Douglas L. Capper, 63, Rochester, passed away at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Marquitta M. McLochlin, 85, Rochester, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Marquitta was the adopted daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Darr. She moved to Linton when she married Roy Foster. He was killed in an auto accident leaving her with a son, Tommy Joe, three years …read more.

Shirley I. Woosley, 83, passed away peacefully at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth where she has made her home for the past four years. She was born Feb. 7, 1934, in Palatine, Ill., the daughter of Edward R. and Rose (Spoerl) Petersen. Shirley received her education at Proviso East …read more.

Landis Ray Weaver, 54, Goshen, died at 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, from a battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor, at his home. He was born June 4, 1963, in Elkhart to Ivan G. and Ina M. (Martin) Weaver. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Ina and Harvey Weaver, Goshen; siblings, Lynnette Kay (Carlton) …read more.

Melissa A. “Missy” Platz, 60, passed away at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, from an allergic reaction after a bee sting. Missy was born on July 14, 1957, in Indianapolis, to the late James O. and Imogene “Jean” (Williams) Clay. She has lived most of her life in Lakeville. …read more.

Loretta L. Thomas, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by family at 10:05 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 79. She was born on June 21, 1938, in Tidioute, Pa., to Leona (Toner) and Philip Hunt. On Jan. 5, 1965, she was married to Jimmie B. …read more.

Karen Lee Jefferson, 71, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Oct. 15, 1945, in Independence, Mo., Karen was the daughter of Walter Thomas Winkler, Sr. and Vivian Rutherford. Karen was married to Edwin Lee Jefferson on Oct. 15, …read more.

Karl L. Gorsuch, 88, Kimmell, passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on Sept. 8, 1929, the son of Dale and Almeda (Reeve) Gorsuch in Kimmell, at home. On Sept. 15, 1948, he married Mary Jane Robinson; she survives. Also surviving are four …read more.

William “Bill” Helm, 68, Larwill, passed away on Sept. 20, 2017. Arrangements are pending. Mishler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Jane Shively, 75, formerly of Tuxedo Drive in Plymouth, passed away on Saturday evening, Sept. 16, 2017, at her residence in Muncie. Martha was born on March 26, 1942, in Rochester, to Von and Betty (McWhinney) Anderson. She attended Warsaw schools and graduated in 1960. She then attended Ball State University graduating in 1964 …read more.

Torchia A. Fry, 76, Churubusco, passed away on Sept. 26, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on Aug. 6, 1941, in Kokomo, she was a daughter of Wayne and Naomi (Phillips) Byrd. She spent her formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. She retired from C and A Tools in Churubusco. Torchia …read more.

Hilda M. Hendrickson, 95, formerly of Columbia City, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Sept. 24, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, at the home of her daughter, Vicki, where she resided since March 2009. She was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Eel River Township, Allen County, a daughter of Ozie and Mabel (Goheen) Boggs. She attended …read more.

David B. Lortie, 74, of Cleveland Township, Whitley County, died at 5:07 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted on Wednesday. He was born July 25, 1943, in Allen County, a son of John B. and Celeste C. (Coonrod) Lortie. He graduated from Monroeville High …read more.

Della E. Lesley, 99, formerly of South Whitley, died at 12:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, where she had been a resident several years. She was born Sept. 30, 1917, in West Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter of Ben and Jane (Hackworth) England. Her formative years were spent in West …read more.

Alger Jackson, 93, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in his residence. He was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Sublett, Ky., to Benjamin and Emily (Marshall) Jackson. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945 serving with Company A 359th Engineer Service Regiment serving in Normandy, Northern France …read more.

Mark A. Marshall, 57, Mentone, passed at 12:37 a.m., Friday, April 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, after complications of a motorcycle accident in March. He was born on Jan. 22, 1960, in Bremen, to Ron and Alice (Matheny) Cooper. He married on May 15, 1982, in Akron, to Kimberly D. Cox, she …read more.

Marna D. Clouser, 63, rural Claypool, (Beaver Dam Lake) passed Sunday, April 16, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 27, 1954, in Elwood, to Daniel Franklin and Laveda (Collins) Longenecker. She married on Aug. 3, 1975, in Tipton County, to Michael K. Clouser, he survives. She retired from Kosciusko Community Hospital where she …read more.

