Mildred Mae Mahoney, 91, Richmond, formerly of Kosciusko County, died June 15, 2016, at Friends Fellowship Community. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Doan and Mills Funeral Home, Richmond.

G. William Sayers, 96, North Manchester, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Arrangements are pending.

Doris T. Boocher, 91, North Manchester, passed away at 7:16 a.m. June 16, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born on Jan. 20, 1925, in Wabash County to Albert L. and Mary K. (Karn) Niccum. Doris was a homemaker and retired from Singer Controls, North Manchester, in 1990 after 30 years. She was …read more.

Lyle Errol Blair, 76, Columbia City, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne, where he had resided since July 2015. He was born April 7, 1940, in Unity, Clark County, Wis., a son of Herman and Eunice (Holmes) Blair. His formative years were spent in the Abbotsford area. He …read more.

Christine Howard, 87, North Manchester, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Sept, 17, 1928, in Fountaintown, N.C., to Raleigh and Nellie (Brown) Fountain. Christine was a 1945 graduate of Chinquapin High School, Chinquapin, N.C. She lived in Indianapolis from 1955-1995, where she worked as a …read more.

Kay Lee Dotson, Warsaw, passed away at 4:07 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 59. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She was born on Dec. 20, 1956, in Warsaw, to Walter Lee LaRue and Jean Carletha (Bartley) Rogers. She leaves behind two sisters: …read more.

Larry F. Mellott, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Aug. 3, 1937, he was born in Warsaw to DeWitt C. and Helen L. (Firestone) Mellott. He was united in marriage to Geneal Sponseller Heagy on June 20, 2008, in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime …read more.

Barbara Janese Parker, 84, formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Hendricks Regional Hospital, Danville. Born July 17, 1931, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Kedric and Ruth (Osborn) Lankford. Barb grew up around Columbia City and lived her entire life in the area until this …read more.

Newt Green III, 67, Mentone, passed unexpectedly on June 13, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 2, 1949, in Charleston, W. Va., to Newt and Alice Mae (Mullins) Green. In earlier years Newt worked as a dispatcher for the Warsaw Police Department and in Georgia he was a gunsmith and worked in …read more.

Eileen Marie Basicker, 98, North Manchester, died at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 21, 1917, in Ossian, to Verling and Lydia (Heeter) Allisbaugh. Eileen was a 1936 graduate of Sidney High School. She married Elbert W. Basicker on July 3, 1937, in Ossian; he …read more.

John Allen Shalchick, 53, Milford, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at IU Health Goshen. He was born Oct. 15, 1962, to John Paul Shalchick and Georgia Raymond in Miami, Fla. John enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and riding motorcycles, but his passion was playing pool. John is survived by his wife: Rosa Shalchick; his mother: …read more.

Kay Dotson, 59, Warsaw, died at 4:07 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Verna Lidya Wollmann Morrison, 91, Sheridan, Mont., died June 3, 2016, at her home of natural causes. She was born Aug. 15, 1924, in South Dakota. Surviving are three sisters; a brother; her ten children: Sara Sandwick, South Dakota; Ernest Morrison, Billings, Mont.; Dorene Rasmussen, Warsaw; Arthur Kaske, Texas; Arvid Kaske, Sheridan, Mont.; Muriel Simmons; …read more.

Marcella Jo “Marci” Taylor Plank, 32, Kokomo, passed away at 5 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. She was born Aug. 2, 1983, in Tipton County, to Michael and Bethany (Harlow) Taylor. On Oct. 10, 2015, she married Gabriel Plank, and he survives. She graduated from Tri-Central High School in 2001, and …read more.

Gladys L. Stutzman was born in Kewanna on Jan. 14, 1931. She passed away June 12, 2016, and resided in Plymouth. Van Gilder Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Services are pending.  

Rodney Lee Rogers, 67, Phoenix, Ariz., entered into rest on June 8, 2016. Born in 1949 to Richard and Norma Rogers, he grew up as older brother to Kelly (Deloris) Rogers and Kim (Lonnie) Wingett in Goshen. Rod is a 1967 graduate of Wakarusa High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam …read more.

Mary June Dice-Small, 82, LaFontaine, passed away at 10:34 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born to the late John T. and June P. (Cook) White on April 12, 1934, in Grandview. Mary June graduated from Banquo High School in 1952. She married John F. Dice on …read more.

