Scott Allen Mann, 49, Rochester, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On April 27, 1966, Scott Allen was born in Plymouth, a treasured son of Terry and Joyce Wagoner Mann. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and a brother. During his school years he enjoyed playing …read more.

Deborah J. ‘Deb’ Brown, 61, North Webster, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Kenneth M. Perkins Sr., 75, Warsaw, died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in Canterbury Nursing and Rehab, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 4, 1940, in Hazard, Ky., to James Thomas and Mary Jane (King) Perkins. He was a high school graduate and served with the United States Army during the Korean War. …read more.

Douglas G. “Doug” Merrill, 56, Pierceton, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Aug. 24, 1959, in Hillsdale, Mich. to Norman R. and Norma Jean (Kailing) Merrill. He graduated in 1977 from Morley Stanwood High School in Morley, Mich. and received his Associates …read more.

Ramon Villa, 87, of Ligonier, passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at his home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1928, in Huiscolco, Zacatecas, Mexico and was the son of Jesus and Petra (Velasco) Villa. Ramon is survived by his children: Salvador Villa; Maria de Jesus Serna; Maria Rodriguez; Ramona Villa; …read more.

Dean W. Norris, 93, Fort Wayne, died at 12:29 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born May 18, 1922, in Richland Twp, Whitley County, a son of the late C. Earl and Hazel L. (Schuh) Norris. His formative years were spent on a farm south of Larwill. …read more.

Martha Darlene Perry of Warsaw, passed away at 8:35 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 75. She was born on August 26, 1940 in Kosciusko County, to Wilbur Perry and Geraldine (Loher) Perry. Her father died unexpectedly in an automobile accident when Martha was …read more.

Marvin Earl Enders, 97, Bremen, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in his home. Marvin was born on March 26, 1918, the son of the late Clayton and Lulu (Demler) Enders. He is survived by a daughter: Mary (Calvin) Carlin, Pierceton; three grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in …read more.

Jeff D. Gable, 51, North Manchester, died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko County. He was born on Feb. 6, 1964, to DeWayne and Shirley (McGrath) Gable, both deceased, in Columbia City. He married Teresa Reed on March 2, 1991, and she survives. He was a farmer with Gable Farms. He loved …read more.

William Griggs, 73, Mentone, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Jaime Fisher, 37, Ft. Meade, Md., died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Baltimore, Md. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Kenneth Perkins, 75, Warsaw, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Donald Ponder, 73, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Melvin L. Hughes, 90, Warsaw, died at 7:13 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born March 10, 1925, in Marshall County, to George and Esther (Ballinger) Hughes, and lived most of his life in Warsaw. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He …read more.

Betty Elaine Waldon, 76, Wabash, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, where she lived the past three years. She was born March 30, 1939, in New London, Connecticut to Martin and Lenore (Clark) Turner. Betty married Paul G. Waldon in Lyme, Ct.on Dec. 1, 1956, he …read more.

Cheryl Kay Koehler, 71, Wabash, died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, from the result of an auto accident. She was born April 29, 1944, in Wabash, to Kenneth and Norma (Collins) Alger. Cheryl received her Bachelors degree from Ball State Univeristy and her Masters degree from Manchester College. She was a retired school …read more.

Lyman M. Butler, 90, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 201,5 in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home in Fishers. Lyman was born in Plymouth, on July 31, 1925, to Lyman M. and Eunice (Gibbons) Butler. He graduated from Plymouth High School. He proudly served for our country in the U.S. Army during WWII, …read more.

Mr. Scott Mann, 49, Rochester, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital,Rochester, on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mrs. Bea Gilliland, 79, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she the passed away at 8:24 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Dec. 10, 1935, Beatrice was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. the cherished daughter of Bert and Audie Howard Damron. Growing up as the third …read more.

Louis J. Christy Jr., 88, formerly of LaGrange, Ill., passed away with his daughter Patricia Lenne near, at 7:40 a.m. Saturday Nov. 28, 2015 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Jarrod Eugene “Ravin” Thomas, 42, Ligonier passed away 7:47 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Goshen Hospital. He lived in Warsaw, until he was 17. Active in baseball and bowling growing up. Jarrod was a former member of the Warsaw Moose Lodge. He moved to Ligonier in 1990. He was a member of the Ligonier …read more.

