Jan Appenzeller, 71, Syracuse, passed away on July 4, 2015, at his home. He was born on Sept. 14, 1943, in Fort Wayne, to Harry H. and Betty (Harkless) Appenzeller. On Aug. 18, 1985, he married Patricia Gawthrop who survives. Jan attended Purdue University and was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was co-owner of  Appenzeller …read more.

Jane Berry, 80, of Warsaw passed away on July 3, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Jan Appenzeller, 71, Syracuse, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastund Funeral Home, Syracuse

Mavis Ann Vanderveer, 85, of Syracuse died June 30, 2015 , at her residence. She was born in Goshen,  Oct. 10, 1929, to Clarence and Mildred (Stiver) Vance.  On Oct. 7, 1951, she married Richard Vanderveer, who died in 2013. She was a graduate of Goshen High School and attended Indiana University.  She was a flight attendant …read more.

Virginia Barker, 70, Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, at her home. She was born on Aug. 13, 1944, in Jenkin Jones, W. Va., to Leonard and Lillian (Dillon) Reed. She is survived by her husband: Raymond Barker, Syracuse; two daughters: Cathy (Dan) Olsen, Milford; Sarah (Pat) Sexton, Fort Wayne; one son: Maxwell (Tiffany) …read more.

Ricky L. Barker, 68, Leesburg, passed away on April 14, 2015, at his home. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastlund Funeral Home, 7458 East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Louise (Moore) Weaver, 100, of Leesburg, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born March 29, 1915, to Flora (Crone) and George E. Moore in their farmhouse on Highway 13 near Converse Indiana. She was raised there and traveled to the one-room Drook schoolhouse in her teacher’s horse and buggy; …read more.

Wilma Jean Gall, 84, Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at her home. She was born on Jan. 18, 1931, to Gerald and Bessie (Felder) Hartzell, in Kosciusko County. On Aug. 2, 1952, she married James S. Gall, who survives. Jean graduated from Etna Green High School Class of 1949. She was a homemaker and mother. She …read more.

Vannie Swinehart, 69, of New Paris, passed away on May 16, 2015, at her home. She was born  on March 3, 1946, in Goshen, to Delbert and Tilda (Davidson) Stidams. She was a lifelong are resident. Vannie is survived by her son: Dean Swinehart, New Paris; daughter: Debra Bailey, New Paris; one grandaughter: Monica Seaver, …read more.

Marlene Andrews, 79, of Syracuse passed away on May 11, 2015, at the Lakeland Rehabilitation Center in Milford. She was born on June 30, 1935 in Goshen, to Jacob and Cleo (Moist) Blackport. She grew up in Goshen and graduated in 1953 from Goshen High School. She went on to finish her college education in 1991 …read more.

Julie Ann Huffer-Sanders, 52, passed away at her home in Albion on Friday, May 1. She was born on Sept. 2, 1962 in Chicago. She attended the Sanctuary of Syracuse as well as the Tabernacle in Kendallville. She is survived by her mother: Pam Huffer, Syracuse; four brothers: Leroy Huffer, Mississippi; Scott Huffer, Ligonier; Todd …read more.

Ruthann Hanusin, 74, Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 9, 1941, in Fort Wayne, to Robert and Romaine (Shoup) Rupright. She is survived by her husband: Ron Hanusin, Leesburg; two daughters: Kellie (JD) Hunt, Fairmount; Julie Plazek, Fort Wayne; three stepchildren: Jeffery (Lori) Hanusin, …read more.

Patricia Lou “Pati” Jackson, 75, of Syracuse, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in Fort Myers, Fla. Pati was born on May 29, 1939, in Decatur, to Edward and Ozema Isch. She was a 1957 graduate of Poling High School in Jay County, and on Sept. 17, 1961, she …read more.

John H. Hidy, 76, of Leesburg, passed away on April 22, 2015, at his home. He was born on Nov. 14, 1938, in Newark, Ohio, to Hayes and Harriet (Thomas) Hidy.  He was married to Shirley Logsdon on April 10, 1976, who survives. He moved to the Leesburg area full time in 2006 coming from …read more.

