Michael A. Zeider, 61, of Plymouth, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at home. He was born April 20, 1953, to Charles and Patricia (Cooley) Zeider in Plymouth. Mike recently retired after working for over 40 years with the Indiana State Highway. He thoroughly enjoyed his job as a project manager and loved to …read more.

Steven Lee Bollman, 57, of New Paris, Ind., and formerly of Bremen, Ind., passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. He was born Dec. 20, 1956, to Francis and Delores (Heckaman) Bollman in Bremen. Steve served honorably in the U.S. Army and went on to work in construction for many years. Steve was a thrill seeker, …read more.

Louis ‘Louie’ R. Bollenbacher, 82, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away Aug. 7, 2014, at his residence. On May 5, 1932, Louie was born to Jesse and Amelia (Berger) Bollenbacher.Louie graduated from Bremen High school in 1951. He married Rachael Pfeiffer on July 31, 1954; she passed in April of 1988. Louie married Birdena (Lambright) Yoder …read more.

Richard K. Lunn, Jr., 63, of Bremen, Ind., passed away on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Richard was born on April 5, 1951, in Bremen, Ind., to Richard K. and Lulu L. Volquardson Lunn, Sr. He was a graduate of Bremen High School, with the class of 1969. On June 24, …read more.

A Warsaw man was taken into custody yesterday morning after allegedly breaking into a funeral home in the northern portion of Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County officials were contacted Tuesday morning at 6:44 a.m. from employees at Katies’ Kwik Mart convenience store, 101 S. Main St., Leesburg, regarding the unusual actions of the driver of a …read more.

Benjamin Eli Bingham Sr., 62, of Elkhart, Ind., passed away July 31, 2014, at Elkhart General Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 19, 1952, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Norman and Eileen Bingham. He married Martha J. Smith on March 3, 2003; she preceded him in death on Sept. …read more.

Doris Marie Fox, 79, of Niles, Mich., passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Ind. She was born July 20, 1935, to Frank and Dorothy (Dicus) Winger in Mishawaka. Doris married Charles Fox on Nov. 4, 1952, in Silver Lake, Ind.; he survives. Doris attended Madison Township High …read more.

Elvina M. Knepper, 101, of Milford, Ind., passed away July 22, 2014, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. She was born Dec. 6, 1912, in Cando, N.D., to Basil and Emma (Hanson) Drake. Elvina graduated from Egeland High School in North Dakota. Elvina married Wilbur Knepper on Oct. 29, 1930; he preceded her in death on July …read more.

Evan Oliver Manges, 77, of Bremen, Ind., passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014, at home. He was born Feb, 17, 1937, to Dillman and Minna (Schutz) Manges. In 1955, Evan graduated from Bremen High School where he was voted “most athletic.” After graduating, he married Sharon Swank and together they had four children. In …read more.

Bertha LaVonne Moneyheffer, 93, of Milford, Ind., passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born Jan. 26, 1921, to Orb and Ella (Brundage) Newcomer in Elkhart County, Ind. Bertha Graduated from New Paris High School in 1939. She married Delbert Moneyheffer on Oct. 25, 1942, at the Union Center …read more.

Mary Catherine Anglin Stookey, 96, formerly of Leesburg, Ind., passed away Monday, June 2, 2014, at the Prairie Lakes Health Campus, Noblesville, Ind. She was born Feb. 18, 1918, to the late Raymond F. and Allie N. (Stackhouse) Anglin in Nappanee, Ind., and attended school in Milford, Ind. On Nov. 29, 1934, she married Emra …read more.

Gloria J. Eash, 72, of Goshen, Ind., passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014, at I.U. Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 11, 1941, in Goshen to Orrin and Elaine (Miller) Yoder. She attended the Dutchtown Brethren Church, was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed traveling. She was a very humble and caring …read more.

Delilah ‘Dee’ Mae (Miller) Wuthrich, 85, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born Jan. 16, 1929, in Nappanee, Ind., to Marshall and Marie (Whitehead) Miller. On April 3, 1948, she married Donald E. Wuthrich. They were married 50 years. Living with …read more.

