Ruth Anna Gilpin, better known as Ruthie, 96, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, went to her heavenly home at 12:35 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. She was born east of LaFontaine to Frank and Belle (Kirkman) Hudlow on June 5, 1919. She was a 1937 graduate of …read more.

Todd Sherman Rager, 90, of rural Roann, died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 11, 1926, near Disco, to Harry and Ethel Lee (White) Rager. Todd was a 1944 graduate of Laketon High School. He married Norma Jean Fruitt, at the Peabody Chapel, in North Manchester, on …read more.

Leatice “Lea” Raver, 84, Wabash, died at 12:01 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born May 5, 1931, in Milledgeville, Ill. to Emerson and Mary (Weber) Fike. Lea graduated from Rock Falls High School in Rock Falls, Ill., and attended Manchester College for two years. She …read more.

Richard L. Peterson, 76, of rural Rochester, passed at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1939, in Fulton County, to Harley and Bertha (Beard) Wynn and was adopted at an early age by Joe and Mary Isabelle (Drudge) Peterson. He was married on April 8, 1962, …read more.

Dorothy June Bradford, 92, Warsaw, passed away March 30, 2016, in her home.

Imogene J Crowder, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Donald Pierre Fordham, 75, Plymouth, passed away after an extended illness. He went to join his Heavenly Father at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Don was born April 19, 1940, in Grover, Utah, to Blake Taft and Fay Metta (Covington) Fordham, the third of eight …read more.

Former Rochester resident ,Mr. Jeffrey L. Newlin, passed away after a brief illiness, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in his Schererville home.

Vivian C. Stotts, 87, a former resident of Columbia City, died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday March 30, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester where she had been a resident since 2013.

Ryan James Scott, passed away at 9:33 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, as the result of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident March 26th. Ryan was 23.

Helen Mae Shipley, 96, a Sunset Vista resident entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Donald Pierre Fordham, 75, of Plymouth, passed away after an extended illness.

Rodney C. Lewis, 46, Rochester, died at 7:05 p.m. March 28, 2016, at Indiana University Health Hospital, Indianapolis. He had been ailing in health for some time. He was born on March 9, 1970, in West Lafayette, to Fern T. and Bonnie Jean (Brohart) Lewis. Rodney has lived in Rochester all of his life. Rodney …read more.

Eugene F. Bucher, 97, Wabash, died at 8:42 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born June 9, 1918, in Fulton County, to John and Hattie (McIntire) Bucher. Gene attended Laketon High School. He married Elizabeth Bouse in Syracuse, on August 10, 1940; she died July 23, 1986. He worked at …read more.

Kenneth Roy Alwine, 87, formerly of South Bend, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at at North Wood Village Memory Care in Mishawaka. Kenneth was born to the late Guy Romanus and Goldie Matilda (Dorrier) Alwine on May 10, 1928, in South Bend. On Sept. 2, 1950, in Plymouth, he married Carrol …read more.

Edith D. Newby, 85, Indianapolis, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 7:41 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in Hooverwood, the Indianapolis Jewish Home. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Thelma Elizabeth Goering of Warsaw, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 98. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Warsaw for over 60 years. Thelma worked for over 23 years …read more.

Heaven has welcomed a very special angel! Surrounded by family and Pastor Yoder, Louise Cook, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 95. Louise was a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1946 where she was a homemaker and a member of Warsaw …read more.

Reno J. Fimbianti, 87, Nappanee, died at 8:42 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House, where he had been since Friday. He was born on Jan. 2, 1929, to Guiseppe and Esterina (DeMuri) Fimbianti in Chicago, Ill. He was a 1946 graduate of Pullman Tech High School in Chicago. On Oct. 29, 1950, …read more.

Randy D. Harris, 64, Nappanee, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at his residence from a year long illness. He was born July 4, 1951, in Goshen, to Dennis and Delores (Ringler) LaRue. He grew up in Syracuse and attended Syracuse schools. Mr. Harris served during the Vietnam War in the US Marine …read more.

