Rodney Irvin Fuller Jr., 53, Warsaw, passed away at 4:25 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Patricia J. Yeiter, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in her residence.

She married Edwin J. Hanks, Jr., on Sept. 3, 1976, who preceded her in death on July 3, 1991. Together, they shared three children, Sandi Jo (Hanks) Heaney, Edwin Jay Hanks III, and Elizabeth C L Hanks (Anthony Jones), and two step children, Mark J (Debbie) Hanks, and Sherry A Hanks.

On Aug. 21, 2004, she married an incredibly warm, strong, and wonderful man, Terry L Yeiter, who survives her, and gained two more step children, Tobey L Yeiter, and J.D. (Sara) Yeiter.

Together, she and Terry shared 16 beautiful grandchildren. Patricia has three brothers, who survive: Craig G. (Gloria) Rogers, Rick L. Rogers, and Raymond (Betty) Rogers. Also, her mother. who survives, Edith C. Rogers. Terry and Patricia have four nieces and five nephews, one nephew who preceded her in death, Craig G. Rogers, Jr., on Aug. 15, 2014.

Patricia loved taking care of children and home. She operated a licensed child care home, for ten years, and then spent the rest of her working years as a nurse in long term care; a position which she so greatly loved. She was always a caretaker personality. Patricia also enjoyed ballroom dancing, woodworking, fishing, writing, crafts, remodeling, and working with her CNC, and other tools and saws. God blessed her with the love of a great friend, Barbara A. Wilson, who has been her friend since 1987. God has always been present in Patricia’s life, which has given her great peace as she has made this journey, knowing where she is going and that, someday, she will be reunited with all of loved ones. She hopes she will be remembered, as one is never really gone if carried in someone’s heart.

Visitation hours are scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with a Memorial Service immediately following at 1 p.m. Pastor David Kyle will officiate the service.

Patricia appreciated the care and concern demonstrated by the staff of Heartland Hospice, 1315 Directors Row #210, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 and requests memorial contributions be directed to their organization.

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

Iris E. Nuell, 92, Warsaw, passed away quietly on  Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at home after a short illness. She was the daughter of Walter and Ruby (Reed) Seitner.

Born on Oct. 21, 1927, Iris was a 1945 graduate of Mentone High School. She was married to the late Mark Nuell on Dec. 25, 1946, and they made their home in Warsaw. To their union, two children were born – Dee and Joni.

Family meant the world to Iris. She was a proud homemaker with a love for people and helping others. She was known for her compassion and for the zeal with which she lived her life. She was a longtime member of Church of God where she was always willing to help. Iris easily adopted the church family as her own and is lovingly remembered for teaching Sunday School and for helping in the nursery, among many other things.

Iris touched the lives of so many. A list of her closest survivors includes son, Dee Nuell of Warsaw; daughter, Joni (Gary) Kinder-Uptigrove of East Lansing, Mich.; grandson, Jeremy (Jennifer) Kinder of Warsaw; granddaughters: Cathy Savieo of Algonquin, Ill.; and Sherry (Don) Cayhill of Fort Wayne; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Martha Wuchter of Warsaw and many nieces and nephews.

On June 6, 2004, Iris was preceded in passing by her husband, Mark E. Nuell. Also preceding her in passing were brother, Carl Seitner; sister, Sandra Kimes; grandson, Mark T. Nuell and her parents.

The family will welcome visitors at Warsaw Church of God, 1059 Rozella Road, from 10 a.m.-noon, Friday, Jan. 10, when Pastor Tim Kumfer and Pastor Jerry Yoder(ret.) will officiate a funeral which celebrates Iris’ life. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Her Life Celebration® was entrusted to Titus Funeral Home.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Warsaw Church of God and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Darrell “Mike” Michael Bradley, 67, Laketon, entered Heaven at 12:40 p.m., Jan. 3, 2020. One of five children, Darrell was born on June 9, 1952, in Warsaw, to Robie and Helen (Castle) Bradley.

Darrell served in the United States Army, once he was honorably discharged, he moved back to Indiana and joined the American Legion Post 402, Laketon. On Sept. 30, 1972, Darrell married Laura Heeter and the two were wed for forty-seven years. Darrell enjoyed listening to country music and telling stories. He loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids. Darrell was spiritually strong and relished reading the Bible, quoting scripture, and loved sharing Jesus to people. He attended Christian Fellowship Church, North Manchester, Indiana.

The loving memory of Darrell Michael Bradley will be forever cherished by his wife, Laura Bradley; two sons, Jarrett Bradley, Laketon, and Joseph (Amelia) Bradley, North Manchester; one brother, Ernie (Janice) Bradley, North Manchester; two sisters, Linda (Ollie) Marshall, Sidney, and Yvonne (Alan) Lantz, Bluffton; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Robie Bradley and Helen King; one daughter, Regina M. Marks; son-in-law, Caleb Marks; and one sister, Patsy Dale.

