Tex Alan Plummer, 72 , a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away quietly at 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.  Tex was the son of the late Harvey and Nancy (Glause) Plummer. He was a 1966 graduate of Larwill High School and entered into service with the United States …read more.

Timothy G. Campbell, 58, South Whitley, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Sally E. Lewis, 76, Rochester, formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending. Rans Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.

James Lester Trout, Roann, passed away at 5:21 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2020, at his residence at the age of 69. He was born Nov. 11, 1950, in Terra Alta, W. Va., to Pansy Grace (Hull) Trout and Charles Theodore Trout. On June 20, 1971, he was married to Barbara Guin (Miles) Trout. James served …read more.

Kenneth R. “Kenny” Kerlin, 89, Silver Lake, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. He was born on June 8, 1928, in Rochester, to Russell and Pearl (Hill) Kerlin. He was a lifetime Silver Lake area resident and graduated from Silver Lake High School. He was married on Nov. 2, 1947, to Barbara “Barb” …read more.

SKOKIE, ILL. — An Illinois husband and wife, married for 69 years, had a bond so strong they died minutes apart Saturday, hand in hand, at a Skokie hospital, according to their obit.

Janice Marie (Schultz) Hite, 63 Plymouth, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Signature Health Care, Bremen, following a brief illness since February. She was born Feb. 8, 1953, Plymouth to Robert Schultz and Marian (Dipert) Schultz-Paton and had lived all of her life in the Marshall County area. Janice shared many years …read more.

Kaeden Elias Anthony Brubaker, 6, died at 4:09 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 in a car accident on SR 114 E in Whitley County.

Ron J. Shockey, 77, of Silver Lake, Indiana passed at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his residence.

Minnie P. Sliter, 71, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at 2:57 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Minnie was born Oct. 22, 1944, in Bremen to David and Mattie Jones (Pedigo), both of whom preceded her in death. On Nov. 28, 1964, she married Wayne Sliter. He passed away March 12, 2016. She is also preceded in …read more.

Martha Jane Ives, 91, of Culver passed away Dec. 17, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Martha was born on January 14, 1924 in Culver, Indiana, to Hazel and Clarence “Red” Calhoun. She was one of four sisters. She actually started school when she was five because she just couldn’t wait to go to school. …read more.

Andrew Mora Jr., 77, passed away in his home in Thursday evening Dec. 17, 2015. Andrew was born in Kerns, Tex. Dec. 15, 1938 to Andrew Sr. and Mamie (Vera) Mora. In LaPaz, Indiana on April 14, 1961, Andrew married the former Elaine M. Dietl. To this union four children were born: Michael, Jeffery, Andrea …read more.

Gene M. Heckaman, age 75, of Wakarusa, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born Aug. 27, 1940 in Goshen to Ivo “Pete” and Mona Lou “Motz” (Slabaugh) Heckaman. Heckaman lived his lifetime in the Nappanee/Wakarusa area. He was a 1958 graduate of Nappanee High School …read more.

Jesse Fingerle, 92, North Manchester, died at 4:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born Oct. 31, 1923 in North Manchester, to Henry and Ethel Mable (Patrick) Fingerle. Jesse served in the US Army during WWII. He was a production manager at Delta Rubber Company. On April 15, …read more.

Patrick L. Elliott, 72, of Ligonier, left Parkview Hospital to be home with The Lord Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2015 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 6, 1943 to Henry and Arlene (Oesch) Elliott.  On Nov. 30, 1963, he married Janice Lynn Herl at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, in Salina, Kan., and …read more.

Melvin M. Myers, 83, of Peru, Indiana, died at 7:25 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. He was born February 27, 1932 in Peru, to Vernon Wilbur and Esther Fern (Ream) Myers. Melvin was a 1950 graduate of Jefferson Township High School in Mexico, Ind. He served in the …read more.

Vasantha Methuselah, 76, Warsaw, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. She was born in Kakinada, India Oct. 9, 1939 to Samuel and Nava (Devanandam) Rogers. Vasantha was united in marriage to Mani Methuselah May 16, 1962 in India. He preceded …read more.

Elizabeth P. Yann, 91, of Columbia City, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1924 in Ithaca, N.Y. to Herbert M. and Dorothy (Barry) Peters. She graduated from Ithaca High School and received her Bachelors degree in Home Economics from Cornell University where she was a member of Kappa …read more.

