Mary Jane Henn, 88, Syracuse, passed away at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Goshen General Hospital. She was born on Feb. 18, 1931, in Greenfield, to Joseph and Ethel (Morris) Cook Sr. She graduated from Greenfield High School and the Methodist Hospital of Indiana School of Nursing in Indianapolis. She was married …read more.

Larry Eugene Schmidt, 78, Leesburg, passed away at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at his home. He was born on Sept. 1, 1941, in Muncie to Edgar and Grace (Bird) Schmidt. He graduated from Royerton High School in Royerton and attended Ball State University in Muncie. He was married on Dec. 21, 1962, …read more.

Mary J. Henn, 88, Syracuse, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Goshen General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse.

Jerry Moon Mullins, 68, an amazing son, husband, father and grandfather and a resident of Weatherford, died, Oct. 25, 2019, at his home after a long bout of cancer. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at Trinity Bible Church, 4936 I-20 East Service Road South, Willow Park 76087. In …read more.

Harold D. Hileman, 91, of Akron, passed at 6:40 pm, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on May 17, 1928, to Loyd N. and Mary Ruth (Smith) Hileman. He married on July 14, 1951 in Akron, Indiana to Ruth Anna Brookins, who preceded on July 19, 2002. Harold …read more.

Donna J. Haneline, 76, Wabash, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Sarah Ann, W.V., on July 11, 1943, to the late Charlie and Louise (Morrison) Hunt. She graduated from Logan High School and she attended Concord University in West Virginia. She …read more.

Robert Bud Kling, 50, Bremen, passed away at 5:21 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born on Aug. 25, 1969, the son of Orville O. “Jay” and Julie (Miller) Kling, Jr. He graduated from Bremen High School, class of 1988. He attended the Indiana Police Academy in 1994 …read more.

Sondra Lee Hipsher, 80, Wabash, died at 10:02 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. She was born May 29, 1939, in Wabash, to Charles Edward and Phyllis (Sampson) Vrooman. She was a 1957 graduate of Wabash High School and a 1960 graduate of Ball State University. She married Jerry R. Hipsher …read more.

Arthur Dale Kendall, 87, rural Roann, died at 2 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at his home. He was born July 14, 1932, in Wabash, to Alton and Pauline (Tomson) Kendall. He was a 1950 graduate of LaFontaine High School and served two years in the US Army. He married Mary Lou Reed at the …read more.

Oliver Glen England, age 82, of Claypool, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at 7:40 p.m. in Paddock Springs, of Warsaw. Oliver was born on March 22, 1937, in Floyd County, Ky., to Jacob and Georgia (Whitaker) England. He was married to Carollyn Weimer on April 18, 1958, in Noblesville. Oliver lived his life …read more.

Charles McDonald, 83, graduated to his heavenly home on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. McDonald was born on Jul. 6, 1936 in Milford to Gerald F. and Mary E. McDonald. He drove for Indiana Motor Bus and later married one of his passengers, Evelyn Pearson on May 26, 1962. He served his country honorably in the …read more.

James Kenneth “Jim” Nuell, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at his home. He was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Rochester, to Kenneth and Thelma (Snyder) Nuell.  He grew up as a young child in Rochester, attended Rochester Public Schools and lived in Warsaw most of his life. He was formerly …read more.

Willette J. “Billie” Eisinger, 90, of North Webster, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on May 6, 1929, in Kokomo, to Robert T. & Agnes Arette (Shepherd) Bohannon. She graduated in 1947 from Kokomo High School and was married on March 17, 1950, in Kokomo, to Ray A. …read more.

Betty L. Tricker, 66, of Leesburg, passed away at 9:36 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on May 6, 1953, in La Porte, to James & Marie Devoe (Elliott) Wise. She attended New Buffalo High School, graduated high school in Amarillo, Texas, and moved to the …read more.

Emmanuel V. Molho (“Manny”) passed away peacefully at his home in Rochester on Oct. 25, 2019, at the age of 92. Manny was born Dec. 4, 1926, in the Bronx, New York at a time when there were still working farms there. He was the first child in his family to be born in a …read more.

Darla Jean Sayers Greer 80, Kewanna, passed away at 12:20 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 26, 1939, to Elston Hiram and Darline Vivian Lemmon Sayers in Pulaski County, Indiana. Darla was a 1957 graduate of Winamac High School. She married her husband, Robert …read more.