Terisa Osinski, 50, of Syracuse passed away on April 13, 2015 in her home. She was born on April 25, 1964, in Bowling Green, Ky. She retired as manager of Mid Lakes Mobile Home Park. She is survived by her son Scott, and daughter April. She is also survived by her longtime companion Marvin Wilson. …read more.

Ricky L. Barker, 68, of Leesburg, passed away on April 14, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Joel Gordon Bates, 80, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on March 26, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Wayne Smith, 87, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on March 26, 2015 at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on March 13, 1928 in Russellville, Ala. to Bradley & Jennie (Fretwell) Smith. He married Viviane Buckner who preceded him in death in 2012. He was a US Navy veteran, a Free and Accepted Mason, …read more.

Diane Kehoe, 59, formerly of Syracuse, passed away in Pittsburgh, Penn., on March 24, 2015. She was born on Sept. 4, 1955, in Crawfordsville, to Paul & Martha (Payne) Janssen. On Dec. 30, 1989, she married Mike Kehoe who survives. Diane taught for West Noble Schools for 37 years. Upon her retirement in 2014, she …read more.

Cleo “Babe” VanPatten, 94, of Warsaw, passed away on March 24, 2015 at the Warsaw Meadows. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Gene Bartels, 78, of North Webster, passed away on March 22, 2015 at his home. He was born in Garrett, on March 6, 1937, to the late Chester and Helen (Griswold) Bartels. On Nov. 22, 1958, he married his wife of 56 years, Barbara (Crow) Bartels, who survives. He was a member of the Calvary …read more.

Mary Ellen Stiffler, 85, of Goshen and formerly of Syracuse, passed away on March 20, 2015 at Greencroft in Goshen. She was born on July 11, 1929 in Millwod to Ora & Celia (Jones) Benson. She was married to Roy Stiffler who preceded her in 1996. She lived most of her life in Syracuse, having …read more.

Trinda Wegener, 64, of Milford, passed away on March 18, 2015, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 7, 1950, in Coldwater, Mich. She worked many years at Johnson Controls, Bertch Vending, and later on at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She is survived by her two sons: Scott (Jessica) …read more.

Larry Snyder, 52, of Fort Wayne, passed away on March 4, 2015 in Ft. Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne on Jan. 4, 1963 to Denzel and Mary Ann (Archer) Snyder. He attended St. John Baptist school in New Haven through the 8th grade. He then moved to the North Webster area where he …read more.

Doris J. Gordon, 84, of Syracuse, passed away on March 2, 2015 at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Aug. 2, 1930 in Nappanee to Arthur Wagner and Florence (Journey) Snyder. On Dec. 31, 1946 she married Eugene Gordon who preceded her in 1999. She lived most of her life in Syracuse …read more.

Joshua Knisley, 19, Syracuse, left his loving family to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. Only God knows why his kind soul was taken so early in his life. God must have had better plans for our little angel. Josh was born on April 21, 1995, in Goshen and was the proud …read more.

Paralee Traster, 91, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Feb. 15, 2015 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Mrs. Traster had been a resident of Rittenhouse Senior Living in Valparaiso for the last three years after living most of her life in Syracuse. She was born in North Judson to William and Mabel (Lain) Harvey …read more.

Karol Stanley, 79, of Syracuse, passed away on Feb. 7, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. He was born on Nov. 3, 1935 in Plainfield to Lowell and Juanita (Newby) Stanley. On Oct. 19, 1958 he married Sasha Hire who preceded him in 2011. He was employed at Wright Patterson Air Force …read more.

Linda Olson, 56, of North Webster, passed away on Jan. 24, 2015, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1958, in Warsaw, to Richard and Janice (Bowers) Taylor. On April 16, 1977, she married Clint Olson who survives. Linda was a lifelong area resident. She started out in floral design …read more.

Jeanne Elizabeth (Sutton) Jones, 90, died on Jan. 20, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Dec. 1, 1924, in Terre Haute, to Aubert Waldo and Madge (Garten) Sutton. On Nov. 4, 1945, she married William T. Jones Jr., who preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1987. She was a graduate …read more.

