NAPPANEE – Sports wraps for NorthWood’s games on Friday, May 5.

Sandra K. McFarren, 74, Nappanee, passed away at 8:18 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born Dec. 26, 1942 in Marion, to Ralph and Georgiana (Neal) Clester. Sandra married Howard McFarren on Aug. 29, 1977 in Marion.  She moved to Milford from Marion in 1988, then moved to Nappanee from Milford …read more.

NAPPANEE – Baseball and softball results for NorthWood against Concord on Wednesday, May 3.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee-based Sullivan Group is planning to add 30 jobs by 2020 as part of an expansion

Sue Ann Kulp-Shoemaker, 77, of Goshen, formerly of Nappanee, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had been admitted Thursday.  She was born Nov. 7, 1939 in Nappanee to Thomas and Pearl (Adams) Pletcher.  She lived her lifetime in the Nappanee, Goshen, and Elkhart County area.  …read more.

Menno J. Hochstetler, 89, Nappanee, died at 3:25 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Signature Healthcare, Bremen. He was born July 16, 1927 to John C. and Sara (Borkholder) Hochstetler in Elkhart County. He was a lifetime area resident. On March 16, 1950 he married Catherine Miller in Nappanee.  Menno was a farmer, and he had worked …read more.

Margaret M. Altheide, 83, Nappanee, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at her home. She was born on March 18, 1934 in Delta, Ohio, to Arthur and Mary (Garrison) Johnson. Margaret married Henry Edward Altheide, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 1977. Mrs. Altheide attended Knox High School and was a …read more.

Donna J. Egolf, 61, Nappanee, died at 6:30 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2017 at Elkhart Hospice House, where she had been admitted Tuesday. She was born Jan. 10, 1956 in Elkhart to Russell Jr. and Janice (Dick) Dumph. Donna lived her lifetime in this area. She was a graduate of NorthWood High School. On June …read more.

NAPPANEE – Sports wraps for NorthWood’s contests on Friday, April 21.

NAPPANEE – A long and drawn out night of girls tennis had NorthWood defeat Concord 4-1 Thursday.

Olive Maxine Cleveland, 93, Nappanee, died at 12:36 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Lakeland Healthcare, Milford where she had been a resident for five weeks. She was born Nov. 2, 1923 to Lawrence and Iona (Hornsby) Moyer in LaPaz. Mrs. Cleveland was a lifetime area resident. She was a 1942 graduate of Nappanee High …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:10 a.m. Sunday, April 9, West CR 900N, east of North CR 1000W, Nappanee. Driver: Janie Diaz, 17, East Market Street, Warsaw. Diaz advised that her steering wheel locked up and she struck a fence and a farm disc. Damages up to $5,000. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:04 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, East Harper Road and East CR 700N, Leesburg. Driver: Taylor L. Patton, 30, East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Patton advised she did not realize the road had a curve until she was in it. She applied her brakes to …read more.

Vickie D. Estep, 43, Warsaw, formerly of Nappanee, died at 5:51 p.m., Friday, March 24, 2017 at her residence.  She was born July 26, 1973 in Elkhart to Keevin C. and Gladie (Stapleton) Estep. Vickie was a lifetime Nappanee area resident. She graduated from  NorthWood High School and had worked at Choretime in Milford. Vickie enjoyed Football …read more.

Eli Kuhns, 54, Nappanee, died unexpectedly at 10:50 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Bremen Community Hospital Emergency Room.   He was born Nov. 28, 1961 in Nappanee to Ivan and Susie (Weaver) Kuhns. Eli was a dairy farmer and maple syrup producer. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Eli is survived by his …read more.

Harold E. Mast, age 91, formerly of Nappanee, died at 7:40 am, Friday, March 24, 2017 at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. He was born January 11, 1926 in Nappanee to Glen and Gladys (Huffman) Mast. On July 1, 1945, he married Doris Young. She preceded him in death March 28, 2002. His second marriage was …read more.

NAPPANEE – Bremen slugged its way to a 13-3, five-inning softball win at NorthWood Thursday evening.

Brett Hanes, 33, Nappanee, died at 2:52 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Goshen Hospital. Brett was born May 5, 1983 to Randy and Debrah (Duncan) Hanes in Elkhart. He attended NorthWood High School.  He enjoyed playing guitar and loved his son. Brett is survived by his son, Bryson Hanes, Nappanee; parents, Randy and Debrah Hanes, Nappanee; …read more.