Stephen Ray Kessinger, 39, of Bremen, Ind., passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014. His last ride led him home to be with God. He was born May 19, 1974, to Cheryl Kessinger. In his life he amazingly touched so many lives with his big heart. Steve was employed at Newmar Corporation in Nappanee, Ind., and loved …read more.

Mary Helene ‘Chippy’ (Thomas) Levernier, 89, of Milford, Ind., passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. She was born April 29, 1925, in Warsaw, Ind., to Cloyse and Mary (Wallace) Thomas, she married Daniel Levernier on Feb. 12, 1944, at Lake Wawasee; he survives. She graduated from Milford High School in …read more.

Mildred Levy, 96, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at her home. She was born to Oscar and Hulda (Beer) Graff on Dec. 7, 1918. She married Raymond Levy of Bluffton on Aug. 17, 1946; he preceded her in death on May 7, 1991. Mildred graduated from Milford High School and …read more.

Doral E. ‘Zeke’ Haab, 70, of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Milford, Ind., passed away on April 23, 2014, at Lawrence Manor. He was born on Oct. 14, 1943, in Goshen, Ind., to Perry and Esther (Cooper) Haab. Doral was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Milford Church of the Brethren. …read more.

Benjamin J. Sharp, of Milford, Ind., passed away shortly after his birth on March 15, 2014, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Benjamin is survived by his parents: Virgil and Christa (Veach) Sharp, Milford; maternal grandparents: Randy Veach, Milford; and Cindy Collins, Bristol, Ind.; paternal grandparents: Danny and Vicki Sharp, Milford; great-grandparents: Frank and Jerri Rink, …read more.

Laura S. Miller. 76, of Milford, Ind., passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Laura was born Jan. 3, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia to Walter and Thelma (Trinkle) Blessing. She married David Miller on Nov. 8, 1962; he survives. Laura loved her family and was always involved in her children’s and …read more.

Willis E. Berkey, 87, of Bourbon passed away February 14, 2014 at St Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. He was born April 22, 1926 to Harry and Bertha (Schrock) Berkey. He married Sara Harris on Aug 11, 2006; she survives. Willis was preceded in death by his second wife Marie Berkey on June 17, …read more.

Alice Betty Farrington, 90, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 9:55 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born April 19, 1923, in Goshen, Ind., to Walter Albert and Zora Fay (Troup) Phillips. On May 14, 1941, she married Robert E. Farrington; he preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1996. …read more.

Wilma ‘Faye’ Bradley, 64, of Prestonsburg Ky., and formerly of Milford, Ind., passed away Dec. 22, 2013, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, Ky. She was born Sept. 10, 1949, in Prestonsburg, to Ulysses and Eunice Wright. After retiring from Chore-Time Brock, she moved to Kentucky in 1996 to be closer to her …read more.

Madelyn Noel Stephenson, 19, of Granger, Ind., and formerly of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on Jan. 3, 2014, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Madelyn was the daughter of Pam (Chad) Smith of Granger and Jason Stephenson of Milford, Ind. Madelyn studied dance at LeeAnn Stewart School of Dance, attended Leesburg Elementary, Lakeview Middle …read more.

Mildred M. Davis, 96, of Bremen, Ind., passed away, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at Community Hospital of Bremen. She was born Aug. 22, 1917, in Plymouth, Ind., to Jacob O. and Core E. (Huff) Yockey. Mildred married Ernest W. Davis on Sept. 14, 1940; he preceded her in death. Born and raised in Marshall County, …read more.

Faye Bradley passed away Dec. 22, 2013. There will be a celebration of life for Faye Bradley at noon Saturday, Jan. 11, at Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, Ind., with burial to follow in the Milford Cemetery. Family and friends can gather two hours prior to the service.

Gerald L. ‘Jerry’ Crowl Jr., 63, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, at his residence. He was born Dec. 4, 1950, to Gerald Sr. and Ruth (Behnke) Crowl. On Feb. 4, 1993, he married Colleen Mishler; she survives. Born and raised in the area, Jerry was a local farmer and owner …read more.

