Donna Jean Kolar, 94, passed away at 2 a.m. Aug. 13, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Nov. 11, 1921, in Kosciusko County, to Idyl D. and Faye Leiter Hoffer. On June 30, 1945, in Iowa City, Iowa, she married Chester G. Kolar, who preceded her in death Aug. 19, 1984. She …read more.

John E. Brock, 66, Rochester, passed away at 11:39 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 15, 1949, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Roland J. and Gertrude “Trudy” (Lighty) Brock. John was a 1975 graduate of St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, with a degree in …read more.

Sadie Bays, 67, North Manchester, passed away at 7:11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Harold “Hattie” A. Bagley, 86, formerly of Lake of the Woods, died Aug. 11, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born in Pontiac, Mich., on July 29, 1930, to Frank and Mary (Cunningham) Bagley. Hattie was the oldest of eight children who include: Francis Atkinson; Jean Horvath; David Bagley; Terry Bagley;  Leslie Eppert, …read more.

Rita R. Messer, 70, Silver Lake, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Grant Salyer, 100, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Brian F. Royer, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, in his Argos home. Brian was born the son of Frank D. and Carole S. (Rogers) Royer on July 28, 1969, in Logansport. He received his education at West Central High School. By trade Brian was a welder and worked in production for …read more.

Priscilla Vance, 75, Warsaw, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Mrs. Martha Jane “Marty” Foreman, 91, Macy, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 2:48 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester. On Oct. 19, 1924, Marty was born in Howard County. She was the cherished daughter of George and Georgia Van Fossen Mikels. As one of four children …read more.

Mary L. Yoder, 86, Nappanee, died at 9:20 p.m. Aug. 10, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born Dec. 26, 1929, to Levi D. and Emma C. Stutzman. On Dec. 7, 1948, she married Earl D. Yoder, who died Oct. 6, 1972. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the …read more.

Brian F. Royer, 47, passed away unexpectedly at his Argos home on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. Service arrangements are being planned at this time and are pending with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Kaciaryna Puntas, 85, Syracuse, passed away at her home on Aug. 11, 2016. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Peggy June Learned, 57, Wabash, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1958, in Anderson, to Virgil and Mary Ann (Shrock) McCord. Peggy was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. She married Michael Learned on July 9, 1977, in Wabash. She worked for GDX …read more.

Robbe R. Stouder, 50, Warsaw, was found passed away Aug. 4, 2016, in his apartment of natural causes. He was born May 16, 1966, in Warsaw, to Dallas and Mary Freeman Stouder. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of Triton High School, class of 1984, then attended Manchester College. …read more.

Alvin J. Keim, 85, Goshen, passed away Monday night, Aug. 8, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare surrounded by his children. He was born June 25, 1931, in Yoder, Kan.  On Sept. 4, 1952, he married Susanna W. Yoder. Survivors include four children: Suzan (Gregory) Oligee, New Paris; Polly (Brent) Byrnes, Dacula, Ga.; Earl (Kathy) Keim, Brookville; …read more.

Kitty Ann Garnand, 64, former Plymouth resident, passed away on Aug. 9, 2016, in her home. Kitty was born on March 28, 1952, in Plymouth to Kenneth B. and Hilda M. (Lamborn) Bowman. She graduated from Plymouth High School. Beloved mother of daughter, Kelly Lynn Sheets, and son, Matt Todd Garnand. Her unconditional love, support …read more.

Mercedes JoAnne Weaver, 84, rural North Manchester,  died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Jan. 30, 1932, in Wabash, to Carl and Elizabeth (Grimm) Long. Mercedes was a 1949 graduate of Urbana High School. She married Roscoe Weaver in Richvalley, on Sept. 30, 1950. She worked at …read more.

Orion F. “Budd” Treat Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 8, 2016, with his wife of 63 years, Ajean, and son, Gary, by his side. Budd was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on Dec. 19, 1930, to Virginia (Miller) Treat, originally from Plymouth, and Orion F. Treat Sr. The family moved back to …read more.

