Category: Obituaries Archive 2020
A Celebration of life for Wendel C. Gregory of Jones/Union will be held at Dutchtown Brethren Church, 4057 E. 300 N. Warsaw, on Saturday, June 20, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jack Worth officiating.
Margaret Elizabeth “Margie” Rockenbaugh, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 5:31 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on June 16, 1954, in Goshen, to Arnold and Marjorie Maxine (Cory) Hall. She was a lifetime Syracuse and Warsaw area resident and attended Syracuse public schools. She was married on Dec. 26, …read more.
Margaret Elizabeth “Margie” Rockenbaugh, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 5:31 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Homes, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.
John Martin Kinder, 78, Ligonier, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. He was born on March 20, 1942, in Chicago, Ill. to John S. and Catherine (Chiabotti) Kinder. He graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago, Ill. and was married …read more.
Katherine J. Deerwester, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 2:04 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at her residence. She was born on Oct. 21, 1936, in Bourbon, to Russell and Iva (Starrett) Rule. She graduated from Warsaw High School and was married on April 6, 1958, to William T. “Bill” Deerwester who preceded her on …read more.
Robert “Bob” Bause, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster. Please check back later for complete obituary and service information.
Richard Lindsey Roberts, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Richard was born in Rockingham County to the late Charles and Eunice Roberts. He was a 1967 graduate of Reidsville Sr. High School and 1971 graduate of Columbia International University, Columbia, S.C., with a Bachelors Degree in Biblical Education. …read more.
Margaret Louise Raiman (Bolhuis) 93, Leesburg, passed away at 10:25 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020, in Hobart, Indiana surrounded by her children. On April 18, 1927, she was born in Roseland, Ill., to William and Adeline (Reitz) Bolhuis. She was united in marriage to Donald LeRoy Raiman on May 21, 1949, in Roseland , Ill. They …read more.
Burdette G. “Tony” Strombeck, 96, North Webster, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at American Legion, St. Rd 13, North Webster, with Pastor Mike Beezley officiating. A gathering of family & friends will follow the …read more.
Benny H. Dills, 55, Claypool, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 7, 1965, in Franklin, N.C. to Howard “Jake” & Gertrude J. (Willis) Dills. He lived most of his life in North Carolina and previously lived in Georgia before moving to the Claypool …read more.
Katherine J. Deerwester, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 2:04 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.
Mitchell Max “Mitch” Riley, 20, of Columbia City, formerly of Pierceton, passed away on June 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on Aug. 13, 1999, in Warsaw, to Dale Mitchell and Joyce Helen (Holle) Riley. He lived a few years as in infant in California but lived most of his life in the …read more.
Buddy Joe Miller, 85, Winona Lake and previously of Elkhart, passed peacefully from his earthly body straight into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 11, 2020. His smile and friendly conversation will be missed by his family and by his friends at Grace Village Retirement Community (where he also enjoyed calling Bingo …read more.
Maria Contreras De Saldivar, 59, Ligonier, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2:40 p.m. IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Oct. 24, 1960, the daughter of Jesus Contreras Ibarra and Maria Felicitas Moreno Regalado in Chinampas, Jalisco Mexico. On Sept. 17, 1983, she married Valente Saldivar and together they shared …read more.
Kevin Wayne Bowser, 52, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 8, 2020. He was the son of James Alto and Patricia Winifred (McQueer) Bowser and was born in Warsaw on Sept. 25, 1967. Growing up in Columbia City, he was a graduate of Columbia City Joint High School. Most …read more.
Kaye M Gibson died peacefully on May 11, 2020. Born April 6, 1930, she was the youngest of the three children of Elsie (McCurdy) and Bill Mulhall. She is survived by her five children, two of her three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Kaye graduated Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing April 26, 1951, and began …read more.
Buddy J. Miller, 85 of Winona Lake and previously of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 8:15 a.m. in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan St, Warsaw though service details are currently pending. Condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Delbert Francis Sams II, 56, Pierceton, passed away at 1:51 a.m., on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Delbert was born on Aug. 3, 1963, in Milford, Ohio to Brenda Alexander and Delbert Sams Jr. He was a 1982 Whitko High School graduate. He was a former employee for Uniroyal/PolyOne for 12 years. …read more.
