Margarita (Garza) Ballin, 69 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home.

Born in Tuff, Texas on July 20, 1950, Margarita was the daughter of Felipe Garza and Maria (Medelez) Garza. She spent several years in Texas before moving to Warsaw. She worked for Maple Leaf Farms for some time and it was there where she met Clemente Ballin. The pair would be wed on Aug. 8, 1970 – Clemente survives in Warsaw with their two children.

Margarita was a giving, caring person and a devoted mother and grandmother. She was often caring for and watching the grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed time with family. She especially enjoyed card games and could be very competitive. She also liked trying her luck at Casinos and was sure to keep up on her favorite Novellas.

Margarita is survived by her husband, Clemente Ballin of Warsaw; daughter, Juanita Silvestre (husband, Antonio) of Warsaw; son, Clemente “Rucko” Ballin of Warsaw; two grandchildren: Cynthia Martinez of Leesburg and Maria Velazquez of Claypool; six great-grandchildren; brother, Pedro Garza (wife, Martha) of Warsaw and sister, Maria Antonia Garza Hernandez (husband, Miguel) of Austin, Texas.

She was preceded in passing by three sisters: Maria Irma, Gumecinda and Viola and by her parents.

A Life Celebration® is planned with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Visitation will be held at Titus on Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at noon in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 225 Gillam Drive, Warsaw. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

To leave condolences for the family, visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Franklin W. Berg, 87, Warsaw, went to meet the Lord at 11:55 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Lake City Place, Warsaw.  He was born on Dec. 01, 1932 to Fidelis and Augusta (Reutman) Berg in Jasper.

He graduated form Jasper High School in 1950. Franklin proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. 

On Aug. 22, 1953 he was united in marriage to Bernice Fetter at Mary Help of Christian Church in Mariah Hill. He settled in Evansville and began working for Mead Johnson in 1957. 

After years of night school, he graduated from the University of Evansville in 1972. In 1973, he accepted a position at Zimmer and moved to Warsaw. He retired from Zimmer in 1990. 

Frank was a caring, loving husband as well as a father and a passionate servant of God.  He spent many hours volunteering at Sacred Heart Parish and the Knight of Columbus. He was proud of his children. 

He enjoyed taking his grandchildren out in the boat to “swim in the deep” or watch them play in the channel. There are many pictures of grandchildren catching their first fish off of his pier.  He was a faithful friend with a quick wit to bring joy and a smile to others.

He leaves behind his loving wife; Bernice Berg of Warsaw; children; Steve (Christi) Berg of Warsaw; Phyllis (Kim) Wheeler of Larwil; Carol (Tony) Staley of South Bend; Sarah (Dennis) Robinson of Warsaw; David (Nicole) Berg of Fort Wayne; Frank (Janet) Berg II of Fishers; sisters; Virginia (Tom) Schnellenberger of Huntingburg; Mary Jane (Ron) Wagner of Brownsburg; 20 grandchildren and over 20 great-great grandchildren also survive; they will miss his smiles and hugs.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw. 

Thomas Villasenor, 92, Warsaw, passed away at 5:07 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw

Edna Irene Lehman, 94, of Warsaw went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2020. Edna was born Feb. 24, 1925, in Kosciusko County, the daughter of George and Christina (Kammerer) Lehman.

Edna was a lifetime area resident of Kosciusko County. She graduated from Leesburg High School in 1943 and went on to work for United Telephone Company before retiring after 42 years with them. She was a member of the Milford Apostolic Christian Church and the silver thimble club. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida and Holland Michigan, shopping and most of all nurturing her many nieces and nephews.

She is survived by two brothers, George Lehman of Milford, Howard Lehman of Fort Myers, Fla., several nieces and nephews, Martin E. “Butch” (Kathleen) Stookey Jr., Randy (Marlene) Stookey both of Warsaw, Mike (Judy) Roberts of Larwill, Jayne (Jim) Wolfe of Nappanee, Luann (Dale) Cox of Plymouth, Robin (John LeCount) Lehman of Syracuse, Christina (Bill) Rogers of New Paris, Sally (Jeff) Dean of Wisconsin and Sue (Tim) Minch of Wisconsin. Also surviving are many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Edna was preceded in death her parents and two sisters, Lorene Stookey and Helen Roberts.