Garnett H. Osborn, 99, Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at the home of her daughter: Sharon Mohler-Puckett, Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 14, 1917, in Holstein, Neb. to Ida Alice (Yundt) Cruse and Joseph “Joe” Cruse. On Sept. 28, 1940, she was married …read more.

Matthew Wallace Thompson, 41, Warsaw, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, June 11, 2016. He was born on Sept. 18, 1974, in Bluffton, to Denny Thompson and Nancy (Manrow) Marsh. He enjoyed fishing and going to auto races. Survivors include his father: Denny (Doris) Thompson, Akron; stepfather: Jerry Marsh, Florida; sisters: Amy (Chad) Heckaman, Warsaw; and Heather …read more.

Donald T. Griffith, 76, Wawaka, passed away on June 10, 2016, at home. He was born on Oct. 15, 1939, the son of Tilman and Helen (Lemons) Griffith in Detroit, Mich. On July 20, 1963, he married Mary Beth Quinn in Riverdale, Ill.; she survives. Also surviving are six children: Donald (Heather) Griffith, Syracuse; Kathleen …read more.

Brandi D. Adkins, 22, Fort Wayne, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born Oct. 14, 1993, in Pikeville, Ky., to Danny Adkins and Sheila Jackson. Brandi was a fun, outgoing person with a vibrant sense of humor. She enjoyed making people laugh and made friends easily. She was sometimes stubborn, …read more.

Carol Ann Steele, 64, Wabash, passed away at 5:02 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre, Wabash. She was born to the late Luther and Zelma (Pontius) Steele on Oct. 6, 1951, in Wabash. Carol enjoyed Elks Bingo and Knights of Columbus Bingo, both of Wabash. Carol is survived by a brother: …read more.

Forrest E. “Frosty” Hudson Jr., 50, Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1965, in Wabash to Forrest E. Hudson Sr. and Rita R. (Curtis) Miller. Frosty attended Southwood High School. He was a member of the New Connections Church in Wabash and enjoyed reading. …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.

Ruth I. Neal, 82, Cromwell, passed away early Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 27, 1933, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Elizabeth (Riechard) Chivington in VanWert, Ohio. On May 9, 1953, she married Robert Joseph Neal; he preceded her in death on Aug. …read more.

Norman E. Troyer, 63, Goshen, died Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. He was born March 4, 1953, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to M. Raymond and D. Kathryn (Hartzler) Troyer. Survivors include two sisters: Betty (Harvey) Hartzler, Tucson, Ariz.; and Janet (Phil) Yordy, Elmira, Ontario; three brothers: Dennis (Anne) Troyer, High Pointe, N.C.; David …read more.

Doris I. Risser, 93, Wakarusa, died 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born May 15, 1923, in Elkhart County to Ernest and Augusta (Nusbaum) Hirseman. She married Mearl E. Risser on July 3, 1948, in Elkhart and he died Jan. 24, 2002. Surviving are her three nieces and two …read more.

Marion Pauline Wenger, 90, Wakarusa, died 8:23 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, at her residence. She was born Sept. 28, 1925, in Markham, Ontario, to Carl and Annie (Wideman) Reesor. She married Norman R. Wenger on Oct. 18, 1952, and he died on Oct. 10. 1993. Surviving are her seven children: Phyllis (Dave) Kulp, New …read more.

Mary Angeline Hall, 73, South Whitley, passed away peacefully at her home at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She had been in declining health. She was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Columbia City, a daughter of the late John Robert and Caroline Edith (Oliver) Mantle. She spent her formative years in Sidney and graduated …read more.

William E. “Bill” Durham, 57, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 3, 2016, at his home. He was born on Oct. 13, 1958, the son of John L. and Janet L. (Halsey) Durham. He is survived by three sisters: Cheryl Durham, Crown Point; Jackie Durham, Kendallville; and Jennifer (Tim) Miller, Fort Wayne; four nephews: Nathan; …read more.

Donald L. Mahoney, 80, Juniper Road, Argos, died at 1:30 a.m. June 8, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following a brief illness. Born on June 23, 1935, in St. Louis, Miss., to A. Waite Mahoney and Mildred Louise (Flood) Mahoney, he moved to Argos, in 1937 where he received FFA State Star Farmer in …read more.

