Jessica Elmore, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 6:37 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at her residence at the age of 39. She had lived most of her adult life in Kosciusko County, where she was a homemaker and attended Warsaw Community Church. Jessica was born on July 17, 1975, in Indianapolis, to Leonard Leon …read more.

Don S. Ames, 84, passed away in his farm house surrounded by his loving family at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Born in Plymouth, on Jan. 4, 1931, Don was the son of Edgar S. and Helen V. (Rettinger) Ames. He graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1950. Don served for …read more.

Robert J. Beringer, Rochester, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Funeral Home, Fulton County.    

James E. O’Brien, Rochester, died Friday, June 5, 2015. Arrangements are pending with Zimmerman Funeral Home, Fulton County.    

Mr. Bernard Harry Simon, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 9:53 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On May 5, 1920, Bernard was born in Chicago to Harry and Rose Mary Zalud Simon. Answering the call to patriotism, Bernard joined the US Navy. His first stint was from 1938 …read more.

Eugene L. Ringgenberg, 90, passed away June 8, 2015. He was born Nov. 20, 1924, the son of Roy Ringgenberg and Mary Hontz. He married Sarah Jane Freshour on April 15, 1944, and graduated from Pierceton High School. Eugene was a dairy farmer south of Pierceton, for 37 years before moving to Palmetto, Fla. permanently. …read more.

Wanda Mae Richardson, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at her residence at the age of 84. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a homemaker, and a member of Harvest Community Church in Pierceton. Wanda loved to bake and garden….but most of all she especially …read more.

William J.T. “Bill” Bowdler passed away at 2:08 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Bill, born Sept. 19, 1917, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, was the older of two sons born to Thomas and Mary (Challis) Bowdler. He graduated from Technical School in 1933. Bill and Marion Rendall were joined in …read more.

Bernard H. Simon, 95, of Rochester passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Graveside services for Theodore T. “Ted” Routh, 74, North Webster, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in the Mock Addition of North Webster Cemetery. Mr. Routh passed away on Feb. 25, 2015. To send condolences or to view the guestbook, visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com

Thomas J. Wanamaker, 62, of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, June 9, 2015 at his home after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was born Jan. 2, 1953 in Goshen to Richard and Rosella (Peters) Wanamaker. Survivors include a daughter: Michelle Wanamaker, Wabash; two sisters: Mary Lou Reyes; and Patty Wanamaker, both of Goshen; and two brothers: …read more.

Brenda Joyce Trisler, 66, of Wabash, died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at her home. She was born Jan. 7, 1949 in Wabash, to Walt and Ethel (Bowers) Lengel. Brenda married David Trisler in Wabash on July 23, 1966. She worked for Majestics in Huntington and retired from Wal-Mart in 2010. She enjoyed …read more.

Zachary Ryan “Zac” Baugher, 26, of Syracuse, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, at his home. He was born on March 26, 1989, in Goshen to Sherie Baugher. He was a lifetime North Webster and Syracuse area resident and attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse. He attended the Agape Fellowship Church in …read more.

Thomas E. “Tom” Mattern, age 85, of Nappanee, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital where he been admitted May 29 after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 23, 1930, in St. Joseph County to Charles E. and Ruby (Letherman) Mattern. At the age of 2, the Matterns moved …read more.

Norma K. Young, 76, Warsaw, died May 31, 2015, at the Elkhart Hospice House. She was born April 5, 1939, in Warsaw, to Alvin C. and Kathleen Holloway Wagner. She is survived by three children: Debbie Kester; Lori Townsend; and Darrell Young, all of Warsaw; one sister: Lois Stuckman, North Webster; one brother: Mike Wagner, …read more.

Mary Jane Wagner, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2015, with family by her side. Mary Jane was born in Macy, on May 6, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Anderson) Woolley. Mary Jane is survived by two daughters: Tonya Wise; and Tina Hollett, both of Bremen; …read more.

