Sharon Ann Gillespie, 69, Wabash, passed away at 3:23 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born June 15, 1950 in Littcarr, Ky. to Shade and Geneva (Bentley) Dials. She worked for Wabash Inn as a housekeeper. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and gardening and loved spending time with …read more.

Susan K. Shepherd, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Warsaw. She was born on Dec. 13, 1958, in Rochester to Kent R. and Barbara J. (LeCount) Riner. She was married to Carrey E. Shepherd on Jan. 29, 1985, in Las Vegas, N.V. They were married for 34 years. She …read more.

Ronald E. Norman, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away at 1:38 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Winona Lake at Grace Village Retirement Community. He was 91 at the time of his death. Known by many as “Ron,” he was born on May 8, 1928, in Flint, Mich., he was the son of Richard …read more.

Henry A. Hudon, 92, Plymouth, passed away Sept. 26, 2019, in St. Joseph Health System of Mishawaka. He was born Sept. 17, 1927, the son of Peter and Erstine Hudon in South Bend. He has been a resident of Plymouth nearly 49 years. He was owner of H & M Cycles of Plymouth. He also …read more.

Sherry Ann (Hammond) Harrington, 65, Argos, passed away at 2 a.m., Oct. 2, 2019, at her residence where she had been in declining health the past several months. On Nov. 29, 1953, in Rochester, she was born to Herbert and Hazel B. (Craft) Hammond. Sherry had lived most of her life in the Argos community. …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Elaine Smith Snyder, of Fort Wayne  passed away on her 78th birthday at 7:32 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, at Parkview Hospital-Randallia of Fort Wayne. On Sept. 30,1941, Elaine Ann Smith was born in Rochester to Herbert Dale and Margaret M. Wilson Smith. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister Jane and …read more.

John Elemual Hand, 89, Warsaw, passed away at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, surrounded by family at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. He was born on Sept. 9, 1930, in Elkhart, to Charles E. and Minnie H. (Helbling) Hand. He was married Jan. 19, 1957, to Shirley Ann (Stebbins) Hand, who survives. …read more.

Barbara Hunt Shumaker, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 8:11 a.m., Oct. 2, 2019, in her home. She was born on Feb. 8, 1954, to Kenneth D. and Mary (Marshall) Hunt in Austria. She graduated from Peru High School, Peru. Barbara was united in marriage on Dec. 21, 2018, to Steven W. Shumaker. She was a …read more.

Anne E. Utter, 80, Winona Lake and formerly of Mentone, passed at 1:17 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at the Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. She was born on Oct. 30, 1938, in Warsaw, to Franklin and Esther (Dugley) Nelson. She married on Sept. 16, 1960, in Mentone to Terry L. Utter, …read more.

Ronnie “Ron” Jay Jarrell, 49, Pierceton, passed away, at 10:49 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in his residence. He was born April 16, 1970, in Columbia City to Clyde Jarrell and Brenda (Bays) Beck. He was married to Mishelle Lou Smith on March 22, 2003 in Wooster. He graduated from Whilko High School in South …read more.

Ronnie Jarrell, 49, Pierceton, passed away at 10:49 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mary Lou Baxter, 88 and a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away quietly at 2:45 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Born on April 22, 1931, she was the only daughter of Carl J. and Ruth (Gates) Schrader. She was born in Columbia City and was united in marriage to the late …read more.

Ray Egolf, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 10:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born on April 3, 1944, to Frank and Ruth (Green) Egolf in Elkhart. He worked for R. R. Donnelley for numerous years. During his lifetime he enjoyed reading and spending time with his family and friends. …read more.

Yvonna R. Grant, 95, formerly of Troy Cedar Lake, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 20, 1923, in Herrin, Ill., the only child of the late Ernest and Zella (Pedigo) Henshaw. Her formative years were spent at Tri-Lakes. She graduated from Columbia City High …read more.

Raymond L. Ketcham, 53, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. He was born on Oct. 23, 1965, the son of John and Janet Ketcham. He graduated from Oregon-Davis High School and was currently working for Oliver Ford in Plymouth as an automotive technician. He loved history books and flying planes. He will …read more.

WARSAW — Richard M. Taylor, 69, of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born on July 26, 1950, in New Castle, to Ostie & Frances Eleanor (Lawson) Taylor. He grew up in Daleville, graduated from Daleville High School, and moved to Warsaw 40 years ago from Daleville. He …read more.

