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Larry E. King, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake.

On Sept. 14, 1935, he was born in Warsaw to Earl Raymond and Myrtle (Winsley) King. He was united in marriage to Avalean Stephens on April 12, 1964 in Pierceton who preceded him in death on Sept. 30, 2007.

A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Larry graduated from Pierceton High School in 1953.  He served our country honorably in the United States Army from 1960 – 1964.  Larry then worked for Indiana Coated Fabrics, Warsaw,  retiring in 2005.  He was a member of Living Hope Ministry, Warsaw and had a dedicated relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He had a great love for his family and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears.

Larry is survived by his son David (Deanna) King, Warsaw; grandson, Dillon David King, Warsaw; brother, Terry (Jane) Hill, Warsaw; sister, Malveen Kelly, Warsaw; four nephews, Chad Hill, Chip Hill, Brent Roberts and Duane Roberts and a great nephew, Briar Roberts.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, son, Jimmy King, nephew, Casey Roberts and niece, Leigh Ann Roberts.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Pastor Lewis Wedsel Shepherd officiating.  Burial will be in South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley, Indiana with military honors provided by the American Legion Post #49, VFW Post #1126, Warsaw and the Army Funeral Honor Guard.

Visitation hours will be from 6–8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made in Larry’s memory to Living Hope Ministry, 595 East 350 North, Warsaw, IN 46582.

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Bonnie Jean Gist, 84, Warsaw, passed away in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2017. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

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Bonnie Jean Gist, 84, Warsaw, passed away in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 6:30 a.m. Sunday April 9, 2017. She was born on July 5, 1932 to Ralph and Cora Swartzlander Rohrer in Clunette.

She was attended Atwood School. She married Bobby Gist on July 31, 1976 in Warsaw. He preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 2015. Bonnie and Bobby moved to Arkansas in 1976, living there for 26 years. They returned to Warsaw on April 10, 2000. She was a homemaker. Bonnie worked for the Times-Union Newspaper as a newspaper deliverer from 1960 to 1976. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Warsaw and also the AARP.

She is survived by her daughter, Merla Mae (spouse Mitchell) Ousley, Warsaw; a son, David Jr. (spouse Cathi) Bryant, Nappanee; grandchildren, Josh and Natalie Ousley and Daisy (spouse Jason) Hollon all of Warsaw; Tracey (spouse Matt) Ingle, Tina (spouse Scott) Allen, Dava Bryant and Matthew (spouse KC) Bryant and Matthew Hummel, all of Nappanee; 11 great grandchildren Brother, Warren (spouse Renie) Rorer of Warsaw.  She is preceded in death by first husband, Reverend David Bryant and her second husband Leroy McDonald, a daughter Dava Jean Bryant, two sisters and four brothers.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 13 in the United Pentecostal Church, Warsaw with Doctor Dan L. Cox officiating. Burial will be in Island Cemetery, Milford, Indiana.

Visitation hours will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

The family is kindly requesting memorials be made to United Pentecostal Church, 825 North Harrison Street, Warsaw, IN 46580

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Terry L. Winteregg passed away Feb. 18, 2017.

Visitation will be held April 14 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Chapel on Saturday, April 15.

Memorial contributions may be made to Eisenhower School 1900 S. County Farm Road Warsaw, IN 46580 to benefit Eisenhower Camp Tecumseh.

Dale P. Zimmerman, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 11:02 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

On Aug. 13, 1962, he was born in Warsaw to Larry and Virginia (Milam) Zimmerman. He was united in marriage to Nancy Wolfgram on Oct. 22, 1982, in Warsaw, who survives.

Dale was a lifetime resident of Warsaw, where he graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1980. He worked as a team leader for System 1 Facility Services, Osceola.

He is survived by his wife: Nancy Zimmerman, Warsaw; three children: Joshua (Toni) Zimmerman, Warsaw; Jessica (Jason) Myers, Leesburg; Jennifer Zimmerman, Warsaw; father: Larry Zimmerman, Orlanda, Fla.; brother: Edson Zimmerman, Orlando, Fla.; two sisters: Deborah (Arthur) Clark, Warsaw; Katrine (Jerry) Tuggle, Elkhart; and seven grandchildren.

Dale was preceded in death by his mother and a sister.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 17, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Pastor Dale Riley officiating. Private interment will be at a later date.

Visitation hours will be from 9-11 a.m., Monday, April 17, in the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dale P. Zimmerman Family, C/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580.

