Leroy Betts, 82, Larwill, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at his home. Born March 4, 1938, in Providence, Ark., he was the son of Clarence and Leslie (Smith) Betts. He attended Central High School in Providence. On June 24, 1966, he married Vivian Jean Hass. Leroy worked for Dana Corporation and retired as a …read more.

Elizabeth R. “Betty” Schnepp, 89, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her home. Born Dec. 24, 1930, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Doyle and Audra (DeWitt) Battershell. Betty is survived by her children, James “Jim” (Gloria) Schnepp of Fort Wayne, Cindy (Denny) Platt of Columbia City, Carol (Jeff) Breeding …read more.

Mary R. Buckhardt, 60, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at her home. Born Sept. 3, 1959, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Jackie Norman and Joann (Emerick) Shuler. Mary spent her lifetime in the Churubusco area and had worked for Meijer, Fort Wayne. Mary is survived by her siblings …read more.

Lynnette A. Wiser, 79, Macy (Perrysburg) passed away at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Vivian J. Gates, 91, Leesburg, Fla., died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. She was born in Warsaw, on Oct. 4, 1927. On May 8, 1949, she married Milo L. Gates. A celebration of Vivian’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, Warsaw. Interment to follow the celebration at …read more.

Michael Wayne Blackford, 74, Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, unexpectedly at home. He was born on June 17, 1946, to Robert and Frances Smith Blackford in Warsaw. On May 22, 1992, Michael married Carolyn Sainer. She survives. Michael is survived by his wife, Carol; six children: Shannon (Doug) Dirck, of Warsaw; Rob …read more.

Maverick James Orion Bower, was stillborn at 8:27 p.m. Sunday July 19, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was the son of Gage Bower and Annelise DuBois of Rochester. Surviving besides his parents are grandparents, Matt and Christy Bower, Rochester, Doug and Wendy Bower, Rochester, Vickie Kaczmarek, Winamac, great grandparents, Sharon and Troy Mikesell, Athens, …read more.

Marion E. Troyer, 90, Goshen, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born May 28, 1930, in Goshen, to Ezra S. and Mary E. (Miller) Troyer. On March 5, 1955, in Pontiac, Mich., he married Dorothy May (Wise) Troyer. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy May, Goshen, children, Stephen (Tonya) Troyer, Elkhart, Elaine …read more.

Scott A. Anglin, 46, Mishawaka, formerly of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2020, at his home. Scott, the son of Lee and Sandra (Lawmaster-Disher) Anglin, was born on Sept. 3, 1973, in Bremen. He was a long time resident of Bourbon who more recently lived in Mishawaka. He graduated from Triton High School …read more.

Clifford Tackett, 68, Elkhart, and previously a longtime resident of Palestine, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10:25 p.m. in Elkhart General Hospital. Born on Dec. 2, 1951, he was the son of the late Andrew and Gettie M. Tackett. Growing up in Floyd County, Ky., Clifford, known to many as “Coupe,” was …read more.

Orville Leroy “Bud” Wood, formerly of Anderson, passed away, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, following a brief illness, at Lake City Place, Warsaw. He was born Jan. 4, 1928, the son of John William Adolphus Wood and Sarah Catherine (Knotts) Wood. He graduated from Anderson High School. Bud was a veteran and served with the United …read more.

Due to the current guidelines regarding public gatherings because of the COVID-19 virus and safety concerns, please use good judgment in determining the length of your visit or if you should attend. If six feet of social distancing is not maintained then masks are required for the visitation and service. There will be no congregating …read more.

John C. Milton, 69, Plymouth, passed away at 2:52 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Lakeland Hospital in Niles, Mich. He was born on Feb. 14, 1951, in Plymouth, to Roy and Vivian (Crippin) Milton. He was a lifetime Plymouth area resident, attended Plymouth High School and was a United States Army veteran. He …read more.

Hector I. Hinojosa, 77, Warsaw, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Mason Health & Rehab, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 25, 1942, in Melchor Ocampo Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Cecilia and Maria DeLaLuz Hinojosa. He was married in 1966 to Diana Najera, who died June 26, 2016. Cremation will take place at …read more.

