Marla L. Stafford, 66, Goshen, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 22, 1950, in Wabash to William F. and Rosemary (Barnes) Walton. On Nov. 22, 1969, she married Virgil R. Stafford at Goshen City Church of the Brethren. He died May 11, 2010. Survivors include her father: …read more.

William “Bill” L. Gipe, 83, Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at his home. Born June 24, 1932, in Bluffton, he was the only son of Earl E. and Zora (Shock) Gipe. He grew up alongside his older sisters, Evelyn, Eileen, Helen, Bonita and Dortha and younger sister, Carol in the Whitley County …read more.

Tom G. Alexander, Milford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 23, 2016. He was born Sept. 5, 1930, to Myrl and Violet (Colbert) Alexander; in Silver Lake, on his grandparents family farm. In 1937, his family moved to Claypool, where he grew up on his parents farm east of town, with his …read more.

Carol Nicolette Porcenaluk, 52, Urbana, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to the late Walter Walchak and her beloved mother, Carol (Matlack) Walchak on Dec. 6, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked at Lances Grocery Store in North Manchester. She was a member …read more.

Carl Richard “Bubba” Anderson, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, in I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. Bubba fought a courageous battle with cancer and won the fight because he is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On Nov. 4, 1961, he was born in Warsaw, to Warren and Betty …read more.

Jerry M. Humes, 49, passed away following an illness, in her home at 9:43 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016. The daughter of Douglas and Mary (Ketcham) Sumpter, Jerry was born on July 21, 1966, in Bremen. She attended Bremen and Plymouth Schools and obtained her G.E.D. On Dec. 26, 1984, Jerry and Ronald Lee Humes …read more.

Jackie Dean Ray, 76, Plymouth, passed away at 4:36 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2016, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Jackie was born on May 5, 1940, in Orleans, the son of the late Ralph and Margaret (Therman) Ray. On April 26, 1993, he married Garnet Rose Nick. She survives, along with their 12 children: Toni …read more.

Andrew Ryan Garrett, 49, passed away May 20, 2016, at St. Vincent’s Regional Hospital, Anderson. He was born July 5, 1966, to Willie Garrett and Patricia Carter Peyton. He was a 1984 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He served an enlistment with the United States Air Force and served a total of four …read more.

Sara Ann Mihalko-Hoffer-Neal, 81, formerly of Warsaw, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in St. Petersburg, Fla. She was born Jan. 19, 1935, in Monaca, Pa. On Aug. 2, 1969, she married Lee Neal, who preceded her in death. They were married for 46 years. She graduated from Monaca High School in 1954. She …read more.

Ross A. Grimes, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 3:54 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born May 20, 1939, in Noble County, he was the son of John S. and Gladys (Tom) Grimes. He graduated from North Webster High School with the Class of 1957. Following high school, Ross worked …read more.

Robert Lowell Blackburn, 88, Wabash, died at 1:25 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Rochester, to Elzie and Myra (Moon) Blackburn. Bob married Dorothea Martin in Wabash on Aug. 17, 1947. He was a WWII Navy veteran. He retired from General Tire in Wabash in …read more.

V. Richard (Dick) Miller, 76, Englewood, Fla., went to heaven at 3:37 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 27, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Wallace T. Miller and Enid Lillian Conklin Miller, the family moved to Warsaw in 1947. Dick attended Warsaw schools, graduating in 1957. He received …read more.

Phillip L. “Phil” Simcox, 77, Syracuse, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on July 9, 1938, in South Bend, to Robert H. and Margie (Vannett) Simcox. He attended Adam High School in South Bend, and moved to Kosciusko County in the 1960’s from …read more.

LaVern L. Hovarter, 77, LaPaz, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016 at his home. He was born on Oct. 29, 1938, Helmer, to the late Russell E. and Helen B. (Snyder) Hovarter. On Sept. 6, 1958, in St. Joseph County, he married Elzie (McIntosh) Hovarter who preceded in death on June 6, …read more.

