Duane Austin Kemper, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 in his residence.

On May 3, 1935, he was born in Ladysmith, Wisc. to Karl and Mary E. (Oungst) Kemper. He was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Owen on Aug. 30, 1980 in Winona Lake, who survives.

Living most of his life in Kosciusko County, Duane worked for Ferguson Farms and then Cardinal Center in the janitorial department, retiring in 1987.  He was a member of Winona Lake Free Methodist Church and Warsaw New Harvest Church of the Nazarene.  He was also an avid fan of the World Champion Chicago Cubs.

Duane is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Kemper, Warsaw; and three sisters, Allegra (and spouse Thomas) Simpson, North Chili, N.Y.; Mertie (and spouse Charles) Karafa, Clio, Mich.; and Carolyn (and spouse Paul) Northrup, Valatie, N.Y.; and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Jonathan Duane Karafa.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Pastor Bill Keen officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Visitation hours will be from 4–6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 in the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made in Duane’s memory to Warsaw New Harvest Church of the Nazarene, 1654 Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, Indiana  46580.

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Mary Jo Hite Seitner, 82, died at 5:49 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

She was born Feb. 9, 1934 in Gransville, W. Va. to Charles and Mildred (McCartney) Johnson. She married Carl Seitner Jan. 7, 2004, in Warsaw.

A lifetime Kosciusko County resident, she was a homemaker and a member of the Early Apostolic Bible Training Center. She loved to fish and attend garage sales. She especially loved her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daugheter, Linda (Ron) Smith, Palestine; her son, Mike (Mara) Seitner, Warsaw; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; many step children, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; two sisters, Marilyn White, Texas; and Debbie Sutton, New Paris; a half sister, Doris Puckett, Claysville, Ohio; a brother, Darrell McCartney, Leary, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Seitner; her son, David Seitner; sisters, Nylene McKenna and Dean Cunningham; two brothers, Raymond McCartney and Leon McCartney.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at Titus Funeral Home in Warsaw. The service will follow at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23 at the funeral home. Pastor Dean Ealey, from Early Apostolic Bible Training Center. Burial will follow at Palestine Cemetery in Palestine.

Memorials may be made in memory of Mary Seitner c/o Titus Funeral Home.

Titus Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn K. Clay, 81, Warsaw, died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

She was born June 29, 1935, in Danville, Ill. to Walter and Zola (Hom) Green.

A resident of Warsaw for the past 25 years she was a nurse’s aide for Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Warsaw for 15 years. She was a member of Claypool United Methodist Church and their United Methodist Women as well as a member of the Salvation Army Auxiliary.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Gary) Breske, Silver Lake; two grandsons, David Breske, Warsaw; Robert Breske, Warsaw; one great grandson, Wyatt Breske; one sister-in-law, Leatha McMains, Hoopston, Ill.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Thomas Green, Charles Green, Eugene Green; and two sisters, Loretta Green, Virginia Mae Jenkins; as well as her parents.

A visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Dec. 23 at Titus Funeral Home.

No services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be made to Peabody Retirement Community, 400 W. 7th Street, North Manchester.

Titus Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Beverly Ann Shank, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

On Aug. 5, 1947, she was born in Warsaw to Delbert and Beatrice (Garcia) Shank. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw, where she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 

Beverly is survived by her son, Doug (and spouse Heather) Shank, Tubac, Ariz.; her mother, Beatrice Shank, Warsaw; three grandsons, Austin, Hudson and Branson; two great grandchildren, Delaney and Peyton; and her sister, Debra Riddle, Warsaw. 

She was preceded in death by her father, her son, Jerry Shank and her brother, John Shank.

A Christian Burial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.27, 2016 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Father Phil DeVolder officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

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Rex D. Smith

Rex D. Smith, 81, Warsaw, died at 10:56 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

He was born Jan. 7, 1935 in South Whitley, a son of Frankie and June (Kreider) Smith. His formative years were spent in South Whitley. He graduated from South Whitley High School.

A semi driver, he worked over 20 years for South Whitley Trucking, Consolidated Freight for a short time and retired from Yellow Freight.