Ted Bee Hazelwood, 83, Rochester, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home. In Elgood, W.Va., Ted was born Aug. 10, 1936, to Fred Sr. and Edna Akers Hazelwood. Ted served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged in January 1961. On March 18, 1961, Ted and Judy F. Wyrick …read more.

Randell “Randy” Scott Hershberger, a native of Elkhart and previous resident of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the age of 59 surrounded by his loving family. Randy is survived by his parents; his devoted wife, Lesa (Fritz) Hershberger; four children: Scott (Emily), of Granger; Adam (Hannah), of Bloomington; Chelsy and Hilary, …read more.

Crystal “Glea” Rule, 93, formerly of Leesburg and Columbia City, died at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, where she was transported from her retirement home at Timbercrest Senior Living, North Manchester. Born April 30, 1927, in Whitley County, she was the fourth of six children born to the late Levi …read more.

Mikel “Mike” Lew Greene, 69, Pierceton, passed away July 27, 2020, at 1:10 a.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. On April 21, 1951, Mike was born in Wabash, to Norman L. and Madelyn R. (Knoop) Greene. Mike graduated from Manchester High School in 1969. On April 5, 1968, Mike married Patty Gushard. They …read more.

Wanda L. Howard, 82, of rural Akron, went home at 8:59 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2020, at her residence. Wanda was born on May 31, 1938, in Hazelgreen, Mo. to the late Orla Ray and Anna (Levine) James. She married on June 17, 1962, in Crawfordsville, in the Nazarene Church to Dr. J. Arthur “Jerry” …read more.

Sarah Elizabeth Eileen (Ashcraft) Smith, 38, of Wabash, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on June 23, 1982, in Batesville. Sarah worked as a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her daughter and friends and making crafts. Sarah is survived by her parents, Richard and Teresa Ashcraft; daughter, …read more.

Winifred Ann “Winnie” Toledo, 83, most recently living in North Manchester, passed away July 25, 2020, at Life’s Journey of Avon, Indianapolis, with her daughters at her side. According to them, their Mom was one of the kindest and most decent human beings to ever walk the earth and will miss her dearly. She was …read more.

  evin Dale Marcum, 45, North Manchester, passed away July 28, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Kevin was one of two children born to Ransome Dale and Darlene (Bradley) Marcum in South Whitley, Indiana on Aug. 7, 1974. Kevin graduated from Manchester High School class of 1992. After graduating Kevin entered into …read more.

Mitchell J. “Mitch” Price, 51, Milford, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 22, 1969, the son of Stanley and Ginger (Pippenger) Price in Goshen. On Aug. 3, 2013, he married his best friend, Cindy Fifer. Mitch was a loving husband, devoted father …read more.

Marcia A. Buckley, 68, Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 1:53 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Marcia was born May 9, 1952, in Warsaw, to Frank and Barbara (Norris) Butler. She was united in marriage to Dane Buckley on July 18, 1991 in Rennselear, who passed away July 31, 2013. She …read more.

Loretta Lynn Studebaker, 48, South Whitley, died peacefully at her home at 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2020. She had been in declining health. She was born June 26, 1972, in San Diego, Calif., a daughter of the late Ronald Jack Glass and Deborah Lynn (Richcreek) Glass. Her formative years were spent in Elkhart. On …read more.

Donald Milton Miller, 101, of Wabash, died at 8:20 a.m., on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. He was born on Saturday, Jan. 4, 1919, in Covington, to George and Cecil A. (Johnson) Guerin. Don was a US Navy veteran serving on a PT Boat in the Pacific. He married …read more.

Mary Ann Best, 87, passed away on Sunday July 26, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital, Plymouth. Born on March 8, 1933, to Felix and Gertrude (Ostrowski) Pozorski in Culver, IN. She graduated from Grovertown High School with the class of 1951. She married Donald Boyer in South Bend, IN in 1953. Mary Ann was …read more.