John C. “Jack” Sullivan, 86, North Manchester, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in his residence. He was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, to James H. and Eleanor L. Sullivan. On Sept. 12, 2006, he married Janet Akers. He was a truck driver for Kendall Oil for 20 plus years and …read more.

Clyde Edward Lovellette, 86, North Manchester, died at 8:36 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born Sept. 7, 1929, in Petersburg, to John and Myrtle (Thaxton) Lovellette. Clyde was a 1948 graduate of Garfield High School in Terre Haute, attended Kansas University, and received his Bachelor’s and …read more.

Rex Edward “Eddie” Earhart, 46, of rural Wabash, died at 10:45 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at his mother’s home. He was born Jan. 15, 1970, in Bluffton, to Rex R. Earhart and Katrina (Napier) Pitts. Eddie enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and spending time with his family. He loved to take rides to the reservoirs …read more.

Bernadine Marie (Ellet) Ault, 84, of Huntington, formerly of South Whitley, passed away at 12:54 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, surrounded by her family, friends and loving husband at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

NaDean Betty Sherer, 92, formerly of South Whitley died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash where she was admitted on Friday.

GeNelle E. Hoffman, 95, formerly of Akron, passed at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born on Oct. 4, 1920, in Akron, to Emmet and Hazel (Merley) Taylor. She married on July 3, 1938, in Akron, to Earl Hoffman who preceded on July 1, 2012. She …read more.

Gerald L. Gross, 93, a resident of rural Churubusco and prominent Eel River Township farmer, passed away at 2:02 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Lutheran Life Villages Pine Valley in Fort Wayne following an extended illness. Among the surviving relatives are his widow: Leone, to whom he was married for over 71 years; his …read more.

Glendel Leigh Price, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 80. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past five years where she was a member of Winona Lake Grace Brethren …read more.

Carol Y. Enyeart, 65, North Manchester, died at 4:56 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, in Wabash. She was born on Aug. 4, 1950, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the late Esteban Remular. Carol worked in retail at Lances and later at Dollar General, both in North Manchester. She retired from Dollar General in April 2015. She …read more.

Margaret E. Tarman, 83, Goshen, died 3:54 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Topeka to LeRoy and Mary (Sherck) Mishler. Surviving are daughters: Dawn (John) Wyson, New Paris; Tami (Robert) Shriner, New Paris; Nanette (Mark) Stoops, Fremont; siblings: Carolyn (Del) Freeman, Rancho Mirage, Calif.; Phyllis (Ted) …read more.

Hershell Shepherd, 74, of rural Warsaw, passed at 2:14 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 21, 1942, in Hite, Ky., to Woots and Anna Mae (Scarberry) Shepherd. He was married on Oct. 31, 1960, in Drift, Ky. to Frankie Mullins, who passed on Nov. 3, …read more.

Daniel Alan Huffman, 40, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday Dec. 5, 2015.

Dorothy L. Crosby, 100, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Dorothy was born on Dec. 18, 1915, in Bremen to Edward and Goldie (Abbiehl) Aker. She is survived by two children: Larry (Betty) Hirstein, Nappanee; Sheryl (James) Rock, Springfield, Mo.; two stepchildren: Donald (Linda) …read more.

Robert W. Screes, 57, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Robert was born on Sept. 15, 1958, in South Bend, to William and Kathryn (Strantz) Screes. Robert is survived by his mother: Kathryn Screes, Granger; his son: William (Ashley) Screes, Bremen; his granddaughter: Aniela Screes; his …read more.

Ron J. Shockey, 77, Silver Lake, passed at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 11, 1938, in Grant County, to Robert and Rosa Jane (Rich) Shockey. He married on June 10, 1956 in Marian, Indiana to Nancy Bradford, she survives. He was a carpenter, building houses around …read more.

