Mrs. Elizabeth G. Alderfer, 93, Rochester, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Feb. 22, 1922, Elizabeth was born in Kokomo to William C. and Elizabeth Short Davidson. Elizabeth and Frederick Clinton Alderfer were married on June 30, 1949, in Rochester. They shared 35 years of …read more.

Mary Marie Lewis Wright, known to all as just Mary, was a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 6:42 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 86. Mary resided with her husband Charlie in West Prestonsburg, Ky. and worked as a Licensed …read more.

Delores F. (Zimmerman) Hyde, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on April 25, 1940, in Noble County, to Thornton G. and Leila (Smith) Zimmerman. Delores lived most of her life in Kosciusko County, enjoying sewing, crocheting, opera, family and friends. She is …read more.

Mary Wright passed away at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at her residence at the age of 86. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Lillian Margretta “Marg” Snow of Warsaw, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, surrounded by family at her son’s residence in Winona Lake, at the age of 91. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, Mo. She resided most of her life in Grant City, Mo. Marg …read more.

Lynn Stalter, 63, formerly of North Webster, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Woodland Manor in Elkhart. She was born on Dec. 5, 1051, in Warsaw, to Gaylord and Mary (Hayes) Stalter. She owned and operated the Flower Shop in North Webster. Lynn is survived by her two brothers: Richard (Cheryl) Stalter; and …read more.

Richard L. Smith, 57, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on May 6, 1958, to Bethel Don and Viola S. (Gavreledes) Smith-Fetters in Elwood. On June 25, 2000, he married Tina Franks in The Rock Church, Cromwell. He graduated from …read more.

Garnett E Short, 86, Wabash, died at 4:27 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born July 2, 1929, in Van Lear, Kentucky to Harry and Susie (Hall) Adams. Garnett first married Clyde “Archie” Collins in Paintsville, Ky. in 1950; he died in 1995. Her second marriage was …read more.

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

Jane L. Fruits, 96, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in her residence. Jane was born in Mishawaka, on Aug. 27, 1919, to Perry and Mary E. (Fear) Polley. Her family moved to Plymouth when she was 10 years old. Jane would graduate from Plymouth High School with the class of 1937. Jane would marry Harold …read more.

Amanda “Mandi” L. Abbott, 34, Thornhope, passed away at 10:53 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 14, 1980, in Winamac, she was the daughter of Kerry Knebel and Karrie Barker. She was a 1999 Winamac High School graduate and also a graduate of IUPUI Kokomo nursing program. On Dec. …read more.

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

Larry L. Steiner, 82, Pierceton, passed away at 7:56 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in his residence. On Oct. 11, 1933, Larry was born in Allen County, to Robert and Mildred (Brower) Steiner. He was united in marriage to Betty Mohr on March 17, 1962, in Kosciusko County, who survives. Larry was a lifelong resident …read more.

Ralph E. Hyde, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 6:34 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On March 26, 1934, he was born in Cannelton, to Ralph and Thelma (Dunlevy) Hyde. He was united in marriage to Mary A. Guiff on Jan. 23, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who survives. Ralph Graduated …read more.

Delores F. Hyde, 75, Pierceton, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Leonard Jon Tanner of Warsaw, went to be with the Lord at 3:26 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 98. He attended school in Burlington, Okla. and later became the co-owner of Burlington Hardware Store in the 1940’s. After selling his share of the store, he purchased …read more.

Emilie Mae Harnish, 17, of rural Wabash, died at 11:09 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born May 13, 1998, in Peru, to Chris and Desiree (Robinson) Harnish. Emilie was a senior at Southwood High School and attended the Wabash Friends Church. Volleyball was her passion, and she …read more.

Raymond M. Askins Jr., 88, Plymouth, passed away with his family near at 5:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Ray was born in Chicago, Ill. on July 13, 1927, to Raymond Sr. and Lena B. (Schaetzle) Askins. His family would move to Bourbon, in 1937, where Ray would graduate from …read more.