Kathy A. Collins, 63, Anderson, died June 1, 2016, at the Rawlins House, Pendleton. She was born Oct. 9, 1952, in Anderson. Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, Anderson, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Linda A. Harney, 75, Huntington, died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington. VFW Post #2689 Ladies Auxiliary evening services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, immediately following visitation. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. …read more.

Robert A. Brooks, 80, Nappanee, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. On Feb. 27, 1936, he was born in Vineland, N.J., to William and Madge (Moyer) Brooks. Robert was united in marriage to Janet King on Aug. 23, 1959, in Mentone, who survives. …read more.

Charles Edward Treat, 75, Goshen, died 12:42 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born Sept. 7, 1940, in Goshen to Harold R. and Hazel M. (McDonald) Treat, Sr. He married Margaret A. (Brown) Treat on April 20, 1962. Surviving are his wife: Margaret Treat, Goshen; children: Jeff …read more.

John A. Graverson, 93, Bremen, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. John was born on Aug. 10, 1922, on the family farm south of Bremen. He was the first son of Theodore and Bernece (McMannis), and his grandfather’s namesake. Grandpa Graverson was absolutely delighted with his namesake and drove the …read more.

Susan M. Miller, 57, Rochester, passed away at 4:36 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 14, 1959, in Rochester, the daughter of Roy Chalmer and Nancy Suzanne (Mow) Gibbons. She was a 1977 graduate of Rochester High School. Earlier in life, Susan had worked for Marshall Electric, Therma …read more.

Katherine Lucille Fisher, 93, Rochester, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at her residence. She was born on June 30, 1923, in Warsaw, the daughter of William and Marion (Roose) Kinsey. On Feb. 16, 1946, in Warsaw, she married Bernard L. Fisher. He preceded her in death on June 4, 2001. Katherine worked for …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.

Harold Dane Waldeck, 81, Larwill, died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Lagrange, a son of A. Harold and Goldie Mae (Anspaugh) Waldeck. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, he graduated from Larwill High School. On Nov. 29, 1954, he enlisted in the United States Navy, …read more.

Susan Ann “Su” Link, 71, Columbia City, died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital where she was admitted on Friday. She was born Feb. 10, 1945, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Herschell and Nilah O. (Adams) Frank. Her formative years were spent at Loon Lake and Florida. She graduated …read more.

Martha Rose (Huff) Yeager, 88, Bremen, passed away at 8:43 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen. She was born on Sept. 10, 1927, in Bremen, to the late Earl and Hazel (Schlosser) Huff. She attended Manchester College and graduated from Bethel College majoring in Elementary Education. She retired in 1989 after …read more.

Phyllis M. Jernstrom, 86, Plymouth, passed away at 8:03 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016,  in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth campus. Phyllis was born on Feb. 27, 1930, in Argos, to Thurman and Sarah Elnora (Brandt) Ward. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School class of 1948. Phyllis worked for the Holiday Inn in …read more.

Mrs. Loretta M. Strayer, 91, Leiters Ford, passed away at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Pulaski Health Care Center of Winamac. On Feb. 3, 1925, Loretta Marie was born in Morehead, Ky., a cherished daughter of Fred and Florence Conn Fultz. Born at home and anxiously awaiting her arrival were her three older …read more.

Orinne (Davis) Copeland-Ousley, 72, formerly of Kokomo, passed away May 31, 2016, at Community Howard Regional Health. She was born on July 7, 1943, in Kokomo, to Dode and Otella (Everheart) Stout. Orinne was a graduate of Western High School. She retired from Delco Electronics in the 1990s. After her retirement, Orinne devoted much of …read more.

Garnet Rose Ray, 75, Plymouth, passed away at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, surrounded by family. Rose was born on Sept. 23, 1940, in Bremen, the daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Kuntz) Nick. On April 26, 1993, she married Jackie Dean Ray. He passed away on May 23. She is survived by …read more.

Katherine M. Allison, 85, formerly of Sutter Creek, Calif., residing in South Bend, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at Fountainview Place, Mishawaka. She was born on June 11, 1930, in South Bend, to the late Louis and Catherine Kosgrove Howard. Katherine’s husband: Leon Allison preceded her in death. Katherine is survived …read more.

Phyllis M. Jernstrom, 86, Plymouth, passed away on June 6, 2016. She was born on Feb. 27, 1930. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth. Services will follow at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12. A burial ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 13 at …read more.