Wilbur LeRoy “Roy” Shepler, 98, Wabash, went to be with the Lord at 5:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born July 20, 1921, in Logansport, to Alonzo Edward and Kathryn (Hirt) Shepler. He married Martha Helen VanRoe in Wabash 79 years ago on July 29, 1940. He retired in …read more.

Linda L. Bloom, 81, Plymouth, passed away Sept. 25, 2019, at Center for Hospice Care, South Bend, after a brief illness. She was born on Oct. 23, 1937, to Glenn and Pauline (Hoagland) Abram, Sullivan. She has been a Plymouth resident since 1962 and was on the board of Marshall Starke Development for a period …read more.

Scott D. Miller, 64, passed away on Sept. 26, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in South Bend to Robert and Betty (Kopet) Miller. He married the love of his life, Kay Miller, on Aug. 8, 1992, in a beautiful family event in Plymouth. After graduating from James Whitcomb Riley High …read more.

William Espich, 80, passed away on Sept. 28, 2019. He was born in Bremen to Lloyd Sr. and Bernice (Kaylor) Espich. He married Gloria Wooley at the Brethren Church in Plymouth on Sept. 30, 1962. The couple enjoyed a beautiful marriage lasting just shy of 57 years. He started driving a truck at the age …read more.

Beverly J. Trone, Culver, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at the age of 89. She was born in Elyria, Ohio, on June 17, 1930, the daughter of James and Hilda (Peterson) Knittle. She graduated from West Technical High School, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1948, and attended Bowling Green University. On Feb. 6, 1952, she married …read more.

WARSAW — Ray Egolf, 75, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 at 10:50 p.m. at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

WARSAW — David Brian Webster, 61, of Warsaw, passed away at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 10, 1957, in Madison, Wis., to Gary Atward and Anna Mae (O’Gara) Webster.  He grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from East High School in Madison, …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Kensley Monroe, 3 weeks, of Silver Lake, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, at 2:45 p.m. in her residence. She was born September 5, 2019, in Fort Wayne, to Amanda Monroe. Kensley is survived by her mother, Amanda (and companion Luke Hoover) Monroe, of Silver Lake, and maternal grandparents Jerry and Susie …read more.

Lowell E. Miller, 77, Goshen, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Green House Village. He was born April 30, 1942, in Goshen, to Edwin E. and Marion (Hostetler) Miller. On April 4, 1964, he married Shirley Miller at College Mennonite Church. She survives along with three sons: Kevin (Lisa) Miller, Goshen; Devon (Diane) Miller, Milford; …read more.

Robert Wirsing, 55, North Manchester, passed away on Sept. 13, 2019, at his residence. The son of Robert A. and Irene (Childres) Wirsing, he was born July 23, 1964. Family and friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. A memorial service will …read more.

Bonnie L. Frieden, 88, North Manchester, passed away peacefully at 12:30 a.m. Sept. 27, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of four children, she was born on July 16, 1931, in North Manchester, to George and Opal (Krom) Frieden. She was a lifelong resident of North Manchester and graduated from Chester High School …read more.

Robert G. Carr, 59, Wabash, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at his residence. He was born Feb. 5, 1960, in Rochester, to Lester H. Carr and Betty (Clupper) Carr Music. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and ginseng and mushroom hunting. He also enjoyed listening to music and playing classic rock on his record player. His favorite …read more.

Vickie L. Galbreath, 57, Winamac, passed away at 9:27 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Franciscan Hospital in Indianapolis after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Oct. 3, 1961, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Donald E. and Delores “Dee” Galbreath. She was a 1980 Winamac High School graduate. While in high school she …read more.

Kenneth A. Eastwood, 67, Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly at 12:55 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at his residence. Born on Feb. 27, 1952, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Donald P. and Hazel Mae (Snow) Eastwood. On Feb. 3, 1973, he married Mae Bartram. She preceded him in death on Sept. 6, …read more.

Thomas W. Cunningham, 57, Akron, passed at 2:56 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at North Woods Village of Kokomo. He was born on May 15, 1962 in Elwood, to Robert Leon and Judith Elaine (Simons) Cunningham. He was a welder and a CDL driver as well as a mechanic. He was an outdoors man enjoying …read more.