A funeral service to celebrate Edna’s life will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday January 31, 2020 at the Milford Apostolic Christian Church, Pastor Randy Beer will be officiating the service. Burial will immediately follow in the Milford Cemetery.  

Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30,at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542 and one hour prior to the service at the Milford Apostolic Christian Church on Friday.

Memorial donations in Edna’s honor may be given to the Milford Apostolic Christian Church.

Thomas Villasenor, 92, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:07 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at his home. He was born on December 11, 1927 in Brownsville, Texas to Miguel and Matiana (Carrizalez) Villasenor.

He attended public schools in Texas and moved to Indiana when he was 7 years old, lived in Plymouth, and then back in Texas before moving to Warsaw in 2018. He was married on June 8, 2013 in Paris, Texas to Christine S. “Chris” (Uhlig) Sanders. He formerly worked for the City of Dallas, Texas and Dean Foods in Dallas, Texas.

He attended the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Warsaw and formerly attended the Calvary Lutheran Church in Plymouth.

He is survived by his wife; three daughters; six sons; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1314 N Michigan St, Plymouth, IN with Rev. Eric Ahlemeyer officiating. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N SR 15, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, 1515 Provident Drive, Suite 250, Warsaw, IN 46580. To send condolences to the family of Tomas Villasenor, please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com

Gregory K. “Greg” Miller, 67, Warsaw, and formerly of Anderson, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and family by his side at 11:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020.

He was born on Mother’s Day, May 11, 1952 in Greenfield. Greg was the oldest of two children born to Glen E. Miller and Jeanette (Rash) Miller.  On April 4, 1978 he married his love, Diana (Applegate) Miller who survives.

Greg graduated from Highland High School, Class of 1970.  During his high school years, he was elected to the student council his sophomore year then elected president of the student body his junior year. Greg was photographer for the school newspaper, Tartan, and played baseball and football until an injury caused him to hang up his cleats.

Upon graduation, Greg attended Ball State University and later graduated from the Indiana Institute of Technology with a degree in business management.

In the early 1970’s Greg was owner of the Wilkinson Market then later began a sales career with Nabisco Foods in 1979.  In 1982, Greg started working as a National Account Manager for Merico Foods which was later owned by Anheuser Busch, Earthgrains, and Sara Lee Foods.  Greg won many sales awards during his 30 years of service and was able to retire early in 2012.  Greg had a long-standing friendship with his co-workers after he retired who said Greg always had a calm and gentle way of going about his work plus a good sense of humor.  A couple of years later, he worked part-time for Biomet and Lewis Bakeries.

Greg, a true car enthusiast, owned over 100 cars during his lifetime including many classics. ‘Made in America’ was his belief and he loved talking cars. Greg loved the roar of the engine of his 1964 Pontiac GTO; the boxy look of his 1966 Chevy Nova II; cruising in his 1968 Corvette Stingray 427; and, the smooth glide of his 1964 Ford Falcon convertible which his parents purchased new in 1964. He won many awards at local car shows including several Best of Show trophies.  From time to time, Greg’s cars were on display at the annual Kunkle show in Wabash. Greg mastered the ‘wax on, wax off’ method with his classics.

Greg loved to sketch, sing along to the Beach Boys, attend Indianapolis Colts games, collecting antiques, and he kept his yard looking perfect. He was very quick witted.  Most of all, Greg loved spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren as they participated in their many activities.  He was affectionately known as “Pap” and taught his children and grandchildren that “if it’s to be, it’s up to me.” And, of course, taught them all how to play ball.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years, Diana Miller (Warsaw, Indiana); son:  Evan (Kristen) Miller (Greencastle, Indiana); and five grandchildren:  Brooke Lane, Mason Lane, Alexis Himes, Jordan Krotke and Jacob Miller.  Also surviving are his brother:  Tim (Ann) Miller (Martinsville, Indiana); cousin:  Linda (Carroll) Burbridge (London, England); and many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Greg was preceded in death by his parents listed above, in-laws, Robert Applegate and Carol Applegate, beloved daughter, Karla (Miller) Lane in 2002, and his 4-legged Shih Tzu buddy, Sallie.

