Eugene H. “Gene” Fox, 56, of rural North Manchester, died at 8:22 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born April 3, 1959, in Fort Wayne, the son of Wilbur D. and Vita “Vi” (Chenoweth) Miller. Gene was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. He worked …read more.

Mary Lou (West) Kazee, 57, Huntington, died at 10:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Hickory Creek, Huntington. She was born in Sarah Ann, Logan County, W. Va., to William and Laverna (Carpenter) West, on Dec. 23, 1957. She was a homemaker. Mary Lou is survived by her son: Jeremy Bradley, Warsaw; daughter: Christy (Chad) …read more.

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Joshua David Bloom, 28, passed away unexpectedly at 10:16 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at his Pierceton home. He was born Sept. 15, 1987, in Warsaw, to Robert and Connie (Tolson) Bloom, and was a 2007 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He was a lifetime Warsaw resident and enjoyed playing computer and video games- especially …read more.

Lois Irene Martin, Columbia City, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Mary P. Burke, 78, Plymouth, passed away peacefully in the company of her family at 4:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Mary was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. She was born the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Leonard) Ready on March 11, 1937. She received her education at St. Boniface Elementary School and the …read more.

Robert P. Weaver, 82, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, in his residence. Robert was born the son of Ivo Myron and Myrtle Edna (Troyer) Weaver. On Oct. 12, 1952, in Plymouth, he married Marilyn Ruth Gordon; she passed away Oct. 18, 2009. Robert continued living in the same house that he, Marilyn and her …read more.

Velma May Trump, age 92, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, Indiana. Velma was born on October 3, 1923, in Bremen, to Sharon and Elizabeth (Koontz) Stuntz. Velma was also blessed with a step-mother, Thelma Matchett. Velma became the bride of Albert …read more.

Frank E. Nyikos, 83, residing in Goshen and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:54 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen. He was born June 13, 1932, in South Bend to the late John K. and Margaret (Retek) Nyikos. Frank moved to the Syracuse area in 1955, and …read more.

Harlan A. Dietzel, 91, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Huron County, Mich. on a farm near Bay Port on Dec. 29, 1923. Harlan is survived by his wife: Mildred A. Dietzel; children: Stanley J. (Sarah); and Dennis L. (Marianne); grandchildren: Naomi (Chris; Isaac (Mitra); Kevin …read more.

Thelma Jackson, 85, North Manchester, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 11, 1930, in Magoffin County, Ky., to Frank Shepherd and Ella Mae Wireman, both deceased. She married Junior S. Jackson on July 8, 1950. He died January 19, 2015. She was a homemaker and retired from …read more.

Alvin J. Snyder, 79, South Bend, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at his home. Mr. Snyder was born on Sept. 21, 1936, in South Bend to the late John Delbert and Maude Pearl (Morrow) Snyder. He has been a lifelong area resident. On May 24, 1958, in Lakeville, he was united …read more.

Kelly R. Kiser, 47, Leesburg, passed away surrounded by family at noon Tuesday, Oct. 13, 201, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born May 13, 1968, in Warsaw to Mary Lou (Christian) and the late Gerald Kiser. A lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, she loved working with handicapped and mentally challenged at Warsaw Meadows. She …read more.

Michael Privett, 42, Silver Lake, passed away at 10:56 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On May 9, 1973, he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to William and Bonnie (Dawson) Privett. He was united in marriage to Starr Elder on July 13, 2005 in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of …read more.

Lois (Garber) Byler, 88, New Paris, died 2:28 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Low Point, Ill. to Joe and Frieda (Cordes) Garber. She married Glen L. Byler, Aug. 4, 1946, in Metamora, Ill. and he died April 20, 1999. Surviving is a daughter: …read more.

George Earl McCay, 79, Plymouth, formerly of the Argos Community, died at 1:11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a very sudden illness. He was born on Jan. 26, 1936, in Argos, to Earl B. McCay and Zella M. (Myers) McCay and had been a life time resident …read more.