Tisch Ann Turner, 46, Peru, died at 12:51 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.  She was born Feb. 7, 1970, Wabash, to Don “Grizz” and Lorayne (Templin) Eubank. Tisch was a Certified Nursing Assistant  for several years.  She enjoyed animals, fishing, mushroom hunting, and collecting pigs. She is survived by her …read more.

David A. Christian, 62, North Manchester, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on May 20, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at CR 1400 North 100 East, North Manchester. David was born on Feb. 4, 1954, Warsaw, to James A. and Lockie A. (Enis) Christian. He married Debra A. Stump on Oct. 26, 1992. …read more.

Lloyd Richard Applegate, Warsaw, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 79. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He worked for Sun Metal Products in Warsaw as a senior engineer, retiring after working there for over 40 years. Lloyd …read more.

Donnella Jean Hoover Kehoe, 93, Warsaw, went home to be with Jesus in her home at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2016. She was born on July 19, 1922, in Peru, to Chester Leroy and LuMima (Burkett) Hoover. She was united in marriage to Richard L. Kehoe Sr. on March 3, 1984, in Warsaw, who …read more.

Nicholas John Eufemi, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 17, 2016. He had been under the care of his children for several years and under the care of the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care since August 2015. Nick was born March 31, 1924, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to …read more.

Melinda Kay Honeycutt, 55, of rural Wabash, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at her home. She was born June 21, 1960, in Wabash, to Thomas and Mary Elizabeth “Dolly” (Cox) Hubbard. Kay married Jimmy Dean Honeycutt in Wabash, on Sept. 15, 1976. She was a member of the Wabash County YMCA and …read more.

Michael W. Urschel, 53, Silver Lake, died at 2:28 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born January 12, 1963, in Huntington, to Glenn and Dorcas (Paul) Urschel. He graduated from Canyon Del Oro High School in 1981 and attended University of Arizona. He served in the Army National …read more.

Stephen Scott Speicher, 71, of rural Wabash, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He was born Oct. 2, 1944, Huntington, to Clarence H. Speicher and Ruth Ellen (Haines) Keefer. Steve was a 1962 graduate of Lancaster High School, in Huntington County and attended Marion College in Marion two years. He was a US …read more.

Clifton J. Wringer, 91, life-long resident of Walkerton, passed away at 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in the Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth. He was born Dec. 26, 1924, LaPorte, to the late Forrest and Nellie (Goode) Wringer. Clifton graduated from Hamlet High School. On June 3, 1949, in LaPaz, he married Dorothy Lillian Rough; she …read more.

Dylan James Kruyer, 20, Plymouth, passed away suddenly in his mother’s home on Sunday, May 15, 2016. He was born in Plymouth on May 20, 1995, the son of James Robert Kruyer and Stephanie F. (Skipper) Kruyer. They both survive. Dylan was always a Momma’s boy. Dylan attended Plymouth schools and formerly worked at Subway …read more.

Vincent J. Jankauskis, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born in Chicago, Ill. on July 19, 1925, the son of Joseph and Agatha Jankauskis. Vincent was honorably discharged from the United States Army and was an avid trainer and breeder of German Shepherds. Vincent retired as …read more.

Terence David Smith, 76, Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at his home. Terence was born on Nov. 25, 1939, in Chicago, Ill., to Warren and Slava “Gloria” (Doseff) Smith. He has been a long time resident of the area. Terence was a family counselor with the Juvenile Justice Task Force as well …read more.

Glenn F. Hardesty, 88, Grovertown, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born on Oct. 9, 1927, in Spencerville, to Delmer and Goldie (Jones) Hardesty. On Aug. 30, 1952, Glenn took the former Ilene A. Stiles to be his bride in a ceremony in Starke County. Ilene preceded …read more.