William J. Bowdler, 97, Winona Lake, died Monday, June 8, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

John F. Smith, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, June 4, in his Warsaw home. He was born March 19, 1938, in Mentone to Roy and Bertha (Holderman) Smith. John was a 1956 graduate of Mentone High School, Mentone. He married Gelenia Diane Young on Dec. 3, 1979, Warsaw. He was a lifetime …read more.

Judith A. North, 70, of Servia, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, June 8, at Parkview Regional Medican Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 3, 1945, in Wabash County, to the late Sharon and Betty Rose (Burkhart) Stellar. She married Jackie E. North on May 15, 1967. He survives. She retired from United Technologies in …read more.

Agnes Mae Little, 96, North Manchester, died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, at her residence. She was born Aug. 25, 1918, to the late Wayne and Roxy (Davis) Little, in North Manchester. She was a secretary at Wetzel Insurance Agency for several years before moving to Sarasota, Fla., in 1970. She was then …read more.

Jo Van Copeland, 66, of Wabash, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Paul and Hilda (Summerland) Camp on Nov. 3, 1948, in Wabash, Indiana. She was a 1967 graduate of Wabash High School. Jo married Terry E. …read more.

Naomi R. Ridenour, 80, residing in South Bend, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Bidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville, N.C. She was born Feb. 10, 1935, in South Bend, a daughter of Kenneth Willis and Mattie Marie (Taylor) Mendenhall, and has remained a lifelong resident of South Bend.  She moved to North Carolina earlier this year …read more.

Thomas Joseph Robert Ferguson, 35 days, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Thomas was born on May 1, 2015, in Ft. Wayne.  He was the son of Jonathan P. Ferguson and Michelle Booth. He is survived by his parents: Jonathan and Michelle, Akron; one brother: Jonathan P. …read more.

John “Jack” E. Waltz, 75, 5567 E. 75 South, Rochester, passed away at 7:05 P.M. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at his residence. He was born on March 25, 1940, in Rochester, the son of Merrill D. and Bertha (Hower) Waltz. On June 15, 1958, in Fulton, Indiana, he married Lelia Ann Waltz. She preceded him …read more.

Viola M. Stein, 88, of Mentone, and formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died at 2:20 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at the home of her granddaughter Kimber Lee and grandson Kerry Goshert. She was born April 14, 1927, in Point Pleasant, Ohio, to Nial B. and Goldie (Holly) Scott and stepmother Ethel Scott. Viola married Paul …read more.

Zachary Ryan Baugher, 26, of Syracuse, passed away a 1:45 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Evelyn Lorraine Patrick, 65, of Wabash, died at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Feb. 23, 1950, in Wabash, to William and Bonnie (Fitch) Wilfong. Evelyn was a 1968 graduate of South Whitley High School. She worked at Speedway and loved her customers, and formerly worked at Heckman Bindery, …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.

Pauline Belle Rapp, 84, of LaFontaine, died at 5:08 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 9, 1931, in Waltz Township, Wabash County, Indiana to Elvert D. and Amanda (Sutton) Tinkel. Pauline was a 1949 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Paul W. Rapp …read more.

Larry Brown, 79, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, Indiana University Health, Goshen. On May 26, 1935, Larry was born to Harold and Doris (Wilson) Brown in Warsaw. Larry served in the U.S. Navy from 1954-1958 and the reserves until 1967. He volunteered as a member of the Warsaw American Legion …read more.

Betty B. Landis, 94, Warsaw, formally of Leesburg, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Aug. 26, 1920, to Estell and Mary (Nellens) Bryant in Akron. On May 23, 1942 she married Arthur William “Bud” Landis who preceded her in death in April of 1997. …read more.

Jeffrey D. Poyser, age 60, of Cromwell, passed away at 4:06 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015,  at Avalon Village, Ligonier. He was born on Oct. 21, 1954, to Jess D. and Annie Mae (Kuhn) Poyser in LaGrange. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1972 and worked at Tenneco for 19 years. Jeff was a …read more.