Mary Louise Laser, 91, Nappanee, died at 1:30 a.m., Monday, March 20, 2017 at Valley View Nursing Home in Elkhart.  Mary Louise was born Jan. 31, 1926 to Claude S. and Hazel V. (Flickinger) Laser in Nappanee.  She was a lifetime area resident. Mary Louise graduated from Nappanee High School. She was Valedictorian of her senior class. She …read more.

Verna Miller, 93, Bourbon, died at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family, after a short illness.  Verna was born June 4, 1923 to Reuben and Fannie (Farmwald) Yoder in Nappanee.  She was a lifetime area resident.  On July 19, 1942 she married Irvin D. Miller in Nappanee.  He …read more.

Dianna K. Braden, 55, Nappanee, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 26, 1961 in Rensselaer, IN to Paul and Norma (Young) Braden. Surviving are her sons, Scott (Brittany) Braden, Goshen, Joshua Braden, Elkhart, and Tony Braden at home; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Sandy Blue, Deb Bookmiller, and Vickie Soupley. …read more.

JoAnn Miller, 76, Nappanee, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital from complications from heart surgery.  She was born Feb. 3, 1941 in Fort Wayne to Samuel and Ida (Hochstetler) Getz. JoAnn was a lifetime area resident.  She graduated from Nappanee High School. On March 17, 1967 she married Tobias “Toby” Miller at the …read more.

Arnold Paul Milliron, age 67, of Pierceton, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at Goshen Hospital from complications of heart disease. He was born on April 28, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio to Emden and Helen (Siverling) Milliron. After graduating from Boardman High School in 1967, he served in the U.S. Marine Corp and attended Youngstown …read more.

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:31 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, Kings Highway and Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Driver: Jackson R. Wolkins, 16, Robson Road, Winona Lake. Wolkins’ vehicle was struck at the intersection, but the driver of the other vehicle left the scene without stopping. Damages up …read more.

Michial Patric Thompson, II, 39, Nappanee, died at 1:47 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, from an auto accident in Noble County.  He was born May 13, 1977 in South Bend to Mike and Roberta Gail (Benson) Thompson. Michial grew up in the Mishawaka area, he later moved to Nappanee. He graduated from Penn High School.  …read more.

Edwin J. Yoder, 88, Nappanee, died at 6:48 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at the home of his daughter, Edward and Nancy Miller of Nappanee, due to natural causes.   He was born July 17, 1928 to Jonas and Nancy (Slabaugh) Yoder. Mr. Yoder was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and a retired …read more.

Jennifer Lorane Yoder, 52, Nappanee, passed away at 3:38 a.m. Feb. 25, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, due to a blood clot in her brain. She attended Woodlawn Mennonite Church, Goshen. Aside from her love for her family and friends, Mama’s greatest love was her home country of Belize. She was born and …read more.

Kitty R. Fink, 82, Nappanee, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at her residence, unexpectedly of natural causes.  She was born June 11, 1934 in Goshen to Clare and Iris (Hershberger) Dills. She lived her lifetime in this area. On July 19, 1952 she married Milton Fink.  He preceded her in death Nov. 1, 1988.  She had worked …read more.

Judith L. Thomas, 67, Nappanee, died at 10:46 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at her residence.  She was born to Freeman and Opal (Christianson) Jacobson in Albert Lea, Minn. Mrs. Thomas was a high school graduate. She got a Degree in Education at University of Minnesota @ Morris, Minnesota. She then went to study Interior Design in …read more.

George F. Sheets, 82, of Nappanee, died at 3:40 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, Fla., after an illness of three weeks.  He was born Nov. 4, 1934 in Nappanee to Charles L. and Eileen (Harman) Sheets. George was a 1952 graduate of Nappanee High School. On Dec. 28, 1952 he married Patricia Richmond …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:47 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, East Prairie Street and South Detroit Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Mosqueda Briseno, 28, West Market Street, Warsaw, and Christopher R. Dowell, 22, South Vine Street, Indianapolis. Briseno rear-ended Dowell’s vehicle. Damages up to $2,500. 1:49 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, South …read more.

Michael Eugene Whitmer, 56, Plainfield, formerly of Nappanee, died at 8:36 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 after a seven year illness, at Hospice House in Elkhart where he had been admitted Saturday.  He was born Dec. 30, 1960 in Elkhart to Robert and Betty (Miller) Whitmer. Michael was a 1979 graduate of NorthWood High School. He …read more.

