MENTONE — Jacalyn L. Haist, 62, Mentone, died at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Mentone. She was born March 11, 1955, in Adrian, Mich., to Paul R. and Eva Mae Loker Haist.  She was a 1973 graduate of Mentone High School.   A memorial service will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, with calling one hour prior, at Mentone United Methodist Church, 116 E. Main St., Mentone. Pastor Jason Rice will officiate. Arrangements are entrusted to King Memorial Home, Mentone. ***** Share a memory or send a condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

ROCHESTER — James Johnson, 84, Rochester, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at his residence. He was born Aug. 1, 1932, in Egeland, N.D., to Axel and Lilly Haller Johnson. He married Winette Eriks on April 28, 1973, in Argos. She survives. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Richland Center Cemetery, with Chaplain Jason See officiating.   Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Henry J. Sierk, 72, Milford, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Arletha Alma Arbaugh, 94, formerly of Warsaw, passed away today, July 21, 2017, in Wabash.   Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Gary Lyon, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. today, July 21, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  

ROCHESTER — Charles " Charly" Richard, 57, Rochester, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.  

ROCHESTER — James Johnson, 84, Rochester, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at his residence.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.  

MENTONE — Jacalyn L. Haist, 62, Mentone, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Mentone. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Sara Beth Dockter, 35, North Manchester, died at 7:24 a.m. July 18, 2017, in her residence. She was born April 2, 1982, in Wabash, to Larry and Susan Ihnen Dockter. They survive in North Manchester.  She was a member of North Manchester United Methodist Church. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Friday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114W, North Manchester. Pastor Bruce Hostetler will officiate. Calling will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. *****

PIERCETON — Marvin L. “Bubba” Hartley, 81, Pierceton, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Tuesday July 18, 2017, in his residence.  He was born Jan. 23, 1936, to Wallace and Margaret Henry Hartley in Portland. Marvin served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1958. He was an ammunition supply specialist. On Sept. 5, 1970, he married Thelma Farmer in Middletown.  He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Pierceton, and American Legion Post 253, North Webster. He has been in Kosciusko County since 1985.

BREMEN — Clella Martin, 91, Warsaw, formerly of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 2:48 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Seasons Home Care, where she was residing.  She was born May 1, 1926, in Tropic, Utah, to Thomas Edward and Iva Jane Smith McClellan. On Dec. 19, 1945, she married Dale N. Martin. He passed away Jan. 18, 1994. 

Rhonda Hackworth, 48, Burket, passed away at 12:55 p.m. July 16, 2017, in her residence.  She was born Nov. 17, 1968, in Warsaw, to Tom and Lula Foley Burkett. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, she was a student at Ivy Tech, Warsaw. Survivors include her mother, Lula Burkett, Burket; birth daughter, Cora Warner, Warsaw; sisters, Sondra (Robert) Warner, Burket, and Suzanne (Brad) Bibler, Warsaw; and brothers: Tom Burkett, Warsaw; Glenn (Donna) Burkett, Barbee Lake; and David Burkett, Tippecanoe.  She was preceded by her father. Private family services will be conducted.  McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements. ***** Memorials to K21 Health Foundation, 2170 North Pointe Drive, Warsaw, IN 46582. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.  

PIERCETON — Marvin Hartley, 81, Pierceton, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton.

NORTH WEBSTER — Brooks L. Kuhl, 35, North Webster, passed away at 9:05 a.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, at his home.   He was born March 4, 1982, in Corcoran, Calif., to Dennis and Vickie Miller Kuhl. He lived most of his life in the Kosciusko County area and attended Wawasee High School. He enjoyed cabinetry and was formerly employed at Emerald Coast Cabinets in Florida.   He was an avid fan of Notre Dame and the Chicago Bears. He is survived by two daughters, Tallia Kuhl and Calista Kuhl, both of North Webster; his mother, Vickie Kuhl, Leesburg; his father, Dennis Kuhl, Florida; five brothers: Wesley Kern, North Webster; Adam Kern, North Webster; Nick (Sierra) Kern, Syracuse; Tyler Kuhl, Millersburg; and James McCabe, Ligonier; his maternal grandmother, Phyllis Miller, North Webster; paternal grandparents, Jim (Jeri) Kuhl, South Bend; and his ex-wife, Nichole Feldman, North Webster. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Shawn McClarnon. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Owen Family Funeral Home, Ind. 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.  Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at North Webster Church of God with Pastor Jeff Boyer of the church officiating. Private family burial will take place in the Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. ***** Memorials to the Brooks Kuhl Funeral Fund, c/o Owen Family Funeral Home, Ind. 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, IN, 46555.  To send condolences to the family in Mr. Kuhl’s memory, visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.  

