Zelma May Folger, 72, Syracuse, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was born Feb. 26, 1944, in Elkhart to Henry LaMar and Dorothea (Mullen) Kilmer. On May 18, 1968 she married Charles Ray Folger in Syracuse. He died March 10, 2002. Survivors include four children: Donna (Mitchell) Moseng, Elkhart; Tonna (Daniel) …read more.

Kenneth L. Payne, 77, passed away in the company of his family on Wednesday morning, March 16, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center – Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Josefina M. Rudd, 71, Rochester, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday March 15, 2016, at her residence. She was born on April 17, 1944, in Ormoc City, Philippines, the daughter of Eulialio and Espectacion (Malinao) Espinosa. On April 16, 1970, in the Philippines, she married Larry D. Rudd and he survives. Josefina retired from R.R. …read more.

Mr. Robert L. Holloway Sr., 89, Rochester, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. On Jan. 29, 1927, Robert was born in Rochester to Lee Roy and Lillie May Mikesell Holloway. As one of 12 children, he shared his childhood with eight sisters and three …read more.

Dianne (Bernero) Buckmiller, 73, Rochester, died at 11:45 p.m. March 14, 2016, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Rochester. She had been in declining health for the past several years. Dianne was born on March 4, 1943, in Scottsville, Ky. to Frank Bernero and Jewell (Lewis) Bernero. She lived most of her life in the Marshall …read more.

Norma Jean Stillson, 89, Nappanee, died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she had been for five months. She was born on January 10, 1927, in Elkhart, to Devon F. “Heinie” and Hazel (Grant) Richmond. She was a lifetime area resident. Norma married James E. Stillson on …read more.

Dorothy A. ‘Dottie’ Beck, 66, Columbus, died at 8:03 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Columbus. She was born Nov. 18, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Marvin C. ‘Bud’ and Dorothy May (Yost) Beck. She was a beautician. Dorothy is survived by daughter: Jodi (Nick) Rittman, Columbus; brother: Marvin ‘Pete’ Beck; sister: Linda L. Beck; …read more.

An easy going man who enjoyed life and all it had to offer with those he loved by his side, Russell Pratt was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend. He had an endearing sense of humor and loved making those around him laugh, and his caring ways were unending. Never out to impress, …read more.

Phyllis A. Trueblood, Warsaw, passed away at 9:14 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was a pastor’s wife in the Methodist Church and was a lifetime hard worker. Not only was she a loving mother and a homemaker, she worked various jobs throughout her life. For many years she …read more.

Bailey Jean Shafer, 22 day old infant daughter of Christopher R. Shafer and Loretta L. (Gross) Shafer of Rochester, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2016, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Wayne Sliter, 69, Plymouth, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Wayne was born June 28, 1946, in Agusta, Ark. to Archie and Zora (Middleton) Sliter, both of whom preceded him in death along with an infant brother and sister. On Nov. 28, 1964, he married …read more.

Robert Loren Gross, 65, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Robert was born the son of Raymond Lawrence and Marjorie (Bower) Gross on March 2, 1951, in Plymouth. Robert graduated with the Plymouth High School Class of 1969. He also graduated from Purdue University, …read more.

Dorothy (Everest) Simpson, 98, Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, died 2:36 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Cass County, Mich., to Ralph and Gladys (Stark) Everest. She married Alan Simpson on Sept. 1, 1939 and he died Oct. 25, 1998. Surviving are daughters: Wanda Jean (Richard) Hirschler, …read more.

Barbara A. Letica, 66, Donaldson, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, March 11, 2016, at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Barb was born on April 15, 1949, in East Chicago, to Bartul and Lorraine (Drozinski) Letica. After graduating from High School, Barb never married, but she remained very active furthering her education. She first began her …read more.

Hubert R. Newcomer, 93, North Manchester, died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester. He was born in Monroe Township, Kosciusko County, to Floyd Vincent and Mary Marie (Fox) Newcomer. He married Alice Nadine Andrews Baldwin on June 2, 1946. Hubert graduated from Sidney High School, Sidney, in 1940, he …read more.

