Donald E. Ramsey, 56, of Winona Lake, passed away at 12:28 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

On July 17, 1958, he was born in Warsaw, to Allan and Irene (Smith) Ramsey. He was united in marriage to Vickie Webb in Warsaw on July 14, 1978, who survives.

A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Donald graduated from Warsaw High School in 1976. He worked for DePuy, Inc., as an inspector for 26 years.

He is survived by his wife; two sons: Ryan Ramsey, Winona Lake; Scott Ramsey, Warsaw; his grandpuppy: Max; two brothers: Lawrence (Susie) Ramsey, Warsaw; Burt Ramsey, Pierceton; and his sister: Rebecca Grubbs, Winona Lake.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at the funeral chapel with Bob Jarboe officiating. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Welfare League, 3865 Lake City Highway, Warsaw, IN 46580.

To sign the electronic guestbook or send online condolences, visit McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel’s website. 

Thelma Marie (Emshoff) Gakstatter Streifler was born in Frankfort, on June 8, 1914, to Henry and Hattie Emshoff. She died peacefully in her home at Grace Village, in Winona Lake, on Jan. 12, 2015, at the age of 100.5.

Thelma grew up in Frankfort and graduated from Frankfort High in 1932. While working as a cashier in Wheeler’s Restaurant, she met Paul Gakstatter who was a linotype operator for the Frankfort Times. On Christmas day of 1935, she and Paul married and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. Their marriage lasted until Paul’s death in 1971 and produced four children: Charles (deceased), Jack, Jill and Art.

In the early years of their marriage, Thelma was busy raising her children and being a homemaker. In 1950, the family moved to an 80 acre farm in Pike Township where Thelma maintained a hive of bees for honey, raised collies and made butter from the cream of their Jersey cows. She was very active in the Salem Lutheran Church in New Augusta where she taught Sunday school and was involved in youth activities. For many years at Christmas, she would make upwards of 100 pounds of fruitcake for gifts and members of the church who placed orders. She was a Girl Scout leader (known as Mrs. G) in Pike Township for 15 years, sometimes taking her girls camping, which was a rare activity for Girl Scout leaders in those days. She and her scouts had many good times and fond memories of those camping trips.

When her children got older, Thelma went to work at the Indiana University Medical Center, first in the Personnel Department and then for several years in the Chaplain’s Office as a secretary and office manager. She was also a part-time bookkeeper and welfare investigator for Pike Township while her husband served as the Township Trustee.

The year after Paul’s death, Thelma moved to Bradenton, Fla., where she eventually met Josef Streifler, a retired cartographer for the US Coast and Geodetic Survey. She and Josef married in 1974 and remained happily married until his death in 1987. She and Josef traveled frequently to Germany to visit friends and relatives and, in her later years, Thelma continued to travel extensively around the world, visiting more than 20 countries.

In 1995, at the age of 81, Thelma decided to move from Florida back to Indiana to be closer to family. She selected her own retirement complex in Pike Township and made the move on her own. She lived at Robin Run until November 2002 before moving to Grace Village in Winona Lake, Indiana to be near her youngest son, Art, and his family. She lived happily at Grace Village during her final years.

Thelma is remembered as a kind and caring friend by all who knew her.  She loved her children and grandchildren dearly and was very proud of each of them.

Survivors include her sons: Jack (Susanne), Portland, Ore; Art (Cookie), Winona Lake; daughter: Jill (Robert) Breton, West Jefferson, N.C.; 10 grandchildren: including Angie (Kyle) Tom, and Andee (Ryan) Tilden, Warsaw; Allison (Jon) Martin, Noblesville; Belinda (Bo) Rodgers, Vevay; 29 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.

Remembrances in Thelma’s name can be made to Grace Village, 337 Grace Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590; Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or The Breakfast Optimist Club, 102 East Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580, C/O Scholarship Fund.

Family and friends of Thelma Streifler will gather together from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Grace Village Retirement Community Chapel, Winona Lake; with a celebration of her life at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, with Pastor Corinne Hodges of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Warsaw. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis at a later date. Titus Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements

To sign the electronic guestbook or leave online condolences, visit Titus Funeral Home’s website. 

Rita Ann Koenigshof, a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away surrounded by family at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at her daughter’s residence in Warsaw, at the age of 82.

