James Delbert Bowman, 95, of Roann, died at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home. He was born May 31, 1919, at the Bowman Homestead in Roann, one mile from his current home, to Hubert and Z. Hazel (Smith) Bowman. Jim was a 1939 graduate of Roann High School. After graduation he hitchhiked …read more.

Charles L. Williams, age 66, of Culver, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, in Walkerton. Charles was born on April 7, 1949, in St. Joseph County, to Charles O. and Evelyn R. (Wurster) Williams. Charles took the former Julie M. Machowiak to be his bride on Oct. 24, …read more.

Barbara J. Engle, 74, of Kewanna, passed away at 1:52 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015, at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Born on Aug. 25, 1940, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Anna Koopman. She was the 1958 valedictorian at Pittsboro High School. On May 15, 1982 she married Robert …read more.

Carol Ann Shewman, 75, of Akron, died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, after being in failing health for seven months. She was born Aug. 3, 1939, in Akron, to Elmer and Blanche (Miller) Dickey. She married Stanley L. Shewman on Nov. 23, 1958, in Akron, who preceded her …read more.

Edward Charles “Ted” Collins Jr., 62 of Winona Lake, passed away at 1:20 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. On Nov. 8, 1953, he was born in Walpole, Mass., to Edward and Francis (Manning) Collins Sr. Ted moved to the Warsaw area in 1995. He worked as a quality …read more.

Dorothy R. Herring, 88, of Goshen, died Friday morning, May 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, where she resided the past month. She was born March 16, 1927, in Chicago to Henry and Emily (Brauneis) Van Zuilen. On April 12, 1947, she married Robert D. Herring in White Pigeon, Mich. He died July 7, …read more.

Rudolph Gail Bennett, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 8:32 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Hospice Care, Fort Wayne. He was born July 3, 1931, in Packerton, a son of the late Russell E. and Fairy M. (Bollinger) Bennett. His formative years were spent in South Whitley and Washington …read more.

Louis E. Flora, age 82, of Bremen, passed away at 2:09 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital, in Goshen. Louis was born on Oct. 29, 1932, in Bremen, to John L. and Thelma Bates (Yenna) Flora. He graduated with the class of 1950 from Bremen High School and was a Bremen …read more.

Irma Elizabeth Crilow, 98, Wakarusa, formerly of Goshen, died at 10:35 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born Dec. 15, 1916, in Goshen, Elkhart County, to Oscar and Mabel (Martin) Blosser. She married Melvin G. Crilow on Sept. 24, 1938, in Goshen and he died Dec. 18, 2004. Before …read more.

Mary Ruth Keim, 86, Rochester, passed away at 3:28 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 5, 1928, in Rochester, the daughter of Fred and Helen (Shuman) Gottschalk and graduated from Fulton High School in 1946. She married neighbor and childhood friend, Frederick Byron Keim, …read more.

Mrs. Thelma Pauline Ailer Peterson, 93, formerly of Rochester, passed away at Grace Village Health Care Center on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Born on Nov. 23, 1921, in Fulton County, Thelma was a cherished daughter of Russell and Blanche Wynn Ailer. Growing up as the second eldest she shared her childhood with three sisters: Velma; …read more.

Julia Ann Matchett, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 12:32 a.m., May 14, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Julia was born on March 13, 1940, the daughter of the late Roy and Eva (Markham) Cremeens. Julia is survived by her daughter: Lorrie (Jeff) Peterson, Mishawaka; grandaughter: Mallory (Joshua) Stillwagon; and two great-grandchildren: Jeremiah and …read more.

Phyllis J. Weaver, 76, of Royal Center passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at her residence. Born on Sept. 29, 1938, in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Jennie (Davis) Bucks. On Dec. 2, 1956, she married Robert L. Weaver. He preceded …read more.

Steven R. Chinworth, 61, of Bloomington, died on Monday, March 16, 2015. He was born May 17, 1953, in Midland, Mich., to Herbert and Arlene (Wegener) Chinworth. He graduated from Ludington High School, Ludington, Mich., in 1971. Steve then attended Michigan State University and called many places his home, including: Ludington, Mich.; Portland, Ore.; Boulder, …read more.