Kellie Jean Mills, 54, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:34 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Feb. 13, 1961 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Jerry and Deanna (Timbrook) Leonard.

Barbara E. Haines, 69, of Roann, Indiana passed at 4:58 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 at her residence. She was born on May 28, 1946 in Rochester, to Edward and Glendon D. (Pontius) Hancock. She was married on June 19, 1965 to Larry O. Haines, who survives. She was a bank teller and a homemaker. …read more.

Tammy D. Sauer, 59, of Bourbon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

Joan (Keplinger) Castle, 82, Pierceton, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 2, 2015 in her residence with her son, Ronald by her side. She was born May 15, 1933 in Warsaw to Merle and Louise (Alsberger) Keplinger.

WARSAW — Helen Bailey Jones Latta Aldrich, age 95, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born June 16, 1920 in Pierceton, to Ralph and Pearl (Goppert) Bailey. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County and wintered in Cove Estates, Osteen, …read more.

WARSAW — William L. Griggs, 73, passed away at 2:47 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Dr. Forest M. Kendall, age 100, of Nappanee, died at 5:46 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at North Woods Village, Mishawaka after an extended illness. He was born Jan. 6, 1915, in Greenfield, to John W. and Agnes (Lonsdale) Kendall. On June 8, 1939, he married Madge Stout in Boswell. She preceded in death Feb. …read more.

David E. Phillips, 55, of Syracuse passed away on Nov. 26, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Eldon Duane Shafer, 74, life-long resident of Plymouth, died peacefully at his home on Thanksgiving evening, leaving behind the trials of this world on Nov. 26, 2015. Eldon was born in Plymouth, on May 22, 1941, to Lloyd L. Shafer and Ellen (Stuckey) Shafer. Eldon graduated from LaPaz High School in the Class of 1959 …read more.

Bethelene A. “Betty” Lawrence, 94, a lifelong Whitley County resident, died at 3:16 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she had been a resident since February 2014. She was born April 6, 1921 in Whitley County, Indiana a daughter of George Cecil and Gladys Fern (Traster) Crawford. Her formative years …read more.

Robert J. Love Sr., 81, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at midnight Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. He was born to the late Ruben J. and Lucille (Pedigo) Love on Nov. 22, 1934 in Buffalo Valley, Tenn. Robert retired from General Motors Corporation after 32 years in 1990. He served …read more.

Evelyn R. Herron, 89, of Columbia City passed away at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Evelyn was born on July 15, 1926 in Noble County, the daughter of Ernest Edgar and Nora Mae (Richards) Cramer. She spent her childhood west of Larwill in Kosciusko County and attended Larwill …read more.

Sandra K. White, 66, of Cromwell, passed away after fighting a long courageous battle, on the evening of Nov. 27, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1949, the daughter of Varen Minier and Betty (Fulk) Brady, of Wawaka. Sandy is survived by her children, Teresa White of Cromwell; Larry (Pam) …read more.

Micah Lynn Borkholder, 4, of 71985 CR 100, Nappanee, died peacefully at 12:20 a.m., Saturday, November 28, 2015 at his home after a two month illness. He was born Sept. 14, 2011 to Christy Owen and Loranna W. (Borkholder) Borkholder in Nappanee. They survive, along with sisters, Geneva Rose,  Janelle Renae Borkholder; brothers, Owen Eugene, …read more.

Jack Triplett , 78, of Rochester went home to be with the Lord with his loving wife Phyllis at his bed side at 8:18 p.m. Nov. 26, 2015. Born on June 20, 1937, in Wise County, Virginia, Jack was the treasured son of Thomas and  Sarah Stella McGuire Triplett. As the youngest of ten children, growing up …read more.

Bea Gilliland, 79, of Rochester passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne Friday, November 27.

Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Marjory Phillips, 98, of Rochester passed away at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at Wynnfield Crossing. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Otto L. Basore, 79, of North Manchester, died at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Basore was born in Sacramento, Calif., July 6, 1936. He married Barbara Blocher Dec. 9, 1961, who survives. He was self-employed in landscape maintenance for many years, and attended Old German Baptist Brethren Church in North …read more.