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Clik here to view.Everett E. Fought, 79, Goshen, died Monday, April 10, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born Oct. 30, 1937, in Noble County to Owen and Irene (Nelson) Fought.

Surviving is a son: Kermit (Kelly) Fought, Goshen; three brothers: Ernest (Wilma) Fought, Warsaw; and Byron (Marilyn) Fought; and Harold (Sallie) Fought, both of Ligonier; a half sister: Erma Buckle, Columbia City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife: Vonda (Rheinheimer); second wife: Dianna L. (Evans); and a brother: Russell Fought.

Everett was a 1957 graduate of Cromwell High School and veteran of the U.S. Army. A long-time member of Goshen Christian Church, he enjoyed golfing, flower gardening and family reunions.

Mr. Fought was a group leader at Johnson Controls, retiring after 43 years and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Following retirement he continued to work at Maplecrest Country Club for 15 years.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Friday, April 14, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 10 a.m., Saturday, April 15, funeral service at Goshen Christian Church. Pastor Kim Huffman will officiate.

Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Association.

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Clik here to view.Donna Rae Rodriguez, 57, Barbee Lake, died at 12:56 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at her home.

She was born Jan. 5, 1960, in Columbia City, a daughter of Reino A. and Sharon L. (O’Brien) Panula. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School and received her associates degree in nursing from Ivy Tech.

From 1985 until 2006 she worked in various nursing homes in Warsaw, Syracuse and Columbia City as a LPN.

On June 19, 2010, she married Herberto Rodriguez. They have always made their home at Barbee Lake.

Surviving relatives include her husband: Herberto; two daughters: Brittani (Daren) Alber, Claypool; and Mikala Ellswood, North Webster; a grandson: Callan Alber; her mother: Sharon Brunner, Columbia City; her brother: Jeff (Amy) Brunner, Columbia City; three nephews and a niece: Austin Brunner; Tyler Brunner; Trey Williamson; and Miranda Brunner; and her best friend: Sheila Sauntman, Warsaw.

She was preceded in death by her father; and stepfatherL Frederick Brunner.

The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18.

Preferred memorials are to North Webster EMS or North Webster Fire Department.

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Virginia J. Lucht, 90, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 1:21 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She had resided at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw for the last year and a half.

She was born on Dec. 13, 1926 in Blue Island, Ill. to John and May (Cheney) Bowerman.

She married on June 8, 1946 in Dolton, Ill. to Harold E. Lucht, he preceded on Feb. 6, 2000.

Virginia was a homemaker.

She had been a resident of Mentone since 1960 moving from Irving, Texas. She had in years past been a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church where she was active in card ministry. She was a member of the Kosciusko County Historical Society, Bell Aircraft Museum, and the Sons and Daughters of Newbury, Mass.

She is survived by her son, H. Alan (Jennifer) Lucht, Warsaw; her son-in-law, Jay Engle, Warsaw; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Joy Engle; a great grandchild, Griffin Lucht; a brother, Lloyd Bowerman; and an infant sister, Bertha Jean.

A time of visitation is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at King Memorial Home, Mentone. The funeral will follow at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 21. Pastor Jeff Pfeifer is officiating. Burial will take place at Mentone Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014

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Robert Lee Thomas, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017 in his home.

On Oct. 19, 1935, he was born in Etna Green to Claude and Ada (Harley) Thomas.  He was united in marriage on Jan. 26, 1973 to Edna Shepherd McIntosh who survives.

Robert lived most of his life in the Warsaw area. He attended Etna Green High School and also retired from Sun Metal in 2001. In retirement, he enjoyed his family, his church family, his woodworking shop, his cats and especially enjoyed a heated game of euchre with John and Kelly. Robert was an active member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, Claypool.

He is also survived by his son, Steven (Penny) Thomas, Warsaw; two daughters, Desiree (Darcy) Whetstone, Etna Green; and Ramona (Bob) Peterson, Warsaw; step son, Jim (Sharon) McIntosh, Warsaw; twelve grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.  Robert is also survived by his sister, Kathryn Greenawalt, Nappanee.  He was preceded in death by three brothers, five sisters and a great granddaughter.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20 in First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, Claypool with Pastor Terry Bradford officiating. Burial will be in Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green.

Visitation hours will be from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 in First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, Claypool.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, County Road 700 South, Claypool, Indiana  46510.

