Randal S. Wamsley, 69, died April 24, 2020, at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1951, in Evansville, and was the son of Meredith D. and Susanne R. (Seely) Wamsley. He graduated from Fort Wayne South Side High School and Wabash College. He worked for many years as a purchasing manager for Maple Leaf …read more.

Gary D. Deutsch, 82, Columbia City, died at 6:16 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He had been battling cancer. He was born April 29, 1937, in Whitley County, a son of the late Clifford F. and Velma L. “Bonnie” (Judd) Deutsch. His formative years were spent on a …read more.

Doyt E. Grossman, 94, LaFontaine, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on Jan. 19, 1926, in LaFontaine, to the late Elmer and Florence (Mann) Grossman. He was a 1944 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He married Phyllis R. Davis on Aug. 19, …read more.

Anthony L. Patton, 60, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 22, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 13, 1959, in Bedford, to the late Edward and Beverly (Grego) Patton. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Terry Hall. He had lived in South Bend for the past 24 years. On …read more.

Lone Grove resident, Madison LeeAnn Porter, 19, passed away at her residence April 20, 2020. The daughter of Mitchell Ray and Barbara D’Ann Thomas Porter, Madison was born July 13, 2000 in Fort Wayne. After the family moved to Ardmore, Madison attended Lone Grove schools. She was one of the football managers and was a …read more.

Rickie R. Beckner, 74, Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at MIller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born on June 17, 1945, the son of John and Ruth (Ritter) Beckner in Ligonier. On Sept. 2, 1969, he married Shirley Navarro and together they shared over 50 years of marriage. Rickie graduated from …read more.

Born at Epworth Hospital, South Bend, on April 23, 1924, Jean was the daughter of Herbert K. Laramore and Muriel Bosworth Laramore of Knox. In 1924 she moved to Plymouth and graduated with the class of 1942 from Lincoln High School. She received her Bachelor?s Degree in Education from De Pauw University in 1946. On …read more.

Mr.  Raymond Engle, 96, Kewanna was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:58 a.m., April 24, 2020.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Candice Marie “Candy” Olson, 54, Wabash, died at 3:08 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at her home. She was born March 26, 1966, in Germany. Candy was a graduate of North Miami High School. She married Barry J. Olson in Nashville on Nov. 29, 2014. She was a child care provider for more than 25 …read more.

Billie G. Blocher, 84, North Manchester, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 22. He was born Feb. 7, 1936 in Wabash County to S. Willis and Leila E. (Baker) Blocher. On Sept. 21, 1957, he married Esther L. Metzger. She passed away Nov. 5, 2017.  Billie was a lifelong farmer. Billie enjoyed gardening, mushroom …read more.

Donald R. Hughes, 82, Rochester, passed away at 1:27 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 24, 1938, in Altoona, Pa., the son of Harold Walter and Alice Mae (Kiser) Hughes. On April 12, 1976, in Tawas City, Mich., he married Judy Mullins and she …read more.

James C. Berg, 93, Big Lake, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2020, at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. Born Oct. 18, 1926, in Muncie, he was the son of Velmar Berg and Helen (Clinger) Gascon. He graduated from Yorktown High School with the Class of 1944 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in …read more.

Clarence Edward West, 82, rural Denver, died at 1:03 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1937, at his grandparent’s home in Jonesboro, Indiana to Clarence “Willard” and Esther Mae (Bragg) West. Clarence was a 1955 graduate of Noble High School. He married Nancy Lee Marshall at the Center …read more.

Jean L. Schricker, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April, 22, 2020, at Miller’s Assisted Living, Plymouth. Arrangements are currently pending.

Stephen D. “Steve” Hann, 63, Nappanee, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:28 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 24, 1956, in Elkhart, to James William and Virginia Ruth (Grimes) Hann. He graduated in 1976 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and …read more.

Charles E. Buell, 97, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  Charles was born in Warsaw on May 7, 1922, the son of George and Edna M. (Nine) Buell. He was a 1941 graduate of Warsaw High School. After graduating, he served in …read more.

Wilbur D. Lemler, 87, formerly of Nappanee, went to be with the Lord and his wife Joyce at 10:20 am, Monday, April 20, 2020. Wilbur was born April 10, 1933, in Bourbon, to Walter and Gladys (Swartzlander) Lemler. Mr. Lemler was a lifelong area resident and was a graduate of Bourbon High School. Wilbur served …read more.

