Barbara C. Wood, 74, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly July 24, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Barbara was born May 12, 1943, at home in White County to Walter and Lucille Hines. She graduated from Rochester High School and retired from Warsaw Community High School. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She found great joy in doing for others. She was a fan of horse racing and I.U. basketball. She loved to read and create beautiful hand-embroidered keepsakes for family and friends. She attended New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, Warsaw. She is survived by a daughter, Melinda (husband Steve) Zorn, Warsaw; and a brother Dale (wife Georgia) Hines, Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lucille Hines. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church, 3651 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to Magical Meadows.
MILFORD — Clayton Waters Busch, 13, Syracuse, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. He was born March 20, 2004, to Randolph and Tonja Busch in Goshen. Clayton was going into the eighth grade at Wawasee Middle School, Syracuse.
Deborah Ann Robbins, 64, Etna Green, passed away at 5:54 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 4, 1953, in Richmond, to Robert and Barbara Kehlenbrink Carr. A resident of Etna Green, she formerly resided in New Paris, Ohio. On Jan. 4, 1974, in Richmond, she was united in marriage to Keith Alan Robbins. She spent a lifetime of serving others with her many talents, including cooking, sewing, gardening and crafts.
ROCHESTER — John Wesley "Jack" Sayger, 88, Rochester, passed away at 6:32 a.m. July 25, 2017, at Life Care Center, Rochester. He was born May 20, 1929, near Athens, to Herschel and Mary Feece Sayger. On April 5, 1952, he married Elnora Avanell Tyler, who survives. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War in the Nike guided missile division. A celebration of his life will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Chaplain Jason See will officiate. Calling is from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service Monday in the funeral home. Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honors team will conduct military rites. Interment will be in Athens-Hoover Cemetery. ***** Expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. — Cara Ann Auble, 36, Dry Ridge, Ky., formerly of Warsaw, died July 23, 2017. She is survived by two daughters, Ashlynn Victoria Auble and Lillian Mae Auble, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; her parents, James and Debra Belcher, Dry Ridge; and a brother, Brian Belcher, Columbus, Ohio.
Richard Gene “Dick” Hyde, 82, a longtime Osage/Park Rapids, Minn., area resident, formerly of Warsaw, peacefully entered eternity at his home in Park Rapids on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Dick was born April 20, 1935, in Warsaw, to Walter and Irene Holloway Hyde. He attended public schools and grew into manhood in Warsaw, where he graduated from high school with the class of 1953. Dick then went on to attend business college in South Bend to prepare himself for his life’s work. On Feb. 6, 1954, he was united in marriage to Barbara Faye Grubbs in Warsaw. This union was blessed with four children: Robin, Bob, Molly and Roger.
County Jail Bookings The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: • 10:18 a.m. Monday – Courtney Christine Bowling, 27, of 8912 E. CR 500N, North Webster, arrested for probation violation. No bond set. • 10:43 a.m. Monday – Zachary Chavez Zuniga, 22, of 1007 S. Van Hemert Drive, Syracuse, arrested for failure to appear. No bond set. • 12:25 p.m. Monday – Alice Natissha Woodard, 35, Fremont, arrested for criminal conversion. Bond: $600. • 1:28 p.m. Monday – James Cory Beougher, 43, Portland, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $963.64. • 2:56 p.m. Monday – Dawn Renae Allen, 36, of 8277 E. U.S. 30, Pierceton, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $450. • 4:04 p.m. Monday – Randal Lee Kephart, 27, of 38 EMS C10 Lane, Warsaw, arrested for drug court violation. No bond set. • 7:02 p.m. Monday – Jason Lee Busz, 36, of 318 S. Union St., Warsaw, arrested for possession of meth, resisting law enforcement, possession of paraphernalia and driving while suspended. Bond: $5,250.
NORTH MANCHESTER — Janice M. Roth, 90, North Manchester, died at 3:59 p.m. July 23, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born June 1, 1927, in Preble County, Ohio, to J. Everett and Frances Bitner Miller. She married Elbert O. Baker on Sept. 1, 1945. He died Dec. 25, 1993. She married Donald E. Roth on April 2, 1994. He survives. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Ind. 13N, North Manchester, with the home brethren officiating.
The Rev. Richard L. McGlynn, 73, Warsaw, passed away peacefully after an extended illness at 8:52 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, in his residence. He was born Feb. 6, 1944, in Hartford City, to the Rev. Vincent and Emily S. Pierson McGlynn. He was a wonderful father, husband, son, brother and grandfather who everyone knew they could call upon anytime day or night, especially for prayer. He has been a Warsaw resident since 1966.
ROCHESTER — Jack Sayger, 88, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:32 a.m. today, July 25, 2017, at Life Care Center, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.
SYRACUSE — Ruth Darlene Sindel, 79, Elkhart, passed away at 7:24 p.m. July 22, 2017, at Elkhart Rehab Center, Elkhart. She was born Feb. 1, 1938, in Syracuse, to Lester O’Dell and Clara Eva Burson Sawyer. She attended Goshen public schools, was a homemaker and lived most of her life in the Goshen/Elkhart area. She was baptized in 2014 into St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elkhart. She is survived by two daughters, Christine Huffman and Norene (Brent Smith) Black, Syracuse; two sons, Fred (Diane) Sawyer, Elkhart, and Brian Stouder, Syracuse; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Fraser, Millersburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 11 brothers and sisters.