Greg’s wishes were not to have a funeral or burial.  Cremation and inurnment will be private.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 1-4 p.m. at Condo and St. Pierre Funeral Home, 130 South Main Street, Wilkinson. Casual dress is encouraged.  Local arrangements entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by mail to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, Indiana  46581-1196. Greg’s family is grateful for the services of Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice especially nurse Virginia Carter. Or you may donate to Riley Hospital for Children at I.U. Health, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana  46202 and would be appreciated by the family.

When you get to heaven, look up Greg.  He will be the one cruising around enjoying a cold bottle of Coca-Cola wearing his favorite madras plaid shirt, “Rodney” pants, and his overly polished penny loafers, circa 1966.

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

Known for decades by family and friends throughout the Midwest and several Canadian provinces as the creator and baker of the best chocolate chip cookies this side of eternity, Jill Ellen Waterson Stiffler, as of 1:10 p.m. Feb. 1, 2020, has taken up her new position as Chief Cookie Baker in Heaven where she is having the time of her life. Jill passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 87.

Born kicking and screaming on Jan. 7, 1933, in Michigan City, Jill was the middle and self- appointed favorite of three daughters born to Fayne Marie Miller Waterson Johnson and Rollen Willard Waterson. Raised during the Depression, her father’s job moved them often while managing theaters. Jill’s family moved to Warsaw in the late 1940’s, where she graduated from Warsaw High School in 1950. While at a basketball game her senior year, she decided she wanted to marry a young man who had caught her eye, who had graduated from Warsaw High School two years earlier. He didn’t even see it coming – that poor guy didn’t have a chance.

The next spring on May 19, 1951, Jill married Melvin (Bud) Stiffler at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in South Bend. Both sets of parents said it wouldn’t last. As of this May it would have been 69 years – Jill was not one to be told that she couldn’t do something.

Bud had enlisted in the United States Air Force by the time they were married, and he stayed in the USAF for a total of 21 years. During that time Jill, with their oldest two children in tow, accompanied Bud to Okinawa for four years before heading back to the states. All in all, Jill raised her kids in five different states and twice Bud served overseas without his family – a year in Korea and a year in Vietnam, while Jill stayed at home and expertly kept the kids in line.

During their time in the service, Jill worked a variety of jobs including secretary for a squadron commander and school secretary. Once Bud retired in 1971 and they moved back to Warsaw, Jill worked at Lowery’s Sewing Center for three years and then for 17 years as school secretary at Silver Lake Elementary School, which by far was her favorite job (thank you former students, she loved every one of you).

Jill loved to sew and cook. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t sew and won blue ribbons at both the county and state fairs for her dresses, quilts and dolls. But what Jill will be remembered for the most is her skills in the kitchen. Her cookies caused many riots and police actions amongst the grandkids for many years. Speaking of grandkids, Jill loved hers, spoiling them rotten any chance she had, and even when the ravages of Alzheimer’s had taken much of her from us, she was still always concerned about the grandbabies.

Jill was preceded in death by her parents, her older sister, Joanne Monroe, and infant son – Scotty Allen.

Jill is survived by her husband of 68 years – MSgt Ret. Melvin (Bud) Stiffler, Warsaw; her four children: Michael (Rosemarie) Stiffler, Franklin; Pam (Marvin) Dragoo, Warsaw; Tim (Robin) Stiffler, Syracuse; and Jodi (Mark) Conley, Silver Lake. Also surviving is her sister: Jacque Hoblik, South Bend.

She had a truckload of grandkids: Mandy Dragoo, Cassi (James) Glaze, Renee’ (Josh) Case, Mikey (Katie) Stiffler, Kristin Conley (Doug Furnish), Kacie (Jason) Langham and Mikaela (Cody) Bixler. Jill also had a boatload of great-grandkids: Jillian, Trevor, Landon, Kirsten, Jacoby, Ivy, Gideon, Riley and another great-grandson soon to make an appearance.

