ELKHART COUNTY — Gerardo Sanchez, 24, Milford, was transported to IU Health Goshen following a two-vehicle accident on CR 17 at CR 38 in Elkhart County. The accident occurred at 5:40 a.m. today, Friday, March 18. Elkhart County SHeriff’s Department reports Sanchez was traveling north on CR 17, in his 2004 Volvo, when his vehicle …read more.

Marcia Kay Cook, 77, Nappanee, entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord, at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born April 24, 1938, in Nappanee to Katherine Mellinger. Marcia was a lifetime resident of Nappanee. She graduated from Nappanee High School in 1956. Her first marriage …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Jeli O. Gill, 45, Syracuse, complained of pain to her left arm following a two-vehicle accident on CR 46 at CR 19, south of Goshen. The accident occurred at 6:19 a.m. today, March 16. Gill was taken to Elkhart General Hospital. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Joseph Crawford, 16, Goshen, was traveling …read more.

Norma Jean Stillson, 89, Nappanee, died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she had been for five months. She was born on January 10, 1927, in Elkhart, to Devon F. “Heinie” and Hazel (Grant) Richmond. She was a lifetime area resident. Norma married James E. Stillson on …read more.

Dorothy (Everest) Simpson, 98, Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, died 2:36 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Cass County, Mich., to Ralph and Gladys (Stark) Everest. She married Alan Simpson on Sept. 1, 1939 and he died Oct. 25, 1998. Surviving are daughters: Wanda Jean (Richard) Hirschler, …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana Judicial Administrative District 5 Judge, Terry Shewmaker has appointed Evan S. Roberts, judge of Elkhart Superior Court 1, as the special judge in the individual cases against C. Aaron Rovenstine, Mark Soto and Kevin Bronson. Roventstine, Soto and Bronson were indicted by a Kosciusko County Grand Jury on Feb. 29, on multiple …read more.

Donnabell Smoker, 91, Goshen, died Monday afternoon, March 7, 2016, at the Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Sept. 13, 1924, in New Paris to John and Marie (Hepler) Smith. On Aug. 16, 1945, she married Byron Smoker at First Brethren Church, New Paris. He died July 18, 2007. Survivors include two children: Doug …read more.

Melvin J. Yoder, 81, Nappanee, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, with his family by his side at his daughters home in Etna Green. He was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Kosciusko County to Jonas and Nancy (Slabaugh) Yoder. He lived his lifetime in this area. On April 7, 1959, he married Barbara …read more.

Jacqueline Patricia Kurtz, 87, Goshen, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the Cottage Garden. She was born Aug. 23, 1928, in Goshen to Elmer Frank and Rachel Mary (Rock) Harsh. On Sept. 27, 1946, she married Donald F. Kurtz in New Paris. He died Aug. 9, 2008. Survivors include three sons: D. Steven Kurtz, …read more.

Linda Lou (Brookins) Hire, 72, New Paris, died 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 29, 1943, in Goshen to Joe L. and Marie M. (Miller) Brookins. She married Thomas W. Hire on June 23, 1963. Surviving are her husband: Thomas, New Paris; daughters: Annette (Charles) Hochstetler, …read more.

Emergency crews assist the driver of the four-door sedan. (Photo by Sarah Wright) SYRACUSE — A driver from Orland was taken to IU Health Goshen as a result of a two-vehicle accident at US 6 and CR 29, north of Syracuse. The accident occurred at 2:03 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. Vera Maust, 63, Orland, complained …read more.

Beatrice E. “Bea” Martin, 80, Goshen, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 21, 1936, in Marshall County to Jesse S. & Rubedean (Weldy) Hochstetler. She married Richard L. Martin on Sept. 1, 1956, in Nappanee. Surviving are her husband: Richard; daughters: Anita …read more.

Kathryn R. Cripe, 89, Goshen, died 2:31 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at her residence. She was born Jan. 15, 1927, in Nappanee to Milo and Elsie (Masters) Stouder. She married Lawrence “Larry” Cripe on Jan. 28, 1946 in Goshen and he died Sept. 7, 2002. Surviving are a daughter: Nancy L. Buckmaster; and a …read more.

