OBITUARIES

Richard L. Yoder

Former Research Chemist

Richard L. Yoder, 87, Elkhart, died Monday, June 19, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born Jan. 31, 1936, in Silver Lake to Jonas and Dorothy (Metzger) Yoder. On June 24, 1956, he married Marilyn Kreis in Silver Lake.

After graduating from Silver Lake High School in 1954 and then Manchester College/University, he worked as a research chemist for Miles Inc. (Bayer) for 36 years.

He served in the National Guard and Army Reserves. Richard also was a volunteer at Camp Alexander Mack in Milford for many years, as well as serving many times with the Church of the Brethren Disaster Ministries in various locations.

Richard enjoyed service in the church, gardening, raising sheep for 20 years, woodworking, golf, traveling and family and friends.

He leaves behind his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Becky Yoder, South Bend; son, Rick (Angela) Yoder, Wakarusa; grandson, Shawn Yoder; stepgrandson, Brayden Bitting; a brother, Dan (Jan) Yoder, Claypool; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Yoder; and two sisters, Colleen Helvey Felabom and Sara “Sally” Yoder.

Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. There was also a one hour of visitation prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, June 23, at Elkhart Valley Church of the Brethren, 24955 CR 24, Elkhart. Pastor Brad Hardesty officiated. Burial followed at Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Camp Alexander Mack, Milford; Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester; or a charity of donor’s choice.

John Marvin Dalton

Former Bank CEO

John Marvin Dalton passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023.

John was born in Marion on March 25, 1934, to Bertha (Long) and Cecil Dalton. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1953 and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business in 1957.

Preceding him in death was his wife of 50 years, Nancy Hanley. They married in 1957.

He is survived by his children, Daphne (David) Hess, Blacklick, Ohio, and Syd (Kerry) Minter, Ligonier; grandchildren, Eric Hess, Blacklick, Ohio, Kylie Hess, Rockville, Md., Jack (Brittany) Minter, Ryan Minter and Kara Minter; and Minter grandchildren, Arianna and Jack Jr.

It was said that the only stranger to John was the person he never met. He was the number one supporter of his two daughters and their spouses. He adored his grandchildren and was never shy about telling anyone about their accomplishments. John had a huge heart. He helped so many people throughout his life. Both he and Nancy were extremely giving and believed in “paying it forward.” John’s life was a blessing, his memory a treasure, loved beyond words and will be missed deeply by his family.

John served in the United States Air Force Reserves 1957-1962. He spent his career in banking at Marion National Bank (1958-1962) and First Federal Savings Bank/Mutual Federal from 1962-1999. He served as the president, CEO and chairman of the board.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of American (HDSA) Central Ohio Chapter, P.O. Box 2213, Columbus, OH 43216.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 22. Calling at noon followed by his memorial service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Bremen; maternal grandparents, Herman and Elnora Miller, Etna Green; maternal great-grandparents, Delbert and Sylvia Schwartz, Etna Green; four uncles; two aunts; and five cousins.

Graveside services were held June 19 at Cedar Road Cemetery, Bremen. Sharon

Grace

Nethercutt

Sharon Grace Nethercutt, 62, Columbia City, died at 3:16 p.m. June 20, 2023.

She was born Dec. 6, 1960. In 1979, she married David T. Harris and later married Kurt Nethercutt in 1983.

She is survived by a son, David Harris, Syracuse; a granddaughter; siblings, Susan Wallner, Denver, Colo., Shirley Hinman, Roselawn, and Samuel St. Clair, Larwill; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date near her hometown of Fletcher’s Lake. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, was in charge of arrangements.

Walter O. Noffsinger

Walter O. Noffsinger, 90, Florida, died June 2, 2023.

He was born April 25, 1933. On Aug. 26, 1966, he married Patricia “Patty” Noffsinger, who preceded him in death in October 2018.

Becky Brower

Becky Brower, 68, Syracuse, died June 19, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services-Owen Chapel of Syracuse.

Janet Bryant

Janet Bryant, 68, died June 20, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw.

Amanda B. Burkholder

Amanda B. (Kilmer) Burkholder, 74, Wakarusa, died at 2:33 a.m. June 20, 2023.

She was born Oct. 30, 1948. On Nov. 23, 1971, she married Levi Burkholder.

