Category: Obituaries Archive 2020
Robert Croy, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Arrangements are currently pending.
Timothy Ousley, 62 of Rochester passed away at 2:32 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Bonnie Sue Enyeart, 69, North Manchester, passed away July 14, 2020, at her residence. Bonnie was one of six children born to Aaron and Opal (McKenzie) Bradley on Dec. 4, 1950. Bonnie graduated from South Whitley High School in 1969. Retiring in 2013, Bonnie spent more than 40 years employed with Zimmer, Warsaw, Indiana. Bonnie …read more.
Beth L. Anglin, 65, Warsaw, passed at 1:50 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at the Center for Hospice Care of Elkhart, Indiana. Beth was born on Aug. 20, 1954, in Warsaw, to David A. and Norma Jean (Landis) Jamison. She was a 1972 graduate of Mentone High School where she was a cheerleader for the …read more.
Beverley Jean Garber of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, at the age of 94. She was born on Jan. 22, 1926 in Modesta, Calif. to Bertha and John Wooley. On Oct. 18, 1946, she …read more.
Louella Wrightsman, 88, Wonewoc, Wisc. formerly of North Manchester, passed away July 14, 2020 at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital, LaCrosse, Wisc. Louella was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Wabash County, to Samuel and Mary Gertrude (Eiler) Blocher. Louella married Ronald Wrightsman on April 24, 1952. They were married for 60 years before he passed away on …read more.
Michael “Mike” Lloyd Boone, 58, North Manchester, passed away on July 14, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family. One of three children, Mike was the baby of the family, born on April 12, 1962, in Bluffton, to Billy and Mary K. (Wineke) Boone. Mike graduated from Peru High School in 1980 and later graduated …read more.
Edith Irene Stephenson, formerly a resident of both Chapman Lake and Lagro, passed away quietly on Friday, July 10, 2020, at 3 p.m. in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. She was 95 years old. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family and an updated obituary …read more.
Beth L. Anglin, 65, Warsaw, passed at 1:50 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care of Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone
Mary B. Martin, 85 of Nappanee, died surrounded by her three children at 8:31 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Mary was born on June 8, 1935 in Seagraves, Texas, to Revada and Paula (Mangum) Helton. She married Ralph I. Martin on Nov. 24, 1960 in Amarillo, Texas. He preceded …read more.
Gladys M. Speicher, 84, rural Wabash, died at 3:23 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Jan. 13, 1936, in Chili, to Gaylord “Bud” and Dorothy (Kidd) Grandstaff. Gladys married James E. Speicher in Wabash on May 23, 1953; he died May 30, 2017. She received her BS from the …read more.
Hector Oviedo, 72, peacefully passed away with his family near his bedside on Monday, July 13, 2020, at the Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on Oct. 10, 1947, to Hermenejildo and Soledad (Molina) Oviedo. On March 10 1973, Hector married Maria I. Mendoza in Plymouth. He adored his grandchildren …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.
Robert C. “Tommy” Thomas, 74, Warsaw, passed away July 12, 2020 at 6:27 p.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Tommy had been in declining health the past year. On Dec. 5, 1945, he was born to Robert C. Thomas and Violet Sandburg. Shortly after Tommy’s birth his mother died and Mary Belle (Warwick) Rex Thomas …read more.
Karin Faye Skipper, 71, Ligonier, passed away on Monday, July, 13 2020, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on July 20, 1948, the daughter of Carol and Elise (Mullins) Skipper in Maryland. She is survived by her son, Brent Erb of Kimmell; two grandchildren, Kyrsti Erb and Brian (Alista) Erb, both of Hartford …read more.
Evelyn Rice, 87, Wawaka, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her home. She was born on May 20, 1933, the daughter of Meryl and Bessie (Klepper) Crouse in Newville. On Dec. 23, 1955, she married Robert G. Rice; he preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 2014. Evelyn enjoyed life, good food, and …read more.
Sara M. Rhodes, 91, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:12 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 17, 1929 in Albion to Gloyd and Bessie Mable (Hockenbarger) Gaff. She graduated in 1947 from Albion High School and attended college in Nebraska for a few years. …read more.