WARSAW — Keven L. Bronson, who has been in prison since his Jan. 1, 2015, arrest on the charges which prompted a special prosecutor calling a grand jury, has a criminal history with cocaine. His current charges, in which he is expected to be sentenced on at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, are: dealing in …read more.

Ervin J. Schwartz, 99, formerly of Nappanee, died at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born Dec. 31, 1916, in Bremen to Joseph and Emma (Miller) Schwartz. On Oct. 6, 1937, he married Maxine Hoffer in Nappanee at Pastor Homer North’s residence. She preceded him in death …read more.

Rolland L. “Bud” Miller, 63, Goshen, formerly of Nappanee, died at 6:41 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, following a recent illness. He was born March 20, 1952, in Goshen, to Jackie and Noma (Hollar) Miller. On Sept. 6, 1980, in Goshen, he married Peggy Truex. He was a 1970 graduate …read more.

Patricia “Pat” Rhoades, 71, formerly of Nappanee, died at 6:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she has resided for one year. She was born Aug. 9, 1944, in Littleton, Colo. to Russell and Emma (Gelroth) Thrailkill. Pat lived her lifetime in Nappanee. She was a 1962 graduate of …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS
County Extension Director, Extension Educator-Health & Human Services, Purdue Extension Elkhart County
ELKHART COUNTY — National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

Ruth Miller, 89, Goshen, formerly of Wakarusa, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Wakarusa, to Oliver and Anna (Weldy) Loucks. She married Harold Miller on Nov. 20, 1949. He died Nov. 30, 2004. Surviving are sons: Gary (Dina) Miller, Elkhart; James (Melinda) …read more.

Richard “Dick” D. Null, 72, Goshen, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1943, in Wakarusa to Paul Richard and Geraldine (Truex) Null. Survivors include two sons: Terry W. (Sonya) Null, Middlebury and Paul Null of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Tammy Holmes, Elkhart; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; …read more.

Georgia “Jackie” Jaquelin Zinkiw, 73, Nappanee, died at 11:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 6, 1942, in Nappanee. She was one of 12 children born to Evert and Dorothy (Adams) Fisher, who preceded her in death, along with siblings: Larry, Johnny and Virgil Fisher. Jackie married …read more.

Esther R. Lantz, 76, Goshen, passed away Monday evening, February 1, 2016 surrounded by her family at Greencroft Healthcare into the loving arms of Jesus. She was born Dec. 19, 1939, in Walnut Creek, Ohio, to Albert and Katie (Miller) Kuhns. On June 29, 1958, she married Glendon “Glen” E. Lantz at North Goshen Mennonite …read more.

Letitia “Tish” Gessinger, 75, Nappanee, passed away at her home on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, unexpectedly of natural causes. She was born on April 29, 1940, in Nappanee to Al and Erdine (Stillson) Nettrour. On June 12, 1959 she married Richard Gessinger. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1990. She is survived by …read more.

Charles Robert “Bob” Guard, 90 , formerly of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Tavares, Fla. Bob was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Bremen, moving to Arcadia, Fla. in 1956. He moved to Tavares in 2014. Bob was a carpenter contractor. He worked for the DeSoto County High School as carpenter shop …read more.

Alice Faye Letherman, 94, Wakarusa, died 3:34 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born March 1, 1921, in St. Joseph County to Roscoe and Candice (Beehler) Letherman. Surviving are a sister: Helen Lechlitner, Elkhart; brother: Stanley Letherman, Washington D.C.; and sister-in-law: Pauline Letherman, New Paris. Preceding her in death …read more.

Howard E. Roth, 89, Mission, Texas, formerly of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2016. He was born Oct. 10, 1926, in LaGrange County to Daniel W. and Susie (Miller) Roth. On March 22, 1968, he married Carol (Stiver) Mills. She died Jan. 28, 1996. He later married Mary Ann (Gresser) Manuel in Mission, Texas, …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A pursuit, which began in St. Joseph County, ended in Marshall County with the arrest of Kyle J. Pennell, 26, Mishawaka, following an accident. Pennell, driver of the vehicle, was taken to the Marshall County Jail on charges of possession of stolen property, resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and reckless driving. …read more.

