Carolyn Sue Rickel Leedy, 81, passed away Feb. 4, 2016, in Piedmont Henry Hospital, Stockbridge, Ga.

Lowell K. Loucks, 96, Elkhart, died 3:27 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home.

Michael Scott Rose, 33, Wabash, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home.

Norma Jean Wood, 87, Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Allan “Al” Zeyen, 84, Rochester, died July 14, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Mary A. Erwin, 93, Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, July 13, at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart.

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

Elwin M. Craft, 80, Syracuse, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

Sandy Kay Albert, 61, Goshen, died of natural causes at her home Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

Burl Leroy Nifong, 80, Indianapolis, and formerly of Marshall County, died at 4 p.m. July 8, 2016, at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. He had been in declining health for several months. Burl was born on April 20, 1936, in Plymouth, to Noble Nifong and Cora Alma (Stone) Nifong. He has lived in the Indianapolis since …read more.

Micah Schmucker, infant son of Eddie and Susan (Miller) Schmucker, Bremen, was stillborn on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Evelyn K. Murdock, 91, Goshen, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare. She was born Jan. 8, 1925, in Goshen to Haskle and Eva (Cripe) Kline. On Dec. 7, 1945, she married Wilford A. Murdock in Goshen. He died Dec. 24, 2000. Survivors include two daughters: Linda (Gene) Catron; and Janet (Tom) Walters, …read more.

Cynthia A. Hertsel, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her home at Miller’s at Oak Point Assisted Living Facility, Columbia City. Born Aug. 20, 1922 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of George O. and Louella (Stallsmith) Alexander. She resided in Washington Township during the early years …read more.

Richard L. Hoff, 78, Kewanna, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at his residence.

Gregory S. “Greg” Wiggs, 65, North Webster, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2016, at his home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1950, in Frankton, to Billy J. and Mary B. “Berniece” Wiggs. He graduated from Frankton High School and attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and Fresno College, Fresno, Calif. He grew up in …read more.

Jack A. Maresh, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen.

Jesse D. Hurley, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2016, in his residence.

Richard L. Hoff, 78, Kewanna, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at his residence.

Harrison Ross Jones Brinkley, was born on Friday, July 8, 2016, at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis.  He died six minutes after birth from having Hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

Barbara Kay Watson, 69, Liberty Mills, passed away at home on Sunday, July 10, 2016, following an extended illness.

Nancy Marie Kispert, Warsaw, passed away in St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minn., on July 8, 2016. She was 84 years old at the time of her passing.

Scott D. Eggleston, 61, Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016, in Fisher Titus Medical Center.

Gerald R. Pfeiffer, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 3:38 p.m. Sunday July 10, 2016, in his residence.

Breanna Sue Lemler, 21, Bourbon, passed away Sunday morning, July 10, 2016, in Alabama as a result of a single vehicle accident.

Butch died suddenly on Friday, July 15, in the Corona Regional Medical Center in California. Butch was a former Lake of the Woods resident and has made Corona his home for the past few years.

Lester D. Read, 90, passed away in his home on Saturday, July 9, 2016, with his family by his side.

Anna Stump, 83, Pierceton, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Violet Lou Schenske, 69, Warsaw, and formerly of Kentucky, passed away at 5:47 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Oct. 14, 1946, she was born in Leander, Ky., to William Mart and Lilly (Caudill) Blanton. She has been a resident of Warsaw for the past year and a half. Violet …read more.

Joann Dyson, 78, rural Roann, died at 8:07 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1937, in Wabash, to Ezra Lemuel and Alice (Best) Hamilton. Joann was a 1955 graduate of Wabash High School and attended Manchester College. She worked at the A&W in Wabash as a carhop, where she met …read more.

Delbert L. Slabaugh, 76, New Paris, died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016, at his sister’s residence where he has resided for four months. He had been in ill health for 1.5 years. He was born July 24, 1939, in Nappanee to Levi T. and Lydia Ann (Miller) Slabaugh. Mr. Slabaugh was a veteran …read more.

William “Bill” Edward Barden, Warsaw, passed away, comforted by his wife, on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at his residence at the age of 77. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 35 years. Bill was a 1957 graduate of Elwood High School, Elwood; and a 1960 graduate of International Business College, Fort Wayne. He …read more.

Kami J. Tyson, 34, Goshen, went to be with the Lord Monday morning, July 4, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born July 22, 1981, in Goshen to Richard and Janice (Schaap) Tyson. Survivors include her parents: Richard and Janice, Goshen; a sister: Sena (Lewis) Brown, New Paris; and a nephew: Tovi Brown. …read more.

