Paul David Hagedorn, 60, Peru, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. He was born on Sept. 2, 1959 to David Herbert and Lucille Marie Hagedorn.  He married Phyllis Ann (Burgin) Hagedorn, and she survives. Paul retired from the Tribune in Logansport. He is survived by his mother, as …read more.

Mildred Louise Desper, 96, Kendallville, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Mrs. Desper was born in Larwill, on Nov. 2, 1923, to Seth and Jennie (Leatherman) Williamson. She graduated from Larwill High School in 1941, and International Business College. She was married to Eugene Henry Ford Desper, before …read more.

Linda L. Gordon, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Miller’s Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on July 30, 1943, in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of Mildred (Schooley) King. Linda attended Wiley High School and graduated with the Class of 1961. She then furthered her education …read more.

Edmund L. Jones, 74, Wawaka, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 8, 2020. He was born on March 17, 1946, the son of Henry E. and Alice I. (Kresse) Jones in Kendallville. He is survived by three children, Tony (Jennifer) Altimus of Wawaka, Ronald (Cathy) Jones of Wawaka, and Katy Jacobs of Ligonier; seven grandchildren; …read more.

Vincent J. Cavallaro, 46, of Fulton, passed away  at 4:51 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2020, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Olivia D. Kleine, 95, Rochester, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Timothy P. “Bo” Collins, 69, North Webster, passed away at 1:17 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 16, 1950, in Muncie, to Donald Eugene Collins and Annette Jane (Nottingham) Mitchell. He graduated in 1968 from Muncie Central High School and was married …read more.

Mary “Sue” Blanton, 74, Claypool, passed away at 7:43 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020, in her residence. She was born Sept. 14, 1945, in Silver Lake, to William and Vicie (England) Hopkins. She was united in marriage to Gene Blanton on Oct. 3, 1962, in Paintsville, Ky. Survivors include her husband: Gene Blanton, Claypool; children: Tammie (Jackie) Rich, …read more.

Marvin Ward Yocum, Mishawaka, was promoted to his new home in Heaven on April 7, 2020, at the age of 89 at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake. He was born on June 5, 1930, in Salisbury, Mo., to the late J. Marvin Yocum and Mabelle Ward Yocum. He had lived at Grace Village …read more.

Lucy Smith, Pierceton, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Letha D. Shepherd, Warsaw, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 91. She was born on April 21, 1928, in Nicholas County, Ky., to Amanda (Hopkins) Shannon and John L. Shannon. On Nov. 20, 1954, she was married to Joe C. Shepherd. They …read more.

Gloria Viola Radcliffe, 79, Columbia City, died in the company of family at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 2020, at her home. She was born Oct. 8, 1940, in Los Angeles, Calif., a daughter of the late Loren P. and Hazel E. (Cochran) Siebuhr. Her formative years were spent in Los Angeles where she attended …read more.

Brandon D. Faucett, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 4:12 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born on Oct. 31, 1963, in Clinton County, he was the son of Barry L. and Wanda J. (Baliff) Faucett. He attended Churubusco High School and graduated from Eagle Tech Academy with the Class …read more.

Linda L. Gordon, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Miller’s Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on July 30, 1943, in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of Mildred (Schooley) King. She attended Wiley High School and graduated with the Class of 1961. She then furthered her education at …read more.

Steven Lane Cullers, 78, Plymouth, formerly of Wabash, died at 6:09 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. He was born Oct. 15, 1941, in Wabash, to Floyd Cullers and Marion (Moore) Smith. He was a 1959 Wabash High School graduate and a US Army veteran. He first married Karen Fewell …read more.

John William DePoy, 59, Knox, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, April 3, 2020. He was born in South Bend on Aug. 8, 1960, to George and Ruth (Hood) DePoy; he was raised on the family farm. He married Pamela Harner on Nov. 7, 1987, at Shiloh Wesleyan Church in Plymouth, where he …read more.

Timothy D. Girton, 64, Winamac, passed away unexpectedly at 2:55 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 2, 1955, in Logansport. He was the son of the late Donald D. and E. Virginia (Earhart) Girton. He was raised in Winamac and graduated with the class of …read more.