On March 19, 1965 he married Betty Lou Coldren. They have always made their home in Warsaw.

His memberships included the Moose in North Manchester and American Legion in Warsaw.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Betty; six children, Michael J. (Pat) Olinger, Grand Rapids Mich., Ann J. (Norman) Johnson, Ashland Ohio, Jeannie M. (Juan) Gonzales, Millersburg, Debra S. (Rex Darley) Lancaster, Jeffrey R. (Melissa) Smith and Sharon K. (Dave) Peters, all of South Whitley; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and a sister, Doris Zirkelbach, Woodburn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great granddaughter and a brother, Lyle Smith.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley with visitation from Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The burial will be in South Whitley Cemetery.

Rita Florence (Rehus) Kachlik, 81, Fort Wayne, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, surrounded by loving family.  “She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother.”

Born Feb. 27, 1935, in Chicago, Ill. she was the daughter of Stephan and Anna (Zmrazek) Rehus.  On April 21, 1956, she married the late Robert George Kachlik, in Chicago, Ill. They lived in Downers Grove, Ill., before moving their family to Warsaw, Ind. in 1968. She dedicated her life to loving and raising six children and giving them the gift of Catholic faith.  She was an active parishioner at Sacred Heart Church and a founding member of Kosciusko County Right to Life.  She loved reading, listening to music, cooking, shopping and spending time with friends and family.

She is survived by her children: Diana (Rob) Blazekovich of Marion, Cheryl (Nick) Schortgen, Karen (Pat) Houlihan, and Michael Robert Kachlik, all of Fort Wayne; Lisa (Steve) Kroh of Wabash; and Brenda (Joe) McKee of St. Louis, Mo.; twenty-one grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Ann (Rehus) Paoletti; and brother, Steve Rehus.  She was preceded in death by her parents and younger brother, Paul Rehus.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw with Father Phil DeVolder and Monsignor Thaddeus Balinda officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Visitation hours will be from 3–7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw and also one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.  A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 in the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions in Rita’s name may be made to Women’s Care Center, 4600 West Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, Indiana  46804 or to Right to Life North Central Indiana, P.O. Box 1162, Warsaw, Indiana  46581-1162.

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Donna L. Olinger, 83, Warsaw, passed away at 2 p.m. Dec. 26, 2016 in her residence.

On Aug. 8, 1933 she was born in Gary to Harold A. “Dutch” and Jean M. (Dietel) Ford. On Sept. 25, 1954 she was united in marriage to Jean R. Olinger who preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and attended Indiana University in Bloomington. She was a bookkeeper for Sun Metal Products in Warsaw retiring in 2006. She was a member of Warsaw Women’s Bowling Association and was inducted into the Bowlers Hall of Fame in January 1993. She was of Presbyterian Faith.

She is survived by her children, Pam Gow, Albuquerque, N.M.; Nancy (and spouse Scott) Quillen of Warsaw; Sally Olinger of Euless, Texas; and Ford Olinger of Warsaw. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Greg (and spouse Candace) Baker of Montgomery, Texas; Jamie (and spouse Will) Lohse of Rio Rancho, N.M.; Matthew (and spouse Melissa) Berling of Fishers; Andrew Justus of San Diego, Calif.; and Christopher Mudd of Euless, Texas; along with her great grandchildren: Hope Baker, Kyra Baker, Ivy Baker all of Montgomery, Texas; Jenna Lohse, Gavin Lohse of Rio Rancho, N.M. and Olivia Garrett of Fishers. She is further survived by a great-great grandson, Zayden Nicasio of Rio Rancho, N.M.

She was preceded in death by her former spouse Jean Olinger; her son Maury Olinger; her sister Barbara J. Williamson and her parents.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jeff Pfeifer officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. A visitation will held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Olinger Family in care of McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN. 46580.

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Yvonne “Melanie” (Freel) Ottenhausen, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016 at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

She was born Aug. 15, 1963 to Herbert and Martha (Parrish) Freel in Bartow, Fla. On June 30, 2007 she was united in marriage to David Ottenhausen in Lakeland, Fla.

Melanie has lived the majority of her life in Warsaw. She earned an Associate’s Degree. She was a Dietary Manager for Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, cooking and music.