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 working …read more.

Henry (Hank) B. Mullet, 93, of Nappanee, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Heritage House Assisted Living, where he had been living for two and a half years. He was born on June 25, 1922, in Nappanee, to Benedict and Fannie (Miller) Mullet. He was a lifetime area resident, and a member …read more.

Rachael J. (Cochran) Swango, 68, Rochester, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana, Mishawaka. She was born on Sept. 19, 1947, in LaPorte, the daughter of Don and Helen Irene (Heflick) Cochran. On June 6, 1997, in Tippecanoe, she married Milo E. ‘Joe” Swango. He preceded her in …read more.

Dorothy Roberta Stoelting, 98, of St. Louis, Mo., and formerly of Ligonier and Lake Wawasee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015. She was born on Oct. 8, 1917, in Warsaw, the daughter of Merl and Leone (Summy) Scoles. She married Richard Stoelting on March 7, 1942. She is survived by her loving daughters: Jean …read more.

Robert Stanley Miller, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 10:54 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. On March 14, 1929, he was born in Wagner, Mont. to William and Leah (Schuerman) Miller. He was united in marriage to Jan Parker in 1974 in Culver, who survives. Robert moved to Culver in 1956 …read more.

Thelma I. Curtis, 73, Goshen died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 30, 1942, in South Bend to Doyle and Geraldine (Deitch) Wygant. She is survived by three sons: Edward (Cheri) Curtis, LaGrange; Scott Curtis, Syracuse; and Keith Curtis, LaGrange; and a sister: Patricia (Mike) Tomlinson, Elkhart. She …read more.

Lester B. Worrick, 92, Columbia City, died at 8:02 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 31, 1922, in Whitley County, a son of the late Wilbert and Carrie (Rhoades) Worrick. His formative years were spent in Union Township, Whitley County where he graduated from Union Township High …read more.

Velma M. Trump, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. She was born Oct. 3, 1923. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Violet A. “Oly” Layden, 97, Donaldson, passed away at 2:12 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Life Center with her loving family by her side. Violet was born in Chicago, Ill. the daughter of Patrick and Anna (Klemz) Layden on July 4, 1918. She worked during the 1950’s and 1960’s in Donaldson, at …read more.

Stephanie Scott Bergman, 43, passed away suddenly at home in West Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 13. Stephanie was born March 2, 1972, in Plymouth, to Michael L. and Shirley A. (Smith) Bergman. She is survived by her parents in West Palm Beach, her step-grandmother: Dotty (Suprina) Smith, Venice, Fla.; and her three sons: Zachary …read more.

Robert P. Weaver, 82, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in his residence. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, also at the funeral home. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Further details …read more.

Barbara E. Evans, 68, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:17 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 31 years: Bob Evans; mother: Ruth Sitton, Arcola; daughters: Jennifer Coy; Juliana (Steven) Johnson, both of Columbia City; sons: Scott (April) Frazier; William Lanier; and Robert (Shannon) Evans Jr., …read more.

Robert Stanley Miller, Warsaw, passed away at 10:54 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14,2015. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Joshua David Bloom, 28, Pierceton, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Deloris Carol Fuller, 71, Pierceton, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Kelli R. Kiser, 47, Leesburg, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Lois Mae Roby Nix, 89, a lifetime resident of Whitley County, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Renaissance Village where she had been a resident since October 2013. She was born April 9, 1926, in Columbia City, a daughter of Willie and Hazel (Leaman) Roby. She graduated from Columbia City High School …read more.

Phillip L. Lee, 66, of rural South Whitley, died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Nov. 5, 1948, in Warsaw, a son of Dallas O. and Lois V. (Brown) Lee. His formative years were spent in Monroe Township, Kosciusko County. He graduated …read more.

