Edna Mae Newman, 90, rural LaFontaine, died at 10:56 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Feb. 22, 1930, in Wabash County, Indiana to Leo and Ellen Lucille (Pegg) Futrell. Edna was a 1947 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Wilbur Dean Newman in Wabash on June 21, 1959; …read more.

James Allen, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Pilgrim Nursing Home, Plymouth. James was born Nov. 22, 1934, in South Bend, to Charles Willard and Jessie Allen (Kneale). After graduating from John Adams High School, he enlisted in the Army and played with a military baseball team while serving in Japan …read more.

Frederick A. “Fred” Northrup, 65, North Webster, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Feb. 2, 1955, in Niles, Mich. to George Arthur and Norma Adaline (McDonald) Northrup. He lived most of his life in the North Webster area except for the brief time in …read more.

Mickey E. “Mick” Belcher, 75, Syracuse, passed away at 5:42 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Jan. 5, 1945, in Rochester, to William and Margaret (Jump) Belcher. He grew up in Rochester, graduated in 1963 from Rochester High School, and attended Western New Mexico University in Silver City, …read more.

Nicholas “Nick” E. Koedyker, 49, Warsaw, passed away at 11:38 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020, in  his residence. Nick was born on March 12, 1971, in Warsaw, to Robert “Bob” E. and Carolyn Sue (Reed) Koedyker. He lived his entire lifetime in Kosciusko County.  Nick loved nature and he enjoyed his time on the lake. Nicholas …read more.

Rebecca “Becky” Spangle of Claypool, went home to be with the Lord at 6:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne at the age of 81. She was born on June 8, 1938, in Salyersville, Ky. to Dollie (Mullins) and Dorton Manns. On Nov. 16, 1956, she was married …read more.

David Mitchell, 60, Claypool, passed away at 7:38 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Robert W. Dove, Warsaw, passed away on March 9, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, on his 56th birthday at 4:10 p.m.  He was the son of Wallace and Sue (Berry) Dove. Robert was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, where he served for eight years. Robert …read more.

Patricia Ann Sloane, 82, Wabash, died at 2:35 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at her home. She was born Dec. 19, 1937, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Paul Brown and Louise (Bockway) Haupert. Pat married Kelly J. Sloane in Kentucky on Nov. 25, 1953; he died Nov. 17, 2013. She worked as a nursing aide …read more.

June Fouts Latta was born Sept. 23, 1931 and went quietly to join her Savior and beloved husband of 62 years, Major Wil Latta, USAF on March 4, 2020 from Cedar Lake Nursing Home in Malakoff, Texas. She was born in Losantville, to Willard E. Fouts and Berniece Marie Fouts. As a girl, she chose …read more.

Wendel C. Gregory, 95, Jones, Mich., passed away at 10:48 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Dawn L. Parker, 90, Silver Lake, passed way at 4:07 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Barbara G. Rhoades, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m., on March 12, 2020, in Paddock Springs Assisted Living Facility. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Frederick A. “Fred” Northrup, 65, North Webster, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Tasha Marie Duncan, 42, passed away due to complications from liver failure on Monday, March 9, 2020, at The Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1977 in Phoenix, Ariz. to Robert Price and Sheryl (Evans) Price. Tasha was adopted by her grandparents William Evans Jr and Dorothy (LaMunion) Evans …read more.

Dorothy R. “Dottie” Brown, 95, Warsaw, passed away at 7:09 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in  her residence. She was born on  June 4, 1924, to Herbert and Leona Mae (Alexander) Schlomer in Longwood, Missouri. She moved to Warsaw in June 2007, formerly of Kansas City, Mo. She was united in marriage to John Powers …read more.

Donna Jane Truex, 88, of rural Atwood, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Born on July 6, 1931, in Argos, Donna Jane was the daughter of Willard Devoe and Jessie Mae (Carpenter) Robinson. She attended Atwood High School, and on June 26, 1948, she was united in marriage …read more.

Linda Louise Ritchie, 73, Silver Lake, passed away surrounded by her family at 8:32 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 9, 1946, in South Bend. She was the oldest of five children born to H. Patricia (Gorny) and Richard Eugene Clark, who were all of North Liberty, …read more.