Mary Alice Windham, 99, Bremen, formerly of Nappanee, died at Signature Healthcare in Bremen at 5:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. She was born Nov. 8, 1916, in Bellwood, Ala. to Alto Welton and Mary (Cotton) King. She moved to the Nappanee area in 1949. She married John T. Windham, and he preceded her in …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — A grass roots effort is underway in Elkhart to help the homeless during the winter months.

By KELLY HECKAMAN Extension Educator, Purdue Extension, Kosciusko County WARSAW — Purdue Extension in Kosciusko and Elkhart counties will work together to host the 2016 Ohio Beef Cattle School at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 19, Feb. 2 and Feb. 16. The beef cattle industry is quickly evolving. The Purdue Extension will explore that evolution with three fast-paced, …read more.

By STHELE GREYBAR Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development, Purdue Extension Elkhart County ELKHART COUNTY — The Elkhart County 4-H program will have its third and final Discover 4-H event of the year at Concord Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. Every kindergartener through fifth-grader in Elkhart County is invited to attend. The …read more.

Hollis D. Steele, 87, Warsaw and formerly of Goshen, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born June 5, 1928, in Middlebury to John and Treva (Shrock) Steele. On Jan. 9, 1949, he married Grace Clark. She preceded him in death Feb. 27, 2015. Survivors include a son, Douglas (Coleen) …read more.

Suzanne “Sue” Morrow Slater, 77, passed peacefully on her 52nd wedding anniversary at 6:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at her residence. She was born July 14, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to Daniel and Helen (Hurtt) O’Donnell. Mrs. Slater was a 1956 graduate of Central High School in South Bend. She graduated from South Bend …read more.

DonnaBelle Hostetler, 94, Elkhart died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at Beardsley House. She was born April 7, 1921, in Goshen to Floyd and Nellie (Doty) Swinehart. On Feb. 20, 1943 she married Kenneth O. Hostetler in Goshen. He died Aug. 5, 1982. Survivors include a son: Jerry (Beth) Hostetler, Nappanee; a daughter: Eileen Borem, Elkhart; …read more.

Jesse E. Hochstetler, 93, Nappanee, died Christmas morning at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Milford, where he had been a resident for five weeks. He was born July 22, 1922, in Marshall County to Eli J. and Sara (Miller) Hochstetler. Mr. Hochstetler lived his lifetime in this area. On May 30, 1943, he married …read more.

Gene M. Heckaman, age 75, of Wakarusa, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born Aug. 27, 1940 in Goshen to Ivo “Pete” and Mona Lou “Motz” (Slabaugh) Heckaman. Heckaman lived his lifetime in the Nappanee/Wakarusa area. He was a 1958 graduate of Nappanee High School …read more.

John E. Mishler, 66, Elkhart, died unexpectedly of natural causes, at 4:07 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born June 7, 1949, in Elkhart to Gerald and Eileen (Madlem) Mishler. John was a graduate of Nappanee High School and lived most of his life in this area. On Oct. 24, …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — The Elkhart County Coroners’ Office has seen a disturbing increase in suicides this year.

Sanford “Sandy” Kilmer, 89, Goshen, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at Courtyard Healthcare. He had been in declining health since August. He was born Feb. 8, 1926 in Foraker to Phillip W. and Ella (Kohli) Kilmer. On Oct. 24, 1948, he married Clara Schwartz in Nappanee. She survives, along with two sons: Tim (Vanessa) …read more.

Dorothy M. Larson, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare. She had been a Greencroft resident for 30 years. She was born June 28, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio to George W. and Gertrude (Schwalm) Phillips. Dorothy was a 1940 graduate of Elkhart High School and …read more.

Dorothy M. Larson, 93, Goshen, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born June 28,1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to George W. and Gertrude (Schwalm) Phillips. Her body has been donated to the Indiana Anatomical Education Program. There will be no services. Burial of cremated remains …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — A barn fire in Elkhart County killed 10 calves Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to the 22,000 block of CR 40. Authorities say the building was a dairy barn. Fortunately a majority of the cattle, about 90 of them, were in a separate milking station building. They are all okay. Crews say the …read more.