Former Leiters Ford resident Dana Anderson Simpson, 48, Monticello, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:16 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette. On March 5, 1971, Dana Leann Anderson was born in Plymouth. She was the treasured daughter of Jerry and Regina Rustik Anderson. Growing up she shared …read more.

Nellie Ann Jones, 47, Elkhart, passed at 4:42 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 14, 1972, in Wolfe County, Ky. to Bobby Gene and Norma (Noble) Howard. She had worked for Fairmont Homes of Nappanee for over ten years. She is survived by her daughter, Brittany Jones, Lexington, …read more.

Dolores Marlene (Jordan) Byers, 85, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:51 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Jan. 22, 1934, in Kittanning, Penn. to Mary P. (Zeigler) Jordan and Bert L. Jordan. On May 26, 1956, she was married to Pastor Glenn Carl Byers in …read more.

Larry William Otto, 65, Goshen, died 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 27, 1953, in Goshen, to Levi and Annie (Miller) Otto. On May 19, 1978, he married Naomi (Marks) Otto. Surviving are his wife, Naomi, Goshen; four children: Gerald (Rachel) Buchanan, Nappanee; Malinda (Marion) Miller, Ligonier; Jeremy …read more.

Davis F. Jones Jr., 83,Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday Sept. 24, 2019, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, formerly of Plymouth. He was born on Aug. 19, 1936, in Michigan to Davis F. Sr. and Esther Jones. He was a former resident of Grovertown, Argos and Plymouth, and was a graduate of Oregon Davis …read more.

Thomas J. Hayes, 67, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne after a hard fought battle with various illnesses. He was born the son of Thomas J. Hayes, Sr. and Maxine Hanes Hayes on May 25, 1952, in Bremen. He was a lifelong resident of Bourbon …read more.

Loren W. Sullivan, 65, Culver, passed away on September 24, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. Loren Sullivan was born to Richard and Emma (Cloe) Sullivan in South Bend, IN on April 21, 1954. He spent many years as a taxi driver in Chesterton. He enjoyed driving and watching NASCAR, watching wrestling and the Chicago …read more.

Richard M. Taylor, 69, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Michael George McGuire, 80, Columbia City, passed away at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. He was born on Sept. 26, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. to Elizabeth (Leeland) McGuire and George McGuire.  On June 23, 1962, he was married to Margaret (Paige) McGuire. He worked the majority of his life as a salesman in …read more.

Vonda Lee (Macklin) Ogg, 75, Albion, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at home. She was born on March 15, 1944, the daughter of Daniel Elmer and Glates Irene (Girton) Macklin in Portland. On Nov. 23, 1979, she married John Paul Ogg. She is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, John …read more.

Gayle Harris, 84, Leesburg, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on March 25, 1935, in Anderson to Fay Newton and Dessie (Anderson) Kern. She graduated in 1953 from Anderson High School, received her B.S. Degree in 1957 from Hanover College, and her Master’s …read more.

Ruby Ruth Williams, 64, Knox, passed away at 10:14 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in LaPorte. She was born on March 6, 1955, in Warsaw, to Delbert and Mary (Wyant) Cormican. She married Donald Trusty. She was a homemaker during her lifetime.  Ruby Williams is survived by husband, Donald Trusty of Knox; children: Ernest Cormican of …read more.

Gayle Harris, 84, Leesburg, passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Evelyn Rose Troutman, 94, Columbia City, died at 8:14 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City where she had been a resident since July 2017. She was born in Barnesdale, Okla. on Sept. 27, 1924, a daughter of the late DeWitt and Rose Lee (Holloway) Kiester. Her formative years were spent …read more.

James A Scott, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Evelyn S. Dingess-Elliott, 70, North Manchester, passed away at 2:46 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. Daughter of Lonnie P. and Fannie B. (Wallen) Robinson, Evelyn was born in Silver Lake, March 8, 1949. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1967, she married Bobbie G. Dingess on Aug. 22, 1969. …read more.

Rochester businessman and entrepreneur, Mr. Emerson W. Enyart,  96 years 2 months and 17 days, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:23 p.m.., Sept. 21, 2019, at his home. Born in Twelve Mile on Independence Day in 1923, Emerson Wayne Enyart was a treasured son of Earl A. and Ursa …read more.