Terry W. Stevens, 69, of rural Tipton, died Sunday, July 12, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 25, 1950, in Frankfort, to James and Norma Ward Stevens. He married Brenda Click on Oct. 4, 1998, and she survives. Terry was a 1968 graduate of Clinton Central High School and a …read more.
David Ryan “Dave” Kistler, 52, Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at his home. He was born on Dec. 16, 1967, in Goshen to David L. “Lawrence” and Suzanne K. (Knepper) Kistler. He was lifetime area resident, graduated in 1986 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, and attended Huntington College in Huntington. He …read more.
Joseph Daniel “Joe” Wiggins, 34, Warsaw, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020, at his home. He was born on Dec. 14, 1985, in Spokane, Wash. to Troy D. Riley and Nancy Ann Wiggins. He graduated from High School & attended college in Spokane, Wash. He lived most of his life in …read more.
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Mae Teeple formerly of Leesburg, and a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Indiana went to see her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 6:53 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 92. She was born on Oct. 22, 1927, in LaPlace, Illinois …read more.
Kenneth “Ken” Wilson Bish, 89, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Grace Village Health Care. He was born on Oct. 10, 1930, in Kittanning, Penn. to Dorothy (Wimer) Pacek and Ralph Wilson Bish. On Aug. 17, 1952, he was married to Virginia Lee …read more.
Darlene Graham, 61, Pierceton, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 10:15 a.m. in her residence. Darlene was born on Aug. 3, 1958, in Covington, Ky. to Clay and Elizabeth (Turner) Deaton. She was united in marriage to Clifford Graham in 1984 in Vermont. She attended Northwood High School, Nappanee. She enjoyed being a homemaker during …read more.
Tom “Brummy” Brumfield, 75 and lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away at Goshen Hospital on Sunday, March 22, 2020, after bravely battling cancer. Tom was born on Dec. 6, 1944, in Warsaw to Robert “Bob” Brumfield and Margaret “Muggsie” (Moon) Brumfield. Tom attended Warsaw schools and graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of …read more.
Paula Lee Johnson-Stephens, 64, of Columbia City, passed away on July 10, 2020, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born in Fort Wayne, on Aug. 11, 1955, to the late Harry and Gloria (Boggs) Johnson. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School. Paula spent part of her adult life in Arkansas. …read more.
Jack L. West, 89, Plymouth, and formerly of Wabash, passed away July 11, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Born April 10, 1931, in North Manchester, Jack was one of seven children born to Harry Oren “Jack” and Helen F. (Hare) West. After graduating from Central High School in 1949, Jack joined the United States …read more.
Paul H. Stull, 73, passed away at 4 a.m., July 9, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth. Paul was the son of Earl and Eva Burkholder Stull who was born in Plymouth, on Oct. 24, 1946. He has been a life long resident of the Plymouth and Tyner area living in a …read more.
Mary L. (Halt) Crocker, 92, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Born Aug. 31, 1927, to Fred and Irene Halt in Lapaz. Her mother died when she was 7 years old and thereafter she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Nelson and Nellie Seltenright. Mary graduated in 1945 …read more.
Robert C. “Tommy” Thomas, 74 passed away at 6:27 p.m., July 12, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending.
Eleanor (Mathews) Stiffler Hillery, 93, New Paris, went to her eternal heavenly home at 2:02 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, after a brief illness at Goshen Hospital. She was born on Sept. 26, 1926, in New Paris, In to Lloyd and Cecelia (Arnold) Mathews. She graduated from New Paris High School and was a …read more.
Henry Joseph Yoder, 86, Nappanee, died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes at his home on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Henry was born on Oct. 28, 1933, in Kosciusko County, to Harvey J. and Fannie (Schmucker) Yoder. He married Wilma Miller on Nov. 15, 1956 in Nappanee, and they lived in matrimony for 63 …read more.
Larry Allen Barrett, 75, North Webster, passed away at 1:20 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on April 4, 1945, in Chicago Heights, Ill. to Norman V. and Alice A. (Kieper) Barrett. He graduated in 1963 from Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights and moved …read more.
Ray A. Haab, 83, Milford, passed away peacefully at 2:35 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 12, 1937, in Milford, to Elmer and Rose (Beer) Haab. He was a lifetime Milford area resident, graduated in 1955 from Milford High School, and was a United States Army veteran …read more.
