Robert L. “Bob” Frenger, age 84, of Syracuse, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Jan. 26, 1931, in Elkhart County to David and Viola Frenger. On May 20, 1949, he married Ada Culp in Bremen. They have enjoyed 66 years together. Surviving is his wife: …read more.

Mary Joyner, of Leesburg, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015,  in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Juanita Hale, 86 of Goshen and formally of Warsaw, passed away at 12:31 am Sunday, July 12, 2015 in IU Health Goshen Hospital. On Dec. 15, 1928, she was born in Coal River, Raleigh County, W. Va. to Alfred and Thelma (Cook) Peters. She was united in marriage to Homer Hale on Oct. 3, 1953 in Angola, who …read more.

Ernest W. Leedy, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On Aug. 31, 1922, he was born in Warsaw, to Edward and Grace (Harman) Leedy. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Spradlin on Aug. 19, 1944, whom preceded …read more.

Viola M. “Vi” Weicht, 86, of Blairstown, N.J, and formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2015, at the home of her daughter in Blairstown, N.J. She was born on April 6, 1929, in Noble County, to Cecil Edward and Vicie Gladys (Howell) Knapp. She graduated in 1948 from Wolf Lake …read more.

Erdene Mishler, 92, of Goshen, passed away Thursday morning, July 9, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing after a two week illness. She was born Feb. 19, 1923, in Goshen to Earl and Esther (Swihart) Phillips. On June 16, 1946 she married Arthur Ralph Huber. He died June 9, 1965. Later, on December 18, 1971 …read more.

Gertrude K. Purschwitz died peacefully at her home in Roscoe, Ill., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at the age of 94. The former Gertrude Viola Koch was born on March 5, 1921, in West Point, Jackson Co, Ill. She was the daughter of Rev. Walter and Agnes (Buescher) Koch. During her youth her family lived …read more.

Barbara Knepper, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015. Arrangements are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home.

Austin L. Dean, 21, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Thelma Baldwin, 94, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. She had been a resident of Marshall County for the last five years, coming here from Frankfort. Thelma was born in Hammond, Oct. 10, 1920, to Thomas J. Martinson and Doris (Byrnes) Martinson. She graduated from Hammond High School …read more.

Vincent Jeffrey, age 44, died at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Earl Love Funeral Home.

Don Dale Reed 83, Kewanna, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Friday July 10, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on April 11, 1932 in Kewanna, the son of William Sherman and Bessie (Eytcheson) Reed. On July 26, 1979, in Nashville, Tenn., he married Ruby Simmons and she survives. Mr. Reed …read more.

Betty L. Hewett, 74, Rochester, passed away at 7:52 p.m. Friday July 10, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Sept. 21, 1940 in Augusta, Maine. She had worked for over thirteen years as a nurse aid at Life Care Center of Rochester, as a waitress for the former Maggie’s Restaurant and had …read more.

Rose Ann Shull, 56, Rochester, died at 11:19 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements pending at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Viola M. Weicht, 86, Blairstown, N.J., and formerly of Pierceton, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015, at the home of her daughter in Blairstown, N.J. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

William L. Snider, 89 of Warsaw, passed away at 6:55 a.m Monday, May 25, 2015, in Mason and Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On Dec. 13, 1925, he was born in Connersville, to Francis and Ruby (Showalter) Snider. He was united in marriage to Lila Smith in 1950 who preceded him death and then he …read more.

John William “Jack” Jacobs, 88, of North Webster passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at his home. He was born on May 8, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Walter R. and Bertha E. (Montgomery) Jacobs. He attended Alexandria High School, Indiana University and was a United States Navy Veteran. On April 7, 1949 in …read more.

Donna R. Hibbs, 77, of Churubusco, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Hibbs was born on Jan. 5, 1938 in New Amsterdam, a daughter of Floyd and Evaleen (Voyles) Froman. On April 17, 1954 she was married in New Amsterdam, to Devillo “Jack” Hibbs. She was …read more.

Thomas M. Scherschel, 72, of Churubusco, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Mr. Scherschel was born on Sept. 27, 1942, in Fort Wayne, a son of Martin and Velma (Bobay) Scherschel. He spent his formative years in New Haven, and graduated from Central Catholic in …read more.

Thelma J. Baldwin, 96, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, July 13, in the funeral home. Services will immediately follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Mark Need officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, …read more.