John Bradley Whetstone, 65, Silver Lake, died at 11:27 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at his residence. He was born on May 13, 1954 in Rochester, to James “Jim” M. Whetstone and Helen G. (Kinney) Whetstone. He graduated in 1972 from Mentone High School. He has lived in Silver Lake for 22 years moving there from …read more.

Velva M. Rogers, 93, Mentone, passed away 6:45 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in her residence. She was born on Dec. 30, 1925, in Rochester, to Gus and Mary Ellen (Tucker) Mollenhour. On May 1, 1948, she was united in marriage to James E. Rogers, who has since preceded her in death. The family of …read more.

Joel Shumaker, 80 and a lifetime resident of the Warsaw area, passed away 10:34 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. The son of the late Leroy H. Shumaker and the late Rosella I. (Meredith) Shumaker, he was born in Warsaw on Nov. 13, 1938. He attended Warsaw High School and on Aug. …read more.

Lola M. Collins, 84, Rochester, passed away at 6:31 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at St. Joseph Health System of Plymouth. On Sept. 9, 1935, Lola Mae White was born in Fulton County. She was the cherished daughter of  Lester Loy and Virginia G. Swihart White. In 1953, Lola graduated from Talma High School.   In Talma, Lola …read more.

Connie Jo (Landis) Morgan, 67, Fort Myers, Fla. and formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, Fla. She was born on Jan. 25, 1952, in Warsaw, to Helen (Hartzler) Landis and Lloyd Landis. She spent the majority of her life in Warsaw, and attended school here. …read more.

Rebecca “Becky” N. Skeans, 89, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at 6:47 p.m. She was born on Dec. 06, 1929, in Hippo, Ky. to Harrison Byrd and Pearlie (Frasure) Johnson. She lived most of her life in the Kosciusko County area. On Dec. 31, 1947, she was …read more.

Florence H. “Helen” Vanlaningham, 89, Milford, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at her son’s home in Milford. She was born on June 14, 1930 in Burrows, IN to Clarence & Myrtle (Gibson) Starbuck. She graduated from Camden High School and was married on Jan. 3, 1949, in Delphi to Hazel …read more.

Kenneth Leroy Kerch, 80, rural Columbia City, died at 8:46 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he had been a patient for the past three weeks. He was born Oct. 8, 1938, in Allen County, the only child of the late Lawrence August and Ada Bernice (Rumsyre) Kerch. …read more.

Gene L. “Wally” Nicodemus, 71, Columbia City, passed away at 4:02 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at his daughter’s home. Born on Oct. 2, 1947, in Wolf Lake, he was the son of Keith V. and Evelyn Frances (Hollenbaugh) Nicodemus. He was a lifetime resident of Columbia City, attended Columbia City Joint High School. …read more.

Dr. David Paul Rodriguez, 69, North Manchester, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on April 28, 1950, he was the son of Anthony and Ruth (Toro) Rodriguez The following is written by his three daughters: Words can’t express what an amazing man he …read more.

Dorotha M. Morris, 85, Wabash, passed away at 6:06 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 28, 1933, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to the late Robert and Vinie (Clark) Griffith. Dorotha married Edgar B. Morris on Oct. 31, 1953; he passed away on Nov. 2, …read more.

Daniel Henry Miller, 72, rural Wabash, died at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at his home. He was born Aug. 16, 1947, in Wabash, to Elda Woodrow and Elizabeth (Stouffer) Miller. He was a 1965 graduate of Southwood High School, and also received a Nursing Home Administrator Certificate. He was a US Army veteran …read more.

Sandra Kay O’Shell, 74, Wabash, died at 3:50 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born Sept. 26, 1944, in Linton, to Charles and Fern (Weddle) Peltier. She was a nurse. She enjoyed her work and loved her grandchildren. She is survived by four children: Charla (Mitch) Mitchell …read more.

Willian “Bill” John Martin, 91, of Culver, passed away at Pilgrim Manor on Sept. 12, 2019. Mr. Martin was born in Mishawaka on July 4, 1928, the son of Kenneth and Fern (Barrows) Martin. He graduated from Mishawaka High School, Class of 1945. He met Mary Ann Burkett in 1948 at the Highway Diner in …read more.

