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Eugene Leroy Grimm

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Eugene Leroy Grimm, 83, Claypool, passed away at 9:34 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at his home.

He was born on Nov. 7, 1933 in Mishawaka to John E. and Helen Mabel (Cowan) Grimm.

He moved to the Warsaw area in the 1940’s and attended Warsaw High School.  On July 17, 1965 in Warsaw he married Karen Ann Rollings who survives. He retired in 1998 from Warsaw Engineering & Fabrication as a heavy equipment operator.

He was on several bowling leagues over the years, loved to pitch horseshoes and play dominoes and cards.

He is survived by his wife Karen; three daughters: Katie (Chuck) Anderson, Howe; Jeannie (Randy) Zorn, Warsaw; and Marsha Worrell, Ligonier; two sons: Rob (Crystal) Grimm, Warsaw; Greg (Donata) Grimm, Claypool; ten grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; a brother, Richard Grimm, Rochester.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Marge, brother, Ted, and uncle, Carl Cowan.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw, IN. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Harvest Community Church, 512 S. Seventh Street, Pierceton, IN with Pastor Glenn Hall officiating.

To send condolences to the family in Mr. Grimm’s memory please visit www.cremationservicesofkosciusko.com


Joseph E. Felke

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Joseph E. Felke, 66, Claypool, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Saturday Feb. 11, 2017 at his home.

He was born on Nov. 25, 1950 in Plymouth, the son of Francis Edward and Evelyn Joan (Owens) Felke. On April 8, 2004 in Claypool, he married Marsha Welch and she survives.

Joseph had worked in advertising at the Times-Union Newspaper in Warsaw for over forty years. He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War and had been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. He enjoyed horse racing, playing cards but most of all enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending all of their events.

Survivors include his wife, Marsha Felke, Claypool; children, Tressa Marie and husband Rod Mohler, Hoffman Estates, Ill.; Marc Joseph and wife Desiree Felke, Plymouth; Cassandra Lynn Felke, Hoffman Estates, Ill.; step daughter, Amy and husband Aaron Bird, Rochester; grandchildren: Anthony Felke, Nicholas Felke, Miguel Felke, Morgan Mohler, Mackenzie Bird, Miranda Felke, Brooklynn Felke, Mariah Felke; parents: Ed and Joan Felke, Rochester, Indiana, brother, Mike Felke, Rochester, Indiana and niece, Brandy Babcock, Buchanan, Michigan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester with Rev. Michael McKinney officiating. Friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, where military graveside services will be conducted.

Dennis Brown — PENDING

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Dennis Brown, 66, Claypool, died Sunday, March 26, 2017, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. … Read More

Carolyn Sue Hartman — PENDING

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Carolyn Sue Hartman, 78, Claypool, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw. … Read More

Doris Ann Cook — PENDING

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Doris Ann Cook, 80, Claypool, died at 10:38 p.m., March 29, 2017 in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home. … Read More

Hollie Mullins

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Hollie Mullins, 79, of Claypool passed away at 4:13 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 in her residence.

On Jan. 14, 1938, she was born in Happy, Kentucky to Wesley and Gertrude (Combs) Lawson.  She was united in marriage to Roy Mullins on May 8, 1954 in Kentucky.  He preceded her in death on June 20, 1973.

Hollie Mullins

Living most of her life in Kosciusko County, Hollie was a homemaker.  She was also a member of Church of Christ, Columbia City.

Hollie is survived by three children, Gale Grimm, Claypool, Roy Mullins, Claypool and Penny (and spouse Bill) Hendrickson, Pierceton; her sister, Nan Jent, White Lake, Michigan; four grandchildren, Brittney (and spouse Jordan) Routson, Kenya Hendrickson and her fiancé Todd Prophet, Trenten Hendrickson, Kindra Mullins and five great grandchildren; Hudson, Hayden and Heath Routson and Lacee and Preston Lambert.  

She was also preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Vickie Tolson, three sisters, Euna Mae Creech, Delphia Caudill, Floretta Creech and her brother, Dewey Lawson.

A funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday, April 5 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Pastor Larry Reynolds officiating.  Burial will be in Grove Chapel Cemetery, Claypool.