Estel L. Murphy, 81, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System in Fort Wayne. He had been in failing health for some time and had been a patient there for one day. Mr. Murphy was born on Dec. 13, 1933, in …read more.

Sharon Kay Schoff, 64, and a Marshall County resident her whole life, passed away unexpectedly at her son’s home in Lockport, Illinois on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. Sharon was born in Bremen on Feb. 20, 1951 to Leonard and Helen (Marsh) Sauer. On Aug. 29, 1975, in Plymouth, Sharon wed Ben Schoff, who survives. She …read more.

Patrick Thomas O’Brien, 68, of Bremen, passed away at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in his home. Patrick was born on May 30, 1947, the son of the late Thomas H. and Paulette S. O’Brien. He is survived by his wife: Cynthia O’Brien, Bremen; two children: Megan O’Brien; Patrick T. (Jessica) O’Brien Jr., both …read more.

Timothy Jacob Furney, 20, Syracuse, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, from a train accident in New Paris. He was born May 18, 1995, in Warsaw, to Bruce and Minnie (Smith) Furney, Jr. He was a 2013 graduate of Fairfield High School. He worked at Rotational Molding Technologies (RomoTech) in New Paris. He is survived by …read more.

Bruce Christopher Sanson, 59, Auburn, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at his home in Auburn. He was born March 19, 1956, in Wabash, to Russell and Wilodene (Kemery) Sanson. Bruce was a 1975 graduate of Manchester High School. He was a truck driver for US Express in Springfield, Ohio for 24 years. …read more.

Deborah A. Davis, 58, Plymouth, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center – Plymouth Campus following a courageous one year battle with cancer. She has been a Plymouth resident since 1992. Deb was born the daughter of James R. and Carol L. (Ziolkowski) Guthrie on April …read more.

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Gast of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at the age of 87. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past four years where she was a member of the Salvation Army Auxiliary of Warsaw. Kathy retired from Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

Nelson L. Sutton of Warsaw, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Mason Health Care Center of Warsaw at the age of 76. He was a 1957 graduate of Leesburg High School in Leesburg. Nelson was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 22, 1965 and served until his honorable discharge in …read more.

Phyllis Joyce (Heeter) Hunn, 83, North Manchester, died Oct. 8, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born March 28, 1932, in South Bend, to George U. and Martha M. Heeter. She was the second of two children. Her older brother Harold E. Heeter preceded her in death. Phyllis gradated from Elkhart High School in 1950 …read more.

Stephen J. Streets, 56, a 20-year resident of Grovertown, died suddenly at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in the IU Health LaPorte Hospital. Steve is the son of Sommie B. Streets Kruder and was born in Elkins, W. Va. on Oct. 1, 1959. He received most of his education in Oaklawn, Ill. and finished …read more.

Sharon Kay Schoff, 64 and a Marshall County resident her whole life, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Lockport, Ill. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Charlene Williams 89, Rochester, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Peabody Retirement Community Health Center, North Manchester. She was born on July 31, 1926, in Fulton County, the daughter of Urban Leonard and Edith (Baird) Jackson. On June 17, 1951 at the Fulton United Methodist Church, Fulton, she married Earl E. “Gene” …read more.

Arnold E. Cly Jr., 70, of LaFontaine, passed away at 3:47 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at his home. He was born to the late Arnold E. and Guinevere (Hinshaw) Cly on Feb. 4, 1945 at Dalhart, Texas. Arnold married Carol Anne Campbell on June 26, 1965, she survives. He was an engineer for Honeywell, …read more.

Steven Earl France, 67, of Roann, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at his home. He was born March 15, 1948, in Wabash, to Juanita (France) Gaines. Steven was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He worked at W and W Concrete in North Manchester for several years. He was a mechanic …read more.

Janice H. Wiley, 60, Urbana, died at 1:23 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 14, 1955, to Jesse and Betty (Chenoweth) Hills, in Marion. Janice was a wife, gardener, farmer and caregiver. She married Mark Wiley on Feb. 25, 1984, and he survives. She is survived by grandchildren: …read more.