James Ernest Music, 83, of Wabash, died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. He was born May 21, 1932 in Van Lear, Ky. to Alex and Mary (VanHoose) Music. Jim married Carrie Smith in Auxier, Ky., on Dec. 21, 1957. He retired from Creighton Brothers in Warsaw …read more.

Viola M. Stein, 88, of Mentone, and formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed at 2:20 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at her residence near Mentone. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home Mentone.

John F. Smith, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, June 4, in his Warsaw home. He was born March 19, 1938, in Mentone to Roy and Bertha (Holderman) Smith. John was a 1956 graduate of Mentone High School, Mentone. He married Gelenia Diane Young on Dec. 3, 1979, Warsaw. He was a lifetime …read more.

Charles L. “Chuck” Gudakunst, 72, a resident of Columbia City and formerly of rural Churubusco in Noble County, passed away at 6:48 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.  He had entered the hospice home on Thursday evening, but had been in failing health for the past six …read more.

Raymond C. Reed, 91, of rural Wabash, died at 1:35 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 6, 1923 in Fulton County, to Henry and Pearl (Brooks) Reed. Ray was a 1942 graduate of Linlawn High School. He married Jacqueline Constable in Peru, on March 4, 1943. Ray was a World …read more.

Many have offered prayers and held thoughts in their hearts for the lives of twin brothers; Jaxton Broderick Taylor and Greyson Gunnar Ty Schmidt. Born premature on the Thursday, June 4, 2015, Jaxton’s struggle in life came to a rest in the palm of the hand of our true Creator – Our Lord Jesus Christ. …read more.

Thomas Joseph Robert Ferguson, 35 days, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Marocco-Rans Funeral Chapel in Logansport.

Mary B. Kauke, 93, of Milford, formerly of North Webster, and Chicago, Ill., passed away at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Lakeland Health Care and Rehab in Milford. She was born on July 4, 1921, in Indianapolis to George & Henrietta (Husser) Selig. She attended public schools in Chicago and was married on …read more.

Bonnie Shafer, 86, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:48 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 12, 1929, to Roy and Lois (Arter) Hubbard in Argos. Bonnie was united in marriage on Sept. 24, 1949 to Paul Shafer in Akron. She has been a Kosciusko County resident …read more.

Bobbie June (Boyd) Scott, 81, long-time resident of North Webster, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015, in I.U. Goshen Hospital after an illness. She was born Sept. 29, 1933, to Thomas Franklin and Nora (Warden) Boyd in Tishomingo, Okla. She lived in Okla. and N. M. before joining the U.S. Army in 1954. Shortly …read more.

Kenneth L. “Ken” Gillenwater, 64, of Pierceton, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, in Albion. He was born on Aug. 7, 1950, in Bluefield, W. Va. to George and Josephine (Rose) Gillenwater. He grew up in Bluefield, W. Va., graduated in 1968 from Norfolk High School in Norfolk, Va. and in 1970 …read more.

Jeanette Marie Fenton, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, June 2, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was 77. Jeanette was born June 17, 1937, in Hillsdale, Mich., to Alvine and Wilma (Barber) Diemer. She recently celebrated her 58th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband, …read more.

Ruth I. Breske, 73, of Warsaw passed away 1:45 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015, in her residence. She was born on May 7, 1942, to Clarence and Treva (Searfoss) Burns in Auburn. She was a graduate of Central High School in Fort Wayne. She previously worked for Biomet, Zimmer Inc. and Byrite Cleaners. She was …read more.

Jeanne Elaine Silveus, age 90, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born in Mishawaka, on Aug. 27, 1924, to Clarence W. and Anna Mae (Holloway) Best. She was united in marriage to James C. “Mac” Silveus on July 12, 1943. She was a …read more.

Edward G Gillespie, 61, of rural Lagro, died at 1:24 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born April 9, 1954, in Wabash, to Ramon Edward and Margaret J. (Hanna) Gillespie. Ed was a 1972 graduate of Northfield High School, and attended Culver Stockton in Canton, Mo. for two …read more.