Kenna L. Kappel, 87, formerly of Columbia City, died peacefully at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2020, at the Townehouse Retirement Community, Fort Wayne where she had been a resident since August 2013. She was born April 23, 1932, in Painesville, Ohio a daughter of the late Dale T. and Esther C. (Strohl) Heinbaugh. She …read more.

James C. Berg, 93, Big Lake, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2020 at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. Born Oct. 18, 1926 in Muncie, he was the son of Velmar Berg and Helen (Clinger) Gascon. He graduated from Yorktown High School with the Class of 1944 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in …read more.

Kenneth Wayland Brown, 72, North Manchester, formerly of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community in Fort Wayne.  He was born on Dec. 29, 1947, in Greeneville, Tenn. to the late Joe and Lula (Bell) Wooten. Ken married Laura Key on May 9, 1996. Ken retired …read more.

Penny Denise Sisto, 55, died on April 20, 2020 at home in North Manchester. Penny was the daughter of Jim and Vickie Smith, who survive. Also surviving are her children, Natalie (Johnny Echavarria) Sisto, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Nick (Blaire Martin) Sisto, of West Lafayette. In addition, Penny is survived by her sister Sara …read more.

Patricia I. Lytle, 82, Rochester, passed away at 10:25 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Feb. 14, 1938, Patricia Irene Henry was born in Winamac. She was a treasured daughter of Harry and Wilma Irene Kersey Henry. Growing up Pat shared her childhood with two sisters Peggy and Sandy and a …read more.

John A. Voland, 82, North Webster, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Stephen D. “Steve” Hann, 63, Nappanee, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:28 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Wayde Alan Nix, 60, Columbia City, passed away on Sunday April 19, 2020, in Willis, Texas. Born on Dec. 18, 1959, in Columbia City, he was the son of Wayne and Ruth (Goings) Nix. Wayde spent his life in Jefferson Township and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1978. On …read more.

Donald (Don) G. Ecker, Sr., 84, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on April 19, 2020, while at home, in the care of his family and Hospice. Don was born on Sept. 29, 1935, to Russell and Florabelle (Emigh) Ecker. He was a life-long resident of the Marshall County area. In 1953, he graduated from Tyner …read more.

Gladys E. Jolly, 87, passed away peacefully at 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Gladys was born in South Bend, on Jan. 22, 1933, to Harold D. and Marguerite (Pierson) Keel. Her family would move to Plymouth in 1943 from South Bend. She graduated from West High School …read more.

Patricia Lytle, 82, Rochester passed away at 10:25 p.m., at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Russell Dean “Russ” Carr, 95, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:36 p.m., on April 18, 2020, at Wynnfield Crossing. On Aug. 19, 1924, Russell D. Carr was born in Rochester to Harley and Clara Grey Carr. Russ was the youngest of six, joining four brothers Weldon, Byron, Robert, Howard …read more.

Penny Denise Sisto, 55, died on April 20, 2020, at home in North Manchester. She was the daughter of Jim and Vickie Smith, who survive. Also surviving are her children: Natalie (Johnny Echavarria) Sisto, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Nick (Blaire Martin) Sisto, West Lafayette. In addition, she is survived by her sister: Sara (Bryan) Hooe, …read more.

Sophie Elle Egner was born on Saturday, April 18, 2020, to Joe and Brianne (Walgamuth) Egner. Small but strong, she fought valiantly for ten hours before passing away peacefully in her mother’s arms on Sunday, April 19, 2020. During that time Sophie was baptized by her father, and her family finds peace in the knowledge …read more.

Joanne (Vanderpool) Collins, 69, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at 5:45 p.m. in her residence. Joanne was born Nov. 5, 1950, in Willard, Ohio to Robert and Glessie (Barnett) Vanderpool. She was united in marriage to Junior Collins on May 9, 1964 in Kentucky.  She worked as an inspector for years at …read more.

George Sankey, 95, passed away  Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. George was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Penn. to George and Margaret (Heesom) Sankey. He was united in marriage to Edith Amos of Cumberland, on Aug. 31, 1947. He graduated from Charleston High School in West Virginia in 1943 and enlisted …read more.

R. Douglas “Doug” Smith, 73, Leesburg, passed away at 12:01 a.m. on April 17, 2020, at Goshen Hospital, due to complications from cancer. He was born on Nov. 21, 1946, in Warsaw, to Floyd and Betty Smith. In May 1969, he married Judith (Judi) Smith, who survives. Doug served in Vietnam in the 199th Light …read more.