Theodore “Ted” M. Alexander, 71, Mishawaka, died 8:38 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born Sept. 7, 1944, in South Bend to Theodore M. and Edith (Armstrong) Alexander. He married Kathy (Lowman) Balasa on May 24, 2014. Surviving are his wife: Kathy, Mishawaka; son: Michael (Ashley) Alexander, Zionsville; …read more.

A. John Dierickx, 93, residing in South Bend, passed away at 10:52 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. John worked for Studebaker Corporation for 24 years, then with Sibley Machine and Foundry for years 20 years. At the age of 82, John retired from Pony Express Courier where he …read more.

Dylan James Kruyer, 20, a resident of Plymouth, passed away suddenly at the home of his mother on Sunday morning, May 15, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Jerome T. Clavers, 90, Rochester, and formerly of Chilton, Wis., passed away at 1:55 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He moved from Chilton, Wis. to Rochester in 2008. He was born on Oct. 1, 1925, in Brillion, Wis., the son of Theodore and Caroline (Steinbach) Clavers. On July 28, 1948, …read more.

Blayne A. Woodcock, 51, Warsaw, passed away at 10 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 14, 1964, to Gerald and Carol (Ripplemeyer) Woodcock in Belleville, Ill. He was united in marriage on March 15, 1997, to Christy Pennington in Pierceton. He worked for Metzger Trucking as …read more.

Raydeen V. Miller Howe, 94, Columbia City, died at 6:47 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at North Ridge Village, Albion, where she had been a resident for the past five days. She was born May 1, 1922, in Fort Wayne, the only child of the late Raymond and Jenny Mae (Bruner) Vordemark. She spent her …read more.

David Mitterling, Warsaw, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center of Fort Wayne, at the age of 69. He had been a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1964. David served as a store keeper on the USS Litchfield County during …read more.

Earl Good, 79, of rural Wabash, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his home. He was born April 23, 1937, in Wabash, to Dorsey and Alice (Lottridge) Good. Earl married Carol Young in Jeffersonville, on Feb. 25, 1956. He served in the Indiana National Guard. He worked at Frank’s Dry Goods in …read more.

Karen Kay Gant, 58, Wabash, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 25, 1957, in Wabash, to Kenneth and Ilean “Jo” (Eltzroth) Sellers. Karen attended South Side Freewill Baptist Church, in Wabash. She enjoyed fishing and hunting with her father, riding horses, …read more.

Betty R. Lacher, 82, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in the Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Betty was born in Donaldson, on Dec. 21, 1933, to John C. and Ada Ethel (Fink) Livinghouse. She graduated from West High School, and served as the West High Alumni Secretary of her …read more.

Elsie Bernice Thimlar, 91, of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at her residence where she resided for over 67 years. Born on Dec. 21, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Elsie (Sparks) Moon. She was a 1943 Star City High School graduate. On Oct. …read more.

John R. Nichols, 76, of rural Claypool, and of Sun City, Ariz. passed on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at the Arrowhead Hospital of Glendale, Ariz. He was born on Oct. 29, 1939, in Wabash County, to Ralph and G. Eunice (Metzger) Nichols. He was married on June 14, 1959, in Silver Lake, to Dixie Polk, …read more.

Lester H. Kincaid, 76, Goshen, passed away Sunday night, May 8, 2016, at home after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 13, 1939, in Dakota, W. Va., to Froud and Edith (Sampson) Kincaid. On July 1, 1988, he married JoAnn Jones in Goshen. She survives along with a son: Jason (Kimberly) Kincaid; two stepdaughters: …read more.

Betty Jeanne Brooks Campbell, 90, died Monday, May 9, 2016, in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. She was born in Bulsar, Bombay Province, India, the daughter of Harlan and Ruth Brooks who were Church of the Brethren missionaries. Her grandparents, D.L. and Anna Forney, were also missionaries there at the time. She grew up …read more.