Eldon J. Sorensen, 83, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. He was born Jan. 10, 1930, in Milford to Emil and Edna (Wheeler) Sorensen. He married Nola Morehouse who preceded him in death on April 20, 2004. Eldon was a lifetime area resident who worked many …read more.

Jack B. Ingle, 77, of Plymouth, Ind., passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at the Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Ind. He was born on July 7, 1936, to Dorsey and Nyma (Worden) Ingle. On May 25, 1956, he married Geraldine Shappee. She survives. Jack was a loving husband, father and grandfather and loved his family …read more.

Wilfred “Willie” L. Cline, 85, of Nappanee, Ind., and formerly of Bremen, Ind., passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, in his home. Willie was born Oct. 3, 1928, in Bremen to the late Charles and Lena Cline. He attended LaPaz High School and after graduation in 1947, he became self-employed as a farmer on …read more.

Marilyn ‘Sue’ Wolferman, 81, of Milford, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 26, 1932, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Otto and Elva (Charlton) Wiggs. She married Donald P. Wolferman on Aug. 20, 1950; he preceded her in death on Dec. 20, 2008. Sue loved spending time …read more.

M. Pearl Avalos, 87, of Milford, Ind., passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at Avalon Village in Ligonier, Ind. She was born Sept. 16, 1926, in Saint Joe, Ariz., to Charlie and Maudie (Bagley) Baker. Pearl has been an area resident since 1952 and attended the Milford United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading her Bible …read more.

Andrew DeWayne Ginther, 30, of Bremen, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. He was born on Jan. 24, 1983, to Herman and Lori Ann (Yarian) Ginther in South Bend, Ind. Andy graduated from Bremen High School in 2002. It was no surprise that he continued his work in local fields as a farmer. His passions …read more.

Elmer Rapp, 91, of Milford, Ind., passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, in IU Goshen Hospital. He was born April 1, 1922, to Andrew and Louise (Stieglitz) Rapp. He married Norma Mason on Feb. 24, 1951, in Milford. Elmer was a lifetime farmer and was employed as a mechanic for 53 years at Sharp Hardware …read more.

Terry Haab, 73, of Dewart Lake (Milford, Ind.) and Bonita Springs, Fla., passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital from complications during a routine surgical procedure. Terry was born on Sept. 22, 1939, in Warsaw, Ind., to George and Pearl Haab, both of whom have preceded him in death. On Dec. 17, …read more.

Bruce Rogers Jr., 83, of Milford, Ind., passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1929, in Elkhart County, Ind., to Bruce Sr. and Mary (Fox) Rogers. He married Maxine Pease on July 31, 1950. Bruce worked for several years in the mobile home industry and CTB Inc. …read more.

Marie Ritenour, 89, of Elkhart, Ind., passed away at Elkhart Hospice House on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. She was born on Feb. 9, 1924, in Bremen, Ind., to Charles and Essie (Bennett) Hummel. Marie is survived by her daughter: Beverly (Greg) Samons, Bourbon, Ind.; a grandson: Steve (Kari) Samons, Fort Wayne; granddaughters: Samantha and Katelin …read more.

Stanley J. Harper, 87, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at Visiting Nurses Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born May 20, 1926, in New Haven, Ind., to Emmet E. and Fannie G. (Greenawalt) Harper. Stan married Cindy Bucher on May 16, 1976; she survives. Stan served in the US …read more.

Richard L. “Rick” Coy Jr., 46, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Aug. 12, 2013. He was born on Sept. 10, 1968, in Goshen, Ind. to Richard Sr. and Nancy (Plank) Coy. He married Lori Golden on Jan. 8, 1993; she survives. Rick was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family and …read more.

Charles Gigous, 40, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Charles was born to Alan and Linda (Lemler) Gigious on April 26, 1973. Charles graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1993.  He married his one and only true love, Sherry Lynn Foster Gigous on Dec. 17, 1994. Together they were blessed by …read more.