Elizabeth Varga, 74, of Cromwell, passed away on Jan. 18, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Oct. 10, 1940, in Kapuvar, Hungary to Andre and Erzebet (Bonavich) Varga. She moved to the area in 1966 coming from Hungary. She was a member of the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. She is survived …read more.

Goldie B. Pilcher, 102, a Syracuse resident since 1947, passed away on Jan. 16, 2015, at Tender Care Center in Goshen. She was born on June 20, 1912 to John and Rose Parkhurst in Brewster, Neb. Goldie married Douglas G. Pilcher in Denver, Colo. on July 20, 1941. Goldie taught at various elementary schools for …read more.

James Bassett, 72, of North Webster, Ind., passed away on Jan. 9, 2015, at the Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen, Ind. He was born on May 26, 1942, in Warsaw, Ind., to Harold and Elizabeth (McClintic) Bassett. He resided in Syracuse for 35 years, having lived the last 14 years in North Webster. He retired from …read more.

Charles ‘Chuck’ Randall Eby, 55, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Jan. 5, 2015, at his home in Kimmell after a long battle with his health. He was born on March 1, 1959, to Clarence and Frances Eby in Syracuse, and was a lifetime resident. He never married and had no children. He served in the …read more.

Homer E. Bachtel, 83, of Syracuse, passed away on Dec. 29, 2014, at the Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born on Feb. 6, 1931, in Mishawaka, to Merrell and Martha (Overholser) Bachtel.  On Dec. 23, 1950, he married Mabel Rarig who preceded him in 2011. He was a lifelong area resident. He retired …read more.

Ronald ‘Ron’ L. Freel Sr., 75, of Cromwell, passed away Dec. 11, 2014, in North Webster. He was born Oct. 5, 1939, in Huntington County, to Charles and Rosemary (Huston) Freel. On Aug. 27, 1961, he married Judith Gray who survives. He worked many years locally as a meat cutter. He retired in 2001 from …read more.

Charles H. Purdum, Jr, 94, of Syracuse, passed away Dec. 7, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born March 16, 1920, in Richmond, Va., to Charles Henry and Virginia Martin Purdum. On Oct. 3, 1942, he married Margaret Vanderveer, who died in 2000. He was a graduate of Milford High School and …read more.

Rev. Dortha E. Culver, 95, formerly of North Webster, passed away on Dec. 2, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz. She was born on Dec. 2, 1919, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Maryland and Hazel (Boyer) Greer. On Jan. 8, 1938, she married Kenneth Culver. He preceded her in death. On Jan. 8, 1938, she married Kenneth Culver …read more.

Katherine H. White, 95, formerly of North Webster, passed away on Nov. 27, 2014, in Scottsdale, Ariz. She was born on Feb. 2, 1919, in North Webster, to Stanley and Mabel (Baugher) Warner.  On Nov. 23, 1938, she married Carl E. White. He preceded her in death. Carl and Katharine owned and operated Service Soft …read more.

Victor Feschenko, 81, of Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 30, 2014, at his home. He was born on Jan. 12, 1933. He was a carpenter by trade, having worked many years in the Chicago area. He was most recently employed at Liberty Homes. He was a Korean war veteran having served in the US Army …read more.

Charles E. Minor, 92, Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Nov. 26, 2014, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1922 in Albertville, Ala., to S.J and Mamie (Moore) Minor. He is survived by his wife Zelma (Morrison). Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 29, at …read more.

James T. Stalcup, 83, North Webster, passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, in his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Tim Hursey, 55, of Cromwell, passed away on Oct. 30, 2014, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 12, 1958, in LaGrange, to Bill and Caralee (Ott) Hursey. He was a lifelong are resident. He was employed by Hursey construction. He is survived by his mother: Caralee Hursey, Cromwell; one brother: Clint (Johanna) Hursey, …read more.

Dorothy A. Keim, 85, of Syracuse, passed away on Oct. 28, 2014, at her home. She was born on Nov. 20, 1928, in Porter, to Reverend Vernon and Edith (Garpow) Palmer. On Aug. 14, 1955, she married Lemoine Keim, who survives. She was a Syracuse resident since 1958. She was a data processing manager for …read more.