Mary E. Hoffman, 98, of Winona Lake, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 26, 1917, she was born in Kosciusko County, to Casel and Audrea (Zolman) Whetstone. She was united in marriage to Howard Hoffman on June 15, 1935, in Burket, who preceded her in …read more.

Fredrick John Wilson, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born April 28, 1950, in Logansport, to Lester Lewis and Lucille Love (Werner) Wilson. He was a 1968 graduate of Winamac High School and married Shelia Antrim on May 17, 1975, in Winamac. …read more.

Earnest A. Mumford, 88, Silver Lake, died at 8:25 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his home. He was born April 16, 1927, in Brookville, Pa., to Lewis and Rachel L. (Reed) Mumford, in Silver Lake. He married Ruby D. Nelson on Aug. 18, 1946, also in Silver Lake. He served in United States Navy …read more.

Marion E. Dawson, 77, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:48 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Warsaw Meadows Health Care. He was born on Dec. 26, 1937, to Verl and Florence (Welch) Dawson in Mishawaka. He has been in Warsaw since 1978. He previously worked for Wal-Mart as a custodian. Marion is survived by his …read more.

G. Edmund Davis, 80, of Westminster Manor, Bradenton, Fla., passed away at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Tidwell Hospice of Ellenton, Palmetto, Fla. On Feb. 8, 1935, he was born in Winchester, to Gerald and Hazel (McKamey) Davis. He was united in marriage to Emily Atkinson on Aug. 30, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, …read more.

James Clay Fullen, 63, of Columbia City, was found dead at his home of natural causes on Thursday, May 14, 2015. He was born Dec. 23, 1951, in Fairmont, W.V., to George E. and Betty M. (Tomlinson) Fullen Sr. His formative years were spent in Monongah. He graduated from Monongah High School. He was employed …read more.

Jon E. Treesh, 59, went home to be with the Lord and with his departed loved ones on May 12, 2015, following his sudden death in Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 14, 1955, in Elkhart, to Glen L. (Ike) and Jean Geiger Treesh, each of whom preceded him in death. Jon was a …read more.

Ned E. Ramsey, age 76, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:17 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Evelyn Maxine DiGregory, 96, a resident of rural Churubusco and wife of Alfred DiGregory, passed away at Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe in Columbia City following a lengthy illness. Mrs. DiGregory was born on Aug. 31, 1918, in Thorncreek Township in Whitley County, a daughter of LeVerr (Gaff) Shanabarger, …read more.

Larry Ken Bolinger, 60, of Urbana, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at his home. He was born July 1, 1954, in Howard County, to Joseph and Viola (Aikens) Bolinger. Larry was a graduate of Wabash High School. He married Roxanna “Roxie” Keirn on May 17, 2000. He was a machine operator at …read more.

David Wayne Smith, 54, of rural Wabash, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 21, 1961, in Wabash, to Jack T. and Darma R. (Jones) Smith. David owned Smith Welding Repair & Tractor Restoration for 30 years. He was a member of …read more.

Joyce L. Dolph (Summers), loving wife of Edward M. Dolph and daughter of Roy and Viola Summers died unexpectedly at approximately 4:52 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, after suffering a stroke at her farm near LaPaz. Joyce was born in a farm home outside of Lakeville on Oct. 22, 1922, …read more.

Dale Allen Marks, 72, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Dale was born on March 31, 1943, the son of the late Glen and Dorothy (Barret) Marks. On June 25, 1996, he married Lyla Holderman. Dale was a carpenter by trade and a member of …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.

Gerald Shomo, 77, of Culver died Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was born on Sept. 23, 1937. Visitation will take place between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Palmer Funeral Home- Guisinnger Chapel, South Bend. Burial will take place at a later date. Further details are pending at Palmer Funeral Home.

Scott G. Henry, 45, passed away after an extended illness with his family by his side on Tuesday night, May 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. The son of Charles Richard and Lonna Dee (Denney) Henry, Scott was born and raised all his life in Plymouth. He graduated from Plymouth High …read more.

Kenneth J. “Kenny” Graff, 68, of Leesburg, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Kenny, was the son of Stanley and Virginia (Downing) Graff and was born at Goshen on Jan. 6, 1947. On May 29, 1970, at Syracuse, he married Carol Wechter. He served in …read more.

