Robert “Bob” Calhoun of Fort Wayne, passed away at 6 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital-ER of Warsaw, at the age of 60. He worked for Calhoun Lumber and did many thing while working there. He drove the log truck as well as worked in the saw mill for many years. Bob …read more.

Levi Burkholder, 95, of Goshen died at home Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2015. He was born June 12, 1920, in Marshall County to David O. and Amanda (Stutzman) Burkholder. On Oct. 18, 1952 he married Anna “Leota” Eash at Griner Mennonite Church, Middlebury. She died in 2008. He is survived by two sons: Wayne J. (Claris) Burkholder; …read more.

On Monday evening, June 22, John Arthur Doll chose to take his own life at the age of 56. He has been an Argos resident for the past 28 years and previously lived in the Bourbon area. The son of Paul and Betty May (Tunis) Doll, he was born on Sept. 17, 1958 in Rochester. …read more.

With unending love for her family and friends, Nita Prine was a gift to her friends and loved ones. She took great care in making her loved ones feel special, and she was the sort of person who would do anything for anyone. A more devoted mother would be hard to find, but Nita just …read more.

Argos resident John Arthur Doll, 56, died Monday, June 22. Arrangements are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Howard L. Moser, 76, Syracuse and Ocala, Fla. died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at IU Health, Goshen, Hospital, after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born May 30, 1939, in Ligonier, to George and Pauline Moser. On June 11, 1967, he married Sharon Byrd Lawson, who survives. Also surviving are …read more.

Charles E. Zimmerman, 92 of Warsaw, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Sept. 17, 1922, he was born in Warsaw, to Wallace and Laura Bell (Anglin) Zimmerman. He was united in marriage to Catherine Schlemmer on January 29, 1950 in Warsaw, who preceded him in death …read more.

Lorene M. Harman, age 86, of Nappanee, died peacefully at 9:44 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Elkhart Hospice House, after a short illness. She was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Warsaw to George F. and Gladys E. (Kring) Grimm. She married Richard Lee Harman, May 24, 1947. He preceded in death March 18, 2010. Mrs. …read more.

Jack Stanley Schram, Columbia City, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015. A people person who was eager to help others, Jack Stanley Schram was a blessing to those around him. He was a longtime resident of the community he loved, and as a man of faith he made a positive impact in the lives of countless …read more.

Jerry Lee Gaunt, 81, of rural Roann, died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born June 18, 1934, in Wabash County, to Robert and Alice M. (Myers) Gaunt. Jerry was a 1953 graduate of Roann High School. He was a US Army veteran where he …read more.

Larry Dean Klein, 54, residing in Granger, passed away Monday afternoon, June 22, 2015 in his home, following an illness. He was born Jan. 27, 1961, in Buchanan, MI to Larry Martin and Linda (Webster) Osborn, and remained a lifelong area resident. Larry worked in construction prior to becoming ill. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, …read more.

Louis Philip Sandoz, husband, father, and dear friend passed away on Jan. 13, 2015. He was born on Oct. 13, 1932, in South Bend, to Dr. and Mrs. Louis Sandoz. Phil graduated from Culver Military Academy and Ohio Wesleyan University and completed pilot training in the USAF. Phil flew for SAC based in Kansas and …read more.

God called your name so gently That only you could hear, No one heard the footsteps of the Angel drawing near. Softly from the shadows There came a gentle call, you closed your eyes and went to sleep and quietly left us all. Rebecca Joan “Becky” Moody, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, …read more.

Devon Jay Slabaugh, age 53, New Paris, died at 9:32 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015, at South Bend Memorial Hospital from injuries received in a Buggy/Truck accident on US 6 east of Nappanee on June 11. He was born Nov. 13, 1961, to Elmer A. and Rosa (Borkholder) Slabaugh. Devon was a lifetime resident of this area. He …read more.

Neil Mort, 57, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 7, 1957, to Robert W. and Clara (Couturier) Mort in Mt. Clemens, Mich. On Dec. 8, 2000, Neil married Ann Edgerton. She survives. Neil was an agent of Hoosier Transit. He enjoyed flying RC …read more.

Kellie S. Keel, 51, of Bourbon, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at home with her family at her side. She was born Sept. 30, 1963, in Warsaw, the daughter of Sammie and Pattie (Sumpter) Younce. She was a lifelong resident and a 1982 graduate of Triton High School. Kellie married …read more.

