Dorothy J. “June” Baker, 91, Syracuse, died today, April 12, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.
Richard E. “Dick” Moore, 72, Milford, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at his home. He was born on July 25, 1944, in Anderson, to Eldon Wallace and Mildred Margarete Holloway Moore. He graduated high school. He retired from United Telephone of Florida after 38 years and moved to the Milford area in 2006 from Naples, Fla. He is survived by a companion, Manuel “Manny” Alicia Jr., Milford; a stepsister; and stepbrothers. He was preceded in death by his parents. No services are planned. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials to the donor’s choice. To send condolences to the family in Mr. Moore’s memory, visit www.cremationserviceskc.com.
VENICE, Fla. — Phoebe Elizabeth Edwards, 98, Venice, Fla., passed away April 9, 2017. Phoebe was born in Paintsville, Ky., on Nov. 22, 1918. As a youth she enjoyed spending time on the Ohio River and participating in women's sports. Phoebe raised her two daughters in Huntington, W.Va., then relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where she worked for Landmark Farm Bureau until her retirement. Phoebe became a resident of Warsaw in 1983 and spent many happy years living in the Retired Tigers Apartments, where she enjoyed taking long walks with her friends and spending time with her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and a devout Christian. Her greatest pleasure came from reading the Bible, listening to hymns, and enjoying the company of her family and pets. She is survived by daughters, Nell (Sherman) Taylor, Venice, and Brenda Sanders, Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren: Sheree (John Weihmuller) Taylor, Sherman Taylor, Heather (Kim) Long and Christopher (Marienne) Sanders; and great-grandchildren: Matthew, Sherman, Jennifer, Devin, Jessica, Ellie, Thomas, Anna and Gabby. She was preceded by her spouse, Paul Edwards; parents, Jeff and Mary Stafford; and siblings: Daisy Preston, Mitchell Stafford and Denver Stafford. A celebration of her life will be held in Venice. Interment is by Miller Funeral Home, Ashland, Ky. ***** Memorials to Bay Breeze Health and Rehabilitation Center, Venice, Fla.
Bonnie Jean Gist, 84, Warsaw, passed away in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017. She was born on July 5, 1932, to Ralph and Cora Swartzlander Rohrer in Clunette. She attended Atwood School. She married Bobby Gist on July 31, 1976, in Warsaw. He preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 2015. Bonnie and Bobby moved to Arkansas in 1976, living there for 26 years. They returned to Warsaw on April 10, 2000. She was a homemaker. Bonnie worked for the Times-Union newspaper as a newspaper deliverer from 1960 to 1976. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church, Warsaw, and also the AARP. She is survived by her daughter, Merla Mae (spouse Mitchell) Ousley, Warsaw; a son, David Jr. (spouse Cathi) Bryant, Nappanee; grandchildren: Josh and Natalie Ousley and Daisy (spouse Jason) Hollon, all of Warsaw; Tracey (spouse Matt) Ingle, Tina (spouse Scott) Allen, Dava Bryant and Matthew (spouse KC) Bryant, and Matthew Hummel, all of Nappanee; 11 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Warren (spouse Renie) Rohrer, Warsaw. She was preceded in death by first husband, the Rev. David Bryant; her second husband, Leroy McDonald; a daughter, Dava Jean Bryant; two sisters; and four brothers. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m Thursday, April 13, in the United Pentecostal Church, Warsaw, with Doctor Dan L. Cox officiating. Burial will be in Island Cemetery, Milford. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to United Pentecostal Church, 825 N. Harrison St., Warsaw, IN 46580. To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
A memorial service for Terry L. Winteregg is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Mr. Winteregg passed away Feb. 18, 2017. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials to Eisenhower School, 1900 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, IN 46580, to benefit Eisenhower Camp Tecumseh.A memorial service for Terry L. Winteregg is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Mr. Winteregg passed away Feb. 18, 2017. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials to Eisenhower School, 1900 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, IN 46580, to benefit Eisenhower Camp Tecumseh.
Bonnie Jean Gist, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Arturo “Art” Obregon, 69, Pierceton, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Richard E. Moore, 72, Milford, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.
Ronen Irene Elkins was stillborn at 3:24 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Surviving are her parents, Derrick and Ashley Elkins, Warsaw; three sisters: Leila, Emma and Wren, at home; maternal grandparents: Brian and Shelly Cotter, Mishawaka, and Laura Cotter, Osceola; paternal grandparents, Shawn Elkins, Cass County, Mich., and Julie Klase, Goshen; maternal great-grandparents, Larry and Wavelene Byrum, Ohio, and Lynn Cotter, Union City; and paternal great-grandparents: Wilbur and Carol Stockdale, Mishawaka; Larry Elkins, Elkhart; and Dan Hershberger, Indiana. Private services are scheduled with Pastor Aaron Scantlan officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. ***** To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Larry E. King, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Sept. 14, 1935, he was born in Warsaw to Earl Raymond and Myrtle Winsley King. He was united in marriage to Avalean Stephens on April 12, 1964, in Pierceton. She preceded him in death on Sept. 30, 2007. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Larry graduated from Pierceton High School in 1953. He served our country honorably in the United States Army from 1960-1964. He then worked for Indiana Coated Fabrics, Warsaw, retiring in 2005. He was a member of Living Hope Ministry, Warsaw, and had a dedicated relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He had a great love for his family and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears. Larry is survived by his son, David (Deanna) King, Warsaw; grandson, Dillon David King, Warsaw; brother, Terry (Jane) Hill, Warsaw; sister, Malveen Kelly, Warsaw; four nephews: Chad Hill, Chip Hill, Brent Roberts and Duane Roberts; and a great-nephew, Briar Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Jimmy King; nephew, Casey Roberts; and niece, Leigh Ann Roberts. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Pastor Lewis Wedsel Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in South Whitley Cemetery, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 49; VFW Post 1126, Warsaw; and the Army Funeral Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials to Living Hope Ministry, 595 E. 350 N., Warsaw, IN 46582. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
NORTH MANCHESTER — Sulee Sharp, 61, Roann, died at 9:20 a.m. April 9, 2017, in her residence. She was born April 16, 1955, Cannelton, to Charles P. and Pauline Knott Law Young. She married Steven A. Sharp on Oct. 28, 1972. He survives. She was a former employee of Butterbaugh’s One Stop, North Manchester. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114W, North Manchester. The Rev. Kelly Beutler and Chaplain Forrest Tabor will officiate. Calling will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the mortuary. ***** Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.