Dallas “Skeet” E. Cripe, 81, Milford, died at his home Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was born Sept. 22, 1934, in Goshen to Ray and Minnie (Smith) Cripe. On May 20, 1961, he married Frances Lambright at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Goshen. She survives along with three children: Kelly (Chris) Stadelman, Charleston, W. Va.; …read more.

Millicent Mildred Downing, 96, Columbia City, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at North Woods Village, Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 21, 1919, in Huntington, she was the daughter of Dore and Nellie (Howenstein) Kitt. In the second grade, Millie’s family moved to Columbia City and she went on to graduate from Columbia …read more.

Evelyn Platt, 92, Columbia City, passed on at 8:07 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Aug. 19, 1923, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of William and Anna (Berning) Hegerfeld. Evelyn attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne. On May 20, 1942, she married Max E. …read more.

Robert Zolman, 90, a former resident of Churubusco, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Presence Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He had been a resident there since 2009 and had been in declining health for the past six months. Mr. Zolman was born on Aug. 20, 1925, in Eel River Township, …read more.

Lowell Andrew Harner, 87, Wabash, died at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. He was born Aug. 14, 1928 in Wabash, to Louis and Jennie (Bever) Harner. Lowell was a survivor of the Great Depression. He was a 1946 graduate of Wabash High School, and a U.S. Army veteran …read more.

Wanda Quarles Swoap, 78, Lapaz, passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2016, at home surrounded by friends and family. Wanda was born on Sept. 10, 1937, in South Bend, to the late Andrew Denton Quarles and Cyrene Goss Quarles. She lived part of her life in Texas and part in South Bend. On April 16, …read more.

Bill C. Bay, 76, Rochester, passed away at 6:59 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 16, 1939, in Ochelata, Okla., the son of Ben and Helen (Miller) Bay. He served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. On March 5, 1994, he married Darlene Alber …read more.

Rebecca Ruth Ruyle, 60, Columbia City, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born July 10, 1957, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of Rev. George C. and Yolanda (Milioni) Ruyle. She attended Robert Burns Elementary School, Detroit, and started high school in Canada. Her …read more.

Kenny Allen Ferguson, 63, Cromwell, passed away June 2, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Thomas J. “Jay” Clutter, 75, Venice, Fla., formerly of North Webster, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at his home in Venice, Fla. He was born Oct. 7, 1940 in Warsaw to Clayton William and Alma LaVerne (Felix) Clutter. He graduated in 1958 from North Webster High School, was a United States Navy veteran and …read more.

Marilyn A. Taylor, 82, Goshen, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Fred W. and Dorothy (Brunslow) Windle. She graduated in 1952 from Notre Dame Academy High School, Cleveland, Ohio and, June 4, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, she married …read more.

Michael Eugene Byrd, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born Oct. 3, 1950, in Elkhart, to Archie O. and Miriam A. (Pfeffley) Byrd. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1970 from Wawasee High School, Syracuse. He previously worked at …read more.

Ronald Lee Thompson, 76, Bremen, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, in Signature Health Car, Bremen. Ronald was born Jan. 22, 1940, the son of the late John and Ruth E. (White) Thompson. Ron was affectionately known as “Santa Claus” by many and enjoyed being Santa for family and friends. He was …read more.

Martha Cloud, 83, Rochester, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Born Feb. 10, 1933, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of Oliver and Alice Mae Reams Baldwin. She attended the First Assembly Church of God and Rochester Church of God for many years. She was a 1951 …read more.

Jerry E. Nelson, 71, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, June 2, at his residence. Jerry was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Argos to the late Maurice E. and Cleta R. (Miller) Nelson. He graduated from Culver High School in 1963. Jerry served our country in the United States Marine Corp. Reserves from Sept. 30, …read more.

Jerry E. Schuh, 74, Warsaw, died at 7:07 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Vibra Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he was transferred on May 16 from Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1942, in Columbia City, a son of Waldo E. and Sarah Ilene (King) Schuh. He attended Columbia City High School. …read more.

Janice Hite, 63, Plymouth, died at 3:30 a.m. June 3, 2016, at Signature Health Care, Bremen. Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, will be handling arrangements. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Kenny Allen Ferguson, 63, Cromwell, passed away on June 2, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Joyce L. Peach, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on June 3, 1934, in Florence, Ala., to Charles A. and Lola Mae (Hubbard) Freshour. She attended public schools in Savannah, Tenn., where she lived until she was 16 years old, and then …read more.