Walter Edward “Ed” Oliver, 72, North Manchester, passed away at his home surrounded by family at 2:45 a.m., July 25, 2020. One of eight children, Ed was born Dec. 5, 1947, in Rochester, to Leo Rue and Melva A. (Lowe) Oliver. In 1966 Ed graduated from Rochester High School. It was seven years later that …read more.

Benjamin Andrew Gentry Sr, 32, of Rochester passed away at 4:38 p.m., July 24, 2020, at his residence. On Oct. 7, 1988, Benjamin was born to Perry and Helen Noftsger Gentry. In 2007, Ben proudly graduated from Rochester High School. Ben worked as a concrete finisher with Heiman Construction. Being with his family was a …read more.

Helen M. Presson, 84, of Rochester, and formerly of rural Akron and Paris, Tenn. passed at 10:46 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her residence. Helen was born on March 29, 1936 in Etowah, Ark. to the late John and Ardella Gurtrue (Trucks) Johnson. She married Billy Gene Presson on June 13, 1953 in Corinth, …read more.

Dr. Arthur “Art” Lee Moser, treasured community physician, beloved husband to Claudia, cherished father of six and adored Papa to eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren, died of natural causes at the age of 87 on July 26, 2020. Just as he requested, he passed away in his home in Warsaw, surrounded by loved ones, …read more.

William F. Chupp, age 84, of Nappanee, died at 5:00 am, Monday, July 27, 2020 at his home after a short illness.  He was born March 20, 1936, in Kosciusko County to Floyd J. and Mary Ann (Miller) Chupp. On Jan. 1, 1959, he married Minerva D. Hochstetler.  She survives along with their children, Barbara …read more.

Cecil Clem of Warsaw, passed away at 3:55 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, at the age of 58. He was born on Nov. 23, 1961 in Columbia City, to Gladys (Parks) Clem and Ova Clem. On Aug. 23, 1996, he was married to Donna (Patrick) Clem, …read more.

Dr. Arthur L. Moser, MD passed away at 9:05 a.m., Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Warsaw residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Frances Marie Shaw, 94, Nappanee, died at 5:35 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Hospice House in Elkhart.  She was born on May 11, 1926, in Kosciusko County, Indiana to Ethel Kilmer. She lived most of her life and raised her family in Nappanee.  On October 16, 1945 she married Robert L. Shaw, Jr. …read more.

Marilyn J. “Jeanie” Phillips, 89, Columbia City, died at 6:59 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital where she was admitted earlier that day. Born on Aug. 25, 1930, in Anderson, she was a daughter of the late Lowell and Lula Belle (Nichols) Palmer.  Growing up in Anderson, she graduated from Anderson High …read more.

Benjamin Andrew Gentry, 32, of Rochester passed away at his home on July 24, 2020.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Carol Ann Casey, 76, Rochester passed away at 5:13 a.m., July 24, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Hospital of Indianapolis. In South Bend, on Feb. 16, 1944, Carol Ann Hecht was born. She was a precious daughter of Russell Harold and Velma Jean Yard Hecht. As one of 14 of the Hecht kids, she grew up as …read more.

Betty Haines, 98, Warsaw, passed away on July 25, 2020, at Masons Health Care. She was born on Jan. 14, 1922, in Syracuse, to Elmer and Berniece (Weimer) Baugher. She was a 1940 graduate of Syracuse High School. On Aug. 17, 1945, she married Robert “Smokey” Haines who preceded her in 2008. She retired as …read more.

Patsy Kuhn, 78, passed away Friday July 24, 2020, at home. Arrangements are currently pending at Johnson Danielson Funeral Home.

The memorial service for Harold Rex Wildman of Warsaw, known to everyone as “Rex,” has been cancelled due to concerns about the risks of public gatherings during the current pandemic. The family will be pursuing other means to honor his memory. Rex passed away Feb. 28, 2020, at the age of 96.

Clifford Tackett, 68, Mentone, died Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital.   A Life Celebration is pending with Titus Funeral Home. To leave a condolence for the family, visit the funeral home website.

