Rozella E. “Sandi” Anderson, 71, North Webster, passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster,

A Celebration of Life Service for Cheryl Ann Crist will be held at 11 a.m. on March 7, 2020, at the West Eel River Church, 979 W. SR 14, Silver Lake for family and friends of Cheryl Ann Crist.

Jack D. Keirn, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in  Kosciusko Community Hospital. Jack was born on Feb. 4, 1950, in Warsaw, to Hubert E. and Adda Claudean (Reed) Keirn.  He was united in marriage to Kathleen Bush on Friday, March 14, 1975, in Mentone.  Jack graduated from Warsaw Community High …read more.

Ada E. Borkholder, 81, Nappanee, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at her nephews residence.  She was born May 2, 1938, in Marshall County to Eli J. and Catherine J. (Coblentz) Borkholder. Ada was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a sister, Amanda …read more.

Jack Keirn, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or send condolences, electronically, go to mchatton-sadler funeral chapels.com

Brenda Sue Jones, 70 years old of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in her home. Born on March 9, 1949, in Wofford, Ky., she was the daughter of William A. and Beaulah (Green) Lane. She was a graduate of Anderson County High School in Kentucky and lived most of her life …read more.

Theodore “Ted” Oldfather was born March 7, 1943, to Carl and Cleo (Butterbaugh) Oldfather in Warsaw. Ted’s father died when he was six months old and Cleo married George Domer until his death a short time later. She then married Keith Wagoner on March 5, 1950. Ted accepted Christ as his savior when he was …read more.

Herbert D. “Hub” Bradley, 79, North Manchester passed away, Feb. 26, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. On April 9, 1940, Hub was born to Richard and Viola (Howard) Bradley in Floyd County, Kentucky. Hub was class president and was part of the last class to graduate from Central High School, North Manchester …read more.

F. Dean Crist, 79, Warsaw, went home to be with his Lord at 10:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw at the age of 79. He was born on Feb. 9, 1941, in LaGrange, to Garnet (Bassett) and Roy Crist, and was raised by his dear foster parents, …read more.

Priscilla June Rhode, 99, Syracuse, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at her home. She was born on June 23, 1920, in Chicago, Ill. to Otto J. and Edith (Williams) Rhode. She moved to the Syracuse area when she was 14 years old from Chicago, Ill. and graduated in 1938 from …read more.

Infant Averie Grace Stuckman, 3 months, Rochester, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in her residence. She was born to Cody Stuckman and Chasity Skaggs on Nov. 3, 2019, in Warsaw. Surviving are her parents; Cody Stuckman and Chasity Skaggs of Rochester; siblings; Paxton Stuckman, Hudson Stuckman, Aaron Stetzel, Jr., Ryleigh Stetzel, …read more.

Linda Sue Sexton, 72, Ligonier, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born on Nov. 28, 1947, in Wolf Lake. Linda retired from Silgan Plastics in 2013 after over 40 years. She loved her family, friends, NASCAR, 50s and 60s music, and traveling. She …read more.

Roger A. Moriarty, 71, Mentone, passed at 1:25 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at his residence. Roger was born on Sept. 9, 1948, in Rochester, to Lyndol Charles and Phyllis May (Reed) Moriarty. He married on Aug. 24, 1968, in the Mentone United Methodist Church to Sandra L. Nelson; she survives. Roger was a graduate …read more.

Linda A. Lock, 68, Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. She was born to the late Noble and AlMyra (Scott) Rohrer on Aug. 14, 1951, in Warsaw, and grew up in Claypool. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, spoiling her grandkids, and loved serving and helping people. She was a devoted …read more.

Jim Edward Draper formerly of Larwill, died at Hope West Hospice Center in Grand Junction, Colo. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Jim was born in Somerset, to James Calvin and Edna Ruth (Tait) Draper on Oct. 11, 1944. He graduated from Somerset High School in 1962, was drafted into the Army in 1965 and served …read more.

Alice K. Hashbarger, 75, Wabash, passed away at 11:15 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 17, 1944, in Floyd County, Ky. to the late Clarence and Claudine (McKenzie) Fannin. Alice was a 1962 graduate of Van Lear High School.  She married Billy L. Hashbarger …read more.

