Ruth Meek Enyart, 92, Rochester, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Nov. 26, 1923, Ruth was born in Toledo, Ohio, a cherished daughter of Wesley Odus and Cecelia Grace Freeman Meek. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. On Dec. 7, …read more.

Pamela S. “Pam” Margraves, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 4:03 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on Nov. 10, 1954, in Indianapolis, to Donald Paul and Patricia Ann (Ogburn) Spaulding. She attended public schools in Frankton, and moved to the Barbee Lake and Warsaw area about 25 …read more.

John Michael Van Curen, Mentone, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw, at the age of 71. He worked as a machinist for over 30 years at Chore Time Brock International in Milford. John had attended Nazarene Bible College for a number of years in Colorado Springs, …read more.

Virginia Lee “Ginny” Wyland, 75, Milford, passed away at 5:51 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at her home. She was born on April 21, 1940, in Goshen, to Arthur Dale and Marcella Virginia (Keim) Coy Sr. She was a lifetime Syracuse and Milford area resident, attended Syracuse High School and graduated in 1960 from Milford …read more.

Judith A. “Judy” Keck, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Sept. 7, 1939, in Goshen, to Robert W. and Marjorie J. (Laughlin) Wiles. She grew up in Syracuse, attended Syracuse High School and returned to the Syracuse area in 1970 …read more.

Kathryn J. “Jean” Stewart, 81, Syracuse, passed away at 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at her home. She was born on June 4, 1934, in Plymouth, to Leroy and Glenn (Rohrer) Coplen. She graduated in 1952 from Carmel High School, Carmel, and on Jan. 25, 1953, in Carmel she married Morris R. Stewart who …read more.

Leola Plank, 92, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at the IU Goshen Hospital. She was born on Aug. 11, 192,3 in Middlebury, to Edwin and Lydia (Egli) Miller. On Jan. 31, 1942, she married John Plank. Leola was a Milford resident for over 30 years and prior …read more.

Janet Horn, 80, of Goshen, formerly of Ligonier, passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at The Maples in Goshen. She was born on June 18, 1935, the daughter of James and Ruth (Stewart) Van Skyock in Geneva. On Feb. 11, 1956, she married Charles Lee Horn; he preceded her in death on March 20, …read more.

Buddy Mac Williams, 50, Wabash, died at 2:28 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born April 11, 1965, in Bluffton, to Mack E. Williams and Bernice (Napier) Pickering. Buddy was the Associate Minister at Potters House Ministries in Wabash. He was a member of Christmas …read more.

Patricia J. Hensley, 80, Argos, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at her home with her family at her side. Patricia was born June 12, 1935, in Argos, to Duward and Edna (Williams)Shaffer. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She worked at Sears in Plymouth for 32 years as a Store Manager, as …read more.

Bonnie J. Hendricks, 66, rural Plymouth, passed away at 4:17 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Signature Health Care, Bremen. Bonnie was born the daughter of Matthew Inman and Dora (Naragon) Whitmer at South Bend, on May 19, 1949. She had been a local resident since 1970. She was a homemaker and had previously worked …read more.

Charles L. “Chuck” Slane, Plymouth, an area resident all of his life, passed away at 1:39 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Chuck was born in South Bend on Dec. 5, 1929, to Charles L. and Louise (Wawrzynczak) Slane. On July 16, 1960, in Plymouth Chuck married Phyllis Jean …read more.

Ruth Enyart, 92, Rochester, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Life Care Center. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Virginia Lee ‘Ginny’ Wyland, 75, Milford, passed away at 5:51 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Judith Keck, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Ronald Lee Warner, 61, Plymouth, passed away peacefully at his residence, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Ron was born May 16, 1954, in Plymouth, to Lee and Helen (Warner) Thompson. He graduated from Plymouth High School. Ron worked in the construction business, and was active in a band where he played the guitar. He loved all …read more.

Charles Louis Slane, 86, Plymouth, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 26, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Carolyn M. Manuwal, 76, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth campus. Carolyn was born May 23, 1939, in Plymouth, to the late Harry L. and Jean (Warner) Kamp. She graduated from West High School in 1957. On June 15, 1957, in Plymouth, she married Dale A. Manuwal; …read more.

Todd W. Danner, 47, Pierceton, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 21, 1968, to Susan Danner and Howard H. Patrick in Columbia City. He was a 1987 graduate of Whitko High School. He honorably served in the United States Army 18 months …read more.

