Barabara E. Binkley – PENDING
Barabara E. Binkley, 70, Plymouth, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at home. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.
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Jean Northenor – UPDATED
Doris Jean Northenor, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at the age of 92. Jean was a beloved, active member of the community and political activist. She was heard to quote Ralph Waldo Emerson many times: “Do not go where the path … Read More
Janis S. Mayhew
Janis Sue Mayhew, 86, Rochester, died at 6:08 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born July 3, 1939, in Rochester. On July 24, 2005, she married Marvin Miller Mayhew, who preceded her in death on May 19, 2025. She is survived by … Read More
Sandra A. Wagstaff
Sandra Ann Wagstaff, 86, Wabash, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Nov. 18, 1938, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. On June 20, 1959, she married Donald E. Wagstaff, who preceded her in death in 2019. She is survived by two daughters, Jody L. … Read More
Jean Northenor – PENDING
Doris Jean Northenor, 92, Warsaw, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at home. Arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.
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Vernagene M. Sheets
Vernagene Mae Sheets, 84, rural Columbia City, died at 7:38 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at home. She was born April 6, 1941, in Whitley County. She married Allen Truelove, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 13, 1999, she married Lawrence “Larry” Sheets, who preceded her in … Read More
Robert L. Schultz – PENDING
Robert L. Schultz, 88, Plymouth, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.
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Janice M. Agnew – PENDING
Janice M. Agnew, 79, Rochester, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna.
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William C. Taylor – UPDATED
William C. Taylor, 70, Warsaw, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. He was born Sept. 4, 1955, in Calumet Park, Ill. He is survived by Ryan (Kaylyn) Neibert, Leesburg; Nancy Mitchell and Linda (Michael) McLaughlin, both of Warsaw; a niece; and brother-in-law, William Mitchell. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation … Read More
Orion D. ‘Pinky’ DeRuiter – UPDATED
Orion Don “Pinky” DeRuiter, 91, Rochester, formerly of Argos, died at 11:48 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester. He was born July 19, 1934, in Elwood, Ill. His wife, Loretta Jean (Ewing) DeRuiter, whom he married Sept. 26, 1953, survives. He also is survived by … Read More
Donna L. Workman – UPDATED
Donna L. Workman, 97, Syracuse, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. She was born Aug. 16, 1928. Her husband, Richard Workman, whom she married Sept. 21, 1946, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Mark (Kathy) Workman, Warsaw, and David (Julia) Workman, Syracuse; eight grandchildren; and … Read More
Monica N. Estrada – UPDATED
Monica Natalie Estrada, 25, Cromwell, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Cromwell. She was born Oct. 28, 2000, in Kendallville. She is survived by her mother, Zoila (Marcelino Esqueda) Herrera, Cromwell; father, Oscar Julian Estrada Sr. (companion, Maria de Lourdes Lopez), Ligonier; companion, Fabian Pedroza, Goshen; son, Remmy … Read More
Thomas A. Trier
Thomas Arnold Trier, 70, Columbia City, died at 4:36 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at home. He was born Nov. 14, 1954, in Columbia City. On Aug. 25, 1984, he married Leanna Marie Loe, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Derek Thomas (Brittany) Trier, Columbia … Read More
Dolores A. ‘Lola’ Melendez – UPDATED
Dolores A. “Lola” Melendez, 75, Milford, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Goshen Hospital, Goshen. She was born April 3, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas. She married Domingo Melendez Jr. They separated but remained friends, and he preceded her in death in 2023. She is survived by her … Read More
Richard D. Baker Jr.
Richard Dean Baker Jr., 58, Columbia City, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2025, at home. He was born Feb. 26, 1967, in Jackson, Mich. On March 21, 1998, he married Tina M. Coyle, who survives. He also is survived by his children, JC (Brooke Winterrowd) Rosbrugh, North Manchester, Ryan … Read More
Darnella M. ‘Ellie’ Ward
Darnella Marie “Ellie” Ward, 50, Columbia City, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at home. She was born Nov. 12, 1974, in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her children, Skyler (Emily) Chambless, Columbia City, and Kayanna Ward, Columbia City; three grandchildren; significant other, Carlos Larranaga, Fort Wayne; … Read More