My Hoa Thi Gehlhausen, 71, New Carlisle, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 1:11 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020, at La Porte Hospital in La Porte. She was born on Aug. 1, 1948 in Saigon, Vietnam. She grew up in Vietnam and attended public schools there. She was married on July 25, 1974, in …read more.

Paul Longawa, Leesburg, died on April 16, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on May 31, 1952, in East Chicago, to John and Mary Rose Longawa and grew up in Hammond (Hessville). He spent most of his life in the Calumet Region, moving to Valparaiso in 2013, and then to Leesburg, …read more.

Jennie Thorn, 92, Cromwell, passed away on April 18, 2020, at her home. She was born on Aug. 1, 1927, in Prairieton, to Burt and Emora (Romine) Little. She is survived by three daughters: Konnie (Roy) Mix of Terre Haute, Lynn (J.M) Murphy of Odessa, Texas; and Jill (Darrell) Newton of Terre Haute; four sons: …read more.

Thomas James Ervin, 68, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 19, 2020, at home 12:06 p.m. He was born on June 3, 1951, the son of Orville and Frances (Young) Ervin in Wabash. On June 28, 1970, he married Barbara Ruff. Tom is survived  by his wife, Barbara Ervin of Ligonier; three children, Tony (Kenson …read more.

Glenn “Doyle” Hensley, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Bethlehem Woods in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 24, 1945, the son of Virgil and Uffie (Spratlin) Hensley in Dayton, Ohio. On Aug. 26, 1996, he married Gwen Myers; she preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 2014. Doyle served his …read more.

Jo Ann Hettmansperger, 86, Indianapolis, formerly of Wabash, died at 2:31 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2020, at Indiana University Health West in Avon. She was born Nov. 14, 1933, in Evansville, to Alvin and Pauline (Riecken) Koerner. Jo Ann was a 1951 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Buddy R. Hettmansperger, in Wabash, on …read more.

Linda Kay (Gibbons) Lowry, 77, Argos, passed away April 17, 2020 at 11:45 p.m. at We Belong Senior Care, Plymouth, where she had been in failing health the past three months. On Jan. 23, 1943, in Plymouth, she was born to Everett Gibbons and Florence (McGriff) Gibbons. Linda had lived all of her life in …read more.

Paige Cumberland-Levitz, 57, of Elkhart passed at 9:50 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Center for Hospice Care of Elkhart, Indiana. Paige was born on May 25, 1962, in Rochester, to Walter Delmar and Carol (McKee) Cumberland. She was a 1980 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. She then attended Ivy Tech of Kokomo. …read more.

Russell Carr, 95, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:36 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Wynnfield Crossing. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

James Dorwin Summers, 92, of rural Lagro, Indiana, died at 1:44 pm, Friday, April 17, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Wabash. He was born May 31, 1927, in Wabash County, to Carl S. and Marie (Crumrine) Summers. Jim was a 1946 graduate of Lincolnville High School. He married Marjorie Ellen McCoshim at the Lincolnville …read more.

Dorothy Oiler Bowser, 80, of Goshen, entered into heaven Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born and grew up in West Virginia and moved to the Goshen area in 1970. On April 22, 1989 she married Jim Bowser. He died August 4, 2014. She is survived by two children, Benita (Joel) Geyer of Syracuse and …read more.

Linda Kay (Gibbons) Lowry, 77, of Argos, passed away 11:45 p.m. April 17, 2020 at We Belong Senior Care, Plymouth, where she had been in failing health the past three months. On January 23, 1943 in Plymouth, she was born to Everett Gibbons and Florence (McGriff) Gibbons. She had lived all of her life in …read more.

Eddie D. Howard, 62, of Pierceton, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Friday, April 17 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Howard was born on August 6, 1957 to Rosco Howard and Nora (Conely) in New London, Ohio. His mother passed away in 1990. His father survives and resides in Pierceton. Howard worked in the family …read more.

Ginger Vigar Caswell-Govett, 57, formerly of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her residence in California. This followed a five year valiant battle with cancer. On July 7, 1962, Caswell-Govett was born in Kosciusko County.  She was a treasured daughter of  Jimmy and Patricia A. …read more.