Kevin Bowser, 52, Warsaw passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 9:15 p.m. A Life Celebration is entrusted to Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary and for service details by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Kimberly J. Doyle, 50, Monticello, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 1, 1970, in Winamac, and had worked at various jobs, including construction and recently worked for CDC Resources Inc. in Monticello. She enjoyed gardening, especially tending to her flowers. Survivors include her husband, …read more.
Barbara Ellen Sweeny, 89, Warsaw, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2020. She was born on March 26, 1931, in Jay County to Letha (Dulinski) Binegar Davis and James W. Binegar. On Sept. 2, 1956, she was married to Paul E. Sweeny. They shared 39 …read more.
Donald Delbert Masterson, 80, Warsaw, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 10:35 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 26, 1939, in Warsaw, to Delbert and Marie (Hite) Masterson. He attended Warsaw and Plymouth High Schools and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on Nov. …read more.
Thomas John “TJ” Campion, 45, Nappanee, died Saturday morning, June 6, 2020, in Nappanee. He was born Dec. 24, 1974, in South Bend to Ralph and Dolores (Lentner) Campion. Mr. Campion had worked at Clayton Homes. Surviving is his girlfriend, Emillee Malkowski, Nappanee; daughters, Cindy (David) Hochstetler, Nappanee, Molly Campion, Walkerton, Ariana Campion, Natilee Campion, …read more.
Rebecca Mae “Becky” Clifford, 67, Columbia City, died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, where she was admitted this past week. She was born Feb. 10, 1953, in Columbia City, a daughter of Edward A. and Alice Joy (Bollinger) Bohnstedt. She grew up in Etna-Troy Twp. and graduated from …read more.
Danny Warren, 51, Leesburg, passed away on June 6, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 6, 1969, in Elkhart. He is survived by his wife, Bonny Warren; two daughters: Victoria Jackson and Danielle Bodkin; two grandchildren: Liam Jackson and Skyelynn Bodkin; his mother: Peggy Glant; three brothers: Raymend Warren, Todd Warren, and …read more.
Delbert F. Sams II, 56, Pierceton, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020, 1:51 PM in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Kenneth L. Sliter, 72, Warsaw, and previously of Berne, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Arrangements for Mr. Sliter have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home where services are pending. Condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Christopher A. White, 36, Kokomo, died unexpectedly at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was born on Oct. 21, 1983, in Palos, Ill., a son of Thomas M. and Frances L. (Seibert) White. Growing up in Wilmington, Ill., he graduated from Wilmington High School in 2001. He continued his education at Joliet Junior College …read more.
Ralph E. Killworth, Sr., Churubusco, passed away on June 5, 2020, at his home. He was born in Whitley County, not far from his current home, on Dec. 21, 1929, to the late Newton and Flossie Katherine (Fulk) Killworth. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1948. He was …read more.
Justin P. Thoden, 35, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2020. He was a loving, son, husband, father, brother and friend. Born Aug. 3, 1984, he was one of four children born to Richard M. and Sandra J. (Vincent) Thoden. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of …read more.
Allen Hartman, 85, a lifetime Marshall and Kosciusko County resident, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his family’s love. A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 25, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Services will follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral …read more.
Anna Linn, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away just after 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Nearing her 100th birthday, she was 99 years old. She was born on Aug. 17, 1920, in Mishawaka. She was the daughter of Edmond Dosmann and Rosella (Sellers) Dosmann and attended Mishawaka …read more.
Mary Cathrine Perry, 87, Warsaw, affectionately known by everyone as Kat or Aunt Kat, passed away at 4:22 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Warsaw Meadows Care Cente. She was born on July 6, 1932, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Elizabeth (Hughes) Perry and Charles Perry. Mary graduated in 1951 from Prestonsburg High School. She …read more.
The city of Chicago was brighter the day Wanda Jean (Fike) Cullison was born as the first child to Donald and Shirley (Wine) Fike. She embarked on a missionary journey with her parents, starting in Ecuador. Puerto Rico became the backdrop for most of her childhood, being there 15 years. She graduated from Robinson High …read more.