Margaret Mary Hernandez, 56, Goshen, died Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at home after a brief battle with cancer. She was born April 15, 1963, in San Antonio, Tex. She enjoyed nature, gardening, music and most importantly, her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She is survived by her parents: Jesus G. and Elida Hernandez, …read more.

John “Nick” Lawrence, 79, Columbia City, passed away at 7:13 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born Aug. 2, 1940, in Denver, Colo., he was the son of David F. Sr. and Margorie (Campbell Baker) Lawrence. At the age of nine, Lawrence moved to California with his mother and grandmother. …read more.

Arthur Wegner, of Goshen, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on October 26, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Thomas L. Gearhart, 73, Silver Lake, passed away tragically on Oct. 24, 2019.  One of three children, Thomas was born on Sept. 17, 1946, in Warsaw, to Robert O. and Lois M. (Montel) Gearhart. Thomas (Tom) graduated in 1964 and spent most of his years attending Silver Lake High School.  Six years later, he married …read more.

Martha Elaine Mudd passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital. She was 64 years old. Born on Nov.11, 1954, in Whitley County, Marti, as most knew her, was the daughter of Ralph G. and Marjorie G. (Snyder) Kaiser. She was a 1974 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. On …read more.

Elleree Johnson of Warsaw, Indiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:38 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age 84.  She was born on June 14, 1935, in Floyd County, Kentucky to Lola (Miller) Owens and James Owens.  On February 12, 1958, she …read more.

Otis Leroy Busby, Jr., known to most as “Buddy,” passed away quietly on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at 7:25 a.m. in Warsaw at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Age 80, he has been a resident of Beaver Dam for the past 23 years. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. To send …read more.

Willette J. “Billie” Eisinger, 90, of North Webster, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Robert James “Bob” Carr, 94, of North Webster, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 17, 1925, in Montpelier, to Everett and Margaret (Bales) Carr. He grew up in Muncie and graduated in 1943 from Muncie Central High School. He …read more.

Jerry Searfoss, 74, of Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 16, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 25, 1945, in Syracuse, to Alva and Eva (Ritter) Searfoss. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in Vietnam. On Dec. 27, 1980, he married Kathy Shidler who survives. He was a retired …read more.

Carolyn L. “Ginger” Hunter Heeter, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:36 a.m., Thursday, Oct.r 24, 2019, at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester. On June 24, 1936, Carolyn L. Castleman was born in Fulton County.  She was the second daughter of  Vernon and Gladys Garner Castleman. Growing up, …read more.

Beverly Sue Holcomb 77, Rochester, passed away at 11:01 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Sept.1,1942, in Logansport, the daughter of George Alvin and Donna (Simpson) Carlson. She married Jackie “Tex” Holcomb on May 9, 1964, in Logansport, Indiana. Beverly retired from Kroger after working there for over fifteen …read more.

Garould Eugene O’banion, age 54, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at home. A longtime resident of the Goshen community, and later relocated to Warsaw, he was born on November 25, 1964, in South Bend to John E. O’banion and Susan K. (Chrispyn) Turner. Garould has …read more.

Carolyn Varab, 70, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at Aperion Nursing Home in Peru. In Tacoma, Washington, on Aug. 15, 1949, Carolyn Ann Keb was born. She was a cherished daughter of Albert Richard and Eileen H. Thompson Keb. Growing up, …read more.

ROCHESTER — On Oct. 11, 2019, Mr. Burns S. Becht took a knee and left the playing field, the end of a generation, but not the end of his impact on legions.  In Elkhart, on Aug. 18, 1931,  Burns Seville Becht was born. He was the treasured son of Burns S. Becht Sr. and Faye …read more.

Betty L. Tricker, 66, Leesburg, passed away at 9:36 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Alma Hershberger, 76, Nappanee, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at her residence, after a five year illness. She was born July 14, 1943, in Bremen to Menno and Magdalena (Borkholder) Kaufman. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She was a lifetime resident of the Nappaneea and Bremen …read more.

Louis Daniel Egenlauf, 85, Bremen, passed away at 10:42 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in his home surrounded by family. He was born on Jan. 22, 1934, in Coraopolis, Penn. to James Michael and Eveline (Dunlap) Egenlauf. He was preceded in death by his parents and 15 siblings. He moved to Chicago in 1959, where …read more.

Frances M. (Sensibaugh) Mark, 88, Plymouth, passed away at 2:32 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. She had been at Life Care Center, Rochester, where she had been in declining health. On Jan. 1, 1931 in Valparaiso, Indiana she was born to Lester Sensibaugh and Mary (Schultz) Sensibaugh. Frances had lived most of her life in …read more.