She liked a good joke, never had much use for cats, didn’t ever make her kids eat liver, she thought Robert Redford was the bomb, loved the Sound of Music and West Side Story, she always wanted a Jeep, loved to watch old Westerns, went for a hot air balloon ride in her 70’s, and loved to listen to Straight – No Chaser. In other words – she was a darn (can I say damn?) fine woman to her friends, an amazing life-mate and partner to Bud, an outstanding mother to her kids and a saint to her grandkids. She never knew a stranger and always had mints in her purse for the grandkids. She will be missed and cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Jill’s life will be celebrated with a service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw. Friends and family are invited to visit from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, prior to the service.

Memorial donations may be directed to The Magical Meadows, 3386 E. 525 N., Warsaw, IN 46582 and would be appreciated by the family

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

Jason M. Dobbins, 50, of Warsaw, passed away at 6:44 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in  Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Jason was born on Feb. 5, 1969, in Warsaw, to Ted and Judy (Lewis) Dobbins . He was united in marriage to Kara Crousore on June 29, 2019, in Warsaw.

Jason was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He began his career with the Plymouth Police Department and worked for them from 2004 to 2012. In January of 2012, he began serving the city of Warsaw, joining Warsaw Police Department as a patrol officer. 

In the spring of 2013, he joined the Warsaw Dive Team and obtained a variety of certifications through PADI and DRI to include Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Underwater Navigation, Night Diver, Boat-Based Operations, Medical Diver, Deep Diver, Dive Rescue I, Diver Rescue II, Ice Diver, and Surface Rescue. Additionally, Officer Dobbins went through a lengthy training course to become a certified polygraph examiner.  He was also employed by North Webster Community Center as a Facilities Manager.

Among the rest of his extended family, Jason leaves behind wife, Kara of Warsaw; children, Hayden Dobbins of New Smyrna, Fla.; Bayly Dobbins, Jaylyn Dobbins, and Payton Dobbins all of Warsaw; Jake Crousore of Warsaw; parents Ted and Judy Dobbins of Warsaw. In addition, Jason is survived by brothers, Jeff (Aletha) Dobbins of Silver Lake, Joel (Shelley) Dobbins of Warsaw; in-laws, Denny (Sandy) Jagger of Pierceton, Greg (Michelle) White of Warsaw.

Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Warsaw Community Church. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, February 6, 2020  at Warsaw Community Church. Chaplain Layne Sumner and Pastor Todd Gerst will be officiating the services. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorial donations in honor of Jason may be made to North Webster Community Center 301 N Main St. P.O. Box 379 North Webster, IN 46555

To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Michael Reid Shapiro of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, at the age of 59.

He was born on January 21, 1961 in Pueblo, Colorado to June Marjorie (Sigman) Shapiro and Harold Shapiro.  On Nov. 24, 1990 he was married in Utica, Illinois to Penelope “Penny” Lynn (Munson) Shapiro. They shared 25 years of marriage together before she passed away on Aug. 21, 2015.

Michael received his B.S. degree in accounting in 1983 from the University of Connecticut, and his JD degree in 1986 from Washburn University School of Law. He later attended New York University School of Law and earned his LLM in taxation in 1987, and his MBA in finance in 1998 from Indiana University.

He had been a resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana since 2007 and had worked for the past 13 years for Zimmer Biomet as a financial executive. His wife Penny was very involved in her children’s school activities and after her death in 2015 he filled that role for his children.

He will be lovingly remembered by his four sons: Matthew, Jacob, Joshua, and Samuel Shapiro; and his daughter Hannah Shapiro (all of Warsaw). Also surviving are two brothers: Richard (Amy) Lecocq Shapiro, The Woodlands, Texas; Stuart (Susan) Shapiro, Denver, Colo.; his mother and father-in-law: Bob and Linda Munson, Granville, Ill.; and his brother-in-law: Robert (wife Brai) Munson, Minooka, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his wife Penny and his parents.

Friends and family are invited to gather to celebrate Michael’s life at a memorial service that will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, and officiated by Rabbi Paula Winnig of the Congregation Achduth Vesholom.  Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 4-6 p.m.