Patricia Joan (Vance) Brown, age 77, received her final promotion on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, in her Claypool home. Her passing was from complications of renal failure and Amyloidosis. Patricia, known to friends and family as Pat, was born on Jan. 28, 1939, in Cambridge, Ohio, to the late Jerry V. and Eva (Dunlap) Vance. …read more.

Bobby D. Randolph Jr., 38, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at the Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 1, 1978, in Wabash, to the late Bobby Randolph Sr. and Patricia (Wilson) Randolph, she survives in Wabash. Bobby is also survived by son: Zackery …read more.

Helen Louise “Weeze” Truex, 90, Nappanee, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided since May. She was born Nov. 12, 1925, in Kosciusko County to Dewey and Mildred (Hapner) Hoffer. On Aug. 5, 1965, she married Dale “Twink” Truex. He preceded in death April 30, 1976. Helen …read more.

Erik Dean “Doc” Mounsey Morris, 20, Bristol, died Thursday evening, Aug. 4, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, following a motorcycle accident near Shipshewana. He was born Aug. 13, 1995, in Goshen. He is survived by his mother: Lily (Jon) Barrick Gregorski, Bristol; his father: Ken (Lorelei) Mounsey Jr., Syracuse; fiance: Kayla Garber, Warsaw; …read more.

Bonnie Alice Warner, 88, rural Columbia City, passed from this life in comfort and peace at 6:01 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 27, 1927, in the home of the late Clarence Earl Sailor and Ethel Marie (Harshman) Sailor in Churubusco. Her formative years were …read more.

Keith Douglas Butler, 51, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 10, 1965, in Ojai, Calif. Keith was a 1983 graduate of John Glenn High School where he met many lifelong friends. Following high school, he served his country as …read more.

Lloyd “Louie” Lambright, 65, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. He was born on Dec. 15, 1950, to Amos D. and Edna J. (Gingerich) Lambright in Topeka. Lloyd was a man of many traits. He worked for many years as a factory worker for Redman Homes as …read more.

Brenda Lyons, 57, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 4, 2016, at her home. She was born on Sept. 5, 1958, in Harvey, Ill., to James and Shirley (White) Bragg. On May 15, 1977, she married Edward Lyons who survives. She was a longtime area resident coming from Chicago, Ill., as well as several years in …read more.

Lois Janeen Weddle, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 10:16 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in her residence. On Dec. 25, 1949, she was born in Warsaw to Carl and Margaret (Cornelius) Weddle. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Janeen worked as an industrial seamstress for ABC Industries, Winona Lake, retiring in 2012. She attended First Evangelical …read more.

Rachel E.B. Pelletier, 69, Syracuse, passed away at 9:47 a.m. Aug. 6, 2016, at her home. She was born on March 9, 1947, in Nashua, N.H., to Maurice Francis and Beatrice E. (Gaudette) LeBrun. She graduated in 1965 from St. Louis DeGonzaga High School, Nashua, N.H., and on Aug. 17, 1968, in Nashua, N.H., she …read more.

Lois Janeen Weddle, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 10:16 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Dorothy M. Griewank, 85, Plymouth, passed away at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Dorothy was born on April 5, 1931, in Miami County, to Darwin and Mildred (Han) Baker. On June 20, 1948, Dorothy became the bride of Roy D. Griewank in a ceremony in South Bend. Roy preceded …read more.

Evelyn L. Reichard, 91, a resident of Pretty Lake, Plymouth since 1950, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in her home of natural causes. Evelyn was born in Rochester, on Nov. 22, 1924, to William and Ersa (Johnson) Garver. She attended schools in Rochester, Tippecanoe, Culver and graduated from Argos High School. On Jan. 10, …read more.

Lynn Miller, 60, Cromwell, passed away peacefully at 5:25 a.m. Aug. 1, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital due to diabetic and kidney complications. Lynn was born on Nov. 18, 1955, in Syracuse, N.Y., to Edward and Betty Lou Lawton. Long known for marching to her own beat of the drum; Lynn was a fighter with …read more.

