Ronald P. “Ron” Hussey, 86, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. He was born May 18, 1937. On Jan. 31, 1986, he married Judith Mish, who preceded him in death in 2021. He is survived by his daughters, Laura Mish, Nappanee, Lisa Mish, Chesterton, and Doreen (Robert) Phillips, Graniteville, … Read More
Raymond David Rhinesmith, 68, Nappanee, died at 1:34 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born June 15, 1955. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Peppers, Edwardsburg, Mich.; three grandsons; four brothers, Dennis Rhinesmith, Brian Rhinesmith, Larry O’Bannon, David O’Bannon and Mark O’Bannon; … Read More
Khristina Lynn “Kristy” Bucher, 74, Warsaw, formerly of Wabash, died at 12:24 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 3, 1949. On Feb. 1, 1969, she married David Dean Bucher, who survives. She also is survived by two daughters, … Read More
Earl Eugene Stutzman, known to most as “Gene,” passed away at the age of 93 at Paddock Springs Healthcare on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. He was a lifetime resident in Kosciusko County. Born to Delbert and Mary Miller Stutzman on May 5, 1930, Gene attended schools in Nappanee … Read More
Anita DeFrees, 90, Nappanee, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 29, 2023, at Goshen General Hospital. She was born March 6, 1933. On May 29, 1954, she married Harvey DeFrees Jr., who survives. She also is survived by her son, Philip (Rhonda) DeFrees, Muncie; daughter, Elaine (Charles) Howell, Bluff City, … Read More
Savanah Lynn Stalhood, 17, Nappanee, died Monday morning, Aug. 28, 2023, at home. She was born May 31, 2006. She is survived by her parents, Nicholas and Jessica Stalhood, Nappanee; three sisters, Michelle (Greg) Holman, Tucson, Ariz., and Angel and Jocelyn Stalhood, both of Nappanee; one brother, Isaiah … Read More
Larry D. Weaver, 79, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at home. He was born Dec. 27, 1943. He is survived by his wife, Mardell “Susie” (Andrews) Weaver, Elkhart. He also is survived by two sons, Tim (Jennifer) Weaver, Nappanee, and Todd (Michele) Weaver, Mentor, Ohio; … Read More
Rebecca A. Richard, 71, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Becky was born in Elkhart to Aaron A. and Dorothy M. (McCuen) Forsythe. She grew up in Nappanee and graduated from Northwood High School with the class of 1970. She then went on … Read More
Nathaniel S. “Nat” Miller, 65, died at 8:22 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at home. He was born March 26, 1958. On May 12, 1979, he married Tina Kindig, who survives. He also is survived by his children, April (Mark Buchanan) Eberly, Claypool, Shelly (Shane) Howard, North Manchester, … Read More
Marlene Couse, 87, formerly of Nappanee, died at 10:13 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at The Waters of Wakarusa. She was born Oct. 3, 1935. On May 20, 1961, she married Roger Couse, who preceded her in death in 2013. She is survived by three children, Steven Couse, … Read More
Chris J. Slabaugh Sr., 83, Nappanee, died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, at Bremen Community Hospital, where he been a patient for five days. He was born Nov. 23, 1939. On Dec. 23, 1960, he married Alma A. Hochstetler. She survives. Survivors include his wife, Alma; … Read More
Delores C. Seaver, 87, Goshen, died at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born Jan. 23, 1936. On Aug. 31, 1958, she married Loring “Pete” Seaver, who preceded her in death in February. She is survived by three sons, Rick (Vina) Seaver, Nappanee, … Read More
Treva G. Rodgers, 92, Nappanee, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at her daughter’s residence in Nappanee. She was born Jan. 27, 1931. On Oct. 14, 1951, she married Glenn A. Rodgers, who preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by her son, Rick … Read More
James L. Stouder, 84, of rural Warsaw, passed at 8:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital of Warsaw. Jim was born on March 12, 1939, in Etna Green, to the late Clarence and Bertha (Metzler) Stouder. On Nov. 27, 1960, in Winona Lake, he married … Read More
Marlan Schwartz, 21, Etna Green, died at 8:03 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. He was born July 28, 2002. He is survived by his parents, Melvin and Mary Schwartz, Etna Green; siblings, Marcus (Louise) Schwartz, Etna Green, Miriam (Joseph) Yoder, Shipshewana, Michael Schwartz, Etna Green, Matthew Schwartz (special … Read More
Daniel D. Fry Jr., 76, Nappanee, died at 4:06 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at home. He was born Dec. 11, 1946. On Oct. 24, 1970, he married Ruby Kuhns, who survives. He also is survived by a son, Brian (Theresa) Fry; daughter, Sherry Fry; three grandchildren; sisters, … Read More