Jackie L. Hamilton, 63, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, in her residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Galen H. Wilkinson, 91, Richland Township, Whitley County, died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at his home. He was born Dec. 7, 1925, near Etna, a son of Joseph R. and Mildred P. Harshman Wilkinson. His formative years were spent in Etna and Richland Township. He graduated from Larwill High School in 1944.
NORTH WEBSTER — Danny F. "Dan" Somers, 56, North Webster, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, at I.U. Health Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Aug. 1, 1960, in Fort Wayne, to Danny A. “Jap” and Marie H. “Tiger” Somers. He graduated in 1978 from Wawasee High School, Syracuse; attended Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne; and moved to the Syracuse/North Webster area in the early 1970s from Fort Wayne.
The Rev. Richard L. McGlynn, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 8:52 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
David A. Creighton, 74, Warsaw and Green Valley, Ariz., passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, July 22, 2017. Dave was born Dec. 23, 1942, in Warsaw, to Russell and Helen Creighton. He is a graduate of Atwood High School and Indiana Central University (University of Indianapolis). He received his master’s degree from Ball State University. Dave began his more than 20-year teaching career at Beaver Dam Schools, moved to Tippecanoe Valley Schools, and finally to Warsaw Community School Corp. Over the years, Dave taught and coached. He started sports programs, drove the team bus when needed and even taught hundreds of students to drive. While he was teaching, Dave became a licensed Realtor. In 1981 he opened Dave Creighton Realty, where he was owner/broker. Dave later became a Realty World owner/broker, eventually selling his business to ReMax. Dave served on the Kosciusko County Board of Realtors and was honored to be named Realtor of the Year. Throughout his life, Dave was active in the Warsaw community. He was in Optimist Club. He brought Junior Achievement and his business expertise to students in Warsaw schools. In retirement, Dave enjoyed tennis, golf, pickleball, travel, hiking and, especially, his grandchildren. Dave and Mary Ann Steenhausen, his wife of 36 years, lived in Warsaw in the summer and wintered in Green Valley. Dave will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Ann; his three children: David Creighton, Atlanta, Ga.; Brandon (spouse Rachelle) Creighton, Warsaw; and Tara Creighton, Winona Lake; and his stepson Richie (spouse Cyndie) Robison, La Jolla, Calif. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Shelly, Brady and Landon Creighton and Harley and Sawyer Robison. Dave leaves his siblings Gale Creighton, Robert Creighton and Marilyn Creighton Dorsey. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Creighton Snyder and Evelyn Creighton Tinkey. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Atwood Otterbein Methodist Church, with Pastor Jim Lawson officiating. A private interment service in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, will follow. ***** Memorials to Kosciusko County Community Foundation, 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or the charity of your choice. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
ROCHESTER — Janice M. Bahney, 77, formerly of Akron, died at 8:55 p.m. July 22, 2017, at Life Care Center, Rochester. She was born Feb. 28, 1940, in Wabash County, to Ray and Axie "Lucille" Cole Flook. A celebration of life service will be at noon Wednesday in Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Teri White will officiate. Burial will follow in Gilead Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday in the funeral home. ***** Expressions of sympathy may be made to Janice's family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
SYRACUSE — Ruth D. Sawyer Stouder Sindel, 79, Elkhart, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:24 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Elkhart Rehab Center, Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Dan F. Somers, 56, North Webster, died at 12:45 p.m. on July 20, 2017, at I.U. Health Hospital in Indianapolis.
Gary G. Lyon, 75, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017, at 2:45 a.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.
Henry F. Sierk, 72, of Milford, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at 7:55 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
Arletha Arbaugh, formerly of Warsaw, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:31 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash at the age of 94.
GOSHEN — Frances L. Haines, 94, Goshen, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Greencroft Goshen Health Care. She was born March 21, 1923, in Goshen, to Rudolph and Iva Haney Tulley. On Feb. 23, 1947, she married Paul E. “Bud” Haines in New Paris. He died May 26, 2014. Survivors include four childr
BLUFFTON — Charles A. “Mick” Iser, 93, Huntington, passed away Wednesday morning, July 19, 2017, at Heritage Pointe, Warren. Born in Keyser, W.Va., on Aug. 4, 1923, to Albert L. and Lula M. McGinnis Iser, he married M. Marie Swartz in Bluffton on Jan. 26, 1943. She preceded him in death Sept. 4, 2010.
COLUMBIA CITY — Rebecca J. Damron, 60, Larwill, died Thursday morning, July 20, 2017, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She was born Dec. 4, 1956, in Wolf Lake, a daughter of Garland V. and Joan Werstler Myers. Her formative years were spent in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1976 and attended Purdue University. On Sept. 23, 1978, she was united in marriage to Gary S. Damron. They made their first home at Ridinger Lake, then moved to Pierceton. For the past 25 years, they have made their home north of Larwill. Rebecca was a server at American Table Restaurant for the past 30 years and was a teachers aide at Pierceton Elementary School for the past 10 years.