She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 43 years where she was a homemaker and attended Warsaw Community Church. Rita along with her husband Rusty developed Stanton Lake Estates in Leesburg, as well as several other residential projects in the Barbee Lake area. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, was a past member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, active in 4-H, attended the group Winning Over Widowhood, but most of all she lived for her family.

She was born on Oct. 8, 1932, in Ashland, Ky., to Edward O. Gabbard and Stella J. (Blankenship) Gabbard. On Nov. 11, 1955, to Howard ‘Rusty’ Koenigshof, who passed away on April 19, 2001.

She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters: Kathy (Ray) Thornburg, Summerville, S.C.; Sandy (David) Engelberth, Warsaw; four grandchildren: Matt Sullivan, San Francisco, Calif.; Carrie (Blaine) McFerrin, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Rebecca Sullivan, Fort Wayne; Lea Gossman, Fort Wayne; and one great-grandchild: Sullivan McFerrin

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Her funeral service will be conducted at noon Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Kevin Landis. Burial will follow with a graveside service at North Webster Cemetery – Mock Addition, North Webster.

Memorial donations may be directed to Grace College and Seminary, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590 and would be appreciated by her family.

Alvon Dale Abbott of Winona Lake, 92, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake.

He was born on Feb. 6, 1922, in Denver, to William Abbott and Verna (Newton) Abbott. On Dec. 25, 1941, he was married to Elma Grace (Ingram) Abbott who passed away on March 5, 2014.

Alvon served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, having spent three years in the South Pacific. He was honorably discharged in October 1945.

He attended Greenville College in Greenville, Ill., graduating in 1940 with his Bachelor of Arts and theology degrees. Alvon was a minister working at a children’s home in Kansas City and Woodstock, Kan. He retired after working for 21 years as the plant superintendent of Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw and 13 years for Bowen Center of Warsaw as an art therapist.

Prior to moving to Grace Village Retirement Community, he and his wife Grace had lived in the Circle Drive neighborhood of Warsaw, since 1967. Alvon was a member of Winona Lake Free Methodist Church since 1941, was a member and officer of the Lakeland Art Association.

He will be lovingly remembered by his two sons: Stephen (Paula) Abbott, Fishers; Phillip (Lydia) Abbott, Lenexa, Kan.; daughter: Sandra (Sam) Bowling, Pierceton; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and countless loved ones; two brothers: Don and Bill Abbott; and two sisters: Norma Faulkner and Betty Leedy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 11 siblings; and one granddaughter.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. His funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Winona Lake Free Methodist Church, 902 College Ave., Winona Lake, and officiated by Pastor Roland Kramer.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #49 and V.F.W. No. 1125 both of Warsaw.

Memorial donations in Alvon’s name may be directed to Winona Lake Free Methodist Church, 902 College Avenue, Winona Lake, IN 46590; Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581-1196; or to the Lakeland Art Association, P.O. Box 364, Pierceton, IN 46562 and would be appreciated by his family.

To sign the electronic guestbook or leave online condolences, visit Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home. 

Miriam Uphouse Christensen of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, Jan, 17, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 97.

She was born on Sept. 10, 1917, in Philadelphia, Penn., to William James McKeefery and Anna (Reichelt) Mckeefery. On Nov. 4, 1939 she was married to Dr. Norman Henry Uphouse. They were married for 45 years when he passed away on Feb. 1, 1985. She then remarried on Nov. 27, 2004 to David Christensen, who also passed away in March 2014.

Miriam received her certificate from Banks Business College in Philadelphia in 1936; graduated in 1938 from the Bible Institute of Pennsylvania; in 1952 became an LPN from Kirkman School in Chattanooga, Tenn.; received her degree from Grace College in Winona Lake, in 1963, and her master’s from St. Francis University in Fort Wayne, in 1972.

She worked as an assistant in the dean’s office of Bryan College in Dayton, Tenn., from 1945-1952. From 1952-1960 she worked as an LPN in a physician’s office and at a hospital. Miriam became the associate dean of students at Grace College and Seminary in 1964 and remained in that position until 1985 when she retired.

Her memberships included National Association of Women Deans, Administrators and Counselors; Indiana Association of Women Deans, Administrators and Counselors; Association of Christians in Student Development; American Red Cross, Altrusa Club of Warsaw; AAUW of Warsaw; and the Winsome Women Retreat Staff in 1984.