Leroy R. Rapp, 89, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:29 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at his home. He was born on Dec. 1, 1930, in Urbana, to Lorin L. and Virga (Amber) Rapp. He graduated in 1948 from Muncie Central High School, attended Ball State University in Muncie and then graduated in 1953 …read more.

Andrew Michael “Andy” Lamb, 24, Columbia City, passed away at 4 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1995, in Lake County, In to Bobby and Ericia (Shepard) Lamb. He lived most of his life in the Columbia City area. He is survived by his guardian, Jason Shepard of Columbia …read more.

Ronald Lee Miller, 71, Rochester, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1948, in Peru, the son of John F. and Lona L. (Thomas) Miller. Ronald served in the United States navy during the Vietnam War and was employed by General Motors and Chrysler …read more.

Dorothy Ruth Brown, 95, Warsaw, passed away at 7:09 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Raymond J. Zartman, 90, Rochester, passed away at 11:57 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 30, 1930, in Fulton, the son of Voris D. and Edna M. (Surface) Zartman. On April 13, 1951, in Kewanna, he married Marjorie Denton and she survives. Early in his life, Raymond worked …read more.

Forrest Deverl Miner, 90 of Sarasota, Fla., and previously of Mentone, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, in his home in Sarasota. Born on Jan. 21, 1930, in Kosciusko County, he was the son of Lloyd C. “Brownie” Miner and Joy Miner of Crystal Lake. He was a 1947 graduate of Mentone High School …read more.

Burdette G. “Tony” Strombeck, 96, North Webster, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home. He was born on April 10, 1923, in North Webster, to Tony and Elsie V. (Gray) Strombeck. He was a lifetime North Webster area resident, graduated in 1942 from North Webster High School, and was a United States …read more.

Roger Dean Sumner Jr., 53, Syracuse, passed away at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at his home. He was born on April 6, 1966, in Pittsburgh, Penn. to Roger Dean & Mary H. (Hahn) Sumner Sr. He graduated in 1984 from Fox Chapel Area High School in Pittsburgh, PA and in 1990 from …read more.

Carol Diane Wood, 59, Huntington, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at Millers Merry Manor East, Wabash where she was a resident since February 18th. She was born Oct. 12, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Geraldine M. (Pease) Russell. She spent her formative year in Whitley …read more.

Beverley M. Moehring, 66, rural Columbia City, died at 1:18 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020, at her home. She was born June 11, 1953, in Reed City, Michigan a daughter of the late Marvin and Bernice (Pratt) Sweet. She grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from South Side High School. For the past 30 …read more.

Brenda Collette Murphy, 67, of Tri-Lakes, passed away at 2:44 p.m. on Monday March 9, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Oct. 14, 1952, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Franklin and Una (Bowman) Smith. Brenda attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 1971. On …read more.

Beverley J. Sutton, 85, Goshen, died 4:20 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born Feb. 17, 1935, in Mooreland, to Carl and Neata (Waltz) Hoover. Surviving are four children, Cynthia Charles, Etna Green, Kent (Mila) Sutton, Winder, Georgia, Phillip (HyeSun) Sutton, Lula, Georgia, Lynnette (Willy) Thomas, Goshen, eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, …read more.

Malaysia Lynn Sechrist was stillborn on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 6:28 a.m. at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. She is survived by her mother, Andrea Lynn Sechrist and her siblings, Nariah Sechrist, Gavin Sechrist and Jace Sechrist, all from Plymouth. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Isaac And Lori …read more.

Donald Gerding, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 4:38 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, in  Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Donald was born on June 16, 1966, in Fort Wayne, to Donald Gerding and Barbara (LaRue) Clemont. He lived most of his life in Kosciusko County. He was a lifetime roofer and owner of Don’s Contracting. He loved riding …read more.

Burdette G. “Tony” Strombeck, 96, North Webster, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Donna Truex, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her loving family when she went to be with the Lord. Arrangements for Donna’s Life Celebration® are currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. To leave a condolence please visit: www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Frank R. Tom passed away March 5, 2020, at his home in Fishers, surrounded by family. Frank was born on Jan. 29, 1936, in Kosciusko County to Everett Tom, Sr. and Violette M. Tom (Fisher). He graduated from Leesburg High School, then served four years in the Army stationed in Fort Story, Va., as well …read more.