Reene Ann Alley, 80, passed away July 5, 2015. Formerly of Indianapolis, Reene lived in Tallmadge and Akron, Ohio since 1989.  A retired educator, she taught at the University of Akron and Youngstown State from 1989 to 2002. She started teaching math, chemistry and physics at the middle and high school levels in northern Indiana teaching. …read more.

Betty L. Zimmerman, 77, of Columbia City, died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015 at her home. She was born Sept. 7, 1937 in Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter of Richard and Aggie (Poe) Gibson. At the age of 14, her family moved to Kosciusko County. She graduated from Claypool High School. On July 5, 1957 she …read more.

Burton Lee Youngstrom, 85, Rochester, passed away at 10:43 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1930, in Alta, Iowa, the son of Oscar and Dorothy (Andre) Youngstrom. On May 4, 1953, in Nemaha, Iowa, he married Margaret E. Ashton and she survives. Burton had worked as a …read more.

John W. “Jack” Jacobs, 88, of North Webster, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family funeral Home, North Webster.

Herbert E. Moyer, 84, North Manchester, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Herbert was born Sept. 30, 1930, in Peru, to J. Lee and Bertha (Easterday) Moyer, both deceased. He worked for Heckman Bindery in North Manchester, for 10 years in sales. He retired in 1993 after …read more.

Dorothy M. Hayn, 86, passed away at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor. Lifetime Marshall County resident, Dorothy was born on Sept. 21, 1928, in Marshall County to Harold L. and Blanche K. (Burget) Pontius. She attended Tyner High School where she graduated with her class in 1946. On Jan. 18, 1947 …read more.

Peter “Pete” Polnaszek, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2015. Peter was born Aug. 14, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minn. to Joseph and Marcella (Barton) Polnaszek. Pete and his wife, Corky, moved to Plymouth where he began working for Zentis Food, until his retirement. Pete was serving as the current …read more.

Sandra Kay (Herron) Speakman, of Churubusco, passed away shortly before 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at Parkvew North Hospital in Fort Wayne from complications of heart disease. Sandy was born on Dec. 27, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Emily (Waters) Herron. She spent her youth in Whitley, Noble and Allen …read more.

Herbert E. Moyer, 84, North Manchester, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Dorothy M. Hayn, 86, of Plymouth, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Pilgrim Manor. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, and from 10 a.m. until time of service on Monday at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, at …read more.

Jake J. Coblentz Jr. age 71, of Nappanee, died at 2:45 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.  He fought a courageous fight with cancer for 6 years. He was born April 6, 1944 in Farmington Township, OH to Jake J. Sr. and Martha (Miller) Coblentz. Mr. Coblentz moved to Indiana in …read more.

Jerry L. Smith, 85, Warsaw, died at 4:41 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born June 20, 1930, to Walter B. and Agnes (Harman) Smith, and was a 1948 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He graduated from Manchester University in 1952 with a degree in education. He married …read more.

Eraldo “Eddie” DiRico, 72, Winona Lake, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Monday, July 6, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 28, 1942, in Orsogna, Italy, to Pasquale and Maddalena (D’Angelo) DiRico. He was a paratrooper for the Italian Army. He lived most of his life in Kosciusko County from Boston, Mass. …read more.

Ronnie Poe, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2015, in his residence. He was born May 17, 1955, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Amos and Annie (McGuire) Poe. He was united in marriage to Deanna Korb on June 23, 1979, in Burket. She survives. Ronnie moved to Warsaw in 1965, where he worked …read more.

Bob Samuel Rager, 89, of North Manchester, died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born Jan. 11, 1926, on the family farm, near Disko, to Harry and Ethel Lee (White) Rager. Bob was a 1944 Laketon High School graduate. He was a US Army veteran, serving …read more.

Raymond P. Earl, 63 of Warsaw, went to meet his Lord at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in his residence. On March 14, 1952, he was born in Knoxville, Tenn. to Jack and Edith (Stanifer) Earl. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Boden on Aug. 8, 1981 in Warsaw, who survives. Living most …read more.

John Herbert Good, 68, of Tyler, Texas formerly of Kewanna passed away peacefully July 1, 2015 in Tyler. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, July 10, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel with David Sommers officiating. Burial with military rites performed will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations …read more.

Donald John “Don” Klawitter, 79, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015, at his home.  He was born on Feb. 29, 1936 in Hammond, to Joseph F. & Martha (Mikolajczak) Klawitter. Don was a graduate of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Elementary School and a 1953 graduate of Thornton Fractional North High School, both …read more.