Stephen Kent Priser, known to many as “Steve,” passed away quietly in the early hours of July 24, 2020, in his rural Nappanee home. He was 78 years old. Born on Nov. 7, 1941, Steve was the son of Herbert and Mildred (Heeter) Priser. He was a graduate of Manchester High School and completed his …read more.

George Marrs Young, Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord from his residence at 9:36 p.m. on Monday, July 20, at the age of 86.  He was born on Jan. 24, 1934, in Hesland, Ky. to Jewell (Bailey) Young and Arthur Young.  George grew up in the hills of Kentucky and graduated from Rossville …read more.

Ryan Scott Hoffer, 69, Nappanee, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020, at his residence. He was born May 6, 1951, in Elkhart, to Frank J. and Carole (Heckamen) Hoffer. He was a 1969 graduate of Nappanee High School and was a lifelong area resident. On March 19, 1999, he married Teresa Andrews …read more.

Karen L. Smith, 82, of Churubusco, passed away on July 23, 2020, at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley. Born in Whitley County, on Nov. 10, 1937, to the late Curtis and Julia (Connor) Gaerte. She spent her formative years in Whitley County, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1955. Karen was married to Roger …read more.

Jeannie Kline, 72, Syracuse, passed away July 21, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Jeannie was born June 10, 1948, in Pierceton to Richard and Doris (Atchison) Kuhn. She married David Kline on July 16, 1966; he survives. Jeannie is survived by her husband David, three children, Jennifer Kline of Elkhart, James Kline of Goshen, Anthony (Dawn) …read more.

Lois J. Cloud, 85, Beaver Dam Lake, died at 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2020, at her home. She was born on Saturday, July 28, 1934, in Wabash, to Glenn and Irene (Hipskind) Bennett. Lois was a 1952 graduate of Wabash High School and attended Marion College one year. She married Carl R. Cloud in …read more.

LaVern Wesley Miller, 82, Wakarusa, formerly of New Paris and Goshen, died 5:45 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his home. He was born May 26, 1938, in Seattle, Wash., to Wesley and Ellen (Stockman) Miller. On May 26, 1962, he married Lois Ann (Blocher) Miller. Surviving are his wife, Lois Ann Miller, Wakarusa, children, …read more.

Phyllis Hutton, 84, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday July 22, 2020. Phyllis was born on Nov. 30, 1935, to Walter and Mildred (Singleton) Luse in Plymouth. On July 15, 1950, she married Robert Caldwell in Crown Point and together had four wonderful children, Jim, Dave, Deb and Jeff. Sadly, Robert passed away on Nov. 28, 1961. …read more.

Richard “Dick” Johnson, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 4 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, in Peabody Retirement Community Health Center, North Manchester. Richard was born April 6, 1947, in  Rochester, to Emerson and Juanita (Cutshaw) Johnson. He was united in marriage to Sharon (Whittenberger) Johnson on Dec. 6, 1969, in Claypool, who passed away Dec. …read more.

Mrs. Carol Ann Casey, 76, Rochester passed away at  5:05 a.m., July 24, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Hospital of Indianapolis.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family funeral Home, Rochester.

Ronnie G. Baldridge, 54, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:09 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at his home. He was born on Feb. 21, 1966, in Warsaw, to Will and Delores Marie (Grant) Baldridge. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and attended Warsaw High School. He was the former owner / operator of …read more.

Shirley A. Beard, 83, Syracuse died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Nov. 3, 1936, in Wolf Lake to Roy W. Starkey and A. Loena (Egolf Winebrenner) Starkey. Survivors include daughters, Sandra (Terry) Smith of Middlebury and Tina (Shane, Sr.) Jackson of Shipshewana; sons, Harry Beard, Jr. of Chiefland, Fla., Daniel …read more.

Jack B. Thomson, 92, South Whitley, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday July 22, 2020, at Peabody Retirement Community, where he had been a resident since August 2018. Born in Whitley County, Indiana on Nov. 25, 1927, he was a son of the late Fred H. and Catherine Ruth (Colchin) Thomson. He attended South Whitley Elementary and …read more.

