William “Tiny” Paolucci, 66, Bremen, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2020, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Tiny was born on Nov. 14, 1953, to Arnold and Hazel Paolucci, nee Huff, in South Bend. He moved around a lot as a child, starting in Lakeville. He subsequently moved to Hammond, Calumet City, Detroit and …read more.

Mr. Ted Bee Hazelwood, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home. This followed a three-year courageous and valiant battle with cancer. In Elgood, W. Va., Ted was born on Aug. 10, 1936. He was a treasured son of Fred Sr. and …read more.

Sandra L. Hartman, a longtime resident of Noble County, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at home at the age of 83. Arrangements are currently pending with Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at the Yeager Funeral Home website.

Kathleen Ann “Kate” Vosteen, 64, Ligonier, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born on May 12, 1955, the daughter of Edward and Sally (Milleman) Caffrey. On June 4, 1988, she married Mark A. Vosteen; he preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 2015. Survivors include her children: Matthew (Elizabeth) …read more.

Norma Lynn Eisaman, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Norma was born Feb. 28, 1945, in Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, to G. Dean and Marjorie Perry. She was united in marriage to Jerry A. Eisaman on June 21, 1964, in Warsaw. As a child she grew up in Servia, …read more.

Keith Wronka, 54, of Cromwell, passed away on March 25, 2020 at his home.  He was born on July 24, 1965 in Virginia. He was the co-owner of the Channel Marker Restaurant in Syracuse on Lake Wawasee. He was a member of the North Webster Church of God.  Keith is survived by his wife, Barbara …read more.

Marilyn “Joyce” Booker, 84, of Bremen, passed away at 7:25 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Joyce was born on Aug. 23, 1935, in Reed City, Mich. the daughter of the late Lyle and Nora (Raumer) Beane. On June 27, 1954, she married Herman Booker. He passed away on Sept. …read more.

Deirdre A. Crossgrove, 88, Osceola passed away peacefully at Woodland Manor in Elkhart, on Friday, March 27, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending.

Ted Bee Hazelwood, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his home. This followed a three year courageous and valiant battle with cancer. In Elgood, W. Va., Ted was born on Aug. 10, 1936. He was a treasured son of Fred …read more.

Donna M. Hahn left her earthly home for her eternal life on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Gerald E. Timberman, 92, Rochester, passed away at 11:09 p.m., on March 26, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Barbara Lou Rudo, 85, rural Akron, died at 10:29 p.m., March 25, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She was born on May 16, 1934, to Glen W. and Minnie M. (McClone) Holloway in Mentone. Barbara graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1952. She married Sava Rudo on July 4, 1953 at the Beaver …read more.

James Lester Trout, Roann, passed away at 5:21 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2020, at his residence at the age of 69. He was born Nov. 11, 1950, in Terra Alta, W. Va., to Pansy Grace (Hull) Trout and Charles Theodore Trout. On June 20, 1971, he was married to Barbara Guin (Miles) Trout. James served …read more.

Teresa “Terry” Koebcke, 57, Kewanna, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at home surrounded by her family and friends. Born Aug. 23, 1962, in Starke County, she was the daughter of James and Lynn (Fagan) Downhour. She was a 1980 Rochester High School graduate. On March 3, 2000, she married Russell C. Koebcke. He survives. …read more.

Arthur Ray Spencer, Jr., 53, Rochester, passed away at 9:38 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his mother’s home. This followed a valiant battle with cancer. On April 6, 1966, he was born in Fulton County. Named for his dad, he was the treasured son of Arthur Ray Sr. and Judy Mehrley Spencer. He was a lifetime …read more.

Wayne Grube, 67, Rochester, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Health Park Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla. On May 19, 1952, Max Wayne Grube was born in Rochester. He was the second of four sons of Max A. and Stella M. Patton Grube. Growing up, he shared his childhood with Morgan and Mark. In 1971, he …read more.

Denver Charles, 78, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1941, to Jeff and Emma (Justice) Charles in Greasy Creek, Kentucky. He married Ruth Oswald on September 22, 1962. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Charles; two children, Tony Charles of Goshen and Connie (Douglas) Hansen of …read more.

, 55, of Churubusco, passed away on March 23, 2020, at Heritage Park Healthcare. Born in Fort Wayne, on May 25, 1964, to the late John and Nancy (Walters) Addis Jr. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1982. She worked at ITT for 15 years. Later she worked …read more.

