Editor’s note: This obituary has been updated to include correct arrangements. Karen Dian Ellison, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 9:07 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 5, 1954, in Columbia City, to John and Marilyn (Eberhart) Stoner. She was a … Read More
John L. Couch, 73, South Whitley, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at his home. Born Feb. 27, 1947, in Harlan County, Ky., he was the son of Ed and Sina (Cody) Couch. He graduated from Cumberland High School and went on to attend college. He had been … Read More
Bennie Dean Bryant, 68, of rural South Whitley, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family at 2:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. He was born Sept. 4, 1952, in Floyd County, Ky., a son of the late Troy and Susie (Stanley) Bryant. His formative years … Read More
Rebecca Phend, 63, South Whitley, passed away at 11:55 a.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Rebecca was born Nov. 10, 1957, in Fort Wayne, to Robert and Marge (Johnson) Phend. She grew up in South Whitley and graduated from Whitko High School in … Read More
Rebecca Phend, 63, South Whitley, passed away at 11:55 a.m., Dec. 7, 2020, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with pending arrangements. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
Read MoreDale Brent Ballard, 64, leaped into the arms of Jesus at 12:21 p.m., Nov. 22, 2020, after two weeks battling against COVID. He had a huge reception of family, friends, and those he touched but didn’t know it. God relieved him of all his pain and suffering. Dale … Read More
Eddie Wayne Arnold, 91, South Whitley, died at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born March 3, 1929, in Cleveland Twp., Whitley County, a son of the late Esta George and Opal (Lancaster) Arnold. Growing up in Cleveland Twp. he … Read More
Ronnie A. “Ron” West, 84, Leesburg, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at Majestic Care Nursing Home in New Haven. He was born on Nov. 19, 1936, in Burket, to Arthur Sheridan & Marjorie (Parks) West. He grew up in Warsaw, attended Warsaw High School, … Read More
Lorraina Kay Wallen, 58, South Whitley, died at 8:08 a.m., Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at her home in South Whitley. She was born March 17, 1962, in Whitley County, a daughter of Stanley Lee and Julia K. (Galloway) Cart. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School. On … Read More
Rosemary W. Piebenga, formerly of South Whitley, died at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where she had been a resident since November 2019. Born Oct. 23, 1926, in Dayton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Kenneth and Wava … Read More
Darlene M. Welty, 91, formerly of South Whitley, died at 1:48 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Carmel Senior Living Community, where she had been a resident since 2014. She was born March 16, 1929, in Wabash County, a daughter of the late Olin and Mable … Read More
Darlene M. Welty, 91, formerly of South Whitley, died at 1:48 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Carmel Senior Living Community, where she had been a resident since 2014. She was born March 16, 1929, in Wabash County, a daughter of the late Olin and Mable … Read More
Glenn Alton Western, 95, of rural Columbia City, died peacefully at his home at 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. He was born June 21, 1925, in Troy Twp., Whitley County, Indiana, a son of the late Wallace R. and Laura (Piper) Western. Growing up on a farm … Read More
Patrick A. Rosdil, 56, Albion, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in his residence. Patrick was born Nov. 26, 1963, in East Chicago, to William W. and Catherine (Sopko) Rosdil. He was a graduate of Whitko High School, South Whitley and continued his education at … Read More
Loretta Lynn Studebaker, 48, South Whitley, died peacefully at her home at 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2020. She had been in declining health. She was born June 26, 1972, in San Diego, Calif., a daughter of the late Ronald Jack Glass and Deborah Lynn (Richcreek) Glass. Her … Read More
Jack B. Thomson, 92, South Whitley, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday July 22, 2020, at Peabody Retirement Community, where he had been a resident since August 2018. Born in Whitley County, Indiana on Nov. 25, 1927, he was a son of the late Fred H. and Catherine Ruth (Colchin) … Read More