Robert Ralph Harmon, 73, of Larwill, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at his home. Born Oct. 10, 1946, in Argos, he was the son of Harold and Anita (McCutcheon) Harmon. He grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from North Side High School with the Class of 1965. Robert served in the U.S. Army …read more.

Ronald E. Wolf, 85, Larwill, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at his home. Born July 11, 1935, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of Floyd E. Sr. and Letha F. (Barnes) Wolf. Ronnie grew up in Loudonville, Ohio where he was active in 4-H, enjoyed fishing, riding horses and tractor pulls. While being …read more.

Brian G. Lolmaugh, 69, Columbia City, passed away at 6:29 a.m. on Thursday July 23, 2020, at his residence.  Born on Sept. 10, 1950 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Gail and Margaret (Hart) Lolmaugh. Brian attended Arcola High School and graduated with the Class of 1969.  He worked for Isolatek International for …read more.

James Weaver, 66, Bremen, died 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at his home. He was born April 18, 1954, in Elkhart, to William G. and Annetta (Martin) Weaver. On August 28, 1982, he married Karen (Shaum) Weaver. Surviving are his wife, Karen, Bremen, four children, Julie (Matt) Pletcher, Goshen, Krystal (Justin) Martin, Elkhart, Douglas …read more.

Janet Perschbacher, 75, passed away on Thursday July 23, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are currently pending.

Gerald Willard Holland, 80, Syracuse, passed away peacefully at 1:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Elkhart General Hospital. Gerald was born on March 14, 1940, in Flint, Mich., the son of the late Willard and Aleitha Parker Holland. On Sept. 22, 2000, he married Mary Moretto. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; …read more.

Joe Devon “Joey” Riegsecker, 28, Nappanee, passed away at 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020, as a result from an accident.  He was born Dec. 20, 1991, in Goshen, to Joe and Linda (Hochstetler) Riegsecker.  He was a lifelong area resident. Surviving are his parents, Joe and Linda Riegsecker, Nappanee; sister, Delaine (Matthew) Troyer, Nappanee; …read more.

George M. Young, 86, Warsaw, died at  9:36 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2020, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com

Teresa Marie Swarthout Shaffer, Tuscon, Ariz., formerly of Winona Lake, and Cuba, N.Y., lost her five-year battle with ALS aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease on Friday, June 26, 2020. Teresa was born July 15, 1950, in Cuba, to Merle Ward and Elizabeth Agnes Wood Swarthout. She married Roger Shaffer Aug. 14, 1971. Teresa was a high …read more.

Joy Louise Flora, 64, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 11:17 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne surrounded by family. Joy was born on Feb. 23, 1956, in Bangui (FEA), Congo, but was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of Warsaw Community Church and enjoyed devoting her time to …read more.

Eleanor Wells, 83, LaFontaine, died at 7:15 a.m., July 22, 2020, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. She was born Nov. 11, 1936, in Martin, Kentucky to Paul and Eva (Kilborn) Samons. Eleanor married Darvin Wells in Clintwood, Virginia on Feb. 24, 1966; he died June 25, 2008. She retired from Wagner’s in Wabash. …read more.

Jeffrey E. Knepper, 56, passed away on July 21, 2020 at 7:35 p.m. at the South Bend Hospice House. Jeffrey, son of Richard and Shurla (Cudney) Knepper, was born on Oct. 27, 1963 in Plymouth, Indiana, where he remained a lifelong resident. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1982. After graduating, he spent several …read more.

Robert G. “Bob” Hickman, 57, Milford, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at his home. He was born on Aug. 11, 1962, in Goshen, to Jackie Dale and Nancy J. (Galvin) Hickman. He graduated in 1981 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and 1986 from Ball State University in Muncie. He returned to Milford …read more.

Robert “Bob” Devon Konkle, 75, Enoree, S.C., passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born on Thursday, Feb. 1, 1945, in Warsaw, to the late Ray Konkle and the late Iva Jean Willard Konkle. Bob was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Cedar Shoals Baptist Church in Enoree, …read more.