Melissa J. DeVore, 49, Wabash, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at her home. She was born July 2, 1966, in Celina, Ohio, to Jim and Nancy (Emans) Art. Melissa was a 1984 graduate of Harding High School and received her associates degree from Ivy Tech, both of Fort Wayne. She married Mike …read more.

Gary Warren Heath, 67, Huntington, died at 12:33 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 29, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Warren and Betty (Colyer) Heath. Gary was a 1966 graduate of Southwood High School and received his bachelors degree from Ball State University. He …read more.

Wanda Joyce Sizemore, 68, Wabash, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 2, 1948, in Whitewood, Va. to Ed and Ida (White) Sizemore. Wanda enjoyed art, music and singing. She is survived by her son: Bill Sizemore, Wabash; her mother: Ida Sizemore; …read more.

Dorothy L. Gaff, 97, Roann, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2016, at her home. She was born July 8, 1918, in Roann, to John Wood and Chloie (Powell) Wright. Dorothy married Merritt Lee Gaff in Roann on Nov. 29, 1943; he died June 27, 2013. She retired as admitting clerk for Wabash County …read more.

Charles “Red” Richard Hagenbush, 87, Argos, died at 1:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, following a short illness. Arrangements are pending at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Maralouise Warner, 41, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Memorial Hospital following a motorcycle accident. She was born on July 15, 1974, in South Bend, to Kathleen (Hoff) Vandenburg of Sun City, Ariz., and Darrel Leigh Vandenburg, Sr. of Dowagiac, Mich. Mara was married to Gerald Warner on Aug. 2, 1994. Along with her …read more.

Richard Charles Ziegert, Jr., 63, passed away at 11:18 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Richard was born on Jan. 13, 1953, in South Bend, to the late Richard Charles Ziegert, Sr. and Phyllis Ann (O’Leary) Ziegert. Richard is survived by his wife: Olive Lucille (Thompson) Ziegert; three daughters: …read more.

In many respects, Robert “Bob” Dunn defined the meaning of devoted husband and family man. His dedication to his family was without end, and his passions and various interests exemplified Bob’s one of a kind nature. Ever loyal and trustworthy, Bob was someone with whom others could rely for an honest opinion and a positive …read more.

Rev. Don. E. Grandlinard, 103, entered into his eternal life and the arms of his heavenly Father, early Monday, May 9, 2016, in his residence. Don was born Aug. 30, 1912, in Adams County, to the late William C. and Ica (French) Grandlinard. He graduated from Adams County High School and then Marion College. On …read more.

Wayne F. Phillips, 74, Larwill, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born July 15, 1941, at the family’s home in Pierceton, he was the son of Frank and Hazel (Elder) Phillips. He attended Pierceton High School and married Judy L. Mettler on July 31, 1964. He …read more.

Robert “Bob” Enyeart, 80, of rural Wabash, passed away at 1:13 p.m Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington. He was born to the late Charles and Geraldine (Barnes) Enyeart on Sept. 24, 1935, in Wabash. Bob married Doris Webb on Aug. 22, 1958, she survives. He was a truck driver. Bob …read more.

Veronica S. Vrooman, 50, of rural Wabash, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2016, at her home. She was born in Peru, on July 30, 1965, to Richard C. Butzin and Marcia (Hiner) Davis. Veronica was a 1984 graduate of Northfield High School, and a graduate of Wabash Beauty College. She married Nathan Vrooman …read more.

Orville E. Robinson, 69, Bremen, passed away Friday evening, May 6, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on Aug. 2, 1946, in Jonesboro, Ark. to the late Eartha Ernest and Doris Inez (Cudd) Robinson. Orville moved to the Michiana area at age 7; living in North Liberty for many years and living the …read more.