Margie E. Chupp, 88, of Milford, Ind., passed away on July 26, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born on March 15, 1925, in Judsonia, Ark., to Frank and Ellen (Stevens) Nichols. She married Carl Chupp on Aug. 28, 1943. He survives. Margie moved to Indiana in 1948 after living in Arkansas. She was …read more.

Rose Lucille “Lou” Lovell, 77, of Milford, Ind., passed away on July 26, 2013, at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. She was born on March 6, 1936, in Lawrence, Mass., to Joseph and Roseanna (Guilmette) Theberge. She married Norman S. Lovell on Sept. 9, 1956; he passed away on Aug. 16, 2009. Lucille moved to …read more.

Nancy R. Slavey, 73, of Bremen, Ind., passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at IU Health Goshen, Ind. She was born to Reinert and Doris (Chase) Husmann on June 13, 1940, in LaCrosse, Wiscon. Nancy graduated from Valparaiso High School with the class of 1958. She went on to work for 1st Source Bank for …read more.

Rosetta M. (Chupp) Miller, 87, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 10 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born May 5, 1926, to Ira and Katie (Stutzman) Chupp. On Dec. 23, 1944, she married Ralph Miller who preceded her in death. In 1986, she moved from Milford to Sarasota, …read more.

Luetta ‘Sue’ Myers, 62, of Bremen, Ind., passed away on July 13, 2013, at Millers Merry Manor, Wakarusa, Ind. She was born Dec. 17, 1950, in Bremen, Ind., to William and Pearl (Sibert) Myers. Luetta was a lifetime area resident. Luetta graduated from Bremen High School in 1969. She furthered her education at Grace College, …read more.

Michael A. Disher, 45, of Bourbon, Ind., passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born Aug. 20, 1967, in Warsaw, Ind., to Eldon and Beverly (Bills) Disher. Mike married Vanessa Bowling on April 9, 1994, in Warsaw. Mike had been a great and …read more.

Florence Nemeth, 97, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013. She had lived in Milford for most of her life. She is survived by her only daughter: Jan Strahl, California; two granddaughters; Samantha Sandvig and Ali Gholson, both of California; three great–grandchildren: Austin, Jackson and Ella Sandvig, all of California; two brothers: John Buhrt …read more.

Max Raymond Anglin, 97, Northbrook, Ill., passed away at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Rosewood Care Center in Northbrook. He was born on May 24, 1916, in Winona Lake, Ind., to Allie (Stackhouse, Anglin) Mosier and Raymond Anglin. His father died when he was 3 years old and his mother remarried George Mosier …read more.

Dale Allen Rogers, 59, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Friday, May 31, 2013, at his residence. He was born Sept. 10, 1953, in Milford, Ind., to Bruce and Maxine (Pease) Rogers Jr. Dale was a hard working guy, living by the motto, “There is no job to big or too small for me to handle.” …read more.

Harlan J. Wuthrich, 84, of Milford, Ind., passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born Aug. 22, 1928, in Milford to Peter and Laura (Graff) Wuthrich. On Oct. 20, 1950, he married Nancy Knee, who survives. Harlan was a lifelong area resident and was an area farmer until his …read more.

William ‘Bill’ D. Heltzel, 82, of Bremen, Ind., passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Hospice House of Elkhart, Ind. Bill was born on July 21, 1930, to William and Mary (Patterson) Heltzel in Bremen. In 1964, he married Nina Marie Weldy; she proceeded him in death. Bill retired from Bremen Castings after 30 …read more.

Dale Richard ‘Rick’ Stump Jr., 68, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Milford, Ind., passed away on Dec. 11, 2012. Rick was born on Oct. 7, 1944 in California to Dale Sr. and Glennis Stump. He married Betty Hastings who preceded him in death. Rick is survived by his parents; a daughter: Danielle Stump, Fla.; a …read more.

Indiana’s first governor to serve two consecutive terms has passed away. Former Gov. Dr. “Doc” Otis Ray Bowen died Saturday, May 4, at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, Ind. He was 95. “Doc” Bowen was a graduate of Francesville High School and went on to receive his A.B. in 1939 and M.D. in 1942 …read more.