Linda J. Gibson, 76, daughter of Gerald Raymond and Emma Josephine (Becker) Lehman, passed away on Feb. 23, 2020, at 9:08 p.m., at her home, surrounded by family. Linda was born on May 24, 1943, in Marshall County, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended Plymouth Community Schools. On Dec. 20, 1959, …read more.

Edward “Ed” J. Robinson, 57, Carmel formerly of Lucerne, Rochester and Walkerton, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born on July 2, 1962, in Ambler, Penn. Ed was a 1980 Caston High School graduate and a 1984 graduate of Manchester University. After graduating Ed taught high school English at …read more.

Judy Vernon Zent, 77, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:09 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Wynnfield Crossing, where she had lived for the past year and a half. On April 11, 1942, in Hammond, Judy Lyn Vernon was born to John and Martha Walters Vernon. Growing up, …read more.

Roger Moriarty, 71, Mentone, passed at 1:25 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  

James O. Unzicker, 80, rural Claypool, passed at 8:25 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at his residence. Jim was born on May 16, 1939, in Brooke, to the late William P. and Melissa T. E. (Beschorner) Unzicker. He married on Nov. 18, 1961, in the First Baptist Church of Mentone to Mary F. Ladson, she …read more.

Brenda S. Jones, 71, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in her home. A Life Celebration® is pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at the funeral home’s website www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Jim McConnell, 82 and a resident of Leesburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2020. Born on June 26, 1937, in Warsaw, he was one of eight children born to Roger and Bessie (Snellenberger) McConnell. He was raised in the Warsaw area and was a graduate of Leesburg High School where …read more.

Priscilla June Rhode, 99, Syracuse, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Stanley “Snip” Earl Killian, 83 Milford, passed away peacefully Feb. 19, 2020, in his daughter’s residence. One of four children, of J. B. and Dora (Nunley) Killian. Stanley was born March 29, 1936, in Tennessee. He’s always told the story of, as he always said, “The best childhood a kid could ever have”. Everyone who …read more.

Paul Ray Sliter, 95, North Webster, formerly of Milford, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on June 10, 1924, in Russellville, Ark. to George and Beulah (Pierce) Sliter. He grew up in Arkansas, attended public school in Bradford, Ark., and moved to …read more.

Brandon Gregory Nissley, 23, Bremen, passed away unexpectedly, at 1:02 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle.  He was born Feb. 17, 1997 in Marion, to Steve D. and Kelly (Bradley) Nissley.  He had lived his lifetime in the Nappanee area. Brandon had worked for Commercial Structures. He enjoyed …read more.

Deanna Kay Grubbs Wilson, 81, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 2:54 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at her residence. Deanna was born on Nov. 22, 1938, in Warsaw, to the late Herschel J. and Elsie E. (Mathy) Grubbs. She married on Feb. 25 1995, in the Calvary Lutheran Church of Plymouth, to William …read more.

Suszane Marie Gardner Gilliland passed away Feb. 21, 2020. She was born Jan. 17, 1929, in Nappanee, to Charles and Mary Gardner. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary Gardner, her sister Gloria Phipps, her husband Larry, two children Gregory and Geoffrey, son-in-law James Greathouse and grandson Ross Greathouse. She is …read more.

Joyce Evelyn Tester, 77, Wabash, died at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 27, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles, Sr. and Mildred (Gariety) Bernholt. Joyce was a 1960 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Celina, Ohio. She attended Mt. St. Joseph …read more.

Betsy, 92, of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1927 in Marshall County, to the late C.B. and Hattie May (Lichtenberger) McKinney. Two brothers and a sister also preceded her in death. She graduated from Culver High School in 1946 and married Don Milner. They had two …read more.

William Richard Clyde, 88, rejoiced in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at his son’s home in Argos. Bill succumbed following a courageous battle and over a year on hospice. Born in Joliet, Ill. on Dec. 13, 1931, he was the son of John and Carrie (Hansel) Clyde. He graduated from …read more.

Mary Elizabeth Troxel, 80, passed away at 4:50 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in the Community Hospital of Bremen. Mary was born Jan. 20, 1940, in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Alfred M. and Respa E. (Bowser) Drudge. She is survived by a daughter, Sheri A. Troxel of Bremen; granddaughter, Jennifer (Will) Miller of …read more.

