Marshall W. Fry, 75, passed away in his home on July 4, 2020.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jimmy “Jim” Joe Nolin, 77, Argos, passed away from this world and met Jesus at 3:10 a.m. on July 3, 2020, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He had been in failing health the past couple of years. On Oct. 17, 1942, in Plymouth, he was born to James E. Nolin and Bessie L. …read more.

Stephen D. Shively, 74, Etna Green, passed away on June 30, 2020 at 12:37 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Steve was born the son of Wayne and Arlene (Wysong) Shively on July 12, 1945 in Etna Green, and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a 1963 graduate of Bourbon High …read more.

Normal Weaver, 91, rural Rochester, passed at 9:38 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Wanda Mikel, 71, rural Etna Green, Indiana passed at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Patrick T. “Pat” Madden, 53, Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 31, 1966, in Goshen, to Thomas Woodward and Alexandria (Wagner) Madden. He grew up in Bridgeview, Ill. and attended public schools there. He worked for the Village of Bridgeview and moved to Leesburg in …read more.

Bradey Prater, 26, of Silver Lake, died Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 12:01 PM at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Stephen D. Shively, 74, of Etna Green, passed away on June 30, 2020, at 12:37 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Steve was born the son of Wayne and Arlene (Wysong) Shively on July 12, 1945, in Etna Green, and was a life-long resident of the area. He was a 1963 graduate of Bourbon …read more.

Roger E. Montel, 82, of Mentone, died at 6:17 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. He was born on May 27, 1938, in Kosciusko County, to Deverl & Rubie (Ayres) Montel.  He married on Sept. 30, 1972, in Mentone to Linda Linn, she survives. He graduated …read more.

Audrey K. Whitlock, 96 died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor. She had been in declining health for 12 years. She was born July 21, 1923, in Goshen to Arthur Franklin and E. Marie (Adams) Saylor. Survivors include a son, Gary E. (Barbara) Miller, Syracuse; a step-daughter, Belle Collins, The Villages, Fla.; 11 …read more.

Esther Colleen Dillman, 74, Rochester, passed away at 4:36 p.m. Tuesday June 30, 2020, at her residence. She was born on March 28, 1946, in Rochester, the daughter of Charles and Huetta (Cloud) Norris. Colleen attended Rochester Community Schools and had worked for Chamberlains in Akron, for many years until they closed. She enjoyed listening …read more.

Martin Bloom Sacks, 73, Warsaw, formerly of Sidney, passed away at 2:20 p.m., June 30, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Martin was an only child born to Henry Martin and Lena (Bloom) Sacks on March 27, 1947. Martin married Bonnie Lu Furnas in 1971. The two were married for thirteen years and …read more.

Donald Richard Golden, born Sept. 22, 1937, to Arthur and Erma Golden of Mentone, went to be with Jesus at 4 a.m., June 26, 2020. Don was an army veteran with a passion for engines, exploring junk yards, and most of all a love for Jesus. Throughout his life he was instrumental in establishing churches …read more.

Kenneth L. “Kenny” Middaugh, 92, Nappanee, passed away, Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Elkhart Hospice House.  He was born Nov. 26, 1927, in Marshall County, to Noble and Blanche (Balsey) Middaugh. Kenneth was a 1945 Nappanee High School graduate. On Aug. 24, 1947, he married Patricia Joann Hare in Warsaw.  Kenneth was a lifelong area …read more.

Francis B. “Bud” Bushell Jr., 79, formerly of Columbia City, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Timbercrest Home of the Brethren, North Manchester, where he had been a resident since March 2019. He was born on Sept. 17, 1940, in Providence, R.I., a son of the late Francis B. and Virginia Rose …read more.

Arleen Zumbrun, 88, formerly of Churubusco, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Oak Point Assisted Living in Columbia City. Arrangements are pending

Robert L. “Duke” Richards, 87, Churubusco, passed unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 29, 2020. Born in Churubusco, on Dec. 15, 1932, to the late Lloyd and Juanita (Davis) Richards. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1950. He served our country in the United States Army from …read more.

