Arvillia Bradley Slone went to meet her Lord and Savior Nov. 12, 2019. She was born on May 31, 1944, to Henry and Nona (Ousley) Bradley in Prestonsburg, Ky. She was reunited with her Mother, Father, Sisters and Brothers who preceded her in death. They are together again. She leaves behind the love of her …read more.

Mildred F. Finlon, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 6:43 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in her residence. She was born on June 23, 1928 in Chicago, Ill. to Vincent and Mary (Machowiak) Cuprynski. She was married to Lawrence J. Finlon in Chicago, Ill. She graduated from Bowen High School in Chicago. She was a member …read more.

Arvillia Slone, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 6:45 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 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

Kenneth W. McKeand, 67, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 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

Timothy Joe Shultz, 55, Etna Green, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in his residence.  He was born Nov. 6, 1964, in Warsaw, to Jerry Lee and Nancy Jo (Cochran) Shultz. He was married to Martha Jane Collins on January 1, 1988 in Floyd County Kentucky. He graduated from Whitko High School …read more.

Steven T. Hunter, 71, Rochester, passed away at 3:41 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born on March 24, 1948, in Fulton County, the son of Melvin and Betty (Wallace) Hunter. On May 23, 1980, in Marshall County, he married Carrie Cormican and she survives. He served …read more.

Cynthia Joan Sanborn, 88 and a resident of Westfield, passed away at Maple Park Village in Westfield at 7:50 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4, 2019. She was previously a resident of Winona Lake, and of St. Clair Shores, Mich. Born on June 26, 1931, she was the only daughter of the late Gustave Andrew Stralnic and …read more.

Rodney K. Holloway, a resident of Warsaw for the past twenty-seven years, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was 68 years old. Rodney, known to some as “K,” was the youngest of fourteen children and was the son of Glen and Minnie (McClone) Holloway. …read more.

Katie Svinarich, 88 and previously of Winona Lake, passed away quietly on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Born Catherine A. Evans, she was the daughter of John and Anna (Logan) Evans. She was born in Duncanwood, Ohio and attended schools in the area before graduating from nurse’s college in …read more.

Douglas E. Shirey, 78, Warsaw, and having recently moved from Angola, passed away at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street. An updated obituary may be viewed and condolences may be sent by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Steven “Steve” R. Kline, 64, North Manchester, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2019, at his residence. On Sept. 9, 1955, he was born in Wabash County, to Ray and Bertha (Betten) Kline. He worked as a truck driver for Syndicat Sales in Kokomo, for 20 years starting in 1999. He was a …read more.

Mary Alice Caughell, 86, North Manchester, formerly of Laketon, passed away at 4:23 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. On Feb. 2, 1933, she was born in White County, to Bruno J. and Thelma (Hathaway) Peters. She was one of six children. After graduating from Burnettsville High School, in 1951, …read more.

Helen L. Garner, 102, Wabash, passed away at 4:03 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born in Wabash, on June 20, 1917, to the late Asher and Mattie (Iry) Parrett. She married Vaughn Garner; he passed away on April 7, 1986. She worked at Dannakers Restaurant and Billings in …read more.

Theresa Lynn Honeycutt, 66, Wabash, died at 2:05 a.m., Nov. 11, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Dec. 22, 1952, in Wabash, to Arthur and Helen (Stone) Haupert. She was a 1970 graduate of Northfield High School, where she was the 1970 IHSAA Girls Long Jump State Champion, and finished …read more.

Jack E. Horn, 88, formally of rural Akron, died on Nov. 10, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, at 8:45 p.m. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Mr. Jim Kerr, 77, was engaged in his final deer hunt with his grandson when he was strickened on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. On March 22, 1942, James Lee Kerr was born in Marshall County. He was a treasured son of Robert A. and Isabel Stifel Kerr. As one of the six Kerr children, growing …read more.

Miss Chloe Dawn Gross, 16, passed away in Indianapolis on Nov. 9, 2019. On May 20, 2003, Chloe was born in Elkhart County. She was a cherished daughter of Ronald R. and Bettie McGlothin Gross.  Growing up she shared her childhood with 15 siblings. Chloe was a freshman at Covenant Christian Academy. With an appetite for …read more.

