Susan Scott Landwerlen, 81, of rural Mentone, passed unexpectedly Monday, April 14, 2025, at her residence. Susie was born on Sept. 11, 1943, in Boston, to Curtis and Elinor (Upton) Scott. Susie wasn’t scared of anything — not hard work, not tough times, not pain, not even giving … Read More
June Ann Senff, 84, of Mentone, passed surrounded by family at 2:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. June was born on April 12, 1940, in Kokomo, to the late Virgil O. and Dorotha M. (Bentley) Smith. She married Eldon D. Senff on Nov. 9, 1974, and he preceded … Read More
Jan Burlena Barber, 69, North Manchester, formerly of Akron, died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 28, 1955. On Dec. 15, 1979, she married Dail R. Barber Jr., who survives. She also is survived by her children, Amanda … Read More
Giles Lee Neer, formerly of rural Akron, passed away on Sept. 3, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. He was born on Oct. 13, 1956, in Warsaw, the eldest of three children, to Richard “Dick” Neer and Phyllis Jean Neer (née Grubbs). He is survived by his seven children: Joshua … Read More
Sgt. James Richard “Rick” Jacobs, 76, affectionately known to his family as “Pops” and “Murdock” to his friends, passed away peacefully at home in Warsaw on Monday, July 22, 2024. Rick was born on Oct. 18, 1947, in Oakland, Calif., to Ray Dean and Billie Lee (Peterson) Jacobs. … Read More
Susan Eileen Hatfield, 76, of Mentone (Palestine), passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, in Indianapolis. Susan was born on July 13, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Stanley and Bonnie (Harter) Jagodzinski. On July 14, 1973, in Warsaw, she married Robert Lee Hatfield, who preceded her in … Read More
Dan Gaby, 76, of Akron, passed at 8:34 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne. Dan was born on Nov. 16, 1947, in Logansport, to the late Russell and Audrey (Weaver) Gaby. He graduated from Logansport High School and began working at the Exide … Read More
Carolyn L. Fivecoate, 99, Mentone, died at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake. Carolyn was born on April 28, 1925. She married Harold P. “Bud” Fivecoate on Jan. 4, 1949; he preceded her in death on March 31, 2012. She … Read More
Jacksie J. Calvert Reiken, 91, Mentone, passed at 1:14 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her residence. Jacksie was born on May 1, 1933 in Argos, to the late George G. and Hazel B. (Garner) Winterrowd. She was married Nov. 30, 1951 in Rochester to Ralph L. Calvert, … Read More
Jennifer Maria Neer (née Hanson) died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Fla. She was born on Dec. 31, 1956. She is survived by her husband, Giles Lee Neer, and their seven children: Joshua (Robert), Joseph, John (Kristi), Victoria (Roger), Teri (Claudio), Jacob (Tera) … Read More
Douglas R. “Doug” Mayhew, 62, of rural Palestine, passed away peacefully at his residence at 4:59 a.m. Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was born in Rochester on April 26, 1962, to David and Dottie (Damron) Mayhew. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1980. On July 15, 1988, … Read More
Linda S. Grove, 77, rural Rochester, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2024, at Goshen Hospital, Goshen. She was born Feb. 3, 1947. On Aug. 24, 1979, she married Robert “Les” Grove, who survives. She also is survived by her stepdaughter, Christine (Bill) Land, North Webster; stepson, … Read More
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
Beatrice J. “Bea” Hughes, 77, of Mentone, went home to be with the Lord at 10:56 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, after a very short illness, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Bea was born on July 15, 1946, in Warsaw, to the late Anthony “Pat” and Lois … Read More
Betty A. Eckert, 93, Beaver Dam Lake, rural Claypool, died at 5:36 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at home. She was born June 8, 1930. On Nov. 4, 1950, she married Merl H. “Bud” Eckert, who preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by her daughter, … Read More
E. Catherine “Katie” Whetstone, 97, of Fort Wayne, and formerly of Mentone, went home to be with the Lord at 6:57 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at The Village at Anthony Boulevard of Fort Wayne. Katie was born on Oct. 9, 1925, in Atwood, to the late Glen … Read More