Todd “Gee” Allison, 27, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015, in Peru, Ill. He was born July 8, 1987, in Albany, N.Y., to Jesse L. Jr. and Michelle (Wells) Allison. On Jan 6, 2011, he married Faith Worton in Panama City, Fla. He was a self-employed asphalt paver, and was from Silver Lake. He …read more.

Murray “Rick” F. Rutledge Jr., 71 of Warsaw passed away at 8:37 p.m. Friday July 3, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on April 9, 1944, to Murray F. Sr. and Vaudean (Sawyer) Rutledge in Carbon Hill, AL. He was united in marriage to Margaret “Peg” Biltz on January 21, 2003 in …read more.

Charles Besson Stanley, 91, of Columbia City, died at 9:15 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at his home. He was born Dec. 2, 1923, in Dunfee, Allen County, a son of Roy Cuppy and Ruth H. (Besson) Stanley. His formative years were spent in Allen, Noble and Whitley Counties. He graduated from Washington Center High School. …read more.

Armando Antunez-Brito, 6 years old of Claypool, passed away after a lengthy illness at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2015, at his residence. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Warsaw. Armando was born on Sept. 9, 2008, in Federal Way, Washington, to Armando Antunez and Marie Brito. He is survived …read more.

Gertrude E. “Gert” Schaal, 87, of South Bend, died peacefully in her sleep on June 30, 2015, allowing her at last to join her late husband, Donald E. “Dutch” Schaal, whom she had mourned since his death in November 2013. She was born Oct. 16, 1927, in Wyatt, Ind., to Marvin and Pearl (Enders) Odiorne, …read more.

Jeffrey Alan Fretz, 50, Bremen, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Jeff was born Jan. 6, 1965 in Warsaw to Larry and Phyllis (Yates) Fretz. He is survived by his daughter: Nicole (Jason) Bailey, Bremen; parents: Phyllis and Gary Beane, Rochester; a sister Suzetta Howard of Seattle, WA; …read more.

Jacob James Yoder, 24, of Bremen, passed away at 6:11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Jacob was born on April 22, 1991, the son of James and Sandra (Geib) Yoder. Jacob is survived by his loving parents: James and Sandra Yoder, Bremen and brother: Mitchell Yoder, Bremen. He is a …read more.

Jan Appenzeller, 71, Syracuse, passed away on July 4, 2015, at his home. He was born on Sept. 14, 1943, in Fort Wayne, to Harry H. and Betty (Harkless) Appenzeller. On Aug. 18, 1985, he married Patricia Gawthrop who survives. Jan attended Purdue University and was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was co-owner of  Appenzeller …read more.

J. Merced Rodriguez Murillo, age 59, of Ligonier, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at home. He was born on Sept. 14, 1955, to Francisco and Maria (Murillo) Rodriguez. On May 2, 1980 he married Maria Sandoval at Guadalajara, Mexico. She survives. Merced worked at Dexter Axle as a machine operator for 14 years. He …read more.

Krista Marie McGuire, 43, of North Manchester, died July 5, 2015, in Wabash. She was born Nov. 27, 1971, in Wabash, to Bruce Sr. and Ruth (Marcum) McGuire. Krista attended Ivy Tech in Wabash. She enjoyed reading, music, animals, the outdoors, demolition derbies and her family. She never knew a stranger and had a big heart. …read more.

Ronald L. Meyers, 70, Plymouth, passed away Sunday morning, July 5, 2015, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Services will be held at 11 a.m.  Saturday, July 11 in the Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth where friends may call from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service. Preferred are memorial gifts to the Calvary Lutheran Church.

Murray “Rick” F. Rutledge Jr., 71, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:37 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Loy H. Stover, 76, died at 8:43 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born June 15, 1939, in Howard County, to Esmond and Bessie (Lovel) Stover. He was a 1958 graduate of Kokomo High School and married Maxine Mills on March 4, 1961, in Kokomo. He served in the United …read more.

Jerry L. Smith, 85, Warsaw, died Monday, July 6. 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Ronnie Poe, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2015, in his residence. He was born May 17, 1955, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Amos and Annie (McGuire) Poe. He was united in marriage to Deanna Korb on June 23, 1979, in Burket. She survives. Ronnie moved to Warsaw in 1965, where he worked …read more.

