Sandra K. Kaufman, 62, Nappanee, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Goshen Hospital. She was born Dec. 14, 1963, in Goshen. On March 6, 2004, she married Worthie Haney, who survives. She also is survived by three children, Cassandra Jackson, Adam (Brittany) Kauffman and Michael Kaufman, all of … Read More
Rita Yoder, 77, Bremen, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 14, 2026, at The Waters of Wakarusa. She was born Jan. 7, 1949, in Warren, Ohio. On Feb. 27, 1971, she married Rollie Yoder, who survives. She also is survived by two sons, Damien (Brooke) Yoder, Charleston, N.C., and Ben … Read More
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, South SR 13, at South CR 675E, Pierceton. Driver: Chrystal A. Rigsby, 35, East Section Street, Claypool. Rigsby’s vehicle hit a deer. Damages up to $10,000. 10:24 p.m. Wednesday, … Read More
Infant Nathaniel Jon Bontrager died at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born at 5:12 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at home. He is survived by his parents, Titus and Nadine Bontrager, Nappanee; paternal grandparents, Alvin and Ruth Bontrager, Newaygo, Mich.; … Read More
James “Jim” Wade Stouder, of Warsaw, passed away at home on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on May 20, 1940, in Nappanee, to Joseph “Joe” Stouder and Doris (Babcock) Stouder. Jim was a 1958 graduate of Nappanee High School. Jim dedicated … Read More
Emily Evonne Miller, 80, Warsaw, died Monday evening, Jan. 5, 2026. She was born March 15, 1945, in Brazil, Ind. In 2002, she married Jim Syphers, who preceded her in death in 2007. In 2012, she married Ronnie Miller, who preceded her in death in 2016. She is … Read More
Linda Sue Schmucker, 74, Nappanee, died on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born on Dec. 6, 1951, in Elkhart. She is survived by her five children Malena (Terry) Kaufman, Etna Green, Jolene Lehman, Nappanee, Sovilla Renee Detweiler, Nappanee, Jerry (Stacy) Schmucker, Nappanee, and … Read More
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 9100 block North CR 1000W, Nappanee. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief. A window, interior wall, and curtain were damaged. Value: $225. 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 400 block … Read More
Thomas “Tom” Huff, 70, Milford, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at home. He was born April 7, 1955, in Goshen. His wife, Kathleen “Kathy” (Miller) Huff, whom he married June 14, 1975, survives. He also is survived by three children, Shelly (Kraig) Brubacher, Wakarusa, Randy Huff, Milford, and … Read More
Karen Shaum, 60, Nappanee, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at Goshen Hospital, after a nine month battle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1965. On June 7, 1986 she married Dorvin D. Shaum and he died Feb. 7, 2024. Surviving are children, Nathan Shaum … Read More
Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) announced the following dates, times, and locations that his office will be holding mobile staff office hours in January 2026 throughout Indiana’s Second District.
Read MoreKenneth Lyle Heckathorn, 72, Nappanee, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 16, 1953, in New Castle, Pa. On Aug. 24, 1984, he married Wanda Harter, who survives. He also is survived by three children, Lisa (Daniel) Kim, Goshen, Elizabeth (Jordan) Graber, Goshen, … Read More
Peggy J. Miller, 69, Wakarusa, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at home. She was born March 15, 1956, in Elkhart. On Sept. 6, 1980, she married Rolland “Bud” Miller, who preceded her in death in 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (CJ) Cunningham, Wakarusa; son, Chad … Read More
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:39 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, SR 13, at East CR 650S, Warsaw. Driver: Terry Green, 74, North 2nd Trail, North Webster. Green’s vehicle hit a deer. Damages up to $2,500. 8:03 p.m. Thursday, Jan. … Read More
Jackie Lee “Jack” Heeter, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully in his home on Kuhn Lake on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on Aug. 13, 1948, in Wabash, he was the son of Harold and Gladys Heeter (Enyeart). For more than 30 years, Jack … Read More
Mary E. Miller, 68, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2025. She was born June 10, 1957, in Topeka. On May 26, 1979, she married Ken Miller, who survives in Plymouth. She also is survived by two children, Eric Miller, Plymouth, and Ann (Thad) Hochstetler, Bremen; five grandchildren; and … Read More