Susan Jane DeSchepper, 47, Bremen, passed away at 12:25 a.m., Sunday, April 16, in Hospice House of Elkhart. Susan was born on June 10, 1969, the daughter of Edwin and Eleanor (Houin) DeSchepper. She is survived by a son: Nathaniel Spangle, Bremen; mother: Eleanor DeSchepper, Bremen; five brothers: Dennis (Audrey) DeSchepper, Bremen; Douglas (Debbie) DeSchepper, …read more.

Margaret Rose Cox, 74, of Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, April 15, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 26, 1942, in Albion, the daughter of Charles and Mable (Hutchins) Campbell. On Nov. 11, 1960, she married Gary L. Cox; he preceded her in death on May 11, 1995. She …read more.

Sharon C. Satorius, 77, passed away in her home with family by her side at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 15. She was such a tough woman through her cancer fight, as was her personality for everything. Sharon was born in Marshfield, Wis., on Aug. 6, 1939, to Elmer J. and Alma G. (Haroldson) Seehafer. She …read more.

Thomas “Tom” E. McCan, 54, Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 16, in his residence. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m., Friday, April 21, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, where a Masonic service will take place at 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be …read more.

Donna Rae Rodriguez, 57, Barbee Lake, died at 12:56 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1960, in Columbia City, a daughter of Reino A. and Sharon L. (O’Brien) Panula. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School and received her associates …read more.

Norma F. Parker Curless, 94, Columbia City, died at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 15, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since March. She was born April 17, 1922, in Elwood, a daughter of John Alvia and Edna Ruth (Hartin) Hurst. Her formative years were spent in Elwood and she graduated from …read more.

Roseanna Miller, 66, Columbia City, died at 4:26 p.m., Saturday, April 15, at Renaissance Village where she had been a resident since March 24. She was born Aug. 8, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo., a daughter of John F. and Shirley J. (Foster) McCord. Her formative years were spent in Jonesboro. She graduated from Mississinewa …read more.

Burneida May Hodson, 95, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, April 12, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born Feb.17, 1922, in Jefferson Township, she was the daughter of Albert F. and Ruth (Gardner) Loutzenhiser. She graduated Jefferson Center High School class of 1940 and attended Warner’s Beauty College and Ravenscroft Beauty College, where she graduated as …read more.

Everett E. Fought, 79, Goshen, died Monday, April 10, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 30, 1937, in Noble County to Owen and Irene (Nelson) Fought. Surviving is a son: Kermit (Kelly) Fought, Goshen; three brothers: Ernest (Wilma) Fought, Warsaw; and Byron (Marilyn) Fought; and Harold (Sallie) Fought, both of Ligonier; a half sister: …read more.

Dale P. Zimmerman, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 11:02 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Aug. 13, 1962, he was born in Warsaw to Larry and Virginia (Milam) Zimmerman. He was united in marriage to Nancy Wolfgram on Oct. 22, 1982, in Warsaw, who survives. Dale was a lifetime resident of …read more.

LaVerne Ryan, 90, Winona Lake,passed away at 4:16 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at Grave Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. State Road 15, Warsaw.

Sarah “Sally” A. Smith, Leesburg, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, at the age of 85. She attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, graduating in 1949. She then attended Franklin College and received her Bachelor’s degree in 1953. While there she was a member of …read more.

William F. “Bill” Hand, Winona Lake, passed away at his residence surrounded by family at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at the age of 89. Bill was born in Elkhart on Sept. 27, 1927, to Charles E. and Minnie (Helbling) Hand.  He was married on June 30, 1948, to Mary Leedy, who preceded him in …read more.

William M. “Bill” Hyde Sr. 76, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at his home. He was born Feb. 26, 1940 in Warsaw to Bruce Sr. and Isabella (Blodgette) Hyde. William married Janet Geller on Oct. 30, 1965; she survives. Bill honorably served in the United States Army and retired from Warsaw Foundry where …read more.

Lena Jane (Allen) Lowe, 88, Syracuse, died at 12:23 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born May 13, 1928, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to Walter Lee and Cora (Huffman) Allen. She married James K. Lowe on Sept. 23, 1972, and he died Aug. 14, 2016. Surviving are sons: Everett …read more.

L. Mae Martindale Laycock, 74, Wabash, died at 2:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center, LaFontaine. She was born March 3, 1942, in Salyersville, Ky., to Floyd Perkins and Generie (Gibson) Perkins Daniels. Mae was a 1960 graduate of Paintsville High School in Paintsville, Ky. She married Richard Martindale, and he …read more.