Miriam had received many honors throughout her life. In 1977 she was Indiana Merit Mother of the year; 1981 Grace College Alumna of the Year; was in Who’s Who of American Women in 1983-1984; in 1985 received the Citation of Distinction – NAWDAC; and was Grace College Associate Dean of Students Emeritus.

Miriam committed her life to serving the Lord and was a member of Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, and from 1986-1996 she worked with the Support Missionary with Grace Brethren International Missions in Brazil and Africa.

She will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters: Deborah Ann (husband David) Wingard, Ormond Beach, Fla.; Johanna Faith (husband Alvin) Siebert, Signal Hall, Calif.; Abigail Elizabeth Graham, Fort Wayne; four grandchildren: Sarah, Charity, Seth and Cotter; and three step-grandchildren: Shaun, Brooke and Erika.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, one brother, and her son-in-law Dr. Dennis Graham who died Sept. 11, 2014.

No visitation is planned, a private graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw and officiated by Pastor Bruce Barlow and assisted by Chaplain Bryan Benjamin. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations in Miriam’s name may be directed to Grace College & Seminary – Norman Uphouse Scholarship Fund, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590 and would be appreciated by her family.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s web site @ www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com

Roger Francis Haeck, 60, of Winona Lake, passed away Feb. 9, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. 

He was born Dec. 11, 1954, in Plymouth, to Joseph and Catherine Houin Haeck. Formerly married to Debbie Hepler Haeck; on Oct. 15, 1999, he married Mary Millbern, who survives.

Roger lived a faith filled and servant life. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1973 and Grace College in 1977 where he played basketball and ran track.  He received his masters degree from Indiana University. Roger was completing his 36^th year of teaching; 30 of those years were in middle school science for Warsaw, 5 years were at North Judson, and 1 year was at Culver. Throughout his teaching he was an enthusiastic participant of the annual science show; participated in NASA Zero Gravity activities; sponsored Ski Club and coached a variety of sports. 

For summer fun he worked construction and taught drivers’ ed.  He was a member of Northern Indiana Officials Association and was a licensed volleyball, basketball, and track official.  Roger judged throwing events at the IHSAA state track meet for 30 years.  Roger was an active member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church where he served as junior warden, completed Katrina mission work, served as camp counselor, and was a friend to those in need. 

Roger’s heart belonged to God and his family. He supported and encouraged his wife’s many endeavors, took great pride in his children’s many accomplishments, and beamed with joy while playing with his grandchildren. He is already greatly missed by many especially his grandchildren who will forever love and miss their Papa.

Roger is survived by his children: Nathan (Faithe), Webb City, Mo.; Andy (Lisa), Osceola; Brad, Plymouth; Katie Haeck, Winona Lake; and Kyle Millbern, Winona Lake; grandchildren: Anna, Emma, Olyn and Timothy; his mother: Catherine, Plymouth; six siblings: Carolyn Costello, Valparaiso; Paul (Vicki), New Braunfels, Texas; Dennis (Kam), Mishawaka; Neal (Shon), Bourbon; Jerry, LaPaz; and Dale Haeck, Valparaiso.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Warsaw. A funeral mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. Anne’s with a rosary service at 10:15 a.m. The Reverend Corinne Hodges will officiate the services. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements.

Memorials may be made to: St. Anne’s Episcopal Church 424 W. Market St. Warsaw, IN 46580.

To sign the guest register or leave condolences, visit McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home. 

Mary K. Hull, age 90, of Winona Lake, passed away 6:20 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.

She was born Aug. 19, 1924, in Wabash County, to John and Elnora (Gunter) Fruit.

She was united in marriage to Austin R. Hull on April 17, 1943, in Kosciusko County, and celebrated 60 years of marriage. Austin preceded her in 2003. She was co-owner of Warsaw Automatic Transmission and Hull’s Speed Equipment, both of Warsaw. Furthermore, she attended the IU Real Estate School and was longtime Real Estate Agent, retiring in 1991. She was a member of Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, Good Neighbors Sunday School Class at the church, Dancing Grannies and the Red Hat Society.

Survivors include daughters Linda (Jon) Swoverland, Warsaw; Diane Warren, Pierceton; Karen Jester, Columbus, Ohio; and Toni Carter of Naples, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Her husband, one grandson, five sisters and two brothers preceded her.