Barbara Rudo, 85, rural Claypool, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, at 10:29 p.m. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Kenneth D. “Ken” Ronk, 77, Goshen, passed away at 6:02 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, at his home. He was born on Dec. 28, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Mich. to Sidney and Cathleen (Dowd) Ronk. He was married on Dec. 30, 1972, in Freemont, Mich. to Carolyn C. (Kubicek) Jones who survives. He was …read more.

Denver Charles, 78, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at this time with Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

Suzan Higgins, 73, of Nappanee, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born February 28, 1947 in Osceola. She retired from FAI in Mishawaka after working there for several years. Higgins was a member of Union Center Church of the Brethren in Nappanee where she served as a bible study teacher for several years. …read more.

Keith Wronka, 54, of Cromwell, passed away on March 25, 2020 at his home. Wronka was born on July 24, 1965 in Virginia. He was the co-owner of the Channel Marker Restaurant in Syracuse on Lake Wawasee. Wronka was a member of the North Webster Church of God. Wronka is survived by his wife, Barbara …read more.

Dr. John Robert “Hap” Dragoo, 94, of Wabash, died at 11:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Wabash. He was born February 11, 1926 in Johnson County to Arthur R. and Nola (Mullikin) Dragoo. Dragoo was a 1944 graduate of Nineveh High School. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Indiana University, and his …read more.

Norma Eisaman, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 3:35 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

With a sad heart, please know that Oscar Lee Collins passed away on March 22, 2020. He was born Nov. 19, 1973. Living to be 46 years of age. Everyone remembers him as “Ozzie”. A name given to him at a very young age. He was the type of guy to always be out there …read more.

Larry W. Thomas, 72, LaPaz passed away at 8:52 am, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Larry was born on March 22, 1948 in Bremen to the late James and Evelyn (Swille) Thomas. On June 11, 1966, he married Carolyn “Jean” Lowe. She passed away on Aug. 18, 2018. He is …read more.

Kathy Baker Dotson, 75, Akron, died at 5:25 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2020, at her home. She was born Dec. 24, 1944, in Paintsville, Ky. to Richard and Nettie (Sluss) McKenzie. Kathy first married John D. Baker on Jan. 31, 1965; he died June 26, 1971. She then married Glen Dotson on May 4, 1996. …read more.

John Delbert Pippenger, 68, Bremen, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, after a long battle with heart disease. He was born to John and Phyllis (Franklin) Pippenger, and a sibling of Michael, James, Joseph, and Barbara. John married Corrine Critchfield on April 17, 1987 in Sevierville, Tennessee, sadly …read more.

Patrick Michael Bernero, 58, Plymouth, died at 5:58 p.m., March 19, 2020, at the 8000 block of US30, following a very sudden illness. On April 20, 1961, in Plymouth, he was born to Michael A. Bernero and Veronica E. (Estok) Bernero. Patrick had lived his whole life in the Plymouth community. Patrick had worked for …read more.

Wayne Grube, 67, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Fort Myers, Fla.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Paul Edward Wallen, 81 and a resident of Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Grace Village Retirement Community. Born on June 2, 1938 in Prestonsburg, Ky. he was the son of Joe and Josephine (Campbell) Wallen. He spent his formative years in Kentucky, moving to the Warsaw area with his family …read more.

Richard L. “Rick” Gant, 73, Edgewater, died peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at AdventHealth in Daytona Beach. Born Oct. 23, 1946 at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas to Charles and Norma Toney Gant, he moved to the local area in 1990. Rick was a Crew Chief and Instructor in the United States Air …read more.

Anthony R. “Tony” Draper, 69, North Webster, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Frank Hyden, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on Oct. 28, 1944 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Richard & Myrtle I. (Perry) Hyden. He grew up in Prestonsburg and moved to the Warsaw area in the early 1960’s. He was …read more.

Marie Ann Taylor, 59, of Columbia City, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Warsaw Meadows. Cremation will take place with a celebration of Marie’s life being held at a later date,  burial will be in Litchfield Cemetery in Kentucky. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Betty J. Smith, 89, of Churubusco, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at The Oaks Home in Columbia City. Born on Jan. 10, 1931, in Eel River Township to the late Paul and De Elda (Gaff) Knafel. She graduated from Huntertown High School. Betty was happily married since Sept. 1, 1977, to William J. …read more.