Mr. Norman E. Meiser, 95, of Rochester, passed away at 6:53 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Meiser was born southeast of Rochester to Charles and Etta Overmyer Meiser, Aug. 21. Living his entire life in the Rochester community, he shared his childhood with his brother Rolland. Norman and Lillian Camille Thompson were married on …read more.

Kurt Hesch, 58, of Bourbon, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 with his wife by his side. Kurt was born Jan. 10, 1957, the son of the late Donald and Mary Lou (Arch) Hesch.

Phillip Wayne Ridenour, 74, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 31, at Millers Merry Manor West in Wabash. He was born to the late Dwight and Catherine (Moon) Ridenour Sept. 8, 1941 in Wabash. Phillip has lived for 25 years at the Pathfinders Group Home in Wabash, Indiana and considered …read more.

Jane L. Fruits, 96, of West Adams Street in Plymouth, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Johnson Danielson funeral home.

Sandra S. “Sandy” Adams, 66, of North Webster, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Lary Dale “Red Eye” Reed, of the Cromwell-Syracuse area, passed away Friday Oct. 30, 2015 following a brief illness, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was 56 years old. He was born Aug. 29, 1959 the son of Dale and Mary Reed in Goshen. Like a wise man, he never married. He is survived …read more.

Frank Lakner, 82, of Bremen, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Frank was born Jan. 15, 1933, the son of the late Matthew and Mary (Horvath) Lakner. On October 20, 1956, in St. Bavo Catholic Church, he married Janet DeSmet.

Rosalind J. “Rosie” Klingaman, 65, of Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, died at 2:17 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born March 13, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana a daughter of Tony L. and E. Louise (Hively) Gaff. Her formative years were spent in Jefferson Township, Whitley …read more.

Raymond M. Askins Jr., 88, of Woodbury Drive in Plymouth, passed away with his family near at 5:05 a.m. Friday morning on October 30, 2015 in the Elkhart Hospice House. Arrangements are currently pending at Johnson Danielson funeral home.

Paul D. Popenfoose, 87, of Leesburg passed away at 3:10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

Rosemary E. Riemen, 76, of Big Lake, died at 1:29 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne after suffering a severe stroke Friday evening. She was born Sept. 17, 1939 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of John S. and Moness (Tagtmeyer) Hooper. Her formative years were spent in Fort Wayne. …read more.

Deloris Carol Fuller, 71, Pierceton, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 in her home. Deloris was born Jan. 11, 1944, in Warsaw to Shelman and Ora Lee (Hall) Marshall.

Wilford E. Coy, 81, of South Whitley, passed away at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at his home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Wayne L. Reed, 86, of Kimmell, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. He was born on Oct. 22, 1928 in Noble County, the son of the late Clarence Oliver and Ruby Irene Reed. Wayne married the love of his life, Shirley Virginia Kalb June 2, 1947. Together …read more.

PIERCETON — Armando B. Quintero, 69, of Pierceton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 in his residence. The son of Julia Quintero, he was born May 13, 1946 in Eagle Pass, Tex.

Georgia F. Schneider, 75, peacefully passed away after fighting a lengthy illness in her home at 9:53 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015. Georgia was born on November 7, 1939 in Hammond to Harry Frank and Zella Lorene (Lawyer) Bessett. In St. John, March 5, 1962, Georgia would marry Robert M. Schneider. He would precede her …read more.

N. Bruce Howe, Jr., 95, of Warsaw passed away at 12:15 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2015 in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

James A. Clindaniel, 86, Bremen, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on Oct. 11, 1928 in Bremen, the son of the late Clayton O. and Fern (Cline) Clindaniel. On December 16, 1978, he married Aileen J. Patrick. James was a third generation mint …read more.

Alice Anderson, 95, of Leesburg died Oct. 8, 2015 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1920 in Iroquois, Ill. to Bert and Selma Simmons both of whom preceded her in death, in addition her step-father Crythal Smith preceded her in death. She had previously lived in Woodland, Ill., DeMotte, Ind., Monterey, …read more.

Kitcy Joanna Bilbrey, 78, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 7, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Rose and Audi (Garrett) Carter on Jan. 17, 1937 in Livingston, Tenn. Joanna married Joe E. Bilbrey on Jan. 3, 1959, he survives. She was a …read more.

Leonardo “Leo” Abriam, 79, Plymouth, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his residence. He leaves behind his loving wife of forty-one years, Janet (Roseland) Abriam, who survives. They were married Oct. 27, 1973 in Chicago, Ill. at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Chicago. Leo worked at Western Electric in Chicago …read more.