Visitation hours are scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Funeral Chapel. Pastor Steven N. Ailes will officiate the services. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorial contributions may be made to K21 Foundation Cancer Care Fund, 2170 North Pointe Drive, Warsaw, IN 46582.

To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com 

Pastor Scott W. Hoskins, 62, gracefully accepted the promotion next to his beloved Creator on Feb. 16, 2015. He was in the comfort of his earthly home in Warsaw.

Scott was born in Barbourville, Ky., on Sept. 22, 1952, to Betty and Sam Hoskins. Scott was united in marriage to his beloved life-mate, Jeri Pritchard Hoskins, who survives. Scott worked as a purchasing agent for Holiday Rambler in Wakarusa before finishing his corporate career in sales at Chore-Time Brock in Milford. Scott then began focusing his time studying the word of God before obtaining his ministers license. He loved serving others in prayer, fellowship, and times of need.

Other family members surviving include two sons: Matthew (Leah Reed) Hoskins and William (Billy) West, Warsaw; three grandsons: Cameron Reed Hoskins, Cole Matthew Hoskins, Callen Tate Hoskins, all of Warsaw; and one granddaughter: Chloe Grace Hoskins, Warsaw; four sisters: Darla Hoskins Radcliffe (Richard), California; Marsha Hoskins Sompayrac (Mark), Virginia; Rita Hoskins Klopfenstein (Kip), Michigan; Jacque Pritchard Bradley (Bill), Warsaw; one brother: Jeff Pritchard (Linda), Winona Lake; and many nieces and nephews who he dearly loved.

Scott graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1970 and was proud to serve as the class coordinator of annual reunions. Scott loved his classmates very much and looked forward to the annual gatherings they shared. A Warsaw community resident for nearly 60 years, Scott loved his hometown dearly. He and Jeri would spend their Sundays worshipping the Lord at Warsaw Community Church (with friends) as well as Mission Point Community Church (with family). 

Scott was also a member of a weekly bible study with a dear group of believers who would meet at Martin’s Supermarket. Scott also loved his dedicated group of caretakers in a very special way. His wife, two boys, sisters Rita & Linda, niece Abby, brother Jeff and cousin Wayne Ray of Newport, Kentucky were all such an example of unconditional love and sacrifice.

Visitation is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw who is entrusted with the arrangements. Funeral celebration services will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, at Lakeland Christian Academy promptly beginning at 10 a.m. with Pastors Kondo Simfukwe, Denny Wilson and Rod Mayer officiating.

Charitable contributions can be made to Men Following Christ, Inc., P.O. Box 772, Winona Lake, IN 46590.

To send online condolences or sign the electronic guestbook, visit McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel’s website. 

Capt. Donald M. Wyand USN Ret., 91, Winona Lake, passed away at 2:18 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake.

Captain Wyand was born on May 23, 1923, in Kisbey, Saskatchewan, Canada to Hedley and Violet (Milne) Wyand. He attended public schools in Santa Paula, California, where he was a member of the basketball team and the Letterman’s Club. He married Barbara Baldwin on Aug. 19, 1945, in Greenville, Michigan, who preceded him on Aug. 19, 2012.

After graduation, Don went to San Jose State and joined the Naval Reserve. He enlisted in the Navy on March 16, 1942, and commenced flight school in June 1943 at Ely, Nevada, St. Mary’s and Norman. He was designated a Naval Aviator in April of 1945 and reported to Torpedo Squadron Forty One which embarked in the escort carriers Bairoko, Baedong Strait, Rendova and Point Cruz. In July 1948, he went to inactive duty.

From 1948 to 1952, he attended Western Michigan University and continued post-graduate studies at the University of Michigan. He was recalled to active duty and assigned to Fleet Staff, Comfairseattle in 1952. In 1953, he reported to Fleet All weather Training Unit, Pacific as a Night Attack and Instrument Instructor. He was ordered to the Naval Examining center, Great lakes in 1955 as Aviator Section Head. He was a graduate of the General Line School, Monterey, California, the Armed Forces Staff College and the Naval Intelligence School, Washington D.C. In September 1958, he reported to the USS Bennington. He was ordered to CVG-9 Staff in April 1960 as Operations Officer. Two Westpac deployments were completed in Ranger from 1961 to 1963. In 1963 and 1964, he served as executive Officer of Atkrons 125 and 113. He also participated in the flight operations incident to the summer of 1964, Laos crisis.

