dyllan Current of …read more.

Carole E. Gessinger, 83, Nappanee, died at 2:52 pm, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born May 11, 1936, in Nappanee to Noah O. and Bernice (Peters) Miller. She was a lifetime resident of Nappanee and graduated from Nappanee High School in 1954. On Nov. 11, 1956, she married Robert …read more.

Sandra A. Witham, 86, Mentone, passed away at 12:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Memorial Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends may visit from 1-3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Tim Gunter, 59 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. A Life Celebration is pending at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Dennis Dwayne Vandiver II, formerly of Warsaw, was affectionately known to his family as “Peeps,” passed away unexpectedly at 11:12 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Michigan City, at the age of 43. He was born on Feb. 7, 1976, in Goshen, to Carolyn Jane (Vest) Wilson and Dennis Dwayne Vandiver. Peeps was a …read more.

Lauren G. Bishop, 49, Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on Jan. 15, 1970, the son of Gary and Audrey Bishop Sr. at Goshen Hospital. Lauren was a lifelong resident of Ligonier and attended West Noble High School. Lauren and his smile, will be missed …read more.

Berneda Delight Stinson, 98, rural Wabash, died at 6:50 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 at her home in Wabash. She was born July 13, 1921, in Converse, to Clyde and Idell (Pochant) Pavey. Berneda married John H. Stinson in South Carolina on Jan. 16, 1943; he died Jan. 22, 1996. She worked 30 and a …read more.

Maxine Joy Pletcher, 96, Goshen, died 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Waterford Crossing. She was born April 8, 1923, in Harrison Twp., Elkhart County, to Amos and Anna Rebecca (Derr) Loucks. On June 27, 1946, in Goshen, Maxine married Jerry E. Pletcher and he died May 29, 2015. Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis …read more.

Rick Allan Shriver, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 1:05 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, 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

Floyd Cornett, 74, of rural Denver, passed at 6:00 am, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at his residence. Floyd has always been a caretaker of many. He retired from Wabash Alloys after 38 years of employment. Soon after his retirement he helped take care of his mother and brother whom eventually passed away. He then took …read more.

W. Bobette Miller, 92, rural Macy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:20 p.m, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at Dukes Memorial Hospital of Peru. She was born on Nov. 23, 1927, near Macy, the first daughter of Chester and Orpha (Knauff) Adkins. She was raised near Mexico and graduated from Jefferson …read more.

Helen Margaret Miller, 95, died Nov. 30, 2019, while resting in her room at Paddock Springs. Helen is survived by her loving children Jodi Snodgrass, Bob Miller, Toni Ayers. She is finally reunited with her children Richard Miller and Yolanda Justice and her brother Arden Metzger. Helen was born March 14, 1924, to Ralph E. …read more.

Mark Nathan McConnell, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 10:42 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Feb. 25, 1961, in Goshen, IN to John L. and Joyce M. (Adkins) McConnell. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident, graduated from Warsaw High School in 1979 and ITT …read more.

Frederick David “Ricky” Clayton II, 64, Plainville, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:48 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington. He was born on Feb. 11, 1955, in Elkhart, to Frederick David and Carroll Josephine (Palmer) Clayton. He grew up in Syracuse, attended Cardinal Learning Center in Warsaw, and …read more.

Joseph W. “Joe” Howe, 55, Cromwell, passed away at 11:28 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1964, in Fort Riley, Kan. to Ronald Elmer “Ron” and Margaret Louise “Peggy” (Schafer) Howe. He graduated in 1982 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was a United States …read more.

Jack Devon Boyer, 91, a life-time resident of North Webster, died at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born April 10, 1928, in Pierceton, to Arthur and Dorothea (Willard) Boyer. Jack graduated in 1946 from North Webster High School, was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and …read more.

Bonnie Lou Moore, 70, Leesburg, passed away at 6:35 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 3, 1949, in Richmond, to Hazel (Weiss) Petteys and Floyd Petteys.  On June 22, 1968, she was married to Thomas Moore. Bonnie grew up in Kosciusko County, Indiana where …read more.

Donald Sherman Weeks, 88, retired Columbia City High School principal, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Harrison Terrace Senior Community, Indianapolis, where he had been a resident since August. He was born on Oct. 31, 1931, in Noble County, one of 10 children born to the late Ernest and Olga (Black) Weeks. …read more.

Mary Katherine Gebert, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Born on April 29, 1922, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Charles and Rhoda (Cook) North. She attended local schools and graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1941. She …read more.

