Vicki S. Randall, 69, Mentone, passed away at 1:55 a.m. March 13, 2017, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.  

John Gares Martin Sr., Warsaw,  passed away at 7:20 a.m. March 9, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw at the age of 87.  He was born 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 Martin, who passed away Oct. 27, 2010.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Mark C. Sharpless, 54, North Manchester, died at 4:30 p.m. March  8, 2017, in his residence. He was born May 17, 1962, in Willard, Ohio, to Dr. Larry D. and Joyce C. Coppler Sharpless. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Peabody Chapel, 400 W. Seventh St., North Manchester. The Rev. Sue Babovec will officiate. No calling is planned. ***** Condolences may be sent at www.mckeemortuary.com.

Larry Lee Glant, 77, Warsaw, passed away March 7, 2017, at his home. He was born March 31, 1939, in Leesburg, to Samuel and Donnabelle Ulrey Glant.  He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and graduated Leesburg High School in 1957. He was a long haul truck driver for 40 years. He took pride in purchasing his first Peterbuilt semi-truck at the age of 50 and also winning the semi-truck Show & Shine 2002 at the Kosciusko County Fair. He was an avid golfer and played in many tournaments at surrounding golf courses. He enjoyed the summer “Golf Tour” with the guys and several yearly golf trips to South Carolina. He enjoyed mowing his yard and his mother’s field and cutting wood for sale to keep himself active. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.

Diane Sittler Hattery was born Feb. 16, 1939, in rural northern Indiana to Bob and Pauline Parker Sittler. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Beaver Dam High School and went on to graduate with honors, majoring in both Spanish and English from Indiana University. She married her high school sweetheart, Bob Hattery, on June 18, 1961.   She taught high school Spanish for many years, and even after she retired she volunteered as a tutor with low-income and marginalized students. She loved teaching. In the mid-1970s she began volunteering with Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity and served in several capacities including as the treasurer for many years. She volunteered with the Missionaries of Charity in the U.S. and around the world, including in Calcutta, India and Haiti. She had a passion for improving the lives of those who were given fewer opportunities than she.   She died peaceful in her home, on March 2, 2017, surrounded by family and friends who loved her, in the care of the amazing hospice nurses from Casa de La Luz and the nursing staff at La Rosa Assisted Living. She is survived by her husband of nearly 56 years, her two children Angela (married Earl Smith) and Mike; four grandchildren, Travis, Emma, Logan and Jack; a grandson-in-law, Porter; as well as her brother, Dick Sittler, his wife Linda, their three children Tammy, Michelle and Amy, their spouses and their children. She was loved and she will be deeply missed. ***** Memorials in her name to an issue and organization she cared deeply about and supported for many years, Emerge, Center Against Domestic Abuse in Tucson, Ariz.,  http://www.emergecenter.org

Richard Walker Sasso, 82, went to be with the Lord at 6:39 a.m. March 8, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Doris A. Rhoades, 89, formerly of South Whitley, died at 5:45 a.m. March 9, 2017, at Renaissance Village, where she had been a resident since July 2016. She was born Nov. 1, 1927, in Whitley County, a daughter of Harry and Jessie Stoner Jenkins. Her formative years were spent in Whitley and Kosciusko counties. She completed her education at Sidney High School. On June 3, 1944, she was united in marriage to Russell E. Rhoades Jr. They made their home in Fort Wayne, Montana, Wyoming and moved to South Whitley in 1949. Mr. Rhoades died Aug. 5, 2013.

AKRON — Renee LeeAnn Gagnon, 31, Rochester, formerly of Akron, died at 6:10 p.m. March 7, 2017, at her residence. She was born Sept. 19, 1985, in Rochester, to Terry Gagnon and Georgia Clark. She was a graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. She also furthered her education at International Business College, Fort Wayne, and graduated as a vet tech. She enjoyed camping, riding horses and boating. She always had a love for all animals. But most of all she was a proud mother to the love of her life, Rienn.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Gerri L. Longanecker, 70, North Manchester, died at 2 a.m. March 8, 2017, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. She was born July 31, 1946, in Huntington, to Carl Sr. and Mary Reeves Herndon. On Sept. 10, 1966, she married David F. Longanecker. He died May 9, 2014. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, with calling one hour prior, at First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester. Pastor Karl Stout will officiate. Calling also is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114W, North Manchester. ***** Memorials to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent at www.mckeemortuary.com.

Robert D. White, 76, Warsaw, formerly of Mishawaka, died at 8:15 p.m. March 9, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

SILVER LAKE — A fish, chicken and tenderloin fry is planned for Saturday at the Silver Lake Conservation Building. The fry, sponsored by Silver Lake Lions Club, is from 4 p.m. until sold out. Cost is $9 per pound, and side dishes will be available. A bake sale by South Pleasant Church also is planned.

