Ellen Minerva Peterman, Warsaw, passed away at 9:43 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, at the age of 69. She was born on April 26, 1947, in New Jersey to Ernest and Minerva Bush. She was a homemaker and widowed in 2008. She was a resident of Kosciusko County …read more.

George Slaidins, 73, passed away at 7:38 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at University Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 27, 1942, in Riga, Lativia, to Elza and Zoldamairs Slaidins. George worked for a carnival throughout his lifetime. He leaves behind two daughters: Jennifer (Danny) Grim, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Lisa (Todd) …read more.

Mary E.  Wease, 89, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Sept. 9, at Visiting Nurse Hospice, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jeannette Stetzel, 97, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Lake City Place, Warsaw.  She was born in Huntington, and graduated from Huntington High School. Jeannette was a homemaker and also the manager at Gass’s Dress Shop, Huntington, and at South Gate . She had worked at General Telephone and Platt Pharmacy, Fort Wayne.  Jeannette …read more.

Rita Lynn Ebert-Alvey, 54, Fort Wayne, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.  Rita was born in Warsaw on Aug. 14, 1962, to John W. and Mary E. (Redinger) Ebert. Although she developed health issues when she was 10 years old, she was a very active teen, participating in Atwood 4-H, WCHS Choir, WCHS …read more.

Doris Jean Konkle Palmer, 83, Warsaw,  passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. She was born on Dec. 13, 1932, to Francis and Sylvia (Haws) Shafer in Warsaw. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and a homemaker. She was a member of the Eagle Lodge, …read more.

Robert L. “Bob” Cummings, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Jan. 17, 1929, to Theodore and Delta (Parker) Cummings in Warsaw. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Marilyn Baugher on Dec. 30, 1950. He was …read more.

Douglas M. “Red” Barnett, 80, North Webster, passed away at 6:59 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home,  North Webster.

Carroll “Kaydo” M. Petry, 85, North Manchester, died at 6:46 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He was born Aug. 20, 1931 in Pitsburg, Ohio to Wilmer A. and Edna Lucille (Brower) Petry. He was a pastor at Spring Creek Church of the Brethren 1951-1953; Batavia Church of the Brethren, Illinois, …read more.

Paul J. Bailey, 82, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, under the care of The Center of Hospice and Palliative Care. Paul was born on Nov. 22, 1933, in Bremen, to Paul Albert and Edna Mae (Cox) Bailey. Paul retired from NIPSCO after nearly 39 years of service as a construction supervisor. …read more.

Virgil L. Currence Jr., 85, Milford, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehab, Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Tyler Jess Mulvaney, 17, Rochester, passed away at 7:46 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at his residence. He was born on May 14, 1999, in Rochester, the son of William Jess Mulvaney and Colleen (Yantis) Staker. Tyler was a senior at Rochester High School and had been a member of the football team.  He loved …read more.

William D. Sadler, 99, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, in his residence. He was born on Aug. 7, 1917, to William M. and Pearl (Sieber) Sadler in Flora. He married Vivian Becker on Nov. 9, 1940, in Portland. He moved from LaGrange to Warsaw in 1950. She preceded him on Oct. …read more.

Gerard L. “Gary” Webster, 61, Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. He was born on Feb. 2, 1955, in Madison, Wis., to Gary Atward and Anna Mae (O’Gara) Webster. He grew up in Madison, Wis., and attended East High School, Madison, Wis. He was a United States Army veteran, moved to the Warsaw …read more.

Sierra Mae Walter, 22, New Paris, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 10, 1994, to James and Kandy (Berkey) Walter. Surviving along with her parents are sister: Tanja (Adam) Bish, Ligonier; brother: Christopher (Caroline) Walter, New Paris; half brother: Travis (Stacey) Walter, New Paris; and half sister: Tina (Dave) …read more.

Lori A. Snyder, 59, Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at home her. Lori was born on Feb. 7, 1957, in Peru, to Kenneth E. and Hazel (Mathis) Gilliland. She will be fondly remembered for her heart of gold and fondness of cats. Lori is survived by her mother: Hazel Gilliland, Plymouth; her …read more.

Lester Lee Scott of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 87. He was born on Dec. 3, 1928, in Connersville, to Clyde Goldy and Louise Violet (Guthrie) Goldy Phillips Smith.   On June 22, 1947, he married Harriet …read more.

Nickolas Konoloff Jr., 53, rural Columbia City, died at his home at 12:13 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. He had been in failing health. He was born Nov. 5, 1962, in Gardena, Calif., a son of Nicholas and Muriel (Fearn) Konoloff. He spent his formative years in Orange County, Calif. He was a career long …read more.