Joseph L. “Joey” Allen, 35, Rochester, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Kewanna. Born on Nov. 14, 1984, in Rochester, he was the son of Jerry and Lila (Phillips) Allen, Jr. He was employed at Save A Lot in Rochester. Joey enjoyed coon hunting, taking care of his dogs, and being outdoors. Survivors …read more.

James O. Unzicker, 80, of rural Claypool, passed at 8:25 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Lexie Adkins Stephens, 90, a longtime resident of Pierceton, was called Home into eternal rest on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at 9 p.m. She was surrounded by her large, loving family at the time of her passing. A Life Celebration® is currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete …read more.

Donald Gary Prater, 74 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed into eternal rest at 3:20 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at his home. The son of Virgle Preston Prater and Pearlie (Adams) Prater, he was born on Sept. 21, 1945, in Brainard, Ky. He was one of ten children born to the pair and …read more.

Deanna Kay Grubbs Wilson, 81, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone passed at 2:54 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Robert Eugene “Bob” Auer, 89, Milford, departed this earth for a heavenly reunion with his beloved wife Carolyn on Sunday morning, Feb. 23, 2020. Born on Dec. 12, 1930, Bob was the eighth of nine children of George Everett and Lillie (Roberts) Auer. He graduated from Milford High School in 1948. He met his wife, Carolyn …read more.

Jeffrey D. Smith, 61, passed away after a short illness on Feb. 18, 2020. He was born on Feb. 3, 1959 in Rockford, Ill. Jeff served his country proudly in the Army. He was a welder by trade, and helped construct some of the most recognizable buildings in Atlanta. Jeff was an avid ISU fan. …read more.

Betty Joan Hare, 86, formerly of Columbia City, died at 10:53 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at the Hearth at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne where she was a resident since February 2018. She was born Jan. 12, 1934, in Whitley County, Indiana, the youngest of 13 children of the late Esta H. and Hazel A. …read more.

William “Bill” J. Blessing, 56, of Churubusco, passed away on Feb. 22, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, on Dec. 22, 1963, to the late Larry and Thelma (Gordon) Blessing. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. Bill was married to Cindy Fryback in …read more.

LaDonna M. Gale, 84, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 21, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. The last of five siblings, LaDonna was born Oct. 24, 1935, in North Manchester, to Alfred and Ruby (Rinehart) Steele. After graduating from Central High School, North Manchester, in 1953, LaDonna married Lewis Gale on Aug. 28, 1954. …read more.

Sonya L. Stutzman, 60, Milford, died at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at her residence.  She had been in ill health since 2018. Sonya was born July 4, 1959, in Elkhart to Lamar D. and Ann Marie (Enyeart) Stutzman. Sonya lived her lifetime in the Syracuse, Milford area. She was a 1978 graduate of Bethany …read more.

Dr. Rex Alan Wieland, 71, North Manchester, passed away at 5:10 p.m., Feb. 22, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Rex was born to Lawrence and Betty (Canter) Wieland on Dec. 19, 1948, in Hastings, Mich., and was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren. His parents would say that …read more.

Nancy Fern Bryant, 70, North Manchester, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 21, 2020, at her home. Nancy was the last surviving child of Willis and Maude (Estep) Chafin. She was born on July 3, 1949, in Logan County, W. Va. Nancy married Hugh Bryant Sr. on Aug. 5, 1965. During their fifty-four years of marriage …read more.

Berniece Bitterling, 91, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home on February 22, 2020 . On Oct. 29, 1928, Berniece Rookstool was born northwest of Rochester in Richland Township. She was the treasured daughter of Clayton and Celia Bradway Rookstool. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers …read more.

Raymond “Ray” Setlak, 74, Pierceton, passed away at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Golf Side Hospice in Zephyrhills, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Robert L. “Bob” Dust, 90, Goshen, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 10:32 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at the Maples of Waterford Crossing in Goshen. He was born on Jan. 28, 1930, in Chicago, Ill. to Fred C. and Esther J.B. (Hedin) Dust. He moved to Syracuse in 1942 from Chicago, Ill., graduated …read more.

Dakota Bleu Fisher, 31, North Webster, passed away at 9:28 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. He was born on Nov. 8, 1988, in Huntington, to Kimberly K. Fisher and Stephen L. Walker. He was a lifetime are resident, attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse, graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, and attended Ivy …read more.