Allen Streby, 77, of North Webster passed away at 8:48 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

Kathryn L. “Katy” Bowser, 27, of North Webster passed away at 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on April 22, 1988, in Goshen to Terry L. and Eva Jo (McKnight) Bowser.

George E. Burton, 83, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Rochester.

Former Rochester resident, Jeffrey Lee Newlin, 61, passed away at his home at Crown Point.

Mary Trump, 92, passed away Sunday morning March 6, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.

As per her wishes, no services will take place with private family burial.

Rita Ann (Rohrer) Sabo, Mentone, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at her residence at the age of 56. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a 1978 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. Rita worked in housekeeping for a number of years at Grace Village Retirement Community …read more.

Deborah L. Kelsey, 65, Albion, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the North Ridge Nursing Facility. She was born on Sept. 26, 1950, in Goshen, the daughter of Homer and Loura Louise (DeMarco) Kelsey. She leaves behind a sister: Barbara (Brad) Bradley, South Bend; a brother: Adam (Pam) Nichols, Albion; several …read more.

Linda M. Bayliss, 76, Wabash, passed away at 2:27 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Mildred (Steltz) Shallenberg on Dec. 22, 1939, in Salem, Ohio. She was a 1961 graduate from Salineville High School. Linda married Carlton H. Bayliss on June 13, 1961, he passed …read more.

Roger Hendricks, Plymouth, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born Dec. 28, 1950. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Robert L. “Bob” Robinson, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 7:32 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 9, 1930, to Jesse and Meribel (Boyce) Robinson in Warsaw. He was united in marriage to Marilyn M. Kline on Jan. 9, 1953, in Warsaw She preceded him on Aug. …read more.

Anna M. Accettura, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kathryn L. ‘Katy’ Bowser, North Webster, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Ruth E. Yanuszeski, 89, Columbia City, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, at North Woods Village, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 3, 1926, in Gladwin, Mich., she was the daughter of Rev. Ericus E. Foor and Rev. Edna Grace (Robinson) Foor. She had lived in the Whitley County area since 1960. She graduated from Wolcott High …read more.

Carol S. Green, 70, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County and wife of James H. Green, passed away at 1:31 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She had been battling cancer since 2014, and had entered the hospice home on Friday. Carol was born on …read more.

Violet Anne Marie Risner, 2 ½ months, Rochester, passed away at 11:20 A.M. Tuesday March 8, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Violet was born on Dec. 11, 2015, in South Bend, the daughter of Jeff Risner and Brittany Marie Mickey. Survivors include her parents, Rochester; brothers: Maddox Daniel; Jaxon Gabriel; Xayden Michael Lee, all of …read more.

Dean C. Nellans Jr., 90, Mentone, passed at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 10, 1925, in Mentone, to Dean C. and Ethel (Tucker) Nellans. He was married on Dec. 17, 1964, in Mentone, to Jeannine Blue, she survives. Dean was a farmer and …read more.

Gerald Lloyd “Jerry” Carter, 77, Wabash, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash, where he had lived since Sept. 2015. He was born March 5, 1939, in Wabash County, to C. Arden and Esther (Neal) Carter. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Noble High School and attended Manchester College. …read more.

Ina L. Harrington, 82, North Manchester and formerly of Walbridge, Ohio, died at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Ina was born on June 9, 1933, to Virgil and Hazel (Baker) Pyle, in Kosciusko County. She worked at United Technologies for 21 years. She married Warren Harrington on April …read more.

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Robinson, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 7:32 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Ruth E. Yanuszeski, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 1:23 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2016, at North Woods Village (Inverness Lakes), Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Theresa F. Hoyt, 61, Warsaw, died at 7:44 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in her home. She was born on Oct. 21, 1954, in Peterburg, Va., to Harold and Irene (Hines) Peterson. She was a 1973 graduate of Michigan City High School, and married Robert A. Hoyt on Oct. 6, 1973, in Michigan City. She …read more.

