Larry E. King

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.

Whitko Roundup: Wildcats Sweep Bluffton

Whitko needed 10 innings to claim an 8-7 victory in the opening game of a doubleheader with visiting Bluffton, then won the second game 10-0 in five innings for the sweep Saturday. In the opener the Wildcats trailed 6-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh and final inning of regulation play. Drew Bradford cranked a three-run homer to tie the game. He also had a pair of doubles and was the winning pitcher in the contest. Bluffton scratched across a run in the top of the 10th to retake the lead, but Whitko won the game on Bradford’s infield single. River West scored the tying run, and Bailey Platt scored when the Bluffton third baseman made a bad throw to first.

Grace Roundup: Lady Lancers Pick Up Crucial Sweep Of Foresters

The week for Grace's softball team ended on a high note as the Lady Lancers swept Huntington. Grace had balanced production in every area of the game, beating the Foresters 6-4 and 10-2 on the road. With the victories, the Lady Lancers (17-16, 10-8 Crossroads League) move one game out of third place in the league standings. A strong first inning propelled Grace in the opener. The Lady Lancers kicked off the doubleheader with five runs in the first inning.

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Mack Eugene ‘Jake’ Amiss

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

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.

Taste Of Ag Is Tuesday

The public is invited to celebrate the diversity of Kosciusko County agriculture on Tuesday at “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair.”

Crowdfunding Project Close To Halfway Point

A crowdfunding effort to finance part of an alley way enhancement south of City Hall is almost halfway to its goal of $50,000.

Veteran Of The Month

Charles “Bub” Hartman was honored by the Kosciusko County Commissioners as the Veteran of the Month earlier this week.

Club News, April 8, 2017

Meeting reports and upcoming events from area social clubs.

Ted Earl Harman

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

Warsaw Diversity Rally Set For April 22

Celebrate Diversity, formerly the Warsaw Diversity Rally, returns to the community for its fourth year in 2017.

K.C. Youth Bureau Plans 5K April 29

Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau will host its April Fool's 5K on April 29 in Winona Lake.

Joshua A. Brugh

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.  

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Church News, April 6, 2017

A bluegrass concert and upcoming Holy Week activities make up this week's listing:

Glen F. Kreft

Glen F. Kreft, 76, Tippecanoe, entered heaven to meet his Savior on March 30, 2017.

Warsaw Library Celebrates 100 Years

On Jan. 1, 1917, a collection of about 4,500 books was moved from the Ward Center Street School basement to the Warsaw Community Public Library’s current location on East Main Street.

More Barriers Installed Along Husky Trail

More barriers are being installed near Martin’s Super Market near the Husky Trail road project.