Phillip Smith, 83, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, in Boonton, N.J. He  was born in Warsaw. After high school, he served with the Air Force and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Once Phil returned, he attended Missouri School of Mines and received his degree in engineering. He then married Beverly Baum. …read more.

Devon ‘Eldon’ Ummel, 87, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at his home. He was born on June 18, 1927, in Nappanee, Ind., to Edward & Edith (Anglemyer) Ummel. He married Fluella Rose Kelley on August 31, 1947. They moved to the local area in 1957. He was a school teacher, …read more.

Cynthia L. Mullins, 60, of Cromwell, passed away on Oct. 9, 2014, at her home. She was born on Oct. 7, 1954, in Warsaw, to Robert and Deloris (Hogan) Maggart. On Aug. 15, 19773, she married Rex Mullins who survives. She was a pharmacy tech at CVS for 39 years. She was a member of …read more.

Mildred Hoover, 86, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Sept. 22, 2014, at her home. She was born on Nov. 12, 1927 in Goshen, Ind., to Noble and Fay (Burson) Ringler. She was married to Ray Hoover, who preceded her in death. She was a lifelong area resident. She worked for several local business’s throughout …read more.

John Blackport, 77, of Syracuse passed away on Sept. 13, 2014 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug 5, 1937 in Goshen, Ind. to Jacob and Cleo (Moist) Blackport. On March 9, 1957 he married Dorothy Mast who preceded him in 1999. On June 8, 2000, he married Doris England …read more.

Larry Kovar, 91, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on Sept. 11, 2014 at his home. He was born on May 16, 1923 in Czechoslovakia to Metold and Anna (Chmelova) Kovar.  He married Lorraine Nawrocki who preceded him in 2013. He was a USMC veteran serving our country in WWII. He was a retired machinist for …read more.

Rita Piotrowski, 73, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Aug. 30, 2014, in her home. he was born Nov. 23, 1940, in Hammond, Ind., to Harold and Esther (Pilot) Neumaier. In 1963 she married Jim Piotrowski, who survives. She retired from teaching in 1995 from Fairview Elementary School in Bloomington, Ind. She moved to Syracuse …read more.

Ivan L. ‘JR’ Martz, 80, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on Aug. 25, 2014, at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on July 27, 1934, to Ivan and Mildred (Stouder) Martz. He was a lifelong resident of Nappanee, Ind., and Leesburg. He attended Cable School and Nappanee High School. He worked …read more.

Jane ‘Janie’ A. Kuilema, 61, of North Webster, Ind., passed away on Aug. 21, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on June 11, 1953. She was married to Doug Kuilema for 40 years. She was his best friend, lover and confi dant. She was “Momma” to LeeAnn Kuilema Miner. She was …read more.

Gladys L. Prescott, 96, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Aug. 9, 2014, at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1918, in Warsaw, Ind., to John and Esther (Auten) Hill. On Oct. 15, 1940, she married Charles Prescott who preceded her in 2012. She earned her B.S from Indiana Wesleyan University. She …read more.

Susan Kay Mock, 76, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on January 27, 1938, in Syracuse, Ind., to Earl J. and Opal (Geyer) Darr. On Dec. 6, 1958, she married Larry Mock who survives. She has been a Syracuse resident since 1982 …read more.

Margaret E. Payne, 82, formerly of North Webster, Ind., and Syracuse, Ind., passed away Friday, July 25, 2014, at the Riverside Village in Elkhart, Ind., surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 24, 1931, in Andrews, N.C., to Fletcher and Virginia Marsh. She fought a long and courageous battle as her health declined, but …read more.

Shirley Walgamuth, 72, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away July 23, 2014, at her home. She was born on July 11, 1942, in Chesterton, Ind., to Ray and Mary (Yeiter) Abell. She married Glen Martinsen, who passed away in 1979. She then married Arden Walgamuth in 1989 who also preceded her in 2009.  She was a lifelong …read more.

David Jay “Uncle Fred” Williams, 69, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on July 17, 2014, at his residence on Lake Wawasee. He was born March 5, 1945, in Goshen, Ind., to Richard Darby and Louise (Ecklebarger) Williams. He served proudly in the Navy as a mechanic and welder on nuclear submarines and surface ships. He …read more.