John Edward DeSomer, Syracuse, passed away on November 7, 2019 at home. He was born on Feb. 26, 1947 in Joliet, Ill. During a twenty-year career as an Army Ranger, he served his country through multiple deployments in Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Israel, Nicaragua, Columbia, Venezuela, Syria, and Afghanistan (at least those were the ones about …read more.

Dennis “Denny” K. Strain, 75, Warsaw, passed away at his residence at 2:40 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. He was born on July 16, 1944, in Decatur, to Marjorie (Gay) Strain and Richard Strain. On June 28, 1997, he was married to Connie Sue (Fox) Miller Strain. He graduated from High School in North …read more.

Pamela “Pam” Ann Ward, 77, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by family at 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. She was born on May 26, 1942, in South Bend, to Vonnie “Betty” (Martindale) Floor and Ernest Floor. On May 10, 1980, she was married to Ted Leon Ward, he passed away on Jan. 23, 2001. …read more.

Saundra K. “Sandy” Cobbum, 75, Syracuse, passed away at 6:58 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Mark W. Holzhauer, 59, Warsaw, formerly of Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Mildred F. Finlon, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 6:43 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, 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

Areena M. Gingerich, 79, of Goshen, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at her home. She was born Dec. 14, 1939, in Goshen to William and Pauline (Davis) Stringfellow. On April 6, 1967, she married Melvin J. Gingerich. He died June 25, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Roxanne Burgess and Vicki (Greg) Bernheisel, both …read more.

Louis Alfred Mosley Jr., 77, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at his home. Born June 26, 1942, in Houston, Texas, he was the son of Louis Alfred Mosley, Sr. and Christine (Cherry) Menasion. With his stepfather, James Menasion being in the military, Louis spent several years living in …read more.

Barbara Ellen Thomas, age 81, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 ,at Canterbury Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City,

Barbara A. Eckert, 78, formerly of Albion, passed away on Nov. 6, 2019, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe in Columbia City. Born in Columbia City, on Aug. 28, 1941, to the late Emory and Celia (Gaddis) Bittner. She spent her formative years in Columbia City, graduating from Columbia City High School in 1958. Barbara married …read more.

Peggy A. Foreman, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 4:01 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was 65 years old having just celebrated her birthday on Oct. 26. Born in 1954 to Marcus E. and Gloria J. (Leedy) Bigelow, Peggy was a graduate of Warsaw High School and …read more.

Terry L. Herr, 78, Elkhart, died 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at Elkhart Meadows. He was born April 13, 1941, in Goshen, to Lowell & Violet (Blosser) Herr. On Aug. 13, 1960, he married Adeline (Darrenkamp) Herr. Surviving are his wife, Adeline, Wakarusa, daughter, Anita (James) Ramer, Goshen, sons, Tim (Angie) Herr, New Paris, …read more.

Beloved daughter, Nora Blaine Walters, was born sleeping at 5:38 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka. Nora weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Nora had lots of brown and blonde hair, and full cheeks like her brother. Nora was able to snuggle with mommy …read more.

Claude E. Buckman, 87, passed away at 1:51 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. Born in Marceline, Mo., on March 1, 1932, Claude was the son of Gordon and Gladys (Chandler) Buckman. He proudly served for our country in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge. Claude married Christine …read more.

Clara Marie Mason, 90, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at the Hamilton Grove Nursing Home in New Carlisle. Clara was born on Sept. 22, 1929, in Mac Roberts, Ky., to Ezekial and Ora (Thompson) Combs. She attended Hindman Kentucky High School and graduated in 1942. She furthered her education at the University of Kentucky for …read more.

Peggy A. Foreman, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 4:01 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was 65 years old having just celebrated her birthday on Oct. 26. Born in 1954 to Marcus E. and Gloria J. (Leedy) Bigelow, she was a graduate of Warsaw High School and …read more.