Donald J. “Don” Klawitter, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Samuel Jay “Sam” Barkman, age 61, of Wolcottville, passed away at home at 3:05 a.m. Wednesday July 1, 2015, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 7, 1954, in Topeka, the son of Monroe and Lena (Wagler) Barkman. On Aug. 11, 2001 he married Rose Farmwald; she survives. Also surviving are his …read more.

Ivy G. Kreamer, age 95, of Plymouth, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2015, at her home. Ivy was born on Aug. 29, 1919, in Walthamstow West, London, England, to Garnet and Esther (Lauducci) Sier. Ivy retired, from selling Avon Products, in Feb. of 2012, after over 60 years of providing her service to her …read more.

Octavian Conwell “O.C.” Plymale, 88, of North Webster, and Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away at 5:07 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla. He was born on Oct. 1, 1926, in Muncie to Octavian Conwell and Waneda (Waters) Plymale. He graduated in 1945 from Cowan High School in …read more.

Mrs. Donna J. Kindig Smith, 86, of Rochester, passed away at 8:47 AM, Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Life Care Center of Rochester. Born in Rochester on Jan. 8, 1929, Donna was the cherished daughter of Oral “Hap” and Eva M. Severns Kindig. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister, Helen and a brother, …read more.

Alice Jane Willard, 78, of Wabash, died at 9:28 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 10, 1936, in Syracuse, to Francis and Mary (Hirschman) Willard. Alice loved the color pink, being outside, and loved balloons. Alice’s code pink is now heaven. She is survived by her guardian: Nancy A. …read more.

PENDING- Bryon T. Utter, 67, North Manchester, died at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Pierceton. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Verl E. Hoagland, 93, North Manchester, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, in North Manchester. Verl was born Oct. 19, 1921, in Wabash County, to Roy and Marie (Baker) Hoagland, both deceased. On Jan. 11, 1942, he married Virginia Fretz, and she survives. He retired as a machinist from …read more.

James D. Hibbs, 55, of Churubusco, passed away at 6:32 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at his home in Churubusco. Mr. Hibbs was born on Jan. 27, 1960 in Auburn, a son of Devillo “Jack” and Donna (Froman) Hibbs. He spent his formative years in Churubusco. He was self employed as a farmer and handy man. …read more.

G. David Holabeck of Warsaw, passed away at his residence at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at the age of 69. He was a member of and worked as the maintenance supervisor at Pleasant View Bible Church in Warsaw retiring in 2013. He was also retired from the Army Reserves. David was born on …read more.

Susan I. Rininger, 60, a Plymouth resident since 1982, passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, July 1, 2015. Susan was born the daughter of Donald W. and Carol I. (Sample) Rininger on Aug. 9, 1954 in Kenosha, Missouri. She worked for the Marshall-Starke Development Center in the workshop and previously at Logan Industries in …read more.

Susan A. “Susie” Swain, 80, passed away with her loving family by her side at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in her Cherrywood Avenue home. Susie was born Feb. 8, 1935 in Mishawaka, to Alfred A. and Julia M. (Barnhouse) Shaffer. She graduated from an all girl’s school, St. Joseph Academy, with the class …read more.

Thelma E. North, age 92, of Warsaw, passed away at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born February 9, 1923, in Etna-Troy Township of Whitley County, she was the daughter of Malen Ray and Mary Ann (Beeks) North. Thelma lived most of her life in Whitley and Kosciusko …read more.

Jason Daniel Spurgeon, 29, a resident of Fort Wayne and a native of rural Allen County, passed away unexpectedly early on Monday, June 29, 2015, at his home. Jason was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 1, 1985, a son of Dan J. and Jane (Miller) Spurgeon.  He spent most of his formative years in Allen …read more.

Mavis Ann Vanderveer, 85, of Syracuse died June 30, 2015 , at her residence. She was born in Goshen,  Oct. 10, 1929, to Clarence and Mildred (Stiver) Vance.  On Oct. 7, 1951, she married Richard Vanderveer, who died in 2013. She was a graduate of Goshen High School and attended Indiana University.  She was a flight attendant …read more.

Michael Dean Leazenby, Jr., 38, of Wabash, died Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Wabash . He was born April 16, 1977 in Wabash, to Donna (Thrush) Sparling. Mike was a 1996 graduate of North Vigo High School, in Terre Haute, Indiana, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from IUPUI. He was a veteran of …read more.