Russell Claude Gagnon Jr., 80, North Manchester passed away July 1, 2020 at 6:08 a.m. at his residence. On Jan. 5, 1940, Russell was born in Silver Lake, to Russel C. and Sara Annabelle (Hamilton) Gagnon Sr. Russell earned his high school diploma through the military graduating in 1962. Russell served in the United States …read more.

Jill Lynn McCarty, 59, Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Jill was born on June 12, 1961, the daughter of the late Donald and Betty (Jester) Smith. She is survived by four children, Richard Eugene McCarty, Jr of Nyona Lake, Richard Joseph Hopkins, Jr. of Plymouth, Brittney Lynn Madden of Terre Haute, and …read more.

Doris Marie Nafziger, 98, Goshen, peacefully left her earthly home on June 25, and was welcomed into her eternal home in heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Doris was born Oct. 29, 1921, to Harvey and Carrie King, Archbold, Ohio. At age 13, she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior and was baptized …read more.

Bryce Lydell Hershberger, 26, of Rochester, passed away at 7:40 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2020, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born Aug. 25, 1993, in Elkhart, to Trent and Sheila (Slabaugh) Hershberger. Bryce was a 2012 graduate of NorthWood High School. On May 29, 2013 he married Cathy Robertson in Plymouth. …read more.

Larry Johnson, 79, Avilla, passed away on June 27, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Whitley County, on Jan. 4, 1941, to the late Oscar and Lea (Smith) Johnson. Larry was not afraid to work. He retired from Harvester after 15 years. He also worked for the State of Indiana …read more.

Larry Kaiser, 61, Syracuse passed away on June 25, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Arrangements are pending.

James “Jim” W. Carpenter, 91, North Manchester, passed away June 28, 2020 at 7:25 a.m. at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. The first son of Lee and Mildred (Mortensen) Carpenter, Jim was born Oct. 13, 1928, in Amboy. He was later joined by younger brother Robert.  As a child Jim enjoyed visiting and spending time …read more.

Linda J. Dyer, 50, LaPaz, passed away on June 26, 2020, at her home. Linda was born the daughter of Gerhardt Owen “Gary” and Mildred (Griggs) Leed on Nov. 24, 1950, in Plymouth. On July 25, 1989, she married the love of her life, Paul L. Dyer, Sr. They married in Plymouth. She was a …read more.

Nancy E. Owens, 86, of Warsaw, passed at 3:29 pm, Sunday, June 28, 2020, at her residence. Nancy was born on July 11, 1933 in Kewanna, to the late Samuel and Yvonne (O’Dell) Ware. She had been a factory worker and helped people in home health care as well as being a homemaker.  She was …read more.

Sandra Hartman died quietly, March 26, 2020, at her home in Elkhart. She had been battling the effects of a stroke from 2 years ago and all the other ailments that inevitably come with age. She often mentioned that the golden years aren’t always so golden. No one will write a novel, there will not …read more.

Josephine Yates, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 5:25 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Josephine  was born Oct. 10, 1938, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Dan and Martha (Marsillett) Reffitt. She was united in marriage to Burnis “Bud” Ousley Sept. 22, 1954 in Floyd County, Ky. He preceded her in death …read more.

Josephine Yates, 81, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:25 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Martha Jane Brubaker, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 1:43 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake. Jane was born April 9, 1938, in Warsaw, to Chauncey and Margaret (Towns) Tucker. Jane graduated from Claypool High School in 1956 as valedictorian of her class. She married Larry Jay Brubaker on …read more.

Andrew Mullan “Andy” Culbertson, 71, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at his home. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on July 8, 1948, to Wells and Miriam Culbertson. Andy was a graduate of North Augusta High School and continued his studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Upon graduating Georgia Tech and …read more.

Jim Nichols passed away on April 5, 2020. He will be laid to rest in St. Anne’s Church columbarium on July 2, with a private ceremony. There will be an American Legion salute outside the church at 11 a.m. Friends of Jim are welcome to observe from the parking lot (424 W. Market St. Warsaw). …read more.

Martha Jane Brubaker, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 1:43 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

John E. Gaerte, 98, rural Macy, went to be with the Lord at 6:37 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. John was born on Feb. 17, 1922, west of North Manchester in Wabash County to the late Ray M. and Annette E. (Schipper) Gaerte. On March 28, 1948, in Wabash, he …read more.