Eula Florence Honeycutt, 77, Wabash, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born Nov. 17, 1939, in Rowan County, Ky., to Earl and Emma (Conn) Harris. Eula married Tommy Honeycutt in July 1960, in Wabash. She attended Southside Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time …read more.

Jessica Fisher, 36, Wabash, passed away at 7:54 p.m. Nov. 24, 2016, at her home. She was born on Aug. 7, 1980, in Lafayette, to Jerry L. Booth and Teresa D. (Fisher) Amburgey. She was a homemaker to her family. She is survived by her father: Jerry L. Booth, Lafayette; and mother: Teresa D. (Dale) …read more.

Barbara G. McFadden, 81, North Manchester, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Jan. 25, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., to Raymond and Kathryn (Eller) Peters. She married Ralph McFadden on June 11, 1955. She then married Ralph Royer on April 26, 2006. He died Oct. …read more.

Don Johnson, 71, Columbia City, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at his home. He was born June 23, 1945, in Wolf Lake to Robert and Hazel (Green) Johnson and spent most of his life in the Churubusco area. Don graduated from Churubusco High School in 1963, International Business College in 1965, …read more.

Jill A. Abbott, 55, Columbia City, passed away at 1:04 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born June 16, 1961, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Harold E. and Pearline (Johnson) Alexander. She grew up south of Columbia City and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School …read more.

When reflecting on the life of Vesta Bennett, it is easy to see that she savored every moment she shared with the ones she loved. She was so warm, genuine and inviting, and with a true servant’s hearts she was forever looking for ways she could help others. A devoted wife and mother, Vesta loved …read more.

Travis L. Howenstine, the baby boy and third child born to Steven and Karen Howenstine-Darland will be missed dearly by all. Travis was a precocious little guy who had an answer for everyone.  To say he was witty, only touches the surface as to just how quick he was at a very early age. Unfortunately, …read more.

Joseph Darrell Andres, known by most as “Darrell,” passed away quietly on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in his Warsaw home. Darrell was born on Feb. 27, 1965, in Carencro, La. Born into a large family, he was the son of James Davis Andres and Eunice (Roy) Andres who preceded him in passing. Darrell attended Carencro …read more.

Charles Edward Snyder, 70, Columbia City, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Sept. 18, 1946, in Roaring Springs, Pa., he was the son of Wilbur L. and Betty L. (Aungst) Snyder. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County from 1965-2004, when he moved to the Whitley …read more.

Laurel H. “Butch” Keister, 75, Columbia City, passed away peacefully at his home at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born June 27, 1941, in Noble County, a son of the late Herman and Wilma (Smith) Keister. His formative years were spent in Etna-Troy Township, Whitley County. …read more.

John I. Knapp, 85, Syracuse, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. John, the son of Bill and Laura (Klonowski) Knapp was born, grew up and attended public schools in Goshen. John served four years as a radioman in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Crisis, most of those years …read more.

Ridley Lee Brown, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On May 26, 1931, Ridley was born in Baxter, Tenn., to Ridley L. and Armentia (Ritenbury) Brown Sr. and stepmother Osca Davis. He was united in marriage to Jaunita Campbell on July 1, …read more.

Joseph “Darrell” Andres, 51, Warsaw, and originally of Lafayette, La., on Sunday, Nov. 20, at his home in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Jean Ott, 93, Ligonier, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 23, 1922, in Noble County to Homer and Nellie (Frick) Boyd. Jean graduated from Wawaka High School and attended South Bend College of Commerce. She was a bookkeeper and a homemaker. …read more.

Bernie Crittendon, 64, North Webster, passed away at 3:48 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 6, 1952, in Virgie, Ky., to James and Rendy Ellen (Richardson) Crittendon. He attended Weeksbury, Ky. public schools and moved to the North Webster area 48 years ago …read more.

Nancy Sue Peugh, Winona Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 74. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 27 years. She was a 1960 graduate of Ellet High School, Akron, Ohio. She attended the University of Akron and was a …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mr. Jack Edward Conaway, 70, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at Emory Hospital Systems, Atlanta, Ga. On June 12, 1946, Jack was born in Michigan City. He was the treasured son of Joseph E. and Dorothy P. Butts Conaway. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters JoEllen and Tami. …read more.