Deborah L. Kelsey died Tuesday, March 8, 2016. She was born Sept. 26, 1950. Arrangements are pending at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center.

Charles E. “Chuck” Jones, 84, Plymouth, passed away on March 7, 2016, peacefully in his sleep. Chuck was born in Donaldson, on March 20, 1931, the son of Clara Mae (Hovis) Jones and Theron E. Jones. He graduated from West Township School in the Class of 1949. He joined the US Navy on Nov. 8, …read more.

Dean C. Nellans, 90, Mentone, passed at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Curt N. Gatke, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. On June 9, 1951, he was born in Warsaw, to Donald E. and Lucile (Andrus) Gatke. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw where he was a client of Cardinal Service, Warsaw. Curt was …read more.

Donnabell Smoker, 91, Goshen, died Monday afternoon, March 7, 2016, at the Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Sept. 13, 1924, in New Paris to John and Marie (Hepler) Smith. On Aug. 16, 1945, she married Byron Smoker at First Brethren Church, New Paris. He died July 18, 2007. Survivors include two children: Doug …read more.

Mary Dolores Hawk, 79, Cape Coral, Fla., died at 5:54 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Healthpark Hospital, Fort Myers, Fla., surrounded by her loving family. She was unable to recover after open heart surgery. She reached out for her husband’s hand to be with her in Heaven 16 hours later. Surrounded by his children, …read more.

Jeffrey Alan Starkey, 51, Argos, died at 5:01 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He had been in declining health for several months. Jeff was born on Feb. 21, 1965, in Valparaiso, to Donald R. Starkey and Leona Marie (Sensibaugh) Starkey. He lived all of his life in the Argos Community. …read more.

Fred Howard, 76, Bourbon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Fred was born the son of Homer and Edna (Allen) Howard on Jan. 6, 1940, in Magoffin County, Ky. He was a life long resident of the area . He was a trailer delivery driver for Fairmont …read more.

Earl Eugene Hill, 93, passed away on March 6, 2016, at home after a short illness. Earl was born in Redford, Mich. He married Eva Jane Nixon on April 4, 1947, she preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 1967. Earl then married Norma Jean Bulla on July 6. 1968, she preceded him in death …read more.

Joyce Cripe, 84, South Bend, passed away suddenly and went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was born to the late Gordon J. and Thelma L. Schock on July 28, 1931, in South Bend. She graduated in 1949 from Mishawaka High School. She was united in marriage on Oct. …read more.

Daniel “Les” Simmers, 83, Columbia City, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 26, 1932, in Jefferson Township, Whitley County a son of Dewey R. and Bernice (McFarren) Simmers. As a young boy, his family moved to Collamer. He graduated from South Whitley High School in 1950. …read more.

Beverly Bonnie (Burch) Stieglitz of Winona Lake, passed away at Grace Village Health Care and entered the Lord’s presence at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the age of 87. Beverly was born on Oct. 14, 1928, in Fletcher, Okla. She was the daughter of Willie D. and Lovie A. (Gilley) Burch. She was …read more.

Leona G. Hochstetler, 84, Milford, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House, where she had been a patient since March 3, after a sudden illness. She was born March 3, 1932, in Wyatt, to Robert and Nora (Enders) Kamp. On May 13, 1950, she married Howard Hochstetler. Leona was a …read more.

Melvin J. Yoder, 81, Nappanee, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, with his family by his side at his daughters home in Etna Green. He was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Kosciusko County to Jonas and Nancy (Slabaugh) Yoder. He lived his lifetime in this area. On April 7, 1959, he married Barbara …read more.

Robert Cowles Smith, 88, Churubusco, died at 8:55 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Northridge Village in Albion where he had been a resident since April 2015. He was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Towanda, Pa., a son of Edwin Valentine and Genevieve Augusta (Cowles) Smith. He graduated as the valedictorian in his class from …read more.