Fern F. Ross, 75, Goshen, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at her home of natural causes. She was born Feb. 16, 1944, in Ezel, Ky. On May 13, 1961, she married Wilbur Ross in West Liberty, Ky. He passed in 2013. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila (Richard) Stilley and Vicki (Rich) Vanover, both of …read more.

Paul Byron Preston, 90, Wabash, died at 1 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Oct. 31, 1929, in Mingo, Kentucky to Claude and Fannie (Davis) Preston. Paul retired from General Motors in Warren, Michigan after 29 years as a security officer. He married Joyce Preston on August 26, 1950; …read more.

Mary Anna Yoder, 86, Etna Green, died 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at her home. She was born Dec. 28, 1932, in Goshen, to Cephas and Amelia “Millie” (Hochstetler) Nisley. On April 4, 1957, she married Emmon Yoder and he died July 23, 2010. Surviving are five children: Bertha (David) Miller, Etna Green; Philip …read more.

Frederick “Fred” Kalinowski, 71, Etna Green, passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Feb. 20, 1948, in Brzozowa, Poland to Jan and Anna (Bojarzynski) Kalinowski. He attended public school in Poland, came to the United States in 1972 and moved to Kosciusko County …read more.

Thomas Lee “Tom” Stiver, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on July 4, 1946, in Goshen, to Merle and Virginia (Bates) Stiver. He graduated in 1964 from Millersburg High School, 1968 from Manchester College in North Manchester, and received his …read more.

Hugh E. Ressler, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 7:55 p.m.,  Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on May 16, 1926, in Hobbs, to Percy and Cleo (Warren) Ressler. He was married to Catherine Carruthers on July 23, 1950 in Rochester. He has been a resident of Warsaw since 1969. …read more.

Vivian E. Murphy, 92, Pierceton, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 28, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to Hester (Slaymaker) Foreman and Elmer E. Foreman. She was married on June 30, 1951, to Charles C. Murphy. They shared 57 years of …read more.

Richard Hayes Stalter, 72, passed away peacefully at his home at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. He was born Sept. 27, 1947, in Fort Wayne, the son of the late Dr. Gaylord W. and Mary Francis (Hayes) Stalter. His formative years were spent in North Webster, where he graduated from North Webster High School …read more.

John Desomer, 72, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 7, 2019 at his home.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Mary Alice (Long) Fish, 97, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at her family home in Argos. Born in LaPaz, Sept. 2, 1922, Mary Alice was the daughter of the late Mahlon and Laura (Wright) Long, she was one of ten children. Raised in the area, Mary Alice graduated from Plymouth …read more.

Peggy A. Foreman, 65 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away in a local hospital at 4:01 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Her services have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home whose website will receive condolences for the family www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Cynthia Joan Sanborn, a resident of Westfield, and previously a longtime resident of Winona Lake, passed away quietly on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. She was 88 years old. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Robert Forrest “Pat” Patterson, 91, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Charleston, W. Va. An Indiana native and longtime Syracuse resident, he was a veteran and retired from NIPSCO following many years of employment.  He is survived by his son, Steve Patterson, of Syracuse; stepsons, Jesse (Pam) and Keith (Donna) Stevens; along with …read more.

Frances “Fran” Stierwalt Heaton Spencer went home to be with her Lord Oct. 31, 2019, at the age of 92, at a private health care facility. She was born Aug. 26, 1927, in Martinsville. She married Arthur “Tom” Spencer on July 29, 1951; they shared many years together before his passing on June 26, 2016. …read more.

Marjorie Lavon Anderson, 90, Columbia City, died at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at her home. She was born Feb. 2, 1929, in Jump River, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Lee James and Mamie B. (Smith) Perry. Her formative years were spent in the Coesse area where she graduated from Coesse High School …read more.

June A. Askins, 89, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, with her family near at Mason Health Care Center in Warsaw. Born on Oct. 15, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., she was the adopted daughter of Fannie Davis Wiesjohn and Albert “Bunk” Wiesjohn. She graduated from Plymouth High …read more.