Doris Jean Palmer, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

William D. Sadler, 99, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Duane L. Holle, 58, North Manchester, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in his residence. He was born Sept. 26, 1957, in Wabash, to Charles F. and Veta J. (Caudill) Holle. On Dec. 26, 1981, he married Tearere O. “Tea” Millbrandt. He attended Laketon Wesleyan Church, Laketon. Duane worked on the road crew …read more.

Mayedene L. Lehman passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, in Lake City Place, Warsaw. She was 89 years old at the time of her passing. Born into a large family, Mayedene was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Hazel May (Knisley) Main. They welcomed her into their family on Oct. 25, 1926. …read more.

Jack Fulton Cochran, 64, Rochester, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 19, 1951, in La Porte, the son of Donald E. and Helen I. (Heflick) Cochran Sr. On Sept. 21, 1993, in Rochester, he married Dorothy Elizabeth Ingram and she survives. Jack served as …read more.

Mary Lou Beauchamp, 89, Rochester, passed away at 1:13 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Life Care Center. Born in Knox on July 17, 1927, Mary Lou was the cherished daughter of John and Lillie Wickizer Wallace. Growing up as one of seven she shared her childhood with five sisters and two brothers. Robert Hans …read more.

Leaetta M. Conrad 82, Rochester, passed away at 8 a.m. Friday Sept. 2, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Oct. 28, 1933, in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of Edford and Sudie Bell (White) Stroud. On May 4, 1952, in Rochester, she married Norman Conrad. He preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2000. …read more.

Donnabelle “Donsie”  J. (Hepler)  Monhaut, 83, Nappanee, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born June 3, 1933, in Kosciusko County to Fred O. and Mary Louise Mays Hepler.  She attended Bechnell School in Scott Township and graduated from Nappanee High School in 1951.  After graduation she went …read more.

Jack R. Shoemaker, 74, died at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at his daughter’s residence in Rochester. He was born on Nov. 21, 1941, and named Jackie Ray Shoemaker in Indianapolis. His parents were Russell and Nancy (Bowen) Shoemaker. He graduated from Akron High School in 1963 and lived his entire life in Akron. …read more.

Kathaleen Lee Barhydt, 61, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. She was born on March 31, 1955, the daughter of Frank and Lydia (Slone) Jacobs in Pippa Passes, Ky. On Aug. 6, 1988, she married Dennis Lee Barhydt in Hindman, Ky. She is survived by her husband of 28 years: Dennis Barhydt, …read more.

Patricia A. Andrews, 79, Bremen, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Patricia was born on Dec. 2, 1936, the daughter of the late Clyde and Alice M. (Huff) Ellis. On Sept. 1, 1956, she married Frank Andrews. He passed away on April 25, 2011. Patricia is …read more.

Irvin W. Myers, 88, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Irvin was born in Danville, Ill., on July 8, 1928, to William Glenn and Hazel (Sadler) Myers. He graduated from Oakwood High School in Oakwood, Ill. On Nov. 26, 1953 in Bloomington, Ill., Irvin married the …read more.

Patricia Lou Watkins, 78, Etna Green, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital with her family at her side. Pat was born May 25, 1938, to the Calvin and Edna (Phillips) Blosser at South Bend. She was a graduate of Wakarusa High School and a longtime area resident. Pat …read more.

James “Jim” R. Jackson, 75, Columbia City, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 3, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Born July 14, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of A. Ray and Jean (Johnson) Jackson. By the age of 2, Jim’s family moved to Auburn. Growing up, he enjoyed riding his bike, fishing and …read more.

Wyatt Arthur Loe, infant son of Victoria Loe, was stillborn at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Additional survivors include his sisters: Arianna; and Ellianna; grandparents: Janice Zammetti; and Bobby Hersha; great-grandmother: Mary Lou Loe.  He was preceded in death by a great-grandfather: Arthur Loe. A graveside service for Wyatt will …read more.

Katie A. Slabaugh, 94, Nappanee, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.  She was born April 24, 1922, in Nappanee to Daniel I. and Barbara S. (Schmucker) Hochstetler. On Dec. 28, 1944, she married Daniel T. Slabaugh. He preceded in death Jan. 15, 2003. Mrs. Slabaugh lived her lifetime …read more.

