Mary Margaret (Nissley) Hochstetler, 79, died at 11:49 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital. She was born Aug. 11, 1945. On Sept. 15, 1966, she married Amos A. Hochstetler, who survives. She also is survived by three children, Mary Lou (Manass) Kuhns, Nappanee, Albert … Read More
Carmen L. Sipes, 82, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 7, 1942, in Alexandria, Ind., to Gustav and Selma (Beckley) Tulowitzky. Carmen retired from GM in Anderson after 10 years. She is survived by her daughter, Denna Miller, … Read More
Jody “Joe” Nickerson, 50, Akron, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at home. He was born Oct. 17, 1973. His wife, Laura (Culp) Nickerson, whom he married March 26, 1995, survives. He also is survived by his mother and stepfather, Cathy and Tom Moody, Milford; son, Austin Nickerson, Akron; … Read More
Philip “Grant” Magner III, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Leesburg. Born on May 29, 1947, in West Lafayette, Grant lived a life full of dedication to his family, work and community. A proud alumnus of Purdue University, Grant graduated from Marian High … Read More
Bonnie Manns, age 85, of Milford, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at The Waters of Syracuse. She was born on Aug. 22, 1938, the daughter of John and Rosie (Kidd) Gillespie, in Martin, Ky. On July 27, 1957, she married Edward Manns on his … Read More
Adam Pamer, 85, Syracuse, died at 10:41 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born June 2, 1939. He is survived by a brother, Matthew Pamer, Milford; his children, Adalena, Adam, Andrew and Athy; and two adopted children, Tina and Tonya.
Read MoreDarrell Gene Miller, 84, Goshen, died at 11:57 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. He was born July 9, 1940. His wife, Carol (Mumaw) Miller, whom he married March 5, 1960, preceded him in death in 1977. He is survived by two daughters, Colleen (Greg) Berger, … Read More
Katherine M. “Kate” Kantz, 71, Milford, died Thursday, July 25, 2024, at home. She was born June 18, 1953. On Feb. 14, 1987, she married Larry D. Kantz, who survives. She also is survived by a daughter, Erin (Kevin) Martz, Indianapolis; two stepchildren, Jacque Taylor and Megan Robinson, … Read More
Loretta L. Blackburn, “The Legend,” 84, went to her heavenly home Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born in Prestonsburg, Ky., on May 23, 1940, Loretta was the daughter of Kennel and Hattie (Kraft) Powers. On Aug. 19, 1958, in Prestonsburg, Loretta married Walter Blackburn, and they then made Warsaw … Read More
Phillip M. Butler, 79, formerly of Milford, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Fort Wayne. He was born April 6, 1945. His wife, Linda Jo (Schenk) Butler, of Topeka, whom he married June 26, 1966, survives. He also is survived by his children, Brian (Liz) Butler, Kendallville, Scott … Read More
Mary Ann Rassi, 1933-2024, was the faithful and loving wife of Lowell (Buss) Rassi, from Milford. She was born a Yergler in Cissna Park, Illinois, and met the man of her dreams in the Apostolic Church. They were united in marriage in 1952 and had four children, Clark, … Read More
Delores N. Boyd, 90, of Sebring, Fla., went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Mrs. Boyd was born on Nov. 19, 1933, in Bremen, to Roman and Sarah (Gerber) Slabaugh. Dottie, as she was known to all, moved to Hollywood, Fla., in 1951. She … Read More
Ronnie “Big Ron” Rowland Spranger Sr., age 69, of North Webster, passed away at 4 a.m. Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born on Sept. 24, 1954, the son of William and Barbara (Roland) Spranger, in Fort Wayne. On May 23, 1997, he married Patsy Powell in Warsaw. … Read More
Joseph Luis “Joey” Criswell, age 44, of Milford, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 29, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 11, 1980, the son of Jose Luis Cervantes and Deborah (Farr) Criswell, in Warsaw. On Sept. 30, 2016, he married Kimberly … Read More
Lester Howard Smith, known as Howard, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Medical City Denton in Denton, Texas, at the age of 83. He was born on June 15, 1941, in Ford County, Illinois, to Alvin Fidella (Morgan) and Lester Lewis Smith. In 1946, … Read More
Ricky Lee Ellis, 74, Nappanee, died at 8:20 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at home. He was born Dec. 6, 1949, in Bremen. On June 15, 2024, he married Theresa Borkholder, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Amy Ellis, of Nappanee, Kayla Ellis, of Nappanee, … Read More
