O BITUARIES

Jeanne T. Dahl

Passion For Music

Jeanne T. Dahl, Syracuse, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 95.

She was born Oct. 1, 1927, to George and Georgia (Remington) Roemer in Milwaukee, Wis. Jeanne graduated from the Milwaukee school system before moving to Syracuse. There, she began her career as a bartender for local establishments, including the Syracuse American Legion and Dewart Lake Inn.

Jeanne was known for her good sense of humor that could light up a room. Her magnetic personality and warm nature drew people in wherever she went. Raised Catholic, she had a great love for Jesus and an immense passion for music, which led her to play the organ at many different establishments in the area. Jeanne had many musicrelated jobs, including working for the music store in Syracuse and teaching adult chord courses. Her love for music was deeply ingrained within her soul; it was demonstrated through every note she played on the organ. Jeanne also enjoyed getting together with her neighbors to celebrate each other’s birthday each year.

Jeanne is survived by her children, Patricia VanCuren, Robert “B.G.” VanSickle, Kelly Payne and Robert Trolson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oscar Dahl, whom she married on July 30, 1979; and sister, Jovene.

Titus Funeral Home is entrusted with Jeanne’s care. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at Syracuse Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To leave a written condolence, please visit www.titusfuneralhome. com.

Jack Alshouse

Jack Alshouse, 85, Warsaw, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Lake City Place.

He was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Goshen, to Tom and Grace Alshouse. He was a 1956 graduate of Ligonier High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Jack retired from Weatherhead/Dana Corporation after 43 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion in North Webster, as well as the Elks Club in Ligonier.

He is survived by a half brother, Bob (Deborah) Caldwell of Florida. He is also survived by his longtime companion Christina Ritter’s daughters, Donna (Dave) Beard and Kathy VanDiepenbos.

Christina preceded him in death in 2020. He was also preceded by a sister, Sharon.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Calling will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow at the Syracuse Cemetery with military honors.

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Extension Homemakers with the right to use them for fair publicity. Complete contest rules and regulations are printed annually in the Open Class Home & Family Arts Department booklet. You can download a copy from the extension office website at extension. purdue.edu/county/elkhart/openclass-hfa.html or obtain a copy from the office located inside Gate 2 on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746 CR 34, Goshen.

Maria Lynn Arnett

Maria Lynn Arnett, 80, Akron, died at 2:02 p.m. June 25, 2023.

She was born Sept. 25, 1942. On Oct. 11, 1958, she married Adam Arnett Sr. He preceded her in death May 2, 2014.

Surviving are daughters, Sandra Kay Stephen, Prestonsburg, Ky., Teresa Martin, McDowell, Ky., Rita Slone, David, Ky., Sally Shepherd, Mentone, and Crystal Gagnon, Akron; sons, Jeff Arnett, Milford, Mike Arnett, Silver Lake, James Thomas Arnett, Warsaw, and Daniel Arnett, Silver Lake; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Allen Johnson, Michigan, and Elmer Emmitt Johnson, Prestonsburg, Ky.

Services were held June 30 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Douglas Duane Bitting

Douglas “Doug” Duane Bitting, 72, Bourbon, died at 1:05 a.m. June 22, 2023.

He was born Aug. 5, 1950. On June 29, 1996, he married Christine Gardner-Conway. She preceded him in death July 15, 2015.

Surviving are daughters, Apryl Deeter, Nappanee, and Heather Chupp, Bourbon; sons, Chad Bitting, Goshen, Courtney Bitting, Etna Green, and Joshua Bitting, Arkansas; stepchildren, Mat Conway, Cromwell, Kelli Rolston, Syracuse, and Trent Conway, Muncie; 17 grandchildren; 23 stepgrandchildren; five greatgrandchildren and five more on the way; two stepgreat-grandchildren and one on the way; and siblings, Susan Matthews, New Paris, Jimmie Bitting, Goshen, Steven Bitting, Texas, and John Bitting, Elkhart.

Services were held June 26 at

Nappanee First Brethren Church. Burial was in Syracuse Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Robert Allen Border

Robert Allen Border, 88, Bourbon, died June 22, 2023.

He was born July 21, 1935. On Sept. 6, 1957, he married Zada Klingerman; she survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Lorle Cooper, Tippecanoe, and Julle Dienfenbaugh, North Manchester; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Border, Bourbon; and sisters, Sarah Feldman, South Bend, and Shirley Everest, Warsaw.