Patricia J. Brown, 77, Claypool, passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, in her home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Brenda Lyons, 57, Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Merrick Joseph David Garlinger, 2 days old, Syracuse, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He is the son of David L. and Samantha M. (Johnson) Garlinger. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Evelyn L. Reichard, 91, a resident of Pretty Lake, Plymouth since 1950, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in her home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Pastor Charles Krieg officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time …read more.

Kenneth L. Elliott, 76, Wabash, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at his home. He was born May 11, 1940, in Wabash, to Joseph Elliott and Maxine (Kerr) Elliott Novak. Kenneth was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School. He was first married to Judy Krueger, and she survives. He then married Gaynell …read more.

Carl Hall, 74, Wabash, died at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Oct. 27, 1941, in Buckingham, Ky., to Lee and Martha (Newsome) Hall. Carl married Joyce Slone in Wheelwright, Ky., on Feb. 10, 1960. He worked for Container Corporation, Wabash, retiring after 25 years. Carl was a …read more.

Dustin William James Cullen, 34, Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. Dustin was born on May 17, 1982, in Plymouth to the late Michael Davis and late Rashel (Jackson) Burkett. He is survived by his wife: Viki; three children: Caythan Ray Davis Cullen; Liliana Renee Cullen; and Dean Joseph Davis Cullen; sister: Dawn …read more.

Larry Wayne Reaker, 53, Bremen, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. Larry was born on March 10, 1963, the first of three children of Marlow “Sonny” and Darlene Reaker. He is survived by his parents; wife: Risa; and four children: Jesse (Kristen) Greenlee, Nappanee; Tessa Reaker, Battle Creek, Mich.; Taylor (Stephanie) Weidner, Lapaz; Brandon Reaker, …read more.

Orlo W. Hibbs, 92, Columbia City, went to his eternal home at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident since November 2015. He was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Hillsdale County, Mich., a son of Herbert Oren and Nellie Alice (Stafford) Hibbs. In 1931, his …read more.

Michele Bailey, 49, Churubusco, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 28, 1966, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Larry and Jerri (Moss) Cooney. She spent her formative years in Minnesota, and moved back to Fort Wayne after graduation. She enjoyed …read more.

Marilyn Kay Couts, 54, a resident of Plymouth since 1974, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Community Hospital of Bremen. Marilyn was born Dec. 23, 1961, in Knox, to the late Harold P. and Edna H. (Miles) Couts. She had worked through Marshall-Starke Development Center as well as Manitou Training Center in Rochester. She …read more.

Donald C. Hatfield, 75, Columbia City, passed away in his sleep Monday morning, Aug. 1, 2016, at his home. Born July 26, 1941, in Blue Lake of Whitley County, he was the son of Richard E., Sr. and Edna L. (Henline) Hatfield. Growing up in Noble County, he attended Kendallville High School and then moved …read more.

Pearl Evelyn Stoner, Cromwell, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She is the infant daughter of Travis and Beryl (Cross) Stoner, Cromwell. She is survived by her parents: Travis and Beryl Stoner; maternal grandparents: David (Herminia) Cross; great-grandmother: Susan Cross; great-grandfather: Eder (Michelle) Andrade; uncle: Stephen Cross; and aunt: …read more.

Debra Lanette French, 61, Claypool, passed away at 11:44 a.m. Aug. 1, 2016,  at her residence. Debra was born on Oct. 20, 1954, to Joseph and Kathy (Veracruz) Brewer in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Skyline Academy, Dallas, Texas in 1972. Debra was a veteran of the U.S Air Force. On May 21, 2011, Debra married …read more.

Mary E. Michel Burton, 96, North Manchester, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born June 27, 1920, in Wabash, to William and Flora Edith (Boyer) Gahl. On Feb. 11, 1938, she married Fremont Michel. He died April 3, 1976. She then married James Burton on Oct. 20, 1981. …read more.

Donald C. Hatfield, 75, Columbia City, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Monday, August 1, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Mary E. Wilson, 54, Pendleton, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Community Hospital North after fighting a short, but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 22, 1961, the daughter of David and Barbara Edwards in North Webster, and graduated from Anderson High School. She attended Purdue University where she was …read more.