Barbara A. Baer, 91, Warren, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Heritage Pointe, Warren. She was born Sept. 12, 1928, in Lafayette, to Bruce and Jennie E. (McDill) Condra. She was a 1946 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and a 1949 graduate of the Lafayette School of Nursing. She married Don …read more.

Bernice Rule, 93, of Wabash and formerly of Mentone, passed at away 10:58 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at Bickford Assisted Living of Wabash. She was born on March 5, 1926, in Jasper to the late John and Elizabeth (Dick) Klingel. She married on June 25, 1949, in Warsaw to Floyd W. Rule Jr., who …read more.

Patricia “Pat” Ruth Shepherd, 85, North Manchester, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family at 4:03 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. She was born Nov. 22, 1934, in Warsaw, to Maynard Denny and Ruth (Banghart). She married Rev. Durwood “Derby” Shepherd on Aug. 24, 1951. He passed away Sept. 17, 2011.   She …read more.

Terry Lee Fuller, 60, and the son of Jerry and Deloris (Marshall) Fuller, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital. A resident of Leesburg, Terry had worked at Dalton Foundry for more than 36 years. He was a kind, friendly person with a heart of gold and a lover …read more.

Nancy Seymour, 73, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 8:31 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at her home. Born on Jan. 7, 1946, in Warren, Pa., she was the daughter of George and Dora (Green) Lobdell. She grew up in Clarendon and graduated from Warren Area High School with the class of 1964. She worked …read more.

Ernest G. Barr, 93, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Timbercrest Retirement Community in North Manchester. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Sept. 7, 1926, and was the second son of the late Francis H. Barr and Rebecca (McKonly) Barr Fike. He served 20 months in CPS (Civilian Public Service) in …read more.

Jeral A. “Jerry” Holmes, 85, North Liberty, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the Trailpoint Village, South Bend. He was born Oct. 26, 1934, in South Bend, to the late Alton and Ethel (McCarty) Holmes. In 1952, he enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean conflict; he was honorably discharged in 1955. …read more.

Patricia Ruth Horn, 85, formerly of Akron, died at 4:51 p.m. Nov. 26, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where she was a resident. She was born on May 31, 1934, in Alexandria, to Charles M. and Martha E. (Baker) Malicoat. She married Jack E. Horn on June 10, 1951, in Alexandria. She lived …read more.

Anna L. Plotner passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at 10:10 a.m. in Warsaw. A resident of Warsaw, she was 96 years old.  Anna was born in Dock, Kentucky on Nov. 14, 1923. She was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Buckley and the late Irene (Keel) Anderson. She attended school in Kentucky …read more.

Nancy Lee Johnsmiller, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 6:25 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at her home. She was born on Dec. 13, 1945, in Ann Arbor, Mich. to Robert W. and Marilynn J. (Smiley) Johnsmiller. She graduated from Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Mich. and attended Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich. …read more.

William “Bill” Lloyd Wood, 70, Warsaw, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at 2:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born on July 2, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, and was adopted by Kathleen Metz Wood and Donald Hughes Wood. On Aug. 7, 1971, he …read more.

Mary Ann Cobb of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, at the age of 84. She was born on Feb. 23, 1935, in Indianapolis, to Margaret Helen (Clouser) Bernauer and Edward Paul Bernauer. On June 26, 1954, she …read more.

Bonnie J. Blair, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Bonnie was born on Aug. 7, 1943, in Columbia City, to Harlo and Dorothy (Kiger) Erne. She was married to Verlin Blair. She has been a resident of Warsaw since 1971. She enjoyed being a homemaker. …read more.

Frederick David “Ricky” Clayton II, 64, of Plainville, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:48 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Bonnie Blair, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 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

Donald E. Sievers, 81, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Jack Marvin Carr passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday Nov. 24, 2019, with family by his side. Jack was born to Orval and Catherine (Hay) Carr on Oct. 9, 1926. Jack was a lifetime resident of Syracuse and retired from Dana Corporation in 1991. He was preceded in death by his wife Ellabelle …read more.

Bobby E. Cook, 86, of Elkhart County, passed away at 10:45 a.m., Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation of Elkhart. He was born Feb. 9, 1933, to Russell and Helen (Hayes) Cook and is survived by six children: Tim Cook of Nappanee; Twila (Gary) Metz of Plymouth; Trudy Cook of Nappanee; Rhonda …read more.