Kimberly Sue Diehm, 57, Ligonier, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 27, 1963, in Knoxville, Tenn., the daughter of Donald and Helen (Yearly) Hubbard. On June 5, 1981, she married Gregory Allen Diehm in Fort Wayne. Kim moved to Ligonier in 1985 and …read more.

Diana Marie Sult, 80, Rochester, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. On June 25, 1940, Diana was born in Rochester to Russell and Mable Craig Wagoner. Diana and William David Sult were married on Nov. 8, 1959, in Richland Township. Their union produced three sons. They shared …read more.

Herman E. Conley passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Etna Green, at the age of 88. He was born on April 27, 1932, in Swamp Branch, Ky. Herman was the second oldest of sixteen children born to Lana Frances (May) Conley and Bertie Conley. On June 15, 1957, he was married to …read more.

Thomas D. Smith, 50, Etna Green, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending with Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Sandra L. “Sandie” (Hays) Myer, 72, Leesburg, passed away Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on Oct. 3, 1947, in Lafayette, to Earl and Marian (Gregory) Hays. Sandie was united in marriage to Robert Lee Myer on Aug. 31, 1968, in Lafayette. She was …read more.

Jerry G. Gidley, 72, of South Whitley, passed away at 8:46 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 18, 1948, in Chauncey Hollow, W. Va., she was the daughter of Alonzo C. and Alberta(Sias) Varney. Jerry attended Magnolia High School in Matewen, W. Va., and …read more.

Chad Roger Tucker, 47, of Churubusco, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Port Clinton, Ohio, on Jan. 14, 1973, to the Roger and Linda (Bell) Tucker. He spent his formative years in Albion, graduating from Central Noble High School in 1992. He worked as a fabricator for …read more.

John E. Gaerte, 98, of rural Macy, passed at 6:37 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Andrew Culbertson, 71, Silver Lake, passed away at 11:03 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Anthony G. Hershberger, 56, Macy, formerly of Nappanee, died at 6:39 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.  He was born May 2, 1964, in Long Beach, Calif. to Ronald and Peggy (Hall) Hershberger. Anthony was a 1983 graduate of NorthWood High School. He was a graduate of McDonald’s Hamburger University and had …read more.

Douglas Nine, Warsaw, passed away on June 26, 2020 at 10:48 p.m., in Kosciusko County Community Hospital, Warsaw.  He was born on Oct. 9, 1959. Surviving is one Son; Dexter Nine of Warsaw. Services will be private and interment will be at a later date. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to …read more.

Ronald G. Johnson Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020, at the Center for Hospice Care, South Bend. Born in Chicago, Illinois on November 4, 1940, Ronald was the son of James W. and Cecile M. (Long) Johnson. After attending Plymouth High School, he went to work in the construction industry for …read more.

Suzanne “Sue” LaBrash, 83, Brownsburg, formerly of Mishawaka and Bremen, passed away June 26, 2020. Sue had been a music teacher and musician with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. She was currently a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Brownsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband James LaBrash, brother Carl Richard Carlson, and …read more.

Peggy Glant, 74, Leesburg, passed away on June 25, at her home. She was born on May 24, 1946, in Heber Springs, Arkansas to Richard & Maudie (Baker) Westerman. Peggy pastored the Word of Grace Church along with her late husband Allen Glant. Peggy is survived by her three sons: Raymond “Butch” Warren; Todd Warren; …read more.

Carrie’s life journey ended on June 27, 2020, at Greencroft’s Evergreen Place.  She was very grateful for her family, friends, caregivers, hospice, and Creator for her quality of life. Carrie was born February 26, 1917, to Mary L. (Wingard), and Henry H. Yoder. After her mother and father died, she was nurtured by her siblings …read more.

Naomi Yake Siela Shilling, 89 of Pierceton,died Monday, June 22, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Naomi was born Jan. 27, 1931, in Adams County, the daughter of Lewis and Della Frauhiger Yake. She married Leo Siela, Jr. in 1951 and he passed away in 1966. Her second marriage was to Bruce Shilling in …read more.