Harold F. Wallace, 93, of South Bend, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born on July 20, 1921, in Argos, to the late Carl B. and Helen (Shafer) Wallace. On April 8, 1942 in Plymouth, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou (Enders) Wallace. Mr. …read more.

Brenda Joyce Bradley, 64, Rochester, passed away at 10:33 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at her niece Sheila Robinson’s residence, Rochester. She was born on April 1, 1951 in Prestonsburg, Ky., the daughter of Luther and Beatrice (Powers) Shell. On Sept. 5, 1997, in Talma, she married Lawrence Lee Bradley. He preceded her in death …read more.

Delores M. Moorman, 89, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Warsaw. She married the Rev. Arvian Habegger, who died in 1961. She later married Jesse Moorman, who preceded her in death in 2007.  Delores was a homemaker and a member of Berne Evangelical Church where she taught Sunday school. Survivors include a son: Deale …read more.

Jack Schram, age 81, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at his Residence. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Taylor Quinn Marrs, 19, of Rochester passed away early Monday morning June 22, 2015, as a result of an automobile accident in Carroll County. On Jan. 21, 1996, Taylor was born the treasured daughter of John and Mindy Lahman Marrs. She shared her childhood with brother Teagan. With great pride she graduated from Rochester High School …read more.

Donald E. Gruber, age 77, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:35 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Aaron T. Eckman, III, 20 of LaPaz, passed at 9:22 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, in Fulton County. He was born on Aug. 27, 1994, in Bremen. Aaron is survived by his parents: Rhonda A. (Mike Winrotte) Walter, Plymouth; and Aaron T. (Darlene) Eckman II, Argos; son: Casin E. Finch; and a baby on the …read more.

Shirley L. McVey, 88, Pittsboro, formerly of Mentone, died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Brownsburg Health Care, Brownsburg. She was born April 9, 1927, in South Kingstown, Wakefield Village, R.I. to Ziba and Marian (Phillips) Young. She was married June 3, 1955, in North Kingston, R.I., to Rev. Norman McVey. He survives. …read more.

Lucile M. Blocher, 87, died at 4:25 a.m. Sunday, June 21, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 18, 1927, in Minot, N. D. to Lawrence and Alice (Moore) Wray, both deceased. On June 4, 1944, she married Ray M. Blocher. He died on Jan. 11, 2010. She is survived by her …read more.

Kellie S. Keel, Bourbon, died Sunday, June 21, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Betty J. Smith, 89 and formerly of Olive Trail, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Born and stayed a lifetime resident of Plymouth, Betty was born on July 10, 1925, to Virgil C. and Bertha M. (Hill) Geisleman. She attended the Plymouth school systems till junior …read more.

Barbara J. Clark 80, Rochester, passed away at 5:13 p.m. Friday June 19, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born on Dec. 1, 1934, in Rochester, the daughter of Chester E. and Hulda A. (Gilliland) McCalla. On Sept. 29, 1951, in Rochester, she married Jack Lee Clark. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Taylor Quinn Marrs, 19, passed away early this morning, Monday, June 22, 2015,  as a result of an automobile accident in Carroll County. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Larry F. Koontz, 70, of West Union, West Virginia formerly of Bourbon, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015, at West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born April 26, 1945, in Plymouth, the son of Paul and Mary (Snearly) Koontz. Larry was a 1963 graduate of Tippecanoe/Triton High School. He was a …read more.

Joseph “Joey” Roscoe Adams, 37 of Fort Wayne and formally of Warsaw, passed away at 1:21 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, in Fort Wayne. On Nov. 6, 1977, he was born in Columbia City, to Joseph and Sherry (Sutton) Adams. He was employed with Lincoln Financial, Fort Wayne. Joey previously worked for Ace Hardware and …read more.

Wesley Edward Smith died peacefully of natural causes on May 31, 2015, at the age of 77 at his residence in Winona Lake. His Bible was open to the first chapter of John and his glasses were on. Chances are that he died doing what he loved the most, studying the Word of God. Wesley …read more.

Rebecca D. Turner, age 55, formerly of Bremen and Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at her residence in Kokomo. She was born Aug. 11, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Rex and Mattie (Fuggate) Back. Rebecca was a 1978 graduate of Bremen High School. She had worked at K Mart …read more.