Richard A. McLochlin, 74, Rochester, passed away at 6:06 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at his residence. Born June 6, 1941, in Rochester, he was the son of the late John Robert “Bob” and Marie K. Richardson McLochlin. On Nov. 26, 1960, in Plymouth, he was married to Lucinda A. Kindig, and she survives. A …read more.

Patricia D. Hartman, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 6:28 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 29, 1944, in Tampa, Fla. to Dale and Ruth (Henderson) Clark. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident. She was united in marriage to Thomas Hartman on Dec. 29, 1962, …read more.

Lois Jean Bridegam, 84, of Columbia City, passed away at 8:56 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at her home. Born Nov. 21, 1930 in Thorncreek Township, she was the daughter of Timothy Monroe and Bessie Bell (King) Bair. She has lived her entire life in Whitley County area, graduating from Columbia City High School with …read more.

  Junior Graves, 85, of South Whitley, Indiana, died at 7:13 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Junior’s family includes his wife, Geraldine Graves; daughters, Brenda (Jerry) Shilling of Syracuse, Becky (Junior) Martin of Claypool and Kimberly (Scott) Brown of Pierceton; grandchildren, Andrea Greer of North Manchester, Jodi …read more.

Stephen L. Minton, 66, an 18 year resident of Plymouth, passed away of natural causes at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus. Steve was born in Indianapolis, on July 5, 1949, the son of Albert V. and Juanita (Niles) Minton. Received his education in the Indianapolis …read more.

Terry A. Rohrer, 60, Shelbyville, and formerly of Texas and Rock Lake, who passed on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Centennial Medical Center of Nashville, TN. He was born on April 26, 1955, in Ft. Wayne, to Frederick D. and Betty (Clark) Rohrer. Survivors include mother: Betty Rohrer and husband Otto Woike, Denton, Texas; sisters: Nancy …read more.

Doris M. Kilman, 73, Claypool and formerly of South Whitley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 4, 1942, she was born in Covington, Ky. to Alma Sipple. She resided in San Jacinto, Calif. for several years until moving …read more.

Max H. Shideler, 83, Muncie, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at Bethel Pointe Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Max was born May 29, 1932, in Huntington, to the late Hazen and Emmalu Shideler. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1950 and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Education from …read more.

Michael “Mike” Kent Burris, Silver Lake, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Greenfield, at the age of 70. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Northfield High School, Wabash. On Oct. 18, 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1967. He worked as …read more.

LaVon D. “Mose” Shrock, age 50, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly following an illness resulting from a stroke in 2014. He was born on March 24, 1965, the son of Moses and MaryEtta (Mishler) Shrock in Elkhart. On Oct. 30, 2010, he married Rachael Yoder-Thomas; she survives. Also surviving are siblings: Lorene (Greg) Schrock, Topeka; …read more.

Rowan Keim Daggett, Ph.D., Manchester University English Professor Emerita, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. She was 84. Rowan graduated from McPherson College in 1952 and earned her master’s degree from Ball State in 1964. In 1978, she earned her Ph.D. in English language from Indiana University. She joined Manchester’s faculty in 1968 and taught for …read more.

Todd Matthew Medert, 50, died suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital. He was a general manager for Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. He was an active member as well as the lighting director for The Chapel. He is survived by his devoted wife of 21 years: Kristi Medert; children: Justin (Casey Sutter) Medert, Elkhart; …read more.

Dennis Wayne Emerick, 67, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at his group home in Warsaw. He was born in Mishawaka, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Sapp) Emerick. Dennis was preceded in death by three brothers: Thomas Jr.; George; and John and one sister: Rosemary. Left to cherish our memories are three sisters: …read more.

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

Marsha K. Elward, 62, Churubusco, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. Born on Nov. 8, 1952, to Robert and Florence Wafer in Fort Wayne, Marsha graduated from South Side High School in 1971. She married her high school sweetheart Robert Elward on May 25, 1973, and they had three …read more.

David Rex Smith, 74, LaFontaine, died at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Etna Acres Golf Course in Mt. Etna. He was born March 14, 1941, in Mier, to Felta and Helen (Massie) Smith. Rex was a US Army veteran. He married Cecelia Shildmyer on June 8, 1968, in Marion. He retired after 30 …read more.

