Harold “Deen” Shepherd, 72, passed away at 6:10 a.m. Monday, May 1, in his home near Sellers Lake. Born on May 4, 1944, in Silver Lake, he was the son of Wayne and Monie May Reffitt Shepherd. They preceded him in death. Deen was a veteran of the United States Army, where he would eventually obtain the rank of sergeant. He was honorably discharged on March 29, 1971, in Fort Riley, Kan.

Mary D. Ettinger, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  She was born on Oct. 22, 1928, to Wilby Bruce and Margaret Nell Floyd Nichols in Beaver Township, Pulaski County.  She graduated from Pulaski High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Manchester College and a Master of Science from St. Francis College. 

COLUMBIA CITY — Ronda Joy Holloway, 52, Athens, rural Rochester, passed away at 9:25 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017, at her residence with her loving family surrounding her.  She was born on Dec. 21, 1964, in Marion, to Ronald E. and Jacqueline L. Magers Neeley. Ronda lived in Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw Community High School with the class of 1982. She graduated from Grace College in 1987 and became a registered nurse. She worked at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw; Milford Nursing Home; Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester; Duke Hospital, Peru; and the Juvenile Children’s Hospital, Logansport.

SYRACUSE — Julie Rogers, 84, Syracuse, passed away on April 29, 2017, at Goshen Hospital.   Arrangements are pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.  

M. Irene Barnes, 99, Warsaw, died at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.  

Harold “Deen” Shepherd, 72, Warsaw, died Monday, May 1, 2017, just after 6 a.m. at his home near Sellers Lake. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Joseph Andrew “Andy” Arnold passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. in his Warsaw home. He was 69.  Andy was born Dec 24, 1947, in Warsaw. He was the son of Joseph Aaron and Doris Vaughn Arnold. He graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1966 and attended nearby Manchester College.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Opal J. Bradley, 89, North Manchester, died at 3:10 a.m. April 30, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born July 23, 1927, in Floyd County, Ky., to Joe and Maudie Miller McKenzie. She married Aaron Bradley on April 12, 1943. He died on Nov. 16, 2000.

FORT WAYNE — Anita Lynn Myers Garman-Gaby, 48, Elkhart, passed Thursday, April 27, 2017.   Formerly of Syracuse, she was a 1987 graduate of Wawasee High School. She had worked at Four Winds International Corp.  Anita lived life to the fullest. She loved boating and going to the beach. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, obsessed with cooking shows, and a huge Aerosmith and Nickelback fan. She is survived by her children, Amanda (Lamar Pittman) Garman and Cody Garman; grandsons, Amari and Kaiden; mother, Pamela Myers; siblings: Barb (Frank) Parker, Cindy (Jake) Wilcken and Royce (Becky) Myers; husband, Jon; and maternal grandmother, Iris (Elmer) Chamberlin-Woodcox. She was preceded in death by her father, James Thornburgh; stepfather, Royce Myers; maternal grandfather, Frank Chamberlin; and paternal grandparents, Clyde and Charlene Thornburgh. Covington Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, is handling the services.    

NAPPANEE — Sue Ann Kulp-Shoemaker, 77, Goshen, formerly of Nappanee, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had been since Thursday. She was born Nov. 7, 1939, in Nappanee, to Thomas and Pearl Adams Pletcher. On Aug. 25, 1957, she married Jimmie L. Kulp in Nappanee. He died Sept. 2, 1983.  Family and friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral services Thursday at the funeral home.   Burial will follow in Union Center Cemetery. ***** Memorials to Huntington’s Disease Foundation.

Mary D. Ettinger, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 10:10 p.m.  Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Diane Kay Martin, 71, Greenwood, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2017, at St Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. On Aug. 14, 1945, she was born in Warsaw to Everette and Mildred Hamman Dunkleberger. She was united in marriage to Grover Martin, who preceded her in death. Diane lived most of her life in the Warsaw area. She attended Warsaw High School and also worked for Warsaw Collection Agency.  In retirement, she moved to Leesburg, Fla., and enjoyed her family, friends, beloved dog BoBo and the sunshine. In October 2015 she moved back to central Indiana to be closer to family.