Andrew “Andy” Kenneth Kryder, 45, of Leesburg, went home to be with the Lord Thursday evening June 25, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Andy was born April 1, 1975, in Fort Wayne to Roger and Marge (Barnum) Kryder. He married his high school sweetheart, Colleen Hoffert on June 24, 2000, sharing 28 years together; …read more.

Larry O. Haines, 76, of rural Roann, passed at 10 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at his residence. Larry was born on July 23, 1943, in Wyoming to the late James and Kathryn (Stapp) Haines. He married on June 19, 1965, to Barbara E. Hancock, she preceded him in death on Dec. 7, 2015. Larry …read more.

Michael Douglas Rennaker, 21, Churubusco, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 22, 2020. Born in Whitley County, on June 29, 1998, to Paul and Rebecca Sue (Becky Bell) Athy-Rennaker. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 2017. He went on to …read more.

Linda Jane Dale, 70, formerly of Milford, Ohio, died at 11:28 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Oct. 10, 1949, in Wabash, Indiana to Lewis E. and Leah (Stone) Dale. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Northfield High School, received her BS degree from Manchester College …read more.

Coach Russ Teall, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at 10:05 p.m. with his prayerful family at his side. A public visitation and tribute service is being planned following the lifting of COVID restrictions and the July 4th holiday weekend. Details to follow in the coming days. To honor Russ and his teaching/coaching career, a preferred …read more.

Floyd E. “Bud” Bradley, 69, rural Rochester, passed at 8:07 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. Bud was born on July 23, 1950, in McArthur, Ohio to the late Floyd and Areminda (Refitt) Bradley. He married on Sept. 11, 1972, in Rochester to Betty Johnson, she survives. He had been in …read more.

Diana Marie Sult, 80, Rochester passed away at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Cassandra Marie “Cass” Fleck, 32, of North Manchester, formerly of Akron, passed away at 8:11 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. She was born on July 20, 1987 in Warsaw, to Charles Edward and Lisa Marie (Kindig) Slone III. She was later adopted by Timothy R. Fleck. She lived most …read more.

Vickie G. Lerch, 68, of Milford, passed away at 1:59 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 20, 1952, in Jacksonville, Fla. to Eugene and Joyce (Latham) Bivins. She graduated in 1970 from Hobart High School and was married on March 20, 1971 …read more.

Service Update: A graveside service for Delbert F. Sams II will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 27, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton with Pastor Jim Baughman officiating. McHatton- Sadler are entrusted to all services.

Due to an unforeseen family illness, Kevin Bowser’s June 27, funeral service has been cancelled. The family greatly appreciates your understanding in this trying time and welcomes you to donate to Celebrate Recovery in memory of Mr. Bowser. Please mail gifts to New Life Church and World Outreach, 744 South 325 East, Warsaw, IN 46582. …read more.

Jerry Lee Stutzman, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Avalon Village Healthcare in Ligonier. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Tamara Sue Neiswonger, 73, of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 1:15 p.m., in her residence. Tamara was born Jan. 11, 1947, in Greenville, Ohio to Dr. Charles Richard and Mildred (Niswonger) Haworth. She was united in marriage to Ronnie L. Neiswonger on June 8, 1969 in Greenville, Ohio. She was a …read more.

Sharon Jean Wolf, 80, Columbia City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:50 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2020, from her home. She was born on July 25, 1939, in Columbia City, a daughter of the late Franklin E. and Ilene M. (LaFever) Bates. She grew up in Columbia City and graduated …read more.

Betty I. Leffel, 94, North Manchester, passed away June 22, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. On Aug. 8, 1925, Betty was born in Dalton, Ohio at her cousin’s home. Although Betty was an only child, her parents Ralph M. and Mayme (Huntsberger) Garn were a foster home to many children over the years. …read more.

Kevin Michael Finn, 66, of Tinley Park, Ill. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Bremen. Kevin was born on July 25, 1953, in Chicago, the son of the late Alfred and Grace (Mocny) Finn. On October 16, 1982, he married Allison Beeson. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Allison; …read more.