Karen White, 70, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2020, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. Karen was born on Feb. 12, 1950, in Wabash. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd D and Roselyn L (Shafer) Benner. She was a 1968 graduate of Wabash High School and was a real estate broker, …read more.

Gerald O. “Jerry” Boyd, 90, formerly of Columbia City, died at 3:20 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2020, at Saint Anne’s Retirement Community, Fort Wayne, where he was a resident for the past week. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 4, 1930, he was a son of the late Clarence Oyvand Boyd and Winnie (Harris) Boyd. …read more.

Bobby Holland, 77, passed away from a sudden heart attack on Monday July 20, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Born in Sassafras, Ky. on Jan. 9, 1943, Bobby was the son of Arnold Holland and Ruth (Woods) Ritchie. In Franklin, Ohio Bobby married Sandra L. Richards in 1965. And to this happy …read more.

Ronnie G. Baldridge, 54, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:09 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw

Robert G. “Bob” Hickman, 57, Milford, passed away on July 20, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse,

Lois L. Murray-Ulerick, 87, Rochester, passed away at 1:30 a.m., Monday July 20, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on Feb. 7, 1933, in Rochester , the daughter of Emmett and Lenora (Smith) Frasa. On April 27, 1956, at Bruce Lake, Indiana, she married Ronald L. Murray. He preceded her in …read more.

Thomas “Tom” Lee Simpson, 72, Silver Lake, passed away at 5:36 a.m., July 21, 2020, at his home. On Aug. 26, 1947, Tom was born in Wabash, to Floyd and Martha (Hiner) Simpson. Tom married Tamara “Tammy” McCullough on June 15, 1985. The two were wed for thirty-five years. For many years Tom worked as …read more.

Fredrick Dean Hershberger, 82, Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was born on July 10, 1937 to his late mother, Francis Evelyn (Kaylor) Neff. Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Andrea (Riffe) Hershberger; daughters Betsy Hershberger (Brian Habic) of Elkhart; Jennifer (Todd) Crist of Granger; son Fred (Whitney) Hershberger Jr. …read more.

Breanna Therese Waldenville, 25, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Breanna was the daughter of Corey Waldenville and the late Carolyn Mudrack. Breanna attended Northrop High School. Breanna like her mom Carolyn, loved to care for her residence at Majestic Care. She loved her children and cherished each moment with them. …read more.

Waunita P. “Nan-Nan” Cunningham, 83, Milford, passed away July 17, 2020, at home surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born, May 30, 1937, in Grantsville, W. Va. to Arthur and Minnie (Bennett) Richards. Nan-Nan loved children and taking care of people. She loved animals, enjoyed watching her favorite …read more.

Karen White, 70, died Monday, July 20, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital. A Life Celebration is pending with Titus Funeral Home. To leave a condolence for the family, visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.

Paul Edwin Heimbach, Warsaw, passed away after a lengthy illness at 2:45 a.m. on his 53rd birthday, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 7, 1967 in Reading, Penn. son of Janet Marie Heimbach and Stanley P. Heimbach, Jr. On Aug. 21, 1993, …read more.

Vivian L. Vetor, 89, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Oct. 14, 1930, in Nappanee, to Denzil L. and Gertrude V. Smith Babcock. On Nov. 24, 1961, she married Fred Vetor. He survives along with two children, Cynthia R. Vetor DeLaMer and family, Egg Harbor, Wis.; and Nanette M. (Jim) …read more.

Patricia Ann Aitken, 87, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Aug. 17, 1932, in Wabash, and was the daughter of the late Pierre Marvin and Hazel Bush Marvin. Pat, as most knew her, was a 1950 graduate of …read more.

Douglas Eugene Marsillett III, a big name for a little boy with an even bigger heart, who was affectionately known by everyone as just Dougie, was taken from this world too soon. He passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the age of 5. He was born on …read more.

