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.

Velma M. White-Smith, 93, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, passed away at 10:59 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born to the late Walter V. and Tessie (Garst) Hawley June 13, 1922, in Wabash. Velma married Curtis Eugene White Jan. 24, 1953. He passed away Feb. 4, 1984. …read more.

Leonard J. Hartman, 87, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Leonard was born Nov. 3, 1928, in Marshall County to John Richard and Daisy (McCullough) Hartman. On Aug. 18, 1948, Leonard married the former Tyrus L. Wallace in a ceremony in Plymouth. They were blessed with six …read more.

Marolyn Jo Anne Cook Bills, Warsaw, passed away at 1:42 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 84. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she worked for United Telephone Company for 30 years, retiring in 1989. Marolyn worked there as the supervisor of CTI …read more.

Randall John Jones, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Elizabeth Vaudene French, who was never without a smile and seldom without a fresh-baked pie, passed away Friday, Feb. 12. She was 83. She was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Norcatur, Kan., to Edward A. and Velma (Miller) Railsback. She attended Laketon High School and, on Dec. 24, 1950, she married William Edward French, who …read more.

Donna Lynn Asa, 53, Columbia City, passed away at 7:08 p.m. Thursday Feb. 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 9, 1962, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of William and Margaret (Hedrick) Kintzel. Donna was a lifetime area resident and attended local schools. She graduated from Columbia City High …read more.

Evelyn M. Clouse, 91, Churubusco, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. The beloved wife and mother of four was born to Earlin and Mary (McClain) Budd on Oct. 26, 1924, in Noble County. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

Cindice Sue “Cindy” Barrus, 61, rural Wabash, died at 9:04 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Aug. 10, 1954, in Wabash, to Jack Campbell and Roxanne (Fearnow) Stubbs. Cindy graduated from Wabash High School in 1972. She married Glenn E. Barrus in Andrews, on April 15, 1972. She worked …read more.

Chad Robert Lauer, 44, Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, football, and boating. Chad is survived by parents: Cheryl Lauer, Fort Wayne; John Lauer, Syracuse; sisters: Cynthia Lauer, Fort Wayne; Michelle (Jonathan Baker) Lauer, Wesley Chapel, Fla.; and Rebecca Lauer, Tampa; two nieces and two nephews. Services will be at …read more.

Honor Margaret Brader, 88, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Nov. 22, 1927, in Parsons, Pa. to William and Maude Dixon Davies. She was united in marriage to Edmund E. Brader in Kingston, Pa. on Dec. 6, 1947. He preceded her on Sept. 19, 2012. She …read more.

Robert Larry Willgues, 68, died peacefully at the home of his son in Columbia City at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born Jan. 2, 1948, in Akron, a son of the late Robert Lehr and Mary Louise (Hamby) Willgues. His formative years were spent in Akron …read more.

Robert August Gallmeyer, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at North Ridge Village Nursing, Albion. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Honor Margaret Brader, 88, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Bruce K. Tillman, 25, Silver Lake, passed away at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,. Warsaw.

Lois E. Smith, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Renaissance Village of Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 9, 1926, in Coesse, she was the daughter of Paul Walker and Margaret (Miller) Walker. She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1944. While roller skating at a rink, …read more.

Ann (Driscoll) Kirkman, 68, Columbia City, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 2, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of Roy William Driscoll and Icel (Tiernan) Driscoll. She was raised Catholic and had worked in the cafeteria at the Des Moines General …read more.

Carol Jane Minix, 79, Warsaw, and formerly of Bourbon, and Polk City, Fla. passed at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 13, 1936, in Marshall County, to William Harold and Elma (Winterrowd) Fanning. She was a Tippecanoe High School graduate. Carol is survived by …read more.

Arlie P. Caudill, 88, Wabash, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at his home. He was born May 30, 1927, in Harlan County, Ky. to P.W. and Donie (Wells) Caudill. Arlie married Ruth Powell in Clintwood, Va. on May 30, 1951. He was a WWII US Navy veteran. He retired from GenCorp in …read more.

Vickie Lynn Harvey, 58, of rural Claypool, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at her home. She was born April 11, 1957, in Fort Myers, Fla. to Billy Ray Bragg and Imogene (Wade) Arone. Vickie attended Sarasota County Technical Institute in Sarasota, Fla. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse 20 years and worked …read more.

Linda S. Bauer, 64, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home. She was born on Nov. 8, 1951, in Elkhart, to Vernon H. and Phyllis Jean (Haursperger) Timke. She was married on July 29, 1981, in Chicago to Robert Scott Bauer Jr. who preceded her in 2003. She spent most of …read more.