Roger L. Boocher, 73, Paoli, formerly of Sidney and Columbia City, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2016, in Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born March 19, 1943, in Whitley County, to Oscar & Eileen (Miller) Boocher. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1961. On Sept. 30, 2005, he married Judy Hill Oliver. …read more.

Larry Allen Deter, 65, Milford, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, at home. He was born on Feb. 21, 1951, to Don and Goldie (Waggoner) Deter at Goshen Hospital and was raised in Milford. Larry married Marla Wagner on July 3, 1970. Larry retired from Builder’s Mart in Goshen, where he had worked for many …read more.

Rita Lois Walker, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing Center, South Bend. She was 85 years old. Born on July 8, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pa., Rita was the daughter of Louis and Rose Papiano. It was in Philadelphia where Rita graduated high school and was married to Bill …read more.

H. Ray Swank, 70, Wolcottville, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, at home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Harold and Olive Swank on Aug. 13, 1945, in Garrett. Ray graduated from Ligonier High School with the class of 1964, and he went on to honorably serve his country for four …read more.

Alvin D. Elmore II, 44, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, July 1, 2016. Alvin was born in Elwood, in December, to Alvin D. Sr. and Valerie K. (Lantzer) Elmore. He attended Elwood High School. Alvin was currently working for Zimmer Biomet Inc., Warsaw as a metal processor. He is survived by his …read more.

After a long and successful life Max L. Ginder passed away at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Max was born in Porter Cross Roads, Porter County, to Charles and Hazel (Miller) Ginder. As a child the family moved many times, but always had interesting adventures as told by Max …read more.

Larry Keith Albert 77, LaPaz, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2016, at his home surrounded by family. Born in LaPaz to Garland and Goldie Albert, he lived the entirety of his life in LaPaz. Larry was a hardworking man and enjoyed being outdoors. Early in his life he farmed his family farm, worked …read more.

Ardith A. Smith, 87, Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016, at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. Born on June 21, 1929, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of David A. and Jennie C. (Quinn) Weigold. Ardith was a lifetime Noble County resident and resided near the Noble/Whitley County Line. She …read more.

Julie Ann Amsden, 74, Bourbon, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016, in her home unexpectedly. Julie was born the daughter of Floyd and Mariagnes (Lemler) Hartzell, May 11, 1943, in Warsaw. She was a graduate of Bremen High School; a faithful member of the Bourbon First United Pentecostal Church where her church family …read more.

Densil Allen Brown was born on June 25, 1933, in Warsaw, to Dean and Ilean (Clase) Brown. He died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Arlington Heights, Ill. Densil started his own medical lab and developed it into one of the largest private labs in northern Illinois. He was health officer for the cities of Mt. …read more.

Patricia “Bop” Trippiedi, 73, Middlebury, died at 4:27 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Kindred Hospital, Mishawaka. She was born on Feb. 18, 1943, in Chicago, Ill., to Peter and Dorothy (Klebba) Poholik. On Sept. 24, 1966, she married Lawrence J. Trippiedi in Chicago, he preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1971. Surviving are …read more.

Margaret E. Leonhard, 99, North Manchester, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Peabody Health Care Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 11, 1916, in Wabash County, to William and Clara (Miller) Baker. Margaret was a 1934 graduate of Chester High School. She married George A. Leonhard on Oct. 20, 1936, …read more.

Gale R. Burkholder, 74, rural South Whitley, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Surviving relatives include his wife: Barbara. Arrangements are being completed at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Alma G. Drudge, 80, rural Mentone, passed at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Hartzler Funeral Services is assisting with arrangements.

Harmon Ellsworth Shoda, 89, Loon Lake, died Monday afternoon, June 27, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 14, 1926, in Laud, a son of Carl E. and Relta M. (Putman) Shoda. His formative years were spent in Laud. He graduated from Jefferson Center High School. …read more.

Donald Lewis Hutcheson, 53, Wabash, died at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Wabash. He was born Sept. 24, 1962, in Anderson, to Lewis Russell and Virginia Ruth (Gates) Hutcheson. Donald was a Southwood High School graduate. He worked as a custodian for Wabash Friends Church where he attended. Donald enjoyed going to flea …read more.

Jacey Allen Parke, 23, Warsaw, passed away at 7:02 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in his residence. On Jan. 6, 1993, he was born in Fort Wayne, to Robert and Melinda (Carter) Parke. Jacey graduated from Triton High School, Class of 2012. He worked for R.R. Donnelley and Sons, Inc. and Flexaust, Warsaw, and then Forest …read more.