Nancy Joan Plummer, 78, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 21, 1937, in Wilkesbarre, Pa. to Dr. Gwen and Hazel (Welch) Haig. She graduated from Caro High School, Caro, Mich. and Parsons Business School, Kalamazoo, Michigan. She worked at Zimmer in International Customer …read more.

Joshua Allen Hersha, 31, Larwill, passed away at 2:23 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in his residence. On March 25, 1984, he was born in Warsaw, to John and Lisa (Barrett) Hersha. He was united in marriage to Bethany Hamilton on Feb. 25, 2014, in Warsaw, who was his life partner for many years. Joshua …read more.

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.

Lillian Mae (Umbaugh) Hursey, 90, of Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Countryside Meadows American Senior Communities, Avon, after a lengthy illness of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on Aug. 9, 1925, in Chicago, Ill. to John and Mary (Smith) Umbaugh. She was a life long cat lover and Chicago Cubs Baseball …read more.

Earl V.”Butch” Amburgey, 60, North Manchester, died at 11:58 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born June 27, 1955, in Hamilton, Ohio, to John C. and Mary R. (Tidwell) Amburgey. He married Linda D. Hanger on July 22, 1995. Earl was a truck driver for Sharkey Transportation for the …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.

William A. Horwath, 82, of Culver and formerly of Highland, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. William was born in Hammond, on Feb. 21, 1933, the son of William and Mary Horwath. He graduated from George …read more.

Landon C. Smith, 27, Wabash, passed away at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at his home. He was born in Wabash, to Douglas E. and Teresa K. (Crace) Smith on Oct. 8, 1988. Landon attended Wabash High School and received his G.E.D.. He was the District Manager at the Wabash Plain Dealer. Landon loved …read more.

Ricky Dean Combs, 60, Wabash, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at his home. He was born June 14, 1955, in Wabash, to Logan Sr. and Marylou (Morgan) Combs. Rick married Kimberly (Davis) Campbell in Wabash on Dec. 14, 2013. He was a member of the Wabash Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed camping, fishing, the …read more.

Culver resident William A. Horwath, 82, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. His wife Pauline survives. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Mary Jane Rabella, Plymouth, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in the Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Mary Jane Rabella was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Plymouth, to Melvin and Ethel (Davis) Zimmerman. On Feb. 27, 1972, she was married to Jose (Joe) Rabella in Plymouth. He would precede her in death on April 24, 2008. …read more.

Mrs. Joann W. Clingler, 74, of Tippecanoe passed away at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at her son’s home. On April 18, 1941, Joann was born in Delong to Joseph Walter and Daisey Mae Miller Denny. Joann and Melvin Lewis Clingler were married on Jan. 6, 1958, in Leiters Ford. They shared 37 years …read more.

Tamara J. “Tami” Nelson, 54, Syracuse, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital after a courageous ongoing battle with Diabetes. Tammy was born Nov. 29, 1960, in Marion to Kenneth L. Sr. and Virginia (Lewis) Hall. On March 12, 1979, she married Rick Nelson; he survives. Tami lived most of her …read more.

Robin Kay Evans, 56, Milford, passed away due to complications from cancer on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Fort Eustis, Va. on Oct. 11, 1959, to William Louis Evans Jr. and Dorothy June (Lamunion) Evans. She spent her childhood on various U.S. Army bases including Okinawa, …read more.

Norma Peters, 64, Syracuse, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Avalon Village Healthcare in Ligonier. She was born on Oct. 3, 1951, in Michigan to Harry and Dorothy A. (Gouplski) Prybo. She grew up in Michigan, attended high school there and was married in April, 1986, in East Stroudsburg, Pa. to …read more.

Waneta Dawn (Zimmerman) Rodes, 46, Cromwell, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in a tragic car accident in Goshen. She was born May 6, 1969, in Elkhart County to Arthur and Lois Zimmerman. Waneta lived her lifetime in the Nappanee area. She attended Grace College and received her degree in Nursing from Bethel College. She was …read more.

David H. Fenker, 78, a resident of rural Churubusco in Noble County, passed away at 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at the Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He had been in failing health for the past year and had been a patient there for the past two months. Mr. Fenker was born in …read more.