A memorial fund for the Shapiro Children will be set up in care of Lake City Bank, donations may also be left at the funeral home.

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

William Ellsworth “Bill” Curts, 85, Chapman Lake in Warsaw, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at 10:55 p.m. surrounded by family.

Bill was born the youngest of five siblings on March 4, 1934, in Cutler, to Clinton and Florence (Jacobs) Curts.

After graduating from Camden High School, Bill enlisted in the Air Force, serving as a weather forecaster for 20 years. He was a proud Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

He married Helga Rott on Jan. 11, 1969, at the Navy Chapel on Andrews AFB, Maryland. They later settled in Valparaiso, and Bill began working for the IRS, which he retired from after 25 years. Bill attended night school for several years and earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1979.

While visiting friends on Chapman Lake, Bill decided he would like to spend his retirement years there. Commuting back and forth from Valpo on weekends for two years, Bill worked tirelessly with a friend to turn a run-down cottage into a lovely place where he and Helga made their home for nearly 24 years.

Bill was very active in North Webster’s American Legion Post 253, earning Legionnaire of the Year in 2016. He also was presented with a Quilt of Valor and participated in the Honor Flight with his daughter in 2018. He volunteered as a shuttle driver for the Legion and for DePuy for many years. Bill enjoyed boating, “piddling around”, coffee and drinks with friends, IU basketball, visiting his children and their families, and travelling across the U.S. and the world with Helga.

Bill is survived by Helga, his wife of 51 years, his children Jennifer (Brian) Weith and Andrew (Sohee) Curts, granddaughters Anna Weith and Lillian Curts, brothers Richard and Jerry Curts, and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Mary Kleckner and Ruth Ferguson.

A memorial service and celebration of life with military honors will be held Sunday, February 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time at the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster. A meal at the legion will follow.

The family is requesting that memorial donations be made to: American Legion Post 253
756 South State Road 13 
North Webster, IN 46555

The arrangements are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jeff Good was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 2:59 PM at his home. This followed a fierce yet valiant battle with cancer for the past 19 months.

On Sept. 8, 1963, Jeffrey Duane Good was born in Rochester’s Woodlawn Hospital. He was a treasured son of Junior D. and Joyce A. Burkett Good. Growing up as the youngest of the Good kids, he shared his childhood with Jeri, Jon and Jayne. With fleet feet he ran for the Zebras’ cross country and distance events in track. His cross-country team mates nick-named him Cecil, a name he still answers to today. Jeff graduated from Rochester High School in 1982.

During his early years Jeff was an avid skier who enjoyed pushing himself to negotiate great challenges. On Lake Manitou he was a talented bare foot skier executing perfect beach starts, jumping out of his skis and enjoyed taking flight off the big jump. As a motorcycle enthusiast, he owned a couple of Harley’s, finding great joy with the freedom a great ride would bring on a warm summer day.

On Nov. 1, 1986, Jeff married Sandy Scherbing at the Grace United Methodist Church. From their union came four handsome sons, Landon, Layton, Jeffrey II and Jakob. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of grandchildren Larson and Laylynn.

With a strong work ethic instilled by his Dad, Jeff began his work career while in the single digits helping his Dad sweeping the walks daily and washing cars at Foster & Good Funeral Home. In the early years it was natural as he resided in the upstairs of the home with his family. During his RHS years worked at Kroger’s as a stocker and carryout. Jeff worked for the concrete division of McMahan – O’Connor’s bridge crew for many years, and as a full time fireman for Rochester Fire Department for 8 years. As an entrepreneur, Jeff founded the Good and Sons Concrete. Skilled with the abilities to finish concrete to perfection he poured basements, flatwork and custom jobs. During his career he built four homes during the winters. He returned to the funeral home to assist with comforting families and working meticulously to keep the premises up to the family standard.

Jeff’s recent stint with Leading Edge Fabrication of Milford was another job he expressed true passion, working as a fabricator of countertops, fireplaces and other custom work utilizing granite and quartz. He truly loved and appreciated his L.E. family team. With his illness, he was unable to work consistently with the demands of the treatments, tests and medical care. He returned to the funeral home filling many gaps and during specialty work like power washing, painting, tinkering with the cars and clearing the fence rows that were overgrown.

