New exhibition at Warsaw City Hall

We are excited to announce local artist Kim Lanoue is the next exhibitor at the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery! She will be showing her artwork starting on Thursday, March 30, and will be exhibiting through the end of June.

Lanoue currently lives in Fort Wayne, but hails from the suburbs of Detroit, Mich. She retired from nursing in 2020, but her first love and passion have always been art, especially oil painting. She started out experimenting with acrylic paints but as time went on, felt drawn to oil paints. She has always been captivated by the Impasto technique, where paint is laid on an area of the surface thickly, usually thick enough that the brush strokes are visible. When dry, the Impasto technique provides texture; the paint appears to be coming out of the canvas. (https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Impasto) You will see the Impasto technique used on some of her artwork.

Lanoue is a member of the Fort Wayne Artists Guild, which promotes interest in the fine arts, furthers members artistic knowledge, and encourages fellowship among members of the Guild and the art community at large. In late summer of 2020, Lanoue entered into the city’s Kekionga Plein Air Event where plein air artists gather to paint, exhibit and compete for over $10,000 in awards and prizes. After experiencing the event, Lanoue became passionate about plein air art and continues to participate in the Plein Air Event yearly. Her paintings are on display throughout Fort Wayne in businesses, government buildings, churches and nursing homes.

Landscapes have always been Lanoue’s first love, but she also enjoys painting still life, pet portraits, and farm animals and paints in oils and pastels. She looks forward to sunny mornings and evenings when she can paint outside and capture the brilliant light and shadows visible in nature. Creating art in the outdoors brings Lanoue a peaceful feeling and being outside painting fills her with energy and inspiration.

Her goal is to captivate her viewers and enable them to envision the beauty surrounding them.

Lanoue’s charming artwork is available for viewing and purchase at the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery beginning on Thursday, March 30. Located at 102 S. Buffalo St. in Warsaw, the gallery is open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily and admission is free. For more information, contact (574) 372-9595.

Events:

• Ford Meter Box Calendar Competition: The annual calendar competition for Ford Meter Box is underway and artists are invited to submit artwork for a chance to be selected to have their artwork included in the calendar and win a cash prize. There is a limit of 4 submissions per artist and the entries must be submitted digitally.

For a list of the rules of the event or for more information, contact Michele Ilyas at milyas@fordmeterbox.com or Tanya Denney at tdenney@fordmeterbox.com. Inform them you learned about the competition from Darla McCammon in this column.

• Lakeland Art Center & Gallery: The monthly meeting for the Lakeland Art Association is being held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at the Art Center & Gallery. Kim Marcadis will be talking about her process for creating her beautiful and functional pottery. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Coming in April, the LAA will be presenting the art of Hilarie Couture: Unity with Variety. The gallery hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and admission is free.

The gallery is located at 302 E. Winona Avenue in Warsaw. For more information email lakelandartassociation@gmail.com.

• Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery: This is the last week to see the exciting artwork of Deana Harvey. She will be displaying her artwork through March 28, at the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery located at 102 S. Buffalo St. in Warsaw. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily and admission is free.

To exhibit at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery, contact Darla McCammon, curator, at (574) 5274044 (leave a message) or email to mcdar7@gmail.com.

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Obituaries

Susan M. Aderman

Susan Margarite Aderman, 66, Warsaw, died at 3:15 a.m. March 19, 2023.

She was born June 15, 1956. On Dec. 20, 1980, she married Richard Aderman.

She is survived by a son, Eric Aderman, Bedford; daughters, Sarah Aderman, Rochester, and Gretchen Aderman, Warsaw; sisters, Mary Trombadore, Virginia, and Elizabeth Milliman, Fort Wayne; and brothers, Dwight French, California, Kent French, Arizona, John French, Warsaw, and Andy French, Winona Lake.

Visitation was held March 23 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. A private family graveside service was held at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Donna Marie Anderson

Donna Marie Anderson, 68, Warsaw, died March 18, 2023.

She was born June 21, 1954. She married Wes Korn, who preceded her in death in December 2017.

She is survived by a daughter, Tiffany Kneller, Fort Wayne; stepson, Patrick Anderson, Aurora, Colo.; three grandchildren; sister, Page Himes, Warsaw; brothers, Todd Story, Babson Park, Fla., Marc Story, Grand Saline, Texas, and Douglas Story, Warsaw; and her dog, Laila.

All services are private. McHattonSadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Herbert Lee Bailey Jr.