James Frederick Berry, 83, Wabash, died at 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born Dec. 7, 1932, in Parke County, to Raymond and Beatrice (Martin) Berry. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Bellmore High School, in Parke County, and a graduate of the Tampa Barber School, Tampa, …read more.

Linda Shearer, 73, Kewanna, passed away at 4:48 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on Jan. 17, 1943 in East Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Irene Poskus. She was a graduate of East Chicago Washington High School. On Aug. 19, 1961, she married James …read more.

Helen Louise Snyder Cobb, 99, died July 21, 2016, at Southwood Rehabilitation Center, Terre Haute, where she resided for the last ten years. Helen was born March 27, 1917, in South Whitley, to Meda Holler and Firmer Snyder. She had six brothers and two sisters, all are deceased. Helen and her late husband of 65 …read more.

William “Bill” Stevens passed away at 6:58 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, in IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. He was 85. Born Dec. 22, 1930, in Warsaw, Bill was the son of Harold and Gladys (Phillips) Stevens. He was a 1949 graduate of Warsaw High School. Bill entered the U.S. Air Force April 24, 1951, …read more.

Derek Cochran, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 10:46 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Judy Wagoner, 73, went to be with the Lord Wednesday afternoon, July 27, 2016, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Nov. 14, 1942, in Muncie the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Fisher) Cumings, attended Cowan High School and graduated from North Webster High School. Mrs. Wagoner worked at the Animal …read more.

Monty G. Lackey passed away just after midnight on June 19, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was 73 years old. Although he had lived in the area of Warsaw, most of his life, he was born in Rochester, on April 13, 1943. He was the son of Robert Lackey and Mary …read more.

Michael D. Rohrbaugh, 65, Plymouth, formerly of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in the Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Michael was born on Aug. 11, 1950, in South Bend, to Carl and Thelma (Skelton) Rohrbaugh. Michael enjoyed many years as an independent truck driver until his health no longer allowed him …read more.

Dorothy Ann “Dot” Bowman, 91, rural Roann, died at 7:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 14, 1925, in Fort Wayne to Howard D. and Ethel (Trisler) Ulrey Gillespie Frey. Dorothy married James D. Bowman at the Roann United Methodist Church on Oct. 12, 1945; …read more.

Wendy Jean Worman, 65, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, July 25, 2016, at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Clifford Dale and Ruth Laura (Harnishfeger) Worman on April 24, 1951, in Fort Wayne. She leaves behind her son: Brian (Suzie) Bohde; grandsons: Brock Paul; and Brayden Mathew Bohde, Ligonier; sisters: Patricia …read more.

Nondus Marcelle Walls, 85, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 5:57 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 9, 1931, in Brimfield, to Roy and Ruth (Terrell) Dunn. Nondus was a 1974 graduate of Southwood High School, and she received her BS and Masters Degree from Purdue University. …read more.

Melvin C. Walter, 63, Culver, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2016. Melvin was born on Nov. 24, 1952, in Laporte. He was one of several children born to Raymond (Pauline Tinkey) Walter who are deceased. Melvin was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. When he wasn’t on the water or in a tree stand, …read more.

Regina M. Marks, 39, North Manchester, died Sunday, July 24, 2016, as a result of an auto accident on State Road 114 West, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 18, 1976, to Darrell M. Bradley and Laura M. (Heeter) Bradley. On July 16, she married Caleb N. Marks. He also died as a result of …read more.

Mr. Calvin Wade Mikesell, 92, Rochester, passed away at 9:11 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Hickory Creek. On Aug. 15, 1923, Calvin was born in Fulton County to Clarence W. and Geraldine L. Kindig Mikesell. Growing up in Newcastle Township, he shared his childhood with a sister: Clovis and three brothers: Larry, Wayne and Sheldon. …read more.