Lannie D. Stecher, 67, Nappanee, died at 10:45 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Goshen Hospital.  He had been in ill health since December. He was born July 21, 1952 in Hopkinsville, Ky. to Harold and Beatrice (Assbury) Stecher. Mr. Stecher’s first marriage was to Jill Sluder. She preceded him in death in 2007. He …read more.

Bruce Earl Fansler, 74, Rochester, passed away at 2:22 p.m., on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at  St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka. On Oct. 22, 1945, Bruce was born in Fulton County.  He was a treasured son of Earl and Mary Jane Edington Fansler. Growing up he shared his childhood with an older brother Ed. …read more.

Ruby May, a longtime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away in the loving care of her great-granddaughters, LaShea May and Cadence May in their Warsaw home on Monday, June 22, 2020, just after 4 p.m. She was 85 years old. Born in Prestonsburg, Ky. on April 6, 1935, she was the daughter of the late …read more.

Ruby May, 85 Warsaw, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, in her great-granddaughter’s Warsaw home at 4:02 p.m. Arrangements for her Life Celebration service are pending with Titus Funeral Home. To leave condolences, visit the funeral home website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Rev. Jack E. DeVault, 87, Ligonier, formerly of Dunlap, relocated to his heavenly father’s estate on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Although it came as a surprise on Father’s Day, we know it was when he was scheduled to leave, because he always told us that he “wouldn’t leave a day before The Lord called him …read more.

Susan L. Stover, 57, Warsaw,  passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 2:17 a.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Susan was born Oct. 31, 1962, in Warsaw. Her parents were Larry and Nancy (Mitterling) Stover. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1981 and studied at Indiana …read more.

Vickie G. Lerch, 68, Milford, passed away at 1:59 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Cassandra Marie “Cass” Fleck, 32, North Manchester, formerly of Akron, passed away at 8:11 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and Cr 500N, North Webster.

James Rautenkranz, 63, of Claypool, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 5:22 p.m., in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. James was born Oct. 8, 1956, in Huntington, to John and Phyllis (Cook) Rautenkranz. He was united in marriage to Virginia Fish on Sept. 20, 2003, in Warsaw. James proudly served his country in the …read more.

 Peggy D. Felkner, a resident of Largo, Fla., died in in the care of Suncoast Hospice Care Center North Pinellas on June 9, 2020. She was 81. Peggy was born on June 26, 1938, in Stearns, Ky. She moved to Goshen, where she raised a family of five children and worked in local businesses. On her …read more.

Tamara Neiswonger, 73, of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at 1:15 p.m., in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Susan L. Stover, 57, Warsaw, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 2:17 a.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Douglas Brian Miller passed away in his Elkhart home surrounded by his wife (Steffany), daughter (Grace), son (Gabriel), daughter-in-law (Erica), granddaughter (Bridgette Rose), and sister-in-law (Starr Cox) on June 15th, 2020. On April 29, 2020, Douglas was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer that had spread to his liver. Cancer did not win the battle …read more.

William L. “Bill” Tarman, 89, of Goshen, formerly of New Paris, passed away 8:50 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Green House Village of Goshen and is now with his Lord & Savior. He was born on March 21, 1931, in Denver, Colo. to Wilma Tarman. He graduated in 1949 from New Paris High …read more.

Paul E. Schmucker, 93, of Nappanee, passed away at 12:06 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Nov. 7, 1926, near Nappanee to Daniel and Fannie (Miller) Schmucker. Paul took over the family farm at the age of 16. On October 12, 1947, he married Bertha Brandenberger in Goshen. …read more.

Bruce Fansler, 74, of Rochester, passed away at 2:22 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Norma Jean Wagoner 93, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:43 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020, at her home. On Aug. 22, 1926, Norma Jean Stansbury was born in Fulton County to Hudson and Ina Belle Carruthers Stansbury. Growing up as the second youngest of eight siblings …read more.

Susan “Sue” E. Clark, 72, Silver Lake, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 5:27 a.m. She was born in Warsaw on November 4, 1947, to Robert and Leona (Winger) Leckrone. She was raised on a farm in southern Kosciusko County. Sue attended Sidney School until it closed and then transferred to South Whitley High …read more.