Richard A. “Dick” Dull Sr., 81, of Milford, Ind., passed away on July 16, 2014, at his residence. He was born July 13, 1933, in Wawaka, Ind., to Albert and Ethel (Gose) Dull. On Oct. 22, 1954, he married Mary Bornemann, who survives.  He was a lifelong area resident. He worked for Bornemann Products in …read more.

Roger Paul Taylor, 45, of North Webster, Ind., passed away Monday, July 15, 2014, at his residence. He was born Sept. 4, 1968, in Knox, Ind., to Paul and Brenda (Schultz) Taylor. He was married to Theresa Blankenship, who survives. He had lived in North Webster the last 22 years and was a contractor for …read more.

June M. Lantz, 87, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind.  She was born June 11, 1927, in Elkhart County, Ind., to Doris and Ruby (Godshalk) Hummel. On Nov. 24, 1948, she married Robert Lantz, who survives.  She was a lifelong area resident and …read more.

Jack Morris, 54, formerly of North Webster, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, in Yorktown, Ind. He was born on Aug. 6, 1959, in Charleston, W.Va., to Beverly and Marjorie (Clutter) Morris. He is survived by his two daughters: Theresa Morris, Muncie, Ind.; Tabitha Morris, North Webster, Ind.; one brother: James Morris, Warsaw, …read more.

Gladys M. Mignery, 83, of North Webster, Ind., passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, Ind.  She was born Oct. 7, 1930, in Hebron, Ill., to Kramer and Ethel (Long) Porter.  She is survived by her two daughters: Linda (Mike) Doll, North Webster; and Debra Mignery, Goshen, Ind.; a …read more.

Frances E. Correll, 76, passed away on July 2, 2014, at the Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Ind. She was born Nov. 28, 1937, in Bradshaw, W.Va., to Frank and Kelly (Anglin) Smith. In 1960 she married Wally Correll who survives. Frances is also survived by a brother: Bob Smith, Warsaw; and her sister: Darlene Kimker, …read more.

Kent E. ‘Hippie’ Plotner, 66, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on June 19, 2014, in Indianapolis, Ind. He was born on Aug. 18, 1947, in Warsaw, Ind., to Robert and Flo (Mollenhour) Plotner. He worked for Commodore Homes as well as Rinker Boat. He is a Vietnam veteran, having honorably served in the US Navy. …read more.

Dorothy L. Murrin, 88, formerly of Cromwell, Ind., passed away March 28, 2014, in Palo Heights, Ill.  She was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Richmond, Calif., to Peter and Anna (Petsch) Petersen.  She is survived by her two sons: John Murrin and William Murrin; a daughter: Linda (Richard) Sreniawski; and five grandchildren.  There will be …read more.

William Glor, 78, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away on June 15, 2014, at Mason Health Care. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to William and Hope (Manchester) Glor. He was a Warsaw resident since 2005 coming from Demotte, Ind., and Naples, Fla., before that. He had most recently been manufacturing cultured marble. He had previously …read more.

John E. White, 86, formerly of North Webster, Ind., passed away Friday, June 13, 2014, in Conroe, Texas. He was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Muncie, Ind., to Isaac and Marguerite (Horner) White. On Oct. 16, 1948, he married Bessie Ellen Rhodes.  John was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Nevada …read more.

Betty Monroe, 87, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on March 18, 1927, in Fort Wayne, to Wilbur and Florence (Scherer) Sharrick. On Nov. 24, 1948, she married William Monroe who preceded her in 1996. She was a homemaker …read more.

Gladys Irene Hayner, 89, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. A mother and homemaker, she lived most of her life in Fort Wayne. Retirement years found her and husband, Lester D. “Bud” Hayner, living at Lake Wawasee where they loved to share their …read more.

Rose Markham, 91, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Jan. 31, 1923, in Goshen, Ind., to Roscoe and Cleo (Ruffner) Goble. She retired from Weatherhead in 1972, and from Goshen Case in 1983. She was a member of the Wawasee Lakeside …read more.