Former Grovertown resident John Richard Carter, 90, entered eternal life at 5:50 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. John has resided at the Maria Center for the past three years. John was born on Oct. 17, 1925, in Eldorado, Ark., to William H. and Katherine P. (Macnab) Carter. After …read more.

Juanita Condinho passed away Friday, July 22, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Juanita was 81 at the time of her passing. Born on Jan. 19, 1935, in Prestonsburg, Ky., she was the daughter of Henry and Haley (Meade) Harmon. On Aug. 29, 1977, Juanita was married to Edwin Condinho in Cecil County, Md. He …read more.

Daniel Jacobs, 72, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 24, 2016, at the Kendallville Manor, Kendallville. He was born June 2, 1944, the son of Hilson and Anna Jacobs in Pippapass, Ky. In July of 1965 he married Anna Weaver in Pippapass, Ky. She has preceded Daniel in death on June 9, 2004. Daniel was …read more.

Doris Loretta Tom, 81, Lehigh Acres, Fla., passed away July 18, 2016, at Hope Hospice, Lehigh Acres, Fla. Born July 8, 1935, in North Webster, she was the daughter of the late Levant and Edna E. Cripe Tom. While living in Indiana, Doris attended New Salem Church of the Brethren and Liberty Mills Church of …read more.

Norma “Jean” Loveless, 88, Kendallville, formerly of Cromwell, passed away at home on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was born in Noble County on Aug. 1, 1927, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Frederick) Stahly. On Aug. 22, 1948, she married John Loveless; he preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2002. She is survived …read more.

Tyrus “Ty” Peter Ely, 32, South Michigan Street, Argos, died at 12:21 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following a brief illness. Ty was born July 17, 1984, in Redford, Mich., to Jim Ely and Gloria (Gilman) Ely. He has lived in the Argos community since 1998, coming from Michigan. Ty …read more.

Sharon A. Daugherty, 54, Argos, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka campus. Sharon was born Nov. 19, 1961, in Orange County, Calif., to Frank P. III and Charlotte (Muslin) McNeill. Sharon worked at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home as a certified nursing assistant for many …read more.

Robert J. “Bob” Karlin, 65, rural Wabash, passed into the arms of his savior at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 27, 1951, in Denver, Colo., to Elden J. and Rosalind (Wasinger) Karlin. Bob received his B.S. in business from Ohio University. He married Linda Talamantes in Denver, …read more.

Opal M. Mishler, 96, Kokomo, formerly of Goshen and Nappanee, passed away Friday evening, July 22, 2016, at the home of her granddaughter. She was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Kosciusko County near Warsaw to Edward and Laura (Cripe) Hepler. Sept. 24, 1938, she married Russel D. Mishler in Nappanee. He died Jan. 18, 1999. …read more.

Mary Anne “Claire” Johnson, age 85, Ligonier, formerly of Davenport, Fla., passed away July 21, 2016, at home. She was born Aug. 22, 1930, the daughter of Octave Henry and Marie Anne Rosalie (Guimond) Grondin. On March 18, 1950, she married Byron Harbison; he preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by, three …read more.

John R. Carter, 90, entered eternal life Friday evening, July 22, 2016 at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Service details are being finalized at this time and will be announced on Sunday. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements.

Debbie Lynn Oswalt, 59, Pierceton, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. She was born to Linville Allen and Gwendolyn Jean Nine in Warsaw, on July 26, 1956. She was united in marriage to Mark D. Oswalt on Oct. 21, 1998, who preceded her in death on …read more.

Robert Lee Ostrander, 87, Fort Wayne, passed away at 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Robert was born on June 10, 1929, in Ligonier, a son of Lymon Earl and Minnie (Merriman) Ostrander. He served his country in the Unites States Army, in Germany and Korea. On Nov. 9, 1952, …read more.

Robert Lee Gray, 76, Elkhart, died 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his residence. He was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Marfork, W.Va., to Lovell and Elizabeth (Maynard) Gray. He married Frances A. (Fusaro) Gray on Sept. 14, 1960. Surviving are his wife: Frances, Elkhart; three children: Rocky Gray, Elkhart; Tina (Mike) Seniff, Elkhart; …read more.