Maria Irma Garza (Gomez) Villarreal of Warsaw, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows Care Center.

Ronnie C. Taylor, 64, passed away of natural causes, early Saturday morning, Jan. 9, 2016, in Arcadia, Fla.

Phillip J. Dennie, 79, died at 11 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016,Thumbnail at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

Ronald “Ron” Jay Reed passed away at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 70. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, and was a 1964 graduate of Claypool High School. He was the owner of Reed Construction Inc. from 1972-1984, and also Reed Electric …read more.

Marilyn E. Penn, 65, Mentone, passed at 3:45 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 14, 1950, in Atwood, to William and Helen (Hoffer) Frush. She married on July 5, 2014, in Mentone, to Daniel Penn, he survives. Marilyn worked as a Case Worker in Nevada, at Zolman Farms …read more.

John “Derek” Wagner, Etna Green, passed away at his residence at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the age of 30. He is now with his Heavenly Father and no longer in any more pain. He attended Christ’s Covenant Church in Winona Lake. Even with his lifelong illnesses, Derek was a kind hearted and …read more.

Bradley Allen “Brad” Dye passed away at 8:51 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Martha Louise Underwood, 80, North Manchester, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born in Holton to the late Joseph A. and Pearl B. (Franklin) Dobson, on Nov. 26, 1935. She worked as a CNA and a QMA at Peabody Retirement Community for 36 years. …read more.

Sharon A. Ermi, 71, Milford, died at 2:16 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Jan. 12, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wis. to Stanley B. and Margaret (Engelke) Olkowski Helms Nisiewicz. She was a Milford resident for the last fifteen years, moving from Milwaukee, Wis. Sharon worked at Maple Leaf …read more.

John Charles Evans, 65, Pierceton, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Helen M. Green, 90, Findlay, Ohio, formerly of Leadwood, Mo. and Columbia City, passed away at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday March 23, 2016, at Birchaven Retirement Village in Findlay. Born on Nov. 8, 1925, in Leadington, Mo., she was the daughter of Rev. S.A. and Glenda (Groves) Ferguson. She attended Elvins High School in Elvins, Mo., …read more.

Carol Ann Oliver, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at her home. Born June 11, 1959, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Jack R. and Gladys “Polly” (Kohart) Honeick. Carol had spent her entire lifetime in the Whitley County area, graduating from Columbia City Joint High School …read more.

Glendel Leigh Price, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 80. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past five years where she was a member of Winona Lake Grace Brethren …read more.

Barbara Ellen (Clayton) Newberry, 84, Union, Mich., died 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Feb. 2, 1932, in New Paris to Isaac Mervin and Ruth May (Mishler) Clayton. Surviving are daughters: Leanne Jeannot, Mattawan, Mich.; Dee Ann Foy, Elkhart; Lori (Lonnie) Shafer, White Pigeon, Mich.; Cindy (Greg) Nichols, …read more.

Elizabeth Jane “Ebby” Leach, 92, North Webster, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, where she has resided since 2008. She was born on April 6, 1923, in Andrews, to Walter Irvin and Lela Mae (Bare) Gradeless. She graduated in 1942 from Chester High School in North …read more.

Bradley “Brad” Dye, 34, of Warsaw, passed away March 23, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Carol Ann Oliver, 56, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016,at her home.

Helen M. Green, 90, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Birchhaven Retirement Center.

Michael Baczynski died Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

Arrangements are pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Elizabeth J. (Gradeless) Leach, 92, North Webster, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Kayla Ann Stephenson, 27, Nappanee, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. She was born Aug. 28, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nev., to Neil and Katina (Alexakis) Stephenson. She is survived by her parents; siblings: Katie and Travis Stephenson, all of Nappanee; and many aunts; uncles; and cousins. …read more.

Ted Graverson, 80, Bremen, went to be with his Heavenly Father at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, following complications from major surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He will be missed by family and friends. Ted was the youngest of Theodore E. and Bernece (McMannis) Graverson’s seven children. He was born at the family …read more.