Carolyn Varab, 70, Rochester, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at Aperion Nursing Home of Peru. In Tacoma, Wash. on Aug. 15, 1949, Carolyn Ann was born to Albert Richard and Eileen H. Thompson Keb. Growing up, she shared her childhood with four sisters and three brothers. Carol Varab is lovingly remembered …read more.

Carolyn L. “Ginger” Hunter Heeter, 83, Rochester, passed away at 9:36 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Barbara Brookins-Prater, 84, Grace Village Retirement Community, passed away quietly at 3:34 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Gail R. and Iva L. (Bowers) Hidy and was born in Wabash on May 16, 1935. She spent most her youth in the North Manchester area, graduating from Central High School …read more.

Darrell L. Walker, 70, Larwill, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in his home where he has lived for over 30 years. He was born on Nov. 19, 1948, to Walter and Beatrice (Knigge) Walker in Wheelersburg, Ohio. He was a US Army veteran as a SP4 5930 Signal Division during Vietnam …read more.

Harry J. Meadows, 70, Mentone, passed away at 5 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. He was born Nov. 24, 1948, in Clell, Va. to William and Sarah Meadows. He was married to Bernice Jackson on July 21, 1967 in Honaker, Va. He attended Grundy High School in Grundy, …read more.

Thomas D. “Tom” Mehl Sr., 85, Milford, passed away at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at his home. He was born on May 20, 1934, in Middletown, Ohio to Douglas A. and Elda (Smallwood) Mehl. He attended Cromwell High School and lived most of his life in the Cromwell, Ligonier, Syracuse, and Milford …read more.

Glen R. Miller, 68, Milford, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at home. He was born on Sept. 14, 1951, the son of Eldon J. and Mary L. (Chupp) Miller in Elkhart County. On Nov. 14, 1970, he married Denise Kay Ingle; she survives. He was a very hard worker and drove truck for …read more.

Thomas D. “Tom” Mehl, 85, Milford, passed away at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Robert James Carr, 94, North Webster, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and  CR 500N, North Webster

Garould E. O’banion, 54, Warsaw, passed away, 5:35 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, 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

Anna Louise Kline, 74, North Manchester, passed away October 21, 2019 at her residence at 10:10 p.m. On June 2, 1945, she was born in Warsaw, to William and Lula Mae (McCane) Rutherford. Faith had always been the cornerstone of Anna Kline’s life. She passed the importance of religion on to her family, especially her …read more.

Carolyn Varab, 70, Rochester, passed away at 10:45 pm., Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Aperion Nursing Home of Peru. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Harry J. Meadows, 70, Mentone, passed away at 5 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

William Jude Maish, infant son of Parker and Molly and little brother to George, went to be with his grandpa in the stars at 5:37 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 20, 2019, at 1:58 a.m. to the proudest mom and dad. Although …read more.

Pamela Sue Osborn, 62, Wabash, died at 4:46 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 8, 1957, in Wabash, to Jack and Marjorie (Tyson) Parrett. She was a graduate of Wabash High School. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo, but most importantly spending time with her grandsons. She is survived by …read more.

Mary Magdaline Ward, 78, Wabash, died at 2:48 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 7, 1941, in Lackey, Ky. to Frank and Mada (Dials) Berry. She married James R. Ward in Peru, Aug. 30, 1954; he died May 24, 1998. She retired from General Tire in …read more.

  Blaine Edward Stauffer, 3, Nappanee, died 5:57 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. He was born Sept. 19, 2016, in Goshen, to James and Janette (Martin) Stauffer. Surviving are his parents, James and Janette Stauffer; five siblings, Marissa, Delphine, Rosene, Bradley, Jolen Stauffer, all of Nappanee; grandparents: Marlene Martin, Goshen, William and Beverly Stauffer, New …read more.

Robert Michael Edwards Sr., 75, Rochester, passed away at 7:26 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2019, at his residence where he had been in declining health for several years. On Jan. 1, 1944, in Asheville, N.C. he was born to Fletcher Fabious Edwards and Georgia Wilson (Anderson) Edwards. He had lived in Argos since 1990 coming …read more.

