Michael L. O’Neil, 74, Claypool, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at his home in Claypool.

A Life Celebration is pending with Titus Funeral Home.

Michael L. O’Neil

Michael L. O’Neil, Claypool, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at the age of 74.

He was born in St. Paul, Minn., on March 21, 1948, to Raymond and Louis (Svenson) O’Neil. On March 3, 1987, he married the love of his life, Sumiko “Sue” Tanimoto. 

After graduating from high school, he entered the United States Navy, where he proudly served his country as a gunner’s mate. After 24 years of service, he retired from the military in 1990. In his retirement, he spent most of his time with his wife, Sue. An outdoorsman with a strong work ethic, he enjoyed nature and working his farm with his John Deere Tractor. He was an animal lover, owning dogs and cats during his lifetime; but most of all, he loved his family. 

Michael will forever be missed by his wife of 35 years: Sue; children: Ryan (Lili) O’Neil and Curtis O’Neil; grandchildren: Kaden and Misha; sister: Rita (Steve) Mugg; and close family friend: Tina Cuahuizo. He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, is entrusted with the care of Michael. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors will immediately follow at Merriam Christian Chapel Cemetery in Albion. 

Memorial gifts in honor of Michael may be given to the Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562.

Deliah Calhoun

Deliah Calhoun, 90, South Whitley, died surrounded by family at 1:44 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at her home in South Whitley.

She was born April 7, 1932, in Prestonsburg, Ky. Deliah was one of 14 children born to Leander Rose and Nora (Campbell) Rose. On June 2, 1951, she married the love of her life, Dewey Calhoun. They experienced the joy of becoming parents to six wonderful sons, and celebrated many times over as their family expanded with grandchildren. Deliah and Dewey were blessed with 60 years of marriage before he passed away Aug. 28, 2011.

After moving from Kentucky, Deliah and Dewey settled into the Sidney area with their six sons and started a sawmill at their home while she also managed to work full-time while caring for her young boys before venturing to Fort Wayne to begin Calhoun Lumber Company. Deliah was very proud of what they were able to accomplish with their hard work and their successes that allowed them to live comfortably in their later years on the farm they loved so much near South Whitley.

As busy as Deliah was, she also managed to find time to be an active member of her church and was well known for the delicious meals she helped to provide. Her lifelong friendships, that she cherished so much, were an important part of her life. There was no limit to Deliah’s generosity; she often opened her home to people who needed a place to stay whether for a night or longer and seemed to never run out of energy. Deliah loved gardening, and the size was always too large to just be called a hobby. The greatest joy for Deliah was her family; there was nothing she loved more than her boys. There was nothing she would not do for them.  When the grandchildren began to come along, she loved making comparisons to her “boys’” when they were little. They all loved their Granny very much, and it was mutual.

Deliah struggled the last few years with poor health but was still able to enjoy her family and was happiest when her house was full with all the people she loved so much. She loved her siblings dearly, and they gave her great strength. Their love carried her through many difficulties throughout her life. Deliah will be greatly missed by her family, friends and church family. She lived a full life and set an example for the rest of us, with how to tirelessly and selflessly care for others. She was truly one of a kind, and we were so fortunate to be a part of her life. Deliah will be lovingly remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many.

She leaves behind four sons, Don Calhoun, Pierceton, Dean (Sandy) Calhoun, Coldwater, Mich., Joe Calhoun, Sidney and Denver (Luann) Calhoun, Avila; eight grandchildren, Nicky (Aaron) Calhoun Stankewicz, Rose (Michael) Calhoun, Thomas Calhoun, Wesley (Amanda) Calhoun, Daniel (Jessica) Calhoun John, Christine and Kara Calhoun; and eight great-grandchildren, Ella and Grady Stankewicz, Charlotte and Abram Calhoun, Haylyn, Brenna and Finley Calhoun and Drue Calhoun.