Bonnie Jean Hepler, 89, Nappanee, died peacefully at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at her residence. She had been in ill health following a stroke 13 years ago. She was born Aug. 17, 1927, in Nappanee on the family farm to George and Gladys (Kring) Grimm. She lived her lifetime in this area. She …read more.

Robert E. Whitmer, 84, Nappanee, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Sept. 3, 2016, at his residence of natural causes. He was born June 30, 1932, in Syracuse to Pearl Whitmer. On Nov. 26, 1954, he married Betty Ann Miller.  Mr. Whitmer lived most of his life in Nappanee. He had worked at Coppes Kitchen, Nappanee, for …read more.

Mayedene L. (Main) Lehman, 89, Milford, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Lake City Place, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

George O. Mann, 45, Warsaw, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in his residence. On Dec. 25, 1970, he was born in Indianapolis, to George B. and Isadora O. (Rosbrugh) Mann.  He honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy as a Engineman/Fireman (E-3) being discharged in February 1994. George has lived …read more.

Heddie A. Westafer, 42, Columbia City, died at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence.  She was born July 23, 1974, in Wabash, to Herbert and Carole Allen.  On June 8, 2002, she married Steven T. Westafer. Heddie loved to do arts and crafts and she loved her dogs Sophie and Oscar. She …read more.

Rodney L. Rhoades, 49, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 8, 1967, in Wabash, to the late Chauncey Leo Rhoades Jr. and his mother, Judy (Campbell) Rhoades, who survives in Wabash. Rod was a 1985 graduate from Northfield …read more.

Mark A. Wells, 56, LaFontaine, passed away at 4:46 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in LaFontaine. He was born to the late James and Marguerite (Allen) Wells on June 13, 1960, in Marion. He was a tech for United Technologies in Huntington. He served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by …read more.

Elizabeth Ann Nicholson, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 12:42 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in her residence. On Sept. 15, 1943, she was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to George W. and Alice Marie (Concillio) Gross.  She was united in marriage to Lenord E. Nicholson Sr. on June 8, 1963, in New Jersey, who survives. Elizabeth …read more.

Sheila Louise Hewitt, 53, Wawaka, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at her home in Brimfield. She was born on May 24, 1963, to Harvey and Patricia (Christlieb) Heintzelman in LaGrange. On Oct. 10, 2015, she married Hershel Hewitt at Jones Lake. Sheila worked for Silgan Plastics for 17 years and also for Parker …read more.

Rodney L. Rhoades, 49, rural Wabash, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Services are to be announced. McDonald Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Harold Ray Martin, Wakarusa, died on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Beardsley House Assisted Living. He was 88. Harold was born on July 7, 1928, in Wakarusa, to Monroe and Annette (Shaum) Martin. Harold was a member of the Old German Baptist New Conference. In 1948, he married Verla Jean (Wenger) and together they had …read more.

Kamdyn Michael Taylor, infant son of Billy D. Taylor Jr. and Alexis Nelson, rural Wabash, died at 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. He was born at 12:23 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. He is survived by his parents: Billy D. Taylor Jr.; and Alexis Nelson, Wabash; five brothers: Logan Rife, Roann; …read more.

Leah Marie Kugler, 35, Afton, Okla., passed away at 10:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in her residence. On May 13, 1981, she was born in Goshen to John and Connie (Robbins) Kugler. Leah served in the U.S. Navy and then worked as a secretary. She then worked as a prison corrections officer. Leah was dedicated …read more.

Dallas Jay Stouder, 82, Tippecanoe, passed away at 5 a.m. Aug. 30, 2016, in his home. Dallas was born July 12, 1934, to Clarence and Bertha (Metzler) Stouder at home in Etna Green. He was born into a large family of 11 brothers and sisters and grew up in Etna Green his whole life. Dallas …read more.

Marcelyn Sue Bezenah, known to many as Sue, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, at the age of 87. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past six years. Sue was a 1947 graduate of Clio High School in Clio, Mich., and attended G.M.I. Tech in …read more.

Carrie A. Williams, 78, Rochester, went home to heaven at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Nov. 9, 1937, in Rochester, the daughter of Byron E. and Priscilla Merle (Blacketor) Ginn. On Oct. 23, 1960, at the First Baptist Church in Rochester, she married Donnie Williams and he …read more.

Delores Ruth Duffy, Warsaw, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 81. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a member of Christian Life Apostolic Church of Warsaw. She attended Pierceton High School, Pierceton. Delores worked for 25 years as a …read more.