Tommy D. ‘Tom’ Burkett Sr., 73, Warsaw, passed away at 4:21 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. He was born May 1, 1942, in Martin, Ky., to Allen and Magdaline (Judd) Burkett. He attended public schools in Kentucky and moved to the Pierceton area 50 years ago from Kentucky. He formerly …read more.

Dale L. McCollough, 86, Bourbon, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at his home. Dale was born Sept. 14, 1929, at Bourbon, to Harry and Frances (Kitch) McCollough. He was a lifelong resident of Bourbon. He farmed and retired from the United States Postal service as a rural letter carrier in 2000. Dale enjoyed reading, …read more.

Ruth Barron, 91, Columbia City, passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home.

Rosemary Pike, 83, Bremen, passed away at 8:06 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at IU Health of Goshen, with family by her side. Rosemary was born on Feb. 24, 1933, the daughter of the late Russell and Ethel (Gray) Shafer. On Nov. 22, 1953, she married the love of her life, Forrest “Dale” Pike. He …read more.

Beverly June Firestone, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, in the Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Beverly was born May 31, 1925, in LaPaz, to the late Raymond and Vada (Harbaugh) Firestone. She graduated in 1943 from the LaPaz High School. Beverly enjoyed playing Bingo, working on …read more.

Kris L. Morcombe, 68, a lifetime resident of Plymouth, passed away following an illness on Thursday, Feb. 25, in the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Etheree Linda Jones, 85, Rochester and formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Life Care Center in Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna.

Janet L. Renbarger, 96, formerly of Wabash, passed away at 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at her lake home on Lake Tippecanoe. She was born to the late Lawrence and Madge (Bannister) Blood on April 1, 1919, in Wabash. Janet married Harold E. Renbarger on Jan. 9, 1938, he passed away in Nov. of …read more.

Elizabeth L. Beck, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 5:01 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Services for Linda Lou Jeffersen Howard, who passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in Harvest Community Church, Pierceton, with Pastor Glenn Hall officiating. Burial will be at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guestbook or send condolences …read more.

John S. Hartzler, 87, Syracuse, died Thursday morning, Feb. 25, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born July 22, 1928, in Flint, Mich. to John S. and Martha Fern (Morningstar) Hartzler. On Dec. 30, 1954, he married Dolores M. Kammerdiener in Syracuse. She survives, along with a daughter: Linda (Roger) Bertram, Cromwell; two …read more.

Donita L. (Swoverland) Geiger, 74, Churubusco, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 16, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Donald F. and Cordelia (Katie) (Carriger) Swoverland. She spent her formative years in Whitley County, and graduated from Churubusco …read more.

Reverend John Elmer Hartman passed away at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Culver. Rev. John Hartman was born on Jan. 23, 1929, at home, to Elmer Y. and Alice R. (Hartzler) Hartman in Elkhart. He married his lifelong sweetheart, Fern M. Myers, in Elkhart, on Sept. 27, …read more.

Rebecca Ann Lewis, 43, Ligonier, passed away at her home Tuesday evening, Feb. 23, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 9, 1972, the daughter of Ralph and Nancy (Poindexter) Lewis, Richmond. You could always find Rebecca with her nose in a romance novel or a sci-fi book. Reading was her favorite pastime. …read more.

Patricia Jean Wilcox, 84, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016m at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. She was born to the late John Francis and Velda Virginia (Winslow) Bott on March 15, 1931, in Marion. She was a graduate from St. Paul’s High School. Patricia married John E. Wilcox on Aug. 15, …read more.

Roberto Aguilar, 58, Leesburg, died at 2:22 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born April 16, 1957, in Brownsville, Texas, to Olivia Aguilar, who is deceased. He worked 25 years at RR Donnelly and Sons as a material handler in the west plant pressroom where he met his wife Sheila …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.

Norma Belle Hawk, 95, Columbia City, died at 4:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born Feb. 19, 1921, in Panama, Ill., a daughter of the late Donald Forrest and Grace Allena (West) Ernst. In 1924, the family moved to Columbia City where she did her schooling, graduating …read more.

Earl “Wayne” Cox, 93, a Marshall County resident and farmer for most of his life, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Wayne was born in Plymouth, on June 12, 1922, to Edgar J. and Lura G. (Snyder) Cox. He graduated from LaPaz High School …read more.

Shane O. Jackson, 45, of Kimmell, passed away on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 23, 1971, the son of Russell and Sherry (Smith) Jackson in Fort Wayne. On Oct. 17, 1995 he married Robin Heppner in Albion. …read more.