Tim Kroh, 52, formerly of North Webster, Ind., passed away on May 30, 2014, in Fishers, Ind. He was born Aug. 22, 1962, in Elkhart, Ind., to John and Gail (Crawford) Kroh. He had been employed for many years as a manager at Walgreens. Tim is survived by his three sons: Jacob, Conner and Jonathan Kroh, …read more.

Daniel List, 56, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away May 25, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Dec. 21, 1957, in Greenfield, Mass., to Thomas and Betty (Lauterbach) List. On Aug. 8, 1980, he married Stacy Rogers, who preceded him in 2009. He was a self employed carpenter and lived in …read more.

Betty Greider, 87, formerly of North Webster, passed away on May 17, 2014, at HP Hospice in Springhill, Fla. She was born on April 18, 1927, in St. Joseph County, Ind., to Allen and Norma (Miller) Seifert. On Jan. 14, 1951, she married Ronald Greider who preceded her. She retired as a Home Health Care …read more.

Max Ganshorn, 91, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Thursday morning, May 8, 2014, in the home of his daughter and son-in-law where he resided for six years. He was born July 31, 1922, in Etna Green to Ople P. and Emily (Thomas) Ganshorn. Upon his mother’s death he was raised by his father and step mother, …read more.

Darline M. Sindelar, 90, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away on April 29, 2014.  She was born Nov. 5, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., to Lambert and Minnie (Sell) Craemer. On Aug. 3, 1946, she married Kenneth Sindelar who preceded her in 1997.  She was formerly a cosmetician and clerk for Thornburgs and Rinkers. She was a …read more.

Frank H. ‘Jim’ Miller Jr., 80, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014, at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 16, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Ind. On July 24, 1954, he married his wife Juanita who survives. He was employed for many years in Fort …read more.

Donald L. Meyer, 75, of North Webster, Ind., passed away on April 10, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse, Ind. He was born Dec. 17, 1938, in Hamler, Ohio, to Arnold and  Amelia (Schwiebert) Meyer. On Jan. 29, 1960, he married Dawn Beer, who survives. He worked as a superintendent at BF Goodrich for …read more.

Daryl Thomas, 62, of North Webster, Ind., passed away on March 27, 2014, at his home. He was born Jan. 14, 1952, in North Webster to Max and Jeanette (Lamprecht) Thomas. He was a faithful and loving husband to Bonnie King-Thomas. He will be remembered as the original founder and lead guitarist for the band, …read more.

Eleanor Jackson, 92, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on March 29, 2014. She was born on March 30, 1931, in Elwood, Ind., to Oscar and Ethel Smith. Living in Kosciusko County most of her life, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid swimmer, with a knack for the back float, …read more.

Joyce Pinkerton, 69, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away on March 24, 2014, in her home. She was born on Jan. 1, 1945, in Conway, Ark., to William and Virgie (Bishop) Garrison. On May 24, 2001, she married Doug Pinkerton who survives. She is survived by her son: Alan Price; her daughter: Laura Washburn; a stepson: …read more.

Melba Conrad, 90, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, in her home. She was born Feb., 10, 1924, in Huntington County, Ind., to William and Lenora (Miller) Henry. She was a Knapp Lake resident since 1956. She retired from Johnson Controls after 28 years and was a former member of the Markle …read more.

Annabelle Bieghler, 82, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away on Feb. 17, 2014, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on March 7, 1931, in Huntington County, Ind., to Herbert and Hazel Lee. In 1952 she married Richard Bieghler, he preceded her in death As a teenager in the 40′s she was a Carhop at …read more.

Robert J. Neibert, 86, formerly of North Webster, Ind., passed away Feb. 10, 2014, at Shands Hospital University of Florida Health, Gainesville, Fla. He was born on April 18, 1927, in Leesburg, Ind., to Ray and Crystal (Parsons) Neibert. On Oct. 1, 1949, he married Helen Joan Rogers who preceded him in death. He was …read more.

Jo Ann Houser, 83, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 21, 1930 in Indianapolis, Ind., to Worth and Goldie (Derek) Smith. On June 30, 1950, she married Robert E. Houser who preceded her in death. She retired from Key Bank in 1995. She was …read more.

