County Council President Sanders Dies At 69

Kosciusko County Council President Bob Sanders, an affable character and a leading figure in county government for years, struck an emotional tone when council gathered in March for its monthly meeting.

Police Say 4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling From Buggy Near Topeka

Authorities say a 4-year-old Amish boy died after falling from a moving horse-drawn buggy in northern Indiana.

Free Community Meal Planned Thursday

PIERCETON — A free community meal is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Pierceton. The meal will feature beef and homemade noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit and dessert. It will be in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church parish hall, 408 W. Catholic St., Pierceton.   All communities in the area are invited.  

Peggy L. Iholtz

NORTH MANCHESTER — Peggy L. Iholtz, 83, North Manchester, went home to be with Jesus at 10:45 p.m. May 12, 2017, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born Feb. 5, 1934, in Sidney, to Dale L. and Mary Elizabeth Gray Parker. She married William “Bill” Iholtz on Dec. 31, 1953. He passed away on April 24, 2011. She was a home

Patricia C. Sturm Skillen

Patricia C. Sturm Skillen, 89, Hartford City, formerly of Spring Hill, Fla., and Leesburg, passed away at the Trails of Orono Assisted Living Facility in Orono, Minn., on April 17, 2017.   

Hall Of Famer Bill Patrick Steps Down

AKRON – Confirmed by an email from Athletic Director Duane Burkhart, Tippecanoe Valley High School boys basketball coach Bill Patrick submitted a letter of resignation Friday.

Area Bowlers Win Regionals

Three area bowlers won regional championships in Bluffton Saturday, and advanced to the middle school state tournament Saturday in Anderson.

JROTC Gets Dirty To Build Teamwork

JROTC cadets from Warsaw and Marion high schools don’t spend time together in the classroom during the school year, but Friday they quickly bonded into teams for a field day.

Gulf Stream Coach Announces Expansion Plans

ETNA GREEN – Gulf Stream Coach celebrated its success at its Etna Green manufacturing plant Friday by announcing plans to add a second production line this summer.

Grace College Sells Winona Lake Property To Silveus Insurance

WINONA LAKE – Grace College & Seminary has reached an agreement with Silveus Insurance Group for the purchase of its property between 9th and 12th Streets in Winona Lake.

Don't Click The Bait

We ran a small story Wednesday about Winona Lake being named “one of the coolest towns in the U.S.”

Bill Graduates From Basic Training

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Jacob E. Bill graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

WCHS Class Of 1987?Reunion Planned

The Warsaw Community High School class of 1987 is planning its 30-year reunion for June 17, 2017.    The deadline to purchase tickets for the main event is June 12.   In addition, the class is seeking members for the reunion.  Anyone who wishes to purchase tickets may contact the reunion committee at [email protected] Warsaw Community High School class of 1987 is planning its 30-year reunion for June 17, 2017.    The deadline to purchase tickets for the main event is June 12.   In addition, the class is seeking members for the reunion.  Anyone who wishes to purchase tickets may contact the reunion committee at [email protected]

Paula O. Ryman

SYRACUSE — Paula O. Ryman, 74, Syracuse, passed away at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017, at her home.  She was born Jan. 9, 1943, in Robbinsville, N.C., to Paul and Thelma Cook Colvard.  She attended high school in Robbinsville and moved to the Syracuse area in 1972 from Albion. She was married Aug 30, 1980, in Syracuse, to Tommy L. Ryman, who survives. 

Joyce Williams

PLYMOUTH — Joyce Williams, 79, a former River Park resident of Plymouth, was peacefully called home with family at her side at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, May 11, in the Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. She has made Warsaw her home since 2014.

Don C. Fleming

Don C. Fleming Jr., 83, Warsaw, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  Don was born Sept. 25, 1933, in Gary, to Don C. Fleming Sr. and his wife, Lillian Elsie Richardson Fleming. He graduated from nearby Portage High School in 1952. He was also a 1956 graduate of Purdue University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in industrial psychology. On Oct. 23, 1953, Don was united in marriage to Charlotte Ann Johnson in Portage. Although the two had been together since seventh grade, they shared 63 years as a married couple. Charlotte survives in Warsaw.

Milford High School Alumni Banquet June 10

The Milford High School 93rd annual Alumni Association banquet is planned for June 10. The classes of 1947, 1957 and 1967 will be honored at this year’s gathering.

Club News, May 13, 2017

Meeting reports and upcoming events from area social groups and service clubs:

Patrick Ross

GLENWOOD, Iowa — Patrick Timothy Ross, 73, Glenwood, Iowa, passed away May 9 at the Josie Harper Hospice House, Omaha, Neb.  Patrick was born Nov. 22, 1943, to James and Alice Ross in Newton, Iowa. On Sept. 11, 1965, he married Cheryll Bunn in Rock Island, Ill.  He is survived by Cheryll, Glenwood; son, Thomas (spouse Heather), Claypool; son, Timothy (spouse Ellen), Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter, Theresa, Omaha; sister, Sarah “Sally” Cassady, East Lansing, Mich.; sister, Barbara “Sue” Wilkinson, Huntsville, Ala.; brother, Rafael “Joe,” Afton, Iowa; brother-in-law, Ed Bunn, Colfax, Iowa; and sister-in-law, Gerri Ross, Montezuma, Iowa. He was an adoring “Papa” to his four grandchildren: Maxton, Meg, Andrew and Aaron.  He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brother, Michael; brothers-in-law, Donald Cassady, Dick Wilkinson and James Bunn; and sister-in-law, Myrna Bunn. Devoted to his family, he was an avid photographer who enjoyed taking pictures at family events and the extracurricular activities of his children and grandchildren. His unique sense of humor and quick wit entertained many. He loved chocolate and dessert. He was a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Creighton Bluejays. Patrick graduated from Dowling Catholic High School, Des Moines, and St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa. Working his entire life in the financial industry, he worked his way up from teller to bank president, retiring from Mills County Bank as branch president in 2009. Living most of his adult life in Mills County, his giving heart led him to be involved in several community groups, including chairman of the building committee for Holy Rosary Catholic Church, president of the Glenwood Community High School Ram Booster Club, director and volunteer at the Mills County Storehouse, director of the Pottawatomie County Red Cross, and Rotary Club fellow. Visitation will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Glenwood, from 2-5 p.m. June 11, with a prayer service to follow. Catholic services will be at 10 a.m. June 12.  A private burial is planned at a later date.  Peterson Mortuary, Glenwood, is handling the services. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers and friends who have provided so much care and assistance to Patrick and his family in this difficult time. ***** Memorials to Mills County Relay for Life; Mills County Storehouse; Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha; Saint Albert Catholic Schools Fine Arts Department, Council Bluffs, Iowa; or Chapman Lakes Conservation Association, Warsaw.  

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