Dana C. Kauffman, 86, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 9, 2015 at Courtyard Healthcare after an extended illness. He was born May 25, 1929 in Clinton Township to Alvin and Alma (Showalter) Kauffman. On Oct. 9, 1954 he married Carol L. Hapner at Solomon’s Creek Church. A lifelong area resident, Mr. Kauffman was a charter member …read more.

Dana C. Kauffman, 86, Millersburg, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 9, 2015, at Courtyard Healthcare after an extended illness. He was born May 25, 1929 in Clinton Township to Alvin and Alma (Showalter) Kauffman. On Oct. 9, 1954 he married Carol L. Hapner at Solomon’s Creek Church. She survives along with two sons: Gregory (Alice) …read more.

ELKHART — Officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department will be participating in this year’s Shop with a Sheriff event that will kickoff at approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — News and events at Nappanee Public Library: New iMac Computer at Library The Nappanee Public Library recently acquired a fully-loaded 27-inch iMac computer with the complete 2015 Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for use in their makerspace, the Cube. The professional-level applications included have the power …read more.

NAPPANEE — Workshops and craft night at Nappanee Public Library.

Joseph C. Ludwick, 76, Nappanee, died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born March 8, 1939, in Bronson, Mich. to George and Eva (Kupiecki) Ludwick. He married Carol (Watson) Smith March 16, 1975, at the Christ United Methodist Church in Cambridge, Ohio. Mr. Ludwick was a 1958 graduate …read more.

Elkhart The following persons were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Nov. 27 Patricia Joy Thomas, 41, 801 S. Elm St., Nappanee, arrested for battery by bodily waste, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, resisting law enforcement, battery resulting in bodily injury and battery. Bond: $3,000. Nov. 25 Charles Levi Gregory, 26, 152 Lincoln Street, Nappanee, …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — James P. Elliott, chief deputy coroner for Elkhart County, has announced his decision to seek election for the office of Elkhart County Coroner. That office is currently held by John White who’s term limits will be expiring at the end of 2016.

ELKHART COUNTY — Local, state and Federal authorities raided two suspected cockfighting breeders last night in Elkhart and Marshall Counties. Law enforcement officers from a multitude of agencies were involved in serving two search warrants at 8:00 p.m. Saturday night. Both warrants were served simultaneously at a home located at 21852 State Line Rd. in Bristol and a farm house located at 6244 Plymouth-Goshen Trail in Bremen.

Max L. Bigler, 88, Nappanee, died, after a brief illness, at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where he had been admitted Friday. He was born July 12, 1927, in Nappanee to Harry and Thelma (Metzler) Bigler. Max had lived his lifetime in Nappanee. He was a 1945 graduate of …read more.

Bernice Fay Holdeman, 96, Goshen, died 10:27 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born March 24, 1919, in Elkhart County to George B. and Clara (Loucks) Moyer. Surviving are sons: Lee Holdeman, Nappanee; Robert Holdeman, Goshen; daughter: Sharon Baker, Irons, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her …read more.

DeWayne L. Carpenter Jr., 76, Elkhart, died 12:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 19, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Nov. 8, 1939, in Mishawaka to DeWayne L. and Letha Arlene (Christophel) Carpenter Sr. He married Ruby (Nusbaum) Carpenter on Nov. 13, 1965. Surviving are his wife: Ruby, Elkhart; sons: Timothy Carpenter, Elkhart; Mike (Lori) …read more.

Tracy Newcomer, 58, Nappanee, died at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Elkhart Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born Feb. 26, 1957, in Goshen to Max and Patricia (Replogle) Newcomer. Tracy was a lifetime resident of Nappanee. On May 22, 1982, he married Delores Smith at Union Center Church …read more.