SS: IN THE KOSCIUSKO CIRCUIT COURT I CAUSE NUMBER: 43C01-2306-MI-000040 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

JACOB ANDREW SCHROEDER

By JILL ANN SCHROEDER and DAVID WAYNE SCHROEDER, his next-of-friend

SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jill Schroeder and David Schroeder have filed a Petition in the Kosciusko Circuit Court to change the name of her son, Jacob Andrew Schroeder, to Venn Aurora Schroeder, said Petition having been filed on the 12th day of June, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Kosciusko Circuit Court has set said Petition for hearing on the 11th day of August, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. before said Court in the Kosciusko County Circuit Court, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw, Indiana.

Pursuant to I.C. 34-28-2-3, et seq., anyone having an interest in this matter has a right to file an objection to this Petition and to appear at the hearing.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court on this 12th day of June, 2023.

Ann Torpy, Clerk Kosciusko Circuit Court

Antony Garza (#19798-43) Garza Law Office

Attorney for Petitioner 208 W. Ft. Wayne Street Warsaw, Indiana 46580

Telephone: (574) 268-2721

He preceded her in death Oct. 8, 2013.

Surviving are daughters, Alma Ramer, Wakarusa, Lucinda Martin, Rochester, and Rhoda Imhoff, New Paris; sons, Virgil Burkholder, Rochester, Titus Burkholder, Goshen, Lee Allen Burkholder, Fenwick, Mich., and Alson Burkholder, Wakarusa; 42 grandchildren; brothers, Harvey Kilmer, Versailles, Mo., and Rufus Kilmer, Latham, Mo.; sister, Nancy Ramer, Tippecanoe; and sisters-in-law, Fannie Martin, Hubbardston, Mich., Annie Kilmer and Ella Kilmer, both of Versailles, Mo.

Services were held June 23 at Richland Center Old Order Mennonite Church, Rochester. Burial was in the church cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in charge of arrangements.

William Byer

William “Bill” Byer, 82, Warsaw and Chapman Lake, died June 14, 2023.

He was born Sept. 10, 1940.

He is survived by his wife, Kay “Katie” Siebenthal Byer; children, William Todd Byer, Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Mindy Lawson, Loveland, Colo.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, George Byer Jr., Knox; two nieces; and three nephews.

A life celebration was held June 29 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with full military honors.

Tamra L. Carlin

Tamra L. (Menzie) Carlin, 76, Pierceton, died June 19, 2023.

She was born Jan. 17, 1947.

Surviving are daughters, Sherri Carlin, Pierceton, and Kristi Webster, Warsaw; brother, Bob Menzie, Auburn; sister, Becky Menzie, Chicago, Ill.; and five grandchildren.

All services will be private. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Phillip D. Esenwein

Phillip D. Esenwein, 74, Leesburg, died June 21, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home, Owen Chapel, North Webster.

Stella Hatfield

Stella Hatfield, 96, Leesburg, formerly of Trenton, Ohio, died June 22, 2023.

She was born April 26, 1927.

She is survived by a son, Stephen Hatfield; three grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 at Elk Creek

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

Joseph D. Harlan

Joseph D. Harlan, 83, Cromwell, died June 16, 2023.

He was born Feb. 25, 1940. On Aug. 22, 1965, he married Connie Kissinger. She preceded him in death March 27, 2019.

He is survived by a son, Don Harlan, Cromwell; a grandson; and brothers, John Harlan, Ligonier, and Mike Harlan, Columbia City.

Services were held June 23 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. A cremation committal followed the service at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center, Ligonier.

Tina Renee Hay

Tina Renee Hay, 57, Warsaw, died June 5, 2023.

She was born Nov. 20, 1965. On May 23, 2015, she married Robert Hay; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Nathan Cline, Sterling Hay and Devin Hay.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at George Highlander’s Bar and Grill, 204 E. State St., Etna Green. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Lee Howard Jr.

Lee Howard Jr., 70, Wabash, died at 3:40 a.m. Dec. 31, 2022.

He was born Dec. 10, 1952. On June 27, 1970, he married Linda Hooks; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, David Howard, Wabash; daughters, Tracy McMahan, Montevideo, Minn., Brenda Hetzner, Denver, and Maggie Howard, Wabash; six grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; a brother, Paul Howard, Nappanee; and a sister, Sue Clemons, Cromwell.

A celebration of life was held June 24 at the Wabash Moose Lodge. McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash, was in charge of arrangements.

