Traci D. Craig, 29, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356, North SR 15, Warsaw.

Traci Dianne Craig, 29, Warsaw, went to be with Jesus at on April 3, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was such a loving person and will be sorely missed by all that knew her. She was born Sept. 20, 1988, in Goshen to Troy and Dawn (Waycaster) Craig.

She lived most of her life in the Warsaw area and attended Warsaw High School. She was a homemaker and formerly attended Maple City Baptist Church in Goshen.

She is survived by two sons: Travis Prater and Troy Bennett, both of Warsaw; a daughter, Kaidence Robert, Warsaw; mother and step-father, Dawn and Jay Auer, Warsaw; two sisters: Staci Craig, Nappanee; Alissa Ostendorf, Indianapolis; paternal grandmother, Judy Craig, Nappaneee; maternal step-grandmother: Debra Waycaster, White Pigeon, Mich.; uncles: James (Terressa) Waycaster; Elkhart; Tony Anderson, Florida; and Todd Craig, Michigan City; aunts: Shelly (Hernan) Blanche, Chesterton; Teresa (Chuck) Rockhill, Warsaw; Tammy Anderson, Warsaw; many beloved cousins.=

She was preceded in death by her father, grandfather, James Waycaster Sr. and grandmother, Dianne Waycaster

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at the People’s Bible Church, 68074 Us Highway 33, Goshen, with Pastor John Randolph officiating. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw,is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the donor’s choice. To send condolences to the family of Traci Craig, please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com

V. Rose Lockridge, 89, a lifetime Kosciusko County resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital.

She was born on March 27, 1929, near Pierceton. She was the daughter of Ora Edward Priser and his wife, Pearl Jane (Copeland) Priser. She attended local schools and was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Lockridge Nov. 1, 1947. They would share 69 years together before his Jan. 30, 2017, passing.

Mrs. Lockridge was a bookkeeper by trade and held several jobs over her career. Most notably, she worked for Firestone, Zimmer and the water company before retiring. She was kind hearted. She enjoyed reading and was known for her immaculate home. She enjoyed crochet and showed beagles in dog shows for many years with her husband. As the love of her life, time spent with Mr. Lockridge was her most treasured, no matter the activity.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in passing by her daughter, Patty Brumfield and by several siblings. Her family and friends will celebrate her life during a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw at 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 6. Retired pastor Dave Hummel will officiate the service.

Those wishing to express their sympathy may do so by giving to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, PO Box 1906, Warsaw, IN 46581-1906. To send condolences or sign the guestbook, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Viola Marie Summy, 90, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

Mrs. Summy was born Nov. 15, 1927, in Bremen. She was the daughter of Cleo Huffman and his wife, Anna (Mason) Huffman.  She attended schools in Atwood and was married to the former Clyde H. Summy Nov. 15, 1949. Of their marriage came two sons, Paul C. and Thomas L. Summy.

Shewas a homemaker and a caring person. She and her family formerly attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Warsaw. She enjoyed reading, square dancing and was a decent cook.

She is survived by grandsons, Paul and Ryan Summy and by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; her sons, Paul and Thomas; and by two brothers, Charles and Marvin Huffman.

Those closest to Viola will celebrate her life privately. She will be buried in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery.

Those wishing to express their sympathy may do so by signing the online guestbook at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Judy Blue, 71, Silver Lake, passed away at 10:50 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in her residence. She was born Nov. 18, 1946, in Rochester to Rosewell and Grace (Pontius) Gagon.

A longtime Kosciusko County resident, she was united in marriage to Barry Blue in Warsaw on April 19, 1984. She was employed by Kinder Manufacturing/KMC as an Administrative Assistant.

Survivors include her husband Barry Blue of Silver Lake; children: Wendy (spouse Matt) Thompson of Goshen; Angie Butler and Kerry King, both of Claypool; and Jamie (spouse Damian) Pass of Leesburg. In addition, a sister, Cindy (spouse Steve) Bucher of Silver Lake; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive.

A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 10, in the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake. Interment will follow in the Silver Creek Church of God Cemetery. Patrick Thompson will officiate. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County3489 E. 100 S. Pierceton, IN 46562

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

Phyllis A. McGuire, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 8:53 a.m.,Thursday April 5, 2018, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on June 15, 1942, in Plymouth to Arnold and Evelyn (Falkner) Singrey.