She is survived by her husband, David Ottenhausen of Warsaw; her two daughters: Chelsea Nette and Kaleena “Kalee” (and spouse Blake) Bays, both of Warsaw; her sisters: Catrina Freel of Bolingbrook, Ill.; and Wendy Cox of Warsaw; her mother, Martha Freel of Warsaw; and Melanie’s beloved dog, “REO.” She is preceded in death by her grandparents, her father, Herbert Freel, a daughter, Adrianna Nette and a sister, Angela Freel.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 at the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, Warsaw with Pastor David Cripe Officiating.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Ct., Warsaw, In 46580.

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Shelby J. Smoker Wogoman, 75, Warsaw, passed at 5:15 a.m., Tuesday Dec. 27, 2016, at the Meadows Care Center of Warsaw.

She was born on Sept. 28, 1941 in Rochester to Ernest and Francis (Shriver) Smoker.

She had been a dietitian for Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was a 1959 Graduate of Akron High School. She loved reading, collecting watches and angles and also enjoyed nature.

She is survived by her sons, Danny Lee (Toni) Willard, Warsaw; Steven Willard, North Manchester; her brothers: Ernie Smoker, Rochester; Richard (Janice) Smoker, Florence, Ky.; Ed (Lottie) Smoker, Rochester; James (Joanie) Smoker, Pullayup, Wash.; sister, Phyllis (Emory) Smith, Ocala, Fla.; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents and her brothers Terry and Dennis Smoker.

A visitation will be held from noon-2 p.m. Monday, Ja. 2, 2017 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will take place at Akron Cemetery in Akron.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity

Kevin Don Schutz, 67, Warsaw, died at 7:27 a.m., Dec. 27, 2016 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne.

He was born May 25, 1949 in Fort Wayne to Donald and Delta (Doran) Schutz.

Kevin was a 1968 graduate of Manchester High School, and earned his Associate’s Degree from Sam’s Technical Institute in Fort Wayne. He married Teresa Ray on Dec. 31, 1977, at the First Christian Church in Salem. He was a member of Congregational Christian Church in North Manchester. Kevin was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star, both in Salem, and was a longtime member of the Manchester Jaycees. He never met a stranger, and enjoyed watching television game shows. In his younger years he enjoyed racing and working on slot cars.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Schutz of Warsaw; two sons, who he adopted at birth, Christopher Schutz of Peru; and Matthew Schutz of Ligonier; brother, Mitch (Margie) Schutz of North Manchester; and sister, Sandy Jones of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his foster son, Billy Rader, who died January of 1993.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman and Mark Ray officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call 2-8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are Shriner’s Hospital for Children or the American Lupus Foundation.

Gerry Dale Linn, Warsaw, passed away at 2:39 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 at his residence at the age of 69.

He was born Nov. 15, 1947 in Warsaw to Helen Lucille (Watkins) Linn and Dale Linn.

He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County where he was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church of Warsaw.  Gerry was a 1965 graduate of Pierceton High School, Pierceton, Indiana and he worked as a poultry farmer.  He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

He leaves behind his brother-in-law: Lamar Fox, Warsaw; three nephews:  Joshua (wife Bonnie) Fox, Claypool; Bill Fox, Columbia City; Tim (wife Stacy) Fox, North Manchester; and his niece: Lindsay (husband Fred) Kreps, Pierceton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Donna Jo Fox, Aug. 10, 2013.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 31 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

His funeral service will follow at noon Saturday, Dec. 31 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Bob Conelley. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw, Indiana.

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

Candace J. Hedington, 79, died Dec. 29, 2016 at home. She was surrounded by her husband Delbert, her children and her loving dog, Susie. She had been ill the past few months.

Candace was born Jan. 31, 1937, at Etna Green to Harley “Hod” and Lela Fern (Taylor) Mellott. She was a lifelong resident and attended Etna Green High School. Candace retired in 2001 from Kinder’s Manufacturing of Warsaw. She also was a “Red Hat Lady”; a member of the Thimble Club of Etna Green and attended Warsaw Community Church.