Sava Rudo, 91, rural Akron, died at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born on Jan. 10, 1924, in Omaha, Neb., to Mike and Catherine (Bless) Rudo. He has lived in the Akron area for 26 years coming from Omaha, Neb. Sava married Barbara Holloway on …read more.

Karen R. Shank, 52, of Winamac passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Born Feb. 14, 1963, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Donald L. and Doris E. (Walls) Woolington. On April 22, 2006, she married James N. Shank Jr., he survives. She was a 1981 Kewanna …read more.

Linda Sue Garber, 67, Huntington, went to live with Jesus at 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015, to be reunited with her siblings, Earl and Jerry Garber, Wanda Mae Trout, and Carrie Laverne Montel. She was born March 25, 1948, to Blaine F. and Effie (Amburg) Garber, both deceased, and worked at ARC Workshop Enterprises …read more.

Marlene Andrews, 79, of Syracuse passed away on May 11, 2015, at the Lakeland Rehabilitation Center in Milford. She was born on June 30, 1935 in Goshen, to Jacob and Cleo (Moist) Blackport. She grew up in Goshen and graduated in 1953 from Goshen High School. She went on to finish her college education in 1991 …read more.

Dr. A. Forrest Troyer, one of the pioneers of modern corn breeding, died peacefully Sunday, May 10, 2015, He was 85 and lived in DeKalb, Ill. He lived life with purpose; his family and pursuit of his passion for corn breeding. From growing up in a corn breeding family, to operating a certified seed farm …read more.

Ian Keith Ross, 78, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015, after complications from a stroke on April 25. He was born and raised in Warsaw. He was married to Brenda Leedy Ross, his wife of 30 years, who survived. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1954. After high school, he went into the U.S. …read more.

Pastor Lyman F. Erickson, 88, Warsaw, formerly of Baileyville, Illinois, died Wednesday, May 6, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born on Aug. 28, 1926, he was the son of Albin and Winnidell (Drake) Erickson. Lyman was a Pastor of the Baileyville Baptist Church, Baileyville, Illinois, Maranatha Bible Church, New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Calvary Baptist Church, …read more.

Lois M. Richey, 79, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, at her Leesburg residence. She was born April 11, 1936, in Ney Ohio to Richard and Juanita (Thomas) Mack. She was a 1954 graduate of Butler High School. Lois married Leo Richey on Sept. 15, 1955, in Angola and resided most of her …read more.

Helen Lee Schneider, 92, of rural Columbia City, died Monday May 11, at her home. She had been in failing health. She was born July 14, 1922 in Trimble County, Kentucky a daughter of Roy and Zelphia (Parsons) Ogden. Her formative years were spent in Kentucky. Later the family moved to Madison, where she graduated …read more.

Faye Ann Nemore, 51, of Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly at 8:31 p.m. Friday, May 8, at her home. Born February 24, 1964 in Wabash, she was the daughter of Dale and MaryNelle (Powers) Good. Faye and her family had moved to the Columbia City area when she was in the third grade. She attended …read more.

Eli Victor Baker, 4 months, of Wabash, died at 1:26 p.m., Monday, May 11, in Wabash. He was born Dec. 29, 2014, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, in Huntington, to Kevin and Toni (Rodriquez) Baker. Eli loved being outside in the wind, being on the move, and car rides. He especially loved his mommy’s voice. He …read more.

Lyle Hochstetler, 22, of Nappanee, died at 1:45 p.m., Monday, May 11, at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room. He was born Oct. 23, 1992 in Elkhart to Leroy and Janice (Yoder) Hochstetler. Lyle is survived by his parents: sisters: Brenda (Freeman) Yoder, Hicksville, Ohio; Anita (Marlin) Miller, Nappanee; Dora (Dean) Kauffman, Bourbon, Julie (Special friend …read more.

Beverly “Kay” Murphy, 69, of Wabash, died at 11:35 a.m., Sunday, May 10, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born Dec. 8, 1945, in Wabash County, to Vaughn and Helen (Parrott) Garner. Beverly was a 1963 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended the Fort Wayne Business College. She …read more.