Lynn Alan Klingaman, 84, of Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, died at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at his home. He was born July 22, 1931, in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County a son of Kenneth W. and Mary E. (Corbin) Klingaman. He attended eight grades at Troy Center School and graduated from Larwill …read more.

Curtis Eugene Parrett, 31, Columbia City, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington. Born on Jan. 2, 1985, in Columbia City, he was the son of Neil and Debbie(Utter) Parrett. Curtis was a lifetime Whitley County resident and attended local schools, graduating from Columbia City High School with the …read more.

Lois E. Smith, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Corey Micheal Malik, 30, North Manchester, died at 10:53 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in his residence. He was born Nov. 16, 1985, in Battle Creek, Mich. to Don Corey and Koweba Sue Malik. Corey worked in shipping at Automated Egg, North Manchester, and was a machine operator at Maple Leaf Farms, Milford. He is …read more.

Mrs. Karen L. Ewen, 69, Rochester, passed away at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Kindred Hospital of Mishawaka. On July 24, 1946, Karen Lee Halfast was born in Cory, Pa. She was the cherished daughter of Dr. Richard and Clarice J. Bell Halfast. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers, Rick and …read more.

Harold E. McClure, Sr., 75, Churubusco, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 30, 1940, in Senora, Ky., he was the son of Fred and Dolores (Kessinger) McClure. His family moved up from Kentucky and lived in Allen County then moved to Whitley County in 1953. …read more.

Curtis Parrett, 31, Columbia City, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

William A. Sommers, 61, Plymouth, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at the home of his brother, Tim. Bill was born on September 29, 1954, in LaPorte, to the late Alfred and Dona (Walters) Sommers. He was a traveler and lived in many different parts of the United States, always coming back …read more.

Helen M. Good, 82, Mentone, passed at 2:58 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 10, 1933, in Rochester, to Harley and Wiladine (Shively) Beck. She was married on Aug. 22, 1953, in Rochester, to Joseph C. Good, he survives. Helen was a 46 year Avon …read more.

Harold E. McClure, Sr., 75, Churubusco, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Loretta J. (Lewis) Pedigo, 70, a resident of rural Churubusco, and wife of Walter L. Pedigo, passed away at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home in Noble Township with her family by her side. She had been in declining health for nearly three years, and had been more seriously ill for the …read more.

Ron Weaver, 66, Kimmel, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 20, 1949 in LaGrange County to Harry & Clara (Berkey) Weaver. On April 7, 1996, he married Kim Lowe who survives. He retired after 28 years as a metal fabricator …read more.

Douglas A. Flory, 71, Tippecanoe, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Kindred Hospital of Northern Indiana, Mishawaka. Doug was born on Nov. 2, 1944, in Warsaw, to Arnold and Clarabel (Carey) Flory. He was a 1962 graduate of Tippecanoe High School and a lifelong resident of rural Tippecanoe. He was a farmer …read more.

Eugene R. Gray, 85, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Gene was born on Oct. 29, 1930, in Providence, R.I. to David R. Sr. and Edwina P. (Ryon) Gray. He graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. …read more.

Kelby Craig Jones, 37, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:38 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in his residence. On July 11, 1978, he was born in Peru, to K.C. and Doris (Tibbets) Jones. He lived in Colorado until he moved to Rochester, where he graduated in 1997. He met LaDonna (Fitzpatrick) Jones, who survives, in …read more.

Aziah E. Smith, 18, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Feb. 6, 2016, in Marion. Born June 22, 1997, in Noblesville, she was the daughter of Earnest A. Smith, lll and Gina Faucett. She had lived in Columbia City since 2001 and graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 2015. She …read more.

Frank Everett Watson of Warsaw, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 85. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past nine years. He was a 1947 graduate of West Monroe High School in Louisiana. Frank then enlisted in the …read more.

Philip H. Gretter Sr., a man of great faith, was taken homeward to be in Heaven with his Lord and Savior on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2016, after experiencing a sudden heart attack while visiting the office of Dr. Byron Holm at the LifePlex accompanied by his beloved wife, Barb. Phil was born on Oct. …read more.

Kelby Craig Jones, 37, Warsaw, passed away at 8:38 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Edward M. King, 91, Rochester, passed away at 2:52 a.m. Wednesday. Feb. 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on June 8, 1924, in Talma, the son of Fred and Elma (Crum) King. He grew up on his family farm and served with the United States Army from 1948 to 1949. On Nov. 3, …read more.