Herbert “Herb” Lee Bailey Jr., 78, Warsaw, died at 6:37 a.m. March 23, 2023.

He was born Jan. 11, 1945. On June 6, 1964, he married Andrea “Anne” Marie Blackford; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Herb Bailey, Warsaw; daughter, Heidi Bailey Leininger, Warsaw; four grandchildren; brother, Scott Bailey, Sycamore, Ill.; sister, Penny Bailey Grogan, Orlando, Fla.; a niece; and a nephew.

Herb will be cremated and a memorial service will be celebrated upon Mrs. Bailey’s death as per their wishes. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Bill R. Bontrager

Bill R. Bontrager, 79, Avon, died at 9:39 a.m. March 21, 2023.

He was born Nov. 17, 1943. On Feb. 19, 1966, he married Jayne Waldruff; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Angela Bontrager and Andrea Morgan, both of Avon, Brad Bontrager, Syracuse, and Brent Bontrager, Bristol; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and seven siblings.

Services were held March 25 at St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church, Bristol. Burial was in St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church Cemetery. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Bryant

Evelyn “Cookie” Bryant, 71, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Warsaw, died March 14, 2023.

She was born May 9, 1951. On Nov. 10, 1969, she married Billie Bryant; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Robin Groom, Goshen, and Billy Bryant, Warsaw; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; three stepgrandchildren; brothers, Ronnie Stephens, Warsaw, Don Adkins, Pierceton, Danny Adkins, Hunstville, Ala., Gary Adkins, Milford, Junior Stephens, Warsaw, and Joe Stephens, Claypool; and sisters, Faye Campbell, Debra Thompson, Tena Huffer and Belva Stephens, all of Warsaw, Rita Elder, Pierceton, and Lena Ball, Burket.

Services were held March 24 at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Richard Brundage

Richard “Rick” Morse Brundage, 71, Winona Lake, died at 8:55 a.m. March 17, 2023.

He was born Dec. 12, 1951. On March 24, 1973, he married Susan Marie Humberd; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Noelle Daley, Warsaw; son, Nathan Brundage, Winona Lake; two granddaughters; sister-inlaw, Eva Mae Brundage, Mansfield, Ohio; and his sister, Elaine Price, Mansfield, Ohio.

Services were held March 22 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Janet Elaine Buck

Janet Elaine Buck, 73, Nappanee, died at 8:15 p.m. March 16, 2023.

She was born December 31, 1949. On April 15, 1972, she married David Buck; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Amy Schmidt, South Bend, Peter Buck, Indianapolis, and Phillip Buck, Plymouth; six grandchildren; sister-in-law, Rachel Pittman, Nappanee; and brother, Larry Pittman, Oswego, Wis.

A celebration of life was held March 22 at Community Gospel Church, Bremen. Burial was in South Union Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Pastor Danny Cox

Pastor Danny “Dan” Leon Cox, 79, Warsaw, died March 17, 2023.

He was born May 27, 1943.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Hobbs Cox, Warsaw; sons, Douglas Cox, San Antonio, Texas, and Craig Cox, Warsaw; and five grandchildren.

A graveside service was held March 22 at Johnson Cemetery, Graysville. Military rites were conducted by the Sullivan County Honor Guard.

Arrangements were entrusted Brust Funeral Home, Sullivan, and local arrangements entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Letitia Jane Dain

Letitia Jane Randall Dain, 79, died March 17, 2023.

She was born Dec. 20, 1943.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry; daughters, Sarah Bauer, Susan Fisher and Nancy Dain-Cooper; seven grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.

A celebration of life will be at a later date.

James W. Davidson

James William Davidson, 80, Granger, died at 7:24 p.m. March 20, 2023.

He was born July 10, 1942.

He is survived by a daughter, Shei- la Davidson, Bourbon; two grandsons; and brothers, Don Davidson and Jerry Davidson, both of Minooka, Ill. No funeral services are planned at this time. Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, was in charge of arrangements.

Leland Earl Egolf

Leland “Lee” Earl Egolf, 88, Plymouth, died at 10:29 a.m. March 22, 2023.

He was born May 14, 1934. On July 16, 1972, he married Dolores “Dee” F. Conley; she survives.

Also surviving are sons, Jerry L. Egolf, Nashville, Tenn., and John G. Egolf, Marion; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brothers, Robert Egolf and Jerry Egolf, both of North Manchester, and Thomas Egolf.

Services were held March 26 at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Odell Herron

Odell Herron, 95, Warsaw, died March 17, 2023.