Ruth Allison of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, at the age of 94. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1948 where she worked at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw as the unit clerk on the surgical …read more.

Imogene Marcella Bland, 92, Wabash, died at 6:24 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Sept. 8, 1923, in Wabash County, to David “Robert” and Marie (Zook) Mettler. Imogene married Wayne William Bland in Wabash on Feb. 19, 1944; he died Oct. 1983. She worked 36 years …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.

Bryan H. Green Sr., 84, Rochester, passed away at 4:09 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 30, 1931, in Knox, the son of William Bryan Green Sr. and Edna A. (Burkett) Green. After high school, he served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. On …read more.

Mr. Larry E. Paxton, 80, Rochester, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On July 15, 1935, Larry was born in Henry Township to Russell and Jessie Landis Paxton. Larry and Patty L. Bilyew were married on Jan. 31, 1955. Together they shared nearly 61 years …read more.

Julia Osborne, 93, Warsaw, passed away on 11:24 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, in her residence. She was born on Aug. 19, 1922, to Walter and Ethel (Bartley) Perkins in Marrowbone, Ky. She has been a Kosciusko County residence since 1965. She was a homemaker. Julia is survived by her children: Ruby (Garnett) Newsome; Lynn …read more.

Anna Lee Shepherd, 91, Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior. She died at 4:48 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on Dec. 12, 1923, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Carrie and Laura (Fugitt) Burke. She has lived in Kosciusko County since 1944, where she was …read more.

Willa Mae McIntosh, 87, Columbia City, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at her home. She was born July 10, 1928, in Perry County, Ky., a daughter of the late Buddy and Mary (Deboard) Daniels. Her formative years were spent in Vicco, Ky. where she attended Defiance Grade School and Vicco High School. In …read more.

Wayne A. Beck, 61, North Manchester, died at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 10, 1953, in Wabash, to Marvin and Dorothy Mae (Yost) Beck. Wayne graduated from Manchester High School in 1972. He was a hoist operator at R.R. Donnelley, Warsaw, for 25 …read more.

Brenten Layne passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. He is the son of Adam and Lisa Harrington (Miller) of Rochester. Brenten, who was loved by many and will be missed by all. Your life here on earth was brief, but the memories of you will last forever. From your beautiful …read more.

Raymond W. Boardman, 75, Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at his residence. On June 20, 1940, Ray was born in Aurora, Ill. to George and Ellen Woolley Boardman. He was the oldest of four children sharing his childhood with a sister and two brothers. In 1958, he graduated from Buffalo High School …read more.

Betty “Ellen” Kindig, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, after a very recent diagnosis of metastatic malignant melanoma. She was born on March 29, 1939, to Foy H. and Ruby (Hosler) Eisaman in South Whitley. She was a stay-at-home mom, worked at Central Shoe Store, …read more.

Clifford H. Carpenter, 92, Warsaw, formerly of North Manchester, died at 11:51 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in his residence. He was born July 28, 1923, in Pike, N.Y., to Alfred S. and Eva Mae (Buckley) Carpenter. On May 22, 1946, he married Esther Oakes. He served in the United States Marine Corp. He was …read more.

David Lowell “Davey” Stayton Sr., 81, Plymouth, passed away of natural causes at 7:36 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was a lifetime Marshall County resident and was born the son of Lowell and Sylvia (Jones) Stayton in Argos on Feb. 28, 1934. He was a graduate of Argos High School. On …read more.

Sister Maxine Peppenhorst, PHJC, formerly known as Sister Alicia, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Sister Maxine’s gentle joyful spirit touched the hearts of her Sisters and the Staff of Catherine Kasper Home. She will be especially remembered for her nightly blessings for each resident as she walked from …read more.

Mary Louise (Andrews) Correll, 82, Argos, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Mary was born on March 17, 1933, in Argos, to Thomas A. Andrews and Martha (Byers) Andrews and had spent most of her life in the Argos Community. In July of 1971 she married …read more.