Hazel Marie Null, 92, Warsaw, went to be with her Lord on June 29, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born on December 21, 1922, to Raymond Wolfe and Mary Amy Koons Wolfe in Dugger. She had 7 brothers and 2 sisters. She married Gene Wilkey in 1942 and John Null in 1956. They …read more.

Dalton D. Brady, 13, of Collins, passed away at 4:02 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Dalton was born on June 20, 2002, in Columbia City, a son of David and Brandy (Rice) Brady. He spent his formative years in Collins, and attended Churubusco Middle School. He …read more.

James Stewart “Stu” Hippensteel of Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2015, at his residence in Warsaw at the age of 94. He graduated from Chester Township High School with the class of 1940. He helped his parent’s farm until their death in the early 1950’s. He went to work for Warner …read more.

Robert “Rob” Dean Yantz Jr, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly while on vacation in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at the age of 50. He was a 1983 graduate of Perkins High School in Sandusky, Ohio. He received his B.A. from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio in 1987; …read more.

Barbara Jean (Annis) Windham would like her friends and family to know that her work here on earth was completed on June 10, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. She began her assignment Nov. 1, 1936, born to Ernest and Lillie Annis. She was a sister to Virginia (Annis) Leeper (Richard), and an aunt to Jim …read more.

Anita Maralyn Caldwell Hamaker, 96, Sherman, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. She was born Dec. 8, 1918, in Silver Lake. She married John Donald Hamaker, who preceded her in death. She most recently resided in Dallas, Texas. She held a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and served a school teacher in Michigan and …read more.

Lester (Les) Williams passed away at the age of 82 on Monday, June 22, 2015, at his home in Georgetown (Sun City), Texas surrounded by his family. He was born in Wabash County, on Jan. 29, 1933. He graduated from Chester High School in North Manchester. Later he attended Evansville College and IU Technical School. …read more.

Veta L. Blosser, 84, Nappanee, died 4:37 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Feb. 25, 1931, in Elkhart to Ralph and Sarah (Derr) Pletcher. She married Marian L. Blosser, on Sept. 12, 1959 in Wakarusa and he died May 23, 2004. Surviving are daughters: Alisa (Loren) Begly, Reynolds Station, …read more.

Shirley Holmes, 76, North Manchester, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born on Deb. 3, 1938, to James Woodrow and Marguerite Elizabeth (Beach) Lyons, both deceased. Shirley was a press operator at General Tire, Wabash, for ten years, and then was a scheduler in the …read more.

Patria J. Molebash, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 1:32 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on April 12, 1926, to Ervin and Florence (Wright) Dock, in Warsaw. On April 9, 1948, she was united in marriage to Paul E. Molebash, who preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 2000. …read more.

Mr. Donald L. Frounfelter, 88, of Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Aug. 17, 1926, Don was born in Martinsville to Efra and Anna Buis Frounfelter. He was the youngest of four sons. Don grew up in Morgantown and a farm outside Martinsville. He graduated from Martinsville High School …read more.

Calvin Stutzman of Nappanee, passed away early Monday morning, June 29, 2015. He was 90 years old. Surviving this wonderful, faithful, helpful, Christian man is his wife of 67 years: Betty; son: Garry (Kerry), Scottsdale, Ariz; daughter: Sue (Dale) Welch, Albuquerque, N.M.; son-in-law: John Moore, Rochester; grandaughters: Katie (Salvatore) Sanchez, Rochester; Christine Welch, Taipei, Taiwan; …read more.

Larry “Eddie” Wrisk, 77, of Dewey, Ariz., died Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Dewey. He was born July 30, 1937 in Lagro, to Joseph Henry and Solesta Fern (Hunt) Wrisk. Eddie was a US Navy veteran where he served on the USS Thor, serving from 1955-1963. He married Shirley Bridenthal in August 1959, they were …read more.

Howard Robert Middleton, 76, of Somerset, died at 6:45 am, Monday, June 29, 2015, at his home. He was born May 7, 1939, in Wabash, to Robert and Elva (Votra) Middleton. Howard was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Karen Curtis in Wabash on June 29, 1963. He retired from General Motors …read more.

Dallas Owens, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 1:20 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Sept. 2, 1950, he was born in Warsaw, to Butler and Annie (Whitaker) Owens. He was united in marriage to Patricia Newingham on May 27, 1967, in Warsaw, who preceded him in death on March 15, 2012. …read more.