Candace enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, camping, traveling, dominos, playing euchre and watching her hummingbirds. But most of all she enjoyed her family. She will greatly be missed by all who knew her.

On Jan. 30, 1954, she joined in marriage to Delbert Hedington at Warsaw; he survives along with their children: Randy (Yolanda) Hedington of Warsaw; Rodney (Shari) Hedington of Mentone; Tonya (Mrs. Jeff) Satoski of Warsaw; and Ray (Laurie) Hedington of Plymouth. She was further blessed with nine grandchildren: Erica (Todd) Pace, Gregory (Kirsta) Hedington, Clint (Tara) Hedington, Ryan (Christy) Hedington, Tera (Jake) Neer, Bryan (Tara) Wong, Jordan Satoski, Brant (Gentry) Hedington and Cameron Hedington; fifteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Joy Dickson-Music of Warsaw and Jane (Mrs. George) Smith of Sierra Vista, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers: Jerry, Jackie, Jim and Mellott.

No visitation is planned at this time. A memorial service will be determined at a later date.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to Kosciusko County Home Care and Hospice, 1515 Provident Drive Suite 250 Warsaw, IN 46580 or National Pancreatic Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1848 Longmont, CO 80502

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is privileged to be entrusted in arranging the services.

Fred “Butch” Boggs passed away peacefully in the early morning hours Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, surrounded by family at his home in Warsaw.

Butch was born in Warsaw on Feb. 8, 1961, to Ron and Judy Anderson. He graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1979. Butch was a career mechanic, small business owner and hall of fame race car driver who loved his family, friends and community dearly. Butch was a devout husband of 33 years to Tonya Boggs (Bays), with whom he loved to vacation in the mountains of Tennessee. Butch’s proudest accomplishment was the fathering of two sons: Travis Boggs, 31, and Tyler Boggs, 27. Butch shared his love of dirt track racing with both sons, traveling the Midwest and Southeast United States, achieving much success as both a driver and team owner. Most recently, Butch became a grandfather to two beautiful granddaughters from oldest son, Travis, and wife, Michelle Boggs (Rudoni): Annika Michelle Boggs, 3, and Jillian Maria Boggs, 2. Butch was planning to attend the upcoming wedding of youngest son, Tyler, and fiancé, Jennifer Belt, in late February.

A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. Funeral services for Butch will be held at 11 a.m.  Thursday, Jan. 5, with calling one hour prior, also at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. A burial ceremony will follow the memorial service, at Oakwood Cemetery. Pastor Glen Hall and Pastor Hedgel Perry will officiate the service.

Butch is survived by his wife,Tonya, and two sons: Travis and Tyler of Lansing, Michigan and South Bend respectively. Butch is also survived by four sisters: Cheryl Fouts and Kay (and spouse Bill) Kelly all of Warsaw; Shana Leed and Jamie Hall, both of Plymouth; an uncle, James Boggs; and grandmother, Doris Boggs, both of Warsaw, along with many other extended family members. Butch is preceded in death by his grandfather, Fred J. Boggs, and brother-in-law, Kevin Fouts.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Inc. Envelopes will be available at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, or donations may be mailed to: 1515 Provident Drive – Suite 250, Warsaw, IN 46580.

McHatton –Sadler Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with all arrangements.

Ron “Big Dog” Alan Long, 51, passed away surrounded by family at 12:26 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

He was born March 16, 1965 in Warsaw to Charles Long Jr and Betty (Beasley) Long.  He was the youngest of four siblings.

He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County and a 1984 Graduate of Warsaw High School. He worked at Merchant Metals of New Paris and bartended at Warsaw Bowl.

Ron lived and loved life on his terms. He was an avid fan of Alabama Clemson Tide and the Buffalo Bills. He followed NASCAR, specifically the career of Rusty Wallace and Tony Stewart.  He enjoyed the outdoors and was the grill master for his many friends.  Ron will always be remembered by his friends for his stories, antics, shenanigans and good times.

Ron is survived by his sister: Karla Long Riddell, and her fiancé Floyd McClelen, both of Albuquerque, N.M.; two brothers: Robert “Bob” (wife Wendy) Long, Warsaw; Roger Long, Warsaw; fifteen nephews and nieces, as well as many more great-nephews and great-nieces.  He was preceded in death by his parents in 2006 and 2011.