Eleanor Hillery, 93, New Paris, passed away at 2:02 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse
Ronald L. Coplen, 78, formerly of Gilead and Akron, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw. Ronnie was born on March 20, 1942, in Miami County, Indiana to the late Wayne D. and Vada I. (King) Coplen. He was raised working on the family farm …read more.
David Ryan “Dave” Kistler, 52, Warsaw, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S, Huntington St., Syracuse
Vicki Hoover, 74, Syracuse, passed away on July 11, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 30, 1945 in Syracuse, to Lawrence and Velva (Brown) Firestone. She was a 1963 graduate of Syracuse High School. She then went on to the Engenie Bauerle School of Beauty Culture in Chicago, Ill. On May 10, …read more.
Larry A. Barrett, 75, of North Webster, passed away at 1:20 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, IN. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.
Joseph D. Wiggins, 34, Warsaw, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw, IN.
Ronald Lynn Puckett, 53, of rural Larwill died Wednesday, July 8, 2020, when the off-road vehicle he was driving overturned on CR 600N near his home. A tragic accident took his life, but his legacy and influence will live on through his family and friends. While he is gone from this world, he will certainly …read more.
Gary L. Harris, 64, Columbia City, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 2, 1956 the son of Ervil Lee Harris and Katherine Harris (Stephenson). Gary married Mary Cooper on Sept. 22, 1983. Gary is survived by his father, Jack Stephenson of Anderson; …read more.
Delores June Richards, 87, rural Wabash, died at 1:56 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2020, at her home. She was born March 11, 1933, in Elk Valley, Tenn. to Leonard and Etta (Martin) Perkins. Delores was a graduate of Jellico High School in Jellico, Tenn. She married Robert Richards in Peru on Sept. 12, 1954; he …read more.
Donald L. Cantrell, 59, of Wabash, died at 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Wabash. He was born June 12, 1961, in Paintsville, Kentucky to Amos Jr. and Nina Jo (Moore) Cantrell. Don was a 1979 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Kristene “Kristy” Hileman in Wabash on Feb. 17, 2006; she died …read more.
William I. Long, 87, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Etna Green to Isaac and Madeline (Barth) Long. On June 24, 1956 in Bourbon, he married Beverly Huggins, together they shared 59 years before her passing on May 4, 2016. He …read more.
June Geyer, 93, Nappanee, passed away, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born June 9, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to Charles Jackson and Chloe Coy Jackson Stillwagen. Evelyn was a graduate of New Paris High School. She was a lifetime area resident, born and raised in Gravelton. Evelyn had worked for Ascot Enterprises …read more.
Mae M. Ray, 94, Kimmell, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Golden Living Center, Mishawaka. Born Sept. 7, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wisc., she was the daughter of Herbert Knuth and Ida (Cohen) Murrell. She attended school in the Lakeland, Florida School System. Mae had lived in Florida and Illinois before moving to Noble County …read more.
Carol Jean Geier, 70, passed away peacefully at home in Sun City, Arizona on May 28, 2019. Carol was born to George and Emma (Gosse) Soucek Sr. on Feb. 22, 1949, in Chicago, Ill. She graduated from Elgin High School, Elgin, Ill. Carol worked many years at the All State Insurance Company home office in …read more.
Marcus “Mark” Kosins Sr., age 85, of Oak Hill, Fla., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away peacefully in his home, Friday, July 3, 2020. He was born Jan. 17, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Edward and Helen Kosins. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1954 and International Business College in 1960. He was the …read more.
Heather Ann Peak, formerly of Evansville, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at her residence in Pierceton, at the age of 50. She was born on July 27, 1969 in Evansville, to Susan (Frost) Seibert and Richard Donaldson. Heather had recently moved to Kosciusko County, a year ago and had been working as a …read more.
Earl “Poppy” Leroy Workley, Warsaw, passed away at 9:47 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at his residence at the age of 82. He was born on Sept. 17, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Penn. to Gertrude Eilene (Combs) Workley and Arthur Leroy Workley. He met Marilyn Elaine Workley and they were married on May 26, 1992. …read more.