Anna Shepherd, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 4:48 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Betty ‘Ellen’ Kindig, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Bobby Jene “Bob” Hall, 78, Wabash, died at 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born March 23, 1937 in Hindman, Ky. to Herbert and Helen (Gayhart) Hall. Bob married Mary K. Quinn, she died March 28, 2007. He retired from the Wabash City Street Department …read more.

Sister Kathleen Morrissey (Joanne Margaret) PHJC, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Sister Kathleen was a caring person devoted to those around her – the children she taught, the elderly she cared for, and her Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ religious community. On the occasion of her 60th anniversary …read more.

Mary Louise (Andrews) Correll, 82, Argos, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Services are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral home.

Harret R. Owens, 94, Rochester, passed at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on March 16, 1921, in Argos, to Fred and Elva (Syple) Nette. She was a long time member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Harret is survived by her brother: Frederick McGee; several nieces and …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.

Oma L. Messer, 74, Wawaka, passed away after fighting a long courageous battle, on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. She was born on Sept. 25, 1941, the daughter of Kendall and Olive (Patton) Griffith of Garrett, Ky. On July 30, 1971, she married Flem J. Messer; he survives. Also surviving are her children: …read more.

Joy J. Haney, 87, Columbia City, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 5, 1928, in Union Township of Whitley County, she was the daughter of Charles A. and Alta J. (Kissell) Pettigrew. She graduated from Coesse High School Class of 1946. On …read more.

Katherine Lucille (Osborne) Stangl, 55, Wabash, died at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her home. She was born April 8, 1960, in Wabash, to Elbert Osborne and June (McWhirt) Davis. Katherine married David Lee Stangl in Wabash on May 27, 2007. She worked at Pizza Hut for 16 years in the kitchen and …read more.

Robert Allen Hocker, 85, Westfield, formerly of North Liberty, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, in Indianapolis. He was born on April 12, 1930, in LaPorte, to Dola Elno and Lucille (McClain) Hocker. On Dec. 28, 1952, in Bremen, he married the former Norma Jean Hochstetler. Mr. Hocker is survived by his wife: Norma Jean …read more.

Sr. Maxine Peppenhorst, PHJC, 97, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center – Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Donald L. Kintzel, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. On March 13, 1962, he was born in Warsaw, to William F. and Lillie Jane (England) Kintzel. Donald enjoyed fishing, scraping and he was a jack of all trades. He is survived by …read more.

John Eugene Paul, 73, Fort Wayne, died at 6:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Huntington, to John A. and Mabel (Weimer) Paul, both deceased. He married Carolyn Ray on March 3, 1962, and she survives. He was a retired minister and a Vietnam veteran. …read more.

Keith S. Easterday, 87, of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 2:35 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1928, in Noble County, a son of George S. and Vera Nina (Bitting) Easterday. At the age of 4, his family moved to Union Township, Whitley County and …read more.

Mary “Francie” Strack, 85, Fort Wayne, passed away at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 5, 1930, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Marion Joseph and Mary Regina (Hinen) Harber. She attended St. Paul’s Catholic Church School and graduated from Jefferson Center High School. On Sept. …read more.

Kathaleen Jetmore, 86, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community. She was born on Oct. 26, 1929, in Harlan, to Grover and Orpha (May) Boger. On Aug. 6, 1948, she married Raymond Jetmore who preceded her in 2005. She moved to Syracuse in 1951 coming from Coldwater, Mich. She retired …read more.

Sister Kathleen Morrissey (Joanne Margaret), PHJC, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

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.

Bill Robertson, 63, died at 11:31 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in his Warsaw home. He was born May 1, 1952, in Stone Cold, Ky., to Manuel Sweetburg and Susan (Meade) Robertson. He moved to Warsaw from Kentucky in the 1980’s, and married Marsha Burke on Dec. 2, 1992, in Warsaw. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and …read more.

Joy J. Haney, 87, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

For Brenda Shilling, there was no greater love than the love of her Lord and the love she held for family. A true optimist, Brenda lived by faith and with ways all her own, she was lovingly accepting of all. Brenda often placed the needs of others before her own without expecting anything in return. …read more.

Marjorie E. Beller, 87, of Warsaw and formerly of Goshen, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Warsaw Meadow Care Center, Warsaw, where she had been the last year. She was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Muncie, to Arthur and Josephine (Dentner) Maitlen. On April 25, 1948 she married Clarence “Bud” Beller in Muncie. He died …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.