Visitation hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollie Mullins Funeral Fund, C/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, Indiana 46580.

To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Marna Clouser — PENDING

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Marna Clouser, 63, of rural Claypool, (Beaver Dam Lake) passed Sunday, April 16  at her residence.

Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Marna D. Clouser

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Marna D. Clouser, 63, rural Claypool, (Beaver Dam Lake) passed Sunday, April 16, at her residence.

She was born on Jan. 27, 1954, in Elwood, to Daniel Franklin and Laveda (Collins) Longenecker. She married on Aug. 3, 1975, in Tipton County, to Michael K. Clouser, he survives.

She retired from Kosciusko Community Hospital where she had been a registered nurse from 1987 to 2009. At KCH she served as ICU Manager for several years.

She graduated from Wendell L. Wilkie High School, Elwood, in 1972. She studied nursing at Indiana University of Kokomo and then Indiana Wesleyan of Ft. Wayne. She always enjoyed nursing and helping people. She groomed and cared for their prized Havanese dogs. Marna and her son Damon traveled showing dogs in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana. She also loved to spend time with her foster grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband: Michael Clouser, Beaver Dam Lake; a son: Damon Clouser, Beaver Dam Lake; brother: Anthony Haneline, Yellow Creek Lake; Dorrell Haneline, Fort McCoy, Fla.; a foster son: Joe Runyon, Beaver Dam Lake; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother: David Longenecker.

Services will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 20, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with the Bogard Brothers officiating. Burial will take place with her family at a later date. Visitation hours will take place from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, April 20, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Memorial contributions can be made to The Marna Clouser Scholarship Fund through the Kosciusko Community Foundation.


John E. Hanish — PENDING

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John E. Hanish, 81, Claypool, died at 3:08 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. … Read More

Martha ‘Avo’ Burkhart — PENDING

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Martha “Avo” Burkhart, 87, of Claypool, passed away at 10:28 a.m. on  Friday, April 28, 2017 in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. … Read More

Martha Avo Burkhart — UPDATED

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Martha Avo Burkhart, 87, Claypool, passed away at 10:28 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2017, in her residence. She was born Oct. 4, 1929 in Greenup County, Ky. to Charles and Beulah Jane (Sexton) Goble.

She was united in marriage to Chad Burkhart on March 24, 1950 in Warsaw. She was formerly employed by Jomac, Inc. and Uniroyal, Inc., both of Warsaw. She was active, along with her husband Chad in the establishment and operation of several community churches including the Gravel Road Church, Packerton Freewill Baptist, First Freewill Baptist and Victory Christian Center. Furthermore, they operated a community Food Bank from their Claypool home.

Survivors include her children: Larry Joe (spouse Gale) Burkhart of Warsaw; Brenda Kay (spouse Robert) Haywood of Claypool; Wayne (spouse Tina) Burkhart of Columbia City; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Burkhart of Winona Lake; and brother Eddie Goble of Waterloo. In addition, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband Chad, sons David and Taylor, one granddaughter Rachel along with sisters Delmon, Arie, Clara and Berdelle.

Visitation hours are scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 5 at First Freewill Baptist Church of Claypool. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. on Friday with Pastors Johnny Miller, Terry Bradford and David Cripe officiating. Private interment services will be in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to: 

Shrine Children’s Hospital              KC Riley’s Kids Funds C/o Kosciusko Community Foundation

2211 N. Oak Park Ave.                   102 E. Market St.

Chicago, IL 60707 or                       Warsaw, IN 46580

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

Roy B. Zimmerman

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Roy B. Zimmerman, 73, Goshen, died peacefully at home, at 7:20 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017.

He had been in declining health for one year and was looking forward to meeting his Savior and reuniting with his three children that had preceded him in death.

Roy was born March 20, 1944 in Foraker to John  W. and Esther (Bauman) Zimmerman.  He had lived his lifetime in this area. On Nov. 28, 1965 he married Anna Mary Shirk.

Roy was a member of Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church. He was a Dairy farmer and owned Michiana Wheel Polishing. He served in 1-W Service in Kokomo and was on the Haiti MGMH Board.

Roy enjoyed spending time with his family.