Frances M. (Sensibaugh) Mark, 88, passed away at 2:32 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2019, at the Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

JoAnn E. Gemmill, 75, Ligonier, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at home. She was born on June 22, 1944, in Kendallville to Dallas C. and Beulah Mae Herendeen. She married Robert Selby Gemmill on Feb. 10, 1961. She is survived by her husband, Robert Selby Gemmill, of Ligonier; a son, Tony (Shelly) Gemmill, …read more.

  Neil Stanford Allison, 72, Warsaw, entered his eternal home at 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. He passed away at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake. He was born Sept. 28, 1947, in Fort Meade, Md. to Roy and Ruth (McCombie) Allison. Roy, Ruth and Neil moved to Winona Lake, in 1948 …read more.

  Carol Viola Tom Mullinix, 77, Lehigh Acres, Fla., passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at her residence. Born June 27, 1942, in North Webster, she was the daughter of Levant and Edna E. Cripe Tom. On Nov. 7, 1958, at the New Salem Church of the Brethren, she was married to John Robert …read more.

Twilla Anne Bornman, died Oct. 17, 2019, at 10:30 p.m. in her home, in White Pigeon, Mich. She was born Feb. 6, 1941. She was married to Stephen Henry Bornman who passed away Nov. 16, 2009. She graduated from Milford High School and took several years of college. They lived on Lake Wawasee for many …read more.

Dannys Javier Rosales Urbina, 17, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in his residence. He was born on April 26, 2002, in Honduras to Danis Conal Rosales Aleman and Nancy Aracely (Urbina) Martinez. A Visitation will be held at 1:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Burial …read more.

Marc A. Kneller, 69, Silver Lake, passed away at 5:28 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 14, 1950, in Huntington, to Edward Howard and Dorothy Eloise (Jones) Kneller. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and attended Warsaw High School. …read more.

Barbara E. Treece, 84, Columbia City, died at 8:55 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, where she had resided since 2013. She was born in Wolf Lake, on April 17, 1935, a daughter of the late Robert S. and Eldora V. (Coverstone) Braden. Her formative years were spent in the …read more.

Kenneth K Ott, 89, Wolf Lake, passed away on Oct. 19, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Born in Noble County, on July 9, 1930, to the late Harvey and Hildreth Marguerite (Waugh) Ott. He spent his formative years in Wolf Lake, graduating from Wolf Lake High School in 1948. He was married …read more.

Donna Glenn, 95, passed away on Oct. 18, 2019, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to Paul and Lucille (Shamblin) Hiett. Donna married Earl Glenn of Tell City, in 1947. There were two boys born unto that union, Gary Ray and John Emerson. She was preceded in death …read more.

Longtime Plymouth resident Karen Morrison, 73, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Fort Wayne Indiana on Sept. 17, 1946, Karen was the daughter of Robert and Wilma (Speicher) Ashe. She graduated from Fort Wayne South Side High School with the class of …read more.

Rose B. Walters, age 79, of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. The daughter of Arnold and Clarabel (Carey) Flory, was born in Bremen, Indiana, Apr. 19, 1940. She has been a life long resident of Marshall County where she graduated from Tippecanoe High School with the …read more.

Edward F. Loehmer, 92, of Winamac, IN passed away at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at the Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. Ed was born on Oct. 20, 1926 in Chicago Heights, IL to the late Mathias A. and Rose M. Schutz Loehmer. He served in the US Army during WWII. On Mar. …read more.

Jacqueline M. McConnell, 67, of Churubusco, passed away on Oct. 11, 2019, at her home. Born at McCray Hospital in Kendallville, on August 18, 1952, to the late Jack and Rosemary (Kocher) McConnell. She spent her formative years in Noble County, graduating from Churubusco High School. She then graduated from St. Joe School of Nursing School. …read more.

Shannon L. Gillette, 48, Goshen, died 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 2, 1971, in Quincy, Illinois, to Thomas L. Anders and Sherry (Sharp) Tincher . Surviving are her children, Michael Kuehl, Tallahassee, Florida, Amber (Samuel) Choate of Calhan, Colorado, Holly Gillette, Goshen, 10 grandchildren, mother, Sherry Tincher, …read more.

Eloise Pearl Hoch, 89, North Manchester passed away Oct. 16, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. One of five children, Eloise was born to Harvey F. and Lottie M. (Overholt) Zook on Mar. 15, 1930 in Newton, Kansas. After graduating from Clear Creek High School in 1948, Eloise married her soulmate, Beaver …read more.