Family and friends may call from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Christian Fellowship Church, 1002 East State Road 114, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor Jacob Good will officiate. Burial will be at Laketon Cemetery, County Road 200 West and 950 North, Laketon.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Darrell Bradley, a love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Rex Jay Warner, 77, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on July 23, 1942, to the late L.V. and Ruth (Norris) Warner in Warsaw.

Rex worked for 30 years as the Youth Development Specialist at the Purdue State Extension Office for 4-H. After retiring, he was the Children’s and Outreach Pastor at Victory Christian Center in West Lafayette. Upon his second retirement, he moved to Noblesville where he has spent the past 13 years. Rex was known for his sense of humor, his willingness to help his neighbors, and his love of the outdoors. And most of all, he loved his family.

He is survived by his wife, Nell Warner; daughters, Bonita (David) Smith, Debra (Roy Tamura) Warner, and Angela (Brad) Allen; grandchildren, Rachel (Sean) Fischer, Dan Smith, Alexis Allen, Bradan Allen, Olivia Allen, Anna Tamura, Grace Tamura; great-grandson, Isaac Fischer; brothers, Jack (Flora) Warner and Paul (Ruth) Warner.

Services were held at 2 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 27, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with Pastors Don and Karen Robinson officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to Indiana 4-H Foundation, Agricultural Administration Building, 615 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907 or www.in4h.org

Robin Elaine Brunk, 55, Warsaw, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne with her family at her side.

Robin was born the daughter of Verlen E. and May Ann (White) Bules, Dec. 18, 1964, at Bremen. Robin has been a long time resident of the area and a graduate of Triton High School, class of 1983. She was employed at DePuy Synthes of Warsaw as a contract administrator. In her free time she enjoyed knitting and crocheting since the age of 10, traveling and music.

On Dec. 27, 1983, Robin married the love of her life Richy Brunk who survives along with her daughter Katherine (Joshua) Brunk Meade of Fort Wayne her son Nicholas Brunk of Bloomington, and a grandchild Silas. Also to cherish her memory is her mother, Mary Ann Bules of Etna Green and her two sisters: Melody Morris of Warsaw and June Bules of Plymouth.

She was preceded in death by her father Verlen, Sept. 29, 2011.

The family has chosen not to have any services at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League (1048 S 325 E, Pierceton, IN 46562) or an animal shelter of your choosing.

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is privileged to be entrusted in assisting Robin’s family with arrangements.

Richard “Dick” Maxfield Pence, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 2:32 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center in Warsaw.

He was born on Aug. 3, 1942, in Wabash, to Elizabeth Mae (Baeshore) Pence and Raymond Kirk Pence. On December 18, 1966 he was married to Sandra Sue (Jordan) Pence.

Dick was a 1960 graduate of Laketon High School, and in 1961 he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and proudly served until his honorable discharge in 1965. He spent his entire working career employed at NIPSCO and at the time of his retirement in 2002 he was a supervisor. Dick was always reliable and hardworking and loved to work. For five years after his retirement he delivered RV’s across the United States and Canada. He enjoyed so many things during his life, but if you knew Dick, you knew he loved the outdoors, camping and traveling. More than anything the best thing in his lifetime he LOVED spending time with his family. He left a lasting impression to those he left behind and will be dearly missed.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Sue Pence, Warsaw; son: Jordan (Lisa) Pence, Warsaw; daughter: Amanda Pence, Warsaw; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and her brother: Tom (Beverly) Pence, Punta Gorda, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother.

No visitation or services are planned at this time, a private graveside service will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw, Indiana. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 and would be appreciated by the family.

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

Sally Nichols, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 2:25 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on Jan. 28, 1925, in Kosciusko Co to Arwid E. and Helen J. (Richards) McConnell. She was married to Donald Lee Nichols, on Nov. 27, 1949 in Warsaw.

She was enlisted in the United States Navy from 1945-1946 as a storekeeper 3rd Harrisburg, PA Mechanicsburg Naval Depot.

She was a co-owner of Nick & Joe’s T.V. Sales & Service from 1949-1987. Sally was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Warsaw. She was a lifetime member of American Legion and Auxiliary Post#49, Recognized with The Order of Kosciusko 2010 for significant contributions to the community and country as well as veterans service organizations. She was also involved in the V.F.W. Auxiliary #1126, Anges Pruyn Chapman Chapter of the D.A.R., and Kosciusko Co, Historical Society.