She was born Aug. 8, 1927. On Dec. 12, 1945, she married Murry Herron Sr., who preceded her in death in 1985.

She is survived by a son, Chaplain Murry Herron Jr., Clearwater Fla.; daughters, Martha Young, Warsaw, and Dorothy Brumfield, Lady Lake, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

A celebration of life was held March 21 at The Salvation Army Church, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Renisea Y. Hoffman

Renisea Y. Hoffman, 60, Rome City, died at 3 p.m. March 18, 2023.

She was born Nov. 2, 1962.

She is survived by her husband, Paul N. Hoffman Sr.; her children, Timothy D. Gray Sr., Fort Wayne, Ashleigh Barnett, Indianapolis, Paris Hoffman, Kendallville, and Paul N. Hoffman Jr., Rome City; a niece Ashley R. Warfield, Rome City; eight grandchildren; siblings, Anthony Warfield, John Warfield, Toya Warfield and Towanna (Leroy) Ganaway; and several nieces and nephews. Renisea previously requested that there not be any funeral services made. Her family will honor her wishes.

Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center has been entrusted with arrangements.

Dawn Renae Jones

Dawn Renae Jones, 53, Kendallville, died at 4:06 p.m. March 16, 2023.

She was born Sept. 4, 1969.

Surviving are her children, Alicia Jones, DeMotte, Loren Jones, Kendallville, and Nicholas Jones, Auburn; her mother, Ida Carley,

Middlebury; and siblings, Mitchell J. Carley, Columbia City, and Faith Lemon, Ligonier.

Services were held March 21 at Stone’s Hill Community Church, Ligonier. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Ann Kelly

Elizabeth Ann Kelly, 88, North Manchester, formerly of Warsaw, died March 21, 2023.

She was born March 14, 1935. On June 2, 1957, she married Mike Kelly. He preceded her in death May 27, 2019.

Surviving are sons, David Kelly, Madison, Ala., and Daniel Kelly, Fort Wayne; daughter, Debra Ohkawa, Monroeville, Pa.; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. A private family burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Dennis Owen Kessler

Dennis Owen “Denny” Kessler, 75, rural Leesburg, died at 11:39 p.m. March 15, 2023.

He was born Sept. 20, 1947. On Sept. 1, 1979, he married Deb Mull. She preceded him in death Nov. 22, 2008.

He is survived by a son, Justin Kessler, Syracuse; daughter, Chas Hamilton, Syracuse; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry Kessler; and three special friends, Pat Buckley, Carol Conley and Larry Watson.

No public services are planned.

Titus Funeral Home of North Webster was in charge of arrangements.

Dolores E. Knouff

Dolores “Pinky” E. Knouff, 97, Warsaw, died March 19, 2023. She was born March 9, 1926.

Surviving are nephews, Rick

D. Cook, North Webster, Roger Knouff, Larwill, Steve Knouff and Bruce Knouff, both of Warsaw; and a niece, Cindy Knouff, Warsaw.

Visitation was held March 23 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. A graveside service was held March 24 at Salem Cemetery-Wilmot, Cromwell.

Carolyn G. Leichty

Carolyn G. Leichty, 83, Goshen, died March 16, 2023.

She was born July 14, 1939. On Sept. 1, 1957, she married David F. Leichty Jr. He preceded her in death May 18, 2008.

Surviving are daughters, Diane Lewandowski, Bristol, Pamela Allen, Grapevine, Texas, and Linda Snyder, Bremen; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Marilyn Zellinger, Tucson, Ariz.; and a brother, Don Yoder, Syracuse.

Services were held March 22 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

George Leroy Lehman

George Leroy Lehman, 92, Milford, died March 18, 2023l.

He was born Feb. 23, 1931. On Dec. 18, 1953, he married Mary Jaqueline O’Gorman, who preceded him in death in 2008.

Surviving are daughters, LuAnn Cox, Plymouth, Jayne Wolfe, Nappanee, Robin Lehman, Syracuse, and Christina Rogers, New Paris; nine grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a bother, Howard Lehman, Fort Myers, Fla.

Services were held March 22 at the Apostolic Christian Church, Milford. Burial followed at Milford Cemetery, where military honors were rendered. Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Milford, was in charge of arrangements.

Barbara J.