In October 1964, he was ordered to the “Fighting Redcocks” of Attack Squadron 22 as Commanding Officer. In 1965, Captain Wyand participated in 161 combat missions in Southeast Asia from USS Midaway. He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, fifteen Air Medals, three Navy Commendation Medals, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with a Bronze Star and Palm, and his squadron was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation. He reported to USS Coral Sea as Navigator in November 1965 and in July 1966, he became the Operations Officer. In May of 1967, he reported to Staff, Cincpacflt as Striking Forces Officer and later as Command and Control Officer.

In 1970, Captain Wyand assumed control of the USS Kawishiwi AO-146 in Pearl Harbor and was sent to London, England as operations officer. After two years in England, Don was sent to Athens, Greece as commanding officer, Navy Fleet, Support Facility before returning home to the U.S. for retirement in 1975.

Captain Wyand was featured in “Life Magazine” in 1965. While in Coronado, California, he was President of the local homeowner’s association, President of Coronado Play House and a member of the City Council. He was an Umpire for the U.S. Tennis Association and was Marshal for the Andy Williams PGA Tournament. He enjoyed playing and teaching tennis, doing volunteer work at the hospital and playing in local plays. Most recently, he was a member of the Optimist Breakfast Club and attended the Chapel of Grace Village.

Don is also survived by two daughters: Susan (and spouse Bill) Allen, Leesburg, and Nancy (and spouse Bruce) Stambler, Crossville, Tenn.; a son: Donald (and spouse Silda) Wyand, Honolulu, Hawaii; seven grandchildren: J.B. (and spouse Lisa) Van Meter, Carmel, Joshua Wyand, Honolulu, Hawaii, Ethan Wyand, Honolulu, Hawaii, Kelly Stambler, San Francisco, Calif., Robert Stambler, Los Angeles, California, Dawna (and spouse Don) McCune, Chapman Lake, and Nick Allen, New Orleans, La.; four great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers: Norman, Frank, Neil, Clement and Allen; one sister: Patsy.

Burial will take place in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, Calif.
There is no visitation planned. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to:
Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko Co.
P.O. Box 1906
Warsaw, IN 46581-1906
Or
Beaman Home
P.O. Box 12
Warsaw, IN 46581-12

To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Jo (Crouch) Marose, 86, of Winona Lake, passed away peacefully Monday, March 23, 2015, in her home.

She was born on June 14, 1928, in Summitville, Tenn., to John and Hessie (Allen) Crouch. She was united in marriage to Arthur C. Marose Nov. 27, 1956, in South Bend. A Tippecanoe Lake resident for the past 43 years, Jo was also a former resident of Warsaw and Niles.

Jo graduated from Niles High School in 1946 where she was the captain of the Cheerleading Squad. She was employed as a licensed practical nurse for Doctors Lang and Freidman in South Bend. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and also attended Warsaw Community Church. 

Jo was active in the community where she volunteered for Kosciusko Community Hospital Auxiliary, a fundraising captain for the Kosciusko Community YMCA, Team Captain for the Kosciusko County United Way and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Jo was a member of the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club where she was an avid golfer on the Ladies 18 Hole Golf League, Tennis League and Bridge Club. Furthermore, she was a member of the Tippecanoe Lake Property Owners Association and the Highland Woods Country Club of Bonita Springs, Fla.

Survivors include her husband: Arthur C. Marose, Winona Lake; daughters: Kim (Pete) Morrison, Hinsdale, Ill.; Kathy Marose, Indianapolis; sons: Kevin (Barb) Marose and Kelly Marose, both of Warsaw; grandchildren: Ellie, Ben, Abby and Nate Morrison; and Kyle, Ryan and Katie Marose.

She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.

Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 28, with a celebration of life to follow at 12 p.m. officiated by Pastor Denny Wilson at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cardinal Services of Indiana, 504 N. Bay Drive Warsaw, IN 46580.

To sign the electronic guest register or leave online condolences, visit McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel.

Lorraine Eloise Ver Hage, Winona Lake, was called home by the Lord at 4:56 p.m. March 26, 2015. She passed away at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake.