Justin Lewis “Dean” Dean, 21, Elkhart, died at 12:18 pm, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 in South Bend Memorial Hospital, from injuries received in a tragic car accident Thursday evening.  He was born Feb. 23, 1995 in St. Joseph County to Frank and Donna (Logan) Dean. Justin lived his lifetime in Nappanee and Elkhart. He attended North …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Supreme Court Justices have denied the request by Scott Leon Wilkins, Milford, to transfer his appeal to that court. All justices concurred with the decision Jan. 19.

Ann M. Earl, 59, Nappanee, died unexpectedly from natural causes at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at her residence.  She was born Feb. 14, 1957 in Batavia, N.Y. to Charles and Ellamae (Hyland) Blatt.  On Feb. 22, 1975, she married Bruce Earl in New York. Ann M. Earl was a graduate of Attica Central High …read more.

Judith “Judy” Rose, 68, Nappanee, died unexpectedly  at 9:58 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at her residence.   She was born Aug. 15, 1948 in Joliet, IL to William and Loretta (Johnson) Castello. On Sept. 1, 1989, she married Charles “Charlie” Rose in Argos. Mrs. Rose spent her childhood in Shorewood, IL and moved to …read more.

Vern E. Hershberger, 78, Nappanee, passed away peacefully at his home at 9:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 after a long illness.  He was born June 19, 1938 in Goshen to Ezra and Katie (Yoder) Hershberger. Vern lived his lifetime in Elkhart County.  On Sept. 3, 1959, he married Rachel Miller. Mr. Hershberger had worked at Fairmont …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood got by South Bend Washington, 57-50, Wednesday night in girls basketball at The Pit.

Bethel S. Reaker, 68, Nappanee, passed away at home unexpectedly of natural causes at 5:35 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Bethel was born March 8, 1948 to Leonard and Jessie (Small) Stouder in Elkhart.  She was a graduate of Nappanee High School.  On Aug. 6, 1966 she married Roger Reaker in Bremen.  She was a …read more.

Beverly Jean Williams, age 79, of Nappanee, died at 1:45 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at her residence, after a 4 month illness. She was born July 14, 1937 in Kosciusko County to Dale and Louis (Laudeman) George.  She had lived in this area all of her life. Beverly was a 1955 graduate of Nappanee …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood escaped with a 36-35 boys freshman basketball win over Northridge Thursday night.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood set a program record with its 10th straight boys basketball win to open the season after beating New Prairie Tuesday night.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood concluded its Northern Lakes Conference swim duals with a pair of losses to Elkhart Memorial Saturday morning.

Virginia Ellen (Lemler) Waters, 80, Nappanee, died at 6:50 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2017, exactly 17 years after her mother.  Virginia was born March 7, 1936 in Elkhart County.  She married the love of her life, Robert Allen Waters on June 13, 1953 in Plymouth. He preceded her in death April 18, 2012. Their union was blessed …read more.

Frank Junior Hoffer, 89, died at 2:45 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, after a short illness. Frank was born Nov. 5, 1927 at home in Nappanee, to Willard and Lucy (Tea) Hoffer. Frank graduated from Nappanee High School. He served as an U.S. Navy Veteran from 1945-1947, he then attended …read more.

Frank Hartman, 80, Nappanee, died at 11:50 a.m., Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at his residence after a short illness with pancreatic cancer.   Frank was born Dec. 11, 1936 in Nappanee to Ralph and Martha (Housour) Hartman. He graduated from Nappanee High School. On Dec. 21, 1957, he married Rosemary Baird. She preceded him in death on …read more.

Rose Mast, 81, Nappanee, died at 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.  Rose was born March 24, 1935 in Niles, Mich. to Charles and Lucy (Kirk) Richardson. Rose graduated from Niles High School. On Feb. 19, 1956 she married Winifred Mast in Niles, Mich. He preceded her in death Dec. 14, …read more.

James M. Toman, 90, Nappanee, formerly of Naperville, died at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at his residence.  He had been in ill health for one month. James was born Feb. 3, 1926 in Chicago, Ill. to James and Anna (Zabran) Toman.    James was a graduate of Morton East High School in Berwyn, Ill. He was a …read more.

Mary Evelyn Hochstetler, 85, Nappanee, passed away peacefully at 2:03 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2016 at her home.  She was born Aug. 2, 1931 in Nappanee to Simon J. and Susie (Hochstetler) Slabaugh.  Mary lived her lifetime in this area.  On February 20, 1955 she married Eli J. Hochstetler in Nappanee.  He preceded her in …read more.