Jerry Searfoss, 74, of Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 16, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Mary Pearl Slusher, 89, formerly of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:20 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born July 5, 1930 in Richmond, Indiana to Dale and Mary E. (Messler) Lewis. She is survived by her daughter, TyAnna Snyder of Peru, Indiana, eight grandchildren, Gail (Todd) Wininger …read more.

Steven Randall Wilson, 61, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:40 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1958 in Marion, Indiana to Frank and Carolyn (Baker) Wilson. Steven was a 1976 graduate of Mississinewa High School. He married Denese Bollhoefer in Gas City, Indiana on Aug. 12, 1989. He …read more.

Alden James Hartz, 81, residing in South Bend, met his heavenly father when he took him by the hand Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born Dec. 6, 1937 in South Bend, to the late Ernie and Amma (Smith) Hartz and has been a lifelong resident of this area. After working as …read more.

Claribel (Longbons) McIntire, 82, of Logansport passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel. Born on Jan. 9, 1937 in Albion, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Baxley) Longbons. She was a 1957 graduate of Edwards High School, Albion, Illinois. On Dec. 21, 1958, …read more.

Bud Willoughby Long (Kuntz), 67, Fort Wayne, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 10:11 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in University Park Health & Rehab of Fort Wayne. He was born on July 15, 1952, the son of the late Luke and Anna Kuntz. He is survived by four children: Rodney (Gail) of Bend, Ore.; …read more.

Jerry Wayne Needler, 73, New Paris, died 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at his home. He was born Aug. 29, 1946 in Bluffton, to Ernest E. & Edna (Blanchard) Needler. On May 30, 1986, he married Vivian (Scarbeary) Needler. Surviving are his wife, Vivian, New Paris. Jerry was a salesman in the agriculture business. …read more.

Gwendolyn Kay Souza, 74, Etna Green, passed away peacefully Oct. 12, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Gwendolyn Kay Petty to the late Oscar Andrew (Junior) and Katy Juanita (Nita) Petty, June 9, 1945, in Dallas, Texas. Gwen attended North Dallas High School. She is survived by four daughters: Nita Sue (Ted) …read more.

Stanley D. Hite, 54, passed away at home unexpectedly after lengthy medical conditions. He was born the son of Dale and Alice Laudanskis Hite on Dec. 14, 1964, in Plymouth. As a lifelong resident, he graduated from Plymouth High School in 1983 and operated Hite Lawn Care of Plymouth for many years. His passion was …read more.

Karen Morrison, 73, Plymouth, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

On Oct. 15, 2019, at 7:20 p.m. Robert Keith Johnson lost his battle with cancer and went home to the Lord. Robert Keith Johnson was born April 3, 1965, in Elwood, to Raymond Max and Carol (Laster) Johnson. In his time on earth he was active in the union and served as a reserve police …read more.

Jerry Searfoss, 74, Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 16, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Lorene Gump, 90, North Webster, passed away on Oct. 16, 2019 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. \ Lorene Mae Bunn Gump spent her life putting others first. Growing up with six brothers, she was lovingly called “Sis” by both family and friends. She grew up in the Fort Wayne area. She graduated from Central …read more.

Betty Vandegrift, aka Clara Elizabeth (Gongwer) Vandegrift, passed away, at home, in Woodinville, Wash., surrounded by her family, on July 5, 2019. She was born to Ralph Elton Gongwer and Catherine Allston (Livingston) Gongwer, on Jan. 16, 1920, in Billings, Mont. At two years old, she and her parents went, by Model T Ford, from …read more.

Frederick D. Wolford, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 9:08 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Signature Healthcare, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 19, 1925, in Warsaw to Leonard and Mary J. (Latta) Wolford. He was united in marriage for 55 years to Marjorie (West) Wolford who preceded him on Aug. 1, 2013. He faithfully …read more.

MUNCIE — MutualBank President/COO Patrick Botts passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 12. Pat leaves behind a wife, Jane, daughter Erica (Jason) Bucholtz, and sons Ben (Jordan) Botts, and Adam (fiancé Taylor) Botts. MutualBank has offices in Warsaw, North Webster and Syracuse A memorial service in Pat’s honor will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. …read more.

Mildred “Millie” V. Dubea, 82, North Manchester, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. One of five children, she was born in Clinton, on May 24, 1937, to Thomas and Edith Irene (Beard) Kelsheimer. In 1955 she graduated from Clinton High School, Clinton. Years later she …read more.