Rita M. Fedewa, Wabash, passed away in peace on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the age of 92.  She was born in Kentland, on June 21, 1927, to the late John C. and Anastasia (Bower) Prue.  Rita married Thomas H. Fedewa on June 27, 1951. Rita graduated from Kentland High School and attended Saint Francis …read more.

Arthur Ray Spencer Jr., 53, of Rochester passed away at 9:38 p.m., March 21, 2020 at his home. This followed a  2 1/2 year battle with cancer.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester

Dorothy Lee Cox Wolfrum, Warsaw, and formerly of Galion, Ohio passed away at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Lake City Place of Warsaw at the age of 90. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born Nov. 19,1929, in Carter County, Ky. to Edna Alice (Elam) Cox …read more.

Emanuel “Buck” Young, Jr. of Warsaw, passed away at 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, at the age of 88. He was born on Sept. 28, 1931, in Warsaw, to Opal Oneta (Dunkleberger) Young and Emanuel Young. On Nov. 26, 1955, he was married to Laura …read more.

Judy Wendt of Warsaw, passed away at 6:13 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 77. She was born on September 22, 1942 in Fort Collins, Colorado to Dorothy M. (Carson) Bushnell and Dale A. Bushnell. On June 11, 1963 she was married to Theodore “Ted” …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.

Levi Ronald Blake, 15-month-old son of Derek L. and Abigail (West) Blake went to be with Jesus unexpectedly, due to an unknown medical condition, on March 20, 2020, while at his daycare. He was born on Dec. 14, 2018, at Parkview Regional Hospital Fort Wayne. Levi was always happy, loving, gave the best slobbery kisses, …read more.

Dwight Hendrickson, 59, Albion, passed away from injuries sustained in an accident on Thursday afternoon, March 19, 2020, in Noble County. Born July 25, 1960, in Whitley County, he was the son of Thomas Stewart Hendrickson and Colleen (Myers) Statler. Dwight attended school in Coesse and Central Noble High School. He had worked at Dexter …read more.

Josefina Oviedo, 82, passed away on March 18, 2020, at 5:52 a.m. at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka. Josephina was born the daughter of Jose and Delfina Chapa Perales on Nov. 5, 1937. She has been a resident of the area for more than 50 years, and retired from Bristol Manufacturing. She attended …read more.

Jacob Allan Burton, 20, North Manchester, passed away in a tragic car accident on March 19, 2020, at 6:36 a.m. on County Road 1400 North near County Road 500 East, North Manchester. Jacob was born July 20, 1999, in Fort Wayne, to John (Laura) Burton and Melissa (nee Bradley)(Dennis) Byers, both of North Manchester. Jacob …read more.

Amanda Marie “Mandi” Williams, 37, North Manchester, passed away from complications from a stroke at 1:50 a.m. March 21, 2020, at Parkview Randallia Hospice, Fort Wayne. One of three children, Amanda was born Feb. 7, 1983 in Winamac, to Millard and Grace (Jophlin) Smith. Mandi was the definition of homemaker; she was a tremendous mother …read more.

Frank Hyden, 75, Warsaw, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Anton F. “Tony” Ball, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 1:38 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Dec. 3, 1940 in Evergreen Park, Ill. to Carl and Anna Rose (Sedalik) Ball Sr. He graduated from Evergreen Park High School and was married in June of 1969 in …read more.

Jacob Allan Burton, 20, North Manchester, passed away in a tragic car accident on March 19, 2020, at 6:36 a.m. on County Road 1400 North near CR 500E, North Manchester. Jacob was born July 20, 1999, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to John (Laura) Burton and Melissa (Dennis) Byers, nee Bradley, both of North Manchester.  Jacob …read more.

Pauline Ruth Hollamby, age 86, of Goshen, passed away at 2:47 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Goshen Hospital after an extended illness. She was born November 9, 1933, in Bloomingdale, Penn. to Paul Lavern and Ruth Mae (Stump) Carroll. She had lived in Long Island, NY and lived in the Nappanee area for the …read more.