Mr. Ivan “Buddy” Abrams, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, at his home. This followed a valiant and courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Minnie, a small town in Floyd County, Ky., on Nov. 1, 1935, Ivan …read more.

James Milton “Jim” Wolf went to be with the Lord at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Jim, the son born to Merl J. and Elizabeth Lorena (Egolf) Wolf, was born in Atwood, on Nov. 30, 1925. He was a 1944 graduate of Atwood High School. Jim entered into active …read more.

Alice M. Latta, 102, Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Mamor, Warsaw. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jean Headley Hetrick, 75, Walnut Street, Argos, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at her residence following a two-month illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Lottsburg, Va., to Howard H. Headley and Ruth E. (Rock) Headley at the home of her grandparents, Harvey and Evaline Headley. She lived there four years until …read more.

Ina “Jeanette” Mast, 73, Apache Junction, Ariz., and of Pierceton, passed away at 2:02 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On March 5, 1942, she was born in Warsaw to John B. and Vera M. (Rule) Homan. She was united in marriage to Rex D. Mast in South Whitley, June 3, …read more.

Blane E. Biller, 53, Milford, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Kindred Valley View Healthcare Center, Elkhart, where he has been since December. He was born Feb. 18, 1962, in Warsaw, to Kendall E. and Maxine (McCuen) Biller. He was a lifetime area resident. He attended the Cardinal Center and worked at …read more.

Christina Alexandria Marie Moren, 17, Walkerton, passed away as a result of an automobile accident Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Christina was born July 30, 1998, the daughter of James and Cherie (Hunsberger) Moren. She is survived by her parents, James (Cherie) Moren, Walkerton; three brothers: Mark (Jessica) Moren, Valparaiso, Lukas (Lindsey) Moren, Nappanee, and Jamie …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.

Hannah Belle Marrs, 94, formerly of South Whitley, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Peabody Home, North Manchester where she resided since Dec. 2004. She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Whitley County, a daughter of Carlyle Roberts and Lettie Mae (Bayman) Thomson. Her formative years were spent in Cleveland Township. She …read more.

Lanaya “Tina” Collier, 43, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2016, following an auto accident east of town. Born July 19, 1972, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Roger W. Collier and Carol (Hatch) Lortie. She grew up in Huntertown and Adams County before moving to the Columbia City area and …read more.

Ruth E. Hoffer passed away at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was 62. Ruth was born to Frank DeVon and Dorothy Elizabeth (Hershberger) Hoffer June 27, 1953, in Warsaw. Ruth was a 1971 graduate of Mentone High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in …read more.

Paul E. Hayden, 69, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Paul was born on Dec. 12, 1946, in Muncie, the son of Harold and Leah Jean (Maddox) Hayden. He was a graduate of Muncie High School. Paul worked many years as an Engineer on the Railroad, often …read more.

Jean Headley Hetrick, 75, Argos, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at her residence following a two month illness. She was born on Feb. 11, 1940 in Lottsburg, Va. to Howard H. Headley and Ruth E. Headley. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Richard Lee Personette, 57, Culver, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Richard was born Dec. 21, 1958, in Plymouth, and married Peggy Hansen on Nov. 11, 2011, in Culver. He retired from McGill’s Corp. in Valparaiso. He was a Cubs fan and a Peyton Manning fan. He …read more.

Sue Ellen (Houck) Johnston peacefully went home to be with her Heavenly Father while holding the hand of her husband of 57 years, Gaylord Dean Johnston, at Englewood, Fla., Community Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at the age of 75. Sue was born on Feb. 20, 1940, in Warsaw, the daughter of George Robert …read more.

Paul E. Rubenacker, 73, Pierceton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home as the result of injuries suffered in a house fire. He was born on October 24, 1942, in Memphis, Tenn. to Robert Paul and Phyllis Ann (Baker) Rubenacker. He graduated from Cairo High School in Cairo, Ill. and from DeVry …read more.

Lanaya “Tina” Collier, 43, of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, following an automotive accident. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Melvin “Don” Swangin, 59, Columbia City, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Born Nov. 22, 1956, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Richard and Naomi (Sheckles) Swangin. At the young age of 6, Don’s mother passed away and by the age of 13, his dad also passed. …read more.

Kathleen M. Goldt, 54, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully in the home and care of her dear friends, John and Janette Jacobson, on Tuesday morning, Feb. 2, 2016. Kathleen was born in Plymouth on Sept. 11, 1961, to Gerhart and Beverly Goldt. She graduated from Plymouth High School. She was a home caregiver …read more.