Roy is survived by his wife, Anna Mary; children, Valerie (Todd) Martin, Claypool, Janell (Allen) Martin, Goshen, Sharon (Rodney) Ramer, New Paris, Jonathan (Marlene) Zimmerman, Goshen, Kimberly (Adam) Ramer, New Paris; 35 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, Merle (Verna) Zimmerman, Elkhart, Arthur (Lois) Zimmerman, Nappanee; and sisters, Mary Ann VanPelt, Edith Martin, Erma (Robert) Ramer, all of Goshen.  He was preceded in death by children, Galen, Cynthia,and Julia Zimmerman; granddaughter, Erica Martin; brothers, Kenneth, Norman, Melvin Zimmerman; and brother-in-laws, Perry VanPelt and Charles Martin.

Family and friends may call from 6-8 Tuesday, May 23 and 2-4, 6-8 Wednesday, May 24 at the Ramer Mennonite Youth Center. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 25th at Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Gale C. Decker

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Gale C. Decker, 87, Claypool, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017 in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

On March 20, 1930, she was born in Paducah, Ky. to Bryce and Mabel (Gale) Phillipson. She was united in marriage to Charles Decker on Sept. 8, 1957 in Winona Lake, Indiana, who preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 2002.

Living most of her life in Kosciusko County, Gale graduated from Warsaw High School, Class of 1948. She was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting and going on trips. She also was a member of the Lunch Bunch Group for many years.

She is survived by four sons, Eric Decker, Burket; Cedric Decker, New Paris; Tom Decker, Claypool; Dan Decker, Warsaw; her daughter, Karen Bland, Indianapolis; seventeen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Gale is preceded in death by two sisters.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 26 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw with Pastor Denny Bollenbacher officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Visitation hours will be from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. Thursday, May 25 in the funeral chapel.

To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

William L. O’Hara

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William L. “Bill” O’Hara, 90, rural Claypool, died at 5:48 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 at his home. He was born Sept. 16, 1926 in Laketon, Indiana to Clyde O’Hara and Grace (Flora) Haupert.

Bill was a 1946 graduate of Chester High School, North Manchester, and was a US Army veteran, serving during WWII. He married Kathryn E. “Kate” Renicker in Warsaw, Indiana, on May 1, 1948; she died Nov. 2, 2013. He was a plumber for Miller & Sons, in Silver Lake, retiring in 1988, and also owned O’Hara bottle gas from 1953-1971. Bill enjoyed visiting, mowing, and raising farm animals.

He is survived by three children: Patrick J. O’Hara of Wabash; Danny L. (Loni) O’Hara of Claypool; and Mary Ann (Jack) Bever of Lagro; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Steele of North Manchester; son-in-law, Mark S. Young of Mentone; 20 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by parents, son, Scott Dee O’Hara, daughter, Joy Lea Young, six brothers, one sister, one great-grandson.

Graveside services and burial will be 2 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2017, at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester, with Erin Huiras officiating. Friends may call 4-7 p.m, Thursday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester.

Preferred memorial is the Family of William L. “Bill” O’Hara.

Georgianna Grubbs

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Georgianna Grubbs, 91, Claypool, died at 12:10 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw.

She was born on Dec. 28, 1925 in Mishawaka to Ray and Della Fern (Holloway) Dillingham.

Her first marriage was to William Elwin Teel, who passed away Dec. 24, 1960. She then married on Oct. 30, 1964 in Mentone to Raymond H. Grubbs, he survives.

She worked in years past for Lake Trail Restaurant, Cooper’s Department Store, Teel’s Restaurant, and 25 years for Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation as a custodian and a cook. She also worked part-time at the Kosciusko County Jail.

She graduated from Mentone High School. She was a charter member of the Mentone Legion Auxiliary. She was honored as one of the parade Marshals for the Mentone Egg Festival. She was head of the Indiana Girls State for the community and was proud to have been Poppy Champion. She was a member of the Riverview Community Church of Tippecanoe. She loved to watch Tippecanoe Valley sports and enjoyed supporting her family.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond; her daughters: Connie Haney, Mentone; Donita (Steve) Secrist, Warsaw; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, two step children and three infant brothers.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 26 at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Services will follow at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27.