Hugh E. Ressler, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 7:55 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 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

Terie J. Holloway, 62, Warsaw, and formerly of rural Rochester, passed at 10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 1, 1957, in Rochester. She married on June 28, 2012, in Rochester, to Richard K. Holloway, who preceded on May 26, 2017. She had worked for over 20 years …read more.

Roger Dale Frush, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 1:31 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born Dec. 1, 1930, in Kosciusko County to William Clifford and Margurite (Hughes) Frush, Sr. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. He graduated from Warsaw High School and continued on to receive a …read more.

Pamela Kay Pence, 62, Churubusco, passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at her home. Born in Kendallville, on June 21, 1957, to Larry and Nancy (Lamle) Herendeen. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1977. She worked at Emperial Design Custom Woodwork for 15 years and later retired …read more.

Jeffrey Robert Stratman, 62, Syracuse, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 1, 2019, while at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born on Feb. 25, 1957, to John and Margaret “Motzie” Stratman, he was the second of three children. A graduate of Columbia City Joint High School, he went on to have …read more.

Phyllis Kay Hall, 80, Milford, passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at home surrounded by family. Kay was born Nov. 16, 1938, in Cannons Creek, Ohio to Isaac and Elma (Loper) Saunders. She was a longtime Milford resident moving here in 1976. She was employed with Steruy Boat Company then went to Coppes for many …read more.

James A. Endress, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 5:20 a.m. on Nov. 4, 2019, at Mason Health Care, Warsaw. Born on Nov. 19, 1945, in Wabash County. He was the son of Charles and Martha (Lawrence) Endress. After graduating with an Associates Degree, he started working maintenance for Kosciusko Community Hospital when it first opened …read more.

Walter L. Niccum, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 12:43 a.m. on Nov. 4, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. One of six children, he was born on Feb. 27, 1922, in Chester Township, Wabash County, to Albert L. and Mary K. (Karn) Niccum. At the age of twenty, Walter married Doris I. Cripe on …read more.

Isobel Eileen Ford, 95, LaFontaine, passed away at 3:49 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at Rolling Meadow Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Marion, on Aug. 3, 1924, to the late Milford and Flossie Blossom (Prime) Freeman. She was a 1942 graduate of Marion High School. She retired from Foster Forbes in …read more.

Barbara Jean Geyer, 93, was born in Laporte County on Feb. 11, 1926 to Austin and Edna (Gleason) Wicks and raised on a farm in Hanna. She briefly lived in Plymouth and then in Bremen for over 70 years. In addition to selling Stanley Corporation products, she worked in Bremen at Modern Cleaners, TV Time, …read more.

Joyce Ann Earhart, 75, of Wabash, died at 11:20 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 11, 1944, in Wabash, to Norman and Ruby (Mettler) Miller. She worked at Dana Corporation in Andrews, retiring in 2005. She was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church. She loved gospel music, …read more.

Leota M. Ecklebarger, 85, Sebring, Florida, formerly of New Paris, died 6:24 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at the home of her daughter in Goshen. She was born Dec. 30, 1933, in Wakarusa, to Edgar and Fern (Secor) High. On Aug. 10, 1952, in Wakarusa, she married John Ecklebarger Jr. Surviving are her husband, John; …read more.

Otho Murphy, 99, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. He was born on Oct. 31, 1920, in Marshall County, to the late John C. and Gladys M. (Gray) Murphy. He was raised with his younger brother, Ross, on the family farm. He married Bernice A. Parker on …read more.

David Owen Miller was born Sept. 5, 1943, to Russell and Esther (Healy) Miller in Kokomo. He passed Nov. 3, 2019, at the St. Vincent Heart Center, Indianapolis. On June 5, 1965, in Kokomo, he married Charlotte Trueblood. They had two sons, Doug (Angie) Miller, Akron; and Steve (Shari) Miller, Rochester. They have five grandchildren: …read more.

Suzanne Marie “Sue” Rose, 71, Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at home. She was born Jan. 20, 1948, in Michigan City. On Feb. 24, 1973, she married Dennis Rose, who preceded her in death on July 16, 2018. She is survived by her children, Roy (Tammy) Rose of Ligonier; Steve Rose of …read more.