Denise L. “Sis” Buck, 65, Fulton, passed away at 11:58 a.m. Monday April 6, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born on May 6, 1954, in Indianapolis, the daughter of James F. and Rosella (Sachs) House. She was a homemaker. She had been a member of the Eagles Lodge, past madam …read more.

John F. Bogold, 88, rural Claypool, Beaver Dam Lake, passed at 4:32 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his residence. John was born on Sept. 28, 1931, in Buffalo, N.Y. to the late George Joseph and Violet (Kunz) Bogold. He married on Jan. 26, 1952, in Orchard Park, New York to Annette Bapst, she survives. …read more.

Vincent J. Cavallaro, 46, Fulton, passed away  at 4:51 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Clifford G. Betten, 75, North Manchester passed away at 9:55 a.m., April 6, 2020, at his residence. Born Feb. 27, 1945, in Huntington, Clifford was one of seven children born to Andrew and Hattie (Overlander) Betten. Clifford served in the United States Army from 1965-1967 and was stationed in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged, he …read more.

Timothy P. “Tim” Collins, 69, North Webster, passed away at 1:17 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Betty McGowen, 94, Rochester, passed away at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, Indiana. She was born on Feb. 13, 1926, in Kosciusko County, the daughter of Elvan E. and Marie O. (Sutherlin) Snyder. On May 18, 1952, in South Bend, she married Merle McGowen of Talma. He preceded her …read more.

George Sankey, 95, Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, passed away at 2:58 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2020.   Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kathleen “Kathy” Diane Glunt of Columbia, Ky. and formerly of Pierceton passed away at 7:12 p.m. CST on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her residence at the age of 75. She was born on December 4, 1944 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Rose (Silling) Moore and Earl Anthony Moore.  On May 20, 1977 she was …read more.

Joe W. Scutchfield, age 71, of Claypool, passed away  Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 3:30 a.m. in his residence. Scutchfield was born August 13, 1948 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Ed and Martha (Marsillet) Scutchfield.  He was united in marriage to Vicky Whitaker on October 1, 1969 in Warsaw.  He was a Sergeant in the United …read more.

Myrl Edwin Frantz, 86, of North Manchester, died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Frantz was born Feb. 28, 1934 in Ripton, Calif. to Clarence Frantz and Ida Beachler. He married Joyce Yoder on April 12, 1958. She survives. Frantz was employed for 33 years with the United …read more.

Mary “Sue” Blanton, 74, Claypool, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at 7:43 p.m. in her residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Lynn Marie Wheeler, 80, of The Villages, Fla., passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Florida. Lynn was born July 16, 1939, in Warsaw, to Lewis L. and Eleanor T. (Novak) Longbrake. She was united in marriage to Charles R. Wheeler on Aug. 12, 1961, in Warsaw. A life-long resident …read more.

LeAnn K. Falcon, 57, Goshen, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at her home. She was born on May 23, 1962, in Goshen, to Leroy and Shirley (Larimer) Rassi. She lived most of her life in the Middlebury and Goshen area and graduated in 1980 from Northridge High School in Middlebury. …read more.

Carol Sue Ammerman, 65, Nappanee, died at 5:04 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2020, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.  She has fought a 3 year battle with various health issues.  Carol was born Nov. 9, 1954, in Wabash, In to Robert and Norma (Sowers) Hamsher. Carol was lifetime area resident and a 1973 graduate of NorthWood …read more.

Jimmie Lynn Sprunger, 88, Kendallville, passed away on April 1, 2020, at home. He was born on Feb. 11, 1932, the son of Lynn and Lula (Curley) Sprunger in Fort Wayne. On July 4, 1954, he married Darlene Mehl, and she became “his darling.” Jim was a self-employed Graphic Designer for over 50 years. He …read more.

Jeanette Burt, 81, Warsaw, passed away on April 6, 2020 at 7:45 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Betty L. Conrad, 78, of Argos, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor of Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Gregory J. Cosgrove, 70, of Lee’s Summit, Mo. passed away on February, 21, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Greg was born on January 25, 1950 in Warsaw, to Joseph F. Sr. and Regina (Waterson) Cosgrove. He married Diana Hill on August 23, 1975, in Mentone. Greg was raised in Warsaw and was a …read more.