Lura I. Bollman, 88, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at the West Woods of Bridgman Nursing Home, in Bridgman, Mich. Lura was born on July 16, 1927, in Fulton County, to Baker E. and Theresa E. (Moore) Dille. Lura was a retired elementary school teacher. She enjoyed spending time tending to her flower …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mrs. Mary Lou Richardson, 84, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Sylvania, Ohio, where she had resided since 2009. On Jan. 29, 1931, Mary Lou Morris was born in Fulton County the cherished daughter of Ross P. and Helen C. Souder Morris. A proud graduate of the former …read more.

Mr. Melvin “Mel” Lawrence Swango, 67, Rochester, passed away at 2:49 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Sept. 26, 1948, Mel was born in Rochester to Melvin Earl and Norma Jean Bishop Swango. Mel and Frankie L. Swope were married March 8, 1986, in Rochester. They shared 29 years of life’s adventures. …read more.

Linda Rae Johnston, 65, Claypool, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1949, in Warsaw, to Donavon and Gertrude (Robinson) Johnston, and was a lifetime Claypool resident. She was a proud member of the Cardinal Bell Ringers; they performed in different places; but the highlight of her …read more.

Martha L. Legate, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On Sept. 16, 1929, she was born in Pulaski County, Arkansas to Joe and Vera (Bush) Liles. She was united in marriage to Ralph Legate on Nov. 28, 1947, in Little Rock, Ark., who …read more.

Dr. William “Bill” L. Scott, 85, North Manchester, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester. He was born Nov. 3, 1929, in Indianapolis, to Thomas M. and Sarah (Fair) Scott, both deceased. He married Susie Hammonds Hudson on Oct. 11, 1991, and she survives. He was an administrator and …read more.

Becky S. Long, 47, Bourbon, passed away on Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, 2015, at home, with her family at her side. Becky was born on Dec. 14, 1967, to Larry and Kay (Klingerman) Feldman at Plymouth. She was a lifelong resident and graduate of Triton High School, class of 1986. She was an Accounts Receivable …read more.

Lavina Alderfer, 68, Cromwell, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. She was born July 31, 1947, to Lewis and Mildred (Warren) Bules. On Nov. 20, 1965, she married Wayne Alderfer in Etna Green. She is survived by her husband: Wayne; four children: Lewis Alderfer; Eric Alderfer; Jeannette (Joe) Pinkerton, all of Cromwell; Lynette Fritz, …read more.

Diana L. Donathen, 63, of Grass Creek, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis Born on Jan. 15, 1952, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late David and Doris (Brown) Hill. She was a 1970 Caston High School graduate and a graduate of Indiana Central College (University …read more.

Arthur Van ‘Art’ Phagan, 66, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2015, at his Columbia City home. He was born on April 17, 1949, in Chicago, Ill., to Arthur and Caroline (Cowen) Phagan, Columbia City, and was the Inspector for Cook County (Illinois) Health Department. He loved music, especially contemporary Christian and slow jazz. …read more.

Orville “Jay” Omer Kling, Jr., 68, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in his home. Jay was born on Jan. 7, 1947, the son of Orville “Bud” and Verda (Jarrell) Kling. On Feb. 18, 1967, he married Julie Miller in Nappanee. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 …read more.

Michael Eugene Whitesell, 13 months old, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. Born Sept. 30, 2014 in Columbia City, he was the son of Cheyenne Whitesell. Michael was a charmer with his big smile, one that could brighten anyone’s day. He liked to watch Mickey Mouse and Barney in addition to playing …read more.

Daniel “Dan” Leroy Terrell of Warsaw, went to be with the Lord at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center at the age of 77. Dan was a 1956 graduate of Lagro High School in Lagro. In 1956 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy working as an Aviation Radar Technician until …read more.

Evelyn L. Lappin, 96, of Plymouth, formerly of North Liberty, passed away at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born on Oct. 15, 1919, in LaPaz, to the late Elmer and Jennie (Seltenright) Berger. On April 13, 1941, in LaPaz, IN, she married Perle M. Lappin who preceded …read more.