Rev. Don. E. Grandlinard, 103, entered into his eternal life and the arms of his Father, early Monday morning, May 9, 2016, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Arthur Llovet, 64, Rochester, passed away at 9:16 a.m. Thursday May 5, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born on June 6, 1951, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Phillip and Andrea’ (Cortes) Llovet. On May 6, 1978, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Plymouth, he married Susanna Lewis and she …read more.

Katina L. Powell, 43, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Betty J. Ring, 86, Wabash, died at 8:35 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Wabash, to Harry and Nina (Hager) Holmes. Betty was a 1949 graduate of Three Rivers High School in Three Rivers, Mich. She married William “Jack” Ring in Three …read more.

Margaret Guseilla Winstead, Glenview, Ill., passed away Friday, May 6, 2016. She was born in Marshall County on Dec. 22, 1924. Arrangments are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home.

Glory Susanne Kern, 74, Nappanee, formerly of Goshen, died 12:46 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on Nov. 27, 1941, to Frank Sprague Jr. and Martha Ruth (LeCount) Sprague. She lived most of her early life in Ligonier and was a graduate of Ligonier High School. …read more.

David W. Simons, 69, South Bend, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Hospice House, Elkhart. He was born on Jan. 24, 1947, in West Palm Beach, Fla. to the late Henry W. and Welhma L. (Sloan) Simons. David is survived by his daughter: Debbie Simons; son: Nicholas Simons, both of Fla.; …read more.

Ralph E. Oldt, Jr., 65, of New Lenox, Ill. passed away at 4:19 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late Ralph Sr., and Elaine Ruth (Flaherty) Oldt. Ralph was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He …read more.

Lottie May (Jones) Kendall, 70, entered into eternal peace surrounded by family, at the home of her son, on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She had been staying with Anthony helping him with his cancer diagnosis when she had a brief struggle with cancer herself. Lottie was born Jan. 12, 1946, and was the youngest of …read more.

Olivia Joan Miller, Ligonier, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She is the infant daughter of Lamar and Diane (Miller) Miller of Ligonier. She is survived by her parents; brother: Christopher Miller; paternal grandparents: Vernon (Lorene) Miller; maternal grandparents: Jerry (Erma) Miller; and numerous aunts and uncles. Family and friends will be received after …read more.

Fremont P. Books, 102, Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Memphis James Robinson, five days old, was called by the Lord to be one of his Angels at 3:12 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at St. Joseph Medical Center-Plymouth Campus. Memphis is survived by his parents: Brian James and Sarah Darlene Keefe Robinson, Argos; paternal grandparents: Kennedy and Sharen Robinson, Plymouth; and maternal grandparents: Jim …read more.

Arthur “Ray” Spencer Sr., 73, Rochester, passed away at 11:41 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Harold L. Hershberger, 85, Bourbon, formerly of Nappanee, died at 8 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, from complications after a stroke. He was born June 4, 1930, in Nappanee to Raymond and Sylvia (Moden) Hershberger. Surviving is his wife: Marlene; son: Dennis (Caryn) Hershberger, Nappanee; daughters: Brenda (Sam) Atkins, …read more.

Linda D. “Di” Schmidt, Upper Long Lake and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Monday evening, May 2, 2016, peacefully at her home. She was born Aug. 27, 1950, in Wabash, a daughter of Garold Andrew and Hilda Pauline (Gage) Crabill. Her formative years were spent in Wabash, Peru and Paulding, Ohio, until moving to Fort …read more.

Carl Leon Myrick, formerly of Syracuse and Lake Wawasee, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016, at Goshen IU Hospital. Carl was born in Fairmount, Ill. on May 11, 1927, to Ica (Byrd) and Lester Myrick. After serving in the United States Army, Carl came to Syracuse, the home of several of his Byrd relatives. …read more.

Robert C. Hicks, 90, Middlebury, Vt., died peacefully at 12:52 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born July 26, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pa. to Robert C. and May (Mixsell) Hicks. On Sept. 3, 1949, Robert married Priscilla Huszonik in the Lehigh University Chapel, Bethlehem, Pa.; she died in 2015. He …read more.