Kay A. (Noel) Ahrns, 68, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. She was born Oct. 9, 1947, in Leesburg to Lewis E. and Juanita P. (Brookins) Noel. On June 20, 1970, she married Robert B. Ahrns in North Webster; he preceded her in death on Jan. 11, …read more.

James “Jim” D. Herrin, 77, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community, died at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Jim had been in declining health for the past couple of years. On April 30, 1939, in Argos, he was born to Iley J. Herrin and Violet M. (Archambeault) Herrin. Jim …read more.

Ronald L. Stephens, 58, Angola, died of natural causes Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1958, in LaPorte to Mary (Tamlin) Stephens. Survivors include his mother: Mary, Goshen; biological father: Clifford Gibson, California; three daughters: Veronica Stephens, Milford; Sharon Harris, Syracuse; and Georgina Stephens, Middlebury; former wife: Sharon Stephens, …read more.

Troy A. Conley, 48, Akron, passed at 4:40 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at his residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Gloria E. Knox, 79, Rochester, went to her eternal home at 12:33 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at her residence. She was born on July 28, 1937, in Kewanna, the daughter of Ola Eaton and Maude Irene (Cox) Alspach. Gloria received her associate degree in business from Ivy Tech and had worked for various retail …read more.

Jon Charles Nearhouse, 71, rural Wabash, died at 2:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Wellbrooke, Wabash. He was born Dec. 30, 1944, in Wabash, to Charles Franklin and Betty Marie (Jenks) Nearhouse. Jon was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Betty Jean Riddle in Wabash on Feb. 14, 1964; she died …read more.

Alverda “Bine” Fogle, 91, Churubusco, passed away at 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at University Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Fogle was born on Sept. 27, 1924, in Green Township, a daughter of Forest A. and Hazel (Pippenger) Geiger. She spent her formative years in Green Township, and graduated from Churubusco High School. …read more.

Barry Baumbaugh, 62, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 21, 2016, after suffering a massive heart attack. Barry was born in Fort Wayne on Oct. 31, 1953, to the late William Edward and Vella Mae (Smith) Baumbaugh. On May 30, 1987, Barry married the love of his life and his best friend, Carole “Kelly” Havens. He was …read more.

Violet L. Yoars, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, at the age of 97. She was born on Oct. 19, 1918, in Huntington County, to Charles Cline and Mary Ellen (Dean) Cline. On May 3, 1936, she was married to C. Kenneth Rice who passed away …read more.

Delbert Arlan Beery, 69, North Manchester, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Mr. Beery was born May 12, 1947, in Wabash County, the son of the late Glen A. Beery and Maurine Brower Beery. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He attended Purdue University and …read more.

Jack N. Powell, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in his Warsaw home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Martha L. Murray, 90, Rochester, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Dale Dodier, Warsaw, passed away after a lengthy illness at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 55. He was born on Nov. 15, 1960, in San Gabriel, Calif., to Frank A. Fisher and Lois (LaMarche) Dodier. He was a 1979 graduate of Westminster High School …read more.

Imogene R. Clifton, 91, Culver passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, with her family at her side. Imogene was born on Jan. 16, 1925, in rural Culver, one of two children born to John and Estella (Hoff) Milner. While attending school in Culver she met her future husband, Charles …read more.

Duane L. Holle, 58, North Manchester, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in his residence.  He was born Sept. 26, 1957, in Wabash, to Charles F. and Veta J. (Caudill) Holle. On Dec. 26, 1981, he married Tearere O. “Tea” Millbrandt. He attended Laketon Wesleyan Church, Laketon. Duane worked on the road crew …read more.

Lindsie Michelle Kaufman, 7, Etna Green, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, where she had been a patient for three weeks.  Lindsie was born Feb. 12, 2009, in Goshen to Glen and Eunice (Beiler) Kaufman.  She was a first grade student and had attended Triton Elementary.  She attended …read more.

Lifetime resident Duane Kreighbaum, 65, died at his home Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, 2016. Born Dennis Duane Kreighbaum on Aug. 10, 1951, in Plymouth, he was the second born of three children to Leo Eldon and Marie Alice (Stuntz) Kreighbaum. During his school years he was involved in F.F.A. and graduated with the PHS Class …read more.