Janis K. DeLanghe, 71, of Plymouth, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Life Care Center, Rochester. She was born on March 2, 1944, in North Liberty, to the late Leo and Jeanette (Clark) Hostetler. On Sept. 14, 1963, in North Liberty, she was united in marriage to Clifford R. DeLanghe. Mrs. …read more.

Marilyn B. Kenipe, 85, of Pierceton, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. She was born July 21, 1930 in Carmel, to Harry Russell and Gladys (Rigle) Barnes. She was united in marriage to Donald F. Kenipe on June 17, 1951, …read more.

Susie Barber Jackson, 75, Warsaw, died at 3:25 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. She was born Sept. 8, 1940, in Warsaw, to Dail Sr. and Edy (Cochran) Barber, and was a 1958 graduated of Beaver Dam High School. She married Larry Jackson on June 22, 1985, in Burket, …read more.

Lavore E. Nesbitt, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 12:31 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On May 5, 1919, she was born in Lamar County, Ala. to Jesse and Verla (Osborn) Christian. She was united in marriage to Leroy McDonald in Nov. 1935 in Lamar, Ala., who preceded her in death …read more.

Gene L. Slone, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born Jan. 29, 1952, to Woodrow Slone and Vina (Whitaker) Cleveland. He was a 1971 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and was a lifetime Warsaw resident. Gene was the roll tender …read more.

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Zumbrun, 86, of Columbia City, passed away peacefully at 5:24 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at Kingston at DuPont, Fort Wayne. Betty was born on Nov. 15, 1928, in Kokomo, Howard County, the daughter of Gilbert Bryan and Florence (Summers) Harvey. Betty lived in several locations as a child, including Bloomfield, MI …read more.

Nancy Sue Traxler, 78, a resident of Fort Wayne and formerly of LaOtto, passed away at 3:39 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne with her family by her side. Nancy was born on Nov. 13, 1936 in Swan Township in Noble County, a daughter of William D. and …read more.

James “Jim” Franklin Dubbs of Warsaw, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at his residence at the age of 67. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was a 1968 graduate of Warsaw High School. In 1969 he started working at Dalton Foundry in Warsaw, and worked there for …read more.

Gladys Marie Holloway passed away at 9:27 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. She was 91. The daughter of William and Una (Denny) Bell, Gladys was born Dec. 14, 1923, in Monticello, Ky. She was a 1941 graduate of North Webster (Indiana) High School. Gladys and Nelson Holloway were joined …read more.

Dorothy G. Johnson Drook, 89, Arcadia, Fla. died at 11:54 p.m. Oct. 23, 2015, at her summer home in Wabash. She was the widow of Murry K. Drook. Born April 20, 1926, in Greeneville, Tenn. to Boy J. and Polly Fox Johnson. She is survived by a daughter: Georgia Proffitt Engelman; a son: Charles Dennis …read more.

Jody Ann Miller, 38, Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 4, 1977, in Wabash, to Joseph and Lois (Easterday) Murray. She enjoyed country music and watching television. She is survived by her mother: Lois Murray, Wabash; daughter; Madison Miller, Andrews; two sisters: Lora Slagal; and …read more.

Guy R. Flosenzier, 78, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, of natural causes at his Lawrence Lake home he shared with Sandy Stiles. Guy was born in Plymouth on March 18, 1937, the son of Guy and Deloris Flosenzier. He was a graduate of Plymouth’s Lincoln High School. Guy then served his country in the …read more.

Matthew D. Hunt 64, Rochester, passed away at 8:27 p.m. Sunday Oct. 25, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on April 18, 1951, in Kokomo, the son of Vernon and Mary (Copeland) Hunt. On Oct. 17, 1970, in Kokomo, he married Kathy Koenig and she survives. Mr. Hunt had owned and operated Roof …read more.

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

Jack W. Leininger, 68, a lifelong Union Township, Whitley County resident, died at 11:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 8, 1946, in Whitley County. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School. On July 7, 1966 he enlisted in the United States Army, stationed …read more.