Phyllis graduated Plymouth High School in 1960.

In 1966 she met her loving husband and was united in marriage to Norman McGuire on May 20, 1967, in Chicago. They celebrated their 50 years together in May 2017.

She was a homemaker and a stay at home mom who loved spending time with her grandchildren, couponing, planting flowers, bird watching, riding in her golf cart and camping at Pike Lake for 30 years.

Mrs. Mcguire is survived by her husband, Norman McGuire, Warsaw; her children: Laurie (Jim) Dorman, Warsaw; Mike (spouse Carrie) McGuire, Milford; Jeff (spouse Heather) McGuire, Warsaw; and Kevin (spouse Teresa) McGuire, New Paris. Grandchildren: Nick and Ethan Dorman, Leann and Logan McGuire, Hollie (spouse Landon) Hawks, Jodie Irwin, Allie, Ashton, Kate, Amanda McGuire. Great Grandchild Beckham S. Hawks. Siblings: Lowell (spouse Jean) Singrey, Greentown; Lee (spouse Patsy) Singrey, Inwood; Margie (spouse Steve) Snyder, Bremen, and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Evelyn Singrey and a brother, Allen Singrey.

Visitation will be held from 1-5 p.m., Sunday, April 8, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 9, at the Funeral Chapel. Pastor Jeff Pfeiffer will officiate. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

The family is requesting that the memorial contribution be made to the National Kidney Foundation Finance Department, 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016.

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

Mia-Maree R. Burnham, 46, rural Wabash, died 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at her home. She was born March 27, 1972, in Wabash, to Victor and Cheryl (Barnes) Parrett.

Ms. Burnham graduated from Wabash High School and was a Wiccan. She enjoyed reading, playing word games, talking on the phone, and loved her family.

She is survived by her parents, Victor and Cheryl Parrett, Wabash; her three brothers: Christopher Parrett, Indianapolis; Fred (Kim) Parrett, Warsaw; and Carey Parrett, Wabash; three nieces: Crystal Parrett, Wabash; and Tori Parrett and Nikki Parrett, both of Warsaw; and her nephew, Blake Parrett of Wabash.

The family will receive friends from 2:30 – 4 p.m., Friday, April 13, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. There will be no services.

Lois Ann Watkins, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 4:05 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 30, 1936, in Huntington to Kermit L. and Olive M. (Smith) Funderburg.

She graduated in 1954 from Huntington High School and attended Lutheran School of Nursing in Fort Wayne and Anderson College in Anderson. On Oct. 6, 1956, in North Webster she married James L. “Jim” Watkins, who preceded her on July 27, 2014. She retired in 1991 as a clerk at the United States Post Office in Leesburg after 19 years and was a former nurse’s aide at various area hospitals. She lived most of her life in Huntington, North Webster, Leesburg and Warsaw areas.

She was a member of the National Rural Letter Carrier Association Auxiliary, grew up in the Huntington and North Webster Church of God, and attended the United Methodist Church in Leesburg for many years.

She is survived by her sister, Joan (Richard) Beall, Syracuse and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sisters: June Niemann and Mary Lou Bennett.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home with Pastor Mark Wagoner of the 1st Church of God in Neon, KY officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at Leesburg Cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 175, Leesburg, IN46538 or Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To send condolences to the family in Mrs. Watkins’ memory, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com

Donald “Don” F. Locke, 97, Warsaw, left this world to meet his beloved Jesus at 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 97. He was surrounded by family and friends.

He was born on March 6, 1921, in Warsaw, to Rheda Chorus (Engle) Locke and Stanley Herman Locke. On Dec. 18, 1965, he was married to Teresa Jean (Sassorossi) Locke, who survives.

He spent his early childhood dreaming of being a cowboy like Tom Mix and Hopalong Cassidy. When the Great Depression hit, his family moved to a farm in the hills of southern Indiana near Madison. There he attended a one-room schoolhouse, building life-long friends and experiences. He and his family eventually moved back to the Dutchtown area where Don graduated from North Webster High School.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from Feb. 8, 1944 – Nov. 18, 1945, during WWII as a P51 Mustang Pilot in the Pacific Theatre. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters.