In addition to working as a Methodist church secretary for 10 years in Rockford, she was a dedicated volunteer in her lifetime, serving as a den mother, delivering meals-on-wheels for 20 years, on the Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce in Michigan for 10 years and the Elk Rapids Food Pantry for 15 years.

She was an excellent bridge player, a member of several clubs, an avid golfer and bowler. Lorraine was also active in the Elk Rapids Garden Club, and the United Methodist Women in Williamsburg, Mich. She enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers (Al Kaline was her favorite), Detroit Lions and both the Michigan State and Purdue University teams.

She will be missed greatly by her loving husband and family. Lorraine was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved each one immensely and put each ahead of herself.

She was born Feb. 15, 1927, in Muskegon, Mich., to Grover Cleveland Bush and Lilie Mae (Rasmussen) Bush. She married her high school sweetheart, Ned C. Ver Hage, on April 19, 1947. He survives in Winona Lake.

She will be lovingly remembered by her sons: James E. (Susan) Ver Hage, Auburn; Larry D. (Lana) Ver Hage, Warsaw; Brian D. (Kathy) Ver Hage, Fort Mill, S.C.; seven grandchildren: Micah (Stephanie) Ver Hage, Winona Lake; Andrew Ver Hage, Columbus, Ohio; Sarah (Reginald) Overstreet, Lakewood, Wash.; Joshua (Melissa) Ver Hage, Grand Haven, Mich.; Jana (Brian) Carney, Royal Oak, Mich.; Chelsea and Corey Ver Hage, Fort Mill, S.C.; seven great-grandchildren; and her brother: Merlin E. Bush, Barboursville, W.Va.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter: Janet Eileen Ver Hage; son: Michael Ver Hage; great-grandson: Ezra Ver Hage; and her daughter-in-law: Dianne Ver Hage.

A memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. Friday, April 3, at the Chapel at Grace Village Retirement Community, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, and will be officiated by Chaplain Bryan Benjamin and Chaplain Bob Jarboe. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed to Grace Village Retirement Community, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s web site @ www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com

Emma Christine Schooley, 91, died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake.

She was born Oct. 23, 1923, in Warsaw, to Maynard M. and Ruth Violet (Banghart) Denny.

She married Robert E. Schooley on June 20, 1942, in Warsaw. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1999.

She is a 1941 graduate of Warsaw High School and was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident. A homemaker, she attended Cook’s Chapel and was a member of Lamplighter Home Ec Club, sewing club and an avid basketball fan.

Survivors include two daughters, Connie (Terry) Harrell, Plymouth and Rebecca Murphy, Warsaw; one son, Dennis (Claudia) Schooley, Nashville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Patricia Shepherd, North Manchester; and one brother, Jerry (Janice) Banghart, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a sister, Betty Cook and brother, Robert Denny.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Tittus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Titus Funeral Home. Pastor Earl Futch and Pastor Hank Lowman of Cooks Chapel Church will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorials may be made to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581-1196 or Cook’s Chapel Church, 4567 W. 100S, Warsaw, IN 46580.

John Jerome Sholly, 74, of Jonesville, Mich., passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015.

He was born in Hammond, on Sept. 8, 1940.

John was married June 6, 1964, to Jennie Shaw and she survives.

John graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich. with a bachelors degree in industrial arts and engineering in 1964 and Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, with a masters in divinity in 1972. John was a 1983 winner of the Carnegie Hero Award for diving into the Des Moines River to rescue a 75 year-old drowning man.

He pastored churches in Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa and Michigan. In his 74 years he was a high school industrial arts teacher, volunteer fireman, boys home house parent and the owner of a computer business.

Surviving besides his wife Jennie are daughters, Patti (Eric) Taylor and Jeannie Sholly, both of Warsaw; six grandchildren, Nicole (Jason) Whitaker, Crystal (Seth) Bradford, Alyssa (Bryan) Brumbaugh, Jamison, Jamie and Jared Taylor; and six great-grandchildren also survive.

Preceded in death and now joyfully reunited with his son, Ralph John (Arjay) Sholly.

Funeral services for John Sholly will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Quincy, Mich., with Pastor Frank Snyder officiating. Interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw at 2 p.m. Thursday.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Eagle Funeral Home in Jonesville.

Memorial contributions are suggested to New Tribes Bible Institute in Jackson, Mich.