Marjorie Jane Lee, age 89, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:19 am on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Majestic Care West, Fort Wayne. Born on December 15, 1930, in Oswego, NY. She was the daughter of Frank and Jane (Baker) Leroy. Lee attended Austin High School in El Paso, TX and graduated with the …read more.

Everett Zolman, 76, of Churubusco, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Parkview Hospital. Born in Wolf Lake, on May 8, 1943, to the late Dale and Thelma (Parker) Zolman. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1961. Zolman was married to Kimberly (Geiger) in Gatlinburg, TN, on …read more.

Patrick Michael Bernero, 58 of Plymouth, died on March 19, 2020 at 5:58 p.m. at the 8000 block of US30, following a very sudden illness. On April 20, 1961 in Plymouth, Indiana he was born to Michael A. Bernero and Veronica E. (Estok) Bernero. Patrick had lived his whole life in the Plymouth community. Bernero …read more.

Kenneth R. Hamman, 72, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 1:15 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020. Arrangements are pending through Rans Funeral Homes.

James J. Nowak, age 69 of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 7:24 a.m. in his home where he was surrounded by his loving family. Nowak, was born on January 4, 1951 in South Bend. He was the son of Joseph and Joyce (Goss) Nowak and was a proud graduate of Marian …read more.

John Rowe, 43, Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home. Born on July 7, 1976, in Columbia City, he was the son of James E. Sr. and Brinda F. (Collins) Rowe. Growing up in Columbia City, John loved playing sports. He graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of …read more.

William K. “Bill” Carpenter Sr., 76, of rural Wabash, died at 1:03 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born July 7, 1943, in Leander, Ky. to Sanford and Madgie (Click) Carpenter. Bill married Gladys Farmer in Wabash on July 19, 1966. He retired from GenCorp in Wabash, and …read more.

Catherine Sue “Cathy” Pritchard, 64, of North Manchester, died at 3:50 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Sept. 18, 1955, in Wabash, to Doyle Dean and Bonita S. (Rogers) Hoover. Cathy was a homemaker and enjoyed helping others. She also enjoyed working on crafts and playing …read more.

Josefina Oviedo, 82, passed away at 5:52 a.m., March 18, 2020 at 5:52, at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka. Josephina was born the daughter of Jose and Delfina Chapa Perales on Nov. 5, 1937. She has been a resident of the area for more than 50 years, and retired from Bristol Manufacturing. She …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. Al was born to Merritt and Eva (Beacraft) Hartman on Jan. 29, 1935, in Warsaw. He was educated in the Warsaw school system, graduating in 1953. After graduation, he went into the U.S. …read more.

Joe Bottorff, 66, Plymouth passed away in his home on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born into a military family, the oldest of eight children to Dr. John and Carol (Emenaker) Bottorff in Davenport, Iowa. The family moved to Plymouth, shortly thereafter. Joe graduated from Plymouth High School in …read more.

Dorothy (Bremer) Trumbetic passed away at 12:05 a.m., March 18, 2020, at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Dorothy along with her husband Jim came to the Peabody Community in March of 2012. Dorothy was born on Nov. 1, 1930 in Denver, Colo. and was the daughter …read more.

Barbara G. Rhoades, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m., on March 12, 2020, in Paddock Springs Assisted Living Facility. Due to the current situation of the Coronavirus restrictions the family has decided to make changes to previous funeral plans. A memorial service will be announced and held at a later date as conditions allow. To …read more.

Joyce Kauffman Brenneman, 83, of Fishers, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at IU Health Saxony Hospital on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born in Hutchinson, Kan., on August 1, 1936. Joyce was a graduate of Haven High School in Haven, Kan., and attended Goshen College. She began her career at …read more.

Alice Earlene Loher was 80 years old when she died peacefully at her home on March 12, 2020, surrounded by her family in Lone Tree, Colo. Alice was born on Aug. 27, 1939, in Warsaw, to Russell and Loretta Kelly. She grew up and went to school in her hometown of Warsaw. On Sept. 14, …read more.

James J. Nowak, 69 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, in his home surrounded by family. Arrangements for his Life Celebration are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be sent through their website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Kent Allan Jackson, 76, of Columbia City, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his home in the company of family. He was born on March 9, 1944, in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Harold E. and Marilyn (Lower) Jackson. His formative years were spent in Columbia Township, where he graduated from …read more.