Memorial Contributions are open to the donor’s choice of charity.


Mary Lou Hudson Goans

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Mary Lou Hudson Goans, 72, Claypool, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family at 9:20 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2017. 

She was born Aug. 17, 1944 in Madison to Ellis Fay and Rhoda Rhumenta (Davis) Hudson. Mary Lou was a graduate of Portland High School and received her Cosmetology License and then became a Master Cosmetologist and Beauty Culturist and had her own beauty salon for many years.  She went to IUSB and got an Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences in Accounting.  She worked at United Technologies Automotive. She also attended Ivy Tech in Warsaw where she earned certificates in Statistical Process Control and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. 

She ended her working career as a Cost Analysis Accountant at Lear Corporation. 

On Aug. 11, 1995 she married Greg Goans. He survives.

She loved traveling and going on adventures with her friends. She enjoyed genealogy, painting, sewing, crocheting, and being with family.

Mary Lou is survived by her husband, Greg, Claypool; children, Gary D. (Penny) Loy, Milford; Brian (Nikki) Loy, Claypool; grandchildren, Leigh Anne (David) Ernst, Michael (Jessica) Loy, Mekayla Loy, Whitney Sleeth, Gustavo Rodriguez, Taylor Sleeth, Allison Loy, Laci Loy; great-grandchildren, Santiago Rodriguez, Ilyza Loy, Kathryn Ernst, Joseph Ernst; brother, Ellis Fay, Jr. (Sue) Hudson; sisters, Linda (Hudson) Barger, and Rebecca “Becky” Hudson (David) Rains, both of Portland; and her special friends, aptly named her “co-adventurers,” Linda Kirkpatrick and Janet Beals McPheeters. 

She was preceded in death by her sister, Alta Rosalee Hudson.

Family and friends may call from 2-7 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017 and one hour prior to the funeral service which will be at 12 p.m., Friday, June 16 all at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Pastor Glen Hall, of Harvest Community Church in Pierceton, will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to National Breast Cancer Foundation or Kosciusko County Animal Shelter.

Hugh ‘Pete’ F. Fuller Jr.

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Hugh F. “Pete” Fuller Jr., 56, Claypool, passed at 9:30 p.m., Monday, July 3, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on Nov. 19, 1960 in Marion to Hugh Franklin and Mary Ann (Picco) Fuller

He served his country in the U.S. Marines Corp. He was a trophy fisherman for many years. He enjoyed farming and raising hogs and well as working on a dairy farm. He was a man of many interests and talents. He always loved putting others first.

He is survived by his companion, Lynn McKinnon, Burket; his mother, Mary Ann Fuller, Converse; two sons, Dan and Aaron; two daughters, Crystal and Jacqueline; a brother Buff (Lorinda) and a step-brother; as well as two sisters. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Fuller and a step-brother.
Following Pete’s wishes no visitation or funeral service held. There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Son Light Café at a later date.

Memorial Contributions to: Son Light Café of Burket.

Brent Riley — PENDING

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Brent Riley, 27, Claypool, passed away at 3 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Warsaw.

Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton.

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

Rose L. Whitaker — PENDING

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Rose L. Whitaker, 84, Claypool, passed away at 8:14 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

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

Rose L. Whitaker

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Rose L. Whitaker, 84, Claypool, passed away at 8:14 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.  She was born June 28, 1933 in Magoffin County, Ky. to Harlen and Kate (Neely) Shepherd.

In 1951, she married Arnold Whitaker.  Rose worked at Jomac as a sewer.  She was a lifetime resident of Claypool, IN for 48 years. 

She is survived by her sons: Don Whitaker of Claypool; Jesse Whitaker of Claypool; daughter, Brenda Miller of Warsaw; sisters: Charity Shepherd of Kentucky; Fredia Alton of Michigan; Melvia Shepherd of Kentucky; Bobbie Boyd of Ohio; brothers, Chandler Shepherd of Silver Lake; Jay Shepherd of Kentucky; Glen Shepherd of Kentucky; Delmer Shepherd of Kentucky; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and one brother.

Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Aug. 16, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service will follow immediately at noon with Pastor Terry Bradford officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

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

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