Donald Stuart Gerding, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 4:38 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mildred G. Hurtt, 93, Rochester, passed away at 6:23 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born on Oct. 8, 1926, in Arcola, Illinois the daughter of Robert and Tinsey Opal (Parker) Sylvester. On July 2, 1949, in Chicago, Ill., she married Raymond Hurtt. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Carolyn Cokl, 92, formerly of South Whitley, died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where she had been a resident since January 31, 2020. She was born May 22, 1927, in Allen County, IN, a daughter of the late Clifford W. and Bessie G. (Shorb) Sickafoose. Her …read more.

Colton Connor St. Clair, 20, rural Wabash, died at 8:02 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb. 24, 2000, in Fort Wayne, to Debra (Hoerdt) St. Clair. Colton was a 2018 graduate of Oak Hill School, and received a welding certificate from Heartland Career Center. He worked at Dunham’s in …read more.

Edna Farmwald, 85, Bremen, passed away at 6:41 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Signature Healthcare, Bremen.  She was born Nov. 24, 1934 to Albert and Anna (Miller) Helmuth in Arthur, Ill.  On March 13, 1958, she married Leroy Farmwald.  He preceded her in death Jan. 21, 2018. They lived in holy matrimony 59 years …read more.

Roger W Fisher, 73, Leesburg, died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, while on vacation in Florida. He was born June 12, 1946, in Auburn to William Dale and Martha L (Moreland) Fisher. Roger was a 1964 graduate of Butler High School and earned an Associate Degree in Computer Science from International Business College in Fort …read more.

Roger Dean Sumner Jr., 53, Syracuse, passed away at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Leroy R. Rapp, 89, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:29 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Tuvara Lynn Meeks passed away unexpectedly at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was born on Oct. 7, 1979, in Warsaw and was a lifetime area resident.  She was a friendly, social person who loved time spent visiting with friends and chatting with those she cared about. She enjoyed cooking and was a skilled, …read more.

Lewis Paul Dobbins, Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation of Warsaw at the age of 93. He was born on March 30, 1926, in Warsaw, to Iona (Long) Dobbins and John Edward Dobbins. On Dec. 14, 1985, he was married to Nedra Jane (Horn) Dobbins, who …read more.

Ruth Ann Theobald went to be with her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in her home at the Robinhood Estates of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, at the age of 90. She was born on Sept. 23, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Richard and Areta Adams. She …read more.

Janet F. Zimmerman, Goshen, 84, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab in Elkhart. She was born Jan. 27, 1936, in Goshen, to Kenneth and Helen (Davidhizer) Kauffman. She married Harold R. Zimmerman in 1960, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1986. Surviving Janet is a …read more.

Johnny Calhoun, 86, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. He was born on Jan. 10, 1934, to Lowell and Rose Calhoun in Rochester. After graduating from Culver High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in the Korean War. While stationed in Okinawa, …read more.

Viola Eileen Keppen, 83, Syracuse, went to be with her Lord on Feb. 7, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.   She was born Oct. 11, 1936, in Warsaw, to Lewis and Viola Clara (Scott) Richcreek. She resided in North Webster and Syracuse her entire life. She graduated from North Webster High School in …read more.

Trudie G. Hovarter, 70, passed away on Wednesday evening, March 4, 2020, at her home. She was born on May 7, 1949, in South Bend, to the late Elmer and Ernestine (Stegmann) Shanafelt. She has resided in LaPaz since 1970. On May 23, 1970, in North Liberty, she and LaVern L. Hovarter were united in …read more.

Miriam Ann Hanback, 86, North Manchester, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Peabody Retirement Community. She was born on Aug. 16, 1933, in Bellefontaine, OH, to the late Worth L. and Crystal C. (Wert) Stahler. She was a 1952 graduate of Jackson Center High School in Ohio. She married Richard Hanback …read more.

Harold Rex Wildman, Warsaw, known to everyone as Rex, passed away at 8:58 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at the age of 96. He was born on April 22, 1923, in Deedsville, to Frances (Balsbaugh) and Francis Ellis Wildman. The oldest of 10 children, he moved to Kosciusko County at the age of 10 when …read more.