Donald Elliott Bailey, Warsaw, passed away at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, at the age of 91. He was born on April 19, 1929, in Goshen, to Pearl (Goppert) Bailey and Ralph Bailey. On June 25, 1949, he was married to Barbara Joan (Valentine) Bailey. They shared …read more.
Infant Kylar Sharann Gracie Mast was stillborn at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She is the daughter of Heidi Lynn Haines and Grant Allen Mast. She is survived by her parents; three sisters: Kiera Winnett, Kaylynn Mast, and Karlee Mast; grandparents: Angie Ferrell of Goshen and …read more.
Donald Buck, 96, Nappanee, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 12:20 pm, Sunday, July 5, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. Donald was born on Oct. 10, 1923, the son of the late Carl and Leora (Dickinson) Buck near Delphi. His three years of military service in the Army included several months in Europe …read more.
Catherine Giavis Gatzimos, 96, rural Wabash, died at 12:45 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2020, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehab in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 7, 1923, in Lowell, Mass. to Demetrios and Nicoleta (Karras) Giavis. Catherine married Christos Gatzimos in Lowell, Massachusetts on July 31, 1949; he died Jan. 30, 1999. She comes …read more.
Shirley L. Juday, 78, New Paris, died 12:16 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born April 13, 1942, in Elkhart, to Dwight & Kathryn (Wise) Berkey. On Dec. 31, 1974, in Syracuse, she married Gary L. Juday and he died Feb. 8, 2010. Surviving are daughters, Kristine (Bill) Bradford, New Paris, …read more.
Tamara S. “Tammy” (Lane) Mikel passed away at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Monday July 6, 2020, from many physical problems. She was known to all as one who trusted the awesome grace and power of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to keep her with an encouraged spirit that would lift you up …read more.
Mr. James R. “Bo” Davies, 82, Kewanna passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, at his home. On February 5, 1938, James was born in Chicago to Torrence Cline and Marie L. Murphy Davies. Answering the call of patriotism at the age of 17, Bo entered the service on Feb. 14, 1955. He …read more.
William Long, 87, Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
William Long, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
John R. Jansma, 85, Leesburg, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw
Mary Ellen White, 99, Winamac, and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 1 p.m. Monday July 6, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Winamac where she resided for the past six years. She was born on June 25, 1921, in Peru, the daughter of Alfred and Hilda (Radamaker) Fries. In 1959, she married Edward A. White. …read more.
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.
Vera Bondeline “Bonnie” Traver, 97, rural Warsaw, and formerly of Akron passed at 7:58 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at her residence. Bonnie was born on May 10, 1923, in Kokomo, to the late John B. and Catherine (Hurlock) Murphy. She married on Dec. 6, 1941, in Akron to Chester “Chet” W. Traver, he preceded …read more.
Mr. Marshall W. Fry, 75, Rochester, passed away at 11:05 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his home. On July 24, 1944, Marshall Warren Fry was born in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette. He was a treasured son of Lawrence “Bud” and Mildred M. Overlay Fry. Growing up as one of the four Fry children …read more.
Faron Travis Kuhns, son of Matthew F. and Sara Beth (Mullet) Kuhns, was stillborn Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Goshen General Hospital. He is survived by his parents of Nappanee; two sisters, Jennifer Kuhns and Jolene Kuhns, both at home; one brother, Karlin Kuhns, at home; paternal grandparents Freeman and Irene Kuhns, of Milford; and …read more.
Ira Martin, 50, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, Friday, July 3, 2020 in Nappanee. He was born Sept. 1, 1969, to Harvey M. and Nora (Ramer) Martin. Mr. Martin was a farmer and was a former member of the Yellow Creek Old Order Mennonite Church. Mr. Martin is survived by his parents; siblings, Donald …read more.
Raymon G. Farris, 39, Columbia City, died at 8:43 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, where he had been admitted on Wednesday. He was born on June 9, 1981, in Fort Wayne a son of Terry G. and Sheryl K. (Roby) Farris. He spent his life time as a resident of Columbia City …read more.
Jeffrey Allen Murphy, 46, Columbia City, died unexpectedly at his home at 8:12 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born on Dec. 5, 1973, in Elkhart, a son of Gerald D. and Beverly R. (Schroeder) Murphy. Growing up in Columbia Township, he attended Columbia Township and Columbia Joint High School. He later earned a …read more.