Carolyn S. McDorman, 73, of Milford passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. She was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Antwerp, Ohio, to Gilbert and Anna Marie (Sites) Sesler. She worked at Chore-Time Brock. Carolyn is survived by her children: Darrell Bender, Milford; Anita (Dale) McDorman; HazelGerken, both of Antwerp, Ohio; …read more.

Mary A. Cooper, 93, of Wabash, passed away at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Edna (Scott) Keafauver on Oct. 11, 1922, in Marion. Mary married George D. “Bunk” Cooper on Jan. 5, 1940, he passed away on Nov. 3, 1989. She retired from …read more.

Karsyn Kennedy Bratch, 12, of Wabash, died at 7:48 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born Feb. 17, 2003, in Logansport, to Robert J. Bratch and Linette (Robinson) Burchett. Karsyn was a seventh grader at Wabash Middle School, and was in the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County until sixth grade. …read more.

Jane Ann Bakehorn, 50, Wabash, died at approximately 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born Dec. 22, 1964, in Wabash, to Clarence McNeeley and Beverly (Dohse) Chaplin. Jane married Jeff Bakehorn in Wabash on June 27, 1998. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, crafts, woodworking, and loved animals. She …read more.

Diana L. Donathen, 63, Grass Creek passed away this morning, Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.

Marsha Marie (All) Caldwell of Warsaw, passed away at her residence at 4:19 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 68. She was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in January of 2011 and beat the odds, living with this aggressive disease for over four years. Pancreatic Cancer did not …read more.

Robert Shelton, 54, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 23, 1960, in Ironton, Ohio, to James F. Shelton and Peggy J. (Creger) Evans, and lived most of his life in Warsaw. He worked maintenance at Southwire Cable Works for 8 months. He belonged to …read more.

Gladys Holloway, 91, Warsaw, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Susie Jackson, 75, Warsaw, died Saturday, Oct. 23, at Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Gene Slone, 63, Warsaw, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Marilyn B. Kanipe, 85, Pierceton, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Mason Healthcare Center, Warsaw. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Elizabeth (Orn) Steinke Spenser, 93, Venice, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 22. She was born March 22, 1922, in Milford, to Amos and Mary Orn. She was married to Lorraine Steinke and Richard Spenser, and both preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter: Mary Sue Stockton; and one son: Terry Lee Steinke, both of Venice, …read more.

V. Burton Kreis, 90, Claypool, passed away at 1:42 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Nov. 24, 1924 in Silver Lake, to Frank and Florence (Perry) Kreis. He faithfully served his country in the United State Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945 as a Bombardier, Staff Sergeant …read more.

James E. Holzinger, 87, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Mr. Holzinger was born July 28, 1928, in Huntington, to Francis and Bertha (Hummer) Holzinger. His parents preceded him in death. He married Norma J. Young in 1953. Norma passed away May 21, 2015. Jim was a 1946 graduate of Huntington …read more.

Steven E. Shoemaker, 64, of rural Columbia City, died Friday evening, October 23, 2015 at Glenbrook Rehab and Nursing Center, Fort Wayne. He was born July 10, 1951, in Columbia City, a son of Edgar and Nadine (Heller) Shoemaker. His formative years were spent in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County. He graduated from Columbia City …read more.

John R. Ross, 57, of rural South Whitley, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1958, in Columbia City, the son of Donald R. and Bonnie L. (Warner) Ross. His formative years were spent in the Sidney area. He graduated from Whitko High School with the class of 1976. …read more.

Freida M. Crull, 72, Lake Bruce, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel.

Ernest L. Hiatt, 81, Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. To honor his wishes, the services will be private. Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Richard Charles Strasser, 95, Goshen passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 23, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on Jan. 15, 1920, to Genevieve (Cheadle) and Rolland Strasser Richard grew up in Evanston, Ill. and graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology. He …read more.

Wilma A. Johnson, 99, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Sarasota, Fla. where she resided. She was born to Edwin and Iva Gay on January 8, 1916, in Etna Green. She was employed for several years at Millers Merry Manor and was a member of Dutchtown Brethren Church both in …read more.