In a nearly fatal motorcycle accident while traveling to work at L.E. in the early morning hours on July 11, 2016, Jeff’s faith was solidified by surviving the accident. Prior to this he established a daily routine taking time for spiritual study by reading the Bible, daily devotions, the works of Joyce Meyer and Tim Tebow, while he was a resident of the Serenity House in Warsaw.

In July of 2018, Jeff was given a grim diagnosis, with no chance to neutralize the cancer only to give comfort and palliative care. Jeff was showered with many prayers over the last 19 months allowing him to enjoy many things including the birth of his granddaughter, watching Larson’s soccer games, more time to fish with the boys, overseeing more LG Concrete jobs, cruising the waters on Lake Manitou with Bailey Mae, riding around in the early morning with Bailey to bring fresh donuts to his Mom. He planted a beautiful truck patch garden and shared the harvest with family and friends, helped Larson pick pumpkins and hunted mushrooms and enjoyed early Sunday morning drives and driving around looking at the twinkling Christmas lights. Jeff and our family are grateful to the Parkview Cancer Center Care team for their professional and state of the art cutting edge, medical care to extend his life. The team dubbed Jeff as the “Miracle Man, ” a title he truly appreciated.

During his lifetime he was an accomplished chef, making many specialties that were in demand by his family including delicious chili, Italian spaghetti, sloppy and joes. As a grill-master he made amazing burgers, steaks and chicken. Jeff deep fried turkey, fresh fish he and the boys caught and alligator tails.

Known to his grands as Grandpa Cee-zee he was delighted with their visits, celebrating special family events and the holidays. In the earlier years his sons enjoyed many family vacations, spring break at Treasure Island, visits to Cedar Point, Brown County, Disney World and packing up the car and heading north to German Lake in Cleveland, Minn. for fishing trips.

Remembering Jeff are four sons: Landon J. Good and companion Lexie Olinger, Layton J. Good and wife Shana Jo, Jeffrey D. Good II and companion Emily Tyler and Jakob D. Good; two grandchildren: Larson Thomas Good, Laylynn Jo Good, his mother Joyce A. Good, sister Jeri D. Good and brother Jon D. Good; two nieces Corinna Jayne Ann Good and Cassidy Jo Good, mother of his sons Sandy Good, treasured canine companion, his partner in crime the rescued Australian Cattle Dog blend Bailey Mae.

Preceding Jeff in death are his father J.D. Good, Oct. 18, 2005, sister Jayne Ann Good, July 11, 1983, grandparents Otis and Beulah Burkett, O’Dell and Bessie Good and his miniature Schnauzers Elvis, Patty and Pepper.

A celebration of the life of Jeff D. Good will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester. Friends may visit with his family on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 4-8 p.m., and an hour prior to services. Teri White will officiate. Burial will follow in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be made to Fulton County H.O.P.E. P.O. Box 735, Rochester, IN 46975 or The Jayne A. Good Memorial Scholarship Fund thru the Northern Indiana Community Foundation 227 East 9th Street, Rochester, IN 46975.

Mary Lou Cartwright, 91, of Warsaw, formerly of rural Andrews, died at 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Oct. 14, 1928, in Henry County,  to Robert “Glenn” and Bernetha (Houser) Holcomb.

Mary Lou was a 1946 graduate Mooreland High School. She married Eugene Allen “Gene” Cartwright at the Buck Creek Church of the Brethren in Henry County on Nov. 23, 1950; he died Jan. 25, 2018. She was a member of St. Paul’s County Line Church. Mary Lou enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading, and doing crafts. She especially loved her grandchildren, and baking for them.