Lynn Marie Wheeler, 80, of The Villages, Florida, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 in U. F. Health, Leesburg, Fla. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

James R. Nichols, 74, Warsaw, passed away Sunday April 5, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Gladys Lucille Wysong, 88, of Columbia City, died at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Majestic Care of West Allen, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 17, 1931, in Whitley County, IN, a daughter of the late Carl J. and Ethel M. (Eberhard) Auer. Her formative years were spent in Coesse, where she attended …read more.

Anna Parkkali, 96, of Wabash, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Funeral services are pending and have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash

Cecil O. “Bill” Spencer, 78, of Bremen, passed away at 3:02 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Cecil was born on Aug. 8, 1941, the son of the late Luther and Viola Spencer. On May 9, 1959, he married Wilma Christeen Reynolds. He is survived by his loving wife of …read more.

Ned Bemenderfer, born March 17, 1930, in Rochester, peacefully went to his eternal rest from his home in South Bend, on April 03, 2020. Ned was the son of Estel and Glennie Marie Hartman Bemenderfer. He is survived by Mildred M. (“Millie”) Bemenderfer, his loving wife of 70 years. He is also survived by his …read more.

Bertha Green, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:35 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her residence. On Nov. 14, 1936, Bertha was born in DeMotte. She was a treasured daughter of  Theodore and Florence Swearinga Klemp. A homemaker, Bertha cherished time spent with her family. Bertha …read more.

Sue Ellen Biller, 79, Nappanee, died at 12:35 am, Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Courtyard Healthcare Center, Goshen.  She was born Jan. 1, 1941, in Nappanee to LeRoy and Doris (Miller) Pippenger. Sue lived her lifetime in Nappanee and was a 1959 graduate of Nappanee High School.  On March 28, 1959, she married Farrel Biller …read more.

Randy Lee Keene, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 8:17 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Brenda Longworth Kelley, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 1:13 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. The daughter of the late Robert and Eula (Payne) Longworth, she was born in Rockholds, Ky. She and her family moved to Kosciusko County when she was a young girl. She was a longtime employee of …read more.

Harold D. Honeycutt, 51, rural Rochester, passed at 6:59 a.m. April 3, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne as a result of a motorcycle accident in Fulton County. He was born on Feb. 15, 1969, in Pikeville, Ky., to the late Orville and Virginia P. (Reed) Honeycutt. He married on Jan. 13, 1995, in Rochester, to …read more.

James L. Johnson, Jr., 87, Columbia City, died at 11:07 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2020, at his home. He was born on Oct. 28, 1932, in Noble County, a son of the late James Leonard Johnson and Mary (Barr) Johnson. His formative years were spent in the Wolf Lake area, where he graduated from Albion …read more.

Donna M. Targgart, 90, Churubusco, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at her home. She was born in Fort Wayne on Oct. 23, 1929, to the late Donald and Etta (Crabill) Nolt. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1947. She was married to Thomas Targgart in Lancaster …read more.

Bonnie A. Lawson, 79, LaFontaine, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2020, at Marion General Hospital. She was born in Marion on June 16, 1940, to the late Raymond and Anna C. (Deal) Fox. She was a 1940 graduate of Sweetser High School and she worked at Wagners in Wabash. She is survived …read more.

Rudolph “Rudy” Konderla Jr., 67, LaPaz, passed away April 1, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loved ones after a long illness. He was a longtime member of the Moose Lodge. He loved driving the trams at the Blueberry Festival. He was truck driver for Conway Central for 28 years. He also loved working with …read more.

Robert “Bob” Lee Hartman, 88, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday morning, April 1, 2020, at his home. Born Aug. 9, 1931, in Columbia City, he was the son of Herbert Valiere and Rachel Mae (Davis) Hartman. He graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1951 and then served in the U.S. Army …read more.

Arnetta Rose Hunnicutt, 90, Huntington, died at 12:03 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at St. Anne’s Victory Noll in Huntington. Private graveside services will be held in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Since we are amidst unusual times and will have no physical pallbearers, our family wants …read more.

William Lee Hawkins, 56, Warsaw, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 12:35 a.m., Thursday, April 2 2020, at his home. In Hammond, on Oct. 12, 1963, Bill was born a treasured son of  Leamon and Bonnie Cunningham Hawkins. As one of seven, growing up he shared his childhood with three …read more.