By NICHOLE HACHA-THOMAS Media Relations Director, INDOT ELKHART COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced the completion of the intersection improvement at SR 19 and SR 119 just north of Nappanee. The roundabout opened to traffic Monday, Nov. 16. The single-lane roundabout improves access to SR 19, SR 119 and CR 44 and is designed …read more.

Sandra Lee Martin, 61, Nappanee, died at 10:49 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She has had multiple health problems for many years. She was born Aug. 5, 1954, to Shelby D. and Anna F. (Wheldon) Banks in Long Beach, Calif. She married Revada Martin on April 24, 1983, in Amarillo, Texas, and …read more.

Vivian C. Blue, 99, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, in her Nappanee home. Vivian was born Oct. 7, 1916, in Woodburn, to Oscar and Bertha (Spencer) Slusher. She was a 1934 graduate of Claypool High School, Claypool. Vivian and Charles “Pete” Blue were joined in marriage July 20, 1935, in Peru. …read more.

Donald E. Thompson, 79, Goshen, died 10:42 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at his residence. He was born March 28, 1936, to Samuel and Gladys Wysong Cowell. He married Elizabeth (Schoonover) Thompson on Jan. 27, 1955, and she died July 2, 2008. Then he married Mary (Ewing) McGlothin Thompson on May 1, 2010. Surviving are …read more.

NAPPANEE — The Elkhart County 4-H program honored several distinguished 4-H members during a special trip to Amish Acres in Nappanee, Friday, Nov. 13. Six 4-H members were selected from a pool of applicants based on their 4-H achievement. The winners were Kara Pounds, Syracuse; Grace Anderson, Goshen; Courtney Bergan, Goshen; Sarah Bute, Elkhart; Ryan …read more.

Vivian C. Blue, Nappanee, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Alice May Blessing, 47, Elkhart, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at her residence. She was born May 2, 1968, in Elkhart to Wilfred and Lois (Blosser) Blessing. Surviving are her companion of 16 years: Jeff Eutsey, Elkhart; children: Jeffrey Blessing; Matthew Blessing; Brittany (Kyle) Bowen, all of Elkhart; mother; Lois Blessing, Nappanee; sisters: Carolyn (John) …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A number of celebrations are being planned for Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the county’s veterans. Here are programs known at this time: Akron 1:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Student Council is hosting a celebration in the school’s gymnasium. Jean Hoover, United States Marine Corps veteran is the guest speaker, with …read more.

Terry Lee Ruff, 70, Nappanee, passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Terry was born on Nov. 8, 1945, the son of the late Harold and Margaret “Fern” (Losee) Ruff. On Oct. 17, 1981, he married Laura Whalen in Osceola. Terry is survived by his loving wife of 34 years: Laura; …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Goshen Police located Kali around 7:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, after receiving a tip from a member of the public. Kali was located in an apartment in Goshen, staying with a friend.

Bonnie Isabelle (Brumbaugh) Ressler was born a valentine on Feb. 14, 1927. She grew up in Gravelton, one of ten children of Clarence and Hazel (Clouse) Brumbaugh. Bonnie graduated from New Paris High School in 1945. On Jan. 14, 1950 she married Dale Ressler and they made their home in the Nappanee area where they …read more.

ELKHART – The Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame will honor its 2015 class on Nov. 14.

Betty L. Weaver, 87, Goshen, died 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at her residence on her mother’s birthday. She had been in failing health for the past year and a half. She was born Nov. 7, 1927 in Nappanee to Charles and Hattie (Stull) Myers. She married Donald Leroy Weaver on June 15, 1946, …read more.

ELKHART — Shoe Carnival is opening a new store in Elkhart just in time for holiday shopping and brings a more exciting way to shop with them. Customers will enjoy a unique shopping experience with an open floor plan, catchy music and friendly associates, coupled with great value on name brand shoes and accessories.  The …read more.

Eleanor E. Eisenhour, 96, Goshen, died 7:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born June 15, 1919, in Goshen to Chauncey L. Hepler and Myrtle A. Gellette. She married Daris Voorhees in Aug. 1938, and he died May 1949. She then married Glenn C. Eisenhour in June 1954 and he …read more.