Also surviving are her brothers and sisters, Sue (Jack) Shoemaker, Oceola, Katherine (Curt) Shepherd, Warsaw, Ted (Janice) Rose, North Manchester, John (Martha) Rose, Mentone, May (Talmage) Vance, Phoenix, Ariz., Malcomb (Mariam) Rose, Fort Wayne, Russel (Kathy) Rose, Claypool, Bill (Karen) Rose, Silver Lake, John (Martha) Rose, Mentone, Russell (Kathy) Rose, Claypool and Bill (Karen) Rose, Silver Lake; daughter-in-law: Janet Calhoun, South Whitley; and her brother-in-law, Frank Hartbarger, Elkhart.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dewey Calhoun on Aug. 28, 2011; two sons, Robert “Bob” Calhoun on June 25, 2015 and Wayne Calhoun on Nov. 1, 2021; brother, Leander Jr. “Bud” (Jackie) Rose; and her sister, Irene Hartbarger.

Deliah’s life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Glenn Hall. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be directed to Free United Baptist Church, 7035 SR 13S, Pierceton, IN 46562

Rebecca M. Krotke

Rebecca M. “Becky” Krotke, 81, North Manchester, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash.

Becky was born Nov. 9, 1940, in West Prestonsburg, Ky., the daughter of Richard and Aggie (Poe) Gibson. She was united in marriage to Gary Krotke on Dec. 14, 1974, in Richvalley.

She was a graduate of Claypool High School with the class of 1958. She worked as a development technician for General Tire Wabash, retiring in 1997. Becky thoroughly enjoyed working in her flower garden. Her other activities included quilting, fishing and camping; she was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Becky cherished the time she spent with her family.

Becky will be lovingly remembered by her husband Gary Krotke, North Manchester; daughter Janie (Troy) O’Dell, Roann; son Jeffery (Tiffany) Krotke, Akron; grandsons, Joshua Slone and Zachary (Rachel) Slone; granddaughter Jordan Krotke; and great-grandson Noah Eldridge.

She was preceded in passing by both parents; five brothers, Richard Gibson Jr., Sammie, James H., Arnold and Charles Gibson; and four sisters, Anna Jane Parsley, Betty Zimmerman, Joyce Arnett and Dottie Teeter; and a grandson Austin O’Dell.

Family kindly request for the visitation and service to wear your favorite Chicago Cubs attire or dress casual.

A visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services in celebration of Becky’s life will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, with Pastor Don Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney.

The family kindly request the memorial donations made to:

Animal Shelter-Wabash County
810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992
Or
Parkview Home Health & Hospice
1900 Carew St., Suite No. 6, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Or the donor’s choice

To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Mitchell Eugene “Mitch” Johnson, 59, rural Laketon, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at his home in Laketon.

He was born on March 16, 1963.

He is survived by his father, Ronald Eugene Johnson and mother, Jacqulin S. Smith, both of Wabash; two daughters, Alena Reffitt, Columbia City and Jonna (John) Michel, North Manchester; five grandchildren; sister, Teresa Click, Pickens, S.C; and stepsisters, Ruby (Mike) Bowers, Athens and Mary Dunnuck, Claypool.

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Delmar Estep Sr.

Delmar Estep Sr., 69, Mentone, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. He was born Dec. 5, 1952, in Matewan, W.Va., the son of the late James and Alta (Blankenship) Estep. On July 3, 1971, Delmar married Mary (Wadkins) Estep in Warsaw. He retired from Superior Wood Products after 30 years with the company. Delmar loved the time he spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren; he was a sports fan who liked University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball and Miami Dolphins football.

Delmar is survived by Mary Estep, his wife of 51 years, and their children; daughters, Billie (Allan) Lasley, Yuma, Ariz. and Nikki (Brian) Loy, Claypool; sons, Scott (Laura) Wadkins, New Paris and Delmar (Shelly) Estep Jr., Silver Lake; sisters, Norma Wadkins, Mentone and Kathy (Gary) Shuey, Rochester; his grandchildren, Kayloni Isbell, Autum Estep, Whitney Rodriguez, Sydney Westbrook, Taylor Sleeth, Noah Spratt, Allison Newcomer, Madison Estep, Delmar Estep III, Kennedi Lasley, Carter Lasley and Gabriel Lasley; his great-grandchildren, Leyton Isbell, Easton Isbell, Addyson Ranstead, Kinsley Isbell, Santiago Rodriguez, Matias Rodriguez and Camden Westbrook, with three more on the way.

In addition to his parents, Delmar was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Estep and Frank Estep.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Visitation also from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mentone Cemetery. The family’s preferred memorial is Transitions Hospice, 1551 Bond St., Suite 143, Naperville, IL 60563.