Anna Linn, 99 and a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away quietly on Friday, June 5, 2020, just before noon. Arrangements for her Life Celebration are pending with Titus Funeral Home of 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Ted Wayne Prater went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Age 56 at the time of his passing, he was a Warsaw resident. Ted, known by those closest to him as “Wayne,” was the son of Ted and Georgia Prater. He was born on Jan. 2, 1964, in Prestonsburg, Ky. …read more.
Kay Frances (Bryant) Prater, 73, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, just after 1:30 p.m. in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. Born on Nov. 12, 1946, in Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of Ethel Wendell Bryant and Nell Winnie (Campbell) (Bryant) Allen. She was one of …read more.
Samuel “Sam” Hartle, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 3:39 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020 , in his residence. Sam was born Nov. 11, 1958, in Warsaw, to Leland “Lee” and Mary (Miner) Hartle. He was united in marriage to Nancy Mann on Nov. 20, 1994, in Las Vegas, Nev. He graduated from Warsaw Community High …read more.
Lewis P. Goodwin, 72, Anderson, passed away on May 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Lafayette on Nov. 16, 1947, the son of Lewis M. and Helen Jean (Holt) Goodwin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served two tours of duty in Vietnam where he earned a Purple …read more.
Karl L. Fuhrman Jr., 61, of Huntington passed away on April 15, 2020, at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 21, 1958, in Decatur, to Karl and Ramona (Rousseau) Furhman Sr. He is survived by his father, Karl Fuhrman of Syracuse; his stepfather “Dad” Sam (Pat) Tullis of Huntington; two …read more.
Mervel Donald Flanagan, 91, Wabash, died at 9:17 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born March 30, 1929, in Mercer County, Missouri to Ben and Minnie (Kindred) Flanagan. Mervel was a 1947 graduate of Princeton High School in Princeton, Missouri. He was a military policeman in the US Army, serving …read more.
Betty Louise Baker, 92, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:30 pm, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in her home surrounded by family only 10 days after her husband passed away. Betty was born on July 18, 1927 in Bourbon, the daughter of the late Willard and Minnie (Yarian) Lemler. On June 4, 1946, she married …read more.
Mr. Elijah Sammual Miller, 35, Rochester, passed away 2:29 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital. On June 11, 1984, Eli was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Terry G. and Katrina M. Shuey Miller. Gifted with his hands, Eli worked in residential construction. He attended the Solid Rock Church. Eli enjoyed working around home with the landscape, …read more.
Samuel “Sam” Hartle, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 3:39 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2020, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Kathy S. Prater, 61, of Warsaw and formerly of Etna Green, passed Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at her residence where she resided for the last five years. Kathy was born on Jan. 22, 1959, in Kosciusko County, to the late William and Wilma (Kindig) Prater. She was a lifetime area resident. She was a 1978 …read more.
John R. Graham, 90, North Manchester, passed away on June 3, 2020, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester at 6:35 p.m. John was born in Kokomo, on Sept. 28, 1929, to Charles and Bertha (Zimmerman) Graham and was one of 11 children. John served in the United States Army during the Korean War, then was …read more.
Carol Rose, 72, Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 7, 1947 the daughter of William and Martha (Cook) Richardson in Dean Kentucky. On April 24, 1965, she married Robert “Bob” Rose in Clintwood, Va. She is survived by her husband, Bob Rose …read more.
Darrell Dean Click, 69, Kimmell, passed away on Tuesday June 2, 2020, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Avilla. He was born on Aug. 5, 1950, in Atwell, W. Va. to Clarence Edward and Nellie May (Dawson) Click. On March 1, 1978, he married Connie Jean West; she preceded him in death on May 25, …read more.
Ted Prater, 54 of Sellers Lake passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. A Life Celebration is currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. To leave a condolence please visit: www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Kay Prater, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Grace Village Health Care and Rehab. A Life Celebration® is currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. To leave a condolence for the family please visit: www.TitusFuneralHome.com
Joshua Joseph McGuire, 42, Colorado Springs, Colo., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2020. He was born on Jan. 7, 1978, in Warsaw, Indiana to Holly Susan (Nicholls) and David Burnis McGuire. Joshua was a 1996 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. In his youth he enjoyed BMX racing and was …read more.