Agnes Jane Plummer, age 101, of Columbia City, passed away at 5 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 at her daughter’s residence.  Born on Oct. 9, 1913 in Warsaw, she was the daughter of James and Norah  (Syphers) Duncan. She lived in Warsaw all of her life, until moving to Columbia City to reside with her …read more.

Walter Westerman, 83 of Warsaw, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Thursday Oct. 8, 2015 in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 14, 1932 to Walter Sr. and Pauline (Kauffman) Westerman in Warsaw. Walter was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion Post 49 and the …read more.

Josephine Fields, 83, of Packerton, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 in Signature Health Care, Bremen. Fields was born March 31, 1932, to Albert an Anna (Stephens) Hall in Prestonsburg, Ky. She married her husband, Okie Fields, July 31, 1951. Fields was a homemaker and a member of the Old United Baptist Church. …read more.

Charles Russell Smith, 71, of Claypool, died at 9:05 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his residence where he had lived for over 45 years.

Walter Westerman, 83 of Warsaw, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Thursday Oct. 8, 2015 in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Merl Dean Swihart, 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 with his loving wife of 63 years at his side. Merl had been in failing health this past year and died peacefully after an apparent heart attack at the residence they have made home since …read more.

Kenneth R. Dutton, 77, of New Paris, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 23, 1938 in Stone Mountain, Georgia to Julius and Sarah (Bowman) Dutton. On May 31, 1974 he married Mary Hardrick in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He was a member of Maple …read more.

Terry E. Lewis, 68, of Rochester, and formerly of Talma passed at 9:46 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 at IU Health University Hospital of Indianapolis, Ind. He was born Dec. 24, 1946 in Chicago, Ill. to Ted and Linnell (McGowen) Serios. He was married on Sept. 14, 1968 in Richland Center, Ind. to Beverly Grubbs …read more.

Janet L. Walters, 54, Sebring, Fla., formerly of North Manchester, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospice Home, Sebring, Fla. She was born to Harold Ray and Deloris (Greer) Walters on April 17, 1961 in Wabash County, Indiana.

Robert J. Pfaff, 72, of Rochester, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Oct. 5, 2015 at Elkhart Hospice House in Elkhart.

Albert W. Jennens 99, Rochester, and former long-time resident of Akron, passed away at 12:09 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at his residence. He was born on Aug. 28, 1916 in Middletown, Ohio, the son of Theodore A. and Charlotte (Howard) Jennens. He served with the United States Army Air Corp during World War II …read more.

John Eugene Schmidt, 75 residing in Tyner, Indiana went home at 7:55 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015.

Francis Gene Holman, 86, of North Manchester, died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Holman was born in in Benton, Ill. Dec. 17, 1928 to Orpha Holman and Gladys (Kelley) Holman, who survives. Holman was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1954. He started working …read more.

Howard R. “Grouch” Frantz, 80 of Pierceton, Indiana passed away at 2:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 in Millers Merry Manor, Columbia City. He was born Jan. 31, 1935 to Arnold B. and Clarice L. Frantz in Pierceton.

Cleo Price, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in her Kington residence, Fort Wayne.

Jean Ann Rouch, 85, of Fulton, passed away early Saturday morning shortly after arrival to Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Born in Peru Dec. 29, 1929, Jean Ann Miller was the cherished daughter of Ward and Elva Cooke Miller. Jean Ann spent her childhood in Peru. With great Tiger pride graduated from Peru High School in 1947. …read more.

Joe D. Walker, 85, passed away surrounded by his family early Thursday morning, Oct. 1, 2015 at Center for Hospice Care-Elkhart Hospice House.

Douglas Earl “Roach” Sullivan, 54, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 in his residence.

Homer Dale Sommers, 71, Rochester passed away earlier today at his home. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

William “Bill” Tinkey, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at his residence at Hubbard Hill Retirement Community in Elkhart, Indiana at midnight Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at the age of 87.

Kim Marina “Kymm” Thibert, 35, Columbia City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday Sept. 10, 2015, and with her she took a piece of our hearts. Kymm was born March 6, 1980 in Wales, Mass. She loved spending time with family and friends. She had a smile for everyone and saw the best in people. Kymm …read more.