Janet Eileen Momeyer, 80, Winona Lake, saw her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, at 1:42 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on Feb. 25, 1940, in Mansfield, OH, to Velma May (Leedy) Boyer and James LeRoy Boyer. She met and married her husband of 59 years, Robert Ernest …read more.

Jimmy Allen Hershberger, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 2:38 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born June 27, 1943, in Nappanee, to Victor and Freida (Robinson) Hershberger. He was a lifetime area resident, but lived in Apache Junction, Ariz., for 14 years. He was a Nappanee High School graduate. On June …read more.

Betty Jean Dean, 92, Wabash, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on March 1, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 28, 1927, in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, the daughter of Homer and Evelyn Heiser. She was one of 10 children. She graduated from Tallmadge High School, …read more.

William Donald “Bill” Switzer, 73, Lagro, died at 8:42 p.m. Monday, March 2, at his home. He was born Sept. 13, 1946, in Wabash, to Walter Glenn Switzer and Marjory (Kuffel) Watson. He was a graduate of Wabash High School and a US Air Force veteran. He married Peggy (Brown) Coker in Wabash on Nov. …read more.

Claude Shannon Ferguson, 81, Wabash, died at 11:42 p.m. Monday, March 2, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on Dec. 21, 1938, in Floyd County, Ky., to John Emanuel and Alma Mae (Hunter) Ferguson. He was a self-employed contractor. He was a US Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam, and was a member of …read more.

Doris Eileen Passwater, 88, Wabash, died at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at her home. She was born Dec. 25, 1931, in Liberty Mills to Gerald Benjamin and Loretta (Stevens) Conrad. She was a 1950 Wabash High School graduate. She married Ernest Passwater at the First United Methodist Church in Wabash on June 5, 1953. …read more.

June A. Mechling, 79, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 29, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. She was the daughter of Earl C. and Bertha (Sutherland) Milliner and was born on Dec. 12, 1940. She was born in Plymouth and remained a lifelong Plymouth resident. She attended Plymouth High School and retired as a …read more.

Shirley J. Donaldson, 85, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Pilgrim Nursing Home, Plymouth. She was born July 7, 1934, in Toledo, OH, to Harry Edward and Josephine Annetta (Bishop) Fisher. She grew up in Toledo, OH. After her father passed away when she was 16, her mother remarried and they moved …read more.

Rodney Lee “Rod” Blackburn, 59, Goshen, passed away at 3:21 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1960, in Goshen, to Marshall and Vivian (Ratliff) Blackburn. He lived most of his life in the Elkhart and Goshen area, attended Elkhart Community Schools, and was a United States …read more.

Helen Louise Pfefferle, 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was born on Jan. 22, 1929 in Sims, to Jason E. and Carrie P. (Stephenson) Young. She was united in marriage to William L. Pfefferle on Feb. 15, 1947 in Gas City: who preceded her in death in 2002. Helen was a graduate …read more.

Jay Dee Elliott, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. On Nov. 5, 1952, in Indianapolis, he was born to Harold L. Elliott and Connie M. Turner Elliott who preceded him in death. He spent his childhood in Plainfield and Lakeville, before moving to Rochester in 1961. As a child, …read more.

Sally E. Slone Akers, Warsaw, passed away at 5:41 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, surrounded by her family after a long life of 90 years. She was born on April 4, 1929, in Blue River, Ky. to Annabelle (Whitaker) Slone and Harmison Slone. On Aug. 5, 1950, she was married to Ervin Slone. They …read more.

Helen Louise Pfefferle, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Ted Prater, 83, Sellers Lake, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Dec. 24, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Ky., Ted was the son of Homer and Delilah (Helton) Prater. Ted was an honorably discharged veteran of the US Navy having served onboard the USS Arcadia. He was …read more.

G. Jean Bradway, 96, of the rural Atwood area, died peacefully at 6:55 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020, at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne. She was born June 25, 1923, in Scott Township to George and Delia (Roberts) Beach. Jean was a graduate of Atwood High School, married Carl “Chick” Bradway, and …read more.

John Louis Glingle, 96, went to be with the Lord at 6:20 am, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. John was born on July 22, 1923, the son of the late Edward and Nellie Stella (Ashley) Glingle. On July 14, 1946, he married Louise Pletcher. He is survived by his loving …read more.