Anthony K. Hauntz, 73, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at his residence. Anthony was born on May 14, 1940, in Milan, Ind., to the late Anthony J. and Lucille (Banushback) Hauntz Sr. Anthony attended Arlington High School. He married Judith Vail on April 8, 1961 and she survives. Anthony retired from Dana …read more.

Brenda (Close) Mell, 64, of Mishawaka, Ind., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at the Hospice House after an illness. She was born June 6, 1949, in South Bend, Ind., to Clayton and Dolores Close. She is survived by her two daughters: Lisa (Kyle) Kaczmarek, Osceola, Ind.; and Shellie (Jason) Huffer, Granger, Ind.; six …read more.

Robert ‘Bullet Bob’ Niles, 64, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Jan. 25, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on Sept. 10, 1949, in Goshen, Ind., to Butch and Vivian (Banghart) Niles. Bob was a Syracuse High School graduate. He also earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Riddell College. …read more.

Jerry Lee “Scoop” Claybaugh, 64, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2014, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 6, 1949, in Goshen, Ind., to Lawrence and Patricia (Cook) Claybaugh. He graduated from Syracuse High School in 1968 and attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, studying radio …read more.

Boung Nguyen, 32, of New Paris, Ind., passed away on Jan. 10, 2014, at his residence. Buong was laid to rest near his family in Arlington Texas.  

Dorothy (Dot) Mae (Neidigh) Wysong, 81, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 11, 2014, of natural causes in Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Sept. 17, 1932, to Ralph A. and Mary White Neidigh in Martinsville, Ind. She married Richard M. Wysong on June 5, 1954. Dot was a member of …read more.

Frances Eby, 91, formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Jan. 8, 2014, in Kimmell, Ind. She was born in Tenstrike, Minn., on Sept. 23, 1922. Fran lived in foster homes from age 7 or 8 until age 14. She graduated from high school in 1940. Fran received a scholarship and entered nurses training at …read more.

Gloria Kern, 85, of North Webster, Ind., passed away on Jan. 8, 2014, at Mason Healthcare in Warsaw, Ind. She was born Oct. 1, 1928, in Syracuse, Ind., to Donald and Jane (Burkhart) LeCount. On Feb. 22, 1947, she married Phillip Kern, who preceded her in 2004. Jean started her first business in Syracuse owning …read more.

Glen Stiffler, 83, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Jan. 2, 2014, at his residence. He was born on July 26, 1930, in Syracuse, to Chester and Mary (Coy) Stiffler. On August 23, 1956, he married Lucy ‘Sue’ Martin who preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is …read more.

Miriam L. Ridings, 90, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Miriam was born Nov. 8, 1922, in Ossian, Ind., to the late Glenn F. and Maude (Weirich) Jackson.  She married Jackson D. Ridings on Dec. 6, 1941, who preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 1990. …read more.

Judy Dillman-Morganthaler, 72, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Jan. 24, 1941, in Anderson, Ind., to Russ and Louise (Bookout) Regenold. Judy lived in the Syracuse area for the last 20 years coming from Anderson. She is survived by her husband: Tim Morganthaler; …read more.

John Sicks, 55, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on Dec. 22, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born on Oct. 21, 1958, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Dan and Betty Jo (Schirm) Sicks.  He was a US Navy veteran having served on the USS Kitty Hawk. He was employed by Tranter Graphics. John was a dual …read more.

Dr. Madelynn Allen, 63, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. She lost her long fought battle with cancer. Dr. Allen graduated with her Doctorate Degree of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 1983. She served the local community for 30 years. She began her professional career at Milford Small Animal …read more.

Thomas M. Corbat, 68, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on Nov. 17, 1945, in Fort Wayne to Merl and Sophie (Janzikiski) Corbat. On June 4, 1998, he married Lorree Snyder, who survives. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a past …read more.

William R. ‘Bill’ Graff, 77, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Nov. 25, 2013, at his residence. He was born Dec. 31, 1935, in Goshen, Ind., to George and Ida (Rassi) Graff. On July 4, 1982, he married Gladys Myers who survives. He was veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the …read more.