Barbara A. Gable, 91 of Winona Lake, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake.

On Oct. 12, 1923, she was born in Warsaw to Everett and Lucille (Morris) Shipley. Barbara was united in marriage to Duane M. Gable on April 5, 1942 in Warsaw, who survives.

A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Barbara was a homemaker and an avid golfer and member of Rozella Golf Course, Warsaw. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church, Warsaw, Tri Kappa Sorority and was past president and member of Warsaw Arts and Crafts Club. She loved wintering in Tucson, Arizona.

She is survived by her husband of seventy three years: Duane M. Gable, Winona Lake; three children: Pamela (Michael) Valentine, Warsaw; Nancy Beebe, Wiley, Texas; and David (Karen) Gable, Florence, Kentucky. Barbara is also survived by ten grandchildren: Jon (Angie) Valentine, Zionsville; David Valentine, Warsaw; Megan (Pat) Haas, Warsaw; Ashley (Mark) Ritchie, Union, Kentucky; Allison Gable, Cincinnati, Ohio; Chase Gable, Fort Collins, Colorado; Curtis Gable, Cincinnati, Ohio; Justin (Rita) Beebe, Boston, Massachusetts; Jennifer Beebe, Wiley, Texas; and twelve great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother: Colonel Francis Shipley.

There are no services or visitation planned. Burial will be at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Village Healthcare Center, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake.

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Norma Ellen Pinkerton, age 95, of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake.

She attended Warsaw Schools and lived her entire life in the Warsaw area. Norma was a member of First United Methodist Church of Warsaw, and a longtime member of Rozella Ford Golf Course. She and her late husband were avid golfers, and she was a member of the ladies golf league at Rozella. She loved her lunch bunch that she ate with for many years. Norma loved being Grandma Pink to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The past four years she resided at Grace Village where she was a favorite of many of the staff and she always had a big smile.

Norma was born on Sept. 3, 1919 in Warsaw, to Roy T. Adams and Mary M. (Herrin) Adams. On Sept. 30, 1935 she was married to John L. Pinkerton, who passed away on May 2, 1991.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son: Larry (Beth) Pinkerton, Plymouth; two daughters: Karen Baum, Asheboro, North Carolina; Lana Griswold, Cincinnati, Ohio; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; her brother: Kent (Nancy) Adams, Winona Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister: Margery Kintzel; brother: Don Adams; and her son-in-law: George Griswold.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, May 11, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Her funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. It will be officiated by Chaplain Bryan Benjamin. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorial donations in Norma’s name may be directed to Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake, or to Harbor Light Hospice, Mishawaka.

Pastor Lyman F. Erickson, 88, Warsaw, formerly of Baileyville, Illinois, died Wednesday, May 6, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born on Aug. 28, 1926, he was the son of Albin and Winnidell (Drake) Erickson.

Lyman was a Pastor of the Baileyville Baptist Church, Baileyville, Illinois, Maranatha Bible Church, New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Calvary Baptist Church, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Bethel Bible Church, Argyle, Iowa., Aulds Chapel, Monroe, Louisiana, and most recently preached at Grace Village Assisted Living in Winona Lake, until August 2014. Lyman also served several years in the Christian Seviceman’s Center Ministry in Norfolk, Virginia and San Antonio, Texas. Lyman was a member of the Independent Fundamental Churches of America and The American Legion of Watertown, South Dakota.

Pastor Lyman married Beulah Case and later Rosalyn Timblin, both wives preceded him in death.

He was a WWII Veteran serving in the Army-Air force.

Survivors include his three sons: David Erickson, Baltimore; John (Marcia) Erickson, Warsaw; and Tim (Shelby) Erickson, Mukwonago, Wisconsin; two step sons: John (Betty) Engle, Pennyslvania; and Robert Engle, Long Beach, California; one brother: Robert Erickson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; one sister: Marilyn Cole, Chicago. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Jonathan Erickson, Indiana; Daniel (Diana) Erickson, Illinois; Joseph Erickson, Indiana; Abigail Erickson, Matsumoto, Japan; Haily Erickson; and Blair Erickson, Wisconsin.

Preceded in death by his parents, two wives one sister: June Crook and one brother: Larry Erickson.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 15, at the Baileyville Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Replogle officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport. Burial will be in Cranes Grove Cemetery.