Mazzie L. Selleck, 82, Laketon, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in her residence. She was born May 11, 1934, in Maysville, Ga., to William D. and Pearlie Mae (Allen) Minish.  On July 17, 1958, she married Carl E. Selleck.  Mazzie was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband: Carl E. Selleck, …read more.

Wallace J. Green, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 4:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at his home. Born April 4, 1926, in Allen County, he was the son of Grover L. and Zella M. (Bice) Green. Wally graduated from Huntertown High School with the Class of 1944. Following high school he served during WWII …read more.

Harold Leroy Berkey, 89, Goshen, went home to be with his Lord at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at his residence.  He had been in ill health since August 2015. Harold was born Dec. 25, 1926 in Goshen to Roy B. and Ruth (Bowman) Berkey.  On Aug. 6, 1950, he married Marjorie Ellen Klotz …read more.

James A. “Jimmy” Shearer, 46, Rochester, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at his residence. Born on April 29, 1970, in East Chicago, he was the son of James M. and Linda (Poskus) Shearer. Jimmy was a former member of the Laborers Union Local 41 in Hammond and he also was formerly employed at …read more.

Hazel B. Gilliland, 90, Plymouth resident since 1960, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Hazel was born in Indianapolis on May 1, 1923, to Phreno and Carrie (Shook) Mathis. She graduated from Bunker Hill High School with the class of 1944. After graduating from Bunker Hill High …read more.

M. Louise Rhamy, 70, LaFontaine, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Marion General Hospital, Marion. She was born to the late John C. and Hassie (Aiken) Brown on Oct. 5, 1945, in Greenville, Tenn. Louise married Levon E. Rhamy on April 17, 1966; he passed away June 23, 2008. She retired …read more.

Daniel D. Wilkins, 51, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at his home in Kimmell. He was born to the late Donald C. and Sylvia Mae (Cannon) Wilkins on Aug. 10, 1965, in Columbia City. On Sept. 23, 1995, he married Kristy M. Wilkins in Ligonier. He had a …read more.

Donald “Dale” Coplen, 83, North Manchester, formally of Akron, died at 9:34 a.m. Sept. 19, 2016, at the Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Love Funeral Home.

James Shearer, 46, Rochester, died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.

Ellabelle Carr, 85, a lifetime resident of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, with her devoted husband by her side. Ellabelle was born Nov. 7, 1930, in Kosciusko County, to Theries D. Doll and Minnie A.(Simon) Doll. She was married to Jack M. Carr June 28, 1952. She graduated from Syracuse High School and …read more.

Harold Jerome Traviolia II, 79, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at the Mike Conley Hospice House, Clermont, Fla. Born on Feb. 14, 1937, in Lafayette, the son of Harold and Maxine (Brooke) Traviolia, “Trav” grew up showing horses at local exhibitions. He graduated from Lafayette Jeff High school in 1954 where he was …read more.

LaVerne C. (Herbert) Keck, 88, passed away at home with her family near at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. She was a lifetime area resident. LaVerne was born on July 6, 1928, in Teegarden, to Millard C. and Grace B. (Aldrich) Lemert. She attended Teegarden High School and graduated in 1946 from Tyner High …read more.

A. Eileen Meyer, 97, North Manchester, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born to the late George M. and Cleo Toy (Keel) Haymond on Nov. 9, 1918, in Wabash County. Eileen married Everett C. Meyer on Dec. 25, 1940, he passed away in 1961. …read more.

Frederick K. Green Sr., 80, Churubusco, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at home in Churubusco. Mr. Green was born on March 26, 1936, in Allen County, a son of Charles F. and Gwendolyn (Hoover) Green. He was employed at Dana, Churubusco, and retired in 1995 after 32 years. Mr. Green was …read more.

Beverly A. Wheeler, 84, Columbia City, died at 10:12 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she became a resident on July 21. She was born Jan. 29, 1932, in Green Township, Noble County, a daughter of Bert and Gwendolyn (Ward) Menzie. Her formative years were spent in the Larwill area. …read more.

Kathryn R. Earnhart, 90, passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 18, 2016, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. She was born to the late Frank J. and Poneta A. (Schoeff) Folk on Jan. 31, 1926, in Huntington. On June 3, 1944, she married Owen Clair Earnhart in Noble County. For many years she worked for the Syracuse Elementary …read more.