A celebration of life was held June 29 at The Wooded Knot, Tippecanoe. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, was in charge of arrangements.

Richard David Capps

Richard David “Rick” Capps, 49, Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, died June 26, 2023.

He was born Dec. 25, 1973. On July 1, 1995, he married Amy Cross. She preceded him in death April 22, 2023.

He is survived by his father, David Capps, Springport; and three nephews.

A graveside service will take place at noon Wednesday, July 5, at Mocks Cemetery, North Webster. A time of fellowship will follow at Leesburg United Methodist Church, 111 W. Prairie St., Leesburg, following the service. Titus Funeral Home of North Webster is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Allen Cooper

Michael Allen Cooper, 68, Ligonier, died June 25, 2023.

He was born June 30, 1954.

He is survived by a daughter, Christina McDonald, Millersburg; a granddaughter; siblings, Jack Cooper, Jim Cooper, Mary Harris and Sandra Clair; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held June 29 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.

Jennifer Marie Dunn

Jennifer Marie (Macias) Dunn, 40, Syracuse, died June 24, 2023.

She was born June 20, 1983.

Surviving are her children, Anna Macias, Goshen, Lillian Macias and Gabriel Macias, both of Ligonier, and Thomas Dunn, Warsaw; her mother, Sandi Hibbs, Oxford, Ark.; stepmother, Wanda Parrett, Larwill; grandmother, Lenora Stump, Warsaw; sister, Rebecca Sielesnew, North Manchester; and siblings, Angela Rucker and Daniel Schuh, both of Warsaw.

Services were held July 1 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Snodgrass Cemetery, Larwill.

Philip Dale Esenwein

Philip Dale Esenwein, 74, Leesburg, died June 21, 2023.

He was born May 7, 1949.

He is survived by a daughter, Amber Crawford-Esenwein, Miami Beach, Fla.; son, Jon Esenwein, Pierceton; two grandsons; one greatgrandson; and sister, Sherry Paugh.

A graveside service is in the planning stages. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Peggy Ann Gerkin

Peggy Ann Gerkin, 79, Leesburg, died June 20, 2023.

She was born Jan. 2, 1944. On April 19, 1974, she married Thomas E. “TomEG” Gerkin. He preceded her in death July 22, 2008.

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We moved to a lease program. The machines in the photo were all in operating condition when taken out of service in April of this year.

The leasing company offered no trade-in and we have no use for these machines today.

Machines may be inspected between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. There is no guarantee or warranty offered or implied.

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She is survived by a sister, Nancy Dirck, Warsaw; three nephews; a sister-in-law, Doris Heisler, Warsaw; numerous cousins; lots of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews; and Cody, the cat.

Services were held June 28 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, North Webster.

Betty J. Hamilton

Betty J. (Krusinski) Hamilton, 93, South Bend, died June 23, 2023.

She was born Sept. 23, 1929. On June 15, 1947, she married Clifford Hamilton, who preceded her in death in 2017.

Surviving are her children, Karla Barnum, Mishawaka, and Douglas Hamilton, South Bend; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters, Delores Huff, Leesburg, and Sharon Vandewalle, South Bend.

Services were held June 28 at Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, South Bend. Interment will take place at a later date at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.

Richard L. Heldenbrand

Richard Lee “Dick” Heldenbrand, 91, Goshen, died June 22, 2023.

He was born June 3, 1932. On May 2, 1964, he married Ruth Alexandra McDaniel; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Samuel Heldenbrand, Malaga, Spain; two grandsons; and sister, Arla Mae McNeff, Burnsville, Minn.

Services were held June 29 at Bible Baptist Church, Wakarusa. A private burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Warsaw. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in charge of arrangements.

Fred Thomas Kinch

Fred Thomas Kinch, 81, Claypool, died June 24, 2023.

He was born Feb. 14, 1942. On July 9, 1967, he married Susan Parker; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Joseph Kinch, Claypool; daughter, Belinda Shepherd, Owasso, Okla.; two grandchildren; and brother, Louis Gene Kinch, North Manchester. Services were held June 28 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Spring Creek Cemetery, Pierceton.

Mary Jane Knudsen

Mary Jane Knudsen, 93, died June 23, 2023.

She was born July 16, 1929. In June 1951, she married Robert Knudsen, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children, Joyce Knudsen, Diane Cressman, Robert Knudsen Jr., Mary Louise Creager, Theodore Knudsen and Judith Johnson; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Syra- cuse Cemetery. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Albert Charles Lane

Albert Charles Lane, 98, Goshen, died June 27, 2023.

