Whitko Wins First Sectional Title
WABASH – The Whitko High School baseball team will fill in a blank spot on its sign hanging on the north wall of the school gym.
2 More Seek Council Seat
The number of candidates seeking the at-large county council seat held by the late Bob Sanders is now up to five.
Cloanne Rae Nelson
NORTH MANCHESTER — Cloanne Rae Nelson Snyder, 81, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community. Cloanne was born Sept. 26, 1935, in Warsaw. She graduated from Mentone High School, class of 1953, and attended Manchester College. Cloanne was sophisticated and smart, a woman far ahead of her time and place. She had a green thumb, loved fashion magazines and shaggy dogs. Above all, she loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
William J. "Bill" Gerrity Jr.,
SYRACUSE — William J. "Bill" Gerrity Jr., 36, Syracuse, passed away at 6:54 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Dec. 6, 1980, in Portsmouth, Va., to William J. Sr. and Susan L. Morehead Gerrity. He lived most of his life in the Syracuse area, attended Wawasee High School and received an associate degree from ITT Technical Institute, Fort Wayne.
Richard K. Holloway
MENTONE — Richard K. Holloway, 77, rural Rochester, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017, at his residence after being in failing health for seven years. He was born July 11, 1939, in Fulton County, to Omer Jack and Hazel Tilden Holloway. He married Laura Belle Wilson on Feb. 21, 1959, in Fulton; she preceded on Jan. 7, 2004. He married Terie Vigar on June 28, 2012, in Rochester. She survives. Richard farmed, was a timber buyer, and also owned and operated his own sawmill for many years in Talma. He retired from Holmes & Com., Columbia City.
Katherine A. “Kay” Farrar,
Katherine A. “Kay” Farrar, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 1:31 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 17, 1929, she was born in Detroit, Mich., to Carl and Marian Leathers Wilson. Kay was united in marriage to William “Bill” Farrar on Aug. 16, 1947, in Mt. Clemens, Mich. He preceded her in death Feb. 26, 2005. Kay graduated from Mt. Clemons High School, then graduated from Manchester College with a bachelor’s degree. She then graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington, with a master’s degree. After moving to the Warsaw area, Kay became a teacher at Leesburg High School, where she taught high school speech and English and directed all of the junior and senior class plays. In 1967, she became a high school guidance counselor for Warsaw High School, where she also helped sponsor the cheerleaders’ squad. Kay was a member of First United Methodist Church, Warsaw, where she was involved in the Thursday Circle and also the Thursday Morning Bible Study Group. She also was a member of the Eastern Star, Retired Teachers Association, past president of Home Extension Club and served as a CASA representative for several years. Kay also enjoyed playing bridge and participated in various bridge groups. She is survived by two daughters, Carol (spouse Pat) Ireland, North Manchester, and Jane (spouse Greg) Haney, Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Kay also was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Roesch; and two brothers, Charles Wilson and Al Moran. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 1, in First United Methodist Church, Warsaw, with Pastor Mark Need officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to First United Methodist Church, 179 S. Indiana St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Jack Eugene Simmons,
NORTH WEBSTER — Jack Eugene Simmons, 82, Columbia City, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.
The Kloset Boutique Will Be Unveiled At First Friday
If food venders can use a truck, why not a clothing retailer?
Gast To Be Honored In Shriner Parade At First Friday
“Cycles and Shriners” is the theme for First Friday on June 2, which will include a Shrine parade at 7 p.m.