Harriet Jean Lightfoot died Dec. 17, 2016, after a lingering illness.  Harriet was born June 8, 1930 in Gary to Henry and Hazel Johnson.  On Feb. 10, 1950, she married Earl Lightfoot. Harriet was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters: Eileen, Marion, and Virginia.  She is survived by her husband, Earl; three children: Linda (Hubert) King, …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood’s stingy defense was key in a 40-24 girls basketball win over Plymouth Saturday night.

Bernice E. Hollar, 95, Nappanee, died at 8:45 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, where she had been a resident since January 2016.                 She was born June 28, 1921 in Elkhart County to Nelson VanBuren and Rosa Alta (Cripe) Fink. Bernice lived her lifetime …read more.

Henry Hochstetler, 86, Nappanee, died at 5:25 a.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at Signature Healthcare, Bremen, where he had been a resident for three weeks.  He was born May 2, 1930 in Middlebury to Jerry and Emma (Eash) Hostetler. He grew up in the Middlebury area and has lived most of his life in the Nappanee …read more.

Francis “Fritz” Bollman, 85, Nappanee, died at 5:15 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Lakeland Health Care Center, Milford, surrounded by his family.  He had resided at Lakeland for four years. He was born July 15, 1931 in Elkhart County to Charles L. and Amelia (Wengerd) Bollman. Francis Bollman attended Union Center School and lived his …read more.

NAPPANEE – A roaring start for NorthWood sent the girls basketball squad to a 51-31 win at The Pit against visiting Elkhart Memorial.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood escaped Westview, 60-57, in boys basketball Thursday night.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood’s girls topped Plymouth 98-85 while the Pilgrim boys topped the Panthers 120-57 in NLC swimming Tuesday evening.

Elizabeth E. “Betty” Cone, 96, Pierceton, passed away at 10 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. On March 22, 1920, she was born in Nappanee, to Frank and Veva (Goshorn) Hamsher.  She was united in marriage to Charles Cone on Dec. 30, 1943 in New Paris, who preceded …read more.

Kim Ann Truex, 58, Nappanee, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at her residence of natural causes. She was born June 20, 1958 in Three Rivers, Mich. to Lee and Bonnie (Treisch) Webb. She moved to the Elkhart area in 1975. Kim married Don Truex June 19, 1976 in Elkhart at Grace Brethren Church. …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood pulled away in the second half of a 59-43 boys basketball win over Triton Friday night.

NAPPANEE – A preview of the 2016-17 NorthWood boys basketball team.

Mary Ann Miller Hochstetler, 90, Nappanee, died at 1:05 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at her daughter’s residence.  She was born June 3, 1926 in Arthur, Ill. to Stephen and Emma (Gingerich) Miller. On Oct. 20, 1949, she married Jonas Hochstetler. He preceded her in death Jan. 12, 1997. Mrs. Miller lived her adult life in …read more.

Rosa M. Miller, 88, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital, where she had been a patient since Monday. She was born Nov. 1, 1928 in Nappanee to Manas D. and Fannie C. (Hochstetler) Miller. Rosa lived her lifetime in this area. She attended Weldy School and …read more.

Nellie Marie “Toots” (Hicks) Metcalf, 81, Milford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Nov. 23, 2016, at 1:15 a.m. at Hospice House in Elkhart. She died only two weeks after finding out she had Leukemia.  She used those two weeks very wisely to say her good-byes. She was born Nov. 7, 1935 …read more.

Marjorie Eleanor (Huffer, Peltier) Miller, 96, Nappanee, died at 11:20 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa after a brief illness.   She was born Aug. 8, 1920 in Kosciusko County to Charles W. and Dessie M. (Gall) Huffer. Mrs. Miller was a lifetime Etna Green and Nappanee area resident. She was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:47 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, East CR 1000N, west of North Koher Road East, Cromwell. Driver: Christopher R. Doty, 24, South Main Street, North Webster. Doty lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree. Damage up to $25,000. 11:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. …read more.

Alfred E. LaVine, 95, Nappanee, passed away at 12:56 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 in his home. Al was born Oct. 16, 1921, the son of the late Chester and Pearl (Weikel) LaVine. On Feb. 14, 1943, he married Thelma Bliley. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Thelma; three children: Diane …read more.

Harold Eugene “Jack” Silvers, 86, Nappanee, died at his grandson’s (Tony Silvers) residence surrounded by his family, at 3:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, after a brief illness.  He was born May 3, 1930 in Hicksville, Ohio to John and Alta Silvers. Jack Silvers moved to Nappanee at the age of 13. He was a United …read more.