Dean E. Bowman, 88, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born May 9, 1931, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Jesse and Laura Isabelle (Pheister) Braddock. She grew up on the family farm and attended Columbia City High School. On Oct. 25, 1948, …read more.

John C. Powell, 80, of rural Wabash, died at 5:28 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born June 19, 1939 in Harlan County, Ky. to Audie and Nancy A. (Roberts) Powell. John married Henrietta Roseberry in Peru, on Aug. 20, 1982. He worked for Smurfit Stone in Wabash for 40 …read more.

June S. Schieber, 96, Wakarusa, died 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born Feb. 23, 1924 in Wakarusa, to Elmer & Bernita (Morris) Metzler. On Sept. 21, 1942, in Wakarusa, she married Walter L. Schieber and he died April 9, 1997. Surviving are a son, Allen (Peggy) Schieber, Logansport, …read more.

Arnold B. Pitts, 63, North Manchester, went home to be with the Lord after his battle with cancer ended on March 18, 2020. One of six children born to Joe Wheeler and Osie (Arnett) Pitts, Arnold was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. on June 5, 1956. For twenty years Arnold worked as a welder for Par-Kan …read more.

Fredrick Dean Hershberger, 82, Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was born on July 10, 1937 to his late mother, Francis Evelyn (Kaylor) Neff. Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Andrea (Riffe) Hershberger; daughters Betsy Hershberger (Brian Habic) of Elkhart; Jennifer (Todd) Crist of Granger; son Fred (Whitney) Hershberger Jr. …read more.

Roger Bittinger, 81, passed away on March 13, 2020 at 2:58 a.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth. Roger was born the son of William and Clara A. (Webb) Bittinger on Nov. 9, 1936, in Chicago, Ill. He graduated from Revis School in Oakland, Ill. He had been a resident of Bourbon for the past …read more.

Mary K. Hopkins, 79, formerly of Rochester passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Arbor View Community, Burlington, Wisc. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Dawn L. Parker, 90, Silver Lake, passed way Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 4:07 a.m., in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Due to the current situation of the Coronavirus restrictions the family has decided to make changes to previous funeral plans. A memorial service will be announced and held at a later date as conditions allow. …read more.

Earl R. “Bob” Sthrome, 93, of London, Ohio passed away on Monday morning, March 16, 2020 at his residence. Bob was born on May 11, 1926, in Hartford City, to Earl H. and Helen Kathryn (Sibert) Sthrome. He served honorably in the United State Army from 1944 to 1946 in the Rhineland Central Europe where …read more.

Barbara “Jan” (Olds) Perrin, 74, of Goshen, died Monday, March 16, 2020, at Millers Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born Jan. 14, 1946, in Muncie to John W. and Barbara (Weir) Olds. On Nov. 23, 1979, she married Richard Perrin.  He died January 3, 2006. Survivors include a sister, K. Jeanne (Cliff) Ziebold of …read more.

Burdette G. “Tony” Strombeck, 96, of North Webster, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home. Due to the current situation of the Coronavirus restrictions the family has decided to make changes to previous funeral plans. A tentative planning for a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, …read more.

Raymond Francisco Saldana, 71, North Manchester, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 5, 1949, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Rose (Caveness) Saldana and Peter Saldana. On May 7, 1994, he was married to Kathryn Elaine (Method) Saldana, who survives. Raymond was a …read more.

Anita Doreen Krebs, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 6, 1941, at Wolf Lake, to Violet Audrey (Harlan) Anders and Homer Russel Anders. On Aug. 26, 1960, she was married to Eddie Eugene Krebs. They shared 59 years …read more.

Rita Kay Busz, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Majestic Care in New Haven, just one day before her 60th birthday. Rita was born on March 14, 1960, in Warsaw to Harold Swope and Patsy (Taylor) Hamilton. She attended Warsaw Community High School and worked for several …read more.

Kathryn Ruth Hirschy Hoyt of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, Indiana passed away at 8:19 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020, at the age of 98. She was born on July 29, 1921, in Berne, to Esther (Sprunger) and Norman Hirschy.  On Aug. 22, 1942, she was married to Solon W. Hoyt. They …read more.

Wendel C. Gregory, 95, Jones/Union, Mich., peacefully passed away in his home at 10:38 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020. Due to the current situation of the Coronavirus restrictions the family has decided to make changes to previous funeral plans. A memorial service will be announced and held at a later date as conditions allow.