He was born April 12, 1925. On Aug. 21, 1948, he married Marion Brunea, who preceded him in death Dec. 30, 2002. On July 29, 2006, he married Dorothy Rock, who preceded him in death July 11, 2019.

Surviving are sons, Albert John Lane, New Paris, and Steven Charles Lane, Warsaw; and a grandson.

A private graveside service will be held at Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Betty I. Malone

Betty I. Malone, 89, Goshen, died June 24, 2023.

She was born Dec. 28, 1933. On Jan. 26, 1950, she married Max E. Malone. He preceded her in death April 12, 2012.

Surviving are sons, Steven Malone, Syracuse, and Scott Malone, South Bend; four grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren.

A private family graveside service was held at Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Cherish S. Morrissette

Cherish Starr Morrissette, 37, Warsaw, died June 24, 2023.

She was born May 10, 1986.

Surviving are her parents, Rita (Fields) Sloderbeck and Eddie Dawson, both of Warsaw; her oldest sister, Chasity Taylor; brothers, Tyler, Mike and Darryl Dawson; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation was held June 30 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Services were private. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Debra Lynn Nick

Debra Lynn Nick, 62, Bremen, died June 26, 2023.

She was born Sept. 26, 1960.

Surviving are siblings, Ron Yacuk, Houston, Texas, Chuck Yacuk, Kouts, and Dawn Jones, Elkhart; her husband, Charles Nick, Bremen; her children, Derek Nick, Nappanee, Justin Nick and Benjamin Nick, both of Indianapolis; four grandchildren; and four grandpups.

Services were held June 30 at Bremen Missionary Church. Entombment was in Bremen Cemetery Mausoleum. Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, was in charge of arrangements.

Vickie E. Peters

Vickie E. Peters, 74, Bremen, died at 6:30 a.m. June 28, 2023.

She was born Sept. 25, 1948.

She is survived by her significant other, Daniel Newell, Bremen; son, Richard Peters, Nappanee; a grandson; and siblings, Zed Hendricks and

Peggy Krauter, both of Bremen. Per her wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial visitation will take place at a later date. Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, is in charge of arrangements.

Robin Ann Rasor

Robin Ann Rasor, 73, Warsaw, died June 23, 2023.

She was born April 21, 1950.

Surviving are her brothers, Andy, Bloomington, and Aaron, Carmel, Calif.; and cousins, nieces and nephews. She has been cremated and no memorial service has been planned yet. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Dorsey Hurl Rhoades

Dorsey Hurl Rhoades, 91, Kokomo, a native of Warsaw, died at 5:35 p.m. June 28, 2023.

He was born Nov. 24, 1931. On Oct. 6, 1998, he married Barbara Crouch Sorrell; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Marla LaRue, James Rhoades, David Rhoades, Lisa Cassell, Linda Brantley and Crystal Zentz; 23 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, at Bible Baptist Church, 2635 S. Dixon Road, Kokomo. Military honors will be provided by the United States Air Force and the Kokomo VFW Military Rites Team. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at the church. Stout & Son Funeral Homes has been entrusted with arrangements.

Arden Paul Rider

Arden Paul Rider, 96, Warren, formerly of North Webster, died June 28, 2023.

He was born Jan. 13, 1927. On Sept. 28, 1945, he married Esther Marie Martin, who preceded him in death in 2020.

He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Rider; daughters-in-law, Nora Kametani and Beth Rider; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Aaron Rider; sisters, Norma Elma Roose and Joy Ann Legett; and brother-in-law, Gail “Speedy” Martin. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. He will be laid to rest beside his wife at Scott Keister Cemetery. Following the burial, a gathering of family and friends will continue back at the funeral home from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Donna J. Rookstool

Donna J. Rookstool, 88, Goshen, died at 7:05 p.m. June 26, 2023. She was born Oct. 26, 1934. On Aug. 14, 1954, she married Robert Rookstool. He preceded her in death

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Surviving are daughters, Deb Billet and Kim Wise, both of Goshen; two grandsons; and three great-grandchildren and one on the way.

Services were held July 1 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Samuel P. Showalter

Samuel “Sam” P. Showalter, 81, Nappanee, died at 4 a.m. June 23, 2023.