Tommy Lee Kuntz, 49, Nappanee, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 5:01 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Goshen Hospital.   He was born on Sept. 2, 1970, in Plymouth, the son of Bud and Brenda (Wiley) Miller. On Jan. 29, 2011, he married Michelle Luce. He is survived by his wife of eight years, …read more.

Jimmy R. Dawson, 77, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly just before 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born on March 30, 1942, in David, Ky. He was the son of the late Earl and Josephine (Sparks) Dawson. He was a graduate of Prestonsburg High School and moved to …read more.

Rodney A. Holloway, 36, a resident of Mentone, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at home. He had struggled with diabetes for nearly twenty years and although his family mourns his death, they are comforted to know there is no more testing, no more waiting for results and no more doctor’s appointments. He …read more.

Sandra Kay Pfaff, known to most as “Sandy,” passed away at 12:43 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. Born on April 3, 1945, in San Francisco, Calif., she was the daughter of the late William Collins and the late Florence (Mikels) (Collins) Denny. She spent most of her childhood …read more.

Heather Emelio, 34, Warsaw, passed away at 1:17 p.m., Oct. 15, 2019, in her residence. On April 18, 1985, she was born in Bethesda, Md. to Michael Anthony Emelio and Catherine I. Gaskill. A lifetime resident of Warsaw she was formerly employed by Alderfer-Bergan of Warsaw. She is survived by her daughter: Lillian Miller of …read more.

John Jay Mahler was born in Niles, Mich. Nov. 27, 1945, to Arthur Jay Mahler and Verna Mae (Randall) Mahler. As a youngster, he lived with his parents on Olson Road between Monterey and Leiters Ford. He graduated from Aubeenaubee High School. On Sept. 17, 1965, he married Linda Carl, and together they had six …read more.

Verne Leininger, 80 died Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at Greencroft Healthcare. He was born April 1, 1939, in Jasper, Mich. to Verne Ernest and Esther (Garner) Leininger. He graduated from Stryker High School, Stryker, Ohio, Manchester College, North Manchester, and Bethany Theological Seminary (1964), Richmond. On June 22, 1963, he married Phyllis Elaine Mahan in …read more.

Ross “Bud” Alan Snyder, 62, South Whitley, passed away at 4:33 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at his South Whitley home. He was born on Nov. 24, 1956, in Birmingham, Mich., to the late Ross Albert and Marjorie Mary (Hamlin) Snyder. He grew up in Michigan and graduated from Howell High School with the Class …read more.

Leroy “Buck” Henwood, 79, Syracuse, passed away Oct. 12, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 14, 1940, in Syracuse, to Franklin and Norma (Irwin) Henwood. On Jan. 17, 1964, he married Judy Ray who preceded him in 2011. He was a veteran of the US Army. He owned and operated …read more.

Jerry L. Lavine, Sr., 63, Bremen, passed away at 11:08 a.m., Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 1, 1956, the son of Lyle and Josephine (Walter) Lavine. On July 3, 1975, in Bremen, he married Janice Sears. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jan; two …read more.

Connie Sue (Hershman) Simpkins, 69, Argos, passed away at 8:34 p.m., Oct. 10, 2019, at her residences following an extended illness. On Feb. 28, 1950, in LaPorte, she was born to Eugene Hershman and Virginia (Weaver) Hershman. Connie moved to Argos, in 2009, coming from Texas. She spent many years with her Life Partner – Danial …read more.

Linda Kay Jacobsen, 71, Yuma, Ariz., passed away at 2:15 p.m., Oct. 8, 2019. She was born on Oct. 7, 1948, in Warsaw, to Willard Gale and Betty Jane Smith. Prior to moving to Yuma, Ariz. she had lived in Warsaw and Winona Lake. She had worked at Walmart in Yuma for 18 years. She …read more.

Harriet (Rockhill) Arford, 87, Leesburg passed away at 11:44 p.m., Oct. 14, 2019, in Parkview Whitley Hospital. On Dec. 1, 1931, she was born in Warsaw, to Morrison Albert and Isabel (Hadley) Rockhill. On Sept. 18, 1954, in Warsaw she was united in marriage to Dr. John E. Arford who preceded her on May 16, …read more.

Helen G. Whetstone, 91, Mentone, passed at 1:45 am, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in her daughter’s residence. She was born on Aug. 10, 1928, in Bremen, to Howard R. and Mabel L. (Hepler) Kinney. She married on Sept. 4, 1948, to James M. Whetstone, who preceded on Aug. 9, 1994. She was a homemaker. She …read more.