L. Maxine Cole, 95 of Lake Placid, Fla, and formally Pierceton, went to meet her Savior at 5:26 p.m. June 26, 2015, in the Good Shepherd Home, Sebring, Fla.. She was born in June 27, 1919, in Bourbon, to Hubert Ray (1889-1960) and Lillie Viola (Lutes)(1896-1981) Fawley. On Nov. 8, 1937, she married Alson Roy …read more.

Lois Plew, age 87, passed away at 5:58 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Dec. 21, 1927 in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of John Peter and Martha Ellen (Petenbrink) Clark. She was the youngest of 12 children. While working in Washington D.C. during WWII, Lois met Roger …read more.

Nancy Lee Gaudinier, 71, of Bremen, passed away at 9:52 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015, in her home. Nancy was born on Sept. 21, 1941, in Richeyville, PA, the daughter of William and Hazel (Hynickle) Gaudinier. She is survived by sisters: Irene Kulscar, Bremen; and Ginny Liddle, Moorehead, Minn.; aunt: Virginia Bigrigg, Richeyville, Pa.; nieces: Jennifer …read more.

PENDING -Ivy Kreamer, Plymouth, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015. She was born Aug. 29, 1919, in England. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Mildred M. Engle, 89, of Greenwood, formerly of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 6 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on Dec. 22, 1925, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Huldah (Campbell) Easterday. She was a 1944 Grass Creek High School graduate. On Nov. 4, 1950 …read more.

Richard A. “Rick” Hetler, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 10:28 a.m. Friday, June 26, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on April 2, 1954, in Warsaw, to Jack and Betty (Heagy) Hetler. He was a lifelong resident of Warsaw. Rick worked for the Kosciusko County Jail as a jail office as well as …read more.

Darlene Nickerson, age 64, of Bremen, died at 9:12 p.m. Saturday, June 27,2015 at her residence. She was born March 20, 1951, in Bremen to Junior Orville and Betty Eva (Gall) Boyer. She was a lifetime area resident.  Darlene had attended Bremen High School. On July 27, 1974, she married Daniel  Nickerson in Bremen. Darlene had …read more.

Hazel “Skip: D. Ewing, 92, a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw, formerly of Etna Green, passed away at 4:28 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Skip was born Aug.  29, 1922, to Jacob and Thelma (Thomas) Hight at Etna Green. She has been a lifelong resident. She was a very …read more.

Marlin Charles Miller, 74, of Urbana, died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Feb. 9, 1941 in Urbana, to Russell and Anna (Green) Miller. Marlin was a 1959 graduate of Urbana High School. He married Karen Frank at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash on Oct. 13, …read more.

Ken Michael Wertenberger, 71, of Wabash, died at 4:38 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 11, 1943, in San Pedro, Calif. to Jack Leon and Mary Jane (Fredrick) Wertenberger. Ken was a 1961 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended Ball State University in Muncie. He married Fayanne Givler …read more.

Roldan Hernandez, 80 of Warsaw, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 7, 1935, he was born in Hebbronville, Texas, to Lorenzo and Nieves (Aguilar) Hernandez. He was united in marriage to Jane Obolos in 1959 in Milford, who preceded him in death. Roldan lived in …read more.

Nancy Reinoso, 67, Winona Lake, died at 8:25 p.m. June 25, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Alex Carson Guyse, 18, of Lakeville, died Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2015. He was born Sept. 3, 1996, in South Bend, to Stephen and Lisa (Huber) Guyse. Alex attended the LaVille school system, in Lakeville, where he was a recent graduate. Alex was always smiling. His quick wit and contagious belly laugh could turn anybody’s day …read more.

Lloyd Freeman DePue, 71 of Winamac, died at 2:46 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, in the Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. He had been in declining health for several years. Lloyd accepted Christ as his Savior in Nov. 1964 and is now in the presence of the lord. He was born on Aug. 4, 1943, in Argos, to …read more.

Jean Davis Dorsey, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. On Aug. 22, 1941, she was born in Goshen, to Lester and Frances (Lantz) Davis. Jean was united in marriage to William Dorsey on Feb. 20, 1987 in Bloomington, who survives. Living most …read more.

Theresa May Ingram, 78, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015, in Foutainview Terrace in LaPorte. Theresa was born April 10, 1937, in Indianapolis, to Clifford Edward and Opal Iola (Richardson) Saters. She and Gene Paul Ingram were joined in marriage April 4, 1958 in Indianapolis. He would precede her in death on …read more.