Harriet R. Neff, 96, Goshen, died 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born April 24, 1920, in Lafayette, to Russell and Delphi (Tary) Holliday. She married William H. Neff on Aug. 31, 1940, and he died Feb. 1, 2013. Surviving are a son: Bill (June) Neff, New …read more.

Richard T. Beebe, 69, passed away early Sunday morning May 1, 2016, in his home with his caregiver and longtime friend, Heather McLeod, by his side, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 18, 1947, to Albert and Frances Beebe in North Liberty. He graduated from North Liberty High School. Richard …read more.

Fredric ‘Fred’ Lamar Schrock, 70, Mishawaka, died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Bryce and Jane Schrock, after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 10, 1945, in Goshen to LaMar and Lucille (Weaver) Schrock. On Aug. 1, 1969, he married the late, Ann …read more.

Ollie M. Roberts, 110, formerly of Columbia City, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley, Fort Wayne. A centenarian plus 10, she was the oldest living person in the state of Indiana and 52nd oldest in the world. She was born Jan. 17, 1906, in Garrett, Ky., …read more.

Nicole Ann Snyder, 22, Bourbon, passed away Friday, April 29, at Life Care Center, Rochester, with her family at her side. She had battled cancer for the past few years. Nicole was born the daughter of Judith Ann Snyder and Donald Eugene Perkins June 14, 1993, in Plymouth. She was a resident of Bourbon all …read more.

Mike R. Mishler, 64, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. He had been a patient there since Tuesday night. He was born June 15, 1951, in Elkhart to Robert and Delores (Croy) Mishler. Surviving is his wife, Karen; daughter, Angela Hemingway, Fort Wayne; sons: Clinton …read more.

Julie J. Kissinger, Columbia City, passed away at 5:39 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at her home. All who knew Julie Kissinger would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was hardworking but she knew how to play just as hard and she lived each and every day to the …read more.

Carl J. Mitchell, 87, Wabash, passed away at 9:57 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Wabash. He was born to Charles Mitchell and Daisy (Alexander) Mitchell June 24, 1928, in Bristol, Va. Carl retired from Ford Meter Box in 1991. He married Eva (Helton) Mitchell Jan. 27, 1951. Carl was a …read more.

Richard T. Beebe, 69, passed away in his home at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Wayne E. Chupp, 55, Milford, died Friday evening, April 29, 2016, at his home. He had been in failing health for several years. He was born Feb. 14, 1961, in Goshen to Emanuel and Sarah Mae (Miller) Chupp. On May 4, 1985, he married Linda Yoder in Phoenix. She survives along with a son, Jeff …read more.

Ronald E. Snodgrass, 71, formerly of Columbia City, passed away quietly at 7:40 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at his home in Garrett. He had been in declining health. He was born Nov. 16, 1944, in Bloomingdale, a son of the late John W. and Pauline (Campbell) Snodgrass. As a young boy, the family moved …read more.

Richard “Dick” Wayne Plattner, Columbia City, passed away at 5:37 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. A lifelong resident of the community he loved, Richard Plattner was an extraordinary man to know and love. He lived his life with others in mind and was the sort of person who …read more.

Julie J Kissinger, age 73, Columbia City, passed away at 5:39 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at her home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home Columbia City.

Howard James Lease 85, Rochester, passed away at 7:47 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Life Care Center, Rochester. He was born Dec. 17, 1930, in Kewanna, the son of Herrold J. and Alida (Babcock) Lease. Feb. 27, 1954, in Manchester, England, he married Joan Elizabeth Taylor and she survives. Mr. Lease had worked for …read more.

Dorcas Lenore Hawkins, Winona Lake, went home to be with the Lord at 11:17 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, at the age of 90. She was born June 27, 1925, in Hamlin, Kan., to Ethel (Hartley) and Earl Studebaker. At the age of 10, her family moved to California. On …read more.