Betty Ford Tully, 95, a longtime area resident, passed away quietly on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Paddock Springs Healthcare, Warsaw. Born on Oct. 21, 1924, in Wabash, she was the daughter of the late Noah Carrolton Morrison and the late Erba Rae (Beigh) Morrison. She graduated from Claypool High School and attended Manchester College …read more.

Horace James “Jim” McConnell, age 82 and a resident of Leesburg, passed away at his home on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting their website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Scarlett Sue Garrity, 55, Fishers, died of natural causes, Thursday, February 20, 2020, at her home. She was born June 14, 1964, in Columbia City, a daughter of Terry Lee and Dixie Kay (Florey) Goodrich. Her formative years were spent in South Whitley, where she graduated from Whitko High School in 1982. Learning accounting from her …read more.

Paul David “PD” Rhoads, 81, rural South Whitley, died in the company of family at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. He was born July 27, 1938, in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Paul Harvey and Mary Ellen (Bechtold) Rhoads. His formative years were spent in Collins. …read more.

Inabelle Egolf, 103, of Churubusco, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley. Born in Noble County, on August 28, 1916, to the late Glenn and Gladys (Moore) Veazey. She spent her formative years in Elkhart until she was 12 and relocated with her family to Whitley County, graduating …read more.

Theresa Ann “Teri” Fedewa, Wabash, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at the age of 59. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Michelle, Aaron and Donnie Tooley; also, by her brother, Rick (Ginger) Fedewa and by her mother, Rita Fedewa. Teri was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Fedewa. Fedewa was a …read more.

John Howard Erb, 84, Wabash, died at 3:45 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born April 24, 1935 in Wabash, to Emerson Clayton Sr. and Leah Madesa (Figert) Erb. Erb was born and raised in Wabash. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. …read more.

John Albert Elliott, 78, of Culver, Indiana, passed peacefully at 12:02 P.M. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on October 19, 1941 in Newark, Ohio, the son of Donald and Lucille Elliott. Elliot was a man who lived a full life.  He faithfully served our Lord, the Culver community, …read more.

Charles Douglas Harper, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 20, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was 78 years old. Harper was born Oct. 31, 1941, to Jack Harper and Mary Walker. His father passed away in June 1994. His mother passed away in March 2012. Harper married Sandra Sue Freeman on April 15, …read more.

Robert L. “Bob” Dust, 90, Goshen, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at the Maples of Waterford Crossing in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Dusty Rose Krull, 36, Reno, Nev., formerly of Milford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. She was born on July 9, 1983, the daughter of Richard and Cheryl (Lambright) Krull in Goshen. Dusty graduated from Wawasee High School in 2002 and attended Ball State University. She enjoyed playing sports, cooking, photography, and walking …read more.

Kevin Scott Harley, 64, Argos, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Feb. 21, 2020, at his residence. On Dec. 27, 1955, in Plymouth, he was born to Charles Glendon Harley and Barbara Ann (Marks) Harley. Scott lived all of his life in the Argos Community. On June 20, 1981, he married Valerie Jo Eley at the …read more.

On Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at 8:13 p.m., Charles Lachlan Sparks ran into the arms of his heavenly father surrounded by his parents and grandparents. No longer encumbered by walkers and leg braces, he is hunting squirrels with his uncle, Steve Salmons, and taking long walks with his grandmas, Marti Mudd and Miki Sparks. Charles …read more.

Albert Lee Hurd, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, after a brief period of illness. Eighty-Five years old at the time he was called home, Albert was born on April 2, 1934, in Sugarloaf Holler near Prestonsburg, Ky. and was the son of Edgar and Fanny (England) Hurd. …read more.

Dr. Donald Minter, 91, Goshen died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at home. He was born Nov. 26, 1928, in Nappanee, to John and Mabel (Stover) Minter. On June 19, 1954, he married Martha “Marty” Forsyth at Calvary Episcopal Church in Conshohocken, Penn. She survives along with two daughters, Donna (Bruce Brunner) Minter of Minneapolis, Minn.; …read more.

Pearl Mae Sturgill, 78, Roann, died at 1:36 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born May 26, 1941 in Pound, Va. to Woodrow Wilson Sturgill and Maudie Ellen (Sturgill) Sturgill. Pearl worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring after 29 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making quilts, traveling, going on …read more.