Ralph E. Coplen, 89, Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 7:44 a.m. in Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne. Ralph was born April 17, 1931, in Fulton County, to Lee Von and Cora L. (Zimmerman) Coplen. He was united in marriage to Barbara D. Anglin on Nov. 20, 1955, in …read more.
Ralph E. Coplen, 89, Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Pamela J. Slater, 71, Kewanna, Indiana, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Friday May 29, 2020, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac, Indiana. She was born on Dec. 5, 1948, in Lee County, Va., the daughter of Walter and Pearl (Munsell) Taylor. She married Kenneth Slater on Dec. 26, 1982, in Logansport, and he survives. Pamela had …read more.
Nancy Ann Brumfield, 90, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was born Jan. 17, 1930, in Noblesville, to Joseph Lawrence and Vera Esther (Stum) Prout and moved to Warsaw in early childhood. Nancy was a 1947 graduate of Warsaw High School. After raising her children in the …read more.
Myrna A. Heaslip, 80, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, June 1, 2020. Born in Plymouth, on June 22, 1939, Myrna was the daughter of Kenneth and Ingrid (Skoglund) Holm. She graduated from Grovertown High School with the class of 1957. After high school she worked as a hairdresser, in the dental lab …read more.
Aaron Donald Mabery, 45, of Wabash, died at 2:15 p.m, Sunday , May 31, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb. 9, 1975, in Wabash, to Charles Donald Mabery and Sherry (Wensley) Smith. Aaron was a 1995 graduate of Wabash High School. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1996 – 2000 attaining …read more.
Rosea M. Campbell, 98, Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m., Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Kosciusko County, to John and Elizabeth (Floor) Reed. Rosea married Hugh D. Campbell in North Manchester, on June 17, 1939; he died March 13, 2000. She was a …read more.
Robert Paul “Bob” Curry, 88, of North Webster, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 19, 1931, in Muncie to Robert and Helen (Hayden) Curry. He graduated in 1949 from Muncie Burris High School, attended Ball State College in Muncie, and was a United …read more.
Nancy A. Brumfield, 90, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 8:28 a.m. in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Kimberly L. “Kimi” Jones, 53, of Portage, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:07 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her mother’s home in Portage. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Memorial services will follow at 3 p.m. on Sunday …read more.
Kay L. Promkhieo, 74, North Webster, passed away at 11:10 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2020, at her granddaughter’s home in Kimmell. She was born on March 15, 1946, in Warsaw to Loren T. and Betty L. (Barker) Kruger. She was a lifetime North Webster and Cromwell area resident, attended North Webster High School, and …read more.
Raymond Lewis Hartman, 95, Leesburg, passed away at 9:28 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in his residence. Raymond was born Oct. 6, 1924, in New Salem, to Lewis and Gertrude (Ferveda) Hartman. He was the youngest of five children. He was united in marriage to Marilyn McCann in 1943. They were married for 69 …read more.
Robert P. “Bob” Curry, 88, North Webster, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster
Phillip Charles “PC” Hunter, 76, Cromwell, left the arms of his loved ones to join the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at noon on Friday, May 29, 2020, at his home following a year and a half battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 27, 1944, in his Ligonier, home to …read more.
Edna (Kuhns) Miller, 82, Nappanee, died at 8pm Friday, May 29, 2020 at Bremen Hospital of natural causes. She was born Jan. 28, 1938 in Kosciusko County to Levi J. and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Kuhns and lived her whole life in the Nappanee area. On March 20, 1958, she married Edward E. Miller. He preceded her …read more.
Marsha Diana Roth, 72, of Wabash, died at 12:42 am, Thursday, May 28, 2020, at her home in Wabash. She was born Aug.11, 1947 in Logan, W.Va., to Marcus L. and JenLee (Hatfield) Butcher. Marsha attended school in Williamsport, Ky. She married Butch Paul Edward Roth in Marion on Feb. 19, 2001. She was a …read more.