To share a remembrance of Delmar or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Anita Jo Garman Dunlavy, 87, Fort Wayne, formerly of Claypool, died Oct. 4, 2022.

Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary.

Anita Garman Dunlavy, 87, Fort Wayne, formerly of Claypool, died Oct. 4, 2022, at her home in Fort Wayne.

She was born Oct. 18, 1934.

She married Thom D. Dunlavy; he preceded her in death.

She is survived by two sons, Shawn (Julie Foust), Delphos, Ohio and Drew (Sheri), Fort Wayne; one daughter, Reagan, Peoria, Ill.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

McKee Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Myracle Jade Manns

Myracle Jade Manns, 7, Argos, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at her home in Argos.

Myracle was born Aug. 18, 2015, in Fort Wayne, the daughter of Melissa Wirsing and Matthew Manns.

She was known to be the sweetest girl, and her heart’s desire was to be a cheerleader. She was a coloring artist; she loved the L.O.L. dolls and had her room decorated with them. She was a true diva.

Myracle will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Melissa Wirsing (Jason Chapman), Argos; father Matthew Manns, Claypool; maternal grandmother, Debra Wirsing, Warsaw; paternal grandparents, Cherie (Gene) Warner, Claypool and Darrell Manns, Florida; her brothers, Madyn Manns, Jace Wirsing, Xavier Chapman and Niko Chapman; and sister Madyson Manns. She was preceded in passing by her grandparents, Don and Sharon Masterson.

A visitation with family and friends will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services will begin at 4 p.m. in the funeral chapel with Pastor JP Freeman officiating. Interment is private.

The family kindly request the memorial donations to assist with funeral expenses be made to:

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels
2290 Provident Court,
Warsaw, Indiana 46580

To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family please visit, www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

O’Rian Devon Duck Haab died at 7:42 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Warsaw.

He is survived by his parents, Randie and Daniel Haab; sister, Leah Jackson; maternal grandparents, Denise Jackson, Warsaw; and paternal grandparents, Kay Zolman, Claypool and David Saint, Claypool.

Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Robert Walls, 35, Wabash, died at 11:03 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at his home in Wabash.

He was born Aug. 17, 1987.

He is survived by his parents, mother, Cyndi Voght, Wabash and John Walls, Warsaw; son, Ethan James Walls, Wabash; and grandparents, James Finnell, Wabash, Robert and Alecia Courtney, Claypool and Larry and Dulcena Walls, Warsaw.

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, is in charge of arrangements.

Koweba Sue Malik, 56, Liberty Mills, died Oct. 19, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Suzie was born April 24, 1966.

She is survived by her mother, Frances Brown, North Manchester; companion of 24 years, Ted Nancy, Liberty Mills; daughters, Star Malik, Claypool, Lisa Hall, North Manchester, Cassie Coram, Peru and Nikki Carpenter; sons, Zachariah (Ellie Penning) Burk, Claypool, Chris Nance, North Manchester, Phoenix Goad, Liberty Mills, Matthew Schutz, Peru, Dominik Schutz, Ligonier and Scott Dingess, Silver Lake; sisters, Robin Corn and Lola France; brothers, Charles Burk III, Randy (Carolyn) France, Rocky (Charlotte) France, Russell (Kim) France and Richard (Marvin) France; and two grandchildren.

McKee Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Kevin Lee Boggs

Kevin Lee Boggs, 66, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. He was born March 30, 1956, in Warsaw, the son of Harry and Joyce (Taylor) Boggs.

Kevin graduated from Warsaw High School with the Class of ’74. He had retired as an expediter at RR Donnelley & Sons. Kevin was an avid golfer who belonged to the Thursday Men’s Golf League. He enjoyed music and woodworking, was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and loved the outdoors. He was a great adventurer who loved to travel, but he especially cherished the time he spent with his friends and family, who loved him dearly.

Kevin is survived by Faith Boggs, his wife of 19 years; his mother, Joyce Boggs, Warsaw; daughters, Jessica (Michael Davies) Boggs, Flossmoor Ill. and Loren (Zachary Harper) Boggs, New York, N.Y.; son, Phillip (Holly Perkins) Boggs, Lakemoor, Ill.; stepdaughter, Jenny (Darren) Pallen, Orange Park Fla.; stepsons, Justin Johnson, New York, N.Y. and Jeremy (Stephanie Wilczewski) Johnson, Orange Park, Fla.; sister, Pam (Bill) Kolter, Claypool; sister-in-law, Anna Boggs, Mentone; and his grandchildren, Isabella, Finn, Sebastian, Bronson, Ethan, Austen, Nathan, Jackson, Mila and Jude. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Harry Boggs and his twin brother, Kim Boggs.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, in the funeral home. Private burial in I.O.O.F. Mentone Cemetery.