Bertha Green, 83, of Rochester passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Brenda Longworth Kelley, 69, Wooster, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital. Arrangements for Kelley are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent through www.titusfuneralhome.com.  

Stephen D. Ford, 73, rural Wabash, died at 8:16 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Dec. 6, 1946, in Peru, to Basil Floyd and Marjorie B. (Trice) Ford. He was a 1964 graduate of Northfield High School and received his Bachelors degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University in …read more.

Joan F. Perrin, 87, Ligonier died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Avalon Village. She was born March 22, 1933, in to Royse Don and Pauline (Miller) Smith. On Sept. 15, 1950, she married Bernard C. Perrin in Goshen. They moved to Ligonier in 1984. He passed away Aug. 25, 2006. Joan was a member of …read more.

Sally Elizabeth Lewis, 76, Rochester formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Born on April 28, 1943, in Nyack, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Eleanor (Dodge) Smith. Sally was a retired Home Healthcare Aid. Survivors include her daughter, Sherry …read more.

Thomas M. Sroufe, 86, Macy, passed away at 12:23 a.m. Wednesday,  April 1, 2020, at his residence. He was born in the home of his parents, Russel and Georgianna (Jones) Sroufe, on Aug. 29, 1933, near Macy. Tom spent his childhood with two younger siblings: Beth and Mark.  In 1951, Tom graduated from Macy High …read more.

Mary L. Shoemaker, formerly of South Whitley, died at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Dec. 27, 1930, in Laketon, a daughter of the late Willard and Candace (Baker) Sitts. She grew up in in Laketon where she attended Laketon High School. On Oct. 18, 1947, she …read more.

Pastor Jim G. Martin, 86, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, March 31, 2020, at his home. Born Nov. 16, 1933, in Mannington, W. Va., he was the son of Jacob C. and Donna (Edgell) Martin. He graduated from Fredericksburg High School with the class of 1952 and attended Findlay College. On Dec. 28, …read more.

Amanda J. Weldy, 32, Bremen, passed away March 30, 2020. Amanda was born Sept. 15, 1987, in Mishawaka to Barbara and Bill Weldy. Amanda was a wonderful daughter and mother. If she could help you out, she would. She loved children, always helping out someone in need of a babysitter. She leaves behind daughters: Hailey …read more.

Robert E. “Bob” White, 79, Wabash, died at 5:01 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home. He was born Jan. 2, 1941, in Wabash, to Mel White and Thelma (Evans) White Ross. Bob married Sue Harris Treska on Dec. 1, 1999, at the Wabash First United Methodist Church. He worked his entire life in …read more.

Fred E. Struble Jr. 95, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Signature Health Care in Bremen. Born in South Bend, Fred was the son of Frederick and Blonda (Sarber) Struble. Fred married Marjorie (Smith) Struble on July 12, 1945, in Pratt, Kan. Soon after they were married, he enlisted in the Air Force. …read more.

Sally E. Lewis, 76, Rochester, formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending. Rans Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.

Beatrice Mae Teel, Noblesville, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Harbour Manor Assisted Living Facility in Noblesville at the age of 90. She was born on May 6, 1929 in Muncie, to Ruby (Dunkin) Dorell and William H. Dorell.  On July 6, 1954, she was married …read more.

Mrs. Betty Lou Holloway, 82, of Kewanna, passed away at 8:25 a.m, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Catherine Kasper Nursing Center of Donaldson. On Sept. 2, 1937, Betty Lou Lewis was born in Fulton County to Raymond and Lucille Nicodemus Lewis. Growing up near Akron, she shared her childhood with a sister Frances and a …read more.

Bernadine A. Blair, 80, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., in her residence. She was born Dec. 16, 1939, in Carteret, N.J. to Michael and Irene (Gombos) Hila. She was united in marriage to Roger Blair in Paintsville, Ky. on Jan. 15, 1980. Bernadine graduated from Carteret High School in New …read more.

Jerry L. Gerber, 78, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his home. He was born on Dec. 24, 1941, in Nappanee, to Valentine and Alma V. (Mullett) Gerber. He attended Milford High School, was a United States Korean Army veteran, and lived most of his life in the Elkhart & Kosciusko County. …read more.