Mary E. Hoffman, 98, of Winona Lake, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

On Feb. 26, 1917, she was born in Kosciusko County, to Casel and Audrea (Zolman) Whetstone. She was united in marriage to Howard Hoffman on June 15, 1935, in Burket, who preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 2000.

A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Mary was a farmer’s wife and later retired as a postal clerk in Silver Lake. She graduated from Mentone High School, Class of 1935. She was a member of Center United Methodist Church and Center United Methodist Women’s Mission Group. In the winter, Mary enjoyed watching Big Ten Basketball and in the summer, she enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs.

She is survived by her son: Miles (Pat) Hoffman, Silver Lake; two grandsons: Brent (Jessica) Hoffman, Silver Lake; and Troy (Sue) Hoffman, Silver Lake; five great-grandchildren: Chelsea; Jade; Noah; Jacob; and Brandon, all of Silver Lake; one sister: Geneva (Don) Emmons, Sammamish, Wash.; and her brother: Leon (Ruth) Whetstone, Grand Rapids, Mich.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters: Delores June Whetstone; Edith Walters; and brother: Carl Whetstone.

Visitation hours will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 18, at the funeral chapel, with Pastor Kent Harting officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.

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Lucinda S. McMillan, 68, passed away at 8:02 a.m. Thursday, May 14, in her Winona Lake home.

She was born on Oct. 29, 1946, Warsaw, to Max S. McMillan and Anita Maxine (Weldy) McMillan. She was a lifetime Warsaw and Winona Lake area resident, and she spent her time as a homemaker.

She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Family was everything to her, and she especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed Facebook, playing games and flower gardening

She is survived by three daughters: Geisla (Jessica Heath, companion) Denny, Warsaw; Jennifer (Adrian) Rico, Winona Lake; Cassandra Sparks, Winona Lake; son: Seth McMillan, Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren: Andrew, Joshua, Mary, Trey, Megan, Molli, Heather, Marcos, Angel, Ashley, Brittany, Cameron and Susana; and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father: Max S. McMillan, Aug. 7, 1985; mother: Anita McMillan, Sept. 1, 1995; sister: Deborah J. McMillan, Feb. 24, 2006; and two great-grandchildren.

No visitation or services are planned.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007.

To sign the electronic guestbook or leave online condolences, visit Titus Funeral Home’s website. 

Edward Charles “Ted” Collins Jr., 62 of Winona Lake, passed away at 1:20 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.

On Nov. 8, 1953, he was born in Walpole, Mass., to Edward and Francis (Manning) Collins Sr. Ted moved to the Warsaw area in 1995. He worked as a quality control engineer for various auto manufacturing companies; the latest company he worked for was Nishakawa Standard, New Haven. Ted was a hardworking, loving and gentle man.

He is survived by three children: Dr. Edward “TJ” (Amanda) Collins D.D.S., Niles, Mich.; Kristen (Ryan) Swangin, Columbia City; and Robert (Shannon) Collins, Granger; eight grandchildren; four brothers: Thomas; Charles; Christopher; and Paul; four sisters: Paula; Francis; Kathlee; and Diane; and numerous nephews, nieces, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Mary Therese Collins; and Jean Collins.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, in Doane Beale and Ames Funeral Home, West Harwich, Mass. A luncheon will follow the service Chapin’s Fish and Chips, Dennisport, Mass.

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Harriet Mae Coy of Winona Lake, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015, at her residence at the age of 91.

She was born on May 21, 1923 in Atwood, to Clarence F. Hoffer and Lillie M. (Sensibaugh) Hoffer. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she attended Atwood High School. In 1953, she married Sherman Coy, Jr. and they lived in Warsaw, until their divorce in 1976. Harriet was last employed at Warsaw Coil where she retired in 1986. She enjoyed gardening, reading, NASCAR racing, but she especially enjoyed her family.

She will lovingly be remembered by her son: Carl Coy, Winona Lake; two daughters: Sandra England, Winona Lake; Mildred Burchett, Peru; and six grandchildren: Carl Coy Jr.; Teresa Bubb; Shonda Burchett; Amy Burchett; Jason Hopkins; and Elizabeth Swick. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 22, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. There will be visitation an hour prior to the funeral service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice and would be appreciated by the family.