SYRACUSE — After an unusually high number of accidents at the intersection of US 6 and CR 29, north of Syracuse, INDOT researched possible methods of alleviation including a roundabout and a four-way stop to replace the current two-way stop. The group settled on an overpass that has come in at an estimated $2.3 million cost.

ELKHART— November is National Runaway Prevention month, something that resonates in Elkhart County where currently there is no shelter for homeless teens.

Jeanne K. Mishler, 71, New Paris, died 4:56 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at the home of her daughter, Cowizetta, surrounded by family. She was born March 19, 1944 in Goshen to Fredrick A. and Iva (Greenawalt) Ritter. She married David M. Mishler on May 26, 1961, in New Paris and he died Nov. 28, …read more.

Betty M. Sinclair, 94, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at Greencroft Nursing Center. She had been a resident there since 2011. She was born June 2, 1921, in Milwaukee, Wis. to Edwin Sr. and Anna (Olesen) Moody. On June 7, 1942, she married Robert “Pat” Sinclair, former Nappanee Mayor, in Porter. …read more.

NAPPANEE — Upcoming events and news for the Nappanee Public Library:

By JOY LOHSE Marketing Director WARSAW — MedStat will open a new, full-service, urgent-care and occupational health clinic Friday, Nov. 20, in Nappanee. “We are happy to provide nearby urgent care and occupational health for the Nappanee area with a full-service MedStat right in town,” said Kirk Ray, chief executive officer, Kosciusko Community Hospital. “Treating illness …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Alexia Emahiser, 20, Syracuse, suffered lacerations and abrasions to her face in a three vehicle accident in Elkhart County. The accident was at 2:35 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 28, on US 33, south of CR 40, south of Goshen.

James W. Ellis, Sr., 84, Goshen and formerly of New Paris, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He had been in failing health the past three years. He was born Sept. 3, 1931, in Keenes, Ill. to Arthur and Mamie (Williams) Ellis. On March 13, 1948, he married Imogene M. …read more.

Allan Robert Willis, 69, Wakarusa, died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at his residence. He was born Jan. 2, 1946, in Elkhart to Robert C. and Mary (Mellinger) Willis. Allan lived in Nappanee until his marriage to Linda Shumaker on Oct. 26, 1968 in Wakarusa. Since then they have resided in Wakarusa. Mr. …read more.

By TREVOR WENDZONKA Marketing Manager, The Lerner Theatre ELKHART — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is coming back to Elkhart, this time for a swingin’ Christmas party at the Lerner Theatre. The concert in downtown Elkhart, presented by Friends of The Lerner, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. Tickets go on sale at …read more.

BY BRANDY CAVANAGH, Purdue Extension ELKHART — Our home may be a place to relax, to retreat from stresses in our environment, to join in activities or to work. Planning our surroundings to meet needs begins with trying to understand how color affects us. Color may affect what we appear to see, our emotions, and …read more.

Lois (Garber) Byler, 88, New Paris, died 2:28 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Low Point, Ill. to Joe and Frieda (Cordes) Garber. She married Glen L. Byler, Aug. 4, 1946, in Metamora, Ill. and he died April 20, 1999. Surviving is a daughter: …read more.

Henry (Hank) B. Mullet, 93, of Nappanee, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Heritage House Assisted Living, where he had been living for two and a half years. He was born on June 25, 1922, in Nappanee, to Benedict and Fannie (Miller) Mullet. He was a lifetime area resident, and a member …read more.

Donna Elaine Baker Sayler Sargent, 65, Nappanee, fell asleep in the hands of our Lord at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Aug. 20, 1950 in Grantsville, W. Va., to Daniel and Geraldine (Richards) Baker. She moved to the Nappanee area in 1998. She was a 1968 graduate of …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Makey Makey Makey Makey is now a reoccurring program at the library. Kids in grades 3-5 will experiment with invention kits in new ways from 4-5 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Cube. Lego Club The Nappanee Public Library Lego Club will meet for …read more.