Brian Eugene Collett, 56, Wawaka, passed away as the result of complications following a bypass operation at 3 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2020, with his wife by his side. He was born on June 20, 1963, the son of Joseph and Norma (Kummer) Collett at Ball Hospital in Muncie. On Oct. 28, 1989, he married …read more.

Joby Kunkler Kaufman, 82, Andrews, passed away at 7:56 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Hollywood, Calif., on Nov. 28, 1937, to the late Robert and Judy Kunkler. She was raised in Chrystal Lake, Ill.  She later gained a stepfather: Eddie O’Neil. She attended Hanover and Huntington College. She …read more.

George M. Cope, 89, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the Community Hospital of Bremen. He was born on July 25, 1930, in Templeton, to the late Mitchell Gilbert and Lydia Marie Cope. He has been a lifelong resident of Bremen. On July 15, 1952, in Fowler, George and Dorene R. …read more.

Rebecca Sue Colby, 67, passed away at 11:52 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2020, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born on Dec. 27, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, to Donald and Margueritte Colby. She graduated from Westview High School in 1971 and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in education from Manchester College. …read more.

Lee Cassel Lambert, 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Lincoln, Neb. Lee was born in Warsaw, Dec. 8, 1938, to George and Dorothy Lambert. He was married to Oneta Lambert for 22 years; she survives. Lee worked for Consolidated Freightways Trucking Company until he retired in 1993. Lee is survived by his …read more.

Douglas “Doug” Smith, 73, Leesburg, passed away at 12:01 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2020, in Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Arnold “Hump” Tolson, 78, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 5, 1941, one of 10 children to Sam and Elizabeth (King) Tolson. On Jan. 25, 1964, he married the love of his life, Betty S. …read more.

Roddy “Rod” Lee Dias, 70, Wabash, died at 3:18 am, Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Aug. 2, 1949, in Wabash, to James S. Dias and Edna (Rinearson) Tyner. Rod was a 1968 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Virginia “Jenny” (Robinson) Stapleton in Wabash on …read more.

Margaret Lucille (Pringle) Ristvey, 87, went to eternal rest on March 29, 2020. She was the only child of Paul and Ethel (Betty) Pringle, born on Aug. 26, 1932, in Meadville, Pa. Margaret graduated from Meadville High School in 1950. She earned a BS degree in business education from Thiel College, Greenville, Pa.  She earned …read more.

Paul Longawa, 67, Leesburg, passed away at 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500 N, North Webster

Joe E. Kelsey, 86, Columbia City, died at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, where he was admitted Sunday. He was born Nov. 23, 1933, in Whitley County, a son of the late Paul D. Kelsey and Dorothy L. (Oliver) Kelsey. His formative years were spent in Cleveland Twp., Whitley …read more.

Carol Jean Kosteck, 69, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 2:26 pm Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at her home. Born November 8, 1950, in Wolf Lake, she was the daughter of Herschel Evan and Helen Louise (LaRue) Coulter. She grew up in Columbia City attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the …read more.

Lois Jessop McMillen, 93, of Milford passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at her home. Lois was born Nov. 29, 1926, in Elkhart, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Baumgartner) Funk.   Lois married Kurman Jessop in January of 1945; he passed in June of 1970 and in June of 1976, she married Richard McMillen who …read more.

Wren Sophia Noyes, Churubusco passed away on April 11, 2020, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, on April 8, 2020, to Derek and Brytne (Prater) Noyes. Her time on earth was short, but she we live forever in the hearts of her family. Wren is survived by her parents, Derek and …read more.

Marilyn June Palmer French, 89, died April 11, 2020, at her home in Chandler, Ariz. She was born April 3, 1931 in Beadle County, S.D. to Bertha Hurst Palmer and Otis Clyde Palmer. Marilyn lived and attended school both in Beadle County, S.D. and Renville County, Minn. She married Vernon Lee French on June 13, …read more.

Robert S. “Rob” Divine, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 7, 1965, in South Bend to Robert E. and Loretta A. (Davis) Divine. He attended Garden Spot High School in New Holland, Penn. and moved to the Warsaw area 20 years …read more.

Sidney B. Syndram, Jr., 82, formerly of South Whitley, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in North Woods Village of Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 18, 1937, in Fort Wayne, to Sidney B. and Mildred (Evard) Syndram. He was united in marriage on Feb. 11, 1982, to Jane Cuffel Armstrong, who survives. He …read more.