Candy L. Housouer, 63, of Nappanee, died at 3:35 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2020, at her residence of natural causes. She had been in ill health since 2004.  She was born Feb. 2, 1957 in Plymouth to Earl E. and Carolyn Sue (Ham) Elliott. Mrs. Housouer moved to Nappanee 26 years ago. She married Jerry Housouer …read more.

Melesio Sosa of Warsaw, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne at the age of 64. He was born on Feb. 12, 1956, in Tierra Blanca, Tantoyuca, Veracruz, Mexico to Santana Sosa and Leonica (Ponce). On April 2, 1977, he was married to Maria Moctezuma, who …read more.

Lorene C. Tesh, 72, Warsaw and formerly of Wabash, passed at 4:38 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2020, at her residence. Lorene was born on May 13, 1948, in Floyd County, Ky., to the late Fred and Myrtle (Manns) Conley. She married on Oct. 21, 1967, to Leon F. Tesh, who preceded her in death on …read more.

Paul Eugene Gibson, 61, Claypool, passed away at 3:06 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Paul was born April 27, 1959, in Warsaw, to Richard and Athne (Slone) Gibson. He was united in marriage to Rosemary (Honeycutt) Sexton on Aug. 31, 1997 in Claypool. Paul was a lifetime resident of …read more.

Larry R. Kelley, 79, North Webster, passed away at 4:41 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at the Church of the Brethren, 7281 E. 600N, North Webster, with Pastor Bob Wyman officiating. A visitation gathering will …read more.

Floyd F. “Doc” Warren, 97, Ligonier, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen. He was born on July 24, 1922, the son of Floyd F. and Nellie R. (Douglas) Warren Sr. in North Bloomfield, Ohio. On Sept. 27, 1947, he married Ivalou Siegel in Troy, Ohio. Doc is …read more.

Donna J. Price, 76, passed away in her home at 7:17 p.m. on July 17, 2020. Born in Goshen, Indiana on January 25, 1944, Donna was the daughter of Harold C. and Waneta (Parcell) Young. She attended Bremen schools. On July 2, 1977, in the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, Donna married Floyd Lowell Price. …read more.

Barbara “Jan” (Olds) Perrin, 74, of Goshen, died Monday, March 16, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born Jan. 14, 1946, in Muncie to John W. and Barbara (Weir) Olds. On November 23, 1979, she married Richard Perrin. He died January 3, 2006. Survivors include a sister, K. Jeanne (Cliff) Ziebold of …read more.

Marcia A. Buckley, 68, of Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 11:53 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Willis R. Goble, Sr., 91, retired insurance agent and realtor formerly of Columbia City died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the Townhouse, Fort Wayne where he had been a resident since. A son of the late Ford H. and Lois M. (Rhoads) Goble, he was born on August 4, 1928 in Fort …read more.

Austin J. O’Dell, 26, Wabash, passed away of natural causes, at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at his employer, Real Alloys of Wabash.  He was born in Peru, Indiana, to Troy O’Dell and Kimberly Shaneyfelt on July 6, 1994. Austin was a 2013 graduate of Emmanuel Christian School.  He worked at Real Alloys …read more.

Marilyn Lorraine Long, 82, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 6:19 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in her lakeside home. Marilyn was born on May 14, 1938, in South Bend, the daughter of Stanley and Helen (Uhl) Thomas. On Jan. 5, 1966, she married Dean Long. He passed away on Nov. 27, 2014. Marilyn is survived …read more.

Noraine J Stevens, known to most as Nora, passed away quietly at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Age 74 at the time of her passing, she was a resident of Chapman Lake. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home though time and date of service are currently pending. To …read more.

Timothy Ousley, 62, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he  passed away at 2:32 AM on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home. On March 5, 1958, Tim  was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Warren Sr. and Fannie Rose Ousley.  Growing up he shared his childhood with six brothers and a sister. In …read more.

Barbara Elaine Speicher, 85, North Manchester, passed away July 15, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born May 25, 1935, in Mentone. Barbara was one of five children born to Paul W. and Ester A. (Priser) Smith. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1953, Barbara went on to further her education. She …read more.

Jon M. Kuckuck, 58, of South Whitley, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City