Congressman Banks Gets Message Across Despite Hecklers
U.S. Congressman Jim Banks (Ind. 3) said his open forum town hall meeting at Warsaw Community Public Library Friday was an “excellent” opportunity to hear feedback from his constituents.
WPD Restructuring Patrol Division; Morales Retiring
Changes are coming to the Warsaw Police Department with the Board of Public Works and Safety’s approval of phase II of the department’s patrol division restructuring, promotions and the retirement of officer David Morales.
Marguerite Arlene Buckingham
Marguerite Arlene Buckingham, 104, Winona Lake, died Friday afternoon, June 2, 2017, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.
William “Bill” J. Feuquay
ELKHART — William “Bill” J. Feuquay, 49, Elkhart, passed away May 24, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Jan. 1, 1968, in Indianapolis, to James and Susan Feuquay. On Sept. 6, 2002, in Warsaw, he married Dawn L. Washington; she survives. Bill was an U.S. Army veteran. He worked at Quality Welding, Warsaw, for 10 years. A celebration of life service is planned. Elkhart Cremation Services was entrusted with arrangements. ***** Memorials to Dawn Feuquay, 1101 W. Blaine Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516.
Area Communities Receive Infrastructure Grant Funding
INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs on Thursday announced almost $11 million in federal grant funding was awarded to 23 rural Hoosier communities across five programs.
Memorial Services Remind Us Of The Importance Of Unity
Last Monday, Oakwood Cemetery hosted the city’s annual Memorial Day tribute to honor all of our local veterans, both living and deceased.
Dynamic Duo Brings Speed, Spin To Pitcher's Circle
SYRACUSE – Away from the softball diamond, Wawasee High School seniors Meghan Fretz and Amber Lemberg are described as goofballs and fun to be around.
Whitko Teams Enjoying Success On Diamond
SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko fans have a tough choice to make regarding its diamond-dwelling teams Saturday.
Eppleys Celebrating 40th Wedding Anniversary
Georgie Ann Myers and Terry R. Eppley were married June 3, 1977, in Goshen, by the Rev. Andrew Hardie.
Steven Earl Bruner
FORT WAYNE — Steven Earl Bruner, 76, formerly from Warsaw, passed away of natural causes at 6:30 p.m. May 27, 2017, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne. He was born March 3, 1941, to Earl and Margaret Bowser Bruner in Mentone. He was a veteran from the Korean War 7th Infantry Division, where he was an MP. He later worked in the Warsaw Police Department as an officer and later retired from RR Donnelley. He loved to travel and take photographs and watch nature from his window. He is survived by his only child, Kristin (spouse Darrell) Shriver, daughter of former spouse Bonita Bruner, and his beloved grandson, Noah, Akron; and his brother, Dan, (spouse Tammy) Bruner, Greenwood. He also is survived by his friend/partner Diane Moser. He was preceded in death by both his parents. No services are planned. He will be put to rest at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Marion. Siler Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, was entrusted with arrangements.
Young, Buck Talk Gov’t Reform, Labor Woes
PIERCETON – Paragon Medical CEO, president and co-founder Toby Buck recommended that U.S. Sen. Todd Young read two books when Young stopped by Buck’s Pierceton office Wednesday.
Review: ‘Newsies’ Makes For The Best Of Times With Young Cast’s Talent
There’s a scene in Act I of Disney’s “Newsies” where the reporter,?Katherine Plumber (Elaine Cotter), is sitting down at the typewriter trying to decide how best to write her story about the newspaper boy strike.
Love Interest Change Provides Cotter With Bigger Role In ‘Newsies’
While the basic story is the same, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts audiences at “Newsies” may notice a few differences between the 2012 stage adaptation of the musical and the 1992 film version.
Wagon Wheel Announces Its 2017 Summer Youth Camps
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts has announced its 2017 Summer Youth Camps for students in second through 12th grade.
Collier’s School Of Dance To Present ‘#Throwback40’
Debra Collier’s School of Dance is celebrating 40 years in the community.
Round Barn Goes Pink With ‘Legally Blonde, The Musical’
NAPPANEE – “Legally Blonde, The Musical” takes you from the sorority houses of UCLA to the halls of justice via Harvard with one of Broadway’s brightest heroines and her Chihuahua sidekick Bruiser.
Robert E. “Bob” Bunch
Robert E. “Bob” Bunch, 75, passed away at 9:08 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2017, in Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. Bob was born in Vincennes on March 23, 1942, to William and Zola Creamer Bunch. He was a 1960 graduate of Elwood High School. Vicki K. Niverson would become his bride April 16, 1960, in Lafayette. They would share almost 50 years together until her passing Dec. 16, 2009. Living most of his life in Warsaw, Bob was employed for 40 years with Owen’s grocery store. He retired in 2011 as its produce manager. He was a member of Warsaw Wesleyan Church. He liked old classic cars and enjoyed going to the old classic car shows. He also enjoyed gardening. Family members left with memories to treasure are his three daughters and their husbands: Natalie and Chris Gutkowski, Chesterton; Lisa and Max Elder, Pierceton; and Cheryle and Bruce Stouder, Warsaw; and a son, Richard Bunch, Leesburg; and eight grandchildren: Sara, Max, Landon, Jordan, Chase, Connor, Olivia and Derek. Also surviving are two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Fran Bunch, Springfield, Mo., and John and Linda Bunch, Chesterton. In addition to his wife, Vicki, he was preceded in passing by a son, Bobby Bunch, Oct. 20, 2000; and his sister, Becky Belle Bostic, March 19, 1976. The family will receive guests for a time of sharing from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at Titus Funeral Home. A celebration of Bob’s life will take place Friday morning beginning at 10:30 at the funeral home. Pastor Dennis Bollenbacher of New Beginnings Community Church, Atwood, will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to the Arthritis Foundation, 615 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 or online at www.arthritis.org/Indiana; or the American Diabetes Association, 55 E. Monroe St., #3420, Chicago, IL 60603.
Lady 'Cats Hold On To Claim Regional
WINAMAC – The postseason is all about overcoming circumstances to stay in the tournament. Whitko did just that in winning its first softball regional title, holding off a late Winamac rally for a 5-4 victory Tuesday night.