She is survived by four children, Rebecca (Mike Clay) Garrett of Warsaw, David (TC Hull) Cartwright of Marion, Linda Grossman of LaFontaine, and Andrew Cartwright of Wabash, seven grandchildren, Chris (Lora) Cartwright and AJ (Angie) Cartwright, both of Andrews, Seth (Tiffany) Cartwright of Anderson, Jordan (Brittani) Dotson and MacKenzie Garrett, both of Warsaw, Jessica Grossman of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Sharon Grossman of Wabash, seven great grandchildren, three sisters, Helen Gossage of Cleveland, Ohio, Norma Crandel, Dorothy Pope, and brother, Larry (Linda) Holcomb, all of New Castle. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, at St. Paul’s County Line Church, 3995 N. 1000 W., Andrews, with Pastor Conrad Thompson officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s County Line Cemetery, Andrews. Friends may call 12:30-2:00 pm Friday, at the church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is St. Paul’s County Line Church.

Shanda Michelle Spacy, 28, Warsaw, passed away at 3:29 p.m. on February 1, 2020 in Silver Lake. Shanda was one of three children born to Michael G. and Tammy Lynn (Lester) Spacy. She was born on Feb. 11, 1991, in Wabash.

Shanda graduated from Frontier High School in 2009. Shanda was a bright light who touched everyone with her kind smile, huge heart and ability to laugh at the world. She loved music and would sing and dance from the time she was able to talk and crawl. She adored babies and children, because she loved to play. She had the ability to make anyone feel at ease and to make someone laugh until they couldn’t breathe. She was thoughtful and caring, and would do anything she could for someone if it was in her power to do so. She had the ability to make you feel as if you were the most important person in the world. Her laugh was contagious as was her smile. She brought life into every room. She lived her life with zest and gusto. She loved the outdoors, and Christmas was her favorite holiday. She was able to find beauty in everything. She adored her family and friends and tried her hardest to make sure no one felt alone.

The loving memory of Shanda Michelle Spacy will be forever cherished by her son, Tallin Spacy, Fort Wayne; mother, Tammy Lynn Spacy, Lafayette; stepfather, Brian Cunningham, Lafayette; two sisters, Nicole Dian (Michael) DeVore and Jessica Mae (Joshua) Harper; two stepsisters, Fawn Nicole (Chris) Glover and Amber Lynn (Chris) Hollie; and step-grandparents, Robert and Joyce Cunningham, Lafayette; nieces Sarah, Liberty and Addalynn, nephews, Landon, Logan, Lucias, Eben, Aiden, Addler and Bryson, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Shanda was preceded in death by her father, Michael G. Spacy; one daughter, Memphis Raelynn Spacy; and her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Dave Duncan will officiate.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Shanda Michelle Spacy, a love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana to assist with final expenses.

Larry L. Stavedahl, 82, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, went to be in God’s presence surrounded by his loving family at 11:49 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at his residence. 

Carson Ousley, 86, Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.

He was born on Aug. 25, 1933, in Floyd County, Kentucky to Melvine (Pitts) Ousley and Alvin Ousley. On July 30, 1956, he was married to Mary Nancy (Salmons) Ousley, who survives.

Carson enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1955. He worked for the Nickel Plate Railroad for ten years and retired after working for over 30 years at White Metal in Warsaw as a crew leader. He was a member of Free United Baptist Church in Pierceton, and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Mary Nancy Ousley, Warsaw; three sons:  Donald (Tena) Ousley, Warsaw; Gregory Ousley, Warsaw; Roger (Doris Kay) Ousley, Olive Branch, Miss.; and his daughter:  Verdella (Dale) Walters, Warsaw. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; two brothers: Wade Ousley, Winona Lake; Charles (Darlene) Ousley, North Manchester; and his sister:  Bernice Coon, Decatur.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Hager, Homer, Joner, and Bernos Ousley; four sisters:  Hazel Haywood, nan Robinson, Earcel Owens, and Magdalene Howard; and his grandson:  Darell Scott Ousley.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Carson’s life will be celebrated with a service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb., 13, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Etsie Allen. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Lakeview Cemetery of Silver Lake, with military rites conducted by active duty members of the Army Honor Guard, American Legion Post #49, and V.F.W. #1126 both of Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed to Free United Baptist Church, 7035 IN-13, Pierceton, IN 46562 and would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be sent through the website of Condo and St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory

Linda Larsen Hoover, 65, Winona Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at her residence.

