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William "Bill" Ernest Bowers, 80, of Milford Indiana, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on August 31, 2021. William was born on July 17, 1941 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Lynn Burnett and Sibyl Elizabeth (Hutchison) Bowers. On July 16, 1966, in Wakarusa, he married the lovely Dianna "Dianne" Jean Smetzer, who preceded him in death on June 21, 2010. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Michelle (Sharon) Bowers-Gareis of Barboursville, VA., Melissa (Shawn) Bornman of Milford, IN and Melinda (Robert) Dorman of Henryville, IN. ; and 9 grandchildren, Cassandra, Krista, Amber, Joseph, Jack, Nathan, Brittany, Shelbe and Samantha; and 2...

Pamela M. Brock, 71 of Rushville, passed away on August 16, 2021 in Greensburg. She was born on January 27, 1950 in Warsaw, IN to the late Gerald and Ruby (Idle) Teeter. Pam was a 1968 graduate of Warsaw High School and a 1970 graduate of International Business College in Fort Wayne. She married Max Brock on August 17, 1974 and he survives. Pam worked as a substitute teacher for several years. She was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church. Pam was the president of Rush County Homemakers for a couple of years. She was a very crafty woman as she enjoyed painting pictures and making Christmas ornaments for the children at church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons,...

Doris Ann "Doe-Doe" Bosstick, 88, passed away Thursday, July 8th, 2021 in Noblesville, she formerly lived in Warsaw. Doris was born in Middlebury, IN on July 24, 1932. She graduated from Middlebury High School and went to Holy Cross Central School of Nursing, Norte Dame, IN, graduating in 1954. Doris worked in the nursing profession her entire life for Dalton Foundry and retired from Zimmer as the industrial nurse. She also worked at Elkhart General, Goshen General ER, Murphy Medical Center, KCH ER and Several Dr's in Warsaw. Doe-Doe is survived by her daughters, Tammy (Lex) Dalton of Warsaw and Lisa (Dick) Sidner of Noblesville; grandchildren, Dru (Carrie) Dalton of Maitland, FL, Derek...

Cheryl L. Freeman, 77, passed away in her residence at Autumn Trace Senior Community in Plymouth on Friday, May 21, 2021. Born on February 23, 1944 in Warsaw, Indiana, Cheryl was the daughter of Gerald and Lillian M. (Winsley) Rosbrugh. She graduated from Pierceton High School with the class of 1962. On September 20, 1964, in Warsaw, Cheryl married Richard D. "Dick" Freeman. A homemaker while raising her children, Cheryl also babysat out of her home for many years. When the Wal-Mart in Plymouth was built, she joined their team as the manager of the shoe department. She would retire in 2006. She was also a former member of the Mary Martha Club at Trinity United Methodist Church in...

Robert L. Herbster, 92 years old, passed away at 5:02 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home in Warsaw surrounded by his family. Mr. Herbster was born on August 7, 1928 in Lakeville to the late Jacob Arthur and Carrie Olive (McBride) Herbster. On June 27, 1954, at Pine Creek Church of the Brethren in North Liberty, Robert "Bob" and Elsie Marie Rowe were united in marriage. After 62 years of marriage, Elsie preceded her husband in death on September 5, 2016. Bob and Elsie resided in Lakeville until moving to Warsaw in 1987. Mr. Herbster is survived by his four children, Barbara (James) Blechl of Granger, Sue (Dan) Craig of Warsaw, Steve (Tammy) Herbster of Middlebury, and...

Lisa Ann Woodward, 60, of Glasgow, KY formerly of Bourbon, IN, entered into rest February 23, 2021, after losing her battle to COVID-19. Born January 29, 1961 in Bourbon, IN, she is the daughter of Sharon Cumberland and the late James Cumberland. She retired four years ago from Glasgow Independent Schools and was an accomplished educator who taught elementary reading and music over the years. Lisa and her husband Todd have been the music ministers at The First United Methodist Church in Glasgow since 1979. She maintained a piano studio from the time she was sophomore in high school and taught hundreds of students over the years. She was a Glasgow High School graduate and a 1984 WKU...

Luella was born to Stanley and Mary (Klosowski) Bajdek on September 6, 1926. She had six siblings Harry Bajdek, Ruphine Kajzer, Millie Borowski, Joe Bajdek, Gene Bajdek and Lenny Bajdek all who predeceased her. She married Richard Paczkowski on October 11, 1947. The couple was blessed with three children Darlene (Paul) Hammons, Rick (Jo Eggink), and Kevin (Donna Witucki). She was graced with five grandchildren -Shane, Tracy, Kim, Lauren & Benjamin and eight great-grandchildren -Tyler, Kylie, Sam, Wyatt, Madelyn, Emily Alyssa & Chloe. It is truly amazing how one person could touch so many lives through so many generations. Throughout her life Lou gave all of herself to family,...