Mark Grove, 60, Plymouth, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at home surrounded by his family after a three-year illness. He grew up in Milford and Nappanee, the son of Frank and Nancy Grove, who survive. Other survivors include his wife of 40 years, Andrea; sons: Dustin (Stacy) of West Lafayette; and Ben (Courtney) of Bremen; …read more.

Florence H. “Helen” Vanlaningham, 89, Milford, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at her son’s home in Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Richard Michael Stroh, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 2:06 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, at the age of 74. He was born Aug. 13, 1945, in Chicago, Ill. to Edna Elizabeth (Pletz) Stroh and Wendelin Andrew Stroh. On Aug. 10, 1991, he was married to Sheryl (Rose) …read more.

Sarah Madeline Hairrell, 45, Milford, passed away at 1:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 14, 1974, in Marion to Larry Francis and Judith Carol (Goen) Hairrell. She graduated in 1993 from Warsaw High School and formerly lived in Houston, Texas, Mentone, and Warsaw …read more.

Lois A. Sullivan, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 8:55 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Joseph “Joe” F. Cosgrove Jr., 65, Silver Lake, passed away at 6:37 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Akron. He was born April 24, 1954, in Warsaw, to Joseph F. Sr. and Regina (Waterson) Cosgrove. He married Debra Huggins on Sept. 2, 2004, in Bloomington. He lived in Kosciusko County most of his life. He …read more.

Sarah Madeline Hairrell, 45, Milford, passed away at 1:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Gerry Rodman, 83, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. She is survived by her brother: James (late Jacqueline) Rodman; nephew, James (Pamela) Rodman, Jr.; niece, Kristin Rodman; great nephew, Nathaniel Baker; great nieces: Emily Rodman and Amy Rodman. Gerry is also survived by many dear cousins. Preceded in death by her parents: James and Mary …read more.

Scott A Knispel, 52, Clearwater, Fla. passed away on Aug. 31, 2019. He was born in Fort Wayne Dec. 17, 1966. He graduated from Warsaw High School. He is survived by his son Tyler Knispel, mother Carol Knispel and brother Kurt Knispel, wife Stacy and daughter Faith. He is preceded in death by his father …read more.

Susan K. Shepherd, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send a condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Catherine Wilma Crooks-Martin, 58, Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. She was born Sept. 14, 1960, a daughter of Jane and Jimme T. Crooks. She lived her life to the fullest. She as a lover of animals and attended Concord Career Institute for Vet Tech training in San Bernadino, Calif. She was …read more.

Joseph “Joe” F. Cosgrove, 65, Silver Lake, passed away on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Rochester. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Willodean Ruth Allen, 86, rural North Manchester, passed Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at her residence. She was born on July 19, 1933, to Robert Glen and Lilly Fern (Lohor) Ault at home in Kosciusko County. She married on Dec. 10, 1974, in Rochester, to Danny Joe Allen, he survives. She was a farmer’s wife as …read more.

Barbara June “Barb” Lainez, 62, Etna Green, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at her son’s home in Warsaw. She was born on June 3, 1957, in Bremen, to Mahlon E. and Martha (Slabaugh) Schmucker. She attended the United Christian School in Nappanee and lived most of her life in the …read more.

Ruth Kay (Snyder) Rinard, 69, Argos, passed away at 11:19 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, following a lengthy battle with cancer. On July 21, 1950, in Plymouth, she was born to Clarence G. Snyder and Pauline E. (Deisch) Snyder and had lived all of her life in the …read more.

Mrs. Ellen S. Scott, 70, Rochester, passed away on Sept. 14, 2019, near Stevensville, Mich. due to injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident. On March 23, 1948, Ellen Sue Harts was born in Miami County. She was the treasured daughter of Richard Zody and Marilyn Jenkins Harts.  Growing up she shared her childhood with …read more.

Douglas A. Scott, 59, Rochester, passed away on Sept. 14, 2019, near Stevensville, Mich. due to injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. On Nov. 1, 1959, Douglas Allen Scott was born in Logansport. He was a treasured son of Eugene “Scotty” and Virginia Hair Scott.  Growing up he shared his childhood with an older …read more.

Jerry L. Harris, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 3, 1940, in Marion, to Wilford and Anna E. (Surface) Harris. He grew up in Marion, graduated from Marion High School in 1958, and served in the United States Army. He was …read more.