Mark A. Birney, 71, Argos, , died at 9:18 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at a neighbor residence in Argos, following a sudden illness. Mark was born on Feb. 18, 1944, in Wichita, Ks. to William A. Birney and Leola June (Brohard) Martin who preceded him on July 20, 2011. Mark was a Roustabout working …read more.

Charles A. Richardson, 65, Kewanna, passed away at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Born on Jan. 22, 1951, in Rochester, he was the son of Kenneth and Phyllis (Smith) Richardson. Charlie formerly worked at Kewanna Metal Specialties retiring in 2014. He was a member of the V.F.W. Charlie enjoyed socializing, fishing with his boys …read more.

Faye Howard, 72, of Rogersville, Ala., passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 at her residence. She attended Old Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church, Rogersville. There will be no service at this time. She was preceded in death by her father: Jesse Jackson; sisters: Betty and Ida Mae; brother: Arnold; companion: Bobby; and nephew: Rusty. She is …read more.

Sue Ellen Johnston, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home.

Pride Anthony Fowler, 62, Columbia City, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born March 15, 1953, in Warsaw, to John R. Fowler and June N. (Jones) May. He moved to Columbia City from Warsaw several years ago. Pride enjoyed being outside, fishing, hunting, and trapping. Pride is …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.

Melvin “Don” Swangin, 59, Columbia City, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Leslie Hardwick, 68, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on April 28, 1947, to George and Ruth Ellen (Greenstreet) Stimmel in Richmond. On March 25, 1991, she married Clayton Hardwick in Ligonier. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1999. Mrs. Hardwick was …read more.

Paul E. Rubenacker, 73, Pierceton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

David E. Dickerhoff, 67, of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at his home after a year long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 21, 1948, in Wabash County, the son of Max E. and Martha (Zellers) Dickerhoff. His formative years were spent in Silver Lake. He graduated …read more.

Margaret E. Kauffman, 91, Columbia City, passed away at 12:43 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 24, 1924, in Union Township of Whitley County, she was the daughter of Robert Kenneth and Eloise Ellen (Tucker) Briggs. She attended her first year of school at Collins in Smith …read more.

Susan Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born on Sept. 9, 1945, in Fort Wayne, to Charles and Pauline (Wagner) Blue. She was a Syracuse area resident since 1979. She is survived by her daughter: Paula Fiscus, Milford; son: Brad (Cheryl) Smith, Franklin, Tenn.; …read more.

Phillip M. Hardy, 42, Linden, died at 10:06 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in I.U. Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. He was born August 16, 1973, in Wabash, to Thomas E. and Shelley L. Hardy. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1991. On Dec. 28, 2001, he married Nicole L. Allen. He had been a driver …read more.

Glenna E. Parker, 73, Silver Lake, died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Fort Wayne. Glenna was born in Kosciusko County on July 26, 1942, to Lawrence and Alice (Moore) Wray. She was the former owner of the Log Cabin Restaurant and was a hairdresser for many years. Glenna loved wintering in The …read more.

David James Solomon, 46, Terrell, Texas, and formerly of Argos, died at 3:19 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Forney, Texas. He was born on April 28, 1969, in Plymouth, to Everett “Bud” Solomon and Bonnie (Fishburn) Solomon. David had lived in Texas for the past several years, …read more.

Susan Smith, 70, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Larry Lee Collins, Sr., 67, Bremen, passed away at 9:08 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in his home. Larry was born on April 18, 1948, the son of Forrest and Violet B. (Wolfe) Collins. He is survived by two children: Larry Collins, Jr.; and Nicole (Shawn) Collins, both of Elkhart; two grandchildren; and two sisters: …read more.

Mark A. Birney, 71, Argos, died at 9:18 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, following a sudden illness. Arrangements are pending at Earl Grossman Funeral Home.

David James Solomon, 46, formerly of Argos, died at 3:19 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 in Forney, Texas from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on April 28, 1969, to Everett “Bud” Solomon and Bonnie (Fishburn) Solomon. Arrangements are pending at Earl Grossman Funeral Home.

Virginia L. Scott, 87, Warsaw, and formerly of Rochester, passed away peacefully at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 3, 1928, in Chicago, Ill. to Milo and Esther Hair. On June 29, 1946, she married the love of her life, Eugene “Scotty” Scott. He …read more.