John Crawford, 82, passed away at noon Friday, June 19, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. John was born Nov. 17, 1932, in Gallipolis, Ohio to Robert and Ethel (Shoemaker) Crawford. He was married to Sharon Smith who preceded him in death. John was a janitor for Wabash Valley and was a real people person who …read more.

Elisabeth Bogucki, 65, of New Paris died unexpectedly Saturday morning, June 20, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Nov. 16, 1949, in Trieux, France to Walter and Maryan (Graniczka) Zima. On Jan. 8, 1974 she married Jean-Paul Bogucki in the United States. He survives along with three sons: Michael (Ai) Bogucki, Skokie, Ill.; Bryan …read more.

Jack J. Champion, 81, residing in Edwardsburg, Mich. and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away at 10:39 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born May 4, 1934, in Fremont, to the late Firm and Fern Champion. On Oct. 4, 1957, Jack married Maryann (Whitney) Champion, who preceded him …read more.

Joyce Ann (Cripe) Bauman, 80, of Flora formerly of Logansport went to be with the Lord at 7:21 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, surrounded by her loving family at her residence. Born on April 29, 1935, in Wolcott, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Edna (Sheets) Cripe. On Jan. 30, 1954 …read more.

Shirley McVey, 88, of Pittsboro, and formerly of Mentone passed at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Brownsburg Health Care, Brownsburg. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Former Lake Manitou resident, Mrs. Rhea E. Dollens Pryor, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015, unexpectedly at Wynnfield Crossing where she had resided since 2013. Born on Oct. 30, 1930, in Peru, Rhea Elizabeth was a cherished daughter of Harry and Beulah Tyner Dollens. Growing up as the youngest of six children, she shared …read more.

Sharon K. Vore, 72, earned her wings June 18, 2015, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born June 7, 1943, in Hartford City, to James and Maraline Campbell Atkinson. She was a former resident of Warsaw and Phoenix, ARiz. A celebration of life service will be held in Arizona at a later date.

Nondas “Nonnie” Irene Sohlke went home to live with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 2, 2015. She was born May 10, 1932, in Pendelton, to Richard and Irene Hodges. She was number seven of eight children. On July 29, 1951, she married Arthur Sohlke, who survives. They moved to Oregon in 1959. …read more.

Ardith K. Kares, 74, of Bremen, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Ardith was born on March 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Kathryn (Bodell) Anderson. On Jan. 19, 1979, she married Richard Kares. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 …read more.

Marlene Ann Shell, 70, of Wabash, died at 1:40 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 23, 1945, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Michael and Mary (Kuhar) Kompier. Marlene graduated from St. Johns High School in Barton, Ohio in 1963. She retired from GenCorp in Marion, Indiana. …read more.

Sister Mary Edward Mason PHJC (Estella Mason) PHJC died on June 19, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. She was 92 years of age. Sister is survived by her loving sister: Barbara Mitchell, Quincy, Ill. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Edward; Charles; John; and her sisters: Helen; Mary Lee; and …read more.

Roy Howard Collier, 88, of Larwill, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Amanda Fawn Jackson, 33, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:41 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Keith David Ross, 56, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at his Warsaw home. Keith was born March 5, 1959 to Harold and Frances (Jay) Ross in Oakland, Calif. He was a 1977 graduate of Tennyson High School in Hayward, Calif. He was a welder for General Motors. He was an artist and enjoyed fishing, …read more.

All who knew Gerald “Jerry” Ramsey would agree that he was larger than life. He was hardworking and driven to succeed, yet he also took the time to enjoy life along the way. Although Jerry accomplished so much of which to be proud, there was no greater gift in his life than his family that …read more.

Anastacio Lopez, age 47, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, as a result of a hit and run. He was born on June 30, 1967, to Jaime Lopez Ramirez and Esperanza Torres Alvarez in Galeana N. L., Mexico. On April 30 1989, Aastacio married Diana C. Sanchez. She survives. He owned A …read more.

Alvin R. “Al” Miller, age 82, of Nappanee, died peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family at 1:53 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was born April 29, 1933, to Ray J. and Edna (Miller) Miller in Nappanee where he lived his lifetime. On Aug. 13, 1960, he married Lydia Diener at North Main …read more.

Leila L. Emmons, age 74, Plymouth, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, in Mishawaka. Leila was born on Feb. 16, 1942, in Plymouth, to Loren M. and Mildred G. (Myers) Dinkledine. Leila was a clerk for the Marshall County Recorder’s Office, during which time she made …read more.