Donald E. Baugher, Jr, 76, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. He was born on December 5, 1944, in Warsaw, Indiana to Donald Sr. and Carol (Blackford) Baugher. Don is survived by his wife, Angela; their children, Robin Smith of New Carlisle, Aaron Baugher of Willits, California; grandchildren, Skye & Ella Smith, Nivek Holloway, Olivia, Athelea, and Rain Tobar; and brothers, Calvin (Kathy) Baugher of Warsaw, Indiana, and Randy (Laura) Baugher of Rochester, Indiana. In 1963 Don graduated from Warsaw Community High School. After graduating he joined the U.S. Air force. He was stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky where he was an air traffic controller. He then was...

Judith Cathryn (Gaul) Barnett, 76, of Bloomington passed away on December 14, 2020 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Known to all who loved her as Judy, she was born on September 12, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa and she was raised in Evansville. She attended Benjamin Bosse High School, becoming lifelong friends with a group of girls, still known today as the "Fruity Five." At Indiana University Bloomington, she met David Barnett of Hammond, and their lively social life with IU friends stretched from college to adulthood to retirement. Judy earned her bachelor's degree from the IU School of Education in 1966, and completed a master's degree in 1987. In 1967, David and Judy were married in...

Rosalee Kay Riddle, age 71, of Onaway, Michigan, formerly of Warsaw, died unexpectedly on Friday December 11, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. MI. Born on October 31, 1949 in Warsaw, Indiana Rosalee was the daughter of Russell and Peggy (Shoemaker) Foreman. It was at a grocery store that Rosalee first met Earnest E. Riddle. He eventually became her husband on November 3, 1999 and they made their home in Warsaw before moving to Onaway in 2001. After 25 years Rosalee retired from R.R. Donnlley Lakeside Press in Warsaw where she worked as a production clerk and materials handler. A wonderful homemaker, Rosalee had a specific routine for her household chores and...

Joan Ruth Earhart, 94, at Grace Village of Winona Lake, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 7:17am. She was born April 7, 1926 in South Bend, IN to the late Albert and Clara (Kurtz) Foster. Joan was united in marriage to Robert Wayne Earhart on August 17, 1946 who preceded her in death in 2010. Joan was a life-long resident of South Bend and worked as a secretary with the South Bend School Corporation, retiring after 28 years in 1991. She was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star - chapters #2 and #479 and participated in numerous other organizations, including Rainbow Girls, Sigma Phi Gamma, South Bend Elks Club Auxiliary, as well as an assortment of golf leagues....

Joseph "Joe" Howard Logan, 61, of Liberty, passed away on December 3, 2020. He was born on March 22, 1959 in Shirley, Massachusetts to Bernie Logan and Judith Lackey Logan. On January 3, 2002 he married Debra Starks in College Corner. Joe was a self-employed truck driver and drove for several other places. He had most recently worked at Patriot Auto Sales in Liberty. Joe had helped take care of the Woodlawn Trailer Park he had lived at. He took pride in making sure the mowing was kept up on and things continued to look nice. Joe enjoyed going fishing and riding motorcycles, dirt bikes and four wheelers. He rarely missed a Nascar race and a Green Bay Packers Football game on television....

Karen Kay Winter, 73, formerly of Elkhart and Warsaw, passed away peacefully Monday, October 26, 2020 at Bell Tower Health and Rehabilitation Center in Granger. Karen was the fourth of eleven children born to Elmer and Vera (Charles) Peters on July 25, 1947 in Goodland, Kansas. She is survived by a son Ryan Winter, two daughters, Melinda (Dan) Kutz, Kimberly (Rick) Campbell as well as 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and her 8 siblings, Phyllis (Harvey) Zweygardt, Erma Atkins, Larry "Pete" Peters, Roger Peters, Vickie (Don) Engel, Rod (Rita) Peters, Rick (Cindy) Peters, Randy (Becky) Peters; also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her...

Claudia Sue Loy, age 82, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on June 10, 1938 in Alexandria, IN to her late parents; Harry and Dersie Buckles. Claudia worked in the music industry and owned her own music store for over 30 years in Indiana After she retired and moved to Georgia, Sue joined New Genesis Baptist Church and was a faithful member for many years. Mrs. Loy was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Herbert Loy and her son, Randall Loy. Mrs. Loy is survived...