Richard L. Ihnen

Richard L. “Dick” Ihnen, 70, Warsaw, formerly of North Manchester, died June 17, 2023.

He was born Nov. 20, 1952.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Ihnen, Warsaw; daughter, Heather Marlow, Millersburg; sons, Alex Ihnen,

Cincinnati, Ohio, and Kent Shepherd, Warsaw; daughter, Jody Hand, Warsaw; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Susan Dockter, Fort Wayne; brother, Brian Ihnen, Suffolk, Va.; and sister-in-law, Connie Ihnen, North Manchester.

Services were held June 24 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw.

Reva J. Johnson

Reva J. Johnson, 74, Silver Lake, died at noon June 21, 2023.

She was born Nov. 22, 1948. On May 28, 1971, she married Floyd Johnson; he survives.

Arrangements are being handled by FairHaven Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF KOSCIUSKO

She is also survived by a son, Dave Huffman, Wabash; daughters, Deanna Anderson, Warsaw, Berneda Runkel, Claypool, and Tonya Rhoades, Columbia City; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister, Jackie Sleighter, North Manchester.

Services were held June 26 at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Renee McFadden

Renee Fancher McFadden, 64, died June 17, 2023.

She was born June 23, 1958.

She is survived by her husband, Dave McFadden; children, Rachel and Sam; mother, Doris Carpenter; and brothers, Joseph, Jon and Neil.

A memorial service was held June 23 at Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Lola D. Meinert

Lola D. Meinert, 96, Bourbon, died June 18, 2023.

She was born Feb. 12, 1927.

Surviving are her children, Dennis Meinert, Fort Wayne, Marilyn Holbrook, Bourbon, Michael Meinert, Bourbon, Sandra Campbell, Akron, Melinda Klotz, Warsaw, and Julie Hayn, Plymouth; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Troup, Dyer; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held June 25 at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.

Stephen James Miller

Stephen James Miller was stillborn at 2:06 p.m. June 16, 2023.

Surviving are his children, Mary Jane Calbeck, Ligonier, W. John Noffsinger, Dayton, Ohio, Cheryl Ross, Elkhart, David Lee Noffsinger, Elkhart, and Jennifer Baughman, Columbia City; 15 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial gathering was held June 19 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Syracuse.

Clyde Edwin Rector

Clyde Edwin Rector, 85, Dewart Lake, died June 16, 2023.

He was born March 23, 1938. On June 9, 1960, he married Peggy Joyce Bevan; she survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Cindy Vining, Susan Slocum and Missy Kirkham, all of Dewart Lake; godson, Michael Brown, Thompson Station, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; a brother, Pastor Donald Rector; brother-in-law, Chip Bevan; three nieces; and two nephews.

A celebration of life was held June 22 at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Milford.

Tomas

Reyna

Tomas Reyna, 55, Warsaw, died June 17, 2023.

He was born Feb. 11, 1968.

Surviving are his children, Elianna and Daniel Reyna; life partner, Leonor Pulido; mother, Paulina Reyna; siblings, Rudy Reyna, Rosa Styles, Patricia LaFollette, Annette King, Linda Gelbaugh, Ruben and Kendra Creighbaum; and many nieces and nephews.

A life celebration service with military honors was held June 22 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw. Burial was in Marion National Cemetery.

Brian Michael

Sanders

Brian Michael Sanders, 30, Columbia City, died June 20, 2023.

He was born April 29, 1993.

He is survived by his mother, Penny Matchett, Columbia City; father, Donald Sanders Jr., Wawaka; siblings, Megan Sanders, Albion, Keara Young, Auburn, Harold Keith Matchett and Joseph Adam Sanders, both of Columbia City, Ingrid Matchett, Churubusco, Kaylee Coverstone, Mishawaka, and Brett Coverstone, Elkhart; grandparents, Karen Kline, Columbia City, Don Sanders Sr., Ligonier, and Pinkie Sanders, West Virginia; two aunts; two uncles; three nieces; two nephews; and numerous cousins.

Visitation was held June 27 at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Jerry Leon Secrist

Jerry Leon Secrist, 85, rural Mentone, died at 4:26 p.m. June 16, 2023.

Surviving are his parents Duane and Lisa (Miller) Miller, Bremen; paternal grandparents, Leon and Dorothy Miller, Continued on page 9

He was born Aug. 19, 1937. On Sept. 24, 1988, he married Mary Walker Bu-