He was born Jan. 1, 1942. On Nov. 28, 1963, he married Janet Smith; she survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Dawn Keb, South Bend, and Laura Saggav, San Tan Valley, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pat Taylor, Harrisonburg, Va.

A memorial service was held June 29 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Wanda J. Simison

Wanda J. Simison, 71, Warsaw, died June 25, 2023.

She was born Feb. 2, 1952. On June 2, 1984, she married Rick Simison; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Chad King, Elkhart, and Troy King, Warsaw; stepchildren, Faith Pence, Greensboro, and Ron Simison and Echo Tingler, both of Indianapolis; five grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and siblings, Linda Allen, Warsaw, and Ron Allen, Lagro.

Services were held July 3 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

John A. Simpson

John A. “Hippie” Simpson, 75, died at 3:39 a.m. June 24, 2023.

He was born Aug. 28, 1947. He married Carolyn Ullery.

Surviving are daughters, Melissa Marie Simpson, Warsaw, Joni Maranda Zook, Claypool, Tiffany Heather Lyon and Emily Alyse Wysong; his “granddaughter;” siblings, Peggy Hachmann, Timothy Bryant and Sally Burton; and nieces and nephews.

Services were held July 1 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial with military honors followed in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Anita

St. Germain-Miller

Anita St. Germain-Miller, 86, Goshen, died at 10 a.m. June 24, 2023. She was born Jan. 27, 1937. On March 3, 1957, she married Winston E. St. Germain, who preceded her in death Oct. 8, 2004. On Jan. 7, 2006, she married Ora Monroe Miller, who preceded her in death May 19, 2015.

Surviving are daughters, Ann Popenfoose, Syracuse, and Karyn Mitchell, Ossian; sons, Gregory St. Germain and Brent St. Germain, both of Goshen; four grandchildren;

Services were held June 30 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Karen Sue Thomas

Karen Sue Thomas, 82, Winona Lake, died June 22, 2023.

She was born Aug. 14, 1940.

Surviving are her children, Kelly Wogoman, Warsaw, and Brian Thomas, Indianapolis; sister, Wilberta “Bert” Baker, Pierceton; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Services were held June 29 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Joann Vock

Joann “Jo” Vock, 86, Leesburg, died June 17, 2023.

She was born May 26, 1937. On Sept. 20, 1975, she married Donald Vock, who preceded her in death in 2017.

She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Curt Schacht, Leesburg; stepdaughters, Dawn Thomas, Ocean City, Md., and Eve Veljasevic, Island Lake, Ill.; stepson, Mark Vock, Bessemer, Ala.; brother-in-law, Harold Vock, Itasca, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; her loyal companion, Pickles; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.

Come celebrate Jo’s life and share memories from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Jo’s home. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Jean Ann Wallace

Jean Ann Wallace, 78, Winona Lake, died at 3:13 a.m. June 27, 2023.

She was born March 9, 1945. On March 8, 1968, she married Frank Eugene Wallace. He preceded her in death Feb. 26, 2006.

She is survived by a daughter, Teffinie Bontrager, Syracuse; stepson, Steven Wallace, Alaska; three grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Eicher, Leo; brothers, Charles Middaugh, Argos, and Carl Middaugh, Bourbon; and sister-in-law, Sharon Middaugh, Plymouth.

Services were held June 30 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Milford Cemetery.

Robert L. Warner

Robert “Bob” L. Warner, 68, died June 21, 2023.

He was born Dec. 1, 1954. On March 12, 1990, he married Dixie Golden; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Lacie Warner, Kristina Warner, Michelle Durr, Robert Warner Jr., Ashli Tanner, all of Plymouth, Jake Vories, Warsaw, Heather Pittman, Plymouth, and Amber Pittman, Rochester; sister, Penny Fisher, Plymouth; brother, Nick Warner, Plymouth; 20 grandchildren; sister-inlaw, Alria Warner; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held July 1 at JohnsonDanielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Burial was in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Paul L. Wixson

Paul L. “Turk” Wixson, 92, De Leon Springs, Fla., died Jan. 16, 2023.

He was born March 20, 1930. On June 28, 1950, he married Virginia Brill, who preceded him in death in July 1998.

He is survived by his companion, Betty Poppy; daughters, Luann Yoder, Winfield, Pa., Paula Bramblett, Plant City, Fla., and Connie Morgan, Syracuse; a bonus daughter, Angie Bowman, Deltona, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 10 bonus grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 6, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial will follow at 12:15 p.m. at Syracuse Cemetery with full military honors.