Robert Jessop Beer, 69, of Milford, Ind., passed away unexpectedly at 10:53 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. He was born Aug. 8, 1943, to Harry L and D. Lucille (Jessop) Beer. He married Jacquelyn (Craft) on Sept. 11, 1965, she survives. Robert (Bob) was a life long resident of …read more.

Patricia A. Kauffman, 57, Bremen, Ind., passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013, at the Hospice House of Elkhart, Ind. She was born on July 7, 1955, to Roger D. Weil and Willodene “Keifer” Schrock in Elkhart. She married Vernon Kauffman, Sr.; he survives. Patricia was a member of the Granger Community Church. Patricia is survived …read more.

Arnoldo Garza, 78, of Milford, Ind., passed away on March 21, 2013, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. He was born on Dec. 22, 1934, in Brownsville, Texas, to Cruz and Julia (Sias) Garza. Arnoldo honorably served his country in the United States Army and retired from Merchant Metals in Goshen. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and …read more.

Joseph Detweiler, 79, of Nappanee, Ind., and formerly of Bremen, Ind., passed away peacefully at Community Hospital of Bremen on Friday, March 15, 2013. He was born on Dec. 7, 1933, in Chateau, Okla., to Levi and Lydia Ann (Hochstetler) Detweiler. On May 25, 1962, he married Rose Marie Schutz; she preceded him in death …read more.

Charlotte Edel, 88, formerly of Bremen, Ind., passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born Nov. 18, 1924, to John and Inez (Frenger) Edel in Bremen. Charlotte was born into a very large and loving family. She graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1942. She was a …read more.

Donna M. Fisher, 94, of Milford, Ind., passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at IU Goshen Hospital. She was born July 10, 1918, in Milford to Harry A. and Nina (Sharp) Doty. On Dec. 2, 1945, she married Noble Fisher who preceded her in death. Donna was a lifetime area resident and worked as the …read more.

Robert “Dennis” Rhea, 67, of Bourbon, Ind., passed away on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born in Riverton, Wyo., on April 24, 1945. On Aug. 26, 1967, Dennis married Mary Purdum. After graduating high school, Dennis honorably served his country for four years in the United States …read more.

Harold Bellman, 88, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Nov. 26, 1924, to Earl and Zulo (Stump) Bellman in Bremen, Ind. On March 2, 1944, he married Betty Hand; she passed in November 2011. Harold was a graduate of Bremen High School and …read more.

Kenneth C. “Blackie” Wright, 65, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Feb. 21, 2013. He was born Sept. 26, 1947, in Martin, Ky., to Ulysses and Eunice (Woods) Wright. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He worked for and retired from Dutchman Industries. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed going to …read more.

Cornelius W. Reuter, 99, of Milford, Ind., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born March 7, 1913, in Milford to Michael and Elma (Berkey) Reuter. He married Lois E. Reuter on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937; she preceded him in death on July …read more.

Bill Speicher, 82, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Greencroft HealthCare, Goshen, Ind. He was born as Carl William Speicher on Oct. 30, 1930, in Milford to Charles and Pauline (O’Haver) Speicher. He married Joan Kreider who preceded him in death on Dec. 7, 1998. Born and raised in Milford, …read more.

Trena Lakins, 52, of Bremen, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Ind. She was born on Nov. 7, 1960, to Michael and Janet (Knoblock) Levy in Bremen. Trena graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1979. On Nov. 22, 1985, Trena married Michael Lakins in …read more.

John C. Hare, 65, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 18, 1948, in Elkhart County, Ind., to Lewis and Bettie (Albert) Hare. John attended Milford High School and was a volunteer with the Milford Volunteer Fire Department for many years. John is survived by …read more.

Nelson J. Morehouse, 95, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. He was born on Aug. 17, 1917, in Goshen, Ind., to Samuel Guy and Lydia (Rowdabaugh) Morehouse. Nelson married Betty Josephine Pinkerton on Aug. 16, 1942; she preceded him in death in 1972. Nelson was a lifetime resident who …read more.