Naomi Ruth Boyer, 90, a resident of North Webster, died at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. She was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Windfall, to William Darrell and Wilma (Smith) Clouser. Naomi spent the majority of her childhood on a family farm in Windfall, they later …read more.

Mary Ann Wilson, 68, of Akron, died at 1:17 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2020, at her residence after being seriously ill for 2 weeks. She was born on April 14, 1952, in Rochester to the late Alvin and Pauline (Swihart) Ruff. She married 20 years ago to Monte L. Wilson, who survives. She retired from …read more.

Elva Jay Miller, 78, Ligonier, died at 10:41 p.m. on June 18, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on May 21, 1942, to Eli and Anna (Fry) Miller. On June 22, 1994, in Elkhart, he married Martha Otto; she survives. Other survivors include, three daughters, Esther Anna (Floyd) Eash of Ligonier, Erma Jean (Harley) …read more.

Bessie Jean Plikerd Grimes, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 12:53 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on Sept. 13, 1928, in Crawfordsville, to Charles Louden and Gertrude Leona (Bond) Sosbe. She graduated in 1946 from Crawfordsville High School and moved to the Syracuse area in 1966 from Crawfordsville. She …read more.

Martha Jane “Pete” Prater, 73, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 7:40 p.m. in Tippecanoe. Martha was born Jan. 24, 1947, in Dwale, Ky. to Woodrow and Anna Ray (Blair) Calhoun. Martha graduated from Prestonsburg High School. She was a former resident of Prestonsburg, Ky. moving to Lima, Ohio in 1964. She then …read more.

Martha Jane “Pete” Prater, 73, passed away June 18, 2020 at 7:40 p.m. in Tippecanoe. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Sheila Marie Bays, 75, of rural South Whitley died peacefully at her home at 11:24 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was born May 20, 1945, in Kosciusko County, Indiana a daughter of the late Willard J. and Eva J. (Redinger) Hively. She spent her formative years in the Atwood area where she attended Atwood …read more.

Mary Lucille (Miller) Molho (“Mary Lu”) died quickly at South Bend Memorial Hospital at the age of 81 after experiencing a massive heart attack. Mary Lu was a Christmas baby born on the cusp of World War II to Ivan Purl Miller and Lucille Harris Miller. She was the greatest gift her parents could have …read more.

A celebration of the life of Wayne Grube, will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., on Saturday, June 27, at the Manitou Moose Family Center, on the west shore of Lake Manitou. Be ready to share a story or favorite memory at noon. His family requests casual lake attire. Chaplain Jason See will officiate the …read more.

Steven J. Conaway, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 5:47 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 18, 1955, in Flint, Mich., to Raleigh and Linda (Stone) Conaway. He graduated from Millington High School in Millington, Mich., and was married on Dec. 24, 1984, in Caro, Mich. to Barbara …read more.

Bessie Jean Plikerd Grimes, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 12:53 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Naomi Ruth Boyer, 90, North Webster, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Lurene S. Sack, Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on June, 12, 2020. She was born on April 11, 1926, in South Whitley. She was the daughter of Donald C. Sickafoose and Ruth E. Sickafoose. She graduated from Ligonier High School in 1944. She married Richard F. Sack on December 25, 1947 in Ligonier, …read more.

Patricia Martin, 87, Kokomo, formerly of Nappanee, IN died at 1:19 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Century Villa in Greentown.  She was born Oct. 17, 1932, in Nappanee to George Dewey and Ruby Martin. Miss Martin was a 1950 graduate of Nappanee High School. She moved to Kokomo in 1960. Patricia had retired from …read more.

Jesse Leroy “J.L.” Trickle, 75, Huntington, passed away June 16, 2020 at 2 a.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor, Huntington. J.L. was born May 25, 1945, in Wabash, to Jesse E. and Phyllis (Flack) Trickle. J.L. graduated from Manchester High School class of 1963, then went on to further his education at International Business College. He …read more.

Robert B. “Bob” Bause, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Dec. 14, 1942, in Detroit, Mich. to Robert F. and Alma LaFern (Ritter) Bause. He was a lifetime North Webster and Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1961 from North Webster High …read more.