Jerry L. Harris, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Margery M. Heinzelmann, 98, Columbia City, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 3:05 pm on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at The Hearth at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. Born June 9, 1921, in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Eugene D. and Hazel M. (Stesch) Quackenbush. At the age of 8, she …read more.

Sylvia Yeazel, 98, Columbia City, passed away at 11:07 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

DaraCelia Hernandez, 28, Wawaka, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on Oct. 18, 1990 in Kendallville to Francisca Najera-Renteria and the late Antonio Hernandez-Estrada. She is survived by her mother, Francisca Najer-Renteria of Wawaka; a son, Emánuel Ramirez of Wawaka; a daughter, Nataly Ramirez …read more.

Donald E. Roth, 100, North Manchester, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of eight children, he was born on June 3, 1919, to Klor H. and Sylvia B. (Conrad) Roth in Darke County, Ohio. A resident of Wabash County since 1959, Mr. Roth was a …read more.

Ruth Kay (Snyder) Rinard, 69, Argos, died at 11:19 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Alice F. Surface, 67, rural Akron, passed Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Autumn Ridge of Wabash. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Lola Mae Collins, 84, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 6:31 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Plymouth.  Arrangements are pending with the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Doug Scott, 59, Rochester, passed away on Sept. 14, 2019 near Stevensville, Mich. due to injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ellen Scott, 70, Rochester passed away on Sept. 14, 2019 near Stevensville, Mich. due to injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Gwendolyn C. “Gwen” Huffman, 80, Claypool, passed away at 8:04 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 8, 1939, in Wabash to Paul Wayne and Beulah Christine (Sigler) Hendrix. She graduated in 1957 from Wabash High School and 1986 from Manchester College with …read more.

Robert “Bob” E. Nicholas, 93, went to his heavenly home at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Paddock Springs Assisted Living Center in Warsaw. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He was born Feb. 20, 1926, in Mendon, Mich., to Earl and Grace (Timm) Nicholas. On July 5, 1946, he married Wava Wells.  …read more.

Obituary Catherine Jean Fowler, 62, Warsaw, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at her home. She was born on Sept. 27, 1956 in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Harry L. and Patty L. (France) Bower. She grew up in Chillicothe, Ohio and graduated in 1974 from Chillicothe High School. She was married on …read more.

Ricardo Perez, 64 of Richmond, Ky., passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 3 a.m. He was the son of Pedro Perez and Porfiria Campos Perez and born on July 27, 1955 in Brownsville, Texas. Ricardo was a supervisor for White Metal in Warsaw for many years. He moved to Kentucky several …read more.

Steven D. Grow, 58, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at 1:40 p.m. in his Silver Lake home.  Born on Oct. 2, 1960, he was the son of Elbert D. Grow and Dorothy (McGinnis) Grow and one of four children. He attended Warsaw High School and dedicated more than 25 …read more.

Richard Kridner, 81, Warsaw, passed away quietly on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 9:58 a.m. Born on Aug. 16, 1938, in Pontiac, Ill., Richard was the son of Louis and Virginia (Fairchild) Kridner. He was the last living child of four Kridner siblings. Richard was a fun person. He could be …read more.

Charles Bernard Cavert passed in peace on Sept. 13, 2019. He and his wife, Lisa, shared forty-eight years of marriage. He was born in Peru, Sept.17,1945. He graduated from Greenfield High School in 1963; attended Manchester College where he played football for two years before transferring to McPherson College where he graduated with a Bachelor …read more.

Melvin Leroy “Pete” Gall, 93, rural South Whitley, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept.12, 2019, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, where he was admitted earlier that day. He was born June 30, 1926, in Kosciusko County, Indiana, a son of the late Edward and Vergie (Cripe) Gall. His formative years were spent in Claypool. …read more.

Nelson Wayne Metzger, 67, South Whitley, passed away Sept. 12, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. On Nov 10, 1951, Nelson was born to Loren R. and Olive L. (Miller) Metzger in Columbia City. After graduating from South Whitley High School in 1970, Nelson went on to Purdue University where he graduated with …read more.

Zachary “Zach” Dale Howard-Smith, 29, Claypool, passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident on Sept. 12, 2019. Born on June 25, 1990, Zach was the son of James Ricky (Tracy France) Smith, Burket, and Angela Sue Howard, Roann. In 2008, Zach graduated from Wawasee High School. He worked for Keystone R.V. Company, Goshen, and was …read more.