H. Dale Sherwood, 59, North Manchester, passed at 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Jay A. “Bear” Horn, 59, Warsaw, died at 1:07 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, at the Warsaw Meadows. He was born Feb. 19, 1956, in Kosciusko County, to Don and M. Jeanne (Miller) Horn. He is survived by his son: James Horn, Warsaw; and his sister: Christine Horn, Carmel. There are no services currently planned …read more.

Howard E. O’Connor, 81, Bremen, passed away at 10:46 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, in Porter Regional Medical Center, Valparaiso. Howard was born on Oct. 13, 1933 in North Liberty, the son of the late Faye and Lilly (Reed) O’Connor. On June 20, 1959, he married Betty Hill. She passed away on Dect. 23, 2012. …read more.

Gerald E. Ramsey, 76, of Columbia City, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Summit City Nursing and Rehab in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Carl E. Williams, of Winona Lake, passed away at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake at the age of 87. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1970, where he was a member of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Warsaw. Carl served in the U.S. Navy …read more.

Anastacio Lopez, 48, of Cromwell, passed away on June 16, 2015. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Rita “Marlene” Campbell, age 83, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2015, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She was born on July 20, 1931, the daughter of Mildred L. (Greenwalt) & Glen W. Smith in Topeka. On Sept. 16, 1949, she married Bill R. Snyder; he preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 1979. On …read more.

James Mark Thacker, 72, of Tippecanoe, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 11:05 a.m. in his home with his family. He was born on Aug. 29, 1942, to Mark and Jane (Thompson) Thacker at Tippecanoe. He had been a lifelong resident of Tippecanoe. James was a graduate of Argos High School. He had worked …read more.

Judith Ann Mollett, 69, of Wabash, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at her home. She was born March 1, 1946 in Montour Falls, N.Y. to Paul and Beulah (Granger) Clawson. Judy was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School. She married Clarence Mollett in Wabash on Nov. 23, 1964. She worked at Dana …read more.

Kevin T. Stoneburner, age 27, formerly of Plymouth, passed away in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Monday, June 8, 2015. Kevin was born on Sept. 1, 1987, in South Bend, to Randi and Tammy (Whitteberry) Stoneburner. Kevin graduated from the Plymouth High School in The Class of 2006. He enjoyed playing on the football and …read more.

Thomas J. Shanks 79, Rochester, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday June 16, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 8, 1936 in Cass County, the son of Willard and Anna (Reno) Shanks. On Sept. 3, 1953 in Lucerne, he married Olive M. Lunsford and she survives. Mr. Shanks had worked in construction …read more.

Robert Eugene Hartman, age 91, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Friday, June 12, 2015, at Darcy Hall of Life Care in West Palm Beach. He was born Dec. 2, 1923 in Nappanee, to Ralph and Martha (Housour) Hartman. Mr. Hartman moved to West Palm Beach in the 1940’s. He was an Interior Decorator. Surviving …read more.

Terry Lee Creviston, 68, Fort Wayne, died at 6:17 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, in his home. He was born April 9, 1947, to Leo and Betty J. (Ross) Creviston, in Warsaw. He was a 1965 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and entered the United States Army on Sept. 26, 1966, serving during the …read more.

Claude Keith Tarr, 68, of Churubusco, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at VA Hospital in Marion. Mr. Tarr was born on March 8, 1947, in Bluffton, a son of Claude C. and Florence (Maddux) Tarr. He spent his formative years in Jefferson Twp., Grant County, and graduated from Hartford City High …read more.

Richard John “Booney” Feist, 86, of Columbia City, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted on Wednesday, June 10. He was born March 8, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Indiana a son of Clarence A. “Booney” and Elizabeth S. (George) Feist. His formative years …read more.

Kenneth A. Harris, 57, of Columbia City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Survivors include his loving wife of 32 years: Rhonda Harris; sons: Phil (Tiffany) Harris, Columbia City; and Todd (Ashley) Harris, Huntington; parents: Keith and Geneva Harris, Oxford, Miss.; brother: David …read more.

Wendell A. Walls, 73, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Wendell was born Dec. 17, 1941, in Warsaw to Bud and Joann (Galbreath) Walls. He was a 1959 graduate of Pierceton High School, Pierceton. He and Loretta Conaway Spangle were joined in marriage October 3, …read more.