Cleo May Hartman, 91, of Ligonier, passed away at 5:11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on Aug. 27, 1924, the daughter of Eddie William and Rena May (Long) Bassler in Macy. On April 18, 1943, she married Harold James Hartman Sr. who passed away in Feb. …read more.

James D. “Jim” Pittman, 72 of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at home in the care of his family. Jim was born March 25, 1943, in Elkhart County, to Roscoe and Catherine (Daily) Pittman. He previously was a resident of Elkhart before moving to Plymouth six years ago to be closer to his …read more.

Donnabelle Newberg, 93, Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Donnabelle was born in Donaldson, the daughter of John A. and Sarah (Crum) Johnson on March 27, 1922. On Sept. 2, 1945, Donnabelle became the bride of Harold E. Newberg at her parent’s home in Donaldson, he preceded her …read more.

Bruce Lenz, 77, Rochester, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born June 28, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., to the late George and Francis (Bell) Lenz. Bruce married the love of his life Gwendoline Doris Randall Lenz in Kokomo, on July 5, 1958, and had three children. Bruce …read more.

Weston E. Souther, 42, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at his home. Born March 24, 1973, in Kalamazoo, Mich., he was the son of Robert Sr. and Rose Mary Souther. As a boy, his family moved from Michigan to rural Indiana. Weston loved spending time outdoors and camping as a boy. He …read more.

Mildred R. “Billye” Walker, 101, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was formerly a resident at Wynnfield Senior Living and had lived in Rochester since 1946. Billye was born Dec. 20, 1913, in Gillespie, Ill., the daughter of John E. and Julia T. (Gatton) McConnell. On Dec. 31, 1938, …read more.

Martha Jane “Babe” Beery, 87, Rochester, passed away in comfort at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Nov. 21, 1927, in Grass Creek, the daughter of John and Vernice (Oliver) McLochlin. She was a Grass Creek High School graduate. On Dec. 20, 1949, she married Wayne Tyler …read more.

Mary L. Richardson, 84, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Sylvania, Ohio. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester

Bruce Lenz, 77, Rochester, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Good Family Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at Kingdom Hall, Rochester. Further details are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.

Mrs. Shirley Jo Smith, 51, Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Sept. 19, 1964, Shirley was born in Rochester to Joseph R. and Sharon O’Connell Morris. She was a lifetime Rochester resident and graduated from Rochester High School with the class of …read more.

Mrs. Marilyn D. Heiden, 64, Rochester, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Center For Hospice of South Bend. On March 6, 1951, Marilyn D. Schultz was born in Mishawaka. She spent her youth there and in 1969, with great pride, Marilyn graduated from Mishawaka High School. Many will remember her years …read more.

Betty Lou Coy, 89, Syracuse, passed away at 7:26 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on April 21, 1926, in Syracuse to Carl Robert and Mabel Pearl (Bunger) O’Haver. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and attended Syracuse High School. On Nov. 10, 1945, in Syracuse …read more.

Shirley Smith, 51, Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester

Claudia May (Conn) Doriot of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. Claudia was born Nov. 8, 1935, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to her parents, Albert Clay and Zella (Brown) Conn. She is preceded in death by her husband: Hal Doriot; parents; brother: Harry Conn; and a daughter: Brooke R. Doriot. …read more.

Patricia J. Johnson, 56, Columbia City, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at the Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 6, 1959, in Elgin, Ill., a daughter of Loren E. and Virginia M. (Merritt) Switzer. Her formative years were spent in Elgin. She graduated from Elgin High School. In 1982 she …read more.

Lois Irene Martin, 72, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at her home. Born May 13, 1943 in Kankakee, Ill., she was the daughter of Elmer and Bernice (Howard) Parrish. Growing up in Braidwood, Ill., she graduated from Reed Custer High School with the Class of 1961. That winter …read more.

Gene E. Herron, Jr., 63, Fort Wayne, passed away at 1:47 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at VA Hospital in Marion Mr. Herron was born on Feb. 18, 1952, in Columbia City, a son of Gene E. Herron and Shirley (Shively) Herron. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.