Barbara Place, 75, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Jan. 11, 2013, at Greencroft Gables due to complications of a broken hip. Barbara was born May 20, 1937, in Milford, Ind., to Noble and Hazel (Adams) Johnson. On April 20, 1957, she married Alfred Place who preceded her in death on March 12, 1973. Barbara …read more.

Mildred I. Charlton, 85, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. She was born on Jan. 6, 1928, in Nappanee, Ind., to Charles and Louise (Stump) Losee. Mildred graduated from New Paris High School and worked for Homecrest in Goshen. She was a member of the First Brethren Church of Nappanee and …read more.

Richard Eugene Smith, 91, Bremen, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, Ind. Richard was the son of Everett and Lucille Smith, born Oct. 28, 1921, in Vermillion County. He married Madge Huff Smith on Sept. 23, 1945, in her home near Bremen. He preceded her in death Nov. …read more.

Dale Richard ‘Rick’ Stump, 68, Florida, formerly of Milford, Ind., died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Venice, Fla. He is the son of Dale and Glennis Stump of Milford. Dale was a 1962 graduate of Milford High School and joined the Marine Corps after graduation. After his discharge, he returned to the area for several …read more.

Jerry Lee Templin, 69, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at home surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 6, 1943, in Warsaw to Harold and Dorothy (Boone) Templin. He married M. Jane Beer on March 1, 1964, who survives. Jerry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family …read more.

Leon Robert Baut, 76, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at his residence. He was born Feb. 12, 1936, in Elma, Mich., to Robert and Gretchen (May) Baut. He married Emiko Harada on Oct. 31, 1973, who survives. Leon was honorably discharged from the United States Navy where he served in …read more.

Joyce Ann Morehouse, 68, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at I.U. Goshen Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born on Feb. 10, 1944, in Rolla, Mo. On May 29, 1961, she married Tom Morehouse who survives. She was a homemaker and worked as a cashier for several …read more.

Timothy K. “Tim” Meck, 62, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. Tim was born on Aug. 20, 1950, in Warsaw, Ind., to Earl S. and Dorothy E. (Bogart) Meck. Born and raised in Kosciusko County, Tim graduated from Warsaw High School in 1968. He was a truck driver for Polk and Sons …read more.

Irene Marie Bucher, 92, of Syracuse passed away on Oct. 1, 2012, at the Maples at Waterford Circle. Irene was born May 10, 1920, in Milford, Ind., to Howard and Aileen (Hover) Poe. She married Wayne M. Bucher, Sr. on April 17, 1938; he preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 2009. Irene moved to …read more.

Donald L. Corl, 76, of Syracuse, Ind., formerly of Bremen, Ind., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at his residence. Donnie was born on Sept. 15, 1935, in Bremen to Evertt and Bertha (Flory) Corl. He married Marcia Edel on Sept. 17, 1955; she survives. Donnie graduated from Bremen High School in 1953 where …read more.

Ivanka Keppler, 69, of Milford, Ind., passed away Friay, July 20, 2012, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, Ind. Ivanka was born June 19, 1943, in Yugoslavia. She married Ronald D. Keppler on Sept. 3, 1969. Ivanka lived in Milford with her husband since 1971 and attended St Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Syracuse. She …read more.

Charles McKibbin, 68, of Milford, Ind., passed away on July 8, 2012, at his residence. Charles was born on Feb. 26, 1944, in Warsaw to Harold and Dorothy (Tusing) McKibbin. He married Patricia Clouse on Oct. 29, 1980; she survives. As a child, Charles was a member of the FFA and 4-H and enjoyed working …read more.

Marilyn Bray, 62, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 7:21 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, in Goshen Hospital. Marilyn was born on March 10, 1950, to Roy and Maxine (Vance) Archer in Goshen, Ind. On July 31, 1971, in Milford Marilyn and Larry Bray were united in marriage. Marilyn worked with her husband, Larry at …read more.