Paul Joseph Houlihan, 82, Peru, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Hickory Creek in Peru. He was born to the late Paul and Phoebe (Millican) Houlihan on Dec. 31, 1933, in Fort Wayne. Paul was a graduate of Chippewa High School. He married Sondra Cattin on August 10, 1957, she survives …read more.

Helena B. Cox, 83, Wabash, died at 9:43 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Sept. 17, 1932, in Washington County, to Oral and Nellie F. (Trueblood) Johnson. Helena married Clarence Cox in Wabash on April 29, 1965. She retired from Wabash Magnetics after 34 years, and also owned along …read more.

Kathie L. Weldon, 59, passed away Saturday morning March 19, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Kathie was born to William and Lily (Hemminger) Weldon on Dec. 31, 1956, in LaPorte. She was a homemaker and wonderful mother to her three children. Kathie enjoyed crossword puzzles and putting puzzles together. She …read more.

Dennis W. Derryberry, 58, Akron, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 19, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Bill and Lucille (Clevenger) Derryberry. He married on March 17, 2000, in Rochester, Indiana to Reba D. Honkomp, she survives. Dennis was a supervisor for Lau Industries of …read more.

Robert F. “Bob” “Quickie” Quick, 77, of North Manchester, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Dennis W. Derryberry, 58, of Akron, passed Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his residence.

Charles J. “Chuck” Grimm, 71, Nappanee, died at 8 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at his residence from complications from a lung transplant. Chucks’ testimony was his afterlife will be in Heaven and as Chuck would say he will see you later. He was born Dec. 16, 1944, on Nappanee Street in Nappanee to George …read more.

Opal M. Kranitz, 95, Walkerton, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at We Belong Senior Health Care, Plymouth. She was born on May 30, 1920, in Teegarden, to the late Nelson and Gertrude (Harley) Baughman. On March 3, 1940, she was united in marriage to Louis Kranitz, who preceded her in death. …read more.

Mr. Aubrey M. Jones, 87, Rochester, passed away at 2:17 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Dec. 22, 1928, Aubrey was born in Shelby County, Ill. to Harry and Vangie Ripley Jones. Growing up he shared his childhood with three sisters and three brothers. Aubrey and Mary Ann Virden were married on …read more.

David Kurt McCune, 66, North Manchester, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at his residence. He was born in Great Falls, Mont., to Lloyd and Irma (Lowmaster) MCCune, on Sept. 21, 1949. He was a welder in Kansas for five years and retired as a security officer for Pinkerton’s Security in Wabash and Huntington. …read more.

Shirley E. Stutzman, 74, Goshen, died Sunday morning, March 20, 2016, at her home following a year long illness. She was born August 2, 1941, in Little Falls, Minn. to Oscar and Alice (Ausmussen) Holden. On Jan. 19, 1963, she married Don Stutzman. He survives along with their daughters: Brenda (Doug) Olson, Holland, Mich.; and …read more.

Ashlie N. Moening, 31, formerly of Columbia City, passed away at 8:09 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 16, 1984, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of James and Wanda (Sexton) Cox. Growing up Ashlie enjoyed participating in t-ball and softball. She was in Columbia City …read more.

Howard W. Stuntz, 90, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday March 20, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1925, to the late Ervin and Cecil (Swoverland) Stuntz. Howard started working on the family saw mill hauling logs when he was 15, and drove truck for Zenith TV until …read more.

Lovina R. Wolf, 95, Ligonier, died on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born on Feb. 1, 1921, to Carl and Pearl (McDaniel) Wolf in Ligonier. She worked in accounting for 20 years and then for Patton Accounting for another 24 years before her retirement in 1992. …read more.

Lida Belle (Cowen) Thompson-Norris, 97, Argos, died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at her residence following a brief illness. Lida was born on Sept. 3, 1918, in rural Argos, to Frank O. Cowen and Hallie Belle (Lowry) Cowen. Arrangements are pending with Earl-Grossman Funeral Home.