Don E. Thallemer, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  He was born Sept. 4, 1929, in Mishawaka, to William A. and Johanna M. (Vanderbosch)Thallemer. He was married to Beverly Ann Clements at St. Anthony Catholic Church in South Bend, Feb. 2, 1952. They celebrate 67 …read more.

Brandon Lee Blanton, 44 and a resident of Packerton, lost his life as the result of a house fire on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at 12:45 a.m. He was born on Nov. 2, 1974, in Warsaw. He was the son of Gene and Sue (Hopkins) Blanton and one of six Blanton children. He grew up …read more.

Diane May Kelly, 52, Syracuse, passed away at 1:02 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on Feb. 12, 1967, in Columbia City,to Jon and Janet (Fee) Fletcher She attended Central Noble High School in Albion and lived most of her life in the Noble County and Syracuse areas. She …read more.

Roger Frush, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 1:31 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, 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

Connie Jean (Filloff) Hensley, 69, Plymouth, and formerly of Argos, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at 3:50 p.m. at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth, following a very lengthy illness. On June 30, 1950, in Warsaw, she was born to Richard Wayne Filloff and Lena M. (Fisher) Filloff. Connie had lived in the Argos …read more.

Frances J. Besson, 95, Warsaw, passed at 9:55 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 20, 1924, in Kosciusko County, Indiana to Clyde and Elsie (Douglas) Nettrouer. She married on Oct. 30, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to John L. Besson, who preceded on May 12, …read more.

Edward J. Hochstetler, 77, Topeka, died at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Nov. 2, 2019. He was born Feb. 27, 1942, in LaGrange, to Jerome and Mary Ann (Miller) Hochstetler. He married Mary U. Schrock on Oct. 9, 1960, and together they lived in matrimony 59 years, and 24 days; she survives. Survivors include, ten …read more.

Diane M. Kelly, 52, Syracuse, passed away at 1:02 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Frederick Kalinowski, 71, of Etna Green, passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Ray J. Eberly, 93, North Manchester, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 5:45 p.m. Nov. 1, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of six children, Ray was born in Kosciusko County, Indiana, on April 25, 1926, to Levi and Mary (Mishler) Eberly. Ray attended Larwill High School and in …read more.

Connie Jean Hensley, 69,  Plymouth, and formerly of Argos, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Saturday Nov. 2, 2019, following a very lengthy illness. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Michael David Cook passed away Oct. 31, 2019, in his home in Bourbon. The family will welcome friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 State Rte 19 N, Nappanee, and one hour before services Tuesday. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Dave Engbrecht officiating. Burial will …read more.

Hardworking and quiet were just few ways to describe Roger Bockelman, who had a very loving personality. At a young age, he learned the value of work before play and later in life, he enjoyed the relaxing times of having a cup of coffee throughout the day either at the truck stop or Big G’s …read more.

William Ambrose “Bud” Siegfred, 95, rural Wabash, died at 11:50 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Jan. 23, 1924, in Fulton County, to W Edward and Myrtle (Pontius) Siegfred. Bud married Clara Ruth Snow in Frankton, on Jan. 22, 1955. She died Nov. 21, 2013. He …read more.

Frances J. Besson, 95, Warsaw, passed at 9:55 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  

Fredrick ” LeRoy” Borer, 84, Rochester, passed away at 4:47 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. On June 25, 1935, LeRoy was born in Wauseon, Ohio. He was a treasured son of  Frederick and Dorthiel Valentine Borer. In Angola, LeRoy and Mary Alice Butler were married on April 10, 1954. They shared 58 years together. From …read more.

Jeremy Scott Eguene Melton passed away Oct. 30, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Jeremy was born on Oct. 18, 2019, to Kenneth Sanchez and Zoella Mae Melton in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary.

Frederick Leroy Borer, 84 of Rochester passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Nila Mae (Kreighbaum) Foust, 81, South Bend, passed away at 7:20 a.m., Oct. 30, 2019, at Wellbrooke of South Bend. She was born Sept. 23, 1938, at home in the small community of Maxinkuckee west of Lake Maxinkuckee between Culver and Argos to Drisco L. Kreighbaum and Margie B. (Harris) Kreighbaum. Having grown up in …read more.