Lelia Emmons, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. Arrangements are pending with Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

On Sunday afternoon, infant twin Greyson Gunnar Ty Schmidt joined his brother Jaxton in the eternal care of Our Lord Jesus Christ. They were born premature on the June 4, 2015, and remained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Jaxton is survived by his parents: Broderick T. and Kyleigh S. …read more.

Donald Lee Gunter, 67, Rochester, passed away at 11:27 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on March 14, 1948, in Winamac, the son of Clarence and Laura Ellen (Irvin) Gunter. On June 13, 1998, in Rochester, he married Karen Hively. She preceded him in death on …read more.

Mr. Nicholas Anthony Bart, 65, of Rochester, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at his residence. On May 5, 1950, Nicholas was born in Oconto Falls, WI, the treasured son of Charles Nicholas and Grace Loretta Ballachino Bart. He graduated from Arrowhead High School of Heartland, Wis. in 1957 with his class. Following …read more.

Nancy Betcher, 74, of Rochester passed away at 2 p.m. June 14, 2015, at the Elkhart Hospice House.

Randall Scott “Randy” Proefrock, Logansport, passed away at 10:23 p.m. June 12, 2015, in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis. Born July 20, 1970, in Cody, Wyo., he was the son of Mary Kathryn “Kathy” (Frost) Panchison and the late Richard Proefrock. His mother survives. He was married to Christina (Cook) Proefrock who preceded in death in …read more.

Goldie Ellen Green, 78, of Lagro, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born May 29, 1937, in St. Marie, Illinois to Elmer and Sadie (Oliver) Murray. Goldie married Donald Green in St. Marie, on Aug. 29, 1953; he died May 9, 1997. She worked …read more.

Dawn R. Perry, 55, of Fort Wayne, died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Parkview Randalia Hospital in Fort Wayne after a battle with cancer. She was born June 26, 1959, in Elwood, to Ernest Franklin Perry and Sally Louise (Balser) Baker. Dawn was a 1977 graduate of Elwood Community High School. She …read more.

Charles “Chuck” A. Rupert Jr., 65, passed away at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Charles was born in South Bend, on Aug. 16, 1949, to Charles A. Sr. and Ruth A. (Szymanski) Rupert. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1968 where he then joined the Air …read more.

Jack L. Stump, 84, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 6, 1930, in Noble County, to Chester Leroy & Erma Lucille (Hontz) Stump. He was a lifetime Noble and Kosciusko County area resident, graduated in 1948 from North Webster High …read more.

Doris Arlene Wince, 98, a lifelong Whitley County resident, died early Sunday morning, June 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since Aug. 2011. She was born Sept. 17, 1916, in Whitley County a daughter of Orson A. and Mary Elizabeth (Roberts) Carmin. Her formative years were spent in Larwill …read more.

Kenneth A. Harris, age 57, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:06 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Robert Eugene Chapman, 87, of Bonita Springs, Fla., died on March 9, 2015. Bob’s family includes his wife of 67 years, Patricia Chapman; daughter: Lynn (Phil) Chapman Walker, Columbia City; grandson: Aaron Chapman Walker. All who knew Robert Chapman would agree that he was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was always a …read more.

JoAnn Marie Tom, 91, of Columbia City, passed away Thursday, June 11 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on Jan. 17, 1924, in South Whitley, she was the daughter of Russel Dimmick and Eva Wanda (Bretsinger) Dimmick. She was born and raised near South Whitley, eventually moving to Larwill where she graduated from …read more.

Francis M. Harter, Jr., 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Signature Health Care in Fort Wayne. Mr. Harter was born on Sept. 23, 1935, in Churubusco, a son of Francis M. and Jessie (Freeman) Harter. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

Dannie L. Barrett, 78, of Tippecanoe, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, Texas. Dannie was born on June 1, 1937, to Donald and Lena (Baugher) Barrett at Tippecanoe. He had been a lifelong resident of Tippecanoe. Dannie was a 1955 graduate of Tippecanoe High School. He had worked as a …read more.

Dr. Ralph I. Hartsough, 91, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015, at Timbercrest Retirement Center, North Manchester. Dr. Hartsough was born on Dec. 19, 1923, in North Liberty, to the late Ivon and Edna (Rowe). He was also preceded in death by his wife …read more.

