Mary E. Trier, 94, Columbia City, peacefully passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living, Columbia City, where she had been a resident for the past four years. She was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Columbia City, Indiana, a daughter of the late Ralph J. … Read More
Robin Miller, 59, Rochester passed away at 6:56 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Read MoreJudy Faye Brainard, 68, Warsaw, passed away and entered eternal rest at 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, after having liver complications. Judy was born on May 24, 1952, to Jesse and Oma Jean Bradley (McKenzie) in Warsaw. She grew up in North Manchester and raised her … Read More
Leo Lichtenbarger, 88, passed away at 9 p.m., Jan. 11, at his home. Leo was born the son of Roland and Neva (Crowl) Lichtenbarger on May 11, 1932 in Bisbee, N.D. He married the love of his life, Karen, in Plymouth. Leo proudly served his country as a … Read More
Martha Ann VanGilder, 74, formerly of Mentone and Warsaw passed at 2:48 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. Martha was born on March 1, 1946, in Warsaw, to the late Dr. Donald and Barbara (Gast) VanGilder. She was a 1964 … Read More
James E. Watkins, 81 years old, a resident of Plymouth since 1979, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. Jim was born on Feb. 2, 1939, in Spencer, to the late Wendell H. and Freida (Pearcy) Watkins. On Nov. 23, … Read More
Frances L. Kerr, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving daughters when she passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at her residence. Fran was born, married, lived most of her lifetime and passed away at the Burrough/Kerr family home. On May 14, 1940, Frances Louise Burrough was … Read More
Shirley A. Leinbach, 85, Goshen, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born March 11, 1935, in Wakarusa to Arthur and Goldia (Blocher) Smeltzer. On Sept. 20, 1953, she married Gene Leinbach in Wakarusa. He survives along with three children, Connie … Read More
Allen L. Taylor, 58, Ligonier, passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at his home. He was born on April 16, 1962, in Goshen, the son of Thomas and Diana (Metzger) Taylor. Allen is survived by his son, Joshua Jacobs of Wawaka; parents, Thomas and Diana Taylor of … Read More
Richard Eugene Lauderback, 87, Fort Wayne, and formerly of North Liberty, passed away while holding his daughters’ Robbie and Patty’s hands as they sang “Jesus Loves Me” Jan. 10, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in North Liberty on July 10, 1933, Richard was the … Read More
Mildred Ione “Millie” Mendenhall, 92, Warsaw, formerly of Wabash County, died at 1:03 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at Paddock Springs in Warsaw. She was born Sept. 24, 1928, in Miami County, to Melvin and Golda V. (Binkerd) Coldren. Millie married Dorwin “Buck” Mendenhall on Aug. 10, 1946; … Read More
Carolyn S. “Susie” Mays, 83, Wabash, passed away at 10:02 a.m. on Jan. 8, 2021, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born on Sept. 30, 1937, in Marion, to the late Ralph and Ida Louise (Crepps) Ragon. Susie married Kelly Mays; he passed away in 2000. She retired … Read More
Donna J. Weinberg, 61, Columbia City, passed away at 8:57 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at her residence. Born on June 1, 1959, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Colpetzer) Hyser, Sr. Donna was raised in Collins and attended Churubusco High School. … Read More
James Michael Pfeiffer, 66, Columbia City, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at Parkview Hospital. Born Oct. 24, 1954, at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake, he was the son of Argyle M. and Louise E.(Mason) Pfeiffer. Growing up on Shriner Lake, Jim enjoyed all of the lake activities … Read More
Wendy Ophelia Wylie, 49, lost her two year battle with cancer, Jan. 4, 2021. Wendy was born in South Bend (1971) to the late Nancy and Zern (Bud) Wylie. Wendy was a graduate of John Glen High School and for the past nine years had resided in Warsaw. … Read More
Wayne Austin Denton Sr., 90, rural Roann, died at 10 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at his home. He was born on Sept. 29, 1930, in Searcy, Ark., to Jack and Nora (Smith) Denton. Wayne was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He married Betty … Read More