Longcor

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She was born June 3, 1937. On Feb. 25, 1955, she married Devon Lantzer Jr., who preceded her in death June 14, 1997. On June 1, 2002, she married Richard Longcor; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Brad Lantzer, Goshen, Wanda Woodring, Millersburg, and Kyle Lantzer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Carol Kauffman, Millersburg; brothers, Kenneth Hapner, Bozeman, Mont., and Dennis Hapner, Syracuse; stepchildren, Mike Longcor, West Lafayette, Mark Longcor, Elkhart, and Marty Longcor, Camby; three stepgrandchildren; and six stepgreatgrandchildren.

Services were held March 23 at People’s Bible Church, Goshen. Burial was in Baintertown Cemetery, New Paris. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Edith Ellen Marvel

Edith Ellen Marvel, 94, Leesburg, died at 6:35 a.m. March 16, 2023.

She was born July 16, 1928. On Feb. 1, 1947, she married Eugene Marvel. He preceded her in death March 13, 2015.

Surviving are daughters, Joyce Garman, Clunette, Judy Nichols and Janet Fifer, both of Warsaw; six grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren.

Services were held March 21 at Ti- tus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Arlene Marie Mast

Arlene Marie Mast, 79, Nappanee, formerly of Goshen, died March 20, 2023.

She was born July 2, 1943. On Oct. 23, 1965, she married Lee Mast; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Angela Knight, Nappanee, and Darin Mast, Elkhart; four grandchildren; sisters, Maurine Mishler, Elkhart, Alvera Clark, Bloomington, and Ruth Miller, Goshen; brother, Ralph Eash, Goshen; and special friends, Sharon Harder, Goshen, and Betty Harman, Jones, Mich.

Services were held March 24 at Nappanee Missionary Church. Burial was in Union Center Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Grace Irene McDade

Grace Irene McDade, 48, Winona Lake, died March 19, 2023.

She was born Jan. 13, 1975.

She is survived by her stepmother, Marta McDade, Plymouth; daughter, Lacey L. McDade, Syracuse; a grandson; half brothers, Raymond Robinson, North Carolina, and Jean McDade, Warsaw; stepbrother, Jeff Hamman Jr., Plymouth; and several aunts and uncles.

All services are private. McHatton-

Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

John McMahan

John McMahan, 67, Syracuse, died March 18, 2023.

He was born Feb. 23, 1956.

He is survived by a daughter, Amy Marshall; stepsons, Chuck Frank, Joe Frank and Mike Frank; stepdaughter, Judy Schimanski; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Gayle Vuletic, Karen Newman, Heather Guerra and Ruth Bilbro; brothers, Michael McMahan, Kevin McMahan and James McMahan; and his longtime companion, Charlotte Hill.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 17, at the Lincoln Center Room 113, 24520 Lincoln St., Highland. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Glen A. Miller

Glen A. Miller, 81, Nappanee, died at 12:40 p.m. March 17, 2023.

He was born June 17, 1941. On Oct. 7, 1965, he married Mary S. Mast; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Mary Edna Miller, LeAnna Miller, Carolyn Kuhns and Henry Miller, all of Nappanee, Delbert Miller, Rexford, Mont., Marietta Borkholder, Mattie Ellen Kuhns and Ervin Miller, all of Bremen, and Marlene Miller, Milford; 21 grandchildren; brother, Amos Mill- er Jr., Nappanee; sisters, Ada Mae Miller, Bremen, Katie Miller, Bourbon, and Mary Miller, Plymouth; and sister-in-law, Barbara Miller, New Paris.

Services were held March 20 at the David Schwartz residence in Nappanee. Burial was in Graber Cemetery, Nappanee. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Donald Newman

Donald “Don” Newman, 60, Akron, died March 21, 2023.

He was born July 16, 1962. He married Tammy Leiter.

Surviving are his children, Shandi Brady, Argos, and Shad Newman, Warsaw; six grandchildren; his inlaws, Ted and Karen Leiter; siblings Cathy McClone, Rob Newman, Dusty Newman, Tim Leiter and Tracey Moore; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

David A. Richards Jr.

David A. Richards Jr., 63, rural Pierceton, died March 19, 2023.

He was born April 27, 1959. On Dec. 18, 1993, he married Raquel Lobato; she survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Brandi Phillips, Columbia City, and Cara Peters, Camden, Ohio; three grandchildren; father, David Richards Sr., North Webster; and siblings, Terry Richards, Donald Richards, Larry Richards and Susan Williams.

Services were held March 25 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw. Burial will occur at a later date at Mock Cemetery.