Roger Bockelman, 81, Columbia City, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Kenneth “Ken” G. Hill, 66, passed away at home at 5:44 a.m., Oct. 30, 2019, with his wife by his side, after bravely battling glioblastoma brain cancer for 12 1/2 months. He was born June 2, 1953, in Fort Wayne, to the late Kenneth A. Hill and Roselyn M. Hill. He was a 1971 graduate …read more.

Evelyn Ann Owen-Wargo, 81, Valparaiso, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. She was born Aug. 29, 1938, in LaFontaine, to Charles and Inez (Sirk) Hall. Evelyn retired in 1996 from Gary Wirt High School, after teaching for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband of over 20 years, Bruce W. …read more.

Richard John Montgomery, 71, was born in Philadelphia, Penn. to Richard and Ann Montgomery, on Aug. 27, 1948, and passed away on Oct. 30, 2019, in Plymouth. He worked for Sears and Kmart in Philadelphia for a combined 25 years, doing general maintenance. He moved to Argos to be near family that would care for …read more.

Brandon Blanton, 44, passed away as the result of a devastating house fire in Packerton on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Arrangements for his service have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home. A complete obituary and further details will be posted to TitusFuneralHome.com where the family will also receive electronic condolences.

James R. Marsillett, Jr., 45 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in his home near Leesburg. He was born in Warsaw at Murphy Medical Center on July 15th, 1974. He was the son of James R. Marsillett Sr. and Mary A. (Bean) Marsillett. He was a …read more.

Earl B. “Junior” Waterson Jr., 88, formerly of South Whitley, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where he had resided since April, 2016. He was born June 20, 1931, in Noble County, a son of the late Earl B. and Feril Elizabeth (Spackman) Waterson, Sr. His formative years were spent …read more.

Mike O. Garner, 69, Lakeville, passed away in his home on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. He was born on Dec. 4, 1949, in Plymouth to the late Charles and Alice (Bryant) Garner. On June 15, 1974, he married Rhonda Baldwin. Mr. Garner is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda; their son, Shawn (fiancé Meghan Fellner) …read more.

Lois Eileen McKillip, 93, rural Wabash, died at 7:22 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at her home. She was born May 27, 1926, in Wabash County, to J. Fred and Lola (Baer) Tomson. Shewas a 1944 graduate of Chippewa High School. She married James Douglas McKillip in Wabash on Oct. 21, 1945; he died June …read more.

Ethel Robinson Prater, 86, Silver Lake, passed away at her residence surrounded by family at 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. She was born on April 3, 1933, in Blue River, Ky. to Fannie (Wallen) Prater and Lonnie Patrick Robinson. On June 12, 1970, she was married to Earlie Prater. They shared 24 years …read more.

Leslie “Les” R. Harden, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 2:44 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on July 15, 1938 in Urbana, to Robert and Wilma (Ramey) Harden. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He worked as a telephone communication engineer for Henkels & McCoy INC. …read more.

Joseph Willard Ryder, 95, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 24, 1924, the son of Paul and Grace (Stith) Ryder in Jonesboro. On Sept. 9, 1986, he married Velda Rheinheimer; she survives. Other survivors include, four children, Rickey Joe Ryder …read more.

Alden D. Clark, 85, passed away at 10:56 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2019. He was born in Clunette, Nov. 1, 1933, the son of James Sylvester and Fanny May (Warren) Clark. He was one of ten children born to the couple and was the last of his siblings. He attended school in the Mentone area …read more.

James Marsillett, 45, passed away in his residence Oct. 29, 2019. Services are currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com .

Leslie “Les” R. Harden, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 2:44 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Richard J. (Dick) Webster, 72, passed away and entered his eternal home in heaven on Oct. 28, 2019. He was born in Kankakee, IL to J. Vincent and Betsy L. Webster on June 19, 1947. The oldest of three children and the only boy, he was very interested in Boy Scouts and youth activities at …read more.

Wayne Edward Bennett, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 11 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Majestic Care. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City