Briggs Matthew Burnett, infant son of Brent and Megan (Lengacher) Burnett was stillborn at 1:28 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. Briggs was already so loved by his family: his parents, Brent and Megan; his grandparents Jack Jr. and Shelly Lengacher, Nappanee; and Mike and Dawn Burnett, Mason, Ohio; …read more.

NAPPANEE – A preview of the 2016-17 NorthWood girls basketball team.

Dennis “Denny DZ” John Zent, 87, Nappanee, died at 6:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Goshen Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.  He was born May 16, 1929, in Calumet City, Ill., to Earl R. and Gertrude J. (Vogel) Zent. Dennis graduated from Lakeville High School. He married Ruth Thornburg on Oct. 30, 1949. In …read more.

Wilma Irene Hochstetler, 92, Nappanee, died at 12:00 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born Dec. 23, 1923, in Marshall County, to Andrew and Katie (Yoder) Slabaugh. Wilma was a homemaker and had worked at Evangel Press, Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, and GCI Inc. in Nappanee.  She married Jesse E. …read more.

Robert Stutzman, 73, Goshen, formerly of Milford and Nappanee, died at 2:08 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at Goshen General Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sunday.  He was born April 14, 1943 in Gravelton to Alvin and Nettie (Deeter) Stutzman. He graduated from Bethany Christian High School. He lived his lifetime in this area. Robert …read more.

NAPPANEE — Mary Miller’s new prized possession is a cabin built near New Paris before the Civil War.

Don W. Housour Sr., 85, Nappanee, died at 4:44 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital. He had been in failing health for one and a half years.  Don was born June 2, 1931 in Wakarusa to Anson and Nellie (Loucks) Housour. He was a lifetime resident to the Nappane/Wakarusa area.  On April 15, 1953 …read more.

Rayden Lee Trusty, infant son of Heather Marlow and Michael Trusty, Goshen, died at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, Oct.  13, 2016 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne where he had been transferred after his birth at 1:47 a.m. at Goshen Hospital. Rayden is survived by his parents; sister, Raelynn Marlow;  brother, Ryder Oden both at home; grandfather, …read more.

Kelly R. Kuhn, 51, Nappanee, died at 10:20 am, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at her residence after a three year battle with ALS. She was born Feb. 10, 1965 in Bremen to George E. and Carol Diane (Deardorff) Stanifer. Kelly lived her lifetime in Nappanee. She was a 1983 graduate of NorthWood High School. Her …read more.

Makila Alexis Rose Fahlbeck, three months, Nappanee, died at 5:07 p.m. unexpectedly, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at South Bend Memorial Hospital.  She was born June 25, 2016 in Elkhart to Nick Hunsberger II and Amanda Fahlbeck. Makila is survived by her parents; sister, Mariah Fahlbeck; brother, Nick “Charles” Hunsberger III; grandparents: Cheryl (Mike) Fahlbeck, Nappanee; …read more.

Carl “Kelly” Hunsberger Jr., 87, Wakarusa, went home to be with Jesus, at 4:42 a.m., Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at his residence.  He was born Feb. 3, 1929 in Elkhart to Carl Sr. and Ruth (Mishler) Hunsberger. Carl Hunsberger was a 1947 graduate of Wakarusa High School and served in the Indiana National Guard. On April 25, …read more.

Mary Helmuth, 94, Goshen, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare. She was born Nov. 2, 1921 in Nappanee to John M. and Anna (Miller) Miller. On Aug. 9, 1947 she married Joseph G. Helmuth in Goshen. He died August 23, 2001. Survivors include four daughters: Dee (John) Birkey, Carol (Martin) Honderich and …read more.

Roland E. Heckaman, 84, Nappanee, died at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

William J. Coultas, 77, Nappanee, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at his residence, of natural causes.  William was born June 30, 1939 in Niles, Mich. to William and Alice Coultas. He married Cynthia Coultas, she preceded in death in 1989. William was a 1959 graduate of Berrien Springs High School. He was a truck driver. He was a member …read more.

Max D. Sheets, 87, Goshen, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare, where he had recently been admitted.

Eryl D. Burnworth, 92, Nappanee, died at 1:23 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at Greencroft Healthcare Center, Goshen, where she had resided since April.

NAPPANEE — When dawn broke Saturday morning in Nappanee, organizers of the town’s 41st annual Apple Festival wondered if Mother Nature was going to wash out the busiest day of the event.