Ralph L. Greene, 94, of Elkhart and formerly of Nappanee, died Oct. 7, 2015 at Hubbard Hill Estates, where he has resided since Jan. 2, 2007. Ralph was born July 29, 1921 to Harry and Grace (Lamb) Greene in Nappanee. He graduated from Nappanee High School in 1939. He continued his education at Fort Wayne …read more.

Kenneth R. Dutton, 77, of New Paris, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 23, 1938 in Stone Mountain, Georgia to Julius and Sarah (Bowman) Dutton. On May 31, 1974 he married Mary Hardrick in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He was a member of Maple …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Students in grades six through high school are invited to decorate a coffee mug with permanent markers at the next Teen Tuesday program at the library. Meet in the Cube from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Snacks will be provided and no registration is necessary. …read more.

By STHELE GREYBAR 4-H Youth Development, Purdue Extension Elkhart County ELKHART COUNTY — More than six million young people across the country today will celebrate National 4-H Week, an annual celebration of 4-H during the first full week of October. Elkhart County 4-H will leverage National 4-H Week this year to showcase the great things that …read more.

Mary B. Lord, 73, Nappanee, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at Riverside Village Nursing Home, where she was admitted a week ago. She was born on Jan. 18, 1942, in Whitley County, to Reuben and Elsa (Watson) Aker. She moved to the Nappanee area six years ago. Mary was a member of …read more.

Barbara Joan Rensberger, 82, Goshen, passed away Monday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2015, at Courtyard Healthcare after a brief illness. She was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Goshen to William “Ted” and Georgia (Howard) Grover. On March 15, 1954 she married Jack Rensberger in Goshen. He died Jan. 13, 2003. Survivors include three daughters: Jill (Joerg) …read more.

BY ROBERT KELLY, Elkhart County Purdue Extension Educator ELKHART COUNTY — Many sheep and goat producers have challenges with keeping worms and parasite under control in their herds. FAMANCHA is a diagnostic tool to help sheep and goat producers identify parasite infections in their herds. The tool is a chart that matches eyelid color to …read more.

Lois Ilene Miller, 88, Nappanee, passed away in her home that she shared with her daughter, at 2:05 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. She was born March 24, 1927, in Elkhart to Albert and Eva Wilson. On Dec. 3, 1966, she married Harold J. Miller, Nappanee, in Hutchinson, Kan. He preceded in death Nov. 2, 2014. Survivors …read more.

Bradley Devon Eby, age 56, Nappanee, died surrounded by his family after a nine year battle with cancer (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), at 6:23 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. He was born Sept. 11, 1959, in Elkhart to Devon and Elaine (Neff) Eby. On June …read more.

Betty L. Stutzman of Nappanee passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was 89. Betty was the greatest bestower of fun and adventure on all who knew her. She ice skated like a pro, was a talented seamstress and quilter, voracious reader and worked extra challenging crossword puzzles. She listened …read more.

Patricia J. Wenger, 84, of Nappanee, died at 12:13 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital under care with IU Goshen Hospice. She was born on Dec. 13, 1930, in Nappanee to Everett “Bag” and Charlotte (Price) Pippen. On Sept. 25, 1953, she married Richard Wenger in the First Brethren Church in …read more.

Earl Dean Helmuth, 24, Nappanee, died at 6:31 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Michigan City, as a result of a drowning accident. He was born March 11, 1991, in Nappanee to Walter Ray and Barbara Sue (Hochstetler) Helmuth. Earl Dean was a lifetime area resident and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. …read more.

John Lorene Hill, 94, of Nappanee, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Center for Hospice House in Elkhart. He was born on Oct. 9, 1920, in Shipshewana, to Delbert E. and Blanche E. (Kreighbaum) Hill. He graduated in 1939 from North Webster High School, attended Barber College in Indianapolis, and was a …read more.

Steven Lee Hockert, age 73, of Nappanee, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Nov. 6, 1941, at Goshen Hospital to David and Jeanette (Richmond) Hockert. On Jan. 19, 1963, he married Kathleen Mitchell. She survives along with two sons: Tad (Deb) Hockert, Goshen; Matthew Hockert, Nappanee; daughter: Lynli …read more.

John L. Hill, 94, Nappanee, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Center for Hospice House, Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.