John E. Hartman, Plymouth, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. He was born in Goshen on Jan. 23, 1929. Further details are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Earl “Wayne” Cox, 93, a Marshall County resident most of his life, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret A. Morford, 96, North Manchester, died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born on July 20, 1919, in Whitley County, to Virgil G. and Opal (Lehman) Little, both deceased. She was a 1937 graduate of Chester High School, North Manchester. She married Harold Morford on …read more.

Marvelene M. Stacy, 78, North Manchester, died at 11:29 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Marvelene was born on Sept. 10, 1937, in LaPorte County, to Walter and Hattie (Shei) Christoph, both deceased. She married Joe B. Stacy on Jan. 19, 1957. He died April 6, 2011. She was a …read more.

Plessa Edward Mast, 89, Urbana, Ill., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Ed was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Bourbon, to Plessa L and Vada Mae Mast. His father was a minister in the United Brethren Church and his mother received seminary training before becoming a pastor’s wife and homemaker for Ed and his three siblings, …read more.

Seward Forrest Heckaman, 86, Columbia City, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Roberto Aguilar, 58, Leesburg, passed away at 2:22 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

John Howkinson, Rochester, died in peace at 3:52 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. The chronological order of his life is as follows: Born: March 27,1936 to Mayme (Bryan) Howkinson d. 1938 and Richard Howkinson d. 1993. Stepmother; Mary (Finney) Howkinson d. 2009. Brother: Jim Howkinson d. 2005. Sister Jill Howkinson d. 1943; Sister Jan (Howkinson) …read more.

Dustin Wayne Reaker, 29, Bremen, passed away due to an ice fishing accident. Dustin was born on Oct. 10, 1986, in Mishawaka. Dustin is survived by his parents: Larry (Risa) Reaker, Bremen; daughter: Lily Marie Reaker; four siblings: Tessa Reaker, Inwood; Brandon Reaker, Bremen; Taylor (Stef) Weidner, LaPaz; Jesse (Kristen) Greenlee, Nappanee; paternal grandparents: Marlow …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.

Dorothy M. Bailey, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at her residence at the age of 89. She was a 1943 graduate of Harper High School in Chicago, Ill., and in 1968 she graduated from Northern Illinois University. Dorothy was an elementary school teacher for 20 years in DeKalb, Ill. …read more.

Larry D. Staner, 72, Bremen, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at his home. He was born on Sept. 18, 1943, in Fort Wayne, to the late Oliver and Hazel (Benninghoff) Staner and his lived in Bremen since 1987 coming from Argos. On July 11, 1987 in Bremen, he married Geraldine A. …read more.

James McIntosh, 82, Tippecanoe, passed at 3:47 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on May 19, 1933, in Irvine, Ky. to John and Martha (Frazier) McIntosh. He was married on Dec. 31, 1974 in Bourbon, to Arminta Suzie (Edmondson) Tackett, she survives. Jim was a machinist at …read more.

Maxine Frances Scheiber, 83, Columbia City, and formerly of Larwill, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at her home. Born Oct. 25, 1932, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Phillip J. and Genevieve M. (Schiffli) Herber. She graduated from St. Francis High School in Mishawaka with the Class of 1950. …read more.

David N. Petteys, 61, Bourbon, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. David was born July 9, 1954, to Floyd B. and Hazel K. (Weiss) Petteys at Warsaw. He has been a resident of Bourbon the past 22 years moving here from the Kosciusko county area. He was retired …read more.

Kay E. Michael, 69, Warsaw, died at 7:23 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw. She was born April 18, 1946, in Wabash, to Walter and Wilma (Hamman) Keirn, both deceased. Kay was an executive secretary for 15 years at United Telephone Company, Warsaw. She married Richard Dean Michael on Sept. 26, 1992. …read more.

Marilyn M. Mort, 84, Warsaw, died at 4:12 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in her home. Marilyn was born on Sept. 19, 1931, in North Manchester, to Herman and Lillian (Heeter) Martin. She was a 1949 graduate of North Manchester High School and lived most of her life in Kosciusko County. She married Joseph Mort …read more.

Beverly Ellen Westendorf, 59, North Manchester, died at 1:41 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at her residence. Beverly was born on June 19, 1956, in Warsaw, to Donald Boyer and Thelma Evans. She married Doug Westendorf on March 18, 1982. He survives. She was the owner and operator of the North Manchester Time Out Inn …read more.

Frank Hurd, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, in his residence. On Jan. 31, 1952, he was born in Estel, Ky. to Frank and Marie (Shepherd) Hurd Sr. He was united in marriage to Linda Hyden in 1991 in Warsaw, who survives. Living most of his life in Warsaw, Frank …read more.