Larry Lee Glant, 77, Warsaw, passed away March 7, 2017, at his home. He was born March 31, 1939, in Leesburg, to Samuel and Donnabelle Ulrey Glant.  He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and graduated Leesburg High School in 1957. He was a long haul truck driver for 40 years. He took pride in purchasing his first Peterbuilt semi-truck at the age of 50 and also winning the semi-truck Show & Shine 2002 at the Kosciusko County Fair. He was an avid golfer and played in many tournaments at surrounding golf courses. He enjoyed the summer “Golf Tour” with the guys and several yearly golf trips to South Carolina. He enjoyed mowing his yard and his mother’s field and cutting wood for sale to keep himself active. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He is survived by his mother, Donnabelle Glant; three daughters: Sonia DeGaetano, Kathy Buckheit and Lori (spouse Mike) Morel, all of Warsaw; four grandchildren: Angela (spouse Sam) Miller, Seattle, Wash.; and Danielle DeGaetano and Reese and Sydney Morel, all of Warsaw; two great-grandchildren, Tanner and Dexter Beck; a brother, Jack (spouse Kathy) Glant, Garden Grove, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his father; a brother, Alan Glant; and a son-in-law, Phillip DeGaetano. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A private graveside service is planned. ***** Memorials to the Denny Hepler Future Golf Foundation, 3085 E. Pierceton Road, Warsaw IN 46580 (not tax-exempt). To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapel.com.

Susan Stamper, 74, Warsaw, died at 6:30 a.m. March 9, 2017, in her home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Dr. Richard W. Sasso, 82, passed away at 6:43 a.m. March 8, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Irene Mueller, 86, Warsaw, died March 8, 2017, in her home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

John G. Martin, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 7:20 a.m. March 9, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.  

Jackie S. Shafer 73, Warsaw, passed away at 8:51 p.m. March 5, 2017, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.  She was born July 18, 1943, to John and Laurene Roberts Ong in Muncie.

Danny D. Gregory, Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Warsaw, passed away March 4, 2017, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital at the age of 75.   He was born June 29, 1941, in South Whitley, to Preston and Dorothy Kennedy Gregory. He was married to Roberta Gregory, who survives.  Danny, along with his wife, Roberta, have owned and operated Subway restaurants in Warsaw, Milford, Nappanee, Syracuse, Bremen and North Webster for the past 25 years. He has also owned several race car teams and was recently inducted into the Warsaw Speedway Hall of Fame. He was also an active supporter of Our Father’s House, Warsaw, and always wanted to give business advice to those that wanted to start their own business.   He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Roberta Gregory; daughter, DeeDee (husband Alex) Moseley, Venice, Fla.; sister, Judy Vickers, Fort Wayne; and two grandsons, Darren and Carter Moseley, both of Venice.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Darren.  Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.   His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Rob Seewald.   Burial will follow with a graveside service at Leesburg Cemetery.  ***** Memorials to Our Father’s House, 401 Argonne Road, Warsaw, IN 46580 and would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent at www.redpathfruthfuneral home.com.  

SYRACUSE — Robin Walter, 61, Syracuse, passed away March 6, 2017, at her home.  She was born Feb. 7, 1956, in Franklin, to Lonnie E. and Letha M. Dicken Nixon. She was married Jan. 17, 2003, to Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Walter, who died Aug. 12, 2014.  A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Grace Bible Baptist Church, 68080 Division St., New Paris, with Pastor Mike Gross officiating.  ***** Memorials to the family.  To send condolences in memory of Robin Walter, visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.   

Richard C. “Dick” Bolesky, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 10:35 a.m. March 6, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He was born Jan. 3, 1932, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Kenneth and Mildred Hopkins Bolesky. On June 5, 1954, he was united in marriage to Nancy Smith in South Bend. She preceded him March 21, 2013. He was a 1950 graduate of John Adams High School, South Bend, and graduated Purdue University in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps as a commissioned second lieutenant from 1954 and was released from active duty as first lieutenant in 1956.

Larry L. Glant, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 8:28 a.m. March 7, 2017,  in his residence. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

AKRON — Micheal L. Wise, 67, rural Akron, died at 1:30 a.m. March 6, 2017, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Wabash, after being in failing health for five years. He was born Jan. 26, 1950, in Warsaw, to Lonus and Virginia Currie Wise. On Nov. 22, 2003, in Akron, he married Annette Hartman; she survives. He had been employed by Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. since 1978 as a bus driver and custodian.  He graduated from Akron High School in 1968. He then attended Manchester College and Purdue University. While at Purdue he sang in the Purdue Glee Club. 

Lila Mae Sheely, 78, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:30 p.m. March 5, 2017, at her residence.  She was born on Sept. 30, 1938, in Greentown, Ohio, to Benjamin Thomas Jr. and Alma Fern Stickle Sheely.    No visitation is planned. A service of recognition will be at Grace Village Retirement Community chapel during the 10 a.m. Sunday service on March 19. Chaplain Bryan Benjamin will officiate.   Arrangements are entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.  ***** Memorials to Grace Village Retirement Community, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590, to go toward the Wellness & Fitness Center. Condolences may be sent at www.redpathfruthfuneral home.com.

Richard C. “Dick” Bolesky, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 10:35 a.m. March 6, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Danny D. Gregory, 75, Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Warsaw, died March 4, 2017. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.