Eva Marie Satchwill, 93, rural Urbana, died at 10:18 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Jan. 8, 1923, in Huntington County, to Harry Raymond and Hilda Marie (Urschel) Wilcox. Eva was a 1941 graduate of Urbana High School. She married A. Wendel Satchwill at her parents’ home in Wabash …read more.

A. Wendel Satchwill, 93, rural Urbana, died at 9:56 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born April 3, 1923, in Huntington County, to Alfred and Elma (Fidlier) Satchwill. Wendel married Eva Marie Wilcox in Wabash County on Sept. 20, 1944. He was a life-long farmer and a self-employed …read more.

Jack Earl Lutz, 84, Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. He was born March 3, 1932, in Muncie to Fred and Mabel Lutz. Jack retired at age 65 from Hull Lift Truck, Elkhart; as well as worked at Midwest Towel, Muncie. A U.S. Navy veteran, Jack served …read more.

Edward E. Warren Sr., 100, South Bend, passed away at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at home.  He was born on April 30, 1916, in Culver to the late Adril and Amanda (Wiser) Warren.  On Oct. 23, 1943, in South Bend, he was united in marriage to the former Virginia B. Harding. Mr. Warren is …read more.

Helen “Joan” Wysong, 88, Wolf Lake, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at North Ridge Village Nursing. Born Dec. 18, 1927, in Cromwell, she was the daughter of Merle and Ruby (Knox) Bennett. A lifetime resident of Wolf Lake, Joan graduated from Wolf Lake High School with the class of 1945.  On Dec. …read more.

Rev. Charles Pletcher Jr., 94, Nappanee, passed on to his heavenly home at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at his residence. He lived his lifetime in this area. He was born March 7, 1922, to Charles D. and Emma (Herr) Pletcher in Nappanee. Rev. Charles graduated from Nappanee High School and attended Goshen Mennonite …read more.

Anne K. Schafer, 98, New Carlisle, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 19, in Hamilton Grove Community, New Carlisle. She was born Sept. 16, 1917 in Lincoln, Neb., to the late George and Margaret (Lieder) Dies. In 1937 in Nebraska, Anne married Jacob J. Schafer, who preceded her in death on Feb. 29, 1995. Anne is …read more.

Robert J. Stiver, 96, Goshen, died 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born on May 29, 1920 in New Paris to Irvin and Ina (O’Neal) Stiver. He married Margie Marie (Manges) Stiver on June 19, 1942. Surviving are his wife: Margie, Goshen; son: Craig (Phyl) Stiver, Goshen; brother: Don Stiver, …read more.

Ruby June Battles Geyer, 94, Lakeville, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, in Hospice House of South Bend. She was born on June 12, 1922, to Millard and Cora (Klinkner) Battles. On March 16, 1946, she married Dale Geyer. He preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 2009. She was a 1940 graduate …read more.

Clarice “June” Honer, 89, Syracuse, formerly of Chicago, Ill., passed away Friday, Aug. 19, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1927, the daughter of Frank Arnold and Martha E. (Richards) Swanson in Chicago, Ill. On Feb. 1, 1969, she married Jack Honer in Ligonier; he preceded her in death in …read more.

Wilma Jean Snapp, 91, Wabash, passed away at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born to the late Charles Alber and Mary Elizabeth (Grimes) Goble on Sept. 23, 1924, in Peru. Wilma Jean married Rex H. Snapp on Aug. 30, 1941, he passed away on March 11, 2008. She …read more.

Thomas G. Hickle, 63, Arab, Ala., formerly of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 4:35 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born March 9, 1953, in Rochester, he was the son of Harold T. and Betty (Knicker) Hickle. He was a 1972 Kewanna High School graduate where he played basketball for the Indian’s …read more.

Consuelo Duran-DeRamirez, 64, Argos, died at 5:05 a.m. Aug. 21, 2016, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She had been in declining health for the past couple of years. Consuelo was born on April 26, 1952, in Zacatecas, Mexico, to Manuel Duran and Delores Frias-Duran and had lived in Argos since 2010. In May …read more.

Clarice A.  Sloan, 80, Columbia City, passed away at 2:23 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at her home.  Born Dec. 30, 1935, in Antwerp, OH, she was the daughter of Gillis and Madele (Muir) Jackson. Growing up, Clarice traveled around a lot but moved to Ft. Wayne and would work at GE in various departments for …read more.

Oscar Robinson, 85, North Manchester, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19., at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born May 7, 1931, in Blue River, Ky., to Lonnie P. and Fannie B. (Wallen) Robinson. On April 29, 1951, he married Eunice M. Marshall. She survives. He retired in 1992 after 35 …read more.