Bonnie Shafer, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 2:48 a.m. Friday, June 5, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Robert Lee Marsh, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Thelma C. Moog, 86, of Columbia City, died Thursday morning, June 4, 2015, at her home. She was born May 20, 1929, in Peru, a daughter of Albert B. and Mary F. (Moore) Wolf. She graduated from Peru High School in Dec. 1946 and married John R. Hartleroad. On May 18, 1973, she married John …read more.

Nancy J. Bannon, 80, passed away Wednesday morning in Miller’s Merry Manor following an unexpected illness. Nancy cared for the community of Plymouth many years as a registered nurse with the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Nancy’s life began on the south side of Chicago, Ill., Nov. 24, 1934, the daughter of Oscar and Mae …read more.

D. Jean Ellis, 86, Akron, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 6, 1929, in Rochester, to Estle L. and Mary E. (Nellans) Bryant. She was married on July 28, 1950, to Leroy Ellis, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1963. …read more.

Bobbie J. Scott, 81, North Webster, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Friday, June 5, at IU Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Kenneth A. Gillenwater, 64, Pierceton, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, in Albion. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Marvin S. Clay, 86, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. On Feb. 28, 1929, Marvin was born to Cloice and Cleo (Parker) Clay, in Burket. ON Feb. 24, 1951, he was united in marriage to Shirley Wilson, in Winona Lake. Marvin was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko …read more.

Cora L. Powers, 61, Tippecanoe and Rochester, died 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at her residence. She was born July 29, 1953, in Tell City, to Martin and Juanita (Jackson) Bolin. On Dec. 18, 1988, Cora married Kevin P. Powers in Springfield, Mass. He survives in Tippecanoe. Cora was a homemaker and a member …read more.

Jeanne Silveus, age 90, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Ruth I. Breske, 73, of Warsaw passed away at 1:45 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Infant Omar Sebastian Vellejo, Milford, was stillborn at 10:07 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015 at IU Goshen Hospital, Goshen. He is the son of Karlie S. (Stump) Robles and Ociel J. Vallejo, Milford. Omar is survived by his parents; two brothers: Maldemar Robles; Elijah Robles; two sisters: Charlee Robles; and Ophelia Ibarra; maternal grandparents: Susan …read more.

Mildred June Patterson, 92, Silver Lake, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015, in Tennessee. She is survived by her son: Jim Patterson, Pierceton; daughters: Claudia Mornout, Mission, Texas; and Susan Paxton, Sevierville, Tenn.; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, at Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake, officiated by Pastor …read more.

Cora L. Powers, 61, of Rochester, passed at 1:05 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at her residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Donna Jean Ellis, 86, of Akron, passed at 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Charles W. Butler, 93, Claypool, (Yellow Creek Lake) passed at 9:58 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at his daughter’s residence Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone, Indiana

Jeanette Marie Fenton, 77, Warsaw, died at 8:53 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Leona Irene Keim, 90, of Ligonier, passed away at 1:03 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2015, at Avalon Village Healthcare in Ligonier. She was born on Aug. 10, 1924, in Dane County, Wis. to William and Lillian (Detwiler) Keim. She attended public school in Wisconsin and lived most of her life in Milwaukee, Wis. and  San Jacinto, Calif. before …read more.

James “Jim” W. Streby Sr., 48, of Columbia City, passed away at 3:42 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his home. Mr. Streby was born on March 6, 1967, in Fort Wayne, a son of Kenneth Streby and Linda (Lambert) Kuehner. He spent his formative years in Fort Wayne, and graduated from South Side High …read more.

W. Jay Windsor, 64, of Wabash, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 28, 1950, in Wabash, to James and Wilma Mae (Schrader) Windsor. Jay was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School, and received an Associate Degree from Ivy Tech. He worked at Ford Meter Box …read more.