Rosalyn Jeanne Jones, 72, Syracuse, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Goshen Hospital. Born July 21, 1943, in LaPorte, Rosalyn grew up in Rolling Prairie, the daughter of Glenn (a volunteer firefighter) and Ruth (Teeter) Rice (a piano teacher). During high school, Rosalyn played organ for both churches in town, which coordinated their services …read more.

Harold Stoffel, 91, Syracuse, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at his home. He was born March 16, 1925, in Huntington to Frank and Mary (Gill) Stoffel. Sept. 30, 1950, he married Maxine Carl, who preceded him in 1991. He operated the North Webster lumber yard and was a longtime farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran and …read more.

George “Mike” Jackson, 58, of Cle Elum, Wash., passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. On Sept. 22, 1957, Mike was born in Michigan to George and Alene Helton Jackson. As a US Navy veteran, Mike served on the USS Enterprise. Mike and Connie Mae Thompson were married March 24, 1990. Connie passed away in 2010. …read more.

Barbara Ann Henderson died Sunday, April 24, 2016, surrounded by family at her son’s Paradise Valley, Ariz. home. She was born July 20, 1934, in Chicago, Ill., to Maurine and O. E. “Pete” Henderson. She met her future husband, Warsaw native Sam Henderson, at DePaul, and their 30-year marriage began in 1957. She was raised …read more.

Rosalyn Jones, 72, Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the IU Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Harold Stoffel, 91, North Webster passed away on April 29, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Ruth E. Rohrer, 87, Goshen died Wednesday evening, April 27, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing where she had recently been admitted. She was born Dec. 26, 1928, in Bremen to Jesse and Amelia (Berger) Bollenbacher. On Feb. 5, 1949, she married Berlin J. Rohrer. He died Oct. 17, 2006. Survivors include twin daughters: …read more.

Patricia Ann Morehouse, 79, Roann, passed away peacefully at 12:42 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016, at her residence. Born Jan. 15, 1937, in Marshall, Mich., she was the daughter of the late George and Frances (Evans) Woodward. On March 27, 1969, she married David Morehouse. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1994. Pat …read more.

Walter “Jack” Davis, 57, Nappanee, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at South Bend Memorial Hospital of natural causes. He had been a patient there since Sunday. He was born Jan. 6, 1959, in Boaz, Ala. to Bobby Jack and Ruth (Martin) Davis. Jack was a graduate of Crossville High School in Crossville, …read more.

Jean Marie Kindig, 75, passed away at 1:33 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on Oct. 21, 1940, in Fenton, Mich., to Edward and Mary (Swerdan) Youngs. She attended Fenton, Mich., schools, and married Ronnie Kindig, Mentone, on June 2, 1961, in Fort Myers, Fla. She was a Warsaw …read more.

Helena Hand Bak, 91, Bremen passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at home. She was born on April 29, 1924, to Clifton G. and Esther (King) Crouse in Queen Anne, Md. Helena graduated from Ridgely High School in Md. and went on to pursue her Master’s in Education, attending Bridgewater College in Va., Drexel …read more.

David W. Bottorff, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, of natural causes at his home. David was born on Jan. 14, 1953, in Plymouth, to William and Carol (Mattern) Bottorff. He was a graduate of John Glenn High School class of 1971. David was a truck driver and general labor for American …read more.

Dianne K. Howe, 68, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Pilgrim Manor following an illness since last October. Dianne was born on Aug. 20, 1947, in Plymouth, to Wayne Grossman Jr. and Betty J. (Compton) Grossman. She graduated from West High School in 1965. In a …read more.

Charles R. French Jr., 79, North Manchester, passed away at 8:04 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Charles was born on Aug. 13, 1936, in Tipton County, to Charles and Clara (Atkission) French Sr. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1954. After high school, Charles attended Manchester College for …read more.