Treva (Flora) Smith, 85 of Warsaw, and formerly of the Argos community passed with her loving family present on Feb. 19, 2020, at 9:55 p.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She had been in declining health for the past couple of years. On Aug. 4, 1934 in rural Fulton County, she was born to Clarence …read more.

Sherry Bontrager, 61, of Nappanee, passed away after a brief illness, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Elkhart General, where she had been a patient for three weeks. She was born Aug. 23, 1958, in Columbia City, to Don and Pat (Berkes) Stangland. Sherry graduated from Central Noble High School, and later graduated from Goshen College …read more.

Suzanne “Sue” Drake, 54, Silver Lake, passed away at 1:25 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in her residence. She was born on Jan. 10, 1966, in Marion Co. W. Va. to Charles and Belva Joann (Kellar) Watson. She was united in marriage on Jan. 16, 1999 to Tim L. Drake in Kosciusko County; Tim preceded …read more.

Lois Michael, 79, Kimmell, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at Lutheran Life Villages of Kendallville. She was born on May 3, 1940, to Woodrow H. and Mildred Alice (Hewitt) Sheley in Goshen. On Aug. 9, 1967, she married Ernie Michael. Lois worked at Silgan in Ligonier. She loved to travel down …read more.

Prince Gardner Jr, 68 was born on Jan. 1, 1952, in Montgomery, Ala., the son of Prince Sr. and Maggie Lee (Harris) Gardner. (Prince Gardner Sr. preceded him in death). Prince was the first of ten children.  He and his parents moved to Chicago, Ill. in 1953, there he attended Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy, Chicago, …read more.

Jack Arthur Sickafoose, 88,of rural Albion, died at 1:27 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at his home. He was born on Aug. 26, 1931, in Columbia City, a son of the late Chester A. and Jessie Bell (Hidy) Sickafoose. His formative years were spent near Merriam, where he attended elementary school. He graduated from Wolf …read more.

Duane E. Ruckman, 89, Churubusco, passed away at 1:04 am Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital. Born Oct. 18, 1930, in Whitley County, he was the son of Maurice and Winona (Miller) Ruckman. He grew up on the family farm in Union Township, graduating from Coesse High School with the Class of 1948. While …read more.

Christean Calloway, 77, North Manchester, passed away at 8:24 p.m. Feb. 17, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. The oldest of twelve children, Christean was born Dec. 28, 1942, in Omar, W. Va., to Ray and Cora Lee (Dalton) Dingess. After attending Logan High School, Christean met Carl Calloway Jr. The two were …read more.

Michael Jacob Heitz, 70, Jonesboro, formerly of Wabash, died at 9:40 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 10, 1949, in Bluffton, to Robert William and Marjorie L. (Fritz) Heitz. Mike was a 1968 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a self employed …read more.

Larry L. Bradbury, 67, Goshen, died 12:49 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born March 11, 1952, in Warsaw, to Harold and Helen (Lozier) Bradbury. On June 16, 1973, he married Barbara (Stuck) Bradbury. Surviving are his wife, Barbara, Goshen, children, Shannon (Brian) Pletcher, Cassopolis, Michigan, Brett Bradbury, Goshen, grandchildren, Andrea …read more.

Suzanne N. Drake, 54, Silver Lake, passed away at 1:25 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Myron Dean Blackford, known to all as simply Dean, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at home at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at the age of 87. He was born on Jan. 20, 1933, in Mentone, one of 15 children born to Sarah Augusta Leah (Sievers) Blackford and Joseph Burdell Blackford. On Oct. 7, …read more.

James “Jim” Rittenhouse, 89, Fort Wayne, passed away February 16, 2020 at Apple Ridge Assisted Living, Fort Wayne. The last of his brothers and sisters, Jim was born May 29, 1930, in Bippus, to Glen and Ivadell Irene (Reece) Rittenhouse. After graduating from Bippus High School in 1948, Jim went into the Army, where he …read more.

Krystal K. Smith, 71, Rochester, passed at 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born on Nov. 25, 1948, in Rochester to the late Herbert and Gloria (Ensign) Ballenger. She married on March 22, 1975, in Kewanna, to Dennis A. Smith, who preceded her in death on March 31, …read more.

David O. Starner, 59, of rural Claypool, went home to be with the Lord at 1 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. He was born on Jan. 22, 1961, in Rochester, to the late Robert and Glenda (Holle) Starner. He married on Jan. 1, 1985, on Barbee Lake to …read more.