Mack Eugene Amiss, known by many as “Jake,” 83, died at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
Mildred May Crase, of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, went home to be with the Lord at 12:40 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 90.
Josephine Jayne, 87, North Manchester, formerly of Silver Lake, died at 4:54 p.m. April 6, 2017, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.
MILFORD — Jennifer Arlene Mishler, 48, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Mason Health Care, Warsaw, after battling multiple sclerosis for 27 years. She was born on Dec. 9, 1968, in Bremen. Jennifer graduated from Wawasee High School in 1987 and was an area resident for most of her life. She had also lived in Springdale, Ark. She had a great love for animals, especially dogs. That love was only surpassed by her love for Johnny Depp. She also enjoyed Winnie-The-Pooh, tie-dye clothes, and spending time with her family.
AKRON— Edith J. McNeeley, 82, Akron, died at 2:59 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born July 31, 1934, in Newbern, Va., to Robert Roy and Betty E. Hedge King. On Feb. 5, 1954, in Pulaski, Va., she married Carlos “Douglas” McNeeley, who passed Oct. 4, 2003. Edith was a homemaker. She was a gradua
Ted Earl Harman heard his call from Glory to come home by God, his heavenly Father, on April 5, 2017, at 9:33 p.m. Angels ushered Ted into the arms of Jesus, his Savior of many years. Ted is walking on streets of gold with those who had accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. Ted was a Korean War veteran, serving in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged from active duty on Nov. 1, 1959, from Fort Custer, Mich. He was a supervis
BELLFLOWER, Ill. — Nancy L. Carden Bidner, 72, Bellflower, Ill., died at 4:48 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal, Ill. She was born April 25, 1944. She married Clifford Carden in 1964. She married Lee Bidner on July 29, 2000, in Bellflower. She is survived by her husband, Lee Bidner, Bellflower; a son, Clint (Heather) Carden, Syracuse; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Joe (Jennifer) Buck, Champaign, Ill.; Barbara Bidner, Bloomington, Ill.; and Mrs. Bob (Anita) Messier, Fork Union, Va.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; six brothers: Larry (Karen) Welch, Mansfield, Ill.; Rick (Sandra) Bradbury, Cisne, Ill.; Gary (Debbie) Bradbury, Utica, Ill.; Bruce Bradbury and Brian (Linda) Bradbury, both of Dana, Ill.; and Dan (Jamie) Bradbury, Streator, Ill.; a brother-in-law, Oliver Bidner, Meadows, lll.; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Marion (Erma) Giertz, Bellflower. She was preceded in death by her parents; children, Jeff Carden, Clifford Carden, Michelle Carden and Carla Carden; siblings, Sally Jones, Don Welch, Stan Welch, Elaine Vance and Judy Johnson; and one great-granddaughter. Services will be Sunday, April 9, at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City, Ill., with Dr. Lonnie S. Southern and Pastor Louella Pence officiating. Burial will be in Bellflower Township Cemetery, Bellflower. ***** Memorials to Bellflower Christian Church.
Mildred M. Crase, 90, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2017, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Larry E. King, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Mack E. Amiss, 83, Warsaw, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.
AKRON — Edith McNeeley, 82, Akron, passed at 2:59 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Ted E. Harman, 86, Warsaw, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.
MOORELAND — Marcus Dewitt Parks, Mooreland, passed away in Henry County Hospital on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the age of 68. He was born Feb 10, 1949, to Jack and Nancy Parks in Warsaw. He graduated from Mentone High School and attended Ball State University. He married his wife of 14 years, Sandie Macdonald, on Saturday, June 15, 2003, at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, Richmond. He was preceded in death by his parents; younger brother, Patrick David Parks; and first wife, Linda Coomes Miller. Marc leaves behind his wife, Sandie Macdonald Parks; sister, Laura Lee Sommerfield (Tom); daughters, Sarah Parks-Reese (Damon) and Susan Clouse (Steve); grandchildren: Katura Clouse, Logan Clouse, Selena Reese, Dylan Reese and A’issa Reese; one great-granddaughter, Paisley Reese; stepdaughters, Penny Smith, Elizabeth Ah lo; and stepsons, Donald Thompson and Richard Thompson. ***** Memorials to the Shriners Burn Hospital.
ROCHESTER — Joshua A. Brugh, 37, Rochester, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017, at his residence, following a battle with a brain tumor. He was born May 6, 1979, to Jim and Ronda Hood Brugh. He was a registered nurse and a charter fishing captain. Private family service are planned. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, assisted with arrangements. ***** Memorials to Fulton County Cancer Fund through the NICF, 715 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975. Expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com. , 37, Rochescter, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017, at his residence, following a battle with a brain tumor. He was born May 6, 1979, to Jim and Ronda Hood Brugh. He was a registered nurse and a charter fishing captain. Private family service are planned. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, assisted with arrangements. ***** Memorials to Fulton County Cancer Fund through the NICF, 715 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975. Expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.