A recipient of the G.I. Bill, he received his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s of Divinity from Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake. He graduated with honors. After Grace, he left Indiana to serve as an associate pastor and the principal of a Christian school in California for four years. In 1965, he started selling Shaklee and over the years helped hundreds of people find better health. He returned to his hometown of Warsaw in 1974 where he spent the last 44 years building his business, teaching, preaching, fishing, singing, spending time with family and making others laugh. He was a member of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church for many years and was most recently a member of Oak Grove Community Church. He was truly part of the Greatest Generation and will be missed by all that had the chance to know him.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Teresa Jean Locke, Warsaw; son: John Charles (wife Shirin) Lock, Murietta, Calif.; and two daughters: Sarah Eileen (Michael) Marsh, Wildomar, Calif.; Jennifer Dawn Locke (partner Shawn Grider), North Chatham, N.Y. He also leaves behind five grandchildren: Jason Locke, Matthew Locke (fiancé Heather), Heather (Chuck) Godlesky, Josh Marsh, and Emory Grider; four great grandchildren: Tyler Marsh, Dylon Marsh, Elianna Locke, and Charlotte Locke; and two sisters: Miriam Bryant, Pierceton; Mary Alice Beezley, North Webster. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

His funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Doug Lemon. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw with military rites.

Please send donations in Don’s memory to Hands of Hope International, 421 North West Street, Warsaw, IN46580. Hands of Hope International is an organization that provides medical clinics, surgeries, nutritional training as well as emotional and spiritual counseling to those who cannot otherwise afford these services. A trip to Guatemala is planned for this April.

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

Patricia Ann “Pat” Cox, 66, Warsaw, passed away AT 7:36 a.m., April 9, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born on May 10, 1951, in Chicago, Ill. to Erwin and Elizabeth (Oliver) Link. On Feb. 14, 1985, she was united in marriage to Michael D. Cox, who survives.

She was a Warsaw resident since 1971 and worked as a self-employed house cleaner since 1980. She was a member of the Winona Lake Fire Department Auxiliary and the 911 Remembrance Committee. She graduated from Thorton Fractional High School in Lansing, Ill. in 1969.

She is survived by her husband, Michael; children, Brian (Dawn) Butler of New Palestine; Brad (Bobbie) Butler of Warsaw; and Eric (Elizabeth) Cox of Bloomington. She is also survived by her brother, John (Peg) Link of Calumet City, Ill.; along with her grandchildren, Brittany, Brianna, Ashley and Austin Butler, all of Warsaw; Dylan and Quinn Cox both of Bloomington; and Emily Butler of New Palestine.

She was preceded by her parents.

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 14, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. A funeral service will be held at noon, Saturday, April 14, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw with Ken Locke officiating. Interment will be private.

Memorials may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 E. 100 South, Pierceton, IN. 46562 or Indiana Donor Network, 3760 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN. 46222.

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

To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Richard Gunter, 82, Warsaw and formerly of Mentone, passed away at 2:58 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 24, 1935, in Columbia City to Elmer and Thelda (Wise) Gunter.

Mr. Gunter graduated from Claypool High School and served in the Army from 1953-1956 as a Sergeant during the Korean War. He was a farmer and employed at Warren Brothers Drywall and was the Owner of Claypool Tin Shop.

He is survived by his former spouse Joy (Leckrone) Gunter, Warsaw. Children, Richard Kevin Gunter, Warsaw; Virgil W (Cathy) Gunter, Homosassa, Springs, Fla.; Robert L (Dawn), Warsaw; and James E (Patty), Claypool. Brothers: Marvin (Judy), Warsaw; and Herbert (Ginny), North Manchester. Grandchildren; Ariana (Nathan) Golemon, Justin (Meghan), Katie, Taylor, Sam Gunter, Anna and Ellie Bearss, Steven and Melissa Manninen, and Kayla (Craig) Plouffe. Also surviving are five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son Keith A. Gunter. Brothers: Gordon E, Kenneth M, Doyle W and Donald Gunter, and a sister, Eva Griffith.

Calling hours are scheduled from 10 a.m.-noon, Friday, April 13, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service will be conducted at noonFriday in the Funeral Chapel with Gary Loy officiating. Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Claypool with military honors conducted by the U.S. Army Military Funeral Honor Guard and American Legion Post #49.