Dennis B. Dolby, 70, North Manchester, died at 11:32 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Sept. 17, 1945, in Huntington County, to Eugene and Reba (Beals) Dolby. Dennie was a 1963 graduate of Lancaster High School, in Huntington County. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, …read more.

William D Kingery, 87, Wabash, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. He was born June 30, 1928, in Miami County, to Alonzo and Lenora (Brady) Kingery. William married June I. Daine in Peru, on Feb. 12, 1950; she died Nov. 9, 2009. He retired from General Tire …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.

Nelson Gene Hiatt, 72, Rochester, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Sarah Lou Gayer, 93, Fort Wayne, formerly of Largo, Fla., died at 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born May 27, 1922, in Muncie, a daughter of Claude L. and Ilo M. (Lyons) Reser. Her formative years were spent in Muncie where she graduated from Muncie Central …read more.

Basil D. Azbell, 80, rural Wabash, died at 12:44 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at his home. He was born Dec. 20, 1934, in Cass County, to Wilbur and Marie (Kingery) Azbell. Basil married Janice J. Davenport on Jan. 9, 1960, at the College Corner Brethren Church in Wabash County. Basil was a US Army …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.

Nancy L. (Vanator) Howell, 60, North Webster, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Mack Edward Williams, 74, Wabash, died at 5:08 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 6, 1941, in Harlan County, Ky. to Walter and Leora (France) Williams. Mack was a longtime caregiver for Vickie Gibson. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, gardening, playing cards, joking, and having fun. …read more.

Willard F. “Twig” Cole Jr., 60, passed away peacefully at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Willard was born to Willard F. Sr and Gracie (Allen) Cole on Aug. 28, 1955, in Pontiac, Mich. He attended Triton High School. Being an all-around handy man and entrepreneur, …read more.

Sister Julienne Smith, (Ardella Smith, PHJC, beloved teacher, principal, dean of girls and volunteer, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Her love for the people she ministered to and with was mutual as reflected by the many who kept in contact with her over the years. Sister …read more.

Ronald Elmer “Ronnie” Baltes was born in Plymouth on Dec. 8, 1951 and joyfully endured 63 years of disabilities that no longer remain as he joined his Lord and Savior with all of the Saints in Heaven with a blink of an eye at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. He died at Pilgrim Manor …read more.

After 54 years of ministering in food service, cooking, baking and supervising, Sister Teresa Schleper, PHJC, passed with peace and grace on Nov. 11, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. “God is GOOD. Prayer is powerful and I am grateful to God for my family and the Poor Handmaids and for so many …read more.

Barbara Niester 90, Decatur, Ill., and Rochester, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur, Ill. where she had resided the past two years. She was born on Sept. 27, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Whitfield and Emma B. (Bollongino) Wilcox. On March 9, 1947, in …read more.

Beatrice A. ‘Bea’ Brown, 93, Mishawaka, and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Golden Living Nursing Home, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Cedric J. Davis, 47, Warsaw, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Charles King, 88, Bourbon, passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home.

Ronald Thomas Konkle, 59, Pierceton, passed away at 12:58 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in his residence. On Feb. 29, 1956, he was born in Warsaw, to Sylvan and Doris (Shafer) Konkle. He was united in marriage to Sandra Collier on Sept. 17, 1993, in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Ronald …read more.

Jack Ford, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 3:28 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On July 22, 1933, he was born in Auxier, Ky. to Bill and Norma (Preston) Ford. He was united in marriage to Maudie Slone on July 31, 1965, who survives. Living most of his life …read more.

Gordon J. “Ski” Wierschke, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 6:09 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Mr. Wierschke was born on Sept. 16, 1939, in Polar, Wis., a son of John and Addie (Ledingham) Wierschke. He spent his formative years in Polar, Wis. Following high school he served …read more.

Viola May Horein, 94, Wakarusa, died 10:07 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born May 3, 1921, in Muskegon, Mich. to Ralph and Cora (Teems) Arthurhultz. She married Arthur L. Horein on May 3, 1941, in Mishawaka and he died June 12, 2000. Surviving are daughters: Judith …read more.