Barbara J. Zollinger, 83, Goshen, passed away early Friday morning, Sept. 18, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Jan. 18, 1932 in Syracuse to John and Evelyn (Jordon) Bowser. A lifetime area resident, Mrs. Zollinger attended Solomon Creek United Methodist Church. Following high school, Mrs. Zollinger, performed with the Barnum and …read more.

Barbara J. Gearhart, 57, Akron, passed at 2:35 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Patricia Sue Eaton, 82, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, passed 9:17 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home Mentone.

Fred Kolter, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 6:04 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in I.U. Health Goshen Hospital.

Carl J. Love, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 in his residence.

Nick Robert Bornes, 56 of Warsaw, passed away at 9:24 pm Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 in his residence.

Janet Ann Hofer, Warsaw, went home to be with the Lord at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Parkview Whitley Hospital of Columbia City, at the age of 51. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where she attended Warsaw Community Church for many years. Janet was a 1982 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

Florence B. Armey, 92, North Manchester, died at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Melvin L. “Ledru” Gray, 92 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at his home, on the ancestral Mock farm near North Webster. He was born at home on March 20, 1923 in Pierceton (near Ridinger Lake), to Lester John Newton and Hazel Mildred (Mock) Gray, who were descendants of two …read more.

Eleanor Weyand, 80, Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Joan V. Brown, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. On Jan. 25, 1930, she was born in London, England to Charles Samuel and Francis Louise (Hewitt) Hampton. She was united in marriage to Arnold Brown on June 21, 1953 in Warsaw. He preceded her in …read more.

Olivia S. Ramirez, 67, of North Webster, passed away at 8:21 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 at her home. She was born on Sept. 15, 1948 in Brownfield, Tex., to Jesus & Julia (Garcia) Salazar. She grew up in Texas and attended public schools in Brownfield. She was married April 1967 in Altus, Okla., to …read more.

Ruth Crippes, 80, of Plymouth, Mich., passed away at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at Independence Village Assisted Living, Plymouth, Mich. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Helen E. Smith, 93, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Leon H. Miller, 43, Fulton, passed away Friday evening at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne from injuries sustained in a farming accident.  Born in Bremen on May 26, 1972, Leon was the treasured son and second oldest of Harley and Barbara Mullet Miller. As one of 10 children, growing up Leon shared his childhood …read more.

Thomas Gerard Chamberlin, 58, died peacefully in his home shortly after 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. He was under hospice care and surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Fort Wayne and moved to Argos when he was 13. He was the son of Jim and Carole (McKean) Chamberlin-Meredith and the step …read more.

Phyllis Corricelli, 91, North Manchester, died at 5:12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.  Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114W, North Manchester.

Mary Jane Brooks, 87, Glendale, Ariz., died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015 in The Gardens of Sun City, Sun City, Ariz. She was born Aug. 29, 1927 in Albion to Charles O. & Gladys E. (Frasier) Bowman.  On August 29, 1947 she married R. Ned Brooks. He died December 8, 2013. She was a homemaker and …read more.

Shirley A. Hobbs, age 79, of Wabash passed away at 5:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at Autumn Ridge Healthcare Center in Wabash. She was born to the late Foster Gatchel Sr. and Florence (Hart) Gatchel on Oct. 11, 1935 in Wabash. Shirley married Melvin Richard Hobbs on July 26, 1957, he passed away Aug. …read more.

Ralph Macey, age 82, of Plymouth died in his home Thursday evening, Aug. 27, 2015. Ralph was born in South Bend Sept. 18, 1933. After returning from Korea in 1957 as a sergeat in the 69th Signal Detachment, he enrolled at the Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne. There he earned bachelor of science in electronic engineering. He …read more.

Robert Maggart, 81, of Cromwell, passed away Aug. 29, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Syracuse. He was born on Nov. 9, 1933, in Columbia City, to Floyd and Rachel (Leininger) Maggart. On April 10, 1953, he married Delores Hogan who survives. He retired from Don and Sons Excavating in 2013. He was a member …read more.

As InkFreeNews.com continues to grow and our readership expands, we are now offering a wider coverage area for our obituaries page, which serviced Kosciusko and areas of surrounding counties. In addition to the obituaries previously provided, InkFreeNews is now offering obituaries from Fulton, Marshall and Wabash counties as well as obituaries for the southern portion of …read more.