W. Dale Christner

NAPPANEE - W. Dale Christner, 92, of Nappanee, died at 10:20 a.m. Jan. 8, 2009, in Elkhart General Hospital, after a short illness.

Devonda Marsillett

Devonda Marsillett, 74, of 1376 W. CR 400S, Warsaw, died at 7:38 p.m. Dec. 11, 2008, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.

Ione R. Jonas

Ione R. Jonas, 91, of 1630 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, died at 8:40 a.m. Nov. 14, 2008, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw.

Lee J. Gearhart

AKRON - Lee J. Gearhart, 83, of 301 S. Cherry St., Akron, died at 8:12 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008, in Hickory Creek of Healthcare, Rochester.

Albert L. Hansen

SYRACUSE - Albert L. Hansen, 79, of North Webster, died at 2 a.m. Dec. 13, 2008, in Veterans Administration Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Gary Wayne Barr

NAPPANEE - Gary Wayne Barr, 62, of 1165 Newcomer St., Nappanee, died at 1:30 a.m. Dec. 28, 2008, in Rivercrest Speciality Hospital, Mishawaka. He was in ill health for eight years following a stroke.

Clyde W. Smith Jr.

BOURBON - Clyde W. Smith Jr., 72, of 1692 12th Road, Bourbon, died at 10:41 a.m. Dec. 28, 2008, in his residence after an illness.

James L. 'Jim' Crouch

SOUTH WHITLEY - James L. "Jim" Crouch, 69, of South Whitley, died at 12:28 p.m. June 24, 2008, in the emergency room at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.

Hiram Simpson

Hiram Simpson, 73, of Warsaw, died at 6:45 a.m. Nov. 22, 2008, in his residence.

Daniel Vires

Daniel Vires, 65, of Warsaw, died at 5:56 a.m. Dec. 1, 2008, in his residence.

Darrell K. Cunningham

PERU -Darrell K. Cunningham, 79, of Silver Lake, died at 10:24 p.m. Feb. 26, 2009, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Patsy Jane Weirick

Patsy Jane Weirick, 68, of 3698 N. Oakwood Drive, Warsaw, died at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 11, 2009, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Richard G. Birtwhistle

COLUMBIA CITY - Richard G. Birtwhistle, 75, of South Whitley, died at 8 p.m. Feb. 5, 2009, at Renaissance Village.

Buell A. Hoffer

NAPPANEE - Buell A. Hoffer, 89, of 7521 W. CR 900N, Nappanee, died at 2:40 p.m. March 6, 2009, in Elkhart General Hospital.

Elmer M. Beachy

NAPPANEE - Elmer M. Beachy, 89, of 9473 W. CR 1050N, Nappanee, died at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 2009, in Elkhart General Hospital.

Richard W. Plotner

Richard W. Plotner, 76, of 804 Southside Drive, Warsaw, died at 8:37 a.m. Feb. 15, 2009, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Elizabeth 'Liz' Yoder

Elizabeth "Liz" Yoder, 82, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Nappanee, died at 3:23 p.m. Sept. 29, 2008, at Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers.

Val G. Duggins

Val G. Duggins, 62, of Winter Haven, Fla., and formerly of South Whitley, died at 11:03 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008, in Winter Haven Hospital.

Niles McDiarmid

NAPPANEE - Niles McDiarmid, 89, of 1700 Waterfall Drive, Nappanee, and formerly of Grand Ledge, Mich., died at 4:40 a.m. Oct. 5, 2008, in Elkhart General Hospital.

Nancy Konkle

NORTH MANCHESTER - Nancy Konkle, 71, of Warsaw, died at 11:05 p.m. Oct. 12, 2008, in Mason Health and Rehab, Warsaw.