James McIntosh, 82, Tippecanoe, passed at 3:47 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Mr. John Howkinson, 79, Rochester, passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Kathleen M. (Doody) Vires, 79, Rochester, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 19, 1937, in Chicago, Ill. to James Patrick Doody and Beatrice (Mercier) Doody. Kathleen had lived in Rochester since July 2007, coming from Culver, where she had lived for …read more.

Norma Jean Robinson, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in her residence. On May 1, 1932, she was born in Warsaw, to George and Daisy Slater. She was united in marriage to Loyd Robinson on March 8, 1986, in Warsaw. He preceded her in death. Jean lived most of her …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.

Terry E. Ickes, 75, Fort Wayne, passed away at 10:08 a.m. peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at his home in Fort Wayne. Mr. Ickes was born on June 3, 1940, in Garrett, a son of Eugene V. and Lucy “Sis” (Bryie) Ickes. He spent his formative years in Hartford …read more.

Kathleen M. (Doody) Vires, 79, Rochester, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Linda Lou Jeffersen Howard, 54, Pierceton, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in her residence. On Jan. 27, 1962, she was born in Columbia City, to Kelsey and Carolyn (Parrett) Jeffersen. She was united in marriage with Wayne Howard and then married David Richter. Linda lived most of her life in the …read more.

Michael “Mike” L. Waak, 57, LaFontaine, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. He was born to the Ronald Lee Waak of LaPorte, and the late, Carol (Myers) Waak on Dec. 5, 1958, in Michigan City. Mike graduated in 1976 from Rolling Prairie High School …read more.

Jane E. Sharp, 84, formerly of Roann, died at 4:54 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Oct. 26, 1931, in Etna Green, to John Ganshorn and Mary Agness (Hatfield) Anglin. Jane was a 1949 graduate of Bourbon High School. She married Raymond S. Sharp in Columbia City, on Oct. …read more.

Rex E. Price, 84, Wabash, died at 10:42 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 6, 1931, in Laketon, to James Esta and Golda (Rutledge) Price. Rex was a 1949 graduate of Laketon High School, received his B.S. degree from Manchester College in 1958, and received his Masters degree …read more.

Elizabeth Richardson, 54, Kewanna passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, at her residence. Born on Sept. 20, 1961, in Cheyenne, Wyo., the daughter of the late Thomas and Barbara (Pack) Ball. She was employed at WestRock Company in Plymouth. Her hobbies included Facebook and social media, hosting cook outs and spending time with …read more.

Mike Neer, 56, North Webster, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Elizabeth Richardson, 54, Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, at her residence. Her visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Kewanna. Further details are …read more.

Allen R. Graber, 69, North Webster, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 17, 1946, in Warsaw, to William J. and Nora (Slaubaugh) Graber. He grew up in Marshall County, graduated in 1964 from Triton High School in Bourbon, and was …read more.

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth (Bettinger) Nickels, 60, of Hanover, entered this life on Nov. 21, 1955, in Warsaw. She was the beloved daughter of the late Marjorie J. Gulland Shipley. A 1974 graduate of Warsaw High School, Ruth received her Bachelors Degree from DePauw University in Greencastle and her Masters from Ithaca College. An award winning …read more.

Helen G. Palmer, 85, Columbia City, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Peabody Home, North Manchester where she had been a resident since January. She was born March 8, 1930, in Cleveland Township, Whitley County a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Ann (English) Gerard. She graduated from South Whitley High School. On …read more.

Richard “Dick” A. Lemler, 80, Tippecanoe, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at home in his peaceful sleep. Dick was born on Feb. 28, 1935, at Bourbon, to Harold and Ruth (Secrist) Lemler. He was a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He was a farmer and had worked as an Escort for Fairmont …read more.

Allen R. Graber, 69, North Webster, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Jeff Moles, Sr., 49, Syracuse, died at his home early Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, 2016, of natural causes. He was born in Goshen on April 16, 1966, to Hess and Marvel (Dills) Moles. On Feb. 23, 2002, he married Michelle Meyer in Goshen. She survives along with a son: Jeffrey Lee (Jennifer) Moles Jr., Elkhart; …read more.

Ellen (Gaff) Knafel Griffin, 95, formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne. Although she had been in declining health, she had been more seriously ill since January. Mrs. Griffin was born in Larwill on March 4, 1920, a daughter …read more.

