Michael Fribley, Springdale, Mont. peacefully passed from this world June 30, 2019, after a long, bravely fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born March 23, 1947, to Wayne and Phyllis Fribley of Warsaw, who have predeceased him. He served in Korea in the late 1960s attached to the U. S. Army Security Agency. Upon his return, he worked at Donnelly Printing and mentored for Big Brothers and Sisters in Indiana before moving to Montana.

He attended Sheridan College and studied Ranch Management.

He loved the out of doors and was an avid hunter and nature photographer. He shared his love of the outdoors teaching Hunter Safety classes to youngsters in the Big Timber area. When he was not busy working as a ranch hand or carpenter, he raised Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and was a devoted duck hunter.

Ge is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patsy Fribley, his daughter, Sarah, of Bozeman, his brothers, John and Mark and sister Claudia McCarty of Indiana and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held, Monday, July 8, at the Yellowstone National Cemetery at Laurel, Montana.

Brenda R. Bayne, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Nov. 3, 1940, in Plymouth, to Steven and Rachael (Warner) Manual.

On March 16, 1968 Brenda was united in marriage to Steven Bayne in Warsaw.

Services will be private and held at a later date.

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with all arrangements.

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Brenda Lee Montgomery, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Parkview Randallia Hospital. A resident of Leesburg, for the past year, she was previously of Jackson, Ga.

She was born on June 7, 1949, in Warsaw. She is the daughter of Maynard C. and Mary C. (Vanator) Osbun though her father preceded her in passing. She was also a 1967 graduate of Leesburg High School and retired as a rural carrier from the United States Postal Service. More recently, she worked as a bus attendant for Butts County (GA) Schools.

All about her family, she especially loved time spent with her grandchildren. She liked to travel and was known for her spunky, outspoken personality. She was strict but fair, was quite humorous and she loved to laugh.

Those who will miss her most include two sons: Terry Montgomery and Alan (Patricia) Montgomery of Jackson, Ga.; three grandchildren: Brianna Montgomery, Noah Montgomery and Terry Montgomery, Jr. “T.J.”, all of Jackson; and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sister, Janice (Russell) Wilson of North Webster; brothers: Robert Osbun of Leesburg and David Osbun of Akron and their mother, Mary Osbun of Leesburg. Father, Maynard Osbun, and a great-granddaughter preceded her in passing.

Services will be held privately in Oakwood Cemetery. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw assisted the family.

Memorial gifts may be directed to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, PO Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Avonell Blue Tracy, 95, Warsaw, passed away July 11, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Fort Wayne, to Lee and Helen (Personett) Blue, but shortly after moved with her family to a farm near Etna Green.

Later, the family moved to Mentone and then to Bourbon, where she graduated from Bourbon High School in 1942. On St. Patrick’s Day, 1945 she married the love of her life, Wendell Tracy, in Miami, Florida, where Wendell, a Navy pilot, was stationed.

The Tracy’s had two children, Forrest Tracy and Kathy Tracy. She lived and worked most of her life in Bourbon before moving to Plymouth in 1997 and finally to Warsaw in 2015 to live with her daughter. Her family meant everything to her and she would do anything for them. She was a faithful and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, traveling but most of all spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Wendell, son Forrest, grandson Chad Gottschalk who is survived by his wife Karen Gottschalk, sister Joycelin Cramer, and brothers Myron Blue and James Blue. She will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Kathy Tracy and Jeff Kirby of Warsaw, great-grandchildren Alexis Gottschalk (Tommy) of Warsaw and Andrew Gottschalk (Pam) of Silver Spring, Md., great-great-granddaughter Lily Gottschalk of Silver Spring, Md., sister Sharon Fisher (Wayne) of Bremen, and many nieces and nephews.

Services are private and burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon. The family kindly request that memorials may be given in memory of Avonell to One’s Choice.

The family has entrusted McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw for the arrangements.

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Rose Ellen Rife, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 10:25 p.m., July 11, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.  She was born on March 29, 1933, in West Branch, MI to Morley and Rosa (Cooley) McClung.

She lived most of her life in the Kosciusko County area.  On Sept. 7, 1958, she was united in marriage to George Rife in Warsaw.  During her life she worked at Free Methodist Publishing House and later worked for and retired from Rhodehever Word Publishing. 