John J. Kotzmacher, 70, Rochester, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday March, 28, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on Dec. 11, 1949, in South Bend, the son of Frank and Viola (Gerlach) Kotzmacher. Mr. Kotzmacher had worked for the South Bend Tribune in distribution for many …read more.

Richard A. Clark, 61, Rochester, passed away at 5:37 P.M. Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 12, 1958, in Rochester, the son of Junior Earl and Mary Louise (Smith) Clark. Mr. Clark had been self –employed. He enjoyed music, especially listening to 1970’s music, The Sweet, Huey Lewis and …read more.

Bernadine A. Blair, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Sheetz of Warsaw, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, at the age of 56. He was born on Nov. 5, 1963, to Carol S. (Greer) Sheetz and Larry D. Sheetz. Jeff was one of four children born to Carol and …read more.

Timothy C. “Tim” Kaase, 50, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home. He was born on Jan. 5, 1970, in Santa Clara, CA to Frederick C. and Nerine A. (Seikert) Kaase. He grew up in California and moved to the Syracuse and North Webster area in 2005 from Campbell, Calif. He …read more.

Felipe Flores, Jr., 74, Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, in his residence. He was born June 11, 1945, in McAllen, Tex., to Felipe and Isabel Flores. He was a graduate from McAllen High School in McAllen, Tex., and furthered his education with a tech degree from Notre Dame in South Bend. He …read more.

Harmon C. Hughes, 92, New Paris, died Friday, March 27, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Three Rivers, Mich., to Curtis and Ruth (Bevvins) Hughes. On Feb. 5, 1977, he married Phyllis (Condon) Holtman. She survives along with three children: Spring Hughes, New Paris; Dennis Hughes, Maryland; and …read more.

James A. Reed, 88, Cassopolis, Mich., died Monday, March 30, 2020, at Cass County Medical Facility in Cassopolis, Mich. He was born July 22, 1931, in Elkhart County, to George and Alice (Shumaker) Reed. He was a lifetime area resident and was married to Norma Kuhn in 1953. She preceded him in death in 1996. …read more.

Lance Shepherd, 43, Syracuse, died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Feb. 14, 1977, in Elkhart, to Troy Shepherd & Susan (Chaney) Hoogenboom. On Nov. 6, 2002, he married Jamie (Ritchie) Shepherd. Surviving are his wife: Jamie, Syracuse; children: Mikayla Shepherd and Brianna Shepherd; step-daughter: Alexandria Bigler; his …read more.

Richard A. Clark, 61, Rochester, passed away at 5:37 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 12, 1958, in Rochester, the son of Junior Earl and Mary Louise (Smith) Clark. Mr. Clark had been self-employed. He enjoyed music, especially listening to 1970s music The Sweet, Huey Lewis and the …read more.

John J. Kotzmacher, 70, Rochester, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on Dec. 11, 1949, in South Bend, the son of Frank and Viola (Gerlach) Kotzmacher. Kotzmacher had worked for the South Bend Tribune in distribution for many years. …read more.

Sandra S. Tuncil, 66, Warsaw passed away at 8:33 a.m.. Sunday, March 29, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born Jan. 5, 1954, in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of Glen and Lena (McGahey) Barger. On Sept. 15, 1984, she married Carl Tuncil in Seymour, Indiana, they shared 35 years together. …read more.

Amanda J. Weldy, 32, of Bremen, passed away March 30, 2020. Amanda was born on Sept. 15, 1987 in Mishawaka to Barbara and Bill Weldy. Amanda was a wonderful daughter and mother. If she could help you out, she would. She loved children, always helping out someone in need of a babysitter. She leaves behind …read more.

Robert E. “Bob” White, 79, of Wabash,, died at 5:01 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2020 at his home. He was born Jan. 2, 1941, in Wabash, to Mel White and Thelma (Evans) White Ross. Bob married Sue Harris Treska on Dec. 1, 1999, at the Wabash First United Methodist Church. He worked his entire life …read more.