Wilma L. Elkins, 82, and Plymouth resident since 1954, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 14, 2016. Wilma was born in Lakeville, on Feb. 4, 1934, to Sidney and Dessie Vera (Fisher) Smith. She attended Lakeville High School. On Feb. 6, 1954, in Lakeville, Wilma became the bride of Harold F. Elkins, and the couple …read more.

Kay A Cunningham, 84, Columbia City and formerly of Swayzee, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born Sept. 20, 1931, in Swayzee, he was the son of Virgil C. and Mattie M. (Lyons) Cunningham. He was an athlete at Swayzee High School, playing baseball, basketball …read more.

Robert E. Dixon, 86, Wabash, died at 1:46 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born Dec. 16, 1929, in Liberty Mills, to Lloyd and Laura (Conrad) Dixon. Robert was a 1948 graduate of Laketon High School. He was a US Army veteran serving 1951-1953 during Korean War time. He …read more.

Shawna Lynn Wallace-Watson, 35, Wabash, died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at her home. She was born May 15, 1980, in Wabash. She was raised by Gene Fox and Kathleen and Loren Rife. Shawna was a 1999 graduate of North Miami High School. She enjoyed watching her sons wrestle, riding Harley’s, loved music, …read more.

Doris B. Forbes, 87, Wabash, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born Jan. 21, 1929, in Miami County, to Loren English and Vera May (Hiner) Carpenter. Doris married Junior Maxwell Forbes in Wabash County on June 1, 1947; he died April 1, 2010. She …read more.

Christopher Austin Davis, 13, Warsaw, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born July 30, 2002, in Warsaw, to Dannie and Terri (McDonald) Davis. A lifetime resident of Warsaw he was a seventh grade student at Edgewood Middle School, Warsaw. He was baptized in the Lutheran …read more.

David Lowell Biltz, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born to Clarence and Margaret (Timko) Biltz on Nov. 11, 1937, in Warsaw. He married Francis Gayle Reese at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw, on Dec. 5, 1959. He honorably served in the United States …read more.

Although he was taken from his loved ones too soon, Roger Franklin Fry made the most of each and every day he was given while holding his loved ones near. He was never one to worry about the things of this world, rather, he was a man of faith who faced whatever came his way …read more.

Chester L. Clampitt, Jr., 76, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in his Warsaw home. Born Oct. 24, 1939, Chet, as he was known, was born to Chester L. and Esther L. (Wills) Clampitt, Sr. in Frankfort. He was a 1957 graduate of Mentone High School and was a lifetime Kosciusko County …read more.

Gary Cristian Troyer, Topeka, 67, died on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at his home. Mr. Troyer was born at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake, on June 23, 1948, to Jonathan Arthur and Lydiann (Frey) Troyer. He graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1966; over the years, Gary was employed at Starcraft Vans, Supreme Corporation, Crystal …read more.

Although Randall Jones will be deeply missed, he made a significant impact in the lives of everyone he met in the time he was given. He was an honorable businessman who was known for his integrity and hard work. Nothing compared to Randy’s greatest role, however, which was being a father to the two daughters …read more.

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.

Wilma L. Elkins, 82, Plymouth, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Charles Curtis Allen, 82, Plymouth resident since 2005, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Curt was born Sept. 5, 1933, in Benton, Ill., to Oley and Vineta (Gulley) Allen. He graduated from Benton High School in 1950. He married …read more.

David L. Biltz, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Gloria A. Line Shoemaker, 82, South Whitley, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City, where she had been a resident since Thursday, Feb. 11. She was born Jan. 21, 1934, in Whitley County, a daughter of Verne K. and Della M. (Gause) Yant. She attended school in …read more.

Kathleen “Kathy” J. Rhodes, 45, Warsaw, passed away at 5:18 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she attended Warsaw Community Church. Kathy had worked as a clerk at Staples in Warsaw and also worked for Home Helpers of Warsaw. She enjoyed antiques, reading, writing …read more.

Charles Curtis Allen, 82, Plymouth resident since 2005, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Larry Livengood, 70, Columbia City, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home Columbia City.

Betty J. Lewallen, 86, North Webster, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at her home. She was born June 13, 1929, in Warsaw to Delbert & Glea (Rider) East. She grew up in the Warsaw/Mentone area and graduated in 1947 from Mentone High School. She was married April 26, 1947, in Warsaw …read more.

E. Lauree Brubaker, Grace Village, Winona Lake, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Aug. 13, 1922, in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County, to John D. and Flossie “Mae” (Kurtz) Foreman. She was united in marriage to Wilmer H. Brubaker Aug. 27, 1977, …read more.