Shelby Jean Wiley, 79, Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1937, in Paintsville, Ky., to Grant Sr. and Cordie (Collins) Hill. Shelby married Alvin Wiley in Wabash Nov. 18, 1978; he died Feb. 7, 2012. She worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring in …read more.

Terry George Thompson, 76, Goshen, formerly of Milford, died Friday morning, Aug. 19, 2016, at his home. He was born July 5, 1940, in Ludlow Falls, Ohio, to George and Lois (Pfeiffer) Thompson. On Sept. 5, 1965, he married Martha “Marti” Stauffer in Osceola. She survives along with a daughter, Beth Ann Thompson, Elkhart; a …read more.

Raymond T. Holbrook, 94, Milford, formerly of New Paris, died Friday morning, Aug. 19, 2016 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. He was born April 10, 1922, in Peoria, Ill., to Mabel (Holdeman) Holbrook. On Oct. 5, 1945, he married Aline M. Cook in Goshen. She died Aug. 15, 1999. He is survived by a son, Ricky (Shane) …read more.

Caroline L. Moeller, 88, Bremen, peacefully went home to the Lord Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. Caroline was born Nov. 14, 1927, in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of the late George and Sophia (Troeger) Bauer. Caroline is survived by three daughters: Susan (Robert) Myers, Columbia Station, Ohio, Robin (Myron) Sunderman, Clarinda, Iowa, and Wendy (Thomas) Coxey, …read more.

Jack E. Schrader, 85, rural Columbia City, died 11:48 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, where he had been a resident since August, 2014. He was born July 31, 1931, in Whitley County, a son of Charles E. and Mary C.P. (Gaff) Schrader. As a young boy, his family moved to …read more.

Robert Lee “Rob” Clarkson III, 60, Richvalley, died at 8:24 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 16, 1956, in Florence, Ky., to Robert Lee Jr. and Elaine Joy (Seibold) Clarkson. Rob was a 1974 graduate of Northfield High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He worked at …read more.

Charles E. Hollenback, 80, Roann, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, at 8:12 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. He was born March 14, 1936, in Huntington County to Charles J. and Rita (Lange) Hollenback. Chuck married Colleen K. DePoy in Wabash Dec. 30, 1956. He retired from GenCorp, Wabash, in 1997 after …read more.

Happy G.  “Hap “Anglin, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 11:16 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On April 16, 1939, he was born in South Bend to W. Don and Pearl O. (Cummings) Anglin. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Hap worked for Anglin Signs for 60 years, constructing, painting and hanging …read more.

Born into the waiting arms of Jesus and surrounded by her loving family, Briyah Justeen Ruth Greer was born and died at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, at 7:58 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. Briyah was born to Braska S. Cartwright and Dontice D. Greer of North Webster. Braska, Dontice and their families will receive visitors …read more.

Ralph A. Heil, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Ralph was born on April 9, 1917, in New Bremen, Ohio, to the late Otto and Mabel Heil. He moved to Huntington, and then to Fort Recovery, Ohio, where he was co-partner in the St. …read more.

Pauletta “Ann” (Hess) Mays, 75, passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Ann was born in Rushville on April 25, 1941, to Harold and Lola (Stevens) Hess. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1959. She worked as a ward clerk for 27 years at the St. …read more.

Sophia Haley Long, 6, Pierceton, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born June 1, 2010, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Christopher Leon Long and Molly Kirsten (Long) Long. Sophia grew up on her family’s farm in Pierceton. On June 27, 2010, she …read more.

Eugene C. “Gene” Peters, 86, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in his residence. He was born Jan. 14, 1930, in Chicago Heights, Ill., to the late August L. and Minnie (Rinkenberger) Peters. Eugene graduated from Lowell High School in 1948. He was an operating engineer for the Local Union 150 for 45 years. …read more.

Howard M. Everton, 66, Lagro, died at 6:37 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born March 5, 1950, in Vallejo, Calif. Howard was a dishwasher at Bob Evan’s restaurant, Wabash, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his companion: Gary Clem, Lagro. There will be …read more.

James L. Hoff, 50, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. Jim was born on March 16, 1966, in Plymouth, to Joe D. and Jennifer (Linn) Hoff. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1985. He worked as a welder for Newmar and Real Products. Jim enjoyed working …read more.

Vera Mae Linsburg, 88, Wabash, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Anderson, to Fred and Bertha (Bodle) Hannah. Vera was a 1946 graduate of Alexandria High School and attended Indiana Business College. She married H. Eugene Linsburg in Alexandria on April 4, …read more.