Russel Fahl, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home. Born July 24, 1930, in Wabash County, he was the son of George A. and Opal (Snyder) Fahl. He played football and basketball at Columbia City High School, winning the Covenant Honor Blanket and graduated with the Class …read more.

Norma Ruth Kirkpatrick, 84, formerly of Wabash, died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. She was born Dec. 6, 1931, in Marion, to Clifford and Opal (Young) Cassidy. Norma married James R. Kirkpatrick in Jan. of 1949 in Wabash; he died June 6, 1985. She was a member …read more.

Christine Siers, 76, Wabash, died at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 15, 1939, in Carroll County, to Thomas Boone Bradley and Lillian (Thompson) Nilson. Christine enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids, shopping, going to garage sales, and crossword puzzles. She is survived by seven …read more.

Lucy G. Martin, 84, Goshen, died 8:55 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the home of her daughter. She was born July 22, 1931, in Elkhart County to Eli and Barbara (Gehman) Weaver. She married Ralph H. Martin on Sept. 13, 1949, in Elkhart County and he died Sept. 24, 2005. Surviving are two daughters: …read more.

Claudia Ray White, 63, Winamac, died at 10 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, surrounded by family at her home after a brave battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Claudia was born on Nov. 5, 1952, in Frankfort, to the late Curtis Ray and Joan Donnis Pearcy Morris. She was a graduate of Rossville High School and …read more.

Jacqueline Patricia Kurtz, 87, Goshen, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the Cottage Garden. She was born Aug. 23, 1928, in Goshen to Elmer Frank and Rachel Mary (Rock) Harsh. On Sept. 27, 1946, she married Donald F. Kurtz in New Paris. He died Aug. 9, 2008. Survivors include three sons: D. Steven Kurtz, …read more.

Mary Louise Ringler, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:03 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2016, at Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman, Ohio, at the age of 89. She was born on Aug. 24, 1926, in Johnstown, Pa., to Rudolph T. Moeller and Daisy Esther (Tiffany) Moeller. On Sept. 18, 1949, she was married to Ernest …read more.

Dorothy Lucille Rumbles, 95, Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Aug. 4, 1920, in Midland, Mich., to Walter and Viola (Wagoner) Kuhlman. On July 3, 1939, she married Donald J. Rumbles who preceded her in 2003. She had lived in in Ligonier from …read more.

Emily Ann King, 81, Wabash, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at her home. She was born Sept. 22, 1934, in Wabash County, to Clarence Edward and Nellie Olive (Randall) King. Emily married Hal Rhamy King at the Dora Christian Church on March 10, 1954; he died March 23, 2010. She was the …read more.

Charles Jones, Plymouth, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Arrangments are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Sandra S. Gose, 72, Fort Wayne, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at her home. She was born March 12, 1943, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Ervin D. and Ruth F. (Jackson) Geiger. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School. On May 12, 1962, she was united in marriage to Dennis E. Gose. They spent …read more.

Mary Louise Ringler, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman, Ohio, at the age of 89. Funeral arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Rosalind M. Yates, 98, Wabash, went to her Heavenly home at 6:39 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born July 22, 1917, in Wabash, to Austin and Mae (Butterbaugh) Kirby. Rosalind was a 1935 graduate of Lagro High School, and attended Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University) …read more.

Mary Trump, 92, passed away Sunday morning March 6, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson Danielson Funeral Home.

James “Jim” Vander Velde, 77, passed away with his family by his side at 3 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Jim was born on July 3, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., to Maurice and Elizabeth (Ottenhoff) Vander Velde. He graduated from Timothy Christian High School with the class of 1956. He …read more.

Thomas Logan Whiteneck, 86, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Carmel. He was born Aug. 29, 1930, in Warsaw, to John W. and Donna C. Pownall Whiteneck. He married Marian Sayler Dickinson in 1989, and she survives. They have resided in Fishers since that time and were founding members of New Hope Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis. …read more.