She was a charter member of Celebration United Methodist Church, Warsaw.  During her life she leased and operated Shady Book Stables with her husband where individuals could board horses and they also offered equine therapy riding for the handicap. She was an avid quilter, enjoyed going to hockey games and thoroughly enjoyed roller skating; especially back in the day at The Wheel in Winona Lake where she met her husband.

She is survived by her children: Rex (spouse Rhonda) Rife of Pierceton; Rose Marie (spouse James) Bradley of Warsaw; Sisters; Virginia Breske of Warsaw; Marilyn Susaraba of Florida; Eileen Tucker of Warsaw; Janet Ihnen of Warsaw; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren also survive. 

She was preceded in death by her husband; George Rife, son; Gregary Stephan Rife, and a great-granddaughter.

A Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  Chaplain Ken Locke will officiate the service and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorial contributions may be made to either: Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County PO Box 1906 Warsaw, IN 46581 OR Celebration United Methodist Church 1289 S. 250 E.  Winona Lake, IN 46590

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Brenda R. Bayne, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Nov. 3, 1940, in Plymouth, Indiana to Ralph and Rachael (Warner) Manual.

She is survived by her daughters: Michelle Engel, Cheri Engel, Stephanie (Bayne) Bedwell; step-sons: Dean Bayne and Doug Bayne also survive.

On March 16, 1968, she was united in marriage to Steven Bayne in Warsaw.

Services will be private and held at a later date.

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with all arrangements.

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Cindy Sue Fisher, 70, of Bremen, passed away at 12:10 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Memorial Hospital.

She was born on April 27, 1949, in Warsaw. She was a member of the Bremen VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her son: Kyle Perkins of Bremen; step-daughter: Lorry (Joe) Sandoval of El Sonora, Calif.; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

She is also survived by seven siblings: Hal (Diane) Scott of Etna Green, JoAnne Jarrett of Roanoke, Sharon Sowers of Fishers, Debbie (Kerry) Ducker of Bloomington, Ruth (Bob) Voreis of Claypool, Linda (Mike) Getz of Warsaw and Jim Ulrey of Warsaw. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Fisher; son, Kevin Perkins; and grandson, Luke Perkins. A celebration of her life will be held at the Bremen V.F.W., 1750 W. Plymouth St., Bremen on Friday July 19 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Herbert “Eugene” Stanton, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 7:18 p.m. on July 11, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

Born into a large family, he was one of nine children born to Daniel C. and Joyce L. (Clingaman) Stanton, Sr., on Sept. 16, 1960, in South Bend.

Billy Edward Smith, 90, passed away at 4:20 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Warsaw.  He was born on March 17, 1929, to Ernest and Dorothy (Meeks) Smith in South Bend. He was united in marriage on April 4, 1955, to Lucy Baublit in Angola.

He was a graduate of Pierceton High School. He was a bridge and building inspector retiring after 43 years of service for Conrail Railroad. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Pierceton.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lucy (Baublit) Smith; sons: Mark (Patty) Smith, Tim (Paula) Smith, both of Pierceton; Billy (Chrissy) Smith of Warsaw; sisters: Betty Wilcoxson of Pierceton; Peggy Chapman of Virginia; Jackie Scott of Fidler, Idaho; Joan Downing of Columbia City. In addition, he is survived by seven grandchildren; Jeffrey, Brian, Kurtis, Kaitalyn, Matthew, Lori, and Katie and, 6 great- grandchildren.  

He was preceded in death by a son; Richard Smith of Pierceton, one sister, Margorie Tennant of Warsaw, and one brother, Ernie “Pete” Smith of Warsaw.

His funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20, in the First Baptist Church, Pierceton with Pastor Mark Fishburn officiating. Visitation hours will be 2 hours prior to the service at the Church from 1:00 -3:30 p.m.  Interment will be private.  All arrangements are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Welfare League Building Fund 3489 E. 100 S. Pierceton, IN 46562

Martin J. Holbrook, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 7:47 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier, at the age of 82.

He was born on March 10, 1937, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Charles “Milt” Holbrook and Elizabeth “Eliza” Holbrook. On July 7, 1956, he was married to Nora (Williams) Holbrook. They shared 40 years of marriage together before she passed away on Jan. 8, 1997.