In fact, the rain did put a bit of a damper on the morning’s parade, but not enough to stop several hundred people from lining the parade route down Market Street. Fire engines, police cars, the NorthWood High School Red Regiment marching band and dozens of floats, groups and other entries stepped off sharply at 10:30 a.m. for the journey through the Elkhart County town.

Verba D. Hochstetler, 81, Nappanee, died peacefully at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren at her daughter’s residence.  She had been in ill health following a stroke one year ago.  She was born July 21, 1935 in Marshall County to Daniel J. and Emma D. (Yoder) Mullet.    On …read more.

Donnabelle “Donsie”  J. (Hepler)  Monhaut, 83, Nappanee, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born June 3, 1933, in Kosciusko County to Fred O. and Mary Louise Mays Hepler.  She attended Bechnell School in Scott Township and graduated from Nappanee High School in 1951.  After graduation she went …read more.

Katie A. Slabaugh, 94, Nappanee, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.  She was born April 24, 1922, in Nappanee to Daniel I. and Barbara S. (Schmucker) Hochstetler. On Dec. 28, 1944, she married Daniel T. Slabaugh. He preceded in death Jan. 15, 2003. Mrs. Slabaugh lived her lifetime …read more.

Bonnie Jean Hepler, 89, Nappanee, died peacefully at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at her residence. She had been in ill health following a stroke 13 years ago. She was born Aug. 17, 1927, in Nappanee on the family farm to George and Gladys (Kring) Grimm. She lived her lifetime in this area. She …read more.

Robert E. Whitmer, 84, Nappanee, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Sept. 3, 2016, at his residence of natural causes. He was born June 30, 1932, in Syracuse to Pearl Whitmer. On Nov. 26, 1954, he married Betty Ann Miller.  Mr. Whitmer lived most of his life in Nappanee. He had worked at Coppes Kitchen, Nappanee, for …read more.

Harold Ray Martin, Wakarusa, died on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Beardsley House Assisted Living. He was 88. Harold was born on July 7, 1928, in Wakarusa, to Monroe and Annette (Shaum) Martin. Harold was a member of the Old German Baptist New Conference. In 1948, he married Verla Jean (Wenger) and together they had …read more.

NAPPANEE — Amish Acres in Nappanee will be hosting a Scarecrow Contest and Reunion Sept. 16 – Oct. 30. It takes 200 scarecrows to return to the farm for their annual reunion to stand guard along the lane as the hay wagon hauls kids to the pumpkin patch during Fall Harvest Days at Amish Acres.

MILFORD — Milford is among 121 Northern Indiana cities, towns and counties receiving funds from the Indiana Department of Transportation as part of the state’s Community Crossings matching grant fund. The town received $41,911.62 for use in road surfacing, bridge rehabilitation, road reconstruction and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in connection with road projects. “Northern …read more.

Otto Beer Jr., 84, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at his home after failing health over the past year.

Rev. Charles Pletcher Jr., 94, Nappanee, passed on to his heavenly home at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at his residence. He lived his lifetime in this area. He was born March 7, 1922, to Charles D. and Emma (Herr) Pletcher in Nappanee. Rev. Charles graduated from Nappanee High School and attended Goshen Mennonite …read more.

NAPPANEE – Tippecanoe Valley played its first official high school soccer match Thursday, an 8-0 loss at NorthWood.

Darin Michael Curtis passed away early Thursday morning at IU Health Goshen Hospital after a short struggle with advanced lung cancer. He is survived by his two daughters: Susan, 12; and Payton, 4; his father: Fred (Eva) Curtis; siblings: Kellie (Brian) Malone; Bart (Sara) Curtis; Christopher (Esther) Curtis; girlfriend: Miriam Hochstetler; along with stepsister: Michelle …read more.

Edna L. Yoder, 62, Nappanee, died peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. She had been ill with cancer for three years. Edna was born Oct. 5, 1953, in Elkhart to LeRoy E.G. and Katie N. (Hershberger) Miller. She lived her lifetime in Nappanee. On May 31, 1973, she married …read more.

Mary L. Yoder, 86, Nappanee, died at 9:20 p.m. Aug. 10, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born Dec. 26, 1929, to Levi D. and Emma C. Stutzman. On Dec. 7, 1948, she married Earl D. Yoder, who died Oct. 6, 1972. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the …read more.

Helen Louise “Weeze” Truex, 90, Nappanee, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided since May. She was born Nov. 12, 1925, in Kosciusko County to Dewey and Mildred (Hapner) Hoffer. On Aug. 5, 1965, she married Dale “Twink” Truex. He preceded in death April 30, 1976. Helen …read more.