Joanne C. Sambrooks (Elam), 79, of Winamac, died at 1:35 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Hickory Creek at Winamac. Arrangements are pending at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Nancy L. (Snider) Graham, 80, of New Paris, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at home, leaving a legacy for others to emulate. She was born Oct. 29, 1939, in Milford to Marshall “Shorty” and Marie (Whitehead) Miller. On May 25, 1957, she married Larry L. Snider. He died on Jan. 15, 1986. On November 28, …read more.
Edna (Kuhns) Miller, 82, of Nappanee, died at 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2020, at Bremen Hospital of natural causes. She was born Jan. 28, 1938, in Kosciusko County to Levi J. and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Kuhns and lived her entire life in the Nappanee area. On March 20, 1958, she married Edward E. Miller. He …read more.
Robert P. “Bob” Curry, 88, of North Webster, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.
Jerry K. Bickel, 83, of Akron, died surrounded by family at 4:54 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2020, at his residence. Jerry was born on May 8, 1937, in Miami County to the late Palmer O. and Maxine Ruth (Needham) Bickel. He was married on Nov. 24, 1956, in Akron, to Bonnie Wentzel. She survives. He …read more.
Phillip C. Hunter, 76, Cromwell, passed away at noon on Friday, May 29, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.
Tex Alan Plummer, 72 , a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away quietly at 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Tex was the son of the late Harvey and Nancy (Glause) Plummer. He was a 1966 graduate of Larwill High School and entered into service with the United States …read more.
Naomi L. Whitaker, 66, Warsaw, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away at 4 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2020, at Paddock Springs Healthcare in Warsaw. She was born on April 1, 1954, in South Bend, to George Everett & Betty M. (Merritt) Adams. She grew up in Muncie, moved to North Webster / Leesburg area in …read more.
Infant Charlotte Rose Mast was stillborn on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Bremen Hospital. Surviving are her parents: Cameron Mast and Kari Hoffer, Nappanee; sisters: Lily and Gretta Hoffer, both of Nappanee; paternal grandparents: Matt (Diane) Mast, Milford; Deb (Jeff Lambert) Mast, North Port, Fla.; maternal grandparents: Brian and Angie Yoder, Nappanee; paternal great-grandmother: Barbara …read more.
Bernie Lou Younce, 79, rural Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. She was born Aug. 16, 1940, in Peru, to Donald and Vivian “Maxine” (Miller) Cole. She was a 1958 graduate of Noble High School and received her nursing certification from Indiana University Kokomo. She …read more.
Frances Louise (Knight) Eltzroth, 74, rural Wabash, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at her home. She was born Jan. 31, 1946, in Rochester, to Ernest “Poppy” and Mary “Nanny” (Cunningham) Knight. She was a graduate of Rochester High School. She worked at General Tire in Wabash. She married Michael Warren Eltzroth in …read more.
Robert C. “Bear” DeWitt, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Valley View HealthCare Center, Elkhart. He was born on May 18, 1952, to Delbert Clyde DeWitt and Marion Louise (Payne) DeWitt in Rochester. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1970. “Bear” was a very kind and caring person who loved …read more.
Nancy L. (Snider) Graham, 80, died Wednesday, May 27, at home, leaving a legacy for others to emulate. She was born Oct. 29, 1939, in Milford to Marshall “Shorty” and Marie (Whitehead) Miller. On May 25, 1957, she married Larry L. Snider. He died Jan. 15, 1986. On Nov. 28, 1987, she married Douglas L. Graham …read more.
Kenneth L. Anglin, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Kenneth was born Oct. 9, 1929, in Nappanee, to Virgil and Bessie (Ruby) Anglin. He was united in marriage to Carmen (Thompson) Anglin, who preceded him in death in 2005. Kenneth was a lifetime resident …read more.
Timothy G. Campbell, 58, South Whitley, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Timothy was born Sept. 5, 1961, in Dyersburg, Tenn. to Ronnie and Mildred (Leary) Campbell. After graduating from trade school in 1980, Tim moved to Pierceton, and began working as a machinist. Here, he met and married …read more.
Lei Wang, 44, Warsaw, passed away at 8:36 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020, at her home. She was born on Oct. 29, 1975, in Xing Tao, China, to Zeng Hui Wang and Lian Ai Su. She graduated from high school in China, moved to the United States in 1998, and to Warsaw in 2000. She …read more.