Mary F. Wagner, Warsaw, passed away at her residence surrounded by family at 2:52 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017, at the age of 74.  She was born on June 27, 1942, in Warsaw, to Jay Shue and Frances Shaffer Shue. On June 15, 1962, she was married to Robert “Bob” Wagner, who survives in Warsaw. 

NAPPANEE — Menno J. Hochstetler, 89, Nappanee, died at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Signature Healthcare, Bremen.

Larry J. Zimmerman, 78, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, in his residence.

Mary F. Wagner, 74, Warsaw, died at 2:52 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017, at her residence.

Martha “Avo” Burkhart, 87, Claypool, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at 10:28 a.m. in her residence.

MENTONE — Iris Davis, 91, Mentone, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone. 

BOURBON — David Becknell was born to loving parents Milo Dale Becknell and Helen Plummer Becknell on April 29, 1933, in Plymouth. Dave and his older brother Bill grew up on the family farm in Bourbon, where three generations of Becknells lived, loved and worked.was born to loving parents Milo Dale Becknell and Helen Plummer Becknell on April 29, 1933, in Plymouth. Dave and his older brother Bill grew up on the family farm in Bourbon, where three generations of Becknells lived, loved and worked.

MARION — Kimberly R. Enyeart, 58, Claypool, died at 4:26 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Parkview Warsaw Hospital.  She was born in Marion to Marcus and Maxine Farfield Enyeart, who preceded her in death.  Kimberly received an associate degree and was the supervisor at Walmart Vision Center in Warsaw. She is known for how much she loved being outdoors, whether it was mowing the yard and fishing, or being out on the water and boating.  Kimberly loved animals and people, and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Loved ones to cherish her memory include her niece, Sarah Williams, Marion; and two cousins, Jim and Larry Long.  Visitation for Kimberly is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion. Services to celebrate Kimberly’s life begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, with Pastor Mick Simpkins officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory. ***** Condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

John Gares Martin Sr., Warsaw, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, at the age of 87.  He was born on Dec. 12, 1929, in Canton, Ohio, to Catherine Angela Boylan Martin and William Earle Martin.  On July 19, 1952, in Troy, Ohio, he was married to Rose Marie “Okie” Brown, who passed away on Oct. 27, 2010.    A memorial open house will be 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017, at 2702 E. 225 S., Warsaw. Those planning to attend should RSVP Sandie at 805-651-4187.  Private burial was at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.    Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.    

WABASH – A celebration of life service for Glen D. Haney will be at noon Saturday, April 29, at the Honeywell Center, Nixon Room, 275 W. Market St., Wabash. The family requests that people bring stories to share. Mr. Haney, 83, passed away March 16, 2017, at Winter Haven Hospital, Florida, following a sudden illness.

NORTH WEBSTER — David Richard “Dave” Kessler, 73, North Webster, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017, at his home.  Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Jeanette L. Marsh, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Milford. On July 5, 1928, she was born in Milford to Emory and Helen Herron Klopentsteine. She was united in marriage to James Marsh on Jan. 2, 1949, in Collamer; he survives. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Jeanette worked as a selfemployed beautician, working from her home. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Atwood, where she sang in the choir for over 40 years. She also was a member of the Home-Ec Club, Atwood, and ran the election board for many years. Her biggest enjoyment in her life was spending time with her grandkids. Jeanette is survived by her husband, James Marsh, Warsaw; two daughters, Linda Marsh Olinger, Warsaw, and Sandra (and spouse Bruce) Ferguson, Warsaw; three grandchildren, Heather Ferguson Chiu, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Jason and Jackie Ferguson, Warsaw; and one great-granddaughter, Juliet Chiu, Los Angeles. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mildred Huff. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Pastor Mike Beezley officiating. Burial will be in Stony Point Cemetery, Etna Green. Visitation hours will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 28, in the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Atwood, IN 46502; or to Stony Point Cemetery, Etna Green. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

ROCHESTER — Kyle Phillips, 36, Plymouth, formerly of Rochester, died at 1:38 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017. Christopher Kyle Phillips was born March 7, 1981, in Rochester, to Ted C. and Victoria J. Langenbahn Phillips, who survive. A celebration of Kyle’s life will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 28, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Chaplain Jason See will officiate. Friends may visit with his family from 4-7 p.m. Thursday and an hour prior to services Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. ***** Memorials to American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60602. Expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.