Robert Eugene “Bob” Dillon, 79, Wabash, died at 10:45 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 1, 1941 in Floyd County, Ky. to John and Sarah (Deerfield) Dillon. Bob married Loretta Hunt in Wabash on Feb. 18, 1961. He retired from Wabash Valley Refuse Removal in Wabash, and also …read more.

Thomas Eisele, 71, Bremen passed away peacefully at 4 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home. Born on October 24, 1948 to Glen and Dorma Eisele (Kisor) in South Bend. Thomas proudly served his country in the Navy from 1968 to 1974 and was a Vietnam Veteran. Thomas enjoyed building bird houses, going …read more.

Mr. Jay Elliott, 67,  passed away at his residence on March 3, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Terry W. Musselman, 77, Milford, passed away at 4:36 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on April 8, 1942, in Goshen, to Clair L. “Kie” and Elizabeth M. (Davis) Musselman. He was a lifetime Milford area resident, graduated in 1960 from Milford High School, and was a United …read more.

Ronald Lynn Gillum, 75, passed away Feb. 28, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz.  He was born Aug. 12, 1944, in Elwood, to Clarence F. and Goldie Ruby (Welches) Gillum. He began barbering in Warsaw, had his own shop for a number of years in North Webster, and retired in Mesa. On Aug. 14, 1982, he married …read more.

Lawrence W. “Doc” Frazier, 85, Millersburg, passed away at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 12, 1934, in Nappanee, to Cleo and Estella (Pierce) Frazier. He attended Syracuse public schools and lived most of his life in the Millersburg area. He was married on April 10, …read more.

Ted Prater, 83, Sellers Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw but are tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 6. Condolences may be left for the family www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Norma Lou (Freeman) Lackey, 88, of Akron, went on to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020, surrounded by her family. Norma was born on March 31, 1931, in Atwood, to Mearl and Versa Mae (Yeager) Freeman. She was united in marriage to Robert W. Lackey in Winona Lake on May 27, 1953: …read more.

Gloria Pfeiffer, 55, Argos, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 1, 2020, at her residence. She was born Sept. 14, 1964, in Shelby, Mich., to Leo and Tina (Garza) Pineda. Gloria was a lifetime area resident. She was a 1982 Goshen High School graduate. Gloria worked for Lippert Components in Goshen …read more.

Frederick C. Yoder, 77, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on June 12, 1942, in Goshen, to Frederick “Carl” and Pauline (Miller) Yoder. Yoder married Marie Van Deipenbos on June 30, 1961, in Goshen. She survives along with children: Kent Yoder, Teresa (Chip) Harley, and Nanci Yoder, all from …read more.

Laura R. Jolliff, 41, LaFontaine, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Marion on April 15, 1978, to James and Joyce (Dice) Bell. She was a 1996 graduate of Huntington North High School and she worked at United Technology in Huntington. She is …read more.

Linda L. Borton, 80, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Southfield Village, South Bend. She was born on May 2, 1939, in North Liberty to the late Matthew Inman and Dora (Naragon) Whitmer. She has remained a lifelong resident of North Liberty. On Dec. 25, 1960, in North Liberty, Linda and …read more.

Norma L. Lackey, 88, Akron, passed away at 7:33 a.m. Monday, March 2, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

John Allen Niswonger, 69, of Goshen, formerly of Leesburg and Mentone, passed away at 5:17 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 16, 1950, in Vicksburg, Mich., to Raymond C. and Alma V. (Goucher) Niswonger. He attended public schools in Michigan and lived most of …read more.

Terry W. Musselman, 77, of Milford, passed away at 4:36 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Johanna Christina Gudas, 96, Winamac, passed away on March 1, 2020, at Hickory Creek Healthcare in Winamac. She was born Oct. 25, 1923, in Foley, Ala., to Joseph and Antonia Arndt Gudas, who preceded her in death. She carried many affectionate nicknames, including “Jan,” “JoAnn” and “Jo-Jo.” She was the oldest child in a large …read more.

Raymond “Ray” Setlak, 74, of Pierceton, passed away at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills, Fla. He was born on Jan. 17, 1946, in Gary to Alexander & Stephanie Setlak. He graduated in 1964 from Lew Wallace High School in Gary and was a 2nd Class Petty Officer in …read more.