Thomas “Tom” Edward Nolin, 69, Argos, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Tom was born on Oct. 6, 1946, in Plymouth, to James E. Nolin and Bessie L. (Ronk) Nolin. Tom had lived most of his life in the Argos community. He was a truck drive …read more.

Norma Jean Burns, 88, of Akron, Indiana passed at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Tyler Lee Prater Willett went home to be with Jesus at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday March 16, 2016. Tyler was the only son of Zachary Ray Willett and Kayla Leighanne Prater, Rochester. Tyler leaves behind: a sister: Annaleigh Rae; a host of aunts and uncles: Justin and Sherri Whitaker, North Manchester; Jordyn Renae Hackworth, Akron; Cory …read more.

Sharon Kay Babin, 68, LaGrange, formerly of Goshen, died Saturday morning, March 19, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born July 25, 1947, in Goshen to Willard and Dorothy (Sumpter) Schmucker. Survivors include two sons: Michael (Nancy) Babin, New Paris, and Marc Babin, of Sarasota, Fla.; six grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Schrock and …read more.

Florence J. Baldwin, 85, Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 3:05 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 27, 1930, in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Mary (Young) Stepp. Nov. 29, 1947, she married Richard C. Baldwin. He preceded her in death Oct. 17, …read more.

Jack Webster Fulk, 75, Cromwell, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the North Ridge Village Albion. He was born Feb. 3, 1941, the son of Daniel and Lena (Crabill) Fulk, Whitely County. March 31, 1997, he married Kelly Kay (Stanley) Fulk at the Albion County Courthouse. Jack graduated from Churubusco High …read more.

Denice Rose Linn-Galloway (Baker), 85, Ligonier, passed away peacefully at her family farm surrounded by her loving family Friday, March 18, 2016. She was born Sept. 9, 1930, the loving daughter of Russell and Helen (Ponko) Baker, Noble County. A proud graduate from Cromwell High School in 1949, Denice quickly began a lifelong career in …read more.

Roger E. Shively, 90, North Manchester, died at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born May 30, 1930, in Whitley County to Lawrence and Sarah E. (Black) Shively. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1943. He then served two years of civilian public service. He attended Manchester …read more.

Joan Marceille Wiegand, 92, Banning Lake, passed away at 6:25 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, at the home she shared with her daughter, Janet Miller. Joan was born in Fort Wayne to Kerlin and Hazel (Cook) Cary Feb. 26, 1924. She grew up in Marion, where she met and married George Paul Wiegand …read more.

Wilma Maxine (Graham) Lundberg, 84, Wabash, formerly of Milford, Ill., died at 3:54 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. She was born Aug. 17, 1931, in Rossville, Ill., to James Fred and Margaret Myrtle (Jacobs) Graham. Maxine worked for the City of Danville, Ill., as a secretary for the sanitary …read more.

Isabella Jo Keck was stillborn Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Her parents, Josh and Andrea (Pierce) Keck, New Paris, survive. Also surviving are siblings: Madison and Jackson; maternal grandparents: Mike and Anne Pierce, Goshen; paternal grandmother, Susan Calhoun, Elkhart; and paternal grandfather, Tony (Chris) Keck, Goshen. Private graveside services will be …read more.

Tyler Lee Prater Willett went home to be with Jesus at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Tyler was the only son of Zachary Ray Willett and Kayla Leighanne Prater, Rochester. Tyler leaves behind a sister, Annaleigh Rae; and a host of aunts and uncles: Justin and Sherri Whitaker, North Manchester, Jordyn Renae Hackworth, Akron, …read more.

Judith L. “Judy” O’Brien, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 9:11 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Frederick M. “Fred” Bontrager Jr., 92, Syracuse, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. He was born March 11, 1924, in Goshen to Frederick M. and Irene Bontrager Sr. He attended Goshen High School and was a World War II Army veteran. He was married July 10, …read more.