Lewis Russell Hutcheson, 87, of Somerset, Indiana, died at 12:35 p.m, Saturday May 9, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Indianapolis, to Hubert and Mildred (Bolander) Hutcheson. Lewis served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 on the U.S.S. Wasp aircraft carrier. He married Virignia Ruth Gates, she preceded him in …read more.

Ruth Ann Gilbertson Bremer, 93, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born on Aug. 13, 1921, in Edmund, Wisconsin to Oscar E. and Carol (Draggs) Gilbertson.  In her early years, she lived in Edmund, Wisconsin; several years in Boulder, Colorado; 50 years in Grand Rapids, …read more.

Ricky Collier, 55, of rural Columbia City, died at 2:19 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born April 13, 1960, in Shelbyville, a son of Vincent Lonnie and Pearl Mae (Holcomb) Collier. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High …read more.

Shirley Ann Marsh, 70, of Wabash, died at 5:45 a.m Saturday, May 9, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1944 in Lawrence County, Kentucky to Frank and Susie (Murphy) Blessing. Shirley attended Manchester College one year. She married Clifford Allen Marsh in Wabash on Feb. 27, 1965. She worked 38 years at Dukes Hospital in …read more.

Donald Dean Miller, 76, of Goshen, passed away Friday, May 8, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where he had been the past week. He was born Sept. 9, 1938 in Nappanee to John K. and Magdelina “Martha” (Miller) Miller. On Aug. 1, 1958 he married Carolyn June Haney in Nappanee. She survives along with a …read more.

Julie Ann Huffer-Sanders, 52, passed away at her home in Albion on Friday, May 1. She was born on Sept. 2, 1962 in Chicago. She attended the Sanctuary of Syracuse as well as the Tabernacle in Kendallville. She is survived by her mother: Pam Huffer, Syracuse; four brothers: Leroy Huffer, Mississippi; Scott Huffer, Ligonier; Todd …read more.

Ruthann Hanusin, 74, Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 9, 1941, in Fort Wayne, to Robert and Romaine (Shoup) Rupright. She is survived by her husband: Ron Hanusin, Leesburg; two daughters: Kellie (JD) Hunt, Fairmount; Julie Plazek, Fort Wayne; three stepchildren: Jeffery (Lori) Hanusin, …read more.

Phyllis Maxine States, 92, of North Manchester, died at 5:10 am, Friday, May 8, 2015 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 10, 1922 in Urbana, to Donald and Mabel (Harb) Weitzel. Phyllis was a Wabash High School graduate. She married Charles B. States in Lebanon, on June 11, 1944; he died …read more.

William “Bill” Donat, 64, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully with his family by his at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Bill had been ill for the past two years and was most recently staying with his son in Goshen. He was born in Goshen to Eugene and Gwendolyn (Cripe) Donat. …read more.

Opal L. Shepard Poe, 86 of Warsaw, passed away at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On June 18, 1928, Opal was born in Viper, Kentucky to Benton and Katy (Adams) Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Jasper Shepard in 1949, who preceded her in death in 1999. She then …read more.

With a smile that could light up a room and heart big enough to match, Bruce D. James, Sr., knew that the satisfaction received from a good day’s work was nothing compared to the joy received from a smile of a loved one. No stranger to hard work, Bruce had grown up on a farm …read more.

Richard Edward “Ed” Knafel, 83, of Wabash, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 28, 1931 in Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana to Arthur and Elsie (Ennen) Knafel. Ed was married to Betty Jo Kelham, and she survives. He was a Seabee in the US Navy. …read more.

Katharine Ann “Kathy” Birge, 89, of North Manchester, died on Tuesday May 5, at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1925 in Hartford, Connecticut to John Kingsley and Anna (Harlow) Birge. Kathy was a graduate of Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio and received her Bachelor of Divinity degree from Hartford Theological Seminary. She …read more.

Jimmy Gamble, Culver, passed away Wednesday, May 6. He was born on Jan. 20, 1949, in Rochester, to Curtis E. and Grace C. (Mevis) Gamble. He served his country in the United States Army. Jimmy married the former Billie Jones on Dec. 31, 1970. She passed away in August 1992. Jimmy worked in the maintainence …read more.