Dorothy A. “Dot” Kruger, 86, Fort Wayne, formerly of Lafayette, went home to be with the Lord at 3:43 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. She passed away peacefully at The Hearth at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 4, 1933, in Francesville, to the late Herman W. Kruger and …read more.

Angela M. Bowling, 40, passed away at 1:57 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 5, 1979, in Wabash, to the late Clayton Bowling and Phyllis (Waite) Jivery. She was a 1997 graduate of Southwood High School. She is survived by her mother: Phyllis (Terry) Jivery, LaFontaine; three …read more.

Christena M. Wixson, 89, Goshen, died at 10:22 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2020, at the home of her daughter. She was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Goshen, to Lawrence “Jim” & Carrie (Nisley) Musselman. On Dec. 4, 1948, at Millersburg Evangelical Church, she married Keith L. Wixson and he died Jan. 23, 2019. Surviving are …read more.

Clinton Sanders, Jr., 55, Monterey, passed away at 10:30 p.m. April 11, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. The son of Clinton, Sr. and Elvira (Carnegie) Sanders, he was born on Oct. 20, 1964, in Gary. He graduated from Culver Junior/Senior High School as part of the class of 1984. On July 22, 1987, …read more.

Allan E. Pitt, 88, Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Allan was born on Feb. 1, 1932, in Battle Creek, Mich. to Alfred and Frances (Harmon) Pitt. He was united in marriage to Carolyn J. Cosner on July 17, 1953, in Three Rivers, Mich. Allan has been …read more.

Bernard Delane Schrome, 87 of Lakeville, passed away April 12, 2020, at 8:24 p.m. at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth. On Dec. 8, 1932, in Bourbon, he was born to Paul W. Schrome and Delta Ellen (Winterrowd) Schrome. Bernard had lived all his life in Marshall County. On June 28, 1952 in Plymouth, he …read more.

Beverly A. “Bev” Flannery, 73, Milford, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident south of Warsaw. She was born on June 18, 1946, in Warsaw, to Farrell and Virginia (Heagy) Cain. She graduated in 1964 from Warsaw High School and was a lifetime Warsaw and …read more.

Sidney B. “Sid” Syndram, Jr., formerly of South Whitley, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in North Woods Village of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Myrna Lenore Beachy, 89, Goshen, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare. She was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Linton to Huber Bean and Diana (Clayton) Straub. On Dec. 18, 1948, she married John “Jack” D. Beachy.  He died June 7, 2003. Myrna is survived by three children, Diana (Alan) Mullet of Goshen, …read more.

Mabel P. Reed, 96, South Whitley, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020, at her home. She was born Dec. 15, 1923, in South Whitley, a daughter of the late Oliver P and Winnie (Walgamuth) Bentz. Her formative years were spent in South Whitley where she attended South Whitley High School. On April …read more.

Margie E. Wyland, 94, Columbia City, passed away at 2:06 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on June 6, 1925, in Texas, she was the daughter of Monroe Hatley and Leona Hatley Rollins. While growing up in Lampasas, Texas, Margie met Harold Wyland who was stationed in Texas with the U.S. …read more.

Linda A. Musselman, 78, Milford, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident south of Warsaw. She was born on June 11, 1941, in South Bend, to James Franklin “Jim” and Mary Naomi (Casper) Reed. She grew up in South Bend, graduated in 1959 from Riley …read more.

Kimberly L. “Kimi” Jones, 53, Portage, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:07 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her mother’s home in Portage. She was born on Aug. 20, 1966, in Gary, to Thomas Charles and Carol Martha (Law) Pezan. She graduated in 1985 from Jefferson City High School Jefferson City, Mo. and …read more.

Ina Mae Ashley, 83, of South Whitley, passed away at 7:54 a.m. on Monday April 13, 2020 at Miller’s Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on July 27, 1936, in Vicco, Ky., she was the daughter of James and Susie (Sumner) Burnett. Ina attended Dilce Combs High School and graduated with the Class of 1954. On …read more.

Richard Harry Rowe, 89, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community, passed away at 11:45 a.m. April 12, 2020, at Pilgrim Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Services where he had been a resident for several years. On Oct. 19, 1930, in Argos,  he was born to George Rowe and Minnie Belle (Emmons) Rowe. Richard had lived all of …read more.

Margie E. Wyland, 94, Columbia City, passed away at 2:06 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on June 6, 1925, in Texas, she was the daughter of Monroe Hatley and Leona Hatley Rollins. While growing up in Lampasas, Texas, Margie met Harold Wyland who was stationed in Texas with the U.S. …read more.