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Joshua Robert Greene, 29, Leesburg passed away at 2:34 a.m. on April 14, 2017, in his residence. He was born, Dec. 2, 1987 in Goshen to Robert Greene and Jane Ciriello.

On May 2, 2015 in Syracuse he was united in marriage to Natalie Arnold who survives. Living most of his life in Kosciusko County Josh loved the lakes and fishing was his true passion, an avid outdoorsman, he loved any outdoor activity. Most of all, he was a devoted family man, with a genuine concern and love for his family. He worked as a supervisor at Polywood Corporation.

Josh is survived by his wife; his mother, Jane (Tony) Ciriello, Milford; his father, Robert Greene, Syracuse; a brother, Justin Ciriello, Milford; sister Chloe Ciriello, Syracuse, maternal grandmother, Marie Vander Reyden, Goshen; paternal grandmother, Linda Greene, Syracuse. In addition, aunts Julie (Mike) Nordin, Syracuse; Sandy (Bill) Lowe, Bristol; Pat (Deb) Greene; uncle Steve (Debbie) Vander Reyden; father-in-law, David Arnold, Jr. of Winona Lake; brothers-in-law: Darian Arnold of Leesburg; Nate Arnold of Winona Lake; Kristopher Williams of Warsaw; uncle Jason of Warsaw; and step sister Alyssa Ciriello of Warsaw; and Brandi Waggoner of Texas survive along with numerous cousins. He was preceded by grandfathers: Charlie Greene and John Vander Reyden; and uncle Don Greene.

Visitation hours are scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Memorial services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to: C.O. Mollenhour Camp C/O McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel 2290 Provident Ct. Warsaw, IN 46580

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John Alan Groat, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in his home. He was 67 at the time of his passing.

John was the son of John R. and Ethel L. (Anderson) Groat. He was a 1967 graduate of Warsaw Community High School.

John was married to Joyce E. Easterday on June 26, 1971 in Columbia City’s Faith Baptist Church. Joyce survives in Fort Wayne.

He had worked for DePuy as a machinist for more than 30 years. He was a former member of Warsaw Wesleyan Church and enjoyed congregational singing at church. He enjoyed many types of music, especially traditional Christian hymns.

Those who survive include his wife of 45 years, Joyce Groat of Fort Wayne; daughter and son-in-law, Ethel and Rod Massing of Fort Wayne; two grandsons, Kevin Massing of Columbus, Ohio; and Donavin Massing of Fort Wayne; and his brother, Robert Groat of Richland, Missouri.

Those who preceded John in passing include his mother, Ethel Groat, father, John R. Groat, step-mother, Nellie Groat, and two sisters, Alma Ragan and Eva Engle.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, in Titus Funeral Home. Visitation will take place an hour before the service. Pastor Denny Bollenbacher, New Beginnings Church, Atwood, will officiate. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that gifts be directed to the Mirro Center for Research c/o Parkview Hospital Foundation, 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46845. Please indicate ‘research’ in the memo line.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

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James Edward Loser, 92 of Leesburg, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Leesburg. 

He was born April 17, 1925 to James Clifford and Cecilla Blanche (Hatton) Loser in Culver.

James was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army receiving a Bronze Star, Purple Heart.  He moved to Warsaw, after serving his country, to help his father and brother Jack with the Indiana Motor Bus Company. The business was moved to Fort Wayne in 1971 and it became Summit Coaches in 1980’s.  fter his retirement, he started a golf cart business, “The Old Pro Shop” in Clunette.

He married Elaine (Korth) on May 22, 1970 in Warsaw.  She preceded him on Sept. 13, 2016.

James was a member of the Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church.  He was also a member of American Legion Post #49, Warsaw for over 50 years, a member of Tippy Country Club and a member of VFW Post #1126, Warsaw.

He is survived by his daughters, Renie Loser of Warsaw; and Allison (husband Kevin) Robie of Leesburg; five grandchildren, Mona, Jason, Ryan, Adrian and Stephanie and eight great grandchildren.

He is also preceded in death by his parents; his son George Day; sisters, Virginia Darr, Marian Rose Huss, JoAnna Sheline; brothers, Carl Loser and Jack Loser.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday April 22, at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church with Dr. Erik Ohman officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw with military honors by the American legion Post $49 and VFW Post #1126, Warsaw and Military Funeral Honor Guard.

A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday April 21 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

In Lieu of flowers, the family is kindly requesting that the memorial contribution may be made to Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High Street, Warsaw, IN 46580 or to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.