Dollie E. Bair, age 93, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Dollie was born on May 14, 1921, in Plymouth, to Wallace and Mary (Morris) Palmer. Dollie had been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. Frank Bair took Dollie to be his …read more.

Jane (Smith) Foellinger Miller 93, Poway, California and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Monday May 4, at her residence. She was born on July 27, 1921 in Rochester, the daughter of Gerald Percy and Myra (Paramore) Smith. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1939 and attended Indiana University. On Jan. 11, …read more.

Dale Eugene Pugh, 68, Rochester, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Sept. 3, 1946 in Peru, the son of Paul Roscoe and Clara Lucille (Deeds) Pugh. On Feb. 4, 1984 in Rochester, Indiana, he married Janice E. Thousand. She preceded him in death on March …read more.

Robert A. “Bob” Eiler Sr., 79, of Rochester, passed away today at Parkview Regional Medical Center North, Fort Wayne. On July 5, 1935, Bob was delivered by his proud father in Kewanna. His parents are the late Paul Austin and Nina J. Sutton Eiler. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters. With great …read more.

Norma Ellen Pinkerton, age 95, of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She attended Warsaw Schools and lived her entire life in the Warsaw area. Norma was a member of First United Methodist Church of Warsaw, and …read more.

Donald R. “Don” Hibner, 77, of Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 5, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Born on Aug. 19, 1937, in Elwood, Illinois, he was the son of the late Roy A. and Georgia (Miller) Hibner. On Aug. 4, 1957, he married Etta E. Brown, she survives. Don was a Regional Sales Director at …read more.

Harold C. Metzger, 84, of Eustis, Fla., and formerly of Silver Lake, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. Born in Springfield, Mo., he moved to Eustis in 1970 from Silver Lake. Harold was a finish carpenter working with Spears Construction for many years and after his retirement he still enjoyed woodworking. Harold is a U.S …read more.

Donald E. Adams, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed on Monday, March 2, in Sebring, Florida. He was born June 28, 1938, in Tyner, the son of the late Robert and Mary Adams. Donald was married to Betty Jean Drews; she preceded him in death on April 14, 1992. Donald was a 1957 graduate of Columbia …read more.

Gary W. Fouts, 61, of Columbia City, was found dead Tuesday, May 5, at his home. He was born April 6, 1954, in Huntington, a son of Melvin Leon Fouts and Lena Jane (Waters) Fouts Smith.His formative years were spent in Huntington until 1964 when he moved to Pierceton. He completed his education at Whitko …read more.

Flossie V. Tyson, 95, passed away on May 6, after she lost her five month battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family in The Whitlock Senior Apartments in Bremen. Flossie was born on May 19, 1919, in Saskatchewan, Canada, to Francis and Hattie (Bickle) Coonfare. She came to Indiana at age 3 and lived …read more.

Beatrice (Hensley) Patrick, 83, Tippecanoe, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at her granddaughter’s residence. She has been in declining health for a couple of years. She was born on July 22, 1931, in Gage, Kentucky, to Shelton and Zillie (Dyer) Hensley, and had moved to the the Argos community in 1950. Beatrice married …read more.

Harold Collier, 58, of rural Columbia City, died Monday, May 4, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Feb. 20, 1957 in Shelbyville, a son of the late Vincent Lonnie and Pearl Mae (Holcomb) Collier. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High …read more.

Robert Keith Beck, 85, of rural Whitley County, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the Village of Sycamore, Allen County. Born on July 6, 1929, in Huntington County, he was the son of Gerald S. and Ruth D. (Wilson) Beck. He is a lifetime resident of Whitley County and attended first grade …read more.

Charlena “Grace” Randall, 95, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. The daughter of Tony and Fredonna (Holderbaum) Baugher, Grace was born Nov. 26, 1919, in Troy Township, Whitley County. On Nov. 3, 1945 she and Paul William Randall were married in Warsaw. She lived most of her life …read more.

Ray Porter, 79, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. Ray, born Aug. 1, 1935, in Floyd County, Kentucky, was the son of Walker and Bessie (Frazier) Porter. He lived most of his life in Kosciusko County coming from Kentucky. He was employed by Dalton Foundry for 25 …read more.