Peggy Mallane, 67, of Columbia City, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020, at her home. Born Sept. 19, 1952, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Dale J. and Gladys E. (Walker) Gamble. She was on the swim team and school band, graduating Columbia City Joint High School with the Class …read more.
Daniel Jetmore, 70, Syracuse, passed away on July 5, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.
Ruth E. Shorter, 78, passed away on July 4, 2020, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Born Sept. 24, 1941, in Plymouth, Ruth was the daughter of Charles and Evelena (Howard) Barcus. She graduated from Plymouth High School. On Nov. 11, 1966, Ruth married John R. “Jack” Shorter. They would share many memories in …read more.
James Mornout, 76, passed on Dec. 19, 2018 and Claudia Ann Mornout, 71, passed on Jan. 29, 2020. They were formerly of Yellow Creek Lake and most recently of Mission, Texas. Survivors include a sister Susan and husband Phil Paxton, Tenn. and a brother Jim and wife Alicia Patterson, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Mornout will …read more.
James R. Davies, 82, Kewanna, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Melissa “Missy” (Griffith) Cox, 47, Cromwell, passed away on Sunday evening, July 5, 2020, at her sister’s home in Goshen. She was born on April 9, 1973, the daughter of Rayful and Bonita (Hoover) Griffith in Goshen. Missy is survived by her beloved son, Adam Cox of Cromwell; mother, Bonita Griffith of Cromwell; and a …read more.
James “Jimmy” Edgar Deel, 55, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, July 6, 2020, at home. He was born on Jan. 23, 1965, the son of Edgar and Patsy Deel in Richlands, Va. On Aug. 29, 1990 he married Kelley Winship. Jimmy is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Kelley Deel of Ligonier; …read more.
Harold R. Schue, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Harold was born June 25, 1929, in Warsaw, to William and Mary (Drabenstott) Schue. He was united in marriage to Virginia Oswalt on Feb. 7, 1948, in Warsaw, who preceded him in death June 12, 2006. …read more.
James “Jim” Martin Beer, 69, left his earthly home on July 5, 2020, surrounded by those who loved him most. Jim was born Oct. 2, 1950 in Milford to Donald Sr. and Ruth (Rarig) Beer. He married Deborah Jessop on Nov. 28, 1970. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Deborah; his children, …read more.
Bradey Prater, 26, Silver Lake, passed away at 12:01 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Bradey was born May 14, 1994, in Columbia City, to Jeffery and Tina (Yount) Prater. He was an employee for RR Donnelley Production & Manufacturing. Bradey is survived by son, Bradey Prater Jr. of …read more.
William Arnold Stark II, 63, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020. An interment service for William A. Stark II will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Family and friends are welcome.
Donna M. Hahn left her earthly home for her eternal life on Thursday, March 26, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Donna at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at the Warsaw Church of God. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements.
Connie Lee VanCuren, 77, formally of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on June 1, 2020, in Ripley County, Mo. She was the daughter of John and Merna Sites VanCuren. Connie was a 1961 Warsaw High School graduate. From high school she graduated from beautician school and later, also a …read more.
Clara Maxine Swan, 88, of rural Lagro, died at 12:04 a.m., Monday July 6, 2020, at her home. She was born April 10, 1932, in Wabash, to Ira and Anna (Story) Wilson. Clara was a 1950 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Robert H. Swan at the Richvalley E.U.B. Church on May 30, 1952. …read more.
A. Dale “Doc” Welty, 82, Wakarusa, died 1:04 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Greenleaf Living Health Campus, Elkhart. He was born June 9, 1938, in Elkhart County, to Nelson and Elizabeth (Bontrager) Welty. On April 2, 1960, he married Nora Maxine (Schwartz) Welty. Surviving are his wife, Nora, Wakarusa, three children, Teresa (Darren) Martin …read more.
Dr. W. Lynn Bollinger, 90, Goshen, passed away at Greencroft Healthcare on Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born on Sept. 15, 1929, in LaGrange, to the late Russell V. and Martha (Cripe) Bollinger. Lynn met his future wife, Grace W. Steele, in 1948 while they were both working at Camp Mack in Milford. They …read more.