She was born on Sept. 19, 1954, in Rockford, Ill. to Helen Jane (Scott) Larsen and Harold Kenneth Larsen.

Linda was a very well known face at Cardinal Services in Warsaw, where she had worked as a Social Worker. She retired from Cardinal Services after 15+ years of service and she celebrated her retirement by traveling to the Grand Canyon and Seattle.  She enjoyed time with her family and will be remembered for her loving and helpful heart.

She will be lovingly remembered by her three sons: Kevin Hoover, South Bend; Eric Hoover, Indianapolis; and Ross Hoover, Winona Lake. She is also survived by her brother: John (Jacque) Larsen, Gosport; sister: Elizabeth (Larry) Kinsey, Warsaw; brother-in-law: Jim (Gail) Goebel, Bristol; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who became family.  She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Lucius Harold, brother, Scott Larsen and her sister, Teresa “Terri” Goebel.

Linda’s life will be celebrated with a service at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana and officiated by Ken Locke. Family and friends may visit prior to the service from 4-7 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent through the website of Condo and St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory

Mary (Knepper) Lee, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 9:02 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in her residence. She was born on May 2, 1923, in Etna Green, to Robert and Amy (Iden) Knepper.

Mary has lived her entire life in Kosciusko County. On Aug. 24, 1946, she was united in marriage to Federal Judge Gene B. Lee in Etna Green. Mary was a homemaker throughout her life. She attended and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta. She was also a member of Delta Theta Tau, a philanthropic sorority in Warsaw. She was also a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Warsaw. During her life she enjoyed playing golf, bridge, and was a fantastic hostess. While she survived, she held the longest standing duration of membership for Tippecanoe Country Club. More than anything, she loved her family dearly.

She is survived by her children: Susan (Fred) Grosick of Valparaiso; Kathy Frid (Rick) Thompson of Warsaw; Debbie Cusic (Tim) Carey of Montrose, Colo.; G. Baxter (Joyce) Lee of Warsaw; Siblings; Phyllis Landis of Warsaw; and Robert Knepper of Tucson, Ariz.; grandchildren: Jennifer Grosick, Gretchen (Scott) Randall, Jackie (Rod) Eveland, Jason Frid, Kevin (Robin) Cusic, Mary Beth Cusic, Michael (Ali) Cusic, Katie (Travis) Miller, Nick (Randi) Lee, 13 great-grandchildren as well as a special friend; Jack Anglin of Clunette, IN also survives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Federal Judge Gene B. Lee, 2 sons-in-law; Ken Cusic and Richard Frid, and a grandchild; Joe Frid,

A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 17, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service from 2-4 p.m., in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family requests monetary donations in honor of Mary be provided to: Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice 1515 Provident Dr. Ste 250 Warsaw, IN 46580 or Kosciusko County Shrine Club P.O. Box 285 Warsaw, IN 46581

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

Linda Kay Hamilton, 70, Silver Lake, passed away Feb. 11, 2020, at her home. Linda was born April 12, 1949, in Warsaw, to Gordon Kline and Lillie Lucille (Hamilton) Herendeen.

Linda graduated from Warsaw High School in 1967 and then went on to graduate from Ravenscroft Beauty College in 1969. In March 1983, she married Robert Hartman, three years later he passed away. Finding love again, Linda married Carroll Hamilton on Oct. 10, 1989. Linda was a simple, goodhearted and caring women that stayed to herself, but enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren. She liked collecting porcelain things and relished her time outside planting flowers. Linda was a homemaker and later in life she worked for Big R, in the clothing department for ten years.

Linda will be dearly missed by her son, Randall R. (Jessica) Hartman, Warsaw; one daughter, Amber (Matthew) Enyeart, North Manchester; one brother Larry (Peggy) Herendeen, North Manchester; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Richard L. and Tommy Herendeen.

A graveside service for Linda Kay Hamilton will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at 3:00 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery, Myrtle Glen Drive, Silver Lake. Pastor Gregory Bradford will officiate the service.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Linda, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 526, Dallas, Texas 75244.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.