Wilmer Ray Metzger, 78, North Manchester, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on April 10, 2020, at 7:11 p.m. He was born March 29, 1942, in North Manchester to the late Orville and Mae E. (Niccum) Metzger. On April 24, 1976 he married Janet Miller at her parents’ home. They only …read more.

Leslie L. Bailey, 76, Bremen, passed away at 3:55 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Elkhart County Hospice House. Leslie was born on Jan. 6, 1944, in Warsaw, the son of Wilfred and Helen (Pearson) Bailey. He is survived by two children, Amanda (Brian) Jamison of Bristol and Jason (Nicole) Bailey of Bremen; four grandchildren; …read more.

Richard H. Rowe, 89 formerly of the Argos community, passed away at 11:45 a.m., April 12, 2020, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. On Oct. 19, 1930, in Argos, he was born to George Rowe and Minnie Belle (Emmons) Rowe. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Kathy Lynn Furnivall 60, Rochester, passed away at 5:51 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1959 in Rochester, the daughter of Gilbert E. and Betty L. (Wentzel) Weller. On July 23, 1977, at the Rochester Church of God, she married the love …read more.

Randy Lee Keene, 69, Warsaw, passed away on the evening of April 3, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Indianapolis, on Sept. 1, 1950. Randy grew up in Marion, raised in his early years by his grandmother Elsie. He graduated from Marion High School in 1969 and joined the United …read more.

Robert Divine, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Kimberly L. “Kim” Jones, 53, Portage, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her mother’s home in Portage. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Allan E. Pitt, 88, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, at 2:30 a.m. in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Linda A. Musselman, 78, of Milford, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident south of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Please check back later for complete obituary and service information. To send flowers to the family …read more.

Beverly A. “Bev” Flannery, 73, of Milford, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident south of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Please check back later for complete obituary and service information. To send flowers to the …read more.

Lois J. McMillen, 93, of Milford passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at her home. Due to the current public gathering restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, private graveside services will be held at this time. Friends and family will gather to remember Lois’s life at a later date. Mishler Funeral Home is in charge …read more.

Wilmer Ray Metzger, 78, North Manchester, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on April 10, 2020, at 7:11 p.m. He was born March 29, 1942, in North Manchester to the late Orville and Mae E. (Niccum) Metzger. On April 24, 1976, he married Janet Miller at her parents’ home. They only …read more.

Ginger Vigar Caswell-Govett, 57, formerly of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at her residence in California. This followed a 5 year valiant battle with cancer. On July 7, 1962, Ginger Marie Vigar was born in Kosciusko County.  She was a treasured daughter of  Jimmy …read more.

Jeanette Burt, 81, of Warsaw, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at 7:45 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Jeanette was born on June 13, 1938, in Hastings, Mich., to Alvin Morgan and Josephine (Rose) Christensen. She was united in marriage to Raymond L Burt on Dec. 9, 1961. She lived at Dewart Lake for …read more.

Gilbert Leroy “Gibby” Stepp, 76, Star City, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 16, 1943, in Lafayette, to the late Roy G. and Martha Blessing Stepp. He was a 1962 graduate of Star City High School. On Jan. 4, 1963, …read more.

Carole A. Kreider, 87, formerly of South Whitley, passed away peacefully at 1:38 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where she had been a resident since September 2018. She was born July 15, 1932, in Whitley County, the only daughter of the late Otto H. and Fern (Myers) Leaf. …read more.

Evelyn D. Risser, 79, Wakarusa, died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born April 6, 1941, in La Junta, Colo., to John & Velma (Kiser) Evers. On July 21, 1962, she married Ellsworth “Tiny” Risser and he died Jan. 9, 2020. Surviving are two children: Michele (Jody) Schalliol, …read more.

John R. Flanagan, 71, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at home at 12:09 a.m. April 7, 2020. The son of John R. Sr. and Marian Fisher Flanagan, he was born on Jan. 14, 1949, in Lebanon. He has been a resident of Plymouth for the past 11 years. He was a graduate of both Lebanon High …read more.

Brian A. Smith, 53, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He was born to Wayne A. and Judith A. (Russell) Smith on Aug. 17, 1966, in Alton, Ill. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1984, and from there attended Vincennes University where he received a degree in aircraft maintenance. After graduation he obtained a …read more.