Virginia D. Hanna, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on June 1, 1930, in Warsaw, to Vernon R. and Ida D. (Nine) Dimon. She was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1948 from Warsaw High School. She was …read more.

Donald J. “Don” Serviss Sr., 81, Syracuse, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on July 3, 1938, in Queens, N.Y. to George and Frances Lazarus Serviss. He grew up in New York and attended John Adams High School in Ozone Park, N.Y. …read more.

Robert Lee Ryman, 73, of Spartanburg, S.C. and formerly of the Atwood and Mentone areas passed Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at his home. Born June 26, 1946, in Warsaw, he was the son of the late Kenneth L. and Pauline Alice (Holloway) Ryman. Bob was a 1965 graduate of Mentone High School. He served his …read more.

Stephanie (Purvis) Walker, 47, Silver Lake, passed away at 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw after a long courageous battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer. She was born in Marion, on Saturday, June 24, 1972, to Virgil and Patty (Mattiello) Purvis. On May 23, 2015, she married William …read more.

Albert L Hurd, 85 Warsaw, passed away after a brief period of illness at Kosciusko Community Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Arrangements for his Life Celebration® are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Friends may leave condolences on the funeral home website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.

Martha Marie Thomas, 87, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne. Born on Jan. 16, 1933, in Bourbon, she was the daughter of Owen E. and Edith (Snell) Snyder. She was a graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School and went …read more.

Kenneth Davis, 67, Pierceton, passed away at 7:47 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Robin C. Clark, 57, Warsaw, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her family at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 31, 1962, in Bremen to Richard and Edith (Stewart) Garner. Robin lived her lifetime in this area. She was a 1981 graduate of …read more.

Duane E. Ruckman, 89, Churubusco, passed away at 1:04 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Vera “Maxine” Baker, 83, Wabash, formerly of Lagro, died at 11:56 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born July 27, 1936, in Marianna, Ark. to William Franklin and Mollie Belle (Oxner) James. Maxine married Ronald L. Baker in Las Cruces, N.M. on April 27, 1954; he …read more.

David Starner, 59, of rural Claypool, passed Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Krystal K. Smith, 71, Rochester, passed at 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born on Nov. 25, 1948, in Rochester to the late Herb and Gloria (Ensign) Ballenger. She married on March 22, 1975, in Kewanna, to Dennis A. Smith, who preceded her in death on March 31, …read more.

Donnagene Dillman, 85, Fort Wayne, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Saint Anne Home, Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 17, 1935, in Mentone, Donna -gene was a daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte (Nierman) Dillman. She attended Mentone Elementary and High School (graduating class of 1952). Donnagene retired as an IBM Administrative Manager after 30 …read more.

Kenneth “Kenny” Milton Koontz, 84, Sidney, passed away Feb. 16, 2020, in his residence. The only child of Amer and Anna L. (Copeland) Koontz, Kenny was born June 8, 1935, in Kosciusko County, Indiana. After graduating from Sidney High School in 1953, Kenny join the United State Navy. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 12, …read more.

E. Pauline Miller, 94, North Manchester, passed away at 7:42 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2020, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. One of nine children, Pauline was born on Sept. 11, 1925, in Flint, Michigan, to Daniel A. and Anna M. (Miller) Fingerle. On Nov. 19, 1944, Pauline married Ralph W. Miller. The two were …read more.

Lon Slone, 73, Claypool, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in his residence. Lon was born on Nov. 18, 1946 in Prestonsburg, Ky, to Lewis and Allie Slone. He was united in marriage to Edith Collins on Oct. 5, 1965, in Prestonsburg, Ky. They were married for 54 years. Lon has been a …read more.

Ellen Hatcher, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 8:25 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in  Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Ellen was born on July 24, 1940, in Milford, to Raymond and Vera (Knoop) Smith. She was united in marriage to Samuel Hatcher in 1971 in Kosciusko County.  She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. Ellen enjoyed …read more.

Donald G. “Don” Smith, 69, Milford, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 4, 1950, in Bronson, Mich. to Walter Warren and Fanny (Troyer) Smith. He graduated from Bronson High School in Bronson, Mich., attended Kellogg College in Iowa, and was a United States …read more.

Donald J. “Don” Serviss Sr., 81, Syracuse, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.