Leroy Mullins Jr., 72, Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly at 12:34 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 14, 1943, in Kewanna, he was the youngest of nine children. He was the son of the late Charles and Ida (Evans) Mullins. On Dec. 4, 1963, he married Patricia A. (Lukas) …read more.

Lorene Billman died at her home in Akron, on June 28, 2016. She was born Oct. 17, 1921, in Fulton, the daughter of Voris and Edna Surface Zartman. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1939. That fall she entered the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis where, at 17, she was the youngest …read more.

Dorothy A. Lambert, 78, formerly of Syracuse, died Wednesday morning, June 29, 2016, at her daughter’s home after a short illness. She was born May 14, 1938, in Kentucky. On Dec. 31, 1963, she married Larry W. Lambert in Goshen. He died Sept. 2, 2010. Survivors include a daughter: Cheryl (Amy Goodman) Lambert, Elkhart; a …read more.

Edith M. Glant, 71, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016. She was born on Dec. 11, 1944, in Claypool, to William and Annie (Shepherd) Reed. On June 17, 1985, she was married to James A. Glant in Warsaw. Edith worked as a QMA at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, for 43 years and …read more.

Danny Villarreal, 53, Syracuse, passed away on June 28, 2016, at his home. He was born on Sept. 25, 1962, in Mathis, Texas. He moved to the Syracuse area 15 years ago coming from Texas. He worked for Lakeland Rehabilitation, Milford. He is survived by his mother: Julia Villarreal, Odem, Texas; five sisters: Dora Pena, …read more.

Francis Lee “Bud” “Doc” Babcock, 87, passed away of natural causes on Dec. 23, 2015, at his home in Green Valley, Ariz. Born Sept. 17, 1928, in Rochester, Bud’s youth was happily spent on Lake Manitou, where his parents owned rental cottages and, over the years, other businesses, including a restaurant, a meat processing plant, and …read more.

On Oct. 11, 2015, we lost our lifelong example of compassion, thoughtfulness, and selflessness. Mary Ella (Galinski) Babcock, 87, beloved wife of Dr. Francis Lee Babcock, passed away from multiple organ failure at her home in Green Valley, Ariz. Mary was born in Gary, W.Va., on Feb. 16, 1928, and grew up in Elkton, Md. …read more.

Terry L. Warner, 61, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, passed away at 8:42 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at his home. He had been in declining health since September. Terry was born in Cuba, N.Y., on Aug. 1, 1954, a son of Marvin and Marian (Linderman) Warner, and moved to the Woodburn-area …read more.

Joseph Louis Mester Jr., 89, Culver, died June 7, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. Born in South Bend to the late Joseph L. and Anna (Fabian) Mester, he had one sister: Ann Parkus, who is also deceased. Joe was a life long resident of the Michiana area. He graduated from John Adams High School …read more.

Arthur “Tom” Wilson Spencer, 89, Milford, passed away on June 26, 2016. He was a veteran, patriot and devout servant to the Lord. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II in the Pacific theatre, to include operations on the Japanese island of Okinawa. His legacy and example extends to all the …read more.

Joanne Penland, 87, Goshen, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare after declining health since January 2016. She was born Nov. 5, 1928, in Goshen, to Paul and Ruby (Smoker) Unzicker. On Sept. 17, 1950, she married Olan G. Penland. He preceded her in death July 1, 1992. She later married Richard Sheline Nov. 5, …read more.

Michael G. “Mick” Fisher, 65, Sweetser, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Marion General Hospital, Marion. He was born Aug. 4, 1950, in Wabash, to Richard P. and Donna M. (Shockey) Fisher. Mick graduated from Wabash High School in 1968, attended Butler University and graduated from Kemper Military Academy in Booneville, Mo. …read more.

Alma (Craft) Hensley, 85, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community, died at 1 p.m. June 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, following a very lengthy illness. Alma was born on Oct. 17, 1930, in Jackson, Ky., to Clifton Craft and Meadie (Hensley) Craft and had lived in Argos since 1952 coming from Gauge, …read more.

Jackie Dale Orr, 68, Wabash, passed away at 2 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash. He was born to the late Elmer Ray and Emily Lucille (Bowles) Orr on July 1, 1947, in Wabash. Jackie worked at Arc of Wabash County for over 30 years and was loved by all. …read more.

Mary L. Rose, 83, Mentone, passed at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in South Bend, to Paul Lanson and Mara Louise (Vandermark) Summy. She was married on May 3, 1953, in Mentone, to James Richard Rose at her parents’ home where she was raised. …read more.