He moved to Kosciusko County, in 1963 and worked in the maintenance department of Dalton Foundry in Warsaw retiring in 1997. He visited many churches these past few years, he was always a kind and friendly man who never shied away from fellowship with others. He enjoyed tinkering with lawnmowers and loved to restore old Mustangs. Martin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to many. He would most want to be remembered as a loyal, hard-working man that loved his family and friends dearly.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son: David (Judy) Holbrook, Leesburg; two daughters: Lora Sizemore, Warsaw; Bernice Morie, Warsaw; nine grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two sisters: Annie Adams, Stoney Ridge, Ohio; and Beth Lee Wallen, Prestonsburg, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, twelve brothers, and sisters.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

His funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Luther Bailey. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, Indiana 46571-1196; or the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 E. 100 S., Pierceton, Indiana 46562 and would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s Web Site at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com

Jennifer L. Garza, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Jo Ann Pound, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 7:34 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care and Rehabilitation, Winona Lake.

Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

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Amanda Sue Hench, 32, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Warsaw.  She was born on Aug. 18, 1986, to Dennis and Christine (Paxton) Hench in Carlisle, Penn.

She graduated from Warsaw Community High School and attended IVY Tech. She was employed most recently at the Texas Roadhouse, Warsaw.

She is survived by spouse, Megan Rudisel; children, Gavin Thomas Hench, Rebekah Christine Hench, Joel Michael Rudisel all of Warsaw; siblings: Athena Boes of Mentone; Daniel Hench of Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Her services will be private with Pastor Anthony Cottrell officiating. All arrangements are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. 

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Alice Marie Bartman, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 5:13 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 15 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Harold Otto Strange, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 5:54 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 88.

He was born on Dec. 7, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Anna (Swienty) Strange and Richard Strange. On June 30, 1956, he was married to Doris S. (Scott) Strange. They shared 61 years of marriage before she passed away on May 19, 2018.

He graduated with a doctorate, earning his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania in 1955. He and his wife lived in the Philadelphia area until 1956 when they moved to Pittsburgh. They were long time members of Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, Pa. He and Doris moved to Winona Lake in 2014, where they became members of Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, and enjoyed the friendships they made there as well as at Grace Village Retirement Community. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many. He would most want to be remembered for his steadfast faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son: Robert (Debra) Strange, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; daughter: Barbara (Mark) McCollom, Warsaw; and five grandchildren: Joseph, Julie, Jenna, Zeb, and Drew. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Doris.

Harold’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Grace Village Retirement Community, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, in the Grace Village Chapel and officiated by Pastor Kip Cone and Chaplain Bryan Benjamin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Grace Village Retirement Community, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, Indiana 46590 to go toward the Grace Village Art Care program; or to Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, 1200 Kings Highway, Winona Lake, Indiana 46590 and would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com

Paul Wagner, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Stephen B. Poe, 55 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in his home. Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. A Life Celebration will be announced in the coming days. Condolences may be sent at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Harold Otto Strange, 88, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, Indiana passed away at 5:54 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

He was born on Dec. 7, 1930, in Philadelphia, Penn. to Anna (Swienty) Strange and Richard Strange.  On June 30, 1956, he was married to Doris S. (Scott) Strange. They shared 61 years of marriage before she passed away on May 19, 2018.

He graduated with a doctorate, earning his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania in 1955. He and his wife lived in the Philadelphia area until 1956 when they moved to Pittsburgh. They were long-time members of Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, Penn. Harold and Doris moved to Winona Lake, in 2014 where they became members of Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, and enjoyed the friendships they made there as well as at Grace Village Retirement Community.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many. Harold would most want to be remembered for his steadfast faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son: Robert (Debra) Strange, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; daughter: Barbara (Mark) McCollom, Warsaw; and five grandchildren: Joseph, Julie, Jenna, Zeb, and Drew.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Doris.

His life will be celebrated with a memorial service to be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at Grace Village Retirement Community, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, in the Grace Village Chapel and officiated by Pastor Kip Cone and Chaplain Bryan Benjamin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Grace Village Retirement Community, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590 to go towards the Grace Village Art Care program; or to Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, 1200 Kings Highway, Winona Lake, IN 46590 and would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s Web Site at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com