Norma Kay Kittrell, Warsaw, passed away at 9:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, at the age of 74. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she attended Warsaw Community Church. Norma worked as a data processor for 29 years at United Telephone Company until her retirement …read more.

John Leslie Vogel, 89, went to meet his Maker on June 1, 2016, at his daughter’s home in St. Augustine, Fla. He was born on Nov. 8, 1926, in Louisville, Ky. John left the city at age 17 to matriculate at Duke University where he became a member of several honorary clubs including Phi Beta …read more.

John Lewis Lloyd, 70, Fort Myers, Fla., and Warsaw, went to be with the Lord May 23, 2016, at his home in Warsaw. He had been in failing health for some time. He was born Sept. 4, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minn., where he spent his formative years pursuing a career of sales and marketing. On …read more.

Norma Kay Kittrell, 74, Warsaw, died at 9:59 p.m. May 31, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Theresa M. Hansen, 67, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. A Memorial Mass will be held at noon Saturday, June 11, in St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Valparaiso, with Fr. Kevin McCarthy officiating. A complete story will be posted on Friday afternoon.

Esther Julia Hoover Nader Schrock, 87, Goshen, passed away at her home Wednesday, June 1, 2016. She had been in failing health. She was born April 7, 1929, in Harrison Township to Warren Dennis and Nettie (Martin) Hoover. On July 7, 1957, she married Esam William Nader in Lebanon. She later married Roscoe Schrock on …read more.

Iris M. Anderson Thompson, 100, Mentone, passed at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Feb. 28, 1916, in Plymouth, to Roy and Ruby (York) Shearer. She married Earl Anderson, she then married Paul Thompson who preceded in 1995. Iris worked for Farmers State Bank for 24 …read more.

Marilyn A. Taylor, 82, Goshen, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Michael Eugene Byrd, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Joseph Farkas, 84, Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday morning, May 31, 2016, at Hospice House, South Bend. Joe was a bricklayer with Bricklayers, Local #4 – IN/KY for 62 years serving as Business Manager and Secretary / Treasurer from 1990 until his retirement in 2000. Joe was born on Oct. 26, 1931, in South Bend, to …read more.

Florence M. Erickson was gently cradled into the arms of Jesus May 28, 2016, after 95 years of active life to meet with loved ones who passed before. Florence was born on Aug. 30, 1920, in Dayton, Ohio to Thurman and Sarah Elnore (Brandt) Ward; she was the first born. She has been a long …read more.

Phillip B. Floyd, 81, LaFontaine, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at his home. He was born to the late Cecil B. Floyd and L. Pearl (Weesner) Jervis on April 24, 1935, in Swayzee. Phillip was a 1955 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He retired from Gen Corp Tool and Die, Marion. …read more.

Donna Jean Fox, 79, Huntington, died on May 22, 2016, in Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Sep. 5, 1936, in Huntington County to Foster and Dessie (Crago) Lassiter. On Sep. 5, 1958, she married Richard E. Fox in Andrews. She graduated Andrews High School in 1954 as Salutatorian of her class. She was …read more.

Travis LeCount, 38, Millersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2016. He was born on December 2, 1977, the son of Todd and Jeanie LeCount (Franklin) in Goshen. On April 1, 2002, he married Beth Bontrager in Syracuse. He is survived by his wife: Beth (Bontrager) LeCount, Millersburg; three children: Nicolass LeCount; Matthew LeCount; …read more.

Irene Elizabeth Stoll Bess, Warsaw, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center at the age of 91. She was a 1942 graduate of Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and a 1947 graduate of Wheaton College. Irene was a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1946 where she was …read more.

Mary Joan Knepp, 84, Bremen, passed away at 5:16 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016, in her home. She was born on June 29, 1931, in South Bend, to the late Zeno and Mary (Hoover) Miller. On July 2, 1950, in North Liberty, she was united in marriage to Richard J. Knepp. Mrs. Knepp is survived …read more.

Graydon F. Snyder, 86, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Timbercrest, North Manchester. Born in Peru, on April 30, 1930, to Clayton and Irene Fisher Snyder, Graydon grew up in Huntington, W. Va. An academic and ordained minister, he earned a MDiv degree from Bethany Theological Seminary in 1955 and a PhT from Princeton …read more.