Visitation will be held at from 3–7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

His funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Denny Wilson. Burial will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

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

Loretta McClure, 95, Warsaw peacefully passed away at Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake Jan. 1, 2017. 

Loretta was born in Chicago, Ill. Jan. 23, 1921, to Albert A. and Bertha (Permoda) Tomaszewski, who were both children of Polish immigrants. The family name was later shortened to Thomas. Loretta attended Eberhart Grade School and Lucy Flower Technical School where she learned the trade of dressmaking as well as completing her high school education.

Loretta and her family moved to Grovertown when she was 23. It was there, at church, that she met her future husband, (Newton) Arden McClure. They were married Aug. 19, 1945 and had been happily married for 48 years when he preceded her in death on May 10, 1994.  She said, “The Lord picked out my mate, and I was happy ever after.” 

Loretta and her husband Arden lived near North Manchester where they had a chicken farm and hatchery they named “Happinest Farm.” So the city girl from Chicago happily learned the ways of a farmer’s wife and joyfully became a homemaker and mother.  She continued to use her outstanding skill as a seamstress, sewing clothes for herself and her family.  She also enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, and tatting, as well as gardening. She was employed at Heckman Bindery for several years to help with college expenses for her son and daughter.  She also did mending and sewing for neighbors and friends.

After 40 years on the farm, Loretta and Arden moved to a home near Warsaw. Loretta always stayed busy and found joy and fulfillment in working with her hands and being a helper to others. She volunteered at the local Senior Center; she folded bulletins at church; she sorted, trimmed and bundled labels and box tops for Warsaw Christian School; she sewed quilt tops, pot holders, baby blankets and baby clothes for missions; and she crocheted sweaters for needy children in other countries.  She was thrilled to be Grandma to her four grandchildren and Great Grandma to five.  She loved spending time with them and faithfully prayed for each one.

Loretta’s family includes her son and daughter-in-law Arden Thomas (“Tom”) and JoAnne McClure, of Northville, Mich.; and her daughter and son-in-law Judith and Tsi Sou, of Warsaw.  Her four grandchildren are: Helen McClure (Matt Bromeland) of Virginia; John McClure of Michigan; Jennifer (Alex) Martinez of Claypool; and Janelle (Shane) Roberts of Tennessee. Her five great-grandchildren are: Lexi, Ellie, and Anna Martinez and Ezra and Jones Roberts.  Also surviving are five nephews, four nieces, and her former daughter-in-law, Hilda Jongkind. 

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Albert C. Thomas, and one sister Ruth Pletcher.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 in the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6 in the funeral home with Pastor Mark Fishburn officiating.  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Warsaw Christian School, 909 S Buffalo Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580 or to First Baptist Church of Pierceton, P.O. Box 807, Pierceton, IN 46562.   

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Harold Sheaffer Burton, Warsaw, died at 3:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 60.

He was born on July 13, 1956 in Lancaster, Penn. to Walter Lane Thatcher and Mary Duffy (Sheaffer) Burton.  On June 4, 1983 in Rehrersburg, Penn. he was married to Cynthia Brumbaugh, who survives in Warsaw.

Harold served in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge.  He was a resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana for the past 22 years where he was a member of Abundant Life Assembly of God of Warsaw.   He worked for five years for a consulting firm in Reading, Penn. as a computer programmer.

Along with his wife Cindy Burton, he will be lovingly remembered by his two sons:  James Burton, Warsaw; Michael Burton, Warsaw; daughter: Katharine Burton, Fort Wayne; brother: Edward (wife Heidi) Burton, Lancaster, Penn.; two sisters: Elizabeth Duffy Johnson, Lititz, Penn.; Mary (husband Jim) Mays, California; and his mother: Mary Duffy Burton, Lancaster, Penn.  He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.

Memorial service and burial at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw will take place at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed to North Central Indiana Teen Challenge, P.O. Box 4603, Elkhart, IN 46514 and would be appreciated by the family.

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