Donna Elaine Baker Sayler Sargent, 65, Nappanee, fell asleep in the hands of our Lord at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Aug. 20, 1950 in Grantsville, W. Va., to Daniel and Geraldine (Richards) Baker. She moved to the Nappanee area in 1998. She was a 1968 graduate of …read more.

Dawn E. Grunawalt, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born May 13, 1959 in Kendallville, she was the daughter of Fred W. and Geraldine (Chapman) Palmer. On May 24, 2003, Dawn married Darwin Grunawalt in Columbia City. She was a talented artist, a great …read more.

Samuel Burton Meredith Sr., 68, Columbia City, passed away at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at his home in Columbia City. Mr. Meredith was born on March 20, 1947, in Fort Wayne. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, and graduated from Central High School. On April 21, 2006 he was married in …read more.

Richard “Dick” W. Rule of Warsaw, passed away at 8:26 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at Mason Health Care Center of Warsaw at the age of 81. He was a 1952 graduate of Warsaw High School, and he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1956. He served in Korea until his honorable discharge in 1958. …read more.

Clara E. “Katie” Auer, 94, Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 10, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor. She was born on June 26, 1921, in Syracuse to Lawrence and Wilma (Hammon) Held. On April 5, 1941, she married Ted Auer who preceded her in 2011. She was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of …read more.

Steven Henry Rowe, 50, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly from Warsaw, died on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in Phoenix. He was born April 17, 1965, in Knox, to Faye Smith and Abe Rowe. On Feb. 15, 2013, he married Delores Ovalle in Las Vegas. Steve graduated from Knox High School, Knox, in 1983, and attended Ball …read more.

Barbara S. Cone, 60, Urbana, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late James A. Taylor and Mintie (Porter) Kerr on July 10, 1955, in Wabash. Barb married Sammy C. Cone on July 14, 1973, he survives. She attended Christian Heritage Church …read more.

Paula Stringer, 78, Warsaw, passed away peacefully in her home at 12:49 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, following a brief illness. She was born May 29, 1937, in Peru, Ill. to Zurita and D.G. Storkman. On Dec. 10, 1982, she married Ken Stringer who preceded her in death in 2007. She has resided in Warsaw …read more.

Sandra L. McVicker, 60, Culver, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born to Richard and Bernice (Hajicek) Thomas on June 2, 1955, in South Bend. She attended Culver Community High School. On March 17, 1973, she married Clifford McVicker in Culver, Indiana. He survives. Sandy …read more.

Robert A. “Windy” Miller, 90, Culver, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, in Kokomo. Bob was born on June 1, 1925, in Joliet, Ill. He was the son of Russell and Mildred (Bloom) Miller. After graduating high school, Bob joined the Army Air Force, proudly serving his country. After his military service …read more.

Edward Warren, 96 of Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. On Dec. 24, 1918, he was born in Kosciusko County, to Ora Edward and Julia (Laughlin) Warren. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Ellen Long on April 15, 1953, in Columbia City, who preceded him …read more.

Elizabeth “Bette” Simpson, 79, of the Churubusco area, passed away surrounded by her family Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born on May 2, 1936 in Newton, Iowa, she was a daughter of Elgia and Lena (Combs) Meade. She was one of nine children. Growing up in central Iowa, …read more.

Ralph L. Greene, 94, of Elkhart and formerly of Nappanee, died Oct. 7, 2015 at Hubbard Hill Estates, where he has resided since Jan. 2, 2007. Ralph was born July 29, 1921 to Harry and Grace (Lamb) Greene in Nappanee. He graduated from Nappanee High School in 1939. He continued his education at Fort Wayne …read more.

Mable E. Hicks, 91, of Silver Lake passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at her residence. Hicks was born Nov. 19, 1923 to William Wade Moore and Lura (Stafford) Moore in Garrett, Ky.