Oliver C. Nelson, "Lindy" 85, of Elkhart, passed away on September 22, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Alfred and Iva Nelson on August 11, 1935 in Kosciusko County. He was preceded in death by his parents, 15 siblings, his beautiful daughter, Tammy Campbell and grandson, Michael Russell. On July 20, 1958 he married Sandra Denny. She survives along with daughters, Juanita Russell (Dave) of Warsaw, Indiana, Kim Cassella (Rick), Brenda Nelson and Beth Campbell (David), all of Elkhart, son, John (Andi) of Charleston, WV and son-in-law, John Campbell of Bristol, Indiana. He was blessed with fourteen grandchildren, Marc, Jamie, Missy, Kristina, Christopher, Joey, Adam, Tony,...

"It is with great sadness that the family of Nancy JoAlta Williams Yeiter announces her passing on August 27, 2020 at the age of 69. Nancy was an angel who walked the earth for a time. Nancy will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Tony, her son David, her two sisters, Dianne McKee and Susan Boyles; and her brother, Joseph Williams, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Martha Jane and Dale E. Williams, as well as a brother David Williams. She was raised on a family farm near Greenfield, IN. Nancy moved to Vincennes where she completed high school before going on to graduate from Indiana University where she met her husband Tony. She...

Mr. Robert "Bob" Devon Konkle, age 75, of Enoree, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born on Thursday, February 1, 1945, in Warsaw, Indiana, to the late Ray Konkle and the late Iva Jean Willard Konkle. Bob was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Cedar Shoals Baptist Church in Enoree, South Carolina. He was a retired Plant Manager in the Agricultural Industry, employed by Reconserve of Georgia, and worked part-time at Oakwood's Arrow Auto Auction. Bob was an avid University of Georgia fan, enjoyed deer hunting, woodworking, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise Ortegus Konkle. Bob is survived by...

SYRACUSE-Terry L. Wallen, 66, passed away June 14, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. He was born October 14, 1953 in Prestonsburg, KY. Surviving are his father, Dewey Wallen, mother, Doris (Wells) Wallen, 6 children, Jeffery Wallen, Shawn Wallen, Matthew Wallen, Benjamin Wallen, Cody (Kayla) Wallen, Tiffany (Allen) Smith, 2 stepchildren, Matthew Carver, Sean Carver and several grandchildren. Also surviving are 4 siblings, Larry (Marilyn) Wallen, Teresa Wallen, Sharon Jones, and David Wallen. Terry enjoyed fishing, canoeing, and spending time with his grandson. He enjoyed history, politics and talking about conspiracy theories. Per his wish's cremation will take place and there will be...

Lewis P. Goodwin, 72, of Anderson, passed away on May 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Lafayette on November 16, 1947, the son of Lewis M. and Helen Jean (Holt) Goodwin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp having served two tours of duty in Vietnam where he earned a Purple Heart. He was a member of V.FW. Post #266 and American Legion Post #446. He was also very active in numerous civic organizations in his community. Lewis is survived by his mother, Helen Jean Goodwin; three children, Paul (Autumn) Goodwin, Mariellyn (Willie) Ward and Tony (Nikki) Goodwin; grandchildren, Megan Goodwin, Cody Bragg, Hunter Ward and Harper Goodwin; and sisters, Dorothea Sears and Polly (Larry)...

Joe "Mike" Jarboe of Bass Lake Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He leaves to cherish their wonderful memories his wife of 28 years, Jan. His daughters Krissy (Scott) Kosco, Angie (Steve) Ciric, stepfamily, Missy (Bob) Carrico, Brian (Cheryl) Pemberton and Geoff (Christine) Pemberton. His siblings Mark (Mary) Jarboe, Paul Jarboe, Callie (Chris) Ludwig, Lori (Mike) Mastin, Susie (Tim) Simerly, brother-in-law Kevin (Linda) Williams. Also surviving are his six grandchildren, Jenna and JT Kosko, Bronson and Harper Ciric, Chad Carrico and Ashley Carrico Mark. Six Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Kevin. Joe was born in...

A remembrance of Harry I. Miller May 11, 1935 - May 5, 2020 Harry I. Miller was born on May 11, 1935 to Harry Sr. and Florence Miller in Jones, Michigan. The 5th child of a family of 7 brothers and sisters, he was raised in a loving family that preached family, honesty and hard work. On January 21, 1954, Harry united in marriage with the love of his life, Dolly Burmeister and together they began an adventure together that included a lifetime of laughter, tears and love. On the way through life, they were blessed with 4 children, Beverly, Charles, Carolyn and Jim. A loving family man, Harry was deeply involved in his family's life and especially like to follow his son's Charles and Jim in...