Bill E. Brown 82, Rochester, passed away at 11:04 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at his residence. He was born on May 29, 1933 in Pulaski County, the son of Louis E. and Olive (Harris) Brown. On Sept. 9, 1956, in Peru, he married Patsy L. Gayhart and she survives. He served with the Unites …read more.

Margaret V. “Maggie” Black, 82, rural Akron, passed at 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Nov. 1, 1933, in Pendleton, to Richard and Irene (Umbenhour) Hodges. She was married on Nov. 3, 1951, in Akron, to Gene Black, he survives. Maggie was a homemaker …read more.

Glenda L. Starner, 81, of rural Claypool, passed at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. She was born on March 7, 1934, in Wabash, to Roy and Katherine (Perry) Holle. She was married on Sept. 8, 1951 to Robert Starner who preceded Feb. 14, 2013. She had worked for …read more.

Maurice E. Morrison, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 29, 1936, he was born in Pierceton to Walter and Irene (Froh) Morrison. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, he was former owner of Roto Rooter of Kosciusko County, where he served for 45 …read more.

Erma I. Mast, 79, Lexington, Ky., and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at her home. She was born on Sept. 6, 1936, in Syracuse, to Wilbur Perry and Loah Mabel (Roberts) Walton. She attended Milford High School and was a lifetime Syracuse area resident until she moved to …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.

Ada Riley, 55, Topeka, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at her home. She was born on Oct. 1, 1960 in Scottsburg, to Walter and Elsie (Barger) Riley. Ada is survived by her son: Roy Brickey Jr., Topeka; two daughters: Angela Brickey, Ligonier; Rochelle Brickey, Topeka; eight grandchildren; four sisters: Betty …read more.

Lillian Conley, 69, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the IU Goshen Hospital. She was born on Oct. 28, 1946, in Logan County, W. Va., to Henry and Ardith (Dial) Smith. On March 28, 1970, she married Orie Conley who survives. She was a member of the Free United Baptist Church in …read more.

Sue Ann Nowlin, 50, of Fort Wayne, laid her weary head to rest at 4:28 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. She was born on Oct. 26, 1965, the daughter of Donald Roy and Donna I. (Thunander) Seidner, in Goshen. She is survived by three children: Daneille (Joey) O’Haver of Goshen and Brandon Dills and Natasha …read more.

Francis Dean Turner, 80, formerly of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 15, 1935, to the late William R. and Laura (Smith) Turner in Marion. Francis married Carol F. Tomlinson on Nov. 1, 1953, in the Wesleyan Methodist Church …read more.

Daniel Barton Giles, 63, Plymouth, and formerly of Edwardsburg, Mich., passed away at his home on Friday, Jan. 29, of natural causes. Dan was born in Indianapolis, the son of Aaron Benjamin and Clarice Opal (Benjamin) Giles on July 16, 1952. He graduated from Carmel High School in the Class of 1970. He then attended …read more.

Margaret “Maggie” V. Black, 82, rural Akron, passed at 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home Akron.

Glenda L. Starner, 81, rural Claypool, passed at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Keith H. Dowell, 88, Columbia City, died at 5:02 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born March 21, 1927, in Columbia City, a son of Lee W. and Bessie L. (Pence) Dowell. He graduated from Columbia City High School in 1945. On Feb. 23, 1946, he was united in marriage …read more.

Rita “Darlene” DeTurk, 72, Columbia City, died Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was born July 12, 1943, in Huntsville, Ala., a daughter of Walter and C. Ethel (Allen) Sledge. As a young girl, her family moved to Indiana. She attended school in Ligonier. She lived in North Manchester for 35 years, working at Peabody Seating …read more.

Violet “LaVon” Steffen, 97, Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at 5:28 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. Mrs. Steffen was born on Jan. 29, 1919, in Allen County, a daughter of Edward E. and Mabel (Geiger) Gordon. She spent her formative …read more.

Kay Goshert Camp, 63, Mentone, took the hand of her Savior, and stepped into heaven at 10:52 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw, where she had resided since March of 2014. Kay Arlene was born July 18, 1952, to James and Iola (Tucker) Goshert. She was a 1970 graduate of …read more.

Pride Anthony Fowler, 62, Columbia City, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Robert Luther Souther, Sr., age 69, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Hugo Holm, 90, Bremen, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in his home surrounded by family. Hugo was born in Tyler, Minn. on March 16, 1925, the son of George and Anna (Johansen) Holm. On Feb. 3, 1951, he married Mary Turbes in St. Dionysius, Tyler, Minn. He is survived by his …read more.