Sally is survived by daughters, Karen (Byron Nevills) Nye of LaPorte; Lynne Christiansen of Warsaw; son, Stephen Nichols of Warsaw; grandchildren, Brett (Courtney) McDonald of Indianapolis; Nathan (Kira Jenkins) Nye of South Bend; and two great grandchildren, Mekare and Marik Nye.

She was preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Donald Nichols on July 18, 2014; sister, Jane Chinworth.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 13, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with the funeral service starting at 1 p.m. with Pastor Brian Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Military

Honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #49, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with her care.

Memorial donations may be given to either First United Methodist Church 179 S Indiana St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or Kosciusko Co. Historical Society 121 N Indiana St. Warsaw, IN 46580

Rodney Irvin “Rod” Fuller Jr., 53, Warsaw, passed away at 4:25 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at home. He was born on Sept. 26, 1966, in Warsaw, to Rodney Irvin and Sonja Kay (Hatfield) Fuller Jr.

He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1986 from Warsaw High School. He was formerly employed at Country Wood Products in Nappanee for 20+ years in the maintenance dept.

He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #154 in Nappanee where he formerly served as past commander. He was also a member of the American Legion Riders.

He is survived by his mother: Sonja (Jim Winchester) Kinch, Warsaw; father, Rodney Irvin Fuller Sr.; two brothers, Brian (Linda) Fuller; Patrick Fuller, both of Warsaw; niece, Mary Ann Fuller, Warsaw; nephew, Alex Fuller, Warsaw.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. A Celebration of Life gathering will take place at a later date. Private burial will take place in the Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581 or American Legion Riders, 201 W Lincoln St, Nappanee, IN 46550. To send condolences to the family in memory of Rod Fuller, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com

Helen Gutwein, 95, Warsaw, passed away quietly on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born in Schowe, Yugoslavia on Dec. 30, 1924, and was the daughter of Michael Haller and Elisabeth (Werle) Haller.

Helen was a longtime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church near Cleveland where she and her husband, Jakob made their home for many years. Moving to Kosciusko County in 1999, they transferred their membership to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Warsaw. She was a lover of animals, especially dogs and was always sure to have enough food for the birds and squirrels. She is remembered for her giving nature and both her cooking and baking skill, always sharing the fruits of her labor with others. She was a proud homemaker and a fine seamstress, even making her daughter’s clothes when she was younger.

On April 29, 1950, Helen was united in marriage to the late Jakob Gutwein Jr. The pair would share more than 67 years together before his passing. Those who survive with memories to cherish include daughter, Lori (Don) Wilka of Russiaville; son, Manny (Sue) Gutwein of Aurora, Ill.; granddaughters, Nicole (David) Porter of Winona Lake and Adrienne Miller of Noblesville; grandsons: Eric (Meghan) Wilka of Opelika, AL, Matt (Katie) Gutwein of Downers Grove, Ill. and Jason (Jo) Gutwein of Westmont, Ill. and nine great-grandchildren.

Friends may join family for a time of visitation at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1720 East Center Street in Warsaw on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10-11 a.m.. At 11 a.m., Reverend Michael Mueller will officiate a funeral which celebrates Helen’s life. Burial will follow in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery. Titus Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1720 East Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580 with condolences left online at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.

Laura B. Roberts, 99, Warsaw, passed away at 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Oct. 10, 1920, in Atwood, to Roy and Pearl Gladys (Huffman) Ryman.

She was a lifetime Atwood / Warsaw area resident and attended Atwood High School. She was married on Oct. 10, 1941, to Justin E. Roberts who preceded her on June 12, 2002. She was a homemaker and farmer.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane Horne, Ona, Fla.; son, James (Pam) Roberts, Pierceton; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Randy Roberts, and three siblings.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Harrison Center Cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be given to the donor’s choice. To send condolences to the family in memory of Laura Roberts, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com

Cory Gene Arndell, 39, of Claypool, passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. 

Cory Gene Arndell

He was born on May 23, 1980, in Evansville, to Diana Lynn (Pearcy) Scherzer and Kelly Gene Arndell. 

Cory was a 1998 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School in Akron. He attended IPFW in Fort Wayne for one year. He grew up in Kosciusko County, and throughout his life, he worked as a chef at various restaurants until his retirement due to illness. Cory will be remembered for being an amazing artist, for his adventurous heart, his kind spirit, and that he never met a stranger. He was dearly loved by his family and they were by his side when his tired body said good-bye. He loved life and he especially loved his family. In his short life, he left a lasting impression on the hearts of his family and friends. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his mother and stepfather: Diana Lynn and Gene Scherzer, Claypool; father: Kelly Gene Arndell, California; two brothers: Adam Arndell, Warsaw; Ryan (Chelsea) Scherzer, Noblesville; and his sister: Megan (Nate) Wills, Anderson. Cory also leaves behind his three sons: Austin Arndell, North Manchester; Lennon Hale, Fort Wayne; Carter Arndell, Fort Wayne; three daughters: Akayla Day, Fort Wayne; Lily Arndell, St. Augustine, Fla.; Averie Arndell, Fort Wayne; three step-sons: Corben Zelt, St. Augustine, Fla.; Kareem Kubisty, Fort Wayne; and Kamron Mitchell, Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.            