The family is requesting that the memorial contributions be made to the K21 Cancer Care Fund, P.O. Box 1810, Warsaw, IN 46581

Betty L. Baxter, 73, Tippecanoe, passed away at 1:19 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2018, at home. She peacefully fell asleep with her family at her side.

She was born July 8, 1944, in South Bend. She was the daughter of Warren and Mary LaRue Davis. She lived her most of her life in the area. She graduated from Triton High School High. She worked at Stauffer Chemical of Bremen, DaLite Screen of Warsaw and R.R. Donnelley where she retired after 30 years as a clerk. She enjoyed flowers, gardening,painting oil pictures, “shopping”, loved animals and her dog and cats. Betty was a member of the Bourbon American Legion Auxiliary. She will be missed by many.

On April 30, 1961, she married Fearol Baxter at Tippecanoe in the Congregational Christian Church.

Survivors include her loving husband, Fearol; daughters: April Sunday Baxter of Claypool; and Crystal Rose Baxter-Uyhelji and husband Robert of Plymouth; three grandchildren: Sabrina (Lacie) Adams, Summer Uyhelji and Spencer Uyhelji; two great-grandchildren: Lexus and Raven Adams and her sister Donna Mae Mercer of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 14, in Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St. Bourbon, IN 46504.

Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home with Chaplin Denise Gilbert of Marshall County Hospice officiating. Burial will follow in Tippecanoe Cemetery at Tippecanoe.

The family requests memorial contributions be made in her memory to: Grace Outreach Fellowship Church 18575 St. Rd.331 Tippecanoe, IN 46570 or Marshall County Hospice 112 S. Center St. Plymouth, IN 46563 or Riverview Community Church 3780 IN 110 Tippecanoe, IN 46570

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

Paul Kindle, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born Sept. 17, 1931, in Warsaw to John and Susie (Brandenburg) Kindle.

He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from February 1952 to January 1954, as a Corporal (T4) in the 22^nd Infantry. He was united in marriage to Helen Swoverland on Dec. 22, 1950, in Warsaw. She preceded him Sept. 9, 2017. He was a Warsaw resident until 1980 when he retired to Danbury, Wisc. and then returned to Warsaw in early 2018. He was employed from Jan. 1, 1960 to Sept. 11, 1976, with the Warsaw Fire Department retiring as Assistant Chief. In addition, he owned and operated Kindle Water Conditioning of Warsaw from 1962 to 1980. He was a Life Member (53 years) of the Warsaw Masonic Lodge and member of the Fort Wayne Valley Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine both of Fort Wayne.

Survivors include his sons, Jeff (Wendy) Kindle and Ken (Kelly) Kindle; grandchildren: Brent (Rebekah) Kindle, Acacia (Darrell) Vetor, Jill Kindle, Jaime (Dane) Bause, Ashley (Mike) Finney, and Cody Kindle, as well as Brianna, Karly, and Wes; and nine great-grandchildren. Furthermore, a brother Ray (Nancy) Kindle and a sister Kay Lingofelter both of Warsaw survive. A sister Mary Lou Steffe and brother Floyd Kindle preceded him.

Private services will be conducted at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Shriner’s Hospitals for Children 2211 N. Oak Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60707

Mr. Richard (Dick) Felkner, formerly a resident of Milford, passed away at his home in Fort Meyers Beach, Fla., March 25, 2018.

He was 85 years old and is survived by Peggy Felkner, his wife of 42 years. He was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and an active, dedicated member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He will be buried at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard off-shore from Fort Meyers Beach.

Mr. Felkner was born in Warsaw and grew up in Milford, attending Milford High School where he lettered in athletics, played in the band and sang in the Milford United Methodist Church Choir. In 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was trained as a Carpentry Specialist. He was deployed and served in the Korean War, earning the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal.

Receiving his Honorable Discharge in 1956, he returned to Indiana and worked for many years as an overhead door specialist.

In retirement, the Felkner’s spent many years traveling the United States and Canada in their RV and eventually becoming full time residents of the Fort Meyers Beach community.

He will be remembered by his friends and family for his patience, kindness and love for his wife, children and grandchildren.