Loren G. Voreis, 91, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 2, 1929, in Plymouth, to William Burford and Delphia M. (Reed) Voreis. He graduated from Culver High School with the class of 1948. After graduating he enlisted in the Indiana Army National Guard …read more.
James R. Davies, 82, Kewanna, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Norma E. Weaver, 91, rural Rochester, passed at 9:38 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020, on the family farm surrounded by her family. Norma was born on Nov. 8, 1928, in South Bend, to the late Lloyd and Beulah (Ruff) Hoover. She married Lloyd K. Weaver on Oct. 6, 1946, in Argos. He preceded her in …read more.
Carmelle Scott, 53, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Arrangements for Ms. Scott’s funeral service are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan St in Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family and an updated obituary may be viewed at www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Carmelle Scott, 53, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Arrangements for Ms. Scott’s funeral service are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan St in Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family and an updated obituary may be viewed at www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Wanda M. Mikel, 71, rural Etna Green, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020, at her residence after a three year battle with cancer. Wanda was born on July 21, 1948 in Rochester, to Delbert A. and Deloris (Sarber) Senff. She married on Aug. …read more.
Margaret “Maggie” Smith, 98, died Saturday, July 4, 2020. A Syracuse pioneer and friend passed away peacefully on her 98th birthday on July 4, 2020. She was born July 4, 1922. In 1949, Margaret “Maggie” Smith and her deceased husband Merl, founded the first summer camp in the USA for marching bands, drum majors, cheerleaders, …read more.
Wallace “Wally” Dingess, 68, Servia, passed away at 12:50 a.m., July 5, 2020, at his home. On Jan. 28, 1952, Wally was born in Logan, W. Va., to Ray and Cora Lee (Dalton) Dingess. Wally married Bethel Shepherd on Feb. 3, 1973. The two were married just shy of 35 years when Bethel passed away …read more.
Craig Ryan Stouder, 52, Bourbon, passed away at 7:08 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2020, in his residence. Craig was born May 10, 1968, in Bremen, to Keith and Glenda (Carey) Stouder. He worked for Zimmer, Inc for 24 years as a Technician in the Robotics & Polymer Department. He was a member of New Life …read more.
Wilma J. Clinker, 91, of rural Akron, passed at 4:37 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Wilma was born on April 27, 1929, in Kosciusko County, to the late Gerald and Lena E. (Linn) Clinker. Wilma was a 1947 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. She had been a bank teller …read more.
Penny Lee (Barnhart) Wideman, 66, Warsaw, died Saturday, July 4, 2020, in her home. She was born July 1, 1954, to Geraldine (Hackworth) and Ben Barnhart, Warsaw. A lifelong Kosciusko county resident, she met and married James “Jim” “Whitey” Wideman on Nov. 22, 1975, at the Warsaw Church of God, they remained married until her …read more.
Vicki Sue Howell, 69, of Wabash, died at 5:16 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Lagro. She was born April 21, 1951, in Gibson County, to Forrest and Ruth (Corn) Miller. Vicki was a 1969 graduate of Fort Wayne Snider High School. She married Okie Howell, Jr. at the Laketon Wesleyan …read more.
Leona C. Oliba, 83, Macy, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 13, 1936, in Blue Island, Ill., the daughter of Harry Anton and Gladys (Bell) Walters. On Nov. 18, 1961, in Chicago, Ill., she married Angel Oliba and he survives. Leona had been telephone …read more.
Kenneth L. Dickey, 98, North Manchester, formerly of rural Silver Lake, passed away July 4, 2020, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of four children, Kenneth was born on May 2, 1922, in Pleasant Township, Wabash County, to Millard and Grace (Eiler) Dickey.
Michael E. Davenport, 78, Wabash, passed away at 11:26 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Ashton Creek Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Huntington, Indiana on Dec. 22, 1941, to the late Robert and Mary (Polk) Davenport. Mike graduated from Noble High School and served in the United States Army. He …read more.
Kimberly K. Rans, 60, Plymouth, passed away at 4:30 a.m., June 30, 2020, in her home, with her loving husband at her side. Kimberly, the daughter of Arnold and Gladys (Hertel) Hite, was born on Sept. 12, 1959, in Plymouth, and has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a 1978 graduate of …read more.






