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John E. Hanish died at 3:08 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was 81 years old at the time of his death.

John was born on June 29, 1935 in Hammond. He was the son of Chuck and Myrtle (Shavey) Hanish.

On Dec. 14, 1968, John would be married to Dorothy “Dottie” Hoagland in Crown Point. Together the two would share more than 48 years and many happy memories. Dottie survives at Beaver Dam Lake where the two made their home.

John had retired in 1988 from Ford Motor Company where he worked as an assembler in their Chicago Heights, Ill. plant. He had been with Ford for 32 years at this retirement.

He was a member of the Beaver Dam and Loon Lake Conservation Club and an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed landscaping his yard and loved hunting.

In addition to his loving wife, Dottie Hanish, those left to cherish John’s memory include his five daughters: Sharon Prentice of Hobart; Roxanne (Mike) Collins of Woodleaf, N.C.; Minnie (Kevin) Trump of Warsaw; Melinda (Mark) Opachan of Honolulu, Hawaii; and Beth Ann (Mario) Valtierra of Lowell; three sons: Ray Hanish of Claypool; Ron Furst of Crown Point; and John (Rhonda) Hanish of Jasonville; son-in-law, Troy Denton of Akron; nine grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; sister, Darlene McHugh, Valparaiso; and brother, David Hanish of Hammond.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Hanish on July 18, 2016, by three brothers: Carl, Don and Kenneth Hanish, and by his parents.

Friends will receive family for a time of visitation and to share memories from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street in Warsaw. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. and will be officiated by Pastor Dennis Bollenbacher, chaplain of Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

Memorial gifts may be made in John’s memory to the Beaver Dam and Loon Lake Conservation Club, 7271 West Bensart Drive, Claypool, IN 46510.

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Ruth Elizabeth Miller, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

She was born on May 10, 1934 in Kendallville to Kenneth Dodson and Mildred (Caldwell) Dodson. On June 20, 1952 she was married to Jack Vern Miller, who passed away on Jan. 11, 1996.

Ruth was a 1952 graduate of Leu Wallace High School in Gary. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 43 years where she worked in customer service at DePuy in Warsaw for 22 years retiring in 1996. She enjoyed crafts, playing piano, singing in the choir and she especially loved spending time with her family.

She will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters: Terri (husband Jim) Zielasko, Winona Lake; Jacki (husband Brian) Hueni, South Bend; Crystal Miller, Warsaw; five grandchildren: Tyler (wife Kari) Zielasko, Winona Lake; Christopher (wife Crystal) Zielasko, Davensport, Fla.; Dustin (wife Megan) Hueni, Cody Hueni and Brianna Hueni, South Bend. Also surviving are nine great grandchildren; and two sisters: Lois (husband Leon) Rowland, Taylorsville, N.C.; Mary Ann (husband Bruce) Pickell, Westfield.  She was preceded in death by her husband, and her brother.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 22 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Private family graveside services will take place at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

Memorial donations in Ruth’s name may be directed to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P. O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581-1196; or to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 E. 100 S., Pierceton, IN 46562 and would be appreciated by the family.

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

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Jack T. Burchett, 17, Warsaw, passed away at 1:44 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2017.

He was born Jan. 28, 2000 in St. Joseph County to Teddy D. Burchett and Tammy R. Gordin.

He attended Warsaw Community Schools and was employed by McDonalds Restaurant of Warsaw. He was former football player and wrestler. He was an avid gaming computer player and fisherman. Most of all he loved to make people laugh.

Survivors include his father and step-mother Teddy D. and April (Ware) Burchett, Warsaw; mother and step-father Tammy R. and Randy Burchett-Holland of Edgewood; brothers and sister: Teddy D. Burchett, Jr., Warsaw; Emily Burchett, Edgewood; John T. Burchett, Edgewood; and Jacob Burchett, Warsaw. In addition, step-brother Vaughn Ware and a half-brother Marcus Burchett, both of Warsaw survive. Other survivors include paternal grandparents: Jack and Annie Burchett, Warsaw; maternal grandfather Steve Gordin, Xenia, Ohio; and maternal great grandparents Jim and Ruthann Stork, Milford.

Visitation hours are scheduled from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 23 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 24 with Pastor Matthias Snodderly officiating. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Burchett Family C/O McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel 2290 Provident Ct. Warsaw, IN 46580

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Esther J. Orcutt, 91, Warsaw, died at 11 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.