MENTONE — E. Elaine Alderfer, 70, Greenfield, formerly of northern Fulton County, died at 6:17 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. She was born Dec. 15, 1946, in Rochester, to Louis E. and Louise E. Windbigler Kelly. On Aug. 7, 1966, at the Walnut Gospel Church in Argos, she married Roger L. Alderfer, who survives. She had worked for the former Torin/Brookside Corp., Rochester.

Dardanella Yoder, 74, passed away at 6:58 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, in her Warsaw home.  She was born in Benton Harbor, Mich., on Oct. 10, 1942, to Russell and Helen Lucas Himes. She and Richard E. Yoder were joined in marriage Oct. 29, 1961, in Warsaw, and would share 55 years. Living most of her life in Warsaw, she was a customer service representative for its Marsh Supermarket and had also been employed by Wildman Business Group. Dardanella was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, Silver Lake. Survivors include her husband, Richard; two daughters, Laura (Wesley) Engle, Warsaw, and Tin

GRIFFITH — George N. Konopasek, 92, Griffith, and most recently of Simpsonville, S.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017.  George is survived by his children: Barbara (Richard) Lambright, Simpsonville; Kathleen (William) Church, Summerfield, N.C., and Edward (Jill) Konopasek, De Pere, Wis.; grandchildren: Jennifer (Scott) Musgrave-Keller, Jeff Musgrave, Elaine (Robert) Landon, Julie (Mike) Haraburda, Brian Blest, Kyle (Carolyn) Mathews, Kevin (Tina) Mathews, Ellen Mathews, Neil (Heather) Mathews, Nicole Wilson, Michelle Coers, Joshua Konopasek, Kayla Konopasek, Maggie Konopasek and Emma Konopasek; stepgrandchildren: Kristin (Mark) Jones, Chris Church and Kyle Church; 15 great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.  George was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Margaret M. Konopasek, and by two of his children, Jody Blest and George K. Konopasek. Also his parents, Leo B. Konopasek and Ruby D. Coffman; sister, Carol Oman; and brothers: Buck, Spike and Leo Konopasek. George met Margie Konopasek, the love of his life, at the age of 17 in Hessville. They were married Dec. 25, 1948. They raised their five children in Griffith, relocating for their retirement years at Hoffman Lake, Warsaw. Marge and George spent the past several years living in De Pere and Simpsonville to be near their children. George was drafted and served in the army during World War II. He spent the entire war as part of a heavy artillery unit, seeing time across the European Theatre. George was a combat-wounded veteran and was extremely proud to have served his country, receiving a Purple Heart for his sacrifice.  When George returned from the service, he became a union plumber; he often spoke of his early days at Gatlin Plumbing and Heating in Griffith. The family vividly remembers Dad coming home and telling stories of his boss, Ivan Gatlin, who was a tough-nosed individual who ran a sound business. George later went to work for Circle “R” Mechanical and was especially proud that while working at this company they were commissioned to complete all the plumbing and decorative fountains at South Lake Mall in Merrillville. Following retirement, George and Marge moved their home to Hoffman Lake near Warsaw. This was a very special time for George and Marge as most of their grandkids enjoyed spending summer vacations with Grandma and Grandpa learning to swim, fish and most importantly how to properly roast marshmallows and make pudgie pies around the fire. Grandpa was never happy unless the lawn was manicured, the boats had fresh gas and all fishing equipment was in good working order. George spent many hours captaining his pontoon boat, offering visitors leisurely guided tours around the lake and ferrying kids back and forth to the beach. In the later years when George and Marge were together, Marge struggled with advancing Alzheimer’s. It was truly amazing to watch George as he cared for his Margie. The patience and loving care he offered served as a sterling example of George’s unwavering love for Marge and his commitment made to her on their wedding day to offer unconditional love “in sickness or in health.”  When George married Marge, he became a practicing Catholic and demonstrated a strong faith in God. George and Marge were active members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Griffith, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw. The family would like to extend a sincere thank-you to the wonderful staff at Fairview Assisted Living in Simpsonville, where George spent his final weeks. The staff and residents welcomed George, who quickly became a part of their extended community. The care and socialization he enjoyed at Fairview were something George enjoyed very much.  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 21, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 525 N. Broad St., Griffith, with Father Theodore Mens celebrating. Christian burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary. Friends may meet with the family from 9 a.m. until the services Friday at the church.  White Funeral Home, Griffith, assisted the family with arrangements.  ***** Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp. Condolences may be shared at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com.