Nancy J. Bannon of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday morning following an unexpected illness. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Gerald L. Grubbs, 90, passed away at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Gerald was born in Hammond, on June 20, 1924, to Greeley and Leona Irene (Dangler) Grubbs. He attended the Hammond School Systems. Gerald served our country in the U.S. Army and was Honorably Discharged in August of 1943. …read more.

Thomas B. Pulliam, 74, Nappanee, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at Elkhart Hospice House after a short illness. He was born June 23, 1940, in Detroit, Mich. to Orville T. and Helen Yettaw Pulliam. Mr. Pulliam had lived in Clearwater, Fla. and moved to Nappanee in 1983. He married Ruth Hochstetler Sept. …read more.

Infant Omar Sebastian Vellejo, Milford, was stillborn at 10:07 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital, Goshen. He is the son of Karlie S. (Stump) Robles and Ociel J. Vallejo, Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Margaret Carol “Maggie” Foster, 65, Huntington, and formerly of North Webster, passed away at 3:45 a.m.Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 6, 1949, in Barthell, Ky. to Omar and Ruth Evelyn (Hamby) Bradley. She lived most of her life in the Huntington, Warren, and North Webster area resident, except for …read more.

Bryce B. Elkins Sr, 76, of rural Columbia City, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Jan. 12, 1939, in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Jesse and Mary (Uhrick) Elkins. His formative years were spent in the Arcola area. He …read more.

Dick D. Kessie, 78, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:47 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015, at his home. Born Aug. 12, 1936, in Whitley County, he was the son of William H. and Wilda M. (Grable) Kessie. He is survived by his daughters: Cerese R. (Jim) Brock; Terri A. (Chris) Clupper, both of …read more.

Harold G. Lowery, 93, Winona Lake, passed away at 2 a.m. Sunday, May 31, at his home at Grace Village Retirement Community. Harold was born in Muncie on Nov. 20, 1921, to Arthur C. and Devona M. (Sharpe) Lowery. On Dec. 24, 1942, he married Gladys Dunnuck and served with the United States Army during …read more.

Ralph W. Chandler, age 82, of Plymouth, passed away at 2:59 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at SJRMC Rehabilitation Institute, in Mishawaka. Ralph was born on Oct. 17, 1932, in Hazard, Ky., to Chester A. and Edna L. (Lampkins) Chandler. He married the former Carolyn J. “Joanne” Keller on May 27, 1955. They were blessed …read more.

Sharon L. Oliphant 68, Tippecanoe, passed away at on Thursday May 28, 2015, in Cedar City, Utah. She was born on Sept. 6, 1946, in Canadaigua, N.Y., the daughter of Lewis J. and Norma (Wittrup) Thurber Rossborough. On March 30, 1999, in Rowley, Iowa, she married Wendell Oliphant and he survives. Mrs. Oliphant currently was …read more.

Ricardo Xiqui, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Monday, June 1, in his residence. He was born in Puebla, Mexico, to Felipe and Esperanza (Zamora) Xiqui. On April 30, 1975, he was united in marriage to Eva Munoz. He was co-owner of New G and M Auto Sales, Warsaw. He attended Warsaw Community Church. …read more.

Dick D. Kessie, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 11:47 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Richard E. Overholser, 71, of North Manchester, died at 12:55 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Kokomo. He was born on Feb. 17, 1944, in Huntington County, to Walter E. and Nettie Jane (Howes) Overholser, both deceased. He married L. Anne McClain on Nov. 19, 1967, and she survives. Richard was employed …read more.

Charles F. Rollins, 81, of Churubusco, passed away at 6:46 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Mr. Rollins was born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Churubusco, a son of Marvin and Florence (Deck) Rollins. On June 29, 1984 he was married in Allen County to Betty (Heffelfinger) Geiger. …read more.

Marvin S. Clay, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Charlene (Fuhrman) Bailey, 99, a former resident of Churubusco and more recently of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.  She had been a patient there for over five years. Mrs. Bailey was born on April 28, 1916, near Marion, a daughter of Charles and Faye (Smith) Barnhouse.  …read more.