Virginia Lorraine Miller, 91, died at 7:12 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Waterford Crossing, Goshen, formerly of Ligonier. She was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Elkhart, to Floyd and Vinie Bucher. She married on Jun 5, 1942, To Gayle E. Tope, he died May 11, 1947, in a fatal plane crash. She later married …read more.

Carl R. McMillen, 88, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Carl was born the son of Virgil and Frances (Butler) McMillen on Nov. 4, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio. After his family’s move, Carl would graduate from Mexico High School in Mexico. He would then serve …read more.

Dorothy E. Slusher, 60, rural Pierceton, died at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1956, in Kokomo, a daughter of Rev. Clarence Harold and Donna L. (Johnson) Polk. Her formative years were spent in Peru, Kokomo, Kingford Heights, Green Center and Larwill before moving to Pierceton in …read more.

James J. “Jamie” Gribben, 51, Wabash, died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at his home. He was born July 14, 1964, in Wabash, to James and Roselyn “Lynn” (Miller) Gribben. Jamie graduated from Wabash High School in 1982 and earned his Bachelor’s degree in engineering from Purdue University. He worked for GenCorp and …read more.

Isabella Jo Keck was stillborn Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Her parents: Josh and Andrea (Pierce) Keck, New Paris, survive. Also surviving are siblings: Madison and Jackson; maternal grandparents: Mike and Anne Pierce, Goshen; paternal grandmother: Susan Calhoun, Elkhart; paternal grandfather: Tony (Chris) Keck, Goshen. Private graveside services will be at …read more.

Bonnie J. Shoemaker, 77, rural Claypool, passed at 10:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born March 2, 1939, in Kendallville, to Homer and Reba (Olinger) Mortimore. She was married on Nov. 26, 1982, in Rochester, to Paul A. Shoemaker he survives. She had worked in health care …read more.

Cassandra Kay “Cassie” Dillinger, 25, Claypool, passed away at 4:37 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born on March 13, 1991, in Warsaw, to David Dillinger and Marsha Blankenship. Cassandra was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She worked for Dairy Queen, Winona Lake for a short …read more.

Donnabelle Mae Rule, 95, Warsaw, died at 4 a.m. Friday, March 18, in Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Donnabelle was born Feb. 9, 1921, in Milford, to Wallace E. and Martha Mae (Maggert) Rule, and was a 1940 graduate of Bourbon High School. She lived most of her life in Kosciusko County. Donnabelle was employed …read more.

Morris E. Cook, 85, North Manchester, died at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on Feb. 14, 1931, to Albert Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Funderburgh) Cook, in North Manchester. He married Evelyn Lucile (Coning) on Nov. 4, 1951, and she survives. He worked as a carpet cleaner …read more.

Phyllis A. Winteregg, 87, Berne, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Swiss Village in Berne. She was born on May 31, 1928, in Adams County, to the late Otto and Verna E. (Owens) Hoffman. On Oct. 4, 1946, she married Doyle M. Winteregg; he preceded her in death on June 23, 2012. She …read more.

Marcia Kay Cook, 77, Nappanee, entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord, at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born April 24, 1938, in Nappanee to Katherine Mellinger. Marcia was a lifetime resident of Nappanee. She graduated from Nappanee High School in 1956. Her first marriage …read more.

Virginia L. Miller, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier.

George Penix, 69, rural Wabash, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at his home. He was born March 24, 1946, in Paintsville, Ky. to Joe and Swannee Penix. George was a 1965 graduate of Meade Memorial High School in Williamsport, Ky. He married Brenda K. Meyer in Boone County, Ky. on Feb. 24, …read more.

Dr. Kenneth L. Payne, 77, Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center at Donaldson, following an extended illness. While there he was under the Center for Hospice Care. Ken was born in Fowlerton, to Luther K. Payne and Ruth (Van Natter) Payne, the third …read more.