Cheryl Hodson Havens, 68, of Milford, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart.

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David Dittman Jr., 60, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 in his Warsaw residence.
Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Homes in Warsaw.

Marjorie Wanda Hansen, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in her residence. She was born on April 25, 1921, to Frank August and Juanita Odette Klar Minster in Chicago, Ill. Marge was united in marriage on June 28, 1941, to Harold Hansen in Chicago, Ill. He preceded her in 1996. …read more.

Billy (Bill) R. Wallen, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Auburn. On June 7, 1947, he was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Claude and Mae (Green) Wallen. He was united in marriage to Patricia McClone on June 28, 1997, who survives. Bill graduated from Prestonsburg High School in 1965. …read more.

Shannon J. Harrison, 45, Columbia City, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. To most people that knew Shannon Harrison, it was apparent that his family came first. Shannon thought the world of his wife, Kathy; daughters, Kassee and Shari; and grandchildren, Addison and Brayden. He not only …read more.

Billie J. Burgess, 74, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at his home with his loving family by his side. Billie was born on Oct. 23, 1940, in Montrose, Ark. to Timothy J. and Martha S. (Abernathy) Burgess. The family moved to the Marshall county area when he was in the seventh grade. …read more.

Dorothy A. Gunther-Heflick, 87, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in her daughter’s home, in her daughter’s care. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. A Memorial Service will be held on at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2. Visitation will resume one …read more.

Tyler S. Boocher, 20 of Leesburg, passed away at 6:49 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 29, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born November 19, 1994, to Todd and Kim (Brock) Boocher in Warsaw. Tyler was a musician and enjoyed playing the guitar and drums. He also enjoyed camping, canoeing and being outdoors. He is …read more.

Mary Ellen Bushong, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Oct. 7, 1924, in Elkhart, to Martin and Ida (Klawitter) Kunkel. She grew up in Elkhart, graduated in 1942 from Elkhart Central High School and lived most of her life in …read more.

Michael Andrew Beaver, 65, of rural Columbia City, died at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Oct. 5, 1949, in Kokomo, a son of Lawrence E. and Alice Josephine (Ulerich) Beaver. His formative years were spent in Kokomo where he graduated from Kokomo …read more.

Mary B. Lord, 73, Nappanee, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at Riverside Village Nursing Home, where she was admitted a week ago. She was born on Jan. 18, 1942, in Whitley County, to Reuben and Elsa (Watson) Aker. She moved to the Nappanee area six years ago. Mary was a member of …read more.

Tyler S. Boocher, 20, Leesburg, passed away at 6:49 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Marjorie W. Hansen, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Mary Ellen Bushong, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

William H .”Bill” Osha, 81, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at IU Health Goshen General Hospital in Goshen. Born in Whitefish Bay, Wis., Bill moved to Fort Wayne at the age of 6. He graduated from Southside HS and De Pauw University in 1956. He served his country in the Army and was primarily …read more.

Willard (Bill) Dausman passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2015, in Lovell, Wyo. at the age of 83. Bill is survived by his brothers: Jetty Dausman; Everett Dausman, both of Leesburg; his children: Dan (Meg) Dausman, Pierceton; Kathy Cahill, Pierceton; Dave (Carrie) Dausman, Lovell, Wyo.; Jay (Elizabeth) Dausman, Pierceton; and his stepchildren: Val (Bruce) Sweetheimer, …read more.

Michael Andrew Beaver, 65, of rural Columbia City, died at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Smith and Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley.

Edwin L. Gordon, 80, Huntertown, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Mr. Gordon was born on June 11, 1935, in Allen County, a son of Herbert and Wanda (Strite) Gordon. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High School in …read more.

Amanda L. Arnold, 71, Goshen, died 6:13 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 19, 1944, in Goshen to Noah C. and Lovina J. (Miller) Hochstetler. She married James H. Arnold on May 13, 1967, and he died Sept. 9, 2008. Surviving are sons: Richard Cripe, Goshen; Jeffery …read more.