Thelma Rohrbaugh, 85, South Bend, passed away at 3:26 a.m. Monday, May 4, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Thelma was born on Dec. 13, 1929, in Evansville, to Ora and Anna Mae (Hutchinson) Skelton. Thelma became the bride of Carl Rohrbaugh on Aug. 5, 1949. He preceded her in passing on Nov. 1, 1993. Thelma’s …read more.

Donald Earl Poyser, 79, Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, May 2. He was born in Cromwell on June 15, 1935, to George and Ethel (Hursey) Poyser. Donald married Lois Harsh on Oct. 8, 1954, at the Cromwell Methodist Church. Donald was a beloved and devoted pastor. He served Wolf Lake, Kimmel, Burket, Pierceton, and Pleasant …read more.

Helen E. “Lee” Yendrocha, 92, of Buffalo Grove, Ill., died at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the home of her niece in Nappanee. She was born July 9, 1922, in Chicago, to Frank and Theresa (Smrzik) Yendrocha. Miss Yendrocha lived her lifetime in the Chicago area. She had worked at the Wittik Company in …read more.

Phillip Lamar Bowers, 82, Wakarusa, died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. He was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Elkhart, to Clem and Cecil (Whitehead) Bowers. He married Shirley (Hahn) Bowers on March 30, 1952. Surviving are his wife: Shirley, Wakarusa; sons: Ritchie (Deb) Bowers, Nappanee; Ronson (Julie) Bowers, Defiance, …read more.

Dorothy L. Enders, 91, formerly of Bourbon, passed away on Sunday, May 3, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Dorothy was born April 6, 1924, in Bremen, to Oliver and Ethel (Middaugh) Vollmer. She married Virgil D. Enders on Dec. 23, 1944, in Bremen, in the Lutheran Parsonage with Rev. E.G. Dobelstein officiating. Virgil passed away …read more.

Robert S. Bennett, 46 of Atwood, passed away at 5:12 p.m. Saturday, May 2,  in his residence. On Feb. 8, 1969, he was born in Warsaw, to Stephen and Linda (Hopkins) Bennett.  He was united in marriage to Brooke Howard on Sept. 1, 1990 in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Robert worked …read more.

Donna J. Neher, age 89, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:18 a.m. Thursday, April 30, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 11, 1925, in Warsaw, to Theodore and Delta “Dot” (Parker) Cummings. She spent many happy years, before retiring working at The Post in Pierceton. She lived a full, happy life in …read more.

William H. Smith, 58, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:28 pm Monday, March 30, in Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, Indiana. On April 25, 1956, he was born in Warsaw, Indiana to Robert and Janice (Hyde) Smith. He was united in marriage to Patricia Nine on May 27, 1985 in Warsaw, who survives. A …read more.

Beverly J. Lampkins, 78, passed away peacefully with her loving husband and family by her side at 11:15 p.m. Saturday May 2, in the South Bend Hospice House. Born on June 28, 1936 in Kewanna, Beverly was the daughter of Fred D. and Alice M. (Abbott) Fisher. On Sept. 1, 1965, Beverly would become the …read more.

Mr. C. William “Bill” Freyberg, 85, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home at 4:43 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Born on April 14, 1930 in Tiffin, Ohio he was a treasured son of Frederick F. and Eileen Paxton Freyberg. Growing up he shared his childhood with his brother …read more.

Marion Lavon (Snyder) Rude, age 89, died at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida, on her birthday, Saturday, March 7, of natural causes. She was born in Elkhart on March 7, 1926, the daughter of Warren and Martha (Ball) Snyder. She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1943. Lavon was a long time member …read more.

Barbara A. Gable, 91 of Winona Lake, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Oct. 12, 1923, she was born in Warsaw to Everett and Lucille (Morris) Shipley. Barbara was united in marriage to Duane M. Gable on April 5, 1942 in Warsaw, who survives. A …read more.

In as much as she gave, Rosina Harber was loved abundantly and cherished in the hearts of many. A woman of faith who lived by her convictions, life held many blessings for Rosina. She was thankful for much, and lived life completely and fully at every opportunity. Although she found pleasure in many things, the …read more.