AKRON — Tabatha L. Dabrasky, 34, North Manchester, died unexpectedly at 7:30 a.m. July 15, 2017, at her residence. She was born March 11, 1983, in Baltimore, Md., to Robert Scott Kline and Vickey Lynn Dabrasky Kline. She was a waitress at Pizza King, Silver Lake. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St., Akron. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Nichols Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Sumner of Olive Branch Church will officiate. ***** Memorials to Earl-Love Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Condolences may be sent at www.earllove funeralhome.com.

Patsy “Pat” J. Bailey, 86, passed away peacefully at 11:25 a.m. June 15, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

AKRON — Tabatha L. Dabrasky, 34, North Manchester, died unexpectedly at 7:30 a.m. July 15, 2017, at her residence. She was born March 11, 1983, in Baltimore, Md., to Robert Scott Kline and Vickey Lynn Dabrasky Kline. She lived here nine years, coming from Maryland. She was a waitress at Pizza King, Silver Lake. Survivors include her companion, Chris Kline, North Manchester; father and mother, Robert and Vickey Kline, Silver Lake; a son, Brian Keith Snyder Jr., Silver Lake; a sister, Ashley Ann Dabrasky, Baltimore; and a grandmother, Annette Louis Kline, Goshen. She was preceded in death by grandfather John Kline and grandparents Gilbert and Shirley Dabrasky. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St., Akron. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Nichols Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Sumner of Olive Branch Church will officiate. ***** Memorials to Earl-Love Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Condolences may be sent at www.earllove funeralhome.com.

MILFORD — Robert W. “Bob” Brown, 92, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at home.  He was born Dec. 27, 1924, to Ronald W. and Gladys I. Wysong Brown in Goshen.  Bob graduated from Milford High School with the class of 1942 and began attending Purdue University the same year. His college education was interrupted by World War II when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served overseas in the 1675th Engineer Utility Detachment in France, attaining the rank of sergeant. After completing his military service, Bob returned to Purdue, graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and becoming a licensed professional engineer and land surveyor.  Bob began working with his father in the family construction business as a young man on road construction jobs throughout northern and central Indiana. Following his semi-retirement as president of Phend & Brown Inc. in 1995, he continued to stop by the office on a daily basis, never really fully retiring.

Judy Ann Bame, 75, Columbia City, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2017, at her residence.  Born April 2, 1942, in Warsaw, she was the daughter of Fred W. and Sarah Jane Andres Crouch. Judy attended Kosciusko County schools and graduated from Pierceton High School with the class of 1960. On March 29, 1968, Judy married Ronald M. Bame at Pierceton Presbyterian Church. Judy was a homemaker for most of her married life. She enjoyed making ceramics, volunteering at Wawasee High School library and traveling every chance she could.

MENTONE — Paisley R. Hurley, 3 days, died at 11:14 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born July 11, 2017, to Chasity Hurley, Mentone, and Jeremy Hendrix, Milford. Private family services are planned. Services are entrusted to King Memorial Home, Mentone. ***** Memorials to Paisley’s family. Send a condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

NAPPANEE — Velma E. Frey, 76, Milford, passed away at 1:34 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2017, at her residence. She had fought cancer for five years.  She was born Nov. 11, 1940, to Joseph and Ruby Hochstetler Stutzman. On Feb. 14, 1965, she married John Henry Frey, who survives.  Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church, Goshen.  Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Bishop Randall Riegsecker and the home ministry will officiate. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. ***** Memorials to Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church.

WINDER, Ga. — Daniel H. Shepherd, 66, Winder, Ga., passed away June 4, 2017, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.  He was born Nov. 13, 1950, to William “Bill” Shepherd and Sara Ann Collins in Kentucky. On Feb. 15, 1997, he married Debbie Rhamey, who survives.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Debbie Shepherd; sons, Daniel (spouse Shamra) Shepherd, Florida, and Johnny Shepherd, Fort Wayne; daughters: Deanna Davis, Indianapolis; Jackie (spouse Chris) McIntyre, Dallas, Ga.; and Katie Lovett, Texas; brothers, Charles (spouse Colleen) Shepherd, Pierceton, and Darwin (and Bonnie) Shepherd, Prestonsburg, Ky.; sisters: Betty (spouse Terry) Hall, Pierceton; Christina (spouse Frank) Hyden, Warsaw; and Della (and Rick) Pollock, Silver Lake; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  He was preceded by his parents; brother, William E. Shepherd; and sister, Carolyn Rose.  A memorial service is planned for July 22.