Vera F. Hurst, 87, New Paris, died at 2:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Monday. She had a long battle with heart problems. She was born April 18, 1929, near Wakarusa to Henry and Pearl (Loucks) Morningstar. On Aug. 28, 1948, she married Franklin …read more.

Doris Marian Mitchell, Warsaw, passed away at 9:44 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, at the age of 96. She was born on Oct. 28, 1919, in Baltimore, Md., to Adelia (Schad) and William Short.  On March 27, 1942, she was married to Donald Cameron Mitchell who passed away on Oct. …read more.

Harold L. Atkinson, 80, Wabash, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wabash.  He was born Sept. 28, 1935, in Upland, to Charles A. and Pauline (Miller) Atkinson. Harold was a 1955 graduate of Noble Township High School.  He married Shirley Roser, at the Zion Lutheran Church …read more.

Mildred L. Roth, 98, North Manchester, died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.  She was born June 16, 1918, in North Manchester, to Orville and Etta (Shireman) Emerick. She graduated from Chester High School in 1937. On June 20, 1942, she married David R. Roth. He died July …read more.

James F. Runyan, 80, Albion, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Born on Dec. 2, 1935, in Knox, he was the son of Harley Lee and Rose Lee (King) Runyan Sr. He had been an Allen County resident since high school then moved to Noble …read more.

Larry D. Wilkinson, 82, Richland Township, Whitley County, died unexpectedly early Friday morning, Sept. 16, 2016, at his home. He was born May 20, 1934, in Columbia Township, Whitley County, a son of Joseph R. and Mildred P. (Harshman) Wilkinson. As a young boy, his family moved to Richland Township from Etna Township. He graduated …read more.

Verba D. Hochstetler, 81, Nappanee, died peacefully at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren at her daughter’s residence.  She had been in ill health following a stroke one year ago.  She was born July 21, 1935 in Marshall County to Daniel J. and Emma D. (Yoder) Mullet.    On …read more.

Clara Kaiser, 86, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Dec. 17, 1929, the daughter of Oscar and Hulda (Beer) Graff. On May 7, 1950, she married Richard L. Kaiser; he preceded her in death on May 7, 2015. Clara …read more.

Brady Truman, 31, Columbia City, passed away at 5:21 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Pauline M. Robinson, 106, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. The Robinson family would like to thank Melodie Overmyer and her staff at Pilgrim Manor for taking such good care of Pauline. Pauline was born on July 8, 1910, in Peru, to Clarence O. and Effie M. …read more.

Ruth Almeda Wall, 97, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Peabody. She was born Aug. 13, 1919, in Wabash County, to Warren and Lora Winona Belle (Lawson) Ogan. Ruth was a 1937 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Ralph Ernest Wall on Sept. 2, 1939, …read more.

June Marie Vanator, previously of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Dekalb Health, Auburn. She was 84 at the time of her death. June was born to Larry H. and Violet (Little) “Gomar” Gommadinger on Nov. 6, 1931, in Indianapolis. She was a graduate of Leesburg High School and a former member …read more.

Robert W. Anthony, 88, and lifetime Plymouth resident, passed away in his home at 3:47 p.m. Sept. 12, 2016. Born in Plymouth, Bob graduated from West High School with the class of 1946. He married Jacqueline (Brooke) Anthony in June of 1950. She would precede him in death in 1997. Bob served in the U.S. …read more.

Heddie A. Westafer, 42, Columbia City, died at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence.  She was born July 23, 1974, in Wabash, to Herbert and Carole Allen. On June 8, 2002, she married Steven T. Westafer. Heddie loved to do arts and crafts and she loved her dogs Sophie and Oscar. She was …read more.

Judith Ambrose, 76, Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Mishawaka Campus. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home at this time.

Robert James Beaver Jr., 56, Beech Rd., Bourbon, died at 3:49 a.m. Sept. 9, 2016,  at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born on Aug. 16, 1960, in Chicago, Ill., to Robert Beaver Sr. and Leita (Hall) Beaver and had lived in the Argos Community since 1991, coming from Kingman, Ariz. He worked …read more.

Helen Maxine Garlits, 96, Roann, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, at her home. She was born May 29, 1920, in Morgantown, W.Va., to William and Eunice (Wilt) Bunner. Helen graduated from West Fairmont High School in Fairmont, W.Va., in 1936. She married Reuben Rudolph Garlits in Cumberland, Md., on Sept. 20, 1938; …read more.