Phyllis Ann Eastman, 63, of Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, in North Webster. She was born on Jan. 21, 1952, in Noblesville to Raymond E. and Virginia Mae (Heiny) Shreve. She moved to the Goshen area 39 years ago from Anderson, IN and was married on April 20, 2011 in Goshen, IN to …read more.

Michael D. Gouker, 64, suddenly went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday April 28, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center- Plymouth Campus. Mike was born the son of Dale Edward and Patsy Mae (Johnson) Gouker in Plymouth, on Nov. 9, 1950. His father would precede him in death in …read more.

Evalee Hale, 65, of Pierceton, passed away at 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 23, 1949, in Salyersville, Ky., to James and Arizona (Howard) Mullins. She has been a resident of the Pierceton  and Larwill area since the mid 1960’s and graduated in 1969 from Larwill High …read more.

Beryle “John” R. Kinsey, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 25. “Johnny B.” was born on June 16, 1939 in Warsaw to William L. and Marian L. (Roose) Kinsey. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1957 where he was honored as an outstanding all-sports athlete, with the Rulo Minear Award, which …read more.

Emma Marie (Barkman) Yoder, age 87, of LaGrange, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, April 30, at home. She was born on March 25, 1928 to Samuel and Lena (Plank) Barkman in Hicksville, Ohio. On Oct. 22, 1946 Emma married Jacob J. Yoder. He preceded her in death. She is survived by seven sons: Alvin …read more.

Garnett Rose Whitaker-Hollon, 63, of Claypool, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. On July 22, 1951, she was born in Lancer, Kentucky to Henry and Ival (Akers) Whitaker. She was united in marriage to James Hollon on Jan. 12, 2010 in Claypool, who survives. Rose moved …read more.

John W. Knepp, 81, of North Liberty, passed away at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born on October 29, 1933 in Lakeville, to the late Russell and Mary E. (Smith) Knepp.  On Oct. 24, 1954 in North Liberty, IN he was united in marriage to Mary A. (Weeden) Knepp who …read more.

Carl Nathan Haag, 83, Plymouth, passed away at his home at 4:54 p.m. Wednesday, April 29,  of natural causes. Carl was born at home in Tyner,  to Henry “Hank” and Thelma (Baker) Haag on July 30, 1931. He graduated from Tyner High School in 1949. From 1952-55, Carl served in the U. S. Navy during …read more.

Nicole L. Ebner, 29, Rochester, passed away at 9:34 p.m. Monday, April, 27, at I.U. Health, Lafayette. She was born in Knox on Dec. 23, 1985, the daughter of Daniel L. and Eleanor (Tunis) Ebner. She worked as a waitress and enjoyed doing crafts in her spare time. Survivors include her sons: Mitchell Alexander Pappas, …read more.

Ronald Lee DeLucca, 55, of rural Columbia City, died Wednesday, April 29, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born August 5, 1959, in Pequannock Township, Morris County, New Jersey, a son of the late John, Jr. and Geneva B. (Engel) DeLucca. At age 8, the family moved to Peru. He …read more.

Cynthia S. McBride, 57, a resident of rural Albion and wife of George Hayes McBride, passed away at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at her home. She had been in declining health since September. Mrs. McBride was born in Columbia City on Jan. 28, 1958, a daughter of Paul T. and Verdonna “Tootie” (O’Connell) Konger. …read more.

Floyd K.  Boland, 76, of rural Columbia City, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, at his home in Smith Township. Mr. Boland was born on Jan. 12, 1939 in Columbia City, a son of Roy F. and Anna (Bauermeister) Boland. He spent his formative years in Columbia City. He was employed at Falstaff Brewery Co., and …read more.

Gregory D. Starnes passed away at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 31, 1957 to James A. Starnes and Wanda (Beasley) Starnes in Illinois. Gregory married to Maria E. Perdue on March 3, 2006, she survives. He was employed at Bulldog Battery in Wabash. Along with his wife: …read more.

James Robert Clifford, 87, of rural Columbia City, died at 3:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at his home. He was born September 18, 1927 in Arcola, a son of Oscar and Hazel (Felger) Clifford. As a young boy his family moved to Coesse and he completed his education at Coesse High School. On Nov. 10, …read more.