Jesse Alfred Mead, 80, formerly of Larwill, passed away at home on Feb. 17, 2020 in Monticello, Minn. He was the husband of Donna (Adair) Mead and retired as an O.T.R. trucker for most of his life. Jesse is survived by his wife of 41 years: Donna; children: Jesse Jr. (Teresa) Mead, Danny Mead, Roger …read more.

Nicholas “Nick” Scott Phillips, 36, Warsaw, passed away at 4:08 a.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2020, in Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 28, 1984, in Warsaw, Indiana to Jannell (Mills) Shori and Larry Phillips. Nick was a lifetime resident of Warsaw, where he was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and attended …read more.

Leroy R. Rapp, 89, Winona Lake, formerly of Pierceton, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Due to the current situation of the Coronavirus restrictions the family has decided to make changes to previous funeral plans. Private family graveside services will take place. A memorial service will take place at a later date, yet to …read more.

Strong, generous, compassionate, selfless, and humble are some of the many words that describe Judy Morford Christofolis, 58. Judy passed away peacefully in her home in Indianapolis, on March 12, 2020. Judy was born on Jan. 19, 1962 in Indianapolis, to Gerald and Martha Morford.  She attended Moorehead Elementary, Woodview Junior High, graduating from Warren Central …read more.

Rita K. Busz, 59 and a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Majestic Care Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Haven. Arrangements for Rita’s Life Celebration® are scheduled with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Condolences may be left for the family …read more.

The family of Forrest Miner appreciates the condolences and sympathies which have come from members of the community in recent days. Given the current health concerns across the nation, we feel as though a public visitation would not be in the best interest of those who might attend. Making the decision to switch to a …read more.

David G. Mitchell, 60, Claypool, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, in his residence. David was born on May 16, 1959, in Muncie, to Glenn and Annette (Nottingham) Mitchell. He was united in marriage to Kim Konkle on Jan. 2, 2002, in Warsaw. He graduated from Wawasee High School in 1979. He was a carpenter …read more.

Dawn L. Parker, 90, Silver Lake, passed away at 4:07 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020, in  Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. With family at her side, she departed our World to join her Husband and Daughter in God’s Heavenly World. Dawn was born on June 27, 1929 in Burket, Indiana to Mondo “Cy” and Fay M. McIntyre. …read more.

Wendel C. Gregory, 95, Jones/Union, Mich., peacefully passed away in his home at 10:38 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020, with his family at his side. Formerly from Oswego, Wendel was born on March 1, 1925, in Westmoreland, Tennessee to Olie H. and Annie F. (Williams) Gregory. Wendel proudly served his country with a WWII Victory …read more.

John C. Doran, 69, Rochester, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 5, 1950, in LaPorte, the son of Dee and Virginia (Newton) Doran. He served with the United States Army as an infantryman during the Vietnam War and was awarded a bronze star. On …read more.

Marilyn Braddock, 81, Warsaw, passed away Friday, March 13 at 11:10 p.m. in her residence. She was born Nov. 30, 1938, in Auburn Heights, Mich. to George W. and Alma (Simpson) Snyder. She was united in marriage to Paul Braddock, Sr. in 1957 in Columbia City. She was employed by several area restaurants as a …read more.

Annie Laurie Hardie, 92, long time resident of the Goshen area, passed away peacefully Monday March 9, 2020, at Greencroft Health Center. Laurie was born on Feb. 8, 1928, to John and Irma (Wolking) Ogilvie, and was raised in Albuquerque, N.M. where she attended the University of New Mexico. She moved to Chicago and became …read more.

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.

Quentin “Joe” Saggars, 71, Ligonier, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on July 13, 1948, the son of Harvey and Betty (Mahnesmith) Saggars in Noble County. On Oct. 19, 1991, he married Sandra Gebert. Joe graduated from Ligonier High School and attended Ball State University. He …read more.

Dorothy “Dot” Adkins, 62, Warsaw, crossed the bridge of life and joined her heavenly family at 6:21 a.m., March 13, 2020, after a brief illness. Dot was born July 18, 1957, in Martin, Ky., the second oldest child of Charlie and Phylistene (Newsome) Mitchell. Dot moved to the Warsaw area in 1976 where she worked …read more.