Weldon C. Alderfer, 89, Argos, died at 8:33 p.m. June 13, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He had been in declining health for the past couple of years. Weldon was born on July 1, 1925, in Rural Fulton County to Clarence “Lee” Alderfer and Gertrude Bernice (Fletcher) Alderfer, and had lived in the Argos community …read more.

Margaret A. Williams 91, Rochester, passed away at 3:03 a.m. Sunday June 14, 2015, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 10, 1923, in Pulaski County, the daughter of James and Frances (Hibbs) Kasten. On Jan. 8, 1944, in Pulaski County, she married Glenn R. Williams and he survives. Mrs. Williams had been a …read more.

Tender and sweet, Little Miss Aylee Nichole Foxworth was surrounded by her loving family when she was born at 6:17 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Held lovingly the arms of her parents mommy Nichole and daddy Nathan until she ascended to the Heavens at 7:30 p.m. on the day of her …read more.

Robert Lee Marsh, 82, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, in his residence. On July 22, 1932, he was born in Plymouth, to Willard and Inez Marsh. He was united in marriage to Linda Ladig in Warsaw in March of 1984, who preceded him in death. Robert was a lifetime …read more.

Martha L. Cottey, 76, of Elkhart, died Sunday evening, June 7, 2015, at the home of her son. She was born July 4, 1938, in Goshen to Noah C. and Lovina (Miller) Hochstetler. Survivors include four children: Betty (Dean) King, Cincinnati, Ohio; John (Carla) Cottey, Elkhart; Wayne Cottey, Lebanon, Tenn.; and Paul (tom) Smithson, Memphis, …read more.

Shawn Leamon, 35, of Ligonier, passed away suddenly at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Parkview Regional in Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 19, 1979, to Arthur “Butch” and Carol (Dunithan) in Goshen. On Aug. 18, 2001, Shawn married Tonya Gingerich. She survives. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1998 …read more.

James “Bugs” Wenrich 61, of Wabash passed away on Thursday June 11, 2015, in Cleveland, Ohio after a valiant battle against his own immune system. He was born April 9, 1954, in Chicago, Ill. to John and Nancy (Compton) Wenrich. Jim graduated from Wabash High School in 1972. He started his college career at the …read more.

Petero “Petey” Melzoni, III, 50, of Wabash, died suddenly of a heart attack at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Wabash City Park. He was born Dec. 11, 1964, in Wabash to Petero Jr. and Sandy (Foster) Melzoni. He was a 1983 graduate of Wabash High School, a four year letter winner for the …read more.

James (Jim) Edward O’Brien, Rochester, died Friday, June 5, 2015. Jim was born on May 15, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio to James and Elizabeth (Nagle) O’Brien. Jim had three sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” (Al) Weiler, Genevieve “Jean” (Ben) Farmer and Marjorie “Marge” (Irving) Slattery and three brothers Thomas (Dorothy), Daniel (Rita) and William (Beverly). He married …read more.

Doris M. Breading, 100, Warsaw, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. She was born Oct. 11, 1914, in Burket, to Glen and Ethel (Davis) Hatfield. The family moved to Warsaw in 1915. She was a 1933 graduate of Warsaw High School, where she was a GAA Honor Girl. …read more.

Claude Keith Tarr, 68, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion. Arrangements are pending with Sheets and Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco.

Tony “Scott” Swinehart, 45, New Paris, died 7:03 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He was born April 16, 1970, in Goshen, to Tony L. and Connie (Wagner) Swinehart. He married Kelly (Neff) Swinehart on Oct. 29, 1988. Surviving are his wife: Kelly, New Paris; children: T.J. Swinehart; Zackart (Caitlin) Swinehart; and Samantha Swinehart, all of …read more.

Lyle Bennett, 76, of Lucerne passed away at 5:01 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, surrounded by his family. Born on Sept. 17, 1938, in Charleston, Ill., he was the son of the late Ray “Bud” and Mabel (Huddleston) Bennett. On Oct. 22, 1966 he married Vyllis “Vy” J. Stilwell, she survives. He was a U.S. …read more.

Dannie L. Barrett, 56, Tippecanoe, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, Texas. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home.

Sharlene Howard, age 48, of New Iberia, La., formerly of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home, Monday, June 8, 2015. She was born Apr. 5, 1967, in Marshall County to Beech and Reva Howard. She moved to Louisiana three years ago. She loved her grandchildren very much. She married Michael Burdeau …read more.