Dolores Mae Hartzler, 81, Syracuse, died early Monday morning, June 27, 2016, at Waterford Crossing. She had been in failing health since December 2015. She was born June 4, 1935, in Goshen to Volney George and Hazel Marie (Lewallen) Kammerdiener. On Dec. 30, 1954, she married John Samuel Hartzler in Syracuse. He died Feb. 25. …read more.

Linda Lou Price, 73, North Manchester, died at 11:14 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare. She was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Warsaw, to Jesse and Kathryn (Aduddell) Lefforge. Linda graduated from Manchester High School in 1960. She was a member of the North Manchester United Methodist Church. She loved all animals, especially …read more.

Susanna Voreis, 84, rural Plymouth, passed away at 11:21 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, in her home after an illness. Susanna was born on Oct. 25, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Chloe (O’Connor) McGriff, in Argos. She was a homemaker and had been Attendance Secretary for the Plymouth High School from which she retired. …read more.

Donald Thomas Stewart, 54, Etna Green, passed away at 7:54 p.m. June 17, 2016, from injuries he suffered in an automobile accident in Kosciusko County. He was born Oct. 22, 1961, in Chicago, Ill., to Thomas and Marjorie Stewart. He was a resident of the area all his life and was a graduate of Triton …read more.

Louise M. Plummer, 92, Warsaw, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016, at Assisted Living at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Luke Edward James Schneider, 21 days old, Cromwell, passed away at 9:18 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. He was born on June 1, in Warsaw, to Matthew Edward and Ashley Lynn (Andrews) Schneider. He is survived by his parents: Matthew and Ashley Schneider, Cromwell; maternal grandparents: Jennifer and Tom …read more.

Norma J. Brown, 81, Rochester, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On April 5, 1935, she was born in Warsaw to Melvin and Fern (Slater) Heeter. She was a longtime Warsaw resident and worked for Wolford’s Dry Cleaning Service, Warsaw. Norma is survived by her …read more.

Jerry L. Bretzinger, 64, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

James E. “Jim” Hyde, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 5:34 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in his home. He was born May 13, 1943, in Warsaw, to Ira Lee Hyde and Lillian Morean Beatty. Jim was a lifetime Warsaw area resident. He enlisted into the U.S. Army and entered into active service on Dec. 8, …read more.

John M. Hess, 93, rural Columbia City, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted on Monday. He was born July 26, 1922, in Whitley County, a son of James H. and Ruth Alice (Gangwer) Hess. A native of Union Township, he graduated from …read more.

Kassandra Kay Banister, 73, rural LaFontaine, died at 2:32 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 15, 1943, in Peru, to Arol Clio and Ethel Mae (Ridenour) Frantz. Kassandra was a 1961 graduate of Anchorage High School, Anchorage, Alaska. She married John Weirs Banister, he survives. She was …read more.

Larry E. Manns, 57, Milford, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born on May 6, 1959, to Edward and Bonnie Manns in Detroit, Mich. Larry is survived by his parents: Edward and Bonnie Manns, Milford; and a sister: Joyce Skrumalek, Milford. He was preceded in death by a …read more.

Jim Eric Myers, 71, St. George, Utah, formerly of Goshen, died 4:10 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered for his love of God, family, friends and sports. He was born Dec. 6, 1944, in Goshen to Kenneth LeRoy and Carrie Belle (Bollinger) Myers. He married Patricia Anne …read more.

Roger C. Wait, 86, of rural Columbia City, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, in his beloved city of Cody, Wyo. He was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Decatur, a son of Milo Calvert and Alice Magdeline (Miller) Wait. In March 1941, his family moved to a farm in Union Township, Whitley County from Decatur. Roger …read more.

Jose T. Cerda-Tinoco, 58, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at his residence. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County since 1997 where he attended Iglesia Betesda Asambleas de Dios of Warsaw. He had worked as a finisher at Heiman Construction Inc. of Warsaw for over 15 years. He …read more.

Stephanie Lynn Krugman, 59, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was born Dec. 17, 1956, in Traverse City, Mich. After graduating from high school, she obtained a degree in radiology. She then moved to Brainerd, Minn., where she worked 20 years for a group of orthopedic surgeons. After retiring, she worked in Arizona …read more.

Bonnie Lea Newton, 91, Winona Lake, went to be with her Lord at 6:57 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her residence surrounded by family. She was a resident of Kosciusko County since 1948.  She was a member of First Christian Church of Warsaw and a former member of Burket United Methodist Church.  Bonnie was a 1943 …read more.