Mary E. Rempert, 94, Columbia City, formerly of rural Albion, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she was a resident since January. She was born on Sept. 30, 1925, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Oscar and Mary (Brenner) Lewis. Her formative years were spent …read more.
Phyllis I. Call, 93, Columbia City, died at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Millers at Oak Point where she had been a resident since September 2019. She was born March 10, 1927, in Steuben County, a daughter of the late Nevin Ray and Lexie Mae (Powers) Good. She grew up in Kendallville and …read more.
Joyce Roberta Hall, 79, rural Lagro, died at 10:17 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born May 14, 1941, in Lagro, to Robert L. and Esther “Irene” (Hoover) Ridenour. She was a 1959 graduate of Lagro High School. She worked and retired from Midwest Poultry Service in …read more.
Vernon V. Davis Jr., 77, North Webster, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home. He was born Oct. 24, 1942, in Goshen, to Vernon V. & Viola P. (Strieby) Davis. On July 13, 1968, in Goshen, he married Patricia (Stiver) Davis and she died July 14, 2007. Surviving are sons: Nelson E. (Michelle) Moreland …read more.
Leon Dale Dickson, 87, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day at his living facility with family at his side. He was the son of James and Clara (Miller) Dickson, born on Nov. 22, 1932, and was a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He was a member of the Plymouth High School class of 1951 and …read more.
Max L. Hetrick, 80, an Argos resident since 1999, passed away at 11:05 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2020. Born at home in Antwerp, Ohio, on July 7, 1939, he was the son of Lester Harmon Hetrick and Golda Mae (Starry) Hetrick. He started in first grade at Farmer Elementary School when his older sister, …read more.
Edna M. Lawson, 87, Leesburg, passed away at 8:16 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster. Memorial services will follow at 7 p.m. on Wednesday …read more.
Kenny L. ‘Coz’ Cozmanoff, 68, North Webster, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, in his home. He was born on March 25, 1952, in Gary, to Michael M. & Delores C. (Paul) Cozmanoff. He graduated in 1971 from Merrillville High School and worked for US Steel & Inland Steel in Gary for many years. …read more.
Donald Delbert Masterson, 80, Warsaw, (formerly of Plymouth), passed away at 10:35 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his residence. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, IN 46582, is in charge of arrangements.
Warren W. “Bill” Schmal, 70, Leiters Ford, passed away at 2:17 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Parkview Hospital of Wabash. In Hammond, on Nov. 22, 1949, Bill was born to Donald Lewis and Marilyn Jean Winkler Schmal. Bill moved to Leiters Ford in 1968 from Lansing, Mich. Bill answered the call of patriotism and …read more.
William R. Baldwin, 83, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Ctr, Plymouth. Bill was born June 13, 1936, in Perth Amboy, N.J., to William G. and Lydia (Malwitz) Baldwin. He spent his childhood in Carteret, N.J., moving to Spring Lake Heights, N.J., at the Jersey Shore. Eventually relocating …read more.
Tex A. Plummer, 72, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in North Manchester at Peabody Retirement Community. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home.
Timothy G. Campbell, 58, South Whitley, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Kenny L. “Coz” Cozmanoff, 68, North Webster, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.
Donna L. Fry, 79, Goshen, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Aug. 24, 1940, in Arlington, S.D., to John and Beulah (Nettleton) DeKnikker. On Oct. 14, 1958, she married Terry L. Fry in Goshen. He died Oct. 29, 1991. Survivors include three sons: Tracy, Trent and Travis Fry, all …read more.
Keith Edward Schuman, 58, Columbia City, died peacefully in his sleep at 3:20 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2020, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, where he had been a resident since January 2018. He was born June 28, 1961, in Lafayette, a son of the late Larry Lee and Lexie Ann (Finch) Schuman. He grew up …read more.
Whitney Ann Shoda, 32, Columbia City, passed away at 3:08 p.m. on Sunday May 24, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born on June 9, 1987, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Mike Shoda and Paula (Downing) Woll. She attended Columbia City High School and graduated with the Class of 2006. She was …read more.























