Linda Lou (Brookins) Hire, 72, New Paris, died 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 29, 1943, in Goshen to Joe L. and Marie M. (Miller) Brookins. She married Thomas W. Hire on June 23, 1963. Surviving are her husband: Thomas, New Paris; daughters: Annette (Charles) Hochstetler, …read more.

Lucille M. Stacy, 85, Rochester, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Larry Michael Black, 49, Warsaw, passed away at 8:19 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, in his residence. On April 1, 1966, he was born in Warsaw, to Ray G. and Marjorie L. (Zorn) Black. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw, who enjoyed fishing. He worked for several construction companies, mainly Mishler Construction and Fenix …read more.

Eddie LeRoy Gawthrop, 66, Kimmell, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Born Sept. 5, 1949, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Thurman and Bonnie Gawthrop. He grew up in Columbia City and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1969. At …read more.

M. Jean Mullen, 81, Columbia City, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born September 12, 1934, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Cecilia A. (Troutman) Meinika. She graduated from Washington Township High School with the Class of 1952. Jean was married to …read more.

Nancy E. Sutton, 93, Topeka, formerly of Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at The Northridge Village in Albion. She was born on June 15, 1922, the daughter of John and Freda (Nelson) Stoltz in Topeka. On Oct. 13, 1946, she married Robert W. Sutton; he preceded her in death in 2003. She …read more.

Daniel J. Woolley, Plymouth, died on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. He was born June 26, 1937. Arrangements are pending at Van Gilder Funeral Home

Mildred Jean Mullen, 81, Columbia City, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Phyllis J. Faulkner passed to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, surrounded by family. Born to Willa Watson and Harry E. Lemler on Aug. 4, 1925, she was 90. She is survived by her brother: Jack E. Lemler; three beloved daughters: Barbara (Steve) Acker; Nancy (Ken) Wiersum; Jayne (Jeff) Fuller; and grandchildren: Jason …read more.

Beatrice E. “Bea” Martin, 80, Goshen, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 21, 1936, in Marshall County to Jesse S. & Rubedean (Weldy) Hochstetler. She married Richard L. Martin on Sept. 1, 1956, in Nappanee. Surviving are her husband: Richard; daughters: Anita …read more.

Eddie Gawthrop, 66, Kimmell, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Goshen General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Paul “Dutch” Kneller, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his farm. Born April 27, 1922, in Whitley County, he was the son of Sherman LeRoy and Bertha (Lickey) Kneller. Dutch has been a resident of Whitley County his entire life. He was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church. Dutch …read more.

Dorothy K. Martin, 98, affectionately known by “Mimi” to all, passed away peacefully at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Mimi was born on August 17, 1917, the daughter of the late Verl and Matilda (Barnhart) Andrews. On Aug. 15, 1936, she married Raymond H. Martin. He passed away …read more.

Anna B. “Ann” King, 80, Wabash, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 10, 1935, in Grandin, Mo. to Hiram and Wilma “Pat” (Connell) Smith. Ann married Donald W. King in Huntington, on Oct. 20, 1951. She retired from Vernon Manor …read more.

Nancy I. Sheaks, 78, North Liberty, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. She was born on Feb. 22, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. to the late Forney Ivo and Thelma Irene (Smith) Peddycord. On April 17, 1954, in Walkerton, she was united in marriage to Marvin G. Sheaks, …read more.

Marilyn J. Hix, 77, formerly of South Bend, passed away with her family near at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Marilyn was born in Plymouth on April 22, 1938, to Orla and Louise (McClure) Long. She worked for Marriott Hotel in South Bend as an …read more.

Stephen W. Rusnak, 91, passed away peacefully in Harlingen, Texas, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, surrounded by his family. Steve proudly served in the U.S.Army Air Corp from 1942-1946 in England, Germany and France. He started his career with General Motors in Cleveland, Ohio, and retired after 30 plus years as a supervisor in machine …read more.