Helen Cozad, 92, Greenwood, formerly of Columbia City,  passed away at 8:34 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at her home. Born July 23, 1923, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Bert and Mary (Robbins) Walker. She graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1941. After meeting the man of her …read more.

Bernice A. Murphy, 94, Plymouth, passed away Sunday afternoon in the Catherine Kasper Life Center of natural causes. Bernice remained a lifetime resident of Marshall County following her birth on March 9, 1922, at the Bremen home of her parents, Jesse M. and Cora A. (Hershberger) Parker. She had two siblings Ernest and Blanche. She …read more.

Wanda N. Martsolf, 86, Syracuse, and formerly of Goshen, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born Sept. 24, 1929, in Rocky Branch, Ky. to Elisha and Rebecca (Watson) Spradlin. She is survived by a daughter: Bess (John) Stetler, Goshen; a son: Richard (Janet) Doerscher, North Webster; seven grandchildren; six …read more.

Bonnie S. Spicher, 58, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 7:38 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016, at her residence. She was born July 5, 1958, in South Bend to Hans and Judy (Haniney) Himmel. She was a Warsaw High School and Ivy Tech Graduate. Bonnie lived her life in this area. On Dec. 28, …read more.

Edna L. Cox, 91, of rural Wabash, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her home. She was born April 1, 1925, in Wabash County to Clarence and Ramona (Forrester) Howell. Edna was a 1943 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married David W. F. Cox at the Lagro United Methodist Church on …read more.

Donald T. Stewart, 54, Etna Green, died June 16, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident in Kosciusko County. Arrangements are pending with Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Geneva M. Green, 87, Plymouth, died June 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Tim Irvine, Tippecanoe, died June 16, 2016, at home. Arrangements are pending at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Robert J. Hamilton, 87, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Born on March 12, 1929, Robert was one of five children and the son of Homer and Marjorie (Shrock) Hamilton. Robert enlisted with the United States Army on Jan. 8, 1947, in Warsaw. He served as a …read more.

Betty Louise (Kramer) Hutchison, 89, Bourbon, died at 7:42 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016,  at Life Care Center, Rochester, following a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 2, 1926, in Talma, to Loren Kramer and Agnes (Miller) Kramer. Betty has lived in the Tippecanoe Community most of her life. On July 4, 1947, in …read more.

Monty G. Lackey passed away just after midnight 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 Lou …read more.

Robert J. Hamilton passed away at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016, at in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. A visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at Titus Funeral Home. Robert’s funeral service will follow, beginning at 1 p.m. A complete obituary is pending.

Ida May Grossman, 88, formerly of rural Urbana, worshiped her Heavenly Father in His presence and with a new body at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born April 2, 1928, in Ellingson, S.D. to Celia M. and Beatrice (Gooding) Smith. Ida May graduated from Monument City High School in 1945 and attended …read more.

Jane D. McVicker-Hulley, 87, Wabash, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West of Wabash. She was born to the late Nick and Helena (Sims) Dorsaneo in Wayne, Pa. on Sept. 11, 1928. Jane was a ballet dancer; she studied for 21 years. She taught ballet in Philadelphia, Pa. …read more.

Dean A. Proffitt, 62, Wabash, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Parkview of Wabash. He was born on Sept. 19, 1953, in Wabash County, to the late David J. Proffitt and Vivian (Ogan) Proffitt, his mother survives in Wabash. He was a Southwood High School graduate, class of 1971. Dean was …read more.

Adilyn Rose Hernandez, Goshen, infant daughter of Michael and Amber (Smith) Hernandez, was stillborn at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Paul was born Nov. 15, 1928, in South Bend. He was the oldest son of LeRoy Kemble and Roberta (Dovel) Kemble. His brother: John (Betty) Kemble, Ark.; and sister: Marilyn Biddle, Hawaii, survive. In 1949, Paul married Vernette Holm of South Bend, who died in 1994. Together they had three children: David (Valerie) Kemble, Plymouth; …read more.

Dominic F. “Nick” Brizzolara, 83, passed away in his Plymouth home, Eastwood Estates, after an extended illness at 1:40 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born in Argos, on Oct. 31, 1932, he was the only child of Frank and Flora D. (Arado) Brizzolara, who had immigrated to Chicago, Ill. from Genoa, …read more.

Ed French, farmer, electrician and preacher, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his rural Silver Lake home. He was 83. He was born William Edward French Oct.7, 1932, in Kokomo, to Charles and Mamie French. He graduated from Laketon High School, where he met Elizabeth Vaudene Railsback. Smitten with the redhead, he borrowed his brother’s …read more.