OBITUARIES

Lester Howard Smith

Lester Howard Smith, 83, formerly of Warsaw, died July 2, 2024, at Medical City Denton in Denton, Texas.

Larry J. Dunn

Larry J. Dunn, of Warsaw, passed away at the age 77 on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Cheryl L. Walker

SYRACUSE – Cheryl L. Walker, 59, of Milford, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Goshen Hospital after a six-month battle with cancer.

Patricia Brower Kinzie

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia Brower Kinzie, born on June 19, 1936, in Pierceton.

Phillip Brown

Phillip Brown, 82, Warsaw, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in his home.

William R. ‘Butch’ Mitchell

William R. “Butch” Mitchell, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital.

Jay King

Jay King, 59, Pierceton, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in a vehicle accident.

Dan Gaby

AKRON – Dan Gaby, 76, Akron, died at 8:34 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

A. Darlene Eckert

NORTH MANCHESTER – A. Darlene Eckert, 89, died July 5, 2024.

Betty M. Leek

Betty M. Leek, 98, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at her daughter’s home.

Jacksie J. Calvert Reiken

MENTONE – Jacksie J. Calvert Reiken, 91, of Mentone, passed at 1:14 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her residence.

Ruth Ellen Egolf

NORTH MANCHESTER – Ruth Ellen Egolf, 103, North Manchester, died July 3, 2024, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester.

Carolyn L. Fivecoate

MENTONE – Carolyn L. Fivecoate, 99, Mentone, died at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake.

Robert Dean Cooper

MENTONE – Robert Dean Cooper, 66, Tippecanoe, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka.

Larry R. Peckham

BOURBON – Larry R. Peckham, 67, of Bourbon, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in his home.