Wilma Richardson

Wilma Richardson, 84, Claypool, died March 22, 2023.

She was born March 1, 1939. She married William “Bev” Richardson, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by a daughter, Cathy Shepherd, Claypool; sister, Phyllis Beane, Rochester; brother, William “Bub” Yates, Palestine; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and 20 nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Kevin D. Sahlhoff

Kevin D. Sahlhoff, 63, Bourbon, died March 17, 2023.

He was born July 23, 1959.

He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Sahlhoff, Goshen; daughter, Jessica Heinke, Bremen; sons, Taylor Sahlhoff, Bourbon, and Dane Sahlhoff, Strongville, Ohio; two grandchildren; brothers, Dana Sahlhoff, Henderson, Ky., and Lane Sahlhoff, Bremen; and sisters, Gayle Vautaw, Walton, and Tori Fehr, Goshen.

A celebration of life was held March 25 at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Hilda Lenora Seybert

Hilda Lenora Seybert, 100, Fort Wayne, a native of Milford, died March 21, 2023.

She was born Feb. 22, 1923. On June 7, 1947, she married Paul Seybert, who preceded her in death in 2010.

She is survived by a daughter, Paula Reckley, Elmhurst, Ill.; a son, David Seybert, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date for family and friends.

Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, was in charge of arrangements.

Mike Smith

Mike Smith, 68, Warsaw, died March 17, 2023.

He was born Oct. 16, 1954.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Smith, Warsaw; sons, Lance Smith, Martinsburg, W.Va., and Brian Smith, Valparaiso; a granddaughter; brothers, Brett Smith and Terry Smith, both of Warsaw; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family is grieving privately with no services planned. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Cynthia Lee Tomblin

Cynthia Lee Tomblin, 57, Dewart Lake, Syracuse, died at 9:06 a.m. March 17, 2023.

She was born Feb. 21, 1966. On July 15, 1984, she married Lindsey Mitchell Tomblin; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Christopher Mitchell Tomblin and Amber Tomblin; four grandchildren; brothers, Wayne Whitt and Ricky Whitt; sister, Marsha Churchill; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held March 21 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Syracuse. Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse was in charge of arrangements.

Jay Vanlaningham

Jay Allen Vanlaningham, 54, Milford, died March 21, 2023.

He was born Aug. 25, 1968.

He is survived by his father, Ric (Sandi) Vanlaningham; sister, Kelly Warrick, Mesa; half sisters, Naomi Stouder, Syracuse, and Sarah Nace, Warsaw; girlfriend, Petra DeFreeuw. and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial service is in the planning stages for spring; details for the service will be announced on www. titusfuneralhome.com at a later date.

Clara Wehrly

Clara “Faye” Wehrly, 96, Pierceton, died March 18, 2023.

She was born Dec. 4, 1926. On June 3, 1974, she married Forrest Everett Wehrly, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children, Brenda Mellott, Warsaw, Lewis Ersland, Indianapolis, and Robert Ersland, Pierceton; and two grandchildren.

A graveside service was held March 21 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Richard Weirick

Richard “Dick” Weirick, 90, Warsaw, died March 20, 2023.

He was born Oct. 18, 1932. On May 25, 1957, he married Lucille “Lucy” Dirck; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Jackie Whittaker, Warsaw; son, Terry Weirick, Warsaw; a grandson; brother, Jim Weirick, Warsaw; and sisters, Carolyn Blake, Pierceton, and Sandy Hollingworth, Barbee Lake.

Services were held March 24 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with military honors.

Mitchel Jon Winger

Mitchel Jon Winger, 64, Columbia City, formerly of South Whitley, died at 5:55 a.m. March 18, 2023.

He was born Jan. 1, 1959. On Oct. 2, 1982, he married Rebecca King; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Ryne Winger, Fort Wayne, and Audra Nycz, New York City, N.Y.; three grandchildren; brothers, Michael Winger, Columbia City, and Matthew Winger, Warsaw; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation was held March 21 at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. A private graveside service was held at South Whitley Cemetery.

Elliott O’Brien Yanez

Elliott O’Brien Yanez, 1, Milford, died March 19, 2023.

He was born Oct. 4, 2021.

He is survived by his parents, Christopher Yanez and Brooke Kelly; siblings, Dominic Yanez and Jax Kelly; paternal grandparents, Ken Mounsey and Dominique Putnam; maternal grandparents, Brian and Shea Kelly; two aunts; two uncles; and several cousins.

Services were held March 26 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Cremation followed the service.