James E. Thompson, 74, Columbia City, passed away at 10:27 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Paul “Dutch” Kneller, 93, Columbia City, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his daughter’s home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Joe David Shepherd of Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, at the age of 73. He was born on June 1, 1942, in New London, Ohio to Joe Shepherd and Opal (Boyde) Shepherd. He was a 1960 graduate of Mentone High School. Joe then served …read more.

Franklin “Gene” Kreider, 82, a lifelong resident of Whitley County, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Whitley County, a son of Riley and Tressa (Roberts) Kreider. He graduated from South Whitley High School. On Feb. 2, 1955, he was united in marriage to Shirley K. Newell. …read more.

Eldon “Guy” Jagger, 85, Columbia City, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Renaissance Village, Fort Wayne. Born on June 18, 1930, in Thorncreek Township of Whitley County, he was the son of Harry and Ethel (Shively) Jagger. Guy graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1949. He married …read more.

Sharon Lorene Logan, 61, Bremen, passed away at 3:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in her home surrounded by family. Sharon was born on May 2, 1954, the daughter of Charles and Lorene (Spone) Weldy. She is survived by her fiancé: John Pippenger, Bremen; two sons: Chuck (Amy) Logan, Columbiana, Ohio; Jeramy Girouard, Warsaw; two …read more.

Joanna L. Marsh, 76, of rural Wabash, died at 6:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born January 29, 1940 in Wabash, to Hugh and Rosea (Reed) Campbell. Joanna was a 1958 graduate of Noble High School. She married Philip C. Marsh in Wabash on July 11, 1959. …read more.

Kathryn R. Cripe, 89, Goshen, died 2:31 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at her residence. She was born Jan. 15, 1927, in Nappanee to Milo and Elsie (Masters) Stouder. She married Lawrence “Larry” Cripe on Jan. 28, 1946 in Goshen and he died Sept. 7, 2002. Surviving are a daughter: Nancy L. Buckmaster; and a …read more.

Ellen Rose (Martin) Mast, 93, Kouts, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at the Moses Caregiver Home, Valparaiso. She was born Sept. 9, 1922, in Pryor, Okla. to the late Arthur and Lydia (Egli) Martin. On June 20, 1941, Rose married Ralph E. Mast who preceded her in death on April 10, 2009. She is …read more.

Mrs. Dolores Catherine Czichilski, 85, Rochester, passed away at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital. On April 12, 1930, Dolores was born in Chicago to David and Helen Burdjinski Bolin. Dolores and Robert Ewald Czichilski were married on April 10, 1948 in Chicago. Dolores was a homemaker and cherished the time with …read more.

Cholene M. Anderson, 82, a resident of Merriam and wife of Herbert E. Anderson, Sr., passed away at 12:32 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, after becoming ill unexpectedly at her home. Mrs. Anderson was born on Sept. 21, 1933, in Green Township, a daughter of Ira S. and Helen E. (Gay) Schlotterback. As a child …read more.

Teddy Minnick was a fun-loving man who loved nothing more than bringing smiles and laughter to brighten the days of others. A hard working man who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, in his family he found his greatest joy. Teddy always placed the needs of others before himself, and he was one of those …read more.

Joe D. Shepherd, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at this time with Redpath Fruth Funeral Home.

Bobby “Bob” Conley, 73, Kimmell, passed away at 4:08 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1942, in Beaver Dam, the son of Morton and Stella (Adams) Conley. On Dec. 4, 1978, he married Lorraine Estepp. She passed away in 2002. He leaves behind four children: Candy …read more.

David Lee Stettler, 70, Fort Wayne, died at 7:36 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at his home. He was born June 4, 1945, in Wabash, to William and Doris (Baxter) Stettler. In his early years, Dave would help his family at Bill’s Cafe, the family restaurant business. After graduating from Wabash High School in 1963, …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.