The family’s preferred memorials are CURE Epilepsy, online at www.cureepilepsy.org or by mail to PO Box 10572, Chicago, IL 60610 or the National Scleroderma Foundation, online at scleroderma.org or by mail to 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.

Maria Stapleton, 58, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born April 14, 1964.

She was married to Edgar “Ed” Stapleton for over 35 years; he survives in Warsaw.

She is also survived by two daughters, Ashley Stapleton, Somerset, Ky. and Whitney Stapleton, Warsaw; two grandchildren; sister, Debra Bradley, Warsaw; brother, Lee (Melissa) Bradley, Somerset; half-brother, Russell Bradley, Warsaw; stepbrother, Daniel (Michelle) Bradley, Warsaw; and her stepmother, Patti Bradley, Pierceton.

Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Leona Evelyn (Moore) Smith, 89, Warsaw, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at Mason Health Care, Warsaw.

She was born April 27, 1933.

On Dec. 15, 1950, Leona married Ford Smith; he preceded her in death.

Leona is survived by her daughters, Rhonda (Steve) Hart and Sherry Smith; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Arlen Moore and Larry Moore.

Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Michael “Mike” Felabom, 67, Claypool, died Oct. 27, 2022, at his home in Claypool.

Mike was born Feb. 3, 1955.

He married Kathy Felabom; she survives in Claypool.

He is also survived by his stepsons, Benjamin (Tina) Kline, Otwell and Jason Rhoades, Charlotte, N.C.; stepdaughter, Brandi (Randy Hayes) Kline, Pendleton; sister, Carol Romack, Wakarusa; and five grandchildren.

McKee Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Donna Ross

Donna Ross, 96, Barbee Lake of Warsaw, died at 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at home in Barbee Lake.

She was born March 25, 1926, in Warsaw, to Grace A. Shoemaker Mason and Alfred M. Cartwright. On June 23, 1945, she married Dale Dean Ross. They were blessed with three children and 56 years of marriage together before Dale died Dec. 28, 2001.

Donna was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County and attended Etna Green High School in Etna Green. She enjoyed the fellowship of her church family at the Church of Christ in Columbia City. She was a smart lady who worked alongside her husband for many years in the family business, Dale Ross Drywall in Warsaw. Her favorite job in her lifetime was simply being mom and in her later years, she relished being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She never really retired, because mom’s never do; she always kept busy, especially being a cheerleader at her grandchildren’s sporting events. Donna loved to winter in Leesburg, Fla., where she played golf and went fishing. She loved to take walks and crochet wherever she happened to be. Donna was a fantastic cook and over the years her family enjoyed eating her fried potatoes and of course, the best chocolate frosted chocolate cake she was known for making. She dearly loved her family and was always attentive to their needs, always there for them and never ran out of love to give. Donna was wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be forever loved and remembered.

She leaves behind two daughters, Linda Shull, Warsaw and Patricia (Joseph) Stump, Pierceton; daughter-in-law, Kathy Ross, Pierceton; 13 grandchildren, Craig (Patty) Shull, Warsaw, Theresa (Brad) Hall, Pierceton, Steven Shull, Warsaw, Kristin (Jeremy) Cox, Claypool, Stephanie (Jose) Gutierrez, Mentone, Cy Stump, Pierceton, Elizabeth Stump, Pierceton, Elaine Smith, Pierceton, Jaxsyn Stump, Pierceton, Lillian Stump, Pierceton, Sherry (Mike) Caverley, Warsaw, Denise (Don) Brown, Goshen and Jason Ross, Pierceton; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dale; son Dennis D. Ross; great-granddaughter, Sadie Hall; three brothers, Hap, Devon and Jr. Cartwright; two sisters, Annie Sievers and Betty Thomas; and her son-in-law, Darell Shull.

Donna’s life will be celebrated with a service at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Anthony Green. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at a later date at Mud Lake Chapel Cemetery.

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