D. Jacquelyn Doud, 96, Columbia City, passed away on Feb. 27, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born in Churubusco on Nov. 20, 1923, to the late Forest and Gertrude (Addis) Boggs. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1941. She was married to Norman Doud in Fort …read more.

Jack A. Scott, 89, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. He was born on July 2, 1930, to the late Raymond S. and Maxine (Schuler) Scott. He was a 1948 graduate of Wabash High School. He attended Purdue University and then joined the United States Army. He served in …read more.

Sharon Kay Stahly, 77, Warsaw, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Her warm heart and helping hands left a lasting impact on all who knew her. Born on April 17, 1942, in Frankfort, to Harold and Geneva Stewart, she is survived by siblings: Milton Stewart, Cheryl Stewart Lushe, Tara Evans …read more.

Henry “Hank” Waltz, 97, passed away on Feb. 27, 2020, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Brent & Jody Gordon, in Syracuse. He was born on Sept. 25, 1922, in South Whitley to Marion & Cora (Flaugh) Waltz. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient. On Feb. …read more.

Alice Faye Kline, 80, Wabash, died at 6:36 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at her home. She was born March 5, 1939, in Floyd County , Ky., to Arthur and Jane (Stumbo) Frasure. Alice married Robert L. Kline in Wabash County on June 9, 1956. She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith …read more.

Rozella E. “Sandi” Anderson, 71, North Webster, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on June 18, 1948, in Goshen, to Melvin & Martha (Randolph) Rohn. She lived most of her life in the Goshen / North Webster area and graduated from Goshen High …read more.

Nancy L. Krygowski, Paddock Springs Senior Living in Warsaw, passed away at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, at the age of 83. She was born on Oct. 11, 1936, in Orland Park, Ill., to Bessie (Rice) and Lawrence Uthe. On Oct. 8, 1955, she was married in Posen, Ill., …read more.

Betty Jane Rhodes (Johnson), a lifelong Marshall County resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 27, 2020, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. She was born to Luther S. and Lila (Larsen) Johnson on Sept. 20, 1925, in Donaldson. She was baptized as one of God’s children on Nov. 24, 1925. She …read more.

Jesse Lavon Martin, son of Russell E. and Trina D. (Shaum) Martin, was born on Nov. 23, 2016, in Fulton County. He departed this life peacefully in his mother’s arms following a sudden illness after a liver transplant on Feb. 26, 2020, at the age of 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days.  Surviving besides …read more.

Donna J. Miller, 82, Warsaw died Feb. 25 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born in Goshen on Aug. 24, 1937, to Robert and Esther (Bainter) Pepple. On Aug. 5, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert G. Miller. He died March 24, 2012. Survivors include three children: Eric (Meghan) Miller, McKinney, Tex.; and …read more.

Stephanie Dawn Miller, 30, Goshen, passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, surrounded by her family at home. She was born Dec. 8, 1989, in Goshen to Stanley D. and Elvera (Yoder) Miller. They survive along with eight siblings: Gregory Miller, Wabash; Lucinda, at home; Randy, Wakarusa; Jordyn, Brendon, Brandt, Erika and Marcus Miller, all at …read more.

Barbara Ann Capron, 74, Bremen, passed away at 10:47 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. She was born on Nov. 4, 1945, the daughter of the late E. Frank and Bernice Anette (McCorkle) Morris. On Feb. 5, 1964, she married Larry Capron. She is survived by her loving husband of …read more.

Lois Ann (Hammonds) Van Meter, 72, Wabash, died at 12:42 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at her home. She was born June 22, 1947, in Evansville, to Hubert and Gladys (Rutherford) Hammonds. She was a 1965 graduate of Central High School in Evansville, earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Southern Indiana, …read more.

Dennis Dewayne Noland, 66, Wabash, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born June 4, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Minn., to Melvin Clifford and Helen Leone (Otto) Noland. He was a US Navy veteran. He was a truck driver and also worked several …read more.

David Edwin Woods, Jr, 79, Rochester, passed away at 12:38 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On June 12, 1940, in Lake County, he was born to David E. Sr. and Elizabeth Shaw Woods. He and Donna K. Malott were married on July 16, 1960, in Lake County. They have shared nearly …read more.