Frances Ruth Geiselman, 93, lifetime resident of Culver, died at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2015. Frances was a well-known and loved resident of Culver, always with a witty sense of humor and a joke for any occasion. She was a loving wife and mother, married to Ralph Geiselman for more …read more.

Rev. Gordon W. Bucher, 89, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Gordon was born at Astoria, Ill. on June 20, 1926, to Harry and Ethel (David) Bucher. He married Darlene Fair at Franklin Grove, Ill. on June 22, 1947. She survives, as well as three sons: …read more.

Juanita Hale, 86, Goshen, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:31 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 3, at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go …read more.

Barbara Joan Rensberger, 82, Goshen, passed away Monday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2015, at Courtyard Healthcare after a brief illness. She was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Goshen to William “Ted” and Georgia (Howard) Grover. On March 15, 1954 she married Jack Rensberger in Goshen. He died Jan. 13, 2003. Survivors include three daughters: Jill (Joerg) …read more.

Crystal Rana (Pasley) Schwichtenberg, 37, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Crystal was born May 20, 1978, in Plymouth, to John and Debbie K. (Jacobson) Pasley. Crystal had worked at Heartland R.V. for nine years. On April 18, 2004, she married Charles Edward Schwichtenberg, who survives. Her …read more.

Dr. Frank Louis Wadas, D.D.S., age 73, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born June 3, 1942, in East Chicago, to Joe and Dorothy (Piaskowy) Wadas. Dr. Frank attended Marquette University of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and obtained is Bachelors of Science. Upon graduation …read more.

Carol Ann Owens, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 78. She had been a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1990, prior to that she had lived in Wabash County. Carol had worked as a nurses aid at Peabody Retirement Community …read more.

Pastor Howard Max Snively, Pierceton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 12:03 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 26 years where he was a member of Dutchtown …read more.

Dr. Frank Louis Wadas, D.D.S., 73, Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangments are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Anthony T. “Tony” York, 51, of Bremen, died at 6:12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Center for Hospice Care – Hospice Home in South Bend. He was born March 15, 1964, in Wabash, to David A. York and Kathy (Bowman) Hammock. Tony was a certified welder and a drywall and painting specialist. He was …read more.

Bonnie Lou Tonkel, 72, Columbia City, passed away at 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Born Dec. 16, 1942, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Betty (Cullers) Baker. Bonnie attended Whitley County Schools and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1960. …read more.

Helen D. Sumpter, 81, of North Liberty, passed away at 5:04 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Katherine Casper Home in Donaldson. She was born on Nov. 11, 1933, in South Bend, to the late Albert and Margaret Bernice (Harbaugh) Pehling. On Nov. 3, 1951, in South Bend, she married Richard C. Sumpter who preceded …read more.

Dorothy A. Heflick, 87, Plymouth, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in her daughter’s home, in her daughter’s care. Arrangements are pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Dolores Mitzell, 86, Culver, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, one day before her 87th birthday. Dorry was born to Catherine and Fred Mumma, in York, Penn. She graduated from York High School and soon after met the love of her life, Channing Mitzell, of Shrewsbury, …read more.

Fay Pinder, 103, Culver, and formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor in Culver. Born on Dec. 12, 1911 in Grass Creek, she was the daughter of the late George and Raychel (Newman) Koenig. She was a 1929 Kewanna High School graduate. On Oct. 20, 1934, …read more.

Ricky J. “Boo” Gibson, 36, Leesburg, passed away 10:08 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 22, 1979, in Dade City, Fla. to Rick R. and Phyllis (Shepherd) Gibson who survive. A life long Kosciusko County, resident, he was united in marriage to Susanna Miretti in …read more.

Melody K. (Berger) May, 48, North Webster, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at her parents’ home in North Webster. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13and CR 500N, North Webster.