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Cory’s life with a memorial service at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana and officiated by Pastor Denny Wilson. A private burial will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to Our Father’s House, 2114 E. Winona Avenue, Warsaw, Indiana  46580 and would be appreciated by the family. 

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

John Randolph Oyler, 68, Warsaw, passed away on Jan. 4, 2020, at his home. He was born on Oct. 8, 1951, in Kokomo to James R. and Mary Joan (Brown) Oyler.

He grew up in Kokomo, graduated in 1969 from Kokomo High School, and attended Indiana University in Kokomo. He formerly work as executive chef at Tippecanoe Country Club in Leesburg, IN and formerly worked at Gropps in Syracuse, Barbee Hotel in Barbee Lake, IN, Eddie Merlot’s in Fort Wayne, IN, and Boarshead Meats in Jacksonville, FL.

He lived most of his life in the North Webster area and had lived in Jacksonville since 2012 before returning to Warsaw 2 months ago.

He is survived by his sister, Beth Oyler, Jacksonville, Fla.; longtime friend, Darla Brown, North Webster.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. A memorial service will be held at Tippecanoe Lake at a later date.

Preferred memorials may be given to the donor’s choice. To send your condolences to the family in memory of John Oyler, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com

Shelia A. Puckett, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 8:25 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw, IN. She was born on Feb. 19, 1961, in Goshen, to Billy and Marjorie (Barrett) Puckett.

She was a lifetime Mentone and Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1979 from Tippecanoe Valley High School. She was a homemaker and formerly worked at Warsaw Coil.

She is survived by her two daughters: Jill (Lorenzo) Lopez of Winona Lake and Tiffani (Steven Troyer) Puckett of Argos; two granddaughters; father, Bill Puckett of Savanah, Ga.; two sisters: Mary Lou (Jason) Shepherd and Amy Puckett both of Warsaw; two brothers, Jeff (Michelle) Puckett of Warsaw and Scott (Tina) Puckett of Florida

She was preceded in death by her mother.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 E 100 S, Pierceton, IN 46562 or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com

Margaret Susan Kennedy, Warsaw, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 72.

She was born on April 26, 1947, in Mappen, Germany while her father was stationed there during his tour in the military. She dearly loved her father, Francis Joseph Sinclare Magee. On April 27, 1974, she was married to Glenn Ray Kennedy.  They shared 42 years of marriage together before he passed away on Aug. 16, 2016.

Margaret worked for the majority of her life as a secretary. She worked at Biomet in Warsaw for 15 years as a secretary and for a number of years as a pharmacy tech at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She always had a big heart for animals and will be dearly missed by her family.

She leaves behind her sister: Tish (Christopher) Wilkins, Hertfordshire, England; two nieces: Catie (Richard) Herring, Hertfordshire, England; Jade Murray, Oxford, England; nephew: Duncan Wilkins, London, England,; and her great-niece and great-nephew:  Phoebe and Ernie Herring, Hertfordshire, England. Margaret is also survived by her beloved pets and the many friends she made over the years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her sister, Eileen Novielli and a half-brother.

No visitation or services are planned.  Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Memorial donations in Margaret’s name may be directed to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 S. 325 W., Pierceton, IN 46562; or to Combined Community Services, 1195 Mariners Drive, Warsaw, IN 46582 and would be appreciated the family.

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

Marvin Lee Davis, a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away quietly on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Originally of Akron, he was 90 years old.

Marvin was an artist by trade and had worked in ad design for The Yellow Pages for many years. He was a graduate of Akron High School and Indiana University, Bloomington. He enjoyed collecting antiques and finding treasures at auctions around the area. He liked sports of all kinds and especially enjoyed basketball and football.

In the early 1960s, Marvin began dating Lenora Taylor. The two were wed and briefly made their home in Akron before settling in Warsaw. Lenora (Taylor) Davis survives at home in Warsaw. Also surviving are two sons, Mark Davis of Warsaw and Anthony Davis of Naples Florida; granddaughter, Bryanna Davis-Taylor of Naples and two great-grandchildren, Lilly and Eli. Marvin was preceded in death by five siblings – two sisters, one of whom was his twin and three brothers, one of whom passed as a baby.

The family has trusted Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw with Marvin’s care. No services are scheduled. Condolences may be sent by visiting the Titus Funeral Home website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com