Lydia Mae Burkey, age 94, passed away at 7:35 am, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born Sept. 21, 1920, in Marshall County to Joseph and Emma (Miller) Schwartz. Mrs. Burkey was a lifetime area resident. She was married to Paul L. Burkey Nov. 2, 1941, in Nappanee. He preceded …read more.