Lynnley Nicole Ann Eiler, daughter of Shaun M. and Valerie M. (Panzica) Eiler, of Wabash, was stillborn at 2:48 p.m. Friday May 29, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. She is survived by her parents: Shaun and Valerie Eiler; and her sister: Lakin Eiler, all of Wabash; grandparents: Mark and Teresa Eiler, Wabash; Jim Panzica; and …read more.

Ralph W. Chandler, Plymouth, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born in Hazard, Ky. on Oct. 17, 1932. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.    

Karl Master, Monterey, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He was born Sept. 21, 1919, to Edward C. and Ida (Appler) Master, and married June L. Wolfram on Feb. 24, 1939. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Radioman 3rd class on the U.S.S. …read more.

Mr. Robert Wayne Smith, 84, of Leiters Ford passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Community Howard Regional Health of Kokomo. On Jan. 7, 1931, Bob was born near Leiters Ford to Grover and Chloe Ball Smith. Growing up he shared his childhood with three brothers and two sisters. With great …read more.

Mabel V. Mabie, 88, of Columbia City died at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City where she had been a resident since February 2011. She was born March 20, 1927, in Huntington County, Indiana a daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Elsie Blanche (Schaaf) Simmons. Her formative years …read more.

Edgar Eugene Hummel, 76, of Bremen, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 7:02 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Edgar was born on Nov. 8, 1938, in LaPorte, the son of Howard and Iona J. (Hough) Hummel. On Sept. 5, 1959, in North Liberty, he married Betty …read more.

Leo H. Richey, 81, Leesburg, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at his Leesburg home. He was born Oct. 2, 1933, in Cannelton, to Harry and Edna (Richardson) Richey. He serviced with the United States Army during WWII and married Lois M. Mack on Sept. 15, 1955, in Angola. He lived in …read more.

Korbin Foster, 17, Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Warsaw. Korbin was born on March 28, 1998, in Warsaw, to Aaron and Laurianne (Foster) Gardonio. Korbin enjoyed listening to music, playing X Box games with his friends and hanging with the “Squad”, lifting weights at the YMCA and wrestling with …read more.

Wesley Edward Smith, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 10:09 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kaleb Lampkin, 17, Warsaw, passed away at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Warsaw. On May 26, 1998, he was born in Warsaw, to Scott and Mary (McKinney) Lampkin. He was a junior at Warsaw Community High School and was a former employee at McDonalds Restaurant. He attended Christ Covenant Church and Winona Lake …read more.

Harold G. Lowery, 93, Warsaw, died Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Grace Village Retirement Community. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Dorothy H. Mason, 91, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, and her husband, James H. Mason, 93, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Both passed away at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, where they were residents. Dorothy was born April 4, 1924, in Ping Ting, China to Harlan and Frances (Sheller) Smith. James was born Feb. …read more.

Mary L. Stevens, 96, Wabash, died at noon Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 15, 1919, in Wabash County, to Clarence and Faye (Holcom) Miller. Mary was a 1937 graduate of Wabash High School. She retired from General Tire in Wabash in 1980. She enjoyed reading and loved …read more.

Lois I. Hunter, Mansfield, Ohio, formerly of Mentone, died at 9:24 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Wedgewood Assisted Living Facility, Mansfield, Ohio. She was born Nov. 2, 1929, in Kosciusko County to Cloice and Trella (Flenar) Baum. On Feb. 27, 1949, she married Charles L. Hunter. He survives. Lois was a graduate of Mentone …read more.

Robert W. Smith, 84, Leiter’s Ford, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Community Howard Hospital, Kokomo. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.  

Korbin Foster, 17, Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Daniel Miller Sr., 57, of Rochester, passed away at 5:10 p.m., May 28, 2015. On July 4, 1957, a firecracker, Dan, was born in Rochester, a treasured son of Arden and Gloria Alspach Miller. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and a brother. He was member of the Rochester High School Class …read more.