Margaret Ramer, 88, New Paris, died 2:20 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, at her home. She was born March 17, 1932, in Goshen, to Monroe and Annettie (Shaum) Martin Sr. On Sept. 6, 1953, she married James M. Ramer and he died June 3, 2017. Surviving are five children, Beverly (William) Stauffer, New Paris, Velma …read more.

Edna M. Lawson, 87, Leesburg, passed away at 8:16 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on March 24, 1933 in Elkhart, to Orville and Effie E. Hill) Wagner. She grew up in Elkhart and attended East Side & Roosevelt Schools in Elkhart. She …read more.

Dr. Alberta (Bertie) M. Hanson, 92, Winona Lake, passed away on March 26, 2020. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Long Beach, California to Albert Hanson and Blanche (Tahash) Hanson. Her three sisters, Winifred, Willetta and Edisene preceded her in death. She played a vital role in the lives of her sister’s families leading …read more.

Charles “Verdon” Paul, 82, of Gilead, Indiana passed at 4:26 am, Monday, March 30, 2020 at Hickory Creek Heath Care of Peru, Indiana. Verdon was born on Sept. 10, 1937 in Fulton County, Indiana to the late Charles Edison and Evelyn (Swope) Paul. He married on Nov. 25, 1958 in Gilead to Della Louise Damron, …read more.

Kevin R. Wagner, 59, of Middlebury died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at home. He was born October 1, 1960 in Elkhart. Survivors include his son, Nicholas Wagner of Goshen; father, Clarence Wagner of Elkhart; and a brother, Mark (Brenda) Lantz. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera (Maxson) Wagner and a daughter, Sarah …read more.

Frances “Darlene” Martin, 94, of Goshen passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born April 23, 1925 in Goshen to Simon and Fannie (Miller) Frey. On December 5, 1943 she married Titus L. Martin in Goshen.  They were married 67 years before his death July 12, 2011. Survivors include …read more.

Lifetime Plymouth resident Glenda L. Bockman, 74, peacefully passed away at the Wampler Senior Home in Bourbon, Indiana at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Plymouth, Glenda was the daughter of Noble and Glendora (Eaton) Cochern. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1963. She then attended Ball State …read more.

Gloria J. Banks, 74, of Culver, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Banks was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on Feb. 1, 1946, one of 3 children born to George B. and Alice M. (Miller) Lutz. After the family moved to Indiana, Gloria graduated from Culver High School.  After high school, …read more.

Irene Kay Slabaugh, 56, Bremen, died at 7:38 p.m., March 28, 2020, at home with her family at her side. She was a member of the Amish Church. Irene was born Oct. 17, 1963, to Calvin and Fannie (Mast) Yoder.  On October 29, 1987, she married Lisle Slabaugh. They lived in Holy Matrimony 32 years, …read more.

Jonathan L. Hill, 54, of Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his home. Born in Columbia City, on Sept. 13, 1965, to J. L. “Jack” and Betty (Claxton) Hill. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, attending Churubusco High School. He worked at C & A Tool & Engineering in Churubusco, …read more.

Mr. David A. Eskridge, 40, Rochester passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home.

Felipe Flores, Jr., 74, Warsaw, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at 10:55 p.m. in residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Edna M. Lawson, 87, of Leesburg, passed away at 8:16 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR. 13 and CR 500N, North Webster,

Jerry L. Gerber, 78, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Sam J. Clemens, 85, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 5:40 p.m. in Hospice House, South Bend. Sam was born the son of James and Gladys Wagner Clemens on Aug. 25, 1934, in Culver. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He proudly served his country during the Korean War …read more.

Martha M. Cox, 80, of rural Akron, passed at 7:22 p.m.  Friday, March 27, 2020, at her residence. Martha was born on Feb. 23, 1940, to the late Clifton and Mildred (Ralston) Ooley in Bourbon. She married on Nov. 27, 1957, in Plymouth, to Floyd Cox. He survives. She had been a lifetime cook and enjoyed her …read more.

Donna M. Hahn left her earthly home for her eternal life on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born to Lewis and Anna Mary (Rhodes) Jones on March 13, 1926, near Pierceton. She was the sole survivor of 10 children, namely Maxine Gebert, Hayden Jones, Naomi Phebus, Savanna Lepley, Helen Mielke, Betty Wolfe, Hanna Waterson, …read more.