Helen L. McSherry, 98, rural Claypool, passed at 3:54 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 3, 1917, in Elkhart, to Lee and Ellen (Mollenhour) Hagans. She was married by Rev. Sholty on July 25, 1936, in Fort Wayne, to Wilbur L. McSherry, who preceded on May …read more.

Maxine N. St. Clair, 101, Grass Creek, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport. Born Sept. 30, 1914, in Grass Creek, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Maude (Nickles) Geier. She married Everett V. Long and he preceded her in death. She later married Oren …read more.

Lorella “Lou” Greathouse, 84, Wabash, died at 2:46 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born May 17, 1932, in North Manchester, to Riley G. and Ina (Rinehart) Lambert. Lorella was married to Milton H. Greathouse, in Wabash, on Sept. 12, 1980; he died March 17, 2011. She …read more.

Joan A. Walters, 85, Columbia City, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born Jan. 14, 1931 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of August and Lula (Beeching) Beerwert. She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1949. She spent her working career as a secretary. She …read more.

George Smith, 81, passed away in his home on Tuesday evening July 19, 2016, with his daughters and sister at his side. George was born on Jan. 22, 1935, in McRoberts, Ky., to Mike Smith and Hazel Carter Murphy. In February 1954, George enlisted into the U.S. Army and served our country during the Korean …read more.

Joan A. Walters, 85, Columbia City, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Eva Mae Noe, 83, Nappanee, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided since April. She was born May 21, 1933, in Terre Haute to Burton Eli and Mary (Cline) Krackenberger. Eva was a veteran of the Navy and served during the Korean War. She loved …read more.

Brenda Kay King, 61, rural Denver, died at 6:48 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. She was born June 7, 1955, in Marion, to Jonas and Doris (Lewis) Gilbert. Brenda married Donald W. King, in Wabash, on March 31, 1998. She enjoyed working crafts, playing electronic games, and loved her Lord. …read more.

Juanita Mae Bakehorn, 90, rural Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Wabash County, to Roland A. and Demma (Sharp) Hiner. Juanita was a 1944 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Harold E. Bakehorn in Wabash, on June …read more.

Lona P. Hughes, 86, passed peacefully to be with her Lord while a patient in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was blessed to be surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Malcom and Plina (Ousley) Prater, Lona was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., April 10, 1930. Also in Prestonsburg and on Oct. 14, 1946, she …read more.

Vera Homan, 96, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Wava Maxine Roy, 94, Topeka, left her home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2016.

Delores Latta Smith, 89, Westland, Mich., died March 30, 2016. She was born Aug. 12, 1926, in Warsaw, to Edwin R. and Rosa Clabaugh Latta. On Nov. 17, 1945, she married Ormond W. Smith, who preceded her in death Nov. 4, 1988. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Pleasant …read more.

David M. Stahl, 71, former Alexandria resident, passed away as a result of heart complications at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Dorothy June Evans, 86, Noblesville, died at 3:59 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Seton Specialty Hospital, Indianapolis.

Charles E. “Chuck” Leeka, 86, Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

Donald R. Herron Sr., 79, Churubusco, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2016, at his home, with family by his side.

Carol J. Luzbetak, Cromwell, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Michael A. “Mike” McAfee, 56, Syracuse, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Betty B. Coldren, 86, Warsaw, died Thursday, July 14, 2016, in Brooksville, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

John L. Himes, 70 Plymouth, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at home with his family by his side. John was born the son of Virgil L. and Beverly J. (Green) Himes in Warsaw Aug. 12, 1945. John was retired from the city of Plymouth, where he worked for the sStreet department for many years. …read more.

Charles W. Betten, 88, North Manchester, died at 12:25 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born March 24, 1928, in Gridley, Ill., to Charlie and Nora (Finck) Betten. He graduated from Washington Center High School, Whitley County. He served in the U. S. Army in WWII. On …read more.

Jerry L. Zent, 77, Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday July 14, 2016, at Kendallville Manor, Kendallville.