Madelyn “Virginia” Graff, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Please check back later for complete obituary and service information.

Betty L. Roberts, 93, a former Cleveland Township, Whitley County resident, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she had been a resident since Aug. 2013. She was born Jan. 2, 1923, in Cleveland Township a daughter of John and Maude (Poland) Tschantz. Her formative years were spent …read more.

Steven Paul Tackwell, 69, Columbia City, passed away at 9:28 a.m. Monday, May 30, 2016, at his home. Born May 15, 1947, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Charles E. and Mary Rose (Chalk) Tackwell. Growing up in Fort Wayne, Steve graduated from South Side High School with the Class of 1967. He …read more.

Carla L. Fulk, 60, Columbia City, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2016, at her home on Wilson Lake. Born November 4, 1955, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Carl E. and Alice Louise (Mead) Knuckles. She grew up in Fort Wayne alongside her siblings, Leo and Brenda and had another …read more.

Bonnie Lou Newman, 83, Milford, went to be with the Lord at 10:42 a.m. May 26, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born on November 21, 1932, on the family farm west of Cromwell to Riley “Pete” Edward and Mary Fredonna (Green) Conner. On June 19, 1951, she married Arthur Leon Newman in Cromwell. …read more.

Irene M. Creighbaum, 77, Tippecanoe, passed at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Indianapolis. She was born on Aug. 17, 1938, in Pulaski County to Francis and Sara (Highland) Ludwig. She was married on June 20, 1959, in Mentone, to Forrest G. Creighbaum Sr., who preceded on Feb. 3, 1995. …read more.

Sandra L. Hamilton, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 6:48 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born May 8, 1937, to John B. and Alice (Budka) Hinchy in North Judson. She was united in marriage on July 21, 1979, to William Hamilton in Plymouth. She retired form Penguin Point Catering, …read more.

Richard D. “Dick” Olds, 74, Plymouth, passed away early Saturday morning, May 28, at his home after having been diagnosed with a rapid form of cancer. Dick was born in Pulaski County Jan. 3, 1942, the youngest of eight children born to Earl H. and Clara M. (Hamilton) Olds. He graduated from Grovertown High School …read more.

Irene H. Smith, Olive Trail, Plymouth, died at 10:22 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Services for Irene H. Smith are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Elizabeth Jane Orn Steinke Spencer, 93, formerly of Milford, passed away Oct. 22, 2015, in Florida. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, at Milford Christian Church, Milford, with Pastor Stephen Leininger will officiate. Burial will take place in Milford Cemetery at a later time. Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation …read more.

Irene Creighbaum, 77, passed at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Robert Vance Abbott, 83, Warsaw, formerly of Columbia City, died at 1:54 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Parkview Hospital, Wabash. He was born March 26, 1933, to Oscar V. and Ruth A. (Sutherland) Abbott. He graduated from Leesburg High School with the class of 1951. On Dec. 18, 1955, he married Marjorie I. Huffman; she …read more.

Max D. Holloway, 73, North Port, Fla., passed away May 25, 2016, at TideWell Hospice in Venice, Fla. He was born in Warsaw on November 5, 1942, to Clayton and Maxine (Scott) Holloway. In 1971, he married his beloved wife Barbara Middleton. Max worked on special projects for R.R. Donnelly in Warsaw, retiring after 42 …read more.

Elizabeth Jane Orn Steinke Spencer, 93, formerly of Milford, passed away October 22, 2015, in Florida. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at the Milford Christian Church, Milford. Pastor Stephen Leininger will officiate. Burial will take place in the Milford Cemetery at a later time. Mishler Funeral Home …read more.

Raymond Ward McWhirt, 55, Wabash, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at his home. He was born May 1, 1961, in New Orleans, La. to James Edwin McWhirt, Jr.and Lucy (DeGelder) Copeland. Raymond worked for Falls Cemetery the past seven years, was a mechanic and handyman to many, and also was a self-employed …read more.

Beulah Faye Correll, 90, North Manchester, died at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Ellington, Mo. to Roy and Mary Ellen (Baker) Fox. Beulah married Arthur V. Correll in Jefferson City, Mo., on Nov. 8, 1943; he died November 3, …read more.