Carl R. Howard
Carl R. Howard, 93, of rural Macy, passed at 3:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Carl was born on Aug. 25, 1930, in Kosciusko County, to the late O.C. and Dora (Craft) Howard. He was a graduate of Rochester High School in 1948. … Read More
Sue Guiff — PENDING
Sue Guiff, 66, Akron, passed away in her residence on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw.
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Dana Glen Vaughn
Dana Glen Vaughn, 66, Akron, passed surrounded by family at 7:04 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born on June 7, 1957. On July 3, 2004, he married Judith Conner. She survives. Survivors include his wife, Judy Vaughn, Akron; daughters Shelby Simonsen and … Read More
Brenda J. Harrell — UPDATED
Brenda J. Harrell, 76, Rochester, died at 12:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 13, 1947. On Dec. 19, 1965, she married Gerald A. DePoy, whom she later divorced. On Feb. 1, 1974, she married Frank L. Harrell … Read More
Joshua D. Beery
Joshua David Beery, 51, rural North Manchester, died at 8:26 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at home. He was born July 8, 1972. On May 20, 2006, he married Heather Beth Foust, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Jackson (Ally) Beery, Indianapolis, and Melanie (Payton) … Read More
Scott L. Barber
Scott “Scotty” Lawrence Barber, 39, of North Manchester, and formerly of Akron, passed unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Scott was born on Aug. 30, 1984, in Warsaw, to Dail R. and Jan (Scott) Barber. He was a graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School and furthered his education with … Read More
Patsy (Bucher) Owens-Sparks
Patsy (Bucher) Owens-Sparks, 81, of Mentone, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. Patsy was born on Sept. 1, 1942, the daughter of Frank and Charlotte (Hamilton) Bucher. She graduated from Laketon High School. She married the late William Owens on Feb. … Read More
Teddy D. Leiter — UPDATED
Teddy Dewayne Leiter, age 81, of Akron, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at 5:48 p.m. in the emergency room at Woodlawn hospital in Rochester. He was born on Jan. 25, 1942, in Warsaw, in Kosciusko County, to Roy and Willodean (Brown) Leiter. He attended Claypool High School. Ted … Read More
Kevin D. Banghart
Kevin D. Banghart, 64, passed away on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Warsaw on July 15, 1959, to Jerry and Janice (Kling) Banghart. He graduated from Warsaw High School with the Class of 1977. Shortly after graduation, Kevin joined … Read More
Teddy Dewayne Leiter
Teddy Dewayne Leiter, 81, Akron, died at 5:48 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, in the ER at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. He was born on Jan. 25, 1942, in Warsaw. He married Karen J. Kreighbaum on July 8, 1960, at the Akron Church of God. Surviving Ted is … Read More
Rachel L. Bonewitz-Corn
Rachel Louise Bonewitz-Corn, 72, North Manchester, a native of Rochester, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Parkview Wabash. She was born Aug. 23, 1951. On Nov. 20, 1970, she married Michael Bonewitz, who preceded her in death in 1989. She is survived by her daughters, Angela “Angie” Bonewitz … Read More
Lee M. Redinger II
Lee M. Redinger II, 45, rural Rochester, died at 3:08 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at Indiana University North Hospital of Indianapolis. He was born June 29, 1978. On Oct. 10, 1998, he married Heather Shortz, who survives. He also is survived by his mother, Priscilla Nash, Mentone; … Read More
Franklin L. Swick — UPDATED
Franklin L. Swick, 86, of rural Burket, passed away at 1:03 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at his residence. Frank was born on Oct. 22, 1937, in Akron, to the late Claude E. and Fern E. (Warren) Swick. He attended Burket High School. Frank served his country in … Read More
Wendell D. Randall — UPDATED
Wendell D. Randall, 73, of Claypool, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice. Born on Aug. 15, 1950 in Gratiot County, Michigan, Wendell was the son of Frank and Lois Sitts. Married on Oct. 27, 1982, he shared 48 years … Read More
Rita S. Manns
Rita Sue Manns, 71, Akron, died at 3:11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Community Hospital North of Indianapolis. She was born Feb. 9, 1952. On June 30, 1968, she married Willard Manns, who survives. She also is survived by a daughter, Joni (Tom) Baumgardner, Noblesville; sons, Scott … Read More
Donald L. Butts
Donald “Donnie” L. Butts, of Warsaw, passed away at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, at the age of 89. He was born on Oct. 1, 1934, in Akron, to Margaret L. (Rowe) Butts and Lawrence W. Butts. Donnie was a lifetime resident … Read More