Sally Regene Howard, 77, Wabash, died at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Bickford Cottage, Wabash. She was born Oct. 7, 1938, in Wabash to James and Helen (Corder) Hale. Sally graduated from Wabash High School in 1956. She married Billy Bob Howard in Wabash on Feb. 10, 1957; he died Dec. 6, 2013. …read more.

Christopher J. Stout, 24, Wabash, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on July 14, 1992, in Wabash, to Gary Wayne and Kelly Jo (McGinnis) Stout, who survive in Wabash. Chris was a 2011 graduate from Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate …read more.

Susan Blackburn, 67, Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at home. She was born to James and Wilma (Ritchie) Blackburn on Jan. 4, 1949, in Niles, Mich. She worked as a nursing assistant and activities director at Miller’s Merry Manor for 14 years and Lakeland Healthcare for six years. She was also a …read more.

Glenn Ray Kennedy, Warsaw, passed away at 10:14 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, at the age of 73. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 45 years. Glenn enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served until his honorable discharge. He continued his education and graduated from Morehead …read more.

Loretta Mae Thomas, 78, Bremen, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart. Loretta was born at home on June 25, 1938, to Herschel and Pearl LaVerne (Young) Fisher. She graduated from Bremen High School in 1956. On June 8, 1958, she married her true love, Lee B. Thomas. …read more.

With ways all her own, it was the heart of Sara Bennett that lovingly held her family close. Through unyielding faith, she was a woman who knew the value of hard work and the meaning of giving without expecting anything in return. Sara’s loving compassion and nurturing example touched the hearts of many. For these …read more.

James “Jim” A. Brewer, LaGrange, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, at the age of 59. He was a self-employed carpenter and an ex-Marine.  He will be remembered as a devoted husband and loving brother. He will be missed by many. He was born …read more.

Wanda “Alice” Good, Plymouth, formerly of Lakeville, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89 years old. She was born Dec. 21, 1926, Plymouth, a daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Schrom) Green, and has remained a lifelong resident of Marshall County On Nov. 8, …read more.

Sandra Stayton York, 78, Plymouth, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, at her home with her family at her side. Sandra was born May 18, 1938, in Argos, to Willard “Pete” and Virginia (Hessler) Stayton. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She and her husband, Don, spent winters in Florida …read more.

Irvin was born on March 13, 1925, at Burr Oak, to Roy and Goldie (Kring) Overmyer and was a lifelong resident. Irvin was a brick layer. He belonged to Brick Layers and Allied Craft workers. He was a long time member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Maxinkuckee Lodge #373, and was a Past Grand Master, …read more.

Mr. Paul Henriott, 90, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away earlier today at his home. Arrangements pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Ronald Harshman,  82, Rochester, passed away today at Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Sadie Bays, 67, North Manchester, passed away at 9:33 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in her residence. On Aug. 5, 1949, she was born in Floyd County, Ky., to Amon and Mary (Compton) Prater Sr. She was united in marriage to Frank Bays on March 2, 1968, in Packerton, who preceded her in death on …read more.

Gary D. Lawson, 58, Big Lake, passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his home.

Myrtle J. “JoAnn” Bell, 86, North Webster, passed away at 6:27 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at her home. She was born on Feb. 18, 1930, Larwill, to James William & Mildred Irene (Marrs) Bohnstedt. She was a lifetime Whitley/Kosciusko County resident and graduated in 1948 from Larwill High School. On Dec. 29, 1951 in Etna …read more.

Susan L. Langohr, 69, rural Columbia City, died at 1:59 a.m. Saturday, Aug.13, 2016. She was born Oct. 5, 1946, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Robert H. and Alice M. (Johnston) Hood. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1965. On Oct. 23, 1965, …read more.

Darin Michael Curtis passed away early Thursday morning at IU Health Goshen Hospital after a short struggle with advanced lung cancer. He is survived by his two daughters: Susan, 12; and Payton, 4; his father: Fred (Eva) Curtis; siblings: Kellie (Brian) Malone; Bart (Sara) Curtis; Christopher (Esther) Curtis; girlfriend: Miriam Hochstetler; along with stepsister: Michelle …read more.

Edna L. Yoder, 62, Nappanee, died peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. She had been ill with cancer for three years. Edna was born Oct. 5, 1953, in Elkhart to LeRoy E.G. and Katie N. (Hershberger) Miller. She lived her lifetime in Nappanee. On May 31, 1973, she married …read more.